TO: PDAD&C
FROM: Judith Wolfson
RE: Staff Announcement - University Relations
It is with mixed feelings that I write to inform you that Tim McTiernan, Assistant Vice-President, Government, Institutional and Community Relations, will be leaving the University to become the President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology effective July 1, 2011.
Tim joined the University of Toronto in June, 2006 as Assistant Vice-President, Research and Executive Director of The Innovations Group, where he was responsible for furthering U of T's technology transfer and commercialization efforts. In that capacity, he worked on increasing the number of research invention disclosures at the University and in securing additional funding for the commercialization of U of T-developed projects. Tim also represented the University very effectively in the collaborative effort to establish MaRS Innovation.
Tim has held the role of Assistant Vice-President, Government, Institutional and Community Relations since November 1, 2009 and has been instrumental in building and maintaining positive and constructive relationships with government, other public sector institutions, the private sector and community partners. He has been an invaluable asset to the University in the development of many advocacy strategies, including successful funding submissions and infrastructure projects.
"Tim has been a tremendous asset to the University of Toronto and we're going to miss his intellect, his humour and his vast knowledge and expertise," said UofT President David Naylor. "But this is a wonderful opportunity for him and we wish him all the best with this new challenge."
On behalf of University Relations and on a personal note, Tim has been a wonderfully supportive colleague and a true leader. I know you will join me in thanking him for his contribution to the University of Toronto and congratulating him on his new appointment. We wish him every success and look forward to working with him in his new role.
Tim will continue in his current position through the end of May 2011 and, in the coming months, we will have an opportunity to personally thank him and wish him well in his future exciting role.
Judith Wolfson
Vice President, University Relations
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Office of the Vice President
University Relations
27 King's College Circle
Suite 216
Toronto, ON M5S 1A1
Phone: 416.978.5401
Fax: 416.978.4431
Friday, February 11, 2011
[PDADC-L] Invitation to a CIHR Discussion Forum @ UofT - February 24th
To: PDAD&C
From: Professor R. Paul Young, Vice-President, Research
Date: February 9, 2011
RE: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Discussion Forum
On the afternoon of February 24th, UofT will host a CIHR discussion forum in the context of the organization's 10th anniversary and International Review. This event will include a panel discussion and opportunity for exchange of views on CIHR's performance as the country's leading sponsor of health research and suggestions for strengthening its programs and administration and enhancing its impact. All members of the University and partner hospitals' CIHR community are welcome to attend. Please see the attached for details. A summary of the key themes and recommendations raised will be forwarded to CIHR and the International Review Panel.
------------Invite---------------
Professor R. Paul Young
Vice-President, Research University of Toronto,
is pleased to invite members of the
University of Toronto and Partner Hospitals to
A special forum to discuss and
develop recommendations for CIHR,
in the context of the organization’s 10th Anniversary
and International Review
Thursday February 24th, 2011
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Room 3154
1 King’s College Circle
followed by a reception
hosted by
Professor Catherine Whiteside
Dean, Faculty of Medicine
and Vice-Provost, Relations with Health Care Institutions
4:00 – 6:00 p.m., MSB Cafeteria Lounge
rsvp by February 18
research.services@utoronto.ca
From: Professor R. Paul Young, Vice-President, Research
Date: February 9, 2011
RE: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Discussion Forum
On the afternoon of February 24th, UofT will host a CIHR discussion forum in the context of the organization's 10th anniversary and International Review. This event will include a panel discussion and opportunity for exchange of views on CIHR's performance as the country's leading sponsor of health research and suggestions for strengthening its programs and administration and enhancing its impact. All members of the University and partner hospitals' CIHR community are welcome to attend. Please see the attached for details. A summary of the key themes and recommendations raised will be forwarded to CIHR and the International Review Panel.
------------Invite---------------
Professor R. Paul Young
Vice-President, Research University of Toronto,
is pleased to invite members of the
University of Toronto and Partner Hospitals to
A special forum to discuss and
develop recommendations for CIHR,
in the context of the organization’s 10th Anniversary
and International Review
Thursday February 24th, 2011
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Room 3154
1 King’s College Circle
followed by a reception
hosted by
Professor Catherine Whiteside
Dean, Faculty of Medicine
and Vice-Provost, Relations with Health Care Institutions
4:00 – 6:00 p.m., MSB Cafeteria Lounge
rsvp by February 18
research.services@utoronto.ca
[PDADC-L] University of Toronto Workload Policy and Procedures for Faculty and Librarians (WLPP)
PDAD&C #51, 2010-11
MEMORANDUM
To: Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs
From: Edith Hillan, Vice Provost Faculty & Academic Life
Angela Hildyard, Vice-President Human Resources & Equity
Date: February 9, 2011
Re: University of Toronto Workload Policy and Procedures for Faculty and Librarians (WLPP)
Memo HR #9 2010-11 set out the financial terms of the recent two-year Arbitration Award between the University and UTFA. Even after the financial aspects of the award were known, discussions continued with respect to the development of a Workload Policy and Procedures for Faculty and Librarians. We are pleased to announce that we have reached agreement on the policy and procedures, and the policy and Mr Teplitsky's new award may be found at: http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/link/administrators/wlpp-2011.htm
Principles:
The University of Toronto Workload Policy and Procedures for Faculty and Librarians (WLPP) sets out the principles governing the establishment and assignment of workload for faculty and librarians across the University. The WLPP recognizes that the assignment of workload should be done at the local level and has to be flexible enough to recognize the unique mission of individual units and the types of appointments that faculty members and librarians hold. The WLPP acknowledges the importance of transparency in the process of workload allocation with decisions about the assignment of teaching and service being made in accordance with criteria known to all those working in the unit. The WLPP identifies the kinds of factors which can be taken into account in assigning the teaching and service workload and has some specific provisions for teaching-stream faculty and librarians.
Process:
All faculty and librarians across the University will be covered by a Unit Workload Policy. (a unit is defined as single department faculty, a department within a multi-department faculty, an Institute, Centre or School (with EDU A or B status) or a College). Each unit will be expected to establish a Unit Workload Policy Committee to create and maintain a Unit Workload Policy, including workload norms, standards or ranges. The committee will be chaired by the chair, dean or principal and the membership will reflect the range of appointments held within the unit. Librarians across the three campuses will have a single Librarian Workload Policy Committee chaired by the Chief Librarian.
Unit committees will be expected to set a Unit Workload Policy that is consistent with both Article 8 of the Memorandum of Agreement and the WLPP. The Unit Workload Policy requires approval from either the Dean (in multi-department faculties) or the Provost (in single-department faculties) and must be reviewed at least every three years.
Until a new Unit Workload policy has been established and approved, previous unit practices concerning workload will apply.
Individual teaching and service responsibilities will be assigned by the Unit head (or in the case of a librarian the person to whom the librarian reports) in accordance with the WLPP, the Unit Workload Policy, and other factors relevant to the individual.
The University and UTFA have agreed that a joint committee will be established to examine workload matters for faculty and librarians at both UTM and UTSC.
Cross Appointments:
Where faculty members hold budgetary cross-appointments or their main graduate appointment outside their primary unit of appointment, the WLPP provides that there should be an annual meeting between the faculty member and relevant unit heads and/or graduate chair to discuss workload and resolve any conflicts in expectations between units.
Disputes:
The WLPP also sets out the way in which complaints about the assignment of workload under the WLPP or the Unit Workload Policy from faculty members or librarians will be handled.
Next Steps:
We recognize that there are likely to be many questions about the new University of Toronto Workload Policy and Procedures for Faculty and Librarians particularly in relation to its implementation. Further information will be given at the next PDAD&C meeting on March 3rd 2011. This will be followed by a series of workshops for all divisions to be held throughout the months of March and April. We will invite chairs who have experience with developing workload policies at the unit level to participate in the workshops to share information and best practices. A Frequently Asked Questions sheet will also be developed as issues arise around the implementation of the policy that can be distributed to faculty and librarians. If there are specific issues you would like to see addressed in the sessions or FAQ, or if you would like to volunteer to share your experiences of working with unit level workload policies, please contact Sara- Jane Finlay at sarajane.finlay@utoronto.ca
MEMORANDUM
To: Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs
From: Edith Hillan, Vice Provost Faculty & Academic Life
Angela Hildyard, Vice-President Human Resources & Equity
Date: February 9, 2011
Re: University of Toronto Workload Policy and Procedures for Faculty and Librarians (WLPP)
Memo HR #9 2010-11 set out the financial terms of the recent two-year Arbitration Award between the University and UTFA. Even after the financial aspects of the award were known, discussions continued with respect to the development of a Workload Policy and Procedures for Faculty and Librarians. We are pleased to announce that we have reached agreement on the policy and procedures, and the policy and Mr Teplitsky's new award may be found at: http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/link/administrators/wlpp-2011.htm
Principles:
The University of Toronto Workload Policy and Procedures for Faculty and Librarians (WLPP) sets out the principles governing the establishment and assignment of workload for faculty and librarians across the University. The WLPP recognizes that the assignment of workload should be done at the local level and has to be flexible enough to recognize the unique mission of individual units and the types of appointments that faculty members and librarians hold. The WLPP acknowledges the importance of transparency in the process of workload allocation with decisions about the assignment of teaching and service being made in accordance with criteria known to all those working in the unit. The WLPP identifies the kinds of factors which can be taken into account in assigning the teaching and service workload and has some specific provisions for teaching-stream faculty and librarians.
Process:
All faculty and librarians across the University will be covered by a Unit Workload Policy. (a unit is defined as single department faculty, a department within a multi-department faculty, an Institute, Centre or School (with EDU A or B status) or a College). Each unit will be expected to establish a Unit Workload Policy Committee to create and maintain a Unit Workload Policy, including workload norms, standards or ranges. The committee will be chaired by the chair, dean or principal and the membership will reflect the range of appointments held within the unit. Librarians across the three campuses will have a single Librarian Workload Policy Committee chaired by the Chief Librarian.
Unit committees will be expected to set a Unit Workload Policy that is consistent with both Article 8 of the Memorandum of Agreement and the WLPP. The Unit Workload Policy requires approval from either the Dean (in multi-department faculties) or the Provost (in single-department faculties) and must be reviewed at least every three years.
Until a new Unit Workload policy has been established and approved, previous unit practices concerning workload will apply.
Individual teaching and service responsibilities will be assigned by the Unit head (or in the case of a librarian the person to whom the librarian reports) in accordance with the WLPP, the Unit Workload Policy, and other factors relevant to the individual.
The University and UTFA have agreed that a joint committee will be established to examine workload matters for faculty and librarians at both UTM and UTSC.
Cross Appointments:
Where faculty members hold budgetary cross-appointments or their main graduate appointment outside their primary unit of appointment, the WLPP provides that there should be an annual meeting between the faculty member and relevant unit heads and/or graduate chair to discuss workload and resolve any conflicts in expectations between units.
Disputes:
The WLPP also sets out the way in which complaints about the assignment of workload under the WLPP or the Unit Workload Policy from faculty members or librarians will be handled.
Next Steps:
We recognize that there are likely to be many questions about the new University of Toronto Workload Policy and Procedures for Faculty and Librarians particularly in relation to its implementation. Further information will be given at the next PDAD&C meeting on March 3rd 2011. This will be followed by a series of workshops for all divisions to be held throughout the months of March and April. We will invite chairs who have experience with developing workload policies at the unit level to participate in the workshops to share information and best practices. A Frequently Asked Questions sheet will also be developed as issues arise around the implementation of the policy that can be distributed to faculty and librarians. If there are specific issues you would like to see addressed in the sessions or FAQ, or if you would like to volunteer to share your experiences of working with unit level workload policies, please contact Sara- Jane Finlay at sarajane.finlay@utoronto.ca
[PDADC-L] Resolving Unrecoverable Deficits in Restricted Research Funds
Communication from the Vice-President, Research on Resolving Unrecoverable Deficits in Restricted Research Funds
February 9, 2011
Dear Principals, Deans, Directors and Chairs
On September 24th, 2010, I wrote to Principals and Deans about unrecoverable deficits or losses in non Tri-Council restricted research funds and our plans for resolving the underlying issues. I am writing today to provide an update on the progress we have collectively made and the significant events coming up. For these purposes, I am extending this communication to include Academic Directors and Chairs.
