Meetings

Regular meetings for ACM are held in VH 1200 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm on every other Tuesday.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Tonight is the first ACM meeting of the Spring '09 semester! We will have free pizza and soda, so everyone reading this should come and bring some friends, get some free food, and meet some really awesome people. It's tonight at 7:00, the new regular meeting time for ACM! See you there!!

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 -- Career Expo Eve

Minutes for 10-21-08 John McLaughlin and associates from Cerner Corp. came in tonight, giving a presentation focusing on the company's background, working culture and job opportunities. Visit www.cerner.com/campus for more information on the company and application process.

Also, everyone should attend the Career Expo!

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Minutes for 10-07-08
Mike Solomon and Dr. Bindner gave a presentation on JRobots. We may have a JRobots Tournament at the end of next semester, but regardless of what happens, keep it in mind! Also, remember that John McLaughlin from Cerner Corp. will be speaking at our next ACM Meeting. This will be a great opportunity to hear about opportunities in computer science at Cerner Corp.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Minutes for 9-23-08
We talked about some bigger events going on this semester and next. At the next meeting, we will be discussing JRobots or Mike Solomon's plans for his new position as Truman's very own Google Ambassador!

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Minutes for 9-9-08
Thanks to all the people who attended the semester's first meeting! We would like to welcome the class of 2012 and other new faces present for pizza and, of course, great ACM fun!
Tonight's spontaneous fun and sharing consisted of...

Zamzar (beta) - Having issues with file compatibility? Worry no more and convert to different file types with this free service.
Safari Books Online - A free e-book resource (for students on TSU's campus or via proxy/vpn)--"the reference library for programmers and IT professionals".

Events to look forward to:

Guest speaker John McLaughlin from Cerner Corp. on October 21st
FSCK's InstallFest: Get a fresh taste of linux on your machine! Come to Violette 1200 on Sunday, September 14th at noon. They will be there until 4:30, but the earlier you get there, the more time they have to set up and show you the ropes of free software.
Hopefully another Unconference hosted by FSCK!

It's never a bad time to see what's happening in ACM, so join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, September 23rd at 7:30pm in Violette Hall 1200.

Friday, August 29, 2008 - Guest Speaker

On October 21st, the day before the Career Expo starts, John McLaughlin from Cerner Corp. will be speaking at the ACM meeting. This will be a wonderful opportunity both to hear from someone working within a successful corporation, and to get information about internships and full time job opportunities.

Thursday, August 28, 2008 - First ACM Meeting of the Fall 2008 semester

The first meeting of the Fall semester is going to be on September 9th. There will be free pizza and soda for those who attend! We would love to see a great turnout for the first meeting of the semester, so remember to bring friends and tell others about the event.

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

Details of the gaming tournament to benefit Mike Miller are getting worked out. We've decided the two games that will be used for the tournament: Guitar Hero 3 and Super Smash Brothers Brawl. We will also have open play for participants between tournament matches. We also plan to have food at the event for people to buy. Here are some specific details:

Date: Friday, May 2nd
Where: SUB Activities Room
Time: Doors open at 5:30 for check-in. Tournament play starts at 6:00PM
Cost: $5 per person

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

Jason Novinger will be presenting the first part of his "Everything you needed to know as a freshman, but didn't learn until you were a junior" lecture.

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Welcome back to the spring semester! This will be our first meeting of the semester. Free pizza and soda will be provided. We will talk about the progress of the JRobots competition and other events for the semester.

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

This will be the first joint meeting for ACM and TWiCS of the semester. Free pizza and soda will be provided.

Tuesday, November 7, 2006

JRobots Tournament!

Winner: Dr. Bindner
Runner Up: Bach

Prizes were given to 3rd and 4th place contestants as both the winner and runner up were not eligible. There will be another tournament later, perhaps Tuesday November 14, when there will be more contestants.

Tuesday, October 10th, 2006

JRobots presentation by Dr. Bindner

JRobots classes and configuration now available on ICE server
- Use "jjrobot-submit" to submit robot
- Use "jjrobot-area" to launch JJRobot Arena and test your robot!
Discussion of various methods used to program a JRobot

Tuesday, September 26th 2006

Topics discussed during the meeting:

Gaming tournament
Possible topics for guest speakers
Topics for discussion at the meetings:
- Internships
- Undergraduate research
- Graduate school
- Capstone projects
Trips to St. Louis
Robot simulations

Tuesday, November 1st 2005

Topics Discussed During the Meeting

FBI guest speaker Scott Aken to discuss botnets on November 16th
Math and Computer Science social this Friday
Video game fundraiser will be held next semester
ACM dues collected

Tuesday, October 4th 2005

Topics Discussed During the Meeting

Discussion about upcomming CGA/ACM gaming tournament
Progress of computer education seminars
Three people have signed up for the programming competition
Possible Math/Computer Science/Statistics poker tournament in November
Demonstrations of CSS (cascading style sheets)

Tuesday, September 20th 2005

Topics Discussed During the Meeting

Programming contest in Kansas City on Nov. 5th
Examples of previous challenges were displayed
Progress of HTML/Web Design seminar
Math and Computer Science mixer
Student survey for freshmen computer science majors

Tuesday, September 6th 2005

Topics Discussed During the Meeting

Regional Programming Contest Deadline: Oct. 22nd, Contest: Nov. 5th
Student Educational Seminars
Fundraising Possibilities


