From: Computing Organization for Multicultural Students
Date: March 17, 2023
Subject: COMS Connection - March 17, 2023


COMS CONNECTION VOL. 14 17 MAR 2023

Happy Friday!

We wish you a relaxing Spring Break weekend and hope to see you at our next meeting on Monday, March 20th! We will be welcoming Professor Justus Robertson who will be teaching us about Unity. Join us in the GOL 2435 Lab at 6:30pm!

Want to be a part of our Eboard?

Eboard applications for COMS close in just over one week on Monday, March 27th! If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application! Click the link below to view more details about the positions and find the applications links for all of our positions.

COMS Source Code

COMS Source Code, our social for accepted students is next Saturday, March 25th! We need your help to make this event spectacular! Join us for a fun-filled time with games, a tour of Golisano, and a student panel. Please use the form below to sign up to volunteer! If you are unable to do March 25th, we will be hosting the same event on April 1st as well.

Community Engagement Committee

As part of the Community Engagement Committee, you will help to build pathways for young people of color and underrepresented groups who are interested in computing. This committee will be making final preparations for COMS Source Code, our social for accepted students that will take place on March 25th and April 1st.

This week's meeting will be held in CYB 2791 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. If you are unable to make it in person, this meeting will also be held on Zoom.

Contact: Kasim O'Meally (klo7619@rit.edu)

Tech Projects Committee

The Tiger Games, our premier game jam, is coming up real soon! Join this committee to help plan for an exciting event with workshops, prizes, food, game-making, and more.

These meetings will be held on Thursdays in GOL 2400 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. 

Contact: Eric Fotang (eff3587@rit.edu)

The Tiger Games

Join us from April 8th to April 9th for our premier game jam, the Tiger Games! A game jam is a 24-hour event where all participants create games from scratch for the chance to win prizes. Everyone is welcome regardless of their experience in game design. We'll have swag, food, and a workshop to help you prepare. If you have any questions about our event, please email us at coms@rit.edu. Register now!