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🎆 CSSS Board Games Night & Karaoke 🎆

posted by Arya Faghihy on Sept. 21, 2023, 4:06 a.m.


Greetings,
It is I. As in "I'm the best." 😎
It is also I as in...

I would like to announce that 🔥 The CSSS's Bi-Weekly Board Games Night is BACK!!! 🔥
The first will be this Friday, Sept. 22, from 05:00-08:30 PM @ TASC1 9204.

There will be lots of board games, TONS of pizza 🍕 and pop! ⚡

Now we need to have a serious chat...

You've heard people say that "the pen is mightier than the sword," right?

...well, I'll let you in on a little secret. The microphone is even mightier than the pen! 🎤 > ✏

that's why (using hyper-logic) WE'RE HAVING KARAOKE in BGN!!!

So join us, bring your friends (whether they're in CS or not! all are welcome), for we shall be singing long into the night, so that the stars and galaxies far away can hear us too (I'm 1000% sure they heard me singing "Hey Jude!" last Spring, I can still hear it at night 💀)


Arya Faghihy
CSSS Assistant Director of Events 

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📚 CSSS Start of Semester Resources Fall 2023

posted by Valerie Kistrina on Sept. 19, 2023, 9:03 a.m.


Hi All, 


With the new semester started, I wanted to share some resources that you may find valuable (and not have to search for anymore!). Hope this can be of help folks! Happy Fall 2023 🍂


Important: 


📅  Dates & Deadlines (drop dates, tuition, fees, etc...)

CSIL: 

💻 How to Remote Desktop into CSIL (scroll down for picture instructions!)


💻 List of Available CSIL Workstations!

🚶 Where can I get a CSIL access fob?

Advising: 

❓ CS Advisor Zoom Drop In (scroll down to find Zoom link and hours!)

Course Planning:

📅 (Preliminary) Planned CMPT Course Offerings 2023 - 2024!

📝 Coursys: Browse Course Offerings!

Library:

📕 SFU Library (sign in and maybe you'll find your textbooks!)

📚  Academic Search Premier! 

Entertainment: 

🎥 Criterion on Demand (movies, movies, movies!)


Valerie K.

Computing Science Student Society, VP 📚


CORRECTION: DEADLINE SOON - Scholarships and Awards for Fall 2023

posted by Justin Yan on Sept. 16, 2023, 1:51 a.m.


Hello everyone,


I would like to clear up some confusion that may have been caused by the previous email. The scholarships and awards offered by the Faculty of Applied Sciences, of which can be applied to with the following Coursys link:


https://coursys.sfu.ca/forms/apsc-fall-applied-sciences-scholarship-award-appli/


close their applications on Monday, September 18th at 11.59pm.


Scholarships and awards that are administered by Simon Fraser University directly, of which can be found on SFU's Financial Aid website, close their applications tonight,Friday, September 15th at 11.59pm.


We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.


Justin Yan

President | Computing Science Student Society
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Dr., Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6

justin_yan_3@sfu.ca | csss_president@sfu.ca

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From: Justin Yan <justin_yan_3@sfu.ca>
Sent: September 15, 2023 1:55 PM
To: csss-announce@sfu.ca
Subject: DEADLINE SOON - Scholarships and Awards for Fall 2023
 

Hello everyone,


Just a reminder that there are only a few more days to submit applications for FAS awards and scholarships for the Fall 2023 Semester, including theComputing Science Undergraduate Student Society Award and the Women in Computing Science Alumni Award. Applications close onMonday, September 18th, so be sure to set aside enough time to acquire a reference as well as have your application package prepared before then!


Applications must include a resume, personal statement and reference letter. Full details, as well as the application form can be found at: https://coursys.sfu.ca/forms/apsc-fall-applied-sciences-scholarship-award-appli/.


Once again, in order to be eligible for awards, you must be enrolled in 9 or more units (or 6 units if registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning) and be in good academic standing (CGPA 2.0 or higher). In order to be eligible for scholarships, you must have completed a minimum of 12 units at SFU, be enrolled in 12 or more academic units in the current semester, and have a minimum GPA of 3.50 at SFU.


Best of luck on your applications!


Justin Yan

President | Computing Science Student Society
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Dr., Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6

justin_yan_3@sfu.ca | csss_president@sfu.ca

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From: Justin Yan <justin_yan_3@sfu.ca>
Sent: August 29, 2023 1:30 AM
To: csss-announce@sfu.ca
Subject: Scholarships and Awards for Fall 2023 - NOW OPEN
 

Hello everyone,


On behalf of the Department of Computing Science, we are excited to announce that there will be a number of financial awards and one scholarship available to students in the School of Computing Science in the Fall semester! 


In order to be eligible for an award, you must meet the following conditions: 
  • Be enrolled in at least 9 academic units in the term the award is offered ( 6 unit minimum allowed for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning)
  • Have a minimum CGPA of 2.0 at SFU (waived in your first term at SFU), and be in good academic standing

In order to be eligible for a scholarship, such as Bit Quill Technologies Scholarship for Women, you must meet the following criteria: 
  • Have completed a minimum of 12 units at SFU
  • Be enrolled in at least 12 academic units in the semester that the scholarship is offered (6 unit minimum allowed for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning)
  • Have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 at SFU 

There are also specific conditions in addition to the above for each award and scholarship, which you can learn about here:  https://www.sfu.ca/fas/current-student/scholarships.html under the terms of reference section.

