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2012/2013
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OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
O ESSA W E L C O M Eo T f calgary
!
University
If you’re not an ESSA member yet, memberships are still available for $5. Sign up now and come join us at all of our events this year! Gre e tin gs f el l o w e n s c i a ns ! e are already into the month of October and things are starting to get super busy for all. But make sure you leave room in your schedule as ESSA is super excited to bring you some really fun activities and opportunities this coming year.
W
toques (yea snow already) and get ready for an unforgettable semester!
Pizza, potato picking, climbing... this is only the beginning. Hold onto your
Planning is already underway for a number of events, but make sure you keep an eye out for future newsletters as we will be continuously adding new things onto the schedule.
Events Meet ‘n Greet Oct. 16 @ The Den
Come say hello and meet other people in your program! Details are TBA but this is definitely on, and definitely at the Den. Keep and eye out for an email coming at you really soon.
Movie Night! Oct. 18, 6pm @ ES 364 “In the end we will all speak for the trees.... or water or soil or wherever your degree takes you.” -Kaitlyn VP Events
That’s right, ESSA and the Palliser Club are teaming up to bring you a movie night featuring “The Lorax”. Memberships to both clubs will be on sale, as well as the lovely ESSA mugs... did I mention there’ll be popcorn, marshmallows, and hot chocolate?!
A fe w word s f ro m o u r 4 0 1 / 50 1 r e p s . . . A quick update from the 501’s:
A quick update from the 401’s:
We are almost done! What a great experience this field course has been. Although we lacked in the o u t d o o r a d v e n t u re s , w e gained lots of fi r s t h a n d experience to take with us into the real world.
Wow, what an experience. Field school. Imagine the greatest thing you can, and perhaps multiply that several times. That’s kind of what it was like.
We had the opportunity to examine storm water ponds around the city and evaluate if they had the ability to become functioning ecosystems on their own. Cool right?! We also had the chance to evaluate groundwater contamination and produce an environmental site assessment.
Whether trekking through treacherous floodplains to examine the bedrock or trudging through the dense forests to quantify and qualify the vegetation, all groups performed admirably. At base camp, the wifi was often slow, and cell phone reception was spotty. Truly we had been thrust into one of the deepest of wildernesses known to man.
Wetland tours, composting education, soil remediation and wastewater treatment plants were also on tackled. It was a jam packed course that I’m sure we are all happy to be finishing, but leaving with great experiences and memories. Best of luck this year! Tia ENSC 501 Rep
ESSA mugs are now on sale for $10. Buy one to show your support and help reduce the number of disposable cups thrown in the trash. They can be purchased from the club office, at the bake sales, or on movie night.
We set out into the wilderness armed with our indomitable spirit, the knowledge gleaned from the week of classes and, not that it make us sound less impressive, a few experts in the various fields that we were examining.
By the time Friday had rolled around, nary a soul could be recognized in the mirror and rehabilitation into society took a minimum of two days. I can honestly say that everyone of us had gone Into The Wild been Around the World in 80 Days heard The Call of The Wild had a great time and learned a lot in Kananaskis. Ben ENSC 401 Rep
Events Bake Sale Nov. 1, 10am-3pm @ Science B
We will be having bake sales throughout the year in order to raise money for the various activities we will be hosting. So don’t bother packing a lunch on November 1, we have some fine, fine bakers in the ESSA exec squad and you do not want to miss out.
Volunteer at Zoo Lights! TBA @ The Zoo
Sometime near the end of November, there is an opportunity to help out on the activity lawn at the zoo. Perks include free entrance to zoo lights, a meal, and a free ticket for later admission... not to mention it looks great on thee ol’ resume. This will be a first come first serve deal to the first 15 people so make sure you keep an eye out for a follow-up email. Any one wanting to do any additional volunteer work at the zoo or with zoo lights should contact Kaitlyn, your VP Events coordinator, directly: [email protected]
Contact Us!
Q
uestions, comments, concerns?
Let us know, we are here for you!
Email: [email protected] Club office: ES916 Office Hours: TBA... but look out for established study hours coming your way.
