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PMU Game Night
Date: Friday, November 03
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Purdue Memorial Union
Description:
We're excited to announce our upcoming PMU Game Night! Here are the details:
What to Expect:
Pizza: 🍕 We'll be serving up some delicious pizza a little after 6, so come with an appetite!
Switch and Jackbox Games: 🎮 Head over to the PMU Game Mine for some multiplayer fun on the Nintendo Switch and engaging Jackbox games.
Billiards: 🎱 Challenge your peers at the billiards tables located in the PMU basement (x2) and on the 1st floor (x2).
Board Games: 🎲 Dive into strategy, trivia, and more next to the 1st floor billiards tables.
This is a great opportunity to take a break from your studies, have some fun, and connect with fellow grad students. Whether you're a gaming pro or just looking to hang out, we'd love to see you there.
Bar Crawl
Date: Friday, October 27
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Vault
Description:
Are you ready for some fun and camaraderie? We're excited to announce our very own CS Grad Student Bar Crawl happening this Friday, October 27th, from 7-11pm.
A night full of laughter, trivia games, and a sprinkling of spookiness awaits!
🎃 Get into the Halloween Spirit! 🎃
Since we're so close to Halloween, we'd love to see you show off your creativity with a costume.
Whether it's funny, scary, or something totally out-of-the-box, all costumes are welcomed and encouraged!
To add a cherry on top, we'll be hosting a Costume Contest and the winner will walk away with a FREE CS t-shirt! So, bring your costume A-game!
🍺 Bar Crawl Schedule 🍺:
7:00-8:00 PM: The Vault
8:05-9:00 PM: Knickerbocker Saloon/Digby's (We'll decide based on the size of our group - so be sure to come!)
9:05-10:00 PM: Lafayette Brewing Company
10:05-11:00 PM: DT Kirby's
Can't make it for the entire crawl? No worries! Join us at any point in the schedule that works for you. The more, the merrier!
🤓 Trivia Twist! 🤓
Throughout the night, we'll be throwing in some light-hearted trivia games.
Brush up on your random facts and show off your knowledge while enjoying your favorite beverage.
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and let’s make this a night to remember.
Looking forward to seeing all of you there!
Wolf Park
Date: Sunday, October 22
Time: 9:15 AM
Location: Wolf Park
Description:
About Wolf Park:
🐺 Wolf Park has been dedicated to the study of wolves and other wild canids since 1972.
Their mission involves understanding the behavior of these magnificent creatures and supporting researchers
worldwide in their endeavors to learn more about them.
Wolf Park also plays a crucial role in educating the public about the importance of predators in our ecosystem.
Logistics:
Just like our previous events, we will be carpooling from Lawson (except no large vans).
Due to limited spots available, we will be giving preference as follows:
1️⃣ Those willing to drive others.
2️⃣ Those who registered earlier.
🍔 Please Note: Unlike most of our events, there will be no food provided during this trip.
Registration:
To secure your spot for this adventure, please fill out the registration form by Thursday,
10/19 at noon using the following link: Register for Wolf Park Trip.
We will reach out to the individuals who got in (plus the top 10 people on the waitlist) on
Thursday evening/Friday morning. There are frequent cancellations, so if you are on the waitlist be prepared!
This promises to be an unforgettable experience, and we can't wait to explore Wolf Park together!
If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Let's make this trip a howling success! 🚗 See y'all there!
Corn Maze
Date: Saturday, October 14
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Wea Creek Orchard Description:
We are thrilled to announce a trip to the Corn Maze at Exploration Acres on Saturday, 10/14 from 4-7:45pm!
Shades State Park
Date: Saturday, October 7
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Shades State Park, In Description:
Exciting news! 🌟 We're hitting the trails at Shades State Park on Saturday, October 7th, from 9AM to 3PM.
This is your chance to unwind, embrace nature, and enjoy some quality time with fellow grad students.
Apple Picking
Date: Saturday, September 16
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Wea Creek Orchard Description:
The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and apple season is upon us!
We've organized an apple picking adventure at Wea Creek Orchard,
complete with wagon rides and socializing. It's the perfect opportunity to unwind, make new connections, and celebrate the season!
Mini Golf
Date: Friday, August 25
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Monster Mini Golf, Lafayette, IN Description:
The semester's in full swing, and what better way to connect than with a spirited Mini Golf night,
complemented by delicious pizza, at Monster Mini Golf Lafayette? We'd love for you to join us!
Bowling Night
Date: Friday, March 10
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: PMU Rack and Roll
Description:
The Computer Science Graduate Student Association (CSGSA) will be hosting a Bowling Night this Friday (10th March 23)
6:00 pm-7:00 pm at Union Rack and Roll, Purdue Memorial Union. The CSGSA has reserved all of the bowling lanes.
We will cover the cost of bowling shoes for the first 20 attendees. We will also have pizza and loads of fun!
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Mini Golf
Date: Friday, March 24
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Lafayette, IN Description:
The CSGSA is organizing a fun-filled activity at the Monster Mini Golf[1]
this Friday, March 24th from 5-7 pm.
We will pay for the rentals for golf and will provide tons of food and drinks.
Please RSVP at the link below[2] if you plan to attend.
Come out to play golf and socialize with your fellow graduate students!!
[1] https://monsterminigolf.com/lafayette/
[2] https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cvHMVawzR7qaD66
Bowling Night
Date: Friday, March 10
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: PMU Rack and Roll
Description:
The Computer Science Graduate Student Association (CSGSA) will be hosting a Bowling Night this Friday (10th March 23)
6:00 pm-7:00 pm at Union Rack and Roll, Purdue Memorial Union. The CSGSA has reserved all of the bowling lanes.
We will cover the cost of bowling shoes for the first 20 attendees. We will also have pizza and loads of fun!
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Mentor-Mentee Event
Date: Saturday, February 18
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description:
We are going to have a mentor-mentee event on February 18 starting from 2-3 PM at Lawson commons.
We will have some food and games for the attendees. Please RSVP at the following link. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1M44yP6wAaAxGLQ
Ice Skating
Date: Sunday, January 22
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: Riverside Skating Center
Description:
The Graduate Student Board is hosting an Ice Skating event Sunday, Jan 22, 2023 10:30 AM-12:30 PM at the Tapawingo Park Ice Skate Rink.
We have reserved the ice rink for this private event, so we will have plenty of space for graduate students and faculty to spend some time outside.
This is a family-friendly event, so children are also welcome as well!
Finally, we are also paying for skate rentals at the rink for the first 30 attendees!
Date: Friday, November 03
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Purdue Memorial Union
Description:
We're excited to announce our upcoming PMU Game Night! Here are the details:
What to Expect:
Pizza: 🍕 We'll be serving up some delicious pizza a little after 6, so come with an appetite!
Switch and Jackbox Games: 🎮 Head over to the PMU Game Mine for some multiplayer fun on the Nintendo Switch and engaging Jackbox games.
Billiards: 🎱 Challenge your peers at the billiards tables located in the PMU basement (x2) and on the 1st floor (x2).
Board Games: 🎲 Dive into strategy, trivia, and more next to the 1st floor billiards tables.
This is a great opportunity to take a break from your studies, have some fun, and connect with fellow grad students. Whether you're a gaming pro or just looking to hang out, we'd love to see you there.
Date: Friday, October 27
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Vault
Description:
Are you ready for some fun and camaraderie? We're excited to announce our very own CS Grad Student Bar Crawl happening this Friday, October 27th, from 7-11pm.
A night full of laughter, trivia games, and a sprinkling of spookiness awaits!
🎃 Get into the Halloween Spirit! 🎃
Since we're so close to Halloween, we'd love to see you show off your creativity with a costume.
Whether it's funny, scary, or something totally out-of-the-box, all costumes are welcomed and encouraged!
To add a cherry on top, we'll be hosting a Costume Contest and the winner will walk away with a FREE CS t-shirt! So, bring your costume A-game!
🍺 Bar Crawl Schedule 🍺:
7:00-8:00 PM: The Vault
8:05-9:00 PM: Knickerbocker Saloon/Digby's (We'll decide based on the size of our group - so be sure to come!)
9:05-10:00 PM: Lafayette Brewing Company
10:05-11:00 PM: DT Kirby's
Can't make it for the entire crawl? No worries! Join us at any point in the schedule that works for you. The more, the merrier!
