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1 THE NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO ENGINEERING SOCIETY VOLUME 28 ISSUE 3 | WEDNESDAY, FEBUARY 28, 2007

China puts on a FEDS Co-op Student show of arms Council meets Page 4 Page 8

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Adel Sedra was among the staff present, along with Ottawa CECS Field Co-ordina- tors Steve Barr and Ed Papazian. Upon arriving, guests were presented BAHMAN HADJI with name tags and given a chance to SENIOR OTTAWA walk around and meet some of the other CORRESPONDENT bright minds who have been a part of UW over the last 50 years. For current stu- n Monday, February 19th, the dents on co-op, it was a thrill getting the OUniversity of Waterloo held a special chance to meet and talk to past faces such alumni event at the National Gallery of as Paul Koch, one of the first graduates Canada in Ottawa as part of its on-going of Waterloo Engineering (Chemical ‘63), 50th anniversary celebration. The event one of the co-founders of the University was attended by staff as well as alumni, of Waterloo Engineering Society, and the co-op students, and co-op employers in the very first President of the Engineering Ottawa area. Speakers included President Society ‘B-Term’ (1958-59), as it was David Johnston, Co-operative Education known back then. & Career Services Executive Director After the guests were seated, President Peggy Jarvie, and Waterloo alumnus and David Johnston took the podium and, Kitchener-Waterloo Member of Parliament Dean Sedra and Tom Brzustowski, former UW Provost (1975-87) and Mechanical Engineering Andrew Telegdi. Dean of Engineering See "Anniversary", Page 10 Professor (1962-87), now with the University of Ottawa School of Management Declining Enrollment of Behind the Scenes: Women in Engineering JobMine Shutdown women. By creating a culture that doesn’t Did the shutdown impact co-op inter- welcome women robs the engineering pro- views? fession of highly talented and intelligent Mr. Naese stated that we were fortu- people, who could otherwise have made nate that the JobMine shutdown occurred great contributions, by looking at and solv- when it did. Even though it was during ALICIA LIU ing problems in a different way. JEFF KAO the busiest period for co-op job applica- 4B COMPUTER Furthermore, if engineering is not 3B SYSTEMS DESIGN tions, the solution was found early enough appealing to women, this is indicative that to give enough time prior to the begin- he problem: some men are being pushed away too. In hese days, having recently dealt with ning of interviews. As a result, only a T A commonly heard complaint in the long term, this could mean a general Tthe stress of midterms and co-op inter- few employers moved their interview date the halls of Engineering is the lack of decline in the engineering profession. The views, the JobMine shutdown may only so as to allow themselves more time to women in this faculty. Unsurprisingly, women tend to be the first to go, which seem like a distant memory. But at the review applicants. the data backs up what has become a makes it all the more important to attract time, it probably seemed like the end of Are there concerns of the impact on running joke. Data from the Women In and retain them. the world for co-op job seekers. I, for UW co-op’s reputation? Engineering Committee show that the So why is this happening? one, welcomed the extra time to fix up my percentage of women entering Waterloo There are many reasons why girls are resume, but I eventually realized how dif- Engineering are only around 15% and not pursuing engineering. Family, culture, ficult this was to do without knowing what have been on a decline since it last peaked society all play a large role, notes Christine the jobs were! A system problem of 5 years ago. This is a Canada wide trend Moresoli, a chemical engineering profes- On January 19th, JobMine experi- this magnitude has according to the Canadian Council of sor at Waterloo and co-chair of Women enced a shutdown that was first thought Professional Engineers (CCPE), which in Engineering. I won’t go into a wide to be temporary. But instead, the prob- never happened before. shows an increase in enrollment of women discussion about differences between men lem turned out to last for several days. up until 2000, after which enrollment lev- and women and male and female roles in Students were left wondering why this elled off and started to decline. society, but instead will touch upon a few was, or whether CECS was even doing A more disconcerting statistic from directly relevant points. Engineering is still anything to help solve the problem! Even Upon asking whether this event CCPE is that only 9% of practicing pro- seen as a very male-oriented profession, the current wikipedia entry for JobMine has negatively impacted the reputation fessional engineers in Canada are women, building bridges, tinkering with circuits, recounts the “consternation and confu- of Waterloo’s co-op system, Mr. Naese and in Ontario, that number drops to only working with cars. One major problem, I sion” experienced during the shutdown. assured that no complaints were received 5%, according to Ontario’s Ministry of think, is that girls are not exposed to the After all the stress and confusion, stu- from employers, and very few were Education. fact that engineering isn’t limited to these dents certainly have a right to under- received from Waterloo co-ops. He went But is this a problem? decades-old stereotypes, but rather a very stand what happened. Fortunately, upon on to say that the recovery time was Occasionally I hear remarks made by rich profession that can open many doors some inquiry, CECS and the Information relatively fast, and that a system problem male classmates and friends who do not in business and industry. Systems & Technology (IST) staff working of this magnitude has never happened think having such a low percentage of Compounding the problem is that on fixing the shutdown were kind enough before. women in engineering is a problem. After because of the lack of women currently in to provide their insight into the situation. Was there any data loss associated with all, if girls don’t want to pursue engineer- engineering, girls have very few role mod- Mr. Olaf Naese is the Communications & the shutdown? ing, why spend all this effort to attract els and potential mentors, who can point Public Relations administrator of CECS at Mr. Kibble was confident that no data them? them to this career path. I know many if the University of Waterloo, and Mr. Dave loss had occurred. In addition to the hard- The fault with this kind of logic is not most engineering girls I know all Kibble, himself a former UW engineering ware issues having only affected a small that it overlooks the fact that engineer- student, is one of the directors of informa- ing is unnecessarily unattractive towards See "Bringing", Page 4 tion systems at IST. See "JobMine", Page 8 2 WEDNESDAY, FEBUARY 28, 2007 Iron Editorial:

How to Complete Your Education The Newspaper of the University of Waterloo Engineering Society