Meet your 20 12/2013 ESSA ex ec committee! We are al l f rien dl y (ex ce p t Ja g) a nd a v ai lab le for ad vice. Tackl e u s i n t he hal l way if you see us!
Ja g S ek h o n
VP Operations
I grew up with the wild animals of Elkford, BC! I might be one of the m. I enjoy owls becaus e I am old and wise like the m, but my spirit animal is the noble deer. One da y I will work with creatures like these! Come find me if you dare... Jag
K ai tl yn O b st fe ld VP Events
ESSA I am a VP events for in as ll and Palliser, as we I ol. ho sc my final year of the in d se rai d an was born great Yukon and have a rs and love for the outdoo am I nt. the environme the polar especially fond of be ll wi d an s region ca in studying in Antarcti Dec 2013.
That’s all for now folks, have an awesome Thanksgiving and we will see you all after the long weekend!
R ae ga n M al li n so n
President
I’m your ESSA presid ent for the 2012/2013 scho ol year. I am from and curre ntly live in Bragg Creek, where I love to spend time outdoors and at Within the Heart yo ga studio. I am graduating this year and am hoping to trave l and move to BC where I can pursue my environmental caree r in the biological sciences.
P et e M ac le o d VP Finance
I’m VP Hey all, I’m Pete. ans I me ich wh , ce Finan x… bo control the cash has … me s which remind the en se anyone cashbox?
K ar o li n a Mlyncza k
VP Events
I'm a fourth year en sc major. My concentrations in biology and I'm also comp leting a minor in chemistry. I have a mad dodgeball throw ing arm, can shotgun with the best of them and, most im portantly, I'm a huge flames fan. Hope to see you guys ou t at our events so we can me et in person!
M ai te N o ri eg a
VP Academics
Hello Enscian’s. M y name is Maite (don’t mispron ounce it!). I have taken a winding path to get to this pro gram. I graduate this year and am currently exploring my career options. I enjoy wa tching Jurassic Park and am seriously considerin g forming a monopo ly club (wanna join?!).
A n d re a Sm il li e VP External
e the Hi, I’m Andrea…I lov my t en sp I d an rs outdoo summer talking to nI kangaroo rats. Whe rk wo to pe ho I graduate in ly ful pe ho , als im with an y ntl rre conservation. I cu ife ldl wi a volunteer with r. I love rehabilitation cente d pina vegetarian food an coladas.
M ad is o n L eh ti
VP Internal
I am a second year environmental scien ce student with a conc entration in biology. When I gra duate, I would like to get a job that has to do with eithe r animal conservation or tea ching. I love almost anything outdoorsy, especia lly water sports. Looking for ward to meeting all of you EN SC club members!!
B en L in ak er
401 Representative
,I’m Ben Hey ESSA members I’m here . Linaker, the 401 rep the less of to represent some the Enviro senior members of something Sci program ... or ies include like that. My hobb beer, rugby, kayaking, drinking ach and be long walks on the ners. I’ve din it romantic, candlel say... run out of things to
Chenxing Ann Teng VP Academics
I’m a hard working individual who is ga committed to makin difference in the en community. I’m ke sly ou nu nti to co in explore experience ntme the environ d related industrial an research fields.
C ai tl in G if fo rd
VP Communications
Hey! I’m Caitlin. I’m in my fifth year of ENSC concentrating in bio logy. I have a passion for all things water- I like fish, ins ects and everything else about rivers and lakes. Be yond school I’m an avid fly fisher, skier, and aspiring runner.
K im M u rr ay VP Internal
Kim and Hey!! My name is ar ye rd thi I'm in entration. in Geography conc a farm on Born and raised ve Lo r. lle he near Drum new ng eti me d an g travelin ing pt em people! Will be att ite to keep webs ternal VP updated and do in on. Join dis Ma th wi position ESSA!! :)
T ia Jo le s
501/Grad. Class Rep
.
Hello ENSC’ers! I’m currently on my victory lap and will be graduati ng with my concentration in Ge ography. I’m from BC and mi ss my mountains every da y. I love to hike and tend to sp end my free time in the mo untains camping and cruisi ng around on the quad. Come say hello, just to chat or ask any questions you may have.
