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Blog posts from the CSSS.

UBC Grad Looking for Web Developer

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I’m seeking a ambitious UBC programmer to help create an informational/interactive website. The idea is original and the potential infinite. A successful partner needs to comfortable working with Linux, Apache, mySQL and PHP. Some experience with web crawlers and algorithm design would also be helpful. Anyone who might be interested can contact me [ed: Tim Love] at timhlove[at]hotmail.com, or 604-202-4935.

CSSS Recruitment

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Tags: Volunteer

Hey everyone,

The Cube is still looking for more awesome people to help us out with our events. If you are interested in any of the following positions please send an e-mail to the contact listed for the position by October 18.

SOCIAL POSITIONS (contact [email protected])
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Social Coordinator (1 position open)

Social Coordinators are responsible for organizing and running awesome social events for CS students. Past events include Bowling, Movie Nights, LAN Parties, Lazer Tag and the popular Year-End Boat Cruise!

Sports Rep (2 positions open)

Sports Reps are in charge of organizing intramural teams on behalf of the CSSS. This can include organizing teams to take part in UBC REC Leagues or events such as Storm the Wall.

VOLUNTEERING POSITIONS (contact [email protected])
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Imagine1Day Coordinator

The CSSS will be working with the local organization Imagine1Day this year to help build schools in Ethiopia. The Coordinator will be in charge of managing the UBC CS student's creatribution.

Department Committees

The department is still looking for undergraduates to sit on various committees.
See http://cs.ubc.ca/local/administration/committees.jsp for descriptions of all the committees.

Available positions:

Classroom Experience (1 position open)
Communications (1 position open)
Computing (1 position open)
Focus on Women In Computing (1 position open)
Space and Safety (1 position open)
Teaching and Learning Support (2 positions open)

COMMUNICATIONS POSITIONS (contact [email protected])
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2nd and 3rd Year Representatives (2 positions open, per year)

Year Representatives act as liaisons between the CSSS and the students in their respective year groups. Year Reps are responsible for communicating the views of their peers to the CSSS and to increase student involvement by promoting our events.

First Aid Course

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Categories: Career

Interested in learning more about First Aid? Safety and First Aid UBC is offering standard first aid and CPR courses for the low price of $90 (regular $150). If you’re interested, you can e-mail [email protected] or drop by the SFA UBC office in the SUB ( SUB 30F ).

For more information, please visit the website: www.sfasociety.org

What Makes a Top Employer Contest

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Categories: Career

Hey all,

Interested in the chance to win a swanky free iPad 3G? For more information on this exciting opportunity, read on:

As the sponsor of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2010, KPMG wants to hear from students what they feel makes a top employer.

http://whatmakesatopemployer.ca/topemployer/

The student with the best answer will win 5, one hour meetings with 5 top executives to be announced from the list of Canada’s Top Employer of Young People Award (http://www.canadastop100.com/young_people/) and an iPad 3G.

The student with the most votes will win an iPad 3G.

We already have over 250 videos posted.

This is an opportunity for your students to be heard. All answers are being documented and a final summary of students’ answers will be presented at the Top Employer’s Summit November 1-2 in Toronto.

BizTech - Meet the Network

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For those of you interested in the business side of things, our friends in the BizTech club have informed us about this event they’re hosting:

Are you interested in technology and business? This year, BizTech, along with the MBA Technology Management Club is hosting Meet the Network on the evening of September 27th to bring to you testimonies straight from the professionals!

In addition to a very high-profile speaker, we’re also excited to announce an all-new panel discussion, where leaders from fields of IT production, IT management and academic research will answer questions that you may have! You will also have opportunity to network with other members of our network. So mark it down on your calendars!

Our Speaker:
Blake Hanna, Senior Executive of Accenture Canada and Sauder MBA Alumni

Our Panelists:
Olivier Vincent, CEO of Ziplocal
Bill Sayles, CIO of Telus
Yair Wand, Division Chair of MIS

Plus many members from our network!

Date: Monday, September 27, 2010
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Henry Angus 190: Birmingham Centre

Refreshments will be provided

Tickets are FREE for BizTech members. Join now for ONLY $10! - You’ll have VIP access to all our future events Non-member price is $5.

Early Bird Special! Register before Sept 20 and be entered in our early bird draw! Up to $200 worth in prizes available to be drawn!

Visit our website at www.ubcbiztech.com for ticketing details!
To join BizTech, visit our booth during Business Week (Sept 13-17). We are located on Main Mall in front of the Henry Angus building.

When:

Monday, September 27, 2010 - 18:00

Where:

Henry Angus 190: Birmingham Centre

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