Departmental Grad Reps for 2011-2012

CHBE

Paul Kim <kim.paul.ms@gmail.com>

Elina Liu <elinaliu89@gmail.com>

Mining

Jaylem Manhas <jaylemm@gmail.com>

Brad St. Pierre <bradley.stpierre@gmail.com>

EECE

Megan Sun <megan_l_f_sun@hotmail.com>

Civil

Valerie Haaf <valerie.haaf@gmail.com>

MECH

Mike Jewett <engjewett@hotmail.com>

Engineering Physics

Dan Came <gradrep@ubcfizz.com>

GEOROX

Caroline Carsted <caroline.carsted@gmail.com>

IGEN

Mitchell Tracy <mitchellt66@hotmail.com>

Materials

Mandy Chen <m_chen89@hotmail.com>

Spencer Peng <emailtosp@gmail.com>

GOLD is for the mistress—silver for the maid—
Copper for the craftsman cunning at his trade.”
“Good!” said the Baron, sitting in his hall,
“But Iron—Cold Iron—is master of them all.”
-Rudyard Kipling

In 1925 the first Iron Rings were given out as a part of a ceremony called, “The Calling of the Engineer.”   The ceremony was developed by Rudyard Kipling at the request of the engineering community, for the purpose of trying to connect Canadian engineers.  Since the first presentation, the ceremony has become a significant part of an aspiring engineer’s graduation. While the ceremony itself is closed to the public, and shrouded in much mystery, the Iron Rings that are given out have become a public symbol.
The Iron Ring is relatively plain, originally made from iron, now made from stainless steel, the ring still retains its’ original character.  The simple grey ring has the appearance of being worked, not a smooth polished finish like a common ring worn as jewelry.   Worn on the little finger of the dominant hand, it holds a message for engineers new, and old.
The ring is not a piece of jewelry; it is a symbol of pride for their profession, and a reminder of the obligation that comes with becoming an Engineer.  Engineers adhere to a code of ethics that guide them through personal and professional decisions and interactions in their life.  The Iron Ring helps to keep their duties in their thoughts.  Foremost, is the commitment to public safety.
The ring is not a symbol of qualification. An engineer does not require a ring to practice his profession in Canada. Licensing bodies for each province or territory take care of that. The ring is the reminder of a personal pledge the engineer makes to himself.

By the way we don’t replace iron rings. If you have lost yours, visit http://www.apeg.bc.ca/members/replaceironring.html.

If you are graduating and need information about the iron ring ceremony, please email the Graduation Coordinator: grad@ubcengineers.ca.