This week, we would like to introduce OUEngSoc's Committee for 2010-2011. Do also check out the latest internship offerings from the Cornell Partnership, as well as Analysys Mason. Finally, some of you might be interested in the Hard vs. Soft Power conference happening 23-26th June at the Cambridge Union.
"Only 2 weeks left to get an early application into BP
for 2010/11 and secure a £5000 scholarship for your final year"
The deadline for BPs 'Opportunity Award' scholarships is now
only 2 weeks away.
These scholarships are targeted at third year Engineering
students at Oxford and offer successful applicants is £5000 to support your
final year of study, in addition you will be offered a guaranteed place at a
final round assessment centre in autumn 2010.
(Although you have no obligation to take up this place if
you accept the scholarship)
Applications will close on 1st June 2010.
For your opportunity to get an early foot in the door to BPs
2010/2011 graduate recruitment please visit our scholarships website to apply:
http://www.bp.com/ukgraduates/scholarships
Further details are
also contained in the webflier.
With the start of Trinity term the time has
come again for the selection of a new OUEngSoc committee. If you are
enthusiastic, able, and committed and believe that you could
contribute positively towards the running of the society (such as
finding sponsorship, keeping members informed, handling the website,
marketing the society, managing the finances, and organising a wide
range of events, socials, trips and talks) then please do apply!
The
selection process... The committee selection process shall
be a first round of applications followed by a second round of
interviews for selected applicants. If you're a member then you may
apply to any of the committee positions with the exception of
President and Vice-President (all positions open are detailed
below). To apply, please email to ouengsoc@gmail.comyour CV and no more than 300 words
describing: why you wish to be on the committee, why you would wish
to hold the particular position for which you are applying (stating
any relevant experience), what visions and ideas you might have for
new events or the development of the society, and any major
commitments next year which might affect the amount of time you have
available for the society. Please make the subject of your
email "OUEngSoc Application".
Applications
must be received by MIDDAY SUNDAY 3rd Week (9th May)! (EXTENDED)
Positions open:
Secretary The Secretary registers the society each term,
takes minutes at the committee meetings, sends the weekly society
emails, maintains the membership list and promotes the society to
other departments and societies within the university. A full
description of the Secretary's official duties can be found in the
Constitution.
Treasurer The treasurer is responsible for keeping the
accounts up to date and handling all dealings with the bank. A full
description of the Treasurer's official duties can be found in the
Constitution.
Marketing Officer The Marketing Officer is responsible
for the marketing of events and the society, maintaining the Facebook
group (including creating Facebook events), and maintaining a good
relationship with other societies, parties, institutes and
departments.
Sponsorship Officer The Sponsorship Officer is
responsible for renewing current sponsorship agreements and finding
new sponsors for the society.
IT Officer The IT Officer maintains the website such
that it contains up to date information on all talks, event, trips,
socials and opportunities and is responsible for the upkeep of the
mailing list.
Events Officer (x5) The Events Officers are the main
contacts for the assigned sponsor(s) and are the leaders and
organisers of any events associated with those sponsors.
Responsibilities include booking of venues, liaising with the
speakers/guests, ordering food if required, setting and packing up,
and organising trips, lectures, speaker events and socials. Usually
an Events Officer will be in charge of one or two events a year and
will help out with other events.
The committee selection process is detailed in the new OUEngSoc
Constitution. If anyone has any particular questions regarding this
document then, until it is on the website, please contact the
Secretary who will be more than happy to provide you with a copy.