develop the trait in all of us. How many wheelchairs to play basketball with, men- Editor-in-Chief times did you hear “You need to main- tors for high school-aged shadows, a stu- Harout Manougian tain a balance. You can not study all the dent voice in university administration, time.”? The truth is, outside the lecture and a newspaper in your hand. HAROUT halls, a different genre of classes are tak- Sometimes the University of Waterloo Assistant Editor MANOUGIAN ing place all the time. They do not have is portrayed as a campus with a lack of Faraz Syed EDITOR-IN-CHIEF syllabi or exams; neither do they cost student life. Have these critics seen the a penny to take. The main topics cov- list of EngSoc Directors? Have they ever Photo Editor It is no secret that students at the ered are leadership, teamwork, satisfac- asked for a Resume Critique? Were they Teri Leung University of Waterloo are arguably the tion from accomplishment, and making a at the CFES Congress where we had twice most qualified in the country. The pair- difference. You can sign up by dropping as many delegates as any other school due Layout Editor ing of theoretical knowledge gained in by the Midnight Sun Solar Car office, to our twin societies? Michael Simoes the classroom with the practical experi- UWAFT garage, or EWB Discussion with- Engineering students at UW have ence of working in industry provides a out Borders. You can nominate yourself enough student life to spare. And they do. Technical Editor degree of focus and understanding that to run for an EngSoc Executive position, Every term, groups of students spread the David Yip other Canadian universities cannot com- apply for a directorship, sign up for the wealth throughout the globe by academic pete with. What not all students are aware Engineering Jazz Band, join the staff of the exchanges, international work terms, or Webmaster of, however, is the third ingredi- David Yip ent, without which no education is truly complete. Advertising Manager You can probably remember Taneem Talukdar (unless you are in 4B and still recovering from IRS) the first Copy Editor thing UW Engineering sent you Kristi Herlein after you applied in your senior year of high school. They already Distribution Manager had your marks but were looking [Vacant] for more. After all, most of the applicants were at the top of their Offstream Editor-in-Chief class, making it difficult to dif- Bahman Hadji ferentiate individuals with only a transcript. Thus, they sent you an Staff Admission Information Form to Alicia Liu give you the opportunity to really Andrew Dodds tell the Admissions Department Bahman Hadji what you have to offer UW. Dan Arnott The third secret ingredient to a Edward Tan complete education is difficult to Jeff Kao convey with a single word. Some Jeffrey Aho would describe it as a personal LowRider drive, an innate source of self- Jenn Black motivation. Did you ever read a John Olaveson book not covered in an English Contributors course? It could also be labeled as Brian Langelier and Brock Watson in front of the Sydney Opera House. These two third year Mechanical ambition or the desire to achieve students are currently taking a work term off to tour Australia. Adam Neale a goal to single you out from the Andrew Shantz crowd. Did you train to win the Ari Taub championship in your sport of choice? It Iron Warrior, or tell girls in Grades 7 and even just to backpack through a new con- Chris Olekas is also embodied in the rejection of limita- 8 how cool engineering is. Of course, it tinent. From Yellowknife to Vancouver, Duat Le tions and the necessary creativity to over- is not too late to contact a varsity coach to Silicon Valley to New York, England, Gabriel Chan come them. Did you analyze problems find out when the tryouts are for next year France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Harshavardhan Adikane and search for a solution instead of just or gather interest to sign up an intramural Armenia, Tanzania, Zambia, India, China, Jason Shirtliff complaining? In his “General Theory of team. It is through these extracurricular Vietnam, Australia, and Japan, you name Jen Carroll Employment, Interest and Money”, John activities that you will fine tune that secret, it, a UW student has been there. Maria Arshad Maynard Keynes called it “animal spirit… elusive character trait. These experiences offer something that Mark Truchanowicz a spontaneous urge to action rather than The good news is that you already is not available in the basement of RCH. Matt Tse inaction.” He claimed that without this are! It is thanks to motivated, creative The personal satisfaction that a major Mike Spendlove factor being exercised in individuals, man- students like you who volunteer their time accomplishment brings develops a call to Nina Li kind as a whole would not have achieved and effort that our solar car has completed action which is the driving force behind the power over nature that it exercises a tour of North America, our campus is all engineering. Make sure that, before today, also known as engineering. home to an undergraduate-run microchip you graduate, your education is complete. Upon entering our first year at design and research group, the UW ASIC Make sure it becomes the driving force Canada’s largest engineering faculty, we Design Team, and we are able to pull a behind you. all possessed this virtue to varying degrees. bus into Kitchener. You ensure there are Immediately, the university stepped in to movies in POETS, semi formals to attend,

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DAVID YIP simple show of force, to demonstrate to program, albeit a troubled one in 1976. ic” refers to its use of kinetic energy 4B MECHANICAL themselves and the world, specifically the American work on anti-satellite weapons (i.e., impact) to destroy the target, rather US (the dominant power in space) that began anew in 1977. Eight years of work than explosives. Since 1985 no one has ast month, Aviation Week reported that China has the capability to destroy satel- culminated in a missile designated ASM- destroyed any satellites, in part because LUS intelligence believed that China lites. Since American military capability 135 being successfully tested against a the Soviets and Americans had realized destroyed one of its own orbiting satellites is heavily tied to satellite communications, research satellite in 1985. The missile was that fast-moving debris from destroyed in a weapons test. China did not confirm navigation, and imaging, this is no minor fired from a steeply-climbing F-15 Eagle enemy satellites would endanger their own the shootdown until 12 days later, leaving threat. However, the satellite destroyed as a launch platform. satellites, and the American air-launched the international community to puzzle over was in low-orbit, the habitat of imaging Contemporary work has been focused ASAT program ended in 1988. The recent the rationale over the unannounced test. satellites, whereas communications and on the use of ground-based systems using Chinese test is estimated by the Union The satellite was an old weather satellite, navigation satellites are higher up. directed energy - “lasers” - to either blind of Concerned Scientists to have created destroyed using a ballistic missile carrying Research on anti-satellite weapons or destroy satellites in orbit. James Oberg at least 2 million pieces of debris, along a kinetic kill vehicle. began in the 1950s during the Cold War, writes in the IEEE Spectrum (January with 40,000 particles between 1 and 10 Political analysts have suggested two with air launched weapons. Initial attempts 2007) that possible defensive measures centimetres, and around 800 pieces 10 main explanations for the test. Beyond were discouraging as the guidance technol- against anti-satellite weapons include low- centimetres or larger. This debris can reach the obvious technical design validation, ogy at the time was inadequate, leading to ering of radar or optical reflectivity, or speeds of 7500 m/s (or 27000 km/hr). The the first is that it is an attempt by China nuclear anti-satellite weapons. However, perhaps using a decoy. In 2001 Space debris does not pose an immediate danger to bring the US to the bargaining table to this “overkill” method had many draw- Daily reported that China was developing to commercial imaging satellites, but the negotiate an international treaty that would backs, including the disabling or destruc- a “parasitic satellite” concept that would International Space Station is still at risk, limit the militarization of space. China tion of “bystander” satellites through EMP latch onto to interfere with or destroy the according to Reuters. and Russia have been ardent supporters of (Electromagnetic Pulse) or the blast itself. enemy satellite, although the system tested While the Chinese have explicitly stated such a treaty, although the United States Some ground-based electronics were also recently was not of this type. “China has always advocated the peaceful has been dismissive. In August last year damaged by the EMP. Nuclear blasts in The ASM-135 was a three-stage system. use of space, opposes the weaponization President Bush authorized a US National orbit also created residual clouds of radia- The first stage was a rocket motor designed of space and an arms race in space,” critics Space Policy stressing “freedom of action tion which crippled or disabled other satel- by Boeing, whereas the rest of the missile was worry that the test may regardless encour- in space.” The existing Outer Space Treaty, lites even after the blast occured. Major designed by LTV Aerospace. The second age development of space arms, especially effective 1967, merely prohibits the place- American anti-satellite efforts stopped in stage carried inertial guidance systems, in countries such as the US and India, both ment of “nuclear weapons or other weap- 1963, though smaller projects continued and the final stage carried a kinetic kill with vocal proponents of space weapons. ons of mass destruction” in space. until the 1970s. The Soviet Union contin- vehicle, with its own infrared guidance The second political explanation is a ued work and deployed an anti-satellite system and maneuvering jets. The “kinet- Bringing Engineering to Women Continued from Page 1 OAC physics class, which is a prerequisite parents with engineering, through accom- math and science background rather than for engineering, and of those, I was the plished women engineer speakers and specific programming experience to boost have a parent or two who studied engineer- only one to go on to study engineering. In hands-on engineering activities. female enrollment in its Computer Science ing. This is the case for me as well. Truth many traditional households, oftentimes I myself participated in this event as a program to the highest in North America. be told, I probably wouldn’t have pursued girls are not raised to be career-oriented, volunteer last year. I was a bit disappointed The effectiveness of Go Eng Girl engineering if that weren’t the case. and therefore may prematurely reject what by the mixed responses I received from the remains to be seen in another few years Women engineers are not all over TV are perceived to be harder subjects like girls when I asked them if they would con- when these girls start applying to univer- and other media, unlike the attractive doc- advanced mathematics and physics, stunt- sider applying to engineering when it came sity. tors and lawyers we see every day. Imagine ing any possible foray into engineering. time to choose a university program. Most As a woman and a computer engineer- if one of the Sex and the City characters What can we do about this? expressed that they wanted other careers, ing student, which is the discipline with was an engineer? This can be attributed So what is the University of Waterloo notably in health/medicine. One girl par- the lowest enrollment of women, percent- to the public image that engineering has, doing to mitigate this problem? The ticularly enthused about engineering had age-wise consistently in the single digits, which doesn’t hold the glamour or prestige Women in Engineering (WIE) Committee made up her mind long before coming to I am acutely aware of the lack of women. of some other professions. Girls need to be was established in 1991 at the request of Go Eng Girl. However, I was heartened by I encourage other students to volunteer shown that engineering can be a creative the Dean of Engineering to “give women one girl who, after having been dragged to for outreach programs, and actively show and inventive field. of all ages the opportunity to choose engi- the event by her parents, did change her young girls that this is a viable career I think most importantly, girls should be neering as a career”. mind and now is considering engineering. path, in which they can benefit society acclimatized to engineering related activi- To this end, Waterloo is a participant of So there is hope. Carnegie Mellon and themselves. Who knows, with more ties as early as possible, a belief shared by Go Eng Girl!, a cross-university program University implemented a high school women, maybe one day engineering will Professor Moresoli. High school is already which started 2 years ago, to acquaint outreach program and changed its admis- become glamorous enough to have its own too late. There were only four girls in my young girls in grades 7 and 8 and their sion requirements to rely more on general hit TV drama! Grey’s Tool, anyone? An Update on Recent Happenings With FedS

