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Fw: Computer Science Newsletter: MIS Connect

posted by Sarbjot Mann on Feb. 20, 2020, 9:08 p.m.

Hi CSSS Members, 


Please see the email below for an opportunity to network with industry professionals from several Fortune 500 Companies 


Best,


Sarbjot Mann
Director of Communications | Computing Science Student Society
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From: Dakota Jaggs
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 12:46 PM
To: Csss-exec@sfu.ca
Subject: Computer Science Newsletter: MIS Connect
 

Hi Sarbjot,

I am wondering if you could post the following on the Computer Science Newsletter and dashboard. I have attached a graphic above.  - Dakota 

 

[MISA SFU] MIS Connect 2020: Innovating a New Future | Deadline March 13 at 5pm

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with industry professionals from several Fortune 500 companies! Show off your interest in technology and learn more about it from industry professionals at our panel discussions in Artificial Intelligence, IT consulting, Digital Marketing and Project Management.

Buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/37Lr1yS

Facebook event: https://bit.ly/2RSB4fY

 

Longer Description:

 

SFU MISA will be hosting its annual "MIS Connect: Innovating a New Future" to educate students and provide valuable networking opportunities with elite tech companies!

 

Early Bird tickets are now on sale! Limited tickets are available.

Buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/37Lr1yS

Facebook event: https://bit.ly/2RSB4fY

 

When: Friday March 13, 5:00-9:00PM

 

Where: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, 1133 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3

 

 

[AGENDA]

 

5:00-5:30pm - Registration

 

5:30-6:00pm - Keynote

 

6:10-6:55pm - Panel Breakout #1

 

Artificial intelligence: A discussion regarding the rapid rise of AI in the workplace and how it could affect our future careers.

 

Project Management: An understanding of MIS's role in the beginning-to-end project life-cycle, with topics including agile development and change management.

 

7:05-7:50pm - Panel Breakout #2

 

Digital Marketing: Insights on how the internet is changing the way information is spread and the opportunities arising from this platform.

 

IT Consulting: An inside look at this engaging and constantly changing career from top consulting firms, from types of projects to what makes the job so rewarding.

 

7:50pm - Closing Remarks

 

8:00-9:00pm - Networking and Refreshments

 

Light appetizers included and a cash bar will be available.

 

Business Professional dress code.

 

This is a great opportunity open for all SFU students to get an inside look at tech in Vancouver and network with industry professionals. See you there!

 

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[Event] - BattleSnake 2020

posted by Sarbjot Mann on Feb. 12, 2020, 12:44 a.m.

Hi CSSS Members, 


Battlesnake is a combination of eSports + hackathon, where developers build AI to play the game Snake and participate in a live tournament at the Victoria Conference Centre on March 15th from 9:00-6:00. 

Battlesnake is for all skill levels from first-time programmers to senior developers. Everyone can find success at Battlesnake.  To get started, check out docs.battlesnake.com for resources, starter code, and join the slack community to ask questions and get help. Battlesnake 2020 is presented by AWS, GitHub, and Dyspatch. It is free to attend and is a great way to practice your skills, connect with great companies, and have a lot of fun. 

Registration and more info ---> http://bit.ly/victoria_2020.
Battlesnake 2019 Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9ARbSzBKxc


Best, 

Sarbjot Mann
Director of Communications | Computing Science Student Society
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Re: [Event] - Board Games (Feb 7th)

posted by Sarbjot Mann on Feb. 7, 2020, 2:06 a.m.

Hi All, 


Just a reminder that Board Games Night will be happening today from 5pm to 11pm


[Details]

Date: Today! February 7th 2020, 

Time: 5pm to 11pm

Location: Forum Chambers


As always this event is open to everyone, so bring your friends! 


Food and pop will be provided, so please come early to get some! If you have any dietary restrictions please let us know so we can plan for food accordingly.


Best,


Sarbjot Mann
Director of Communications | Computing Science Student Society
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From: Sarbjot Mann <sarbjotm@sfu.ca>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2020 9:03:31 PM
To: cmpt-students@sfu.ca; csss-honorary@sfu.ca; csss-announce@sfu.ca
Subject: [Event] - Board Games (Feb 7th)
 

Hello CSSS members!


Our next Board Games Night will be happening on February 7th 2020.


The details of the event are below:


Date: Friday, February 7th, 2020

Location: Forum Chambers 

Time: 5pm to 11pm

 

As always, this event is open to everyone, so bring your friends! 


Food and pop will be provided so come early to get some! If you have any dietary restrictions please let us know so we can plan for food accordingly.


Best,



Sarbjot Mann
Director of Communications | Computing Science Student Society
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Fw: Systems Fair 2020 - Feb 7

posted by Sarbjot Mann on Feb. 5, 2020, 2:59 p.m.

Hi CSSS Members! 


Please see the email below for more information regarding the Systems Fair that will be happening at SFU Surrey on Feb 7th


Best,


Sarbjot Mann
Director of Communications | Computing Science Student Society
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From: Trine Figueroa
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 12:42 PM
To: Sarbjot Mann
Subject: Systems Fair 2020 - Feb 7
 

Hello CSSS!


Are you looking for coop in the summer or fall, or are interested in potential opportunities out there?Systems Fair is just around the corner (Feb 7th, Friday at 11am-3pm) at SFU Surrey at the Mezz and our organizing team has spent the past couple months working hard to make this event possible. Please don't forget to update your resumes and prepare yourselves for this great opportunity. 


As of today, the attending companies are:

Brock SolutionsHaakon IndustriesGeotabVanderlande IndustriesVisierGenesis Robotics
4D LabsNovax IndustriesEGBCSAPMDA CorporationDelta Controls

Companies such as SAP and Visier are looking for software students to recruit!


Thanks,


Trine Figueroa
Director of Professional Relations | Systems Fair 2020
Mechatronic Systems Engineering Student Society
Simon Fraser University | Surrey
Tel: (604)-346-9107

[Event] - BC Game Jam!

posted by Sarbjot Mann on Feb. 4, 2020, 1:42 a.m.

Hi CSSS Members, 


Ever wanted to make your very own game but never had the time? Want to learn more about what it takes to make a game?

BC Game Jam 2020 is the place to be! The BC Game Jam is an annual hackathon-like event uniting game developers across all disciplines to create a game. Starting from scratch, attendees will gather in teams and have the event's 48 hours to finish their project and show it off to everyone else.

- Where: UBC Nest
- When: February 14th - 16th
- Why: To have an awesome time!

If you want to sign up, go to: bcgamejam.com!
You can also check out our facebook event!

Best,

Sarbjot Mann
Director of Communications | Computing Science Student Society
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