ConnectOur own Matrix homeserver, running in Floyd Hall.
Our Self-Hosted Matrix Server
Computer Club hosts our own Matrix chat server in Floyd Hall, WMU’s engineering building. We use Element as our client for secure, decentralized communication.
What That Gets You
End-to-End Encryption
Your messages are secure and private by default.
Decentralized
Not controlled by any single company or entity.
Cross-Platform
Available on desktop, mobile, and web.
Free and Open Source
No cost, no ads, just community.
Self-Hosted
Runs on our own servers in Floyd Hall.
Customizable
Bots, integrations, and member-built features.
How to Join Our Chatmembers only
Get Element
Download Element, or use the web app we host.
Log In
Use our homeserver: https://matrix.cclub.cs.wmich.edu. On mobile, pick the "Other" server option and paste that URL.
Join Our Rooms
After logging in, click Explore to find our rooms. Start with #geeks — our main room, where we can guide you further.
Our Chat Rooms
#geeks
Our main discussion room where new members are welcomed and general topics are discussed.
#officers
Important club updates, announcements, and official information from leadership.
#projects
Share your projects, collaborate on code, and discuss development ideas.
#img
Share images, memes, screenshots, and visual content with the community.
#money
Financial advice, budgeting tips, and money-related discussions.
#jobs
Job opportunities, career advice, internship postings, and professional development.
#ctf
Capture The Flag competitions, cybersecurity challenges, and hacking discussions.
...and more
Dozens of additional specialized channels for various topics, interests, and projects.
Community Guidelines
Our chat is pretty simple to navigate. Follow these three rules and you’ll be golden:
- Don’t be a jerk. Treat everyone with basic respect. No harassment, discrimination, or being unnecessarily hostile.
- Use common sense. Post in appropriate channels, don’t spam, and think before you type. If it seems like a bad idea, it probably is.
- Officers have final say. Club officers make the final decisions on disputes, channel management, and enforcement. Their word is law.
Other Ways to Connect
While our Matrix chat is the best way to stay connected, you can also reach us through:
- Email — rso_cclub@wmich.edu, for official inquiries and important matters
- In person — Thursdays at 6:00 PM, 2225 Kohrman Hall
- GitHub — @ccowmu, to collaborate on code and contribute to projects