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CSSS General Elections Reminder

posted by Shariq Ahsan on April 2, 2021, 6:06 p.m.

Hello CSSS members

This is just a reminder that the nomination period for yearly positions in the CSSS ends thisMonday, April 5th at 23:59. To run for a position you must submit the attached form and your speech to csss-elections@sfu.ca no later then 23:59 on April 5th.

Have a nice long weekend.

Sincerely,
Shariq Ahsan
Elections Officer
Simon Fraser University | CSSS

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Re: The Teaching Talks | Listening to the students' voices

posted by Mitchell Gale on April 2, 2021, 12:34 a.m.

Hi All,

Further to the FAS TTT (The Teaching Talks) "Listening to the students' voices" session with FAS faculty, students and advisors, we wanted to share with you attached, a brief report including a summary of the session, selected comments from participants, and suggested action items.

Looking forward to continuing the conversation!

We were all very pleased about this session and look forward to running this kind of session on a semesterly basis.

Best,

Mitchell Gale
SFU Computing Science Student Society

From: Mitchell Gale
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 6:00:14 PM
To: csss-announce@sfu.ca
Cc: Alice Yue; Diana Cukierman
Subject: The Teaching Talks | Listening to the students' voices

Hi All!

How are things going with the current learning and teaching situation for you?

The FAS TTT (The Teaching Talks) and CSSS invite students and faculty to participate in a conversation session: “Listening to the Students’ Voices”.

This is an informal conversation on how the online learning experience has been from your perspective. Help improve how SFU FAS delivers education during and beyond Covid-19 by sharing feedback, issues, and suggestions.

Take a break, come chat, and get a chance towin one of ten $20 giftcards generously funded by the FAS Dean’s office (note that gift cards are for current students only)!

When: 2021 March 4th (next Thursday), 4:30pm.

Where: Zoom link to be sent closer to the date.

Please indicate your availability by RVSP-ing:http://websurvey.sfu.ca/survey/394314762

This event is co-organized by the FAS FTF (Faculty Teaching Fellows) and the student societies of FAS.

Thanks,

Mitchell Gale

Computing Science Student Society

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Game Night

posted by Shiva Sanei on March 31, 2021, 2:04 p.m.

Hello CSSS Members

Are you looking for something to do during the upcoming Easter Long weekend? Well how about coming to the Splendid Spring Social. In collaboration with the MSU and PSA the CSSS brings you a night of games, prizes, and free food.

During the event you will have chances to win some amazon gift cards by participating in our trivia. We will also be covering your food up to a certain amount.

Event Details:

Date: April 2nd 2021

Time: 7:00pm

Where: discord

https://discord.gg/ym9U8UK3gn

Please take a note that the event is happening on a different discord server!

As always this event is open to everyone so invite your friends.

Shiva Sanei

Assistant Director of Events | Computing Science Student Society

2021-2022 CSSS General Elections

posted by Shariq Ahsan on March 28, 2021, 5:21 p.m.

Hello CSSS Members

The nomination period for yearly positions in the CSSS begins today, and lasts until23:59 on April 5th 2021. The elected individuals will hold their positions from May 1st 2021 to April 30th 2022. If you wish to run please follow the procedure listed below.

Fill out a nomination form (attached is a digital copy) with the nominee's signature and send nomination form to csss-elections@sfu.ca. YouCAN nominate yourself for a position.
Have the candidate send a speech to csss-elections@sfu.ca by 23:59 on April 5th.
Note: A speech is required to run in the election. Please try to provide it with your nomination form.
If you would like to see examples of past speeches, please check out:
https://sfucsss.org/elections/

The positions you can run for are:

President

The President shall:

Carry out the business and upkeep of the CSSS, including the delegation of duties to other members of the Society as necessary and in accordance with this Constitution, as directed by the decisions of the membership, in order to ensure the well-being of the Society.
Be responsible for calling General Meetings.
Assume ex officio membership on all committees within the CSSS and to which the CSSS appoints representatives.
Act as official spokesperson and representative for the CSSS.
Be the official contact with the School of Computing Science and its representatives.
Be the official contact with the Simon Fraser Student Society and its representatives.
Compile a semester contact list of the executive members for the School of Computing Science and the Student Union Organizer.
Be responsible for monitoring all projects funded through the Society.
Be a signing officer of the Society, including the Society's Bank Account.
Write a continuity report at the end of their term for the next executive member who will fill this position.

