BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Events items teaser X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Toronto BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac6175744e5d DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261112T163000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261112T180000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/women-in-computer-science/events/leveraging-ai-bui ld-security-tooling-and-staying-employed SUMMARY:Leveraging AI to Build Security Tooling —and Staying Employed in the\nProcess CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Since starting her career in software development\, Cailyn has\ nwitnessed the rapid rise of AI - and had to adapt on the fly in order\nto stay valuable (and employed). In this talk\, Cailyn will break down\nhow she leverages AI in her day-to-day work: what she no longer does\n(spoiler : write code)\, and what she does a lot more of (architecture\,\nreview\, and design). She’ll share real-world use cases that show how\nAI is tran sforming security reviews at Okta\, highlight where AI\ngenuinely thrives\ , and dive into the changing cybersecurity landscape\n- explaining why sec urity might just be one of the few fields where\nhuman intuition and criti cal thinking matter more than ever.\n \n\nEVENT DETAILS:\n\nDATE: Novem ber 12th  \n\nTIME: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM\n\nLOCATION: TBD DTSTAMP:20261007T095639Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac61757492a1 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261107T090000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261107T193000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/women-in-computer-science/events/technovation-wate rloo-mini-hackathon-2026 LOCATION:DC - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre 200 University Aven ue West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Technovation Waterloo Mini-Hackathon 2026 CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:This mini-hackathon is open to girls and gender-diverse student s aged\n11 – 18 interested in tech entrepreneurship. During the day-long \nevent\, participants form teams of 5 people\, identify a wicked problem\ nrelated to one or more of the UN SDGs\, come up with an app-based\nsoluti on\, create a paper prototype\, and pitch their ideas to a panel\nof judge s\, friends\, and family.  DTSTAMP:20261007T095639Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac617574b9a6 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/women-in-computer-science/events/deadline-sign-big -csters-program SUMMARY:Deadline to sign up for the Big CSters program CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:September 30th is the deadline to apply for the mentorship prog ram Big\nCSters for this term. X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE DTSTAMP:20261007T095639Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac617574c85d DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T113000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T130000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/women-in-computer-science/events/beyond-co-op-turn ing-your-internships-career-opentext-panel LOCATION:DC - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre 200 University Aven ue West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Beyond Co-op: Turning Your Internships into a Career | OpenText Pan el CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:What happens after your co-op ends? Join us for an engaging\nco nversation with three recent graduates now building their careers\nfull-ti me at OpenText\, who all started their journeys as co-op\nstudents at the University of Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier University.\nLearn about their c areer journeys and experiences\, the paths they’ve\ntaken in the technol ogy industry\, and the advice they wish they had\nknown as students. Hear firsthand how they made the most of their\nco-op experiences\, built relat ionships\, stood out during their work\nterms\, and turned their internshi ps into rewarding careers. \n\nEVENT DETAILS:\nDATE: October 1st\nTIME:  11:30 - 1:00 PM\nLOCATION: DC 1302 DTSTAMP:20261007T095639Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac617574dabd DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T180000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T200000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/women-in-computer-science/events/study-together-ca fe SUMMARY:Study Together Cafe CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Midterms season is in full swing! Take some time out of your da y to\ncome with us to study and build together in the MC Comfy. We will be \nproviding Starbucks refreshments like coffee\, hot chocolate\, and other \nfall-themed drinks! Whether you're taking a break or locking in for\nyou r next test\, we hope to see you there. THE SIGN-UP FORM WILL BE\nRELEASED IN THE COMING WEEKS! \n\nEVENT DETAILS:\n\nDATE: Thursday\, October 22\n\ nTIME: 6 - 8 PM\n\nWHERE: MC Comfy Lounge DTSTAMP:20261007T095639Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac617574ea55 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T173000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T193000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/women-in-computer-science/events/career-and-networ king-workshop LOCATION:MC - Mathematics & Computer Building 200 University Avenue West Wa terloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Career and Networking Workshop CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Network with upper years and have your LinkedIn pictures taken.   DTSTAMP:20261007T095639Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac617574fe03 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T163000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T183000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/women-in-computer-science/events/clay-connect SUMMARY:Clay & Connect CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Join us for polymer clay crafts and connect with fellow WiCS st udents! DTSTAMP:20261007T095639Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac6175750c37 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T120000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T130000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/women-in-computer-science/events/ask-me-anything-j udy-dinn LOCATION:MC - Mathematics & Computer Building 200 University Avenue West Wa terloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything with Judy Dinn CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Join CS alum\, Judy Dinn\, for a relaxed conversation about her journey\nfrom Waterloo CS student to CIO at TMX Group. Bring your questio ns and\ntake advantage of this chance to connect with a leader who's been\ nwhere you are.\n\nTech careers. Leadership. AI. Imposter syndrome. Career pivots.\nWork-life balance. Whatever you're curious about\, ask away.\n\n Date: September 22nd\n\nTime: 12:00 - 1:00 PM\n\nLocation: MC 5501\n\nRegi ster Here!\n[https://www.ticketfi.com/event/7162/ask-me-anything-with-judy -dinn] DTSTAMP:20261007T095639Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac617575225c DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T123000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T133000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/women-in-computer-science/events/algorithmic-tradi ng-hudson-river-trading LOCATION:DC - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre 200 University Aven ue West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Algorithmic Trading at Hudson River Trading CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and informative event hosted by Hudson River\nTrading (HRT) and Women in Computer Science (WiCS)! This event is o pen\nto all University of Waterloo students.\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n* ENGAG ING PRESENTATION: Learn about the fascinating world of\nalgorithmic tradin g from the experts at HRT.\n * INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS: Dive into the intr icacies of algorithmic\ntrading and explore how it shapes the financial ma rkets.\n * Q&A SESSION: Get your questions answered by HRT professionals.\ n * NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: Connect with like-minded peers and\nindustry professionals.\n * FOOD AND FUN: Enjoy delicious food (lunch provided) an d a fun\,\nrelaxed atmosphere.\n\nDate: September 18th\n\nTime: 12:30 - 1: 30 PM\n\nLocation: DC 1302\n\nRegister Here!\n[https://ticketfi.com/event/ 7147/wics-lunch-with-hrt-hudson-river-trading] DTSTAMP:20261007T095639Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac6175753554 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T173000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T190000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/women-in-computer-science/events/wics-x-citadel-ci tadel-securities LOCATION:DC - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre 200 University Aven ue West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:WiCS x Citadel | Citadel Securities CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Students are invited to meet engineers and researchers from Cit adel\nSecurities and get a glimpse into the inner workings of this massive \nglobal market maker. Pick up some company swag and delicious food\nwhile receiving insights from industry professionals! \nDate: September 17th\n\ nTime: 5:30 - 7:00 AM\n\nLocation: DC 1302\n\nRegister Here!\n[https://tic ketfi.com/event/7145/wics-x-citadel-citadel-securities] DTSTAMP:20261007T095639Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR