On Wednesday, August 26th 2020, the CWIT Student Council hosted their second town hall,  open to all members of the community. Thank you to all the panelists for their precious time and advice.

We discussed some events and activities that are happening this semester for students interested in cybersecurity. More information about cyber related competition and certification happening virtually can be found in the recording. They could offer a great way to meet people who share similar interests and have fun!

Other subjects of discussion included tips for upper-class students who might feel “school sick” as they have less interaction with the campus, a description of S.I. PASS sessions for students who would like to test them, and the role of allies in CWIT and how CWIT empowers them to promote gender equality in the Technology field.

Some of CWIT ’s annual events like Bits and Bytes and Cyber 101 are still being organised and will need the input of  members of our community. More details will be sent out later for people who are interested in getting more involved in the community.

CWIT recognizes the challenging times that we are facing both in the community and the world. Therefore, We emphasize the importance of referring to our Brave Space Guidelines. Being brave and pushing ourselves all the time, in person and in virtual environments.

If you need help or support related to all the injustice happening, to online classes, and to any other issues, the CWIT community is here to provide you with or direct you to adequate resources. Reach out to your peers, your peer mentors, and the CWIT staff. During the announcements portion, there were a few events that had links you could go to for more information: 

To learn more about the town hall, you can watch the recording here.

To receive more information on events happening in the CWIT community, follow the CWIT Student Council page and the CWIT Affiliate page on myUMBC. Additionally, you can stay engaged with your community on Instagram. Follow our instagram page, @ umbc_cwit, and stay tuned for an exciting semester!