We are excited to announce a brand new prize system for attending CWIT events and participating in different initiatives. These points, which you may have already begun earning (yes, we are starting it retroactively with the January Welcome Back Social!), will be counted up at the end of the semester and redeemable for different prizes. Keep reading for more information on how to earn points and the prizes you could win!
How To Earn Points:
100 points - Filling out Event Feedback Surveys; Participating in CWIT Spirit Week
250 points - Applying to Leads positions; Conference Sponsorship
500 points - Attending These Events: Welcome Back Social, Pick Your Classes, Spring Into Leadership, Scholar, Associate & LLC Affiliate Family Meetings, Cohort Meetings, Peer Mentoring Events
1000 points - Attending These Events: Impact Workshops, Cyber Socials, CWIT Student Council Events, Director Office Hours, Stress Buster, Escape Rooms, other Social/Academic/Professional Development events
Prize Tiers:
Redeem 5,000 points for your choice of one of these:
- "Dare To Lead" by Brene Brown (Ebook)
- Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism" by Safiya Umoja Noble (Ebook)
- "Technically Wrong: Sexist Apps, Biased Algorithms, and Other Threats of Toxic Tech" by Sara Wachter-Boettcher (Ebook)
- CWIT Power Bank
- CWIT 19oz Black Tumbler
Redeem 10,000 points for your choice of one of these:
- CWIT Gold Tank Top
- CWIT Tie-Dye T-Shirt
- CWIT 17oz Gold Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle
Redeem 15,000 points for your choice of one of these:
- Year Membership to a Professional Organization (examples: SWE, NSBE, CompTIA, etc.)
- CWIT Gold Sweatshirt Blanket
- CWIT Maroon Sweatshirt
- CWIT Bluetooth Speaker and Wireless Charging Pad
Questions? Contact Kate O'Keefe at kokeefe@umbc.edu