University of Toronto Engineering Society - Skule Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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(awmis) Presidential PreamDie Well, its all over, four years, countless memories, and an Iron Ring are under our belts. Looking back I can’t believe all the things that actually happened; things with which I may, somehow, possibly, have had something to do. Of the four years, this past one has certainly been the most extraordinary. We made the front pages of the Toronto Sun (Lady Godiva on Orientation Day), and the Toronto Daily Star (the car in Dr. John Evans’ Office). We made innumerable front pages in the Varsity (the Pumpkin Caper, “Bubbles and the Clowns”etc.) and these are just some of the things that we can’t talk about, at least out loud (Thank-you Mark Ewen). What about that Orientation program that was unquestionably the best in years (Thank-you Chris Webber); the Homecoming that wouldn’t have happened without us (Engineering rein- stated it after it was canned by the Administration); the Oktoberfest that was even better than last year (it found new ways to loose money while having fun); the Slave Auction that raised over a thousand dollars for Big Brothers (Pete Z. was a gas); the L.G.M.B. who played on and on... (Thank-you Bruce Thompson, I bought the record); theSkule Nite Production that rocked the rafters with laughter (Thank-you Graham Skells); the Cannonball that broke even (thank- you Bruce Duff); a dignified Grad Ball without too many long speaches (Thank-you Bill Moore); and an Engineering Societv whose books are in order (Thank-you John MacDonell, Bryan Hackett and Tom Simpson). To those of you coming up through the ranks we left a new Constitution and Bylaws, the necessary tools to undertake responsibility and challenges in an orderly manner. You can hold them up with pride to the rest of the University community, they are second to none. In addition to this the new faculty grading practices policy now allows you to obtain copies of your examinations (Thank-you Rick Johnston, and Ken Smith). We sowed the seeds of a promising jobs program that will have to be carefully tended in order to reap its future benefits. It is probably the most significant thing we did this year. It still requires a lot more work, don’t blow it. Inclosing I would like to mention the new life that found its way into the Faculty this year.lt has faced numerous challenges successfully and overcome many unforeseen obstacles. A great deal was accomplished, but a great deal is yet to be done. To all those graduating this year, I congratulate you, to the rest I pass the torch. . . Scite et Strenue (Skillfully and Vigorously) Z ' I • Joseph Lstiburek 3

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The Dean’s Message Whereas last year will be remembered by most Engineering undergraduates as the year of the fire, this one will be recalled as that in which the Faculty took over the former Metropolitan Reference Library, across the street from the Galbraith building, for the cafeteria, Engineering Library, tutorial rooms and, last but not least, the Engineering Society. Although this focal point of student activities had to move at an awkward time - in the middle of the fall term - it was ac- complished by your very capable Student Executive with great efficiency (indoor cook-outs notwithstanding!). In spite of the additional difficulties imposed by the changes in physical arrangements, the Engineering Society and the Engineering Athletic Association have main- tained their high tradition of service to un- dergraduates in the Faculty by providing the many social and athletic activities which so enrich life in the Faculty of Engineering. As many of you may have noticed, the academic staff have been to quite an extent occupied with problems that flowed from the fire: in re-arranging laboratories; in planning the move into the former Library building; and in planning for the ultimate reconstruction of the Sandford Fleming building itself. I hope that none of you have been neglected on this account, but if there are any exceptions, I know you will understand and forgive. As you leave us and go to on to work or graduate study, l hope you will maintain you connection with your alma mater through the Engineering Alumni Association, of which you are automatically a member. Whether you un- dertake it consciously or not, your education will continue on the job in whatever you may be doing. I hope you will not overlook the formal opportunities for continuing education that are available in most major centres. This University, of course, offers a wide range of such op- portunities. May your future path be strewn with sur- mountable obstacles, seized opportunities and gratifying successes. To all, my very best wishes. B. Etkin Dean

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Editor’s Full Page Footnote I have been involved in few undertakings that require as much time and effort as “editing” this yearbook. Although frustrating at times it has been quite a valuable experience. I have finally accepted something which at first seemed obvious, but with many negative indications took some time to prove to myself it was true: Engineers are a very spirited group of individuals. Even those quiet ones that are unwilling to stand and sing along with The Engineer’s Hymn or go out to the Varsity football games, I am sure feel a sense of pride and cameraderie that results from devoting several years of one’s life to the Engineering discipline. Those less inhibited few that somehow in their order of priorities find the time to organize and record social events like Cannonball, The Chariot Race, Slave Auctions, Skule Nite or Orientation are the mainstay in continuing the Skule spirit that feeds this feeling of brotherhood separating Engineering from most other faculties, especially Arts and Science (Nursing, Forestry and Medicine are the exceptions of course). By spoofing underworld activities BFC capers and their continuing confrontations with Mario’s Bakery exemplify the engineering attitude that any situation has a lighter side; a better way of viewing it. This sort of spirit is necessary to produce humanistically thinking engineers that realize the purpose of engineering is essentially to make life easier; more interesting for everyone. The Skule spirit itself makes life bearable for many undergrads and contributes to the atmosphere around the faculty and the campus. I have to thank all those that helped put this book into shape and provided necessary moral boosts, distractions, penguins, tricycles, and floorspace during the process of production. I had a good year this year, I hope you did too. j, fy iM. Peter Noble 4