[Acm-announce] Google Games Chicago: Sign Up Today!

[Jacqueline Tapia]

Hello Students,

Think you’re sly? Prove it at the The Google Games Chicago on April 2nd,
2017. This year’s mission will ask you to embrace your inner super spy.
Calling all agents to be stealth - don’t blow your cover (don’t get burned)
and join us for this year’s Google Games - shhhh! this information is
confidential.

At The Google Games Chicago, agents will compete against other students
from, IIT, DePaul, Kalamazoo College, Western Michigan, UIC, Milwaukee
School of Engineering, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, and Wisconsin
Lutheran College for victory in challenges that test your brains and
creativity to the limit! It’s a quest of fun as teams of five go head to
head in rigorous events: trivia, puzzles, word association, and coding
competitions. If you haven’t caught on just yet, this year’s theme is “Top
Secret Mission” so make sure to throw on your best gear from your favorite
spy lab and get ready for an action packed event!

Here’s what you’ll need to do by EOD Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017:

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   Assemble a team of five freshman, sophomore, and or/junior students from
   your school (having a CS background is strongly recommended).
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   Pick a team name and register here
   <https://docs.google.com/a/google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqAdQTzBQkS8JPJjzcHtX9U_zPgCx0CzioDldKLYEu1hQPGg/viewform>
   (each team member must register individually).
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   Check out the details and FAQs below


The Google Games Chicago

Date: Sunday, April 2nd, 2017

Time: 10:00am to approximately 5:00pm

Location: Google Chicago Office | 320 N Morgan St #600, Chicago, IL

*Don't forget to register here*
<https://docs.google.com/a/google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqAdQTzBQkS8JPJjzcHtX9U_zPgCx0CzioDldKLYEu1hQPGg/viewform>.



FAQ

Q. Can we have fewer than five members on our team?

A. We strongly recommend having the maximum number of members – any less
and you'll lose your competitive edge.


Q. Do you have to be a current student to participate?

A. Yes, you must be a freshman, sophomore, or junior (first, second or
third-year undergraduate student) currently enrolled at either IIT, DePaul,
Kalamazoo College, Western Michigan, UIC, Milwaukee School of Engineering,
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, or Wisconsin Lutheran College. Seniors
and graduate students are not eligible to participate.


Q. Can we replace a member before the start of the event?

A. Sure. Just let us know via googlegames at google.com. Be sure to include:
the full name and email of the new team member, the full name of who is
being replaced, your school name and your team name.


Q. Should our team wear costumes?

A. Show your team's spirit however you choose: costumes, uniforms, team
dance, team flag or poster, cheer, fight song, etc. A prize will be awarded
to the team with the most spirit.


Q. Will transportation be provided?

A. Transportation will not be provided. For local students who wish to take
public transit, the Google Chicago office is easily accessible by multiple
CTA options: Green and Pink Lines (Morgan stop), and the Halstead (#8) bus
route. For students driving to the office
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Google+Chicago/@41.8872371,-87.6545556,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x880e2cb1e430fff5:0x331f5d11923d1273!8m2!3d41.8872371!4d-87.6523669>,
there is a large amount of free street parking within walking distance of
the office. Otherwise there is an indoor parking lot available under the
office (information and rates can be found here
<http://www.1kfulton.com/development/amenities.php>).


Q. Will food be provided?

A. We will provide lunch, snacks and drinks. If you have any dietary
restrictions, please note this in the form and we will be sure to
accommodate you.


Q. When will our team receive a confirmation about the Games?

A. After the registration deadline, we will reach out to confirm team
selection and provide more details. Not all registered teams will be
selected due to space limitations.


Q. Do I need to bring my own laptop?

A. It will give your team a competitive advantage to have all members work
from their own laptop in the challenges. If you don’t have your own, see if
you can borrow one from a friend. And don’t forget the charger!


Please direct all other questions to: googlegames at google.com


Best,
Jackie Tapia
President, Association for Computing Machinery
University of Illinois at Chicago
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