JEFFREY AHO for Vice-President Education, who cam- to overrule Mr. Lo and allow the Vagina where it was directed to focus for this 2B MECHATRONICS paigned strongly on fixing the tuition Monologues to be held in the SLC Great year. It is uncertain what will happen to the inequity for students in engineering taking Hall. Mr. Lo cited what he believed to be annual Service Review with the resigna- fter a busy two-week campaigning non-engineering courses. a possible violation of Policy 33 and the tion of the Vice-President Internal. Aperiod, Feds has a new Executive In engineering, Spencer McEwan was Ontario Human Rights Code despite the The Federation of Students will have Council-elect. Despite a strong push from acclaimed as the new engineering senator advice of the Feds lawyer. A motion to its General Meeting on March 21 at 3:30 Presidential candidates Adam Schubert for the 2007-2009 term. On the coun- censure the former Vice-President Internal PM. Every full-time undergraduate is eli- from engineering and Michelle Zakrison cil side, Jeffrey Aho, Michael Sue-Kam- failed, 9 for, 11 against, at the February gible to vote at the GM and can fill out the outgoing Feds president, Kevin Royal, Ling, and Kristi Herlein were acclaimed as students council meeting. a proxy form at the Feds office the week current ASU president and Don, succeeded engineering councillors for the 2007-2008 A few issues will be coming up at Feds before if they cannot attend. The agenda in his second run to lead the Federation of term. Renjie Butalid, current VP Admin- in the near future. After a failed council of the GM will include consideration of Students. In the next year, Royal hopes Finance, was elected as Senator-at-Large. motion, and a campus-wide petition, the the annual Feds fee, ratification of election to focus on communication, and hopes The engineering constituency recently Feds Board of Directors will call a ref- results, election of the student Board of to decentralize Feds, with the goal of added Levi McCulloch, Shruti Satsangi, erendum in the next month on the topic Directors (all councillor-elect are eligible), increasing involvement from the engineer- and Kristi Herlein as engineering council- of a non-refundable universal bus pass. bylaw changes and “an annual report from ing faculty. lors for the remainder of the 2006-2007 While the details are still up to the board the (remaining) executives” according to a The other winners of this years race term. to decide, it is expected to cost around fednews-list email. were Del Pereira for Vice-President Now that President Zakrison has $41.67, and will possibly be administered Administration and Finance, who’s cam- returned to work after taking a leave for by Watcard swipe machines on buses. The paign promises included increasing the the campaign period, a little pressure has proposed bus pass will include the condi- number of people at the Bomber and cater- been taken off of Renjie Butalid and the tion of increased service, both in routes ing the Society C&Ds; Darcy Higgins for VP Education, Jeff Henry, who were cov- and hours. Vice-President Internal, who’s campaign ering four portfolios after the sudden res- At council, it is expected that the inau- promises included creating a Services ignation of the Vice President Internal, Sai gural Governance Review Committee will Director and working towards a more Kit Lo. Mr. Lo resigned on principle after report back to Feds Council with recom- sustainable campus; and Jonah Levine a decision by the Feds Board of Directors mendation to changes in Feds Council, WEDNESDAY, FEBUARY 28, 2007 5 POINT VS. COUNTERPOINT Should UW Adopt a Universal Bus Pass?

range of housing options rather than being Note that this is the cost of some cheaper confined to the expensive on campus resi- textbooks. Consider that tuition and coop dences and the student ghettos immedi- fees are rising as well. How much more ately surrounding the university. Now you of these increases can students take before can move out of your basement apartment their budgets buckle under the stress? ALICIA LIU and live for cheap in a nice house with car- FARAZ SYED I hope the masterminds behind the 4B COMPUTER pet instead of cardboard for flooring, and 3B CHEMICAL concept don’t assume that the bus pass still get to school in 5 minutes flat. would get students to use the buses more he Universal Bus Pass will great- Have a bike you say? What about the remember buying a pack of GRT tickets often, because that is completely naïve. If Tly benefit students and the Waterloo winter, when you can’t even see where I 2 years ago, for less than $10. I still students don’t already have the determina- community. You pay nearly nothing ($40 you’re riding because your eyes are so haven’t used them up. If you’re like me, a tion or patience to figure out the transit for the whole term) and get to take the teary from the frigid winds? Just hang student who lives within walking distance system and wait for a bus in freezing cold, bus for free whenever and wherever you your bike on the front of the bus, and let to school (or in residence) and has no need then a bus pass isn’t going to be much want, even all the way to Cambridge! The the comfy heated bus take you home. This to go to the mall every week, you’ll see of an incentive. This is especially true community benefits from having students also works during the torrential rains in the the fallacy in assuming for all the students liv- patron businesses outside the Plaza for other seasons. Besides, what happens when we need a Bus Pass for ing in residence, who once. you need to go to Fairview to acquire the $80 a year. That’s right, get free grocery shuttles "How much more of every week. With such Once the UPass is in place, a lot specialty leather pants to complete your yet another way to dip these increases can of students who never used to take the Halloween costume? Bike there? I don’t into our wallets is being convenience available, a bus, now will take the think so. considered. The FEDS is students take before bus pass is likely to be wasted among the 30% opportunity to explore Moreover, the UPass calling for a referendum their budgets buckle Waterloo and this will has already proven to be on the UPass issue in who say they don’t need in turn make Waterloo "Many of you can give a great success at Wilfred March. under the stress?" a bus pass. a busier, livelier and up your fuel-guzzling Laurier. To accommo- First of all, it’s wrong If you’re still not more vibrant commu- date the Laurier students, to impose this sort of fee convinced that this is nity for all of us. After cars." Grand River Transit on the entire student population. A 2002 a cash-grab, consider all, students will break added new routes and survey by the UW Survey Research Centre the Grand River Transit’s stand on this. even by taking just over more schedules, such as showed that the numbers of students oppos- They’ve stressed that they will not support 10 trips the entire term! Just think of how late night buses to get them home from the ing or favouring the bus pass are roughly any refundable fee, because they realize many times you need to get groceries. No bars! Imagine the extra routes and sched- equal (see figure below). Clearly this is that they won’t make money when the stu- more starving until Saturday waiting for ules that Waterloo will be able to generate not a fringe opinion, and those who would dents who don’t need this get their refunds the grocery shuttle! with its much larger student population. not use the bus services enough would find (of which there will be many). Many of you can give up your fuel- While it may not be completely fair to themselves losing yet $80 more per year. guzzling cars, especially in the face of those students that will not use transit at rising gas prices, and Al Gore’s admon- all, I think the price of $40 is a small price ishment. Passing the Pass is a big step to pay for the benefit of so many students, towards becoming an environmentally not to mention the environment. Do a lit- friendly campus. tle good! The bus pass will also give you a wider

