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Byte-sized information for the latest updates, events and initiatives by SMU Ellipsis!

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FINAL CALL:

Want to learn how to ACE your software engineering interviews?
Want a friendly introduction to competitive coding?

Join Ellipsis Code# 2025 and hone your programming skills through a series of daily coding challenges with attractive goodie bags and prizes to be won!

This year, contestants will receive a sponsored 6-month Perplexity Pro account!

Event details
Opening Ceremony

- Monday, 3 March 2025, 12pm – 1pm @Zoom

Start of Competition
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Monday, 3 March 2025, 1:30pm

Submission Deadline
- Thursday, 6 March 2025, 6pm

Closing Ceremony
- Friday, 7 March 2025, 12pm - 1pm @ SMU Alcove

Register Now @ https://smu.sg/ellipsis-code-2025

Should you have any queries, feel free to look through our FAQ at https://smu.sg/Code2025FAQ, or contact Nabil (@MudkipZ10) or Windy (@windyblowawayyy) from Ellipsis via Telegram!!
[REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY]
Interested in Exploring Your Major Options? πŸ€”

GET THE DETAILS TODAY! πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸ’»πŸ§‘πŸ½β€πŸ’»πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ’»

Ellipsis is hosting another session of SCIS Major Talks on Zoom this semester!

Come and discover more about the different majors and tracks available in SCIS, directly from the professors. All SCIS students are welcome to attend! πŸ€—

Event Details:
CS: Monday, 3 March,
5.00pm – 6.00pm

IS & C&L: Tuesday, 4 March,
11.00am – 12.30pm

**NOTE: You are welcome to attend talks from other degree programs if you are interested in their track offerings for a second major.

Mode:
Zoom (link to be disseminated via email)

Registration Link:
https://smu.sg/majortalks2025

Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Kai Wen (@Kaaiiiwen) or Shaun (@shaun_teo) on Telegram!
HAPPY RECESS WEEK! πŸ₯³πŸ₯³

✨ Meta 2025 Recruitment [Executive & Facilitators] ✨

Attention all πŸš€ SCIS Students! Metamorphosis 2025 is coming and we're looking for energetic executives, creative gamemasters and passionate facilitators to make this the ultimate, mostπŸ”₯EPICπŸ”₯freshie experience πŸ’―πŸ’―

πŸ’« Organising Committee [Executive] πŸ’«
Collaborate closely with this year’s Meta Organising Committee to plan and execute the most exciting & memorable camp!

πŸ”₯ Game Master πŸ”₯
Facilitate gameplay by conducting activities and making it engaging for everyone.

πŸ’₯ Facilitator πŸ’₯
Make friends with freshmen and fellow facilitators, and guide the freshmen through all the fun and games!

Keen to find out more? Click here to learn more about the various roles and responsibilities.

Sign up here to be part of the adventure!!! πŸŽ‰

Sign-ups close on FRIDAY, 7 MARCH 2025, 11.59PM.

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Leon (@zippyzenith) or Zelene (@Nihaozzzz) on Telegram!
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We want to hear from YOU! Share your thoughts and preferences on merchandise you'd love to see in the summer of 2025. Your feedback will help us design products that truly represent our SCIS and what you care about most.

If you're interested in designing the merch, we'd love to connect with youβ€”fill out the survey and be part of the creative process!

Survey link here!

Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to [Isis (@isis_eka)] or [Sandra (@sannykx)] on Telegram!
LAST CHANCE TO BE PART OF METAMORPHOSIS 2025! πŸ’₯πŸ’₯

✨ Meta 2025 Recruitment [Executive & Facilitators] ✨

Attention all πŸš€ SCIS Students! Metamorphosis 2025 is coming and we're looking for energetic executives, creative gamemasters and passionate facilitators to make this the ultimate, mostπŸ”₯EPICπŸ”₯freshie experience πŸ’―πŸ’―

πŸ’« Organising Committee [Executive] πŸ’«
Collaborate closely with this year’s Meta Organising Committee to plan and execute the most exciting & memorable camp!