🤓 Trivia Twist! 🤓
Throughout the night, we'll be throwing in some light-hearted trivia games.
Brush up on your random facts and show off your knowledge while enjoying your favorite beverage.
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and let’s make this a night to remember.
Looking forward to seeing all of you there!
Date: Sunday, October 22
Time: 9:15 AM
Location: Wolf Park
Description:
About Wolf Park:
🐺 Wolf Park has been dedicated to the study of wolves and other wild canids since 1972.
Their mission involves understanding the behavior of these magnificent creatures and supporting researchers
worldwide in their endeavors to learn more about them.
Wolf Park also plays a crucial role in educating the public about the importance of predators in our ecosystem.
Logistics:
Just like our previous events, we will be carpooling from Lawson (except no large vans).
Due to limited spots available, we will be giving preference as follows:
1️⃣ Those willing to drive others.
2️⃣ Those who registered earlier.
🍔 Please Note: Unlike most of our events, there will be no food provided during this trip.
Registration:
To secure your spot for this adventure, please fill out the registration form by Thursday,
10/19 at noon using the following link: Register for Wolf Park Trip.
We will reach out to the individuals who got in (plus the top 10 people on the waitlist) on
Thursday evening/Friday morning. There are frequent cancellations, so if you are on the waitlist be prepared!
This promises to be an unforgettable experience, and we can't wait to explore Wolf Park together!
If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Let's make this trip a howling success! 🚗 See y'all there!
Date: Saturday, October 14
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Wea Creek Orchard Description:
We are thrilled to announce a trip to the Corn Maze at Exploration Acres on Saturday, 10/14 from 4-7:45pm!
Shades State Park
Date: Saturday, October 7
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Shades State Park, In Description:
Exciting news! 🌟 We're hitting the trails at Shades State Park on Saturday, October 7th, from 9AM to 3PM.
This is your chance to unwind, embrace nature, and enjoy some quality time with fellow grad students.
Apple Picking
Date: Saturday, September 16
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Wea Creek Orchard Description:
The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and apple season is upon us!
We've organized an apple picking adventure at Wea Creek Orchard,
complete with wagon rides and socializing. It's the perfect opportunity to unwind, make new connections, and celebrate the season!
Mini Golf
Date: Friday, August 25
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Monster Mini Golf, Lafayette, IN Description:
The semester's in full swing, and what better way to connect than with a spirited Mini Golf night,
complemented by delicious pizza, at Monster Mini Golf Lafayette? We'd love for you to join us!
Bowling Night
Date: Friday, March 10
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: PMU Rack and Roll
Description:
The Computer Science Graduate Student Association (CSGSA) will be hosting a Bowling Night this Friday (10th March 23)
6:00 pm-7:00 pm at Union Rack and Roll, Purdue Memorial Union. The CSGSA has reserved all of the bowling lanes.
We will cover the cost of bowling shoes for the first 20 attendees. We will also have pizza and loads of fun!
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Mini Golf
Date: Friday, March 24
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Lafayette, IN Description:
The CSGSA is organizing a fun-filled activity at the Monster Mini Golf[1]
this Friday, March 24th from 5-7 pm.
We will pay for the rentals for golf and will provide tons of food and drinks.
Please RSVP at the link below[2] if you plan to attend.
Come out to play golf and socialize with your fellow graduate students!!
[1] https://monsterminigolf.com/lafayette/
[2] https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cvHMVawzR7qaD66
Bowling Night
Date: Friday, March 10
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: PMU Rack and Roll
Description:
The Computer Science Graduate Student Association (CSGSA) will be hosting a Bowling Night this Friday (10th March 23)
6:00 pm-7:00 pm at Union Rack and Roll, Purdue Memorial Union. The CSGSA has reserved all of the bowling lanes.
We will cover the cost of bowling shoes for the first 20 attendees. We will also have pizza and loads of fun!
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Mentor-Mentee Event
Date: Saturday, February 18
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description:
We are going to have a mentor-mentee event on February 18 starting from 2-3 PM at Lawson commons.
We will have some food and games for the attendees. Please RSVP at the following link. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1M44yP6wAaAxGLQ
Ice Skating
Date: Sunday, January 22
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: Riverside Skating Center
Description:
The Graduate Student Board is hosting an Ice Skating event Sunday, Jan 22, 2023 10:30 AM-12:30 PM at the Tapawingo Park Ice Skate Rink.
We have reserved the ice rink for this private event, so we will have plenty of space for graduate students and faculty to spend some time outside.
This is a family-friendly event, so children are also welcome as well!
Finally, we are also paying for skate rentals at the rink for the first 30 attendees!
Friendsgiving Event
Date: Wednesday, November 23
Time: 2-5pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description:
This Friendsgiving event is an opportunity to hang out and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday (a day early)
with your fellow graduate students! The GSB will provide food, snacks, desserts, and drinks.
We will also play board and card games, as well as a fun slideshow karaoke game.
Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP as soon as possible. We hope you will join us!
Fall Bar Crawl
Date: Friday, October 28
Time: 6:45pm - 12:30am
Location:
6:45-7:45pm: Sgt Preston's
7:45-8:45 pm: The Vault
8:45-9:45 pm: Digby's
9:45-10:45 pm: Lafayette Brewing Company
10:45-11:45 pm: G.O.A.T
11:45pm-12:30 am: DT Kirby's
Description:
Attention all CS graduate students, faculty, and staff. The twice-annual GSB bar crawl is back by popular demand!
We will be meeting separately at Sgt Preston's, and afterwards we will walk together as a group between locations. You are free to join or leave at any point in the night.
Drinking is OPTIONAL, but everyone who attends must be 21+. Be sure to bring your ID. The establishments we will be stopping by will have food as well,
so please come for the food and company even if you do not plan on drinking. You are welcome to bring people that are not a part of the department as long as they are 21+ as well.
Lastly, with Halloween so close, costumes are encouraged! See you on Friday!
October Mentor-Mentee Event
Date: Monday, October 17
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: Come by LWSN Commons on Monday to connect with your mentor/mentees over a GSB-provided lunch!
Those in the program will have received an RSVP invite in their inbox. See you then!
Corn Maze Trip
Date: Saturday, October 1
Time: 4:30-7:30pm
Location: Exploration Acres
Description: Come join GSB in some autumn fun at northwest Indiana’s largest corn maze!
As a bonus, in the maze, there will be multiple checkpoints where you can collect coupons for local businesses.
Later in the evening, we will gather around a campfire and roast s’mores together. It is sure to be a fun event!
Check your email for RSVP details and your chance to receive free admission.
CS Grad Social Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, September 2
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: Welcome back to Purdue, and to our new students, welcome to Purdue! We hope you are ready for another great semester.
GSB is kicking off the fall by hosting the weekly social hour. There will be sandwiches, chips, cookies, and of course, tea and coffee!
So, come out for good food and good company! We look forward to seeing you!
April Game Day
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 1-5pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: Come join GSB for the final CSGSA event of the 2021-2022 academic year!
There will be a vast assortment of games to play, both physical and virtual. We will also serve pizza and soft drinks.
Make sure to RSVP so we know how much food to order. It’s sure to be a blast, so come out and join in on the fun!
Mentor-Mentee Program Social
Date: Saturday, April 23
Time: 2-5pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: Come join us for the last official mentor-mentee event of the semester! We will provide the Panera lunch boxes and drinks
and you provide the good fellowship! We will also have some fun board and card games available to play. We hope to see you there!
CS Grad Social Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, April 15
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: Come out for the department’s weekly grad social hour - hosted by the CSGSA Board! We will be serving tasty sweet treats
from Lafayette’s own Sweet Revolution Bake Shop. The usual coffee and tea will be present as well.
It’s GSB election season! GSB officers will be present to talk about the different positions on the board and how you can get involved.
Mentor-Mentee Program Movie Night
Date: Thursday, March 31
Time: 7PM
Location: GQT Wabash Landing 9
Description: Paging all mentor-mentee pairings to come out to see The Batman at the Wabash 9 theater! Movie tickets will be covered by the GSA.
The Board will be there to sign you in and get you your tickets starting at 6:30pm. The movie starts at 7pm.
Please be sure to RSVP so we can guarantee you a spot. We hope you enjoy the show!
Virtual Event: Computer Science Graduate Town Hall
(Co-Hosted with Purdue CS Department)
Date: Tuesday, March 29
Time: 5:30-7:30pm ET
Location: Zoom
Description: Once again, it's time for another Computer Science Graduate Town Hall! The format for this town hall will be virtual.
