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[SEMINAR ROOMS FOR STUDY WEEK]

Hey SCISters! πŸ¦‰

Ellipsis has set aside Seminar Rooms for all SCIS students to use during Week 14.

To unlock the rooms, you may call campus security at 68280343, informing the room number and that you are here for the study week initiative.

While you use the study facilities, please be mindful of the following:
- The space should be used responsibly and kept neat and tidy.
- Please be considerate of other students using the same facilities to study.
- Please avoid hogging any location for an extended period of time.
- Switch off the lights if you’re the last to leave the room for the day.

Should you encounter any issues accessing the venues or have any queries, please direct them to Rachel (@sushirach) on Telegram.

We wish everyone a productive study week ahead, and all the best for finals! πŸ’―πŸ”₯
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[UPDATED SEMINAR ROOMS FOR STUDY WEEK]

Hey SCISters! πŸ¦‰

Ellipsis has set aside Seminar Rooms for all SCIS students to use during Week 14.

To unlock the rooms, you may call campus security at 68280343, informing the room number and that you are here for the study week initiative.

While you use the study facilities, please be mindful of the following:
- The space should be used responsibly and kept neat and tidy.
- Please be considerate of other students using the same facilities to study.
- Please avoid hogging any location for an extended period of time.
- Switch off the lights if you’re the last to leave the room for the day.

Should you encounter any issues accessing the venues or have any queries, please direct them to Rachel (@sushirach) on Telegram.

We wish everyone a productive study week ahead, and all the best for finals! πŸ’―πŸ”₯
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[Tech Series Goodie Bag Collection]

Hey SCISters! Hope everyone is having a productive study week πŸ“š

If you’ve received an email from us titled β€œ[Ellipsis] Goodie Bag Collection for Tech Series 2023”, please head to SCIS1 GSR 3-2 before 4pm today, or tomorrow (11am-4pm) to collect your new swag 😎 See you there!
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[Tech Series Goodie Bag Collection] Hey SCISters! Hope everyone is having a productive study week πŸ“š If you’ve received an email from us titled β€œ[Ellipsis] Goodie Bag Collection for Tech Series 2023”, please head to SCIS1 GSR 3-2 before 4pm today, or tomorrow…
‼️Last day to collect your Ellipsis Tech Series 2023 Goodie Bag‼️

Hey SCISters! If you’ve received an email from us titled β€œ[Ellipsis] Goodie Bag Collection for Tech Series 2023”, please head to SCIS1 GSR 3-2 before 4pm today to collect it, or send a proxy to collect it on your behalf.

Happy TGIF everyone! πŸ€ͺ
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AI200: Applied Machine Learning

Looking to upskill this Winter break?
Gain industry-relevant Machine Learning skills with Heicoders' highly rated course!
Limited one-time subsidy for SCIS students.

Cost πŸ’΅ :
$180 (original price $2,400) for Singaporeans and Singapore PRs
$600 for non-Singaporeans

Course Dates & Time πŸ—“ :
Sat/Wed: Dec 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27
Sat 9am-12pm, Wed 7-10pm

Instructor πŸ§‘β€πŸ« :
Min Yan, ex- Data Scientist @ Gojek

Registration Deadline:
30 November (Thurs), 2359
Sign up here - Secure your slot early to avoid disappointment.
Questions? Reach out to @heicoders_academy via Telegram.

Content πŸ“Š:
βœ… Data Wrangling w/ Pandas
βœ… Create Interactive Visualisations w/ Plotly
βœ… Build Regression, Classification & Clustering models to predict housing prices, employee attrition, and perform customer segmentation
βœ… Leverage on cutting-edge models using Ensemble Learning
βœ… Gain Feature Engineering skills
βœ… Build Recommender Systems to improve business outcomes
βœ… Tackle Kaggle Projects
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Coders Assembly is back as your partner in mentoring! Through this initiative, we aim to provide freshmen with the support they need to adjust and conquer their first programming module in SCIS.
 
Our focus for AY23/24 Semester 2:
☝️ IS113 (Web Application Development)
✌️ CS102 (Programming Fundamentals II)
 
Be a mentor to SMU freshmen, help them discover their potential in coding πŸ”‘, and walk them through their first phase of SMU student life. 🌻
 
‼️ DETAILS
Sign-ups: 6 December 2023 - 18 December 2023
Interviews: 8 December 2023 - 24 December 2023
For more details, check out our information deck here!
 
Sign up to be a mentor here, and check out our Instagram for new updates here! ✨
 
Registration closes on Monday, 18 December 2023, 11:59pm.
 