πŸ”₯ Game Master πŸ”₯
Facilitate gameplay by conducting activities and making it engaging for everyone.

πŸ’₯ Facilitator πŸ’₯
Make friends with freshmen and fellow facilitators, and guide the freshmen through all the fun and games!

Keen to find out more? Click here to learn more about the various roles and responsibilities.

Sign up here to be part of the adventure!!! πŸŽ‰

Sign-ups close on WEDNESDAY, 12 MARCH, 1159PM

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Leon (@zippyzenith) or Zelene (@Nihaozzzz) on Telegram!
Looking to take a break from assignments? Join us for SCIS Revelry 2025! πŸŽ‰βœ¨ Our flagship movie night featuring an exciting live-action remake...
Disney’s Snow White! πŸŽπŸ‘‘
 
Gather your friends for a magical and unforgettable experience as we watch the highly anticipated live-action Disney’s Snow White on its official release date! 🏰✨
Indulge in popcorn, snacks, and the lively atmosphere with your peers in this FREE OF CHARGE event!
 
Block out your calendars NOW!!
πŸ“† Date: Thursday, 20 March 2025
⏰ Time: 8pm – 10pm
(registration starts at 7pm)
πŸ“ Venue: Shaw Theatres Lido
 
πŸ“’ Sign up fast here as slots are limited!
 
Registration closes on Sunday, 16 March 2025, 11.59pm.
 
πŸ‘‰ Please note that only confirmed participants will receive a confirmation email closer to the event day.
 
Seating will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis!
🍿πŸ₯€Popcorn-drink bundles will be allocated to the first 70 students who sign up!✨
 
Any queries, feel free to contact Kai Kin (@kaiiks) or Sean (@nootn00ts) on Telegram
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REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY

[LIMITED SPOTS LEFT
]

Looking to take a break from assignments? Join us for SCIS Revelry 2025! πŸŽ‰βœ¨ Our flagship movie night featuring an exciting live-action remake...
Disney’s Snow White! πŸŽπŸ‘‘
 
Gather your friends for a magical and unforgettable experience as we watch the highly anticipated live-action Disney’s Snow White on its official release date! 🏰✨
Indulge in popcorn, snacks, and the lively atmosphere with your peers in this FREE OF CHARGE event!
 
Block out your calendars NOW!!
πŸ“† Date: Thursday, 20 March 2025
⏰ Time: 8pm – 10pm
(registration starts at 7pm)
πŸ“ Venue: Shaw Theatres Lido
 
πŸ“’ Sign up fast here as slots are limited!
 
Registration closes on Sunday, 16 March 2025, 11.59pm.
 
πŸ‘‰ Please note that only confirmed participants will receive a confirmation email closer to the event day.
 
Seating will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis!
🍿πŸ₯€Popcorn-drink bundles will be allocated to the first 70 students who sign up!✨
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We want to hear from YOU! Share your thoughts and preferences on merchandise you'd love to see in the summer of 2025. Your feedback will help us design products that truly represent our SCIS and what you care about most.

If you're interested in designing the merch, we'd love to connect with youβ€”fill out the survey and be part of the creative process!

Survey link here!

Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to [Isis (@isis_eka)] or [Sandra (@sannykx)] on Telegram!
Are you taking IS112 (Data Management) or IS105 (Business Data Management) this semester? Need a quick refresher before your upcoming Data Management Final Examination?

Fret not! Ellipsis is back with our annual Data Management Workshop! πŸ₯³ This workshop aims to prepare students for their upcoming finals by covering concepts taught in class, ranging from basic SQL to advanced subqueries.

