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NOTE: The following event is only for first-year CS students and those newly admitted to the department.

For all newly-accepted first year computer science students at UBC in a Degree program.
Session restricted to above students. Current UBC Students/Faculty/Staff welcome to join “meet the new students” - 1:15 pm in Student Lounge across from Reboot.

When:

Thursday, September 7, 2006 - 12:30 to 14:00

Where:

Dempster 310

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Career

Dear Graduating Computer Science students,

Well, for many of us, the end is almost in sight! I hope you are surviving two months of your Computer Science degree! As your 2006 Class Act Representative, I wanted to inform you of our department’s involvement in this year’s Class Act program.

As many of you know Class Act is a graduating gift campaign where all departing students donate towards a gift selected by the graduating class. Class Act was started by three UBC faculties in 1991, and now the program has snowballed to at times include more than 41 faculties on campus. Last year the graduating Computer Science students raised $390.50; this year we would like to raise $800.00.

This year, our Class Act donations will go towards Student Excellence awards to recognize students who have made significant contributions to the department of Computer Science. By giving out these scholarships we are encouraging future involvement that will cause the CS community to continue to grow and flourish and be a great environment for undergrads in the years to come.

The suggested donation amount is $20.06 in honour of our graduating year. If we all participate, we can make a huge difference and raise $3, 610.80. Our Department Head, Bill Aeillo, has agreed to match whatever amount we raise through this campaign. In addition it will be matched by the CSSS and by the Dean of Science. This means that our donations are increased four-fold! For example, if we raise $3, 610.80, that will equal a $14,443.20 contribution to the scholarship fund.

Donating is really simple: go to www.supporting.ubc.ca/how_to/onetime.html to donate online by credit card. Select or type your donation amount and enter “Class Act Computer Science” in the “Select your Gift Designation” section. The secure website will take you through the necessary steps. If you would like to donate by cheque or cash please pick up a form from the CSSS office (X139) and submit to the CSSS office or any CSSS executive. You should expect a tax receipt within two weeks of your donation.

Please go to www.supporting.ubc.ca/classact for further information about the Class Act campaign. If you have further questions, please contact Angie Smashnuk at 604.822.5345 or 1.877.717.4483, or email her at angie.smashnuk[at]ubc.ca

Rachel Chao

4th Year Computer Science Student

Interested in working in IT strategy or technology consulting?

Excited about opportunities in working with world-class firms in Boston or Shanghai?

Boston-based Darwin Partners is a leading provider of client-driven IT consulting services spanning industries such as high-tech, communications, healthcare, insurance and financial services. Darwin works with Fortune 1000 clients to design and implement technology solutions that drive business results today.

With front-end consulting and client engagement in Boston and application development in its recently acquired Shanghai office, Darwin Partners is looking to hire new graduates from across the world. Here’s your chance to be part of a global team, which will drive Darwin’s expansion and enable it to be one of the top 10 consulting firms within the next decade.

Recruiting Session. March 29 (this Wednesday). 2-3 PM. Kaiser 2030.
Food and refreshments provided.
Resumes will be collected and successful candidates will be interviewed.

When:

Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 13:00 to 14:00

Where:

Kaiser 2030

Tags:

Career

Show and Tell your UBC Computer Science experience though the production of a short 2-3 minute video.

This is a unique pilot project. We’re looking for students to create a fast-paced, edgy and REAL video about some aspect of their experience here in the Department and at UBC.

Equipment and support/advice provided.

We’re Looking for this to happen over the summer as part of a pilot project. No experience, only enthusiasm, required.

Contact Steve Wolfman at wolf[at]cs.ubc.ca or Gayle Mavor at gmavor[at]cs.ubc.ca or Kurt Eiselt at eiselt[at]cs.ubc.ca

Interested in learning what it’s like to work at IBM? Why not go there and see for yourself!

The CSSS/MIS Day in a Firm is your chance to find out what it’s like to work at the IBM Pacific Development Centre.

The Pacific Development Centre, IBM’s Centres for IBM e-business Innovation, is an inbound solution development lab working with IBM Global Services to bring custom software solutions to the world. In fact, only 4% of the solutions produced at the Pacific Development Centre are for companies based in the province of British Columbia.

Excited? RSVP to secretary(at)thecube.ca by Monday Mar. 20. If you’re without a ride, you can meet the group on campus at 8:50am at Bay 6 in the UBC Bus Loop. There are only 30 spots available, so act now!

Please note that business casual attire is recommended.

When:

Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 09:00 to 11:00

Where:

4611 Canada Way, Burnaby