Gwics October 2019

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🌟Meet the Dean (tonight) & Resiliency Workshop (tomorrow) 🌟
by Guelph Women in Computer Science 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

Hey GWiCS! Happy Monday ✌A couple quick reminders: 1. CEPSSC Meet the Deans Night is happening tonight! Come the the SSC Atrium at 5:30 for free pizza and to get to know your deans! 2. Our Resiliency Workshop with Dr. Sara Kafashan is tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5:30 - 6:30pm in Reynolds 1101! * Come eat some snacks 🍩💖and learn about how you can increase your resiliency & well-being as a computing student 😊This is a great chance to take a study break and learn some concrete ways to reduce your stress levels in this busy time! * This event is open to ALL computing students! * Please RSVP here by tonight: bit.ly/gwics_workshop<http://bit.ly/gwics_workshop> We will also be accepting non-perishable food item donations at the workshop tomorrow for the SOCIS/CSA food drive! Please bring whatever you can 🙏🥫 See you tomorrow! Maddie & Aseel GWiCS Leaders

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🌟GWiCS Resiliency Workshop on Tuesday! 🌟
by Guelph Women in Computer Science 24 Oct '19

24 Oct '19

Warning: This email message may contain links to potentially dangerous websites. Please exercise caution and verify the link is for legitimate purposes before providing any information. Hey GWiCS! Hope everyone is enjoying midterm season 👌💯💻 Exciting news - we have our first workshop coming up this Tuesday October 29th! Come eat some snacks with us and learn about how you can increase your resiliency and well-being as a computing student. 😊✌Please RSVP using the link below. What: Resiliency Workshop with Dr. Sara Kafashan When: Tuesday October 29th [5:30 - 6:30 pm] Where: Reynolds 1101 Who: ALL computing students are welcome! RSVP: bit.ly/gwics_workshop<http://bit.ly/gwics_workshop> Dr. Sara Kafashan is the Mental Well-Being Facilitator within Student Wellness Services. In this role, she leads all mental well-being educational programming and all mental health training on campus. At this workshop, Sara will be sharing tips and strategies to increase student resilience and overall well-being. Snacks will be provided! 🍩💖 This is a great chance to take a quick study break and learn some concrete ways to reduce your stress levels in this busy time. Hope to see you on Tuesday, Maddie & Aseel GWiCS Leaders

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🌟Women in Dev Panel on Tuesday! 🌟
by Guelph Women in Computer Science 07 Oct '19

07 Oct '19

Hi everyone, Our next event is coming up - the GWiCS Women in Dev Panel is happening on Tuesday! 🎉 Please RSVP by Monday October 7th so we know how many people to expect... and how much food to order! 🍕✨💯 RSVP here: http://bitly.com/gwicspanel What: GWiCS is happy to be hosting Guelph's second Women in Development Panel! Female developers from Square, D2L, Roadmunk, Magnet Forensics and more are coming to campus to answer your questions about working in tech. This panel-style event is a great way to connect with mentors from industry, learn about developers' experiences and see where your degree can take you! When: Tuesday October 8th [5:30 - 7:00 PM] Where: Reynolds Building [Room 1101] Details: Event will include pizza and drinks! Please come prepared with any questions you have for the developers, and feel free to include questions in advance in your RSVP! Let us know if you have any questions. Excited to see everyone there! 👌😎💻 Maddie & Aseel GWiCS Leaders

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Fwd: Western University Master of Data Analytics Program
by Guelph Women in Computer Science 04 Oct '19

04 Oct '19

Hey guys, this was sent to Pooja and I. Anemmeabasi Bassey (she/her) Bachelor of Computing, Software Engineering Major University of Guelph, Guelph, ON ________________________________ From: Nicholas Shalagan <nshalaga(a)uwo.ca> Sent: Friday, October 4, 2019 9:59:34 AM To: Guelph Women in Computer Science <gwics(a)uoguelph.ca> Subject: Western University Master of Data Analytics Program Hello Pooja and Anemmeabasi, Western University in London, Ontario has developed a Data Analytics program that requires a strong foundation in Statistics, Probability, and Computer Science. As the Recruitment Officer for the program it is my responsibility to ensure that students across Canada are aware of the program components and student outcomes in an effort to ensure that qualified students are aware of the program so that the industry demands for Technical Data Analysts are met. I am planning on being available to meet with students in Guelph on October 14, 2019. Would you be able to pass along the following message to your club members? ** Subject: Master of Data Analytics at Western University – 1 on 1 Meetings Schedule a 1 on 1 meeting with the Master of Data Analytics Program The MDA program will be visiting Waterloo, Guelph, Hamilton, and Toronto from October 14 – October 18! If these dates or locations do not work for you please get in touch and we will schedule a time for a call or to meet in person on another date. If you are interested in studying Data Analytics at Western University please complete the following form to request a meeting with the Recruitment Officer: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1O1thK79pfbxAQB It is highly recommended that you meet with the recruitment officer prior to submitting an application in order to fully understand the program and the admission requirements. APPLICATION TIMELINE + Application Documents The MDA admissions process will follow the timelines listed below. Please note that international students must apply in the first or second round of admission to be eligible for admission. A complete application will include the following: 1. Digital Copy of your transcripts 2. .pdf copy of the course outline or syllabus that fulfills the prerequisite requirement 3. Completion of the MDA Prerequisite Verification Form – a personalized link and instructions will be provided to prospective students within 24 business hours of the start of an application. 4. Digital copy of your ELP Score – This is mandatory for all applicants with a mother language that is not English. 5. CV/Resume Round 1 Date Round 2 Date Round 3 Date Application Opens October 15, 2019 November 16, 2019 March 1, 2020 Application Closes November 15, 2019 February 29, 2020 March 31, 2020 Technical Interview Invitations November 20, 2019 March 5, 2020 April 15, 2020 Technical Interviews Completed November 30, 2019 March 15, 2020 April 30, 2020 Behavioural Interview Invitations December 1, 2019 March 16, 2020 May 1, 2020 Behavioural Interview Completed December 20, 2019 March 30, 2020 May 30, 2020 Offers Made January 15, 2020 April 15, 2020 June 15, 2020 Prerequisite Requirements The MDA program requires a very strong foundation in your understanding of Statistics, Probability, and Computer Programming. In order to ensure that you are at a technical level required by the program you must have the following coursework (or equivalent coursework/hours studied) completed You can review the prerequisite requirements and utilize the prerequisite course verification sheet, linked in the first paragraph here: https://www.uwo.ca/mda/admission/admissions_overview.html, to assess yourself and see if you meet the requirements. You will also find the course descriptions of the prerequisite courses on this page. Cheers, Nicholas Shalagan I Recruitment Officer Dean’s Office I Faculty of Science I Western University North Campus Building, Room 259 I London ON N6A 3K7 ph: 519-661-2111 x 84482 I nshalaga(a)uwo.ca<mailto:nshalaga@uwo.ca>

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