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Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. We get our first look at Aquaman, Cyborg, and The Flash as they battle alongside the rest of our favorite superheroes. Will it live up to the hype? We think so. Check out the trailer below.
First Look: Terrence Malick's "Song to Song"
The much publicized and anticipated music drama "Song to Song", has its first trailer and it looks amazing. Set to debut at this years SXSW the film has been in post production for a couple years now. We were actually lucky enough to see many of the scenes bering filmed while spending time in Austin for a slew of music festivals that provide the backdrop for much of the film The film stars Michael Fassbender, Ryan Gosling, Rooney Mara, Natalie Portman and more.
And The Nominees for Best Film Are...
Last week the people of The Academy sent their nominations down from the hills of Hollywood. Luckily there is still three weeks till Jimmy Kimel takes the stage to give us the winners.
The category of best film is considered the most pinnacle at the Oscars, the marking of a stellar performance across the board. Sadly the definition of a stellar performance is different for everyone. Over the last few years it's become apparent, who The Academy favors. From the genre discrimination that has left comedies, horror flick, animated films and foreign films from grabbing a hold of that little gold bald man. To the racial discrimination, that lead to the African-American boycott of last year's Award ceremony. Looking at this year's nominations it's a hard fact to ignore, but luckily with the large amount of cultural issues addressed in this year's nominations I can find a tiny bit of light in The Academy.
Based off the play "In moonlight Black Boys Look Blue" by Tarelle Alvan McGraney, "Moonlight" is Berry Jenkins second film, and was one of the most talked about films this year. Through three parts we watch as Chiron experiences life in his Miami housing project. Bullied for being small and vulnerable, coming home to his addict mother, and finding solace in the man who keeps his mother's habit going. Every first moment tainted with the reality of his suppressive community. All these moments and feelings highlighted in the way Jenkins, isolates the main character in scenes, limiting his interaction with other characters. Unfortunately, I myself haven't seen it, but the play of light, and the highlights of raw emotion shown in the trailer, has it at the top of my "Must See before the 26th" list.
"Fences" directed by and starring Denzel Washington is also a play to film adaptation. Originally a single set play written by August Waters about Troy Maxon a baseball player turned factory worker, due to racial segregation. Familiar with the play, but unfamiliar with the film, it's second on my list to see. Denzel being a favorite of mine, and the social issues of class and race poignant to our day and age, it's a good pick from The Academy.
Coming in hot after racing across gender and race lines is "Hidden Figures". Theodor Melfi's sophomore film reveals the incredible untold story of Katherine Johson (Katherine Johnson), Dorothy Vauughan (Dorothy Vaughn) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae) the three women who were the brains behind sending John Glen into orbit. This films witty sense of humor and strong female leads, makes it one not worth missing this year.
"Arrival", follows language professor Louis Banks (Amy Adams) as she learns to communicate with the alien race that has parked their slim oval black ships at twelve random parts around the world. Through non-linear storytelling we watch Professor Banks makes leaps and bounds to communicate to these creatures, all while she deals with the painful memory of her daughter's death. While I enjoyed the storyline and the concept of giant octopus creatures coming to earth, I feel as though the movie rushed through time with too many montages. It's in these montages that I felt I was left out on what the alien's purpose was. In Spite of the stale plot Amy Adams did a fantastic job, and between this movie and her role in Tom Ford's Nocturnal Animals, not seeing her nominated for Best Actress broke my heart.
Garth Dacis' debut feature "Lion" is yet another book adaptation, based off of Luke Davis "A Long Way Home". We follow Saroo's story of being adopted after his mother abandoned him on a train at the age of five. With the use of Google maps and memories, he begins his search to find his mother. Sadly this is another film that slipped under my radar, but had made its way to top priority. While the movie is nominated, the people who were a part of it may not even be able to attended the award show. Earlier in the year, Sunny Pawar the lead actor of the film was denied his visa into the states for the premier. Since they faced difficulties before the recently passed laws stopping immigration from Muslim countries, the cast and crew fears it will be an obstacle they will need to overcome again.
Then we have "Hell or High Water". A Texas-set thriller following two brothers Toby Howard (Chris Pine) and Tanner Howard (Brian Foster) who's desperate need to get money for the family sends them across Texas robbing banks. I initially skipped this one when it came to the Mayan, but rewatching the trailer and noticing how well Chris Pine rocks his mustache, has me thinking twice. Then there is Taylor Sheridan, the writer, responsible for the Best Original Screenplay nomination that the film received. Taylor was the same writer who created "Sons of Anarchy", and the 2016 movie "Sicario". His take on hyper-violent society and the drama attached to crime spikes my interest.
"Manchester by the Sea", is a heart breaking film where we meet Lee Chandler(Casey Affleck), who's brother has died suddenly leaving him the guardian of his 16 year old son. Through humor and awkward family moment grief is laid out in shots as grey as a winter in New England. Currently there is scandal attached to this award and the Best Actor award Affleck received for his performance, due to the supposed sexual harassment charges filed against him. Affleck was never charged but the women who he assaulted are still out there making sure social media knows of the actions he's made. A little fun fact to chew over as you watch his performance.
"Hacksaw Ridge" is the one movie on here I have no interest in seeing. Sorry, not sorry. The movie follows Desmond T. Doss, a medic in World War Two who saved 75 men during the brutal battle at Okinawa. We gave him a medal for it, then we gave him a movie, and then The Academy gives Mel Gibson another pat on the back for being a crazy person. This movie is a prime example that the sixty year old white man is the target audience of The Academy.
Then finally I come to "La La Land", the movie that stole the day with 14 nominations. The only problem? The movie was a letdown. The scenes are framed beautifully, and show breath taking angles of Los Angeles. I was even impressed with the use of primary colors to show emotions in the character's wardrobe. The main attraction for me was that it was a musical, but musically it falls flat. Ryan Gosling learned to play the piano for the role, but tragically never learned to sing above a raspy whisper. Emma Stone also sung all of her parts, and her voice was just as underwhelming. Then the main plot line, their relationship, is nothing more than pretty to look at. Sadly this movie's success stems more in how well it was advertised and the actors attached to it.
With three weeks left and winter still wanting to keep you inside, get up, get out and start watching. All the movies listed above are currently being played at The UA Pavilions under the florescent Denver sign off the 16th Street mall. The AMC theater at the top of the escalators and under the marquee at the Cherry Creek mall. Tucked between Twist & Shout and the Tattered Cover on Colfax at the SIE film center. Then finally at The Esquire landmark theater on Downing.
-Kelly Delany
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Celebration Reel)
The Star Wars Celebration is currently taking place in London right now as we speak, one of the early panels gave us the debut of this three minute reel showing us some of the breathtaking behind the scenes visuals from the upcoming Rogue One. The movie opens up on December 16th. Expect a lot more coverage coming soon. The official teaser poster has also been posted below. The Star Wars website will be live streaming a bunch of content in the next couple days so check it out.
Film | Captain America: Civil War | Final Trailer
Nobody is excited about this movie as we happy nerds here at Ultra5280. Today's final trailer of the upcoming Captain America: Civil War has just about blown our mind. It's the last cameo in the trailer that has us going bonkers. See for yourself! The film hits theaters on May 6th. Summer movie season is starting to take shape!
Film | Star Wars: Episode VIII Begins Principal Filming | Teaser and Info
Rey took her first steps into a larger world in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and will continue her epic journey with Finn, Poe and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the continuing Star Wars saga, Star Wars: Episode VIII, which began principal photography at Pinewood Studios in London on February 15, 2016.
Star Wars: Episode VIII, which is written and directed by Rian Johnson and continues the storylines introduced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, welcomes back cast members Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, and Andy Serkis. New cast members will include Academy Award® winner Benicio Del Toro, Academy Award® nominee Laura Dern, and talented newcomer Kelly Marie Tran.
Star Wars: Episode VIII is produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, Jason McGatlin and Tom Karnowski. Joining the production crew will be some of the industry's top talent, including Steve Yedlin (Director of Photography), Bob Ducsay (Editor), Rick Heinrichs (Production Designer), Peter Swords King (Hair and Make-Up Designer), and Mary Vernieu (US Casting Director). They will be joining returning crew members Pippa Anderson (Co-Producer, VP Post Production), Neal Scanlan (Creature & Droid FX Creative Supervisor), Michael Kaplan (Costume Designer), Jamie Wilkinson (Prop Master), Chris Corbould (SFX Supervisor), Rob Inch (Stunt Coordinator), Ben Morris (VFX Supervisor), and Nina Gold (UK Casting Director).
Star Wars: Episode VIII is scheduled for release December 15, 2017.
Film | Demolition | Trailer 2
Davis (Jake Gyllenhaal), a successful investment banker, struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash. Despite pressure from his father in law Phil (Chris Cooper) to pull it together, Davis continues to unravel. What starts as a complaint letter to a vending machine company turns into a series of letters revealing startling personal admissions. Davis' letters catch the attention of customer service rep Karen (Naomi Watts) and, amidst emotional and financial burdens of her own, the two form an unlikely connection. With the help of Karen and her son Chris (Judah Lewis), Davis starts to rebuild, beginning with the demolition of the life he once knew.
