SEPTEMBER 11 - SEPTEMBER 18 NEWS KEEP IN TOUCH WITH WECE! WECE is constantly working on technical, professional, social, and outreach initiatives, so keep in touch and get involved! Check out the WECE @ Illinois website. Like our Facebook page and join the Facebook Student Group to join the community. Don't forget to check out our Instagram. EVENTS TASTY THURSDAY Come hang out with WECE in an informal setting. Do your homework, paint your nails, build a robot… the possibilities are endless. Snacks will be provided! Where: ECEB RSO Office (1016) When: Thursday, September 14th, 3PM-5PM SCIFI MOVIE NIGHT Netflix and chill with WECE. Movies will be decided by the attendees (as long as it's sci-fi and on Netflix, it's fair game!) Popcorn and other movie snacks provided! Where: ECEB 3013 When: Thursday, September 14th, 5PM-8PM SOLDERING WORKSHOP: CRITTER CREATIONS Interested in soldering but don't know where to start? Come learn this crucial hardware skill with WECE! In the process, you will get the opportunity to create a fun crawling critter! Beginners encouraged to attend! Kits are limited so please sign up here to reserve your spot. Where: TBD When: Monday, September 18th, 6PM-7PM BE PROFESSIONAL Please join us for a night of food, networking, and professional workshops at SWE's annual Be Professional dinner, co-hosted by SHPE and WECE. This year's event will take place on September 25th from 5-8pm in the Illini Union Ballroom and will feature representatives from Molex, BP, and John Deere. Registration is now open here and runs through Wednesday, September 20th. For further information, please contact April Shewry at ashewry2@illinois.edu. We look forward to seeing you there! Where: Illini Union Ballroom When: Monday, September 25th, 5PM-8PM SANDIA NATIONAL LABS TECH TALK For more than 60 years, Sandia has delivered essential science and technology to resolve the nation's most challenging security issues...A strong science, technology, and engineering foundation enables Sandia's mission through a capable research staff working at the forefront of innovation, collaborative research with universities and companies, and discretionary research projects with significant potential impact. Where: ECEB 1013 When: Tuesday, September 26th, 6:30PM-8PM APPLE LUNCHEON Apple will be presenting a keynote presentation titled “Why Apple” which covers multiple aspects of the Apple culture, what its like to work for Apple, etc. Lunch will be provided and space will most likely be limited. Please email cchoi18@illinois.edu to reserve your spot. First come, first serve! Where: ECEB 1013 When: Tuesday, September 26th, 6:30PM-8PM EXTERNAL EVENTS KPMG ADVISORY AND EVS INFORMATION NETWORKING SESSION Are you interested in learning about the various Advisory and EVS practices we are actively recruiting for at KPMG? If so, come learn more on Monday September 11th at Alice Campbell Alumni Center from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (open house). KPMG professionals will be there to give a better description of the practices and for you to network with them! Where: Alice Campbell Alumni Center When: Monday, September 11th, 6:30PM-8:30PM BAXTER INFO SESSION In addition to being at the career fair on Wednesday, Baxter will be holding a virtual reality/networking/product presentation. 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the John Deere Pavilion in MEL. There will be a virtual reality booth, product demonstration, and we will be accepting resumes (internships, co-ops, fulltime, rotational program). There will also be DD Coffee, Curtis Apple Orchard Donuts, Cider, Apples, and Apple Fritters! Where: John Deere Pavilion in MEL When: Wednesday, September 13th, 11AM-4PM 54 STARTUP WEEKEND Are you passionate about solving problems? Are you looking for a platform to collaborate with people on the next best idea? Founders' annual startup weekend, 54, is back for its 5th year! It is a 3-day event where students from all across campus come together to pitch ideas, form teams, and spend the weekend turning those ideas into startups. Join us from September 22nd - September 24th at Thomas. M. Siebel Center for Computer Science for a weekend full of inspirational ideas, networking with professionals from the industry/VC firms and academia, and cash prizes, food, drinks, and more! You take care of your startup idea, we will take care of you. Apply at http://bit.ly/2vj4jPl and find out more at www.54.io. Applications are due by Friday, September 15th. Questions? Email us at team@54.io. Where: Thomas. M. Siebel Center for Computer Science When: Friday, September 22nd - Sunday, September 24th ENGINEERING EMPLOYMENT EXPO The Fall Engineering Employment EXPO will take place September 25-26 from 10am-4pm at the ARC. Representatives from various companies will be on campus to speak to candidates for internships, co-ops, and full time positions! This is an event you do not want to miss! Need more info? Check out our website OR check out our Facebook page for constant updates. Where: ARC When: Monday & Tuesday, September 25th-26th, 10AM-4PM