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Initiatives

The Carleton Computer Science Society (CCSS) does a lot. From running events to maintaining helpful resources and offering valuable services to our student community — we're constantly working on initiatives that make student life in the CS department better.

The word "initiative" is how we group everything we do. Almost everything we take on falls into one of three main categories:

🎉 Events​

These are the most visible part of what we do. CCSS events are how we help build community, connect students with opportunities, and make university life a bit more fun (or useful). Some examples include:

  • Tech Talks — Hear from industry professionals and researchers on cool topics.
  • Coffee Socials — A chill way to meet other students and unwind.
  • Hackathons — Collaborative coding competitions with prizes, food, and learning.
  • End-of-Year BBQ — Celebrate the end of the term with food and friends.

📝 Publications​

We produce content that helps students succeed and showcases the community around them. Some examples include:

  • FAQs & Guides — Articles that answer common questions about the CS program, courses, co-op, and more.
  • Student Spotlights — Articles and social media posts that highlight cool projects, experiences, and achievements from our student body.

🛠️ Services​

Beyond events and resources, we run some low-key but highly valuable services that students rely on. Some examples include:

  • The Lounge Canteen — Grab a snack, a drink, or just hang out in the CCSS Lounge.
  • Questions Repository — A growing collection of past midterms, finals, and assignments to help you study smarter.