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  • Dear all,  the VAC Events team is delighted to invite you to an Aperol Spritz 🍹✨ event at the VAC Lounge on Thu, 18th June. Watching the sunset on the rooftop lounge with a summer drink in hand – what more could you want? 😍🌞 Aperol Spritz will be given out for free (as long as supply lasts).
There’ll also be a BBQ, Beers and even fresh Bruschetta to round up the perfect evening. Non-alcoholic options will also be available.  Where:📍 VAC Lounge, HCI J-Floor 2nd Finger
When: 🕔 18th June, from 5pm onwards  We look forward to seeing you there!
The VAC Events Team
  • Dear all,
 
We are pleased to invite you to a unique career event sponsored by the Division of Industrial and Applied Chemistry (DIAC) taking place on June 30, where four distinguished experts from leading companies will share insights into their professional journeys, daily work, and industry perspectives.
 
Speakers:
- Adrian Friedmann, Head of Process Technology for New Active Ingredients, Syngenta Crop Protection AG
- Maurus Marty, Principal Scientist, DSM-Firmenich
- Andreas Müller, Head of Processes & Technologies, Dottikon Exclusive Synthesis AG
- Niklaus Künzle, Senior Director, Process Technologies and Innovation, Lonza
 
The event will include short talks from each speaker, followed by an interactive Q&A session. Afterwards, we will host an apéro—an excellent opportunity to network and continue the discussion in a relaxed setting.
 
📍Room: To be announced (HCI)
 
To help us plan the apéro, please take a moment to fill out the form linked in our bio by Friday June 12th.
 
We hope to see many of you there for what promises to be an engaging and informative evening.
 
