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Planned outage on Thursday, May 28, 2020
by Computer Science Club 26 May '20

26 May '20

Hello all, Computer Science Club systems and services will be unavailable on Thursday, May 28 due to a planned power outage in the Mathematics and Computer Building (MC) from 10am to 12pm (noon) EDT. The CSC will begin shutting down machines at 8am EDT in preparation of the outage. This outage will impact: - Web hosting (all personal and club websites) - Email (@csclub.uwaterloo.ca email addresses) - Servers and Office Terminals We hope to maintain the availability of mirror.csclub.uwaterloo.ca for the duration of the outage. Should sufficient battery backup power be available, we may also attempt to maintain the availability our web hosting service. Please prepare for the outage by: - Ensuring all running processes have their state saved (configuration, data, etc.) - Any important files are backed up off-site from the CSC If you have any questions/concerns, please email the Systems Committee at syscom(a)csclub.uwaterloo.ca. Thanks, Systems Committee Computer Science Club | University of Waterloo syscom(a)csclub.uwaterloo.ca

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Spring 2020 Elections and Club Fees
by Computer Science Club 13 May '20

13 May '20

Hello programs, Due to the closure of campus this term, the Computer Science Club will be holding elections for Spring 2020 virtually. The president, vice-president, treasurer and assistant vice-president (formerly secretary) will be elected, the sysadmin will be ratified. The librarian and office manager will not be appointed, since the office will be closed for the Spring term. If you'd like to run for any of these positions, please email cro(a)csclub.uwaterloo.ca. Nominations will close on Wednesday, May 20 2020 at midnight EDT. Additionally, due to campus closure, MathSoc has decided not collect fees for the Spring 2020 term. Due to this: * If have already paid for Spring 2020 membership, your membership has been extended by one term. * If your membership is expired for the Spring 2020 term, you can email exec(a)csclub.uwaterloo.ca to have your membership renewed for the term at no cost. Stacy Gaikovaia CRO, Computer Science Club

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Bondfire with WiCS Thursday March 12th @ 6PM in MC Comfy
by Computer Science Club 08 Mar '20

08 Mar '20

Hi all, CSC and WiCS are hosting an indoor get together event Thursday March 12th @ 6PM in MC Comfy. Gather around the "bonfire" for a night of fun, food, and friends! Free hot chocolate, food and s'mores on us! We will also be serving paninis at the event! If you'd like one, please register on Eventbrite by 2PM on Monday, March 9th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wics-x-csc-bondfire-tickets-98463369589 --- Neil Parikh AVP, UWaterloo CSC

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Physical Security Workshop on Tuesday, Feb 11th, at 6:00 PM in MC 4045
by Computer Science Club 08 Feb '20

08 Feb '20

Hi all, CSC is hosting a physical security workshop this Tuesday, Feb 11th, at 6:00 PM in MC 4045. Come learn about the theoretical considerations of what makes a system secure. Then, we will break into teams for a hands-on exercise, and a screening of the legendary movie "Hackers". Snacks and drinks will be provided. --- Neil Parikh AVP, CSC

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Code Party 0 on Tuesday, January 28th, at 6:30 PM in STC 0010
by Computer Science Club 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

Hi all, The CS Club is hosting our first Code Party of the term from 6:30 pm until 9 pm in STC 0010, on Tuesday, January 28. Come code with us, eat some food, do some things. Personal projects you want to work on? Homework projects you need to finish? Or want some time to explore some new technology and chat about it? You can join us at Code Party 0 and do it, with great company and great food. Come any time after 6:30 pm. --- Neil Parikh AVP, Computer Science Club

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Winter 2020 Election Results
by Computer Science Club 16 Jan '20

16 Jan '20

Greetings, programs! Winter 2020 elections have concluded. Here are your executives for the term. * President: Richard Shi (r27shi) * Vice President: Anastassia Gaikovaia (agaikova) * Treasurer: Alex Tomala (actomala) * Secretary/Assistant Vice President: Neil Parikh (n3parikh) * Sysadmin: Amin Bandali (abandali) The following people were appointed: * Office Manager: Alexander Zvorygin (azvorygi) * Librarian: Anastassia Gaikovaia (agaikova) * IMAPD: Richard Shi (r27shi) -- Neil Parikh AVP, Computer Science Club

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Nominations Closed, Winter 2020 Elections Today
by Computer Science Club 15 Jan '20

15 Jan '20

Hi all, Nominations for Computer Science Club positions closed yesterday at 6:00 PM. Elections will be held today (January 15th) at *6:00 PM in MC Comfy*. Here is the list of nominees and members who have expressed interest in the appointed positions. Names are listed in alphabetical order. Absentee votes will be accepted by email to a3thakra(a)csclub.uwaterloo.ca from eligible members until the start of the meeting. President * Richard Shi (r27shi) Treasurer * Alexander Christopher Tomala (actomala) Secretary/Assistant Vice President * Neil Parikh (n3parikh) Sysadmin (appointed) * Amin Bandali (abandali) Office Manager (appointed) * Alexander Zvorygin (azvorygi) Librarian (appointed) * Anastassia Gaikovaia (agaikova) Pop/IMAPd (appointed) * Richard Shi (r27shi) Additionally, here is a tentative agenda for today's election. 1. Face-down heads-up voting for the elected positions. 2. Appointment of the sysadmin after a private session of exec. 3. Ratification of the sysadmin appointment. 4. Appointment of the remaining appointed positions after a private session of exec. 5. Ratification of the remaining appointed positions. 6. Approval of sysadmin honorarium of $300 for last term's sysadmin, Murphy Thomas Reynolds Berzish (mtrberzi). Hope to see you all at elections, Aditya Thakral (a3thakra) Chief Returning Officer, Computer Science Club

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Winter 2020 Elections
by Computer Science Club 07 Jan '20

07 Jan '20

Greetings programmers, The Computer Science Club will be holding elections for the winter 2019 term on Wednesday, January 15th in MC Comfy (MC 3001) at 18:00. During the meeting, the president, vice-president, treasurer and assistant vice-president (formerly secretary) will be elected, the sysadmin will be ratified, and the IMAPd, librarian and office manager will be appointed. If you'd like to run for any of these positions or nominate someone, you can write your name on the whiteboard in the CSC office (MC 3036/3037) or send me (Adi) an email at a3thakra(a)csclub.uwaterloo.ca. Every effort will be made to note down whiteboard nominations, but it is highly recommended to send me an email in addition to writing on the whiteboard. You can also deposit nominations in the CSC nomination box or present them to me in-person. Nominations will close at 18:00 on Tuesday, January 14th. Aditya Thakral CRO Computer Science Club

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EOT Fall 2019
by Computer Science Club 29 Nov '19

29 Nov '19

Hey everyone! Please join us for our Fall 2019 End of Term Event on Tuesday, December 3rd, from 6-9 PM in STC 0060. This is your chance to come chill and hang out with friends to celebrate the end of another term. There’ll be free food provided! Cheers, Tamara Khalaf AVP, Fall 2019

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Code Party F19
by Computer Science Club 19 Nov '19

19 Nov '19

Hey everyone! With midterm season (hopefully) out of the way for everyone, be sure to come out to the Fall 2019 Code Party to unwind, work on some assignments, and enjoy free pizza! This term’s Code Party will be on Monday, November 25th, from 6-9 pm in STC 0050. We hope to see you all there! Cheers, Tamara Khalaf AVP, Fall 2019

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