On the 28th of October is the Benelux Algorithm Programming Contest (BAPC for short), this year via organizes this and is the organisation very busy with the preperations. To make sure the event is a success we need some crew memeber!

As a crew member of the BAPC it is possible to help settin up the event on the 26th or 27th of October. Or you could help at the event itself making sure everything runs smoothly. This consists of bringing prints to teams, making sure all the contest lights works, making sure that everyone is at the right place and making sure that everyone knows what they need to do. As a crew member there will of course be breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner! It will take place Crystal Tower at the headquarter Chipsoft.

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Are you interested in introducing future Master’s to student life at Science Park? Become a ‘Meet the Master’ chaperone!

During a ‘Meet the Master’ day, you accompany a potential student, share your experiences with the Master’s program, attend a class together, provide a faculty tour, and enjoy a coffee/ or tea with a snack. As compensation, you’ll receive €15.00 and a coffee voucher for both yourself and your visitor.

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With the Create a Course Challenge the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (IIS) challenges all UvA students to submit ideas for a new UvA course. This year is a Special Edition: Future Change! What course do you miss in the UvA curriculum? What topics should be covered? Do you have idea contributing to the changes our society needs? Submit the first draft of your idea before 10 October.

The SNiC committee is looking for a new member to support us in organizing the National Informatics Congress (SNiC). SNiC is a national event where over 800 students from across the country come together. Next year in November, it's via's turn to organize the congress, with the theme "SustainabilIT."

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We at via now have our own confidential advisor! It is important that everyone can feel safe and welcome at our association. Have you experienced or seen something unpleasant, do you feel unsafe or do you need to say something? Then you can contact Dionne. She can be reached at dionnegantzert@gmail.com or speak to her if you run into her in the Kelder or at an activity. Look here for more information.

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This event is in Dutch

Do you want to hear the real stories behind success and prefer to gain knowledge that is not easily found with a simple Google search? And would you like to broaden your horizons beyond your field and be inspired? Then check out The Inspiration Academy and discover all the tips, tricks and authentic stories from top entrepreneurs, artists, world champions and professionals.

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As a board member, you are required to speak Dutch

Are you interested in doing board next year? Or do you just want to know what it's like to be a board for now? Schedule a meeting with the BaCo, short for "bestuursadviescommissie"! The BaCo is a special committee, appointed bij the GM, for guiding interested people through the process of becoming a board from via. Sign up for a chat by sending an email to baco@svia.nl! You're not stuck with anything, the BaCo is there to help you!

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This job is only available for Dutch speaking people

Are you looking for a part-time job where you not only earn money, but immediately gain useful experience within your own field? And where you can get acquainted with working in education, so that you can experience whether this additional career option might be something for you?

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via, short for 'Vereniging Informatiewetenschappen Amsterdam' is the study association for all students of the Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Information Sciences disciplines at the University of Amsterdam. Our goal is to make your time at the University as pleasant as possible by providing activities and facilities to support every asset of your study years, whether it be social, academic or professional. We've got 22 committees, each one with a different purpose within the association.

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Are you a MSc student who wants to apply your academic skills to real-world problems? Do you want to join an interdisciplinary team and shape a resilient, sustainable and inclusive future? The Tesla Minor has a few spots left for Tesla 2024!

Tesla minor is an interdisciplinary and collaborative program that challenges you to apply your academic and creative skills to make a positive impact beyond academia. During this intensive five month (30EC) program, you will join an interdisciplinary project team and work on a real world problem with various partners and stakeholders from different sectors, such as government, NGOs, non-profits and social businesses. Using co-creation, consulting and systems thinking methods, you will create innovative approaches for positive social impact.

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