From jacqutapia at gmail.com Sat Apr 1 15:21:55 2017 From: jacqutapia at gmail.com (Jacqueline Tapia) Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2017 15:21:55 -0500 Subject: [Acm-announce] 100 & 200 Level Programming Competition - Tuesday, April 11th Message-ID: Hello everyone, ACM present's this year's 100 & 200 level programming competition! Yes, you read that right - it's a programming competition catered to your level! *Details* Where: CS Lounge (SELE 2268) When: Tuesday, April 11th Time: 4pm-7pm Yes, we will have yummy food for you. :) *Registration* 1. Each member must register for a Hackerrank account using UIC email at www.hackerrank.com. 2. Register for the competition at: www.hackerrank.com/acmuic-programming-contest-2017 3. Each member must RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/VEg4ZGd7ewGt5ZWp2 4. Know your team members before the competition begins. You will be given 30 minutes from the start of the competition (4:00pm - 4:30pm to submit teams) *Teams* Compete solo or form a team of at most 3 students where all team members are on the same level. For example, if you are a CS 141 student forming a team then all other team members must also be in the 100 level courses. No 200 level team may have a team member on the 100 level team. The same rules apply for 200 level teams. 100 level teams will only compete against other 100 level teams. 100 level means: CS 111, CS 141, CS 151 200 level teams will only compete against other 200 level teams. 200 level means: CS 211, CS 251, CS 261 *Programming Language* You must choose one of the following languages: C, C++, or Java. Outside resources such as the internet are allowed. *Prizes* Prizes will go out to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams on each level. For the 200 level, 1st place prize is....drum roll...Arduino UNO Kits! Other prizes include: laptop stands, Cracking the Coding Interview books, insulated travel mugs, bluetooth headphones, and more! If you have any questions at all, please reach out to the officers at officers at acm.cs.uic.edu. We hope to see you all there! Best, Jackie Tapia President, Association for Computing Machinery University of Illinois at Chicago -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: prizes.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 1035073 bytes Desc: not available URL: From clee231 at uic.edu Mon Apr 3 12:18:10 2017 From: clee231 at uic.edu (Chase Lee) Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2017 12:18:10 -0500 Subject: [Acm-announce] SIGSysAdmin Meeting Cancelled - April 3, 2017 Message-ID: Hello All, This is a quick note to let you know that I will be* cancelling* SIGSysAdmin today (April 3, 2017). Sorry for the late notice. I am not feeling too well today. (I probably caught a cold from of the competition this past weekend.) If anyone is interested in working on SysAdmin projects, feel free to send me a note and I will do my best to make accommodations. Sorry for the late notice, Chase Lee -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jtapia23 at uic.edu Tue Apr 4 10:26:10 2017 From: jtapia23 at uic.edu (Jacqueline Tapia) Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2017 10:26:10 -0500 Subject: [Acm-announce] SWC Technology Partners - Tech Talk! Thursday, April 13th Message-ID: Hello everyone! ACM & WiCS will be hosting SWC Technology Partners for a tech talk next week *Thursday, April 13th @ 5:30pm in the CS lounge (SELE 2268)*. Food will be provided so please make sure to RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/KDhYiG6X6MlKtBs73. *Abstract* Want to work for Chicago's award-winning IT Solutions Partner? Voted one of Crain's and Chicago Tribune's top places to work in 2016, SWC Technology Partners works in partnership with local organizations to leverage technology that drives innovation. Join us for refreshments and learn more from UIC alumni working at SWC about the many career opportunities available. All students who attend will be entered for a free chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! We hope to see you all there! Best, Jackie Tapia President, Association for Computing Machinery University of Illinois at Chicago -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jtapia23 at uic.edu Tue Apr 4 10:27:46 2017 From: jtapia23 at uic.edu (Jacqueline Tapia) Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2017 10:27:46 -0500 Subject: [Acm-announce] SWC Technology Partners - Tech Talk! Thursday, April 13th In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: **Tech Talk starts at 5:00pm. Thanks! Jackie Tapia President, Association for Computing Machinery University of Illinois at Chicago On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 10:26 AM, Jacqueline Tapia wrote: > Hello everyone! > > ACM & WiCS will be hosting SWC Technology Partners for a tech talk next > week *Thursday, April 13th @ 5:30pm in the CS lounge (SELE 2268)*. Food > will be provided so please make sure to RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/ > KDhYiG6X6MlKtBs73. > > *Abstract* > Want to work for Chicago's award-winning IT Solutions Partner? Voted one > of Crain's and Chicago Tribune's top places to work in 2016, SWC Technology > Partners works in partnership with local organizations to leverage > technology that drives innovation. > > Join us for refreshments and learn more from UIC alumni working at SWC > about the many career opportunities available. All students who attend will > be entered for a free chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! > > > We hope to see you all there! > > > Best, > Jackie Tapia > President, Association for Computing Machinery > University of Illinois at Chicago > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jhwang47 at uic.edu Tue Apr 4 21:52:01 2017 From: