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Hi everyone! 👋

We hope you’re having an amazing week and getting ready for Thanksgiving! 🍂 As we gear up for the holidays, we’ve got lots of exciting updates, events, and opportunities to share. Whether you’re here to build your coding skills, meet fellow tech enthusiasts, or just have fun, we’ve got something for everyone.

This week’s highlights include:

Big news about our College Loop status (yes, it’s official 🎉),
A lookbook into our Thanksgiving Social
And a sneak peek into the exciting things we’re planning for the future.

Keep reading to get all the details, and as always, feel free to reach out if you have questions or ideas. Let’s make this semester one to remember!

Have a great Thanksgiving! 🍁

Thanksgiving Social Recap!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Thanksgiving Social last Friday—it was a huge success! 🍁

🎉 Highlights from the Event:

Amazing Turnout: We were thrilled to see so many members come together to celebrate.
Games Galore: From trivia to board games, everyone had a blast competing and connecting.
Delicious Food: The FOODDDDDDDD <3
Exciting Prizes: Congratulations to our prize winners—we hope you enjoy your goodies!

Thank you for bringing your energy, laughter, and holiday spirit to the event. We’re so grateful to have such an incredible community!

Stay tuned for more socials next semester. Let’s keep the good vibes going! 💻✨

Pictures!

Upcoming Event: Information Session & Q&A with Uber! 🚗

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect with an representative from Uber and learn more about careers in tech! Whether you're interested in software development, data science, or operations, this event is the perfect chance to ask questions and get insider tips on what it’s like to work at one of the world’s leading tech companies.

📅 Date: December 3rd
📍 Location: CUC Dowd
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
🍴 Bonus: There will be food!

💡 What to Expect:

Hear from an Uber recruiter about what they are looking for in hires.
Learn about internship and full-time opportunities.
Participate in a Q&A session to get all your questions answered.

Mark your calendars and don’t forget to bring your curiosity (and appetite)! This is a great chance to network and explore future opportunities. We’ll see you there! 🚀

We’re Officially Part of the College Loop! 🎉

Exciting news: CMU is now officially part of the Girls Who Code College Loop network! Joining the College Loop gives you access to exclusive resources, coding challenges, networking events, and more to support your journey in tech.

How to Sign Up:

Go to the Girls Who Code HQ: https://hq.girlswhocode.com/
Click "College and Careers" and create an account using your CMU email.
Use the code: CL61140 - Carnegie Mellon University as your chapter to unlock access to all the perks!

💡 Why Join?

Participate in coding challenges and showcase your skills.
Gain access to exclusive workshops and webinars led by industry professionals.
Connect with a nationwide network of women in tech for inspiration and mentorship.
Maybe… get free merch!

Sign up today and take the first step toward unlocking these amazing opportunities! Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming College Loop activities. 💻✨Email anyone in the board or gwccmu@andrew.cmu.edu if you have any questions!

Projects and Internships

Looking for exciting ways to build your resume and make an impact? Check out this opportunity!

♻️ AI + Sustainability Challenge

Ready to use your creativity for a sustainable future? Join GWC’s AI + Sustainability Challenge and dream up a project where AI makes the world greener!

What: Design an innovative project that leverages AI to tackle sustainability challenges.
Deadline: Submit your project by February 12th.
Why: Showcase your skills, contribute to a better planet, and potentially win awesome recognition!

Let’s see how you can combine tech with purpose! 🌱

More details here: https://girlswhocode.com/programs/gwc-challenges

Join the Fam!: Recruiting for Next Semester!

Passionate about tech, teaching, or building a strong community? We’re looking for motivated and enthusiastic members to join our Girls Who Code @ CMU team next semester!

Here’s how you can get involved:

Activities Committee: Create engaging lesson plans, revise class materials, and help shape our workshops.
Outreach Committee: Manage our social media, connect with schools, and help spread the word about our programs.
Teacher or Teacher Assistant: Lead or assist in teaching our coding classes, supporting young learners as they explore Python.

🌟 Why Join?

Gain leadership experience.
Build lasting connections with peers and mentors.
Make a real impact by inspiring the next generation of women in tech.

📢 Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/ytFxMGcLW3Av1iHF9

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our board members. Let’s make next semester even bigger and better together! 💻✨

Follow Us!!!

Want to stay in the loop with everything happening at Girls Who Code @ CMU? 📸

👉 Follow us on Instagram: @girlswhocode_cmu
Get updates, event announcements, photos from our programs, and more! Don’t miss out—connect with us and join the conversation.

Contact the Board

(President) Alondra: arobles@andrew.cmu.edu
(Vice President) Chloe: houerd@andrew.cmu.edu
(Activities Director) Willa: wknight@andrew.cmu.edu
(Logistics) Ananya: adasaka@andrew.cmu.edu
(External Outreach) Sude: sozkaya@andrew.cmu.edu
(Internal Outreach) Indu: iarimill@andrew.cmu.edu

Feel free to reach out to any of us with questions, suggestions, or just to say hi!