Best regards,
The VAC Industry Committee (Kate, Nan, Peter)
  • Big thanks to everyone who joined us to inaugurate the new VAC Lounge! 🤩❤️ Cold beers 🍻, fierce ping pong rallies 🏓, free BBQ 🌭, and great vibes - what a perfect way to start the season! ✨🥳  Stay tuned for many more VAC lounge events in the near future 👀📆  And if you enjoyed your time on the rooftop, feel free to contact the Lounge Master to host your own events! 😁
  • Dear all,  With the return of the sun 🌞 and warmer temperatures, the time to reopen the VAC lounge (J-Floor 2nd Finger) has come. However, this year, the reopening will be extra special as we completely refurbished the VAC lounge, including brand new tables, seats, a ping pong table and a bar.  Please join us next Thursday 7th May from 17:00 onwards to properly inaugurate the new lounge with drinks🍻 and free BBQ🌭 (first come-first serve).  If you enjoy your time at the new re-vamped lounge, don’t forget to contact the Lounge Master to host your own events. 😉  Enjoy the weekend and hopefully see you soon!  The VAC Events team
  • Still over the moon from this Friday 🚀🌕  Thank you to everyone who joined us for a galactic night of fun at this year’s Springbreak Party!🛸🪩 Special thanks goes out to the DJs @fil.poretti @whosnico_music and @xell_musicx for keeping the energy flowing all night long! 🌌✨  Stay tuned for the next big party…it gets spooky 👀🎃
  • Dear all,
✨  Are you ready for spacy cocktails and cosmic vibes? ✨ 
Join us for this year's interstellar Spring Break party at Lochness (HXE)! We will have three sets of live DJs so there's sure to be music for every taste. Galactic costumes are highly encouraged!  📍 Where: Lochness (HXE)
🕕 When: Fri, April 10th 2026, 6pm - 2am
🍹 Happy Hour? Of course! 6-7pm  Looking forward to seeing you there!
Best wishes,
VAC
  • The time has finally come for the very first rendition of a joint VAC/PSA Karaoke 🎙️ on the big stage of Lochness ! It’s a great opportunity to shake off all your worries, sing at the top of your lungs, be the new dancing queen / king, or just vibe in great company to some sick beats!  🕕 When: Friday 27th March, 6pm - midnight
📍 Where: Lochness Bar  Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will be available at the bar for a discounted price.
If you would like to have a bar or DJ shift, please sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11H8LdUU0eU-HzQj2TdHxBDRvXGvyV7TOJ9uHYhxnCGQ/edit?usp=sharing  We look forward to seeing you there!
  • Dear VAC members,  We wish you all a happy new year🎉 on behalf of the entire VAC board. We hope you had safe travels, restful holidays, and a good start to 2026!  To start 2026, we will host a gin-themed apéro on the 🗓️22nd of January at 🕔5 pm in the 📍student village party room.  We will serve mulled gin for those seeking to prolong the holiday spirit, while different gin tonics🍸 will be available for the others. Naturally, we will also offer alcohol-free🥤 options. Don’t let a dry January stop you from joining!  Please help us plan ahead by filling out the google form: 🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHhkdOQS0IMdS0tuCqKkN1JshIfAttCUHrwMwelQ7riwuV7g/viewform?usp=header  Additionally, the board has planned new formal and informal events to socialize and connect with each other this year, be on the lookout for those. We would be grateful for any feedback.  Best wishes,
Maxime and Benjamin
  • Dress up in your scariest costumes and join us for a legendary halloween party on 31.10.25 if you dare 👻🎃 💃🕺🪩You can also look forward to a spectacular costume contest, good music and thrilling Beerpong matches 🍾💥Refresh yourself during our happy hour, where all drinks on the menu are available for only 3 CHF! 😮🔥
Dear all,  the VAC Events team is delighted to invite you to an Aperol Spritz 🍹✨ event at the VAC Lounge on Thu, 18th June. Watching the sunset on the rooftop lounge with a summer drink in hand – what more could you want? 😍🌞 Aperol Spritz will be given out for free (as long as supply lasts).
There’ll also be a BBQ, Beers and even fresh Bruschetta to round up the perfect evening. Non-alcoholic options will also be available.  Where:📍 VAC Lounge, HCI J-Floor 2nd Finger
When: 🕔 18th June, from 5pm onwards  We look forward to seeing you there!
The VAC Events Team
Dear all, the VAC Events team is delighted to invite you to an Aperol Spritz 🍹✨ event at the VAC Lounge on Thu, 18th June. Watching the sunset on the rooftop lounge with a summer drink in hand – what more could you want? 😍🌞 Aperol Spritz will be given out for free (as long as supply lasts). There’ll also be a BBQ, Beers and even fresh Bruschetta to round up the perfect evening. Non-alcoholic options will also be available. Where:📍 VAC Lounge, HCI J-Floor 2nd Finger When: 🕔 18th June, from 5pm onwards We look forward to seeing you there! The VAC Events Team
3 weeks ago
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Dear all,
 
We are pleased to invite you to a unique career event sponsored by the Division of Industrial and Applied Chemistry (DIAC) taking place on June 30, where four distinguished experts from leading companies will share insights into their professional journeys, daily work, and industry perspectives.
 
Speakers:
- Adrian Friedmann, Head of Process Technology for New Active Ingredients, Syngenta Crop Protection AG
- Maurus Marty, Principal Scientist, DSM-Firmenich
- Andreas Müller, Head of Processes & Technologies, Dottikon Exclusive Synthesis AG
- Niklaus Künzle, Senior Director, Process Technologies and Innovation, Lonza
 
The event will include short talks from each speaker, followed by an interactive Q&A session. Afterwards, we will host an apéro—an excellent opportunity to network and continue the discussion in a relaxed setting.
 
📍Room: To be announced (HCI)
 
To help us plan the apéro, please take a moment to fill out the form linked in our bio by Friday June 12th.
 
We hope to see many of you there for what promises to be an engaging and informative evening.
 