jhwang47 at uic.edu (James Hwang) Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2017 21:52:01 -0500 Subject: [Acm-announce] LUG Elections Tomorow Message-ID: Hello Everyone, My name is James Hwang, and I am the current president of Linux Users Group (LUG). This is a reminder that we will be having elections on *April 5th* at *5 PM* in the *ACM/LUG Office (SELE 2264)*. Please come and vote. Snacks will be provided! *Candidates running* *President:* Tim Choh Alex Matache Mat Kim *Vice-President:* Alex Matache Mat Kim *Treasurer:* Kevin Liu Looking forward to seeing you there! Please direct any questions to lug-uic-officers at googlegroups.com. Thank you and have a nice day. Regards, James Hwang -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jtapia23 at uic.edu Mon Apr 10 13:44:30 2017 From: jtapia23 at uic.edu (Jacqueline Tapia) Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 13:44:30 -0500 Subject: [Acm-announce] 100 & 200 Level Programming Competition - Tomorrow @ 4pm! Message-ID: Hello everyone, This is just a friendly reminder that ACM's 100 & 200 Level Programming Competition is tomorrow at 4:00pm in the CS lounge, ACM space, and WiCS space. Please see forwarded email for more details! If you have any questions regarding the event or your eligibility please email me (Jackie) at jtapia23 at uic.edu. Best, Jackie Tapia President, Association for Computing Machinery University of Illinois at Chicago ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jacqueline Tapia Date: Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 3:21 PM Subject: 100 & 200 Level Programming Competition - Tuesday, April 11th To: ACM at listserv.uic.edu Hello everyone, ACM present's this year's 100 & 200 level programming competition! Yes, you read that right - it's a programming competition catered to your level! *Details* Where: CS Lounge (SELE 2268) When: Tuesday, April 11th Time: 4pm-7pm Yes, we will have yummy food for you. :) *Registration* 1. Each member must register for a Hackerrank account using UIC email at www.hackerrank.com. 2. Register for the competition at: www.hackerrank.com/acmuic- programming-contest-2017 3. Each member must RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/VEg4ZGd7ewGt5ZWp2 4. Know your team members before the competition begins. You will be given 30 minutes from the start of the competition (4:00pm - 4:30pm to submit teams) *Teams* Compete solo or form a team of at most 3 students where all team members are on the same level. For example, if you are a CS 141 student forming a team then all other team members must also be in the 100 level courses. No 200 level team may have a team member on the 100 level team. The same rules apply for 200 level teams. 100 level teams will only compete against other 100 level teams. 100 level means: CS 111, CS 141, CS 151 200 level teams will only compete against other 200 level teams. 200 level means: CS 211, CS 251, CS 261 *Programming Language* You must choose one of the following languages: C, C++, or Java. Outside resources such as the internet are allowed. *Prizes* Prizes will go out to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams on each level. For the 200 level, 1st place prize is....drum roll...Arduino UNO Kits! Other prizes include: laptop stands, Cracking the Coding Interview books, insulated travel mugs, bluetooth headphones, and more! If you have any questions at all, please reach out to the officers at officers at acm.cs.uic.edu. We hope to see you all there! Best, Jackie Tapia President, Association for Computing Machinery University of Illinois at Chicago ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To UNSUBSCRIBE from the listserv, send a message to listserv at uic.edu with SIGNOFF ACM in the message body. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: prizes.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 1035073 bytes Desc: not available URL: From jtapia23 at uic.edu Mon Apr 10 19:47:32 2017 From: jtapia23 at uic.edu (Jacqueline Tapia) Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 19:47:32 -0500 Subject: [Acm-announce] Fwd: REMINDER | Take the ITA Tech Challenge Teaser! In-Reply-To: <1491853754950.20355361.26301336.4275814625@backend.cp20.com> References: <1491853754950.20355361.26301336.4275814625@backend.cp20.com> Message-ID: Hi everyone, This is a reminder that the ITA Tech Challenge Teaser is *now open until this Friday, April 14th at 5pm CT*! Use this link to complete the challenge: *http://hr.gs/teaser2017* In conjunction with the Illinois Governor's proclamation that April is Information Technology month, and to provide an additional opportunity to practice your coding and programming skills before the fall Tech Challenge, ITA has launched the *Tech Challenge Teaser* . This challenge is similar to the one in the fall, but on a smaller scale and is administered 100% virtually. *A few things to remember:* - It's a virtual challenge - take it anywhere you have internet access. The link is open until *Friday, April 14th at 5pm CT*. - You will need to upload your resume before you can begin the challenge, which will be sent to our sponsors. - Once you start, you cannot stop, and you will have 2 hours to complete the challenge. - A variety of different coding languages will be available to choose from for each question. Pick one you're most comfortable with! - The challenge is hosted on the platform, HackerRank. - This is an individual based challenge - no cheating! HackerRank flags any plagiarism. *HackerRank Best Practices:* - Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer work best. - There's a sample test in the directions before the challenge. Feel free to try it before entering the challenge! - Other questions? Check out HackerRank's FAQ page *here* . *Prizes:* - The overall top 3 coders will