Are you passionate about programming and do you enjoy solving challenging programming puzzles? Then enter the Amsterdam Universities Programming Contest!

STORM and via are proud to jointly organise this year's AUPC. Previously known as the APC. These are the preliminary rounds of the larger BAPC. Here, you and your team (2-3 members) solve as many programming problems as possible within a tight time limit. For this, you will use languages such as Python, C, C++ and Java. But with only one laptop per team, you will have to divide the tasks cleverly!

The best teams will be rewarded with prizes and ...

If you are a Master’s student looking for an opportunity to meet your fellow via Master’s students, then the master committee has got you covered! On September 26th, via organizes a "borrel" at the Brainwave where you can get to know other fellow Master's students or just drink a beer with your friends. It does not matter whether you just started your program or you are attempting to write your thesis for the third year in a row: all via Master’s students are welcome to join!

Attention: be on time, because the first keg is free!

Next semester the current via board will start studying again, and that means a new board is needed! Although the new board will be appointed after the Christmas holidays, we are already organizing two nights in September and October to warm you up for a board year. Here you will learn all about the tasks of the different board members, and you can ask all your questions to the current board. So if you are considering applying for a board year at via, or if you are just curious about what those people are doing in de Kelder all day, come to one of the board interest activities!

There is also a ...

The moved suspension will be discussed during this GM. We will also discuss the half-year budget of board 24.

The relevant documents are available here as of September 20th. If you have questions or comments about the documents, please write down the relevant headings in advance. If you want to vote, but you can't come to the GA, then you can authorize someone to vote for you. To do so, email presco@svia.nl.

As usual, a free dinner will be provided in advance by the cooking committee. If you would like to join us for dinner, please register below no later than Friday, September 22. Dinner will ...

Drama in your pajamas: An unexpected twist!
Please note, the ticket sales will close on Monday 25th of September at 23:59
There are a limited amount of discounted tickets available!!!

Are you a first-year student and want to get to know your fellow students better? Then put on your best pajamas and sign up for the freshman weekend organized by via. More than 150 students are going to have a great weekend together.

Departure is on Friday afternoon, September 29, from Science Park by bus to a beautiful location in Noord-Brabant. On Sunday, October 1, we will bring you safely back to Amsterdam. ...

Come play some tabletop games with your fellow students on the first day of VIA-WEEK! There will be different short games, like Set and Cards Against Humanity. There is also a possibility to play longer games. You do not have to register for this event. The gaming committee is looking forward to play fun games together with you!

Do you also love action and speed so much? Are you the new Max Verstappen 🏎 and think you can drive better than everyone from via 🏁? Or are you the master of dodging and have a good shot? Then come join the action committee in kicking off the via week ⚡️ and tearing up on October 2 when we go karting and laser gaming at Raceplanet! One ticket costs only 15 euros! This includes 1 cartheat of 10 minutes, and 1 round of laser gaming.

Are you ready to defy gravity and reach new heights? Or do you want to showcase those flips, somersaults, or other cool moves? Then come jump at the StreetJump trampoline park in Diemen on October 3rd, starting from 5:00 PM! Dive into the thrill of trampoline jumping and experience an unforgettable day filled with laughter, bouncing, and ultimate fun. At StreetJump, you can perform somersaults and try out tricks you never thought possible.

Don't miss this opportunity to embrace your inner acrobat and jump like never before. Buy your ticket now and get swept away in an unforgettable adventure full ...

On Oct. 4 at 5 p.m., the Mole Committee invites you to an evening of mystery, suspense and delicious pizza at our unique "Murder Mystery Pizza Party"! This will be an adventure you won't soon forget, so don't miss it!

Together with a group of members, you will be immersed in a mystery full of murder, witchcraft and most importantly, lots of case files. Work together to put the puzzle pieces of information together to find out the secret that caused all the misery. The activity begins at 5pm, and will last until the group is confident they have unraveled all the answers.

Register now to not miss ...

Are you an unstoppable kitchen king or queen? Do you believe you deserve the undivided attention and praise of none other than Gordon Ramsey himself? Get ready for the ultimate showdown in our captivating Burger Battle! Here, you'll team up with your partner to create a burger of epic proportions, featuring mysterious ingredients, like Jack Daniel's! Do you dare to completely blow away the BBQ committee with your creation and seize the coveted title of MasterChef of VIA? Eternal fame and a fantastic prize await you. What are you waiting for? Sign up now for this unforgettable battle!

Do you fancy some nice snacks and drinks for in between your lessons? Come and join us in the via-room on wednesday. The cooking comittee has made all kinds of savory and sweet snacks for you, which you can enjoy with a cup of bubble tea or other fancy kinds of tea.

This event was moved from June 8th to October 6th

Party with us at the end of the VIA-week!

🌊 Are you a sailor parched by all that salty seawater and could use a drink? Or are you a mermaid longing for an evening of exciting encounters? 🧜‍♀️

Come to Akhnaton on October 6th for the VIA Party: Drunken Sailors and experience a great evening full of nautical charm! ⚓️ With the sea breeze in your hair and the sounds of the waves in the background, this will be an unforgettable evening. 🕺

Tickets are 10 euros, including 3 drinks.

You can also bring a friend and buy a +1 ticket! :)

🧠🌪️ Get ready to unleash the whirlwind of your general knowledge at "Brainstorm" - the ultimate battle of wits for the brilliant minds of our Faculty of Science! 🌪️🧠

💡 Grab your thinking caps, assemble your dream team of trivia aficionados, and come test your general knowledge at our pub quiz!

🍻 Whether you're a quiz-o-maniac or just here for the fun, everyone's welcome to ride the wave of Brainstorm, enjoy some drinks and have a blast!

🏆 Prizes for the best teams of the night! ...

In October, the board will open up its board meeting twice for members who are considering a board year! That way you can experience for yourself how a board meeting goes, what kinds of topics are discussed and how decisions are made.

Sign up below for the open board meeting on Tuesday, October 10. To sign up for Thursday, October 19, click here. You're not committed to anything when you sign up; that's just so we know how many people to expect :-)

Want more information about what a board year entails first? Then come to the board interest morning!

Please note that board meetings are generally ...

Next semester the current via board will start studying again, and that means a new board is needed! Although the new board will be appointed after the Christmas holidays, we are already organizing two nights in September and October to warm you up for a board year. Here you will learn all about the tasks of the different board members, and you can ask all your questions to the current board. So if you are considering applying for a board year at via, or if you are just curious about what those people are doing in de Kelder all day, come to one of the board interest activities!

There is also a ...

On Thursday 12 October, via is going to have external drinks at the cosy Café de Gieter near Leidseplein! The party starts at 21:00 and will continue until early in the morning. While enjoying a (cheap) beer/soft drink and/or shot, we will party like there is no tomorrow. Of course the dance floor needs to be filled so come along!

At 22:00, via will give a free round of drinks for all members present so come on time!

Do you wish to improve your beer tapping skills? Or interested in having a fun night drinking with the bar committee? Then register now for the tap course!

In October, the board will open up its board meeting twice for members who are considering a board year! That way you can experience for yourself how a board meeting goes, what kinds of topics are discussed and how decisions are made.

Sign up below for the open board meeting on Thursdag, October 19. To sign up for Tuesday, October 10, click here. You're not committed to anything when you sign up; that's just so we know how many people to expect :-)

Want more information about what a board year entails first? Then come to the board interest evening!

Please note that board meetings are generally ...