U of T Engineering F!rosh Handbook 2T1 by F!rosh Handbook

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...

Engineering code of ethics We, the students of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, by virtue of the privilege of being here, represent SkuleTM to the larger society. We, therefore, have a special duty to exemplify the best qualities of the Faculty and to observe the highest standards of personal and professional conduct. In so doing, we promote ourselves and the merits of the University, the Faculty, and the Engineering Society. In our words and actions: • We embody the respect for truth, integrity, fairness, free inquiry, creativity, and the opinions of others. • We respect all individuals without regard to race, colour, sex, creed, sexual orientation, ethnic or national identity, disability, or age. • We follow the letter and spirit of laws and regulations included in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the Ontario Human Rights Code. • We observe these standards and actively encourage our colleagues to join us in supporting the highest standards of conduct.

Hey F!rosh! Welcome to Skule™! My team and I have put this book together to arm you with information, encouragement, and excitement as you prepare for your first year at U of T. There’s math to learn, friends to make, and so many different activities for you to get involved in, from solar cars and jazz band to pranking and student governance. I can hardly contain my excitement for you to join this brilliant, spunky, and hardworking community. I know you’ll make it even better. Live long and prosper - wait, that’s not right... anyway... much love! MacKenzie Campbell, EngSci 2T0 F!rosh Handbook Editor 1T7 Dana Kokoska Quote: “Truss me.” Star Wars Character: R2D2 because I Dana Kokoska can speak in beeps Role aboard spacecraft: Pokemon Go Navigator

Tina Tavallaeian Quote: “Procrastination is the key to my life! It even has my name in it!” Star Wars Character: Yoda because it was the result when I did the “which star wars character are you” test Role aboard spacecraft: Procrastinator Jessye Coleman-Shapiro Quote: Donut worry, be happy (o) <3 Star Wars Character: Han Solo. He’s the coolest. Role aboard spacecraft: The person who presses a lot of buttons

Minh-Tam Nguyen Quote: “Come to the dark side, we have cookies!” Star Wars Character: C-3PO because I’m always confused and anxious Role aboard spacecraft: Watching YouTube videos all day

MacKenzie Campbell Quote: “Do you want to get coffee with me? Please.” Star Wars Character: Princess Leia. She’s such a badass. Role aboard spacecraft: Making sure no one falls overboard

Michael Lizzi Quote: “Does anyone have a pen? I seem to have lost… everything.” Star Wars Character: Jar Jar Binks. Yeah, that’s right, fight me about it. Role aboard spacecraft: Handling the cock...pit

Torin Anderson Quote: “This quote might define me for a lifetime...” Star Wars Character: Jawa because I like free stuff Role aboard spacecraft: Sleeper

Rachel Hyeon Quote: “May the force be with you, F!rosh.” Star Wars Character: Obi-Wan Kenobi because I’d like a quick and painless death Role aboard spacecraft: Being a Force-sensitive takes a lot of effort.

table of contents contents oRieNtATioN Chair’s Message ...................................................................... 7 FAQs & Tips ............................................................................ 8 F!rosh Week Schedule ........................................................... 10 F!rosh Week Events ............................................................... 11

Traditions Skule™ History ....................................................................... 14 Hard Hats ............................................................................... 16 Ye Olde Mighty Skule™ Cannon.............................................18 Lady Godiva .......................................................................... 20 Godiva Week.......................................................................... 20 Pranks .................................................................................... 22 Purple Dye & Coveralls .......................................................... 24 Leather Jackets & Iron Ring .................................................. 25 Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad ................................................. 26

Academics Discipline Descriptions .......................................................... 29 Engineering Buildings ............................................................ 32 Study Spaces ......................................................................... 33 ECF Labs ............................................................................... 34 School Supplies Checklist ..................................................... 36 Textbooks .............................................................................. 37 Awards & Scholarships .......................................................... 38 Time Table Guide .................................................................. 39 Core 8 Anti-Calendar ............................................................. 40 EngSci Anti-Calendar .............................................................47 Grades & Petitioning .............................................................. 51 Summer School & T-Program ................................................ 52 Pro-Tips .................................................................................. 53

SKule™ CommunitY The Engineering Society ........................................................ 56 First Year Chair ...................................................................... 57 President’s Message ............................................................. 58 Officers’ Messages ................................................................ 59 First Year Office & Business Manager ................................... 61 Ombudsperson & Archivist ................................................... 62 Publications ........................................ .................................. 63 The Pit .................................................................................... 66 Operations ............................................................................. 67 Projects & Major Organizations ..............................................70 Clubs ...................................................................................... 78 Discipline Clubs ..................................................................... 90 Dinner Dances ....................................................................... 93

StudenT LifE Residence .............................................................................. 95 Residence Checklist .............................................................. 96 Commuting ............................................................................. 97 Renting ................................................................................... 99 Accessibility Services ...........................................................100 LGBTQ+ ................................................................................101 Health & Wellness .................................................................102 Athletic Facilities ...................................................................103 University of Toronto Student Union .....................................104 Food & Beverages.................................................................106 Off Campus Study Spots ......................................................108 Things to Do ..........................................................................109 International Students ...........................................................111

ExtraS Skule™ Songs & Chants .......................................................114 FAQs .....................................................................................118 Save the Date ........................................................................120 Resources .............................................................................121 Useful Apps ..........................................................................122 Glossary ................................................................................123 Contact Information .............................................................. 125

Chair’s MEssage It is with my utmost pleasure to welcome each and every single one of you reading this to Engineering at the University of Toronto! As you begin your quest into university life through F!rosh Week (much like how a young farmer might begin their journey to become a Jedi), our Skule™ community will be here to guide you along the way. Our goal during F!rosh Week is to help YOU find things YOU are interested in, get involved, and maybe soon start calling this place your home. With countless opportunities within your reach, take this chance to meet new people and try new things. I encourage you to explore your limits while walking along the edges of your comfort zone! The vivid and brilliant community that we’ve cultivated here at Skule™ will be with you every step of the way, here to share their experiences and culture. “In my experience, there is no such thing as luck” (Obi-Wan Kenobi!) so I truly believe that each and every student here has their own power and unique skills. Never forget how amazing you are and how much you can achieve with those abilities. I look forward to meeting you all at F!rosh Week and together with my community, providing you with an unforgettable introduction to university! Hyped, purple, excited, and eagerly anticipating your arrival, Carol Yeung, Orientation Chair 1T7

What the Force is F!rosh Week? F!rosh Week is a fun-filled introduction to Skule™. Along the way you’ll make friends, learn about ways to get involved in clubs and teams, and make amazing memories! It’s a week of awesomeness you definitely don’t want to miss out on!!

F!rosh? SkuleTM? Leedurs? α β γ? You, a member of the incoming class of 2017, are a F!rosh. We’re so excited to meet you that the “!” couldn’t wait until the end. Since you’ll graduate in 2021, you will also be called a 2T1. Skule™ is all the fun (read: non-academic) school stuff that happens around here. Skule™ encompasses everything done in engineering spirit. Leedurs are upper years who will lead you through your Jedi training. When they’re not fighting for peace and justice in the Galactic Empire, they’ll answer your questions about Skule™. Head Leedurs are the captains of your F!rosh groups (which are named after Greek letters). They’ll make sure you get to events on time, so you won’t miss any of the craziness F!rosh Week has to offer.

F!rosh Week FAqs How do I sign up for F!rosh Week??? • Register at orientation.skule.ca • Save your email receipt for registration on September 4 I’M SO HYPE FOR F!ROSH WEEK I CAN’T CONTAIN MY EXCITEMENT OR WRITE IN LOWERCASE!!!! WHAT DO I DO??? • Keep up with #TumblrTuesday on blog.orientation.skule.ca • Follow us on Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter @FroshWeek • Read the rest of this handbook to learn even more about Skule™ What comes in the F!rosh kit? • HARDHAT HARDHAT HARDHAT HARDHAT • A laundry bag for all your smelly shhhtuff • TWO snazzy T-shirts • A towel • FREE ticket to Skule Nite (Engineering Musical) • SWAG SWAG AND MORE F!ROSH SWAG What should I bring on the first day? • Yourself • Sunscreen (seriously, bring it) • Health Card/ID (just in case) • Your receipt from registration • Skule™ spirit • Your phone to Snapchat or do whatever kids do these days • A plastic bag to protect all of these items (except yourself) What things should I leave at home? • Your fanciest outfit (will likely get purple/wet/dirty) • Uncomfortable shoes (you’ll be walking a lot) • Valuables (including your SIN card and passport) • Your parents • Anything else you don’t want to lose or get purple/wet/dirty

What other tips can you share so I can prepare for F!rosh Week? • Attend all the F!rosh events to avoid mad FOMO • Your Head Leedurs may seem OP (Omnipotent Purple), but they are actually really chill and love to make new friends. • If you want to learn more about something (anything at all), ask your leedurs about it! They love questions! • Give purple a shot! Even if full purple isn’t your thing, a purple arm/ finger/toe/stormtrooper is also HYPE. • STUDY FOR THE EEAT • DON’T STUDY FOR THE EEAT • Your hardhat comes before you. • Enjoy the rest of your summer, because come fall, it’s time for Purple, Hype, and Skule™. Dye Station Tips and Tricks: • Use clear nail polish to make removal of dye from fingernails and toenails easy. These are the only places that the dye will last more than a few days (I know we all want to be purple forever, but at least give the illusion that you shower regularly.) • The sooner you shower the easier the dye will come off • The dye will transfer to your clothes; wear something you are prepared to get a little bit purple. • Also wear a pair of underwear or bathing suit on the first day that you don’t mind being seen in if you want to go full body purple. (It’s worth it, trust me!) • Prepare your room/bed/washroom before day one; disposable gloves will help limit the amount of things that will be purple; putting an old towel on your bed or saran wrap on the toilet seat are also great ideas!

F!rosh Week Schedule OK, so now that you are HYPED for F!rosh Week, it’s time to get a better idea of what you’ll actually be doing every day. Below you’ll find the tentative schedule of events. It’s going to be rad!

Start Time

Monday Sept. 4th

Tuesday Sept. 5th

Wednesday Sept. 6th

Thursday Sept. 7th

Friday Sept. 8th

Saturday Sept. 9th

Sunday Sept. 10th

7:00 7:30

Registration

8 8:30 9 9:30

F!rosh Retreat

EEAT

Matriculation

10 Department Presentations

10:30 11 11:30 12 12:30 1 1:30 2

Campus Tours + Dye Station

F!rosh Olympics + BBQ Lunch

3 3:30 4:30

Charity

F!rosh Cheer-Off

5 6

Discipline Activities & Dinners

F!rosh Retreat

Blue & Gold Bed Races

Dinner D-Battle & SUDS

7 7:30 Theme Night

8 8:30 9

Class

Fun Clubs with Fair Faculty

Downtown Walkaround

5:30 6:30

Class

LUNCH @ NOON

2:30

Faculty Lunches

Nightlife

9:30

Alumni SUDS

Havenger Scunt SUDS

10 LATE

F!rosh Week Event

E ternal Student-Run Event

Faculty Event

F!rosh Week Events Matriculation This is the official ceremony which begins your mission in the U of T Engineering galaxy. In Con Hall, you’ll learn the importance of your hard hat via the hard hat oath, and also begin to immerse yourself in the traditions of Skule™. You will hear many Leedurs chant “F!ROSH NO MORE!” but don’t worry; they’re not yelling at you! They’re just officially becoming second years! Yes, that means you are the new F!rosh in town.

Dye Station The Science: The purple dye we use during F!rosh Week contains only 3 ingredients: 1. Water - I wouldn’t recommend drinking it though! 2. Isopropyl Alcohol - This helps the dye dry quicker so that it stays on your skin. It also helps keep the dye tub sanitary throughout the day 3. Gentian Violet - This is a medical dye that is most commonly used to stain bacteria. It is perfectly safe when dissolved in the water-alcohol solution. Why You Should Dye: While no one is forced to dye themselves purple, we strongly encourage everyone to try it, even if you only dye an arm, a leg or a finger. The dye is 100% safe and many of your leedurs will tell you that dyeing purple is one of the highlights of their F!rosh Week. Being purple has lead to many amazing friendships and memories, so get crazy and have some fun, you won’t regret it!!!

Downtown Walkaround Are your feet sore? Back in pain? Hot, tired, or thirsty? NO! BECAUSE YOU’RE HAVING FUN! March in packs of a hundred or more down roads, through shopping malls, and under bridges, while cheering, chanting, and being generally LOUD! It’s training for the Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad!

EEAT CALM DOWN! This test has no impact on your marks. Since students come from all over the world to study at U of T, the Faculty likes to get an idea of the abilities of the incoming class. This information helps professors understand the level of high school education and understanding their students possess so they can tailor the curriculum to your class. Please don’t stress about it! You really don’t need to study for it.

more F!rosh Week Events F!rosh Olympics F!rosh Olympics is a series of fun challenges that will test your skills, endurance, willpower, and teamwork. Compete with other F!rosh groups and get to know your own group a little bit better! Which group will win??

Nightlife Nightlife consists of a series of night-time events during F!rosh Week. The events could range from design projects for you to work on with various U of T clubs (Spark, Blue & Gold) to social events that will help you get to know your classmates. You might be tired after a long day of chanting, but sleep is for the weak! (Just kidding, sleep well froshies. But don’t miss these events either.)

Havenger Scunt Nope, you didn’t read that wrong. That is what we call our F!rosh Week scavenger hunt. But watch out! This is not your average scavenger hunt. From eating cloves of raw garlic to getting the mayor of Toronto to officially endorse the Engineering Havenger Scunt, crazy fun tasks of all sorts are on this list (which is hundreds of items long btw)! These are things you’ll have to see to believe, so don’t miss out!

F!rosh Retreat Definitely the coolest way to end F!rosh Week, this is this legendary overnight retreat at Hart House Farm. Bring a sleeping bag and a tent if you have one, or make friends with someone who does when you get there. Play sports, go swimming, watch a movie, hang out with your friends by a camp-fire, or just enjoy the great outdoors. This is a great way to relax before the busy school year starts and a place where memories are definitely made. This is an optional event requiring additional admission charge. If you would like to attend, please register for a F!rosh Kit package with the retreat add-on! Editor’s note: This is a seriously great event, and happens to be where I made some of my closest friends at U of T!

Hard Hats Hard hats are one of the most recognizable symbols of engineering students on campus. It is your obligation to protect your hard hat from danger (and ArtScis) and put its needs above your own, beginning on the first day of F!rosh Week when you take your oath during Matriculation.

Yellow

Yellow is for you, froshies!! Found in your very own F!rosh Kit (along with other swag), the hard hat is a defining mark of an engineer and should be worn at all times during F!rosh Week. However, you must be wary, as ill-intentioned ArtScis are extremely jealous and may attempt to steal it from you. If you ever find yourself in such a situation, yell “HARD HAT” and the Stolen Hardhat Intelligence Team (S.H.I.T) will intercept and recover the stolen item. Later on you can personalize your hard hat by decorating for the Hard Hat Decorating contest during Godiva Week! (Fun Fact: Handbook exec Minh-Tam won the contest this past year!)

White - Governance

White is worn by The Engineering Society Officers, Discipline Club Chairs, and the Speaker. They earn their hard hats through dedication to Skule™ and are responsible for the direction of our society and its general well-being. The EngSoc President is given the revered fireman’s hard hat.

Green - Project Directors These people are responsible for the services and initiatives of the Engineering Society. If you want to order textbooks or lunches, read a newspaper, yearbook, or handbook (hey that’s me!), provide tools, dances, or other events, these people are what make school Skule™.

Orange - Representatives If you were to gather all orange hard hats in one room, you would have prime representation of the entire society. These people, elected by the student body, are officials who sit on boards and groups and attend meetings so students don’t have to.

Black Black is worn by the Cannon Guard, responsible for protecting our beloved mascot.

Red Red is worn by directors of Skule Nite, the annual sketch comedy musical!

Blue and Gold These hard hats sit on the heads (and hearts) of SkuleTM spirit leaders Godiva’s Crown and Mr. Blue and Gold! Check out page 21 for more info on this duo.

Neon Orange These bright guys are worn by Leedurs of the Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad.

Beige Beige is worn by the SUDS Managers to represent the colour of the BEvERages they serve.

Yellow! U! F! The U!F! hat crowns the Ultimate F!rosh. This could be you! Check out page 21 for more info on this honour.

Light Blue, Navy Blue, and Silver These hard hats don’t even exist! You really shouldn’t ask such silly questions!

Cannon T imeline

1931 – A Tiny Cannon…

A small cannon began to appear during Skule™ festivities, was fired, and then mysteriously disappeared!

1949 – More than Medicine Found in the Med Sci Building.

After the heated Chariot Race, a Med student grabbed the Cannon and ran into the Med Sci building. In retaliation, the engineers kidnapped the Med Society president. After a few days of negotiations, The Cannon was returned, marred with a new inscription that read, “Captured by MEDS 5T2, 3 Feb. 1949.”

1993-1994 – Fahrenheit 1710 Heats Things up.

26 years after the last successful attempt, the Cannon was finally captured. A ransom note signed “Fahrenheit 1710” was sent some time later, demanding that a group of Engineers run onto front campus wearing only their underwear, carrying a banner of specific dimensions that said some nonsense about how artsies rule. The demands were, of course, ignored.

2000 -The Skule™ Cannon Meets Queen’s Grease Pole <3.

A small section of the Pole was cut off and kept by UofT engineers before the Pole was returned. Part of the piece was added to the belt worn by the Chief Attiliator, where it can be seen to this day. The belt, incidentally, is the chain that once protected Waterloo’s Engineering mascot, the Tool, before it, too, was liberated in 1982.

2013-2014 – The Mighty 1T3 Skule™ Cannon!!

The Waterloo Tool is liberated, later followed by the Ryerson Ram. Part of the ring on the Ryerson Ram is removed and is added to the belt worn by the Chief Attiliator. Meanwhile, after 15 years of service, the 9T8 Cannon is replaced by the 1T3 Cannon at Matriculation during Orientation week.

1929 – Shots Fired! An engineering caper resulted in the firing of one of the two cannons in front of Hart House.

1941 – UC: 1, Cannon: 0 University College stole The Cannon. After a thorough campaign of threats printed in the campus newspapers, UC planned to return it; but before they could, conniving engineers found its hiding place, and it was liberated back to the rightful hands of the engineers.

1967 – The Cannon visits the Queen of England (sort of..)!

The most infamous Cannon theft of all. Capitalizing on a lapse in security, two graduate engineers spirited away with The Cannon, and made their way to the British Isles. Six brave engineers took it upon themselves to restore the pride of Skule™ and tracked The Cannon to UCL (University College London) in England, where two of them, venturing into the thieves’ living quarters, recovered it.

1994 – The Cannon Makes a Bang at Grad Ball. The stolen Cannon was finally recaptured just in time for the 1994 Grad Ball. The recovered Cannon was subsequently presented to a very deserving Malcolm McGrath (former Assistant Dean) for his leadership and contribution to student life that has aided so many undergraduate and postgraduate Engineers.

2006 – Cannon Undercover. Sergeant Steve Cox, an officer of the University of Toronto Campus Police and a major ally of engineering, retires from service. To thank him for his service, a 50% scale of the 1984 Cannon is forged for him and fired alongside the 1967 Cannon, 1973 Cannon, and 1998 Cannon after his retirement ceremony, which took place earlier in the day. Ye Olde Mighty Skule™ Cannon is the beloved mascot of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. Its long history of theft, recovery, and pride as well as its motto “Honour. Respect. Protect.” show just how important the Cannon is to U of T engineers. The Cannon is guarded primarily by the Chief Attiliator, whose identity is kept a secret. Assisting Chief at firings are the Cannon Guards, upper year students who have shown their dedication, spirit, and pride for Skule™. After the Cannon is fired, everyone present performs the Skule™ Yell. Learn this cheer (found in the “Extras” section) and you’ll be well on your way to showing the Cannon its due respect and admiration. If you want to get involved, email the Chief at kaboom@skule.ca!

Lady godiva Lady Godiva was an English noblewoman of the 11th century who ruled Coventry alongside her husband Earl Leofric. As legend has it, Leofric greedily imposed higher and higher taxes on the poor residents of Coventry. Lady Godiva, however, pitied the suffering townspeople and urged her husband to lower the taxes. Eventually he consented, but only on the condition that she ride through the town naked on horseback. Putting the needs of the people above her own, she agreed. Out of respect for Lady Godiva’s selflessness, all the town’s residents (except for one “Peeping Tom”) averted their gaze as she rode. Earl Leofric kept his promise to his wife and lowered the taxes. Lady Godiva is considered to be the patron saint of engineering due to her recognition of social responsibility. Her story reminds us as future engineers that we must consider the wellbeing of others before ourselves, strive to achieve our best, and use the Force responsibly. We celebrate Lady Godiva and her noble cause in many ways, most notably by singing the seemingly endless verses of Godiva’s Hymn (see the “Extras” section) and partaking in the annual Godiva Week in second semester.

Godiva Week If you think F!rosh Week sounds fun, then you better prepare yourself for Godiva Week. Taking place the first week of second semester, this annual spirit week planned by the Blue and Gold Committee is one of the highlights of a year at SkuleTM. Events include Godiva’s Resurrection, a ceremonial reading of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Charity Car Smash, a secret Mystery Uhvent just for 2T1s ;) competitions for Godiva’s Crown, Mr. Blue and Gold, and Ultimate F!rosh, Godiva’s Wake and more. Come out to as many daytime events as you can and mark your calendars for ALL the nighttime events too.

#IsItGodivaWeekYet? Not quite yet, but don’t worry, it’ll be here before you know it! Check out the cool Skuligans below (who competed and won during Godiva Week 1T7) to learn more about three of the main events of the week. They’ll be familiar faces to you pretty soon, and who knows? Maybe you’ll be the next Ultimate F!rosh!

Godiva’s Crown Meet your very own Princess Leia, Lia Codrington! You’ll be seeing her around campus, clicking her heels and saying “Queen of Clubs!“ every time you call out “Godiva!“ Lia is an EngSci 1T9, but when she’s not studying or riding her trusty steed, she can be found running for the Varsity track team. Run for Godiva’s Crown 1T8 or come out to cheer on the contestants as they compete to represent SkuleTM!

Mr. Blue and Gold The strapping (stripping) young man in the blue and gold hard hat is Daniel Yong. He is an INDY 1T9 who competed for and won the title of Mr. Blue and Gold, a spirit leader of our community. Whenever you see him, make sure to tell him to “drop your pants!!” (Don’t worry, he signed up for it.) Perform for the judges or just enjoy an entertaining night in the Pit. Either way, don’t miss Mr. Blue and Gold 1T8!

Ultimate F!rosh Think of Savo Bajic as your SkuleTM Luke Skywalker. He completed a series of challenges during Godiva Week 1T7 to win the honour of becoming the Ultimate F!rosh. Tell Savo, a Mech 2T0, to “jump up and down!” to your heart’s content, and he will happily oblige. This competition is special because it is for F!rosh only! Yes, just for you! Come out to join in the fun or watch your friends compete. It’s guaranteed to be quite the show.

Pranking While we do spend a lot of time working hard (or hardly working), some students have been found partaking in… let’s call it questionable antics. Below is a list of some of the most famous pranks pulled by U of T engineers over the years. Some of the legendary pranks below may have been less than legal... so please don’t try these at home!! Check out page 23 to see some of the pranks F!rosh like yourselves have pulled in the past few years!

2008 - Crosses on Front Campus: On the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I, engineers erect 628 wooden crosses on Front Campus in memory of the students, faculty, alumni, and staff who lost their lives. Despite being against University policy, the installation is granted a one day exception.

2008 - Sword in the Stone: After being removed by the university twice, the Sword in the Stone finds its permanent home in the Galbraith Quad. Standing 10 feet tall, it is inscribed with the quote: “For he that is blemist with this brode brande blinne shall he never,” which translates to: “For he who is wounded with this broad sword shall never cease bleeding.”

2010 - Kelly Library Book Appropriation: In response to St. Michael’s College’s theft of hard hats from the Engineering Society storage room, engineering students retaliated by signing out more than 1500 books from the “Ethics” section of SMC’s Kelly Library.

2011 - Sword in the Stone at McMaster: In retaliation to a “prank” by McMaster, they get their very own Sword in the Stone! Six heroes install the 1600 lb. monument in front of the Mac engineering building and evade campus police by pretending to be a construction company.

