Events


Upcoming events from the CSSS.

Mastering the Internship Hunt Workshop

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Ready to ace that internship interview? Curious about how to network effectively? This is the workshop for you! Prepare to…

🤝 Connect: Learn to network like a pro and build connections that open doors to dream internships.
🎙️ Ask Questions: Ask your burning questions to seasoned students who’ve received offers at Amazon, Tableau, Citadel, Twitch, Datadog, Jane Street, Databricks, Notion, Samsung, Tesla and more!!
💡Gain Insider Tips: Discover the job search, resume and interview strategies that helped our panelists land their dream internships!

🔗 Register Today: https://ubccsss.org/intern

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Google Summer of Code @ Liquid Galaxy Info Session

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Looking for an exciting coding experience? Check out the Google Summer of Code @ Liquid Galaxy info session, brought to you by the CSSS!

Google Summer of Code is an international online program focused on introducing folks to open-source software development. Participants will work with an open source organization — in this case, Liquid Galaxy — on a 12+ week programming project under the guidance of mentors.

The Liquid Galaxy project focuses on developing a panoramic Google Earth-based controller, and has been a GSoC organization since 2011.

Join Emilie, our VP Academic, past Liquid Galaxy Google Code-in Winner and GSoC co-mentor, for more information on the GSoC program, the Liquid Galaxy project, and application tips!

RSVP here!

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Hacktoberfest Workshop

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Are you interested in learning Git or participating in Hacktoberfest? Check out our new workshop happening on Tuesday! Git is a powerful version control system for software, ubiquitous in industry, academia, and the world of open source, and Hacktoberfest is a global open-source contribution event that happens annually in October. Whether you’ve completely new to it or want a better understanding of the fundamentals, attending this workshop will give you the knowledge you need to use Git and contribute to open source confidently and effectively. RSVP here!

Location: DMP 201 Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM

*This event is run by the CSSS and is not affiliated with GitHub or Hacktoberfest.

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Pumpkins x Programmers

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Are you tired and stressed from midterms? Do you wish you could de-stress by carving away at a pumpkin? Now’s your chance! CSSS is hosting a pumpkin carving event, complete with pumpkin pie and prizes for the winning team. Sign up individually with the link in our bio and carve your prize-winning pumpkin in groups of 3. Bring your spookiest smile to take a “byte” of pumpkin pie and carve some pumpkins! Spots are limited, so RSVP here and keep an eye out for a confirmation email!

Location: Pho Real Lounge in the ICICS, outside of where Pacific Poke was formerly located

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VP External Elections

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Elections for the position of VP External is now open! Until October 8 at 5 PM, any CS majors (or students intending to go into Computer Science and have taken CPSC 110 and CPSC 121 in the past year) will be able to vote here. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to vpa@ubccsss.org.

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