CS Clubs and Societies Info Sessions

Are you an incoming or returning CS student looking to get involved this year, but not sure how? Well, look no further! The CCSS is collaborating with ALL clubs and societies affiliated with the School of Computer Science (SCS) to bring you an exciting, virtual CS Clubs & Societies Information Session! We will hold two identical sessions: one on Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 pm EDT and one on Saturday, September 19 at 9:00 am EDT. Each club and society will speak for approximately 5 minutes, and there will be a 30-minute Q&A session at the end. An email will be going out to all CS students soon with information on all participating clubs and a Microsoft Teams link to the event. We hope to see you all there!

CCSS Week of Awesome

Our annual Week of Awesome is back! To welcome students new and old and to usher in the new academic year, Week of Awesome 2020 will be taking place from Monday, September 14 to Friday, September 18. We have an incredible lineup of events for you this year. Check them out below!

• Daily Coding Challenge (September 14 - September 18) - Sharpen your skills. Participate for a chance to win a prize!
• Sh*t I Wish I Knew (September 14) - Real advice on steps to success from upper-year students!
• Movie Night (September 14) - Watch along with us from the comfort of your home!
• Scavenger Hunt (September 15) - Solve riddles and find household objects - first to collect them all wins a prize!
• Gaming Night (September 15) - Stream, chat, and play video games online together!
• Intro to Hacking (September 16) - Learn about information security in different CS domains!
• Kahoot Trivia / Jackbox Night (September 16) - Test your knowledge, then wind down with some party games. Prizes available for trivia winners!
• Computer Setup Talk (September 17) - Get tips on making your workspace work for you!
• Virtual Board Game Night (September 17) - Play board games with your classmates through the internet!
• Speed Friending (September 18) - Meet a bunch of new people and find common interests!

All of these events will be taking place online. Be sure to stay connected with us on our website, Facebook page, Instagram account, Slack workspace, and Discord server to stay up to date on all event details!

Q&A from Far Away - International Students Panel

Are you an international student coming to Carleton for the first time this year? Whether you’re here for a short time on exchange or starting the multi-year journey of completing a degree, the CCSS wants you to feel welcomed in our community! Please join us on Monday, September 7 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM EDT to attend a panel of fellow international students ranging from 2nd to 4th year, who chose to study computer science at Carleton, just like you! They will be talking about their experiences as international students in CS and answering any questions or concerns that you may have! We will also have a representative from the International Student Services Office (ISSO) who will be doing a short presentation on all the resources Carleton has to offer you. Register for the event here! This panel will take place in Microsoft Teams. You will be able to access the event during the scheduled date and time via this Teams link. We hope to see you there!

First-Year Representative Elections

If you’re in your first year of CS at Carleton and looking for a way to get involved with the CCSS, here is a great opportunity! We are looking for two passionate individuals to join our exec team as first-year representatives for the 2020-2021 academic year. The first-year rep positions are a chance for first-year students to take part in the governance of the CCSS. This means participating in internal meetings, being involved in the creation and planning of our events and initiatives, and having voting power in all important decisions for the year. Nominations will begin on Tuesday, September 8 - make sure to keep checking your Carleton email so you don’t miss the nomination form! More info will be coming soon!

CCSS Dev Club

Do you have ideas for personal coding projects but aren’t sure how to get started? Do you want to practice skills that you’ve learned in class in fun ways with your peers? Are you interested in learning more about tech and its real-world applications? If so, check out CCSS’s Dev Club! Starting on Wednesday, September 23, Dev Club will run weekly at 6:00 PM Eastern Time on the CCSS Discord server. Meetings will alternate between group discussion sessions (where students will have the opportunity to share their ideas, make progress on their own side projects, and participate in fun coding activities), and tech talks hosted by knowledgeable student volunteers. – All this and even more to come for the rest of the year!

As always, you can reach us by email via info@ccss.carleton.ca if you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns. We wish you all the best in the Fall semester. See you at Academic Orientation!

Cheers, The CCSS Team