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Meetings Regular meetings for ACM are held in VH 1200 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm on every other Tuesday. Tuesday, February 3, 2009 Tonight is the first ACM meeting of the Spring '09 semester! We will have free pizza and soda, so everyone reading this should come and bring some friends, get some free food, and meet some really awesome people. It's tonight at 7:00, the new regular meeting time for ACM! See you there!! Tuesday, October 21, 2008 -- Career Expo Eve Minutes for 10-21-08 John McLaughlin and associates from Cerner Corp. came in tonight, giving a presentation focusing on the company's background, working culture and job opportunities. Visit www.cerner.com/campus for more information on the company and application process. Also, everyone should attend the Career Expo! Saturday, October 11, 2008 Minutes for 10-07-08 Mike Solomon and Dr. Bindner gave a presentation on JRobots. We may have a JRobots Tournament at the end of next semester, but regardless of what happens, keep it in mind! Also, remember that John McLaughlin from Cerner Corp. will be speaking at our next ACM Meeting. This will be a great opportunity to hear about opportunities in computer science at Cerner Corp. Friday, September 26, 2008 Minutes for 9-23-08 We talked about some bigger events going on this semester and next. At the next meeting, we will be discussing JRobots or Mike Solomon's plans for his new position as Truman's very own Google Ambassador! Saturday, September 13, 2008 Minutes for 9-9-08 Thanks to all the people who attended the semester's first meeting! We would like to welcome the class of 2012 and other new faces present for pizza and, of course, great ACM fun! Tonight's spontaneous fun and sharing consisted of... Zamzar (beta) - Having issues with file compatibility? Worry no more and convert to different file types with this free service. Safari Books Online - A free e-book resource (for students on TSU's campus or via proxy/vpn)--"the reference library for programmers and IT professionals". Events to look forward to: Guest speaker John McLaughlin from Cerner Corp. on October 21st FSCK's InstallFest: Get a fresh taste of linux on your machine! Come to Violette 1200 on Sunday, September 14th at noon. They will be there until 4:30, but the earlier you get there, the more time they have to set up and show you the ropes of free software. Hopefully another Unconference hosted by FSCK! It's never a bad time to see what's happening in ACM, so join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, September 23rd at 7:30pm in Violette Hall 1200. Friday, August 29, 2008 - Guest Speaker On October 21st, the day before the Career Expo starts, John McLaughlin from Cerner Corp. will be speaking at the ACM meeting. This will be a wonderful opportunity both to hear from someone working within a successful corporation, and to get information about internships and full time job opportunities. Thursday, August 28, 2008 - First ACM Meeting of the Fall 2008 semester The first meeting of the Fall semester is going to be on September 9th. There will be free pizza and soda for those who attend! We would love to see a great turnout for the first meeting of the semester, so remember to bring friends and tell others about the event. Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 Details of the gaming tournament to benefit Mike Miller are getting worked out. We've decided the two games that will be used for the tournament: Guitar Hero 3 and Super Smash Brothers Brawl. We will also have open play for participants between tournament matches. We also plan to have food at the event for people to buy. Here are some specific details: Date: Friday, May 2nd Where: SUB Activities Room Time: Doors open at 5:30 for check-in. Tournament play starts at 6:00PM Cost: $5 per person Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 Jason Novinger will be presenting the first part of his "Everything you needed to know as a freshman, but didn't learn until you were a junior" lecture. Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 Welcome back to the spring semester! This will be our first meeting of the semester. Free pizza and soda will be provided. We will talk about the progress of the JRobots competition and other events for the semester. Tuesday, September 18th, 2007 This will be the first joint meeting for ACM and TWiCS of the semester. Free pizza and soda will be provided. Tuesday, November 7, 2006 JRobots Tournament! Winner: Dr. Bindner Runner Up: Bach Prizes were given to 3rd and 4th place contestants as both the winner and runner up were not eligible. There will be another tournament later, perhaps Tuesday November 14, when there will be more contestants. Tuesday, October 10th, 2006 JRobots presentation by Dr. Bindner JRobots classes and configuration now available on ICE server Use "jjrobot-submit" to submit robot Use "jjrobot-area" to launch JJRobot Arena and test your robot! Discussion of various methods used to program a JRobot Tuesday, September 26th 2006 Topics discussed during the meeting: Gaming tournament Possible topics for guest speakers Topics for discussion at the meetings: Internships Undergraduate research Graduate school Capstone projects Trips to St. Louis Robot simulations Tuesday, November 1st 2005 Topics Discussed During the Meeting FBI guest speaker Scott Aken to discuss botnets on November 16th Math and Computer Science social this Friday Video game fundraiser will be held next semester ACM dues collected Tuesday, October 4th 2005 Topics Discussed During the Meeting Discussion about upcomming CGA/ACM gaming tournament Progress of computer education seminars Three people have signed up for the programming competition Possible Math/Computer Science/Statistics poker tournament in November Demonstrations of CSS (cascading style sheets) Tuesday, September 20th 2005 Topics Discussed During the Meeting Programming contest in Kansas City on Nov. 5th Examples of previous challenges were displayed Progress of HTML/Web Design seminar Math and Computer Science mixer Student survey for freshmen computer science majors Tuesday, September 6th 2005 Topics Discussed During the Meeting Regional Programming Contest Deadline: Oct. 22nd, Contest: Nov. 5th Student Educational Seminars Fundraising Possibilities
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