2012/2013
is 2 s 01 u 2 e 1
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
O ESSA W E L C O M Eo T f calgary
!
University
If you’re not an ESSA member yet, memberships are still available for $5. Sign up now and come join us at all of our events this year! Gre e tin gs f el l o w e n s c i a ns ! e are already into the month of October and things are starting to get super busy for all. But make sure you leave room in your schedule as ESSA is super excited to bring you some really fun activities and opportunities this coming year.
W
toques (yea snow already) and get ready for an unforgettable semester!
Pizza, potato picking, climbing... this is only the beginning. Hold onto your
Planning is already underway for a number of events, but make sure you keep an eye out for future newsletters as we will be continuously adding new things onto the schedule.
Events Meet ‘n Greet Oct. 16 @ The Den
Come say hello and meet other people in your program! Details are TBA but this is definitely on, and definitely at the Den. Keep and eye out for an email coming at you really soon.
Movie Night! Oct. 18, 6pm @ ES 364 “In the end we will all speak for the trees.... or water or soil or wherever your degree takes you.” -Kaitlyn VP Events
That’s right, ESSA and the Palliser Club are teaming up to bring you a movie night featuring “The Lorax”. Memberships to both clubs will be on sale, as well as the lovely ESSA mugs... did I mention there’ll be popcorn, marshmallows, and hot chocolate?!
A fe w word s f ro m o u r 4 0 1 / 50 1 r e p s . . . A quick update from the 501’s:
A quick update from the 401’s:
We are almost done! What a great experience this field course has been. Although we lacked in the o u t d o o r a d v e n t u re s , w e gained lots of fi r s t h a n d experience to take with us into the real world.
Wow, what an experience. Field school. Imagine the greatest thing you can, and perhaps multiply that several times. That’s kind of what it was like.
We had the opportunity to examine storm water ponds around the city and evaluate if they had the ability to become functioning ecosystems on their own. Cool right?! We also had the chance to evaluate groundwater contamination and produce an environmental site assessment.
Whether trekking through treacherous floodplains to examine the bedrock or trudging through the dense forests to quantify and qualify the vegetation, all groups performed admirably. At base camp, the wifi was often slow, and cell phone reception was spotty. Truly we had been thrust into one of the deepest of wildernesses known to man.
Wetland tours, composting education, soil remediation and wastewater treatment plants were also on tackled. It was a jam packed course that I’m sure we are all happy to be finishing, but leaving with great experiences and memories. Best of luck this year! Tia ENSC 501 Rep
ESSA mugs are now on sale for $10. Buy one to show your support and help reduce the number of disposable cups thrown in the trash. They can be purchased from the club office, at the bake sales, or on movie night.
We set out into the wilderness armed with our indomitable spirit, the knowledge gleaned from the week of classes and, not that it make us sound less impressive, a few experts in the various fields that we were examining.
By the time Friday had rolled around, nary a soul could be recognized in the mirror and rehabilitation into society took a minimum of two days. I can honestly say that everyone of us had gone Into The Wild been Around the World in 80 Days heard The Call of The Wild had a great time and learned a lot in Kananaskis. Ben ENSC 401 Rep
Events Bake Sale Nov. 1, 10am-3pm @ Science B
We will be having bake sales throughout the year in order to raise money for the various activities we will be hosting. So don’t bother packing a lunch on November 1, we have some fine, fine bakers in the ESSA exec squad and you do not want to miss out.
Volunteer at Zoo Lights! TBA @ The Zoo
Sometime near the end of November, there is an opportunity to help out on the activity lawn at the zoo. Perks include free entrance to zoo lights, a meal, and a free ticket for later admission... not to mention it looks great on thee ol’ resume. This will be a first come first serve deal to the first 15 people so make sure you keep an eye out for a follow-up email. Any one wanting to do any additional volunteer work at the zoo or with zoo lights should contact Kaitlyn, your VP Events coordinator, directly: [email protected]
Contact Us!
Q
uestions, comments, concerns?
Let us know, we are here for you!
Email: [email protected] Club office: ES916 Office Hours: TBA... but look out for established study hours coming your way.
