OWWA UofT

Toronto Green Community’s Lost Rivers and Thirsty City Walks

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Date: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

Time and Location: 4:30 PM Galbraith Building Lobby (35 St. George Street)

Time and Location: 5:00 PM Southwest corner of Richmond and Yonge street

The walk will take place outside, so please dress appropriately, also, you are encouraged to bring your own travel mugs

If you are late, please contact us at 416-629-0082 and we help you locate the group

!!! SNACKS AND DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED !!!

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Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013

Time: 5:30 pm – 8:45 pm

Location: GB303 (3rd Floor, Galbraith Building)

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In commemoration of World Water Day 2013, please join us for the screening of the documentary “Urbanized”.  We will look at how the design, development, and expansion of cities can potentially impact our water resources and water supply.

Our panel of Professors, PhD students, and planners will discuss these issues, and address any questions you may have on this topic.

!!! DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED !!!

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Date: Friday, March 15, 2013

Time: 12 noon – 1 pm

Location: GB221 (2nd Floor, Galbraith Building)

Speaker: Ella Murphy – Regional Technology Leader(Water Reuse), Water Business Group- CH2M HILL

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Join us for an informative session as we look at the need for water reuse, reuse technologies and applications; public, environmental and regulatory concerns related to water reuse, and planning for reuse initiatives.

!!! LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED !!!

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Date: Thursday, March 07, 2013

Time: 6:30 – 8 pm

Location: GB221 (2nd Floor, Galbraith Building)

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Public service or consulting ?  Large or small company? How do I assess the values/culture of an organisation and whether it aligns with mine? How do I determine what is the right fit for me? What factors should I consider?

Join us for a very interactive session as we discuss how to choose the best workplace.  Our panel of professionals will be available to help you answer these questions and more.

Panelists:

Alison Chan – Engineer EIT, Black & Veatch Canada

Djorde Radulj – Managing Director, HydraTek & Associates Inc.

Caitlin Sykes – Assistant Engineer, Ontario Power Generation

Mark Ortiz – Project Manager, Halton Region

Jose Pereira – Director, PEY Program – University of Toronto Career Centre

 

!!!!  DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED  !!!!

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Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Time: 12 noon – 1 pm

Location: GB217

Speaker: William Hargrave, President of Hargrave & Company Inc.

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In collaboration with the Drinking Water Research Group (DWRG), we are hosting the second seminar for 2013. Please join us to discuss Slow Sand Filtration as it pertains to small communities/First Nations.

!!! LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED !!!

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Date: Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Time: 12 noon – 1 pm

Location: MB119

Speaker: Nancy Goucher, Program Manager – Forum for Leadership on Water (FLOW)

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Join us for our first seminar for 2013 as we explore and discuss the importance of water policy development and implementation in Canada.

!!! LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED !!!

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Date: Thursday, November 29, 2012

Time: 6 – 8 pm

Location: GB 404

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Is Grad School a good fit for me? How would it benefit me?  Is it necessary for where I see myself ? How do I determine if its the right choice? What about funding opportunities? How do I select a school? What exactly is expected of me if I want to do research? How do I decide on a research topic?

If these are the questions that come to your thoughts when you think about Grad School, this seminar is for you!

Join us for an very interactive session with a panel of professors, current students, engineering professionals and recent graduates as we discuss these questions and more.  We will be having a panel discussion followed by small group interactions with the panelists so that all your questions can be addressed.

!!!! Dinner will be provided !!!!

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Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Time: 1 – 2:30 pm

Location: MB119 (1st Floor, Mining Building)

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This webcast will feature case studies of three utilities that employ biological treatment to remove various contaminants, such as perchlorate, using different methods of biofiltration and riverbank filtration. Persons interested in real-life applications of this technology are highly encouraged to attend.

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Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Time: 1 – 2:30 pm

Location: SF1009

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Taste-and-odor (T&O) issues in drinking water have been a concern for water utilities for decades. This webcast will present data gathered from drinking water utilities on occurrence, frequency, and causes of T&O episodes; address how to handle consumer complaints; describe detection methods for T&O compounds (e.g., sensory, analytical, and training); and the control of source water and applicable treatment methods will be discussed,  as well as the costs that might be associated with T&O mitigation.

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Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Time: 1 pm – 2 pm

Location: GB217

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You have the skills and know-how, but how do you set yourself apart from an overpopulated employment pool?  In this webcast, our expert panel will share tips on applying for a position, obtaining that crucial interview, and landing that coveted position.  Real-world strategies on the importance of networking, tips on how to create a winning resume, preparing for the interview, and how to follow up will also be covered.  Young professionals, and anyone interested in obtaining employment in the Water Profession, are encouraged to attend this webcast

Learning Objectives 

•  Where to find job opportunities
•  Improve your networking ability
•  Design your resume in more marketable manner
•  Devise a plan of approach for job interview opportunities