Film | Suicide Squad | Trailer 2
Check out the new trailer for the upcoming anti-hero Suicide Squad. By the looks of this, it's going to be awesome.
Film | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Review (Spoilers)
Obviously, since it's a review of the film, this article is going to contain some major spoilers for the plot of The Force Awakens. If you haven't had a chance to see the film yet, you may want to stop reading now.
It's been over a decade since the last installment in the Star Wars saga was released (Revenge of the Sith, 2005). Since then, The Walt Disney Company bought out George Lucas and purchased Lucasfilm — the production company which gave the world Star Wars — for a staggering $4.06 billion. Disney wasted almost no time in working to make their new investment profitable, expanding on Lucas' concepts for an additional trilogy, and began work on The Force Awakens in 2013. The film is directed by J. J. Abrams (Lost, Mission: Impossible III, Super 8, Alias), hand-picked by George Lucas himself, and has composer John Williams return for a seventh time to write the musical score.
This was my third time attending a Star Wars premier opening weekend screening. Perhaps it's because of the cult-like following, but going to an opening weekend screening of Star Wars is just somehow more… fun. When that hallmark opening sequence starts and the musical theme blasts in the theater, the entire audience really gets into it. So, here's a short recap of The Force Awakens and my thoughts on this latest entry in the epic space opera.
When I left the theatre after attending the Thursday night preview, I found myself asking a lot of questions and looking for more explanation, as I'm sure a lot of moviegoers did.
Leave it to Disney to create the darkest, most dystopian film in the Star Wars saga yet. Gone is the over-animated and obnoxious Jar-Jar Binks. Instead, now there's a huge hologram of a demonic figure with a scarred face, known as Snoke. No more podracing on Naboo with various creatures from all over the galaxy. Now, there are legions of Stormtroopers participating in fascist rallies, then destroying entire planets. Even the lightsaber, the trademark weapon of the Star Wars series, seems to have been made into more of a raw tool for destruction.
There's the question of what transpired in the storyline between Episode VI and Episode VII. Return of the Jedi (Episode VII) ends with the Rebel Alliance having destroyed the second Death Star, in the process leaving both antagonists Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious) dead. It appears that the Galactic Empire substantially fell apart after Return of the Jedi and left a power void which came to be filled by the First Order — primary antagonists in The Force Awakens. Again, the gap in storyline between Episode VI and Episode VII leaves open the possibility of many future stand-alone expansion options (should Disney and Lucasfilm decide to do so), explaining what happened and how the First Order came into being and eventually rose to power.
One of the best parts of seeing this film was to witness the technological advancements in film-making and special effects. There's been a lot of technological advancement in film production and special effects in the last 40 years, since the release of A New Hope. It's evident that things have come a long way if you go back and re-watch the original trilogy which was released in the 1970's and 1980's. Noticeably, in The Force Awakens, animated characters which haven't been filmed in 30 years have received a nice update in their appearance — particularly to Admiral Ackbar and to Nien Nunb. Physics seem to matter a lot more now, too — a noticeably more than they did in earlier releases in the series. Ranged weapons (blasters, lasers) do a lot more visible damage to their targets. Oh, and apparently Storm Troopers can use weapons like flamethrowers now, too (as during the opening sequence during the massacre on Jakku). Somewhat annoyingly, the dark side can't seem to stop building mega-weapons in spherical planetary shapes, each with a hugely-exploitable critical vulnerability.
There's obviously something special about using the same actors in one project over a period of almost 40 years — the aging process isn't computer-generated. It's very natural, very organic to witness the same actors undergo so much change. The anticipation of seeing what an aged Han Solo (Harrison Ford) looked like turned out to be one of the best experiences of the film. Leia Organa (Carrier Fisher) made another appearance too, embracing Han Solo as her love interest, a love with a lifespan of nearly a half-century. Not to be outdone, a grey-haired Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) capped off The Force Awakens with that ending on a remote, isolated planet that perfectly sets up a future sequel.
In doing some research for this article, I discovered that a graphic novel, Star Wars: Shattered Empire, was released by Marvel Comics in November 2015 — meant to set up the storyline for The Force Awakens. While I haven't had a chance to pick up a copy of Shattered Empire, it does sound like an attempt to clear up at least some of the questions of what happened after the events of Return of the Jedi. Many characters new to the Star Wars films are introduced in The Force Awakens — Rey, BB-8, Poe Dameron, Finn, Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, General Hux… the list goes on and on. Who these characters are, where in the galaxy they came from, and who else they may (or may not be) related to are all great questions that should be answered at some point. And let's not forget the mystery of what happened to the Jedi Order after Episode VI and what made Luke Skywalker go into hiding.
The Force Awakens is a must-see, and in my opinion, the best film yet released in the entire Star Wars series. It does a good of a job as it can in living to the hype surrounding it's release, and the film is an excellent showcase of the special effects power in the collaboration between Lucasfilm and Disney. Go see it — at least once. The 3D version is pretty spectacular as well.
If early numbers are any indication, The Force Awakens is going to make Disney a lot of money. Just the earnings fromthe Thursday night previews alone were $57 million. There's a very high likelihood that Disney and Bad Robot will be able to earn back the film's $200 million budget in just the opening weekend itself.
It'd be awesome to see Disney re-invest a majority of the income made from Star Wars releases back into the franchise itself, thus being able to fund several future mega-budget releases in the series.
And if series' fans are hungry for more Star Wars — they won't have to wait that long. The next installment in this latest trilogy, Episode VIII (which is, as of yet, still unnamed) is set to release in May of 2017.
-Darin Hagre
Film | Captain America: Civil War | Trailer
In what hopes to be a big year for Marvel, the first look at Captain America: Civil War has appeared and from the looks of it, it is sure to be a hit. The film takes place after Age of Ultron and takes a turn at pitting some of our favorite heroes against each other. We won't go into detail, but watch the trailer and you will get the idea.
Film | Comic Con Trailer Roundup: The Top Trailers from Comic Con 2015
San Diego played hosts to the masses of Comic Con this past weekend and while many got to enjoy numerous panels and other events, it was also a perfect platform to introduce us to a bunch of trailers for upcoming movies that had everybody psyched. We had a chance to check out trailers for the upcoming Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, An awesome Behind The Scenes Star Wars: The Force Awakens featurette, Ash vs Evil Dead, Goosebumps, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Hunger Games: United We Stand Teaser, Rock the Kasbah, and Deadpool (to debut in three weeks, all we saw was a grainy video). It's a good time to be a fan of movies and these trailers should reenforce that belief.
Film | The Martian | Trailer
The first official trailer for the new Matt Damon thriller The Martian has been released and it looks incredible. A star studded cast sets on a mission to Mars and will I'll let you read the synopsis below.
THE MARTIAN | Official Trailer: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney's safe return. Based on a best-selling novel, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott, THE MARTIAN features a star studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Peña, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.
Film | Everest | Trailer
If this movie doesn't scream intense I don't know what does!
Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, Everest documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival. The epic adventure stars Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Sam Worthington, Keira Knightley, Emily Watson and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Everest is directed by Baltasar Kormákur (2 Guns, Contraband) and produced by Working Title Films' Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, Cross Creek Pictures' Brian Oliver and Tyler Thompson, as well as Nicky Kentish Barnes and Kormákur.
Universal Pictures and Cross Creek Pictures' presentation of Everest—in association with Walden Media—is adapted for the screen by William Nicholson (Gladiator) and Oscar® winner Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire).
The film was shot on location in Nepal on the foothills of Everest, the Italian Alps and at Cinecittà Studios in Rome and Pinewood Studios in the U.K. Universal will distribute Everest worldwide.
Film | Summer Movie Preview
It's that time of year again, the time when superheroes, dinosaurs, robots and more take over our cinema screens. Judging by the recent Furious 7 success, this Summer is set to break box office records left and right. We narrowed down a few of the movies that you must check out and mark on your calendar.
The Avengers: The Age of Ultron
The sequel to the blockbuster The Avengers is the first of the blockbusters we will get to see. Our favorite group of heroes are back to battle against the mighty Ultron (voiced wonderfully by the talented James Spader). The Joss Weedon directed film is bound to destroy box office records based on early speculation and reviews. Let's just say we may dress up as our favorite superhero for this one. The movie starts on May 1st across the country.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Although this is not a reboot, in fact it is supposed to take place 30 years after Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome. This time the lead role is played by Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. Judging by the insane visuals we have got a chance to see during the trailers, this looks like one of the dark horses of the Summer movie season. In theaters on May 15th.
