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7:00pm Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Online: Open Hack #655

There will be no presentation this week. Instead, we're going to have an Open Hack. Join our 7pm open Zoom call for introductions, socializing, announcements and breakout groups.


Online: Open Hack

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7:00pm Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Online: Namesake - Simplifying legal name and gender marker changes for trans people in the U.S. #654

Namesake was founded in 2021 to help trans people in Massachusetts navigate the legal name change process. Namesake's open source web application is built to securely guide people through the steps required to update identity documents, keep track of progress, and answer common questions. Namesake partners with organizations like the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition to provide financial assistance and host name change clinics. Our hope for Namesake is to build a resource by and for trans people, to share knowledge, offer communal support, and fight for policies to ensure that everyone can be seen for who they are.

Online: Namesake - Simplifying legal name and gender marker changes for trans people in the U.S.

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Meet Chi Hack Night's New Co-Presidents!

Apr 6, 2025 by Sean Watland, Sneha Jalukar & Samantha Goodman

After serving as Chi Hack Night’s second President, Sean Watland is stepping down after two years. Congratulate Sneha Jalukar & Samanatha Goodman Chi Hack Night’s new Co-Presidents!

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2025 Board Election Results

2025 Board Election Results

Feb 18, 2025 by Elections Committee - Michael Chladek, Sean Watland, Cameron Sow, Viktor Köves

On Feb 18th, we held our sixth election for our Board of Directors. Congrats to our elected and appointed Board Members Derek Eder, Katie O’Shea, Josh Kalov, Adam Hecktman, and Vien Nguyen!

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Join us remotely every Tuesday from 7-10pm on our YouTube livestream and Slack channel to hear from amazing speakers, and learn by doing! Everyone is welcome!

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