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CS & IT Club Mixer

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When: Thursday, 10 September 2026, 17:00-18:00 EDT
Where: 259 and 260 King Hall

The CS & IT Ambassadors are hosting the CS & IT Club Mixer on ==Thursday, September 10th at 5–6pm in King 259 & 260==. All CS and IT students are invited to join!

Come meet the clubs our department has to offer, including:

Competitive Programming
Cyber Defense
DukeDevs
Madison Tech Society
PlayMU
Robotics
Unix Users
Upsilon Pi Epsilon
Women in Technology
and more!

RSVP for pizza using the QR code on the flyer below!

(or you can RSVP via this convenient link 😆)

Fall 2026 TA Lab Hours Begin

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When: Monday, 31 August 2026, 18:00-23:00 EDT
Where: 248 King Hall and online

TA Lab Hours begin tonight! Learn more about TA Hours on our wiki page (including the schedule for this semester), or see the brief notes below.

In-Person

Come to 248 King Hall and meet other CS Students, co-work, or ask for some help from our trained JMU CS Teaching Assistants! No appointment necessary.

Online

From 9-11PM TA Hours are online-only. Use the Microsoft Teams app to drop in and ask for some help.

Build Over Break

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:25:00 -0400

When: Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 11:25 EDT

Build Over Break (04/29)

Not sure what to work on this summer? 💻 Join us this Wednesday at 11:25 AM for our last professional prep workshop of the semester! We'll cover CS & IT-focused personal project ideas to help you strengthen your skills and expand your portfolio, plus tips on how and where to get started!

P.S. There will be pizza! 🍕

CS and IT Picnic

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

When: Saturday, 25 April 2026, 12:00-15:00 EDT
Where: Purcell Park Shelter

CS and IT Picnic (04/25)

JMU CS and IT are hosting a picnic for all students! Join us on ==Saturday, April 25th at 12:00pm--3:00pm at Purcell Park Shelter #1== for Jimmy John's and potluck desserts. Come unwind and connect with your peers and professors outside of the classroom, and enjoy a beautiful day at the park! 🌳

Duck Decorating

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

When: Monday, 06 April 2026, 11:00-12:30 EDT
Where: King Hall, 2nd Floor

Duck Decorating (04/06)

The CS Ambassadors are hosing a fun and creative event: Duck Decorating! Join us on ==Monday, April 6th at 11:00am--12:30pm on the second floor of King== and decorate your own duck to take home!

LinkedIn: Expand Your Network

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:25:00 -0400

When: Wednesday, 01 April 2026, 11:25-12:25 EDT
Where: King 260

LinkedIn Workshop (04/01)

The CS & IT Ambassadors are hosting Professional Workshop #3: LinkedIn—Expand Your Network on ==Wednesday, April 1st at 11:25am--12:25pm in King 260==. All CS and IT students are invited to join!

Come learn how to level up your professional presence! We will cover:

Building a strong LinkedIn profile.
Showcasing your CS projects effectively.
Networking with peers and recruiters.
Boosting your internship and job opportunities.

Game Night

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400

When: Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 17:00-19:00 EDT
Where: King 140 and King 143

Game Night (03/25)

The CS Ambassadors are hosting a Game Night on ==Wednesday, March 25th at 5:00--7:00pm in King 140 and King 143==. All CS and IT students, faculty, and staff are invited! We'll have a variety of board games, puzzles, and Nintendo Switches. Feel free to bring any games/puzzles you like, but you don't have to bring anything. :cookie: We'll have Crumbl Cookies too! :cookie:

TA Open House

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400

When: Monday, 09 March 2026, 17:00-21:00 EDT
Where: King 248

TA Open House (03/09)

TA HOURS Open House

The TAs miss you! Join us in the King 248 lab for pizza, questions, and good vibes. Bring your questions, your study guides, your confusion, or just your appetite. We will be there to help (and feed you)!

What we help with:

MONDAY, MARCH 9TH 5:00PM - 9:00PM

🍕PIZZA PROVIDED!🍕

Kahoot Night

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:15:00 -0500

When: Wednesday, 04 March 2026, 17:15 EST
Where: King 143

Kahoot Night (03/04)

The CS Ambassadors invite CS & IT students to a Kahoot Night on ==Wednesday, March 4th at 5:15pm in King 143==. All CS and IT students are welcome to participate!

Join us for a night of Kahooting to test your knowledge of the CS & IT professors! It's a great chance to hang out, compete with your peers, and see how much you really know about the faculty. :pizza: P.S... Free pizza! :pizza:

Trivia Night

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500

When: Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 16:00 EST
Where: King Hall 148

Trivia Night (02/24)

The IT Ambassadors invite CS & IT students to a Trivia Night on ==Tuesday, February 24th at 4:00pm in King Hall 148==. All CS and IT students are invited to join!

Come out for a night of general trivia and fun. You can bring your own team or join one when you get there! :popcorn: Snacks will be provided! :popcorn:

Hired Education: A Student Internship Panel

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500

When: Friday, 20 February 2026, 16:00-17:00 EST
Where: King 260

Hired Education (02/20)

The CS Ambassadors are hosting Hired Education: A Student Internship Panel on ==Friday, February 20th at 4:00--5:00pm in King 260==. All CS and IT students are invited to attend!