The official plot summary for Mad Max: Fury Road is as follows: "An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and almost everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order. There's Max (Tom Hardy), a man of action and a man of few words, who seeks peace of mind following the loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos. And Furiosa (Charlize Theron), a woman of action and a woman who believes her path to survival may be achieved if she can make it across the desert back to her childhood homeland." (IMDB)
Jurassic World
The dinosaurs are back this Summer in Jurassic World. Our beloved island Isla Nubar is the setting once again for the fourth movie i the franchise. This time Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are the central characters in the mix. As always the trailer gives us a glimpse at some new attractions with a bunch of new species of dinosaurs including a genetically modified beast that is sure to wreck havoc. The film opens on June 12th.
Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park (1993), Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to fulfill a corporate mandate, a new attraction is created to re-spark visitor's interest, which backfires horribly. (IMDB)
Although it hasn't been heavily marketed amongst the giants, we feel this one is going to be good. George Clooney and Hugh Laurie head up the cast in this one. Is it fair to say that Disney is about to cash in this Summer with all their releases. Tomorrowland is a play on the space themed section of Disneyland. Not sure yet how that is going to tie into the film but the early trailers suggest it to be a adventure based movie leading us to some familiar visuals. The movie opens on May 22nd.
Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory.(IMDB)
San Andreas
Is it safe to say that The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) is officially our new modern day version of Arnie, Stallone, Cruise, (insert any blockbuster actor)? This may be either a hit or bust in our opinion, the visuals look just like any other natural disaster movie (Armageddon, The Day After Tomorrow, Twister), we will have to see what the story line is. Judging by the title it's safe to say. The film opens on May 29th across the US.
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his estranged daughter. (IMDB)
The boy's are back. We know we had to you that line as cliché as it sounds. Does anybody miss Entourage the TV show as much as us? Probably not, luckily for us the series is headed to the big screen and probably hosts more cameos than any other film this Summer. Looks like the film takes over right after the shows finale and we expect a bunch of over the top scenes and a fair dose of Johnny Drama. The movie opens June 3rd.
The film picks up where the series left off, chronicling the continuing career of movie star Vincent Chase and his entourage of friends. Ari bankrolls Vince's directorial debut with a $100 million budget which goes $15 million over. He does this by securing financing from Texas billionaire Larsen McCredle and his son Travis. Vince continues his carefree lifestyle saying if the film fails they can just move back to Queens. Now with his own studio Ari deals with the problems of being a start up movie producer in his own ill tempered way. (Wiki)
Ant Man
Not much is known about this one in comparison to the other great Marvel movies. Rumors and storylines place this as an important film in the Marvel Universe. Ant Man is played by Paul Rudd in this one and judging by the early trailers this one is set to knock it out of the park. July 17th is the day to mark on your calendars.
Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world. (IMDB)
Mision Impossible: Rogue Nation
Tom Cruise is back as agent Ethan Hunt once more in Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation. With the exception of maybe 1 or 2 films in the series we have always enjoyed these films. It's kind of the American version of James Bond for us. In this one Cruise and his fellow agents go up against a faction called "The Syndicate" in a cat and mouse game set to provide for some awesome stunts.
The new flick finds Hunt's highly effective but destructive Impossible Mission Force (IMF) disbanded by vengeful Washington bureaucrats such as the CIA chief (played by Alec Baldwin). But Hunt pulls his team together (Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames and newcomer Rebecca Ferguson) to battle the shadowy force known as "The Syndicate" and its elusive leader (Sean Harris). (SlashFilm)
The Fantastic Four
A reboot that we can get excited about. Ill be the first to say the previous Fantastic Four movies have been rather bland, this one looks to cash in on some of Hollywood's best batch of younger actors to its advantage. Hopefully this one lives up to the hype.
Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy. (IMDB)
Film | Jurassic World | New Trailers and Posters
With Summer blockbuster season coming our way (look for our Summer Film Preview). The latest trailer for Jurassic World dropped today as well as three new movie posters that highlight some of the films newest and old dinosaurs. This one is on our "must see" list this Summer and we cannot wait until June 12th.
Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World. Colin Trevorrow directs the epic action-adventure based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The screenplay is by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Trevorrow & Derek Connolly, and the story is by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver. Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley join the team as producers. www.jurassicworld.com
Film | The Fantastic Four | Trailer
I was pretty skeptical when I first heard about this reboot. But I am pretty excited the more I see from it, first off great cast, second the visuals don't seem as CGI as the first series. Here is the new trailer that dropped today, it does answer some more questions.
Film | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Teaser 2
With the Star Wars Celebration kicking off today in Anaheim, one of the first panels aptly titled "The Force Awakens" saw JJ Abrahams premiere a new teaser. The two minute teaser is yet to reveal much but we do get to see two of our favorite characters as well as the new villain up close and personal.
Film | Furious 7 | Review
The latest installment of The Fast and The Furious series simply dubbed Furious 7 hits theaters this weekend. I had a chance to see the film in all it's glory on the behemoth known as IMAX. I can safely say I have always been a fan of the series, even during it's up's and down's. The franchise recently became resuscitated after a few stale years of cheesy sequels and an relatively unknown cast of daredevil streetcar racers running from the law. We can all assume that the reintroduction of Vin Diesel to the franchise brought the franchise back to life, throw in Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) and the story lines are endless. With a franchise like this people have come to expect a no holds barred action thriller. Furious 7 delivers on all cylinders (there will be a lot of car references, you have been warned).
The cast is all back from the last time we saw them in London, this time Dekard Shaw the brother of Owen Shaw is out for revenge on the crew. With a personal vendetta as a motive, Shaw begins to hunt down the crew responsible for hurting his brother. A trained special forces commando Shaw becomes almost invinsible as he begins to target the crew. Although some of the dialogue is comical and often times full of cheesy one liners, the cast fulfills its roles as each one having their special quirks and demeanors. We once again have the tech savvy Tej played by Chris Bridges or as we know him Ludacris, the playboy Roman Pearce played by Tyrese Gibson. We also have a cast of new characters including Kurt Russell who heads a secret special ops team, the beautiful Nathalie Emmanuel who plays a central character Ramsey who holds the key to a software program labeled as "God's Eye". It's a back and forth cat chase as Dom and his crew try to keep the software away from the bad guys using it to their advantage to locate Shaw. The film takes us to exotic locations just like its predecessors from the bustling Los Angeles streets to the deserts of Abu Dhabi, there is no shortage of fast cars and scantily clad women. Throw in some cameos by Iggy Azalea and all around bad ass Ronda Rousey and you have a recipe for a nitrous filled ride of your life.
While some may enjoy the over the top stunts and explosions that have become the staple of the franchise, this particular film was without a doubt the hardest one for the cast. As we all know Paul Walker who plays Brian O'Conner in the movie past away during filming. Many believed that his character would be killed off during the film, not so much the case as it left the whole audience including myself a bit teary eyed during the final scene as a very touching tribute to one of the franchises most important characters took place. I applaud the filmmakers for the way they handled his absence and gave us all, as well as Paul a perfect send off that we will all remember.
With Summer blockbuster season about to begin Fast 7 delivered a great film without running out of gas. If you are a fan of fast tuned up modified cars, you may want to skip this one as Dom Toretto put it himself "This time it ain't just about being fast."
Film | Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck | Review
Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck
One of the most talked about documentaries during this year's Sundance Film Festival was the Brett Morgen directed Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck. Being a music guy, I figured why not watch this biopic and garner a little more insight into the glorious and often troubled life of the lead singer of one of the most influential bands of all time.
The documentary itself was a no-holds-barred look at the life of Cobain from a chronological perspective. Morgen was given full access to a variety of journals, paintings, demos, home movies and personal items that nobody had ever seen or watched. This made the documentary more genuine from a factual standpoint. From the early days of his youth, we saw glimpses of brilliance and promise from Cobain. We also saw the destructive internal demons he was dealing with making him an outsider amongst the inner circles of his peers.
The story starts in Aberdeen, Washington, the birthplace of Cobain. At an early age Cobain showed a penchant for an imagination that he would transform into art, specifically drawings. A caring and sensitive Cobain had also developed a keen interest in music. Early influences began to shape his musical aspirations and soon it became the center of his world. From this, the birth of Nirvana took shape and would lead the band to unimagined stardom. Enter: Courtney Love. At this point Nirvana was beginning to become a household name. Courtney Love, a fellow musician, became involved with Cobain leading to a turbulent relationship infused with drug-fueled episodes. You could clearly see a transformation that showcased both the loving and sensitive side of Cobain as well as his destructive side. The birth of his child, Frances Bean, dramatically changed his volatile mood swings by showing us a side that only lived behind closed doors. A caring father, Cobain made it clear that Frances was the center of his universe and he would adjust his lifestyle to become a model father.
The film is full of creative stills that come to live as the entries of his journal are brought to the forefront. It's as though we are witnessing him write them out for the first time. The documentary can be called a celebration and also a very intimate look that will catch many by surprise. A victim of his own success, the documentary is a masterful piece that hopes to give us a true understanding of the life of Kurt Cobain. The film is set to premiere May 4th on HBO. Check out the trailer below.
