April 17, 2015
Three students from The Edward S. Roger Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering were celebrated at the Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards ceremony on Thursday, April 16 at Convocation Hall. Piyush Gupta (Year 4 CompE + PEY), Mehran Hydary (Year 4 ElecE + PEY), and Kimberly Shen (Year 4 CompE) were among the 16 engineering students recognized in the 2015 cohort.
Piyush Gupta (Year 4 CompE + PEY)
Piyush was actively involved on campus and enthusiastic about enhancing the student experience by encouraging his peers to engage in club events. He served as co-president of University of Toronto Business Association (UTBA) and was an executive member of clubs such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the University of Toronto Engineering Kompetition (UTEK). Piyush is certified by Leaders of Tomorrow for his leadership and team skills and has received three Duke of Edinburgh awards. He has always been passionate about community involvement outside of his studies, including canvassing for Youth Without Shelter to raise funds for homeless youth.
Mehran Hydary (Year 4 ElecE + PEY)
Mehran went above and beyond as a student leader at U of T Engineering. He balanced extracurricular and academic responsibilities while making lasting impression on students, staff and faculty. One of his many accomplishments was firmly establishing himself as the role as vice-president of finance for EngSoc, where he led the implementation of a centralized student initiative fund. As VP of finance, he also managed the EngSoc operating budget, which includes 20 directorships, eight discipline clubs and Orientation Week.
Kimberly Shen (Year 4 CompE)
Kimberly has been an influential figure to many students during her four years at U of T Engineering. One of her many accomplishments included creating Skule’s Got Talent, a show that encourages the pursuit of hobbies and extracurricular involvement within the engineering community, and a chance for engineers to showcase their talents beyond the classroom. As EngSoc’s archivist, Kimberly expanded and updated the physical and online archives to preserve the rich history of Skule™ for the enjoyment of current and future engineering students.
See the complete list of winners from UofT Engineering.
The prestigious award was established in 1994 and is named after Gordon Cressy, former U of T vice-president of development and university relations. It recognizes students who have made outstanding extra-curricular contributions to their college, faculty or school, or to the university as a whole.
“We are tremendously proud of our Cressy Award winners for their leadership and contributions to our Engineering community,” said Dean Cristina Amon. “We strive for excellence in the student experience and these students help us realize that goal through their leadership in co- and extra-curricular activities. Their engagement beyond the classroom enriches experiential learning for all students. With their broad perspectives, talent and potential, they are well-positioned to be the global engineering leaders of the future.”
With files from Jamie Hunter
More information:
Marit Mitchell
Senior Communications Officer
The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
416-978-7997; marit.mitchell@utoronto.ca