Three ChemE Students Win Cressy Awards

Albert Huynh (ChemE 1T2 + PEY)

As Vice President of Student Life for the Engineering Society, Albert Huynh developed programs to fight discrimination and promote inclusivity. In 2009, he managed the New U Student Leadership Conference, which facilitated roundtable discussions between student leaders across the University. Huynh has also trained numerous first-aid patrollers for campus events.

Ajay Kochhar (ChemE 1T3)

As chair of the Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Council, Ajay Kochhar has spearheaded several initiatives, including the U of T ChemE Car Chapter and Impact Apprentice, a four-day competition to challenge and foster Canada’s top 32 entrepreneurial minds. Off campus, he has volunteered with the Oakville Rotary Club, helping with events for seniors.

Arjang Tajbakhsh (ChemE 1T2 + PEY)

Arjang Tajbakhsh has taken on many leadership roles to help shape the university experience for his fellow students in our Department. He has served as the Leadership Development Chair of the Orientation Committee, Chair of the Chemical Engineering Ambassadors, and has served in various capacities for organizations such as the Student Curriculum Committee.

May 10, 2013

In this issue:

Departmental News
Announcements
Chem Eng Events

Departmental News

Announcements

CEGSA's Spring Formal: Tickets Now On-sale

Tickets are $55 (first 50 tickets) or $60 for all tickets thereafter (maximum of 100 people). Contact Parthiv (parthiv.amin@mail.utoronto.ca) in WB320 or at CEGSA's Fika Fridays (cash or check accepted). Open bar, buffet dinner, DJ and dancing at Hart House on Friday, June 7 starting at 6pm in the South Dining Room.

The Department has purchased a limited number of tickets for faculty and staff members who wish to attend. Please send an email to mary.butera@utoronto.ca if you plan like to attend. It is best to do this as soon as possible, as these tickets are limited!

Special Lecture on Tuesday, May 14

Professor Dwight Seferos from the Department of Chemistry will be giving a special lecture on Tuesday, May 14 in WB215 starting at 11am on New Materials for Solar Cells, Energy Storage and Catalysis.

CEGSA BBQ Fundraiser on Thursday, May 23

On Thursday, May 23 from 12-3pm, CEGSA will be hosting a BBQ Fundraiser to support Chem Eng Alumni Mike Lacourt and Cody Wood in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. Location TBD.

U of T Administrative Staff Awards

Once again we have the opportunity to recognize U of T’s outstanding staff contributions. Complete details of the program, including nomination forms, are available here on the ‘Awards & Recognition’ section of the Human Resources & Equity site. Nominations are due on Thursday, July 11, 2013.

U of T’s science engagement team launches “Science Leadership Program”

To help Canada’s leading scientists and social scientists become even more effective communicators, the University of Toronto’s science engagement team launched its Science Leadership Program at Toronto’s Hotel Intercontinental on May 2. The three-day event drew scientists from our Department, as well as researchers from institutions across the country who wished to develop their communications skills. Click here for the full story.

Biz Skule Event on Tuesday, June 11

The Faculty will be hosting its next Biz Skule event on Tuesday, June 11. The event features a great line up of alumni panelists. Faculty members who wish to attend the event can do so at no charge. For more info, click here.

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