As usual, faculty and staff will be present to answer your questions related to the state of the department.
GSB has sent out an anonymous question form that board members will use to ask questions on your behalf during the town hall.
However, anyone is welcome to ask questions live during the Zoom meeting. GSB will also monitor a live, anonymous question form
during the town hall.
Bowling Event
Date: Saturday, March 26
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Union Rack and Roll
Description: Come bowl with us at Rack and Roll, located in the basement of the Purdue Memorial Union.
We have bowling lanes and shoes reserved, as well as pool tables available. There will also be pizza and beverages provided!
Hope to see you there!
Ice Skating Event
Date: Saturday, February 20
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: Riverside Skating Center
Description: It’s time to ice skate! The GSB has reserved the rink and enough skates for everybody, so come on down.
This event is open to CS graduate students, faculty, and their families (children are welcome!).
Be sure to RSVP soon - this event is always a crowd pleaser!
All Fired Up Event
Date: Saturday, February 5
Time: 12-2pm
Location: All Fired Up! Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio!
Description: Come hangout with GSA and paint your choice of pottery!
Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP. See you there!
Date: Wednesday, November 23
Time: 2-5pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description:
This Friendsgiving event is an opportunity to hang out and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday (a day early)
with your fellow graduate students! The GSB will provide food, snacks, desserts, and drinks.
We will also play board and card games, as well as a fun slideshow karaoke game.
Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP as soon as possible. We hope you will join us!
Fall Bar Crawl
Date: Friday, October 28
Time: 6:45pm - 12:30am
Location:
6:45-7:45pm: Sgt Preston's
7:45-8:45 pm: The Vault
8:45-9:45 pm: Digby's
9:45-10:45 pm: Lafayette Brewing Company
10:45-11:45 pm: G.O.A.T
11:45pm-12:30 am: DT Kirby's
Description:
Attention all CS graduate students, faculty, and staff. The twice-annual GSB bar crawl is back by popular demand!
We will be meeting separately at Sgt Preston's, and afterwards we will walk together as a group between locations. You are free to join or leave at any point in the night.
Drinking is OPTIONAL, but everyone who attends must be 21+. Be sure to bring your ID. The establishments we will be stopping by will have food as well,
so please come for the food and company even if you do not plan on drinking. You are welcome to bring people that are not a part of the department as long as they are 21+ as well.
Lastly, with Halloween so close, costumes are encouraged! See you on Friday!
October Mentor-Mentee Event
Date: Monday, October 17
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: Come by LWSN Commons on Monday to connect with your mentor/mentees over a GSB-provided lunch!
Those in the program will have received an RSVP invite in their inbox. See you then!
Corn Maze Trip
Date: Saturday, October 1
Time: 4:30-7:30pm
Location: Exploration Acres
Description: Come join GSB in some autumn fun at northwest Indiana’s largest corn maze!
As a bonus, in the maze, there will be multiple checkpoints where you can collect coupons for local businesses.
Later in the evening, we will gather around a campfire and roast s’mores together. It is sure to be a fun event!
Check your email for RSVP details and your chance to receive free admission.
CS Grad Social Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, September 2
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: Welcome back to Purdue, and to our new students, welcome to Purdue! We hope you are ready for another great semester.
GSB is kicking off the fall by hosting the weekly social hour. There will be sandwiches, chips, cookies, and of course, tea and coffee!
So, come out for good food and good company! We look forward to seeing you!
April Game Day
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 1-5pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: Come join GSB for the final CSGSA event of the 2021-2022 academic year!
There will be a vast assortment of games to play, both physical and virtual. We will also serve pizza and soft drinks.
Make sure to RSVP so we know how much food to order. It’s sure to be a blast, so come out and join in on the fun!
Mentor-Mentee Program Social
Date: Saturday, April 23
Time: 2-5pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: Come join us for the last official mentor-mentee event of the semester! We will provide the Panera lunch boxes and drinks
and you provide the good fellowship! We will also have some fun board and card games available to play. We hope to see you there!
CS Grad Social Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, April 15
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: Come out for the department’s weekly grad social hour - hosted by the CSGSA Board! We will be serving tasty sweet treats
from Lafayette’s own Sweet Revolution Bake Shop. The usual coffee and tea will be present as well.
It’s GSB election season! GSB officers will be present to talk about the different positions on the board and how you can get involved.
Mentor-Mentee Program Movie Night
Date: Thursday, March 31
Time: 7PM
Location: GQT Wabash Landing 9
Description: Paging all mentor-mentee pairings to come out to see The Batman at the Wabash 9 theater! Movie tickets will be covered by the GSA.
The Board will be there to sign you in and get you your tickets starting at 6:30pm. The movie starts at 7pm.
Please be sure to RSVP so we can guarantee you a spot. We hope you enjoy the show!
Virtual Event: Computer Science Graduate Town Hall
(Co-Hosted with Purdue CS Department)
Date: Tuesday, March 29
Time: 5:30-7:30pm ET
Location: Zoom
Description: Once again, it's time for another Computer Science Graduate Town Hall! The format for this town hall will be virtual.
As usual, faculty and staff will be present to answer your questions related to the state of the department.
GSB has sent out an anonymous question form that board members will use to ask questions on your behalf during the town hall.
However, anyone is welcome to ask questions live during the Zoom meeting. GSB will also monitor a live, anonymous question form
during the town hall.
Bowling Event
Date: Saturday, March 26
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Union Rack and Roll
Description: Come bowl with us at Rack and Roll, located in the basement of the Purdue Memorial Union.
We have bowling lanes and shoes reserved, as well as pool tables available. There will also be pizza and beverages provided!
Hope to see you there!
Ice Skating Event
Date: Saturday, February 20
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: Riverside Skating Center
Description: It’s time to ice skate! The GSB has reserved the rink and enough skates for everybody, so come on down.
This event is open to CS graduate students, faculty, and their families (children are welcome!).
Be sure to RSVP soon - this event is always a crowd pleaser!
All Fired Up Event
Date: Saturday, February 5
Time: 12-2pm
Location: All Fired Up! Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio!
Description: Come hangout with GSA and paint your choice of pottery!
Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP. See you there!
December Game Night
Date: Friday, December 17
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Merlin’s Beard
Description: To celebrate the end of the semester, GSB is bringing back a crowd favorite - board game night at Merlin’s Beard!
Merlin's Beard is a restaurant and bar where you can play a large variety of board games while you eat and drink.
GSB will be paying the entry fee to the venue, and you pay for any food or drinks you order.
Space is limited, so RSVP soon! It’s sure to be a fun time!
Friendsgiving Event
Date: Tuesday, November 23
Time: 5-7pm
Location: GRIS 103
Description: Kicking off the holiday season, Friendsgiving (Thanksgiving with friends) will be an opportunity to get together
and have a meal with your fellow graduate students. GSB will provide the food and drinks, you provide your lovely self.
We hope to see you there!
CSGSA Mentor-Mentee Program (November Event)
Date: Thursday, November 18
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: This is a chance for all mentors and mentees to gather, chat, and have a bite to eat.
We will be serving donuts and coffee from Mary Lou Donuts. We look forward to seeing you there!
Virtual Event: Computer Science Graduate Town Hall
(Co-Hosted with Purdue CS Department)
Date: Monday, October 25
Time: 5:30-7:30pm ET
Location: Zoom
Description: It is time for another Computer Science Graduate Town Hall! The format for this town hall will once again be virtual.
As usual, faculty and staff will be present to answer your questions related to the state of the department. Everyone is welcome
to ask questions during the Zoom meeting. Moreover, GSB will monitor a live, anonymous question form and ask questions on your behalf.
Additionally, GSB has released a survey to gauge how students in the department are doing to let the department know the general atmosphere
at this time. We appreciate your responses!
CSGSA Introduction and Election Callout Event
Date: Thursday, September 23
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Haas Outdoor Tent
Description: Welcome back! The Computer Science Graduate Student Association (CSGSA) is ecstatic to host its first in-person event in over a year.
Come out to hear from current board members about their roles and how you can get involved with CSGSA in the current academic year.
There will also be plenty of opportunity to socialize with your fellow graduate students over some tasty snacks that CSGSA will provide!
We look forward to seeing all of you there! Click here for a list of graduate student board officer positions and their descriptions ahead of the event.