2015 Oscar Predictions
Ultra5280's picks for this year's Academy Award Winners
Yes, we admit, this is not the full list. But we've hit the major categories for you. Enjoy!
Best Picture Nominees
"American Sniper"
"The Grand Budapest Hotel"
"The Imitation Game"
"The Theory of Everything"
Will Win: "Birdman"
Should Win: "Boyhood"
Dark Horse: "American Sniper"
Actor in a Leading Role Nominees
Steve Carell, "Foxcatcher"
Bradley Cooper, "American Sniper"
Benedict Cumberbatch, "The Imitation Game"
Michael Keaton, "Birdman"
Eddie Redmayne, "The Theory of Everything"
Will Win: Eddie Redmayne, "The Theory of Everything"
Should Win: Michael Keaton, "Birdman"
Dark Horse: Bradley Cooper, "American Sniper"
Actress in a Leading Role Nominees
Marion Cotillard, "Two Days, One Night"
Felicity Jones, "The Theory of Everything"
Julianne Moore, "Still Alice"
Rosamund Pike, "Gone Girl"
Reese Witherspoon, "Wild"
Will Win: Julianne Moore, "Still Alice"
Should Win: Julianne Moore, "Still Alice"
Dark Horse: Reese Witherspoon, "Wild"
Actor in a Supporting Role Nominees
Robert Duvall, "The Judge"
Ethan Hawke, "Boyhood"
Edward Norton, "Birdman"
Mark Ruffalo, "Foxcatcher"
J.K. Simmons, "Whiplash"
Will Win: J.K. Simmons, "Whiplash"
Should Win: J.K. Simmons, "Whiplash"
Dark Horse: Mark Ruffalo, "Foxcatcher"
Actress in a Supporting Role Nominees
Patricia Arquette, "Boyhood"
Laura Dern, "Wild"
Emma Stone, "Birdman"
Keira Knightley, "The Imitation Game"
Meryl Streep, "Into the Woods"
Will Win: Patricia Arquette, "Boyhood"
Should Win: Patricia Arquette, "Boyhood"
Dark Horse: Meryl Streep, "Into the Woods"
Directing Nominees
Alejandro Gonzåles Iñårritu, "Birdman"
Richard Linklater, "Boyhood"
Bennett Miller, "Foxcatcher"
Wes Anderson, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Morten Tyldum, "The Imitation Game"
Will Win: Richard Linklater, "Boyhood"
Should Win: Alejandro Gonzåles Iñårritu, "Birdman"
Dark Horse: Wes Anderson, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Writing – Adapted Screenplay Nominees
Jason Hall, "American Sniper"
Graham Moore, "The Imitation Game"
Paul Thomas Anderson, "Inherent Vice"
Anthony McCarten, "The Theory of Everything"
Damien Chazelle, "Whiplash"
Will Win: Damien Chazelle, "Whiplash"
Should Win: Graham Moore, "The Imitation Game"
Dark Horse: Jason Hall, "American Sniper"
Writing – Original Screenplay Nominees
Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris and Armando Bo, "Birdman"
Richard Linklater, "Boyhood"
E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman, "Foxcatcher"
Wes Anderson and Hugo Guinness, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Dan Gilroy, "Nightcrawler"
Will Win: Wes Anderson and Hugo Guinness, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Should Win: Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris and Armando Bo, "Birdman"
Dark Horse: E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman, "Foxcatcher"
Animated Feature Film Nominees
"Big Hero 6"
"The Boxtrolls"
"How to Train Your Dragon 2"
"Song of the Sea"
"The Tale of the Princess Kaguya"
Will Win: "How to Train Your Dragon 2"
Should Win: "Big Hero 6"
Dark Horse: "Song of the Sea"
Cinematography Nominees
Emmanuel Lubezki, "Birdman"
Robert D. Yeoman, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Lukasz Zal and Ryszard Lynzewski, "Ida"
Dick Pope, "Mr. Turner"
Roger Deakins, "Unbroken"
Will Win: Emmanuel Lubezki, "Birdman"
Should Win: Emmanuel Lubezki, "Birdman"
Dark Horse: Roger Deakins, "Unbroken"
Costume Design Nominees
Milena Canonero, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Mark Bridges, "Inherent Vice"
Colleen Atwood, "Into the Woods"
Anna B. Sheppard, "Maleficent"
Jacqueline Durran, "Mr. Turner"
Will Win: Milena Canonero, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Should Win: Milena Canonero, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Dark Horse: Jacqueline Durran, "Mr. Turner"
Documentary Feature Nominees
"Last Days in Vietnam"
"The Salt of the Earth"
"Finding Vivian Maier"
Will Win: "Citizenfour"
Should Win: "Citizenfour"
Dark Horse: "Virunga"
Film Editing Nominees
Joel Cox and Gary Roach, "American Sniper"
Sandra Adair, "Boyhood"
Barney Pilling, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
William Goldenberg, "The Imitation Game"
Tom Cross, "Whiplash"
Will Win: Tom Cross, "Whiplash"
Should Win: Tom Cross, "Whiplash"
Dark Horse: Joel Cox and Gary Roach, "American Sniper"
Foreign Language Film Nominees
"Wild Tales"
Will Win: "Wild Tales"
Should Win: "Leviathan"
Dark Horse: "Ida"
Music – Original Score Nominees
Alexandre Desplat, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Alexandre Desplat, "The Imitation Game"
Hans Zimmer, "Interstellar"
Gary Yershon, "Mr Turner"
Johann Johannsson, "The Theory of Everything"
Will Win: Alexandre Desplat, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Should Win: Alexandre Desplat, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Dark Horse: Hans Zimmer, "Interstellar"
Music – Original Song Nominees
"Everything Is Awesome" by Shawn Patterson, "The LEGO Movie"
"Glory" by Common and John Legend, "Selma"
"Grateful," by Diana Warren, "Beyond the lights"
"I'm Not Gonna Miss You," by Glen Campbell and Julian Raymond, "Glenn Campbell: I'll Be Me"
"Lost Stars" by Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois, "Begin Again"
Will Win: "Glory" by Common and John Legend, "Selma"
Should Win: "Lost Stars" by Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois, "Begin Again"
Dark Horse: "I'm Not Gonna Miss You," by Glen Campbell and Julian Raymond, "Glenn Campbell: I'll Be Me"
Production Design Nominees
"The Grand Budapest Hotel," Production design: Adam Stockhausen, Set Decoration: Anna Pinnock
"The Imitation Game," Production design: Maria Djurkovic, Set Decoration: Tatiana Macdonald
"Interstellar," Production design: Nathan Crowley, Set Decoration: Gary Fettis
"Into the Woods," Production design: Dennis Gassner, Set Decoration: Anna Pinnock
"Mr. Turner," Production design: Suzie Davies, Set Decoration: Charlotte Watts
Will Win: "The Grand Budapest Hotel," Production design: Adam Stockhausen, Set Decoration: Anna Pinnock
Should Win: "The Grand Budapest Hotel," Production design: Adam Stockhausen, Set Decoration: Anna Pinnock
Dark Horse: "Mr. Turner," Production design: Suzie Davies, Set Decoration: Charlotte Watts
Sound Editing Nominees
"American Sniper," Alan Robert Murray and Bub Asman
"Birdman," Martin Hermandez and Aaron Glascock
"The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies," Brent Burge and Jason Canovas
"Interstellar," Richard King
"Unbroken," Becky Sullivan and Andrew Decristofaro
Will Win: "American Sniper," Alan Robert Murray and Bub Asman
Should Win: "American Sniper," Alan Robert Murray and Bub Asman
Dark Horse: "Interstellar," Richard King
Sound Mixing Nominees
"American Sniper," John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff and Walt Martin
"Birdman," Jon Taylor, Frank A Montano and Thomas Varga
Mark Weingarten, "Interstellar," Garry A. Rizzo, Gregg Landaker and Mark Weingarten
"Unbroken," Jon Taylor, Frank A Montano and David Lee
"Whiplash," Craig Mann, Ben Wilkins and Thomas Curley
Will Win: "Whiplash," Craig Mann, Ben Wilkins and Thomas Curley
Should Win: "Whiplash," Craig Mann, Ben Wilkins and Thomas Curley
Dark Horse: "American Sniper," John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff and Walt Martin
Visual Effects Nominees
"Captain America: Winter Soldier," Dan DeLeeuw, Russell Earl, Bryan Grill and Dan Sudick
"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," Joe Letteri, Dan Lemmon, Daniel Barrett and Erik Winquist
"Guardians of the Galaxy," Stephanie Ceretti, Nicolas Aithadi, Jonathan Fawkner and Paul Corbould
"Interstellar," Paul Franklin, Andrew Lockley, Ian Hunter and Scott Fisher
"X-Men: Days of Future Past," Richard Stammers, Lou Pecora, Tim Crosbie and Cameron Waldbauer
Will Win: "Interstellar," Paul Franklin, Andrew Lockley, Ian Hunter and Scott Fisher
Should Win: "Interstellar," Paul Franklin, Andrew Lockley, Ian Hunter and Scott Fisher
Dark Horse: "Guardians of the Galaxy," Stephanie Ceretti, Nicolas Aithadi, Jonathan Fawkner and Paul Corbould


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Student Info > Undergraduate > Curriculum
BSEE Major Concentration Areas
Students must select one of the following major concentration areas, which emphasize depth in addition to some adjacent breadth in Electrical Engineering. Each of the areas culminates with a significant design project in a "capstone" course (indicated by an * adjacent to the number of credits, e.g., EE 433). It should be possible for students to complete more than one of the areas in their entirety, however only one is required. In some cases, major concentration areas may require courses from a different department or have suggested electives from a different department. When courses from other departments are taken, the credits earned will not count toward the minimum 58 credits required in EE, but they will count toward other required credits as appropriate (for instance, engineering electives to reach 68 total EE/ENGR credits; approved non-EE electives; VLPA/I&S).
