Bill Butler, Anthony Plitt, Nathan Boskers Q&A Session on: How to leverage your engineering degree to succeed in business

RSVP! we have only 20 spots so to ensure your seat please rsvp as soon as possible at: http://deptcivilclub.eventbrite.com

Bill Butler, Anthony Plitt, Nathan Boskers Q&A Session on: How to leverage your engineering degree to succeed in business

Do you want to find out how to succeed in business? Do you want to ask engineering alumni who already have?

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Civil Engineering Club have teamed up to host entrepreneur Bill Butler and fellow alumni Anthony Plitt and Nathan Boskers in a special Question & Answer session next Wed March 27, 2013.Students enrolled in the Department across all years are welcome to attend. There are only 20 seats available so that those who attend can get the most out of the free session. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions. The Q&A will be held in rm 3-100 in NREF from noon to 1 pm. Lunch is provided. March 27, 2013 –

Bill Butler, Anthony Plitt, Nathan Boskers Q&A Session on: How to leverage your engineering degree to succeed in business

Bill is the founder and Chairman of Springwood Developments Inc, among other successful businesses. He has a broad range of experience in construction, development, legal and other real estate related activities. In addition to a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta, he has industry experience in the mechanical and electrical engineering fields.

Nathan is a Partner at the Springwood Land Corporation. He is responsible for the design and construction of new development projects. In addition, he is involved in planning, municipal approvals, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting. He has a degree in Civil Engineering, and a Masters degree in Construction Engineering and Management, from the University of Alberta. Anthony is the Development Manager of Springwood Developments Inc. He has spent twelve years in Hawaii and California working on various residential and resort developments. Primarily satisfying the role of construction manager and development manager, he was the Director of Development for the Honua Kai Resort & Spa leading the asset management and development management functions for the property.

Anthony holds both a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Construction Engineering and Management from the University of Alberta. His role at Springwood focuses on the development and construction of new assets for the company’s portfolio.

Bill, Nathan and Anthony are ready for some tough questions and want to give straight answers. After a brief intro, they will focus the discussion to best fit your questions/interests.

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ELECTION RESULTS 2013

Your votes have been tallied and the 2013-2014 Civil Club Exec has been chosen!

Congratulations to the following:

 

President: Keita Hill

VP Academic: Jeffrey Chu

VP Communications: Diple Ji

VP Finance & Operations: Kent Wong

VP Student Services: Susan Nguyen

VP Technical: Elizabeth Chomistek

 

Thank you for voting!

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ELECTION 2013 – Civil Club

The Civil 2013-2014 Club is being formed and it’s time for you to cast your vote!

Read up on candidate platforms and make an informed vote this Wednesday, March 20

CLICK HERE for more information!

 

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2013 Civil & Environmental Engineering Banquet

Attention Class of 2013! This week is your last chance to purchase tickets to the 2013 Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduation Banquet. Come have a break from all your design projects and chill with your friends before the Iron Ring Ceremony next week.

Tickets are available in the Civil Club (NREF 2-039). See the event poster for details!

Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uofacivilclub

 

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Superhero Pubcrawl!

Grab your Favorite Superhero Outfit and join your fellow Civil Engineers On the Official Pre-Geer Week Pubcrawl!

The event is hosted on November 23, 2012 FRIDAY. Starts 7:30 with buses leaving 9:00.

All Disciplines are welcomed so invite your friends! Tickets are $15 and the Bar Line-up is:
- The Pint (Whyte)
– Lucky 13
– Knoxville
– The Old Strathcona Rack

Since this is a University Event, we have to get forms signed. So stop by the civil club office at NREF 2-039 for your tickets and to sign your form.

For more information visit our website: http://ess.ualberta.ca/clubs/civil/events/pubcrawl/
And if you have any questions feel free to contact: (780) 720-5662

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CSCE 24th Annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition

KITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE for CSCE 24th Annual PSBC (Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition) at the civil club room NREF 2-039.

Buy a kit, build a bridge, and win great prizes. With top prize as $300!!! There are many other prizes available such as best predicted load and most spectacular failure! The kits will be sold from October 15th to November 14th and teams can range from 1-4 people.

The competition will start November 15th at 2pm in ETLC Solarium, come out and watch some bridges be destroyed!

If you have any questions please Contact Elizabeth Chomistek at echomist@ualberta.ca.

 

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Civil Club Merchandise

Great news! The Civil Environmental Engineering Student Society is ready to receive orders for club merchandise. I’m sure you’ve seen many people sporting around our jackets with the club’s logos on it (you can get environmental or civil)

Here’s the breakdown:

Civil and Environmental Engineering Student’s Society Merchandise Sale
CLOTHING SALE INFORMATION
The sale is Pre-order: CASH ONLY (Oct. 17-Oct.31)
*All samples are available from the civil club office, NREF 2-039
Item Gender Price
Jackets Male / Female  $85.00 (+$5 for name)
Jackets Female  $85.00 (+$5 for name)
Hoodies Unisex  $45.00
Sweatpants Male / Female  $30.00
Sweatpants Female  $30.00
T-shirts Unisex $15.00
Golf Shirts Male / Female  $35.00
Golf Shirts Female  $35.00

We have A LOT of different sizes available. We highly recommend that people try on the sample sizes in the civil club office NREF 2-039 All orders will be processed together on October 31, 2012.

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Events coming up!

Hey everyone, hope you’re surviving midterms.

Just a heads up that a lot of fun events are coming our way this month. The CEESS will be hosting their annual PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST and the HOWLER PUB CRAWL.

The Howler Pub Crawl is hosted on Saturday October 27th, 2012 . This one is for everyone who needs to break out of that exam mode and have a great time. It’s $20 per ticket. Drop by the Civil Environmental Engineering Student Society to purchase your tickets now!
For more information visit this link: http://ess.ualberta.ca/clubs/civil/events/pubcrawl/

The Pumpkin Carving Contest is hosted on October 31st, 2012 at the NREF tables. This is a very fun event with a high number of turnouts in the previous years. It’s $5 per pumpkin and all proceeds are donated to support the Canadian Cancer Foundation.
For more information visit this link: http://ess.ualberta.ca/clubs/civil/events/pumpkin-carving/

Feel free to drop by the club office at nref 2-039 if you have any questions.

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Career Forum

CAPS: Your UofA Career Centre is looking at hosting the upcoming career forum: Civil and Environmental Engineering Career Forum
Date: Thursday, October 4 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: NREF 1-001

Just to give you some background information on forums and what they are all about. I gather 5 to 6 speakers who have graduated in a specific discipline and they come and talk to students about being employed in their discipline and offer advice and tips on how to be employed in their field. Whether is was networking, applying online, etc. It is also to showcase the variety of career opportunities available upon graduation.

Nadine Buchanan
Events Coordinator, CAPS: Your U of A Career Centre
University of Alberta, 2-100 Students’ Union Building
Edmonton, AB T6G 2J7

Direct Line: (780) 492-4313 Fax: (780) 492-1225
Reception: (780) 492-4291
Email: nadine.buchanan@ualberta.ca
http://www.caps.ualberta.ca/
http://www.facebook.com/UofACAPS

 

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Concrete Handbooks Now Available

Concrete handbooks are now available in the Civil Club NREF 2-039.


Prices remain unchanged from last year at $115 each. Sorry, cash only please.

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