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19 Reasons to Join nwPlus
19 Reasons to Join nwPlus
We’re hiring for our 2021/2022 academic year. Applications are NOW OPEN to all UBC students, no matter your background/faculty, until…
Victoria Kim
Apr 7, 2021
What’s a geneticist doing in nwPlus?
What’s a geneticist doing in nwPlus?
The experience of a non-tech student on the nwPlus organizing team.
Jacob Ng
Apr 5, 2021
An Exploratory Insider Glance into Sponsorship at nwPlus
An Exploratory Insider Glance into Sponsorship at nwPlus
Organizing and running events take tons of resources, time, and energy. Take an exploratory glance into how sponsorship at nwPlus works!
Ben Cheung
Feb 19, 2021
Behind HackCamp 2020: nwPlus’ first virtual hackathon
Behind HackCamp 2020: nwPlus’ first virtual hackathon
The exclusive look into nwPlus’ first virtual hackathon during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carmen Xu
Jan 5, 2021
The Evolution of HackCamp
The Evolution of HackCamp
Learn about the complete history of HackCamp, from how it started to what you can expect in 2020.
Victoria Kim
Nov 26, 2020
people success == hackathon success
people success == hackathon success
A Hackcon VIII Workshop on how to build your ideal team!
anne guo
Sep 21, 2020
Hacking the hackathon organizing team, part 2: The “team” part of team management
Hacking the hackathon organizing team, part 2: The “team” part of team management
Growing your dream team, and what you should know about working with individuals
Anita Tse
May 9, 2020
Hacking the hackathon organizing team, part 1: Process means progress
Hacking the hackathon organizing team, part 1: Process means progress
Team structure, working Agile, and “the routine” needed to get your team running like a well-oiled machine
Anita Tse
Apr 21, 2020
7 reasons to join nwPlus
7 reasons to join nwPlus
With less than a week before application deadline, here’s why you should join one of the best clubs at UBC
Kevin Zou
Mar 31, 2020
Embracing the Hacker Community at Hackcon VII
Embracing the Hacker Community at Hackcon VII
Key takeaways after attending MLH’s hackathon organizer’s conference
Anita Tse
Sep 30, 2019
What’s new for nwPlus 2019/20? ✨
What’s new for nwPlus 2019/20? ✨
With double the number of events in store, here’s how nwPlus is expanding to build a more inclusive and supportive hacker community.
Rebecca Xie
Sep 12, 2019
nwPlus Director Q&A
nwPlus Director Q&A
Next month, nwPlus will kickoff its September hiring to harness dedicated talents that will complete the team.
nwPlus
Aug 28, 2019
Designing cmd-f, Vancouver’s first all-female* hackathon
Designing cmd-f, Vancouver’s first all-female* hackathon
Branding and design direction for a first-iteration hackathon
Jessica Wu
Aug 12, 2019
On Team Dynamics
On Team Dynamics
From socials to shoutouts, here’s why nwPlus fills the definition of community.
chaos(erena)
Apr 3, 2019
Building a New Hackathon Management System
Building a New Hackathon Management System
Optimizing the applicant management system behind nwHacks, Western Canada’s largest hackathon.
Cham
Mar 28, 2019
Documenting nwHacks 2019
Documenting nwHacks 2019
How documentation was our saving grace when it came to organizing Western Canada’s largest hackathon
Anita Tse
Mar 25, 2019
The inner workings of nwHacks 2019
The inner workings of nwHacks 2019
How we made nwHacks 2019 the best experience for both hackers and organizers
Anita Tse
Mar 20, 2019
nwPlus presents: Local Hack Day + nwHacks
nwPlus presents: Local Hack Day + nwHacks
nwPlus is busy. We are the host of nwHacks, Local Hack Day, and hacker community events at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
nwPlus
Oct 29, 2018
On Organizing
On Organizing
Reflecting on nwHacks 2018 and the six months leading up to it.
Luce Liu
Mar 28, 2018
Participant Management Using NFC-Enabled Nametags
Participant Management Using NFC-Enabled Nametags
How we switched to using NFC-enabled nametags to manage 650+ participants at our hackathon by building an event recording application.
Cham
Feb 26, 2018
On Assessments
Insight into our application assessment process for 2018.
Luce Liu
Dec 27, 2017
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