Just a friendly reminder that the Member Learning Session on Government and Advocacy is starting at 6:30PM in room VIC 306. Food and refreshments will be provided. Feel free to bring a friend along.

Hello, Ryerson EWBers!

This Thursday (Feb. 4th, tomorrow!!) we're having a member learning ...

Hello, Ryerson EWBers!

This Thursday (Feb. 4th, tomorrow!!) we're having a member learning session with the topic of government and advocacy... show up to learn, meet other students, and enjoy some food with Ryerson EWB.

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        Government and Advocacy member learning session
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Hello everyone!

I hope your holiday break was wonderful!
Hopefully school has started well, and you're all back in the swing of things!

A lot of us just got back from the National Conference in St. John's, Newfoundland where we learned lots, contributed to organization planning, and met tons and ...

Happy Holidays from the EWB-Ryerson team!

The holidays are finally upon us, and we would like to wish each and every one of you a very happy holidays as you spend time with your friends and family this season! We will keep this one short and sweet, but be sure to keep an ear out for some exciting events for this incoming 2010 year!!

Until then, enjoy what's left of 2009!

Hello everyone and fellow EWBers,

Come join us and play a game about green revolution.

What: Green Revolution game
When: Wednesday November 25th, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Oakham House 2nd floor
Why: You can learn more about international development by playing a game
Who: everyone is welcome!

Remember it's tomorrow!

Hi everyone!!

Just a reminder of the amazing event that's happening tonight at U of T!!

If you're an EWB Member - this is for you!
If you're into Leadership - this is for you!
If you like systems thinking - this is for you!
If you want to contribute directly to EWB Overseas - THIS IS FOR ...

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Engineers Without Borders | Ryerson Chapter Newsletter Nov 17, 2009

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All apologies for late notice---

Try to make it out to this Ryerson Engineers Without Borders member learning session, all are welcome!

This member learning will be...

Creating Change Workshop

5:00PM to 7:00PM Monday, November 9th

Located in the Thomas lounge, 1st floor of the Oakham house (southwest corner of Church and Gould)

We look forward to seeing you there!

-EWB Ryerson

Hello EWBers,

There will be a great discussion diving into the complexity and vulnerability an impoverished farmer could experience.

WHEN: Thursday, October 29th from 6:00pm-8:00pm
WHERE: VIC 210

The approach that we will explore is fundamental to Engineers Without
Border's work overseas ...

Hello everyone,

The EWB National Office has changed the due date for receiving all the Junior Fellowship applications to October 31st, 2009 at 11:59PM.

So this will give more time for those who are still thinking about it (check out the awesome article written by a JF about 10 Reasons to Work ...

Good day everyone,

Just a friendly reminder that the Junior Fellowship overseas volunteer applications are due Tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 25, 2009 by 11:59pm.

Applications and more details about the JF Program can be found at our website - http://ryerson.ewb.ca/jf/

The application process is done ...

For the JF Info Booth today, we've moved the location to VIC104 on 285 Victoria St. from 11:30am to 3:00PM. Sorry for this inconvenience and short notice change.

As well, you can right now apply online for the JF position at http://ryerson.ewb.ca/jf_registration/

If you are having any doubts about applying, please read this interesting JF topic post: http://my.ewb.ca/home/ShowPost/66245

So feel free to drop by our booth anytime today to ask questions or even to apply in person.

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Engineers Without Borders | Ryerson Chapter Newsletter Oct 20, 2009

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Hi Everyone!

My name is Rameza and I am a member of the Ryerson Student Chapter. I've been around for awhile in various roles including VP Finance and President.

The reason for my e-mail is that I have a very small but personal, non-EWB related favour to ask of each of you. I recently got engaged ...

http://bccic.ca/Harish_Raisinghani

Stephen Harper is highlighting the healthcare plight of mothers and infants in the developing world as a means of transforming the role of the G8 club of wealthy countries

African countries remain largely unheard when crafting international rules and agreements.

Ethical Ocean is now LIVE! www.ethicalocean.com

Ethical Ocean is a start-up online social enterprise, built by EWB'rs , aiming to increase the awareness and consumption of ethical products and services in North America.

According to this article, Stephen Harper's priority at the upcoming G8 summitt in Muskoka this June will be Maternal and Child Health Care.

The IEEE/United Nations Foundation Humanitarian Technology Challenge makes me wish I were brave enough to go into electrical eng...Check out the details at http://www.ieeehtc.org/

Does anyone have a template for EWB business cards? We're thinking of making some for our Calgary Professional chapter exec members..

To all Montreal EWB members

This year, the 4 EWB chapters in Montreal are organizing a big outreach event at the "Nuit Blanche à Montréal" on Februray 27th!
http://www.montrealenlumiere.com/volets/nuit_blanche/ficheEve_en.aspx?eveId=1288&q=centre

Read more, below, to see how you can get involved!

I need help finding resources and information.

The AfriCAN girls are sending out a Mina Shahid-esque WHAZUP!? (accompanied by a Southern Africa low-five handslap). Well, that, and a bit of an update on what's happening with AfriCAN since our launch at NC2010 exactly one month ago. For those of you who missed us at conference this year, we (Brett Stevenson and Ka-Hay Law, previously known as the Southern Africa leadership team) are building an exciting new venture called AfriCAN. www.AfriCANvoice.ca

Ask CIDA questions!

On Thursday, February 25, 2010 we'll be holding a Wine & Dine event at a local restaurant. There will be three speakers and up to 140 people present. All you other chapters are welcome!

Welcome to your weekend!!! Celebrate with the brand new edition of the EWBBC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxQeyqahYI8

Organized by DFAIT and IDRC

February 4-5, 2010

This conference aims to enrich our conversation about Africa, highlighting good news stories from Africa, and drawing on lessons learned, projecting trends, and focusing on the many ways in which Canada-Africa relations support innovation on the continent.