2. OUR Mission: To create a nurturing environment that will provide academic, professional, and emotional support to female students in the field and therefore create more opportunities for women in the School of Computing and Information Sciences to succeed. OUR Goals: To be GOLD! Establish bonds Create a foundation for future WICS to come!

3. The E-Board President: Portia M. Vice President: Karen F. Secretary: Alicia F. Treasurer: Karina H. CSO Rep: Chelsea Y. Publications: Shadeh F. Web Master: Kristy Y. Our Advisor: Christine Lisetti

4. How to JOIN: Any FIU student (Graduate or Undergraduate) in the School of Computing and Information Sciences, or simply with some interest in any of the various topics in computing is welcome to join us! www.facebook.com/WICSatFIU

5. Upcoming Events (Tentative): Wednesday, September 26 th - WICS Luncheon October Halloween Event Monday, November 19 th – Thanksgiving Potluck No Dates Alice Workshop Self Defense Class

6. Other Events: Thursday, September 16 th – ACM Beach BBQ (ACM) Thursday, September 20 th – Internship Fair (Career Services) Thursday, September 27 th - Career Fair (Career Services) Thursday, October 11 th – 13 th – HEENAC Conference http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/henaac/conference/ IBM Master the mainframe contest Find on Facebook

7. What Going ON @ ECS? ACM STARS UPE