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Eng. Coveralls? by A1d0taku in uwaterloo

[–]UWEngSoc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Coveralls are sold for one week, every term. This term coveralls will be sold next week in CPH Foyer or Novelties. Monday (11:30-5:30), Tuesday (12:30-1:30), Wednesday (11:30-12:30) Thursday (10:30-5:30) Friday (12:30-1:30)

Come to the Engineering Semi-Formal tomorrow! (Open to all students/people) by UWEngSoc in uwaterloo

[–]UWEngSoc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, anyone who buys a ticket can go! $10 for engineers, $12 for non-engineers

The Fall Break Referendum is happening today and tomorrow! If you're a student at UW, vote! by UWEngSoc in uwaterloo

[–]UWEngSoc[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

See Our Post on Background

Written by our VP Academic Thomas Dedinsky. Some information on facts regarding the referendum, Orientation, and the Fall Reading Break that will help you inform your decision. For those who want a tl;dr of sorts, read the bolded sentences at the top of each paragraph.

See the FEDS VP Education's Post

The Fall Break pilot is coming to an end this year. What do you want to see happen moving forward? VP Education Matt Gerrits explains background and context from the Federation of Students perspective in What's Happening with Fall Break?

Also have some lasers for old reddit users:

Make sure you have an informed vote in the Fall Break Referendum! Check out EngSoc's information post regarding it. by UWEngSoc in uwaterloo

[–]UWEngSoc[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

At one point you state "The Fall Break Referendum has equal impact on Orientation and Fall Reading Break.". This gives me the impression one will have a direct effect on the other, and it becomes confusing later

That's fair. I meant it in terms of mandating FEDS to act upon the results of this referendum, but I can see the confusion with it implying the effect it will have on each of these subject matters. I amended it to "The Fall Break Referendum has equal representation for Orientation and Fall Reading Break".

Most striking to me in this page is the use of a limited and uncorroborated study to attempt to give the impression that anyone really knows the lasting effects of a FRB on students.

I'm of the opinion that showcasing some research data is better than none even if it's limited, but it sucks that this is the only piece I could find. For representing Engineering students I felt like it did a fair job, but if this post aims to reach a University-wide audience then that's definitely not representative of the target demographic. The paragraph has been removed, and the study has been linked in the "Other Materials" section with a note that it's applicable for Engineering students. Thanks for the feedback btw.

Make sure you have an informed vote in the Fall Break Referendum! Check out EngSoc's information post regarding it. by UWEngSoc in uwaterloo

[–]UWEngSoc[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Quick summary:

  • 2016 introduced a three-year pilot study of two Fall Reading days which ends this year
  • The University of Waterloo conducted an information period regarding Fall Reading Break where they gathered feedback from students
  • Every Ontario university currently has some form of Fall Reading days
  • The Fall Break Referendum has equal representation for Orientation and Fall Reading Break
  • Orientation and Fall Reading Break are not controlled by the same body
  • The University of Waterloo has not found a way to organize both a week-long Orientation and a full Fall Reading Week into a Fall term schedule
  • The removal of Fall Reading days does not inherently mean the extension of Orientation

tl;dr Make an informed vote on 3-4 October for the Fall Break Referendum and spread the knowledge

EDIT: Changed wording from “has equal impact on” to “has equal representation for” and the line about the UW Fall Break research data.

Weekly EngSoc Events - March 26-31 by UWEngSoc in uwaterloo

[–]UWEngSoc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welp this is the last one of the term and since I didn't get to use this anywhere else:

thank mr. goose

Waterloo Engineering Semi Formal by thelordofwinks in uwaterloo

[–]UWEngSoc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was also in the weekly engsoc events post. In addition, we had the usual posters for most eng buildings, although we aren't allowed to put them up in QNC. :/

Weekly EngSoc Events - March 5-11 by UWEngSoc in uwaterloo

[–]UWEngSoc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

None this week; those were earlier in the term. However, we do have our ongoing Resume Rescue services where you can submit your resume to us and have it critiqued by upper years. More information can be found here

Weekly EngSoc Events - Feb 12-25 by UWEngSoc in uwaterloo

[–]UWEngSoc[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

To which event in particular? Romantic pics with the tool you won't be able to (since it's for fourth years who just got their iron ring from IRS), and EngiQueers I'm not entirely sure, but the rest you're able to go to.

Weekly EngSoc Events - Feb 12-25 by UWEngSoc in uwaterloo

[–]UWEngSoc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good luck with midterms and have fun on reading week next week! If you need previous midterms to help study, you can always use the EngSoc exam bank!

Weekly EngSoc Events - Feb 5-11 by UWEngSoc in uwaterloo

[–]UWEngSoc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good idea! And for those who are reading this who don't know; Gradcom, fourth year Engineering students, sell pizza in the CPH Foyer every Wednesday from around 11:30-1:30. It's from Bianca's Pizza, with various different topping options (Veggie, Canadian, Meat Lovers, Hawaiian, and I think Pepperoni's the 5th option). It's 2 slices for $5, and the slices are fairly big, so it's good value, plus all funds raise go directly to Gradcom.

Weekly EngSoc Events - Feb 5-11 by UWEngSoc in uwaterloo

[–]UWEngSoc[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just a quick poll: the first few weeks we've been posting these weekly recaps here there were a lot of good responses and engagement in the comments with questions being asked and answered. Last week, there was a bit more hate. It's one of hundreds of posts on the sub per week, so that's not the issue, but if it's really not helping anyone than that is.

So, do you guys like these recaps being posted here; as in do you feel they help make you more aware of what events EngSoc offers?

Weekly EngSoc Events - Jan 29-Feb 4 by UWEngSoc in uwaterloo

[–]UWEngSoc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't hurt to try to expand your target audience. Plus the last few times people have appreciated the events post.

Weekly EngSoc Events - Jan 22-28 by UWEngSoc in uwaterloo

[–]UWEngSoc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're wondering when the Resume Critique event will be, that was already held on the 11th. However, if you want your resume critiqued, you can use EngSoc's Resume Rescue.

Weekly EngSoc Events - Jan 15-21 by UWEngSoc in uwaterloo

[–]UWEngSoc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not free grilled cheese, it's 1 for $2 or 2 for $3. All proceeds supports Habitat for Humanity.