Graduate Student Orientation!

When: September 7, 2018 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Galbraith Building, Room 117

9:30-11:00  –  MASc & PhD Orientation
11:00-12:00  –  MEng Orientation
12:00-2:00  –  Lunch hosted by The Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering, and the Civil Engineering Graduate Student Association
3:00-4:00  –  Workshop about applying for NSERC – RSVP

University of Toronto Graduate Students Union GRADFEST

Calling all incoming and returning graduate students!

Join us on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 4 pm – 7 pm for UTGSU’s annual Gradfest! Enjoy a day filled with free food, swag bags, games and a chance to learn about all the services provided through the UTGSU. You’ll also get the opportunity to interact with awesome graduate specific information tables from our identity-based groups and U of T graduate student organizations that tackle important issues on campus.

For more information, please visit our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/299274760648101/

Mandatory Training for First-Time TAs

First-time TAs are required to attend 4 hours of TA training. The training this year has been split into 2 parts, offered in multiple sections so that most TAs can find a convenient time to attend.

Part 1 | 3 hours

Section 1: Friday, Sept 7, 2-5 pm, WB116

Part 2 | 1 hour

A number of 1-hour session sections will be available in October. Dates and locations TBD.

School of Graduate Studies Essential Guide for Grad Students

The SGS has put together an Essential Guide for Grad Students. It contains information geared towards new and continuing students.

Find it HERE.

Eric Miller recently received an IATBR Lifetime Achievement Award.

The International Association for Travel Behavior Research (IATBR) has awarded Eric J. Miller their 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award, citing his profound impact on the field of travel behaviour research over the course of his celebrated 38-year career.

To view his lecture at the award reception, click HERE.

Attention Undergraduates: PEY EDGE Conference!

Are you thinking about participating in the Professional Experience Year (PEY) Co-op Program, but are unsure about it? Attend U of T Engineering’s second annual PEY EDGE Conference to see what it’s all about!

Attention MEng, MEngCEM, and MASc Students:

Students who complete all degree requirements by the end of the summer 2018 session MUST graduate at the November 2018 Convocation. You need to indicate your intention to graduate by completing the civil convocation request by Friday, September 14, 2018.

Note the important instructions regarding your convocation request:

• Your degree requirements must match your program proposal form that you submitted to the Department of Civil Engineering (GB116):
  • MEng: 10 half courses (0.5 x 10). Up to two half courses may be replaced by a research/design project.
  • MEngCEM: 10 half courses (0.5 x 10) and a practicum (1.0 x 1).
  • MASc: Normally, a minimum of 5 half courses (0.5 x 5) and a research thesis. Some sections may require 6 half courses and a thesis. Also, JDE1000H MUST be indicated on your academic record with a final grade of ‘CR’. Your thesis needs to be submitted to the digital library repository to complete all degree requirements by September 28, 2018.

For more information on graduation please visit the School of Graduate Studies website.

Attention all students: Become LEED Accredited!

This is a final invitation to get involved in sustainability through LEED Training coming up next week. If you’re discouraged because of a busy schedule, fear not. You are able to watch any part you miss online after class. All classes are recorded!

When: September 12, 2018 – 6-9:30 p.m.
Where: Bahen Centre – Room 2175

Register HERE.

New Scholarship Alert!

Established in partnership with the University of Toronto, this scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in their first year of a graduate program within the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering whose interests fit with DIALOG’s multidisciplinary approach to design.

Send a letter describing your qualifications, academic and career plans, current academic transcripts, and a curriculum vitae to scholarship@dialogdesign.ca by October 31, 2018.

DIALOG will be on campus in early October to discuss the scholarship and answer any questions you might have.

New Campus Orchestra Available to All Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Staff!

This campus orchestra is open to all students (at undergrad and graduate levels in any major), alumni, faculty and staff members across campus. We would sincerely like all incoming and returning students to be aware of this new opportunity. Our main goal is to offer a chance to be part of a dedicated, fun, and lower pressure ensemble to the members of U of T who are unable to commit to other ensembles on campus due to their academic and co-curricular commitments.

Brief info:
UofT Campus Philharmonic Orchestra
Rehearsals: once a week, Thu 7-9pm (Faculty of Music,  St. George Campus)
Auditions: Sep 13th 5-9pm | Start date: Sep 20th 7pm
Concerts: one per semester, before finals week
Sign up at: www.bit.ly/UofTCampusPhil

Anyone interested can write to UofTCPO@gmail.com for more details

Fourth-year students: Space in 2 bioengineering courses!

The IBBME Undergraduate Programs Office would like to invite you to enroll in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering courses this FALL. Get critical hands-on bioengineering experience in the IBBME Teaching Lab (MB325).  These courses can also help you complete the Bioengineering minor.

1. BME455H1 Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering

Reinvented this year by Associate Director of Research, Dr. Jon Rocheleau.

2. BME440H1 Biomedical Engineering Technology and Investigation

Reinvented this year by Associate Director of Undergrad, Award-winning teacher, Dr. Dawn Kilkenny

For scheduling information, please see the Engineering Timetable. For more information about the courses or the minor programs, please contact undergrad.ibbme@utoronto.ca or the instructors: jon.rocheleau@utoronto.ca and dawn.kilkenny@utoronto.ca.