Department Newsletter | November 2, 2017
Message from the Chair
Congratulations are in order to Professor Azhari and Professor Ghafghazi on the birth of their baby girl, Emilia Gordia born on October 21st. Mom and baby are healthy and doing well. Best wishes on behalf of the Department!
On another celebratory note, our CivMin Scholarship Reception will be taking place on Wednesday, November 8th. I’d like to congratulate all of our student recipients! Their hard work and high achievements continue to show the future promise and growth of our industry. We look forward to celebrating with students, parents and faculty as well as taking the opportunity to thank our donors for their generosity and support.
– Professor Brent Sleep
Civ + Min in the News
In continued coverage of UTTRI’s City Logger app designed to collect transit data for provincial and local governments – Professor Miller appeared on TVO’s agenda last week. Help shape the future of transportation in our region – it’s as simple as installing the City Logger app on your smartphone to log your trips! For more information, visit the City Logger website. Check out the app here!
Student Competition Wins
Congratulations to our Lassonde student team, Marko Lopec, Justin Umanec, Ice Peerawattuk & Romy Done placing 3rd in the World Mining Competition!
Upcoming Events
Become LEED Accredited!
Civ + MIN Undergraduates and Graduates
November 22, 6-7 PM
Bahen Centre 2165
Scholarships & Call for Papers Announcements
- 2018 Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships at Harvard University. Fellowship for one year of graduate studies at Harvard. Deadline: November 24
- ACI Concrete Convention and Exposition 2018. Undergraduate Research on Concrete Materials, Structural Design, or Construction. Deadline: November 30.
- William H. McGannon Foundation Scholarship. Students with interest in risk/hazards and some industry experience. Deadline: November 30
- GRADUATE STUDENTS: Win $250 with UTGSU Fall Conference Bursary Deadline: November 30 Please refer here for more details.
Please visit the Scholarships Page for more details.
Jobs & Other Opportunities
- 2018 Science Rendezvous Festival at U of T Call for Student Executives! Please see link for more details.
- Summer Research Abroad Information Session
November 2 @ 4:00-5:00 PM
Cumberland House, 33 St. George St.