Do not reply to this email | Newsletter T1W9

It's Monday, which means a meandering mess of messages about the week ahead has landed in your inbox. Open it up, read all about it, maybe attend some of the events. But savour it, there's only one more newsletter to come this term. It's a busy week, with everyone eager to run their events before the year is over, so let's get started.

Welfare Notice

UWCS has 2 Welfare Officers: Raven (Discord: raven0034) and Thomas (Discord: tomo.li) - good chance you've seen us around already with the exec hoodies on, but especially since we have a lot of new people, we want to make ourselves known. You can speak to us in-person, or message us over Discord, and we can help give you advice and signpost when you're going through stuff, whether that's trying to navigate the various support systems within the uni, or something has happened involving a member of the society e.g. at an event, and more. Starting uni can especially be quite overwhelming, just know we're here to help, and it's okay to not be okay!

🍔 Pub Meal 🍔

🕖 Mon 1st Dec 7pm - 9pm 📍 The Dictum of Kennilworth

🥄Spooning with CS students🥄

Every Monday we usually go to one of the local pubs - but since this is the last pub before Christmas we'll be headed to SPOONS! Cheap food, Cheap pints and still in walking distance if you fancy. So come by and start your week off with some yapping, hot food and maybe a pint.

🗣️ Ab Initio Talk 🗣️

🕐 Wed 3rd Dec 1pm - 3pm 📍 A0.28 (Milburn House)

Prepare good questions!

This talk explores what system design really means in the real world, moving beyond the misconception that it’s just about handling traffic. We'll look at the business impact of system design, how to prepare for and perform in system design interviews, and real world experiences with system design. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of why system design makes you a stronger developer. The talk will conclude with a Q&A.

Presenters:

Rhys Duggan – Field Consultant at Ab Initio; Rhys Duggan's LinkedIn profile – Rhys will be the presenter

James Wyper - Technical Account Manager at Ab Initio; James Wyper's LinkedIn profile - James will also be present to speak with students and share his extensive and insightful experience in the industry.

👩‍🎨 Scrapbooking & Chill 👩‍🎨

🕒 Wed 3rd Dec 3pm - 5pm 📍 CS0.07

Have a scrap with a book

The only way to get out of the week 9 coursework horrors, the one thing that will save us….collage making! Why?

• You can bring out your creativity by doing something we used to love doing in year 2!
• Also bring some magazines and cool stuff you won’t mind snipping into for a cute collage. But most importantly:
• FREE DRINKS the dcs vending machine is free for the duration of the wildcards event!

🎄 UWCS x LUNA Christmas Social 🎄

🕕 Thu 4th Dec 6pm - 10pm 📍 Burnsall House

Nuh uh... It's not christmas... It's like October

Our sponsor, Burnsall House, invites you to a chill evening of games (of both the video and board variety), ping pong, and pizza making, in the communal space of their building just a 15-minute walk from campus!

🏃 Run Club 🏃

🕔 Fri 5th Dec 5pm - 6pm 📍 Outside DCS

Someone should check in on those people

Weekly runs, open to all members and friends of UWCS. An average week might look like a 5k around campus on a pre-planned route, but as this is the second term for which the event is being run (haha "run", funny), expect to see a variety of ideas each week. Cold, dark, damp, miserable. #BringYourFavouriteLecturer

FOR ALL ABILITY LEVELS.

Strava - UWCS Run Club

• Meet outside DCS at 17:00. Won't leave right away.

• Exec responsible are Zach (doggy_w00f) and Alfie (brentfordarmy2398)

🎮 Friday Night Gaming 🎮

🕖 Fri 5th Dec 7pm - 2am 📍 CS0.03

The only day of the week when gaming is allowed

The Friday night fun continues in unquestionably the best way to round off the week Raven is definitely not biased in writing this, along with free snacks and drinks.

Important: FNG is a sober event, please don't bring alcohol in, or you will be asked to leave.

Also Important: Make sure to tidy up after yourself before leaving, the department does a great kindness in letting us run this event, preferably we stay on their good side!

The Gaming Coordinators this year are: Raven (raven0034), Rob (spooky3142), Lyon (keyboardsky), Arda (mangowizard) and Sharvil (w.0lf) - come find us at any point if you need help, or even just to yap. We'll often be identifiable by our exec hoodies :)

We have a huge selection of fun activities for you to choose from, so come along for a great night :)

There are tons of options for consoles: Xbox with Rockband, Wii, Nintendo Switches (including a Switch 2!), PS4 and more—all having a huge variety of games.

If you are more into Steam, we have that too, just ask us for our DCS account login! Not only that, but you can get full access to the department computers and enjoy a wide selection of free games (wow!)

It doesn't stop there folks. We also have a freaking Oculus VR headset, so you can immerse yourself in Metaverse games. Beat Saber is a popular choice, but we have tons of options!

Did you think that was it? We even have Jackbox along with other party games that will continue through the night.

Hope to see you there :3

🔍 Scavenger Hunt 🔍

🕛 Sat 6th Dec 12pm - 6pm 📍 DCS Atrium

CS Students scavenge for grad roles

Gather in teams of up to 3 to compete in a scavenger hunt around campus (or beyond), completing tasks for the ~4 hours of game time. Your team can choose which tasks you want to do, you can attempt as many or as few tasks as you like - there will be far more options than any team can complete alone - and you may engage with surprise events occurring during the game time.

🏸 UWCS Plays Badminton 🏸

🕐 Sun 7th Dec 1pm - 3pm 📍 Westwood Games Hall

Apollo, what sound does *badminton* make?..."Badoink"

Woah? Finally? Our sports officers are organising more events? What is it, Christmas? Basically. Come play badminton with UWCS this weekend at Westwood. There will be chill, casual, friendly, relaxed, informal, non-competitive, leisurely, no pressure games of badminton at the Westwood Games Hall, open to all abilities. Borrow a racquet or bring your own.

Maybe we should take replies to the newsletter. We need somewhere where you can complain about mistakes in the newsletter, or the overly familiar tone that varies from offputting to creepy throughout. In the meantime, shout your complaints into the aether or at anyone wearing a UWCS hoodie. And if you really hate the newsletters, have a go at writing one yourself, maybe you might just like it! -Mr. "I installed both Git and Python to write this" Zach (he/him), "Secretary"