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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +format: mdx |
| 3 | +slug: /welcome-fall-2024 |
| 4 | +authors: |
| 5 | + - Org |
| 6 | + - Martin Marwad |
| 7 | + - Christopher Coco |
| 8 | +tags: |
| 9 | + - Semester-Welcome |
| 10 | +title: 🚀 Welcome to the UML Cloud Computing Club! |
| 11 | +description: The UML Cloud Computing Club is a thriving hub for all students and faculty passionate about Cloud Computing, DevOps, Software Engineering, and Frontend Web Development. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join our community, share their insights, and learn together. |
| 12 | +--- |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +import Link from '@docusaurus/Link'; |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +<center> |
| 17 | + <img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/126843517?s=400&u=e5f3b4c17f654443727ffa175403684a138d42a7&v=4" alt="Club Logo" width="400"/> |
| 18 | +</center> |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +# {title} |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +<br/> |
| 23 | +The UML Cloud Computing Club is a thriving hub for all students and faculty passionate about Cloud Computing, DevOps, Software Engineering, and Frontend Web Development. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join our community, share their insights, and learn together. <br/> |
| 24 | +{/* truncate */} |
| 25 | +Whether you're just starting out or have extensive experience, there's a place for you here to explore, collaborate, and grow in the ever-evolving field of cloud computing. <br/> |
| 26 | +No prior experience? No problem! We're here to guide you through the basics and beyond in the dynamic world of cloud computing. Join us to embark on a journey of discovery, collaboration, and innovation. |
| 27 | +## 📣 Kickoff Event Announcement |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +Hello everyone! |
| 30 | +Join us for our kickoff event with faculty speaker [Dr. Johannes Weis](https://www.uml.edu/sciences/computer-science/people/weis-johannes.aspx) to learn about what is the cloud and learn more about our club and the various projects we have been working on! |
| 31 | +- **Meeting Time:** September 12th, 2024: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| 32 | +- **Location:** [Dandeneau Hall, Room 417](https://www.uml.edu/maps/categories/buildings/markers/fff8e7b7-4b66-41b8-900a-390643438993) |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +There will be pizza 🍕, so come enjoy the presentation, network with your peers, make new friends, and learn something on the way. |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +## 📅 Join Us for Regular Meetings |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +This semester we will be meeting twice a week with our regular Thursday meetings along with optional vitrual meetings on Tuesday to continue work on our projects. |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +<u>**In-Person Thursday Meeting Information:**</u> |
| 42 | +- **Meeting Schedule:** Every Thursday, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| 43 | +- **Location & Events:** [Dandeneau Hall, Room 417](../docs/current-schedule) |
| 44 | +- **Presentation Section (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM):** Reserved for presentations, demos, and guest speakers, focusing on weekly topics. Plus, enjoy some delicious pizza 🍕 with us right after the presentations! |
| 45 | +- **Hands-On Section (8:00 PM - 9:30 PM):** Allocated for the semester project. This time is interactive, free-flowing, and encourages collaboration. |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +<u>**Virtual Tuesday Meeting Information:**</u> |
| 48 | +- **Meeting Time:** Every Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| 49 | +- **Location & Events:** [Our Discord Server](https://discord.gg/TZuMgMsC8X) |
| 50 | +- **Project Work (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM):** Time allocated to work on our various ongoing projects. |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +<center> |
| 53 | + <Link class="button button--primary" to="/docs/current-schedule">Fall 2024 Schedule</Link> |
| 54 | +</center> |
| 55 | +<br/> |
| 56 | +<center> |
| 57 | + <Link class="button button--primary" to="https://umasslowellclubs.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/cloudcomputingclub/events">Engage Events</Link> |
| 58 | +</center> |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +## 🌍 Who We Are |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +We are a dynamic group of students and faculty dedicated to demystifying cloud technologies and harnessing their potential to fuel innovation and growth. Whether you're embarking on your cloud journey or are an experienced professional, our club offers a unique platform to learn, build, and connect. |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +## ☁️ Why Cloud Computing? |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +In the digital era, Cloud Computing is the backbone of modern businesses and technological advancements, offering scalable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. Delving into cloud computing opens up a realm of opportunities, equipping you with skills vital in today's tech landscape. |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +## 🔍 What We Offer |
| 70 | +- **Hands-on Projects:** Dive into real-world applications like UniPath.io, a comprehensive web tool for academic planning. |
| 71 | +- **Learning & Development:** Benefit from workshops, guest lectures, and collaborative projects to enhance your skills. |
| 72 | +- **Networking Opportunities:** Connect with industry leaders, alumni, and peers to expand your professional network. |
| 73 | +- **Skill Enhancement:** Gain practical experience in trending technologies within the cloud domain. |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +## 📐 Our Projects |
| 76 | +[📆 UniPath.io](https://github.com/UMLCloudComputing/UniPath.io): a full-stack web application that allows users to create, plan, and share their class schedules for their entire degree program. |
| 77 | +[🤖 UniBot](https://github.com/UMLCloudComputing/UniBot): a chatbot for universities. It utilizes Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to improve the accuracy of responses. |
| 78 | +[⌨️ UML NOW CLI](https://github.com/UMLCloudComputing/UML-NOW-CLI): a Command Line Interface for the University of Massachusetts Lowell's NOW Student Dashboard API. |
| 79 | +[🖥️ Club Website](https://github.com/UMLCloudComputing/UMLCloudComputing.github.io): this very website which we use to host all of our project documentation, semester schedule, and more. |
| 80 | +[📒 Attendance System](https://github.com/UMLCloudComputing/attendance): a Discord application that we use to track attendance at our events. |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | + |
| 83 | +## 🤝 Stay Engaged |
| 84 | +Keep up with the latest club news and projects through our various platforms: |
| 85 | +<center> |
| 86 | + <a style={{padding: 4}} href="https://discord.gg/TZuMgMsC8X"> |
| 87 | + <img src="https://img.shields.io/discord/890983857938116729?logo=discord&logoColor=white&style=for-the-badge" alt="Join our Discord community"/> |
| 88 | + </a> |
| 89 | + <a style={{padding: 4}} href="https://umasslowellclubs.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/cloudcomputingclub"> |
| 90 | + <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Website-UML%20Cloud%20Computing%20Club-blue.svg?style=for-the-badge" alt="View our club website"/> |
| 91 | + </a> |
| 92 | +</center> |
| 93 | +<br/> |
| 94 | +<center> |
| 95 | + <a style={{padding: 4}} href="https://github.com/UMLCloudComputing/"> |
| 96 | + <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/GitHub-UMLCloudComputing-brightgreen.svg?style=for-the-badge&logo=github" alt="Explore our projects"/> |
| 97 | + </a> |
| 98 | + <a style={{padding: 4}} href="mailto:cloudcomputingclub@uml.edu"> |
| 99 | + <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Email-cloudcomputingclub%40uml.edu-red.svg?logo=gmail&logoColor=white&style=for-the-badge" alt="Contact us via email"/> |
| 100 | + </a> |
| 101 | +</center> |
| 102 | + |
| 103 | +--- |
| 104 | +<center>UML Cloud Computing Club</center> |
| 105 | +<center>Exploring the Cloud with Purpose</center> |
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