A 2002 survey demonstrated a split decision over a Universal Bus Pass Your Actions Do Make a Difference

ANDREW SHANTZ AND Reform Association (CRA). At a time of movements to spread their message and ful in raising awareness of the issues sur- MIKE SPENDLOVE great colonial power, the CRA waged a have helped bring together like-minded rounding foreign aid. The improvement of ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS campaign against the injustice imposed individuals to reach common goals. Yet in Canada’s development assistance is now upon the people of the Congo ‘Free State’ each case, such technological tools are not on the minds of those running our country In this age of “the attention econ- by King Leopold II of Belgium. It took 4 catalysts but enablers of social change – it and in the process of voting on C-293, they omy” and “compassion fatigue,” where years, but once the CRA had gained the is individual action that harnesses them, are educating themselves, forming opin- individuals are so beset with information attention and endorsement of authors such and changes in individual opinion which ions, and engaging in debate. and requests for assistance that attention as Mark Twain, Arthur Conan Doyle, and make social movements a success. There are still many unaddressed prob- and empathy are now considered scarce Joseph Conrad, national governments soon EWB has also enjoyed some success lems in society, but as we witness a sea resources, it’s all the more important to got on board and in 1908, King Leopold thanks to individual action here at UW. of change in Canadian thought on climate acknowledge that individual actions, as relinquished personal control over the ter- A recent example is the case of Bill C- change and the environment, there is room part of a greater social movement, have ritory. It was to take another 50 years for 293, also known as The Development for hope that social movements can bring not been futile. While there is much that the country to become independent, but Assistance Accountability Act, whose pur- about an end to the indignity of extreme still needs to be done, one only needs to this was a critical first step to Congolese pose is to ensure that Canadian develop- poverty. While easier said than done, stir- look at the history of social movements to freedom and it was all made possible ment assistance is focused on poverty ring the hearts and minds of individuals see that there have indeed been great suc- through individual actions of missionaries reduction while maintaining human rights to commit to a movement is an integral cesses, and that even small actions have and early photo journalists. standards and taking into account the per- part of this process. The challenges facing helped bring about major positive changes With the emergence of the new commu- spectives of the beneficiaries of this assist- humanity in the 21st century should be in society. In honour of Engineers Without nication technologies following the Second ance. While this may not seem like a novel looked upon with cautious optimism as we Borders (EWB) Day, Thursday, March 1st, World War, social movements have been idea, it would in fact set an international have had some success, but future initia- this article aims to present some of those able to reach a broader audience of indi- precedent for making foreign aid more tives will continue to require individuals past successes and how EWB hopes to be viduals to press for change. For example, effective and accountable. EWB’s role that are inspired and rise above apathy to part of a global movement to bring about the civil rights movement in the United was to help muster support for the bill, and action. The opportunity for us, in our posi- the end of extreme poverty. States was successful partly due to televi- this was achieved on campus in the Fall tion of abundance, to fight for the voice- There have been many successful sion, which broadcast the plight of African- of 2006 through individual student actions less and oppressed should trump these social movements throughout history: the Americans in the South into the homes of such as petitioning, email campaigns, and obstacles preventing our involvement, and spread of democracy, the abolition of slav- people across the country. Similarly, mass MP lobbying. In fact, C-293 was tabled due bring to the surface the goodwill that we, ery in the Americas, and the push for communication helped spark massive con- to pressure from the Make Poverty History as human beings, all possess. universal human rights, among others. But sumer outrage at working conditions in campaign, which many UW students sup- Help end extreme poverty – the world perhaps one of the more notable exam- sweatshops owned by American manufac- port by wearing a white wristband. While is counting on you. Visit uwaterloo.ewb. ples of a grassroots-level social movement turers like Nike and the Gap, forcing those C-293 is still awaiting its third reading in ca to join EWB’s individual action list and occurred at the beginning of the 20th firms to reevaluate their policies overseas. the House of Commons, it is expected to learn how you can help. century with the formation of the Congo Communication tools have empowered pass, and regardless, it has been success- 6 WEDNESDAY, FEBUARY 28, 2007 ENGINEERING SOCIETY EXECUTIVE REPORTS EngSoc Donations! If I Had a Nickel For All the Events Going Down in March, Then I Would Have Change Contact: Christopher Metaxas - For a Coffee [email protected] Amount: $570 Internal, VP Finance, and WEEF Director Why?: To get screened coveralls with must be going into their 2A term of higher. CHRIS OLEKAS EngSoc logo for the race It is going to be a great election this time VP FINANCE around, so if you’re interested in running Team/Group: Canadian Engineering for a position, be sure to nominate yourself ell, I hope everyone has had a won- Competition (CEC 08) ADAM NEALE for the position of your dreams, and to Wderful reading week. I know I spent Contact: Stephanie Robinson - VP EDUCATION everyone else, please remember to come mine staying up late and waking up even [email protected] out and vote on Thursday, March 22nd. later! Amount: $400 hope that everyone had a great reading In addition to elections, there are plen- At the last EngSoc meeting we saw 11 Why?: Money is to be put towards the I week, and is ready to come back to a ty of other events going on this month as teams or groups show up to request some printing costs of our sponsorship package definitely fantastic, wicked and awesome well. MOT is going to be happening in funding. We also approved this years’ for CEC 08 held at UW month of March! The Engineering Society everyone’s favourite POETS on Friday, budget which had $2500 allocated for has a whole ton of things going on that I’m March 2nd starting at 9pm. So come on donations. At tonight’s EngSoc meeting Team/Group: Graduation Committee super excited to tell you all about. out and be sure to enjoy in all the festivi- (Wednesday February 28th) we will be 2007 (Gradcomm 07) First off, now that the FEDS elections ties. The semi-formal is taking place on voting on allocation amounts. Contact: Ryan Harris - are all over and done with, it is time for March 8th. Tickets are on sale now and In the order they presented we had: [email protected] the Engineering Society to run our own are going fast, so be sure to get yours Amount: $500 little “who’s going to be the next batch of before they are all sold out. Tickets are on Team/Group: Engineers in Medicine Why?: Help subsidize venue procure- executives” bash. The nomination period sale all day in the EngSoc office, and in and Biology Society (EMBS) ment, music, lighting and decorations for for EngSoc elections runs from Thursday the CPH foyer during the lunch hour. As Contact: Wilson Wong - cube@engmail. Grad Ball March 1st through to Friday March 9th. well, in what I have just now dubbed “The uwaterloo.ca If you are interested in running for one of EngSoc Super Terrific Happy Hour of Amount: $750 Team/Group: Engineering Without the EngSoc executive positions or WEEF Power Weekend” the EngPlay, Scavenger Why?: To cover refreshments at events Borders (EWB) director, be sure to drop by the EngSoc to Hunt, and Wheelchair Basketball tourna- held on campus with industry speakers as Contact: Namratha Rejagopal - pick up a nomination form. Forms must ment will all be taking place between well as gifts and travel expenses for the [email protected] be filled out and returned to the EngSoc Friday, March 9th through Sunday, March speakers Amount: $300 office by 4:30pm on Friday, March 9th for 11th. All of the directors have been work- Why?: To help subsidize four jun- the nominee to be considered a candidate. ing super hard to get everything organized, Team/Group: Autonomously Guided ior fellow overseas volunteers in poverty As a reminder, all positions are 16-month so be sure to come on out and have an Robot reduction projects terms (2 work terms and 2 school terms) amazing time at all these events. Also, be Contact: David Le - dkle@uwaterloo. and there are term minimums for running sure to be on the lookout for other events ca Team/Group: Next Generation for each position. Candidates running for popping up throughout the month. With Amount: $187.17 Contact: Benjamin Sanders - President must be going into their 3A term all of this EngSoc event goodness coming Why?: Registration fees as well as mis- [email protected] or higher, candidates for VP External and your way, your social life just got crazy cellaneous electronics to participate in the Amount: $500 VP Education must be going into their busy! High five! UW Robot Racing challange Why?: To help cover the construction 2B term or higher, and candidates for VP costs for the portable power system that Team/Group: Waterloo Off-Road Mini will be showcased across Canada - 7900 Baja Team (WOMBAT) km, 10 provinces in 68 days, stopping at Contact: Karla Cassidy - 29 high schools to recruit Engineering Hooray for Reading Week! students [email protected] nomination presentations. These presenta- Amount: $800 tions are always full of high-class photos Team/Group: Federation Orientation Why?: Safety equipment, team shirts, of the nominees and are a really fun time Committee - Engineering (EngFOC) and body panel material and university to watch. Also you can help direct the exec Contact: Greg Fitzgerald - foc@engmail. logo as to who you think should be given the uwaterloo.ca JEN CARROLL awards this year. Amount: $500 Team/Group: Midnight Sun Solar Race PRESIDENT This Friday (Mar. 2) is MOT so be sure Why?: To help cover the costs of food Team to swing by POETS around 9 pm for some to feed the over 300 Engineering frosh Contact: Jessica Whitney - s I’m writing this I’m enjoying a fun fun MOT action. Some other events leaders during the summer retreat [email protected] Arelaxed reading week Monday and happening this month include Genius Amount: $250 it feels great! I hope that all of you have Bowl, TalEng, Semi Formal, Bus Push, Phew... that took a while to type out Why?: Body primer and sanding sup- had an equally restful and relaxing reading EngPlay, SCUNT, Potluck, and EOT. but I hope you read through my little plies to complete the aerobody of the solar week and that you got any actual reading Also, don’t forget about the elections summary of what each team/group car done that you needed to. Now it’s back that will be happening over the next few requested and have an idea of where you to the grind of the rest of the school term weeks! Pretty soon you’ll have a whole want us to spend our $2500 in donations. Team/Group: Waterloo Space Society and my oh my will it be a busy month of new EngSoc exec working for you so be The total amount requested is $5232.17. Contact: Abeer Rahman - March! sure to take some time to find out about all Please feel free to email these people [email protected] Be sure to come out to the next EngSoc of the people running in the election and with your questions to better understand Amount: $475 meeting (not actually in March, but on make an informed decision when you vote why they would like a donation. Why?: Computer upgrades, promotion- Feb. 28) to see the Paul & Paula Award on Mar. 22. al material, office supplies, rocket building Again, we will be voting on Engineering supplies as well as other project material Society donations at the next Engineering Society meeting tonight Team/Group: Great Northern Concrete February 28th, 2007 and I hope everyone Toboggon Race 2008 (GNCTR-08) comes out to vote for their class. Co-op Rankings This Friday

