CSE Undergrad News

Hello CSE!

It’s that time of the year again!  CSE Student Advisory Council elections are getting started for the 2019 – 2020 school year.

Know somebody who would be a great officer?  Nominate them here.  Interested in running yourself? Fill out this application! The nomination form will close on 5/5/19 at 11:59pm and the application form will close on 5/9/19 at 11:59pm. Confused about the process?  Read more about the election guidelines and officer positions!

Thanks,

Student Advisory Council

Voting is open for UW ACM‘s 2019-2020 executive board! The form will be open until 11:59PM on May 3rd.

Please vote at https://forms.gle/bcykcM1sGKpd3siU9 (open in incognito if it doesn’t work).

If you have any questions, feel free to email acm-officers@cs.washington.edu
See you at Spring BBQ!

Hello CSE!

This is a friendly reminder that SAC is currently hosting a donation drive to benefit Mary’s Place, an inclusive environment which provides shelter and services to support women, children, and families on their journey out of homelessness.

How can you help? We are looking for all types of essential items, including:

Toiletries – shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, soap, lip balm, hair brushes and combs, pain relievers, band aids

Baby – diapers in larger sizes (4, 5, 6), baby wipes

Food – oatmeal packets, boxes of cereal, individually packaged kids snacks

Clothing – women, men, children and infant clothing, bras and underwear

Art Supplies

Blankets

You can also find this list on our posters located throughout the CSE and CSE2 buildings.

Bring your items for donation to the CSE2 Ugrad Commons or to the ACM Lounge from 9am-5pm until May 6! 

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands – one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” – Audrey Hepburn

What is the SAC? We are a CSE student-run organization and our aim is to foster a positive learning environment for our peers by hosting events and discussion forums. We use input from you, the students, to guide our conversations with staff and faculty which ultimately lead to improvements in the school.

Hello CSE!

It’s that time of the year! Q++ officer applications are now open! Q++ is a student organization created by Allen School undergraduates to support the Allen School’s LGBTQ+ community.

If you’re interested in joining the board, please apply here: https://forms.gle/wdJTG2M7eicwExiX9

The deadline to apply is Monday, May 6th, 2019. We will let you know if you got the position by Wednesday, May 15th, 2019.

Have a great week!
Your Q++ Board

Engineers without Borders is busy planning their Second Annual Impacts Gala. This benefit will feature regional wine, beer & spirits and local music artists. The event will showcase International Projects in Guatemala and Nicaragua, providing networking opportunities for professional and student engineers alike. 

This event will be held on Saturday June 1st, 2019 at the Landing at Shilshole Bay on Puget Sound.
General admission to this event will include two beverages of choice and hors d’oeuvres & small-plates. Tickets can be purchased here.

All proceeds will help further international efforts in Guatemala and Nicaragua.
Want to learn more about the club? Visit their website here. 
Can’t make it but still want to support? Donations can be made here.
Questions? Contact MaKenzie Fockler President – Engineers without Borders

The Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) team for UW EcoCar is looking to expand! CAV is hoping to add a couple of excited undergraduate and graduate students to their team to work on projects such as Vehicle to Everything Communication, Sensor Fusion, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Computer Vision.

Apply online: https://forms.gle/UdtW437ZEYKdVtUJ6
The application is currently open and is due May 8th. If you want to get more experience on teamwork, machine learning, software engineering, and building a super cool autonomous car, you are encouraged to apply!

Questions? Contact Mitchell Szeto, CAV Lead in UW EcoCar szetom2@cs.washington.edu.

One of UW’s student organizations, Technology and Business Association, is organizing a Tech Empowerment Tour: “The Have Not Story”. Rokeya Jones, the speaker of this event, will share tips about how to tell a story to present our best selves and tips on career success in general. It is a great opportunity for students to Define their own Best Life in Technology with Confidence.
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Event:  Tech Empowerment Tour: “The Have Not Story”
Time : Saturday April 27
Location : Smith Hall Room 211
Speaker:  Rokeya Jones, Global Product Executive | Hi-Tech Advisor |  Storyteller

For more information, visit: https://www.thehavenotstory.com/

Hi CSE!

Spring quarter is kicking into gear, and that means it’s time for ACM-W to start looking for next year’s leadership team. Do you know someone who would be a great fit for ACM-W? Maybe a friend or a TA? Nominate them here and we will send them an email letting them know they should apply. The nomination form is completely anonymous.

Do you want to join the team? You don’t have to nominate yourself, you can just directly apply here! ACM-W welcomes students of all backgrounds and identities to join our team! The application form is NOT anonymous, and it will record your cse email when you submit.

Notes:
– Applications will close on 4/26, and elections will run through 4/29 – 5/3.
– You can view the responsibilities for each role here.

Best,
ACM-W