UVic Hacks Event
First Meeting Kickoff
Join us for our first official UVic Hacks meeting. We’ll introduce the club, walk through our tentative hackathon schedule, and set up teams and roles for the semester.
What this meeting is about
This kickoff meeting is where UVic Hacks officially gets rolling for the semester. Whether you’re brand new to hackathons or already a hardened builder, this is the best way to get plugged into the club, meet people, and find your place in the community.
Meet the club
Who we are, what we do, and how UVic Hacks fits into the hackathon scene on campus and beyond.
Plan the semester
We’ll review a tentative hackathon/workshop schedule and talk about upcoming opportunities.
Assign roles
We’ll set up organizing teams and responsibilities so everyone knows how to contribute.
Agenda
- 1.
Welcome & introductions
Quick intro from organizers and a short icebreaker to meet other members.
- 2.
What is UVic Hacks?
Who we are, our goals as a UVSS-registered club, and why hackathons matter.
- 3.
Tentative semester schedule
Walkthrough of planned hackathons, workshops, and external events we want UVic teams to attend.
- 4.
Roles & responsibilities
We’ll outline teams and let people opt into roles based on interest.
- 5.
Q&A + next steps
Open floor for questions, then we’ll share how to stay involved.
Roles we’ll assign
UVic Hacks runs because students step up. You don’t need prior club experience, just interest and reliability. We’ll form small teams for:
Events Team
- Plan hackathon formats and themes
- Coordinate rooms, food, and schedules
- Run day-of logistics
Outreach & Sponsors
- Contact local companies and alumni
- Secure prizes and mentorship
- Build long-term partnerships
Teams & Competitions
- Form strong UVic teams
- Track external hackathon opportunities
- Prep groups to represent UVic well
Marketing & Media
- Posters, social posts, announcements
- Photo/video coverage at events
- Keep the site and Discord active
Come say hi
Bring a laptop if you want, but you don’t need one. The only requirement is showing up curious and ready to build stuff with people.