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Activities

Board Interest Night

Mon 17 April, 20:00, Grote Beerstraat 206

A nice evening of relaxing and chatting with a beer or other drink is always nice. You know what the board finds even better? Chilling WITH THE BOARD! During this evening you can ask ALL questions - but more specifically the ones about becoming/being/having been a board member of Cover. Whether you have been thinking about being a board member for some time now or have only briefly considered it doesn't matter, all are welcome. We hope to see you there so we can tell you how AWESOME it is to be a board member, and how much you learn, and about all the unbelievable, cool and weird things we have experienced while being on the board.

Motivational Lecture

Tue 18 April, 15:00-17:00, BB 222, Facebook event

For those of you who struggle with bringing order to your work, working ahead of deadlines and overall motiviation to do your studies, fear no more! During this brief and rapid-fire lecture Jennifer Spenader will use all of her positive energy to help you bring back your motivation with general tips and tricks that will make your studying - and even working - life easier!

Brainstorming with the board: Fellowships

Wed 19 April, 13:00-15:00, BB 222

At the March GA we heard many ideas that still need to be considered before the fellowships will become a part of Cover. At this brainstorming with the board we are talk about these ideas and get your insight on how you think the fellowships should be created!

Member weekend

Fri 21 April - Sun 23 April, Klonie, Facebook event

Do you feel like clearing your mind and having fun with Cover friends? Join us this weekend on Member Weekend! Member Weekend will cost max €59, which includes your stay, dinner, unlimited beer, toasties and above all, BBQ included! Bring your Cover friends and a good mood — we’ll take care of the rest smile.gif

Sign up here before wednesday the 19th!

http://memberweekend.svcover.nl/

More information will follow!

Alumniday Computing Science: Where will I end up?

Mon 24 April, 13:00, BB 165, Facebook event

I have finished my studies, now what? This is a question many people ask themselves. On this event alumni from Computing Science will tell you where they ended up after studying Computing Science. You get a look into the working life of these people and hopefully you will end up with a better idea of the possibilities within your studyfield. We will begin the afternoon with lunch, coffee and tea. Also, we will end the evening with some drinks and snacks.

Pimp Your Bike

Wed 26 April, 15:00-17:00, Bloemsingel 8, on the square next to stadsstrand, Facebook event

Are you bored of your old bike, and want to decorate your bike? Then this is your chance to do a makeover with your bike! The ActiviTee has organized a 'pimp your bike' event. So join us at the 26th of April and pimp your bike, completely FREE of charge. We will provide the paint and some nice figures.

Alumni Borrel

Fri 12 May, 20:30, Café Wolthoorn

We will have a borrel with Axon and Invariant, the alumni associations of Artificial Intelligence and Computing Science. Come and use this opportunity to hear how your study and how Cover changed through the years!

P.S. There will be free snacks

Symposium: Made in Groningen

Thu 18 May, 12:00-18:00, De Pijp, Boterdiep 69-1 Groningen

High up north lies the beautiful city of Groningen. The home of the University of Groningen and Study Association Cover for Artificial Intelligence and Computing Science. But Groningen is not only a hotspot for students and tourists, it also is home to a lot of innovative companies and startups. During this symposium on the 18th of May we want to give an exclusive insight into some of these companies. What do they do, and more importantly: how do they use artificial intelligence and computing science in their daily work. Everyone is welcome to join us, but registration is mandatory.

See our website symposium.svcover.nl for more details and registration!

Announcements

Announcements by the board

  • Happy Easter!

Looking for committee members!

See the website for a complete overview of committees that are looking for members!

ABCee

The Academic Broadening Committee regularly arranges study-related activities such as lectures, trips to AI- and CS-related companies and institutes, and of course a yearly trip to a city in a foreign country.

ActiviTee

Are you looking for a fun and social committee? Do you want to help organize and spice up activities like Borrels, Running Dinners, Game Nights, Pub Quizzes, and other activities/parties? Join the ActiviTee!

Memory

Do you love the Cover Room as much as we do? Show your love and affection by joining the Memory! As a member of the Memory you have a 2-hour shift each week, where you are responsible for the Cover Room. Beside that you get a say in the interior of the room and you organize Thursday Afternoon Borrels(TAB) and some activities.

PubliciTee

Have you seen the awesome posters for Cover activities? They were created by PubliciTee members! The PubliciTee is a creative committee that designs posters and sometimes other promotional material. Do you want to create the next good poster? Join the PubliciTee!

To apply to one of these committees (or any committees on the website looking for members) you should email intern@svcover.nl. For more information on committees please check the website.

Other

Quintor is offering you the unique opportunity to participate in a Summerschool where you get your OCA Java SE programmer I certificate. We take care of the books, the exam and help you on your way during our sessions at the office. Not all day off course, because in summer, you have enough other things on your mind.

The summerschool is from July to August. The programme is spread over 4 days, of which you have to be present at least 3 to be able to participate in the exam. Below are the dates for the summerschool, 18:30 till +/- 21:00:

  • Tuesday, July 25
  • Monday, July 31
  • Tuesday, August 8
  • Monday, August 21

You can apply at www.quintor.nl/summerschool

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