News and Annoucements

Welcome Vanessa Andres

Before joining ChemE, Vanessa Andres worked in the Registrar’s Office where she held the title of Student Records Assessor and Exam and Petitions Coordinator. Prior to that, she worked as the First Year Assistant in the First Year Office and enjoyed her interactions with incoming students. Vanessa completed both her undergraduate and her Master’s Degree in Information at U of T. In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, running and eating snacks.

2016 Safety Training schedule

CHE 2222H - New graduate students/new PDFs/new Research Associates/new Research Assistants/new Lab Techs and new Visiting Researchers

• Tuesday, September 6, 9:10am-12pm, WB116
• Evaluation Examination - Monday, September 19, 1-2pm, WB116

Fourth-year undergraduate students

• Tuesday, September 6, 9:10am-12pm, WB116
• Evaluation Examination - Monday, September 19, 1-1:30pm, WB116

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day on Sat, Sep 10

Free BBQ prior to the Varsity Blues football home opener next Saturday, September 10 at the Varsity Stadium. Bbq starts at noon and kick-off at 1pm. You can register up to three guests. To sign-up, visit varsityblues.ca/appreciation

Michael Sefton to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from TERMIS

Michael Sefton has been named this year’s recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS). The award, issued by the organization’s Americas chapter, recognizes his immense contributions to the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Read more.

Alison McGuigan wins Hart Professorship award

Seven U of T Engineering faculty members have received the inaugural Percy Edward Hart and Erwin Edward Hart Professorships, enhancing emerging research and education across the Facult. Among the winners is Alison McGuigan. Read more.

Reminder: New school year right around the corner

Faculty/staff, orientation activities (intro session and lunch) are taking place on Wednesday, September 7.

Faculty members, now is a good time to review your www.chem-eng.utoronto.ca profile pages. If you have any updates, please send them to jennifer.hsu@utoronto.ca by next Friday, September 9.

September 2, 2016

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