06-07-2009 at 01:01 PM
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Science (2009).
Last but certainly not least...Science! Sine, sine cosine sine! 3.14159!
The Science faculty at Mac is the largest on campus, covering the physical sciences, life sciences, environmental sciences and Kin! There is also the Origins Institute, which is a science specialization unique to Mac!
Use this thread to introduce yourself to some of your classmates.
There are LOTS of upper-year science students on MacInsiders (including one of the Exec!), so they can help you out if you ask any new questions on our threads.
From the First Year Welcome:
Congratulations on being admitted to a program in the Faculty of Science for September 2009. As a new student, we realize you may be overwhelmed with all the information, deadlines, and things to do before September, but not to worry, we will do everything we can to help you. As a start, we hope you will browse through this web site, as it contains information about the registration process and course selection. In addition to this, given the importance of registering on time and selecting the correct courses in first year, we strongly encourage all new students to attend one of our Student Timetable & Academic Registration Tutorials ( START), which will take place in early July. [...]
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06-07-2009 at 02:11 PM
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SCIIIIIEEEEENNNNNCCEE EEEE!!!! (long science!)
See - Ence! (en francais)
I love this faculty!
To all those coming into Mac this September, feel free to ask any questions about course registration, study tips, or why science is the best faculty ever.
When you come to Mac, you'll meet up with the "scicos" in the black labcoats (best repsuits ever). Get to know these people!! They'll have a lot of tips for you and sure know how to pump up the science love! You can even try and find you some who'll sell you their old textbooks. I did that in my first year, saved well over $250 and made a good friend who I've known ever since! YAY for SCICOS!!
This thread isn't just for incoming first years but it's also a chance for current science students to share what they know (including science <3)
to current Scicos -> CAMPING -> BE THERE!!! YAAAAAAY
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06-07-2009 at 04:11 PM
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How do I get a spiffy black lab coat? LOL
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06-07-2009 at 04:29 PM
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In second term of your first year you can apply to be a Welcome Week rep, and thus get a black lab coat. Until then, you're SOL...
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06-07-2009 at 04:37 PM
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Spiffy indeed!
If you're entering in first year this year, you can compete to be a superfrosh. There is one guy and one girl superfrosh each year!! YAAY SUPERFROSH!! You can also apply to be a first year representative with the Science Society. Elections for this position happen in September.
If you're an upper year, you apply to be a science welcome week representative or "sci-co." Applications for this occur in late February/March. If you're selected, you have to go through training which happens in late March/April. So unfortunately, now, it's too late to sign up to be a scico for this upcoming welcome week. If you do find yourself in this boat but still want to be involved, I just put forward an idea with the current planners and I'm going to see what they say. I'll post it here when I get a response. 
I <3 Sci-coing!!!
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Reason: added the part about how I <3 scicoing!!!
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06-07-2009 at 04:58 PM
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Superfrosh here I come 
So I'm curious; any news on the faculty night activities/welcome week stuff this year? I'm stoked beyond belief.
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06-07-2009 at 05:05 PM
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yup! We'll be going to Christie Lake Conservation Area. Science has been going to this location for a few years.. it has canoeing, tons of area for sports, a bbq, and Scico dance. That's the word so far.. we'll see what other plans arise
To be a super frosh, all you need to do is bleed science love :p haahaha good luck.
Faculty day is on the Tuesday of welcome week, faculty night happens on the Thursday. But, you can also participate in Science Air Bands on the Wednesday. Scicos are out at all other events like bedraces, pj parade, shinerama, etc.
I should also add that you can get involved in science activities throughout the year. For example, on Hallowe'en, the Science Society gets together and goes to chuck candy at classes! ahaha.. there's also the formaldehyde (best formal on campus) and more! YAY
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06-07-2009 at 05:14 PM
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Yar, I'm excited
You sell this stuff very well, Temara 
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06-07-2009 at 05:24 PM
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It sells itself.. I just looovee scicoing!!
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06-07-2009 at 06:43 PM
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Lol, I remember the chucking of the candy. That was pretty awesome!
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06-07-2009 at 07:26 PM
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Hmm...one of the MacInsiders Execs is in the Faculty of Science...
I wonder who it could be. xD
Are grad students able to get in on the funs?
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06-08-2009 at 09:18 AM
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the science society is meant for undergrads (because that's where the funding comes from).. but I can't see much stopping you from getting involved! :p
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06-08-2009 at 02:19 PM
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Science airbands during welcome week? I am so there. I'll be there to bring the METAL! \m/
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06-08-2009 at 03:13 PM
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Quote:
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Science airbands during welcome week? I am so there. I'll be there to bring the METAL! \m/
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I am the queen of air band-ing 
And I have the video evidence to prove it lol.
Another thing I can look forward to during Welcome Week!
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06-08-2009 at 03:49 PM
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I'll put my real guitar skills to use 
I think it may be a little sad how exciting this is for me :p |
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