2012 - York Trident: To celebrate York “University’s” new engineering program, U of T engineers present a 6-foot fork stuck in concrete. As the adage goes: “if you can hold a fork you can go to York.”

2013 - Second Waterloo Tool Liberation: The “Rigid Tool“ was stolen from Waterloo to reignite the friendly rivalry between our two schools. However, Waterloo never admitted to the existence of the stolen tool! Thus, the Tool was never returned to them and is now kept by the Tool Guards and makes rare appearances.

2015 - Second Liberation of the Queen’s Grease Pole: The Queen’s Grease Pole is stolen for the second time by U of T engineers and carried into the Pit, coining the term “Grease Pole Maneuver.” A small piece of the pole can still be seen on the Chief’s belt.

2017 - MIT Toque: Skuligans travelled south of the border, constructing and leaving a huge Canada toque “large enough to simultaneously fit as many heads as possible” on MIT’s main campus. The toque was made as a token of respect and appreciation for all that MIT’s pranking culture has done for U of T engineers.

F!rosh Pranks F!rosh went festive in this year’s F!rosh prank, decorating the Galbraith lobby with Christmas decorations, complete with a Christmas tree and Christmas lights shining “1T7” out the window.

1T8

1T7

The Frosh continued the Christmas themed pranks by constructing a maze out of wrapping paper that spelled out “1T8” in the Pit. The indecisive Track Ones also created a huge “discipline dartboard” for them to choose their disciplines.

The 1T9’s played on their Harry Potter F! Week theme by building the Mirror of Erised (the magic mirror that shows a viewer’s most desperate desires) in the Pit. They also created a “webwork.” If this doesn’t make sense now, it will after your first year! ;)

After a bet gone wrong, the 2T0s were tasked with building a medieval siege weapon capable of launching a 90 kg projectile over 300 metres. Unfortunately, the trebuchet only launched a 0.15 kg projectile (baseball) 20 metres, but it was an impressive feat nonetheless.

1T9

2T0

get the look! Purple The colour purple has long been associated with engineering in Canada. In 1863, a purple stripe was introduced on the uniform of the British Royal Navy engineers. The engineers worked tirelessly on board, keeping the ships running in good condition. Due to the heat and humidity of the engine rooms where they worked, engineers would often be stained by the purple dye found on the stripe of their uniforms. These engineers were also brave and loyal. When a ship encountered a problem, the engineers worked tirelessly to fix the issue. Even when the ship’s demise was imminent, engineers would remain onboard in order to delay the ship’s sinking and save as many lives as possible. Unfortunately, this meant many engineers perished when the ship ultimately went down. Legend has it that when casualties were pulled from the sea, engineers could be easily distinguished by their purple-stained skin. To this day, Canadian engineering students dye themselves purple to honour the sacrifices of our predecessors and to remind ourselves of the obligation engineers have to our fellow citizens.

Coveralls If you’re gonna take down the Empire, you might as well do it in stttyyylleee. Coveralls are a Canadian engineering tradition and are a great way to express your unique personality and pride for Skule™! After your first year of engineering, you will have earned the right to buy your very own pair! Customize them any which way you like. Stickers. Paint. Patches. Let your creative expression run wild!! Many choose to grace their “covies” with their name, discipline, and year, but don’t stop there. If you’re feeling REALLY adventurous (and let’s be honest; if you’ve made it THIS far, you probably are), you can even trade pieces of your covies, such as a sleeve or collar, with engineering students from different schools! Create a silver leg or red arm just like C-3PO! (yeah, his leg is silver, who knew!) Still need some inspiration? Check out your Leedurs during F!rosh Week, as they are sure to be wearing their engineering uniform loud and proud... and even more loud!

Leather Jackets Why do all the upper years look like they’re part of a biker gang? Because they are! Just kidding (maybe). The leather engineering jacket is a symbol that binds Canadian engineers and gives us a way to wear our Skule™ spirit on our sleeves. It comes at a hefty price tag (over $500) but is well worth it if you can save up your birthday and summer job money. Good things come to those who wait, and your jacket is no exception. You won’t be able to purchase one of these badass garments until your second year. You gotta WORK for it! (There’s also the fact that some of you will change disciplines after first year, which would make having an EngSci jacket super awkward if you end up as an Indy…) There are usually two fitting sessions during the year (one in Fall and one in Winter) so be on the lookout. You can also get some cool patches and stickers from the store to customize your jacket. You’ll be seeing these jackets all over the engineering campus, so you’ll have ample opportunity for inspiration.

Iron Ring TM

During your time at Skule you’ll see friendly faces walking around campus with little rings on their pinky fingers. They may be your professors, your TAs, or even your future friends. No, they’re not making a fashion statement - they’re actually doing something much more important! The Iron Ring is one of the most important symbols of Canadian-trained engineers, and a reminder to us all that our first obligation is to protect the public welfare. On August 29, 1907, a Quebec bridge collapsed during construction, killing 75 and injuring several more. Investigations revealed that the collapse was caused by poor design and planning by the overseeing engineers. Shortly after, a meeting was held between the seven past presidents of the Engineering Institute of Canada and, in 1922, H.E.T. Haultain (see Haultain Building) presented the idea of a statement of ethics to which graduating engineering students must subscribe. With the help of poet Rudyard Kipling, the Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer - now known as the Iron Ring Ceremony - was created. The Iron Ring is worn on the pinky finger of your dominant hand, so that whenever you sign a document or a drawing, the ring will make a tapping noise against the table, reminding you of your promise. Legend has it that the first iron rings were forged from the wreckage of the collapsed bridge. Nowadays, the rings are made from either wrought iron or stainless steel. The actual Iron Ring Ceremony occurs sometime in March of your fourth and final year of study and is a private ceremony that only graduating engineering students are able to attend. It may seem like a long way off, but don’t worry! If you keep working hard, you’ll get your own Iron Ring before you know it, and you’ll be on your way to becoming a community-conscious engineer.

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Discipline Descriptions Chemical Engineering (Chem) Strengths: Creating a chemical reaction to solve any problem, strong sense of community Weaknesses: Not being able to fix C-3PO Description: Chemical engineering prides itself in being the most gender balanced discipline. It is also known for having a variety of job opportunities in the natural resource and energy fields. First year students have a balanced workload with specialized courses such as CHE112 (physical chemistry) and CHE113 (Intro to chem. eng.) as well as a lab component. Don’t worry, you’ll get to meet a lot of friends from other disciplines, especially since you’ll share many classes with Civs.

Civil Engineering (Civ) Strengths: Statically determinate structures, Survey Camp Weaknesses: Hurricanes, The Force Description: Civs are the most put together of the engineers because they really know how to set their life in equilibrium. Not all of them love CIV100, but they still couple together quite stably. You could say Civs are very determined people; once they decide on something they really don’t move, truss me. You often have to remind them to relax because they tend to have high tension. Also, if they ever say, “May the force be with you,” you should be a little wary because for them, F = 0.

Computer Engineering (CE, ECE) Strengths: They get what they want by hacking it Weaknesses: Overshadowed by the EEs Description: Computer engineers have the skills to program the machines and devices powering the Republic. They are somewhat similar to electrical engineers, but their special coding talents are indispensable on board Millenium Falcon. C-3PO and R2-D2 both owe their lives to computer engineers as well.

Electrical Engineering (EE, ECE) Strengths: Thévenin, Force Lightning, ECE110 Weaknesses: Showers, MIE100 Description: Electrical engineers are masters of electricity. They have taught Emperor Palpatine how to use Force Lightning. Electrical engineers will need to understand Linear Algebra and Electrical Fundamentals to succeed in their field, while calculus still takes up a big portion of their focus as well. These guys and gals also have a reputation for never taking showers (although I can’t confirm, as I always shower). EEs are also responsible for the cybernetics used by Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker.

Engineering Science (EngSci or NΨ) Strengths: Compressive and tensile, engineering in theory, complaining, proving things, sick common room Weaknesses: Engineering in practice, thin plate buckling, delta epsilon, one tube of LePage Contact Cement Description: It’s hard to explain what this program is really like. This action-packed major will take you on an adventure across a whole new galaxy, a mission of “breadth and depth,” and of course, rigorous proofs. Once you learn that the Force equals zero and you build your own C-3PO, you’ll get to choose which galaxy you want to explore next in your third and fourth years! Yes, it’s hard, but you ARE capable of succeeding in EngSci if it is truly what you want to do.

Industrial Engineering (Indy) Strengths: Matrix simplification, hugging experience, mastering MATLAB in 3 simple classes! Weaknesses: MSE, Dynamics, CIV, Matrix simplification Description: What exactly is industrial engineering? Well, it’s basically up to you. Interested in taking the stuff mech makes and giving it an ergonomic upgrade so people will actually use it? Born with an innate knowledge of snakes or coffee, and why they belong in computers? Or maybe you were torn between eng and business? Indy’s as pliable as you need, generally focusing on the non-physical, information based pieces of our world. Also, if you don’t currently love linear algebra with all your heart, have no fear. We’ll change that!

Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Strengths: Solid family dynamic, strong covalent bonds Weaknesses: Explaining what MSE is, Van der Waals interactions Description: Like the Rebel Alliance, MSEs tend to be hard to spot in a crowd, but they really know how to form lasting bonds with each other, and they’re also always open to cross-linking with other disciplines as well. Materials engineers have had a hand in tweaking the microstructure of everything from the metal that makes up the Millennium Falcon to the plastic in Darth Vader’s mask. They can sometimes appear to be under a lot of stress, but like steel, they just use it to strengthen themselves for next time.

Mechanical Engineering (Mech) Strengths: No weaknesses Weaknesses: N/A Description: Mechanical engineers are the Dynamics gods/goddesses. Mechs love machine parts, moving vehicles, and gears more than most, but they are also an incredibly chill and fun group of people. They are known to try their best at everything they do, whether it’s their academics, sports, clubs, or of course, drinking BEvERages at SUDS.

Mineral Engineering (Min) Strengths: Being able to work literally everywhere, Karl Peterson, shiny rocks Weaknesses: Being called geologists, shiny rocks Description: Mineral engineering is the rarest discipline, making its occupants the most valuable. Mins are the engineers that specialize in finding, extracting, and selling metals, minerals, and rocks. As the only discipline that gets to blow things up, travel to exotic locales, and learn to drive cool vehicles, they’re also the closet discipline to being international super spies. Everyone is always excited to see a Min. This is mostly because, like unicorns, Mins usually only appear once before drifting away into legend (the Mining Building). In the end, Mins are the happiest because they know that, despite being the smallest group, they’re are being groomed to lead the largest industry in Canada.

Track One (T1) Strengths: Creating really safe and useful pranks Weaknesses: Being really indecisive… about everything. Description: Track One Best One. Being composed 100% of first years, the T1 atmosphere is a bit different than those created by other disciplines. T1s are known to show up to tons of SkuleTM events, be super smash bro experts and have an extremely clean common room. Well... let’s just say it’s well decorated. When they’re not getting into trouble, T1s can usually be spotted lounging around the Pit and getting “quality” work done between classes. By the end of first year all T1s must choose a discipline. But don’t worry, you’ll get loads of advice from upper years, the First Year Office, and APS191, a course made specifically to help you make this decision.

Engineering Buildings BA - Bahen Centre for Information Technology

Bahen is home to many professors’ offices, lecture halls, the ECE study hall, and the EngSci common room. Just a heads up, the study spots in Bahen fill up quickly! If you ever run out of sleep head up to the mathematics library on the (hidden) 6th floor to take a nap in their comfortable armchairs!

CH - Convocation Hall Convocation Hall will likely be the first and last building of your U of T career. Matriculation and Convocation are both held in this mind-blowing dome-shaped 1000-seater. If you’re a Core 8, you’ll have 9 a.m. ESP lectures here. EngScis, you’ll only be here for Matriculation and Convocation, so cherish these moments! Fun Fact: The mathletes scene in Mean Girls was filmed here!

EA - Engineering Annex In addition to a cool name, EA features a colour printer in its ECF office, where you can take care of all your printing/scanning/copying needs. EA also houses various school clubs and design teams, so take a trip down the alley south of SF and look out for some exciting stuff happening!

GB - Galbraith Building Galbraith Building is home to the CIV common room, CIV labs, ECE labs, ECF labs, and many faculty administrative offices.The Office of the Registrar, the First Year Office, the Admissions Office, and the math aid office are located here, just to name a few. Basically, I should see you there all the time.

HA - Haultain Building “Where is Haultain again?” says every student when final exam season comes up. The truth is, no one knows for sure. Rumour has it that HA is located in the alley between MC and MB and is connected by a bridge to MB. Some wisdom from Yoda: DO NOT TAKE THE ELEVATOR. Just suck it up and take the stairs.

MC - Mechanical Engineering Building If you can survive without air conditioning, you’ll come to love MC, home to one of the best engineering lecture halls with comfy seats for napping enhanced learning and left-handed desks for our special lefty’s! The second-and-a-half floor has a magical bridge that leads the Mech and Indy Jedis to their common room in MB.

MB - Lassonde Mining Building Lassonde Mining Building is home to Mins and their common room, MIE common room, and Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. MIE club offers lockers in MB for only $20 for 12 months, so check it out if you need extra storage on campus! This building is newly renovated and looks beautiful if I may say so myself.

RS - Rosebrugh Building RS used to be an electrical building, but now has many MIE classes. A perk of RS is that it’s right beside the MedSci building, which has the closest Tim Hortons and Starbucks to the Engineering buildings (wohooo caffeine!). Oh, and it’s pronounced ROWS-BRUH, not ROSE-BERG, by the way. Wookie mistake.

SF - Sandford Fleming Building Sandford Fleming Building is attached to GB. SF is the centre of engineering life at U of T; the Pit, Engineering Stores, Hard Hat Cafe, Veda, Suds, EngSoc Office, Bnad room, Blue and Gold Room, Linux ECF labs, lecture halls, the Engineering Communication Centre, the Engineering and Computer Science Library, and a vending machine called The Beast are all in SF. It’s also is open to students with T-Card 24/7 all year long, so if you’re in SF you’re never alone (ooh spooky).

WB - Wallberg Building Wallberg Building is probably the longest building on the U of T St. George Campus. Walk along College Street, and Wallberg will be with you from St. George to King’s College. WB has the nicest bathrooms, the creepiest basement hallways, MSE and Chem common rooms, and some secret Windows ECF labs. It’s also connected to SF by a bridge, so be sure to check that out in the winter months!

Study Spaces

Engineering and Computer Science Library

Located on the 2nd floor of SF, the Engineering and Computer Science Library features group study tables, computers, and stacks with hidden individual study pods. You can get help from the librarians and use their staplers and hole-punchers when you have to hand in lab reports or CIV100/102 homework!

Robarts Library Robarts (pronounced ROW-BARTS, not Roberts) gets the award for most animal-like design, specifically a turkey. Seriously. Robarts is the perfect place for overnight studying on campus since floors 1-3 are open 24 hours Sunday through Thursday from September to April. The maze-like stacks on floors 9-13 are worth exploring, since they’re typically much quieter than the lower floors. Fun fact: U of T has the 3rd largest library system in North America, behind only Harvard and Yale.

Gerstein Science Information Centre Located on Front Campus beside Medical Science building, Gerstein features cool basement study areas and tons of science-y books. Group study rooms for 3 or more people can be booked on Gerstein’s website. These are great for group projects, practicing group presentations, or just studying with friends!

Common Room Locations Chemical Civil Engineering Science Mineral Materials Science ECE MIE TrackOne All Disciplines

WB 238 GB 123 BA 2128 MB 131 WB 143 SF B650 MB 225A SF 1106A The Pit!

Extra: Use the QR code to check out a video tour of the common rooms!

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These labs will be used only by you, to access any and all documents passed between Obi Wan and yourself, or the other commanding Rebels. Breach of this policy will result in immediate suspension from the galaxy. Welcome to your new home, comrade. The Engineering Computing Facilities house an endless supply of fast Linux and Windows computers you can’t get on your mama’s machines. These rooms will be cold (because computers can be hot too) so make sure you cover up. Each lab will show its availblity outside of the room on a flat screen TV, as well as online at http://bit.ly/ecfstats. Labs are only accessible with an engineering T-Card. Each lab comes equipped with state of the art printers and a strict no food policy. You’ll be banned if you get caught, so if you want to watch the Raptors game while doing problem sets with your friends, make sure to eat before you go in!

Locations (for all engineers): SF 1106, 1012, 1013 (Sanford Flemming) GB 144, 150 (Galbraith) WB 255 (Wallberg) EA 212 (Engineering Annex) Locations (department specific): MIE MC 402, MC 325, RS 303 CHEM WB 216A/B MIN MB 130 MSE WB 158 ENGSCI BA 2124 CIV GB 422 Throughout the school year, ALL the labs will be accessible 24/7 (even Christmas, New Year’s, and your birthday). Most are also open during the summer - aka 24/7, 365 days a year.

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Printing Every term, you are given a printing quota (around 900 pages) to print for free from the ecf labs. For every 100 pages you exceed this quota, you are charged $5, but don’t worry, there are ways to reduce your paper usage, such as printing multiple pages on one sheet or printing double sided (engineers go green!). The state of the art printers in ECF labs can print only in black and white (because colour is too mainstream). But, if you feel hip enough, go to EA 212 for colour prints - which charges twice the amount of pages to our quota.

Logging in for the First Time Username: Your Utorid (check Your Tcard!) Password: XXXXMMDD - the last 4 digits of your student number (XXXX) and the 4 digits of your birthday month and day (MMDD).

Accessing ECF from home Connecting to Windows computers: Remote Desktop To access the Windows ECF labs at home (Windows or Mac), visit http://bit.ly/ECFRD and select an available workstation. This will download an .rdp file which you can run. Now simply log on as though you’re in a Windows lab, and voilà - you’re in! You can access applications like MATLAB or transfer files between your ECF account and home computer. However, be warned: remote access will be a bit laggier depending on your internet connection. Connecting to Linux computers: Remote FTP Client (it sounds fancy but it ain’t) You will be doing this if you want to submit your code through your own computer if you worked on it outside of the labs (you still have to go to your lab periods to get marked though!). For Windows, download WinSCP at https://winscp.net/, or for Mac download CyberDuck at https://cyberduck.io/ . These clients will allow you to drag and drop your files from your PC to your Linux account and will enable you to run terminals to submit your code. They’re a lifesaver. The login information for the clients is accessible from within your first lab handout.

School Supplies Checklist

Every Jedi needs a certain set of tools, and a F!rosh Jedi is no exception! At this point in your academic career, you probably know what supplies work for you, but here are some general recommendations passed down from wise, Yoda-like upper years. Check these items off as you prepare for the school year! A F!rosh - Don’t forget to bring yourself to class! Wake up! Don’t snooze! Sit in lectures! Listen! A writing utensil - Wooden lightsabres will be needed for any Jedi wishing to jot down some notes in class. Bring ‘em! An eraser - Even Master Yoda can make mistakes, nevertheless you! An approved calculator - Check the list of approved calculators to make sure you have the right ones! http://bit.ly/calcshit Textbooks - Although textbooks are often not mandatory, it’s good to have them! See page 37 for more information on textbooks. A Notebook - What goes with a pencil? Obviously a notebook! Laptop/PC - Any device that can access internet to download Google Chrome is fine. You don’t need to buy a gaming PC! And either Mac or PC is good; whatever works better for you! Calendar - Whether this is the SkuleTM Planner, a Google Calendar, or reminders on your phone, you’ll need some way to keep track of all your assignments and projects! Presto Card / Monthly Pass - This is especially important for commuters who will be taking transit to school, but also just a handy thing to have! At least get the September pass and try going to class. Time Table - Be sure to check your individualized timetable on Acorn before going to class since it may change the day before your first day of classes! See page 39 for information on how to read that time table!

Textbooks

Textbooks for engineering Jedis come in many different forms, ranging from a traditional back-breaking multi-hundred dollar paper edition to a sleek e-book edition. They are meant to be reference texts for your courses and have been selected by your course coordinator. Textbooks should not be your sole source of learning, but rather act as supplementary material to your lectures. However, since your course coordinator has chosen the book, it means that you can be confident that much of the material in the book could be testable material. Always pay attention to your syllabus for details about how you should use your textbook, and be sure to check which edition you are buying since some of the suggested problems may not match in different editions of the same book. Now here comes the real question; where can you get them?

U of T Bookstore The closest and probably the most expensive option is the U of T Bookstore. If you have enough money to own a Millennium Falcon, the Bookstore offers brand-new or second-hand, full purchase or rental textbooks for almost every course.

Engineering Stores Located in the pit, Engineering Stores carry bundles for each discipline or individual textbooks for a discounted price.

Upper Years Don’t forget to talk to upper years in your program, who are always willing to sell their used textbooks, often at a very low price.

Discipline Clubs Discipline clubs hold ‘book smokers’ where you can buy textbooks from upper years during F!rosh Week. Keep an eye out for more info on these!

Toronto University Student’s Book Exchange (TUSBE) TUSBE (tusbe.com) is kind of like Kijiji or Craig’s List for university students in Toronto who are looking to buy and sell textbooks. Exercise caution and proper internet safety when using TUSBE. Always meet with the seller in a public place and make sure you get the right edition!

Discount Textbook Store Discount Textbook Store is located at 229 College St. (across the street from the University Bookstore). You’ll be introduced to this store when the employees come to your first few lectures to hand out their flyers. Their prices are typically just a few cents lower than those listed by the University Bookstore; it IS a discount… Barely.

Awards and Scholarships There are several awards and scholarships you can apply for to help you pay tuition fees. There are awards and scholarships purely based on academic performance, which everyone is automatically considered for based on their entrance average. Then, there are in-course scholarships which are based on students’ academic performance and ePortfolios, a place for you to report your involvement in extra and co-curricular activities, Keep this updated at https://www.apsc.utoronto.ca/ePortfolio/ during the year to make sure you don’t miss out!

The Ontario Student Assistance Program OSAP provides loans to Ontario residents. Loans are interest-free as long as you are enrolled as a full-time university student.

University of Toronto Advanced Planning for Students UTAPS is set up for people who have already received maximum assistance from OSAP and still do not have the necessary financial aid. The great thing is that you will be automatically considered, and you don’t have to pay the money back!

Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund Awards For admission OSOTF Awards, it is crucial that an incoming students complete a UTAPS application in order to demonstrate financial need.

Faculty Grants If you have exhausted all other means of support and still find yourself in financial difficulty, the Faculty can provide assistance in the form of a grant. Applications should be submitted to the Engineering Undergraduate Admissions Office (GB153).

External Scholarships, Awards, and Grants Students should check the scholarships bulletin board located in the Galbraith Building, outside room GB153, for information about external scholarships for which they may be eligible. Also look into the UTSU Book Bursary Offered by the UTSU and U of T Bookstore; this bursary is a partial reimbursement for the costs associated with purchasing textbooks (sweet!)

Time-table guide

LEC, TUT, PRA, what, what, what? Don’t be scared, dear F!rosh. We got you.

LEC - Lecture (50 min) Look at your timetable; the blocks appear to start on the hour, but they actually begin 10 minutes after the hour! This is called U of T Time, and it’s designed to give you a few moments to switch buildings and get settled in your seat. Your course instructors will go over course content for you and 100 to 250 other students, depending on the program and course. Take concise notes, and review the content that’ll be covered in lecture for five minutes before attending. You can usually find expected content for lecture in the course syllabus. Opportunities to ask questions will be provided after the lecture, or you can always email your profs and TAs directly. Editor’s tip: Sometimes one-on-one meetings are the most helpful, even if you’re nervous at first.

PRA - Practical (1-3 hours ) Practicals are for all of you hands-on experimenters. Think of a practical as a lab, which all of you are probably familiar with from high school. Many labs have a “pre-lab” to be completed before the practical. Don’t skip doing this, and be sure to read the course materials well in advance to avoid being surprised! The location for these may be subject to change at any time, so watch closely for course announcements.

PHY180H1 F* PRA 0104 9:00-12:00 MP126

TUT - Tutorial (1-2 hours ) Tutorials are run by teaching assistants (TAs) or, in some cases, professors. Since lectures don’t go through each concept in detail, the TAs are more than happy to assist you in learning these concepts and going over your practice problems. There may be quizzes during tutorials for some courses, so read your syllabus carefully, and don’t skip tutorial!!

ESC101H1 F LEC 0101 12:00-1:00 MC102

ESC101H1 F TUT 0103 1:00-3:00 BA 2155

Important note: If you see an asterisk * on your timetable (see figure to the right), this means that this block does NOT occur every week. Check your syllabus carefully to find out more information when classes start.