Over the past year my office initiated a review of non Tri-council restricted research funds with deficit fund balances. The review was triggered by concern expressed by the external auditors over the increasing number and age of funds in deficit positions that remained unresolved year after year. The preliminary review process was completed in April 2010 and resulted in an estimate of $4.5M in cumulative research deficits in non Tri-council funds across all divisions. This represented approximately 500 funds where the deficits were considered to be unrecoverable. This estimate was charged against the operating fund in fiscal 2009-10 to preserve the integrity of the University’s audited financial statements. At the time of this estimate, and due to the complexity of developing and compiling the amount, it was agreed by the Research Oversight and Compliance Office (ROCO) and divisions that a more extensive review of the individual deficits would be conducted by ROCO, with assistance from divisions. In anticipation of the more detailed review, the $4.5M charge to the operating fund was reversed with the intention to replace the entry in fiscal 2010-11 by a more accurate amount based on the identification and tabulation of individual restricted research funds
Over the course of the past 9 months, staff in the Division of the Vice-President Research, in cooperation with divisional CAOs and Departmental Business Officers, has investigated hundreds of funds to understand the causes and validate the deficit amount. We have corrected data entry errors, mathematical miscalculations and, on occasion, we have collected monies owing to us. As a result of the clean-up effort, the total of deficits in non Tri-Council research funds for the entire University currently amounts to approximately $2.75 million. During this exercise we have identified many scenarios and circumstances through which deficits occurred in the first place. Armed with this insight and as part of the RAISE project (http://www.research.utoronto.ca/for-researchers-administrators/project-raise/ ), we have implemented changes to certain processes which will safeguard against the creation of deficits in the future, including an automated fund close-out process to ensure revenue-expenditure reconciliation at the end date of each restricted research fund. In relation to that we have also developed an early warning report which will enable PIs, departments and divisions to identify the impact of research funds that will be automatically closed, so they may resolve any potential issues before deficits are charged to operating funds as described below. Training for your admin staff on the early warning report and the supporting processes is currently underway.
We are now preparing for the first monthly record keeping entry whereby, commencing March 1, 2011, deficits in non Tri-Council restricted research funds with grant end dates older than 2 years will be charged to the PI fund centre or other fund centre associated with the restricted research fund. By posting these old deficits to the ‘one-up’ operating fund centre, we are making these deficits the responsibility of the academic unit in which they originated, starting with the individual PI. This ‘one-up’ charge methodology was based on feedback and instruction from various academic divisions consistent with the transparency intended under the new budget model. However please be aware that there may be cases where the PI was diligent in the management of the grants funds, spent the funds in accordance with the expenditure budget provided, but now a deficit will be attributed to the PI. Deficits may arise from various reasons unbeknownst to the PI. For example, the cash may not have been received from the sponsor because the sponsor is bankrupt, or the non-monetary in-kind matching value was insufficient or expenditures were charged to an invalid research fund number. I encourage you to consider the individual circumstances surrounding each of the deficits and use your discretion in re-allocating the deficits charged from the individual PI fund center to another operating fund center where you feel it is warranted. At the end of the fiscal year, these deficits will be included in the overall year-end position for each department and collectively for the division, and therefore should be addressed before April 30, 2011. In the event that a deficit is subsequently favourably resolved, the recovery of the amount will be credited to the fund center that was originally charged.
Finally, let me outline the scope of our ongoing activities in this area. As a first step, we have been analyzing non Tri-Council research funds, since these funds held the highest risk of materializing losses. The second step will be to analyze Tri-Council restricted research funds and then close out old funds and match revenues to expenditures for current activities. Analysis and projections of the magnitude of deficits in these accounts will be forwarded to you in the coming months (for resolution in next fiscal year). The final step will be to analyze surpluses in all restricted research funds and formulate a process for dealing with these items.
I am grateful for your patience and support of our activities, especially during the implementation of some significant changes to some long standing institution-wide practices. Our goal is to create an environment in which staff in my division can work in partnership with you, your faculty and staff, to enable more effective and accountable management of research funds with as little risk or administrative interruption as possible. Should you have any questions on our progress or our plans for future activities, please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth DiDonato, Executive Director, Research Oversight and Compliance Office at Elizabeth.didonato@utoronto.ca. Thank you for your assistance with this matter.
Professor R. Paul Young Ph.D., FRSC
Vice-President, Research
February 9, 2011
Dear Principals, Deans, Directors and Chairs
On September 24th, 2010, I wrote to Principals and Deans about unrecoverable deficits or losses in non Tri-Council restricted research funds and our plans for resolving the underlying issues. I am writing today to provide an update on the progress we have collectively made and the significant events coming up. For these purposes, I am extending this communication to include Academic Directors and Chairs.
Over the past year my office initiated a review of non Tri-council restricted research funds with deficit fund balances. The review was triggered by concern expressed by the external auditors over the increasing number and age of funds in deficit positions that remained unresolved year after year. The preliminary review process was completed in April 2010 and resulted in an estimate of $4.5M in cumulative research deficits in non Tri-council funds across all divisions. This represented approximately 500 funds where the deficits were considered to be unrecoverable. This estimate was charged against the operating fund in fiscal 2009-10 to preserve the integrity of the University’s audited financial statements. At the time of this estimate, and due to the complexity of developing and compiling the amount, it was agreed by the Research Oversight and Compliance Office (ROCO) and divisions that a more extensive review of the individual deficits would be conducted by ROCO, with assistance from divisions. In anticipation of the more detailed review, the $4.5M charge to the operating fund was reversed with the intention to replace the entry in fiscal 2010-11 by a more accurate amount based on the identification and tabulation of individual restricted research funds
Over the course of the past 9 months, staff in the Division of the Vice-President Research, in cooperation with divisional CAOs and Departmental Business Officers, has investigated hundreds of funds to understand the causes and validate the deficit amount. We have corrected data entry errors, mathematical miscalculations and, on occasion, we have collected monies owing to us. As a result of the clean-up effort, the total of deficits in non Tri-Council research funds for the entire University currently amounts to approximately $2.75 million. During this exercise we have identified many scenarios and circumstances through which deficits occurred in the first place. Armed with this insight and as part of the RAISE project (http://www.research.utoronto.ca/for-researchers-administrators/project-raise/ ), we have implemented changes to certain processes which will safeguard against the creation of deficits in the future, including an automated fund close-out process to ensure revenue-expenditure reconciliation at the end date of each restricted research fund. In relation to that we have also developed an early warning report which will enable PIs, departments and divisions to identify the impact of research funds that will be automatically closed, so they may resolve any potential issues before deficits are charged to operating funds as described below. Training for your admin staff on the early warning report and the supporting processes is currently underway.
We are now preparing for the first monthly record keeping entry whereby, commencing March 1, 2011, deficits in non Tri-Council restricted research funds with grant end dates older than 2 years will be charged to the PI fund centre or other fund centre associated with the restricted research fund. By posting these old deficits to the ‘one-up’ operating fund centre, we are making these deficits the responsibility of the academic unit in which they originated, starting with the individual PI. This ‘one-up’ charge methodology was based on feedback and instruction from various academic divisions consistent with the transparency intended under the new budget model. However please be aware that there may be cases where the PI was diligent in the management of the grants funds, spent the funds in accordance with the expenditure budget provided, but now a deficit will be attributed to the PI. Deficits may arise from various reasons unbeknownst to the PI. For example, the cash may not have been received from the sponsor because the sponsor is bankrupt, or the non-monetary in-kind matching value was insufficient or expenditures were charged to an invalid research fund number. I encourage you to consider the individual circumstances surrounding each of the deficits and use your discretion in re-allocating the deficits charged from the individual PI fund center to another operating fund center where you feel it is warranted. At the end of the fiscal year, these deficits will be included in the overall year-end position for each department and collectively for the division, and therefore should be addressed before April 30, 2011. In the event that a deficit is subsequently favourably resolved, the recovery of the amount will be credited to the fund center that was originally charged.
Finally, let me outline the scope of our ongoing activities in this area. As a first step, we have been analyzing non Tri-Council research funds, since these funds held the highest risk of materializing losses. The second step will be to analyze Tri-Council restricted research funds and then close out old funds and match revenues to expenditures for current activities. Analysis and projections of the magnitude of deficits in these accounts will be forwarded to you in the coming months (for resolution in next fiscal year). The final step will be to analyze surpluses in all restricted research funds and formulate a process for dealing with these items.
I am grateful for your patience and support of our activities, especially during the implementation of some significant changes to some long standing institution-wide practices. Our goal is to create an environment in which staff in my division can work in partnership with you, your faculty and staff, to enable more effective and accountable management of research funds with as little risk or administrative interruption as possible. Should you have any questions on our progress or our plans for future activities, please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth DiDonato, Executive Director, Research Oversight and Compliance Office at Elizabeth.didonato@utoronto.ca. Thank you for your assistance with this matter.
Professor R. Paul Young Ph.D., FRSC
Vice-President, Research
[PDADC-L] Surveys of Undergraduate Students - NSEE and CUR
PDAD&C#50, 2010-11
MEMORANDUM
To: PDAD&C
From: Jill Matus, Vice-Provost, Students
Date: February 4, 2011
RE: Surveys of Undergraduate Students - NSEE and CUR
Beginning this week and over the course of the next several weeks, the University of Toronto along with all Ontario universities will participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) as well as the annual Globe & Mail Canadian University Report (CUR). I am writing to request your cooperation in ensuring we secure the highest response rates possible for these two important institutional surveys of undergraduate students.
Here are the relevant details:
The NSSE survey is administered online; all first year and all senior year students at UTM, UTSC, and the Faculties of Arts & Science, Music, Physical Education & Health and Engineering, as well as all senior year students in the Faculty of Nursing, received an email invitation on Feb. 2 with a link to the survey. Students who do not respond will be sent periodic reminders until March 16th.
This year we have been asked to survey not just a sample but all first year and all senior year students in all divisions so that we can provide faculty, college and program level data. A high response rate on the survey is desirable.
The CUR survey begins in March and includes a 50% sample of second and third year undergraduate students.
To ensure we do not violate the ethics protocol for NSSE and/or bias the response rates, it is important that we control the messaging. Promotion for both surveys will be coordinated centrally by Melinda Scott in the Office of Student Life with the cooperation of your registrars, student affairs staff and communications staff.
Over-surveying students can significantly and negatively affect response rates. For this reason, we ask that you refrain from conducting any surveys of undergraduates for the next few months. If you have an urgent need to survey undergraduates, please write to me directly.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
MEMORANDUM
To: PDAD&C
From: Jill Matus, Vice-Provost, Students
Date: February 4, 2011
RE: Surveys of Undergraduate Students - NSEE and CUR
Beginning this week and over the course of the next several weeks, the University of Toronto along with all Ontario universities will participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) as well as the annual Globe & Mail Canadian University Report (CUR). I am writing to request your cooperation in ensuring we secure the highest response rates possible for these two important institutional surveys of undergraduate students.
Here are the relevant details:
The NSSE survey is administered online; all first year and all senior year students at UTM, UTSC, and the Faculties of Arts & Science, Music, Physical Education & Health and Engineering, as well as all senior year students in the Faculty of Nursing, received an email invitation on Feb. 2 with a link to the survey. Students who do not respond will be sent periodic reminders until March 16th.
