Computer Science Undergrad News
February 17, 2007

See the calendar for upcoming events.

HEADLINES

Free Lunch With Your Editor
CSSU Graphics Challenge
Summer Schools: Industrial Math, Vision Science
Google Summer of Code
Epson Programming Contest
Career Centre Events

REMEMBER THE FREE LUNCH

…with the Associate Chair (that's me, Jim Clarke):

noon on Tuesday, March 20

Space could be limited, so please tell us you're coming by mail to uglunch@cs.utoronto.ca. And it's not really free, of course: you're expected to give me your opinions.

CSSU GRAPHICS CHALLENGE

The theme has now been announced:

"Detective Noir Horror, a hybrid of film genres"

(Gack.) Read more here: http://graphicschallenge.cssu.ca.

MITACS INDUSTRIAL MATH SUMMER SCHOOL

…at Simon Fraser University, from July 23 to August 17. Read more here and here.

VISION SCIENCE SUMMER SCHOOL

…at York University's Centre for Vision Research, May 20 to 26. Read more here.

GOOGLE "SUMMER OF CODE"

Great experience if you can get involved: Read more here.

PROGRAMMING CONTEST

The "First Epson U of T Programming Contest" takes place on March 19. You need to register by February 28: here.

Discover Your Career Centre

Monday, February 19, 2007, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

"Come and tour your Career Centre. Discover resources that will help you find jobs, excel in interviews and meet people in different careers."

Successful Strategies for Finding Work Event

Tuesday, February 20, 2007, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

"Learn how to find work by utilizing various strategies, conducting effective research and understanding the employer's perspective."

Workplace Etiquette Event

Thursday, February 22, 2007, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

"Learn etiquette tips ranging from making a good first impression, choosing the right fork, dressing appropriately, to the art of conversation."

Resume and Cover Letter

Monday, February 26, 2007, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

"Learn how to write the resume and covering letter that will land you the job interview."