Come hear from your fellow students about their internship experiences! This is a great opportunity to:

Hear about the application and interview process.
Practice interviews in a judgement-free zone.
Learn how to handle questions in an interview with confidence.

IT Pickleball Social

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500

When: Monday, 16 February 2026, 17:00-18:30 EST
Where: Sports Forum 1 Court B

IT Pickleball Social (02/16)

The IT Ambassadors are hosting an IT Pickleball Social on ==Monday, February 16th at 5:00--6:30pm in Sports Forum 1 Court B (the two courts closest to the fitness center)==. All CS and IT students are invited to attend!

Pitch Perfect Workshop

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:30:00 -0500

When: Friday, 06 February 2026, 11:30-12:30 EST
Where: King 260

Elevator Pitches (02/06)

The CS Ambassadors are hosting the Pitch Perfect workshop on ==Friday, February 6th at 11:30am-12:30pm in King 260==. All CS and IT students are invited to attend!

Come learn how to craft a compelling elevator pitch! This workshop will include

How to craft cecruiter-focused elevator pitches.
Career fair strategies and etiquette.
A supportive environment to practice your pitch and get feedback.

Prep & Pitch

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:30:00 -0500

When: Wednesday, 04 February 2026, 11:30-12:30 EST
Where: King 236

Prep & Pitch (02/04)

The CS Ambassadors are hosting a Prep & Pitch event on ==Wednesday, February 4th at 11:30am-12:30pm in King 236==. All CS and IT students, faculty, and staff are invited!

Come learn how to prepare for and succeed at career fairs! This event will include:

Career fair preparation strategies.
How to craft a compelling elevator pitch. :pizza: P.S... Free pizza! :pizza:

Spirit Week

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

When: Monday, 17 November 2025 - Friday, 21 November 2025
Where: King Hall

SPIRIT WEEK!

🎉 JMU CS Department Spirit Week: November 17th - 21st!

Get ready to show off your department pride, appreciation, and creativity! The JMU CS Department is hosting a Spirit Week from Monday, November 17th, through Friday, November 21st! Join your fellow students for fun activities every day as we celebrate the CS community and prepare for the semester's end.

Monday, November 17th: Pink/Blue Out Day

Theme: Wear pink or blue to support the CS and IT Departments
Activity: Faculty Thank You Note Tabling from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM in the King Hall Atrium.

Tuesday, November 18th: Dress Up Like a Professor Day

Theme: Find your best tweed and elbow patches!
Contest Entry: To enter the "Best Dressed" contest, take a picture with the professor you're dressed up as and DM it to @jmucs on Instagram.
Activity: Faculty Thank You Note Tabling from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM in the King Hall Atrium.

Wednesday, November 19th: Anything But a Backpack Day

Theme: Get creative! Carry your books in anything but a traditional backpack.

Thursday, November 20th: Spirit Rock Painting & Distribution

Activity 1: Spirit Rock Painting from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Location TBD/Near King Hall).
Activity 2: CS/IT Ambassadors will distribute faculty thank you notes.

Friday, November 21st: Wear Purple Day

Theme: Show your Duke spirit ahead of the weekend football game!
Activity: CS/IT Ambassadors will distribute the remaining faculty thank you notes

NEW Stock Photos

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:30:00 -0500

When: Friday, 14 November 2025, 11:30-12:30 EST
Where: King Hall Atrium

Summary

📸 Call for CS Models: Stock Photo Shoot at JMU! Hey JMU CS students! 👋

The Computer Science Department is hosting a Stock Photo Shoot event and needs you to participate! We're looking to capture fresh, authentic images of our students in action—collaborating, coding, studying, and utilizing department resources.

These new photos will be used across JMU's websites, brochures, and promotional materials to showcase our vibrant community.

What: A casual photo shoot to update the department's library of stock images.
Why: Help us visually represent the JMU CS experience
Who: All current CS students are welcome!

We hope to see you there!

Game Night

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0500

When: Thursday, 13 November 2025, 17:00-19:00 EST
Where: King 140 and King 143

Summary

Need a break from debugging? Join the JMU CS Department for a fun and relaxing Game Night! Come hang out with your classmates and enjoy an evening of friendly competition. We'll have a mix of classic board games and console fun with a Nintendo Switch!

DIGITAL 2025

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400

When: Saturday, 01 November 2025

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Kickstart your Professional Experience

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:30:00 -0400

When: Wednesday, 08 October 2025, 11:30-12:30 EDT
Where: 236 King Hall

10/08/2025
11:30-12:30
236 King Hall

Want to build your resume? Come hear your CS and IT ambassadors talk about portfolios, projects, research and certifications! Pizza if you RSVP here

Progressing on Programming Problems

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:30:00 -0400

When: Thursday, 25 September 2025, 17:30-19:30 EDT
Where: 250 King Hall

Thursday, September 25th
5:30-7:30 PM
250 King Hall
Pizza!

Ever feel like you understand the readings, in-class activities, and/or labs, but don't really understand or know how to make progress on the out-of-class programming assignments?

JMU CS TAs present How to Eat an Elephant

(the same way you eat anything, one byte at a time)

discuss strategies for decomposing the specification, getting started, and getting help