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Owen (@owwenn) or Anthea (@an1hea) via Telegram.
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[Registrations for Java Workshop are open!]

Are you taking CS102 (Programming Fundamentals II) or IS442 (Object Oriented Programming) this term? Do you want to have an easier time and learn some Java before your classes? πŸ€“ Ellipsis is here to help with its annual Java programming workshop! πŸ‘ΎπŸ€–

This workshop is a crash course on Java Programming, from Java syntax and control flow to Object-Oriented Concepts such as encapsulation, abstraction and object inheritance.

- Workshop Details -
Date: Saturday, 13 Jan 2024
Time: 11:30am to 4:30pm
Mode: Physical at SCIS1

Sign up here by Friday, 5 Jan 2024, 11.59pm!

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Nibras (@toughcookle) or Johnny (@knyanlin)!
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✨SCIS Project Experience Information Session✨

Wondering how to kick off your Project Experience? Fret not, we’ve got you covered!

Through Ellipsis Project Experience Information Session, you will get to learn more about the important details and key pointers for navigating your Project Experience successfully. πŸ§‘β€πŸ’»πŸ’―

Our professors will also share insights on common pitfalls that students face. πŸ•³οΈπŸ‘€

Event Details:

IS, SMT, C&L: Wednesday, 3 January 2024 (12pm - 1.50pm)

CS: Thursday, 4 January 2024 (1.40pm - 2.45pm)

Platform: Zoom

Sign up here by Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 11.59pm.

These sessions are open to all SCIS students. Join us and take your first step in acing your Project Experience! 🀩

Feel free to contact Felicia (@feliciapaulus) or Samyuktha (@smykth) if you have any questions! πŸ˜‰
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Ellipsis is thrilled to invite all SCIS students to be a part of Ellipsis Networking Event 2024! ✨

Meet and network with representatives from our partner companies face-to-face for an enriching experience. Gain insights on the corporate work culture and discover potential internships and job openings directly from the company representatives! Better yet, feel free to ask any burning questions that you may have!

Date: Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: SMU Connexion Event Square (Level 5)

Stay tuned for the company list that will be released soon πŸ‘€

Sign up at smu.sg/EllipsisNetworking2024 by Friday, 26 January 2024, 11.59 pm.

There are limited slots so sign up fast!

Please register using your SMU email. Do note that only confirmed participants will get a confirmation email closer to the event day.

If you have any queries, contact Felicia @feliciapaulus or Samyuktha @smykth on Telegram!
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πŸ“’ ATTENTION ALL SMU UNDERGRADUATES πŸ“’

SSU’s annual Inter-Faculty Games (IFG) - Tug of War is back again for Patron’s Day 2024!

Event Details
πŸ—“ Date: 2nd February 2024
πŸ•‘ Time: 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
(Earlier reporting time for teams to check in)
πŸ“ Venue: SMU Campus Green

Prizes (per team of 10)
πŸ₯‡ 1st Place: $1,000 CapitaLand Voucher + SMOO SMOO Trophy
πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place: $700 CapitaLand Voucher
πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place: $500 CapitaLand Voucher
πŸŽ– 4th to 7th Place: $300 CapitaLand Voucher
⭐️ Points attained will also carry forward towards your faculty rankings for the second segment of IFG in Week 8 ⭐️

Ready to represent your faculty and bring home glory?
Sign up here: http://bit.ly/tow24
Sign-up Deadline: 26th January 2024, 2359H

Disclaimer:
Individuals who have scheduled classes during the specified time frame may request a written excuse from the Office of Student Life (OSL).
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PLANNING TO LAND A TECH INTERNSHIP OR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT? πŸ€”

Ellipsis is thrilled to invite all SCIS students to be a part of Ellipsis Networking Event 2024! ✨

Meet and network with representatives from our partner companies face-to-face for an enriching experience. This allows you to gain insights on the corporate work culture and discover potential internships and job openings directly. Better yet, feel free to ask any burning questions that you may have!

Date: Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: SMU Connexion Event Square (Level 5)

Sign up at smu.sg/EllipsisNetworking2024 by Friday, 26 January 2024, 11.59 pm.

There are limited slots so sign up fast‼️

Refreshments will be provided on a first-come-first-serve basis. You might also score attractive lucky draw prizes πŸ‘€.

If you have any queries, contact Felicia @feliciapaulus or Samyuktha @smykth on Telegram!
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ATxInspire - In Conversation with Doreen Bogdan-Martin

IMDA’s ATxInspire session aims to continue bringing together government and industry leaders to discuss digital opportunities and address emerging tech challenges. Join the conversation with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations' specialized agency for Information Communication Technologies, as she explores how we can turbo-charge our journey towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals, using Digital as our vehicle to a more inclusive and sustainable world.