Your timetable will look something like this!

core8 anti-calendar Welcome to the F!rosh Handbook Anti-Calendar! Here you’ll find descriptions of your first year courses, written by the people who just survived them! While these descriptions are (hopefully) humourous, I urge you to PLEASE visit courses.skule.ca and its official EngSoc anti-calendar, which will provide you with even more information on each course. Disclaimer: Keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the anti-calendar are just that. Opinions. Course difficulty may vary from student to student. A positive attitude and an open mind will serve you well in every course.

APS100 - Orientation to Engineering Taken by: Chem, Civ, ECE, Indy, Mech, Min, MSE, T1 Workload: Quotes: “What is success” -TA, “Don’t forget your summaries” -TA This course is meant to teach you how to learn. You, young F!roshling, are taught by a Jedi Master once every two weeks, and are guided through a series of trials by a Padawan, still training under the Jedi Masters. The bi-weekly lecture is taught by the Chair of First Year. The easiest way to fail this course is to skip all of your tutorials, as they are worth 25% of your grade and attendance is recorded. While the first part of this course focuses on study and work habits, the latter portion will focus on what it means to be an engineer.

APS105 Computer Fundamentals Taken by: ECE, T1 Workload: Quote: “Does anyone want to answer the question?” -TA Do you want to program droids? This course won’t quite bring you there, but maybe you’ll learn about the Empire’s server banks and be able to help the Rebel Alliance. Here you will learn how to program in C, even if you’ve never programmed before. You will do well in this course if you (aided by a computer, NetBeans, and Virtual Machine) can understand the logic behind programs and apply it. Programming experience in any language will be beneficial to you in understanding this logic. Whatever you do, do not get fooled by the general easiness of the first few labs; they quickly grow in complexity. In addition, the plenary lectures held once a week are often interesting and are testable material.

APS106 - Fundamentals of Computer Programming Taken by: Chem, Civ, Indy, Mech, Min, MSE Workload: Quote: “Let’s find out if Jack and Rose survived the Titanic” -Prof. Beck This is another young Padawan course, created last year to separate those a little less keen to fight the virtual war against the Empire. This course teaches you how to program in Python, focusing on the importance of programming smartly and following a design process to help solve each problem. The majority of people will have never programmed before, so if you have, you will have a giant head start. The weekly design problems are interesting; even though they get taken up in class, try solving as much as you can on your own, you won’t regret it.

APS110 Engineering Chemistry and Materials Science Taken by: ECE, T1 Workload: Quote: “This is a prototype course” -Prof. Bender This course was created just last year. Here, you will be able to learn about the various Force Crystals that you might use to power up your Lightsaber. The first part of the course explains various atomic-scale structures and the second part of the course likens itself to a traditional chemistry course, with thermodynamics and voltaic cells. This course will hopefully be more consistent for you, dear F!roshlings.

APS111 - Engineering Strategies and Practices I Taken by: Chem, Civ, ECE, Indy, Mech, Min, MSE, T1 Workload: Quote: “Time for another TopHat question” -Prof. McCahan This course will teach you how you should act once you become a Jedi Knight. You will learn how to draft engineering documents and the ethics of engineering. You will find it hard to keep your documents under the word limit. The tutorials in this course will have you work in teams to go through the process of designing a solution to a problem given to all students. Depending on your attendance, this will either be your best or your worst course.

APS112 - Engineering Strategies and Practices II Taken by: Chem, Civ, ECE, Indy, Mech, Min, MSE, T1 Workload: Quote: “You will make my lunch today.” -Prof. Anderson Things have just gotten serious. This is your opportunity to prove yourself to the Rebel Alliance. This course is very similar to APS111, but your design will be for real people, and will have the chance to bring about real results. There are more assignments than in ESP I, but the final has been replaced with a presentation. This course is generally harder than the original, especially if you skip class or always fall asleep in it.

APS191 - Introduction to Engineering Taken by: T1 Workload: None Quote: “RIP What The Fridge” -Micah Stickel, Cori Hanson, Obama This seminar is meant to help T1s make the hard decision of choosing their disciplines easier. Once a week you attend a lecture by a different professor and a group of students that will give you some insight into the discipline they are apart of and why they chose it. No work is required; all you need to do is go. So DON’T SKIP. There is always a group of T1s that have to repeat the 100% attendance based course because they didn’t show up. Don’t let this be you.

CHE112 - Physical Chemistry Taken by: Chem, Civ, Min, MSE Workload: Quote: “Did PY talk about this? No?....That’s OK…That’s fine.” -TA, “JUST PRESS SKIP AD!” –the whole class before Prof. Yaneff closes a tab to avoid watching a YouTube ad This course starts off just like high school chemistry, but the pressure rises quickly. You have to stay on top of what you’re learning because concepts can get pretty confusing and messy (see entropy). If you can do practice problems in the book, that will help you out a lot. Try to skim the chapter before lectures or you will be positively lost. The midterm and quizzes are decent, so try to do as well as you can and the final won’t completely demolish you.

CHE113 - Concepts in Chemical Engineering Taken by: Chem Workload: Quotes: “This part’s just Plug ‘n Chug!” -Prof. Norval “Much to learn, you still have.” -Yoda Now that you’ve made it to chemical engineering, you may be wondering what you’ve signed yourself up for (don’t worry, we’ve all been there). This course, solely for chemical engineers, will teach you all the basics of chemistry, electricity, and the many uses of the STUFF equation. Essentially, you’ll get a sneak peek as to what’s in store for you over the next couple years. You’ll also get to participate in labs, some involving water, others involving power tools!! Just don’t forget to have fun along the way.

CIV100 - Mechanics Taken by: Chem, Civ, ECE, Indy, Mech, Min, MSE, T1 Workload: Quote: “We can represent this with a potato” -Prof. Ruggiero Here, you will learn how to build a structurally sound Death Star. This course teaches about the forces applied to an object without causing movement. Remember that the sum of the forces is equal to the mass times the acceleration of the object, which is equal to 0. It is very possible to complete the course without using the textbook (mine is still in the packaging). The first part of the course is all about analysis, while the second part is about the design of rigid body members. In a course where nothing moves, it is most natural that you will want to fall asleep, although I advise you not to.

CME185 - Earth Systems Science Taken by: Civ, Min Workload: Quote: “Hey, lick this rock and tell me what it tastes like. Is it salty?” This course rocks! No really… It’s all about rocks…and other stuff, but mostly rocks. You will survey the lecture slides, confused as you wade through the layers of complexity. Luckily, this course isn’t too high on the Mohs scale. Just understand the labs and make sure you’re awake when Prof. Peterson (KP) talks about what’s going to be on the tests. And put everything on the aid sheet. Also, your friends in other disciplines might join you in the 2-hour lecture – they enjoy napping at the back (you may be inclined to join them on occasion). This course can be interesting, and you get to go on some wild goose chases for labs that need you to investigate things on and around campus. Fun Fact: KP always wears earth-toned clothes.

ECE101 - Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering Taken by: ECE Workload: Quote: “Take your seats!”, “Be quiet!” -Prof. Anderson This seminar course has many invited professors come in to explain their various fields. Don’t try to be sneaky and leave after getting your T-Card scanned, as they might check attendance twice. Some of the seminars are actually interesting. This course can be used to catch up on your sleep.

ECE110 - Electrical Fundamentals Taken by: ECE, Indy, Mech, MSE, T1 Workload: Quote: “Convince yourself that this is true” -Prof. Bardakjian Do you want to understand the Force? Do you want to channel Force Lighting? If so, this course is for you. This course can either be easy or hard, or it can be both. The first part of the course is about electric fields and magnetism, when you must learn all the formulas for the midterms and exams. You know it’s heavy when some of the profs complain about the lack of a formula sheet on tests. The circuits portion of the course will have you using linear algebra to solve circuits for DC circuits. The final portion of the course will deal with AC circuits, where imaginary numbers will come into play. Tip: you don’t need to understand phasors; just use the calculator.

MAT186 - Calculus I Taken by: Chem, Civ, ECE, Indy, Mech, Min, MSE, T1 Workload: Quote: “I use this question when deciding whether to hire a TA or not” -Prof. Burbulla Welcome to the sweet world of Prof. Burbulla’s Calculus I course. At least compared to Calculus II. This course may be review for some, while for others, everything will be new and confusing. This course will give you many of the tools needed in other courses later on, so memorize how to calculate the integrals of simple functions.

MAT187 - Calculus II Taken by: Chem, Civ, ECE, Indy, Mech, Min, MSE, T1 Workload: Quotes: “I hate the group portion” -Half of the students, “I love the group portion” -The other half You good at surfing? You will be after you finish surfing the curve in this course. This course is focused on applications of calculus. You will be given realistic situations and must decide the best way to solve the problem, such as finding the velocity needed for a Death Star to reach orbit. Introduced this past year is a group component to the midterms, which has met with mixed reviews. Don’t worry about getting low grades on midterms, especially when the average is a fail. Tip: Don’t drop this course. The curve may save a nearly failing grade.

MAT188 - Linear Algebra Taken by: Chem, Civ, ECE, Indy, Mech, Min, MSE, T1 Workload: Quotes: “By staring at the matrix…” -B. Schachter May the Subspace be with you. This course will take you into warp drive through the n dimensions of the universe. The first part of the course is very conceptual. Please learn these concepts. Doing this well will make Linear Algebra really easy. The other parts of the course are mostly computational. You will also be using a lot of paper to solve systems of linear equations. Tip: Understand systems of linear equations; other courses use them too, so understanding them will make your life easier!

MIE100 - Dynamics Taken by: ECE, Indy, Mech, T1 Workload: Quotes: “I will learn you Dynamics” -Prof. Sinclair, “If you forget that you can’t push a rope, you will surely die” -Prof. Sinclair Do you want to design a pod racer? This course might convince you otherwise. This course is basically calculus in disguise. You will be doing all of the same things you were doing in calculus, but now you have to apply the math to the physical world. This course will challenge your understanding of motion and introduce polar and normal-tangential coordinates, to be used along side the usual x-y coordinate system. Prof. Sinclair has daily coffee breaks during his lectures, where you don’t drink coffee, and he talks about some real-life situation. This really helps put in perspective the Death Star’s design flaws.

MIE191 - Introduction to Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Taken by: Indy, Mech Workload: None Quote: “Donuts and coffee have been provided by our generous EngSoc.” -Prof. Sullivan This course only requires you to be there; no seriously, just beeeee there. Every week MIE profs will provide the coolest lectures about their research and the future of MIE, and donuts and coffee may be provided, courtesy of EngSoc, so watch out for that! Every class will start and end with a TopHat attendance check, so don’t be late!!! Enter in the attendance code provided into the app once when the class begins and once when the class ends, and you will be sailing towards getting the credit for MIE 191! Superb!

MSE101 - Introduction to Materials Science Taken by: Chem, Civ, Indy, Mech, Min, MSE Workload: Quotes: “I love Ramsay” -everyone who has Ramsay If you consider yourself a deep thinker, you probably won’t enjoy this course because it’s very materialistic (please laugh). Problem sets aren’t difficult and are worth doing on your own before you run to everyone’s fav, Google. Labs are easy marks, essentially just attendance, and are usually fun and interesting (Prince Rupert’s Drop!!!!!). The hardest part of labs is making sure you know when/where yours is scheduled. Brush up on your drawing skills, and bring a bunch of differently coloured pens to class, your notes will be full of diagrams. There is a lot of theory in the course— try not to memorize it; bond the concepts together in your head, the material will be more cohesive that way. And read the textbook (even though it’s wordy)!

engsci anti-calendar CIV102 - Structures and Materials Workload: Award: Most likely to be statically indeterminate Quote: “There are three fundamental principles of engineering…” -Prof. Michael Collins As a jedi in training, you are going to have to use the Force... in the members to calculate bending moment, deformation, deflection, and failure load. You will also learn about concrete (more fun than it sounds) and will discover how structures are made. Do not take this class lightly, as there are two and a half years of civil engineering packed into one course. There is no textbook, so taking good class notes is very important. Also, you have the privilege of being taught by one of the best lecturers in the world, so make sure you go to class!

CSC180 - Introduction to Computer Programming Workload: Award: Most likely to bring a python to the final Quotes: “I only spent five minutes debugging my code” -No one This course is your first look into the world of programming! You will spend the semester learning a programming language called Python. Don’t worry, the course assumes you have no prior knowledge in programming, so you won’t need a translator droid for this. With coding, practice makes perfect. I know, I know, generic overused quote. But seriously, this time it’s true. Use your lab time to complete all the assigned problems, and you’ll blast through this course with ease.

ESC101 - Praxis I Workload: Award: Most likely to improve the lived experience of a campus service provider Quote: “If I may paraphrase…” -Prof. Jason Foster Why is Vader’s lightsaber red while Yoda’s is green? Why did the Death Star have an exhaust vent leading directly into its reactor core? How did someone come up with these design decisions? This communications course will introduce you to the world of engineering design and will teach you to begin to think like an engineer. You will discuss how design decisions are made, analyse design decisions in products on the market, and create your own design that will tackle an opportunity found on campus. By the end of the course, you’ll finally be able to understand why the Death Star’s exhaust vent was a reeeeally bad idea.

ESC103 - Engineering Mathematics and Computation Workload: Award: Most likely to screw you Quote: “I know two people who can visualize the fourth dimension… Neither of them can conduct a normal conversation” -Prof. Shai Cohen Have you ever asked yourself, “what’s the shortest distance between that Imperial TIE fighter and Luke Skywalker’s X-wing starfighter?” Through the dot product and projections of vectors, you can finally get your answer. This course focuses on manipulation of vectors, but slowly moves into basics of matrices. This course is not very content heavy, so try and keep up with the short weekly problem sets. The last few weeks of class will teach MATLAB. Although a useful language to know and you WILL be tested on it, it doesn’t appear on the final (phew) so try not to stress too much.

MAT194 - Calculus I Workload: Award: Most likely to kick your a- I mean, welcome you to Engineering Science Quote: “ δ>0 ε>0 s.t. if 0<|x-a|<δ then |f(x)-L|<ε” -Everyone all the time Wanna know what it’s like to be on the dark side? Many may tell you this is the most difficult course in first year. Sure, the concepts don’t seem too hard, but soon enough the proofs will make you feel like you took a lightsaber straight to the head. If you want to do well, study for the weekly quizzes. You may think they are not worth much, but they add up quickly and can really boost your mark. This course is tough, but so are you! Also, the bell curve may save you from impending doom.

PHY180 - Classical Mechanics Workload: Award: Most likely to be in the same room as Good Will Hunting Quotes: “Thanks for the kind words. Hopefully you’ll feel the same way after the exam” -Prof. Thywissen “How many dentists are there in Toronto?” -Term Test 1 Stormtroopers may always miss their mark, but in this physics course, you will learn everything you need to know to keep your shots precise and accurate. This course gives you a deeper understanding of the physics you have already learned in high school, including topics such as projectile motion, energy, momentum, and gravity. Bi-weekly labs help show the real-world applications of theories learned in class. Just be sure to start the reports early, as they can be a time-suck and will really help your mark if done well!

CSC190 - Computer Algorithms and Data Structures Workload: Award: Segmentation fault Quote: “You have 512 memory leaks” -Terminal Three weeks after the defeat of CSC180 starts a whole new chapter of programming in the EngSci saga. In this course, you will be taught how to code in C. Although the beginning of the course will give you a sense of déjà-vu, don’t get too ahead of yourself. Pointers, queues, stacks, and trees will make this course increasingly difficult as the semester advances. While the course is tough, labs and assignments will help you understand course content and leave you well protected from Darth Valgrind and his dreaded memory leaks.

ECE159 - Fundamentals of Electric Circuits Workload: Award: Most likely to fry something that’s not an egg Quote: “Your board looks correct; probably just a broken op amp.” -TAs Uh oh. The Millennium Falcon’s hyperdrive is broken and R2-D2 isn’t around to fix it! Have no fear, this circuits course will teach you what you need to know to get it up and running again. The course begins with teaching basic circuit analysis techniques. It’s very important that you understand these early concepts, since the course quickly builds from there. It is a good idea to keep up with the weekly problem sets; they’re not worth much but will leave you well prepared for the midterms. By the end of the course, you’ll not only be able to fix Han’s starship, but will be left with the skills needed to create your very own C-3PO.

ESC102 - Praxis II Workload: Award: Most likely to be interviewed by local news Quotes: “Should we do another round of diverging?” -Your Team This course builds on the design decision process taught in Praxis I. In a team, you will be sent across the galaxy (Greater Toronto Area) to identify and improve the lived experience of a community you select. You will spend countless hours analyzing the problem opportunity, researching, and writing a 40ish page report, all in an attempt to design your own engineering solution. In the end, you’ll present your semester-long project in front of the Jedi High Council (TAs and the general public). Just remember, like Jar Jar Binks, you’ll grow to either love or hate your team, so play nice for optimal results.

MAT185 - Linear Algebra Workload: Award: Most likely to travel to Florence Quote: “Zero is 1” -Prof. Audouz You think you know all there is too know about space, traveller? Well, MAT185 will prove you wrong. This course will teach you all about parts of space you have yet to explore. Vector spaces. Eigenspaces. Row spaces. Subspaces. Who knew space was so big? The course is also proof heavy, which may be uncharted territory for some of you. However, do not worry, as the textbook is one of the best in first year. (Side note: The textbook is a sort of story book about a time travelling university professor, which will help keep you awake while reading)

MAT195 - Calculus II Workload: Award: Most likely to http://www.wolframalpha.com/ Quote: “I’ll have your midterms graded in… 6 hours.” -Nan Wu Calculus is back in an attempt to trouble those who lay in its wake and only a ragtag group of students can stop it. You will receive valuable training in the art of integration, sequences and series, and begin your adventure into the realm of multivariable calculus. You will spend a whole week on a single proof in order to hone your theoretical mathematical abilities. Ensure the completion of assigned problems while studying for weekly quizzes (like Calculus I, just trust me on this one) and you will achieve greatness!

MSE160 - Molecules and Materials Workload: Award: Most likely to have accidental phallic imagery in lecture slides Quote: “I don’t see colours, I see numbers.” -Prof. Warren Chan What material should we use to freeze Han Solo? Why, carbonite of course! This liquid substance, made from carbon gas…. Wait… back to the book. Welcome to chemistry for engineers. This course is split into two parts (like the prequels and the originals). The first half of the course deals with simple physical chemistry, much of which will be a high school review. In the second half, expect to learn about how material properties dictate material selection in design. Major topics include crystal structures, strengthening mechanisms, and failure conditions. While this may seem like lingo from a different planet, the course is very straight forward and shouldn’t pose too much of a threat to your Jedi training.

Grades and Petitions Final grades for all courses are released on ACORN (formerly known as ROSI, but we needed a nuttier name). Here at U of T, grades are reported in 3 different ways: (1) as a percentage, (2) as a letter grade, and (3) as a GPA (Grade Point Average) from 0.0 to 4.0, based on your percentage grade. Your GPA is calculated by taking a weighted sum (because you can have courses worth 0.5 or 1 credit, for example) of the grade point values you have earned in your courses, divided by the number of courses considered. The Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering doesn’t use GPAs, but they are shown on your transcript because that’s what grad school (and some employers) might look at. ACORN will calculate your GPA for you once all of your final marks have been released. Also note – your CGPA (cumulative grade point average) is your total combined GPA for all the courses you’ve taken in your university career. A sessional average is your average percentage grade for one term (or semester). Final class averages are reported as letter grades, which indicate an average within a small range of percentages. At the end of every term/semester, your unofficial ranking will be posted in the engineering portal. This will tell you where your GPA sits relative to your discipline class. While all this information about grades may seem intimidating and a bit overwhelming, remember that your objective is to learn and understand, not to produce a number. You’re all here for a reason, follow your passions and interests and you’ll be golden! In the case that you’re not golden, however, there are resources for you! One of them is petitioning. A petition is a “formal request for an exception to a Faculty or University rule, regulation or deadline.” You might utilize this in the case of a serious illness or injury, personal or family crisis, school sanctioned event, etc. You can learn more about the three types of petitions at http://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/petitions. Of course we hope that your time at U of T will go smoothly, but just know that there are steps you can take and many people to help you if it doesn’t. Numerical Scale of Mark Letter Grade Refined Grade Point Value

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Summer School and T-Program Summer school?! T-What?! These terms may seem scary, but rest assured, they are all in place to help you succeed academically, and to give you flexibility and options in your undergrad career. Core 8: If your sessional average is 60% or above, awesome! You’re promoted with a clean record to the next session. In other words, you passed, and can carry on to infinity and beyond! Bonus: if you have a full course load and average of 80% or above, you earn a place on the Dean’s Honour List. (Commence oohing and ahhing) If you manage to get a sessional average above 60%, but have failed a course, contact the First Year Office ASAP to enroll in the repeated course. Your first year schedule will be shifted around a bit to accommodate for an extra course, but this is all part of the plan to get you back on track by the time you begin second year. So... what if you couldn’t make a 60% average? Don’t worry; it happens to the best of us. If your sessional average is between 55% and 60%, you’re on probation! You can get off probation once you have 1 full course load semester, with no repeated courses, and an overall average of 60% or higher. If your sessional average is between 50% and 55%, you will be asked to repeat your lowest 3 courses in the T-Program (or “Transition Program”), in which you can retake up to 3 failed courses. You could be retaking courses from either session. Students who have dropped courses will also need to take T-Program courses, since you need to pass all of your first year courses to continue to second year. For more detailed info, you can see any of the friendly counsellors at the First Year Office, located near the Galbraith Building lobby. EngSci: EngSci F!rosh have it a little bit differently – it’s a minimum average of 55% in the fall semester of first year, and 65% in the winter semester to be clear of probation. For every semester after that, it’s a 60% average like everyone else. EngScis, however, will need to transfer into one of the Core 8 programs if they receive below the required average to be promoted with a clean record. Students transferring out of EngSci may also need to take a few additional courses to catch up. Luckily, the T-Program can also help students who transfer from EngSci into a Core 8 program. And remember, transferring into a Core 8 discipline doesn’t mean that you’ve failed EngSci, it simply means that you’d rather be in a different discipline! Kudos to trying new things and following your intuition!

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Check Acorn for your timetable. Then make this timetable your phone WALLPAPER. Trust me, it’s the most useful thing you will ever do in your life. (but keep in mind your timetable can change during the first week and throughout the year)! Check out Blackboard portal for every course; it has a TON of information on upcoming deadlines and assignments. Know how to get to your classrooms (or at least the buildings your classes are in) BEFORE your first class starts. Take a walk around during F!rosh Week, and use the handy map in this book! MC252 and MC254 are NOT on the second floor of MC (they are on the “floor” in between the first and second floor). Go to class. Seriously, you’ll start falling behind before you know it. If you fall behind in anything, don’t keep skipping class thinking that you’ll catch up on your own!! Go to lecture, take notes on the new topics, and make up for lost ground as quickly as possible. If you are confused during class, raise your hand! If you are confused, the rest of the class probably is too. Don’t wait until the next quiz, test, lab, or midterm to find out if you are struggling with something. Seek out assistance as soon as possible. Take advantage of professor and TA office hours; they are there to help and answer your questions. Make a Piazza account! (www.piazza.com) Most courses use this website so you can ask any question to the profs and TAs online (even anonymously if you want, but don’t be a troll). U of T’s WiFi is incredibly fast. If you have some heavy (legal) downloading to do, do it at SkuleTM (remember illegal torrenting or pornography = wifi taken away). Though it’s highly controversial, a Mac will serve you just as well as a PC (lol no srsly).

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Each problem set or lab may not be worth much, but the grades add up and the practice you gain by doing them is good preparation for your finals. ALWAYS double check your answers for WebWork. Make friends. Friends are fun! Studying and doing homework with friends makes the work more enjoyable. :) Upper years are friendly and love talking to the first years! Feel free to ask us for academic advice (we might even have some solution manuals lying around *wink wink*). “COURSES.” COURSES.SKULE.CA has past midterms and finals! Bookmark it right now. You’ll use this website a lot. Find something you are passionate about and start a side project in the year or join a club. If you just study 24/7 you’ll go crazy. It is possible to get involved while also keeping up your grades! Just remember time management is key. However, sleep is also very important. Don’t not sleep. Coffee isn’t a sleep replacement. Soylent isn’t a sleep replacement either. Start an assignment the day you get it! I know it’s more fun to procrastinate, but this will bite you in the ass 2 weeks later when you have to do your whole assignment in one night. You only get 4 (or 5) years, make each and every day count! Give feedback!!! (See below.)

Speakup Course got you down? Lecture putting you to sleep? Wish you could just tell the prof. to fix it? Well, we’ve got your back--just head on over to speakup.skule.ca! Launched just last year, SpeakUp is an EngSoc initiative that aims to provide students with an easy and convenient way to voice their opinions on engineering courses. By using SpeakUp, you can help your academic representatives better collect, review, and act on course feedback throughout the school year. So help us help you!

Skuletm Community It’s been said before, but it’s worth repeating: Welcome to Skule™! (Yes, it’s always spelled with the ™.) The name “Skule” purposefully spelled “S-K-U-L-E” as you’ll cheer during F!rosh Week stems from the original name “School of Practical Science” and the long standing joke that engineers can’t spell. Skule™ is a community that lives up to the awesomeness of its name. There are so many activities, clubs, and social events just waiting for you to join! Especially as F!rosh, you have the incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and begin your adult life among some of the brightest kids out there (including you! You are one of the brightest!!) Take advantage of the resources and support around you to make the most of your time here at U of T. (Ok, this is me MacKenzie talking to you right now, and I know I’m biased, but...) After spending my first year at Skule™, I can honestly say there isn’t any place in the world I’d rather be. I hope you’ll fall in love with it too and take pride in helping to make it the best it can be.

What? The University of Toronto Engineering Society (commonly referred to as “EngSoc”) is the student-led governing body of the oldest and largest engineering school in Canada (yep, you guessed it, that’s Skule™). Founded in 1885, EngSoc is the oldest (and best) Engineering Society for students in Canada.

Why? The Engineering Society exists for your benefit! It provides a variety of services to students, including club funding, professional development, and extracurricular opportunities, some of which you’ll see outlined in the rest of this section.

Who? EngSoc is made up of: 5 Officers, 23 Members of the Board of Directors, and 100+ Council Members. Keep reading to meet some of the soon-tobe-familiar faces of the Engineering Society, who also happen to be really nice, helpful people. The last and most important part of EngSoc is the Membership. That’s you, fee-paying undergraduate student. It is your responsibility and prerogative to vote on the issues that are important to you!

First year chair Heyooo! Before I started SkuleTM, I remember reading through this handbook and getting excited about all of the crazy, stupid, and fun events that were about to begin. Believe me, F!rosh Week will definitely be one of the most memorable weeks of your life. It can be a disorienting time, but you have to remember that you have everyone here in the SkuleTM community working together towards making sure you have the best first year ever! During the first few weeks of class, all of the F!rosh will elect one member of the first year class to organize events such as the Frosh Chariot in Godiva Week and the Frosh Prank. Apart from organizing events, the First Year Chair is in charge of pushing every member of their year to become as involved as possible in SkuleTM. This past year I had the honor of being the First Year Chair, and I had the privilege of getting to meet and talk to so many people from my year about SkuleTM. It’s truly an awesome experience and I hope that everyone of you reading this handbook runs for the position. Even if you don’t decide to run, I hope that you become as involved as you can be in this great community we have. You’ll be surprised by how many opportunities will come, the more involved you get in the community. I hope everyone in the 2T1 class will experience and embrace the lateness, craziness, helpfulness, confusion, and togetherness that is SkuleTM. Chris Dryden ECE 2T0T1 First Year Chair, 1T6-1T7

President’s MessagE Hey 2T1s! My name is Jonathan and I’m thrilled to be serving as your EngSoc President! You’ll probably see me during F!rosh Week with the White Fireman’s Hardhat, putting out metaphorical and literal fires (hopefully kidding about the latter). Jokes aside, I want to take a second and welcome you to the University of Toronto, but more specifically, to our engineering community. SkuleTM is a unique environment that is constantly adapting, and I can honestly say that it has shaped me into the person I am today. When I first entered university, I never expected to meet such a tightknit group of incredibly passionate people. I was taken aback when I realized what engineering students regularly accomplish, from organizing F!rosh Week to firing a Cannon to managing the last student-run bar on campus! Every day I am astounded at new initiatives people take on simply for the sake of improving something, often solely for the benefit of future generations. The ironic part is I never realized any of this until recently. I was barely involved with extra-curriculars in first year, and only just started branching out the year after. Part of it was being unaware of everything SkuleTM had to offer, but mostly I was nervous about my grades slipping. However, the more I got involved, the more my grades actually went up! Now, I’m not saying this is the case for everyone, but it highlights an important point for your university career: balance is essential, no matter what you pursue. If you remember nothing else from this blurb, keep the following in mind: find something you’re passionate about, whatever it may be, and throw yourself into it; I promise you won’t regret it. Not only will it help with a change of pace from school, but you may even make a lasting connection. Grades are important of course, and at the end of the day we are here to get a degree, but you will never know about other opportunities available to you if you don’t have a look around. I can’t even begin to tell you how many lessons I’ve learned outside of the classroom. I suppose I should also mention what my role is. At it’s core, the President’s job is to find ways to improve the SkuleTM community, whether it be with unhindered access to information, clearer governing documents or even better professional development. I work towards creating a SkuleTM we can be proud of and benefit from, which leads me to my next point: please feel free to approach me at any time, either in person or online, at president@skule.ca. It can be for offering suggestions, asking questions or even just to chat; I am always open to hearing your thoughts! Have a great summer and I look forward to meeting you in September! Jonathan Swyers, ECE 1T7 + PEY Engineering Society President 1T7-1T8

vice President Academic

Heyo 2T1s, Welcome to your first year at UofT Engineering, and your first year at Skule™!! This community is a huge one - filled with everything from design teams, to music & arts groups, to student government. That’s where I fit in! As your Vice President Academic, it is my responsibility to address and represent your academic needs. This includes creating the F!rosh Anti-Calendar, managing courses.skule.ca (a place to find past midterms & exams) and developing speakup.skule.ca (a place to give course feedback).

I also oversee your Academic Directors & Class Representatives. They can help you bring feedback to professors, or plan discipline socials! #Protip: you can apply to be a class rep for your discipline during first year! If you ever want to chat about your resources, academic concerns, or anything else, I’m here for you, at vpacademic@skule.ca. You’ve also got a huge team behind you during your first year, including class reps, discipline clubs, TAs, and (especially) the First Year Office. Reaching out can difficult at times, but remember that all of these people are here for YOU (including me). Getting outside of your comfort zone is where all the magic happens. Don’t be afraid to say Hi! Have a purple-full F!rosh week, and an awesome year. Sofia Tijanic, ECE 1T9 VP Academic 1T7-1T8

vice President Finance

Hello 2T1s! My name is Aron and I am the VP Finance for 2017-2018. It’s my job to prepare the budget for the Engineering Society, facilitate funding for all the amazing clubs you’ll see (and hopefully take part in) around campus, and oversee the operations of the Hard Hat Café (your pit stop in the Pit), Engineering Stores (the go-to place for textbooks and engineering swag), and Suds (the student nightlife hangout that happens every day of F!rosh Week and every Friday after). I look after the overall financial well-being of the Society, and I can also help answer questions relating to funding, cheque requisitions, and related matters.

That said I’ve also been part of a lot of activities around Skule during my time here, so feel free to reach out with any off-the-wall questions you might have too as well as the finance-related ones. Questions like “Where can I build my own robot with zero prior knowledge?” (UTRA’s sumobot competition), “Should I go to Suds?” (Yes), and “I have great/good/bad/nonexistent writing/graphics ability but I have this funny idea I want to share with people, how can I do that?” (the Toike Oike) are all just some examples of things I’d be happy to shamelessly plug help you with. Feel free to email me any time at vpfinance@skule.ca, or you can usually find me in person around the EngSoc office or Suds, whichever is open at the time. Aron Sankar, INDY 1T7 + PEY VP Finance 1T7-1T8

vice President Student Life Fancy seeing you here! Welcome to SkuleTM! SkuleTM is far more than simply school, and that’s what makes our community a hell lot of fun to be a part of. Engineering is hard (yes I said it!) regardless of your discipline. But hey! Every year more than 1000 students join SkuleTM and go through the academics, but the memories they take out of it and what they leave behind have little to do with how many midterms they had to study for or how many assignments they had to pull all-nighters for to get done. What remains with you are the memories you make with the people you meet, groups you are a part of and projects and designs you contribute to. Simply put, it’s the stuff you do outside of the classroom that matters the most! Here in engineering, we have more than 110 clubs varying from hardcore design oriented clubs to a club where people gather together every week to play Super Smash Bros. Check out our clubs at the Frosh clubs fair on the Wednesday of F!rosh Week and discover what clubs and projects are out there that you are passionate about. Can’t find one and have a club idea? Start one! There are no excuses for not getting involved! Mahsa Naserifar, ECE 1T9T1 VP Student Life 1T7-1T8

vice President Communications Welcome to Skule™ 2T1s! This message comes to you in three parts, like the Star Wars trilogies, and trilogy of trilogies. The first is an introduction to my role at the Engineering Society. My job as VP Comm is to make sure you’re aware of the happenings around here, and to help you understand how things work in this often hectic community. This includes overseeing our amazing publications, informing you through our websites like skule.ca, updating you on current events via email, plus reaching you in a lot of other ways. You’ll get to hear a lot from me over the next year; that should be a good thing, right? The second part is an important message that I feel will make your start in Engineering a lot smoother: don’t be afraid to reach out to your peers, whether that’s to your new classmates or upper years. I understand it’s not always easy; it is intimidating to start talking to strangers, but these are strangers you’re going to be around for the next four or five years, so you might as well start somewhere. If you’re confused, lonely, or having trouble (in school or in life), reach out! And of course, I’m always available to you if you ever need anything. You can reach me through email at vpcomm@skule.ca, via Facebook, or in person. The third part is where I turn evil and murder all your younglings wish you the best of luck in your first year and hope you enjoy meaningful experiences at Skule™. Your next few years are going to be a wild, amazing trip, and I’m excited to be your guide for the next year. May the high ground be with you, Harry Jiang, EngSci 1T9 VP Comm 1T7-1T8

first Year office

Dear F!rosh, Welcome to U of T Engineering! The First Year Team is excited that you’ve decided to join our community, and we want you to know that we’re here to help! Our dedicated staff are here to make sure that you have a smooth transition to university, and that your grades don’t stray over to the dark side in your first year. We will provide guidance on developing the Jedi mind tricks (a.k.a. study skills, knowledge about university services and regulations) you will need in your quest for academic success. In particular, our team provides academic advising, a weekly email newsletter (the First Year News Feed), orientation and transition support, study skills programs, referrals to health and wellness counselling, review sessions and study groups, and exam preparation. Our goals are to support your transition into first year, to help you with any challenges along the way, and to prepare you for success in your upper years. Located in the Galbraith Building, room 170, the First Year Office should be your first stop for any help you might need during your first year. Please visit us early and often. Forward to meeting you, we look!

The First Year Team / Academic Jedi Masters: Olha Fihol, First Year Coordinator Leslie Grife, Assistant Director, First Year Academic Services Sherry Lin, Undergraduate Student Advisor (Engineering Science) Jennifer Fabro, First Year Advisor (Core 8 Programs) Cori Hanson, Assistant Director, First Year Student Success and Transition (TrackOne Advisor) Professor Micah Stickel, Chair, First Year www.firstyear.engineering.utoronto.ca/ firstyear@ecf.utoronto.ca twitter.com/uoft_eng_fyo

business manager

As the Business Manager of the Engineering Society, Rhonda Meek manages the day-to-day operation of the EngSoc offices and ensures that they are running efficiently. She is responsible for all processing, recording, maintaining, and monthly reconciling of invoices and payments and the statistical and financial analysis of all funds under the Engineering Society umbrella. These include Engineering Stores, the Hard Hat Café, the Engineering Student Levy Fund, ordering supplies, room and AV bookings, and ensuring capital assets are well maintained. Basically, if you’re ever in need of EngSoc services (e.g. projector rentals, cheque reqs, room rentals, etc.), Rhonda can help you out! Stop by the office to say “hi” or thank her for everything she does to keep SkuleTM running!

ombudsperson The Ombudsperson makes sure all members of EngSoc (that’s you!) have a successful transition from high school and the opportunity to thrive at SkuleTM. Have any feedback or suggestions to improve Skule™ life? Want to submit a complaint or comment regarding EngSoc or anybody involved with it? Send an email to ombudsperson@skule.ca. The typical duties of the Ombudsperson are to investigate complaints and work to resolve them, usually through impartial recommendations/mediation. Effective and honest feedback is the key to improving EngSoc, so whether you: • thought F!rosh week could have been awesome-er, • think engineering labs are too crowded, • need third-party input on an issue, • have ideas on how to make Skule™ a more inclusive space, or • just want to share your experience so far, there will be many exciting ways to share your feedback throughout the year! Reach out at any time through email to learn more about upcoming events, campaigns, and censuses!

Archivist There have been thousands before you, they faced fought the same ways you will, they have laughed between the same walls as you will, most importantly they have molded the SkuleTM community, which you will belong to. The Archives, a small little room in the SF basement, preserves the SkuleTM legacy, traditions, and the memories of the thousands before you. The Archives takes great pride that it will have the opportunity to document your battles, your smiles and your shenanigans for long after you have graduated. The Archives create themed displays, execute historical tours and organize community events for everyone to enjoy and learn about our legacy. A legacy that started with the establishment of School of Practical Science in 1873, progressed to include the creation of the Engineering Society in 1884 and continues today. The Archives are always looking for volunteers to help organize events, organize the ever-expanding collection of artifacts, and conduct research. It is classes like yours, the Class of 2T1, that make SkuleTM such a vibrant, incredible, and special place to be. The Force is strong with you all!! You can contact me at archivist@g.skule.ca, if you want to get involved or any questions! If you want to learn more about SkuleTM or the Archives, visit: Facebook: facebook.com/skulearchives/ History: skulepedia.ca Photos: photos.skule.ca Videos: youtube.com/user/SkuleTube/ Your History Junkie, Muskan Sethi, CHEM 2T0 Archivist 1T7-1T8

Toike oike Greetings dear Frosh! My name is Jenn, I am an MSE 1T8 +PEY, and I am this year’s Toike Oike Editor-in-Chief! Ever wanted to write news articles while cracking joke after joke, leaving your readers both well-informed and in stitches (figurative, of course)? Show off your mad Photoshop skillz and great sense of humour? Put those art skills to good use and draw side-splitting comics? Perhaps take things to the next level with hilarious multimedia content? Then boy oh boy, do I have some news for you! The Toike Oike (or Toike) has been the University of Toronto’s one and only (legitimate) humour newspaper since 1911. Today, the Toike is more than just a newspaper. It’s a community of talented writers and artists from across U of T dedicated to bringing laughter to the sometimes drab and dreary world of higher learning. Although its home is within Skule™, everyone is welcome to join in the fun and make a difference through humour. Every month, we put out a themed issue like the one you received in your F!rosh Kits, although content doesn’t necessarily have to relate to the theme. In the Toike, you’ll have free range to experiment and develop your comedic voice, judgement-free. Seriously. You could: • Write an article about the opening of a new bubble tea shop which serves tea filled with air bubbles. • Photoshop Justin Trudeau’s head onto a male model’s body, as redundant as that would be. I love you, Justin. Let’s run away together. • Draw a political cartoon about how political cartoons about Donald Trump are beating a dead horse or about how Donald Trump beats living horses. • Dick jokes (as long as they’re tasteful (if you know what I mean)). Members in upper years will be more than happy to help you edit that article or rasterize that graphic. If you find yourself too busy to create content, it’s all good. Ideas fuel the Toike like fuel fuels things that require fuel, so just showing up to meetings and brainstorming is a great way to contribute. Regular attendance isn’t mandatory, so you can feel free to drop in whenever. I hope to see all your hilarious articles and graphics throughout the year, and have an AWESOME F!rosh Week! Much love, Jenn Dixon Toike Oike Editor-in-Chief 1T7-1T8 P.S. If you have any further questions about the Toike, feel free to send me an email at toike@skule.ca!

The cannon KABOOM!!! What could that be? The Millenium Falcon taking off? The Death Star exploding? An AT-AT tied up by a Snowspeeder falling over? Nope. It’s the newest issue of The Cannon being delivered, packed with news reports, stories, experiences, and opinions all written by your fellow engineers! Yeah, I admit that was a little anticlimactic. I wanted to make a cannon pun but gunpowder wasn’t discovered that long ago, and doesn’t exist that far away. Regardless, if you’re not sure what The Cannon is, Luke no further! We’re SkuleTM’s official newspaper written by engineering students, for engineering students. Since 1978 we’ve been reporting on the most important issues within SkuleTM. If there was an exposed thermal exhaust port anywhere on campus, we’d investigate and bring you nothing but the facts! And although news can be in in General (quite) Grievous, we’re hoping to also focus on other aspects of living as an engineer this year. From creative writing to passions to hobbies, we won’t be Greedo. Anything that gets you interested in writing is our interest. So stop Leia’n around and take a look at cannon.skule.ca to see some of our recent publications, or visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/ cannon.news/. But I warn you, after looking around you might start thinking to yourself, “You can’t be Sidious, this is the most amazing newspaper ever! My whole life I’ve been looking in Alderaan places, how do I sign up?” Let me just say that I Han be serious, and that there’s not Obi-Wan way to get involved. Anyone with interests ranging from editing to graphic design to photography to online marketing are welcome to apply. If you’re interested, shoot me an email at cannon@skule.ca. If you have any questions, you can also contact me at cannon@skule.ca. If you have any recommendations for an article, a good place to reach me is cannon@skule.ca. Basically, send me an email about anything, and I’ll look forward to answering it. And don’t forget to enjoy first year. Join as many clubs as you can, and just try to enjoy this next year. I wanted to end off this segment with a terrible Star Wars pun, but I feel that would be inappropriate. Instead, I’ll just end it with the best wishes for this exciting time in your life. Dale Gottlieb, MSE 1T8 The Cannon Editor-in-Chief 1T7-1T8

Skulebook Hello to all the F!rosh out there! The Skulebook is the official yearbook for ALL the Engineering students at the University of Toronto! This exciting yearbook will include everything that will pass by in your exciting first year, documenting your journey alongside everyone else’s; so this will include your F!rosh Week, Dinner Dances, Godiva Week, and much more! What is even BETTER is that if you purchase a F!rosh Kit, you’ll get a copy for FREE! All you have to do is show up at the Engineering Stores with your student card when they are finished printing at the end of the year. However, I can’t do this all by myself; I’ll need help! If you worked on your high school yearbook as a photographer or want to exercise your graphic and layout skills, you should join! Even if you have no experience with graphics and cameras but want to get involved, we’ll catch you up! Being a part of the Skulebook Team is a great way to jump right into the involvement of the SkuleTM community that you are about to experience. Come check us out at the clubs fair during F!rosh Week! Can’t wait to see some fresh faces! Kyle Tang, CIV1T9 Skulebook Editor 1T7-1T8

F!rosh Handbook

Hello, it’s me, MacKenzie! The responsibilities of the F!rosh Handbook Editor are twofold. The first one should hopefully be pretty obvious at this point: it’s to assemble a team to save the Empire put together this book during the summer! This book should serve as a quick-start guide for you as you enter U of T. Read it all the way through (if you’re cool) or skim through to find things that interest you. And don’t forget about it during the year - this information will still be useful to you! The second job comes the following summer: to make the Skule™ Planner, a free agenda released by the Engineering Society. This means that last year’s handbook editor Leigh McNeil-Taboika is creating this year’s planner, and *shameless plug* you should use it. If you have any interest in writing, editing, or graphics you should definitely apply for this directorship next year! Feel free to contact me at handbook@skule.ca if you have any questions or just want to talk about Skule™. People say I’m nice :) MacKenzie Campbell, EngSci 2T0 F!rosh Handbook Editor 1T7-1T8

The pit Location: SF Basement The Pit is at the heart of SkuleTM, comparable to the Mos Espa Cantina. It can be used for studying, catching up on work, eating, and on Fridays and every day of F!rosh and Godiva week, consuming BEvERages. The Pit is a home for all engineers, and everyone is welcome. You can join your friends for lunch at Veda, build a trebuchet ;) or pay a visit to the Beast (the vending machine). Some days, you might even find people playing the long-cherished sport of Hard-hat Ball. This is the best place to come if you want to take a break from all that school (not Skule™) stuff. Fun fact: the Pit used to be filled with batch processors. In the Pit you’ll also find the three Engineering Society commercial operations: SUDS (****), Engineering Stores, and Hard-Hat Café. Stop by for a beer, a pair of covies, or a granola bar (in that order) and meet the nice people who work there!

Pictured above: Skuligans getting down at SUDS

Suds Han Solo’s got the Cantina, but us Skuligans have SUDS, our student operated, undergraduate, all-ages engineering pub! Located in the Sandford Fleming Atrium, operated by two co-managers and a host of servers, and attended by everyone at SkuleTM, SUDS is the place to be Friday night, after a long week of midterms, assignments, and not being able to find those droids you were looking for. Don’t drink? Underage? No problem! Suds isn’t just a bar, we’re the premium location for hangin’ around at SkuleTM, and there’s always non-alcoholic drinks available to go with the food we have to offer. And that’s not to mention the company - come to Suds to meet your fellow Frosh, friendly upper years, and, if you’re lucky, catch a glimpse of a Wookie or a floating hardhat. We host a ton of themed nights throughout the year to bring some extra flavour to the party. Keep your holovids running to keep updated with our plans for country hoedowns, Bollywood bhangra, and more! Some nights are so hype we even get other universities to join in the fun. To celebrate F!rosh Week and Godiva Week, SUDS will be open every day, so stop by to make friends with new people, and enjoy some BEvERages while you’re at it. Like the Jedis and the Jedi Code, we have a couple of rules we need to enforce to keep the BEvERages running and the mice from coming down on us. • Cash only! We have a lot of change, so you can keep coming back for more. • All kinds of people enjoy themselves time at SUDS. No tolerance policy for discrimination of any sort. • ∆S ≥ 0 • No outside alcohol comes in. No inside alcohol goes out. • Wristbands are needed for drinks. IDs are needed for wristbands. Iron rings, T-cards, and credit cards are appreciated, but don’t work. • No pyrotechnics of any sort. Keep your lightsabers away, please. • No sex in the washrooms. Please. • F = ma Want to work at SUDS? Talk to one of the managers - we’re friendly, sober, and would love to meet someone new, or email suds@skule.ca if you’re shy. You’ll get to chill behind the bar, make some great friends, get involved in SkuleTM, blow up the Death Star, and revel in the perks. And if you’re not into working with us, we’d still love to have you involved! Talk to us about the BEvERages we serve, ask us about our memories, request new music, and most importantly, come out and have fun! We’ll see you at F!rosh Week! Saarthak “Sober” Saxena, Mech 1T8T2 Devlen “So Beer?” Malone, Min 1T9 SUDS Co-Managers 1T7-1T8

Engineering Stores Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Bernardo the Wise? I thought not. It’s not a story the admissions office would tell you. It’s a calculus legend. Until the introduction of the calculus textbook, Bernardo was so powerful and so wise, he could make the students attend live viewings of Khan Academy videos. Thankfully, this is simply one of the many legends from the days before the Engineering Stores. Ever since the introduction of a store carrying all the first year textbooks at the LOWEST PRICE AROUND, it is the students who now have the highground. Armed with the training of the calculus Jedi Master Burbulla, we will help to equip you with the textbooks to teach you how to conquer the empire. Along with this, we can offer a wide range of clothing to match not only your interests at Skule™, but also the colour of your lightsaber. Should you prove successful in your travels and make it through your year as frosh unscathed, stores offers you the opportunity to purchase the famous Engineering Coveralls, and our patterned, Sand Free™ personalized Skule™ engineering jackets! Thanks, Jon Norman, MSE 1T9 Annie Yu, Mech 1T8+PEY Stores Jedi Managers 1T7-1T8