Best regards,
The VAC Industry Committee (Kate, Nan, Peter)
Dear all,   We are pleased to invite you to a unique career event sponsored by the Division of Industrial and Applied Chemistry (DIAC) taking place on June 30, where four distinguished experts from leading companies will share insights into their professional journeys, daily work, and industry perspectives.   Speakers: - Adrian Friedmann, Head of Process Technology for New Active Ingredients, Syngenta Crop Protection AG - Maurus Marty, Principal Scientist, DSM-Firmenich - Andreas Müller, Head of Processes & Technologies, Dottikon Exclusive Synthesis AG - Niklaus Künzle, Senior Director, Process Technologies and Innovation, Lonza   The event will include short talks from each speaker, followed by an interactive Q&A session. Afterwards, we will host an apéro—an excellent opportunity to network and continue the discussion in a relaxed setting.   📍Room: To be announced (HCI)   To help us plan the apéro, please take a moment to fill out the form linked in our bio by Friday June 12th.   We hope to see many of you there for what promises to be an engaging and informative evening.   Best regards, The VAC Industry Committee (Kate, Nan, Peter)
4 weeks ago
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Big thanks to everyone who joined us to inaugurate the new VAC Lounge! 🤩❤️ Cold beers 🍻, fierce ping pong rallies 🏓, free BBQ 🌭, and great vibes - what a perfect way to start the season! ✨🥳  Stay tuned for many more VAC lounge events in the near future 👀📆  And if you enjoyed your time on the rooftop, feel free to contact the Lounge Master to host your own events! 😁
Big thanks to everyone who joined us to inaugurate the new VAC Lounge! 🤩❤️ Cold beers 🍻, fierce ping pong rallies 🏓, free BBQ 🌭, and great vibes - what a perfect way to start the season! ✨🥳  Stay tuned for many more VAC lounge events in the near future 👀📆  And if you enjoyed your time on the rooftop, feel free to contact the Lounge Master to host your own events! 😁
Big thanks to everyone who joined us to inaugurate the new VAC Lounge! 🤩❤️ Cold beers 🍻, fierce ping pong rallies 🏓, free BBQ 🌭, and great vibes - what a perfect way to start the season! ✨🥳 Stay tuned for many more VAC lounge events in the near future 👀📆 And if you enjoyed your time on the rooftop, feel free to contact the Lounge Master to host your own events! 😁
2 months ago
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Dear all,  With the return of the sun 🌞 and warmer temperatures, the time to reopen the VAC lounge (J-Floor 2nd Finger) has come. However, this year, the reopening will be extra special as we completely refurbished the VAC lounge, including brand new tables, seats, a ping pong table and a bar.  Please join us next Thursday 7th May from 17:00 onwards to properly inaugurate the new lounge with drinks🍻 and free BBQ🌭 (first come-first serve).  If you enjoy your time at the new re-vamped lounge, don’t forget to contact the Lounge Master to host your own events. 😉  Enjoy the weekend and hopefully see you soon!  The VAC Events team
Dear all, With the return of the sun 🌞 and warmer temperatures, the time to reopen the VAC lounge (J-Floor 2nd Finger) has come. However, this year, the reopening will be extra special as we completely refurbished the VAC lounge, including brand new tables, seats, a ping pong table and a bar. Please join us next Thursday 7th May from 17:00 onwards to properly inaugurate the new lounge with drinks🍻 and free BBQ🌭 (first come-first serve). If you enjoy your time at the new re-vamped lounge, don’t forget to contact the Lounge Master to host your own events. 😉 Enjoy the weekend and hopefully see you soon! The VAC Events team
2 months ago
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Still over the moon from this Friday 🚀🌕  Thank you to everyone who joined us for a galactic night of fun at this year’s Springbreak Party!🛸🪩 Special thanks goes out to the DJs @fil.poretti @whosnico_music and @xell_musicx for keeping the energy flowing all night long! 🌌✨  Stay tuned for the next big party…it gets spooky 👀🎃
Still over the moon from this Friday 🚀🌕 Thank you to everyone who joined us for a galactic night of fun at this year’s Springbreak Party!🛸🪩 Special thanks goes out to the DJs @fil.poretti @whosnico_music and @xell_musicx for keeping the energy flowing all night long! 🌌✨ Stay tuned for the next big party…it gets spooky 👀🎃
3 months ago
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Dear all,
✨  Are you ready for spacy cocktails and cosmic vibes? ✨ 
Join us for this year's interstellar Spring Break party at Lochness (HXE)! We will have three sets of live DJs so there's sure to be music for every taste. Galactic costumes are highly encouraged!  📍 Where: Lochness (HXE)
