Mentorship Mixer
2020-10-12 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Whether you’re looking for advice on internships and life at UCI or interested in sharing your experiences, consider joining this year’s virtual WICS Mentorship Program! The program is currently open for the school of ICS and related majors. If you’re interested, please fill out the interest form and add your profile to the appropriate slide deck:
Mentorship Interest Form: http://bit.ly/WICSMentorship2020
Mentee Profiles: https://bit.ly/MenteeProfiles2020
Mentor Profiles: https://bit.ly/MentorProfiles2020
Be sure to come out to our Mentorship Mixer on Monday, 10/12 from 6:30-8PM PT to meet other potential mentors and mentees while learning more about the WICS Mentorship Program! Applications close Sunday, 10/11 at 11:59PM so please apply soon and RSVP for the mixer!

Zillow “Pitch Yourself” Workshop
2020-10-14 18:30 - 20:00

Mentorship Mixer Round 2
2020-10-24 20:00 - 21:00

Trivia Night
2020-10-26 18:30 - 20:00

Northrop Grumman “Professional Development” Webinar
2020-10-29 18:00 - 20:00
Feeling stressed about applying to jobs and internships? Join us for a Professional Development Webinar with representatives from Northrop Grumman! Their recruiting team will go over tips on how to build a competitive resume, take a professional photo at home, and strengthen your interview skills! You will also get the opportunity to network with engineers from Northrop Grumman in small breakout rooms. The Zoom link will be sent to those who RSVP, so make sure to sign up!

WICS x ICSSC Blizzard’s Battle.net Platform Info Session
2020-11-02 18:30 - 20:00
Are you interested in finding out what connects millions of users in the world? Learn more about the Blizzard’s Battle.net platform from recruiters and engineers where they will explain high level architecture and answer any types of questions. Stay tuned until the end, for the 1-on-1 breakout sessions where you can get personalized resume reviews and discuss further about career opportunities. Make sure to RSVP to get the Zoom link, so you can zoom your way into the ins and outs of Blizzard!

WICS Committee Applications Q&A
2020-11-04 18:00 - 19:00
Interested in joining WICS Committee, but have some lingering questions before submitting that application? Curious about what Committee members do and some of the cool perks of being on Committee? Then join us at the WICS Committee Application Q&A with our committee members to get your questions answered and learn more about each of our committees! Don’t forget to RSVP to get the Zoom link!

WICS Mentorship Reveal
2020-11-09 18:30 - 20:00
Are you ready to meet your Mentorship family? Then come on out to our Mentorship Reveal on Monday, November 9th from 6:30-8:00pm. We will have activities for you to complete in order to find out who your mentor/mentee is and which family you are in! After you find your mentorship family, we will have more games and activities for you all to get to know each other. Make sure to RSVP for the Zoom link, and we are excited to see you all there!

WICS Mentorship Social: Disney Escape Room
2020-11-13 19:00 - 20:30
Get to know your new mentorship family by coming out to our third social on Friday, November 13th from 7:00-8:30pm. Work together with your family to navigate our Disney-themed escape rooms, bond with each other, and play some games! The Zoom link will be emailed and posted in the Mentorship FB group the day of the event. Please click “Going” on the Facebook event below so we know how many of you all will be attending. We hope to see you there!

Intro to Web Development Workshop
2020-11-16 18:30 - 20:00
Have you ever wanted to build a professional portfolio website but are unsure where to start? This workshop is the perfect beginner’s guide to web development and creating a professional portfolio website! This workshop will include step-by-step instructions on how to code in HTML and CSS and will provide several resources to learn and get help during the process! It is for people of all majors, and is especially tailored to be easy to follow along for people who aren’t too familiar with computer science and web development. Online portfolios are an amazing way to stand out as a potential job candidate, so if you want to learn web development, create a resume booster, AND have fun while you’re at it, make sure to RSVP! We hope to see you there!

Get Involved with Undergraduate Research
2020-11-19 18:30 - 20:00
Are you interested in doing research, but don’t know how to get involved as an undergraduate student? As always, WICS got your back and will be bringing these undergraduate research opportunities to YOU! Professor Wayne Hayes will be sharing about the research projects that he’s leading from image analysis of cells to graph theory’s relation to biological networks to image analysis of spiral galaxies. Many of his students have gone on to graduate school and even published prestigious scientific articles! We will also be featuring students who are open to answering any questions you have about undergraduate research. Make sure to come out if you have the slightest interest in research because this event will definitely open doors to countless research opportunities in the future!

