What's happening?
Kingston Frontenacs vs Barrie Colts Hockey Game
We're going to a hockey game and we want you and your friends there! Get your tickets soon to get our group discount!
We have group pricing of $17.50 per ticket (or 1/10th the cost of a ticket to a Leafs game). Want to bring your partner/friend/classmate? They can get the same price! Just make sure they fill out the waiver. Discount ends April 6 at 8PM.
Who: Kingston Frontenacs vs Barrie Colts
Where: Leon's Centre, Kingston
When: April 8 @ 7PM
Waiver: https://forms.office.com/r/qZVhpmB1R5
Tickets: https://frontenacs.isportstix.com/order/group/QueensGCS/
ML in Medicine – Vector Institute Workshop
Interested in AI and healthcare?
Come to our workshop on April 7th, in collaboration with the Vector Institute!
Vinyas Harish, a Vector postgraduate affiliate, will be talking about "The Role of Machine Learning in Clinical Medicine and Public Health". Vinyas is a 5th-year MD/PhD candidate at U of T and a Queen's alum (BMCO ’17), and he's familiar with both clinical practice and machine learning research. This is a great chance to learn how AI and medicine can work together from someone in both fields!
Time: Thursday, April 7 at 7PM
Zoom Link: https://queensu.zoom.us/j/93011639958?pwd=cWFIZmZnd0tKV2x1dXk5cHJlVE0vdz09
Calgary Hacks 2022
CalgaryHacks 2022: $30,000 Prize Pool Hackathon
CalgaryHacks 2022 will take place Feb 19-20 (weekend before reading week). This will be the largest CalgaryHacks to date with over $30,000 in cash prizes with 18 ways to win. The Tier 1 prize pool is $15,000 with first place earning $5,000.
We also have a $3,750 prize pool for first years and highschool students! Our hackathon is a great learning opportunity and as such we invite students of all skill levels to hack and have fun.
Register: https://calgary-hacks-2022.devpost.com/
Website: https://calgaryhacks.ca/
GCS Workshop – Starting a Tech Company
Come out on Thursday, Feb 3 for the first in our series of GCS workshops!
Eric Kitchen, CEO of AI startup Nextria and serial entrepreneur will be talking about starting a tech company. Eric has founded several successful startups, and he has plenty of experience with mergers and acquisitions for other companies. If you’re interested in the startup scene or how tech and business combine, then don’t miss this chance to hear from someone who’s been around the block!
Keep an eye on your Queen’s email for the meeting link!
Christmas Party
Join us at GCS in celebrating the holidays and the end of classes!
Registration is closing soon for our Christmas event. Make sure to sign up by November 30th if you want to attend! Sign up here.
This will be held at the Mansion (506 Princess St) on Dec 11. Optional activities will include a gift exchange and an ugly sweater contest!
As of now, we’re still able to hold an in-person event with appropriate COVID precautions in place, but we’re monitoring the situation closely. Stay tuned for updates and stay safe!