Hard Hat Cafe Hey 2T1s! Are you always hungry between classes? Too tired to hunt for a meal off campus? Want something delicious and affordable? If so, you should come check out the Hard Hat Café (HHC)! The HHC is a campus eatery run completely by the students, for the students. We are conveniently located in the Sandford Fleming pit, at the heart of Skule™. Our aim is to provide students with a variety of affordable food options, so whether you need a cup of coffee, a quick snack, or a complete lunch, we’ve got you covered. We offer many fresh foods including pizza, subs, and sushi, Krispy Kreme donuts (!!!). We also offer snacks for when you’re on the go, including granola bars, cup noodles, and chips, as well as drinks such as coffee, tea, Arizona, Vitasoy and SO MUCH MORE! We are always working to bring new items into the café, so be sure to check out what’s new at the HHC this year! This F!rosh week, be sure to keep an eye out for the special Rewards Card in your frosh kits which can be used to earn yourself some FREE PIZZA…and let’s be honest, who can resist that? Don’t forget to stay up to date by liking our Facebook page to stay informed about new products and special offers! Have a great idea for a new item? Send us a message or drop by for a visit! We strive to better serve the Skule™ community, and we would love to hear your suggestions so we can keep improving. We look forward to meeting the class of 2T1, and we hope that in time, the Hard Hat Café will hold a special place in your heart, as it does in ours. Be sure to drop by for awesome food, great conversations, and amazing Skule™ spirit! Wendy Wang, EngSci 1T9 Marawan Zaki, Civ 1T9 Hard Hat Café Co-Managers 1T7 – 1T8

Blue and gold Committee Q. WHAT IS THE BLUE & GOLD COMMITTEE? A. Good question! The Blue & Gold Committee (B&G) is a spirit committee. We’re a rather unique organization, in the sense that we have two major responsibilities: organizing tools events and organizing social events. The tools events involve construction projects, pranks, workshops, and other events that promote practical engineering skills. Whether you’ve never touched a power tool before or you’re an expert carpenter, come on out to these and learn something new! Our social events are more about community building and unique experiences, like chariot races, car smashes, and bus trips outside the city. Q. WHEN IS THE FIRST EVENT?? A. We’re going to kick off the year with our TOOLS101 workshop in early October. TOOLS101 is a great opportunity to learn how to use power tools, or hone your skills in a chill, relaxed environment. We’ll be advertising the exact date and location in the first few weeks of school, so keep your eyes peeled! Q. SO WHAT’S THIS “GODIVA WEEK” I KEEP HEARING ABOUT??? A. In honor of our patron saint of engineering, Lady Godiva, B&G hosts a full week of competitions, celebrations, games, and charity events at the beginning of winter semester. Think of it as a second frosh week! Q. YES THIS IS ALL QUITE DELIGHTFUL, HOW CAN I JOIN THE COMMITTEE?!!?? A. Check out our website at blueandgold.skule.ca and SMACK THAT MAILING LIST BUTTON. Also take some time to admire the beautifully done CSS. It’s pretty damn good. For those of you still craving more quality Blue and Gold content, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram! We post sometimes, promise. Q. CAN I BORROW THE B&G TOOLS????!!??! A. Yes. Yes you can. If you ever need to borrow tools for whatever reason, email us at blueandgold@skule.ca or fill out the tool sign-out form on our website. Think of the Blue and Gold room like your parents’ garage: if you need a particular tool, it’ll be there, and we’ll be there to lend it out. Q. WHO ARE YOU GUYS? A. Cameron and Marie, the Blue and Gold Chairs! Stay on the lookout for us during frosh week- we’ll be wearing our tricked-out green hard hats and probably carrying tools of some kind or another. Feel free to come out and talk to us, we love making new friends! All the best, Cameron Alizadeh, EngSci 1T9 Marie Floryan, Mech 1T9 Your Blue and Gold Committee Chairs 1T7-1T8

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Hello! My name is Emma and I am the Director of Skule Nite 1T8. First, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to say welcome to SkuleTM. This crazy place will become your home for the next 4 to 5 (or in my case 700) years. SkuleTM has so much to offer and if there is one piece of advice I can give, its to explore and try out all the new things. I happened to get involved with Skule Nite in my first year, and without question it has changed my life. Skule Nite is U of T Engineeringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual sketch comedy and musical revue. Engineering students come together to sing, dance, act, build sets, play music, flash lights, write sketches, ninja, and to do the million other things that it takes to put a show together in one year (magic). So if you like to sing, dance, and act, come out and audition for cast! If you play an instrument- try out for the Skule Nite Orchestra! If you prefer a life in the shadows; lighting, sound, SFX, prop making, set painting, costume sewing, stage crewing, (or all of the above) we need people like you to join our team! For additional information please visit our website skulenite.skule.ca. If you want to get involved in any capacity, check us out at various events during F!rosh Week! We love expanding our family <3 Enjoy your first week at SkuleTM, find something you love to do, and make the most of your time at SkuleTM! Emma Sexton, Indy 1T6+696 Director, Skule Nite 1T8

Hi-skule™ Do you love engineering, or are you like me who literally didn’t know what it was hoping to find out when classes began? From Toronto, a small rural town in Canada, maybe a country across the big blue ocean, or even a cloud city on Bespin? Do you walk the light side, dark, or something in between? Regardless, you can be an incredible mentor. Hi-SkuleTM is a student run engineering outreach group here at UofT and we do a ton of cool stuff. Our mission is to reach out to as many High School students as possible, debunk myths about engineering, and share how totally awesome it is. So many people don’t know what engineering really is or the people who are a part of it. Last year 40% of our first year class was female, the highest it has ever been. We have our fair share of varsity athletes, artists, musicians, and even the odd Gungan! Not quite sure what they do though. What I am trying to say is that there is such thing as a cookie cutter engineer, wand at Hi-Skule we want students to know that and there is no reason why they should feel discouraged about wanting to be one too. As a Hi-SkuleTM mentor you would have a chance to inspire the minds of young padawans, teaching them the ways of the forces while always having a blast yourself. And unlike storm troopers our events are always a hit. In pursuit of our mission we run Pre-F!rosh, the University of Toronto High-School Design Competition (or UTHSDC, still a mouthful), the Designapalooza, and many more mentorship events throughout the year. We encourage every skuligan to become a Hi-Skule mentor, it’s an incredibly rewarding experience and the closest thing to being a F!rosh week leedur all the time. So if this sounds like something that you would love to do, Get involved! Come say hi and sign up for our mailing list at the clubs fair during F!rosh week. You can also check us out on our web page at hiskule.skule.ca. If you have any questions, concerns, or incredibly dank star wars memes feel free to send them my way at hiskule@skule.ca, a quick facebook message, or stored in the memory banks of an R2 unit. May the force be with you, Brandon Lista, Indy 1T8 Hi-Skule Liason 1T7-1T8

u of T Engineering Kompetiton This message in particular is brought to you by the University of Toronto Engineering Kompetition (UTEK)! We are U of T’s flagship engineering competition, encompassing seven different categories from consulting to debate. UTEK provides an opportunity for students to develop their skills, meet industry professionals, and show off their creativity. The winners even get to represent the University at provincial and national competitions. How do I take part in UTEK, you say? The first step is to go ahead and submit your name to H.Y.D.R.A... errr... I mean sign up on our mailing list on our website utek.skule.ca! We will be running a few workshops throughout the Fall Semester to introduce you to the format of the competition. We will also breakdown past problems and provide interactive prototyping sessions with hands-on tasks. Attend these workshops! You will learn important things about competitions at the university level that will carry onward when you attend various hackathons and consulting competitions at a later stage of your life. Also watch out for our F!rosh Mixer event right after F!rosh Week! Send me an email at utek@skule.ca or message me on Facebook if you have any questions! Lastly, I’m going to leave you with one piece of advice. Whether you end up joining UTEK or not, getting involved is probably the most valuable thing that you can do in your first year. U of T is an incredible school with an incredible amount of opportunities. By the time F!rosh comes around and ends, you have probably heard this a hundred times, but go out and get out of your comfort zone because that’s how you grow the most. Did you know, for example, that we have a Quidditch team? Did you? The opportunities are boundless! How can I get involved you say? Participate in UTEK, of course! Do a semester abroad. Go to SUDS. Join a design team. Just go get involved in something that’s not class! Hope to see you all around! Henry Xu, ECE 1T9 UTEK Director 1T7-1T8

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SkuleTM’s got Talent Welcome to SkuleTM, 2T1s! We are so excited to see all of your new faces on campus soon. One of the best things about being in a place like UofT is the shear amount of acceptance and diversity we have. Here at SkuleTM, we take pride in the different experiences and various skill sets & talents that new students like you can bring! That being said- you, yes you, do you have a burning passion to stand on a stage? Does the amount of balls you can juggle resemble a limit to infinity? Are you a rockstar waiting for a spotlight? Do you just want to show the world that you’re great at [insert cool & obscure ability here]? Then keep a lookout for “SkuleTM’s Got Talent”! Every year, our team puts on a show to really emphasize the amazing talents that Skule has to offer. Since you all are soon-to-be a part of Skule- we want to see what mad skills you’ve got under your sleeves! Follow us on Facebook (search “Skule’s Got Talent”) and instagram (@ skulesgottalent) for future updates and be sure to visit us at clubs fair during F!rosh Week. Can’t wait to see all of your lovely faces at UofT!!

Skuletm Kup OH HIYA 2T1s! I’m Chloe, your friendly neighbourhood MIE 2T0. AND GUESS WHAT?? I’M SKULETM KUP’S DIRECTOR THIS YEAR!! Hold up, what exactly is SkuleTM Kup? Glad you asked, lil Frosho. Skup is the Engineering Society’s year-long battle of the disciplines!! We run competitions for you to participate in throughout both semesters that pit your discipline against another’s (like Engsci vs MSE), where the winning discipline gets points awarded to their overall score. At the end of the year, the discipline with the most accumulated points claims the magnificent SkuleTM Kup Trophy! (Commence oooing and ahhing) But how can you get involved, you say? Don’t even sweat it. SkuleTM Kup is 100% Commitment™ free! Come to one event, come to three, or come to all of them! It’s a fantastic way to make some friends, take a break from plain old school and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of SkuleTM. Want to learn more, maybe see some past events, possibly discover if your discipline currently holds the Skup Trophy? Hit up SkuleTM Kup on Facebook and give us a like to stay in the loop. Want to be a part of the Skup family? Apply for the Frosh Executive Team Position in September! (Keep your eyes open for more info) SO stoked to make this the best SkuleTM Kup year yet! Give me a shout if you have anything to say, and seeya around Skule!

Luv, Chloe Oriotis, Mech 2T0 Your 1T7-1T8 SkuleTM Kup Director

engineering Athletics Association The Engineering Athletics Association (EAA) is a student-run service that organizes all Skule™ intramural sports teams and clubs. We provide you with relevant information regarding upcoming tryouts, games, and events. EAA supports men’s, women’s, and coed sports teams, so EAA has a team for most (if not ALL) of your favourite sports. Follow us on Facebook to stay in the loop!

SkuleTM community outreach SkuleTM Community Outreach (SCORe) organizes exciting events that work to strengthen our internal SkuleTM community while giving back to worthy causes outside of it. Through a multitude of fun exploits -- from barbecues, to Movember initiatives, to building events, just to name a few -- SCORe looks to promote the togetherness of the Engineering community at UofT and drive campaigns that benefit those in need. We present students with opportunities to engage in volunteerism, charity, and fundraising, while doing exactly what engineers do: work collaboratively for the greater good of society. Stay tuned all throughout the year to find out about the spectacular events we have planned for you! If you have any suggestions for events you’d like us to run, or simply want to get involved, feel free to contact us at community@g.skule.ca!

mental wellness Director The Mental Wellness Director is responsible for connecting students with mental health and wellness services on campus, and hosting events to promote mental health and wellness awareness within the skule community. If you have any questions regarding existing resources at the faculty that are here to support you, the mental wellness director is the person to ask! If you also have any ideas for events or initiatives you think would help promote mental wellness at SkuleTM, feel free to email mentalwellness@ skule.ca And a mental wellness tip for your first year at SkuleTM: Keep up with your hobbies and make sure you do at least one destressing thing a day, whether its read, watch tv, or listen to music. Have a great year!

equity and inclusivity Hey 2T1’s! My name’s Ben and I’m this year’s Equity and Inclusivity Director! This position is completely new this year, but my job as the Equity and Inclusivity Director is to promote awareness about the various groups that exist within the SkuleTM community. The more we know about each other, the tighter we can be! I’ll be organizing a ton of fun events to achieve that goal. My job also includes coordinating with clubs, organizations, events, etc., are as inclusive as possible to the different types of people at SkuleTM. If you’re interested in helping out, you can email me at equity@g.skule.ca. I’ll also be posting more information on how you can get involved on the 2T1 Facebook group after F!rosh Week so make sure to check that out! You’ll learn a lot about engineering in these 4 years, but you’ll also learn a lot about other people! Here at UofT Engineering, you’ll meet a bunch of new people. SkuleTM is a diverse community filled with people from different races, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations. So welcome to SkuleTM, and have fun! Ben Kwashigah, ECE 2T0 Equity and Inclusivity Director 1T7-1T8

Clubs In addition to all the projects you just read about, there are A METRIC TON of other clubs and organizations you can get involved in on campus! Use the categories below to find things you might be interested in, but don’t stop there! Explore clubs all over campus or make your own! Music Page 79 Athletics Page 80 Design Teams Pages 80-82 Academics Pages 82-85 Community Pages 85-86 Professional Development Pages 86-88 Service and Leadership Page 89

Skule™ Stage Band

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The 23-member, student run Skule™ Stage Band has been playing jazz to great acclaim at Skule™ events for over 30 years. These include the most celebrated dances of the year (Cannonball and Gradball) as well as Suds, Hart House and local establishments. The Stage Band was established in 1983 by engineering students with help from Mr. Malcolm McGrath of the Skule™ Alumni Association. It is now the longest running Skule™ Music ensemble, welcoming anybody at U of T who enjoys playing and performing swing, big band, funk, latin, and other genres of jazz music. Due to a large turnout at last year’s Open Rehearsal, we are planning on creating a second band (Stage Band Blue) with the goal of expanding the number of jazz musicians in engineering. Come to our open rehearsal, which will be on the second or third Wednesday of September. See our website http://skulemusic.ca/stageband/ or email us at stageband@skule.ca for more information.

Skule™ Orchestra Tired of that old Cantina Band? Skule™ Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra based in the engineering faculty, but welcoming all members of the university community. The orchestra is a place for students to have fun performing challenging repertoire ranging from Beethoven to Borodin, as well as popular selections from Star Wars to Sound of Music. In addition to weekly rehearsals and concerts, we also host various social events and trips to local music events throughout the year. There’s a lot of opportunity to meet other people with a shared interest in music, and as always, may the fourth (interval) be with you. Get involved! Come out to our open rehearsal on Monday, September 11th, 7pm at 256 McCaul Street, and then sign up for auditions online at http://skulemusic. ca/orchestra/! Email us at orchestra@skule.ca for more info!

Skule™ Choir What is the difference between a Sith Lord and a Soprano? One thinks they control the universe, and the other is a Sith. Don’t go to the Dark side, join Skule Choir! We perform a wide range of choral music, from classical to contemporary, at concerts and engineering events. We rehearse weekly on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 9 pm. Join us at our open rehearsal in September, we are non-auditioned and would love to have your talents with us! Contact us at skulechoir@gmail.com for more information!

Athletics Skule™ Dance Club We introduce people to dances of all styles! From Ballroom to Breakdancing, we just want you to move your body and have fun doing it! For those with dance experience, we try provide a community of fellow dancers and opportunities to grow further, be it through our various events/performances, teaching others or showing you the dance community of downtown Toronto! To get involved just bust a move at any and every opportunity! We just love seeing people enjoying themselves while dancing! But also join our Facebook group or hit up our website at dance.skule.ca to keep an eye on all the events/classes that we would love for you to be a part of! Or email us at skuledance@gmail.com!

Iron Dragons Iron Dragons is the Engineering dragon boat team and the two-time University and U24 National Champions. We train throughout the school year to get ready for our regattas in the summer. We have both competitive and recreational crews, and are always looking for new paddlers (no experience necessary). The team is a fantastic way to meet new friends and stay active! Come out to an info session in September to learn more about the team and how to get involved! Email dragonboat@skule.ca and visit dragonboat.skule.ca to learn more.

Design TEams Human-Powered Vehicles Design Team We design, build, and race all manner of human-powered vehicles, including speedbikes, submarines, and aircraft. Our goal and motto is “pushing the limits” - whether that refers to speed, endurance, practicality, safety, manufacturing, or something else entirely. If you want to bike at highway speeds, fly on nothing but your own effort, or travel 50 km underwater without coming up for air, this is the design team for you. We also excel at composites; if you think carbon fiber is cool, join HPVDT. F!rosh can get involved with HPVDT at any time, but our annual schedule is intended to best facilitate September recruitment and training. Email Captain Calvin Moes at hpv@hpvdt.skule.ca or visit http://hpvdt.skule.ca/ for more info!

U of T Baja Team The U of T Baja Team designs, builds, and races an off-road vehicle. We compete with over 100 international university teams in a series of events culminating in a wheel to wheel endurance race over a dirt track, rocks, logs and jumps. Our team offers members the opportunity to develop and apply their design, technical, and organizational skills to build a new car every year and race it at multiple SAE events. Find us at the engineering clubs fair, talk to us during our F!rosh Olympics event, or send us an email at bajateam@utoronto.ca. We’re always looking for new members! Visit http://baja.skule.ca/ for more info!

Bridges to Prosperity The Bridges to Prosperity U of T Chapter is a club consisting of a group of students dedicated to raising awareness and making a positive impact on student and global life. At the University of Toronto, we work to enrich student life through educational events and speaker series, allowing students to apply their education in meaningful ways. This includes events such as bridge design workshops, AutoCAD workshops, and our annual bridge design competition. Through our parent organization Bridges to Prosperity, we help bridge the gap of isolation in developing communities around the world through the strategic design and construction of footbridges for communities facing impassable obstacles. We help provide adequate infrastructure, therefore enabling isolated communities to access health care, education and economic opportunities. This year, we helped build a pedestrian bridge in Chillcani, Bolivia! F!rosh can join as general members or as specialists in the different areas of the club. Specialist roles range from events, to media, to bridge design. Specialist applications come out around September, but feel free to contact us at b2p. uoft@gmail.com and check our Facebook page to get involved!

Spark Design Club The Spark Design Club builds interactive electro-mechanical displays around campus! Spark has built human-powered car racing games, a huge soundboard, a human-sized Super Mario Bros level, a Jansen Walker, an array of proximity-sensitive LEDs, a giant foot piano, a Connect 4 game board and much more! We aim to make Skule life a little more engaging and fun. We host drop-in workshops throughout the year, in which all students are invited to come out and help build our displays. During these workshops, you’ll learn hands-on engineering skills (how to use power tools, solder, etc.) and then immediately get to apply those skills to one of our projects. Come out to our F!rosh week event! Sign up for our mailing list (http://sparkuoft. wixsite.com/sparkuoft) to hear about our events and workshops. Email us at spark@g.skule.ca for more info!

University of Toronto Concrete Toboggan The Concrete Toboggan Team is a competitive design team providing SkuleTM’s Engineering students with the unique opportunity of designing, manufacturing, and racing a five-person toboggan with concrete running surfaces. Each winter, the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race brings together over 20 schools for 4 days of unforgettable events. The team provides a social atmosphere that facilitates team building while creating a learning environment and providing experience in real world engineering design - we work hard to play hard! Opportunities in design, creative exhibits, technical writing, and professional outreach are among the facets that members experience. GNCTR’s wide range of scoring categories gives us a unique opportunity to make use of skills from every discipline! Check out our website (http://toboggan.skule.ca) to join our mailing list and come out to a meeting! The design process is already underway and our Project Leads are happy to help you get involved in a capacity that suits your interests and skills. All levels of experience welcome! Email info@toboggan.skule.ca for more info!

Seismic Design Team We design, build, and test scaled models of high rise structures on shaketables to simulate the dynamic behaviour of tall buildings when subjected to earthquake ground motions. The team competes in the annual Earthquake Engineering Research Institute’s Undergraduate Seismic Design Competition where top engineering schools from all over the world compete for the most structurally sound, architectually pleasing, and economic design. Join us at our annual Kickoff Meeting in early September. Email us at ut.seismic@gmail.com and keep in touch via our website: seismic.skule.ca and our Facebook page!

Robotics for Space Exploration We build anything space robotics related, from Mars rovers to solar powered atmosphere devices! We also host fun university and high school robotics competitions F!rosh are especially welcome to our relatively young club. Our favourite saying here is that “no experience is required”. We tend to do our best in giving newcomers significant design work as soon as they join, supplying as much mentorship as we can along the way. Email us at christopher.lucasius@mail.utoronto.ca!

University of Toronto Concrete Canoe Team The Concrete Canoe Team is a multi-disciplinary design team completely managed by students. As you may expect we take concrete, a really dense and tensilely weak material, and turn it on its head. When we are done with it, we have concrete that is not only good in tension but also less dense than water! Each year we design, test, and construct our own canoe to pit it against other universities annually and aim to place among the top concrete canoe teams. How does a canoe made of concrete manage to float? With the Force, of course! We meet every Saturday at 10:00am at 704 Spadina Ave, where you can get involved in anything from concrete mix design to themed displays to lightsaber wielding (er, canoe paddling). All disciplines welcome! Email us at ut.canoe@ gmail.com or visit canoe.skule.ca!

Academics Bioengineering Student Association (BESt) BESt aims to expose students to bioengineering and provide opportunities to develop relevant skills in their area of interest. Through workshops, competitions and panels with experts in the field, students can learn about current research and how they can get involved. We also connect students to industry and research leaders with networking events and our mentorship program. Our first event is our annual general meeting, where you can get a sense of the club’s goals and exciting plans for the year. Come to this so you can gauge the time commitment you want to make to BESt - don’t worry, you won’t have to come to every event. You can sign up for our mailing list and stay connected via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/best.skule/ for updates. Feel free to reach out to us at best.skule@gmail.com if you are curious about how to get more involved! We hope to see you during Frosh Week at Clubs Fair!

NSight Mentorship Program NSight Mentorship Program aims to provide support for first-year Engineering Science students by fostering and making use of the sense of community present between EngSci students of all years. NSight will match groups of mentees under a pair of NSight Mentors; mentors are EngSci students from upper-years who have volunteered their time to help with your transition into Engineering Science. Feel free to turn to your mentors for any questions or support during your first year and beyond; consider them to be your older siblings in Engineering Science. That being said, NSight is not a tutoring service. Rather, we exist to help with anything outside of the classroom from general questions about university life, to where to go downtown for good Ethiopian food, to how to properly prepare for your first Calculus exam, and more! Sign up on our Facebook page, send a quick message, or email us at nsight. mentors@gmail.com. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be starting up in August on a rolling basis so stay tuned!

Galbraith Society Galbraith Society is a group focused on improving the academic experience of student engineers enrolled at UofT by providing opportunities for highly motivated students to gain exposure to their fields of interest through workshops, mentorship programs, and events that appeal to their passion for engineering and research. Visit us at our booth during at the Engineering Clubs Fair to sign up for our mailing list. Our Research Experience (REX) Program connects students with professors to collaborate on a research project throughout the school year and is a great way to get a head start on gaining research experience. Students can also join the journal editorial team to gain experience on academic research writing. Applications will be posted through our website, social media, and the mailing list! Email us at gsociety.uoft@gmail.com for more info!

University of Toronto Machine Intelligence Student Team (UTMIST) UTMIST is a club dedicated to clearing the mist surrounding machine intelligence. Machine intelligence is a field that involves many significant applications in self-driving cars and robotics in general, computer vision, and natural language processing. We are passionate about exploring and applying the fields of machine intelligence to real-world scenarios. We hold project-based workshops, tutorials and events centered around topics such as machine learning and data science. Our club provides opportunities for members to discuss and pursue research into the latest machine learning techniques and to apply them to emerging applications. Our club is an inclusive community for students coming from all backgrounds of knowledge and experience. If you are interested in AI and machine learning and want to learn more about our club, come and visit us during the club fair! Kickoff events will begin shortly after the clubs fair. You can join us during clubs fair or anytime by submit an application, found on our Facebook page. New members are welcome throughout the year, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to join even if you missed the kickoffs! Email us at utorontomist@gmail.com for more information!

Canadian Society for Chemical Engineers (CSChE) The Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering is a national and non-profit association that unites chemical engineering professionals who work in industry, academia, and the government. We organize a wide variety of professional and social events such as Chemical Engineering Sector Information Night to prepare students for the professional world. These events are beneficial for first years like yourselves as they offer an early insight into the professional world, and gives opportunities for strengthening your bonds within the Chem Eng community at U of T. CSChE will be holding elections in the beginning of October in order to elect 2 first year class representatives. On top of that all first year chemical engineering students are encouraged to participate in the First Year Mentorship Program where a young Jedi like yourself can form relationships with upper years. Email us at csche@skule.ca or visit http://csche.chem-eng.utoronto.ca/!