each receive a $1,000 prize and will be contacted the week of April 17th. - Winners are invited to the ITA's *Tech Summit* on May 10th to be recognized. ------------------------------ *Thank you to our presenting sponsor* *[image: bosch-logo-wtag.jpg] * *Thank you to our prize sponsor* *[image: kCura_Logo_for_ITA_Spotlight.jpg] * If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you! -- *TRISHA DEGG *Director, Talent Programs ITA // Scaling Tech 20 N. Wacker Dr., 12th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 +1.312.924.1686 <(312)%20924-1686> // *illinoistech.org* Connect with us *@ITAbuzz* and on *LinkedIn * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jacqutapia at gmail.com Wed Apr 12 14:46:08 2017 From: jacqutapia at gmail.com (Jacqueline Tapia) Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:46:08 -0500 Subject: [Acm-announce] SWC Technology Partners - Tech Talk! Tomorrow @ 5PM Message-ID: Hello everyone! ACM & WiCS will be hosting SWC Technology Partners for a tech talk tomorrow *Thursday, April 13th @ 5:00pm in the CS lounge (SELE 2268)*. Food will be provided so please make sure to RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/KDhYiG6X6MlKtBs73. *Abstract* Want to work for Chicago's award-winning IT Solutions Partner? Voted one of Crain's and Chicago Tribune's top places to work in 2016, SWC Technology Partners works in partnership with local organizations to leverage technology that drives innovation. Join us for refreshments and learn more from UIC alumni working at SWC about the many career opportunities available. All students who attend will be entered for a free chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Best, Jackie Tapia President, Association for Computing Machinery University of Illinois at Chicago -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From amatac2 at uic.edu Tue Apr 18 12:49:42 2017 From: amatac2 at uic.edu (Alexandru Matache) Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2017 12:49:42 -0500 Subject: [Acm-announce] MHub Tour In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Alexandru Matache UIN:658725769 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Alexandru Matache" Date: Apr 17, 2017 8:46 PM Subject: MHub Tour To: "lug" Cc: Hello Friends, We're scheduling a tour of MHub (https://mhubchicago.com/) on Wednesday April 26. Please complete this sign up form so we know who is interested in attending. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NOKWjxfm7wqmC4nJ9SiezZ1RLOZon x78YhSU2mIJSIw Thank you, -- Alexandru Matache LUG President -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jtapia23 at uic.edu Fri Apr 21 10:02:01 2017 From: jtapia23 at uic.edu (Jacqueline Tapia) Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:02:01 -0500 Subject: [Acm-announce] Fwd: [All-ugrads] Grace Hopper / Tapia conference application In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello everyone, The applications to attend the Grace Hopper Conference and Tapia Conference are now available! I highly encourage our members to apply as it is a wonderful experience and opens the door to so many great opportunities. Best, Jackie Tapia President, Association for Computing Machinery University of Illinois at Chicago ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nannapaneni, Santhi S Date: Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 4:09 PM Subject: [All-ugrads] Grace Hopper / Tapia conference application To: "all-ugrads at cs.uic.edu" Application: bit.ly/uicapply17 Deadline: May 31, 2017 The UIC Computer Science department is accepting applications for travel and registration funds to attend the Grace Hopper Conference and TAPIA conference. GHC: To be held October 4-6 in Orlando, Florida. gracehopper.org - travel departure date of October 3 and a return on October 7 TAPIA: To be held September 20-23 in Atlanta, Georgia. tapiaconference.org/ - likely travel departure date of September 19 and return September 24th The award includes conference registration, lodging and travel. You will be responsible for most of your meals, with the exception of a few conference and department-arranged meals. Though typically there have been some attendees who are freshmen or sophomores, priority will be given to CS undergraduate Juniors/Seniors with significant CS completed course work. The conferences are geared toward Women (GHC) and traditionally underrepresented groups (TAPIA) in CS. Continuing students should have a minimum 2.7 GPA. **All communication will be via email to the email ID you provide in the application.** -- Student Affairs Office Department of Computer Science, MC 152 University of Illinois at Chicago 851 S. Morgan St., Room 905 SEO Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: 312-996-2290 <(312)%20996-2290> / 312-413-4950 <(312)%20413-4950> E-mail: ugrad at cs.uic.edu Web: http://www.cs.uic.edu _______________________________________________ All-ugrads mailing list All-ugrads at mailvm.cs.uic.edu https://mailvm.cs.uic.edu/mailman/listinfo/all-ugrads -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jacqutapia at gmail.com Fri Apr 28 12:05:33 2017 From: jacqutapia at gmail.com (Jacqueline Tapia) Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:05:33 -0500 Subject: [Acm-announce] De-Stress Party! - Today @ 4pm in WiCS Message-ID: Hi everyone, This is just a friendly reminder that today is the End of the Semester De-Stress Party hosted by ACM, WiCS, and LUG. Come out and enjoy some food and games, catch up with other members, and most importantly -- de-stress! Please RSVP here! Where: WiCS lounge (SELE 2268-A) When: Today April 28th, 2017 from 4:00-6:00pm Best, Jackie Tapia President, Association for Computing Machinery University of Illinois at Chicago -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: