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

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Dean’s Message When you reopen this yearbook in 10, 20 or 50 years, the problems that seemed so formidable as you approached graduation will have long been solved, and replaced by others no less challenging. Many of the technologies that you struggled so hard to master will have been superceded by later deelopments. The world in which you practice your engineering profession will probably be far dif- ferent from your expectation as an undergraduate. What will remain much the same will be the attitudes which you have developed during these four sometimes-hectic years, the approaches to problems, the habits of organization, the personal discipline of hard and concen- trated effort. If the history of previous graduates is any guide, these continuing at- tributes will make and keep you effective in the many diverse ways in which you will serve society. for graduates in engineering, every age is potentially golden. Historically, engineers have led as designers of change in society, and, as long as change is needed, you can be reasonably assured of opportunity. Your class has been outstanding in its support for high quality in your engineering education, as evidenced by your action on incidental fees. Through the years to come, your Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering will continue to strive for quality, and will need your on-going support. May the successive stages in your career be challenging, productive and satisfying. Gordon R. Slemon Dean 5

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President ' s Message It has been a priviledge and a tremendous honour to serve as President to the most active campus student body. When times got tough, which was often, it was comforting to note that I have been given the opportunity to do for those that I truly believe in, you, the un- dergraduate engineers at the University of Toronto. This year was an active one for the Engineering Society. Probably, the most active in recent memory. This thanks to a first class executive and concerned, reliable class represen- tatives. The Engineering Society expanded into new areas including academics with the formation of the Academic Affairs Committee. The atmosphere prevelant in our new offices was one filled with creativity, sparked by innovation. This year we witnessed a new format for the Cannon. Under the editorship of Lee Scott, the Cannon proved to be an excellent source of professionally related articles and Engineering Society news. Our pubs this year were executed with great competence under the guidance of our Vice President • Activities, Peter Weick. Vince Volpe, our Vice President • Administration did a superb job in maintaining the efficient operations of the Engineering Society and the Engineering Stores. the Engineering Society took a different approach in its relations with other student organizations on campus. Engineering received the best coverage in years The Varsity. This same approach proved helpful in our affairs with the Student Administrative Council and other student societies. Still there are many challenges left to tackle. For those of us who are graduating, we are most fortunate. We no carry the wisdom and knowledge that only an excellent academic institution like U of T can provide. I sincerely hope that the present economic problems will subside thus allowing this year’s graduating class to practive what they have learned. We can, however, be proud University of Toronto Engineers. To those that remain, I wish you the best of luck. Keep Skule a wonderful place, and hold your heads up high. To all, seize the many opportunities that are open and that will open in the furture. Today more so then ever, engineers have a lot to offer. Wayne Levin President Engineering Society University of Toronto 82 83 4

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Message from the Editor This year, more people have bought the yearbook than in previous years; yet, the publication of this book is still written as a loss in the annual Engineering Society balance sheet as did its precessors. Why is this so? Maybe four dollars is a high price to pay for a yearbook or maybe, no one cares. The 80 percent of the student body who don’t care must be wondering why the Engineering Society is still publishing this book. It is still being published because, like the Toike, it is a Skule tradition and if its publication is stopped, it would symbolize to ourselves and to other universities the decline of the 20 percent of our Skule spirit. It is still being published for the 20 percent who, as they flip through this book in future years, will recall fond memories of their involvement and social education. It is still being published for me, a student for whom it has not only taught organizational skills but also for whom it has given the opportunity to meet people I would not have meet had I been home studying. The disappearance of this book will not only deprive someone of the lessons and experien- ces that I have gained but it will deprive you, the students, of memories and the Engineering Skule spirit. Therefore, it is for the 20 percent that this book is dedicated to. I would like to extend my thanks to the people who have helped and who submitted their articles on time: Ella, Barry, Lee, Glenn, Betty, Teri, George, Pam, Micheal, Ken, Kathy and a special thanks to last years editor Randy Sinukoff for his guidance and for the long hours he spent in the darkroom developing pictures the night before the deadline. Julie Kong Editor Book of Skule 8T3 6