IEEE Welcome to Engineering young Padawans! The road to your Iron Ring can be as tough as training to be a Jedi, but IEEE is here to help you get there and beyond! As a branch of the world’s largest technical professional society (with over 400,000 members!), we host countless technical and professional-development events for our students. From inviting industry mentors to guide students for job hunting to hosting conferences and competitions, such as Toronto’s largest Hardware Hackathon, we do a lot of exciting things here at IEEE. Keep an eye out for our recruitment and if you have any questions, shoot us an email at ieeeutstudentbranch@gmail.com or visit http://ieee.utoronto.ca/ or our Facebook page. The best way to get involved as frosh is to come check out our events throughout the year! There will also be fall recruitment for incoming frosh, so if you want to join the IEEE team, definitely consider applying. We hope to see you at clubs day - come have a chat with us!

CUBE (Club for Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering) As the oldest Biomedical Engineering focused club on campus, we strive to promote and educate undergraduate students about the various aspects of biomedical engineering. Our main objective is to demonstrate how each of the engineering disciplines is integrated into biomedical engineering, stressing that students from any discipline can pursue a career in the biomedical field. We host various seminars, competitions and networking events throughout the year to expose our members to the different facets of the field, and in turn create a dynamic biomedical community of students, professors, and industry alumni. Anyone within the University of Toronto community is invited to join the Toronto chapter at no cost. Simply sign up at any CUBE event or visit us at http://www. cube.skule.ca to be regularly informed of biomedical engineering events such as CUBE’s events throughout the year, events happening across campus held by organizations other than CUBE, upcoming conferences, and other related activities. Email us at cube@g.skule.ca. See you in September!

iGEM Toronto Every year, we design and execute a synthetic biology research project and join teams from across the world to compete at the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our interdisciplinary team is composed of three subteams: Wet Lab, Computation, and Policies & Practices. Outside of the competition, the we create an interdisciplinary space for those interested in synthetic biology to learn more about the field by hosting and participating in engaging seminars and design sessions. F!rosh can join us by being a member of our club throughout the academic year, attending our events, and most importantly, applying for our fantastic summer team to compete against other universities in Boston. Email us at igem@g.skule. ca or visit igemtoronto.ca, Facebook: iGEMToronto, and Twitter: @igem_toronto.

Project Include Project Include is a student-led non-profit organization that aims to make programming accessible to everyone, regardless of socio-economic class, race or age. We strive to provide the opportunity for people who might not otherwise have it - to learn computer science through workshops, mini-courses and summer boot camps run by University of Toronto STEM students. Last year, we reached out to 128 students in 6 locations in the GTA who spent over 2300 collective hours learning coding! In early fall, apply to be on our executive team or join as an instructor to teach coding to fellow UofT students throughout the SkuleTM year. During the year, attend or volunteer at our coding events! In the winter semester, apply to be on our Summer 2018 Dream Team to help run summer boot camps, in-school workshops and one-off library events in various local communities around Toronto! Can’t wait for the applications to come out? Shoot us an email at include.skule@gmail. com or visit https://www.facebook.com/projectincludeskule/ and we can tell you how to get involved!

Power to Change - Engineers

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Power to Change Engineers is an interdenominational Christian group that is dedicated to serving engineering students by helping them solve life’s toughest questions. We want to be a spiritual resource to engineers, giving all students an opportunity to think about spiritual issues, as well as helping Christians grow in their faith. You can get involved at anytime by emailing us at p2c.uoft@gmail.com to find out what we’re up to. Visit http://bit.ly/p2cemaillist to join our mailing list. Join us at our weekly meeting starting in September where we gather and discuss life’s larger questions, recurring every Thursday at 5:30-7:00pm in Wycliffe College, Sheraton Hall. Also, join us in our weekly in-depth study on the Christian faith! Time and location TBA. Be on the lookout for our booth at clubs day! Follow us on http://facebook.com/p2cuoft to get our latest event updates

Queer Sphere SkuleTM’s newest club Queer Sphere aims to educate and provide a place for people to discuss and learn about the Queer Community! We also provide resources, support, and fun! Mainly we’ll be holding fun events like cookie decorating, movie nights, and socials as well as weekly optional meetings so you can meet fellow Community members and Allies! Everyone is welcome here! Check us out during our F!rosh Events, the SkuleTM Club Fair, and our first official general meeting that will be announced through our FB Page https://www.facebook.com/QueerSphereSkule/! You can also message the Queer Sphere Page or email us at queersphere.g.skule.ca if you want to find out more.

Indian Students Society The Indian Students Society (ISS) is one of the largest multicultural organizations at U of T! ISS hosts many get togethers throughout the year to give students a chance to have a family like community on campus. We host mixers/socials, academic debates/panel discussions, Bollywood movie nights, a great big end of the year formal, and so much more! Our goal is to integrate Indian culture and fun with the SkuleTM environment. Our hosted events are open to anyone interested in Indian culture (aka you DO NOT HAVE TO BE INDIAN TO COME OUT, I REPEAT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE INDIAN TO COME). We’ll forgive you if you can’t handle the spice in our samosas. Come out to our events, meet some people, and make some life lasting friendships in a wonderful community! We’ll have a table set up on clubs day to sign up for a newsletter & information about or back to school mixer! In the meantime checkout our social media outlets listed below. You are invited to all of our events! Bring your friends and come have a blast! Email us at issutsg@gmail.com for more information. Facebook Page: Indian Students’ Society (ISS) - University of Toronto Facebook Group: ISS - Indian Students’ Society, University of Toronto Instagram: @issuoft Twitter: @ISSUofT Website: http://issuoft.ca

Professional Development Volunteer Engineering Experience Program (VEEP) VEEP is a unique program that pairs engineering students (usually in teams of 4) with local non-profit organizations to tackle technical projects, providing the opportunity to make real-world impact. Each year, we have new and exciting projects that come up from our non-profit partners; some can run for either the entire school year or just one semester, depending on what you make of it. We can’t wait to see some new faces on our future VEEP teams! Stay tuned for applications, which open up at the beginning of each semester. Feel free to also send us an email at uoftveep@gmail.com or contact us through our website http://www.uoftveep.com!

Suits U Our mission at Suits U is to break the stereotype of the sloppily-dressed university student. We do this by providing students with professional business attire at budget-friendly prices. Our clothes are hand-picked from our collection of donations from retailers and industry professionals. We hold events where we showcase our inventory to students, teach them how to make a great first impression, and help them find the perfect business outfit. The students purchase our clothing at highly discounted prices, knowing that all proceeds from the sale are donated to local charities that empower at-risk youth in Toronto. We believe that with our ability to provide exclusive attire at inclusive prices, we can give students an equal and fair opportunity at a first impression. Last year, we were able to attract over 650 students and raise over $6,000 for charity. Our vision for this year is all about expansion: double our reach, our donation, and our services by engaging the Engineering, the Rotman Business and the Arts & Sciences students at UofT. By accomplishing this, we hope to embark on a journey towards building sustainable relationships with firms and retailers, expanding to include all of UofT as well as other nearby campuses, and becoming studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; go-to resource for quality business apparel. Look for applications for positions early in the year and visit us during Clubs Fair! Like our page https://www.facebook.com/SuitsUCampaign/ or email us at hello@suitsu.org to hear about our upcoming events!

ASHRAE U of T Student Chapter ASHRAE is a global organization dedicated to advancing building performance through integrating energy efficiency, sustainability, and indoor air quality in building systems design. As an industry-leading society, ASHRAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standards and guidelines are used worldwide. Our student chapter hosts events and tours providing skills development and industry networking opportunities. Keep an eye out for our events throughout the year! Make sure to visit us at the clubs fair, or e-mail us at anytime at ashraeutoronto@gmail.com if you would like to help out on the executive team. We work closely with the Toronto professional chapter and other student chapters across the GTA. Visit http://ashrae. skule.ca/ to learn more!

Sustainable Engineers Association A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, engineering students at U of T discovered it was essential to design a sustainable future for the well-being of mankind. They also knew fostering an environmentally conscious mindset among students on campus would play an important part. Thus, the Sustainable Engineers Association (SEA) formed. Fueled by the drive to increase interest and awareness about sustainability, SEA acts as a platform to connect individuals to the Sustainability field, both on an academic and on an industry-wide level. The mission of the SEA is to empower students and professionals with knowledge, interest, passion, and ultimately experience within the domain of sustainable development. F!rosh can get involved in many ways with SEA, mainly through participating in our events (seminars, competitions, conference, etc.), working on student projects and workshops. F!rosh can apply for the following yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive positions at the end of the school year. Email chair@sea.skule.ca for more info or visit sustainable-engineers.org/ or follow us FB/Twitter/Instagram @SEAUofT.

Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) The Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) is a province-wide network of technical and professional workers promoting personal and professional interest in the professions of water works and wastewater treatment. We aim to provide opportunities for professional development to our members through liaison with the WEAO organization and events throughout the year that include seminars, field trips, and networking sessions. F!rosh with an interest in the water/wastewater industries can attend the seminars, panel discussions, networking socials, and wastewater treatment plant tours that we host throughout the year. Our events allow attendees to learn more about issues and challenges faced in the water/wastewater industries, to connect with peers and professionals in these industries, and to explore the exciting career opportunities in the water pollution control industry. F!rosh who want to enhance their leadership skills can also apply for a junior executive position at WEAO. Juniors are mentored by senior WEAO executives and get the chance to be in contact with other WEAO chapters and create a network of potential professional opportunities. We welcome applications for junior executive positions throughout the year, but you should apply early in the fall to get the most out of your involvement! Email us at weaouoft@gmail.com or visit https:// www.facebook.com/WEAOUofT/ for more info!

The Canadian Association of Food Engineers (CAFE) The Canadian Association of Food Engineers (CAFE) is a club committed to supporting engineering and other U of T students interested in: • learning more about the food and beverage industry • contributing to the development of the industry through academic research and proposal of ideas • professionally entering the food and beverage industry • We aim to do this by holding information sessions, networking events, field trips, and a design competition that focuses on solving an industry problem. CAFE organizes exciting events throughout the year such as career seminars and trips to food startups and food processing plants that f!rosh can attend to further their interest and build connections in the food and beverage industry. CAFE also hosts an annual design competition that focuses on solving an industry problem or presenting an innovative food idea. This happens at the beginning of the winter semester and gives participants the opportunity to be mentored by and present their ideas to a panel of food industry professionals. F!rosh have won the competition in the past! Email us at uoftcafe@gmail.com or visit https://www. facebook.com/uoftcafe/ for more info!

Women in Science and Engineering The University of Toronto’s Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) looks to promote the education of women in the fields of science and engineering. To develop women’s leadership skills, confidence, and involvement in research and technology, WISE focuses on building a supportive community of men and women through a number of initiatives. You can get involved today be joining our mailing list and following our Facebook page to look out for our recruitment events, panels, mentorship program, national conference, and to join our team as an ambassador or mentor! Email president@ wiseuoft.org or visit http://www.wiseuoft.org/ to learn more.

Service and Leadership Engineers Without Borders A short time ago in a galaxy not so far away… the world is in disarray under the rule of Sith Lord, Darth Poverty. Members of our global community live shackled and disenfranchised under the injustices of this unfair society. But there’s a new hope! A rebel group called Engineers Without Borders seeks to create systemic change to stimulate global development! Equipped with lightsabers and the Force, EWB jedi tackle poverty by spearheading projects that positively impact their local and global communities! Join us in the war against Darth Poverty anytime throughout the year! Dig right into one (or more) of our existing initiatives, like youth engagement or community projects, start your own project about something you’re passionate about, or just come out to our weekly workshops about global development! Email us at utoronto@ewb.ca or visit utoronto.ewb.ca to learn more.

U of T Engineering Toastmasters (UTET) May public speaking be with you! Toastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Through their member clubs like UTET, people can not only improve their communication and leadership skills, but also find the courage to change. F!rosh can get involved in this club by visiting our Open House and taking part in the Public Speaking Competition. Email us at toastmasters@skule.ca or check out our Facebook page for more information!

University of Toronto Emergency First Responders Greetings young padawan F!rosh! We are a club that promotes first aid knowledge and provides first aid services to the campus! Emergencies can, and do happen anytime and anywhere (Just ask Alderaan). We are all safer when more people know how to help. We hold free biweekly workshops for all students regardless of first aid experience so it’s a great way to get started! We are also the Campus Emergency Response Team for the St. George Campus, and provide quality pre-hospital first aid care on-campus. This is a great way to develop professionalism and leadership when on patrol, with supervisory opportunities if you are EFR certified. Knowing first aid saves lives! Interested in first aid or emergency response? It doesn’t matter if you’re trained or completely new! Sign up to our email list at utefr.ca/join and be kept in the loop about our upcoming biweekly first aid workshops, socials and opportunities to join our response team! Be sure to also give our Facebook page a Like too! If you think Skule Patrol during F!rosh looks cool, join the uh… still not so dark side with UTEFR! This is a great opportunity to keep the force... ahem, first aid skills… strong throughout the school year under the tutelage of our own Training Jedi Obi-Wan Megani (Or just Megan, when in exile during exams). Join us – it’ll be more fun than shopping for droids from the jawas! Email us at firstaid@utefr. ca or visit utefr.ca for more info.

Whew!! That was a lot! As you can see, there are SO MANY clubs for you to get involved in. Keep pursuing your hobbies or try something new! :)

Discipline Clubs

Find Yours!!

CIV Club Civ Club organizes numerous academic, social and networking events and services for Civil Engineering undergraduate students. Keep an eye out for our events and announcements. Make sure you don’t miss our Frosh Week Discipline Event. Frosh can join the Civ Mentorship program to be paired with an upper year student to learn tips and tricks to university life. We’ll also be looking for a First Year Representative in early September to join the club’s executive team! CIV Club civ.skule.ca Email us at civclub@civ.skule.ca or visit our website: civ.skule.ca or |our Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/civclub/.

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and curriculum feedback mechanisms. Sometimes school work can seem like a looming Death Star, but there is always a We’ve also comforting place for you in WB 238 – the Chem Common Room! There willcreated always a First Y the opportunity to be paired be someone around, including Chem upper years who are always willing to help out. While you’re there, relax, stay a while, play some foosball, Catan And with life or at N64. UofT, provide frie don’t worry, the stormtroopers are locked out! socialize around campus, a We organize several events throughout the year, most notably: the fall BBQ (try andpizza during F!rosh our unique Wallburger!), Book Exchanges aka “Smokers” (free and cheapWeek. D you c books!), our annual Dinner and Dance, Charity Talent Show facebook and much page more! where We also have a robust athletics program including: basketball, soccer, table-tennis & even begins! foosball tournaments and a ski trip. If you’re interested in helping out with these events run for class rep, email us at chemclub@skule.ca or visit chem.skule.ca!

ECE Club

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Our key responsibilities includes: organizing many awesome to Skule™! social, academic and professional development event forWelcome all Electrical and Computer Engineering undergraduate students throughout the year, representing ECE students in faculty meetings and maintaining ECE common spaces (Common room: SF B650; ECE Study Hall BA1120).Our office is located in the basement of SF (SF B640), drop by any time, we love to see your lovely faces! We have a mentorship program that pairs up upper year ECE students with first year students to help you with any questions you have in mind, and help you transition through first year easier. If you have any suggestions or new ideas, or if you want to join ECE Club as an exec or a class rep, drop by our office any time you want OR message ECE Club on Facebook to talk to us. Email us at ece@g.skule.ca or connect with us at https://www.facebook.com/ ece.club.7/ and http://ece.skule.ca/.

EngSci Club Hey 2T1’s! We are the Engineering Science Club (also known as EngSci Club) and look forward to some good times this year! All Engineering Science students are a part of EngSci Club, and our goal is to make your experience in EngSci the best that it can be! On the one hand, we represent and support you academically, communicating all your concerns and comments regarding courses, facilities, and academic resources to the appropriate parties to improve your learning experience. Meanwhile, we are also your student life coordinators, organizing games nights, dinner dances and talent shows, while keeping the common room stocked with pop, smash controllers, and foosball. Let’s go! Feel free to say hi to request anything you need, ask us about the program, or just start some late night real talks!

Welcome to the Engineering Science community, and don’t be afraid: we are here for you and will do everything we can to make life awesome. Come on out to the Engineering Science Common Room and find us hanging around in the club office! We are there 99% of the time! Don’t be shy to come and say hi! Check us out on our website or Facebook groups (links are on this page somewhere), and come out to our events! Don’t worry, you will hear a lot from us this year! Email us at engsci@skule.ca or connect with us at https://www.facebook.com/ Club name: EngSci Club groups/EngSciGroup/.

Club Website: engsci.skule.ca

Indy Club

Club Email: engsci@skule.ca

Hello F!roshlings, welcome to Industrial Engineering! Club Description: Indy Club is your official discipline club that represents and supports you throughout your undergraduate Welcome to EngSci, 2T0s! We are Engineer journey. We organize several social events like SkuleTM ’s best Dinner Dance (in to represent and support you throughout your EngS our biased opinion), “Meet Your Discipline Club” during F!rosh Week or “Hug an We know that you’ve heard lots of scary rum Indy Day” where you can spread that Indy Love around. These events allow you easy one. However, it is nowhere near impossible. W to get involved within the community, meet upper yearsguarantee that you will finish EngSci with flying colo or just take a break from the hustle of classes. Additionally, we listen to your academic concerns and proWhile you are with us, we strongly urge you vide the feedback to the Department/Faculty in order to improve your experience EngSci community is a tight-knit community full of at UofT. If you ever want to get in touch with us, swingsupportive, and you’ll be able to find friends to stud by the club office, shoot us an email or message us on our Facebook page! We cannot wait to have you mind that academics, although very important, aren’ join the Indy Family! extracurricular activities, events, and opportunities a years the best years of your life.

As an Industrial Engineer, you are automatically part of IndyEvery EngSci is a member of EngSci Club, Club. Come out to our events, check out the MIE common room, provide course feedback, speak to and bring you events to assist you throughout your E to say hi! Once again, welcome to EngSci; we can’t w us about your ideas or just say hi! We strongly encourage you become an active member and get involved in our community. P.S. you can run for 1st year class rep to be an exec on the Indy Club team. Email us at indy@skule.ca, visit https://www.facebook.com/IndyClubUofT/ or http://indy.skule.ca/, or follow us on Instagram @IndyClubUofT.

MSE Club Hello, hello! As twenty million clubs have already said, welcome to SkuleTM! We’re honestly really happy to have you join us, and if you’re an MSE… WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!!!!! WE’RE SO HAPPY TO HAVE YOU JOIN US!!! I’ll be honest here. I tried incorporating some Star Wars references into this thing, but I’m not a big fan of the movies, so you’ll have to read a generic entry. ¯\_(:))_/¯ So, MSE Club. We’re a group of students working on bringing MSEs closer together through stellar events and academic advocacy. By the way, if you have any questions or concerns about your courses, we’re a good place to go to. As for events, we are well known for our yearly dinner dance, Buckyball, and for our performance night event, Coffeehouse. Of course, we also offer small movie nights and some themed events, so stay tuned for those! If you want to get involved, just come out to events and talk to us! We want to get to know you and become best friends. Actually, we are already best friends, you just don’t know it yet ;) Want to write us? Our email is mse@g.skule.ca. Want to see us? (If we’re there) Our clubroom is located in WB39. But we’re also usually in the computer lab, working on assignments. Want to sit somewhere and socialize/do work/play Smash Bros/eat? Check out the MSE common room in WB143.

Mech Club First off, the Mech Club Team is comprised of students from your discipline. Each year we hold events, but we also help bridge the gap between the Mechanical Engineering students (that’s you) and the University. We listen to your concerns, voice them to the faculty, and make sure the changes you want are made. Additionally, we help plan Professional Development events through MechEngage to help you guys throughout your entire SkuleTM career paths! Come out and participate on Mech Club Intramural Sports Teams, take part in our Professional Development Series, which gives you a step up in school, or just stop by the Mech Club Office on the second floor of the Mining Building to grab some Mech Gear and don’t forget to check out the MIE Common Room! We’ll be holding Book Smoker Events each semester so that you can get your textbooks cheap, and the first (and wildest) Dinner Dance of the SkuleTM year. Email us at mechclub@skule.ca or follow our Facebook Page: https://www. facebook.com/MechClub/.

Min Club Min Club is a group designed for Min students of all years to socialize, get help with academic problems and network! Come visit us in the Min common room (MB 1st Floor) and ask questions or dare to challenge us to N64/FIFA. We have one of the top intramural soccer teams and lots of people on the SkuleTM Rugby team. We also have the nicest swag in the school as we are literally gold diggers. Every year, we also have an outrageous MinDin that will guaranteed be a wild night! Get involved by coming by the Mining Building during Frosh Week or any time during the year! Email us at uoftminclub@gmail.com and check us out at https://www. facebook.com/groups/minclub/ for more info!

Dinner Dances

Each year, discipline clubs host dinner dances to give students a chance to dress up, dance with their friends, and relax for a night. These are a great opportunity to see your classmates (and maybe a couple profs??) outside of class. Dinner dances are organized by your discipline club, the Cannonball Director, and the Gradball Director. Tickets are usually somewhere around $60, so budget for a couple of these over the course of the year! (See “Save the Date” to get an idea of when these dances occur.)

Cannonball Ever wondered if there was an event where both Jedi and Sith could relax and have fun? A place where all different species from Wookies to Twi’leks to Gungans could have an amazing night together? According to the Canon universe, no there isn’t.However, if you’re willing to break away from the Disney timeline and travel into the extended multiverse, I’m sure we could find a Cannon that suits you! Cannonball is a yearly dinner dance held on the first weekend of the second semester. It’s the one of the few dinner dances not created solely for one discipline or year group. Everyone and anyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! I’m really looking forward to meeting all the new padawans this year! Keep an eye and an ear and a lekku out for when Cannonball tickets come on sale. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at cannonball@skule.ca. May the Force be with you, Katherine Rich, ECE 1T9 Cannonball Director 1T7-1T8

Residence Moving into residence can be one of the most nerve-wracking yet exciting parts of coming to University. No curfews, no eating restrictions (provided that the cafeteria is open), and no chores! You have nearly complete freedom to do whatever you want. But that is not to say you should neglect all responsibilities; res will be your first taste of the adult world, where your success depends on the effort you dedicate towards helping yourself and others. Once you’ve made yourself comfortable in your new home, get involved in your community - make new friends and get to know the surrounding amenities! New College, Innis, and Chestnut are the most common residences for engineers, while a few of you may end up at University College, St. Mike’s, Victoria, or Trinity. Regardless of where you live, the following section will give you some tips and tricks to help you make the most of your first year on campus!

New College New College is home to an all-you-can-eat cafeteria, a bunch of kinesiology majors, varsity athletes, and engineers. It is located on the west side of campus, steps away from the Athletic Centre. 45 Willcocks houses the Engineering floors, featuring both co-ed and single sex bathrooms, as well as two common areas on each floor that include seating, a TV, stove, fridge, and microwave, it is easy to get comfortable and make New College a true (new) home away from home.

Innis Nestled at the north end of campus, Innis offers suite-style living. F!rosh brave enough to do their own cooking and cleaning get their own single room and a common living area shared with 4 other students, complete with a full kitchen and two bathrooms. Add in comfy common rooms with TV’s, a pool table, ping-pong, a music room, a small gym, and study rooms on every floor, and you’ll never want to leave the building! On the off-chance that you venture out of Innis, you’ll find it’s located right next to Varsity Stadium, the Goldring Sports Centre, and Robarts Library.

Chestnut Located in the heart of downtown, the 28 story Chestnut is home to most first year engineering kids. Chestnut has (arguably) the res best food, and it’s one of very few residences that has a bathroom in each suite. The elevators can be a hassle especially in the morning, so get up early if you want to avoid elevator rush hour! All first years have double rooms so you’ll be living with a roommate. There’s also a weekly cleaning service for you lazybones but don’t count on it too much; you still gotta be an adult (Who, me? An adult?? Yes, you.) Tip: Don’t eat that sketchy looking curry bowl from the cafeteria. DO, however, try the cookies.

