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New Graduate Students Orientation, Fall 2011 . Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Students’ Association (CEEGSA). Outline. Introduction Objectives Activities. Introduction.
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New Graduate Students Orientation, Fall 2011 Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Students’ Association (CEEGSA)
Outline • Introduction • Objectives • Activities
Introduction The CEEGSA is a student-run, not-for-profit organization, and a representative body for all Masters and PhD students at the department of civil and Environmental Engineering. It covers different groups in the department including: Construction Management, Structural Eng., Geo-technical Eng., Environmental Eng., Transportation Eng., Water Resources Eng., Petroleum and Mining. Eng.
Introduction The CEEGSA has a council of seven elected councilors (five active members). Zhen Lei President MuditChordia VP Events Elmira Moghani VP Communication Saeed Aria VP External ManaMoghadam VP Academic
Outline • Introduction • Objectives • Activities
Objectives • Promote the general welfare of grad students in civil and environmental engineering department. • A bridge to convey its members’ concerns and issues to the CEE department administration and if required to U of A. • Active group to defend CEE Grad. Students’ rights. • Please read :REGULATIONS GOVERNING ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT OF GRADUATE STUDENTS (AEGS) • http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/awardsfunding/assistantships/operating.htm
Outline • Introduction • Objectives • Activities
Activities • Orientation for newcomers • CEEGSA Gatherings, BBQ’s and fun events • Recreational Events • Information sessions • Poster competition
Activities Cont’d • Collaborating with other engineering departments (e.g. Engineering Symposium) • Close collaboration with the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) • Active involvement in the GSA council to address graduate student issues.
Communication • How to contact us: • CEEGSA website • http://www.ualberta.ca/~ceegsa • Containing news, events, our contact information and the constitution and bylaws. • Facebook page • https://www.facebook.com/groups/ceegsa/ • Department
New Graduate Students Orientation, Fall 2011 Thank You! Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: ceegsa@ualberta.ca Elmira Moghani moghani@ualberta.ca