🕕 When: Fri, April 10th 2026, 6pm - 2am
🍹 Happy Hour? Of course! 6-7pm  Looking forward to seeing you there!
Best wishes,
VAC
Dear all, ✨ Are you ready for spacy cocktails and cosmic vibes? ✨ Join us for this year's interstellar Spring Break party at Lochness (HXE)! We will have three sets of live DJs so there's sure to be music for every taste. Galactic costumes are highly encouraged! 📍 Where: Lochness (HXE) 🕕 When: Fri, April 10th 2026, 6pm - 2am 🍹 Happy Hour? Of course! 6-7pm Looking forward to seeing you there! Best wishes, VAC
3 months ago
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The time has finally come for the very first rendition of a joint VAC/PSA Karaoke 🎙️ on the big stage of Lochness ! It’s a great opportunity to shake off all your worries, sing at the top of your lungs, be the new dancing queen / king, or just vibe in great company to some sick beats!  🕕 When: Friday 27th March, 6pm - midnight
📍 Where: Lochness Bar  Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will be available at the bar for a discounted price.
If you would like to have a bar or DJ shift, please sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11H8LdUU0eU-HzQj2TdHxBDRvXGvyV7TOJ9uHYhxnCGQ/edit?usp=sharing  We look forward to seeing you there!
The time has finally come for the very first rendition of a joint VAC/PSA Karaoke 🎙️ on the big stage of Lochness ! It’s a great opportunity to shake off all your worries, sing at the top of your lungs, be the new dancing queen / king, or just vibe in great company to some sick beats! 🕕 When: Friday 27th March, 6pm - midnight 📍 Where: Lochness Bar Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will be available at the bar for a discounted price. If you would like to have a bar or DJ shift, please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11H8LdUU0eU-HzQj2TdHxBDRvXGvyV7TOJ9uHYhxnCGQ/edit?usp=sharing We look forward to seeing you there!
4 months ago
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Dear VAC members,  We wish you all a happy new year🎉 on behalf of the entire VAC board. We hope you had safe travels, restful holidays, and a good start to 2026!  To start 2026, we will host a gin-themed apéro on the 🗓️22nd of January at 🕔5 pm in the 📍student village party room.  We will serve mulled gin for those seeking to prolong the holiday spirit, while different gin tonics🍸 will be available for the others. Naturally, we will also offer alcohol-free🥤 options. Don’t let a dry January stop you from joining!  Please help us plan ahead by filling out the google form: 🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHhkdOQS0IMdS0tuCqKkN1JshIfAttCUHrwMwelQ7riwuV7g/viewform?usp=header  Additionally, the board has planned new formal and informal events to socialize and connect with each other this year, be on the lookout for those. We would be grateful for any feedback.  Best wishes,
Maxime and Benjamin
Dear VAC members, We wish you all a happy new year🎉 on behalf of the entire VAC board. We hope you had safe travels, restful holidays, and a good start to 2026! To start 2026, we will host a gin-themed apéro on the 🗓️22nd of January at 🕔5 pm in the 📍student village party room. We will serve mulled gin for those seeking to prolong the holiday spirit, while different gin tonics🍸 will be available for the others. Naturally, we will also offer alcohol-free🥤 options. Don’t let a dry January stop you from joining! Please help us plan ahead by filling out the google form: 🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHhkdOQS0IMdS0tuCqKkN1JshIfAttCUHrwMwelQ7riwuV7g/viewform?usp=header Additionally, the board has planned new formal and informal events to socialize and connect with each other this year, be on the lookout for those. We would be grateful for any feedback. Best wishes, Maxime and Benjamin
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Dress up in your scariest costumes and join us for a legendary halloween party on 31.10.25 if you dare 👻🎃 💃🕺🪩You can also look forward to a spectacular costume contest, good music and thrilling Beerpong matches 🍾💥Refresh yourself during our happy hour, where all drinks on the menu are available for only 3 CHF! 😮🔥
Dress up in your scariest costumes and join us for a legendary halloween party on 31.10.25 if you dare 👻🎃 💃🕺🪩You can also look forward to a spectacular costume contest, good music and thrilling Beerpong matches 🍾💥Refresh yourself during our happy hour, where all drinks on the menu are available for only 3 CHF! 😮🔥
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