Announcements:

CSSS Technical Interview Workshop THIS WEEK!

posted by Valerie Kistrina on Nov. 1, 2022, 3:17 a.m.

Hello All - Seekers and Co-op Enthusiasts!

The CSSS has a fantastic set of events is coming up this week November 3 and 4! TWO Interview Workshops - one led by representatives from ARISTA (who you might have seen at Career Fair just last week!) and the other led by an SFU Alumni currently working at Google!

The events are VIRTUAL and FREE! Volunteer to be the interviewee or just listen in! Whether you are seeking for co-op, full-time, or going to be seeking soon, these events are a great way to get a feel for the interview experience!

During these events you will have the opportunity to:

- Volunteer to be the Interviewee!

- Receive feedback on the quality of your answers/explanation!

- Experience the famous LeetCode Style Questions!

- Hear the types of questions you might get at a Technical Interview!

Or just listen in and soak up the knowledge!!!! 🧠

Workshop #1: Technical Interview Workshop from ARISTA

Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022

Time: 3:30PM - 5:00PM

Virtual through Zoom @ https://sfu.zoom.us/j/6104310189

Workshop #2: Technical Interview Workshop led by SFU Alumni at Google

Date: Friday, November 4, 2022

Time: 12:00PM - 2:00PM

Virtual through Zoom @ https://sfu.zoom.us/j/6104310189

Feel free to attend Workshop #1, Workshop #2, or BOTH - double the experience! These are two UNIQUE Technical Interview Workshops. Feel free to e-mail me at csss-doee@sfu.ca with any questions!

Valerie Kistrina

CSSS, Director of Educational Events

CSSS Board Game Nights Surveys

posted by Jasper Song on Oct. 28, 2022, 4:49 p.m.

Hello CSSS members,

We would like to collect feedback on two things: food options for our bi-weekly board game nights, and new board games to purchase for the student society. Feel free to give suggestions if you have any!

Here are the links:

Food options survey

New board games survey

Thank you!

Jasper Song

CSSS Assistant Director of Events

CSSS Beginner Linux Workshop - Registration

posted by Valerie Kistrina on Oct. 28, 2022, 1:10 p.m.

Hello All!

The CSSS is happy to host a Beginner Linux Workshop on how to navigate the basics of the Linux Terminal with the end goal of compiling a simple C program with gcc!

This workshop is catered to anyone hoping to learn the basics of the Linux Terminal, covering material that you will want to know for CMPT 125, CMPT 225, CMPT 295, and any other classes that use C or C++.

🐧 Date: November 2, 2022

🐧 Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM

🐧 Location: CSIL, ASB 9838

Please register at the following EventBrite*: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/csss-beginner-linux-workshop-tickets-448620093777

*Please note: you must be enrolled in a CMPT course in order to use the CSIL computers. Please contact me at csss-doee@sfu.ca if this is not the case!

Valerie Kistrina

CSSS, Director of Educational Events

STARTING TODAY - Re: SFU Career Fair | Tech Fair 2022

posted by CS Student Society President on Oct. 26, 2022, 11:25 a.m.

Hi All!

Tech Fair 2022, a career fair focused on Computing Science Students is starting today at 9:00AM in North AQ.

Come on by and check out ICBC, Offworld Industries, Arista and Improving Vancouver (formerly Bit Quill Technologies) for a chance to network and learn more about their opportunities!

Wednesday October 26th

9:30am - 4:00pm AQ North - Company booths

1:00pm - 3:00pm AQ North - Free professional headshots for Linkedin

Even if you aren't currently looking for a job, please still stop by to chat, it can help you learn what companies are looking for!

I would love to see you there! I regret not taking advantage of more similar opportunities earlier into my degree to speak with representatives from companies about their career opportunities.

Sincerely,

Mitchell Gale

SFU Computing Science Student Society President

From: CS Student Society President <csss_president@sfu.ca>
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2022 11:48 PM
To: cmpt-students (cmpt-students@sfu.ca); csss-announce (csss-announce@sfu.ca); csss-honourary@sfu.ca
Subject: SFU Career Fair | Tech Fair 2022

Hi All,

I am pleased to announce that the Computing Science Student Society is bringing back 💻 Tech Fair 2022 💻, a technology focused career fair for Computing Science Students. It is being run this Wednesday, and is located on the Burnaby campus in the Northern AQ hallway (Images Theatre hallway) where companies will have booths set up for you to come by and check out!

Come on by and check out ICBC, Offworld Industries, Arista and Improving Vancouver (formerly Bit Quill Technologies) for a chance to network and learn more about their opportunities! 👋

Wednesday October 26th

9:30am - 4:00pm AQ North - Company booths

1:00pm - 3:00pm AQ North - Free professional headshots for Linkedin

Even if you aren't currently looking for a job, please still stop by to chat, it can help you learn what companies are looking for!