Virtual Event: GSA Game Night
Date: Friday, May 14
Time: 7-9pm ET
Location: Discord
Description: It's the end of the semester! What does that mean? Time for another virtual game night!
Also returning due to popular request, complementary GSA care packages! So, make sure to RSVP early and logon
to the GSA Discord on Friday to celebrate the completion of another successful semester with a lively evening of games!
Virtual Event: Computer Science Graduate Town Hall
(Co-Hosted with Purdue CS Department)
Date: Monday, March 29
Time: 5:30-7:30pm ET
Location: Zoom
Description: It is once again time for the annual Computer Science Graduate Town Hall. In light of current events, the Town Hall will take place virtually.
As usual, faculty and staff will be present to answer your pressing questions related to the department.
GSB has sent out a survey to gauge the overall climate of graduate students in the department, especially as impacted by the pandemic.
Through this survey, graduate students also have the opportunity to submit questions anonymously. A GSB member will ask these questions at the Town Hall
on behalf of the students. Moreover, GSB will send out an anonymous live question form at the time of the Town Hall from which we will ask additional questions.
As such, please fill out the survey if you are able and ask any questions you have, as they may help other students as well. We hope to see you there!
Virtual Event: GSA Game Night
Date: Friday, February 26
Time: 7-9pm ET
Location: Discord
Description: Are you ready for another virtual game night?
In light of the success of our last event, we will be playing games on the Discord server once again!
Come out to play crowd favorites, such as Among Us and Jackbox’s Fibbage and Quiplash.
This time, you will have the opportunity to participate in a tournament, where the top two finalists will win prizes!
As before, we will be providing care packages, so be sure to RSVP early! See you there!
Date: Friday, December 17
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Merlin’s Beard
Description: To celebrate the end of the semester, GSB is bringing back a crowd favorite - board game night at Merlin’s Beard!
Merlin's Beard is a restaurant and bar where you can play a large variety of board games while you eat and drink.
GSB will be paying the entry fee to the venue, and you pay for any food or drinks you order.
Space is limited, so RSVP soon! It’s sure to be a fun time!
Friendsgiving Event
Date: Tuesday, November 23
Time: 5-7pm
Location: GRIS 103
Description: Kicking off the holiday season, Friendsgiving (Thanksgiving with friends) will be an opportunity to get together
and have a meal with your fellow graduate students. GSB will provide the food and drinks, you provide your lovely self.
We hope to see you there!
CSGSA Mentor-Mentee Program (November Event)
Date: Thursday, November 18
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: This is a chance for all mentors and mentees to gather, chat, and have a bite to eat.
We will be serving donuts and coffee from Mary Lou Donuts. We look forward to seeing you there!
Virtual Event: Computer Science Graduate Town Hall
(Co-Hosted with Purdue CS Department)
Date: Monday, October 25
Time: 5:30-7:30pm ET
Location: Zoom
Description: It is time for another Computer Science Graduate Town Hall! The format for this town hall will once again be virtual.
As usual, faculty and staff will be present to answer your questions related to the state of the department. Everyone is welcome
to ask questions during the Zoom meeting. Moreover, GSB will monitor a live, anonymous question form and ask questions on your behalf.
Additionally, GSB has released a survey to gauge how students in the department are doing to let the department know the general atmosphere
at this time. We appreciate your responses!
CSGSA Introduction and Election Callout Event
Date: Thursday, September 23
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Haas Outdoor Tent
Description: Welcome back! The Computer Science Graduate Student Association (CSGSA) is ecstatic to host its first in-person event in over a year.
Come out to hear from current board members about their roles and how you can get involved with CSGSA in the current academic year.
There will also be plenty of opportunity to socialize with your fellow graduate students over some tasty snacks that CSGSA will provide!
We look forward to seeing all of you there! Click here for a list of graduate student board officer positions and their descriptions ahead of the event.
Date: Friday, May 14
Time: 7-9pm ET
Location: Discord
Description: It's the end of the semester! What does that mean? Time for another virtual game night!
Also returning due to popular request, complementary GSA care packages! So, make sure to RSVP early and logon
to the GSA Discord on Friday to celebrate the completion of another successful semester with a lively evening of games!
Virtual Event: Computer Science Graduate Town Hall
(Co-Hosted with Purdue CS Department)
Date: Monday, March 29
Time: 5:30-7:30pm ET
Location: Zoom
Description: It is once again time for the annual Computer Science Graduate Town Hall. In light of current events, the Town Hall will take place virtually.
As usual, faculty and staff will be present to answer your pressing questions related to the department.
GSB has sent out a survey to gauge the overall climate of graduate students in the department, especially as impacted by the pandemic.
Through this survey, graduate students also have the opportunity to submit questions anonymously. A GSB member will ask these questions at the Town Hall
on behalf of the students. Moreover, GSB will send out an anonymous live question form at the time of the Town Hall from which we will ask additional questions.
As such, please fill out the survey if you are able and ask any questions you have, as they may help other students as well. We hope to see you there!
Virtual Event: GSA Game Night
Date: Friday, February 26
Time: 7-9pm ET
Location: Discord
Description: Are you ready for another virtual game night?
In light of the success of our last event, we will be playing games on the Discord server once again!
Come out to play crowd favorites, such as Among Us and Jackbox’s Fibbage and Quiplash.
This time, you will have the opportunity to participate in a tournament, where the top two finalists will win prizes!
As before, we will be providing care packages, so be sure to RSVP early! See you there!
Virtual Event: GSA Paint Night
Date: Friday, November 20
Time: 7PM ET
Location: Discord
Description: As the end of the semester approaches, GSB will be hosting a relaxing paint night to help alleviate
some mental strain while stimulating creativity. Be sure to RSVP - those who pre-register by the deadline will receive
a paint 'n' snack kit delivered to their home courtesy of GSB! This event will be facilitated by the GSA Discord server.
Virtual Event: GSA Game Night
Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 7-9pm ET
Location: Discord
Description: Welcome back! In order to provide an avenue for new and returning students to get to know each other while
maintaing safe social distancing, the Graduate Student Board will be hosting a virtual game night!
We have made a Discord server where we will stream various online games to play together.
We will also be providing care packages containing a surprise mix of candies and treats that will be delivered to your home courtesy of the GSB.
These care packages will be sent to the first 25 people who RSVP to the event, so RSVP today!
Virtual Event: GSA Netflix Movie Night
Date: Friday, May 1
Time: 8pm ET
Location: Netflix
Description: Do you want to socialize with other CS graduate students without leaving your home?
Join GSB in our Virtual Movie Night and pre-show Zoom video chat to connect with other students!
Check your Purdue email for the Zoom link. Be sure to install the Netflix Party chrome extension
ahead of time to not miss out on anything!
Virtual Event: GSB Election Information Session
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 1-2pm ET
Location: Zoom
Description: Have you ever been interested in holding a leadership position on the Graduate Student Board?
Do you want to help improve the graduate department, be a voice for your fellows students, organize fun events,
all while being part of a fun group? Well, you’re in luck!
With elections around the corner, we have decided to host a virtual information session for anyone interested in joining the board.
Come out to hear from our current board members about the roles, functions, and expectations of board members.
We will also answer any questions that attendees have about each position and the board election process. See you there!
GSB Ice Skating Event
Date: Saturday, February 22
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Riverside Skating Center (Next to Wabash Landing)
Description: GSB will be holding an ice skating event this weekend!
We have rented out the ice skating rink and will provide free skate rentals to all those who attend.
CS graduate students, faculty, staff, and their family members (including children!) are welcome to attend.
In the case of unsuitable weather, we will send out an email to inform of cancellation at least an hour in advance.
We hope to see everyone there!
GSB Mentorship Program Event
The Spring Catch-Up
Date: Friday, February 21
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: LWSN 1168
Description: GSB will be hosting our first mentor-mentee event of the semester.
The purpose is for mentors and mentees to catch up and ask each other any questions.
GSB will be providing bagels, coffee, and juice for everyone to enjoy.
Note that once you pick up food, you are free to leave the room and chat somewhere else with more space.
Please feel free to drop by anytime between 10am-12pm!
CS Grad Social Hour
(Co-Hosted by GSB and PGSG)
Date: Friday, January 31
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: LWSN 3102
Description: PGSG (Purdue Graduate Student Government) representatives will be joining us for this social hour, so be sure to come
prepared with any questions you have. If you would like to learn more about PGSG in advance, you can check out their website here.