This year we have been asked to survey not just a sample but all first year and all senior year students in all divisions so that we can provide faculty, college and program level data. A high response rate on the survey is desirable.
The CUR survey begins in March and includes a 50% sample of second and third year undergraduate students.
To ensure we do not violate the ethics protocol for NSSE and/or bias the response rates, it is important that we control the messaging. Promotion for both surveys will be coordinated centrally by Melinda Scott in the Office of Student Life
Over-surveying students can significantly and negatively affect response rates. For this reason, we ask that you refrain from conducting any surveys of undergraduates for the next few months. If you have an urgent need to survey undergraduates, please write to me directly.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
[SGS] Administrative Appointment Extensions
To: Graduate Chairs/Directors, Coordinators, Administrators and SGS Staff
From: Brian Corman, Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice-Provost, Graduate Education
Dear Colleagues:
Consistent with the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, and approved by the Provost and the Academic Board, I am pleased to announce the following appointment extensions:
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Professor Janice Boddy
Chair and Graduate Chair
Department of Anthropology (extension)
January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012
Professor Bonnie McElhinny
Director,
Women and Gender Studies Institute (extension)
July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2014
(includes a one-year administrative leave from July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012)
Professor Kumar Murty
Chair and Graduate Chair,
Department of Mathematics (extension)
July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013
Professor Locke Rowe
Chair and Graduate Chair,
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (extension)
July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2013
(includes a six-month leave from July 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011)
I thank everyone for their willingness to continue to serve the University in the furtherance of graduate education. I am sure that you will join me in congratulating them.
With my best wishes,
Brian
From: Brian Corman, Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice-Provost, Graduate Education
Dear Colleagues:
Consistent with the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, and approved by the Provost and the Academic Board, I am pleased to announce the following appointment extensions:
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Professor Janice Boddy
Chair and Graduate Chair
Department of Anthropology (extension)
January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012
Professor Bonnie McElhinny
Director,
Women and Gender Studies Institute (extension)
July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2014
(includes a one-year administrative leave from July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012)
Professor Kumar Murty
Chair and Graduate Chair,
Department of Mathematics (extension)
July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013
Professor Locke Rowe
Chair and Graduate Chair,
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (extension)
July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2013
(includes a six-month leave from July 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011)
I thank everyone for their willingness to continue to serve the University in the furtherance of graduate education. I am sure that you will join me in congratulating them.
With my best wishes,
Brian
University of Adelaide - Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering
School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Engineering
Job Reference Number: 16327
The School has world-class teaching and research capabilities which support high quality undergraduate and postgraduate education. The School offers four-year Bachelor degrees in Civil and Structural Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Architectural Engineering and Mining Engineering. There are also Graduate Diploma and Masters courses in Civil and Structural Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Mining Engineering.
The School has twenty academic staff, and we are currently seeking an academic staff member up to the level of Senior Lecturer to provide academic leadership and teaching for students in the civil and structural, civil and environmental and architectural engineering degree programmes.
You will be expected to have, or be able to develop, a research track record that demonstrates a history of publications in leading international journals in your research area, as well as conducting internationally recognised research in an area of geotechnical engineering that complements the existing research expertise in the School. At the moment research strengths within the geotechnical engineering group are risk and liability in geotechnical engineering, unsaturated soils, artificial neural networks in geotechnical engineering, in_situ testing, and environmental geomechanics. Candidates with industrial experience will be well regarded.
The appointee must also be competent and willing to share administrative responsibilities with other academic staff.
Position Requirements
You should have:
■a PhD (or equivalent) in civil engineering or equivalent
■appropriate research and/or professional experience in geotechnical engineering
■ability and enthusiasm for teaching a range of courses in civil engineering at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
For appointment to Senior Lecturer (Level C) in addition to the above, you will have:
■proven ability to write research proposals and gain research grants
■excellent written and oral communication skills
■ability to make significant contributions to curriculum development and the enhancement of teaching
■in the area of geotechnical engineering
■demonstrated ability to supervise postgraduate students
■ability to work harmoniously and constructively with academic and professional staff members.
Salary
Salary: (Level B) $75,424 - $89,569 per annum, (Level C) $92,391 – $106,539 per annum.
Appointment to either level will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Superannuation
Plus an employer superannuation contribution of 17% applies.
Term of Position
This tenurable position is available from January 2011.
Further Information
Please refer to the relevant selection criteria (Level B, Level C) or alternatively contact Professor Martin Lambert, telephone: (08) 8303 5135 or email: mlambert@civeng.adelaide.edu.au
Applications
Closing date: 28 January 2011
Your application should:
■include your résumé/Curriculum Vitae
■address the selection criteria
■quote the relevant reference number
■include residency status
■include the names, addresses and/or email details of three referees.
Email applications to mlambert@civeng.adelaide.edu.au or forwarded to:
Professor Martin Lambert
School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Engineering
The University of Adelaide
South Australia 5005
School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Engineering
Job Reference Number: 16327
The School has world-class teaching and research capabilities which support high quality undergraduate and postgraduate education. The School offers four-year Bachelor degrees in Civil and Structural Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Architectural Engineering and Mining Engineering. There are also Graduate Diploma and Masters courses in Civil and Structural Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Mining Engineering.
The School has twenty academic staff, and we are currently seeking an academic staff member up to the level of Senior Lecturer to provide academic leadership and teaching for students in the civil and structural, civil and environmental and architectural engineering degree programmes.
You will be expected to have, or be able to develop, a research track record that demonstrates a history of publications in leading international journals in your research area, as well as conducting internationally recognised research in an area of geotechnical engineering that complements the existing research expertise in the School. At the moment research strengths within the geotechnical engineering group are risk and liability in geotechnical engineering, unsaturated soils, artificial neural networks in geotechnical engineering, in_situ testing, and environmental geomechanics. Candidates with industrial experience will be well regarded.
The appointee must also be competent and willing to share administrative responsibilities with other academic staff.
Position Requirements
You should have:
■a PhD (or equivalent) in civil engineering or equivalent
■appropriate research and/or professional experience in geotechnical engineering
■ability and enthusiasm for teaching a range of courses in civil engineering at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
For appointment to Senior Lecturer (Level C) in addition to the above, you will have:
■proven ability to write research proposals and gain research grants
■excellent written and oral communication skills
■ability to make significant contributions to curriculum development and the enhancement of teaching
■in the area of geotechnical engineering
■demonstrated ability to supervise postgraduate students
■ability to work harmoniously and constructively with academic and professional staff members.
Salary
Salary: (Level B) $75,424 - $89,569 per annum, (Level C) $92,391 – $106,539 per annum.
Appointment to either level will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Superannuation
Plus an employer superannuation contribution of 17% applies.
Term of Position
This tenurable position is available from January 2011.
Further Information
Please refer to the relevant selection criteria (Level B, Level C) or alternatively contact Professor Martin Lambert, telephone: (08) 8303 5135 or email: mlambert@civeng.adelaide.edu.au
Applications
Closing date: 28 January 2011
Your application should:
■include your résumé/Curriculum Vitae
■address the selection criteria
■quote the relevant reference number
■include residency status
■include the names, addresses and/or email details of three referees.
Email applications to mlambert@civeng.adelaide.edu.au or forwarded to:
Professor Martin Lambert
School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Engineering
The University of Adelaide
South Australia 5005
Canada Wide Science Fair Judging - Request for Judges
I have a request for judges for the Canada Wide Science Fair this May, to be held at Seneca College. They are looking for judges from a wide background and I thought some of your professors and graduate students might be interested. They need a lot of judges.
Susan
-----Original Message-----
Subject: Canada Wide Science Fair Judging
Hello Susan,
I am Jeff Hoyle, the Chief Judge for the Canada Wide Science Fair that will be held at Seneca College, Newnham campus, in May 2011.
I was given your name as a potentially very useful contact for help with finding judges.
I have attached an info sheet that I am sending out to potential judges.
At this time we have about 270 identified judges and are searching for a total of about 500. So we still have a ways to go yet. As part of this number we are looking for about 75 francophone judges.
My colleague, Patrick Whippey has said that you have access to a large number of potential judges and that you would be willing to 'get the message out'. Anything that you can do in this regard would be much appreciated.
Please let me know if I can provide you with anything further.
Thanks so much.
Jeff Hoyle
------------------------------------ Info Sheet -------------------------------------
The Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) is the premier science fair held in Canada. It takes place annually and has been in about 40 towns and cities over the years. This year’s event is the 50th anniversary and will take place at Seneca College, Newnham campus. The judging for this event will take place on 17 May 2011. This will be an all day event with judges arriving for 7.30am and most finishing by 5pm. The team captains will be on the job until about 9-10pm. Food will be provided for all, coffee, juice, breakfast, lunch and evening meal for the captains. Parking on campus will be free.
On 16 May there will be an event for all judges starting at 5pm. This will include a meal, a short (45 minute) presentation on the judging system to be used on the following day. After that all judges will have unrestricted access to the projects without the participants being present. In the past most judges have used this time to review the projects that they will be judging and to formulate questions for the following day. Judges will also be able to compare the projects that they are judging with others in the same age group.
About 10 days before the fair each judge will receive a schedule for judging along with 5-page reports on the projects being judged. There is an extensive judging booklet which will be provided in April.
Judges who wish to register will need to provide a unique email and their full name. Judges will then be placed in the registration system, they will receive an email indicating that their name has been entered and will be invited to completed this on-line; it should take no more than 15 minutes.
We are looking for judges from a wide range of backgrounds - academics, graduate students, post docs, engineers practicing in industry, government scientists and those in private industry. Pharmacists, nurses, physicians, veterinarians, teachers, technicians with significant practical experience etc. etc. We want our pool of judges to represent all facets of the scientific profession, in the broadest sense of the term. We balance our teams with experience, subject expertise and enthusiasm. Many of our judges hold higher degrees.
All enquiries about judging should be addressed to Dr Jeff Hoyle by email at jeff.hoyle@youthscience.ca
Susan
-----Original Message-----
Subject: Canada Wide Science Fair Judging
Hello Susan,
I am Jeff Hoyle, the Chief Judge for the Canada Wide Science Fair that will be held at Seneca College, Newnham campus, in May 2011.
I was given your name as a potentially very useful contact for help with finding judges.
I have attached an info sheet that I am sending out to potential judges.
At this time we have about 270 identified judges and are searching for a total of about 500. So we still have a ways to go yet. As part of this number we are looking for about 75 francophone judges.
My colleague, Patrick Whippey has said that you have access to a large number of potential judges and that you would be willing to 'get the message out'. Anything that you can do in this regard would be much appreciated.
Please let me know if I can provide you with anything further.
Thanks so much.
Jeff Hoyle
------------------------------------ Info Sheet -------------------------------------
The Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) is the premier science fair held in Canada. It takes place annually and has been in about 40 towns and cities over the years. This year’s event is the 50th anniversary and will take place at Seneca College, Newnham campus. The judging for this event will take place on 17 May 2011. This will be an all day event with judges arriving for 7.30am and most finishing by 5pm. The team captains will be on the job until about 9-10pm. Food will be provided for all, coffee, juice, breakfast, lunch and evening meal for the captains. Parking on campus will be free.
On 16 May there will be an event for all judges starting at 5pm. This will include a meal, a short (45 minute) presentation on the judging system to be used on the following day. After that all judges will have unrestricted access to the projects without the participants being present. In the past most judges have used this time to review the projects that they will be judging and to formulate questions for the following day. Judges will also be able to compare the projects that they are judging with others in the same age group.
About 10 days before the fair each judge will receive a schedule for judging along with 5-page reports on the projects being judged. There is an extensive judging booklet which will be provided in April.
Judges who wish to register will need to provide a unique email and their full name. Judges will then be placed in the registration system, they will receive an email indicating that their name has been entered and will be invited to completed this on-line; it should take no more than 15 minutes.
