Office Of The Camp Wardens
The Ritual Of The Calling of An Engineer
Camp 15, Waterloo
P.O. Box 188, N2J 3Z9
vanessa.marshall@englobecorp.com
Fax:(519)741-5422
THE RITUAL OF THE CALLING OF AN ENGINEER
ATTENTION: ALL GRADUATING ENGINEERING STUDENTS – CLASS 0F 2016
If you are graduating from an accredited Bachelor of Applied Science program or Bachelor of
Software Engineering program at the University of Waterloo, you are invited to participate in the
obligation ceremony known as “The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer” or, as it is otherwise
referred to, The Iron Ring Ceremony. The actual Ceremony, wherein you will obligate yourself to
the profession of engineering, will take place on February 6, 2016. This is the only day that the
Ceremony is conducted at the University in 2016, so you should take every opportunity to make
yourself familiar with the events leading up to and after the Ceremony as outlined in this notice.
The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer is a tradition that was established in 1922, and since then
over 375,000 engineering graduates from coast to coast have participated. Here, in Waterloo,
from 1962 when Waterloo Camp 15 was founded to the present time, over 30,000 graduates have
accepted the ceremony, the ring and the associated obligation. The Wardens of Camp 15 invite
you to participate in the Ceremony wherein you will be “wedded to cold iron” and be given a ring as
a symbol of the obligation you will have made during the Ceremony.
The number of candidates expected is approximately 1125. This large group requires careful
planning to ensure that all participants enjoy the time of obligation. It is highly recommended that
you attend the Introductory Talk as information will be presented regarding the events of the Ritual
that is only available at the Talk. Please adhere to the dates and times listed below for your class.
INTRODUCTORY TALKS: Tuesday, January 26, AL 116
4:30 p.m. – Computer, Electrical, Software, Systems Design (397)
5:15 p.m. - Civil, Environmental, Geological, Chemical, Nanotechnology (370)
6:00 p.m. – Mechanical, Mechatronics, Management (355)
IRON RING FITTING: Thursday, January 28/CPH 3607
Complete paperwork in CPH 3604 or CPH 3602
4:00 p.m. - Mechanical, Mechatronics (3001)
4:30 p.m. - Civil, Environmental, Geological, Software (233)
5:00 p.m. - Electrical, Computer (247)
5:30 p.m. - Chemical, Management, Nanotechnology, Systems Design (342)
6:00 p.m. – continuous
6:30 p.m. - closed
NOTE: If your last name begins with the letter A through Li you should line up on West
side of room. If your last name begins with the letter Lo through Z you should line up on
East side of room.
CEREMONIES: Pre Address - Saturday, February 6/AL-116*
CEREMONIES: Ritual – Saturday, February 6, Theatre of the Arts (ML)
12:00 p.m. - Computer, Electrical, Management (305)
1:00 p.m. - Chemical, Nanotechnology, Systems Design (301)
2:00 p.m. - Mechanical, Mechatronics (271)
3:00 p.m. - Civil, Environmental, Geological, Software (268)
*The actual Ceremony takes place in the Theatre of the Arts. You will be escorted there after the
Pre-Ceremony instructions are presented. See #3 under Additional Items for further information.
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Office Of The Camp Wardens
The Ritual Of The Calling of An Engineer
Camp 15, Waterloo
P.O. Box 188, N2J 3Z9
vanessa.marshall@englobecorp.com
Fax:(519)741-5422
IRON RING RE-FITTING: Thursday, March 3/CPH 3607
4:00-6:00 p.m. - ALL Programs
ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
<<I suggest the following changes (highlighted) since this is one of the major questions
asked>>
1. You may wish to have a close family member or friend who has a special relationship to
you attend the ceremony and ring you. This individual must be an obligated (ringed)
engineer of five (5) more years. A “Data Sheet for Temporary Wardens” form (attachment
sent with email and posted on the web) must be completed and returned to Camp 15 by
Friday, January 22, 2016 as follows:
By email to: vanessa.marshall@englobecorp.com
By fax to: Vanessa Marshall (519) 741-5422
A “Nomination” form (attachment sent with email and posted on the web) must also be
completed for the Temporary Warden and brought to the ceremony by the individual who
will ring you. The form will be surrendered in the foyer.
You are permitted to invite a guest (such as a close family member or an engineer friend
who has a close relationship to you) to attend the Ceremony provided that s/he is an
obligated engineer. Seating is limited and so you should contact
vanessa.marshall@englobecorp.com for permission. A Temporary Warden form is not
required for a guest who is not ringing the candidate.
If you have any questions about this please ask the Camp Wardens at the Introductory
Session.
2. At the Iron Ring Fitting event, you will be requested to make a $20.00 (CASH ONLY – NO
COINS) non-refundable donation to Camp 15 to participate in the Ceremony. You will
receive a blue card that you must bring to the Ceremony event February 6 in order to be
admitted to the Ceremony. You will NOT be admitted to the Ceremony without this card.
3. You and your Temporary Warden, if you choose, and/or invited guest(s) should arrive at AL
116 at the time noted in the Ceremony schedule for the Pre-Ceremony address at which
time you will be given detailed instructions about the staging of the Ceremony. The actual
Ceremony takes place in the Theatre of the Arts. You will be escorted there after the PreCeremony instructions are presented.
4. Please be prompt. Once the Ceremony starts, there will be no admittance to the Theatre of
the Arts.
5. Please wear suitable attire respecting the solemn nature of the Ceremony. Dress code for
participation is business.
6. All of your questions will be answered by Camp 15 members at the Introductory Talk
scheduled for your class. It would be in your best interest to be in attendance so that you
are aware of the information exchanged.
7. Visitor Parking on weekends – coin entry only
a. refer to Campus Map for locations and to the Parking web site for entry amount.
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Office Of The Camp Wardens
The Ritual Of The Calling of An Engineer
Camp 15, Waterloo
P.O. Box 188, N2J 3Z9
vanessa.marshall@englobecorp.com
Fax:(519)741-5422
8. Cancellation due to weather
a. If the Camp determines that inclement weather will not allow the Ceremony to
proceed the Theatre will be notified and Waterloo storm closing procedures
will be followed. The Faculty of Engineering Student Relations Officer, Robin
Jardin, will notify students via the engfourthyear email address.
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