About

The Computer Science Student Union (CSSU) represents over 1200 Computer Science students who are either taking a Computer Science course or are part of a Computer Science program of study (PoSt) at the University of Toronto St. George campus. We are a student governed body that receives funding from the Arts and Sciences' Student Union, the Department of Computer Science, and our union store. The description of the structure, rules, and processes of the union are described in our constitution. The primary goal for the CSSU team is to improve the academic, social, and professional lives of computer science students. To do so, we intend to focus on the following:

• Social Activities: organize social events to help students in making friends in their program and form networks of mutual support.
• Professional Development: provide students with networking and professional skill development opportunities to facilitate success in their careers.
• Academic Opportunities: present adequate resources and opportunities to help them embed themselves in the world of academic computer science and share their work with their peers.
• Undergrad and Department Liaison: assist students in studies and advocate for their interests at a departmental, faculty, and university level.

You can visit us at BA2250 in the Bahen Centre for Information Technology or email us at utcssu@gmail.com. See Office Hours.

Executive Council

Members of the Executive Council are elected by the student body to serve one-year terms. These student leaders are responsible for organizing the CSSU's events and initiatives to support undergraduate students.

Danny Chen

President

Pratibha Thakur

Vice President

Jason Barahan

Treasurer

Charles Cheung

Interim Dir. Social Events

Aviraj Newatia

Dir. Academic Events

Zachary Muir

Dir. Internal Relations

Yanzhen Chen

Dir. External Relations

General Council

General Council members are volunteers appointed by the Executive Council to assist with our initiatives and be leaders in the community. The General Council for year 2024/25 is yet to be appointed. Keep an eye out for updates to the application process.

Office Operations

The CSSU proudly maintains a student lounge in BA 2250 in which students can hang out, network, play games and ask questions. Office operations volunteers help manage the lounge, the store/stockroom, kitchen, gaming centre, and study spaces. They also assist in answering questions and directing students to appropriate resources. Members of the Executive and General Councils also generally serve shifts in office operations.

Office Hours.

Feedback Form

At the CSSU, we strive to represent Computer Science students as best as possible, and to create an inclusive and welcoming community. As part of this effort, we are committed to listening to the feedback of CSSU members. Using this always-open form, you can submit feedback to us about any aspect of our activities, past or present. If you would like, you can provide your name or contact email so we can follow up with you directly. You may also remain anonymous. All feedback is welcome! Share your thoughts!

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