CEM Newsbreak - Fall 2007
Celebrating the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering's FIrst Century
Dean of Engineering Dr. Doug Ruth unleashes the Engineering Band as 100 Year Faculty of Engineering Homecoming Celebrations begin.
The University of Manitoba's Faculty of Engineering welcomed Alumni, Students and Staff from around the world to celebrate the birth of the Faculty 100 years ago. The atrium in the new EITC building served as the rallying point where alumni, students, staff and friends of the Faculty of Engineering received greetings from dignitaries from the Federal and Provincial governments, leaders in the Manitoba engineering community in addi- tion to University of Manitoba President Dr. Emoke Szathmary and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Doug Ruth.
The unveiling of the EITC Donor Wall on September 14, 2007
A donor wall was unveiled to recognize organizations and individuals who have contributed gifts to the Faculty in order to make the new EITC building a reality.
The 100 Year Annivserary of the Faculty of Engineering is the focal point for the University of Manitoba's traditional Homecoming Weekend, held September 14-16, including faculty tours, class reunions, engineering band appearances, a number of receptions, Bison football and a Gala Engineering Homecoming Banquet.
Among the guests attending the Donor Wall unveiling were: The Honourable John Harvard, Lieutenant Governor; The Honourable Jim Rondeau, Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mines; Steven Fletcher, Member of Parliament for Charleswood- St-James-Assiniboia and Dr. Emoke Szathmáry, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manitoba.
Les Wardrop addresses the 100 Year Homecoming audience.
"It is indeed a good thing to celebrate the establishment of a faculty that has contributed so much to our community, its people, and our built environment," says Dr. Szathmáry.
"Canada's New Government is proud to support the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Engineering as it enters its second century of engineering excellence," stated MP Mr, Fletcher, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification. "Together, we are building a sustainable, competitive advantage based on science and technology, and the skilled workers whose aspirations, ambitions and talents bring innovations to life."
Dr. Douglas Ruth, Dean, says: "It seems fitting that we are able to celebrate 100 years of the Faculty of Engineering just as our new Engineering & Information Technology Complex nears completion. We would not be celebrating 100 years or this new facility without the support of many individuals and institutions, so during our Centennial Celebration, we will be unveiling our Donor Wall that will recognize all the financial gifts that helped to make the EITC possible."
with files from University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering and photos by Roger Rempel, P. Eng.