Students who are declared double-degree majors with Computer Science or have transferred to EE from CSE programs and have taken CSE 311 Foundations of Computing I may use CSE 369 Introduction to Digital Design in place of EE 271 for any EE concentration with permission from an EE advisor.
EE Major Concentration Area Chart
- Biomedical Instrumentation
- Photonics
- Sensors and Devices
- Analog Circuits
- Digital VLSI Circuits
- Embedded Computing Systems
- Electromagnetics
- Signal Processing
- Communications
- Large Scale Power Systems
- Sustainable Electric Energy
- Power Electronics and Electric Drives
- Controls
- Synthetic Biology
- Student-Designed
Biomedical Instrumentation: This area emphasizes the design and application of modern semiconductor microelectronics to biomedical instrumentation. Example applications include EKG preamplifiers, differential pressure pneumotachograph and optical heart rate monitors.
- EE 271 (5 cr.) or CSE 369 (2 cr.)
- EE 331 (5 cr.)
- EE 332 (5 cr.)
- EE 361 (5 cr.)
- EE 436 (4 cr.)
- EE 438 (*5 cr.)
- EE 473 (5 cr.) or EE 482 (4 cr.)
- suggested elective courses: EE 341 (5 cr.), EE 486 (3 cr.)
Photonics: In this area we investigate physics, material science, devices, and systems involving light, for applications including imaging, sensing, energy, biology, medicine, and next generation information technology. The scientific work in the photonics field ranges from fundamental quantum optics in nanostructures to technological innovations in devices and systems applied to optical communications. The capstone course emphasizes on learning various photonic technologies, where the students will get familiarized with the fundamental and advanced optical components by an optical system design project.
- EE 331 (5 cr.)
- EE 361 (5 cr.)
- EE 399 Intro to Semiconductors and Devices (3 cr.) or EE 482 (4 cr.)
- EE 465 (4 cr.) or EE 332 (5 cr.)
- EE 485 (4 cr.)
- EE 488 (*4 cr.)
- Suggested elective courses: EE 481 (4 cr.) (W), EE 433 (5 cr.) (F)
Sensors and Devices: This area emphasizes the science and design of devices with an underlying emphasis on device physics and interface circuits. Examples include MOS transistors, photovoltaic devices, lasers, accelerometers, biochemical transducers, and micro-actuators.
- EE271 (5 cr) or CSE 369 (2 cr.)
- EE331 (5 cr)
- EE332 (5 cr)
- EE361 (5 cr)
- EE482 (4 cr)
- EE484 (*4 cr) or EE483 (*4 cr)
- EE486 (3 cr)
- Suggested electives: EE 433 (5 cr), EE 473 (5 cr), EE485 (4 cr)
Analog Circuits: This area emphasizes the design and application of modern semiconductor microelectronics to process continuous signals in continuous time. Example applications include stereo amplifiers, instrumentation sensors, and radio receivers.
- EE 271 (5 cr.) or CSE 369 (2 cr.)
- EE 331 (5 cr.)
- EE 332 (5 cr.)
- EE 361 (5 cr.)
- EE 433 (5 cr.)
- EE 473 (5 cr.) or EE 482 (4 cr.)
- EE 438 (*5 cr.)
- suggested elective courses: EE 341(5 cr.), EE 486 (3 cr.)
Digital VLSI Circuits: This area emphasizes the technology of designing digital microelectronic circuits which could be implemented as a single integrated circuit with millions of transistors. Example applications include computer memory, logic gates, digital ASIC (application specific IC) and various programmable gate array systems:
- EE 271 (5 cr.) or CSE 369 (2 cr.)
- EE 331 (5 cr.)
- EE 332 (5 cr.)
- EE 371 (5 cr.)
- EE 469 (5 cr.)
- EE 476 (5 cr.)
- EE 477 (*5 cr.)
- suggested electives: EE 341 (5 cr.), EE 361 (5 cr.), EE 526 (4 cr.)
Embedded Computing Systems: This area emphasizes the design of digital circuits at a somewhat higher level. The design of logic circuits is partially abstracted into various logic families, with considerations of speed, power, and other performance measures. Example applications include digital cameras, portable music players (such as an iPod), electronics in automobiles, home appliances, etc.
|Aut 2015
|Win 2016
|EE 271 (5 cr.) or CSE 369 (2 cr.)
|EE 271 (5 cr.) or CSE 369 (2 cr.)
|EE 331 (5 cr.)
|EE 331 (5 cr.)
|EE 371 (5 cr.)
|EE 371 (5 cr.)
|EE 471 (5 cr.) or CSE 471
|EE 469 (5 cr.)
|EE 472 (5 cr.) or CSE 466
|EE 474 (4 cr.)
|EE 478 (*5 cr.) or CSE 477
|EE 475(*5 cr.)
|suggested electives: EE 332 (5 cr.), EE 341 (5 cr.), EE 470 (4 cr.), CSE 351 (4 cr.), CSE 373 (3 cr.), CSE 374 (3 cr.)
Electromagnetics: This area emphasizes the progation of electromagnetic waves in space, in transmission lines, and in other structures. There is a short segment on electrostatics as well. We provide a capstone course in antennas, which convert electrical signals to and from electromagnetic waves. Example applications of electromagnetics includes optical-fiber communications, radar, antennas, wireless communications, and sensors.
|Aut 2015
|Win 2016
|EE 271 (5 cr.) or CSE 369 (2 cr.)
|EE 271 (5 cr.) or CSE 369 (2 cr.)
|EE 331 (5 cr.)
|EE 331 (5 cr.)
|EE 332 (5 cr.)
|EE 332 (5 cr.)
|EE 361 (5 cr.)
|EE 361 (5 cr.)
|EE 467 (*4 cr.)
|EE 462 (4 cr.)
|EE 481 (4 cr.)
|EE 463 (4 cr.)
|EE 480 (4 cr.)
|EE 464 (*4 cr.)
|suggested electives: EE 416 (4 cr.)
Digital Signal and Image Processing: In this area, we develop powerful methods to process both continuous and discrete signals using mathematical techniques to perform transformations and/or extract information. We deal with a variety of signal forms such as music, video, speech, language, images, sonar, seismic vibrations, medical, and biological. It is a vital technology with applications in many areas: communications, information processing, consumer electronics, control systems, radar and sonar, medical imaging, seismology, and scientific instrumentation. Examples of signal processing tasks include removing noise from voice signals, automatic recognition of human speech for voice activated devices, enabling satellite imaging systems to resolve tiny objects on the ground, enhancing internal organs in CAT scans, compressing music signals for portable music players (such as iPods), and compressing video for DVD and videoconferencing.
- EE 341 (5 cr.)
- EE 416 (4 cr.)
- EE 440 (4 cr.)
- EE 442 (3 cr.)
- EE 443 (*5 cr.)
- CSE 373 (3 cr.)
- suggested electives: EE 271 (5 cr.) or CSE 369 (2 cr.), EE 461 (4 cr.), CSE 374 (3)
Communications: This area emphasizes modern analysis for transporting information from one place to another through wired or wireless communications, and from one time to another, as in data storage. Example applications include cellular telephones technology, broadcast TV and radio, satellite communications, optical fiber communications, computer networking, and communications network security.
- EE 341 (5 cr.)
- EE 416 (4 cr.)
- EE 417 (4 cr.)
- EE 418 (3 cr.)
- EE 420 (*4 cr.)
- EE 461 (4 cr.)
- suggested electives: EE 271 (5 cr.) or CSE 369 (2 cr.), EE 361 (5 cr.)
Large Scale Power Systems: This area prepares students for careers in the electric energy industry with utilities, manufacturers, consulting firms and government agencies, and for graduate work in power systems research. Large scale power systems are the largest capital investment industry in the United States. The power system itself has been described as the largest man-made system in the world. Large scale power systems are fundamental foundational infrastructure for the high technology society in which we live. While the problem of efficient generation and delivery of electric energy is as old as the light bulb, the power industry is an avid early adopter of advanced technology to better solve the continuing problem.
