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Global outlook nets Oakville student engineering goldSome students attend class Planning Committee onership skills and a passion for global engineer-with the structural restoration group. to become engineers, others Internationalization and theing. I am excited to begin my career at Halsall to change the world. Erica Global Engineer. She alsoThis past year, the McMaster EWB chapterAssociates and look forward to staying con-Barnes falls into the latter recently joined the Deanssuccessfully petitioned to have all McMasternected with McMaster University through the group and her mission to turn Advisory Board to bring thestudents contribute 35 cents from their fees toFaculty of Engineering Deans Advisory Board her future colleagues into voice of a younger generationsend a Junior Fellow to work in Africa. It wasand the Alumni Association, said Barnes. I global engineers who practice to the table.also named Chapter of the Year in Canada.also know there will be many opportunities to sustainability has netted the Barnes is also an activeErica took on the role of McMaster EWB direc-stay involved with Engineers Without Borders Oakville resident the 2011 member of Engineers Withouttor of the global engineering initiative. Heras a practicing engineer."Gold Medal Student Award Borders (EWB). She was presi-volunteer work in Malawi in 2008 as a JuniorBarnes recently received several awards at from Engineers Canada.dent of McMasters EWB chap-Fellow gave her a strong practical foundationMcMaster, including the Presidents Award of Barnes, who graduates ter in 2009, where she expandedto mentor other students and insight intoExcellence for Student Leadership, the Albert from the civil engineeringmembership to the level of global development issues.Lager Student Initiative Award, and the Image Erica Barnesprogram at McMastermany larger Canadian universi-Barnes will be joining engineering consult-of an Engineer Award from her fellow students University this June, was presented her award ties. She also worked with her fellow membersing firm Halsall Associates in July, workingin the McMaster Engineering Society.on Saturday, May 27 at Engineers Canadas to introduce and develop several innovativeannual awards gala in Halifax. The award outreach efforts. These included an elementarycomes with a $10,000 scholarship.and high school program reaching more thanHer belief in sustainability, ability to see 1,000 students annually, a Root Causes of Poverty Workshop for all first-year Engineering Bath & Kitchen Showroom Kitchen Renovationsthe global perspective, and determination to 2011make a difference are an inspiration to all of students at McMaster, and numerous fundrais-All cabinetry proudly made in Canada Designer Kitchensus, said David Wilkinson, Dean of the Faculty ing efforts. Those efforts led to the chapterWE PROUDLY OFFER A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON ALL OF OUR CABINETRY.of Engineering. This award is well deserved being named Most Improved Chapter by EWBrecognition of her leadership, social contribu-Canada.WALL UNITSBEDROOMS & MOREtions, and volunteerism."I am honoured to receive this nationalKITCHENS BATHROOMS Barnes has been an active member of the award from Engineers Canada, said Barnes. IFaculty of Engineering Sustainability Taskwish to acknowledge the McMaster Faculty of Our qualified designers are waiting to Force, established to develop and implement Engineering for the many opportunities theyshow you the room of your dreams!the Facultys five-year strategic plan have given me to learn and grow; the McMaster- ASK ABOUT OUR REFACING PROGRAM -Engineering a Sustainable Society, 2009-Engineers Without Borders chapter for its sup-We are conveniently located at....2014.port, encouragement and creativity in creatings 4150 South Service Road uisit e vmoC kShe sat on the Faculty of Engineeringao strong and vibrant chapter; and Engineersol Between Walkers & Appleby Line in Burlingtonwen hserf a rof!nehitcWithout Borders Canada for its unikStudent and Professional Affairs Committee,que vision ruoy rof905-632-0029and the Faculty of Engineering Strategicand culture fostering the development of lead-PLEASE JOIN The Oakville Community US!Foundation invitesyou to attend itsDoctors ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGAccepting Wednesday, June 22, 20115:30 pm 7:30 pmNew Hilton Garden Inn Hotel,2774 South Sheridan Way, PatientsOakvilleMembers of the public are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the members of the Corporation. HOURSShort wait times!Mon - Fri 8:30 am to 8 pmSaturday 10 am to 4 pm905-825-DOCS(3627)2983 Westoak Trails BlvdSouth of Dundas, at Bronte RdFor more information or toconfi rm your attendance,info@healthsensemedical.caemail judy@theocf.org or callwww.healthsensemedical.ca905-844-3562 ext. 300The Oakville Community Foundation Walk-In Clinic Chiropractic Family Doctors Travel Clinic DRUGSTOREis a registered charity # 89193 4374 RR000111 Wednesday, June 1, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com