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| Yesterday |
Friday July 18, 2003
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Editor: Chris Redmond credmond@uwaterloo.ca |
Smooth sailing for Midnight SunUW's Midnight Sun VII solar race team rallied yesterday after experiencing several technical problems during the American Solar Challenge. The team's website reports this morning that the "main thing holding back the car [yesterday] was the posted speed limit. The team ended the day doing 65 miles per hour on the interstate. . ." UW's team is now in fourth place, within striking distance of race leader University of Missouri. |
![[Sudicky]](/images/2003/0610sudicky.gif)
He's Edward Sudicky (right), of the department of earth sciences.
According to a citation issued by the Academy, Sudicky "has gained national and international eminence for his unique and fundamental contributions to the understanding of the fate and transport of contaminants in groundwater systems. He is particularly known for the development of advanced mathematical models to predict, manage and protect the quantity and quality of groundwater resources. He is an outstanding engineer who has made extensive technical, educational, administrative and professional contributions worldwide."
Ceremonies admitting 24 new members of the Academy were held in Montréal earlier this month.
"The profile of the Academy is significantly enhanced by this distinguished group of new members," said Claude Lajeunesse, the Academy's president. "They provide great role models relative to the engineering profession in Canada, and its vital role in ensuring the well-being of the public, the environment and the economy."
Fellows of the Academy are professional engineers from all disciplines, elected by their peers on the basis of their achievements and their contributions to society, to the country, and to the profession. The total number of active fellows in the Academy slightly exceeds 250. "Given a total of some 250,000 engineers across Canada," a news release notes, "those elected to the Academy clearly constitute an extraordinarily qualified and dedicated group."
Among the players to watch in the Warriors lineup during the next few years are Michael McLean, an outstanding defensive end prospect from Brother Andre in Markham. This 6'3" 252 lb player has garnered numerous school and league awards, but is most valued for his commitment to training and prepping himself to become a dominant force in the OUA. Matthew Kearney is a dual threat offensively. Besides being a gifted receiver, this Quinte High School star from Belleville is one of the best kickers in the province and should help the Warriors regain consistency in their place kicking game. At 6'1" and 185 lbs, Matt will be a much valued addition to the team.
Three local all stars lead a contingent of the best players from Waterloo County who have committed to wear the Black and Gold next year:
One of the real coups of the recruiting year for the Warriors was gaining commitments from three of the top players from the Chatham-Kent area. All three attended Blenheim High School and were coached by football alumnus Kent Wilmore.
Linebackers Scott Sterling (6'2, 215 lb) and J.J. Svec (6'1, 210 lb) will be cornerstones of future Warrior defences and will be expected to contribute right from the start. Safety Stephen Espie a big (6'1, 200 lb) and hard-hitting prospect will push a number of veteran players for playing time.
Two other players to keep an eye out for in the future are top notch QB Michael Sexsmith (6'1, 190 lb) from Etobicoke Collegiate coached by former Warrior great Eddie Kim, and second team Eastern Canada centre Salvatore Faieta from Loyola in Mississauga.
Training camp begins on August 21 and the Warriors kick off their 2003 campaign on Labour Day Monday at home against the University of Toronto Varsity Blues at 2 p.m. at University Stadium.
Engineering students are mounting two one-act comedies called "The Cards of Fate" and "Hard Candy." Show times are this evening at 8 p.m., and tomorrow at 2 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. in ES2 room 286. Tickets are $6 for the pair of productions, and reservations may be made by contacting producer Emily King at ecking@engmail.uwaterloo.ca.
Web-based training now availableUW's Staff Training and Development Committee and the IST department are offering web-based training for Microsoft Office applications. Training is available in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint from introductory to advanced levels. There is also training in Outlook and in Windows. The training is called "How to Master," and is produced byf Infosource Inc. Explains Bob Hicks of IST: "This service is ideal when in-class training is not scheduled on a topic you need to learn now."Users will need a PC running Windows and access to the Internet, along with a training account. UW staff can get an account for two weeks by calling Human Resources at extension 2078. UW faculty, staff, and students can get an account by calling ext. 3456 or visiting the CHIP, MC 105. Instructions for using the web based training are available on the web. Further information is available by calling Hicks at ext. 2194. |
Tomorrow a team of GSA and Grad House members will be taking part in the Dragon Boat Race at Laurel Creek.
And on Sunday, an event to entertain the whole family -- Tricky Tracks is a game similar to television's "The Amazing Race." Teams will navigate a course through Waterloo, following clues and earning points. The event wraps up with a prize-giving ceremony and refreshments. The fun will begin at Moses Springer Community Centre at 150 Lincoln Road at 3 p.m. For more details, see the Tricky Tracks website.
Looking ahead to next week: hot and cold water will be shut down in South Campus Hall on Monday, July 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to alter water services. Non-potable water to the fish lab and greenhouse will also be shut off from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Monday in order for the region to replace equipment at the well head. And Ron Eydt Village will be without hot water beginning at 8 a.m. Monday continuing for the rest of the week.
Also beginning on Monday, library hours will be extended until August 13. Hours in the Dana Porter Library will be 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. and in the Davis Centre Library from 8 a.m. to 3 a.m.
And finally, a clarification from in Monday's bulletin -- the overhaul of English language requirements for admission to UW applies to undergraduate applicants. Prospective graduate students should refer to the requirements outlined on the graduate studies website.
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