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The wine and cheese for students graduating in the "winter" semester (i.e. May), is generally much larger due to a larger number of graduating students. As such, there are generally two separate wine and cheeses to accommodate more people. This means that we also require more volunteers for the winter, because there is essentially twice as much work to be done. | The wine and cheese for students graduating in the "winter" semester (i.e. May), is generally much larger due to a larger number of graduating students. As such, there are generally two separate wine and cheeses to accommodate more people. This means that we also require more volunteers for the winter, because there is essentially twice as much work to be done. | ||
===[[ | ===[[Plumber's Ball]]=== | ||
[[ | [[Plumber's Ball]] is the engineering formal event of the year. Taking place annually in spring, this event is a beautiful night for graduating students to celebrate their accomplishments with their classmates and non-graduating friends. The event includes a three course meal with wine, an open bar, and a night full of photo-taking and memory-making after dinner on the dance floor. | ||
The Graduation Committee is proud to run this event, and each year many hours go into executing a new theme and ensuring that attendees are provided with an excellent meal and evening. This includes arranging the table seating, acquiring meal choices from attendees, and overseeing the event the night of. Luckily, you get to have fun too! | The Graduation Committee is proud to run this event, and each year many hours go into executing a new theme and ensuring that attendees are provided with an excellent meal and evening. This includes arranging the table seating, acquiring meal choices from attendees, and overseeing the event the night of. Luckily, you get to have fun too! | ||
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===Committee Chair=== | ===Committee Chair=== | ||
The committee chair is responsible for the execution of the fall/winter Iron Ring Wine & Cheese ceremonies and | The committee chair is responsible for the execution of the fall/winter Iron Ring Wine & Cheese ceremonies and [[Plumber's Ball]] in the spring. This includes assembling the Graduation Committee in the beginning of the fall semester by releasing public applications, collecting and reviewing the applications, and interviewing potential candidates. In addition, the committee chair leads the meetings of the committee as they plan their three major events, oversees the delegation of the event responsibilities, and supports the team throughout the planning process. Finally, the committee chair coordinates the timeline of the major events, and arranges the scheduling of ancillary tasks such as tabling and set-up for the events. The committee chair is also responsible for overseeing the budget for Graduation Committee, no small feat as it has the third largest budget of all EUS committees. | ||
This role includes frequent communication with the following: | This role includes frequent communication with the following: |