We are looking for judges from a wide range of backgrounds - academics, graduate students, post docs, engineers practicing in industry, government scientists and those in private industry. Pharmacists, nurses, physicians, veterinarians, teachers, technicians with significant practical experience etc. etc. We want our pool of judges to represent all facets of the scientific profession, in the broadest sense of the term. We balance our teams with experience, subject expertise and enthusiasm. Many of our judges hold higher degrees.
All enquiries about judging should be addressed to Dr Jeff Hoyle by email at jeff.hoyle@youthscience.ca
International Heavy Haul Association Conference - Early Registration Deadline: March 1, 2011
We wish to remind you that the Early Registration Deadline for The 2011 International Heavy Haul Association Conference is fast approaching. After March 1, 2011, registration fees will increase.
Authors are also reminded that in order to be part of the IHHA 2011 Program, the author/presenter must register by March 1, 2011 and must submit payment at that time.
Please visit the Conference website and register today! www.ihha2011.org/15-registration_e.shtml
Deadline for Final Papers March 1, 2011
Early Registration Deadline March 1, 2011
Accommodation Deadline: May 17, 2011
Deadline for Registering to the Sightseeing Tours: May 20, 2011
The 2011 International Heavy Haul Association Conference
June 19-22, 2011
Westin Hotel
320 - 4th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Canada
www.ihha2011.org
Authors are also reminded that in order to be part of the IHHA 2011 Program, the author/presenter must register by March 1, 2011 and must submit payment at that time.
Please visit the Conference website and register today! www.ihha2011.org/15-registration_e.shtml
Deadline for Final Papers March 1, 2011
Early Registration Deadline March 1, 2011
Accommodation Deadline: May 17, 2011
Deadline for Registering to the Sightseeing Tours: May 20, 2011
The 2011 International Heavy Haul Association Conference
June 19-22, 2011
Westin Hotel
320 - 4th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Canada
www.ihha2011.org
First Workshop on the Recent Advances in Fuel Cells, Toronto - February 22, 2011
You are invited to attend ...
The First Workshop on the Recent Advances in Fuel Cells
The First Workshop on the Recent Advances in Fuel Cells will be held in downtown Toronto on February 22, 2011. This workshop provides the opportunity for researchers, scientists, engineers, policy makers, and students from academia, industry, and government to exchange their knowledge, share their experience, and foster relationships that will certainly strengthen the work done in this sector.
Topics of the talks will include modelling, experiments, materials, manufacturing, and future strategies for fuel cell science and technology. The list of the confirmed speakers is as follows:
Abouatallah, Rami (Hydrogenics Corporation)
Birss, Viola (University of Calgary)
Dincer, Ibrahim (University of Ontario Institute of Technology)
Fowler, Michael (University of Waterloo)
Guest, Alan (Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation, National Research Council Canada)
Kesler, Olivera (University of Toronto)
Knights, Shanna (Ballard Power Systems)
Liu, Zhong-Sheng (Simon) (Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation, National Research Council Canada)
Matida, Edgar (Carleton University)
Peppley, Brant (Queen's University)
Singhal, Subhash C. (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
Zhou, Biao (University of Windsor)
Time: 8:30-17:45, February 22, 2011
Location: Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 475 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario
We have limited seating capacity; and interested attendees are required to register online. Registration is free and is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
For more information on the workshop and registration,
please visit the website: http://www.fcrd.net/
The First Workshop on the Recent Advances in Fuel Cells
The First Workshop on the Recent Advances in Fuel Cells will be held in downtown Toronto on February 22, 2011. This workshop provides the opportunity for researchers, scientists, engineers, policy makers, and students from academia, industry, and government to exchange their knowledge, share their experience, and foster relationships that will certainly strengthen the work done in this sector.
Topics of the talks will include modelling, experiments, materials, manufacturing, and future strategies for fuel cell science and technology. The list of the confirmed speakers is as follows:
Abouatallah, Rami (Hydrogenics Corporation)
Birss, Viola (University of Calgary)
Dincer, Ibrahim (University of Ontario Institute of Technology)
Fowler, Michael (University of Waterloo)
Guest, Alan (Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation, National Research Council Canada)
Kesler, Olivera (University of Toronto)
Knights, Shanna (Ballard Power Systems)
Liu, Zhong-Sheng (Simon) (Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation, National Research Council Canada)
Matida, Edgar (Carleton University)
Peppley, Brant (Queen's University)
Singhal, Subhash C. (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
Zhou, Biao (University of Windsor)
Time: 8:30-17:45, February 22, 2011
Location: Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 475 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario
We have limited seating capacity; and interested attendees are required to register online. Registration is free and is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
For more information on the workshop and registration,
please visit the website: http://www.fcrd.net/
Water Institute Seminar by Jack Imhof, Trout Unlimited Canada - February 18, 2011
The Water Institute is hosting Jack Imhof, Trout Unlimited Canada, to present a seminar on Friday February 18, 11:30 am, Davis Centre room 1302, University of Waterloo. The seminar is titled “Learning to speak the same language: Evolution of the science and practice of managing stream corridors in Ontario.”
A poster for this Water Institute Seminar is attached. We would be pleased if you would post it in your department or circulate it by other means. All are welcome.
Best Regards,
Mary Anne
Mary Anne Hardy, MES
Water Institute
University of Waterloo
519-888-4567 Ext. 32658
mahardy@uwaterloo.ca
www.water.uwaterloo.ca
A poster for this Water Institute Seminar is attached. We would be pleased if you would post it in your department or circulate it by other means. All are welcome.
Best Regards,
Mary Anne
Mary Anne Hardy, MES
Water Institute
University of Waterloo
519-888-4567 Ext. 32658
mahardy@uwaterloo.ca
www.water.uwaterloo.ca
MIE Newsletter Vol. 02 // No. 29
February 7, 2011 Vol. 02 // No. 29
Table of Contents: Chair's Office // Awards and Recognition // Research Activities // Seminars // Graduate Studies // Student Affairs // Job Opportunities // Vacation // Previous Newsletter & Links
Chair's Office
AMIGAS Chinese New Year Celebration
On February 3, AMIGAS hosted the second annual Chinese New Year party for the department. More than 100 graduate students, faculty and staff attended. Everyone enjoyed delicious Chinese food and treats, celebrating the new "Year of the Rabbit".
Xin Nian Hao (Happy New Year)!
More Photos
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Closures for Moving » New Student Service Centre
A reminder that this week, offices in Rosebrugh building and within the main administrative office will be closing or temporarily suspending service, in order to facilitate their move to the new Student Services Centre.
Offices are reminded to post notice of closure:
• The Undergraduate Office will be closed on Friday, February 4 and Monday, February 7.
• External Relations and Communications (RS212A) will be closed on Tuesday, February 8.
• Graduate Office will be closed Thursday, February 10 and Friday, February 11.
If staff or department members have any questions, please contact Joe Baptista.
Awards & Recognition
Prof. Sun » Innovation Award from University of Toronto Connaught Fund
Founded in 1972, the Connaught Fund was created from the sale of Connaught Laboratories, which first mass-produced insulin, the Nobel award-winning discovery of U of T Professors Frederick Banting and Charles Best.
Ten scholars received between $30,000 and $80,000 each from the Connaught Innovation Award, which helps accelerate the development of promising technology and promote commercialization and knowledge transfer. Prof. Yu Sun was awarded for his "automated adherent cell micoinjection."
Read more
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IndE students place 3rd in case study competition at IIE Conference
Congratulations to Industrial Engineering students Anna Sheu, Rui (Karen) Sun, Ting (David) Han, Jun (Joey) Zeng who tied for 3rd place in the case study competition at the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) student conference, held January 13 - 16 in Montreal.
This year, 28 students from UofT attended the IIE, over only 6 students the year before.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MIE Alumus Kamal Shah profiled in Globe and Mail
Kamal Shah's (MechE 8T9, MASc 9T2) business Fotobabble, based in Silicon Valley, allows users to record their own audio to narrate photos. Fotobabble is now in use by big media companies such as NBC, and has being touted by Wired magazine and the Los Angeles Times.
Read the Globe and Mail article
Research Activities
NSERC » Undergraduate Summer Research Awards
The 2011 NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards are available to our undergraduate students. Students granted these awards have an opportunity to assist supervisors with their research. Undergraduate students will be informed shortly of these awards, and will be instructed to speak with professors to discuss the possibility of employment during the summer of 2011.
Deadline to apply: Monday, February 28.
More Info
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CSME Student Design Competition
The annual CSME Student Design Competition will be held during the CANCAM2011 in Vancouver, BC.
Deadline for the intent to participate: Tuesday, February 15.
More Info
Seminars
Special Seminar » Toward Using Sustainable and Alternative Fuels: An Application of Large-Scale Computation
Speaker: Seth Dworkin, Professor & Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto
Date: Thursday, February 10
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: R.D. Venter Conference Room (MB 101)
Special Energy Seminar » Novel Materials for Energy Conservation and CO2 Remediation Systems
Speaker: Amin Salehi-Khojin, Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Date: Friday, February 11
Time: 11:10 AM
Location: Chalmers Conference Room (MC 3311)
MIE Seminar Series » Thermal Phenomena in Electronic Nanostructures
Distinguished speaker: Kenneth E. Goodson, Professor & Vice Chair, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
Date: Friday, February 11
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: MC102
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Institute for Optical Sciences, University of Toronto » Stoicheff Lecture: Core Sunlighting – Using Modern Materials to Improve Interior Lighting While Saving Electrical Energy
Speaker: Prof. Lorne Whitehead, Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia
Date: Monday, February 14
Time: 3 - 4 PM
Location: BA1160
More Info
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Industrial Engineering 50th Anniversary Seminar Series, Presented by Canadian Tire
Tom Woods (IndE 7T5), Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer, CIBC
Financial Crisis of 2008
Date: Wednesday, February 16
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Michael E. Charles Council Chamber, GB202
Register online. Wine & cheese reception to follow in GB202.
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IBM Distinguished Lecture Series » Solar energy conversion research at IBM
Distinguished speaker: Supratik Guha, Director, Physical Sciences, IBM Research.
Date: Monday, February 28
Time: 2 PM
Location: MC252
Abstract
Graduate Studies
New MIE Online Clearance Form for Graduating Students
The department has developed a web based system to replace the manual clearance form previously used by graduate students.
Graduate students were required to have a clearance form signed by several MIE groups to confirm that they do not have any outstanding item/accounts when they graduate or leave the department:
• Purchasing
• Machine shop
• Computing
• Thesis On-Loan (Graduate office)
• Financial services (Accounting)
• Faculty supervisor
Learn more
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Graduate Studies Office Closure
The Graduate Office will be closed on Thursday, February 10 and Friday, February 11, for moving to the new location in Mechanical Building. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, February 14.
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Drop Deadline
Last day to drop winter session courses without academic penalty: Friday, February 25.
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Master's Tuition Bursary
Deadline: Friday, February 25.
For detailed application information click here.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PhD » Department Oral Exam
Amirhossein Mohajerani presents: Edge Rounding of Brittle Materials by Vibratory Finishing
Date: Tuesday, February 8
Time: 2 PM
Location: MB101
Exam committee: Prof. J.K. Spelt (supervisor and exam chair); Prof. A. Mandelis; and Prof. Z. Wang.
Student Affairs
Undergraduate Office Closure
The Undergraduate Office will be closed on Friday, February 4 and Monday, February 7, in preparation for the move to the new location in Mechanical Building.
Job Opportunities
Director, Centre for Research in Healthcare Engineering (CRHE)
Working collaboratively with the Academic Director, the Director leads the operation and development of the CRHE. As a senior manager the Director contributes to the development of CRHE strategic priorities, objectives, and to the financial management and budget process. The Director is the solutions architect responsible for the provision and oversight of high quality project management, and for using the application of industrial engineering tools such as process design, optimization, modelling, simulation, and information systems enablers.
Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Graduate degree in Math, Business (MBA), Health Administration or a related discipline is preferred.
How to apply
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Engineering Services Inc.
Engineering Services Inc. (ESI) is a leading robotics and automation technology company, specializing in the development of advanced robotics and automation products and custom robotics systems. ESI currently has the following opportunity available:
Click here for Electronics System Designer.
Click here for Engineering Software Developer.
Click here for Mechanics System Designer.
Qualified individuals may submit resumes to info@esit.com.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Athena Automation Marketing Engineer
The Marketing Engineer acts as the primary advisor to senior management on all Marketing-related matters throughout the product/service development process. The position is responsible for competitive market research and advises on marketing strategy. Future trends are to be identified by following new product roll-outs of competitors and by keeping abreast of industry reports.
Interested applicants should submit to Joesph Orosco at joseph.orozco@utoronto.ca.
More Info
VacationStaff:
Nina Haikara, Communications & Special Projects Coordinator: Monday, February 7 and Friday, February 18
Ryan Mendell, Machine Shop Manager: February 11
Joey Wong, Computer System Administrator: February 4 - 11
Previous Newsletter & LinksPrevious MIE newsletter
All MIE newsletters
MIE Website: www.mie.utoronto.ca
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Copyright © 2009-11 University of Toronto | Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering | Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, All Rights Reserved
Table of Contents: Chair's Office // Awards and Recognition // Research Activities // Seminars // Graduate Studies // Student Affairs // Job Opportunities // Vacation // Previous Newsletter & Links
Chair's Office
AMIGAS Chinese New Year Celebration
On February 3, AMIGAS hosted the second annual Chinese New Year party for the department. More than 100 graduate students, faculty and staff attended. Everyone enjoyed delicious Chinese food and treats, celebrating the new "Year of the Rabbit".
Xin Nian Hao (Happy New Year)!
More Photos
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Closures for Moving » New Student Service Centre
A reminder that this week, offices in Rosebrugh building and within the main administrative office will be closing or temporarily suspending service, in order to facilitate their move to the new Student Services Centre.
Offices are reminded to post notice of closure:
• The Undergraduate Office will be closed on Friday, February 4 and Monday, February 7.
• External Relations and Communications (RS212A) will be closed on Tuesday, February 8.
• Graduate Office will be closed Thursday, February 10 and Friday, February 11.
If staff or department members have any questions, please contact Joe Baptista.
Awards & Recognition
Prof. Sun » Innovation Award from University of Toronto Connaught Fund
Founded in 1972, the Connaught Fund was created from the sale of Connaught Laboratories, which first mass-produced insulin, the Nobel award-winning discovery of U of T Professors Frederick Banting and Charles Best.
Ten scholars received between $30,000 and $80,000 each from the Connaught Innovation Award, which helps accelerate the development of promising technology and promote commercialization and knowledge transfer. Prof. Yu Sun was awarded for his "automated adherent cell micoinjection."
Read more
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IndE students place 3rd in case study competition at IIE Conference
Congratulations to Industrial Engineering students Anna Sheu, Rui (Karen) Sun, Ting (David) Han, Jun (Joey) Zeng who tied for 3rd place in the case study competition at the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) student conference, held January 13 - 16 in Montreal.
This year, 28 students from UofT attended the IIE, over only 6 students the year before.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MIE Alumus Kamal Shah profiled in Globe and Mail
Kamal Shah's (MechE 8T9, MASc 9T2) business Fotobabble, based in Silicon Valley, allows users to record their own audio to narrate photos. Fotobabble is now in use by big media companies such as NBC, and has being touted by Wired magazine and the Los Angeles Times.
Read the Globe and Mail article
Research Activities
NSERC » Undergraduate Summer Research Awards
The 2011 NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards are available to our undergraduate students. Students granted these awards have an opportunity to assist supervisors with their research. Undergraduate students will be informed shortly of these awards, and will be instructed to speak with professors to discuss the possibility of employment during the summer of 2011.
Deadline to apply: Monday, February 28.
More Info
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CSME Student Design Competition
The annual CSME Student Design Competition will be held during the CANCAM2011 in Vancouver, BC.
Deadline for the intent to participate: Tuesday, February 15.
More Info
Seminars
Special Seminar » Toward Using Sustainable and Alternative Fuels: An Application of Large-Scale Computation
Speaker: Seth Dworkin, Professor & Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto
Date: Thursday, February 10
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: R.D. Venter Conference Room (MB 101)
Special Energy Seminar » Novel Materials for Energy Conservation and CO2 Remediation Systems
Speaker: Amin Salehi-Khojin, Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Date: Friday, February 11
Time: 11:10 AM
Location: Chalmers Conference Room (MC 3311)
MIE Seminar Series » Thermal Phenomena in Electronic Nanostructures
Distinguished speaker: Kenneth E. Goodson, Professor & Vice Chair, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
Date: Friday, February 11
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: MC102
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Institute for Optical Sciences, University of Toronto » Stoicheff Lecture: Core Sunlighting – Using Modern Materials to Improve Interior Lighting While Saving Electrical Energy
Speaker: Prof. Lorne Whitehead, Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia
Date: Monday, February 14
Time: 3 - 4 PM
Location: BA1160
More Info
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Industrial Engineering 50th Anniversary Seminar Series, Presented by Canadian Tire
Tom Woods (IndE 7T5), Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer, CIBC
Financial Crisis of 2008
Date: Wednesday, February 16
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Michael E. Charles Council Chamber, GB202
Register online. Wine & cheese reception to follow in GB202.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IBM Distinguished Lecture Series » Solar energy conversion research at IBM
Distinguished speaker: Supratik Guha, Director, Physical Sciences, IBM Research.
Date: Monday, February 28
Time: 2 PM
Location: MC252
Abstract
Graduate Studies
New MIE Online Clearance Form for Graduating Students
The department has developed a web based system to replace the manual clearance form previously used by graduate students.
Graduate students were required to have a clearance form signed by several MIE groups to confirm that they do not have any outstanding item/accounts when they graduate or leave the department:
• Purchasing
• Machine shop
• Computing
• Thesis On-Loan (Graduate office)
• Financial services (Accounting)
• Faculty supervisor
Learn more
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Graduate Studies Office Closure
The Graduate Office will be closed on Thursday, February 10 and Friday, February 11, for moving to the new location in Mechanical Building. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, February 14.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Drop Deadline
Last day to drop winter session courses without academic penalty: Friday, February 25.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Master's Tuition Bursary
Deadline: Friday, February 25.
For detailed application information click here.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PhD » Department Oral Exam
Amirhossein Mohajerani presents: Edge Rounding of Brittle Materials by Vibratory Finishing
Date: Tuesday, February 8
Time: 2 PM
Location: MB101
Exam committee: Prof. J.K. Spelt (supervisor and exam chair); Prof. A. Mandelis; and Prof. Z. Wang.
Student Affairs
Undergraduate Office Closure
The Undergraduate Office will be closed on Friday, February 4 and Monday, February 7, in preparation for the move to the new location in Mechanical Building.
Job Opportunities
Director, Centre for Research in Healthcare Engineering (CRHE)
Working collaboratively with the Academic Director, the Director leads the operation and development of the CRHE. As a senior manager the Director contributes to the development of CRHE strategic priorities, objectives, and to the financial management and budget process. The Director is the solutions architect responsible for the provision and oversight of high quality project management, and for using the application of industrial engineering tools such as process design, optimization, modelling, simulation, and information systems enablers.
Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Graduate degree in Math, Business (MBA), Health Administration or a related discipline is preferred.
How to apply
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Engineering Services Inc.
Engineering Services Inc. (ESI) is a leading robotics and automation technology company, specializing in the development of advanced robotics and automation products and custom robotics systems. ESI currently has the following opportunity available:
Click here for Electronics System Designer.
Click here for Engineering Software Developer.
Click here for Mechanics System Designer.
Qualified individuals may submit resumes to info@esit.com.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Athena Automation Marketing Engineer
The Marketing Engineer acts as the primary advisor to senior management on all Marketing-related matters throughout the product/service development process. The position is responsible for competitive market research and advises on marketing strategy. Future trends are to be identified by following new product roll-outs of competitors and by keeping abreast of industry reports.
Interested applicants should submit to Joesph Orosco at joseph.orozco@utoronto.ca.
More Info
VacationStaff:
Nina Haikara, Communications & Special Projects Coordinator: Monday, February 7 and Friday, February 18
Ryan Mendell, Machine Shop Manager: February 11
Joey Wong, Computer System Administrator: February 4 - 11
Previous Newsletter & LinksPrevious MIE newsletter
All MIE newsletters
MIE Website: www.mie.utoronto.ca
Back to top
Copyright © 2009-11 University of Toronto | Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering | Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, All Rights Reserved
Friday, February 4, 2011
[PDADC-L] Pension Plan Update
HR #18, 2010-11
PDAD&C #49, 2010-11
To: PDAD&C
From: Angela Hildyard
Vice-President Human Resources & Equity
Date: February 4, 2011
Re: Pension Plan Update
An update regarding the University of Toronto Pension Plan may be found at
http://www.finance.utoronto.ca/Page13.aspx or http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/Assets/memos/2011/PensionPlan.pdf
PDAD&C #49, 2010-11
To: PDAD&C
From: Angela Hildyard
Vice-President Human Resources & Equity
Date: February 4, 2011
Re: Pension Plan Update
An update regarding the University of Toronto Pension Plan may be found at
http://www.finance.utoronto.ca/Page13.aspx or http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/Assets/memos/2011/PensionPlan.pdf
Mine Closure 2011 - Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to February 15, 2011
Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to February 15, 2011
The Steering Committee for Mine Closure 2011 invites you to submit an abstract to qualify you to present at an industry-leading, international conference on mine closure and reclamation. The conference will be held in Lake Louise, Alberta from September 18 to 20, 2011.This will be the sixth international mine closure conference, held for the first time in North America.
The goal of Mine Closure 2011 is to share mine closure successes, develop a better understanding of multi-disciplinary requirements and identify best management practices. Mine planners/managers, engineers, scientists, financial specialists and community engagement practitioners will assemble to participate in a program that integrates the many disciplines involved in mine closure. Delegates will gain a better understanding of mine closure challenges, risks and opportunities to develop cost effective solutions that reduce environmental impacts and improve social legacy. Delegates will learn about innovative mine closure techniques, strategies and processes.
Over 500 delegates from North America and overseas are expected to attend Mine Closure 2011. Many will submit papers for the technical program that emphasizes innovation and showcases the application of state-of-the-art technologies and cost-conscious practices as industry specialists seek to minimize the environmental footprint, provide for sustainable mining practices and avoid end-of-mine liabilities.
To learn more about Mine Closure 2011 visit us at www.mineclosure2011.com.
The Steering Committee for Mine Closure 2011 invites you to submit an abstract to qualify you to present at an industry-leading, international conference on mine closure and reclamation. The conference will be held in Lake Louise, Alberta from September 18 to 20, 2011.This will be the sixth international mine closure conference, held for the first time in North America.
The goal of Mine Closure 2011 is to share mine closure successes, develop a better understanding of multi-disciplinary requirements and identify best management practices. Mine planners/managers, engineers, scientists, financial specialists and community engagement practitioners will assemble to participate in a program that integrates the many disciplines involved in mine closure. Delegates will gain a better understanding of mine closure challenges, risks and opportunities to develop cost effective solutions that reduce environmental impacts and improve social legacy. Delegates will learn about innovative mine closure techniques, strategies and processes.