Date: 6 February 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Venue: Mochtar Riady Auditorium, Level 6 Administration Bldg

This ATxInspire session is brought to you by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Please register via https://go.gov.sg/at188065
Hello SCISters!

Thank you for your overwhelming interest and enthusiasm for Ellipsis Networking Event 2024. Regrettably, due to limited slots, the registration form for the Networking Event is now closed.

To those who have registered, do keep a look out for a confirmation email to be sent to your inbox soon.

Thank you!
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We're back with our annual Ellipsis' Valentines Welfare Drive! πŸ’–πŸ’

Dedicate a special Valentines Day welfare pack πŸ’Œ to your significant someone this ValentinesπŸ’‹, filled with a handpicked selection of goodies guaranteed to put a smile on their faceπŸ₯°!

Spread the love, share the joy, and make this Valentine's truly meaningful πŸ‘©β€β€οΈβ€πŸ‘¨! Sign ups are coming soon!

Collection Details
Date: Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Time: 12pm - 5pm
Venue: SCIS1 CR3-1

The link πŸ”— to sign up will be released πŸ”₯exclusivelyπŸ”₯ in this channel. The link will be released at a random time between 12pm - 10pm on Thursday, 25 January 2024, so keep your notifications on!

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact JR (@immaBEAST) or Ryan (@swaglord57)!
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We're back with our annual Ellipsis' Valentines Welfare Drive! πŸ’–πŸ’

Dedicate a special Valentines Day welfare pack πŸ’Œ to your significant someone this ValentinesπŸ’‹, filled with a handpicked selection of goodies guaranteed to put a smile on their faceπŸ₯°!

Spread the love, share the joy, and make this Valentine's truly meaningful πŸ‘©β€β€οΈβ€πŸ‘¨! Sign ups are coming soon!

Collection Details
Date: Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Time: 12pm - 5pm
Venue: SCIS1 CR3-1

Registration is now open β€” sign up here❗️ (Fastest fingers first! πŸ˜‰)

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact JR (@immaBEAST) or Ryan (@swaglord57)!
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Hello SCIStersπŸ‘‹

The SMU Ellipsis Networking Event 2024 is happening NOW!

Date: Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: SMU Connexion Event Square (Level 5)

Refreshments are available on a first-come first-serve basis πŸ‘€

Feel free to join us and network with our partner companies' representatives directlyπŸ˜‰βœ¨
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✨ We are back with SCIS REUNION πŸ’«

Ellipsis is thrilled to invite all SCIS students and alumni to join us for our upcoming SCIS Reunion: NostalgiaFest 2024 and kick off the new year together!

Come on down and join us for a night of fun! Expect goodie bags, game booths, a photo booth and a performance from SMU SoundFoundry. 🀩🀩🀩
Stand a chance to win LUMOS projectors too! πŸ₯³

Event Details
Date : Thursday, 8 February 2024
Time : 6pm - 9pm
Venue : SOSS/CIS Event Lobby

P.S. Dinner is provided!!

Please sign up here by Wednesday, 7 February 2024 and we hope to see you there!

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Michelle (@tehpingcaifan) or Jess Myn (@jesszmyn) on Telegram!
hello everyone, WorldQuant is looking to host a workshop to teach and guide students on how to use their platform to test algorithm to make successful trades, preparing students for their upcoming competition.

The current tentative workshop details:

Date: 25th March 2024 (Monday)
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Please indicate your interest in the workshop here below!!
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[Ellipsis Major Talks 2024]
CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR MAJOR OPTIONS? πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™‚οΈπŸ€·πŸ½πŸ€·πŸΎβ€β™€οΈ

FIND OUT MORE TODAY! πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸ’»πŸ§‘πŸ½β€πŸ’»πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ’»


Ellipsis is back with another iteration of SCIS Major Talks via zoom this semester!

Join us to learn more about the various majors and tracks offered in SCIS from the professors themselves - all SCIS students are welcome πŸ€—

Event Details:
C&L: Monday, 26 February,
10.00am – 11.00am

IS: Tuesday, 27 February,
1.30pm – 2.30pm

CS : Wednesday, 28 February,
1.00pm – 2.00pm

Mode:
Zoom (link to be disseminated via email)

Registration Link:
https://smu.sg/majortalks2024

Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jamesz (@jam333s2) or Kai Sheng (@kaishengg) on Telegram!