Hi Everyone,
I’m so excited to connect with you all again! First, let me say how thrilled I’ve been with the energy and enthusiasm this semester. Seeing so many of you involved has been incredibly inspiring, and I can’t wait to see where we go together as a club.
Heads-up: This email is a bit longer than usual, so grab your favorite snack (pancakes, maybe?) and settle in for some exciting updates and opportunities!
D2L Access: Help Me Help You
I owe a big apology to anyone still waiting for D2L access. My inbox has been absolutely swamped with university messages, and I’m worried some of your requests may have gotten buried. To make sure I don’t miss anyone, could you please:
- Send me another message with “Pancakes & D2L” in the subject line.
- Include your arizona.edu email in the message.
I promise I’ll get you added as soon as possible—thank you for your patience and understanding!
Tucson Monthly Lunch or Discord Hangout
Let’s talk about Thursday (January 25th) from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This was originally planned as a Tucson Monthly Lunch, but I want your input:
- Would you like to meet in person for another lunch?
- Or would you prefer a casual hangout on Discord instead?
Message me if you’re interested in either option so I can plan accordingly.
Also, if you’ve attended any of our past lunches, I’d love your feedback to make them even better in the future. You can fill out this super-quick survey here:
CTF Practice Hours
- Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Phoenix Time): Guided sessions with our awesome CTF captain, Ethan C.
- Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Phoenix Time): Self-guided practice on Discord, where you can collaborate and share ideas.
Reach out to Ethan C. at echumley@arizona.edu or Discord (Ichorean) for questions or to jump into any CTF activities.
We’re also urgently recruiting players for the WRCCDC Qualifiers on February 8th! If you’re a full-time student (and local or willing to travel), this is your chance to shine. Let Ethan know ASAP if you’re interested.
Other Exciting Opportunities
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Officer Applications:
Interested in leadership? Apply for these positions:
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General Feedback & Availability:
We want to make sure we’re meeting your needs! Share your thoughts here: https://forms.gle/pjmeC3WzxGqvWE6j9
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ISC2 Southern Arizona Chapter:
Their next meeting is Thursday, January 23rd, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, and it’s free for students! Check it out: https://isc2chapter-southernarizona.org
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CactusCon:
Happening February 14–15, 2025, in Mesa, AZ. Email info@cactuscon.com from your student email to get a promo code for free tickets!
Resources to Explore
Here are some helpful resources to level up your skills:
Thank You!
I know this was a lot of information, so thank you for sticking with me! I’m so grateful for each of you and all the effort you bring to this club. If you have any questions, ideas, or just want to chat, I’m always here.
Looking forward to seeing many of you at our next event!
Warmly,
Tobin Vangorder
President, Cyber Saguaros
📧 tobinv@arizona.edu
🖥️ Discord: Crow
🔗 Zoom Link: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/87198691865
P.S. Don’t forget to review the club constitution—the deadline is 5pm today! Its attached to this email.
CTFs
If you haven't participated in a CTF before, don’t worry! We will help train all beginners for their first CTF. Although we typically place well in CTFs, we do not care as much about what place we get. Remember, our first goal is to learn something new, and the second goal is to have fun doing it!
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