The tasty treat du jour will be an assortment of baked goods, including cakes, pies, and brownies, from Sweet Revolution Bakery!
We will also have fruits and vegetables, coffee, and tea available. See you there!
CS Grad Social Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, January 24
Time: 3-4pm
Location: LWSN 2nd Floor Mezzanine
Description: Welcome back! We hope you had a refreshing winter break and are ready for another great semester at Purdue CS.
GSB will be celebrating the start of the semester with delicious cookies, icecream, hot chocolate, fruit, and vegetables,
so come on down! As always, there will be coffee and tea.
Date: Friday, November 20
Time: 7PM ET
Location: Discord
Description: As the end of the semester approaches, GSB will be hosting a relaxing paint night to help alleviate
some mental strain while stimulating creativity. Be sure to RSVP - those who pre-register by the deadline will receive
a paint 'n' snack kit delivered to their home courtesy of GSB! This event will be facilitated by the GSA Discord server.
Virtual Event: GSA Game Night
Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 7-9pm ET
Location: Discord
Description: Welcome back! In order to provide an avenue for new and returning students to get to know each other while
maintaing safe social distancing, the Graduate Student Board will be hosting a virtual game night!
We have made a Discord server where we will stream various online games to play together.
We will also be providing care packages containing a surprise mix of candies and treats that will be delivered to your home courtesy of the GSB.
These care packages will be sent to the first 25 people who RSVP to the event, so RSVP today!
Date: Friday, May 1
Time: 8pm ET
Location: Netflix
Description: Do you want to socialize with other CS graduate students without leaving your home?
Join GSB in our Virtual Movie Night and pre-show Zoom video chat to connect with other students!
Check your Purdue email for the Zoom link. Be sure to install the Netflix Party chrome extension
ahead of time to not miss out on anything!
Virtual Event: GSB Election Information Session
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 1-2pm ET
Location: Zoom
Description: Have you ever been interested in holding a leadership position on the Graduate Student Board?
Do you want to help improve the graduate department, be a voice for your fellows students, organize fun events,
all while being part of a fun group? Well, you’re in luck!
With elections around the corner, we have decided to host a virtual information session for anyone interested in joining the board.
Come out to hear from our current board members about the roles, functions, and expectations of board members.
We will also answer any questions that attendees have about each position and the board election process. See you there!
Date: Saturday, February 22
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Riverside Skating Center (Next to Wabash Landing)
Description: GSB will be holding an ice skating event this weekend!
We have rented out the ice skating rink and will provide free skate rentals to all those who attend.
CS graduate students, faculty, staff, and their family members (including children!) are welcome to attend.
In the case of unsuitable weather, we will send out an email to inform of cancellation at least an hour in advance.
We hope to see everyone there!
The Spring Catch-Up
Date: Friday, February 21
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: LWSN 1168
Description: GSB will be hosting our first mentor-mentee event of the semester.
The purpose is for mentors and mentees to catch up and ask each other any questions.
GSB will be providing bagels, coffee, and juice for everyone to enjoy.
Note that once you pick up food, you are free to leave the room and chat somewhere else with more space.
Please feel free to drop by anytime between 10am-12pm!
(Co-Hosted by GSB and PGSG)
Date: Friday, January 31
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: LWSN 3102
Description: PGSG (Purdue Graduate Student Government) representatives will be joining us for this social hour, so be sure to come
prepared with any questions you have. If you would like to learn more about PGSG in advance, you can check out their website here.
The tasty treat du jour will be an assortment of baked goods, including cakes, pies, and brownies, from Sweet Revolution Bakery!
We will also have fruits and vegetables, coffee, and tea available. See you there!
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, January 24
Time: 3-4pm
Location: LWSN 2nd Floor Mezzanine
Description: Welcome back! We hope you had a refreshing winter break and are ready for another great semester at Purdue CS.
GSB will be celebrating the start of the semester with delicious cookies, icecream, hot chocolate, fruit, and vegetables,
so come on down! As always, there will be coffee and tea.
GSB Game Night
Date: Saturday, November 23
Time: 7pm - 12am
Location: Merlin's Beard
Description: GSB is sponsoring a Game Night at Merlin's Beard! They have dozens of fun board and card games to choose from,
along with good RPG-inspired food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You can arrive and leave at any time during the night.
GSB will pay the gaming fee and provide some snacks, but you'll be responsible for any additional food or drinks you order.
So, come hang out with your fellow graduate students, and relax before finals season starts!
Be sure to check your email and RSVP using the link provided.
CS Grad Social Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, November 15
Time: 3-4pm
Location: LWSN 2nd Floor Mezzanine
Description: Join your fellow graduate students at GSB's last social hour of the semester!
Celebrate the upcoming break with a festive selection of delicious pies and icecream.
As always, there will be coffee and tea.
GSB Fall 2019 Bar Crawl
Date: Friday, October 25
Time: 7pm-12am
Location:
7-8pm : Lafayette Brewing Company
8-9pm : Digby's
9-10pm : Chumley's
10-11pm : The Vault
11pm-12am : DT Kirby's
Description: The twice-annual GSB bar crawl is back by popular demand!
We will all be meeting up separately at Lafayette Brewing Company, and afterwards we will walk together
as a group between locations. You are free to join us at any point in the night or leave at any point in the night.
Drinking is OPTIONAL, but everyone who attends must be 21+. The establishments we will be stopping at will have food as well,
so feel free to come for the food and company even if you do not plan on drinking.
You are welcome to bring people that are not a part of the department as long as they are 21+ as well.
Lastly, with Halloween so close, costumes are encouraged!
GSB Mentorship Program Event
Date: Thursday, October 24
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: To kick start mentor-mentee introductions, we have planned a casual get-together
where the mentors and mentees can meet, eat some food, and play a game or two.
Check your email for your mentor or mentee pairing.
CS Grad Social Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, October 11
Time: 3-4pm
Location: LWSN 2nd Floor Mezzanine
Description: Join GSB and your fellow graduate students for a fall-themed social hour!
Come out to sample delicious pies, icecream, and apples (caramel and regular).
We will have coffee and tea per usual.
Corn Maze Visit
Date: Saturday, September 28
Time: 5:15-8pm
Location: Exploration Acres
Description: Come join GSB in exploring Northwest Indiana's largest corn maze!
This year, the theme is "Purdue University - 150 Years of Giant Leaps."
We have rented a fire pit, so we will also be able to enjoy s'mores in the light of a campfire.
Purdue Football Game
(GSB sponsored tickets)
Date: Saturday, September 7
Time: 12pm
Location: Ross-Ade Stadium
Description: Come join GSB officers, the GoBoiler interns, and your fellow CS graduate students as the Purdue Boilermakers play Vanderbilt University.
Before the game, starting at 10am, we will have a "tailgate" in Lawson Commons, where we will serve coffee and bagels.
Be sure to check your email because tickets to the game are limited.
Update: We won - Boiler up!
GSB Mentorship Program Event
Date: Thursday, September 5
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: This is our first mentorship program event of the semester!
If you signed up to be a mentor or mentee, this is your time to meet, talk, and see where your interests align.
Panera will be served for dinner.
CS Grad Social Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, August 23
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Outside Lawson 3102
Description: Come join GSB at our first event of the semester!
Mingle with your fellow graduate students over Mary Lou doughnuts.
Be sure to say hello to the new students joining us this semester!
At 3:30pm, GSB will give a presentation in Lawson 3102 to introduce this year's elected officers and discuss our plans for the upcoming year.
Board Game Social
(Co-Hosted with the Association of Multicultural Computer Scientists)
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: Eat dinner and play board/card games with your fellow graduate and undergraduate students!
There will be a large variety of games available to choose from, and dinner will be catered by Fazoli's.
CS Grad Social Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 3-4pm
Location: LWSN second floor mezzanine
Description: The semester is coming to a close. Although your stress levels may be higher and your sleep time may be lower from projects, exams, research, and grading, come take a break with GSB and enjoy Insomnia Cookies and ice cream! As usual, there will also be fruit, coffee, and tea available.
CS Intramural Dodgeball
Playoff Game
Date: Tuesday, April 9
Time: 7-7:30pm
Location: CoRec Gold/Black Gym, Court 5
Description: We made the playoffs! Come cheer on your Spring 2019 graduate/faculty/staff departmental dodgeball team, The Exception Handlers, as we battle Average Joe's Pharmacy!