- EE 331 (5 cr.)
- EE 351 (5 cr.)
- EE 447 (4 cr.)
- EE 452 (5 cr.)
- EE 454 (4 cr.)
- EE 455 (4 cr.)
- EE 456 (*4 cr.)
- suggested electives: ECON 200 (5 cr.), EE 453 (5 cr.), EE 461 (4 cr.), EE 499 (Undergraduate Research, variable cr.)
Sustainable Electric Energy: The scarcity of fossil resources, high fuel cost, and environmental awareness are important drivers behind the strong interest in renewable energy. In the USA the capacity of installed wind power converters has increased by 50 % in only one year. Solar energy conversion and fuel cell technology also receive a lot of attention. This track is centered on the key contributions of electrical engineering to the area of sustainable energy. EE 331 and EE 452 cover the theory of semiconductor switches and their use in the design of power electronic circuits, which enable the interfacing of renewable energy sources and storage. Through a capstone design project, students will learn how to design switch-mode power electronic converters and power supplies. EE 453 covers theory and capstone design of electric drives, which find applications in wind energy converters. Through EE 454 and EE 456 students gain an understanding of power grid analysis and plan a wind farm in the framework of a capstone design project. Apart from the technical skills, students will acquire important project management, communication, and teamworking skills thanks to the design orientation of EE 452, EE 453, and EE 456. With the so-developed set of technical and soft skills, opportunities for employment exist at national research laboratories, technology companies, utilities, and consultancies that deal with renewable energy solutions.
- EE 331 (5 cr.)
- EE 351 (5 cr.)
- EE 452 (5 cr.)
- EE 453 (*5 cr.)
- EE 454 (4 cr.)
- EE 456 (*4 cr.)
- suggested electives: EE 451 (4 cr.), EE 457 (4 cr.), EE 482 (4 cr.), ME 341 (3 cr.)
Power Electronics and Electric Drives: Power electronics is among those areas of electrical engineering whose importance is expected to grow dramatically over the next years and decades. Whether one considers hybrid car technology, power supply solutions for data storage centers and high-performance computing, energy efficient technologies, or renewable energy - state-of-the-art power electronics is central to all designs. Electric drives provide important solutions to electromechanical energy conversion and control in broad areas such as transportation or robotics, but also in applications as diverse as hard disks or wind energy conversion. This track prepares students for exciting opportunities in all these areas. EE 331 and EE 452 cover the theory of semiconductor switches and their use in the design of power electronic circuits. EE 453 covers theory and design of electric drives. The horizon of the students is broadened through EE447 and EE 454, where students study the analysis of control and power systems, respectively. Apart from the technical skills, students will acquire important project management, communication, and teamworking skills thanks to the design orientation of EE 452 and EE 453. With the so-developed set of technical and soft skills, opportunities for employment exist at national research laboratories, manufacturers of vehicles and aircraft, technology companies, utilities, and consultancies that deal with solutions to power conversion.
- EE 331 (5 cr.)
- EE 351 (5 cr.)
- EE 447 (4 cr.)
- EE 452 (5 cr.)
- EE 453 (*5 cr.)
- EE 454 (4 cr.)
- suggested electives: EE 482 (4 cr.)
Controls: In this area way we investigate means for controlling dynamic systems through (primarily) electrical signaling, mostly digital, but occasionally analog means. Applications include aircraft controls, force-feedback (haptic) displays, vibration reduction, and prosthetic limbs.
- EE 271 (5 cr.) or CSE 369 (2 cr.)
- EE 341 (5 cr.)
- EE 447 (4 cr.)
- EE 448 (*4 cr.)
- EE 449 (*4 cr.)
- EE 474 (4 cr.)
- suggested electives:
Synthetic Biology:
This area focuses on the design of synthetic living systems,
re-engineered organisms, and engineered genetic parts for existing
organisms. Coursework covers genetic engineering, design of genetic
circuits and signaling systems, bio-molecular information processing,
computer aided design of genomes, laboratory automation, and
applications to advanced materials and human health.
- BIOL 200 (5 cr.)
- EE 341 (5 cr.)
- EE 447 (4 cr.)
- EE 423 (3 cr.)
- EE 425 (4 cr.)
- EE 426 (*4 cr.)
- Suggested elective courses: EE 424 (3 cr.), EE 436 (4 cr.), BIOL 302 (4 cr.), BIOL 405 (3 cr.)
- VIP Team: Involvement in the undergraduate synthetic biology team is encouraged (contact. Prof. Eric Klavins for information).
Student-developed curriculum
Students may propose a custom path after consulting with faculty and the Advising Office. Such one time paths must be approved by the Undergraduate Coordinator and/or the Associate Chair for Education.
If you are unable to take the designated capstone course from your selected Major Concentration Area due to unusual circumstances, an independent design project (at least 4 credits) may be approved as a replacement. A proposal for such a replacement must be approved by the Group Chair for your area and the Faculty Undergraduate Program Coordinator. Consult the EE Advising Office for more information on this process.
Updates or corrections to this page should be sent to .

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The RCBA Surrogate's Court Committee will be having a CLE on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Surrogate's Court, Room 202, 18 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301.
The moderator will be John Peter Sipp, Esq. and the program will be on: "Uses and Abuses of the NY Power of Attorney" and "Inquisitorial and Discovery Aspects of Turnover Proceedings in the Surrogate's Court". The speakers will be: Kerri L. Bringslid, Esq., Paul S. Forster, Esq. and the Members of the Surrogate's Law Dept. and Clerk's Office. This is a transitional course, valid for all attorneys including newly admitted attorneys.
The cost of the program is: $75 (pre-registered members); $90 (pay at door members) and $125 (non-members).
Please see the attached flyer by clicking HERE.
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Spurs U18s 2-0 Leicester U18s
Report from the Training Centre
07 March 2015|Tottenham Hotspur
Penalty incidents at both ends went in our favour as our youngsters rounded off their Barclays Under-18 Premier League southern division campaign with a 2-0 win over Leicester City on Saturday.
Goalkeeper Tom Glover kept up his superb record of saving spot kicks when he denied Admiral Muskwe seven minutes into the second half, while front man Ryan Loft netted from 12 yards for the third consecutive league game to put us in front after the visitors had been reduced to 10 men.
Chris Paul, captaining the side for the first time, rounded off a good performance with the second goal in stoppage time.
The first half was a real midfield battle at the Training Centre, with few chances at either end.
Leicester had the first sight of goal four minutes in, Paul blocking a shot from Matt Miles after Darnell Johnson's cross from the right was only half-cleared. Glover then routinely gathered Muskwe's effort from the rebound.
Loft had his own shot blocked at the other end after good work by Armani Daly down the right flank, before cushioning a volley from Marcus Edwards' cross against the post on 27 minutes – although, with the linesman's flag raised, it wouldn't have counted anyway.
Foxes centre-back Elliott Moore was forced to head Paul's cross behind on the half-hour mark as we started to get forward more frequently, with Paul again getting down the right and bustling his way between two defenders on 41 minutes, only for Loft to be denied by goalkeeper Max Bramley from the eventual ball in.
The visitors had a couple of chances with the interval looming but Brandon Fox found the side netting and Miles blazed a free-kick over the bar.
Leicester took the unusual step of making a triple change at half-time, but it was one of their starters who earned a chance for his side to take the lead on 52 minutes. Johnson charged into the box from the right side but Jaden Brown was adjudged to have impeded him and a penalty was awarded. Up stepped Muskwe, but Glover – who has already saved a number of spot kicks this season – dived low to his left to tip the Leicester man's shot away.
Kairo Mitchell found himself through on goal on the left two minutes later as the Foxes stepped up their pursuit of an opening goal, but his low shot dribbled the wrong side of the far post.
The introduction of Under-16s player Nicholas Tsaroulla for his debut at the upper level led to a slight reshuffle of personnel – the left-back taking the place of Joe Muscatt, who switched to the right side, with Paul moving into central midfield and Charlie Hayford making way.
Muscatt got forward to meet Paul's corner kick mid-way through the half but steered his header wide as he arrived in the box, while substitute Keanan Bennetts shot into the side netting as keeper Bramley advanced off his line.
Leicester's Lamine Sherif was shown a straight red card for fouling Tsaroulla on 73 minutes and it was the latter who got forward to win the penalty from which we opened the scoring six minutes later. After Tsaroulla was tripped by Kyle Bailey as he tried to invade the box close to the byline on the left, Loft stepped up to fire low past Bramley's right hand and into the net.
Glover was instrumental once more in keeping Leicester at bay on 85 minutes, hurling himself in the way of Josh Knight's fierce shot from point-blank range and, after the visitors piled on the pressure in search of a late leveller, we made the game safe a minute into stoppage time.