Over 500 delegates from North America and overseas are expected to attend Mine Closure 2011. Many will submit papers for the technical program that emphasizes innovation and showcases the application of state-of-the-art technologies and cost-conscious practices as industry specialists seek to minimize the environmental footprint, provide for sustainable mining practices and avoid end-of-mine liabilities.
To learn more about Mine Closure 2011 visit us at www.mineclosure2011.com.
Nominations for 2011 Academic Board Elections
Dear Chairs and Directors,
I write on behalf of Dean Amon to advise you that nominations for a teaching staff position from the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering on Governing Council’s Academic Board re-opened today, Monday, January 31, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. until Friday, February 11, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
Please consider which of your faculty members you might approach to contribute to this important University governance process, and submit your nominations to me by Wednesday, February 9, 2011.
Nomination forms are available at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/elections.htm. A list of candidates is available at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=7465, and information about the Academic Board can be found at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/bac/ab.htm.
Thank you very much.
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Caroline Ziegler | Governance and Programs Officer
Office of the Dean | Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering | University of Toronto
Mailing Address: 35 St. George Street | Toronto | Ontario | M5S 1A4
Office Location: 44 St. George Street | Toronto | Ontario
caroline@ecf.utoronto.ca | www.engineering.utoronto.ca
Tel 416.978.7743 | Fax 416.978.4859
I write on behalf of Dean Amon to advise you that nominations for a teaching staff position from the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering on Governing Council’s Academic Board re-opened today, Monday, January 31, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. until Friday, February 11, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
Please consider which of your faculty members you might approach to contribute to this important University governance process, and submit your nominations to me by Wednesday, February 9, 2011.
Nomination forms are available at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/elections.htm. A list of candidates is available at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=7465, and information about the Academic Board can be found at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/bac/ab.htm.
Thank you very much.
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Caroline Ziegler | Governance and Programs Officer
Office of the Dean | Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering | University of Toronto
Mailing Address: 35 St. George Street | Toronto | Ontario | M5S 1A4
Office Location: 44 St. George Street | Toronto | Ontario
caroline@ecf.utoronto.ca | www.engineering.utoronto.ca
Tel 416.978.7743 | Fax 416.978.4859
[PDADC-L] Special Retirement Program Information Sessions for Eligible Faculty and Librarians
PDADC#48, 2010-11
MEMORANDUM
To: PDAD&C
From: Edith Hillan, Vice Provost, Faculty & Academic Life
Date: February 1, 2011
Re: Special Retirement Program Information Sessions for Eligible Faculty and Librarians
Please circulate this memo widely in your department or division.
All eligible faculty and librarians are invited to attend information sessions on the Special Retirement Program that will be held on all three campuses as outlined below.
University of Toronto Mississauga
Tuesday, 8th February 2011, 10am-12pm, Room 3129, Davis Building
University of Toronto, St. George Campus Wednesday, 9th February 2011, 9am-11am, Governing Council Chamber, Simcoe Hall
University of Toronto at Scarborough
Friday, 11th February 2011, 1pm to 3pm, Council Chamber, Room AA160
Coffee and tea will be provided.
Please register at http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/link/events/miscevents/srp-1011.htm.
Information on the full range of retirement options is provided in sessions held in April. All faculty and librarians who are within ten years of their normal retirement date will receive an invitation to attend this event. Further details and registration for these events can be found here http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/link/events/miscevents/retirement1011.htm.
MEMORANDUM
To: PDAD&C
From: Edith Hillan, Vice Provost, Faculty & Academic Life
Date: February 1, 2011
Re: Special Retirement Program Information Sessions for Eligible Faculty and Librarians
Please circulate this memo widely in your department or division.
All eligible faculty and librarians are invited to attend information sessions on the Special Retirement Program that will be held on all three campuses as outlined below.
University of Toronto Mississauga
Tuesday, 8th February 2011, 10am-12pm, Room 3129, Davis Building
University of Toronto, St. George Campus Wednesday, 9th February 2011, 9am-11am, Governing Council Chamber, Simcoe Hall
University of Toronto at Scarborough
Friday, 11th February 2011, 1pm to 3pm, Council Chamber, Room AA160
Coffee and tea will be provided.
Please register at http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/link/events/miscevents/srp-1011.htm.
Information on the full range of retirement options is provided in sessions held in April. All faculty and librarians who are within ten years of their normal retirement date will receive an invitation to attend this event. Further details and registration for these events can be found here http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/link/events/miscevents/retirement1011.htm.
[PDADC-L] Message from VP-Business Affairs re Nadeem Shabbar
I regret to announce that Nadeem Shabbar, Chief Real Estate Officer, has resigned to accept a position as Vice President, Corporate Real Estate at the Royal Bank. His last day at U of T will be February 11.
During his tenure at U of T Nadeem has made a major contribution to the organization, managing construction projects to ensure on time, on budget completion. Key projects have included the new buildings at UTSC and UTM funded under the infrastructure stimulus program, both of which will be completed by the end of March - only two years from start to finish. He also orchestrated a number of important real estate transactions, including the sale of the David Dunlap Observatory and the acquisition of the Planetarium and a number of other critical sites.
I have benefited greatly from his knowledge and support and will miss having access to it. Please join me in wishing him well in his new position.
A further announcement will clarify reporting relationships for the immediate future while we reassess orgnaizational needs and options, but if there are any concerns please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Catherine J. Riggall
Vice-President, Business Affairs
University of Toronto
Room 112, Simcoe Hall
27 King's College Circle
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1
Email: catherine.riggall@utoronto.ca
Tel: (416) 978-7473
Fax: (416) 978-6701
During his tenure at U of T Nadeem has made a major contribution to the organization, managing construction projects to ensure on time, on budget completion. Key projects have included the new buildings at UTSC and UTM funded under the infrastructure stimulus program, both of which will be completed by the end of March - only two years from start to finish. He also orchestrated a number of important real estate transactions, including the sale of the David Dunlap Observatory and the acquisition of the Planetarium and a number of other critical sites.
I have benefited greatly from his knowledge and support and will miss having access to it. Please join me in wishing him well in his new position.
A further announcement will clarify reporting relationships for the immediate future while we reassess orgnaizational needs and options, but if there are any concerns please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Catherine J. Riggall
Vice-President, Business Affairs
University of Toronto
Room 112, Simcoe Hall
27 King's College Circle
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1
Email: catherine.riggall@utoronto.ca
Tel: (416) 978-7473
Fax: (416) 978-6701
School of Graduate Studies E-News: February 2011
School of Graduate Studies
Gradschool e-News :: February 2011
need-to-know
Preparing to graduate? Verify your name on ROSI
Your name will appear on your diploma exactly as it is recorded in ROSI. Missing accents can be corrected online but for any other changes please visit the SGS Student Services Desk at 63 St. George Street and provide proper documentation to support the desired change. If you are planning to convocate in March or June 2011, the deadline for changes to your name is February 4.
February 25 course drop deadline
Is your course schedule accurate? Check your enrolment and student status on the SWS (ROSI). The final date to drop full year or January session courses without academic penalty is February 25. Use the Course Add/Drop form found on the SGS website. Withdrawal from courses or programs without academic penalty does not necessarily result in a refund. Check the Student Fees refund schedule for details.
The online version of the 2010-2011 SGS Calendar has a complete listing of important sessional dates that are important to you.
Immigration status change – fee adjustment
The deadline for students to report a change of immigration status or claim exemption from international student fees for the January session is February 1. To report a change in status, present your supporting documents at the SGS Student Services Desk at 63 St. George Street.
money matters
Conference and Travel Grants
The School of Graduate Studies will be announcing a new Conference Grant Program and the annual Travel Grant Program in the month of February. The SGS Conference Grant Program helps registered, full-time doctoral-stream students in good standing present their research at a conference or other academic meeting.
The SGS Travel Grant Program is open only to Ph.D. students in Division I and Division II for whom research travel is essential for the completion of their dissertation. Check the SGS homepage Recent News or Ulife in February for more information.
SGS financial counselling service
SGS Financial Counsellors are trained to help students in all aspects of financial management, including planning a budget and debt management. Don’t let financial problems get out of control. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Graduate Awards Office at 416-946-0808 or visit the financial counselling website.
awards & honours
Nominations now open for Accessibility Awards
Do you know someone who is a strong advocate for accessibility? Nominate them for the 2011 Accessibility Awards. The awards recognize members of the University of Toronto St. George community who embody the spirit of accessibility on campus. One award will be presented in each of the following five categories: Student, Faculty, Staff, Group, and Person Living with a Disability. Submission deadline is February 11, 2011 at 5:00pm.
upcoming events
Graduate Student Alliance for Global Health Symposium
All graduate students are invited to attend and/or present their research at the Graduate Student Alliance for Global Health (GSAGH) Winter 2011 Symposium. The theme of this symposium will be Knowledge Translation. GSAGH is a student initiative supported by the Centre for International Health, Dalla Lana School of Public Health.
Graduate Student Focus Groups
The Office of Student Life is looking for graduate students to participate in one of two focus groups to provide feedback on our graduate programs and communications. The sessions will be on Thursday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 23 from 12:00pm-1:30pm and pizza will be provided. All participants will receive coffee gift cards. Please email Jennifer Pinker with a preferred date if interested.
The Faculty of Physical Education and Health is looking for international graduate students who want to share their experiences of physical activity. Light dinner and a $20 U of T Bookstore gift certificate will be provided. Focus groups will be held on February 15 & 16, 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Athletic Centre, 55 Harbord St., room 304. To reserve your spot, please email Susan Lee with your preferred date.
supports & resources
Hone your library research skills
U of T Libraries regularly offers free workshops for graduate students to hone their research skills. Pre-registration is required. The following workshops are currently open for registration:
February 2: Researching Journals Online
February 3: Advanced Library and Online Research
February 14: WizFolio Citation Manager
February 16: RefWorks Citation Manager
February 28: Introduction to Library and Online Research
Strategies for effective reading
Graduate students are required to read, understand and synthesize information from seemingly endless journal articles and primary texts. Get Reading! for Graduate Students is a two-part, interactive workshop that will help you develop strategies for effective reading. February 3 & 10, 10:30am-12:00pm. Registration is required.
ELWS: Registration opens for February/March courses
Online registration for February/March courses offered by the Office of English Language and Writing Support (ELWS) will open Monday February 7 at 10:00am. ELWS courses are free, non-credit, and available exclusively to U of T graduate students. Courses fill quickly, so register on February 7 to avoid disappointment. ELWS also offers free single-session workshops and one-on-one writing consultations.
Graduate Professional Skills Program: Winter session
Visit the GPS Blackboard Community to see the schedule and to find out which offerings are open for enrolment. Be sure to check back often as additional offerings are announced throughout the semester.
Gradschool e-News :: February 2011
need-to-know
Preparing to graduate? Verify your name on ROSI
Your name will appear on your diploma exactly as it is recorded in ROSI. Missing accents can be corrected online but for any other changes please visit the SGS Student Services Desk at 63 St. George Street and provide proper documentation to support the desired change. If you are planning to convocate in March or June 2011, the deadline for changes to your name is February 4.
February 25 course drop deadline
Is your course schedule accurate? Check your enrolment and student status on the SWS (ROSI). The final date to drop full year or January session courses without academic penalty is February 25. Use the Course Add/Drop form found on the SGS website. Withdrawal from courses or programs without academic penalty does not necessarily result in a refund. Check the Student Fees refund schedule for details.
The online version of the 2010-2011 SGS Calendar has a complete listing of important sessional dates that are important to you.
Immigration status change – fee adjustment
The deadline for students to report a change of immigration status or claim exemption from international student fees for the January session is February 1. To report a change in status, present your supporting documents at the SGS Student Services Desk at 63 St. George Street.
money matters
Conference and Travel Grants
The School of Graduate Studies will be announcing a new Conference Grant Program and the annual Travel Grant Program in the month of February. The SGS Conference Grant Program helps registered, full-time doctoral-stream students in good standing present their research at a conference or other academic meeting.