WICS x SHPE x SWE Diversity in Tech Panel
2020-11-23 18:30 - 19:30
Are you still exploring organizations on campus? Well this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about diversity with Women in Information and Computer Sciences (WICS), Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Discover how diverse the tech field is through a Q&A panel where people with different backgrounds will come and share their experiences. There will also be an exclusive networking session afterwards, so stay tuned until the end. Make sure to RSVP to get the Zoom link emailed to you!

Day in a Life of a SWE + PM + UI/UX Designer
2020-11-30 18:30 - 20:00
Are you interested in working in the tech industry, and curious about roles such as Software Engineers, PM, and UI/UX Designers? Have you wondered what Software Engineers, PM, and UI/UX Designers actually do on a day-to-day basis? Well, WICS is welcoming back our alumni who currently work at companies such as Cisco and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to share with you what a day in their life looks like as a Software Engineer, PM, or UI/UX Designer. Don’t forget to RSVP to come and meet our alumni and learn more about these tech industry roles!

WICSmas
2020-12-07 18:30 - 20:00
Need a break from classes and want to relax and chill with fellow club members? Well, WICSmas is coming up, and we’re throwing a holiday themed event where we’ll do a variety of fun activities such as arts & crafts, puzzles, drawing, and more! Come through and celebrate the end of fall quarter with us! Zoom link will be emailed to all who RSVP

WICS First General Meeting
2021-01-04 18:30 - 20:00
WICS hopes you all had a great winter break and are ready for the new quarter! Come join us at our first general meeting to learn about what WICS has planned for winter quarter and play some fun games at our post-event social! Get ready to meet lots of new friends and be sure to RSVP to get the Zoom link!

Committee Retreat
2021-01-08 - 2021-01-10

MTI Prep w/ ACM
2021-01-11 08:00 - 17:00

Mentorship Workshop #1
2021-01-15 19:00 - 20:00

Mock Technical Interviews
2021-01-20 08:00 - 17:00

Lean In Session
2021-01-25 18:30 - 20:00

Commit the Change x WICS “How to Build Tech for Social Good”
2021-02-01 18:30 - 20:00
Do you ever wonder how you can create tech projects to solve social issues? Here’s your chance to find out! Come out to Commit the Change x WICS’s How to Build Tech for Social Good event! CTC will be sharing who they are currently working with as well as the projects they’re working on. Through this, you will be able to identify social problems and design good solutions for them. Don’t forget to RSVP for the Zoom link!

WICS x SWE Mentorship Game Bonanza
2021-02-05 18:00 - 20:00

HACK x WICS Resume Workshop featuring Recruiter from GUESS
2021-02-08 18:30 - 20:00
Still uncertain what should and shouldn’t be included in your resume? We got you. Come through to the HACK X WICS Resume Workshop featuring Recruiter from GUESS on February 8th! The recruiter will be going through an interactive walkthrough about the do(s) and don’t for creating a compelling resume. Tip #1 from us, don’t miss out on connecting with a company rep! So, be sure to RSVP to get the Zoom link and we hope to see you there!

Mentorship Workshop #2
2021-02-19 19:00 - 20:00

From Inception to Delivery with Intel
2021-02-22 18:30 - 20:00
Curious about how to make a simple idea into a fully furnished product? Then join us for the inside scoop with Intel’s presentation “From Inception to Delivery” on Monday, February 22nd! Hear the women of Intel go over the specific tools and processes required to make your own ideas a reality and take this opportunity to ask them your questions! Be sure to RSVP to this amazing event for the Zoom link and we hope to see you there!

Self-Care Session
2021-03-01 18:30 - 20:00
It’s the beginning of week 9. You are sitting in front of your laptop, working on your last programming project with your favorite Spotify playlist running in the background. Finals are coming up fast and you’re not sure how far you’ve fallen behind in lectures. You need a break.

Does this sound familiar to you? If so, come take the time to unwind with us at our Week 9 Self-Care Session on Monday, March 1st! We’ll be pampering ourselves with relaxing origami, physical self-care, painting, and puzzle sessions. Don’t forget to RSVP for the Zoom link to come hang out with us and give yourselves a much deserved break!

WICSdoro Study Night
2021-03-08 18:30 - 20:00
Stressed about finals? Come and study with WICS! Study with your fellow WICS members taking the same classes as you and take breaks with mini games as part of the highly effective Pomodoro study technique. Don’t miss out on a night of productive studying and fun games! Remember to RSVP to get the Zoom link for the event!

Mentorship Social: WICS Comics
2021-03-20 18:30 - 20:00

Committee Social
2021-03-22 19:00 - 20:00

WICS General Meeting
2021-03-29 18:30 - 20:00
