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

[Lisha Ruan]

Also, please keep us updated on how publicity is going! Let us know when
you contact profs, email listservs, etc. :)

Best,
Lisha

On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 5:56 PM, Lisha Ruan <lruan at princeton.edu> wrote:

> 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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