APEGGA Ring Ceremony

March 1 was a day of preparation for all geology and Earth science students attending the upcoming APEGGA ring ceremony. Tom Sneddon, P.Geol., Manager, Geoscience Affairs, for APEGGA, presented the geo-ethics lecture in Edmonton.

This lecture informed attendees of the standards that they, as future members of APEGGA, will be held to and what it means to be a practicing professional. Students were able to gain an understanding of the benefits of becoming a licensed APEGGA member, as well as the responsibility associated with their designations.

The message of accountability and integrity resonated with the audience as we discussed various situation and scenarios, along with the implications of unsound decision making.

St. Patrick’s Day saw the P.S. Warren Society social conveners plan a great event for members.

They teamed up with our good friends at Molson Canadian to put on the second annual St. Patty’s Day Shaker at the Billiard Club on Whyte Avenue. The night brought together good food, great laughs and the always outstanding  green draft.

Graduation Events

Society members traded in their rock hammers for burger flippers one last time, for their final grad fundraising barbeque outside the Engineering Teaching Learning Complex, on the University of Alberta campus, March 11 and 12.

About 150 people attended the grad itself, including students, friends and family. This year’s event was held at a local hotel on March 27. The night comprised dinner, speeches, a slide show and awards.

Special thanks to P.S. Warren grad chairs, and APEGGA student members Hannah Mills and Brant Skibsted, for their tremendous effort in organizing not only grad, but the countless fundraisers required to ensure the evening was a success.