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Welcome to the Department of Computer Science e-newsletter. This newsletter will list all upcoming CS events and announcements every other Monday.
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Philly Tech Week Events
April 23-28
Various locations throughout Philadelphia
Drexel University and KEYSPOTs, a citywide initiative to bring internet access, training and technology to all Philadelphia communities, powered by Drexel and the Freedom Rings Partnership, will contribute to nine events as part of Philly Tech Week, a week-long celebration of technology and innovation in Philadelphia. The theme of this year's festival is making a better Philadelphia through technology. For more information and full event listing, please click here.
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 Franklin Institute Symposium - Statistical Machine Learning: Theory and Applications
Wednesday, April 25
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
University of Pennsylvania, Berger Auditorium (Skirkanich Hall, 210 South 33rd Street)
University of Pennsylvania is hosting the Franklin Institute Symposium featuring Dr. Vladimir Vapnik, recipient of the 2012 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Computer and Cognitive Science. Michael Kearns (University of Pennsylvania), Robert Schapire (Princeton University), and Michael Jordan (University of California, Berkeley) are also guest speakers. This event is free and open to the public; online RSVPs appreciated for planning purposes. Visit the website for the schedule of events and more information.
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Undergraduate Technical Writing
Wednesday, April 25
8 to 9 p.m.
Online discussion
This workshop provides concrete strategies for writing successful documents as a beginning student in engineering. Particular attention will be paid to constructing documents that are carefully-supported, well-designed, and written to reach an audience of experienced engineers. To register for this workshop and others, please visit the Drexel Writing Center website.
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Freshmen and Sophomore Social
Thursday, April 26
4 to 6 p.m.
Hill Conference Room, LeBow 240
Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) invites all computer science and software engineering freshmen and sophomores to mingle and meet other students, faculty, staff, and student groups. Members of Women in Computing Society (WiCS), Drexel Game Development Group (DGDG), Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE), and TechServ will be present. Food and beverages available.
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System Center User Group Meeting
Thursday, April 26
5:30 p.m.
Microsoft Technology Center in Malvern, PA
Students from Drexel are invited to join the System Center User Group at its next meeting. The group is dedicated to discovering, discussing, and debating current and next-generation systems management solutions from Microsoft with a focus on System Center 2012 and core infrastructure technologies. During the meeting, Microsoft certified professionals present on relevant topics, and we open the floor for debate, questions, etc. Students are encouraged to speak up, offer their insight, and/or present if they choose. We also provide plenty of food and beverages for the group. Register here.
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DGDG: Game Night
Thursday, May 3
7 to 9 p.m.
Midterms stressing you out? Too much learning and not enough relaxing? This Thursday, Drexel Game Developers Group (DGDG) will be having a game night! Come relax, meet other game devs, talk about the latest games you've played, game ideas you have, updates on game projects, and of course, play some games! AAA games, Indie games, or games you've made on your own -- all are welcome to play with new friends.
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Math-CS Guest Speaker: Margit Pap, University of Vienna
Monday, May 7
11 a.m. to noon
University Crossings 153
The CS Department welcomes Dr. Margit Pap from the University of Vienna and University of Pecs. Dr. Pap will be discussing "The voice transform generated by a representation of the Blaschke group on the Hardy space of the unit circle, connections with Zernike functions and applications." Read the full abstract here.
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CS Department BBQ
Saturday, May 12
1 to 5 p.m.
Professor Jeff Salvage's House, Medford, NJ (email for directions)
It's been a few years since the department's held the annual CS BBQ, plus the student vs. faculty kayak race, at Professor Jeff Salvage's house in Medford, NJ. Students, faculty, and staff are all invited to this year's BBQ. Food and nonalcoholic beverages will be provided. Please do not bring alcohol. All CS/SE majors are invited. Please RSVP to Jeff Salvage at jks29@drexel.edu. He will send you his address. Also indicate if you are bringing a guest.
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Advising Notes
CS/SE Freshmen/Sophomore Advisor: Undergrad Advising Center
CS/SE Upper Level Advisor: Andrea Negro
Add a minor:
Want to add something to your resume? Consider pursuing a minor. Most minors are only about 24-25 credits and if you work out a plan far enough in advance you may be able to complete the minor without taking any additional courses.
Some of our most popular minors are Business, Computer Engineering, Computer Science (for SE majors), Information Systems, Math, Psychology, Philosophy and Software Engineering (for CS majors). Please see the Drexel catalog (http://www.drexel.edu/catalog/ug/all-minors.htm) for a full list of available minors.
Students interested in a minor should talk with their academic advisor as well as the department offering the minor. To declare a minor, fill out the Admission to Minor form from the SRC website.
If you have any questions, please contact your assigned advisor. For additional advising information, click here.
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DGDG Gaming Hoodies for Sale
Drexel Game Developers Group (DGDG) is having a fundraiser! Help raise awareness of DGDG and show of your inner geek with Drexel Game Developers Group zip-up hoodies! They come in sizes SM to XL, featuring the name on the front and the newest DGDG logo on the back, both designed by our good friend and previous DGDG officer Kevin Sheehan. Due to confusing budget issues, we NEED to sell all our hoodies at barely above cost at $45 per hoodie. You can see what the hoodies look like by talking to one of your friends who has already bought one or attended a DGDG meeting, or see the image mock-up here. If you're interested in buying a hoodie or even just seeing the hoodies or trying one on, send an email to GameDev@drexel.edu with the word "Hoodie" somewhere in the subject line.
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Need help with classes? Visit the Cyber Learning Center
The Cyber Learning Center (CLC) provides consulting and other learning resources for students taking computer science classes. It's staffed by graduate and undergraduate students employed by the CS Department. Students can receive help during office hours (drop-in or by appointment). Services include review sessions for exams, small group study sessions, homework/lab help, and a mini-library.
Hours
- Mondays - Wednesdays: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursdays: 1 to 5 p.m.
- Friday: CLOSED
The hours for CS 121 and 122 are held on the odd weeks of the term, beginning on week 3 (weeks 3, 5, 7, and 9).
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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.
Three new job opportunities available:
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Microsoft Student Partner Needed
If you're passionate about technology, love throwing fun events on campus, and aren't shy about sharing your enthusiasm for the latest Microsoft products, you could be the perfect fit for the Microsoft Student Partners program! We're looking for students who are addicted to posting on Facebook and Twitter, are really involved in leading in campus organizations, and have a passion for technology and for Microsoft. If you want to share your enthusiasm and develop industry-leading skills, we want to hear from you. Learn more information here.
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Work Study Needed
Engineering Management is looking to hire a work study. Tasks include
general office activities like copying and filing, internet research, assisting faculty with course document conversions on PowerPoint and within Word, and other duties as assigned. Located in University Crossings. Email jessica@coe.drexel.edu or call 215-895-6061 for more details.
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