Meet your 20 12/2013 ESSA ex ec committee! We are al l f rien dl y (ex ce p t Ja g) a nd a v ai lab le for ad vice. Tackl e u s i n t he hal l way if you see us!
Ja g S ek h o n
VP Operations
I grew up with the wild animals of Elkford, BC! I might be one of the m. I enjoy owls becaus e I am old and wise like the m, but my spirit animal is the noble deer. One da y I will work with creatures like these! Come find me if you dare... Jag
K ai tl yn O b st fe ld VP Events
ESSA I am a VP events for in as ll and Palliser, as we I ol. ho sc my final year of the in d se rai d an was born great Yukon and have a rs and love for the outdoo am I nt. the environme the polar especially fond of be ll wi d an s region ca in studying in Antarcti Dec 2013.
That’s all for now folks, have an awesome Thanksgiving and we will see you all after the long weekend!
R ae ga n M al li n so n
President
I’m your ESSA presid ent for the 2012/2013 scho ol year. I am from and curre ntly live in Bragg Creek, where I love to spend time outdoors and at Within the Heart yo ga studio. I am graduating this year and am hoping to trave l and move to BC where I can pursue my environmental caree r in the biological sciences.
P et e M ac le o d VP Finance
I’m VP Hey all, I’m Pete. ans I me ich wh , ce Finan x… bo control the cash has … me s which remind the en se anyone cashbox?
K ar o li n a Mlyncza k
VP Events
I'm a fourth year en sc major. My concentrations in biology and I'm also comp leting a minor in chemistry. I have a mad dodgeball throw ing arm, can shotgun with the best of them and, most im portantly, I'm a huge flames fan. Hope to see you guys ou t at our events so we can me et in person!
M ai te N o ri eg a
VP Academics
Hello Enscian’s. M y name is Maite (don’t mispron ounce it!). I have taken a winding path to get to this pro gram. I graduate this year and am currently exploring my career options. I enjoy wa tching Jurassic Park and am seriously considerin g forming a monopo ly club (wanna join?!).
A n d re a Sm il li e VP External
e the Hi, I’m Andrea…I lov my t en sp I d an rs outdoo summer talking to nI kangaroo rats. Whe rk wo to pe ho I graduate in ly ful pe ho , als im with an y ntl rre conservation. I cu ife ldl wi a volunteer with r. I love rehabilitation cente d pina vegetarian food an coladas.
M ad is o n L eh ti
VP Internal
I am a second year environmental scien ce student with a conc entration in biology. When I gra duate, I would like to get a job that has to do with eithe r animal conservation or tea ching. I love almost anything outdoorsy, especia lly water sports. Looking for ward to meeting all of you EN SC club members!!
B en L in ak er
401 Representative
,I’m Ben Hey ESSA members I’m here . Linaker, the 401 rep the less of to represent some the Enviro senior members of something Sci program ... or ies include like that. My hobb beer, rugby, kayaking, drinking ach and be long walks on the ners. I’ve din it romantic, candlel say... run out of things to
Chenxing Ann Teng VP Academics
I’m a hard working individual who is ga committed to makin difference in the en community. I’m ke sly ou nu nti to co in explore experience ntme the environ d related industrial an research fields.
C ai tl in G if fo rd
VP Communications
Hey! I’m Caitlin. I’m in my fifth year of ENSC concentrating in bio logy. I have a passion for all things water- I like fish, ins ects and everything else about rivers and lakes. Be yond school I’m an avid fly fisher, skier, and aspiring runner.
K im M u rr ay VP Internal
Kim and Hey!! My name is ar ye rd thi I'm in entration. in Geography conc a farm on Born and raised ve Lo r. lle he near Drum new ng eti me d an g travelin ing pt em people! Will be att ite to keep webs ternal VP updated and do in on. Join dis Ma th wi position ESSA!! :)
T ia Jo le s
501/Grad. Class Rep
.
Hello ENSC’ers! I’m currently on my victory lap and will be graduati ng with my concentration in Ge ography. I’m from BC and mi ss my mountains every da y. I love to hike and tend to sp end my free time in the mo untains camping and cruisi ng around on the quad. Come say hello, just to chat or ask any questions you may have.
