Happy Sunday, folks! As Week 6 rolls around and mid-term exams loom, we've a week of fantastic events to keep your spirits up! TL;DR: - Demonware @ Redbrick - Linux Installfest - E & C Ball Tickets now on sale! - Humans vs Zombies - Hackerclub -------------------------------------------------- Demonware @ Redbrick Monday 23/10/2017 | 5pm | L101 -------------------------------------------------- Demonware provides online gaming services for Activision games, including Call of Duty. Engineers at Demonware will talk about working in the gaming industry and challenges associated with providing online services for one of the worlds largest entertainment franchises. https://www.facebook.com/events/121880845157722/ -------------------------------------------------- Linux Installfest Wednesday 25/10/2017 | 5pm | LG26 -------------------------------------------------- What's this Linux thing all the cool kids are talking about? _Why should you care?_ Come on down to LG26 this Wednesday, where we'll give you the low-down on the world's most widely used operating system! There'll be a quick overview of what Linux is & what is has to offer, followed by a hands-on tutorial where you'll install your very own Linux system, either on a Virtual Machine, or your own laptop. This may sound like an intimidating event, but we're committed to making our talks accessible to everyone! People of all skill levels are more than welcome, and we'll be ensuring everyone's up to speed before we move on to anything new. https://www.facebook.com/events/113047719456696/ -------------------------------------------------- Humans vs. Zombies -------------------------------------------------- Once again, DCU Games Society (Gamessoc) have asked that we remind everyone that their annual Humans Vs. Zombies event begins this Monday! Full details of the event & how to sign up can be found below: https://www.facebook.com/events/288110335029405/ -------------------------------------------------- Engineering & Computing Ball Tickets -------------------------------------------------- Just a quick heads up that tickets for this year's Engineering & Computing ball will be on sale this week! Details and pricing can be found on the event page below: https://www.facebook.com/events/312772709198090/ -------------------------------------------------- Hackerclub Thursday 26/10/2017 | 4pm | L101 -------------------------------------------------- Hackerclub will be continuing as usual this Thursday, starting at 4pm. Come on down to practive your programming, eat pizza, and chat with us! We'll be working through some less-demanding problems until 5pm, and then we'll step up the difficulty for the brave amongst you! https://www.facebook.com/events/144497879493359/ Have a good week everyone! Your friendly neighborhood SysAdmin, ~pints