GSB Spring 2019 Bar Crawl
Date: Friday, April 5
Time: 7pm-12am
Location:
7-8pm : Sgt Preston's
8-9pm : The Vault
9-10pm : Chumley's
10-11pm : Digby's
11pm-12am : DT Kirby's
Description: CS GSB cordially invites you to our Spring Bar Crawl. This event is open to all CS faculty, staff and graduate students.
Friends and family members are also welcome to attend. The only requirement is that you must be 21 years or older to enter the bars.
We will be starting at Sgt. Preston's in Lafayette at 7 PM. We have a reservation there, so ask a waiter if you can't find us!
Please feel free to drop by whenever it is convenient for you to join! We look forward to seeing you there!
CS Intramural Dodgeball
Match #3
Date: Wednesday, April 3
Time: 7-7:30pm
Location: CoRec Gold/Black Gym, Court 4
Description: Come cheer on your Spring 2019 graduate/faculty/staff departmental dodgeball team, The Exception Handlers, as we battle Average Joe's Pharmacy!
CS Intramural Dodgeball
Match #2
Date: Wednesday, March 27
Time: 7-7:30pm
Location: CoRec Gold/Black Gym, Court 6
Description: Come cheer on your Spring 2019 graduate/faculty/staff departmental dodgeball team, The Exception Handlers, as we battle The Clown Punchers!
PhD Prospective Student Visit Day
CS Grad Social Hour | PMU Bowling
Date: Friday, March 22
Time: 3-4pm | 7-9pm
Location: LWSN second floor mezzanine | PMU Rack and Roll
Description: Come socialize with the prospective students over Mary Lou Doughnuts during the weekly social hour.
As usual, there will also be fruit, coffee, and tea available.
Later in the evening, join your fellow graduate students and the prospective students for bowling and billiards.
We will have sandwiches, salads, and delicious desserts.
CS Intramural Dodgeball
Match #1
Date: Wednesday, March 20
Time: 7-7:30pm
Location: CoRec Gold/Black Gym, Court 6
Description: Description: Come cheer on your Spring 2019 graduate/faculty/staff departmental dodgeball team, The Exception Handlers, as we battle Aero Assault!
CS Grad Social Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, March 8
Time: 3-4pm
Location: LWSN second floor mezzanine
Description: To celebrate International Women's Day, we will have an assortment of desserts from the Sweet Revolution Bake Shop,
a woman-owned, local bakery in downtown Lafayette. As usual, there will also be fruit, coffee, and tea available.
CS Grad Social Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, February 15
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Outside LWSN 3102
Description: It's that time of the week again - social hour! This week's menu features cupcakes, lemon bars, peanut brittle, and more! There will also be coffee, tea, and fruit, as usual.
CS Grad Social Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, January 18
Time: 3-4pm
Location: LWSN second floor mezzanine
Description: Welcome back! Come decorate (and eat!) cookies with your fellow computer science graduate students! There will be coffee and tea as usual, as well as fruit.
Date: Saturday, November 23
Time: 7pm - 12am
Location: Merlin's Beard
Description: GSB is sponsoring a Game Night at Merlin's Beard! They have dozens of fun board and card games to choose from,
along with good RPG-inspired food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You can arrive and leave at any time during the night.
GSB will pay the gaming fee and provide some snacks, but you'll be responsible for any additional food or drinks you order.
So, come hang out with your fellow graduate students, and relax before finals season starts!
Be sure to check your email and RSVP using the link provided.
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, November 15
Time: 3-4pm
Location: LWSN 2nd Floor Mezzanine
Description: Join your fellow graduate students at GSB's last social hour of the semester!
Celebrate the upcoming break with a festive selection of delicious pies and icecream.
As always, there will be coffee and tea.
Date: Friday, October 25
Time: 7pm-12am
Location:
7-8pm : Lafayette Brewing Company
8-9pm : Digby's
9-10pm : Chumley's
10-11pm : The Vault
11pm-12am : DT Kirby's
Description: The twice-annual GSB bar crawl is back by popular demand!
We will all be meeting up separately at Lafayette Brewing Company, and afterwards we will walk together
as a group between locations. You are free to join us at any point in the night or leave at any point in the night.
Drinking is OPTIONAL, but everyone who attends must be 21+. The establishments we will be stopping at will have food as well,
so feel free to come for the food and company even if you do not plan on drinking.
You are welcome to bring people that are not a part of the department as long as they are 21+ as well.
Lastly, with Halloween so close, costumes are encouraged!
Date: Thursday, October 24
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: To kick start mentor-mentee introductions, we have planned a casual get-together
where the mentors and mentees can meet, eat some food, and play a game or two.
Check your email for your mentor or mentee pairing.
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, October 11
Time: 3-4pm
Location: LWSN 2nd Floor Mezzanine
Description: Join GSB and your fellow graduate students for a fall-themed social hour!
Come out to sample delicious pies, icecream, and apples (caramel and regular).
We will have coffee and tea per usual.
Date: Saturday, September 28
Time: 5:15-8pm
Location: Exploration Acres
Description: Come join GSB in exploring Northwest Indiana's largest corn maze!
This year, the theme is "Purdue University - 150 Years of Giant Leaps."
We have rented a fire pit, so we will also be able to enjoy s'mores in the light of a campfire.
(GSB sponsored tickets)
Date: Saturday, September 7
Time: 12pm
Location: Ross-Ade Stadium
Description: Come join GSB officers, the GoBoiler interns, and your fellow CS graduate students as the Purdue Boilermakers play Vanderbilt University.
Before the game, starting at 10am, we will have a "tailgate" in Lawson Commons, where we will serve coffee and bagels.
Be sure to check your email because tickets to the game are limited.
Update: We won - Boiler up!
Date: Thursday, September 5
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: This is our first mentorship program event of the semester!
If you signed up to be a mentor or mentee, this is your time to meet, talk, and see where your interests align.
Panera will be served for dinner.
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, August 23
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Outside Lawson 3102
Description: Come join GSB at our first event of the semester!
Mingle with your fellow graduate students over Mary Lou doughnuts.
Be sure to say hello to the new students joining us this semester!
At 3:30pm, GSB will give a presentation in Lawson 3102 to introduce this year's elected officers and discuss our plans for the upcoming year.
(Co-Hosted with the Association of Multicultural Computer Scientists)
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: Eat dinner and play board/card games with your fellow graduate and undergraduate students!
There will be a large variety of games available to choose from, and dinner will be catered by Fazoli's.
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 3-4pm
Location: LWSN second floor mezzanine
Description: The semester is coming to a close. Although your stress levels may be higher and your sleep time may be lower from projects, exams, research, and grading, come take a break with GSB and enjoy Insomnia Cookies and ice cream! As usual, there will also be fruit, coffee, and tea available.
Playoff Game
Date: Tuesday, April 9
Time: 7-7:30pm
Location: CoRec Gold/Black Gym, Court 5
Description: We made the playoffs! Come cheer on your Spring 2019 graduate/faculty/staff departmental dodgeball team, The Exception Handlers, as we battle Average Joe's Pharmacy!
Date: Friday, April 5
Time: 7pm-12am
Location:
7-8pm : Sgt Preston's
8-9pm : The Vault
9-10pm : Chumley's
10-11pm : Digby's
11pm-12am : DT Kirby's
Description: CS GSB cordially invites you to our Spring Bar Crawl. This event is open to all CS faculty, staff and graduate students.
Friends and family members are also welcome to attend. The only requirement is that you must be 21 years or older to enter the bars.
We will be starting at Sgt. Preston's in Lafayette at 7 PM. We have a reservation there, so ask a waiter if you can't find us!
Please feel free to drop by whenever it is convenient for you to join! We look forward to seeing you there!
Match #3
Date: Wednesday, April 3
Time: 7-7:30pm
Location: CoRec Gold/Black Gym, Court 4
Description: Come cheer on your Spring 2019 graduate/faculty/staff departmental dodgeball team, The Exception Handlers, as we battle Average Joe's Pharmacy!
Match #2
Date: Wednesday, March 27
Time: 7-7:30pm
Location: CoRec Gold/Black Gym, Court 6
Description: Come cheer on your Spring 2019 graduate/faculty/staff departmental dodgeball team, The Exception Handlers, as we battle The Clown Punchers!
