1. Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Students’ Association (CEEGSA) New Graduate Students Orientation, Fall 2011

2. Outline 2  Introduction  Objectives  Activities

3. Introduction 3 The CEEGSA is a student-run, not-for-profit organization, and a representative body for all Masters and PhD students at the department of civil and Environmental Engineering. It covers different groups in the department including: Construction Management, Structural Eng., Geo- technical Eng., Environmental Eng., Transportation Eng., Water Resources Eng., Petroleum and Mining. Eng.

4. Introduction 4 The CEEGSA has a council of seven elected councilors (five active members). Zhen Lei President Mudit Chordia VP Events Mana Moghadam VP Academic Saeed Aria VP External Elmira Moghani VP Communication

5. Outline 5  Introduction  Objectives  Activities

6. Objectives 6  Promote the general welfare of grad students in civil and environmental engineering department.  A bridge to convey its members’ concerns and issues to the CEE department administration and if required to U of A.  Active group to defend CEE Grad. Students’ rights. Please read : REGULATIONS GOVERNING ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT OF GRADUATE STUDENTS (AEGS) http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/awardsfunding/assistantships/operat ing.htm

7. Outline 7  Introduction  Objectives  Activities

8. Activities 8  Orientation for newcomers  CEEGSA Gatherings, BBQ’s and fun events  Recreational Events  Information sessions  Poster competition

9. Activities Cont’d 9  Collaborating with other engineering departments (e.g. Engineering Symposium)  Close collaboration with the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE)  Active involvement in the GSA council to address graduate student issues.

10. Communication 10  How to contact us:  CEEGSA website http ://www.ualberta.ca/~ceegsa Containing news, events, our contact information and the constitution and bylaws.  Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/ceegsa/  Department

11. Thank You! New Graduate Students Orientation, Fall 2011 Elmira Moghani moghani@ualberta.ca Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: ceegsa@ualberta.ca ceegsa@ualberta.ca