Event Highlights:
All WiCS Study Room Fobs must be returned by August 19th, 2023. The fobs will deactivate at the end of the term, so if you would like to continue using the WiCS Study Room, you will have to fill out the form made at the beginning of next term and get a new fob.
This term, there are two options to return your fobs:
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You can drop your fob off in the key return box by the CS Administration Office on the ground level of DC. (It is a black box on the left-hand side.)
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You can return your fob to the WiCS co-op in DC 2332. If no one is in the office, you can put the fob in an envelope with your name on it and slide it under my door.
WiCS Orientation is coming up September 9th from 2:30PM-6:30PM and we are looking for volunteers!!!
There are 2 roles we are looking for and (if you feel so inclined, you can also sign up to be both).
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General volunteers to help set up and run the event and
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Speakers to give 5-10 minute talks about what you wish you knew in first year. Speakers will get to choose their own topic (past examples include Useful Apps for UW Students, Side Projects, and How to Get Your First Co-op)
To indicate your interest - fill out THIS FORM
Are you interested in talking with and giving advice to womxn+ high school students interested in CS?
We are looking for student volunteers for WiCS Mentoring Circles at Hack the North. These will be small AMA mentoring circles mostly aimed at womxn+ high school students but could include womxn+ university students. It will make your day!
When – Saturday, Sept. 16, 10:00-11:00
Sign up - HERE
Hey everyone, the 10th anniversary of Hack the North, Canada's biggest hackathon, is happening in Waterloo this year from September 15-17!
If you want to get directly involved with the projects at Hack the North this year and would love to pay your knowledge forward, apply now to be a mentor!
This is a great chance for you to share your expertise, connect with the tech community, and help hackers learn something new while deepening your own skills.
Mentor applications can be found here: https://forms.gle/hh3gzaBeLFwom3TP9
For more information, read the mentor FAQ here: https://hackthenorth.com/mentor-app-faq.pdf
Applications close on August 18th so be sure to apply soon!
Hudson River Trading is thrilled to announce that they’re hosting a virtual tech summit on August 16, 2023! The summit aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the world of automated trading to underrepresented communities, specifically Black and Latinx candidates. Through talks and panels, attendees will get an inside look at what it’s like to work in quantitative finance, learn about the interesting technical problems we tackle on a daily basis, and get insights on how to land a job in this exciting field. Additionally, HRT has exclusive swag waiting for you!
While individuals from all underrepresented communities are welcome to express their interest in attending, please note that HRT is specifically encouraging those who identify as Black or Latinx to apply.
Attending this summit does not require prior knowledge of finance, only an interest in learning! If you’re interested in attending, please fill out THIS FORM and HRT will be in touch with registration information closer to the event.
CAN-CWiC is the premiere Canadian computing conference for women in technology. This annual event features networking, learning, sharing and mentoring. CAN-CWiC embodies the mission of encouraging curiosity and awareness for the digital innovations that change the community and world around us.
CAN-CWIC 2023 will be in Toronto October 20-21. WiCS will fund the participation of 20 Waterloo students – including registration fee for the conference, transportation from Waterloo, and hotel accommodation.
The WiCS Innovation Fund supports student-initiated activities such as hackathons, workshops, conferences, and much more, that support women and non-binary students in computing. WiCS will give out two awards worth $500 this fall, and another two in the winter!
If you’re interested, send an email to wics@uwaterloo.ca with an explanation of the use (e.g., organizing an event, attending a conference or hackathon) and what you will get out of attending. The Fund will sponsor future events only (not past events).