PhD Prospective Student Visit Day
CS Grad Social Hour | PMU Bowling
Date: Friday, March 22
Time: 3-4pm | 7-9pm
Location: LWSN second floor mezzanine | PMU Rack and Roll
Description: Come socialize with the prospective students over Mary Lou Doughnuts during the weekly social hour.
As usual, there will also be fruit, coffee, and tea available.
Later in the evening, join your fellow graduate students and the prospective students for bowling and billiards.
We will have sandwiches, salads, and delicious desserts.
Match #1
Date: Wednesday, March 20
Time: 7-7:30pm
Location: CoRec Gold/Black Gym, Court 6
Description: Description: Come cheer on your Spring 2019 graduate/faculty/staff departmental dodgeball team, The Exception Handlers, as we battle Aero Assault!
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, March 8
Time: 3-4pm
Location: LWSN second floor mezzanine
Description: To celebrate International Women's Day, we will have an assortment of desserts from the Sweet Revolution Bake Shop,
a woman-owned, local bakery in downtown Lafayette. As usual, there will also be fruit, coffee, and tea available.
CS Grad Social Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, February 15
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Outside LWSN 3102
Description: It's that time of the week again - social hour! This week's menu features cupcakes, lemon bars, peanut brittle, and more! There will also be coffee, tea, and fruit, as usual.
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, January 18
Time: 3-4pm
Location: LWSN second floor mezzanine
Description: Welcome back! Come decorate (and eat!) cookies with your fellow computer science graduate students! There will be coffee and tea as usual, as well as fruit.
GSB Mentorship Program Event
The Initial Meetup
Date: Wednesday, December 5
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: The main purpose of this meeting will be to introduce the mentor/mentee pairs. Food will be provided!
CS Social Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, November 30
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Outside LWSN 3102
Description: Come enjoy doughnuts while you mingle with your fellow computer science graduate students!
GSB Fall 2018 Bar Crawl
Date: Friday, November 9
Time: 7pm-12am
Location: Sgt Preston’s, The Vault, Digby’s, Chumley’s, and DT Kirby’s
Description: GSB invites you to join us for friends and fun as we visit five bars in a night!
CS Social Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, November 2
Time: 3-4pm
Location: LWSN 3102
Description: Just because Halloween is over doesn't mean the fun has to end: the theme is Post-Halloween Splurge! Please come by to pick up some coffee and Halloween candy, or just to hang out with your fellow graduate students.
CS Social Hour & Power Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, October 12
Time: 3-4pm / 4:4:30pm
Location: LWSN second floor mezzanine / LWSN 1106
Description: GSB will be hosting the CS Social Hour. Refreshments will be served per usual.
Afterwards, we encourage you to join GSB for the Social Power Hour! During this time, students can give a brief, informal talk about their current research. At the end, those in attendance will vote for the best talk, and the winner will receive a small gift from GSB.
GSB Intro Session & Social Hour
When: Sep 28th, 3:00-4:00pm
Where: LWSN 3102
Description: GSB will be hosting Social Hour. This will be an introductory session with the new board members for this year.
GSB End of Semester Party
Time: Apr 20th, 3:00pm
Location: LWSN Commons
Description: The final GSB event of the 2017-2018 school year! There will be food, music and the finals for Social Power Hour!
Social Power Hour
SPH is an event that gives CS graduate students an opportunity for to share their work and learn more about the work of others. Each participant will have a maximum of five minutes to present their research, using slides or other audio-visual aids. The audience will have an opportunity to give, anonymous, feedback via a Qualtrics survey, which GSB will provide.
02/March/2018
- Nathan Burow: CFIXX -- Object Type Integrity
- Derrick McKee: Double Trouble: Fine-grained Kernel Fuzzing
- Jim Lembke: RoSCo - A Reliable SDN Controller
- Prashast Srivastava: FirmFuzz: Automated IoT Firmware Introspection and Analysis
GSB hosted graduate-only CS Town Hall
Time: Jan 24th, 5:30pm
Location: LWSN 3102A/B
Description: A graduate student only, CS Town Hall organized and facilitated by GSB, and will therefore be geared towards hearing from and collaborating with students to meeting the needs and wants of our CS graduate student community!
The Initial Meetup
Date: Wednesday, December 5
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Lawson Commons
Description: The main purpose of this meeting will be to introduce the mentor/mentee pairs. Food will be provided!
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, November 30
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Outside LWSN 3102
Description: Come enjoy doughnuts while you mingle with your fellow computer science graduate students!
Date: Friday, November 9
Time: 7pm-12am
Location: Sgt Preston’s, The Vault, Digby’s, Chumley’s, and DT Kirby’s
Description: GSB invites you to join us for friends and fun as we visit five bars in a night!
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, November 2
Time: 3-4pm
Location: LWSN 3102
Description: Just because Halloween is over doesn't mean the fun has to end: the theme is Post-Halloween Splurge! Please come by to pick up some coffee and Halloween candy, or just to hang out with your fellow graduate students.
CS Social Hour & Power Hour
(Hosted by GSB)
Date: Friday, October 12
Time: 3-4pm / 4:4:30pm
Location: LWSN second floor mezzanine / LWSN 1106
Description: GSB will be hosting the CS Social Hour. Refreshments will be served per usual.
Afterwards, we encourage you to join GSB for the Social Power Hour! During this time, students can give a brief, informal talk about their current research. At the end, those in attendance will vote for the best talk, and the winner will receive a small gift from GSB.
GSB Intro Session & Social Hour
When: Sep 28th, 3:00-4:00pm
Where: LWSN 3102
Description: GSB will be hosting Social Hour. This will be an introductory session with the new board members for this year.
GSB End of Semester Party
Time: Apr 20th, 3:00pm
Location: LWSN Commons
Description: The final GSB event of the 2017-2018 school year! There will be food, music and the finals for Social Power Hour!
Social Power Hour
SPH is an event that gives CS graduate students an opportunity for to share their work and learn more about the work of others. Each participant will have a maximum of five minutes to present their research, using slides or other audio-visual aids. The audience will have an opportunity to give, anonymous, feedback via a Qualtrics survey, which GSB will provide.
02/March/2018
- Nathan Burow: CFIXX -- Object Type Integrity
- Derrick McKee: Double Trouble: Fine-grained Kernel Fuzzing
- Jim Lembke: RoSCo - A Reliable SDN Controller
- Prashast Srivastava: FirmFuzz: Automated IoT Firmware Introspection and Analysis
GSB hosted graduate-only CS Town Hall
Time: Jan 24th, 5:30pm
Location: LWSN 3102A/B
Description: A graduate student only, CS Town Hall organized and facilitated by GSB, and will therefore be geared towards hearing from and collaborating with students to meeting the needs and wants of our CS graduate student community!
GSB End of Semester Party
Time: Dec 1st, 3:30pm
Location: LWSN Commons
Description: There will be great food, music, and games--a perfect combination for an awesome party :) Come and Have fun!!! Poster
CS Graduate Town Hall Meeting
Time: Nov 30, 5:30pm
Location: LWSN 3102 A/B
Description: An opportunity to voice any concerns you might have regarding our program and to hear from our Department leadership: Head, Assistant-Head, Grad-Chair. They will be providing updates about the CS graduate program and working with you to resolve issues. This is your opportunity to make our program better. Please join us! There will be free food!
Advice About a Research Career – Prof. Douglas Comer
Time: Oct 30, 5pm
Location: LWSN 1142
Host: Savvas Savvides - GSB
Description: Flyer
Postscript Programming, Fun with Graphs – Prof. Douglas Comer
Time: Sep 27, 5pm
Location: LWSN 1142
Host: USB & GSB
Description: Poster
GSB Hosts CS Social Hour
Time: Sep 15
Location: LWSN 3rd floor
Presentation for Corporate Partners (CPP)
Time: Aug 31
Location: LWSN 3102
Description: Presenter: Savvas Savvides, Presentation slides
Time: Dec 1st, 3:30pm
Location: LWSN Commons
Description: There will be great food, music, and games--a perfect combination for an awesome party :) Come and Have fun!!! Poster
CS Graduate Town Hall Meeting
Time: Nov 30, 5:30pm
Location: LWSN 3102 A/B
Description: An opportunity to voice any concerns you might have regarding our program and to hear from our Department leadership: Head, Assistant-Head, Grad-Chair. They will be providing updates about the CS graduate program and working with you to resolve issues. This is your opportunity to make our program better. Please join us! There will be free food!
