Iron Ring
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| No. of Camps | 26 |
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| Montreal Camp | No.2 |
| Finger | Pinky |
| History | |
| Originated | 1922 |
| Ritual Calling of an Engineer | |
The Iron Ring is a ring worn by many Canadian-trained engineers, as a symbol and reminder of the obligations and ethics associated with their profession. From a concept originated in 1922, the ring is presented to graduates in a closed ceremony known as The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer, developed with the assistance of English poet Rudyard Kipling.[1]
Ceremony
Graduating students are invited to attend an Iron Ring Ceremony. This ritual is unique to Canada and ceremonies for graduating engineering students are held in twenty-five cities from coast to coast. The ritual is controlled and administered by an independent group of engineers, The Corporation of the Seven Wardens. Its purpose is to welcome you as a new engineer and to impress upon you the importance of adhering to a Code of Ethics in your work as an engineer. In order to obtain an Iron Ring you MUST ATTEND a ceremony. However, receiving a ring is voluntary.
Ceremonies are held in Redpath Hall and due to the size of the hall, ONLY the receiver of the ring and his/her presenter are permitted at the ceremony. There are NO GUESTS permitted at the ceremony; however, they are invited to attend the Wine and Cheese after the ceremony.
Fittings
It is the responsibility of graduating students to be fitted for the Iron Ring prior to the ceremony. Payment is due at time of the fitting. First fittings are handled by the EUS Graduation Committee, replacements are handled by MESC.