How are the first few days back in school? Having lots of fun, meeting old and new friends, or feeling grumpy that the summer has ended? Hope that you all are enjoying a brand new start in the new school year.

Don't know if you have already heard about the news; this year, the tri-mentoring program has EXPANDED and has recruited mentors from- ready for the list?- Telus, IBM, Microsoft, EA, Business Objects, Apple, MDA, Blast Radius, Accenture, Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer Agency! All of these organizations have sent out mentors to share past experience with us fellow students!

Also, for junior students, here is a great chance to find out all the things that you are wondering about: joining coop, choosing courses, obtaining programming experiences, and how to get a good coop job etc. In tri-mentoring, you will find that devoted senior students who are more than glad to share their experiences with you!

The Commerce Undergraduate Society (CUS) Golf Tournament is looking for an experienced webmaster who is able to make a website with a professional, sleek look.

Ability to make a website that will register and process payments and registration is preferred but not necessary. The webmaster will be able to attend the tourney for free, which is $100 in value for round of golf, dinner, etc. Please email cover letter outlining web development abilities, previous experience and reasons why you want to get involved with the CUS Golf Tournament, as well as an up to date resume by May 17th at 8:00 am.

CUS VP External
stewart.styles@gmail.com

Congratulations to next year's CSSS Executive! And thank you all for a great year indeed. All the best on your upcoming exams and we'll see you again next year!

President
Yvonne Chen

Internal Vice President
Eugene Chan

External Vice President
Arash Malek

Secretary
Yaying Guo

Treasurer
Victor Chan

Graduating Representative
Richard Quan

Social Coordinators
Ilan Keshet
Jeremiah Tantongco

The race has narrowed down to the following candidates! Come and tell us who YOU think should be leading the CSSS next year. Voting will take place on the first floor of Dempster on April 11th-12th. Results will be announced the evening of the same day.

Learn more about who will be representing you next year! :-)

President
Jenny Brook
Yvonne Chen
James Lo

Vice President Internal
Eugene Chan

Vice President External
Arash Malek

Secretary
Yaying Guo

Treasurer
Victor Chan
Jason Hui

Grad Representative
Richard Quan

Social Coordinator (2 positions)
Ilan Keshet
Jeremiah Tantongco

Click the here to read more about your election candidates!

This year's graduating gift from Computer Science students will be a contribution to the
Dean of Science Scholarship fund.
Please donate and leave your mark on UBC by helping future students who are struggling
financially to reach their dreams.

There is no minimum so please drop by the Cube Office in ICSIS(X139) which is located right
across from Dempster and donate what you can before April 10th.

You can also make a one time donation on-line at www.supporting.ubc.ca/classact. Click on
the 'donate now' button and specify Class Act as the campaign that you want to donate to
and mention Computer Science Class Act under gift designation.

All donations will be matched by the Dean of Science, and the Head of the Department of
Computer Science, Dr Aiello.

If we all contribute, we can make a big difference!

Do you know anyone in Computer Science that deserves recognition for their
involvement in the computer science community at UBC?
We are offering three $500 awards this year for anyone who has
demonstrated a strong involvement to the computer science
community at UBC.

How to apply?
Submit your resume and two supporting letters (one from a fellow student
and one from a faculty member) to the Computer Science office front desk
(ICICS buildng) before April 12th!

The awards will then be distributed at the grad reception after being
adjudicated by UAC.

It's finally official. The date for our annual Grad Boat Cruise is Thursday April 5th!
Your friendly CSSS execs have put together another fun filled boat cruise for you.
So... for $25, you get to spend an awesome evening complete with a first-class
sit-down dinner on a chartered yacht! As well, a bar will be present for you to buy drinks from!
Last year's event went extremely well, and this year, we expect to do even better!
Of course, all Computer Science students are welcome, it will be a fun event to attend before
the start of exams! However, we will be giving preference to graduating students (and one guest).
Tickets are only $25 and will be going on sale until Wednesday April 4th!
at the CSSS office in the X-Wing building,in room X139.

Date: Thursday April 5th.
Boarding Time: 6:00 pm
Departure Time: 6:30 pm sharp
Return Time: 10:30 pm
Pick Up / Drop Off: 450 Denman St. (North Foot of Denman)

Want to meet people from MSFT, EA, IBM, BOBJ, Telus, AAPL, and MDA? Or just looking for a chance to gain more volunteering experience, show leadership & get involved in CS?

Either way, come join us to run the Tri-mentoring Wrap Up event on April 3rd evening.

To show our appreciation, the 3 volunteers will be given both:
- free catered dinner (reception food, better than pizza & pop)
- free T-shirt

The 3 volunteers will be registering mentors and mentees from 5:15-6:15pm. Then they are welcome to join us in the reception and social mingling afterwards until 7:30pm.

Interested? Email James Lo at jlo_at_thecube_dot_ca (preferably by March 29th, 2007)

Time: 5:15-6:15pm
Venue: Sage Bistro
Address: 6331 Crescent Road, Vancouver

As you may (or may not) remember from previous years, the CSSS elections happen annually in April for the different positions. By becoming an executive, besides leading activities and projects for the society and department, you have a vote on every decision that is made in executive meetings - you literally shape the events that you and your fellow students take part in. You not only get a chance to improve your leadership and communication skills, but you will also make new friends and interact with some of faculty and staff members within the CS department.

If you're interested in getting involved with the Society, these are the positions we're taking nomination forms for:

• President
• Internal Vice President
• External Vice President
• Social Coordinator (2 positions)
• Grad Representative
• Treasurer
• Secretary

If you're interested, please download the nomination form and submit it to CSSS office or scan and send it to our Elections official (elections@thecube.ca) no later than Thursday, March 29, at 5 pm.

IT Night is an annual networking and speaker session event
and is hosted by your CSSS and Sauder's MIS Clubs. It is
designed for those students most interested in the management
side of technology and high-tech industry. The theme this year
is Innovative Technology and Business. This joint event between
the Management Information Systems Club and the Computer
Science Student Society will provide students with insight into
the potential job opportunities in the area of IT Consulting.
Learn the new and upcoming business technology and revolutionize
the Business World! Companies such as Ernst & Young, IBM, Accenture,
Kodak, ngrain, HSBC, Telus and more will be present to network with
students.

When: March 22nd
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Registration at 5:30)
Where: UBC Asian Centre
Price: FREE

The event will consist of two outspoken industry representatives, an
interactive speed networking session, dinner and plenty of DRAW prizes,
so sign up today because we sold out last year, and we will again this year!