Happy Monday!
Friendly reminder to complete this interest form if you're interested in volunteering with the CS Department at various events!

Read on for info on summer scholarships, the Data Buddies survey, and a Hackathon this weekend!
Events...
Monday: Women in Tech Networking Event
Date: February 21
Time: 5:30 - 7 PM
Location: Zoom
Hosted by: L&S SuccessWorks

At this 90 minute virtual program, connect with alumni speaking about their educational and career journey as it relates to being a woman in the field of technology. After introductions and opening questions, we will open the floor for Q&A from students.
Wednesday: Distinguished Entrepreneurship Lunch with Mike Sanders
Date: February 23
Time: 12:15 - 1 PM
Location: 5120 Grainger Hall
Hosted by: Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship

Mike Sanders is a technology executive with experience in enterprise sales, marketing, business development, product management and team building. He has led customers and teams through major market transitions caused by disruptive technologies. Mike also led the buildout out of sales and technical operations in competitive markets and was a member of the senior leadership team during a major recapitalization and company sale. He is currently leading sales and operations for Rosh Review, an EdTech company providing medical education. Mike graduated with his BBA degree in Marketing from the Wisconsin School of Business. 
Wednesday and Thursday: Linux Workshops
Date: February 23 and February 24 (both sessions are identical - you only need to attend one!)
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: 1240 Computer Sciences Building
Hosted by: WACM

WACM wants to help students be more prepared for introductory CS courses (like CS 400, CS 354, and more) by helping them learn basic Linux commands. Whether you come to brush up on your skills, or to learn something new, the workshop is beneficial to all skill levels! Bring a laptop if you're able to!
Friday through Sunday: TechTogether Hackathon
Date: February 25 - February 27
Location: Virtual
Hosted by: TechTogether Chicago

TechTogether's Chicago Chapter is hosting our city's first-ever virtual hackathon for people of marginalized genders of all ages. This is an amazing opportunity for students to network with companies like Microsoft and Capital One, explore different career paths in tech, and learn new coding skills. The event is also 100% free to attend.
...and Things
Data Buddies Survey (extended deadline!)
The deadline for the Computing Research Association’s (CRA) Data Buddies survey has been extended to 9:00 AM ET February 28th. CRA is interested in career development among students in computing fields. Your contribution to this research helps us understand factors related to academic retention and persistence.
 
In exchange for your time, you will be given the opportunity to enter a raffle to win one of ten $20.00(USD) Amazon gift cards!
Summer Scholarships Available
Applications for summer scholarships are now open. Please find more info here, including eligibility, deadlines, and the various scholarship opportunities.
Job Posting: CCAS Peer Advisor Position
Cross College Advising is hiring peer advisors to work at SOAR this summer as well as in the res halls. Please consider applying!
Job Posting: Lab Assistant in Cranberry Molecular Physiology
The Horticulture Department is looking for to fill a primarily remote summer job opportunity. Please check out the job posting for all of the details!
Want to advertise your event? Email Madeline at madeline.juillard@wisc.edu with the title, date, time, location, and a short blurb. Please send events by Sunday night.
Want to share your experience with an internship, study abroad, a student org, or anything else you think your peers might be interested in? Email Madeline at madeline.juillard@wisc.edu with the details!
Computer Sciences Undergraduate Program
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