For those of you who still have midterms out the term. That’s all from me for now, but get to write, best of luck and remember that Lastly, Ontario’s Information and ready for March, it’s jam packed with a they’ll be done before you know it. Privacy Commissioner, Ann Cavoukian, whole slew of events, and don’t worry MARK Just a reminder for those of you in the Ph.D. gave a talk entitled, “Privacy By about finals, they’re still more than a TRUCHANOWICZ co-op process this term: first phase rank- Design – A Crucial Design Principle” month away! EngSoc Elections are also VP EDUCATION ings go live at 1:00 PM this Friday, March this past Tuesday, February 27th, at the coming up so if you’re interested in run- 2nd and close on Monday, March 5th Modern Languages Theatre. Hopefully all ning for VP-Education and have some elcome back from Reading Week at 2:00 PM. In the event that you don’t of you that attended enjoyed the talk and questions feel free to email me at bsoc_ Weveryone! Hopefully you all had a get an offer or get matched with a job, special thanks go to everyone who helped vpedu@engmail for more details! chance to relax and unwind this past week don’t sweat it as daily postings begin on make the event possible. It was a lot of leaving all your midterm worries behind. Tuesday, March 6th and continue through- work, but in the end it was worth it. WEDNESDAY, FEBUARY 28, 2007 7 Proposals and WEEF Price is Right! Genius Bowl EWB Day – End Poverty: We Can Do MARIA ARSHAD might just win something! You might want WEEF DIRECTOR to check the WEEF’s website to get your- It! self updated with some information on the Next Week hope the reading went well. Well, for me items that WEEF donated to in the past. NINA LI I I didn’t read anything to say the least. Heads up to my dear funding council, 1B NANOTECHNOLOGY Here is an update from WEEF. Another the funding council meetings will be on reminder: WEEF is handing out $80,000. March 8th and March 13th. t’s coming… Get ready for a day of The proposals are due March 5th 2007 @ There will be a WEEF AGM on March ALICIA LIU Ifull-blast excitement on Thurs, Mar. 1st 4:30 pm and please check the instructions 20th @ 4:30 pm in WEEF Lab, please plan GENIUS ! The EWB Day is a climactic moment for online. I have office hours and they are to attend. BOWL DIRECTOR Engineers Without Borders. It will feature available online as well. That’s it for now! and remember WEEF screamer events hosted by members of the On Thursday March 1st, there will be is GOOD! ey all you Geniuses! EWB, including a piñata smash at the SLC a WEEF price is right in the CPH foyer; (www.weef.uwaterloo.ca) H It’s getting very close to Genius where bystanders get to read both shock- please stop by to have some fun and you Bowl! Mark your calendars for March 7, ing and interesting facts about hunger, and don’t forget to sign your team of 6 up water scarcity, and health and sanitation on the EngSoc Website and look out for issues, then have a chance to smash the the posters. Now here are the last set of piñata of poverty. Engplay: A Curious Comedy practice questions: How much would it cost to achieve MATT TSE gay friend of Sharon’s, finds out that they universal primary education? Why is the ENGPLAY DIRECTOR aren’t gay at all! Geography: What is the highest moun- cost to achieve clean water and sanita- Tickets can be purchased at the tain in Europe? tion around the world almost equal to the he University of Waterloo Engineering Engineering Society Office, the Turnkey Entertainment: Which body building amount that Europe spends on consuming TSociety presents Mr. 80% by James desk, in the CPH Foyer from 11:30AM competition did Arnold Schwarzenegger ice cream? Sherman. The story of Sharon, an attrac- – 1:30PM and at the door. There is no win 6 consecutive times during the years Also keep your eyes open for barely tive, petite, and successful Manhattanite excuse not to see this amazing play with 1970-1975? clothed individuals running around cam- female attorney that is looking to share her three show times available! History: Socrates died by drinking a pus with letters ‘P’ ‘O’ ‘V’ ‘E’ ‘R’ ‘T’ ‘Y’ apartment is told. Due to bad experiences Friday, March 9th – 8:00 pm mixture of which poisonous herb? painted on their chest (or back), ready to with men, she decides to post an ad for Saturday, March 10th – 2:00pm and Art & Literature: What’s the name be splashed in the spirit of “Splashing out only women or gay men to share her apart- 8:00 pm of one of Agatha Christie’s most famous Poverty.” Together with spraying mes- ment. Sam and Jan are aspiring actors that Cost: $6 per ticket detectives, an elderly woman? sages in the snow with cool-aid, these are are short on money and decide to answer So come along and bring a friend Science & Nature: What is the scien- just some of the foreshadows of this year’s this posting, but the problem is that they for a classy night of entertainment tific name for the Northern Lights? EWB Day. So come out and join us, and need to pretend to be gay to get the apart- and live jazz! Any questions may be Sport & Leisure: What is the captain of don’t forget bring your “end poverty” ment. Much hilarity ensues where Jan directed to the Producer Valerie Pearce a curling team called, who is responsible spirit! brings home a drunken girl from the bar, ([email protected]) or the Director for strategy and usually the last person to What would you do to end poverty? Sam falls in love with Sharon and Leslie, a Matt Tse ([email protected]). go in the round?