Edwards exhibited some clever footwork as he tricked his way into the box from the right before crossing for Paul. His shot was blocked, but he made no mistake from the rebound to finish off the first phase of the league on a high note.
We now join our fellow top four finishers from the southern section in a mini-league with the four uppermost teams from the north for the remainder of the campaign.
Spurs: Glover, Paul, Muscatt, Hayford (Tsaroulla 61), Tanganga, Brown, Daly (Duncan 74), Ross, Loft, Edwards, Sterling (Bennetts 67). Substitutes (not used): Walkes, Whiteman (GK).


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Danny Rose revealed his delight at proving people wrong after helping Tottenham finish as Group H winners in the Champions League.
Spurs were ranked outsiders to progress having been drawn with holders Real Madrid and German giants Borussia Dortmund, but they claimed five victories on their way to securing 16 points – the highest total in this season's competition.
Arsenal and Manchester United were the last two English teams to reach a 16-point tally in the competition at the group stage and went on to reach the final in 2006 and 2007 respectively.
But Rose, while marvelling at the statistic, preferred to take stock of what his current Tottenham side achieved, having played his part in a group stage exit in last season's edition.
"It's a great stat but it's nice that we proved a lot of people wrong," Rose told talkSPORT.
"We've set the standard so there are no excuses now. We've beaten Real [Madrid] and Borussia Dortmund twice and we'll welcome any team we draw against in the next round.
"And we'll be fully confident to go on and beat anyone and I'd like to think now we're a team to fear."
The fullback played 70 minutes at Wembley before being substituted by boss Mauricio Pochettino and leaving the field to boos after heading straight down the tunnel instead of joining his teammates on the bench.
Rose has been consistently linked with a move to Manchester United since criticising Spurs' transfer policy and declaring his intentions to move back to the north of England.
But should Rose opt to stay in north London, Bayern Munich and Juventus are two teams he could face in the last-16 of the competition.
"I wouldn't mind something a little bit easier [than drawing Bayern Munich or Juventus]," Rose added.
"But now, whoever you draw, it's going to be a very difficult game and if you're going to get to the final, you're going to have to beat two top teams along the way.
"We're fully confident whoever we get drawn against and we'll be looking forward to the draw when it's made."


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Robert Jenkins' partial list of bank misdeeds
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#5 6 September 2016
This is staggering. What a corrupt bunch of shysters the banks are. Fining the shareholders of such institutions is wrong. Seizing the assets of the crooks personally would be more effective. Plus long jail terms.
#4 2 August 2016
What about the sale of so-called "distressed property loans", some CRE, some domestic, to unscrupulous, unregulated, tax-evading private equity "vulture" funds, many of which are based in Wall St. where the problem started? A large proportion of these property businesses are still viable, and are only over-borrowed because of the banks' aggressive and irresponsible lending in the past, and the selling to them of inappropriate financial products.
#3 30 July 2016
UK CORRUPTION now so all encompassing even Transparency International corruptly rates UK 14th best. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGd7E7jc_GI
#2 31 January 2016
Good to see that others agree that 'abusive small business lending practices' are an issue and need redress. We have started a campaign to get an APR for SME finance so that there is less opportunity for banks and others to hide costs from unsuspecting businesses. Please sign the petition at www.APR4SMEs.co.uk if you agree.
#1 8 January 2016
The ethical founders of todays banks (the ones that remained until recently the survivors from huundreds that were reckless in the 1800s) would be turning in their grave and those that have been allowed in the banking industry and not blackballed by the city for life
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Journey with Nature
Peregrine Falcons
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The American peregrine falcon is a stunning creature in flight. Wings span at an average of 40 inches, are pointed and sleek with a swept-back look. The body and crown is a dark blue-grey with a contrasting white or buff underside marked with short, black bars. A mustache-like marking and a sharply hooked beak distinguishes this elegant bird of prey from others.
The plumage of the peregrine falcon isn't the only way it distinguishes itself from other birds; the bird is breathtakingly fast. At normal flight the falcon can reach an average speed of 40 mph and when in the chase, it can reach as high as 65 mph. Even more impressive is when it's on the hunt; it can dive towards its prey at speeds over 200 mph making it the fastest bird in the world.
Threats to the Peregrine Falcon
Peregrines are fast, aggressive creatures and are on top of their food chain. While young peregrines are preyed upon by golden eagle and great-horned owls there are few threats towards the adults other than man.
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By the mid 1960's, there were no peregrines in the eastern United States and the decline spread westwards so that by the mid-70's western populations had declined by up to 90 percent. It was estimated that 3,875 nesting pairs were found in North America prior to the 40's; by 1975, only 324 pair existed in the US. Loss of habitat, shootings, egg collecting and other human disturbances had weakened North American populations for decades but drastic declines didn't occur until after the widespread use of a popular insecticide - DDT. Like the canary in the coalmine, the peregrine falcon provided humans a warning as how chemical pollution can disrupt the environment and the life around it.
DDT & Peregrine Falcon Population Decline
The use of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, or DDT, began during World War II as an extremely effective pesticide. Its use continued after the war as a way to control agricultural pests and in killing malaria-carrying mosquitoes. Unfortunately it would be years later before it was understood that DDT would have adverse effects on a variety of ecologically important insects, birds and the environment. Bats, fireflies and peregrine falcons were just a few species that were greatly affected.
For the peregrine falcon, DDT poisoning was due to its being on top of the food chain. After consuming other birds that fed on seeds, insects and fish contaminated with DDT, the poison eventually accumulated in its system. High concentrations of a DDT metabolite called DDE prevented normal calcium production causing thin, frail eggshells that would break under the weight of the parent during incubation. Because of the toxic contaminant, many eggs did not hatch and the populations precipitously dropped until a mere 12% of normal peregrine falcon populations remained in the United States.
Saved from the Brink of Extinction
In 1970, the American peregrine falcon was listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1969 (and then again in 1973 when the Endangered Species Act passed). Encouraged by the EPA's banning of DDT in 1972, recovery projects began to take shape. Beginning in 1974, The Peregrine Fund, along with various national and state agencies in both the United States and Canada, embarked on a reintroduction program for the peregrine falcon.
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Thanks to the scientists and researchers at Cornell University, adult birds were successfully bred in captivity. After the eggs hatched, they were raised in the labs until three weeks old. They were then placed in hack sites (artificial nesting sites) where they were fed and cared for by unseen benefactors until flight and hunting skills were developed enough for them to become independent. More than 6,000 American peregrine falcons have been released in North America since 1974 due to the cooperative efforts among federal and state Fish & Wildlife Services, The Peregrine Fund, Midwestern Peregrine Falcon Restoration Project and the Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group.
The success of these recovery programs allowed the declassification of the peregrine falcon as a federally endangered species in 1999. Although the bird of prey remains federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and will be monitored until 2015, the survival of the peregrine falcon marked the most dramatic success of the Endangered Species Act.
Indiana's Peregrine Falcon Reintroduction Program
In 1991, Indiana began peregrine falcon reintroductions with the release of 15 young birds in Indianapolis. Over the next three years, additional releases occurred in the Fort Wayne, South Bend and Evansville areas. The towns were chosen because of the availability of food and tall buildings for the falcon to nest. The reintroduction program has been successful with a total of 60 falcons released between 1991and 2005.
According to DNR's Peregrine Falcon Reintroduction Program, a record of 13 active pairs was found in Indiana in the past year. Active pairs allude to the fact the peregrine falcons were mating, increasing the chances of better population numbers in Indiana. Statistics look promising with 12 out of 13 couples successful in reproduction and 23 out of the 30 fledglings banded for identification. Banding is necessary in order to monitor the movements and determine of the origins of the birds. According to the report, four of the falcons were originally from Indiana while the remaining came from the surrounding Midwestern states. Eight other peregrines from Indiana were found nesting in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Ohio.
Between 1989 and 2006, almost 300 peregrine falcon fledglings were born in Indiana. While off the federal endangered list for more than seven years now, the peregrine is still protected under Indiana endangered species legislation until local population goals are met.
Did You Know?
- Peregrine comes from peregrin, meaning "traveler" in Latin. Quite a fitting name for a bird with one of the longest migrations in North America with some trips up to 15,550 miles roundtrip.
- Peregrine falcons are found all over the world with the exception on Antarctica.
- The female is known as the "falcon" while the male is called the "tiercel." This is due to the fact that males tend to be a third smaller than his mate which is common in birds of prey.
- Pairs mate for life and will usually return to the same nesting site.
- Peregrine falcons do not build stick nests, but instead scrape out depressions on high cliffs. They will use deserted stick nests of other species though. Their nesting sites are called an aerie or eyrie.
- According to the Midwest Peregrine Society, 48% of peregrine nesting sites are located on high-rise buildings and other tall structures in the Midwestern states.
- Falcons have a system of baffles in the nostrils to enable them to breathe during incredibly fast dives.