The SGS Travel Grant Program is open only to Ph.D. students in Division I and Division II for whom research travel is essential for the completion of their dissertation. Check the SGS homepage Recent News or Ulife in February for more information.
SGS financial counselling service
SGS Financial Counsellors are trained to help students in all aspects of financial management, including planning a budget and debt management. Don’t let financial problems get out of control. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Graduate Awards Office at 416-946-0808 or visit the financial counselling website.
awards & honours
Nominations now open for Accessibility Awards
Do you know someone who is a strong advocate for accessibility? Nominate them for the 2011 Accessibility Awards. The awards recognize members of the University of Toronto St. George community who embody the spirit of accessibility on campus. One award will be presented in each of the following five categories: Student, Faculty, Staff, Group, and Person Living with a Disability. Submission deadline is February 11, 2011 at 5:00pm.
upcoming events
Graduate Student Alliance for Global Health Symposium
All graduate students are invited to attend and/or present their research at the Graduate Student Alliance for Global Health (GSAGH) Winter 2011 Symposium. The theme of this symposium will be Knowledge Translation. GSAGH is a student initiative supported by the Centre for International Health, Dalla Lana School of Public Health.
Graduate Student Focus Groups
The Office of Student Life is looking for graduate students to participate in one of two focus groups to provide feedback on our graduate programs and communications. The sessions will be on Thursday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 23 from 12:00pm-1:30pm and pizza will be provided. All participants will receive coffee gift cards. Please email Jennifer Pinker with a preferred date if interested.
The Faculty of Physical Education and Health is looking for international graduate students who want to share their experiences of physical activity. Light dinner and a $20 U of T Bookstore gift certificate will be provided. Focus groups will be held on February 15 & 16, 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Athletic Centre, 55 Harbord St., room 304. To reserve your spot, please email Susan Lee with your preferred date.
supports & resources
Hone your library research skills
U of T Libraries regularly offers free workshops for graduate students to hone their research skills. Pre-registration is required. The following workshops are currently open for registration:
February 2: Researching Journals Online
February 3: Advanced Library and Online Research
February 14: WizFolio Citation Manager
February 16: RefWorks Citation Manager
February 28: Introduction to Library and Online Research
Strategies for effective reading
Graduate students are required to read, understand and synthesize information from seemingly endless journal articles and primary texts. Get Reading! for Graduate Students is a two-part, interactive workshop that will help you develop strategies for effective reading. February 3 & 10, 10:30am-12:00pm. Registration is required.
ELWS: Registration opens for February/March courses
Online registration for February/March courses offered by the Office of English Language and Writing Support (ELWS) will open Monday February 7 at 10:00am. ELWS courses are free, non-credit, and available exclusively to U of T graduate students. Courses fill quickly, so register on February 7 to avoid disappointment. ELWS also offers free single-session workshops and one-on-one writing consultations.
Graduate Professional Skills Program: Winter session
Visit the GPS Blackboard Community to see the schedule and to find out which offerings are open for enrolment. Be sure to check back often as additional offerings are announced throughout the semester.
MIE Newsletter Vol. 02 // No. 28
January 31, 2011 Vol. 02 // No. 28
Table of Contents: Chair's Office // Awards and Recognition // Research Activities // Seminars // Graduate Studies // Student Affairs // Job Opportunities // Announcements // Vacation // Previous Newsletter & Links
Chair's Office
Tom Woods (IndE 7T5), Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer, CIBC, joins MIE Advisory Board
Mr. Woods (IndE 7T5) has had a remarkable career with CIBC. He joined Wood Gundy, the predecessor firm of CIBC World Markets, in the Toronto Investment Banking Department in 1977. In 1996, Mr. Woods was named head of Canadian Corporate Banking and in 1998 was appointed Chief Financial Officer of CIBC World Markets. He became Controller of CIBC in 1999. In 2000, Mr. Woods was appointed Chief Financial Officer for CIBC and was promoted to Senior Executive Vice-President in 2003. In 2008, he was appointed Chief Risk Officer for CIBC.
Mr. Woods holds a BASc in Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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AMIGAS » Chinese New Year Party "Year of the Rabbit"
Chinese New Year is coming soon, and AMIGAS is hosting party for everyone!
Date: Thursday, February 3
Time: 2 - 4 PM
Location: MC330
Chinese finger foods and snacks will be provided. If you have traditional Chinese clothing, feel free to dress up!
A movie night will follow from 7 - 9 PM: If You Are The One II.
Come out to enjoy some delicious Chinese food and great company!
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Student Exchange Program
MIE encourages student exchange both for inbound and outbound students. New information online is intended to provide MIE students wishing to spend time abroad in a partner university with the information necessary to facilitate their study abroad in an efficient manner. The page outlines the pathway required to satisfy MIE's and UofT requirements.
Prof. Shaker A. Meguid is the International Student Exchange Advisor for the department.
Learn more
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Closure for Moving » New Student Service Centre
A reminder that next week, offices in Rosebrugh building and within the main administrative office will be closing or temporarily suspending service, in order to facilitate their move to the new Student Services Centre. The new furniture requires some modifications, in a few cases, but this will not affect the move schedule or use of the space.
Offices are reminded to post their notice of closure:
• The Undergraduate Office will be closed on Friday, February 4 and Monday, February 7, in preparation for the move to the new location.
If staff or department members have any questions, please contact Joe Baptista.
Awards & Recognition
Prof. Nejat » Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Promotional Video
Prof. Goldie Nejat and Globalink student Ashish Bajpai, are featured in a video on the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities website, promoting opportunities to study in Ontario.
Watch the video
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UTEK Engineering Kompetition
UTEK Engineering Kompetition 2011 Innovative Design winners (from left to right): Waqass B., Satwick S., Wajahat S, Farrukh G. and Azhar A.
Congratulations to MechE 1T1 students Waqass Bhatti, Satwick Sharma, Wajahat Sohail, Farrukh Ghouri and Azhar Ali Ahmed who received the First Place Award at the 2011 UTEK Competition, held January 8 at UofT. The group won in the category of Innovative Design for their project Gemini Solar Tracker Team. The design is based on their thesis project, supervised by Prof. Cleghorn and Prof. Mills, and is being completed through the Ontario Centres of Excellence, Materials and Manufacturing Ontario, Connections Program.
Research Activities
Research Applications
Prof. Rihda Ben Mrad is away Monday, January 31 - Friday, February 4, attending an NSERC grants committee meeting in Ottawa. Anna Vanek will continue to move applications through the approval process. Prof. Jean Zu will sign applications in Prof. Ben Mrad's absence.
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Visualizing Science Symposium
Prof. David Steinman has been invited to give a talk at the Visualizing Science symposium taking place at UofT from February 22 - 23.
The event is taking place at the Mcleod Auditorium, Medical Sciences Building, and registration is free. For more information visit the website: www.scienceillustrated.ca.
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Symposium » Prostate of the Art
Date: Thursday, March 3
Time: 6 - 9 PM
Location: Sandford Fleming Building, Room SF 1105
Four renowned leaders, including from both industry and academia, will speak on the leading technologies and strategies to battle prostate cancer, which today affects 1 in 6 men.
The symposium is not-for-profit, all funds raised will go directly for prostate cancer research and to financing of the symposium.
Learn more at Prostateoftheart.com or info@prostateoftheart.com.
Seminars
MIE Seminar Series » Strategic Research in Engineering – Advanced Extrusion for Low Energy Design
Distinguished speaker: Matthias Kleiner, President, German Research Foundation (DFG), Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Dortmund
Date: Friday, February 4
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: MC102
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Industrial Engineering 50th Anniversary Seminar Series, Presented by Canadian Tire
Tom Woods (IndE 7T5), Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer, CIBC
Financial Crisis of 2008
Date: Wednesday, February 16
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Michael E. Charles Council Chamber, GB202
Register online. Wine & cheese reception to follow in GB202.
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IBM Distinguished Lecture Series » Solar energy conversion research at IBM
Distinguished speaker: Supratik Guha, Director, Physical Sciences, IBM Research.
Date: Monday, February 28
Time: 2 PM
Location: MC252
Abstract
Graduate Studies
AMIGAS Movie Night
Date: Tuesday, February 1
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: MC330
The movie will be Mary and Max (2009). There will be pizza and pop. Join us!
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Drop Deadline
Last day to drop winter session courses without academic penalty: Friday, February 25.
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Master's Tuition Bursary
Deadline: Friday, February 25.
For detailed application information click here.
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PhD Thesis Seminar
Sanaz Arabzadeh Esfarjani presents: Modeling of the Synthesis of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes by RF Plasma Technology
Date: Monday, January 31
Time: 2 PM
Location: BA8256
Exam committee: Prof. J. Mostaghimi (supervisor and exam chair); Prof. S. Chandra; and Prof. G.J. Evans.
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PhD Final Oral Exam
Mohammad Saeid Emami Naeini presents: Discrete Element Modelling of Granular Flows in Vibrationally-Fluidized Beds
Date: Wednesday, February 2
Time: 2 PM
Location: School of Graduate Studies, 63 St. George Street, Room 301
Exam committee: Prof. Doug Perovic (examination chair, Department of Materials Science and Engineering); Prof. J.K. Spelt (supervisor); Prof. A. Mandelis; Prof. N. Ashgriz; and Professor A. Bazylak.
External examiner: Prof. C.R. Wassgren Jr., Purdue University.
Student Affairs
PEY Curriculum Talk and Social at O'Grady's
On Wednesday January 26, over 100 PEY students came back to campus to talk with faculty and staff from the MIE Undergraduate office about their curriculum options for 4th year. It was their first opportunity to hear about the exciting new capstone design course that will be available to all 4th year students starting September 2011.
After the curriculum talk, the students headed over to O'Grady's Pub where they had the chance to re-connect with their classmates and MIE faculty/staff over some food and beverages sponsored by the department. A great evening was had by all. Thank you to Nicole Treston and the MIE Undergraduate office for organizing the session and MIE faculty and staff, Prof. Hani Naguib, Prof. Daniel Frances, Prof. Mike Munro, Carla Baptista and Shannon Osborne for joining in on the fun at the social afterwards.
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MIE:LOT » Public Speaking Workshop
The MIE:LOT working group organized a successful Public Speaking Workshop on January 26. The purpose of the event was to help students gain confidence in speaking in front of a large group, especially when giving class presentations. Prof. Doug Reeves, director of ILead (Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering) and Co-Leader of Leaders of Tomorrow facilitated the session.
More photos
Job Opportunities
Engineering Services Inc.
Engineering Services Inc. (ESI) is a leading robotics and automation technology company, specializing in the development of advanced robotics and automation products and custom robotics systems. ESI currently has the following opportunity available:
Click here for Electronics System Designer.
Click here for Engineering Software Developer.
Qualified individuals may submit resumes to info@esit.com.
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Health Canada
At Health Canada, our mission is to help Canadians maintain and improve their health. Our employees consist, to a large degree, of individuals trained in pure and applied sciences and in health-related fields.
Health Canada is seeking recent or soon-to-be graduates with Bachelors, Masters, and/or PhD degrees or those students who are pursuing Post-Doctoral research to staff positions in our Health Products and Food Branch. Health Canada requires top-tier graduates with degrees in various domains such as biology, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering (including bio-medical engineering), biostatistics, medicine and other related fields, who will obtain their degrees by April 2011.
Click here for how graduate students can apply. Click here for undergraduate information.
Announcements
Campus Flu Shot Clinic
The Health and Well-Being Office, Occupational Health Services, will be offering flu shots by appointment only every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. commencing Thursday, January 27, until Thursday, February 24 (excluding Thursday, February 17).
