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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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Trivia Question and Prize
The first three people to respond with the correct answer will receive a CS prize. Limit one prize per person, per term.
Q: What is the name of the movie that documents the rise of the home computer through the rivalry between Apple Computer and Microsoft? In the movie Anthony Michael Hall plays Bill Gates and Noah Wyle as Steve Jobs.
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College of Engineering Graduate Open House
Tuesday, June 5
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Admissions Visit Center (Main Building, room 212)
Open House for students interested in learning more about Drexel's master's degree opportunities available in the College of Engineering. To register for this event, please visit http://drexel.edu/grad/events/.
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CoE Senior Design Competition
Wednesday, June 6
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Center
Team VisAssist (members Trevor Adams, Nate Bomberger, Tom Burdak, Shawn Busolits, Andrew Scott, Matt Stankiewicz, and Nate Vecchiarelli) is representing the CS Department in the College of Engineering Senior Design Competition. The group will present their project at 9:30 a.m. VisAssist is a software suite targeted to help individuals with visual impairment. Learn more about the project here. To view all the 2011-12 projects and presentations, visit the CS Senior Design website.
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MCS: eMoney - Making Good Mobile Apps
Thursday, June 7
5 to 6 p.m.
Drexel's Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) welcomes representatives from eMoney. They will discuss mobile app development and answer any questions from guests.
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DGDG Meeting: Beta and Critique Night
Thursday, June 7
7 to 9 p.m.
Drexel Game Developers Group (DGDG) is hosting a break from the end of term final projects and finals. During the meeting share your latest game betas and critiques and show off your hard work on game projects this term, plus see the work of other developers. Get one last look at MathDash and give the creators feedback before they head to Microsoft's Imagine Cup World Championship in Sydney, Australia in July.
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Interfaith Baccalaureate & Reception
Thursday, June 14
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Interfaith Chapel (Intercultural Center, second floor)
The Interfaith Council at Drexel University welcomes the entire university community, but especially our seniors and their guests to participate in this traditional occasion. Baccalaureate is a way to acknowledge and appreciate our students' expression and practice of spiritual and religious life on our campus and includes a variety of faith traditions represented by the members of the Drexel University community. Please RSVP by Friday, June 8th (includes up to 4 guests) to studentlife@drexel.edu. For further information, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students at (215) 895-2501.
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CoE Commencement Ceremony
Friday, June 15
9:30 a.m. (College of Engineering)
Daskalakis Athletic Center (DAC)
Gather with your family and friends, President Fry, your professors and deans and special guests in one of five ceremonies. Don't forget your cap and gown or your tickets. Each guest you invite must have a ticket. Please see ticket information here. More important details below.
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2012 Graduation Information
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The CoE Ceremony is Friday, June 15 at 9:30 a.m. Students will be asked to be there between 8-8:30 a.m. There will also be a CoE Reception immediately following the ceremony.
Cap and gowns can be purchased at the University Bookstore between May 22 and June 8 (bring your student ID). Tickets are available for pick-up with your cap and gown. Each graduate will receive four tickets for guests. Additional tickets may be available. The University will email further information around June 6. Diplomas will be mailed to current mailing addresses 6-8 weeks after commencement. If your address needs to be changed, submit the changes via DrexelOne. If you have any questions, visit https://ask.drexel.edu/. Click here for more commencement information.
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Advising Notes
Summer Registration
If you have not registered for Summer yet, please do so as soon as possible. Many courses are in danger of being canceled due to low enrollment.
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 CS (BS & BA) students:
If you are planning on graduating next year (June 2013), it is very important that you take CS 451 this Summer if you have not taken it already. CS 451 is a prerequisite for the senior design sequence (CS 491/492/493).
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.
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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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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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Drexel Farmers Market
Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Drexel Farmers Market is now in its fourth year, Drexel Business Services is proud to feature the weekly offering of fresh vegetables and fruit to the campus community. Due to the construction on Chestnut Square, the Farmers Market will be located at 33rd and Market Streets at the Dragon Statue. The market provides the Drexel community with the opportunity to purchase fresh and locally grown food from King's Dutch Country Goods. A variety of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, canned and preserved fruits and vegetables, cheeses as well as yogurt are offered.
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