News & Updates
December 15, 2011
Volunteers Needed! Eng 1 Calc Study Session
Posted At 05:46:09 PM in Education by Laurence Rivard (VP Internal 11-12)
Upper Year student volunteers are needed at the Math 1ZA3 Help / Study Session. The event is on 20th December from 6pm - 10pm , at JHE A101 and A102 so drop in anytime and help your fellow first years. Check out the Facebook event for more details.
Please email firstyear@macengsociety.ca if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions. All volunteers will be rewarded with a certificate signed by Dr. Ken Coley, plus it adds great volunteering experience to your Resume.
Thank you!
December 01, 2011
Presidential Elections - Nominations Now Open
Posted At 03:18:28 PM in General by Mukhtar Galan (Co-VP Social 10-11)
It's your favourite time of the year! No, I'm not talking about exam time, or even that it's almost winter break. Its time for the McMaster Engineering Society's Presidential Elections! For the exact outline of the responsibilities of the President & to see if you are eligible to run for this position, check out our new policy manual, located here: http://mes.mcmaster.ca/media/restructure_policymanual.docx .
To be nominated for the role of MES President, fill out an MES Elected Position Nomination Form & Contract (found under the Applications & Forms tab), and submit it to the CRO Mailbox, located in JHE 121. Nominations are open now, and will be closing on December 21st, at 6pm. Due to the fact that the Nomination Period is taking place over the examination period, please also send me an email at cro@macengsociety.ca, just to ensure that your nomination form was received.
The timeline for the election is as follows:
Nominations: December 1st - 21st
Campaigning: January 3rd - 9th
Elections: January 10th & 11th.
If you have any questions about the role of MES President, or the Presidential Elections, please don't hesitate to send me an email at cro@macengsociety.ca, or just ask me in person.
Kristen Thomson
Chief Returning Officer 2011-2012
November 28, 2011
Policy Manual Review Committee Applications Now Open!
Posted At 10:47:18 AM in General by Kristen Thomson (Chief Returning Officer)
Applications are now being accepted for the Policy Manual Review Committee (PMRC). The MES PMRC will be meeting to review the MES Constitution and Policy Manual. Applicants must be registered in the Faculty of Engineering (which also includes B-Tech and Computer Science students) and be willing to devote some time to reading the documents in questions. To apply, complete the application form, posted here http://macengsociety.ca/media/applications/pmrc_application.pdf on the new MES website!
Applications are due to the VP Internal mailbox before 6pm on Wednesday, November 30th. Any questions about the PMRC can be directed to cro@macengsociety.ca or vp.internal@macengsociety.ca.
November 22, 2011
FYIC delegate applications
Posted At 12:45:19 PM in Conferences by Julie Hemily (VP External 11-12)
FYIC Applications!
First Year Integration Conference applications are now open. FYIC is a great way for first years to get involved and learn about how they can become active in their engineering society. Delegates will get to meet other engineering students from across Ontario and learn about Engineering organizations.
Fill out this google doc by Sunday, December 4th (earlier is better though!)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDdqRXF2TTlGMHdQSU1YaEpmMExoRHc6MQ#gid=0
November 20, 2011
Appointed Positions - Co-Orientation Coordinators
Posted At 06:18:55 PM in General by Kristen Thomson (Chief Returning Officer)
Applications are now being accepted for the position of MES Co-Orientation Coordinator (2 positions available), which is a key role with planning the Engineering Welcome Week activities. For a full outline of what the Co-OCs are responsible for & how to apply for an appointed position, check out the MES Policy Manual, which is available here on the MES website, under the Council section.
Applications are due on Monday, November 28th at 6pm, and should be submitted to the VP Internal's mailbox, which is located in the BLUE lounge, JHE 121.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email at cro@macengsocity.ca, or contact Laurence Rivard (current VP Internal) at vp.internal@macengsociety.ca.
November 14, 2011
Now Accepting Handbook Editor Applications!
Posted At 11:35:45 AM in General by Kristen Thomson (Chief Returning Officer)
Applications are now open for the position of MES Handbook Editor. For a full outline of what the Handbook Editor is responsible for, check out the MES Policy Manual, which is available here on the MES website, under the Council tab. Applications are due Saturday, November 19th, at 6pm, and should be submitted to the VP Internal's mailbox, which is located in the BLUE lounge, JHE 121.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send me an email at cro [at] macengsociety.ca, or contact Laurence Rivard (current VP Internal) at vp.internal [at] macengsociety.ca.
Kristen Thomson
MES Chief Returning Officer
November 06, 2011
Project Magazine needs submissions
Posted At 07:03:44 PM in External Affairs by Julie Hemily (VP External 11-12)
A Message from the Canadian Federation of Engineering Students:
Hello CFES members,
Project Magazine is currently looking for contributors for its fall issue. This is an opportunity to showcase your engineering
knowledge and talent, differentiate yourself, and show you are a creative yet analytical thinker. The magazine's extensive
distributions will place your published work in the hands of thousands of engineering students Across Canada. The theme
for this issue is:
The Engineering Defence: Security and Counter-Intelligence in the Modern World
Potential topics include cyber-security, from swords to drones, use of social media in crisis, engineering ethics and war, anything else you can think of
that will change the world as we know it.
Please send submissions to promag@cfes.ca
November 01, 2011
November Events!
Posted At 07:16:28 PM in Sports by Alex Aylwin (Communications Director 10-11)
First up is Academic Flush on Friday, November 4th. Drop by 1280 from 2:30 to 6:00 for free food, cheap drinks, board games, and all around good times! There's no ticket required, just come in and relax from a long week of being an engineering student.
On Saturday November 12th we're having a Mystery Road Trip. Where are we going? We can't tell you! You just have to trust us that this will be an amazing adventure! Mystery Road Trip is all ages. Buses will leave the JHE annex at 7. Tickets will be made available this week in The Drain (JHE 121)
Stay tuned to the website, more information will be coming about two other fantastic events soon!
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Paul Jarzecki and Justin Panus
Co-Vice Presidents Social
McMaster Engineering Society
CFES Academic Survey
Posted At 12:22:14 PM in External Affairs by Julie Hemily (VP External 11-12)
The CFES Academic Survey is closing soon. If you have a couple minutes (it's really short), help them best serve you undergraduate engineering students by filling out the survey here.
October 31, 2011
SAGM-oween MOVED
Posted At 02:14:57 PM in General by Laurence Rivard (VP Internal 11-12)
Due to popular demand, SAGM has been moved to a bigger room. --> TSH 120.
Start time is 7 pm.
See you there!
SAGM-oween - TONIGHT
Posted At 01:32:53 PM in General by Laurence Rivard (VP Internal 11-12)
The first Semi-Annual General Meeting (SAGM) is TONIGHT! Come out and make your voice heard. All MES members are encouraged to attend and vote on a number of motions regarding how the MES is run, a proposed Restructure to the Society, and major budget decisions.
When: TONIGHT @ 7pm
Where: BSB B136
Costumes are welcome.
October 30, 2011
Council Re-structure
Posted At 08:36:06 PM in General by Alex Aylwin (Communications Director 10-11)
The proposed changes for the new structure of the McMaster Engineering Society Council will be discussed and voted on at SAGM. Please review the documents below before the meeting to make an informed choice!
Changes to the policy manual
New Org Chart and Voting
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