I would love to see you there! I regret not taking advantage of more similar opportunities earlier into my degree to speak with representatives from companies about their career opportunities.

Sincerely,

Mitchell Gale

SFU Computing Science Student Society President

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CSSS Newsletter: Tech Fair 2022, Typing Contest, Linux Workshop

posted by Johnson Luong on Oct. 25, 2022, 4:29 p.m.

Biweekly Computing Science Student Society (CSSS)
Newsletter: 21st edition

🗓️CSSS General Meeting

👻Spooky Meeting Incoming

Q: What is a General Meeting?
A: General Meetings are how the Computing Science Student Society passes information along to the student body and motion money to be spent on items and events. By attending you will get to have a better understanding how we operate and have a say in how we run.

The following is the Agenda:
- Report of Officers
- Announcements
- Motions
- Open Floor
- Approval of minutes

*Voting is restricted to in-person attendees

Date: Friday, Oct. 28th, 2022
Time: 5:30pm
Location: CSSS Common Room (ASB 9802, next to CSIL) or Remote on the CSSS Discord in the #General_Meetings Voice Channel

💼CSSS Tech Fair 2022

The CSSS is excited to announce Tech Fair 2022: a tech focused career fair where companies will have booths set up for you to come by and check out!

Come on by and check out ICBC, Offworld Industries, Arista and Improving Vancouver (formerly Bit Quill Technologies) for a chance to network and learn more about their opportunities! 👋

Even if you aren't currently looking for a job, please still stop by to chat, it can help you learn what companies are looking for!

Date and things to note:
Wednesday October 26th
9:30am - 4:00pm AQ North (Images Theatre hallway) - Company booths
1:00pm - 3:00pm AQ North - Free professional headshots for Linkedin

⌨️CSSS x Mechanical Key Club Typing Contest

Are you a speed typer?̶ H̶o̶w̶ ̶f̶a̶s̶t̶ ̶c̶a̶n̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶f̶l̶a̶m̶e̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶r̶ ̶t̶e̶a̶m̶m̶a̶t̶e̶s̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶L̶e̶a̶g̶u̶e̶?̶ The CSSS and SFU Mechanical Keyboard Club are holding a Typing Contest soon!

Spectating is free! Free snacks provided to all competitors and spectators. There will also be a Mechanical Keyboards club meetup at the same time and location.

Date: Monday, Nov 7 (5:30 - 8:30 pm)
Location: TASC 9204
Prizes: Keyboard kit, CSSS hoodie, keyboard parts
Register: https://tinyurl.com/2p9jxwpc

🐧CSSS Linux Workshop

The CSSS is happy to host a Beginner Linux Workshop on how to navigate the basics of the Linux Terminal with the end goal of compiling a simple C program with gcc!

This workshop is catered for anyone who wants to learn the basics of the Linux Terminal, covering material that you will want to know for CMPT 125, CMPT 225, CMPT 295, and any other classes that use C or C++.

Register: https://tinyurl.com/uh7hvrc8
Date/Time: Nov. 2nd, 2022 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: CSIL, ASB 9838

💻West Coast Virtual Fair

West Coast Virtual Fairs is back this fall with over 220 organizations/employers!

No matter what faculty and program you are in come to discover career, co-op and volunteer opportunities and to network with recruiters in various sectors and industries.

👉Expect:
1-on-1 Session: Enjoy 15-minute private conversations with organization representatives

Group Sessions: Join a presentation or coffee chat in a group setting with other students

Register (from Oct.26th-Nov.1st): https://tinyurl.com/4zcfdc6f
Date: Nov 2-3rd.

📢SFSS AGM

The SFSS Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up.

Attend and help shape a brighter future for all SFU undergraduate students.

The SFSS Membership (yes, that includes you!) entrusts an elected Board of Directors to manage the Society on their behalf. However, the Societies Act, of which the SFSS is governed, requires that certain matters be approved by the Membership at the Annual General Meeting, as the Membership is the highest governing body of the Society.

👉 Votes during the SFSS AGM count for issues such as:
-Voting on the SFSS Bylaw Cleanup & Clarification
-Voting on Council E-Voting
-Voting on the Annual Report
-Reviewing and Approving the SFSS’s Financial Audit
-Reviewing and Approving the SFSS’s Finance Report
-Reviewing and Approving the SFSS’s Annual Report
-Approving Next Year’s Auditor

Date: Thursday October 27, 2022. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m.

Location: Online via Zoom. Link sent closer to date, keep eyes open for email from the SFSS!

Raffle Giveaway: After the meeting.

🎉Events Committee

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.

Join Our Discord Server!