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Activities

Map Your AI Study Programme

Mon 14 Dec, 11:00–13:00, V 5161.0105

Together with the academic advisor we are organising an information session on the planning of your study programme, for 2nd and 3rd year AI BSc students. Learn the details about the options available in your BSc program, find out the requirements to get your degree and let other students inform you about the elective courses you can choose from.

Movie Night: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Mon 14 Dec, 19:00–22:00, V 5161.0267

Can you feel it? Santa’s back in town! But not everyone likes Santa, the Grinch hates Santa. Want to know why? Watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas with us to find out. The movie will start at 19:00 in room 267.

Come join us and enjoy the Christmas spirit while drinking a glass of Glühwein, or two. We’re looking forward to it, you too?

Company Visit: Quintor

Wed 16 Dec, 15:30–21:00, Ubbo Emmiussingel 112
Registration form

Quintor is an ambitious company specializing in the development of innovative technical solutions. They are a leading name on the subject of Agile software development, enterprise Java/.NET technology and mobile development. Among the many organisations Quintor worked on projects for are GasUnie, DUO, KPN and Fa-med.

We will visit Quintor for an interactive afternoon and evening. Registration required!

Schedule
• 15:30 Welcome
• 16:00 Case study: Step into the shoes of a Quintor Software Architect
• 17:30 Diner
• 18:30 Rene Boere (CTO of Quintor) and Pascal Snippen: Pushing the limits of continous delivery
• 20:00 Social (borrel)

End of the Year Party: Heroes vs. Villains

Thu 17 Dec, 21:30–late, Het Pakhuis (Peperstraat 8)
Dresscode: as your favourite hero or villain

Did the dark months inspire your evil master plan yet? Or did you just polish your shining armor, and are ready to safe the day once again? We will end this year with the final battle between heroes and villains during our Heroes vs. Villains party! Both the good and the bad guys are welcome to join us during this grand finale of the year. Of course there will be free beer and awesome decorations!

We hope you will partake in this epic battle, and party with us to celebrate the end of the year!

ExCee Trip: Edinburgh

Thu 14–Sun 24 April 2016
Website/registration form (deadline: Fri 15 Jan 2016)

The destination is announced: this year’s ExCee is going to Edinburgh! We are going to the land of unicorns, sheep, scotch, kilts, bagpipes, caber tossing and castles, Scotland! Edinburgh has the best AI department and interesting companies, so it has much to offer.

The trip will take 10 days and costs € 395, which can be paid in either one or three terms. Don’t miss this opportunity and sign up now!

Announcements

Board: Merry Christmas

With just one week left before the holiday, Christmas is getting close. We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year! — Board XXIV

Board: Parent Day Committee Members

We want to organise a Parent Day where you can invite your parents (and other family/friends) to visit our university. During the day they will learn about our AI/CS programs and everything Cover organises.

You can be organising the Parent Day this year! We are now forming a committee to organise the day. Apply now by sending an email to intern@svcover.nl (deadline: Wed 6 Jan 2016).

Prominent in de Tent: Committee Members

Did you enjoy Prominent in de Tent last October? You can organise this awesome party next year! Joining this committee is a unique opportunity for organising a big party, gaining useful skills, and working together with people from different studies. Apply now by mailing intern@svcover.nl.

Beta Business Days

BBC_2016: Committee Members
Do you ever wonder where you will end up as a science student? And do you want to learn more about the organization of a big event? Join the Beta Business Days Committee (BBC)! The BBC is a fun committee with lots of students from 8 study associations. This committee helps the board of the Beta Business Days (BBD) with the promotion of this great careerevent! The BBC takes little time and is mostly a lot of fun!
Interested or do you want more information? Send an email to board@betabusinessdays.nl!

BBD_2017: Chairman
Are you interested in organizing the Beta Business Days 2017? Do you want to know how it is to work with SME’s and multinationals? And can you lead an enthusiastic group of students? Application for Chairman 2017 is open! Apply before December 19th by sending your resume and motivation to board@betabusinessdays.nl!