WICS - Women in Information and Computer Sciences

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24 May 2012

Friday, June 1 5:00-8:00pm

WICS presents the 2012 ICS Banquet! ICS Officers are cordially invited to a banquet honoring graduating members and initiating new ones! Mingle with fellow officers and ICS faculty while we provide you with food and entertainment. Please make sure to RSVP with your organization. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

15 May 2012

Wednesday, May 16 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ DBH 5011

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Check them out at the following website: www.northropgrumman.com

They are coming here! Bring your resume, network, and take the opportunity to learn and ask questions. Don't miss it!!!!

And as always - FREE FOOD!

May 6 2012

WICS Mock Technical Interview
Thursday, May 10th 5:00pm - 8:00pm @ The Student Center

WICS present Mock Technical Interview (MTI) Our MTI is a great opportunity for you to gain experience with interviewing without the pressure involved! WICS has invited companies such as HP and Masimo to interview YOU and give you feedback afterward. This is a great way for you to meet a recruiter, learn what they look for in job candidates, and get experience with technical interviews.

Food will be provided. Business attire and resumes are encouraged.

TO SIGN UP: Please fill out the following form: tinyurl.com/7rjuajm. Signups are on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis, we will call you back after you have submitted the form to let you know what companies you may choose from and what time you will be doing your interview at.
4th Annual ICS Day

Keep your calendars open for ICS Day, a day of fun and excitement in the ICS Plaza. Come out for games, shirts, competitions and a day out of the lab! For more information check out icsday.com

*WHAT: ICS Day 2012
*WHERE: Between ICS and Engineering Tower (ICS Plaza)
*WHEN: Thursday, May 17th @ 10am - 5pm

Sign up today at -- tinyurl.com/6oeh7nv

19 April 2012

Thursday, April 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ DBH 6011

Come to the "The Hidden Job Market" from Masimo.
Professional speaker and Career Coach Michael Marinoff will reveal the real facts about today's Job Market and teach you how to be a standout professional candidate. Come join us!

FREE FOOD for the first 25 people who attend the event!

RSVP on our Facebook event here!

12 April 2012

Thursday, April 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm @ ICS 432

Come to the First General Meeting for Spring Quarter!
Welcome back anteaters! Hope everyone thoroughly enjoyed their spring break and is ready for a brand new quarter. This week, we have our first general meeting in the ICS building on Thursday. We will go over the plans for the rest of the quarter.

Drop by because it will be both a fun and informative meeting to start off spring quarter. Come out! :)

RSVP on our Facebook event here!

21 February 2012

Thursday, February 23 6:00pm - 8:00pm @ ICS 432

Come enjoy XMEN with the women of WICS :D This is a great time to relax and get in touch with fellow WICS members and also meet new people. And of course XMEN is amazing, so come cOmE COME!

Snacks will be provided. RSVP on our Facebook event here!

1 February 2012

Thank you for attending the mentor/mentee Game Night! We had a lot of fun with snacks and some Apples to Apples. Mentors and mentees, remember to keep in touch!

19 January 2012

Thanks to everybody who attended our general meeting tonight! We discussed what makes computer ccience appealing or unappealing to women in all stages of their education, as well as the subcultures that influence the social atmosphere in this field (and its impact on women in computer science). We explored the interaction between men and women in computer science, as well as the role that women play in industry as a whole.

We look forward to further discussions and we hope to meet more of you in future meetings!

11 November 2011

Wednesday, November 16th in DBH 5011 from 6:00-7:30pm.

Southern California Edison is one of the largest electric utilities in the U.S, and they are coming here to talk to us about what they do! Learn more about them here.

If anything sparks your interest do attend. These people know what they're doing, and this is a great opportunity for us to learn. Please let us know if you're coming by RSVPing on the Facebook event here.

28 October 2011

Monday, October 31st in DBH 5011 at 6pm. Attention all witches and wizards, ghouls and goblins, superheroes and villains, you get the idea – it’s Halloween! WICS is having a general meeting in DBH 5011 at 6pm, and everyone is welcome. During this meeting we will be talking about our goals as a club, and we encourage members to bring their own suggestions to the table. What do you want us to accomplish? This is a great opportunity to meet the board and get involved. The theme is Halloween so costumes are strongly encouraged. In fact, the best costume will win a prize. Snacks will be provided for everyone. Come for candy, connections, and the good kind of craziness. It’s an excellent time to take a break from those midterms.

RSVP to the Facebook event here!

30 April 2011

Tuesday, May 3rd in ICS 432 from 6-7pm. Interested in being a Mentee? Do you want to impart your knowledge as a Mentor? Or have you just had a lot of trouble meeting up this quarter? In any case, come on out to WICS' Pictionary Event and show off your mad skills! :)

Don't forget to check out the upcoming event to help bring more women in technology here!

17 April 2011

Tuesday, April 19th in ICS 432 from 6-7pm. Every Spring WICS hosts the MOCK TECHNICAL INTERVIEWS. This year is no different. What is different is that we are hosting an Infosession in preparation of them! These interviews are a chance for you to practice before the real thing. The representatives will give you advice on how you can improve. Plus, if they like you, you could get a real interview! Tuesday, 6-7pm in ICS 432!

31 Jan 2011

Thanks to all who came out to the Microsoft Event! It went well, and if there are any comments or questions, please let us know! Lollicup Fundraiser is next week! 9th of February on Ring Road! We are also starting up a Mentorship Program. Are you interested? Check back soon!

24 Jan 2011

Join us for this panel discussion to hear from female Microsoft professionals in the software and engineering field. We'll explore the myriad opportunities available to women, and you'll have a chance to ask any and all questions about life in what has often been a male-dominated industry. Dinner, Drinks & Prizes provided! Feel free to bring your resumes!

7 May 2009

WICS will be having its annual elections on May 7th. There are several officer positions open, please contact us at wics.uci.president@gmail.com if you are interested in running for a position.
This is a great opportunity to network, explore career options, and enhance your resume!

29 April 2009

Take a tour of the Google office located in Irvine. Come on an interactive Google campus tour with a Google employee and get the chance to learn about career opportunities and what it is like working at Google.
The event starts at 5pm.
Rides will be provided-if you need a ride please contact us at wics.uci.president@gmail.com

27 April 2009

Come meet some of our female faculty and hear about exciting research opportunities available in the school of ICS.
The event starts at 5pm.
Location: ICS 432

22 April 2009

Come find out about exciting internship opportunities at BAE Systems!
The event is from 5:30pm to 7pm in ICS 432.

15 April 2009

WICS and ACM will be selling Jamba Juice at Wayzgoose (Saturday, April 18th, 10am - 6pm)! Come show your support by visiting our booth. We will be located near the big performance stage.
Check out our events page for more information

26 February 2009

Come take a mock technical interview with representatives from companies. You will get the chance to interview with top companies and get valuable feedback from the employers of:

Acquity Group
Avanade
Deloitte AERS
Raytheon
To sign up, go to the career center and put down a $5 deposit fee. The deposit will be returned to you on February 26th, 2009 once you have attended your interview.
Check out our events page for more information or join the event on Facebook

12 February 2009

It's the Thursday before Valentine's day and nothing says love like Lollicup. Come and purchase delicious boba drinks from Lollicup for only $2
We will be selling boba drinks by HIB 100, so please stop by and support us.
Check out our events page for more information.

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