Events - May 2020

Monday, June 1, 2020 (all day) to Tuesday, June 30, 2020 (all day)
EngSoc 50/50 Charity Raffle

Looking to win a bit of extra cash?! The 50/50 Charity Raffle is here! Purchase as few or as many tickets as you want to wager your odds at wining half of the total jackpot! The raffle will open on date and close on date. The winner will be announced on date!

Monday, June 1, 2020 (all day) to Sunday, June 14, 2020 (all day)
Pride Patch Fundraiser

Celebrate pride while practicing social isoGAYtion, buy a patch and support an LGBTQ charity!

Thursday, May 28, 2020 (all day)
Genius Bowl place

Need a new way to show off after having made it to Menlo Park? Are you finding that answering questions in class doesn't show off your big brain enough? Do your friends not appreciate the breadth of your enormous intellect? Prove your mettle to them by participating in Genius Bowl, our termly trivia challenge! Team up with up to four of your friends or enemies, or take it on solo.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 — 1:00 PM EDT
post covid-19 reboot poster

The Post-COVID-19 Reboot is a weekly webinar series hosted by the University of Waterloo GEDI that brings together research experts and representatives from some of Canada’s leading corporations and startups to discuss strategies for emerging from the pandemic and adapting to this “new normal.” Join us on May 27 for "Rebooting: Supply chain considerations". Registration required.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 (all day)
Succulents

Did Carole Baskin murder your plant? Join us, and we will help you take care of a plant so that it can defy that husband murderer!

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 — 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT

Students and alumni are invited to participate in an exclusive virtual Office Hour with engineering alumnus Paul-Michael Dekker (BASc '80), Professional Networker, Futurist, Systems Design Engineer and Entrepreneur!

During this Office Hour, join fellow University of Waterloo engineering alumni, students and referred guests for this virtual event to get advice/upgrades on your professional networking skills, grow your network by seeing/hearing about other people and their specialties, ask questions and get advice, and get to know Paul-Michael Dekker and some of the people, resources and tools he has experienced since 1980, while working on both local and global projects. RSVP in the Waterloo Engineering Hub. Please bring your questions! 

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 (all day) to Tuesday, June 2, 2020 (all day)
Resume Critiques

Need help with your resume? Want someone to look it over? Have a video conference with an upper year in the same program or field of work as you and get critiques to make your resume perfect!

Resume Rescue

Can't make it to a Resume Critique session? Need another pair of eyes on your resume? Luckily Resume Rescue is around for the whole term! Send in your resume, and one of our upper year volunteers will take a look at it, mark it up and send it back to you. Send your resume online!

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 (all day)
Engineering girls

Fix yourself a drink, grab a seat, and join some friends online for a socially distant happy hour!

Friday, May 22, 2020 (all day)
Study in blocks

Please join us on for a School From Home specific study skills workshop! The Student Success Office will be joining us to give a presentation and answer questions you may have about how to study well with all classes being online.

Thursday, May 21, 2020 — 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
post-covid 19 reboot poster

The Post-COVID-19 Reboot is a weekly webinar series hosted by the University of Waterloo GEDI that brings together research experts and representatives from some of Canada’s leading corporations and startups to discuss strategies for emerging from the pandemic and adapting to this “new normal.” The series kicks off on May 21 with "Rebooting: Economic recovery and managing risk". Registration required.

Thursday, May 21, 2020 — 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
Intellectual Property Series poster

This session covers the basics of Intellectual Property (IP) protection with a focus on patents. You'll learn about the different types of IP protection available and some of the most common pitfalls to avoid. Learn about the resources available to you at the University of Waterloo, including the Waterloo Commercialization Office (WatCo). Hear how IP is used to commercialize technology through licensing or start-up creation.

Thursday, May 21, 2020 (all day)
Peeking dog

Video call your friends in EngSoc and don't forget to bring your pets! Have your furry friends on call with the POETS background to enjoy an evening of comfort and fun. It is not necessary to have a pet to be a part, you can just come say hi to the cuties!