Advice About a Research Career – Prof. Douglas Comer
Time: Oct 30, 5pm
Location: LWSN 1142
Host: Savvas Savvides - GSB
Description: Flyer
Postscript Programming, Fun with Graphs – Prof. Douglas Comer
Time: Sep 27, 5pm
Location: LWSN 1142
Host: USB & GSB
Description: Poster
GSB Hosts CS Social Hour
Time: Sep 15
Location: LWSN 3rd floor
Presentation for Corporate Partners (CPP)
Time: Aug 31
Location: LWSN 3102
Description: Presenter: Savvas Savvides, Presentation slides
CS Graduate Town Hall meeting
Time: Mon April 4 at 5:30pm
Location: LWSN 3102 A/B
Description: The Department Head and Graduate Committee Chair will be present to give you an update regarding the state of the CS department and the graduate program. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions and express any concerns. Free food for all attending
Bowling Night
Time: Saturday, April 9, 7-9pm
Location: Union Rack and Roll
description: Come for bowling and pool. Enjoy the free food and have fun mingling with other CS people.
Time: Mon April 4 at 5:30pm
Location: LWSN 3102 A/B
Description: The Department Head and Graduate Committee Chair will be present to give you an update regarding the state of the CS department and the graduate program. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions and express any concerns. Free food for all attending
Bowling Night
Time: Saturday, April 9, 7-9pm
Location: Union Rack and Roll
description: Come for bowling and pool. Enjoy the free food and have fun mingling with other CS people.
CS Graduate Town Hall meeting
Location: LWSN 3102 A/B
Description: The Department Head and Graduate Committee Chair will be present to give you an update regarding the state of the CS department and the graduate program. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions and express any concerns. Free food for all attending
Location: LWSN 3102 A/B
Description: The Department Head and Graduate Committee Chair will be present to give you an update regarding the state of the CS department and the graduate program. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions and express any concerns. Free food for all attending
CS and ECE Year End Party @ LWSN Commons
Time: Wednesday, December 3, 6-9pm
Location: LWSN Commons
Description: Come to CS and ECE Year End Party! Enjoy the free food and video games! Please come to the check-in table and get your exclusive party gift! It is a good chance for CS and ECE Graduate Students to meet each other and talk. We hope you all will have a wonderful time!
CS Graduate Town Hall meeting
Time: Tuesday, October 21, 6-7 pm
Location: LWSN 3102 A/B
Description: The Department Head and Graduate Committee Chair will be present to give you an update regarding the state of the CS department and the graduate program. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions and express any concerns. Free food from Chipotle for all attending
Time: Wednesday, December 3, 6-9pm
Location: LWSN Commons
Description: Come to CS and ECE Year End Party! Enjoy the free food and video games! Please come to the check-in table and get your exclusive party gift! It is a good chance for CS and ECE Graduate Students to meet each other and talk. We hope you all will have a wonderful time!
CS Graduate Town Hall meeting
Time: Tuesday, October 21, 6-7 pm
Location: LWSN 3102 A/B
Description: The Department Head and Graduate Committee Chair will be present to give you an update regarding the state of the CS department and the graduate program. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions and express any concerns. Free food from Chipotle for all attending
VMware PhD Tech Talk
Time: Thursday, September 26, 6 PM
Location: LWSN 3102
CS Graduate Town Hall meeting
Time: Tuesday, November 19, 6-7pm
Location: LWSN 1142
Presentation for Corporate Partners (CPP)
Time: Tuesday, September 17, 10:30-11am
Location: LWSN 3102
Description: Presentation slides
Singles Table Tennis Tournament
Time: 2/18–2/21, 2013
Location: Recreational Sports Center, Multi-Purpose court 5
Time: Thursday, September 26, 6 PM
Location: LWSN 3102
CS Graduate Town Hall meeting
Time: Tuesday, November 19, 6-7pm
Location: LWSN 1142
Presentation for Corporate Partners (CPP)
Time: Tuesday, September 17, 10:30-11am
Location: LWSN 3102
Description: Presentation slides
Singles Table Tennis Tournament
Time: 2/18–2/21, 2013
Location: Recreational Sports Center, Multi-Purpose court 5
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Graduate Student Quality of Life Meeting
Time: Thursday, March 24, 2011, 6:30PM-8:00PM
Location: RAWL 1086
Description: Flyer
Time: Thursday, March 24, 2011, 6:30PM-8:00PM
Location: RAWL 1086
Description: Flyer
Pizza & Movie
Time: Friday, Oct 22nd, 6:00PM
Location: LWSN Commons
Finals week pizza social
Time: Apr 29, 6:00PM
Location: LWSN Commons
Spring BBQ
Time: Apr 10
Location: Squirrel Park
Google pizza and BBQ
Time: Mar 25
Location: LWSN 1142
Pizza & Movie
Time: Feb 24, 6:00PM
Location: LWSN Commons
Pizza, Bowling & Billiards
Time: Jan 29
Location: LWSN Commons
Time: Friday, Oct 22nd, 6:00PM
Location: LWSN Commons
Finals week pizza social
Time: Apr 29, 6:00PM
Location: LWSN Commons
Spring BBQ
Time: Apr 10
Location: Squirrel Park
Google pizza and BBQ
Time: Mar 25
Location: LWSN 1142
Pizza & Movie
Time: Feb 24, 6:00PM
Location: LWSN Commons
Pizza, Bowling & Billiards
Time: Jan 29
Location: LWSN Commons
Fall 2008
Dec 17, 2008 - Finals Week PizzaNov 13, 2008 - Mentoring Callout
Nov 7, 2008 - Social Hour
Oct 23, 2008 - Town Hall
Sep 17, 2008 - Pizza Night
Spring 2008
April 26th, 2008 - Spring BBQApril 2nd, 2008 - Quiz Bowl w/UPE
March 17th, 2008 - Spring Social
March 13th, 2008 - Social Hour II
February 12th, 2008 - Purdue Basketball Game
January 23rd, 2008 - "Welcome Back" Pizza Social
January 11th, 2008 - Social Hour
Fall 2007
December 12th, 2007 - Finals Week PizzaNovember 15th, 2007 - Google Pizza Night
October 24th, 2007 - "Non-Pizza" Event
October 1st, 2007 - Town Hall Meeting
September 14th, 2007 - Social Hour
September 5th, 2007 - Mentoring Night
Summer 2007
July 26th, 2007 - GSB Summer BBQJune 21st, 2007 - Pizza and Bowling
Fall 2006
December 13th, 2006 - Finals Week PizzaDecember 8th, 2006 - CS Employee Appreciation Social
December 6th, 2006 - Open Forum for Ph.D. Annual Review
November 1st, 2006 - Fazoli's and a Movie Social
October 18th, 2006 - Google Pizza Social - Takin' break from midterms
October 12th, 2006 - Open Forum with CS Administrators
September 13th, 2006 - Fall BBQ at Happy Hollow Park
August 23rd, 2006 - Mentoring/Welcome Back Pizza Event
Spring/Summer 2006
July 27th, 2006 - Summer BBQ at Happy Hollow ParkJune 15th, 2006 - Pizza and Bowling
March 8th, 2006 - Free Google Pizza event
February 8, 2006 - Google tech talk
Fall 2005
November 21, 2005 - PhD job panelNovember 10, 2005 - Google Pizza Night
September 27, 2005 - Google Free pizza and bowling night
August 23, 2005 - Mentoring Event
August 15, 2005 - GSB Q&A
Summer 2005
July 21 - Google Pizza/Bowling NightJune 9, 2005 - Summer Social
Spring 2005
April 29, 2005 - Spring 2005 Graduating Students ReceptionApril 21, 2005 - Microsoft Tech Talk
April 4, 2005 - Awards Banquet
March 30, 2005 - Meeting with Quaid Morris, faculty candidate in Bioinformatics
February 24, 2005 - Faculty Meeting (II)
February 22, 2005 - Faculty Meeting (I)
February 18, 2005 - Bowling Night
February 3, 2005 - Pizza and Movie
Fall 2004
December 3, 2004 - CS Employee Appreciation SocialNovember 22, 2004 - Ph.D. Panel
November 16, 2004 - Graduate School Primer
October 26, 2004 - Being a Part of CS Department
October 07, 2004 - GSB Social-Free Pizza