- Even though DDT has been banned in the U.S. since 1972, other countries which peregrine falcons migrate to still use it as a pesticide.
- DDT can take more than 15 years to break down in our environment. Fish consumption advisories are in effect for DDT in many waterways including the Great Lakes ecosystem.
American Peregrine Falcon Quick Facts
- Scientific name: Falco peregrinus anatum
- Size: 15 - 20 inches long
- Wingspan: 38 - 44 inches wide
- Weight: 1.25 - 2.75 pounds
- Plumage: dark blue-grey, black mustache mark, black bars on chest, long pointed wings
- Habitat: found throughout the U.S.
- Nesting: varies; mostly on cliffs but also found in cities, using tall structures
- Behavior: forager, bird of prey
- Diet: carnivorous - other birds like songbirds and waterfowl; sometimes bats and small mammals
- Threats: larger birds of prey are known to eat young peregrines; man


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Please see our inaugural issue of "Tree Matters", launched to assist you as you care for the safety, health and beauty of your Orlando area trees. This issues includes a do-it-yourself tip that could very well save your life if you attempt to trim or remove trees yourself. The other major article offers you six danger signs to look for as you inspect your trees for storm-readiness. We hope you enjoy our newsletter at the following link:


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Senior Class Stages Paint The Town Pink
Paint The Town Pink, directed by Mrs. J.J. Davenport, was selected as the performance for the Class of 2015. The class of '15 came together to make many memories and provide a night of fun and laughter for the Mars Hill family. Friday night attendees also had the opportunity to enjoy a steak or chicken dinner served in the Mars Hill Cafeteria.
Peter Pan Takes Flight
For 2015, JJ Davenport chose "Peter Pan, Jr." for the Middle School Musical production. In this classic musical, Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers Michael and John. But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter Pan pays the children a visit and with a happy thought and some fairy dust whisks them away to Neverland. The stage was filled with Indians, mermaids, lost boys, the infamous Captain Hook, and the hilarious Mr. Smee.
The MHBS middle school musical delivered four sell-out performances while creating many great memories for students and parents.
Memorable Plays and Musicals Performed On the MH Stage
It Was A Dark And Stormy Night (Coming in November 2015)
Cinderella, Jr. (Coming in February 2016)
Peter Pan, Jr.
Alice In Wonderland, Jr.
Into The Woods, Jr.
Annie, Jr.
Suessical The Musical, Jr.
The Music Man, Jr.
Dear Edwina, Jr.
Once On This Island, Jr.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Paint The Town Pink
Arsenic & Old Lace
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Our Town
The Robe
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
Flowers for Algernon
Twelve Angry Jurors
Happy Daze
Charlotte's Web


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Reunited rockers Soundgarden are refusing to "stress" about the band's comeback album, because pressure of recording previous material led to the group splitting up.
The band, which got back together in 2011 for the first time since their 1997 split, is currently performing shows across the globe, and returned to the U.K. for the first time in 15 years on Sunday (10Jun12) to play the Download festival.
They are working on a new record, their first since 1996's Down on the Upside, but frontman Chris Cornell is adamant they won't be rushing to finish the project.
He tells Britain's Daily Star, "One of the things, I think, that got us to the point of deciding to split up was the cyclical time frame where we were committing to tours to support an album that hadn't been written yet.
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Birmingham Cognitive Screen
Following a brain injury (e.g. a stroke), people often experience a range of cognitive problems in addition to any difficulties in motor function. These cognitive problems may include change in language ability, in memory, in the ability to respond to the environment (through words or action), or to think through problems, including problems with maths and money handling.
Cognitive problems strongly influence how well people functionally recover after a stroke. Currently patients are not routinely screened to detect these cognitive problems. The Birmingham Cognitive Screen (BCoS™) is a new test instrument developed to enable the comprehensive and efficient screening of post-stroke cognitive function by health professionals. Within the hour test the examiner gains an overview of a range of cognitive processes in the stroke survivor. BCoS™ has been designed to be 'aphasic and neglect friendly', i.e. to overcome the difficulties in assessing individuals with speech and/or visuo-spatial deficits as a result of their injuries. Therefore, it is highly inclusive. The assessment provides a unique cognitive profile for each person assessed, informing health professionals early on of cognitive abilities and deficits son that treatment and care planning can be targeted most appropriately for better long term outcomes. Through research studies supported by the Stroke Association, BCoS™ is already made available to the assessment of over 800 stroke survivors in the West Midlands.
In order to translate scientific innovations to patient benefits, Cognition Matters was set up to deliver a range of services to assist health professionals in meeting the cognitive needs of individuals with brain injuries (see Related Services).


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Sean Penn Wins Minor Victory in Defamation Suit Against Lee Daniels As Case Moves to New York
Daniels said Penn has a history of abusing women.
Sean Penn's defamation suit against Lee Daniels will not be tried in federal court, Deadline reports. Instead, despite Daniels's efforts, the case will move back to state court in New York, with Daniels reportedly paying Penn's legal fees. The legal battle between the two men started in September, after Daniels brought Penn up in a discussion about Terrence Howard's long history of violence against women. "He ain't done nothing different than Marlon Brando or Sean Penn, and all of a sudden he's some f---in' demon," Daniels told THR. "That's a sign of the time, of race, of where we are right now in America."
Penn duly filed a $10 million defamation suit against the Empire showrunner, saying he had used "reckless, false, and defamatory" language merely to drum up buzz for the show. "As a result of Penn's status as a public figure, he has for years been the subject of scandalous, scurrilous, and baseless attacks," the complaint read. "But Penn, like any citizen, has a right to defend himself and will no longer tolerate the reckless and malicious behavior of others, who seek to aggrandize themselves or their projects at his expense."
Though he was never charged, there have been persistent rumors that Penn abused Madonna during the couple's brief marriage in the 1980s. The actor's lawsuit states that "Penn (unlike Howard) has never been arrested, much less convicted, for domestic violence, as his ex-wives (including Madonna) would confirm and attest."


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Recognizing Canadian Museum Volunteers
Volunteers are invaluable individuals to a museum. Whether in programming, daily operations or services, volunteers play an important role in Canada's museum sector. Based on recent statistics, there are more than 103,000 volunteers dedicating their time and expertise in museums across the country (Government of Canada Survey of Heritage Institutions: 2015). It is important that this dedication be recognized! Here is how you can do so…
The Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country and celebrates a wide range of voluntary contributions.
As an official national honour created by the Crown, the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers is part of the Canadian Honours System and administered by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General's Chancellery of Honours. The program has incorporated and replaced the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award, which was created in 1995 by then-Governor General the Right Honourable Roméo LeBlanc.
The Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers recognizes living Canadians who have made a significant, sustained and unpaid contribution to their community in Canada or abroad. Non-Canadians are also eligible if their contribution brings benefit or honour to Canadians or to Canada. As trusted partners of the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers program, the CMA works in collaboration with the Canadian Federation of Friends of Museums (CFFM) to nominate volunteers within the museum sector from across the country as candidates for this honour.
For more information about the program, visit caring.gg.ca.
|The Museum Volunteer Award is a collaboration between the Canadian Museums Association (CMA) and the Canadian Federation of Friends of Museums (CFFM). This award recognizes individuals or groups who generously volunteer their time and commitment to a museum or related heritage institution and have made a significant impact within the museum community.
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The nominee for this award is an individual or a group (please note that groups are only eligible for the Museum Volunteer Award) who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to a public, non-profit museum or related heritage/ cultural institution in a volunteer capacity.
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- have made a significant impact through their volunteer work/activities;
- not have received payment for their volunteer work;
- not have performed the services as part of their regular business or professional duties.
Submission deadline
November 15 each year.
Each nominee will be assessed against the following:
- Value: Nominee exercised an important service to the museum and the community.
- Innovation: Nominee initiated new programs or activities and used new methods to solve problems.
- Achievement: Nominee accomplished desired results.
- Impact: The activity or service produced positive changes and provides examples for other groups.
- Dedication: Nominee demonstrates ongoing enthusiasm and commitment to volunteerism and to the cultural and heritage field.
Nomination instructions
The nomination must be supported by someone with individual or institutional membership in CMA or CFFM.
You simply have to complete and submit the nomination form. The form requires the following information:
- Nominator's contact information: telephone number, mailing address and email
- Nominee's contact information: citizenship, date of birth, sex, telephone number, mailing address and email address
- Nomination statement from the institution (that employed the volunteer) clearly describing the volunteer's activities and accomplishments (max. 300 words). The nomination statement should answer the following questions:
- -How do you know the candidate?
- -What type of volunteer work has the candidate accomplished?
- -What is it about this person's volunteer work that sets him/her apart from others doing similar work?
- -How has their contribution improved or impacted the community?
- 1-2 letter(s) of support (along with the supporter's language preference, organisation, telephone number, mailing address and email address), one from a volunteer and one from a volunteer organization or the community who has benefited from the volunteer's commitment.
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