Here are the CPE program announcements for May 1st, 2020
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1. CPE Town Hall Zoom Meetings
2. Summer 2020 Course Offerings
3. CPE Student FAQs and other Resources
4. Computer Engineering Society (CPEs) Club Activities
5. WISH Announcements
6. Apply to be a Consumer Electronics Society Club Officer
7. IEEE Club C Workshop
8. Token Live Premiere
9. Gender Equity Movement Training
10. Career Services Announcements
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1. CPE Town Hall Zoom Meetings
Please join us Thursday, May 7 at 11am on Zoom for a CPE town hall check in meeting. Check in with your classmates. Dr. Slivovsky will be in attendance to provide an update about CPE and other developments in the university. Bring your questions!
Meeting ID: 932 3956 5189
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2. Summer 2020 Course Offerings
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3. CPE Student FAQs and other Resources
In response to the changes in the wake of COVID-19, the CPE Program has provided the following links on their website to help:
This page provides answers to the most common questions coming up from students such as how to get a permission number and faculty office hours for Spring Quarter 2020. If there’s a question that isn’t addressed, please feel free to reach out to Donna at daiken@calpoly.edu
This page provides answers for students, faculty and staff regarding changes that have taken place since the switch to virtual learning. In addition, students can find information about access to technology resources and graduation.
This page provides the latest campus updates on the evolving COVID-19 outbreak.
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4. Computer Engineering Society (CPEs) Club Activities
CPEs is planning to continue their office hour activity for students virtually. Please join Slack or Discord to access this resource, the links are below. CPEs members will be available 11am to 1pm daily. If you have trouble accessing either of these resources, please contact Nick Bell at nbell01@calpoly.edu.
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5. WISH Announcements
WISH Graduation Cords
Are you interested in a WISH Graduation Cord? If so, please fill out this form! We will be shipping them if you are at your permanent home address or delivering to your door if you are in SLO. The deadline to submit the form is Friday, May 1st. Cords will be $5 each and you will be charged on Venmo.
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6. Apply to be a Consumer Electronics Society Club Officer
We are now recruiting for CESoc 2020-2021 officer positions! We want your help with planning and running events and contributing new ideas! Any student in any major who is willing to show commitment and initiative in our club is welcome to apply.
CESoc is a community of people with a shared passion for technology and consumer electronics. Our club hosts device repair and teardown events, hardware and software workshops, and tours of companies like iFixit. The available positions include General Officer, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Marketing Head, Projects/Events Head, and Webmaster. Click here to learn more about the responsibilities of each position.
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, please fill out the following application by Friday, May 8 at 11:59 PM. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.
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7. IEEE Club C Workshop
The first IEEE Club C Workshop is one week away! If you would like to attend, please fill out this form to sign up.
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8. Token Live Premiere
Token is a short film created by Cal Poly students to highlight the challenges that womxn in tech face in order to educate, empower, and excite allies to make tech culture more inclusive and supportive.
Token will be premiering live on YouTube TODAY at 6 PM PT! The team, co-founded by our Diversity Director Kellie Banzon, will also be on Instagram Live @cultureofcode after the premiere to chat about the project and answer questions.
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9. Gender Equity Movement Training
GEM training is an interactive 5 week training open to all students interested in learning more about gender, feminism, positive masculinity, and intersectionality. Certificate awarded at the end for those who complete a minimum of 4 of the 5 sessions and make-up any missed information. The first session will be TODAY 5/1 from 1-2 pm! See the flyer for more information on other session dates.
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10. Career Services Announcements
A Message from Career Services Counselor, Lily Holzner:
Hello CSC, CPE, SE & EE Students,
I wanted you all to know that I am here to support you in your career development while you are on spring break and during Spring Quarter, no matter where you are! I am working virtually and offering both phone and Zoom appointments. These are the topics I can help you with:
Major Change
- Career clarification – what can I do or want to do with my major?
- Resume, cover letter review
- Interview preparation tips and/or mock interview
- Job offer evaluation and negotiating
- Job and internship search strategies
- Networking using Career Connections and LinkedIn
- Portfolio, LinkedIn or Career Connections review
- Grad School Application Process and Personal Statement review
- Anything career-related!
To schedule an appointment:
- Login to your Cal Poly portal, click on MustangJOBS
- Click on the Career Center drop-down menu and choose Appointment.
- Follow the prompts to schedule with me, and indicate whether you prefer to meet via phone or Zoom.
If you have something urgent that can’t wait to schedule an appointment, please email me at lholzner@calpoly.edu
To download Zoom:
Download the free Zoom app on your device with your Cal Poly login information.
Test the Zoom app with your Cal Poly login information.
Lastly, I recommend that you go into Handshake to check your Notification Preferences. Here’s how:
1. Go into Settings & Privacy
2. Then go into Notification Preferences
3. From there you can verify that notifications are configured how you want them
I already miss seeing you all in person but look forward to serving you virtually.
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TWO WAYS TO GET HELP WITH A CAREER ADVISOR
1. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Virtual appointments (phone or Zoom) with Career Counselors are available Monday through Friday for any of your career-related needs: resume and cover letter review, change of major, career exploration, interviewing, job and internship search, networking, grad school, evaluating job offers, and more.
To schedule an appointment, login to MustangJOBS/Handshake through the Portal, click on Career Center drop-down, select Appointment, and follow the prompts. If you prefer, you can call Career Services at (805) 756-2501 to schedule.
2. VIRTUAL DROP-IN HOURS VIA ZOOM
Virtual Drop-in hours are recommended when you want immediate help on your career-related needs (same topics as appointments above).
Virtual Drop-in is offered Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 11:00am and 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Download the free Zoom app with your Cal Poly login information.
You must have the app downloaded to your computer or phone. Using just the web browser will not allow you to meet privately with a Career Advisor.
During the above times, when you’re ready click to meet with a Career Advisor using your laptop, phone, or tablet.
No pre-scheduling necessary—students seen on first-come, first-served basis
If you need to be seen for more than 15 minutes, please schedule an appointment by logging into MustangJOBS, click on Career Center, then Appointment and follow prompts.
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VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
Virtual Live Workshops
- Attend one of our Live Virtual Workshops (via Zoom) to learn more about career-related topics (no RSVP needed).Download the free Zoom app with your Cal Poly login information.
- The complete list of workshops and events can be found under Events tab on Handshake or our Workshops and Events Google Calendar: http://www.careerservices.calpoly.edu/explore-services/your-events
- Here are some of the workshop titles offered during Spring Quarter:
- Preparing for the Virtual Career Fair
- Interviewing Skills
- Writing Effective Resumes & Cover Letters
- Navigating Your Internship or Job Search
- Graduate School Chat
- From the Classroom to the Office
- Negotiating Offers and Salaries
- Starting your Professional Portfolio on Portfolium
- Leveraging LinkedIn and Cal Poly Career Connections
Recorded Workshops
- Can’t attend one of our live workshops? Check out our line-up of recorded workshops on many of the same topics at: https://careerservices.calpoly.edu/virtual-workshops-resources (more will be added soon!)
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VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS
Information Sessions are a great way to get to know an organization and their opportunities.
Please log on to Handshake to see a list of the companies that will be conducting an Information Session this quarter. Click on Events tab, then Search Events box, then use filters on right to narrow search to Information Sessions.
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Career Services Ambassadors Program Recruiting
Career Services is currently recruiting for its Career Services Ambassadors program for the 2020-2021 AY. They are looking to fill the CENG representative space. This is a paid position with flexible hours and a lot of leadership potential and room for professional growth.
If interested, apply by May 1st, 2020
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