Vice-President:

The Vice-President shall:

Chair all meetings or shall share or delegate this task on direction from a General Meeting.
Perform public relations tasks on behalf of the CSSS in order to promote the CSSS and expand its membership.
Coordinate volunteers for the continued operation of the CSSS.
Provide a line of communication between the CSSS, graduate students, and alumni.
Assume the duties of the President in the event that the President is unable or unavailable to carry them out, or that the position of President becomes vacant.
Be a signing officer of the Society, including the Society's Bank Account.
Write a continuity report at the end of their term for the next executive member who will fill this position.

Treasurer:

The Treasurer shall:

Maintain all financial records of the CSSS.
Make regular financial reports to the membership.
Be a signing officer of the Society, including the Society's Bank Account.
Write a continuity report at the end of their term for the next executive member who will fill this position.

Director Of Resources:

The Director of Resources shall:

Be responsible for ensuring the administration of maintenance, upkeep, and smooth operation of all CSSS resources and assets, including but not limited to common room(s), technical equipment, vending machine(s), and exam files, such that these resources remain in good working order and are usable by the membership.
Be regularly available for the payment and acquisition of goods and assets as is necessary for the maintenance and upkeep of the Society.
Be a signing officer of the Society, including the Society’s Bank Account.
Write a continuity report at the end of their term for the next executive member who will fill this position.

Director of Events:

The Director of Events shall:

Chair the Events Committee.
Plan, organize, and execute all CSSS sponsored events or delegate such responsibilities as necessary.
Be a signing officer of the Society, including the Society’s Bank Account.
Write a continuity report at the end of their term for the next executive member who will fill this position.

Assistant Director of Events:

The Assistant Director of Events shall:

Plan, organize, and execute frequent CSSS-sponsored events and other events as directed by the Director of Events, or delegate such responsibilities as appropriate.
Be a signing officer of the Society, including the Society’s Bank Account.
Write a continuity report at the end of their term for the next executive member who will fill this position.

Director of Communications:

The Director of Communications shall:

Perform public relations tasks on behalf of the CSSS in order to promote the CSSS and expand its membership.
Provide a line of communication between the CSSS, graduate students, and alumni.
Maintain records of all correspondence between the Society and otherorganizations.
Oversee the Society’s social media accounts and online presence.
Provide assistance in the promotion of Society events and events of other entities that are of benefit to the Society.
Sit on the Frosh Week, OpFair, and FAS Formal Committees.
Write a continuity report at the end of their term for the next executive member who will fill this position.

Director of Archives:

The Director of Archives shall:

Ensure that proper notice of General Meetings is given, as specified by this Constitution.
Keep and reproduce both minutes of CSSS meetings and written records of all decisions, made at properly constituted meetings of the Society.
Make the minutes of all meetings available to the public, including the Student UnionOrganizer.
Compile semester executive, representative, and committee membership lists.
Post hard copies of the minutes of General Meetings near the CSSS common room(s), and distribute electronic versions of the minutes to appropriate CSSS mailing lists.
Maintain the records of the CSSS, including but not limited to the minutes archive, continuity reports, event summaries, Society procedures, and Society history.
Be able to provide guidance on the regulations and procedures of the CSSS and SFSS.
Write a continuity report at the end of their term for the next executive member who will fill this position.

Good luck to all candidates.

Sincerely,
Shariq Ahsan
Elections Officer
Simon Fraser University | CSSS

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SSSS SystemHacks

posted by Chun Kei Li on March 27, 2021, 7:48 a.m.

Hello members,

Our friends at the SSSS are hosting an amazing hackathon that is well worth your time. Some say that it's better than Mountain Madness... Others say, those "some" are lying. Take a look below for more information!

SYSTEMSHACKS 2021 IS HERE SystemsHacks is a 12-hour, beginner-friendly Hackathon run by the Software Systems Student Society! Many students from all over SFU have attended SystemsHacks in the past for the sense of community, technical experience, and prizes! Everyone is welcome to apply below! This year's SystemsHacks theme is ScuffedHacks. Challenge yourself by finding new ways to apply tools, technologies, and programming languages! You don't have to worry if your project is assembled with tape, glue, or coffee, because that's the theme of this hackathon! Whether you're using Excel as a programming language or controlling drones using Scratch, this hackathon is all about doing the unconventional! Apply to this Hackathon if you would like to... • Make friends in the SFU community • Add a new project to your resume • Network with others in your field • Learn a new language, API, or technology • Have a taste of what Hackathons are like Join us on May 1st, 8 AM on the ScuffedHacks Discord! Registration closes on April 5th at 11:59 PM. REGISTER NOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSNIniABkBUtrQ6y8nymxq9PDX6tx8ywZ2ytSqEnAkKRvqFA/viewform

Best Regards,

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