[Feb 7th or Mar 7th] Hit the Slopes with ECEGSS!

Get ready for an exciting evening of skiing or snowboarding with ECEGSS and UTSC Outdoor Recreation at Lakeridge Resort on Friday, February 7th OR Friday, March 7.

🌟 No experience needed—everyone is welcome! 🌟

Spend an evening gliding down the slopes! Choose skiing or snowboarding—all rentals included! Enjoy 5 hours of night skiing/snowboarding and a 1-hour lesson designed for all experience levels.

📅 Event Details
🗓️ Date : Choose either Friday, February 7th or Friday, March 7
📍 Location : Lakeridge Resort
🚌 Departure : Bus pickup at 3:00 PM from Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, UTSC
Return : Bus drop by 10:30 PM at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, UTSC

What’s Included:
✅ Lakeridge ticket
✅ Rentals (skis, boots, poles, and helmet OR snowboard, boots, and helmet)
✅ 1-hour lesson with Lakeridge staff
✅ Round-trip bus transportation

💰 Registration Details
Cost: $40 for ECE students (subsidized rate)
Optional: +$20 for Uber travel between UTSG and UTSC Pan Am Centre (Pickup will be at 1:45 PM on the day of the event in front of Bahen; the same location will be used for dropoff.)
Please make payments via e-transfer to ecegss@studentorg.utoronto.ca🥤

🔗 Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/nWVWxAqG38
🎟️ Limited spots available—register early to secure yours! (Note: Each person can register for only one event date.)

⛷️ Ready to join the fun?
Don’t miss this incredible chance for a winter adventure! Sign up now, and we’ll see you on the slopes!

See you there!

Cheers,
🌟 ECEGSS & UTSC Outdoor Recreation

[Jan 17th] Board Game Night

🎲 Unwind with Board Game Night! 🎲

Join us for a fun-filled evening featuring games like Catan, Cards Against Humanity, Exploding Kittens, Chess, and many more! 🃏♟️

📅 When: Friday, January 17
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: BA5157 – ECE Grad Student Lounge

✨ No sign-up required, and there will be free snacks to keep you energized!

This is a great opportunity for incoming students to meet new people, make connections, and bond with fellow grad students in a relaxed, friendly setting. Bring your friends or come solo – there’s something for everyone.

See you there! 😊

Hosted by ECEGSS.

[Jan 10th] Graduate Social & Arcade Night

Dear ECE Students,

We’re thrilled to invite all new and senior students to our upcoming Graduate Social & Arcade Night , hosted by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Student Society (ECEGSS)! 🎉

This is the perfect chance for new students to meet peers, and for seniors to share experiences, all in a fun and relaxed environment. 🎮

Event Details:

🕹️ What : Pub Night with food, drinks, and games
⏰ When : January 10th, 2025, 6-9 PM
📍 Where : Freeplay Toronto, 300 College St.

Why You Should Attend:

Abundant Snacks: Enjoy delicious food and drinks throughout the night. 🍕🍻
Meet new students and reconnect with friends: Socialize and make new connections in the ECE community. 🤝
Unlimited Gaming: Have a blast with unlimited arcade games and fun! 🕹️

How to Attend:

Reserve your spot here: https://forms.office.com/r/gPtTyhD4La (limited tickets) 🎟️
Admission: $10 per student (Includes a free drink (mocktail/cocktail) and plenty of food)
Please make payments via e-transfer to ecegss@studentorg.utoronto.ca🥤

Let’s make it a night to remember! 🎉

Cheers,
ECEGSS

[Dec 16th] SNACK PARTY!!

Embrace the winter vibes with us! ❄️ Imagine a warm, inviting space filled with hot coffee, delicious snacks, and great conversations. Sounds perfect, right? Join us for “SNACK PARTY”, an event designed to bring students and professors together in a relaxed, friendly setting.

This is your chance to connect with ECE professors beyond the classroom, ask questions, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships over coffee and a variety of tasty treats. It’s a casual and welcoming environment where everyone is encouraged to chat and unwind.

📌 When: Monday, December 16
🕒 Time: 1-3 PM
📍 Where: BA5157 – Graduate Student Lounge

We’ll have plenty of coffee, tea, and an assortment of snacks to keep you cozy and energized. Don’t miss this opportunity to mingle with your professors and peers. See you there! ☕✨

3-Minute Thesis Competition

Here is your chance to share your research work/project with a wider audience. 
The ECEGSS is hosting the first-ever 3-Minute Thesis Competition that will challenge you to present your research work/project in just 3 minutes to fellow students, professors, and the wider ECE community. 


Not only will this competition help you improve your presentation skills, but it will also give you the chance to win recognition and great prizes 🏆🎁 for your work. Register now to participate in the 3-Minute Thesis Competition and share your work with everyone!

Here is the link to the registration form: https://forms.gle/ChTHZHqBtCHqmvoE8