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
MBET recruitment poster

Join us for a one-hour webinar about the full-time Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program with our special guests - current full-time MBET students and alumni!

This session will include a brief presentation and is mostly Q&A with a panel of MBET students and alumni so you can learn more about their experiences with the program.

Please register to join us.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 (all day)
EngSoc council

Make your voice heard by attending EngSoc council meetings! Mandate the executive to work on your behalf, run to sit on a committee, and help make decisions that impact the future of EngSoc. Especially this term, we want to hear how you and your classmates are adapting to online school and what we can do to help you!

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 — 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT

Students and alumni are invited to participate in an exclusive virtual Office Hour with engineering alumnus Paul-Michael Dekker (BASc '80), Professional Networker, Futurist, Systems Design Engineer and Entrepreneur!

During this Office Hour, join fellow University of Waterloo engineering alumni, students and referred guests for this virtual event to get advice/upgrades on your professional networking skills, grow your network by seeing/hearing about other people and their specialties, ask questions and get advice, and get to know Paul-Michael Dekker and some of the people, resources and tools he has experienced since 1980, while working on both local and global projects. RSVP in the Waterloo Engineering Hub. Please bring your questions! 

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 (all day)
Hand holding worms in dirt

Do you keep throwing your food scraps in the garbage? Do you love worms and find yourself NEEDING more in your life? WELL, composting is for you! Find some worms, get a bucket or a nice corner of land and now you're ready to learn how to compost!

Monday, May 18, 2020 (all day)
Sparkle flacks in rainbow colours

Come join us in Google Hangouts for “board” games and queerthemed movies! Email engiqueers@engsoc.uwaterloo.ca for details.

Monday, May 18, 2020 (all day)
EngSoc council

Make your voice heard by attending EngSoc council meetings! Mandate the executive to work on your behalf, run to sit on a committee, and help make decisions that impact the future of EngSoc. Especially this term, we want to hear how you and your classmates are adapting to online school and what we can do to help you!

Monday, May 18, 2020 (all day)

Make your voice heard by attending EngSoc council meetings! Mandate the executive to work on your behalf, run to sit on a committee, and help make decisions that impact the future of EngSoc. Especially this term, we want to hear how you and your classmates are adapting to online school and what we can do to help you!

Friday, May 15, 2020 (all day) to Friday, August 14, 2020 (all day)
EngSoc Scavenger Hunt

EngSoc Scavenger Hunt is a term long event where students find items or participate in events to collect points. It's a chance for people to get involved in the Engineering community and school-wide events. Just like the name would suggest, we are sending you on a gigantic scavenger hunt! Check out the list of items and instructions.

TOP PRIZE: PURPLE HARD HAT

There are only 5 purple hard hats available! Prize will go to:

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 (all day)
Succulents

Did Carole Baskin murder your plant? Join us, and we will help you take care of a plant so that it can defy that husband murderer!

Monday, May 11, 2020 (all day) to Tuesday, June 30, 2020 (all day)
Society Executive team

Do you want to be involved in the future of the society? Run to be a member of the next B-Society Executive team! Nominate yourself.

President (May 11-13)

Represents Engineering students to faculty and university and guide the vision of the Engineering Society

VP Academic (May 15-22)  

Provides academic, co-op and mental health supports and advocates on student issues

VP Finance (May 22-25)

Oversee the society operations, budgets and spaces (Novelties, POETS, RidgidWare)

Monday, May 11, 2020 (all day) to Saturday, June 20, 2020 (all day)
Patch Design

Welcome to S20 Patch Design Contest! Here you can submit designs for patches that you want to see sold in Novelties. Submissions will be voted on and the winning design will be produced and sold in future terms!

  • Submissions: May 11 - June 80
  • Voting: June 10 - June 20

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