Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering, Drexel University
CS News & Notes
Issue 27August 1, 2011
In This Issue
SCDC Interview Workshops
MCS Meeting 8/5
DGDG Meeting 8/8
Trivia Question
Department Advising Notes
Programming Team
CS/SE Job Opportunities
TechServ Needs Members
Alumni Grants
Drexel Farmers Market

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EVENTS

SCDC Interview Workshops
Wednesday, August 3
Thursday, August 4
12 to 4 p.m.
Steinbright Career Development Center (3201 Arch Street), suite 250
The Steinbright Career Development Center will offer two opportunities for students preparing for co-op, job, and graduate school interviews. One-on-one mock interviews will be held for those interested in extra practice. Reservations are required. Call 215-895-2185 to schedule a 30-minute time slot. The "Tough Interview Questions" workshop, which will introduce students to the Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR) method of answering behavioral interview questions, will take place on Thursday, August 4, 2011 from noon to 1 p.m. also at the center. General interviewing tips will also be discussed.For more information or to reserve a place, contact the center at 215-895-2185 or [email protected].
MCS Meeting: Hackathon
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5 to 6 p.m.
University Crossings 153
Drexel's Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) invites students to hack around with other MCS members. During this hackathon guests will be presented with projects to work on and problems to solve. For more information about MCS, click here.
DGDG Meeting: Beta Critiques
Monday, August 8
6 to 8 p.m.
University Crossings 149
The Drexel Game Developers Group (DGDG) invites students to bring in the games they're working on for beta testing, and receive critiques and other help from students. Click here for more information about DGDG.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Trivia Question and Prize

The first three people to respond with the correct answer will receive a CS gift. Limit one prize per person, per term.

Q: Where can students receive help, consulting and other learning resources for computer science classes? (Hint: it's located in University Crossings and staffed by graduate and undergraduate students employed by the CS Department)

Email Julie Fisher at [email protected] with your answer by Tuesday, August 2 at noon. Be sure to check the next newsletter for the answer.

Advising Notes
CS/SE Freshmen/Sophomore Advisor: Undergrad Advising Center
CS/SE Upper Level Advisor: Andrea Negro
Registration:
Degree Fall registration opened July 25, 2011; however, depending on your classification, you may have a different registration date than other students. Your specific date will be listed below:
Continuing seniors - August 1
Honors - August 3
Juniors - August 4
Pre-Juniors - August 9
Sophomores - August 12
Continuing Freshman - August 17
Note to CS (BS) students: When registering, make sure that you review the elective list when you choose your courses, especially Writing/Communications electives. If you take a course that is not on that list, it will not count. 
Note to SE students: Remember if you take CS courses as your Computing electives, you can easily complete a Computer Science minor.
Feel free to contact your assigned advisor if you need any help registering or working out a plan of study. For additional advising information, click here
Drexel Programming Team Accepting New Members for 2011-12 Academic Year
Attention, Programmers!  Plans are underway to form Drexel's Programming Team. If you are an experienced/highly capable programmer, and would like an opportunity to use your skills for a chance at international competition, please try out for a team. Teams of three students each will be chosen to represent Drexel at two events in the near future. All programming will be done in C, C++, or Java. Undergraduates and graduates of all majors are eligible to participate. Email Dr. Jeff Popyack at [email protected] if you're interested in becoming a member.
Search the CS Website for Jobs  
Searching for a job? The CS Department can help you prepare: visit our job opportunities site at http://www.cs.drexel.edu/jobs to view the latest positions available in the computing industry.
TechServ Call for New Members

Due to an increase in the number of projects currently underway, TechServ is seeking more volunteers. No prior technical experience is necessary to join TechServ, and there are often projects which enable students to help out "when they can." Students interested volunteering or learning more can stop by during any of the meetings. TechServ is a student organization whose mission is to help bridge the Digital Divide in the Philadelphia area, primarily by computer refurbishment, donations, and training. For more information, visit www.dusers.drexel.edu/techserv/meetings/ or email [email protected]. TechServ will have weekly meetings on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m in MacAlister Hall, room 0020 (basement).

Alumni Association Grants Available for Student Organizations
Deadline for proposals: Friday, July 22 at 5 p.m.
The Drexel Alumni Association is accepting requests from recognized student organizations for grants to support events and programs. The Alumni Association Grants Program provides recognized student organizations with financial support of up to $2,000 in order to help them carry out their goals and initiatives by supporting events and activities that increase interaction between students and alumni, enhance the student experience, promote tradition and support academic excellence.
The deadline to submit funding proposals for consideration by the Grants Committee is 5 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2011. Requests must be for events or programs that will be held two or more months after the deadline. Student organization leaders are encouraged to visit www.drexel.edu/alumni/grants for more information on the program and for application instructions, including a "tip sheet" for completing applications and guidelines for submission. For more information, contact Jeff Spence at [email protected] or 215-895-2375.
Drexel Farmers Market
Open every Tuesday and Friday
Drexel Business Services invites the Drexel Community to the new Drexel Farmers Market every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of the Drexel Recreation Center. The market is also open every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside MacAlister Hall. Based out of Boyertown, Pa., Frecon Farms has been growing locally since 1944 and will bring seasonal goods to Drexel's campus for students, faculty, professional staff and the community. For more information, email [email protected].