What is WICS?
Women in Computer Science (WICS) is a student group affiliated with the University of Oregon Department of Computer & Information Science. The purpose of WICS is to provide UO CIS women with benefits that contribute to their success. WICS is also interested in increasing the number of women in the field of Computer Science. In the past, WICS has provided scholarships, K-12 outreach, tutoring, mentoring, a monthly lunch series, a lecture series, and educational/career workshops.
Goals
- Contribute to the success of UO women and other underrepresented groups in CS
- Increase participation of women and other underrepresented groups in CS
Featured
WICS Lunch Series
Technical women from industry and academia are visiting the Computer & Information Science Department to talk with WICS! See the Projects page for our current schedule.
Special thanks to ThinkGeek for donating products to support these events! Looking through ThinkGeek catalogs is unrivaled fun =)
Upcoming Events
Below is a list of upcoming campus and local events that may be of interest to WICS members.
Contact me if you would like to recommend an event for this list.
Thursday, February 9, 2012 @ 6:00pm — "Miss Representation" Film Screening — College of Education
The Student Diversity Affairs Committee (SDAC) invites you to a screening of the film Miss Representation (90 min; TV-14 DL). Written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the film exposes how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America. The film challenges the media's limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls, which make it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for the average woman to feel powerful herself.
Friday, February 10, 2012 @ 12:00am — Queer Film Festival — LGBTQA
Save the date for the Queer Film Festival February 10-12!
Friday, February 10, 2012 @ 7:00pm — WICS Movie Night
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Prince of Space (1998) — One of the worst films in existence, made hilarious. Showing in Deschutes 220. You will need after-hours card access.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 @ 12:00am — Queer Film Festival — LGBTQA
Save the date for the Queer Film Festival February 10-12!
Sunday, February 12, 2012 @ 12:00am — Queer Film Festival — LGBTQA
Save the date for the Queer Film Festival February 10-12!
Sunday, February 12, 2012 @ 4:00pm — Queer Film Festival — Bijou Art Cinemas
Founded in 1992, this year marks the 20th Anniversary of the University of Oregon Queer Film Festival. One of the first film festivals of its kind in the NorthWest. ALL SCREENINGS ARE FREE ADMISSION.
Monday, February 13, 2012 @ 12:00pm — WICS Meeting and Lunch Series
Helen Chu, UO Director of Academic Technology, will be telling us about who she is, what she does, and how she got to where she is. Meet in Deschutes Room 100, refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 @ 12:00pm — Academic Major Group Session — Career Center
How do I choose a major? Gain an understanding of what factors can impact your selection of a major. Participate in activities to help you focus your exploration and learn strategies to use after the workshop to help you find work that best fits you.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 @ 2:00pm — Internship/Job Search Group Session — Career Center
How do I conduct an internship/job search including navigating the "hidden job market"? Develop your networking and experiential learning plan in addition to learning about a variety of strategies to seek out and maximize internship and job opportunities.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 @ 6:00pm — LGBTQA General Meeting
Join the LGBTQA for their general meeting each week at 6pm. All are welcome. Check the Facebook page each week for more information on the next meeting, such as themes, stuff to bring, or any changes in location.
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Past Events
Thursday, February 9, 2012 @ 4:00pm — Paths after College Group Session — Career Center
How do I choose a path after graduation? Gain an understanding of what factors can impact your choice of work. Participate in activities to help you focus your exploration and learn strategies to use after the workshop to help you find work that best fits you.
Thursday, February 9, 2012 @ 12:00pm — Academic Writing — Graduate School
Keli Yerian, an instructor from the Linguistics Department and American English Institute presents this workshop designed to inform and support graduate students who are or will be writing academic papers in their fields. It will address the process of writing, as well as academic discourse conventions related to paper organization, author 'positioning' and clear writing style. References to additional resources will also be provided.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 @ 4:00pm — Resumes Group Session — Career Center
How do I convince an employer to hire me (in writing)? Learn how to identify your key message to an employer and the strongest ways to build a resume to convey that message.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 @ 11:00am — Workshop on Developing a Teaching Portfolio — Teaching Effectiveness Program
A teaching portfolio is a brief and comprehensive factual description with accompanying evidence of teaching activities and accomplishments that highlight what is unique or effective about your approach to teaching. Teaching portfolios are used at colleges and universities across the nation for hiring and for promotion and tenure review. This workshop will present how to develop and maintain a teaching portfolio, including e-portfolios. You will also begin to outline your own portfolio and have an opportunity to schedule times for ongoing support as you develop your portfolio. Graduate students or adjunct instructors who plan to apply for academic positions and newly-hired faculty in particular will benefit from this workshop.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 @ 6:00pm — LGBTQA General Meeting
Join the LGBTQA for their general meeting each week at 6pm. All are welcome. Check the Facebook page each week for more information on the next meeting, such as themes, stuff to bring, or any changes in location.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 @ 4:00pm — Got Sleep? — Health Center
FREE Class on the Benefits of Sleep.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 @ 4:00pm — Personality Type Group Session — Career Center
Who am I and what matches my personality? Learn about your personality based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and how it can help you answer these questions. Through group activities identify your unique preferences and how to apply this information to make more meaningful choices.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 @ 2:00pm — Cover Letters Group Session — Career Center
How do I convince an employer to hire me (in writing)? Learn how to identify your key message to an employer and the strongest ways to build a cover letter to convey that message.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 @ 12:00pm — Interests Group Session — Career Center
What kind of work or fields of study would I like to explore? Identify your key interest themes through group activities and the Strong Interest Inventory. Learn how to apply this information to make more meaningful choices.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 @ 8:00am — WICS Movie Morning
The Thin Man (1934) — Nick and Nora Charles, a former detective and his rich, playful wife, investigate a murder case mostly for the fun of it. Showing in Deschutes 220.