Residence Checklist Essentials to Survive:

Bedding (Sheets/Pillows/Duvet/etc.) - Check with your residence on what size bedding to bring, and consider bringing two sets of sheets so you’ll always have a clean set! Towels - Bring a few so you don’t have to do laundry every other day. Toiletries and Laundry Detergent - Also check with your residence to learn if you’ll need coins to operate the machines. Clothes - You can’t go to class naked. (You’ll need clothes in winter too; if you have them, bring boots and a nice warm down jacket. It snows sometimes.) Chargers/USB Cables for your devices - You don’t want to be stuck buying these at school because you left them at home. School Supplies - Oh, you will also have to go to class while you’re here. Bring some supplies! See page 36. Patience - this is so important… especially if you’re sharing space with roommates or floormates.

Essentials to Have a Good Time: Earplugs - Neighbours can get noisy Mini Fridge- for your BEvERages and leftovers from a 3 am study snack. Again, check with your residence for details! Air Freshener- you never know when you’ll need it. Snacks - to fill your mini fridge Bowl/Plate/Utensils - to eat the snacks you keep in your mini fridge Posters/Pictures/Decorations - To make your room a little more home-y.

Roommate Etiquette: Don’t be an ass. Be actively considerate and don’t forget that being passive aggressive never works. You don’t always get to choose your roommate, but you are stuck with them for the year. If your don doesn’t already organize this, try to take 15 minutes to discuss things like noise level and cleanliness at the beginning of the year. Remember to be patient, and discuss problems before they become HUGE problems.

Warning: It is so easy to stay in your warm, cosy bed on a cold February morning. But, PLEASE, get your ass up and go to class. Try giving yourself something to look forward to each morning, like working out, a good cup of coffee, or listening to music with your roommate - do whatever works for you!

Commuting Even though riding the subway is nothing like having your own personal landspeeder, there are a ton of reasons why you should commute! • The amount of money you save might be enough to buy the Millennium Falcon. • Access to home-cooked meals! (Or at least a large kitchen to cook said meals in) • Getting to see your family (and pets) every day! • You’ll have more excuses to buy coffee! If you’re commuting, you’re probably going to be using at least one of the following systems:

TTC: The fastest and cheapest way to get around Toronto. The TTC is comprised of subways, streetcars and buses. You can buy a Post-Secondary Metropass that’ll allow you as many TTC rides as your heart desires for $116.75 per month, but you’ll have to also purchase the $7 student ID card (renewed yearly) along with it. Other payment options include paying cash or using PRESTO (https://www.prestocard.ca). If you’re using the subway to get to campus, Queen’s Park is the closest stop to the engineering buildings. GO Transit: The GO system reaches way outside Toronto, extending into the GTA. It’s comprised of trains and buses. It’s a little more costly, but also slightly more luxurious than the TTC. If you’re travelling into Vaughan, Oakville or Brampton for example, a GO train may end up being your best friend. You use a shiny PRESTO card to ride GO vehicles. GO trains and buses will end up at Union Station, at which point you can take the subway up to Queen’s Park (see TTC), or walk (about a 30 minute walk). YRT/VIVA/MiWay/Zum/etc.: The city you’re commuting from likely has its own transportation system, which, in some cases, can connect you with the TTC or GO system. UTM Bus: If you live close to the U of T Mississauga campus, you can take a shuttle bus between there and SkuleTM. Rides are $6 with a $550 semester pass.

Commuter Tips Without further ado, Han Solo wanted me to share these bangin’ commuter tips he learned on his travels through space: • Do your research. Research your locations beforehand to know the correct route to your destination. Using Google Maps on the day of may not be the best option! Learn the streets around campus and around your house, and over time you’ll figure out faster routes. • Pack a solid breakfast/lunch/dinner and snacks that will give you energy between classes. Fruits are key. You’re also gonna want breakfast on your morning commute and a sandwich or two when that CIV100 tutorial finishes. • You’re gonna do this anyway, but make friends on res for that late night crashing. I hear Chestnut breakfast is great… • Arrive at your stop 5-10 minutes before the departure time, whether you’re traveling on a train, bus, or starfighter. • Subways arrive every few minutes, so don’t try to rush to catch one. • Try to wake up at the time you need to, and stick to it (same with the time you go to bed). Our bodies love routine. Yes, getting up at 6AM will suck for the first month or so, but once you get used to it, you’ll be on top of the world! • Lots of classes have lecture captures available. Download them, and play ‘em back during your commute (if you’re into watching videos on the bus). • (Try to) avoid rush hour on public transit, which is around 7:40-9:30 in the mornings and 4:30-6:30 in the evenings. Sometimes being on a more packed bus is more tiring than getting up early, so don’t be afraid to catch an earlier bus, if possible. • Please don’t waste your commute time! Catch up on readings. Sleep. Listen to music. Read a book. Sleep. Plan out your week. Did I mention sleep? Take the first month of SkuleTM and experiment with things to do on your commute. • If you can, get the Transit app on your mobile device. It’s a little simpler than using Google Maps and lists all the bus stops near you. • Since you’re commuting, you may have a little less time available to you. Be proactive and use an agenda/calendar/hologram to organize your time so you make the most of it. Don’t be afraid to join SkuleTM clubs/events, by the way! You can always change what clubs you’re a part of down the road if it gets overwhelming. And if you’re ever afraid of not making friends because you’re commuting – don’t be. SkuleTM is tighter than that. Enjoy the commute!

Use the QR code to the right to check out a video on how to TTC!

Renting If living in residence isn’t your thing, use the Force to find a cool place on your own.

How to Rent: 1. Start browsing (around July for September listings) on sites such as Kiji, Craig’s List, Padmapper, Viewit, or the U of T off campus housing page. Average cost per room is about $750 per month. Anything above the $1000 threshold should get you a sweet apartment-style pad. However, if you’re really on a budget, basement apartments might be the way to go. In Toronto, windows = $$$. 2. If you don’t want to live on your own and have found a 2 bed apartment, check out Facebook groups such as U of T-Off Campus Housing St George or message some of your fellow 2T1s to find a friendly face to split the cost of some crazy TO prices. 3. If possible, book a time to view your prospects. It’s good to check out how accurate those Kijiji photos are, or ask your landlord things like “are utilities included?” “have there ever been rodent problems?” “what are some cool places to eat near by?” 4. CLOSE THE DEAL!!!! Sign some stuff and move in. But PLEASE read everything you sign. And remember that you may be asked to pay first and/or last month’s rent the day you sign your lease.

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Some places are scams. Do your research and GO AND VISIT before you set down cash. Read your contract. Then read it again. Make sure you know what you are paying for. You may feel a desire to do this more or less on your own because it makes you feel more “adult.” However, never hesisate to reach out to your parents if they’re available or other adults on campus to help you with this process! Make some type of cooking/grocery plan, otherwise you will be eating at Fat Bastard’s every night. Plastic shopping bags cost money in Toronto! Bring your own reusable ones instead. Better for the environment and your wallet!

Accessibility Services U of T is a top post-secondary institution, and as such, it offers accessibility services to represent cultural, physical, and academic minorities. If you think this may apply to you in any way, you should definitely drop by and chat with your guidance counsellor! Trust me, even if you’re not certain that you are eligible to receive Accessibility Services, it’s worth getting the proper academic accommodations to excel in your first year at Skule™.

Take a look at the following list, and if you identify with one or more of the categories below, you’re encouraged to register with Accessibility Services. • • • • • • • • • •

Autism Spectrum Disorder Learning Disability Low Vision/Legally Blind Mobility and Functionality Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Temporary Injuries Chronic Health Brain Injury and Concussions Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mental Health

Some of the services that Accessibility Services offers include: • • • • • • • • •

Alternative testing Examination arrangements Authorization of test & exam accommodation coordinated by Test and Exam Services Note-taking services Sign language interpreters Adaptive equipment & assisted devices Alternative format for printed materials Information & resource materials on health conditions & disability related issues Liaison with academic & units within U of T & with off-campus agencies

To register for any of these services, simply submit a Registration Package to the Accessibility Services Office at 455 Spadina Avenue, 4th floor, Suite 400. Don’t hesitate to visit www.accessibility.utoronto.ca for more info!

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lgbtq+ Engineering at U of T prides itself on being an inclusive and diverse community. Every year Blue and Gold committee builds a float for the Toronto Pride Parade, and we have a Village Pub Crawl each year during Godiva Week! Still, we all have a long way to go in order to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. So what is the LGBTQ+ Community? LGBTQ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer, but all of these things can be placed under the queer umbrella. If you’re new to these definitions and to the community in general, it’s okay to not understand right away! What matters is that you are willing to listen and learn. Here are a few to start: Queer is an umbrella term for sexual and gender minorities who are not heterosexual, heteroromantic or not cisgender. Heterosexual: Experiences sexual attraction to the opposite sex Heteroromantic: Experiences romantic attraction to the opposite sex Cisgender: Gender orientation aligns with your biological sex Jedi Tip: Believe it or not, Jedis do not have a “Gaydar”. You may think it is alright to judge that someone is gay as an insult or make derogatory jokes, but these things can be very hurtful! During your university career you may have friends who “come out” to you and express a new label or perhaps a different name or different pronouns they would prefer you use. This doesn’t make them a different person, it just means they relate with an identity that is not assigned at birth. Coming out can be difficult and is not a one time thing; people decide whether to share this information with others on a daily basis! Please allow them to make that decision for themselves! Jedi Tip: Be polite and courteous when you’re asking questions! When someone comes out to you, that does not give you permission to ask personal questions, eg. their sexual history. Instead you may ask what the definition is of the label they’ve chosen, or what you can do to make them more comfortable, eg. “Would you prefer me to use different pronouns or a different name for you?” To learn more please see the following resources. Anyone can be a good Ally, and it’s important to do so! Engineering’s Queer Sphere Definition and Resource List: http://bit.ly/2rKLX6v LGBTQ Health: http://lgbtqhealth.ca/ U of T’s Sexual Gender and Diversity Office: http://sgdo.utoronto.ca/ LGBTOUT Campus-wide Club: http://lgbtout.sa.utoronto.ca/ U of T’s Positive Space: http://positivespace.utoronto.ca/ If you are a part of a college residence, many of them have their own Queer groups, such as VicPride for Victoria College or NewPride for New College! Look into what is available at your residence. Also check out the new club Queer Sphere on page 86!

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Health and Wellness Screw the Freshman 15! And screw the false preconception that you, as a university student, are expected to live on a diet of instant ramen noodles and coffee, or god forbid Soylent. Instead, consider that: 1. You’ll function better (physically and mentally) on a well-rounded diet. This means eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, proteins, complex carbs, etc. Sometimes this also means enjoying a well-deserved post-exam donut or BEvERage as well. 2. Regular exercise (even if it’s just walking the long way home or taking the stairs) will improve your mood and your body. It’s a great stress-reliever, and there’s truly no better form of procrastination than hitting the gym. You may be wondering, “why are you preaching to me about this ‘health & wellness’ thing, old lady?” Well, kiddos, that’s because this is a seriously important topic! Here’s some general semi-helpful advice you’ve probably heard a million times, but it’s easy to forget when life gets busy! •

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Keep those midnight fast-food/food truck outings to a minimum. It’s much more fun to enjoy some food truck poutine if you save it for a special occasion. SUDs and other dank locales (Einstein’s Pub hit it up) are great places to enjoy a BEvERage. But don’t drink too much too often. Please be safe. OH MY GOD don’t skip lunch! It’ll just make you tired and grumpy for your afternoon classes. Eat in lectures/tutorials (shhh) if you absolutely have to. Even Han Solo takes a lunch break. Think about it. Hit the gym. Or the pool. Or front campus for a game of Ultimate. Or just go for a walk. As a student, it’s all free! Do NOT hesitate to take a PhD (personal health day) to stay home and care for yourself, whether you’re totally burnt out or have the flu. Don’t forget about your mental health. Your health comes over everything. Even Skule™. Don’t be scared or embarrassed to get the help of a friend, advisor, or mental health professional.

But hey, don’t stress too much about it, especially over the summer. You’re gonna rock it! PS: CAPS (Counselling And Psychological Services) is a rad place to get counselling from mental health professionals. Their services are tailored for university students, and they’re there to help you! Find them online at http://caps.utoronto.ca/main.htm., or make an appointment in person at their office or via telephone at (416) 978-8070.

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Athletic Facilities Whoa... that’s so funny that the previous page is all about health & wellness and this page is about athletic facilities. Because, you know, people say you should be active to be healthy? Right? Funny? Lol... The following facilities are completely free for you to access with your T-Card!

Athletic Centre The AC is home to three gyms and one 250m track available to U of T students to stay active in. Plus, there’s an Olympic-sized swimming pool! All indoor intramurals and Varsity Blues games will take place in the AC. Moreover, there is a fully equipped “Strength and Conditioning Centre” on the first floor of the AC to get swole in. Still not convinced? Try going to one of AC’s drop-in recreation classes. You might even make a friend.

Hart House At Hart House, there’s three squash courts, one fitness room, one weight room, a 25 yard pool, a Lower Gym (which can be booked for free to play court-sports) and an Upper Gym (with a 150m banked oval track, stationary bikes, and other fitness machines). They have a huge range of activities, from ballet classes to weekend triathlons. Editor’s note: This is my gym of choice because “it’s pretty,” and I can hop right off the elliptical and hit the indoor track! Avoid this gym if you don’t want to see me killin’ the game with my 5lb weights.

Varsity Centre On Bloor and St. George lies ones of the most noticeable sports facilities to the public of Toronto - the Varsity Centre. Their 5000 seat stadium contains a 400m, eight-lane artificial turf track, and an Olympic sized rink. Varsity Field is where most of the university’s teams train and play, and the track is open to students whenever it isn’t in use.

Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport This swanky new sports complex offers beautiful views of Varsity Centre (when the winter dome is off) and the city of Toronto! It’s located near Museum Station (Bloor & Queen’s Park). The Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport is a 2,000 seat indoor arena facility. All the pros work out here. Oh, and the U of T Varsity Blues basketball and volleyball teams live here. Not literally though... we think. Protip: Do you live near the U of T Mississauga or Scarborough campuses? If you answered “yes!” you’re in luck; you can access their athletic facilities as well!

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For Students, By Students On behalf of the University of Toronto Students’ Union, we’d like to welcome you to 2017-18 term. The UTSU is the central student government of all full-time undergraduates at the St. George and Mississauga campuses, including engineers, and we work with the Engineering Society to advocate for you and provide you with services. We want you to know that the UTSU isn’t just for artscis; serving students in professional programs (like engineering!) is a priority for us! We’re the only undergraduate student government in Ontario with a VP Professional Faculties, who works to ensure that ProFac students always have a place in the UTSU. Welcome to U of T--here’s to a year of working together.

Mathias Memmel

Shivani Nathoo

President

Vice-President Professional Faculties

University of Toronto Students’ Union president@utsu.ca (416) 978-4911 x223

University of Toronto Students’ Union vpprofac@utsu.ca (416) 978-4911 x251

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Services Health and Dental

Metropass

The UTSU health and dental plan provides extended health and dental coverage for up to 12 months from September 1 to August 31. Coverage includes prescription drugs, vaccines, optometric eye exams, psychologists, and preventative and restorative dental services.

The UTSU sells Post-Secondary

Visit utsu.ca/health for more information. Already have health and dental coverage? You can opt-out between September 1 to 30, 2017.

Financial Aid

Student Metropasses and TTC tokens. Stop by the office for more information!

Resources

The UTSU also runs a weekly food bank on Fridays for students and student parents at the Multi-Faith Centre.

The UTSU also has a number of different grants and bursaries for students. These include the Exam Deferral Bursary to subsidize the cost of Exam Deferral Fees charge, UTSU Book Bursary for buying textbooks, the Individual Academic Endeavor Grant for academic conferences or similar experiences, and the Student Initiative Fund provides financial support to students planning initiatives that comply with the UTSU’s mandate to advance the interests of marginalized students at the University of Toronto. Check out utsu.ca/financial assistance for more information.

Student discounts

Other Resources

The UTSU has a number of entertainment discounts available including: movie tickets, Canada’s Wonderland passes (seasonal), Ripley’s Aquarium tickets, Absolute Comedy Tickets, Archers Arena (Archery Tag) sessions, CNE

The UTSU provides a number of other resources and supports a number of other groups on campus. For more information visit utsu.ca/resources.

(seasonal) tickets, Screemers (seasonal) tickets, and sporting event tickets. You can find out more info at utsu.ca/services

Check out our full list of services at utsu.ca/services

Food Services: Good Food box & Food Bank The Good Food Box program provides cost-effective locally-sourced healthy fruits and vegetables to students on campus, in a box! There are six varieties to choose from, and prices start from $13 dollars.

We are open from 9am-6pm Monday to Friday! Come stop by and say hi!

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Food and BEverAges When you are need of a full meal or a late night snack, check out these delicious places near campus.

On Campus The Pit: Hard Hat Cafe (Cash or TCard only), Veda Bahen: The Cube Med Sci Building: Food Court Sidney Smith: Sid’s Cafe Hart House: Cafes and restaurants Food Trucks: On St. George St. (not advisable to eat very often; avoid the freshmen 15 and any unsavoury side effects...) Gerstein Library: Greenbeets

Sit-Down Meal Red Room 444 Spadina Ave. Travel Time: 9 min Cost: $10 A large meal on a small budget. Serves a wide variety of asian fusion food. Definitely recommend the fried tofu. Fresh 326 Bloor St. W. Travel Time: 10 min Cost: $10-20 A healthy and delicious food option, selling interesting dishes from salads to tacos to freshly made fruit smoothies. All menu items are vegan, but you wouldn’t even know. This is one of my favourite spots and I am a full on carnivore. Pizzeria Libretto 155 University Ave. Travel Time: 20 min Cost: $20-25 Stop by for INCREDIBLE pizza with your squad for an OG taste.

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Greek & Co. 366 Bloor St. W. Travel Time: 6 min Cost: $11-20 Serving authentic greek food, they have some of the best pitas that you will ever try. Not only filled with your choice of pork, lamb or chicken gyro, they also have fries in them! Yes, fries! A super choice if you want to try something new. Sansotei Ramen 179 Dundas St. W. & 650 Yonge St. Travel Time:10-15 min Cost: around $10 The most famous and popular Ramen in Toronto, with its very simple but traditional Ramen with a few desserts. Tomato Ramen recommended. Einstein’s Pub 229 College St. Travel Time: <1 min Cost: $2-as much as you drink This bar is the number one place for engineer sightings (after SUDS of course). Literally steps from your classes, this cheap bar is the perfect place to hang out and relax with friends. Check it out on Tuesdays for $2.00 drinks and appetizers! Note: You will need to show a valid 19+ ID. Fran’s Restaurant 20 College St. Travel Time: 10 min Cost: $10-15 This iconic Toronto diner is open 24 hours a day, making it the perfect place for a late night burger or waffle. Enjoy some people watching and the retro ambience at Fran’s on your way home from campus or for a fun brunch with your friends.

Picking Up Food

Treat Yo’self

Fat Bastard Burrito 187 College St. Travel Time: 1 min Cost: $10-15 Pick up a variety of mexican food, ranging from burritos to quesadillas to plain old chips and guac. The burritos are pretty big; cost is definitely worth it - you will be full.

Krispy Kreme 164 McCaul St. Travel Time: 5 min Cost: $10 Being a jedi can be rough. If those exams have got you down or you’re celebrating an Empire victory, head over to Krispy Kreme to grab freshly made donuts. Super delicious, with a wide assortment of gourmet flavours.

Mare Pizzeria 185 Baldwin St. Travel Time: 5 min Cost: $3.75 for two giant slices Located in the heart of Kensington Market, one of the coolest parts of Toronto. They serve cheap slices that are cooked fresh; it’s a win win. Canton Chilli 418 Spadina Ave. Travel Time: 5 min Cost: $10 Do you want huge portions of Cantonese food at a cheap price, delivered in under 20 minutes right to your door at no added charge?! Then Canton is the place for you. Its cheap price and late hours keeps Skuligans coming back for more. The food is “OK,” but you won’t really care when you’re starving at 3AM trying to get your piece of s*** code to compile! The Saj 199 College St. Travel Time: <1 min Cost: $10 This mediterranean place is just steps from the corner of College and St. George. This is one of my go-to places for a chicken Saj wrap at lunch time! They have the BEST bread too.

Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Angel Cafe 191 Dundas St. W. Travel Time: 15 min Cost: $10 Have a taste of authentic Japanese cheesecake & matcha latte surrounded by “Kawaii” maids. (Most importantly, take a seat, instead of standing in line for 1 hour for the famous Uncle Testu’s Cheese Cake Shop) Millie Creperie 161 Baldwin St. Travel Time:10 min Cost range: $5-10 They serve fancy crepes and layered cakes, with flavours ranging from green tea to special flavours on holidays (ex. Rose flavoured on Valentine’s day). Definitely recommend the matcha layered cake with its unique flavour. Chatime Bubble Tea 132 Dundas St W, 439 Yonge St, 337 Bloor St W Travel time:10-15 min Cost range: $5 One of the best Bubble Tea places in downtown Toronto. A great place to grab a cup with a friend on your way to the Eaton Centre! Recommend Chatime Roast Bubble Tea.

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off Campus Study Spots Coffee Shops

Starbucks 205 College St. and literally everwhere Second Cup 179 College St. and literally everywhere Tim Hortons 700 University Ave. and literally everywhere (Tim’s can get loud sometimes, so it’s not the best choice if you need quiet to focus!) Jimmy’s Coffee 166 McCaul St. and 191 Baldwin St. Aroma Espresso Bar 600 University Ave.

Bookstores/Libraries

Chapters Indigo 55 Bloor St. West and Eaton Centre Toronto Public Library/Balzac’s 789 Yonge St. Toronto Public Library - Lillian H. Smith 239 College St.

Parks

Queen’s Park If you’re going to study/read in the park, please do so in the day time, as it can get dark and creepy in there. Safety first! Grange Park This park may have been a little sketchy back in the day, but it’s currently undergoing huge renovations and looks beautiful!! Check it out behind the AGO! HTO Park It’s pretty far from campus, but if you’re looking for an escape, check out this urban beach on the lakeshore!

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Things to Do Photography Hotspots & City Walkabouts Prowling the streets for yummy food or the perfect background for your ~artsy~ profile pics? Check out these Toronto gems! St. Lawrence Market A bustling place full of merchants, farmers and fresh food. Keep your ears open for events and bring cash. Kensington Market + Graffiti Alley A short walk from school, Kensington has a bunch of places for good eats including Dรถner and grilled cheese. The street itself has a lot of character and a ton of thrift shops; just a short walk away Graffiti Alley offers an ever changing backdrop of art. Distillery District This converted old distillery is home to a bunch of cute shops and cafes. Walk between the buildings and find sculptures and art pieces tucked in all over the place. The Christmas Market in the winter is a must-see! The Beaches Walk along the boardwalk, enjoy a nice view of the Great Lake, play volleyball in the sand, or search for sea glass; this place will have something for you! Definitely recommend checking out The Nutty Chocolatier (a candy shop). This is a great place to visit when taking a bike tour of the city.

Broke But Still Want to Have Fun? Yeah... us too... Here are some ideas! Board Game Cafes Assemble a group of friends and head down to either Castle or Snakes & Lattes. Castles is the closest, at 454 Spadina Ave. but costs $2.50 per hour per person. Snakes & Lattes has two locations at 600 Bloor St. W. and 489 College St., and cost $5 per person to stay as long as you want. Eat ahead of time to save money!! Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) As a full-time student, you get to explore the ROM for free on Tuesdays! Also keep your ears open for Friday Night Live events hosted at the ROM full of live music, food and socializing (there is door fee with a student discount). Free Courses at the AC As a U of T student, you have access to a bunch of free courses to keep your self fit and happy. Pick up a booklet at the Athletic Center to find out the dates for Zumba, Aqua fitness, free swim times at the pool and so much more. Art Gallery of Ontario Nothing will help you blend in as a normal human being/non-engineer than visiting an art gallery. They offer a student discount, and admission is free on Wednesday nights!

