GEECly Email 11/6
Elections Info + Amazon Event + Mindfulness Workshop Details! 👾
Hey all 🥳 hope you enjoyed the extra hour of sleep on Sunday :)
New blog post alert! Read Stephanie Ochoa’s article on how to crush imposter syndrome 💥
Thanks to everyone who came to our Elections Info session last Thursday! If you are interested in running for a position on GEECS E-Board:
Watch the GEECS Elections Info Session if you weren’t able to make it in person.
If you have any questions about any specific positions or about the election process, attend an officer’s office hours! Add the GEECS Google Calendar to see the schedule.
Submit the Platform Blurb form by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, November 25.
Prepare a speech (up to 3 minutes) for Elections, which will be held from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28. If you are unable to make it, please email a video of your speech to geecs.officers@umich.edu by Monday night (11/27).
Voting will open the same day as elections and will stay open for a week, after which votes will be tallied and winning candidates will be notified.
Action Items:
Add the GEECS calendar to your calendar to stay updated on all our events.
Make sure to join our Slack workspace, and follow any socials linked at the bottom of this email for announcements and reminders about our events.
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Upcoming Events 📅
GEECS x Amazon 1:1 and Mentorship Event: in-person on Tuesday, 11/7, from 6:30-8 pm at EECS 1005. A great opportunity to have 1:1 or group sessions with Amazon employees! Bring any questions you have about Amazon’s interview process or life at Amazon. Please sign up for slots before the event starts!
Sign up for slots: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tFoNkuDLH7VM19jyi3yYCxyXk0Y2WDYWPW1VrDlYzTc/edit?usp=sharing
Mindfulness Workshop: in-person on Wednesday, 11/8, from 6-7 pm at Mason Hall 1401. Join us to wind down with GEECS and learn healthy practices to take care of your mental health! Dinner will be provided.
RSVP: https://forms.gle/hkMKvPsUUVnd6Avm9
GEECS Networks 🕸
Slideshow with current GEECS members, their intros, social media, Linkedin, etc. Add yours here.
Getting advice and hearing experiences from other GEECS members is a go-to throughout college. Join our LinkedIn page if you’re interested in sharing your experiences with GEECS peers or reaching out to others.
Social Media 📱
GEECS Sponsors 🏆
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting GEECS and empowering women in technology!
Your Officers 👩💻
Debrini Sarkar, President, debrini@umich.edu
Shivani Sundaresan, Vice President, shhivani@umich.edu
Vanessa Lulla, Treasurer, vlulla@umich.edu
Yaire Lopez-Quiroz, Membership, lopezqui@umich.edu
Lauren Rodriguez, Marketing, lrodz@umich.edu
Grace Boettger, Outreach, graceboe@umich.edu