Workshop Details
Date: Friday, 4 April 2025
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Venue: SCIS2/SOE 3-1, 3-2, 3-3

*Confirmed participants will receive a separate confirmation email

Sign up at
https://smu.sg/EllipsisDMWorkshop25

Sign up deadline: Monday, 31 March 2025, 11.59pm.

For any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Jeffrey (@jeff768) or Nabil(@MudkipZ10) from Ellipsis via Telegram
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Are you taking IS112 (Data Management) or IS105 (Business Data Management) this semester? Need a quick refresher before your upcoming Data Management Final Examination? Fret not! Ellipsis is back with our annual Data Management Workshop! πŸ₯³ This workshop aims…
Hello All

Thank you for the enthusiastic responses to the 2025 Ellipsis DM Workshop. Unfortunately, due to the limited capacity, we apologize that we had decided to close the registration.

To those who have registered, keep an eye out for the confirmation email that will be sent out at the beginning of next week.

Thank you for your patience
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πŸŽ‰Ellipsis is back with our Bi-Annual Finals Welfare Drive! πŸŽ‰

πŸŽ‰πŸ“šβœ¨ The Finals Welfare Drive is back with a bang, and we’ve got even more things to look forward to! πŸŽ‰πŸ“šβœ¨

We know it’s been a grueling finals season, but don’t worryβ€”we’ve got you covered! πŸ’ͺπŸ’– Whether you need a quick snack, a refreshing drink, or just a little motivation to fuel through these tough weeks, our Finals Welfare Packs are packed with goodies to help you power through! 🍫πŸ₯€βœ¨ Playmade is coming down with drinks too, with limited stock! πŸ₯°πŸ˜Ž
Sign-ups are opening soon – stay tuned for your study boost!

πŸ“ Collection Details
πŸ“… Date: 9 April 2025
⏰ Time: 12pm - 5pm
πŸ“ Venue: SMU Alcove

The link πŸ”— to sign up will be released πŸ”₯exclusivelyπŸ”₯ in this channel on 4 April 2025, at a random time between 12pm - 5pm! ⏳

Make sure to join the channel and keep your notifications on so you don’t miss out! πŸ“²πŸ‘€

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact us via Telegram:
πŸ“© Jiaying (@z_zzelos)
πŸ“© Lin Hui (@quadsonn)
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πŸŽ‰Ellipsis is back with our Bi-Annual Finals Welfare Drive! πŸŽ‰

πŸŽ‰πŸ“šβœ¨ The Finals Welfare Drive is back with a bang, and we’ve got even more things to look forward to! πŸŽ‰πŸ“šβœ¨

We know it’s been a grueling finals season, but don’t worryβ€”we’ve got you covered! πŸ’ͺπŸ’– Whether you need a quick snack, a refreshing drink, or just a little motivation to fuel through these tough weeks, our Finals Welfare Packs are packed with goodies to help you power through! 🍫πŸ₯€βœ¨

Playmade is coming down with drinks too, with limited stock! πŸ₯°πŸ˜Ž

πŸš€πŸ“šβœ¨ Sign up now to reserve your welfare pack! πŸš€πŸ“šβœ¨
πŸ‘‰ Sign up here

Please remember to bring your matriculation card and a bag when collecting the items.

πŸ“ Collection Details
πŸ“… Date: 9th April 2025
⏰ Time: 12pm to 5pm
πŸ“ Venue: SMU Alcove


Should you have any queries, feel free to contact us via Telegram:
πŸ“© Jiaying (@z_zzelos)
πŸ“© Lin Hui (@quadsonn)
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The signup form has closed! Thank you so much to everyone who has signed up! β˜ΊοΈπŸ‘ We will be sending email confirmations out soon over the weekend, and we look forward to seeing every one of you at our welfare drive! πŸ₯°πŸ«Ά
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To those who signed up for our welfare drive, do remember to drop by soon at SMU Alcove by 5pm! πŸ₯°πŸ«Ά
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All items at our welfare drive are free to all now! Swing by while stocks last! πŸ₯°πŸ«Ά
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Our finals welfare drive has officially ended!! Thank you to everyone who stopped by and supported us! For those who promised to post the Oatbedient on their public accounts for 24hours, we hope to see your story soon! β˜ΊοΈπŸ‘ We are super glad to see every one of your smiles and we wish all of you all the very very best for the upcoming finals week! It'll be tough, but we can do it! πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ”₯πŸ”₯ See you at our next one too πŸ₯°πŸ«Ά
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Need space to study for finals? πŸ§‘β€πŸ’»

Look no further because Ellipsis and the SAC got you!

