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ZOO - Electrical and Software Engineering Students' Society

A UCalgary student club representing Electrical, Software, and Computer engineering students.

- President: Rumaisa Talukder
- VP Academic: Harold Kim & Devon Calvin
- VP External: Yassin Shehata and Marya Rachdi
- VP Events: Akila Fernando and Samipya Rijal
- VP Finance: Caleb Garcia & Andy Wang
- VP Internal: Chloe Fulbrook & Millaine Li

08/04/2026

🍥🔥 Spicy Ramen Challenge 🔥🍥

Think you can beat the heat?
Test your spice tolerance and prove you’re elite! 🔥

ZOO will be holding its last event of the year, where contestants (YOU) compete to be the spice champion‼️

📅 Thursday, April 9, 2026
🕰️ 6-8 PM
📍 ENGG Lounge

Let’s see who can handle the most spice 🌶️🔥

Sign up now through the link https://forms.gle/8trSTUfmrtUdG62h8 or scan the QR code. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

07/04/2026

🌸 April Events 🌸

It’s the last stretch of school and we know it must be incredibly chaotic with all those final deadlines, so here are a few important dates to take note of:

⭐️ April 2 | P.Eng Info Session
⭐️ April 2 | Election Day
⭐️ April 3 | Good Friday
⭐️ April 6 | Easter Monday
⭐️ April 9 | Spicy Ramen Challenge
⭐️ April 14 | End of Classes
⭐️ April 14 | Withdrawal Deadline
⭐️ April 17 | Start of Exams
⭐️ April 28 | End of Exams
⭐️ April 30 | End of Term

Make sure to stay updated as more details for each event will be released closer to the dates! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us 😊

07/04/2026

⭐️ March Recap ⭐️

As everyone is wrapping up their final projects, let’s take a peek at what ZOO has spent this past March doing! 👀

⭐️ Capstone 101 Panel
⭐️ EiE Wrap Up
⭐️ ZOOTech Hackathon
⭐️ Annual General Meeting
⭐️ Technical Elective Night

Thank you to everyone who showed up and made these events what they are!

If you have missed any of these events, don’t worry as there will be more to come! Make sure to keep an eye out as our April Calendar will be dropping very soon, and we hope to see you all there! 🥳

02/04/2026

Voting Day has returned for Zoo!
Today’s voting period will run from 9AM to 5PM and will elect all roles for the 2026-2027 Executive Council of ZOO,

⭐ All votes will be submitted electronically via the Google Form found here: https://forms.gle/unYd7k1kUt5JhGAJ7 or by scanning the QR code! ⭐

Proof of enrolment in Software or Electrical engineering will be requested, which means first years will not be eligible. Once voting is closed, submissions will be verified and winners will be announced shortly after!

22/03/2026

As we near the end of the current academic year, ZOO is looking for the next set of executive officers for the 2026-2027 academic year from the Electrical and Software Engineering Student population.
The following is the complete list of the executive roles available. To learn more about each role please check the nomination form or the ZOO constitution (both linked in bio):

- President(s)
- VP Academic(s)
- VP Event(s)
- VP External(s)
- VP Finance(s)
- VP Internal(s)

Please note that for each position a maximum of 2 people can run together.

To apply, fill out the nomination form, with a minimum of 5 unique signatures from current Electrical and Software Engineering Students and email the completed form to [email protected] with the subject Exec Application: [Desired Role], by 11pm on March 29th, 2026.

After the deadline, the chief returning officer will contact all nominees for the next steps and rules in the election process.

17/03/2026

⭐️ Technical Elective Night ⭐️

Are you currently struggling to decide which electrical, software, or comp sci technical electives to take?

If so, come drop by ZOO’s Technical Elective Night, where you can explore the different options and speak to the professors directly!

📆 Monday, March 23, 2026
🕰️ 6 - 8 PM
📍 ICT 319

We hope to see you there!

Sign up through the link https://forms.gle/C6SjYrqy69UR7skg8 or scan the QR code. As always, feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns!

17/03/2026

⭐️ Annual General Meeting ⭐️

Want to learn what ZOO did for YOU this year?

Stop by ZOO’s Annual General Meeting to hear from this year’s executives about everything we have accomplished this 2025 - 2026!

This is the perfect opportunity to make your voice heard by presenting constitution changes that will be voted on for the upcoming year.

📆 Thursday, March 19, 2026
🕰️ 5 PM
📍 ENA 106 (ZOO homeroom)

We hope to see you all there! 😊

The Constitution Amendment form can be found in the link https://shorturl.at/NuSaq or by scanning the QR code. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

P.S. Before proposing changes, we do recommend reading ZOO’s current constitution first.

12/03/2026

🚨 24 HOURS LEFT TO REGISTER 🚨

We're excited to share more on the upcoming ZOOTech Hackathon!
SWIPE to check out the itinerary, amazing prizes, rules, and registration links!

Whether you're a seasoned hacker or just getting started, this is your chance to build something wild with a team and compete for $3400+ in prizes.

Here's what's in store for you:
⚡ $50 Cursor credits for ALL in-person attendees, PREMIUM Cursor Benefits for in-person students
💲Cursor Credits $1000+, ⌚ Garmin vívoactive® 6, Cash prizes
🤝 Industry mentors + builders from across campus

📅 March 14–15
📍 University of Calgary

Note: You must be in a team of 3-4 members, HALF the team must attend in-person!
The theme drops after kickoff on Saturday, so come ready to build!

⚠️ Spots are limited - registration closes tomorrow. Use the QR or the link in our bio to register now!

Think you're a cracked hacker? Take it a step further and apply to be a judge!
Use the QR code to fill out the judging form

07/03/2026

ZOO and Tech Start are officially teaming up with Cursor to bring you ZOOTech - a high-energy weekend of coding, collaboration, and rapid prototyping!

Whether you’re a seasoned dev or just starting your journey, this is the perfect chance to push your limits, work with new tools, and bring your ideas to life.

Hackathon Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14th – Sunday, March 15th
🏢 Location: University of Calgary

What’s in store for you:
⭐️ Team up in groups of 3–4 to build an original project in just 24 hours
⭐️ Compete for prizes, including Cursor credits and more from our partner companies
⭐️ Network with industry mentors and fellow builders from across the community
⭐️ Experience the intensity and excitement of a 24-hour sprint

The official theme will be revealed at the kickoff on Saturday - so come ready to innovate!

More details and full schedule are on the way.
Gather your teammates and get ready to ship!

🔗 Register now at the link in our bio!

04/03/2026

Are you a student nearing your final year of engineering? Or just curious about the capstone process?

If so, ZOO is hosting a Capstone 101 Panel where you can…

⭐️ Get useful insights into capstone courses
⭐️ Have a Q&A with past and current capstone students
⭐️ Learn tips and tricks to a successful capstone

📆 Date: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
🕰️ Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Engg Lounge

Come get the inside scoop and we hope to see you all there!

Sign up through the link https://forms.gle/qsSqnn4uTDF8yFjD7 or scan the QR code, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

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