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On March 14th, 5:30 p.m., Nausharwan Mir will be flying in to speak at GatorVR. He has traveled all around the world to give his talks. Mir is the Head of Global Business/Chief Alliance Officer at Psychic VR Lab and also partakes in the Shinjuku VR Zone in Japan, a VR arcade. He will be giving a workshop on Styly, an easy-to-use VR development tool. There will be snacks provided. **We also might order pizza so please be sure to indicate if you are coming!**
https://goo.gl/forms/jWLliKOqFsUq4iH23 Hi everyone! This week on Tuesday 6-8 p.m. we will be collaborating with the Swamphacks committee to bring you an awesome Google Cardboard Workshop for Unity! Here are the event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/923356647819878/ These are the items you need to install for the workshop: Unity: https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download Android Package: If you do not install it initially you can go to https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download/archive?_ga=2.173558817.380808345.1515603392-1731964826.1515603392 and Select Unity Installer, then download the Android Package. Google VR SDK for Unity: https://developers.google.com/vr/develop/unity/get-started Just download the file and keep it in a folder. We will discuss what to do with it later. GBM#1Additionally, we will be having our first General Body Meeting of the semester on Wednesday, January 17th, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the MADE@UF Lab in Marston.
There will be pizza and a group mixer for choosing projects. Here are the event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/535699523469405/ This summer, iD Tech will hire over 1,400 instructors and staff from across the world to show students, ages 6 to 18, firsthand how their interests in technology can turn into fun learning experiences. We have programs that emphasize tech education for girls, teens, tweens and younger children. We have courses in Virtual Reality, UE4, 3D Modeling, and so much more!
We’re looking for energetic, tech-savvy, summer staff who understand the need for quality technology education for young students. So why not spend your summer instructing, mentoring, and building your resume in one of our amazing programs? You’ll make a positive impact on the lives of students this summer and potentially inspire them to aim for big ambitions. Our summer jobs are as fulfilling as they are fun! Staff members receive competitive compensation, room & board (overnight staff only), custom built apps supporting operations and curriculum, college internship credit (if applicable), guidance from our experienced team of managers, and more. Take the first step to a great summer! Learn more & Apply today! https://www.idtech.com/jobs/summer-jobs Brandon Farling, the owner of the VR Arcade Vscape, will be coming to the MADE@UF Lab in the Marston basement to talk about how VR can be used to benefit society and what it looks like to own a VR arcade.
P.S. Group members will be presenting their progress after the speaker event, so please bring a laptop or other media. Octover 18th, 5:30 p.m. at the MAED @ UF Lab Link to FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2042764889343365/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null&ref=4 Infosession for the Codeathon Project for GatorVR. Even if you are not in the competition feel free to attend and learn!
Oct 17th, 3 p.m. MADE @ UF Lab Link to FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/664042697134183/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null&ref=4 Hey guys on Wednesday August 23rd we will be having our first GBM at 5:30pm in the Marston Library Basement (MADE @UF Lab). We will talk about our future plans, open officer positions, and groups. Additionally, we will have some VR headsets out for you all to enjoy at the end of the meeting We will be having pizza so please indicate if you are attending so we can know how much pizza to order: https://goo.gl/JFJhL5.
There is a VR Hackathon at MIT in October, and we are looking for people interested in participating! As of now travel costs aren't being provided, but if enough people join and produce a substantial project there is a higher possibility of having it covered! *This is a practice project in order to train for the Hackathon, but can still be used for Resume and team-building purposes* This is a commitment, so if you are chosen you need to be sure to work on the project consistently and interact with your team. This is a great resume builder and tons of fun! Here is the MIT Website if you want to check it out: http://www.realityvirtuallyhack.com/#intro If you are interested in participating, sign the Google Form below! *You do not need to be at UF* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bq8Ux-f8pKJgOVTyR4N-rxJDK-sWaly_9IG6C-7t5Pk/edit Here is the link for the Hackathon if you want to check it out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bq8Ux-f8pKJgOVTyR4N-rxJDK-sWaly_9IG6C-7t5Pk/edit We are currently looking for Officers to join our team. Here are the positions available. If you are interested in a position, send an e-mail to [email protected] sending your name, phone number, slack username (join the group (gatorvr.slack.com)), the position, why you want it, and your resume.
*Secretary Will attend ACM SIG Meetings as well as normal GBM Take Notes In Charge of Setting Up the Sign In Sheet 2-3 Hour Time Commitment Per Week *Community Outreach In charge of getting Sponsors For the Club Send One Sponsor Request Per week Minimum Need to let ACM know about Sponsors beforehand Help Set Up for and Attend Events (Showcases) 2-3 Hour Time Commitment Per Week *Historian In charge of Posters/Advertising Facebook Moderator, Post Announcements and Meeting Dates Check GatorVR e-mail daily 2-3 Hour Time Commitment Per Week Treasurer may be added, or the money concerns will be distributed to another position. It is still in discussion. Thanks for your interest and I hope we can work together! :D |
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