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Think on Your Feet If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re tired of sitting at your desk studying, check out these spots where you can get a little physical activity while also hanging out with your friends! Escape rooms Can you escape Detention Block AA? Test your prowess as you and your friends attempt to break out of a puzzle filled chamber. Your goal: get in, get out, and nobody gets hurt. $25 dollars for a one hour game, closest location at 388 Spadina Ave., book in advance. Axe throwing Yes, AXE THROWING is a form of entertainment that can be found right downtown. $20 + tax at BATL axe throwing for a drop-in session (look up the times in advance), nearest location at 33 Villiers St. Group sessions of 6+ can be booked in advance online. Sky zone TRAMPOLIIIIIIIINES!!!!! DODGEBALL!!! AT THE SAME TIME!!!! Located at 45 Esandar Drive, $15 for an hour. Pursuit OCR Play till you drop in this adult-sized obstacle course, that includes a ball pit, climbing walls and so much more. $20 for an all day pass, located at 444 Dufferin Street Toronto Archery tag Put your training to the test, Jedi. Essentially paintball with bow and arrows, teams pit their archery skills against each other to figure out who comes out on top. Cost is about $25 per person, book in advance. Bowling The one and only bowling location in Downtown Toronto is Ballroom at 145 John St. It can be expensive to rent a lane though, so make sure you have plenty of friends to pitch in! Laser Quest Grab your lightsaber and head up to Eglinton for a night of laser tag with your friends! Take a break from studying, and compete to see who uses the Force best!

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international Students Hello international students! Welcome to Skule™, Toronto, and of course Canada! As exciting as it can be to move to a whole new country, it can also be a little scary/intimidating/overwhelming. (Editor’s Note: I know how you feel because I’m an international student too!! Always feel free to reach out :) ) The following tips are aimed to help you adjust to your home-awayfrom-home for the next four(ish) years! •

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Remember that you’re not alone - half of the population of Toronto was born outside of Canada. It’s a very home-able city, and it’s awesome. Download the U of T Map mobile app on your cellphone. Be yourself, and don’t change who you are for others. You’ll find the right kind of people you fit in with. Kensington Market is a gold mine for good, home-like food. Research phone plans and get the one which works for you, especially if you’ll be calling/texting internationally. Warning: In my experience, data in Canada is way more expensive than I was used to. Try your best to figure out the healthcare system before you get sick. Get your UHIP card and figure out what services are available to you. Research doctors’ offices near campus so you have a plan in place. If you live near campus but don’t have internet, you can totally get by using the (free) Wi-Fi on campus. Rexall/Shoppers will have most of your daily-need items. Sobey’s and Metro are great places to shop for groceries (and they have discounts!) Figure out your banking information as soon as you can. You may find it useful to open a student account at a Canadian bank. Don’t buy into racial stereotypes! Or any stereotypes, for that matter. You (unfortunately) can’t go to Vancouver and back in the same day. Figure out whether renting or residence is a better choice for you. Renting can be more affordable, but residence is a great place to meet other students (and it takes away the stress of having to cook too). You are awesome just being you. The experience and perspective you bring to the table are special and needed.

Centre for International Experience The CIE can be a great resource for you on campus! Stop by their office (it’s the beautiful old house next to SF) to ask any questions you may have or get connected with any on campus services you’re looking for. You can also email them at cie.information@utoronto.ca.

University Health Insurance Plan (UHIIP) As an international student, you will be required to enrol in and pay for UHIP. This is designed to cover medical services you may require during your time in Canada. Please visit http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/ cie/uhip to learn more or email uhip.information@utoronto.ca if you have questions. It’s really important that you get your healthcare squared away as soon as possible so you don’t have to stress about it when you need it!

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Engineering

Godiva’s Hymn Chorus: We are, we are, we are, we are, We are the Engineers! We can, we can, we can, we can Demolish forty beers! Drink rum, drink rum, drink rum, drink rum And come along with us, For we don’t give a damn for any damn man who don’t give a damn for us! A Verse about Godiva: (if you only learn one, learn this one!!) Godiva was a lady who through Coventry did ride To show to all the villagers her fine and lilly-white hide The most observant villager, an engineer of course Was the only one to notice that Godiva rode a horse. Pubcrawl Verse: We’re lost, we’re lost, we’re lost, we’re lost, we don’t know where we are, We want, we want, we want, we want, we want to find a bar. Don’t come, don’t come, don’t come, don’t come, don’t come along with us, For we don’t know where the hell we are but fuck we’re on a bus! Verses about Engineering: Professors put demands on us, they say we have to tool, But all we want to do is sleep, we hate this fucking school. You can bitch or tell us off, abuse us if you please, But we’re all set to graduate, and all we need are C’s! A Comp and an Elec did battle outside Bahen hall, Students gathered round to watch the two great students brawl. The Elec spoke of flux and fields for a minute, two or three, But the Comp kept rambling on and on and on recursively! Verses about Artscis: (All in good fun of course ;)) An Artsci and an Engineer once found a gallon can, Said the Artsci, “Match me drink for drink as long as you can stand.” They took three drinks, the Artsie fell, his face was turning green, But the Engineer drank on and said, “It’s only gasoline!” An Artsci and an Engineer were stranded on a boat, One man above capacity, the poor thing would not float. The Engineer would flip a coin to settle the dispute, So he flipped it in the water and the Artsci gave pursuit.

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Engineering Drinking Song (to be sung when someone spills their drink smh) Here’s to (name), here’s to (name), here’s to (name), (s)he’s a horse’s ass, why was (s)he born so pitiful, why was (s)he born at all?! (hey! hey!) (S)he’s no fucking use to anyone, (s)he’s no fucking use at all! So, Drink motherfucker (x3) drink! (For gents) (x2) Drink silly bitch (x3) drink! (For ladies) (x2)

Why Are We Waiting (to the tune of Come all Ye Faithful) Why are we waiting, why are we waiting? Oh, why are we waiting? Oh, why do we wait? (paraparapum) Why are waiting? We could be masturbating (or integrating) Why are we waiting, why are we waiting? Why are we waiting? Oh, why do we wait? Where are we going, where are we going? Oh, where are we going? Oh, where do we go? (paraparapum) Where are we going? At least it isn’t snowing. Where are we going, where are we going? Oh, where are we going? Oh, where do we go? We want attention, we want attention. Oh, we want attention. Attention, we want. (paraparapum) We want attention, At least an honourable mention. We want attention, we want attention. Oh, we want attention. Attention, we want. We’re out of verses, we’re out of verses. Oh, we’re out of verses. Of verses, we’re out. (paraparapum) We’re out of verses, At least it isn’t curses. We’re out of verses, we’re out of verses. Oh, we’re out of verses. Of verses, we’re out.

Editor’s Note: There are about 40 more verses to Godiva’s Hymn, which can be found here: http://skulepedia.ca/wiki/Godiva%27s_Hymn if you’re brave enough to read them.

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Songs and Chants -

Cannon and Bnad

Skule™ Yell - Launch into this cheer immediately following the firing of the Cannon! Toike Oike! Toike Oike! Ollum te chollum te chay! Skule™ of Science! Skule™ of Science! Hourray! Hourray! Hourray! We Are (we are!), We Are (we are!), We Are the Engineers! We Can (we can!), We Can (we can!), Demolish Forty Beers! Drink Rum (straight!) Drink Rum (straight!) And Come Along With Us, For We Don’t Give a Damn For Any Damn Man Who Don’t Give a Damn For Us! Yaaaay Skule™!!

Marching Bands When marching bands and policemen fall in line, We’ve got to win the game another time, And for the BLUES I yell, yell, yell, yell, yell, And for the University I yell like hell! We’re going to fight, fight, fight for every yard, Circle the ends and hit the line right hard, And throw the enemy upon the side (HIT ‘EM HARD) RAH! RAH! RAH! When polar bears and penguins fall in line, We’ve got to wing for the Arctic another time, And for the Moose I yell, yell, yell, yell, yell, And for the Albatross I yell I yell like hell! We’re going to fly, fly, fly, for every yard, Circle the ice and hit the tundra hard, And throw the polar bears upon the ice (HIT ‘EM NICE) OOL! OOL! OOL!

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Sesame Street Sunny days, sweeping the clouds away, On my way to where the air is sweet. Can you tell me how to get, How to get to Sesame Street? How to get to Sesame Street? I don’t know the words to the second verse, I just make ‘em up as I go along, Can you tell me all the words, All the words to Sesame Street? All the words to Sesame Street?

Blue and White Old Toronto, mother ever dear, All thy young thy very name revere Yes we hail thee Ne’er will fail thee But will seek thy glory with our might (yes we are) Ever loyal, faithful, frank and strong We will sound thy praises in our song Aye and cheer both loud and long The royal Blue and White (FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!) Toronto is our University Shout, oh shout we of ev’ry Faculty Velut, Arbor, Aevo, May she every thrive O God forever bless our alma mater. TORONTO, TORONTO, TORONTO VARSITY! (WE) SHOUT (AND) FIGHT (FOR THE) BLUE (AND) WHITE (AND THE) HONOUR (OF) U OF T! RIPPERTEE, RAPPERTEE, RIPPERTEE, RAPPERTEE REE! TORONTO, TORONTO, TORONTO VARSITY! YAAAY TORONTO!!!

A Soldier’s Tale A sol-, a sol-, a soldier I will be Two pis-, two pis-, two pistols on my knee For cu-, for cu-, for curiosity As we fight for the old count-, fight for the old count-, Fight for the old country!

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FAqs Ok F!rosh, you’ve almost made it to the end of the book. We’ve tried to give you the information you’ll need to survive and thrive at Skule™. Now I want to take a moment to address some common concerns you might have coming into your first year of university. Q: I heard U of T has 70000 kids… is it uninviting and competitive? A: Ok, so U of T is pretty big, with around 60,000 students on the St. George campus. However, Engineering students make up only 5,000 of those students, so the Class of 2T1 will be roughly a quarter of that. While I can’t speak for the ArtSci community, I hope you’ve seen in this book that the Engineering community is incredibly welcoming. We literally cannot wait for you to come to campus in the Fall. (That’s why the ! comes so early in F!rosh!) While you may find a competitive person every now and then, the overall vibe is not competitive at all. We are all working toward a common goal: becoming the best engineers possible. And we can only get there if we help each other out. Q: The academic advisors sound scary. Do I really need to go to one? A: Yes!! The academic advisors are actually super nice and helpful people! They are here to help you succeed. If you are struggling at all in your courses, go talk it over with your advisor. Even if you’re not struggling academically, it can be incredibly helpful to have an adult to talk to about any stress you’re experiencing in the transition to uni or even about how to apply for internships or which clubs to join. I would recommend making an appointment during the first semester so that you can at least meet your advisor and start building that relationship. Q: I am shy!! How do I meet people? A: First off, it’s totally ok to be shy! Even the most outgoing F!rosh will still be nervous coming into university, so you are not alone. The first and most HYPE way to meet people is to attend F!rosh Week 1T7, where you’ll bond with your future classmates and upper years. But that doesn’t mean you can only make friends during that one week in September! Try asking someone in one of your classes if they want to work on a problem set with you, join a club to find people who share your interests, or just hang out in the Pit!

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Q: I don’t drink. Are people going to pressure me? A: Absolutely not. In fact, any such behavior is really unacceptable. While many people choose to drink, it is by NO means a requirement or expectation to make friends or get upper years to like you. Heck, one of the SUDS managers Saarthak doesn’t drink! Trust yourself, and be safe. You are always welcome at Skule™ events, whether you drink or not. Q: I drink (and am LEGAL). Where should I go to get ~lit~? (is that what the kids are saying these days?) A: SUDS!! See page 67! Q: What the heck is the CEIE(IEIEIEIEIE)? A: The CEIE is the Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which is currently under construction but scheduled to open soon (hopefully)! This building will include a state-of-theart auditorium, design team and club spaces, fabrication facilities, and much more. Make sure to check it out when it opens; this building is for you! Q: Engineering sounds really hard. How will I survive?? A: Most upper years will tell you, surviving and thriving in engineering is a lot about time management. Carefully planning your extra curriculars and relaxation time around your class and study schedule will help you balance your life. I know it’s tempting, but don’t leave your assignments to the last minute! You know yourself better than anyone else; do what you need to do to study effectively, whether that’s with friends in the Pit or by yourself at home. All that being said, don’t underestimate the effect that joy will have on your overall experience. Do something that puts you in a good mood, and please take care of yourself! You are so important.

If you have any more specific questions (you probably do), feel free to reach out to upper years at SkuleTM. We’re here to help!

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Save the Date There are dozens of events that happen over the course of the SkuleTM Year. Here are some big ones you’ll want to keep in mind! (Note: Some dates aren’t 100% set yet, but these are the months when they usually occur).

Fall Term

Winter Term

September 1T7 4-10 F!rosh Week 4/5 B&G Hard Hat Decorating 6 F!rosh Clubs Fair 7 Fall Term lectures begin (Happy First Day of School, F!rosh!!) 7 B&G Bed Races 9-10 F!rosh Retreat 13 The Cannon General Meeting 21 The Cannon General Meeting 17-30 Skule Nite Auditions

January 1T8 4 Lectures begin for Winter Term 8-12 Godiva Week Cannon Ball 19 YNCN Winter Career Fair

October 1T7 B&G Tools 101 9 Thanksgiving Day - No Classes! B&G Oktoberfest 20 YNCN Fall Career Fair Halloween SUDS

March 1T8 B&G DUSTED 2.0 B&G Tools 102 14-17 Skule Nite Grad Ball 30 Good Friday - No Classes!

November 1T7 B&G DUSTED MIE Dinner Dance EngSci Dinner Dance CIV/MIN Dance

April 1T8 B&G Elections Last SUDS :( 11 Last day of Winter Term lectures 12-13 Winter Study Days 16-30 Winter Term Final Exam Period

December 1T7 6 Last day of Fall Term lectures 7 Fall Study Day 8-20 Fall Term Final Exam Period

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February 1T8 2 YNCN Startup Career Expo ECE Dinner Dance 19 Family Day - No Classes! 19-23 Reading Week - No Classes!

Every Month SkuleTM Kup Events

Acorn | acorn.utoronto.ca

Resources

As a University of Toronto student, you automatically have an Acorn account! You can log into this account using your student number and chosen PIN. This is where you will have access to your official Fall and Winter Timetables, course calendar (including exam dates), student fees and account balance, final marks, and more. Keep in mind, Acorn has hours of operation! If you need to order a transcript or check outstanding fees and you have a strict deadline, make sure you plan ahead of time and do it early so you don’t get stuck anxiously waiting for Acorn to open!

Blackboard/Portal | portal.utoronto.ca This website will become your go-to site for course information and announcements. You can log into Blackboard using your UTORid and password, and most of your courses automatically will automatically appear. While some lecturers will choose other platforms to share information, most will use Blackboard to upload course outlines and documentation, course marks, and important announcements. You can also use Blackboard to access your email using the “Student Webmail” link or go directly to webmail.utoronto.ca. Check blackboard often to stay on track!

APSC Engineering Portal | www.apsc.utoronto.ca/portal This website is useful for a variety of requests including examination petitions or re-marks, program transfers, and program rankings. You can also access your Engineering Portfolio which you can update throughout the year to include extracurricular activities and work experience. It’s definitely recommended you fill it out because these are used for Faculty scholarship considerations!

Skule™ Resources | skule.ca Skule™ has its own server, housing a variety of resources for EngSoc members (that’s you)! The main website, skule.ca, has the latest Skule™ announcements as well as information on the various EngSoc publications and operations. For information on the rich and interesting Skule™ history and traditions, check out skulepedia.ca. There are also a variety of other sites like photos.skule.ca for professional event photos (include F!rosh Week, so keep an eye out!), courses.skule.ca for previous exams in all your courses, or tutors.skule.ca for the contact information of engineering tutors.

UofT Mail | mail.utoronto.ca You’ll have a U of T email account that you can access here! Check it regularly for information from the Faculty!

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useful Apps

Blackboard Mobile Learn It’s a testament to how GREAT this app is when Professor Shai Cohen says that he will “give an A+ to any student who can figure out a way to fix it...” Alas, the Blackboard app is the best (barely passable) way to check your grades and course announcements on your phone. You’ll even get a notification when something new is posted. Just beware of APS100…

TopHat Core 8s, download this. End of discussion. Do it. You’ll have to use this to answer questions in class. It’ll be used primarily in APS111 and APS112 for your Professional Development (PD) mark, but other courses may use it as well.

TTC Even if you’re not a commuter, having a transit app is a great way to make sure that you’re always on time to lectures and that you’re not stuck waiting in the FRIGID Canadian winters for long periods of time. Download this app to quickly check the transit schedule and be on your way!

Uber You’re coming out of a long night at SUDS and you just want to get home and crash. In that case, use this app to get picked up wherever you may be, and get dropped off wherever you want. Just be aware that while the app is free, the service is not.

Wolfram Alpha To quote Professor Burbulla: “you could just plug in WebWork into WolframAlpha, I mean, we know you do it… he, he.” WolframAlpha is an incredibly powerful mathematical computation engine that’ll be very helpful when you’re stuck on an impossible integral at 2AM. The app is not free, but the website is!

UberEats/Foodora Any food delivery app will come in handy in University! Sometimes it’s just too cold or late or you’re just too lazy to get up and get your own food.

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Amazing: See Dana. Artsci: These are the powerless Storm Troopers that make up 80% of U of T’s population.

B Bnad: These musical aliens are wanted for noise pollution and lecture crashing. If seen, please notify the closest handbook executive so they can start singing along. And Joyn Teh Bnad! BEvERages: Make sure you stay properly hydrated!

C Cannon, The: 1) The official mascot of SkuleTM. It’s as loud as an exploding Death Star. 2) The most trustworthy news source in U of T. Commuter: These rebels might not live close to SkuleTM, but they are just as dedicated as those who live close to campus! Con Hall: A big lecture hall where you’ll sleep 3 mornings per week.

D Dana: Friendly 2T0 who wants to meet all the 2T1s (That’s me!).

E Exam: A big test where you get to show off your jedi training. Also, an excuse to consume a donut and/or BEvERage.

F Finals: The “Final” challenge you will face each semester. See what I did there? Was it funny? Guys? …..Guys? F!rosh: A young jedi who is beginning to master the Force. See You.

G Godiva Week: The second coming of F!rosh Week to welcome you to second semester!

H Hard hat: A symbol of the light side of the Force! Artsci’s will get jealous and try to steal it, so make sure you keep an eye on it.

L Lady Godiva: Another symbol of engineering: she’s naked and rides a horse.

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M Midterms: Your first encounter with the dark side of the Force.

P Pit, The: Where you and your fellow Jedi masters will inevitably start hanging out. Don’t try to resist. It’s pointless. Prof: You’ll be spending a lot of time with these brainy people. Don’t be afraid to approach them; they’re really interesting people! Programming: printf(“Hello World!”);

S Showering: Don’t listen to any ECE’s - this is not optional. Skule Nite: An awesome show you get a free ticket to with the purchase of a F!rosh Kit (see page 70) Sleep: Treasure it while you can. SPS: Suds, Pit, Steins. Also School of Practical Science. Steins: Einstein’s Pub on College St. Check it out! (See page 106.)

T TA: Teaching Assistant. They mark your midterms and problem sets. Ensure that you stay on their good sides. Toike Oike: A serious newspaper (see page 63). Toiking: The act of scrubbing a Skuligan’s face with the back of a “Toike Oike” publication (often by surprise). To be toiked is an honour. x xTx: Much like the difficulties faced when trying to remember all the different series and revamps that happen to the Star Wars movies, engineers at SkuleTM struggle to categorize what year other students are in. By slapping a “T” between your expected year of graduation, this clears things up greatly. (The graduating class is the 1T8s, while F!rosh are 2T1s).

Y You: Not me. $#*! ****: If you see four asterisks in a row, this stands for SUDS! (see page 67.)

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Contact information

President: Jonathan Swyers (president@skule.ca) Vice-President Finance: Aron Sankar (vpfinance@skule.ca) Vice-President Communications: Harry Jiang (vpcomm@skule.ca) Vice-President Academic: Sofia Tijanic (vpacademic@skule.ca) Vice-President Student Life: Mahsa Naserifar (vpstudentlife@skule.ca)

Board of Directors At-Large Representative: Medhaj Athilkar (medhaj.athilkar@mail.utoronto.ca) At-Large Representative: Dareen Kutob (dareen.kutob@gmail.com) At-Large Representative: Danja Papajani (danja.papajani@mail.utoronto.ca) At-Large Representative: Twesh Upadhyaya (twesh.upadhyaya@mail.utoronto.ca) First Year Representatives: Vacant until October Chemical Eng. Representative: Muskan Sethi (muskan.sethi@mail.utoronto.ca) Civil Eng. Representative: Mackenzie De Carle (mackenzie.decarle@mail.utoronto.ca) Computer Eng. Representative: Kimberly Nguyen (kimb.nguyen@mail.utoronto.ca) Electrical Eng. Representative: Ankita Khanda (a.khanda@mail.utoronto.ca) Engineering Science Representative: Vacant Industrial Eng. Representative: Vacant Mechanical Eng. Representative: Eden Gough (eden.gough@mail.utoronto.ca) MSE Representative: Vacant Mineral Eng. Representative: Vacant UTSU Representative: Shivani Nathoo (vpprofac@utsu.ca) Speaker: Andrew Kidd (speaker@skule.ca)

Project Directors Alumni Outreach Director: Vacant (alumnioutreach@skule.ca) Archivist: Muskan Sethi (archivist@skule.ca) Branding Director: Ethan Dean Cannon Editor-in-Chief: Dale Gottlieb (cannon@skule.ca) Cannonball Director: Katherine Rich (cannonball@skule.ca) Chief Returning Officer: Aleksei Ji Lung Wan (cro@skule.ca) Community Outreach Director: Andrea Gonzalez (community@skule.ca) Computer Systems Administrator: Vacant (sysadmin@skule.ca) Design Team Association Project Manager: Vacant (dta@skule.ca) Engineering Stores Managers: Annie Yu and Jonathan Norman (stores@skule.ca) Equity and Inclusivity Director: Benjamin Kwashigah External Relations Director: Vacant (external@skule.ca) F!rosh Handbook Editor: MacKenzie Campbell (handbook@skule.ca) Gradball Director: Vacant (gradball@skule.ca) Hard Hat CafĂŠ Managers: Marawan Zaki and Hui Di (Wendy) Wang (cafeteria@skule.ca) Hi-Skule Liaison: Brandon Lista (hiskule@skule.ca) Mental Wellness Director: Vacant (mentalwellness@skule.ca) Ombudsperson: Vacant (ombudsperson@skule.ca) Orientation Chair: Carol Yeung (orientation@skule.ca) Professional Outreach Director: Shunshi (Matthew) Zhang (professionaloutreach@skule.ca) Skule Kup Director: Chloe Oriotis (kup@skule.ca) Skulebook Director: Kyle Tang (skulebook@skule.ca) Sponsorship Director: Shengyu (Brad) Sun (sponsorship@skule.ca) Suds Managers: Devlen Malone and Saarthak Saxena (suds@skule.ca) Toike Oike Editor-in-Chief: Jennifer Dixon (toike@skule.ca) UTEK Director: Henry Xu (utek@skule.ca) Webmaster: Seif Sarofim (webmaster@skule.ca)

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Discipline Club Chairs Chemical Engineering Club Chair: chemclub@skule.ca Civil Engineering Club Chair: chair@civ.skule.ca Computer Engineering Club Chair: ececlub@skule.ca Electrical Engineering Club Chair: ececlub@skule.ca Engineering Science Club Chair: engsci@skule.ca Industrial Engineering Club Chair: indy@skule.ca Mechanical Engineering Club Chair: mechclub@skule.ca Mineral Engineering Club Chair: minclub@skule.ca Materials Science and Engineering Club Chair: mse@skule.ca

Ex-Officio Directors Engineering Athletics Association President: Brittany Green (president@eaa. skule.ca) Seenyur Bnad Leedur: Stephen Gidge (lgmb@skule.ca) Chief Attiliator: You wish! (kaboom@skule.ca) First Year Chair: Chris Dryden (firstyearchair@skule.ca) Fourth Year Chair: Aidan Solala (fourthyearchair@skule.ca) UTSU Reps: Andrew Sweeny (andrew.sweeny@utsu.ca), Chris Dryden (chris. dryden@ utsu.ca), and Danja Papajani (danja.papajani@utsu.ca) Blue and Gold Committee Chairs: Marie Floryan and Cameron Alizadeh (blueandgold@skule.ca) Skule Nite Liaison: Vacant Student Governor: Twesh Upadhyaya (twesh.upadhyaya@mail.utoronto.ca) You’re Next Career Network President: Dareen Kutob (contact@yourenext.ca) Mature Students’ Chair: Vacant Part-Time Students’ Chair: Vacant

First Year Office You can always go to the First Year Office if you have any issues during your first-year to talk to the first year counsellors. It’s located at GB170. You can also check out: Website: www.firstyear.engineering.utoronto.ca Email: firstyear@ecf.utoronto.ca

Thank You To everyone who contributed to this handbook, especially the Exec Team and Robert Kolaja for sick hard hat images.

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