* Hi uWaterloo students, * * We have a couple of great events happening in May: Google Games and our spring Google Tech Talk. Read on for more info about each event, and register for those you are able to attend! ---- Google Games is back and we want to know, do you have what it takes to be a superhero? Or do your skills lurk on the dark side, with your inner villain waiting to take stride? Whether you are good or evil, battle it out against other teams in trivia, puzzles, coding, word association and Lego building. In addition to the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, snacks, lunch and an event shirt will be provided to all participants and prizes for top teams. Find four friends (Computer Science background strongly recommended), come up with a team name and each register individually here<https://docs.google.com/a/google.com/forms/d/1VkxWBkoEnn5FGUzZGFH_uDphC_xPWPKD_C5mbbp3xWs/viewform>. Can't find a team? Sign up as an individual and we will do our best to put you in a team with others. Google Games Waterloo Date: Saturday, May 11th Time: 10:00 am to approximately 4:30pm Location: Google Waterloo (151 Charles St W #200) Registration Form<https://docs.google.com/a/google.com/forms/d/1VkxWBkoEnn5FGUzZGFH_uDphC_xPWPKD_C5mbbp3xWs/viewform> <https://docs.google.com/a/google.com/forms/d/1VkxWBkoEnn5FGUzZGFH_uDphC_xPWPKD_C5mbbp3xWs/viewform> Deadline to register: Wednesday, May 1st at 11:59pm est Google Games FAQ at the bottom of this email. ----- Google will be coming to campus to host a tech talk and answer questions about fall co-op opportunities. Come hear from three engineers: one working on Gmail reliability, another on testing challenges in Google’s shoppings platforms, as well as hearing some great resume and interview tips, tricks, and strategies. It will be a great session, and we hope to see you there. Here are the details: Tech Talk When: Monday, May 13th, 7pm-8:30pm Where: South Campus Hall, Festival Room RSVP: Please fill out this RSVP form<https://docs.google.com/a/google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDliVHFzNmFUamtHcVNtbm1hRzljeVE6MA#gid=0>if you plan to attend. RSVPing helps us plan for things like ordering food, and it reduces sign-in congestion at the event. Applications: Full-time and Summer co-op applications will be posted on JobMine. To apply, please submit your application by May 22nd on both JobMine and google.com/students. Resume and Unofficial Transcripts a are required. Interviews: Google will be on campus interviewing for full-time and summer co-op positions on Monday, May 27th and Tuesday, May 28th. To be considered for these interviews, please ensure you apply by Wednesday May 22nd, 2013. If you have any questions about these sessions or the application process please feel free to email me directly. Thanks! * Meggie -- Meggie Smith | *G**o**o**g**l**e *University Programs, NYC | meggie@google.com | 212-565-2865 Circle me on Google+<https://plus.google.com/u/0/110089114171626434158/posts>! ---- Google Games FAQ: * FAQ Q. Can we have less 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 currently enrolled at one of the participating schools. Q. Can we replace a member before the start of the event? A. Sure. Just let us know (googlegames@google.com) about the new team member and who is being replaced. Q. How do we show team spirit? A. Teams are strongly encouraged to dress up in a way that represents this year’s theme which is superheroes and villains. A prize will be awarded to the team with the most spirit. Check out past Google Games here<https://plus.google.com/photos/+GoogleStudents/albums/5753191868273296241>for inspiration. Q. Will food be provided? A. We will be providing 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 teams with more details. Not all registered teams will be selected due to space limitations. Please direct other questions to: googlegames@google.com *