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Week of October 13, 2024

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Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM)

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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) and Computing & Communications Services (CCS) is running online activities all month long with so many chances to win! There are 90 U of G gift cards to be won through fun activities including an escape room, scavenger hunt, Kahoot trivia event, quizzes and more. So update your cyber savvy, have some fun…and win!

Tremaine Visiting Speaker Series: Welcome Reception with Dr. Joanna McGrenere

Join us for the 2024 Tremaine Visiting Speaker Series featuring Women in Science with our distinguished guest is Professor Joanna McGrenere, Co-head of Computer Science at UBC and HCI research specialist. Open to School of Computer Science, Tremaine family and invited guests only. Learn more and register for the Welcome Reception.

Human-Computer Interaction: Designing Inclusive User Interfaces

Dive deep into the realm of Human-Computer Interaction with Dr. Joanna McGrenere as she shares her experiences and knowledge from her field of specialization. Open to School of Computer Science faculty and graduate students only. Learn more and register for the Research Seminar.

Sharing Insights: Computer Science is more than you believe!

Hear from the renowned Dr. Joanna McGrenere, Professor and Co-Head of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, as she shares stories from her professional journey as a specialist in Human-Computer Interaction. Learn more and register for the Outreach Presentation.

Diverse Voices Shaping the Digital Future

Hear from Drs. Dan Gillis, Stacey Scott, Graham Taylor and Joanna McGrenere as they share their valuable expertise and perspectives about the impact of computer science and technology on academia, enhancing diversity, mentorship, human centered approaches and other engaging areas. Learn more and register for the Panel.