If you are interested in obtaining a flu shot, please contact the Occupational Health Nurse, Glenna Hilborn at 416-978-4476 to set up a date a time.
VacationStaff:
Tai Tran Do, Machinist: January 24 - February 4
Nina Haikara, Communications & Special Projects Coordinator: February 4 & 7
Teresa Lai Ho, Manager, Operational Accounting: February 1 - 3
Ryan Mendell, Machine Shop Manager: January 27 - February 1
Joey Wong, Computer System Administrator: February 4 - 11
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Table of Contents: Chair's Office // Awards and Recognition // Research Activities // Seminars // Graduate Studies // Student Affairs // Job Opportunities // Announcements // Vacation // Previous Newsletter & Links
Chair's Office
Tom Woods (IndE 7T5), Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer, CIBC, joins MIE Advisory Board
Mr. Woods (IndE 7T5) has had a remarkable career with CIBC. He joined Wood Gundy, the predecessor firm of CIBC World Markets, in the Toronto Investment Banking Department in 1977. In 1996, Mr. Woods was named head of Canadian Corporate Banking and in 1998 was appointed Chief Financial Officer of CIBC World Markets. He became Controller of CIBC in 1999. In 2000, Mr. Woods was appointed Chief Financial Officer for CIBC and was promoted to Senior Executive Vice-President in 2003. In 2008, he was appointed Chief Risk Officer for CIBC.
Mr. Woods holds a BASc in Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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AMIGAS » Chinese New Year Party "Year of the Rabbit"
Chinese New Year is coming soon, and AMIGAS is hosting party for everyone!
Date: Thursday, February 3
Time: 2 - 4 PM
Location: MC330
Chinese finger foods and snacks will be provided. If you have traditional Chinese clothing, feel free to dress up!
A movie night will follow from 7 - 9 PM: If You Are The One II.
Come out to enjoy some delicious Chinese food and great company!
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Student Exchange Program
MIE encourages student exchange both for inbound and outbound students. New information online is intended to provide MIE students wishing to spend time abroad in a partner university with the information necessary to facilitate their study abroad in an efficient manner. The page outlines the pathway required to satisfy MIE's and UofT requirements.
Prof. Shaker A. Meguid is the International Student Exchange Advisor for the department.
Learn more
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Closure for Moving » New Student Service Centre
A reminder that next week, offices in Rosebrugh building and within the main administrative office will be closing or temporarily suspending service, in order to facilitate their move to the new Student Services Centre. The new furniture requires some modifications, in a few cases, but this will not affect the move schedule or use of the space.
Offices are reminded to post their notice of closure:
• The Undergraduate Office will be closed on Friday, February 4 and Monday, February 7, in preparation for the move to the new location.
If staff or department members have any questions, please contact Joe Baptista.
Awards & Recognition
Prof. Nejat » Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Promotional Video
Prof. Goldie Nejat and Globalink student Ashish Bajpai, are featured in a video on the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities website, promoting opportunities to study in Ontario.
Watch the video
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UTEK Engineering Kompetition
UTEK Engineering Kompetition 2011 Innovative Design winners (from left to right): Waqass B., Satwick S., Wajahat S, Farrukh G. and Azhar A.
Congratulations to MechE 1T1 students Waqass Bhatti, Satwick Sharma, Wajahat Sohail, Farrukh Ghouri and Azhar Ali Ahmed who received the First Place Award at the 2011 UTEK Competition, held January 8 at UofT. The group won in the category of Innovative Design for their project Gemini Solar Tracker Team. The design is based on their thesis project, supervised by Prof. Cleghorn and Prof. Mills, and is being completed through the Ontario Centres of Excellence, Materials and Manufacturing Ontario, Connections Program.
Research Activities
Research Applications
Prof. Rihda Ben Mrad is away Monday, January 31 - Friday, February 4, attending an NSERC grants committee meeting in Ottawa. Anna Vanek will continue to move applications through the approval process. Prof. Jean Zu will sign applications in Prof. Ben Mrad's absence.
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Visualizing Science Symposium
Prof. David Steinman has been invited to give a talk at the Visualizing Science symposium taking place at UofT from February 22 - 23.
The event is taking place at the Mcleod Auditorium, Medical Sciences Building, and registration is free. For more information visit the website: www.scienceillustrated.ca.
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Symposium » Prostate of the Art
Date: Thursday, March 3
Time: 6 - 9 PM
Location: Sandford Fleming Building, Room SF 1105
Four renowned leaders, including from both industry and academia, will speak on the leading technologies and strategies to battle prostate cancer, which today affects 1 in 6 men.
The symposium is not-for-profit, all funds raised will go directly for prostate cancer research and to financing of the symposium.
Learn more at Prostateoftheart.com or info@prostateoftheart.com.
Seminars
MIE Seminar Series » Strategic Research in Engineering – Advanced Extrusion for Low Energy Design
Distinguished speaker: Matthias Kleiner, President, German Research Foundation (DFG), Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Dortmund
Date: Friday, February 4
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: MC102
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Industrial Engineering 50th Anniversary Seminar Series, Presented by Canadian Tire
Tom Woods (IndE 7T5), Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer, CIBC
Financial Crisis of 2008
Date: Wednesday, February 16
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Michael E. Charles Council Chamber, GB202
Register online. Wine & cheese reception to follow in GB202.
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IBM Distinguished Lecture Series » Solar energy conversion research at IBM
Distinguished speaker: Supratik Guha, Director, Physical Sciences, IBM Research.
Date: Monday, February 28
Time: 2 PM
Location: MC252
Abstract
Graduate Studies
AMIGAS Movie Night
Date: Tuesday, February 1
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: MC330
The movie will be Mary and Max (2009). There will be pizza and pop. Join us!
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Drop Deadline
Last day to drop winter session courses without academic penalty: Friday, February 25.
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Master's Tuition Bursary
Deadline: Friday, February 25.
For detailed application information click here.
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PhD Thesis Seminar
Sanaz Arabzadeh Esfarjani presents: Modeling of the Synthesis of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes by RF Plasma Technology
Date: Monday, January 31
Time: 2 PM
Location: BA8256
Exam committee: Prof. J. Mostaghimi (supervisor and exam chair); Prof. S. Chandra; and Prof. G.J. Evans.
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PhD Final Oral Exam
Mohammad Saeid Emami Naeini presents: Discrete Element Modelling of Granular Flows in Vibrationally-Fluidized Beds
Date: Wednesday, February 2
Time: 2 PM
Location: School of Graduate Studies, 63 St. George Street, Room 301
Exam committee: Prof. Doug Perovic (examination chair, Department of Materials Science and Engineering); Prof. J.K. Spelt (supervisor); Prof. A. Mandelis; Prof. N. Ashgriz; and Professor A. Bazylak.
External examiner: Prof. C.R. Wassgren Jr., Purdue University.
Student Affairs
PEY Curriculum Talk and Social at O'Grady's
On Wednesday January 26, over 100 PEY students came back to campus to talk with faculty and staff from the MIE Undergraduate office about their curriculum options for 4th year. It was their first opportunity to hear about the exciting new capstone design course that will be available to all 4th year students starting September 2011.
After the curriculum talk, the students headed over to O'Grady's Pub where they had the chance to re-connect with their classmates and MIE faculty/staff over some food and beverages sponsored by the department. A great evening was had by all. Thank you to Nicole Treston and the MIE Undergraduate office for organizing the session and MIE faculty and staff, Prof. Hani Naguib, Prof. Daniel Frances, Prof. Mike Munro, Carla Baptista and Shannon Osborne for joining in on the fun at the social afterwards.
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MIE:LOT » Public Speaking Workshop
The MIE:LOT working group organized a successful Public Speaking Workshop on January 26. The purpose of the event was to help students gain confidence in speaking in front of a large group, especially when giving class presentations. Prof. Doug Reeves, director of ILead (Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering) and Co-Leader of Leaders of Tomorrow facilitated the session.
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Job Opportunities
Engineering Services Inc.
Engineering Services Inc. (ESI) is a leading robotics and automation technology company, specializing in the development of advanced robotics and automation products and custom robotics systems. ESI currently has the following opportunity available:
Click here for Electronics System Designer.
Click here for Engineering Software Developer.
Qualified individuals may submit resumes to info@esit.com.
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Health Canada
At Health Canada, our mission is to help Canadians maintain and improve their health. Our employees consist, to a large degree, of individuals trained in pure and applied sciences and in health-related fields.
Health Canada is seeking recent or soon-to-be graduates with Bachelors, Masters, and/or PhD degrees or those students who are pursuing Post-Doctoral research to staff positions in our Health Products and Food Branch. Health Canada requires top-tier graduates with degrees in various domains such as biology, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering (including bio-medical engineering), biostatistics, medicine and other related fields, who will obtain their degrees by April 2011.
Click here for how graduate students can apply. Click here for undergraduate information.
Announcements
Campus Flu Shot Clinic
The Health and Well-Being Office, Occupational Health Services, will be offering flu shots by appointment only every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. commencing Thursday, January 27, until Thursday, February 24 (excluding Thursday, February 17).
If you are interested in obtaining a flu shot, please contact the Occupational Health Nurse, Glenna Hilborn at 416-978-4476 to set up a date a time.
VacationStaff:
Tai Tran Do, Machinist: January 24 - February 4
Nina Haikara, Communications & Special Projects Coordinator: February 4 & 7
Teresa Lai Ho, Manager, Operational Accounting: February 1 - 3
Ryan Mendell, Machine Shop Manager: January 27 - February 1
Joey Wong, Computer System Administrator: February 4 - 11
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2010 Annual Report on Retiree Activities: Contributions Requested
To: Retired Faculty, Librarians and Senior Administrators of the University of Toronto
Re: 2010 Annual Report on Retiree Activities
Once again it is time to submit your information for the Annual Report on Retiree Activities in 2010. The due date for submission is February 28, 2011.
The following information is requested for the period January 1 to December 31, 2010:
1. Articles, chapters in books, books edited or written, and important reports.
2. Invited scholarly addresses.
3. Teaching at the University of Toronto.
4. Honours and Awards.
5. Other significant accomplishments.
PLEASE RESPOND ONLY TO: retiree.honours@gmail.com.
To view last year's report, here is a web link to the Academic Retiree Centre, Senior College page:
http://www.faculty.utoronto.ca/Assets/Faculty+Digital+Assets/Faculty+Files/ARC/Senior+College/annual2009.pdf
Thank you for your contribution.
Sincerely,
on behalf of Cornelia Baines
Pat Doherty
--
Pat Doherty
Administrator
Academic Retiree Centre
University of Toronto
256 McCaul Street, Suite 412
Toronto, ON M5T 1W5 Canada
(416) 978-7553
academic.retiree@utoronto.ca
http://www.faculty.utoronto.ca/arc
Re: 2010 Annual Report on Retiree Activities
Once again it is time to submit your information for the Annual Report on Retiree Activities in 2010. The due date for submission is February 28, 2011.
The following information is requested for the period January 1 to December 31, 2010:
1. Articles, chapters in books, books edited or written, and important reports.
2. Invited scholarly addresses.
3. Teaching at the University of Toronto.
4. Honours and Awards.
5. Other significant accomplishments.
PLEASE RESPOND ONLY TO: retiree.honours@gmail.com.
To view last year's report, here is a web link to the Academic Retiree Centre, Senior College page:
http://www.faculty.utoronto.ca/Assets/Faculty+Digital+Assets/Faculty+Files/ARC/Senior+College/annual2009.pdf
Thank you for your contribution.
Sincerely,
on behalf of Cornelia Baines
Pat Doherty
--
Pat Doherty
Administrator
Academic Retiree Centre
University of Toronto
256 McCaul Street, Suite 412
Toronto, ON M5T 1W5 Canada
(416) 978-7553
academic.retiree@utoronto.ca
http://www.faculty.utoronto.ca/arc
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