Computing Science Student Society (CSSS) Biweekly Newsletter: Nov. 30
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Finals are among us (sus). Its' the last push before winter break, so let's finish the term strong 💪. In case you need a break, here are some upcoming events going on at the Computing Science Student Society and things to look out for in the Faculty of Applied
Sciences (FAS). |
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🎲CSSS End of Semester Social: Board Games Night++ Karaoke & Comedy Edition
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🥳Join us for the final board games night of this semester: Karaoke and Comedy Edition!
As the semester comes to a close, so do our bi-weekly board game nights. But do not fret: this time, there's a twist. In fact---there are many twists😱! Not only will there be more snacks, and dinner on us, but there will also be comedy routines🤣 from your
favorite executives. Sit back, relax, play some games🎲 with your friends, then enjoy the festivities while we put on a show for you. After the comedy routines, there will be karaoke🎤 until the end!
Warm up your vocal-chords, for this night will be full of laughter and songs!
When: Friday, December 2nd, 2022; 5:00PM-8:30PM
Where: TASC1 9204 |
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🍪CSSS Gingerbread Decorating Event
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Run, run, as fast as you can. You can’t catch me—I’m the gingerbread man 🏃!”
*gets caught*
Ready to glow up some gingerbread cookies? Join the CSSS for a gingerbread🍞 decorating event! We'll be decorating gingerbread cookies with frosting and candy🍬!
When: Monday, December 5, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: SUB 4200
Register: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/WNXWHTH (cap
of 26 people so sign up early!) |
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🏆CSSS Advent of Code Event
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We're running a fun, informal event surrounding this year's Advent of Code (https://adventofcode.com/)!
The winner will receive the coveted discord role @2022-Advent-of-Code-ULTIMATE-CHAMPION, and receive an official letter of congratulations from the CSSS Executive team!
Advent of Code is a digital advent calendar where the gift revealed every day is a small programming puzzle 💻🧩. Every day from Dec 1st to Dec 25th programming problems will be revealed which gradually increase in difficulty, and you need to write
a program on your computer to find the answer.
How to Participate
1. Create an Advent of Code at https://adventofcode.com/2022
2. Join our private leaderboards at https://adventofcode.com/2022/leaderboard/private using
our join code 2284247-4d82d3f0
Scoring
The first person to complete each challenge gets N points, while the next person gets 1 fewer points. Get the most points to be crowned the 2022 CSSS Advent of Code ULTIMATE CHAMPION. Despite
the last challenge being revealed on Dec 25th, you will have up until the end of Dec 30th to complete all the challenges.
When: Dec.1st - Dec.30th |
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💻CS Peer Tutor Spring 2023 hiring
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The FAS has opened Peer Tutoring Applications for the upcoming Spring semester. If you are able to spare 3-4 hours a week, and are knowledgeable in any of the courses CMPT 120, 125, 130, 135, 225, 295, 300, or MACM 101, then becoming a tutor may be for
you! By tutoring fellow students, not only can you strengthen your grasp of these courses, but you will also gain valuable experience in instructing, communication, and leadership.
Information And Application: https://www.sfu.ca/computing/current-students/undergraduate-students/student-resources/cs_peer_tutoring1.html
Application Deadline: Sunday, Dec. 4th |
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🤝FAS Outreach Ambassadors
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The Faculty of Applied Sciences is currently seeking CMPT, ENSC, MSE, SEE, and SOSY students to join our Student Ambassador Team!
This exciting paid 💸 ($18/hr) opportunity is a way for students to develop skills, engage with the FAS community, and represent SFU externally.
Eligibility:
- Good Academic Standing (CGPA above 2.4 preferred)
- Effective communicator and comfortable speaking publicly
- Professional, dependable, enthusiastic
Commitment: 2-3 events per month (approx 10 hours per month)
More Details: https://www.sfu.ca/fas/current-student/advising/Ambassadors.html
Apply (deadline: Dec. 2nd): https://coursys.sfu.ca/forms/apsc-fas-student-ambassador-application/
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The Faculty of Applied Sciences are looking for 6 instructor positions with our Pathways to STEAM program that partners with the Surrey School District (SD36) to engage at-risk youth in STEAM programming (science, technology, engineering, arts and design,
mathematics).
Apply (Deadline: Dec.4th): https://coursys.sfu.ca/forms/apsc-sfu-applied-sciences-outreach-hiring-sd36-win/
Duration: December 19th, 2022 to March 28th, 2023 (with the possibility of extension until July 18th). |
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Want to get involved with the CSSS, but don't know how?🥳
Come take part in our Event's Committee. Where we'll be planning out events for the year. Everyone is welcome!
If you would like to join please let our Director of Events (Oliver, Liversticks#7734 on discord) know so we can give you the role to get access to the channels in our discord. |
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