This opportunity is not affiliated with the Department, Faculty of Arts & Science, or University of Toronto. Registration fees may apply. We share this opportunity at the request of the organizers in case it is of interest to our student body. Participation is as the sole discretion of the individual.
U of T WiCS, as a council, has been deeply saddened by the recent events that have transpired regarding the cases of George Floyd, Regis Korchinski-Paquet and countless others. We have always been dedicated to encouraging women and minorities in the computer science community to succeed, and through that, promoting equality. However, we have a long way to go still in showcasing our support. This is just the start.
We have organized a raffle to raise money for minority groups in STEM to support the black community in Canada within our sphere. We have partnered with STEMHub Foundation, an incredible group dedicated to providing STEM education through free, creative, and hands-on skills development programs to encourage females, visible minorities, and underserved youths to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.
The raffle will be open from June 16th - July 16th to anyone with a Canadian address who wishes to participate (you do not have to be a U of T student!). We invite you to regularly check our socials for updates & daily features of inspiring black individuals in the STEM community.
TO PARTICIPATE:
- You must donate DIRECTLY to the STEMHub foundation (site linked below) under your name and the title “UofT WiCS Raffle”
- As soon as you have a receipt of donation, upload a screenshot of your contribution for confirmation to this form (we will be double-checking the donations with STEMHub foundation)
- Fill out ALL the required fields on this form and submit! https://forms.gle/As7RUThUVhbmD9pA6
- Don’t forget to rank your preference in prizes (we will be randomly selecting 5 winners for the raffle, the first person selected will receive their first choice of the prizes, the second person selected will receive their first choice if it’s available, and if not their second choice… and so on!)
- Remember a $5 donation = one entry in the raffle, but feel free to donate more!
- Multiple entries are welcome ($10 donation = two entries, $15 donation = three entries … and so on)
- Check your email regularly after July 16th!
- Email us at wicsuoft@gmail.com subject line “UofT WiCS Raffle Q” if you have any questions
To learn more about the amazing work STEMHub foundation does & to access their donation link (under “DONATE”) check out: http://www.stemhubfoundation.com/
100% OF THE DONATIONS WE COLLECT FOR THIS ENDEAVOUR WILL GO TO STEMHUB FOUNDATION
NOTE: Due to COVID-19 precautions, if you do win a prize in the raffle, please note that shipping items to you may take longer than expected. We will be in communication with the winners about this.
WiCS x STEMHUB Fundraiser.pdf (81.5 KB)