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Sun Feb 25 Mon Feb 26 Tues Feb 27 Wed Feb 28 Thurs Mar 1 Fri Mar 2 Sat Mar 3 Arts Week Arts Week Arts Week Arts Week Arts Week 11:30 IW Meeting 5:30 EngSoc EngSoc MOT Meeting 4 Nominations Begin Check out up-to- the-day event Sun Mar 4 Mon Mar 5 Tues Mar 6 Wed Mar 7 Thurs Mar 8 Fri Mar 9 Sat Mar 10 postings on the WEEF Proposals 11:30 IW Meeting Semi-Formal EngPlay EngPlay EngSoc website at Due, 4:30 WEEF Funding SCUNT SCUNT Council Meeting IW Deadline, 9pm engsoc.uwaterloo.ca Sun Mar 11 Mon Mar 12 Tues Mar 13 Wed Mar 14 Thurs Mar 15 Fri Mar 16 Sat Mar 17 EngSoc Election 11:30 IW Meeting 5:30 EngSoc St. Patrick's Day Campaigns Begin WEEF Funding Meeting 5 Council Meeting 8 WEDNESDAY, FEBUARY 28, 2007 Co-op Student Council Report #1 Cheese, Done ARI TAUB able for us. CECS assured the council that many students have useful discussions 3A MECHANICAL employers were kept well informed during with coordinators, but equally many stu- the server issues and that there were few dents find their field visits to be pointless. Right. ello all! In case you don’t remem- complaints and plenty of support. Also The idea of optional site visits was dis- Hber the last VP-Ed report, I’ve been brought forward was the confusion that cussed, but not in much detail. acting as EngSoc’s representative on the some students experienced due to the 3:00 Lastly, PDEng was brought to the table Federation of Student’s Co-op Student AM postings close rather than the usual as PD courses are now starting to form in Council (CSC). For those who aren’t midnight deadline. CECS has been made other faculties and may eventually affect aware, the CSC is a committee which aware of this and will hopefully try to all co-op students. Not much was said, but MARIAN SAAVEDRA meets approximately once a month to dis- avoid similar confusions in the future. course evaluations and making PD courses 3B ENVIRONMENTAL cuss issues which affect all co-op students. The next topic of the meeting was less bothersome for students will likely be Usual attendants include one or more student perception of CECS. There are a hot topic in later meetings. ome may to hate me for what I am representative students from each faculty, some students who feel that CECS works The next CSC meeting will most likely Sabout to say, but I will go ahead the FEDS VP-Education (currently Jeff to appease employers (and better UW’s take place in early March. Meetings are and say it anyway: I hate boxed Mac & Henry), and a staff representative from reputation) rather than help students find open to all co-op students so if you’ve got Cheese! There is something revolting and CECS. quality employment opportunities. CECS a lot to say feel free to tag along. Food unnatural in the idea of powdered cheese. The first meeting of this term was would like to gather student opinion and is provided at meetings. Stay tuned to Seriously, think about all the wonderful held on February 5th. There were several potentially put together focus groups or the EngSoc mailing list for CSC meet- dishes that call for cheese and replace it major topics discussed during the meeting. surveys. If anyone has any opinions on ing details. Once again, if you’ve got with powder. Ham and powdered cheese The first was the recent JobMine server this matter that they would like brought up any feedback or opinions on the afore- sandwiches, broccoli dipped in cheese dust issues which affected most of us during at the next council meeting please contact mentioned topics or other issues that you Mmm, not. the initial round of postings this term. One me. would like brought up at the next meeting, There is a false perception that any- topic brought forth was employer opin- There was also a brief discussion about or if you’ve got any questions about the thing old-fashioned is tricky and time con- ion throughout the crisis, as displeased the usefulness of field coordinator visits. council please don’t hesitate to email me. suming. For Mac & Cheese, this tenet does employers could mean fewer jobs avail- The discussion seemed to suggest that (ataub@engmail) not apply. Thanks to my friend Kathryn for rocking my world with this recipe! This scrumptious cheese sauce can be prepared before the pasta is finished cook- ing. Easy-smeasy and calls for no more JobMine Interuption Unprecedented ingredients than you can count on one hand. And it is just as quick as the boxed version. Also, the portion shown here is Continued from Page 1 at about 8:00am Saturday morning, and system recovery to the close working rela- just right for that perfect night in, alone. at that point a database recovery was tionship between CECS and IST, which block of data at the onset, the database attempted. During the recovery, the disk enabled the collaboration of the two groups could be recovered through using backups, array used for JobMine exhibited unu- early at the onset of the problem. Gourmet Mac & Cheese transaction logs, and information from sual behaviour and was deemed unreliable. Student feedback other authoritative sources. From interviews with current Waterloo 1 to 2 tbs. butter or margarine Was there sufficient manpower avail- co-op students, some are quite dissatisfied ½ tbs. flour able to solve the problem? with the lack of usability of the JobMine ¾ c. milk (2%, skim, whatever) CECS has one technical service person system, and also its poor performance in ½ c. shredded cheddar (more or less on staff who was involved in the system Work continues... to general. The uncertainty associated with depending on your taste) recovery. This individual is formerly of determine the cause of the shutdown was a cause for many stu- ½ to 1 c. dry macaroni IST, and was a key member of the original the disk failure. dents’ concern. The information page was JobMine development team. Additional updated infrequently, and often give little In a medium pot, boil water and cook help came from IST staff who worked hint as to if or when JobMine would come pasta according to package instructions. through the weekend to locate and fix the online again. There are also students who In a small saucepan, melt the butter mar- problem. Mr Kibble revealed that about are concerned that the Jobmine system garine until it liquid. Do not let it over 10 individuals from IST were involved in Replacement hardware was found, and the has hindered the success of the Waterloo bubble. Mix in the flour gradually so that the fix, including: rest of the weekend was spent to recover co-op program. For example, Mike Boos the texture resembles a watery paste. Let -2 IST Database administrators the original JobMine system. On Monday, from Systems Design wonders whether the mixture heat for about 30 seconds. Add -1 IST Unix administrator CECS staff returned for their normal day major companies such as Google have the milk and heat for 1 minute, the milk -1 JobMine Application Developer and the system was verified. Once the chosen to operate outside of the JobMine should be hot enough to melt the cheese, -1 IST Networks Unit Analyst checks were done to a satisfactory extent, system because of the difficulties in using but not boiling. Sprinkle in the cheese, a -1 IST Application Administrator the system was made available Monday JobMine. He believes that this may force small handful at a time while continually IST Directors and the Project Lead evening. Waterloo co-ops to compete for jobs with stirring. When all the cheese is melted, add were on standby and monitoring the situa- Any lessons learned? a wider range of applicants from different the sauce to cooked pasta and voila! tion to ensure that resources were available Mr. Kibble revealed that work contin- schools thereby reducing our chances for as needed, as well as keeping other staff ues between CECS and the hardware ven- those positions. He is also concerned that in CECS such as Mr. Naese and CECS dor to determine the cause of disk failure. students will unfortunately be forced to Executive Director Peggy Jarvie apprised While disks will fail, the alerts usually deal with JobMine’s deficiencies, as there of the situation. seen upon disk failure were not present are few alternatives to using the JobMine What was the timeline? in this case, which contributed to the long system. JobMine was taken offline on Friday, diagnostic period in this specific instance. Conclusion Jan 19th when hardware database errors Additionally, Mr. Kibble stated that IST Despite all of the frustrations that the were discovered. The exact source of is looking at improving the backup and JobMine system has brought to Waterloo the error was unknown; however, Oracle recovery strategy which will reduce the co-op students, the benefits of the current support was contacted late Friday after- time to reconstruct databases for JobMine system over the previous far outweigh the noon. Work continued until about 1:00am and other key campus applications, (e.g. disadvantages. Older students may still Saturday morning to confirm that the prob- Trellis, Financials, Quest, etc.) which was remember the stress of having to rush to lem was an isolated case. an additional time limiting factor. Mr. the co-op building and the crush of stu- Work resumed with Oracle support Kibble further credits the quick JobMine dents trying to stuff their paper resume and transcript into an overflowing metal box before 8:00pm each day! The co-op application system here at the University of Waterloo has certainly improved from 4 years ago. However, as this experience with JobMine shows, we should not be easily satisfied with our current condition. Instead, measures Did you know you can earn valu- are and should be continuously taken to able P**5 points for volunteering improve the JobMine system. Improving time at the C&D? Email Mary Bland the JobMine system will continue to help at [email protected] to students, employers, and CECS staff alike schedule your shift. to streamline the job application process, as well as reduce the incidence and effect of JobMine system shutdowns in the future. WEDNESDAY, FEBUARY 28, 2007 9 North Koreans Take Charge Against Global Warming GABRIEL CHAN Minister Bae Yong Joon had earlier made light-turning-off devices last year. rorism... err I mean global warming.” 