What's Happening?

As part of the SAC Study Week, an initiative by the Students' Association Council spearheaded by SMUSA, Ellipsis has secured rooms for all SCIS member to use during the hectic study week!

If the rooms are locked, please contact SMU Campus Security at 6828 0343. Provide the room number and mention that it's for the Study Week initiative.

While you use the study facilities, please be mindful of the following:

πŸ•œStudents must strictly adhere to the timing of each room as shown above.

πŸ“šThe space should be used responsibly and kept neat and tidy.

🀫Please be considerate of other students using the same facilities to study.

πŸ™…Please avoid hogging any location for an extended period of time.

πŸ’‘Switch off the lights if you’re the last to leave the room for the day.

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Felicia Paulus (@feliciapaulus) on Telegram!
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Passionate about serving the SCIS community but don’t know where to start? 🀩

πŸ“’ Look no further! Coders Assembly is designed to help freshmen learn programming skills from experienced mentors and we need driven HR 🀝, Marketing πŸ“£and Education Directors πŸ€“ to help make it happen!

🫡 Not only will you make a real difference and contribute to the success of a meaningful project but also gain valuable experience in the relevant areas.

‼️Check out our information deck to learn more about the different roles and responsibilities available, and take the first step towards becoming a part of the Coders Assembly community! 😊

🌟What are you waiting for? Sign up now!

πŸ“†Registration closes Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 11.59pm.

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Dairu (@daizino) or Wei Sin (@weisine) on Telegram! 🀩
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Hey SCIStersπŸ¦‰

The wait is finally over β€” our SCIS Merch Sale is just around the corner!

We’d love your help in picking the final designs, so take a minute to cast your vote here.

Thanks a bunch, and we can’t wait to see what you choose!
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πŸš€ Introducing Ellipsis’ new spotlight for student-led open source projects!

Ellipsis is proud to launch a dedicated section on our website that showcases the open source work created by SCIS students. The showcase aims to recognise student contributions, promote shared learning, and provide a platform for student-led projects to be seen and supported.

Working on something open source?

We’d love to feature it. 🫑

Whether it’s a tool, library, or student-built platform, we’re here to help you share it with the SCIS community.

Explore the showcase: https://ellipsis.scis.smu.edu.sg/open-source

Interested in being featured or have any questions? Reach out to Felicia (@feliciapaulus) on Telegram.
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Coders Assembly is back with mentor recruitment! πŸ™Œ

β˜€οΈ Have a pay-it-forward mindset? Want to make a difference in a tight-knit community? Or do you simply have a passion for coding and want to pass it on? ❀️‍πŸ”₯

Coders Assembly is designed to provide freshmen with the support they need to learn their first programming modules. πŸ‘£ As a mentor, you serve as coaches to incoming SCIS Year 1 students as they navigate their academic journey and unlock and discover their true potential in coding! πŸ”“

Our focus for AY25/26 Semester 1:
πŸ‘‰ Computational Thinking and Programming (COR-IS1704)
πŸ‘‰ Programming Fundamentals I (CS101)

‼️Registration closes Sunday, 20 July 2025, 11.59pm. ‼️

For more details, check out the information deck here.

What are you waiting for? Sign up to be a mentor here! 🌻

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ernest (@EarnestErnest) or Brandon (@baconwrappedshrimp) via Telegram.
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