[Campus-princeton-staff] [EMAIL DRAFT - for profs] Please help announce Open Source workshop to [insert class]

[Lisha Ruan]

Hi Catherine,

The email looks great. I'd suggest just including, at the bottom, an email
announcement that profs can send to their class -- it'll be more convenient
for them if they don't have to reply and ask you for the announcement.
Asheesh's suggestion is also a good idea, in combination with asking profs
to send announcements.

Best,
Lisha

On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 3:44 AM, Asheesh Laroia <asheesh at asheesh.org> wrote:

> In my experience organizing events for undergrads, where possible,
> another effective strategy is:
>
> * Ask the prof for a few min
>
> * Be the one to announce the event
>
> * Do the announcement 2 min before the class would otherwise end, and
> stand outside the classroom with flyers or other items people can take
> so they can hopefully remember the idea of going
>
> That's just one thought.
>
>
> To respond to your actual question, I think your suggested announcement is
> fine!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Asheesh.
>
> On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 8:29 AM, Catherine Wu <cathwu at princeton.edu> wrote:
> > Dear [Insert Professor]
> >
> > I am writing with regard to an upcoming Open Source workshop at
> Princeton on
> > November 22nd from 10AM to 5PM. The Open Source at Princeton team was
> hoping
> > that you could spread our announcement to [insert class] since we believe
> > that COS students would benefit from applying their programming skills to
> > real world projects. Not only would they see the many tangible
> applications
> > of coding, but they will be challenged to explore areas not covered in
> > class.
> >
> > This workshop starts by acclimating students to the Open Source
> environment
> > and the second half connects students with mentors from prominent tech
> > firms. We feel that it is a great way for students to learn how to
> > contribute and then be guided through the process.
> >
> > Please let me know if you would be willing to announce this workshop to
> your
> > class and if so, whether email, piazza, the course page, etc would be
> > preferred. I will then send you a formatted announcement accordingly.
> >
> > Thank you for your time and consideration!
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Catherine Wu
> >
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