3B SYSTEMS DESIGN a generous offer to the US on regarding The United States claims a moral vic- Finally, the host People’s Republic of their addiction to energy consumption, “if tory over Canada, who has been grilling China is especially happy about the deal, fter five rounds of the six-party talks, you do not start turning off your lights, we them over their refusal to ratifying the which effectively gives them an extra ANorth Korea finally came to an agree- can turn them off for you,” pointing to the Kyoto Protocol. A White House spokes- 120,540 square kilometres of land and ment with the United States of America Emperor’s small collection of nuclear war- person announced, “now that we have the population to dump their goods, services, (USA) on Tuesday, February 12 during the heads. North Korea had detonated a large Pyongyang Protocol in place, it is a new and pollution onto. third phase of negotiations. portion of their GDP to demonstrate their step forward in the global fight against ter- Under the agreement, North Korea pledged to close its only nuclear reactor within 60 days in return for 50,000 metric tons of fuel; they will eventually receive another one million tonnes of fuel oil when it permanently disables its nuclear power plants. This deal has shown the true side of the great Emperor Kim Jong-Il of North Korea, who has chosen to let his subjects bare the burden of using up those resources from a USA addicted to energy consumption. Although a million metric tonnes of oil will hardly be missed in the USA, the North Korean authorities will be struggling to figure out how to use this sudden increase of resources. One of the major sticking points during the negotiations was the amount of resources that the USA was going to hand over to North Korea. The USA originally wanted to give five million tonnes, but the Emperor’s envoy persuaded the US delegates that North Korea has a very fragile environment which they are trying to preserve. The North Koreans suggested that they take it one step at a time, perhaps today next year the USA’s offer for a 500% increase will be accepted at the next round of six-party partying. All major parties at the talks were satisfied with the results: North Korea is the world’s model student for environmental awareness and the North Korea’s contribution to the fight against global warming can be clearly seen every night, in stark contrast to its neighbours. fight against global warming. The effect of the In fact, North Korean Foreign 10 WEDNESDAY, FEBUARY 28, 2007 Anniversary Celebrated in Nation's Capital Continued from Page 1 spawns from curiosity, the second part is for offering its students the chance to get places. “We are living in a world where what sets us apart. It captures what makes a world-class education hand-in-hand with moving information is now basically free after recognizing some of the other impor- Waterloo innovative because it represents a practical experience in the industry. and forms of communication are constantly tant figures in attendance, gave one of visionary who is constantly thinking ahead Andrew Telegdi was the next speaker, changing,” said Jarvie, as she held up her his usual informative and anecdote-filled to how things could be improved. The and he reaffirmed the fact that the uni- Blackberry. She explained that UW is par- speeches. He talked about the mean- idea of Co-operative Education, of mixing versity built this community and vice taking in a number of initiatives to better ing of the 50th anniversary celebration’s academia with real work in the field, was versa. He went on to explain that as an prepare students for the future. One such slogan, The Spirit of ‘Why Not?’, which one that was very new and untested, and immigrant, attending the University of initiative is the Professional Development is based on a memorable quote by the knocked by some naysayers as the mak- Waterloo was one of the most important courses that all co-op students will soon be late Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw. ings of a glorified trade school. Yet the co- things that happened to him. He served required to take on their work terms, as the The quote reads “You see things; and you op program has grown from about a dozen two terms as President of the Federation of other faculties are following Engineering’s say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never employers and less than 100 students at the Students (1973-74) and got his first expe- lead due to the success of the PDEng rience fighting for students, program. Other initiatives include intro- which inspired him to pursue ducing new cutting-edge programs like a career in politics although Nanotechnology Engineering, facilitating his degree was a Bachelor US employment for co-ops, and the devel- of Arts in psychology. He opment of a new information system that vouched for government will allow students and employers to better support for post-secondary market themselves to each other. education, and told a story Wrapping up the night was Jason about how someone had once Coolman, Director of Alumni Affairs, who remarked to him during a thanked everyone for attending the event recession that the only way and drew winners for raffle prizes, which to ensuring a good econo- included UW merchandise. He finished my was to constantly be in by showing a clip from the 1950s theme wartime. Telegdi responded January kick-off of the 50th anniversary by explaining that universi- celebration held on campus at the PAC, ties like UW are our new where a Marilyn Monroe impersonator army and will ensure the sang “Happy Birthday” to UW. Coolman well-being of the economy, then invited everyone to stick around for noting the several spin-off some special birthday cake as a slideshow companies and the thousands of historical pictures from campus played of graduates thriving in the on the screen. workforce. The event was an enormous success Peggy Jarvie followed with a great turnout, and it gave people a Telegdi and gave a pres- chance to meet new people, catch up with entation titled ‘2017: The old friends, and celebrate the great his- Workplace’. The theme tory of the University of Waterloo. The of the talk was, “How do Faculty of Engineering will be holding Robert Woolley (CompEng '06), now with Wind River Systems in Kanata, and we prepare students for the its own 50th anniversary celebration on UW President David Johnston changing workplace?” She March 1st in Toronto at the Royal York expressed that it starts with Hotel. For more information about the were; and I say, ‘Why not?’” university’s infancy to nearly 400 employ- building a greater understanding of the 50th anniversary and related events, visit Johnston explained that while the first ers and 3600 co-op students today, and workplace and how technology and demo- www.anniversary.uwaterloo.ca. part of the quote is something normal that has made UW renowned internationally graphics are changing the face of all work- WEDNESDAY, FEBUARY 28, 2007 11 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT A Tribute to Waterloo on the Occasion of . DUAT LE its Twenty-Fifth Anniversary 4B COMPUTER he following is from a 1982 University Napoleon in all his wisdom “This new project has got to stop: Too bored to produce Tof Waterloo Staff Association Laboured on the metric system Bert Barber struggled with “Co-op” poems which meaningful yet obscure, I Newsletter: Had trouble with his “Two times Two” “Join industry and study too!” write: And he flunked out at Waterloo. “You must be nuts at Waterloo!” After a hard day of lecturing, coaching At cordinates X,Y the men’s squash team and battling cases, Descartes and Einstein showed their We’ve weathered pestilence and plague Stood a raven Queen’s Counsel, “Barney” retired to the wrath “Tass” and “The Chevron” laid an egg Autumn afternoon faculty lounge for some relaxation. After When they applied to “Applied Math” “The Imprint Red?” It’s far more blue a scotch or two, he started scribbling notes Of marks they simply had too few And it believes in Waterloo. It’s my way, parodying Basho, to on his napkins. He started reminiscing To qualify for Waterloo. portray a black dot about the things that had happened here at H.K.L.S. and Architects the University fo Waterloo. The end result Where are we from? Where are we going Now study here without pretext A black dot which is more was a tribute to U of W on this, its 25th We floundered on - no way of knowing Optometry so bright and new beautiful than a real raven Anniversary. He is hoping that this poem Hagey was the first who knew Our vision’s fine at Waterloo. will capture the honour of being used offi- How he believed in Waterloo. O Basho and Stevens cially as the theme for the anniversary. It Draft-dodgers and Vietnam really hurt, O Hughes touches on just about every aspect of uni- Some sharp as tacks - or really Needles But then we had our leader, Burt, Your thriving cities are versity life (and it rhymes, too) Who knew finance with all its wheedles And in the end he saw us through, only black dots on the map -Terry Bolton Believers then were all too few For he believes in Waterloo. Black dots are Ira believed in Waterloo the words you wrote A Tribute to Waterloo on the Occasion In Math we now had world renown, and their vast meanings behind them of its Twenty-Fifth Anniversary “Turn farmland to a University” Computers know “The chips are down” by R.G.R. (Barney) Lawrence, Q.C. And this in face of real adversity IBM and “Data” too, This was then the cry and hue They believe in Waterloo. The room is a black dot In times of change and innovation Did you believe in Waterloo? The sun is a black dot A challenge stands before our nation Our engineer is no man’s fool The universe is a black dot Inspiring words are all too few “It can’t be done” The sages said, His emblem is “The Ridgid Tool” My eye, too, a black dot… Let us believe in Waterloo. And most of them just stayed in bed Two tons of concrete were too few But lots of you knew what was true He knocked it off at Waterloo. To those who cry “Go Slow! Go Slow!” For you believed in Waterloo “We must maintain the status quo” So all of you who gather here We have no place for such as you “Teach Engineering? Out of sight!” Please raise your whiskey or your beer Do Not Be Scared To For we believe in Waterloo. But we had faith in what was Wright And drink this toast--we know its true Fall Math’s just a concept-Artsmen were few “We All Believe in Waterloo.” But Doug believed in Waterloo. DR. HARSHAVARDHAN ADIKANE VISITING SCHOLAR, CHEM. ENG.