Applications are now open, and theapplication deadline is Monday, September 18th at 11:59 (PST)

The following applications will be available for Computing Science students: 

  • Bit Quill Technologies Scholarship for Women in Computing Science, $2500 (The number of awards given out this semester is to be decided)
  • Computing Science Undergraduate Student Society Award, $3000 (The number of awards given out this semester is to be decided)
  • EA Dick Asher Award in the Faculty of Applied Sciences, $13,400
  • Mark and Nancy Brooks Computing Science Innovation Award, $1700
  • Ryan Wilk Mastercard Memorial Award in Computing Science, 2 x $2000
  • Women in Computing Science Alumni Award, $2200


You may also consider applying for the Elma Krbavac Undergraduate Scholarship in Computing Science. The application period is from August 28th to September 15th. To learn how to apply for this specific scholarship, please visit: https://www.sfu.ca/students/financialaid/undergrad/scholarships.html 


Any questions may be sent tofas_scholarships@sfu.ca

We hope to see lots of applications!


Best,


Justin Yan

President | Computing Science Student Society
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Dr., Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6

justin_yan_3@sfu.ca | csss_president@sfu.ca

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DEADLINE SOON - Scholarships and Awards for Fall 2023

posted by Justin Yan on Sept. 15, 2023, 10:55 p.m.


Hello everyone,


Just a reminder that there are only a few more days to submit applications for FAS awards and scholarships for the Fall 2023 Semester, including theComputing Science Undergraduate Student Society Award and the Women in Computing Science Alumni Award. Applications close onMonday, September 18th, so be sure to set aside enough time to acquire a reference as well as have your application package prepared before then!


Applications must include a resume, personal statement and reference letter. Full details, as well as the application form can be found at: https://coursys.sfu.ca/forms/apsc-fall-applied-sciences-scholarship-award-appli/.


Once again, in order to be eligible for awards, you must be enrolled in 9 or more units (or 6 units if registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning) and be in good academic standing (CGPA 2.0 or higher). In order to be eligible for scholarships, you must have completed a minimum of 12 units at SFU, be enrolled in 12 or more academic units in the current semester, and have a minimum GPA of 3.50 at SFU.


Best of luck on your applications!


Justin Yan

President | Computing Science Student Society
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Dr., Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6

justin_yan_3@sfu.ca | csss_president@sfu.ca

1626209819643


From: Justin Yan <justin_yan_3@sfu.ca>
Sent: August 29, 2023 1:30 AM
To: csss-announce@sfu.ca
Subject: Scholarships and Awards for Fall 2023 - NOW OPEN
 

Hello everyone,


On behalf of the Department of Computing Science, we are excited to announce that there will be a number of financial awards and one scholarship available to students in the School of Computing Science in the Fall semester! 


In order to be eligible for an award, you must meet the following conditions: 
  • Be enrolled in at least 9 academic units in the term the award is offered ( 6 unit minimum allowed for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning)
  • Have a minimum CGPA of 2.0 at SFU (waived in your first term at SFU), and be in good academic standing

In order to be eligible for a scholarship, such as Bit Quill Technologies Scholarship for Women, you must meet the following criteria: 
  • Have completed a minimum of 12 units at SFU
  • Be enrolled in at least 12 academic units in the semester that the scholarship is offered (6 unit minimum allowed for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning)
  • Have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 at SFU 

There are also specific conditions in addition to the above for each award and scholarship, which you can learn about here:  https://www.sfu.ca/fas/current-student/scholarships.html under the terms of reference section.

Applications are now open, and theapplication deadline is Monday, September 18th at 11:59 (PST)

The following applications will be available for Computing Science students: 

  • Bit Quill Technologies Scholarship for Women in Computing Science, $2500 (The number of awards given out this semester is to be decided)
  • Computing Science Undergraduate Student Society Award, $3000 (The number of awards given out this semester is to be decided)
  • EA Dick Asher Award in the Faculty of Applied Sciences, $13,400
  • Mark and Nancy Brooks Computing Science Innovation Award, $1700
  • Ryan Wilk Mastercard Memorial Award in Computing Science, 2 x $2000
  • Women in Computing Science Alumni Award, $2200


You may also consider applying for the Elma Krbavac Undergraduate Scholarship in Computing Science. The application period is from August 28th to September 15th. To learn how to apply for this specific scholarship, please visit: https://www.sfu.ca/students/financialaid/undergrad/scholarships.html 


Any questions may be sent tofas_scholarships@sfu.ca

We hope to see lots of applications!


Best,


Justin Yan

President | Computing Science Student Society
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Dr., Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6

justin_yan_3@sfu.ca | csss_president@sfu.ca

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CSSS General Meeting - Tuesday, September 19th, 2023

posted by Dina Zeng on Sept. 8, 2023, 5:20 a.m.


Hi everyone,

Welcome back! The next general meeting for the CSSS will be held on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023. 

Day: September 19th, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:  ASB 9971 (New Common Room) + Discord (discord.gg/sfucsss) in General Meetings

The following is the Agenda:
- Report of Officers
- Announcements

- Ratification of Executive Team
- Motions

- First-Year Representative Elections

- Exec @ Large Elections
- Open Floor
- Approval of Minutes

Here is a copy of the meeting minutes from the last general meeting. Please take a look through it and comment if there is anything I should change 😊 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yq1YHnR-aD6qgWC0LChQbMT6Ovuv3gX5sgLKzI_S8I0/edit?usp=sharing

ELECTION RULES:

  1. You are allowed to run by proxy.
  2. First-year representatives must be members of the society and must be first years.
  3. Execs @ Large must be must be members of the society.
  4. All speeches will be cut at 2 minutes 30 seconds. There is no minimum duration for speeches.


You are automatically a member of the CSSS if you are a declared CMPT Major, Minor, or Honours in any program of study offered at the undergraduate level by the School of Computing Science; or currently enrolled in any undergraduate course offered by the School of Computing Science; or are an Honorary Member of the Society.

Voting is restricted to Members only.

Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
Dina Zeng
Director of Archives
Computing Science Student Society




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