Let them laugh Do not be scared to fall Album Review: You are bound to rise high illScarlett - EPdemic (Sony 2006) Do not be scared to fall

The storm will come and go JENN BLACK Norman (vocals/guitar), Will Marr (lead you singing along just like the rest of the Do not forget to hold 4B CIVIL guitar), Johnny Doherty (bass), and Patrick songs on the record. A branch of love Kennedy (turntables). Initially, I purchased this CD for the It will take you to shore Track Listing: Their first single, “Heaters”, is a per- insanely catchy second single “One-a”. Where you will meet 1. First Shot fect example of why illScarlett stands out After taking a cursory listening I could Your dreams all 2. Heaters from the crowd; the song is a unique mix easily see (or hear) that this is one of Do not be scared to fall 3. One-a of the band’s staple sound and reggae. My those records you can listen to all the way 4. N.T.F favourite song on the record, “Mary Jane”, through without finding a note to dislike. Thank those 5. Not a Prophecy is another prime example of illScarlett’s It makes you happy you went out and Who help you a lot 6. Mary Jane distinctive sound; it is also extremely spent the money rather than just down- Thank those 7. Pacino catchy with a different beat than most of loading the one song. Who scold you a lot 8. Rally the mainstream music out there today. “One-a” is the quintessential college/ Life is not Other songs on this disc that I enjoyed university party song – it has all the party What others thought Following the success of multiple inde- immensely are “First Shot” and “Pacino”. stereotypes and has a amazing beat that’ll Believe in yourself pendent albums, Mississauga’s illScarlett I don’t know why but I’m always drawn keep any party rocking. If you’ve heard You will be believed by all have hit it big with their first major label to the first song on almost every CD I get and enjoyed this song, I highly suggest you Do not be scared to fall (Sony) album entitled EPdemic. With two but “First Shot” has more to it than just go out and get this album. If you haven’t singles, “Heaters” and “One-a”, already on its track listing; it is fast-paced and radio- heard these guys yet, I suggest you give Days and seasons heavy radio rotation this ska-punk quin- friendly with great lyrics. “Pacino” dials them a try; you won’t regret it. Are bound to go tet is sure to have a bright future ahead. things down a notch – it has a slower pace Winter and summer illScarlett are Swavek Pior (drums), Alex with a more melodic tune but it’ll still have Let them come and go What you have It has to go Hold the laugh POETS Movie Schedule Through the pain of love You will shine Mon Feb 26 Tues Feb 27 Wed Feb 28 Thurs Mar 1 Fri Mar 2 Let the darkness fall Do not be scared to fall Season 6, Episode 8 The Girl Next Door POETS Blazing Saddles Alien and 9 of 24 Mean Girls Movie Robin Hood: Aliens The Matrix Cruel Intentions Challenge Men in Tights Alien 3 Resident Evil Spaceballs

Mon Mar 5 Tues Mar 6 Wed Mar 7 Thurs Mar 8 Fri Mar 9 Submit your poetry to Season 6, Episode 10 A Night at the Roxbury The Strand Happy Feet Anger Management iwarrior@engmail and 11 of 24 Ali G in Da House The Shining The March of the Happy Gilmore Top Gun Johnny English Dreamcatcher Penguins The Waterboy Twelve Monkeys Madagascar 12 WEDNESDAY, FEBUARY 28, 2007

Enginoku Prof. Quotes HAROUT MANOUGIAN 3B ELECTRICAL “We’re going to beat this equation up now...” “What sort of respectable engineering -Annable, CIVE 381 equation doesn’t have a coefficient in it?” -Huck, ENVE 375 “Up until the 1950s, there were these people there, and they were called farmers. (on IRS day) “They’re studying some And they were kind of cool...” applied fluid mechanics... possibly involv- -Annable, CIVE 381 ing disinfectants.” -Huck, ENVE 375 “That’s what grad students and co-op students are for! You send them out and “I’m going to try to use every colour in measure the crap out of things for years.” this set of pens. I’ve got to have some fun -Annable, CIVE 381 if I can’t go drinking with you!” -Huck, ENVE 375 “This isn’t a mentally-disabled flow...” -Annable, CIVE 381 “Who wants to have a DC generator supply power to a capacitor? Only people in Math.” -Nigim, ECE 362

“When I told my fourteen year old son to do it, he said, ‘I am not nerd like you.’” -Nigim, ECE 362

“What’s point oh one between friends?” -Sedra, ECE 332 Last Issue's Enginoku Solution “The water’s in a happy spot up here... it’s going to get a little more upset down “Good luck on your test. I will be here because something’s screwing with thinking of you from San Francisco.” its natural system.” -Sedra, ECE 332 -Annable, CIVE 381 “If your gieger counter is ticking, the “How about instead of this - because best solution is to wear earmuffs.” I’m getting pretty bored - we look at pretty -Straube, CIVE 507 pictures?” -Annable, CIVE 381

Prof: “So for the short-term case...” Student: “Aren’t we doing the long- term case?” Send your prof quotes to: Prof: “What I have is a short-term memory.” [email protected] -Cascante, CIVE 354

“Particles like to get together and not be rejected.” -Huck, ENVE 375 What’s your favourite thing the Iron Inquisition about midterms? Teri Leung, 2A Systems Design

“When they are over” “That we don’t have them “Motivates me to catch up with “Find out how precious time is!” Jesse Ross-Jones, 2A Systems Design in Germany” the subjects” Mahtab Ghamsari, 2A Systems Design Matthias Adler, 3B Kevin Liu, 1B Electrical

“Having an excuse of not going “Life is just so much better after- “No classes” “Skip classes” to class” wards” Zo, 2A Mechatronics Ming Ho Wong, 2A Civil Peter Kao, 2A Systems Design Christie Kong, 3B Electrical