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! 😮🔥

You are warmly invited to join us for the VAC Annual General Assembly, followed by a cozy fondue dinner🫕! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members, share your ideas, and help shape the future of our department. And a big plus 🇨🇭: all this while enjoying a delicious Swiss classic! Details: 📆 Date: Thursday, 23rd October 2025 🕕 Time: 18:00–22:00 📍 Location: HXE B1, ETH Hönggerberg The General Assembly will begin with a review of our 2024/25 budget and expenses and events, followed by a discussion of next year’s initiatives. We’ll also be voting on new statutes and electing new board members. If you’ve ever considered getting more involved, this is the perfect time! We’re still looking for enthusiastic members to join our board, if you’re interested or know someone who might be, don’t hesitate to reach out! After the meeting, please join us for a fondue dinner with both regular and vegan options. To help us plan, kindly RSVP and let us know your fondue preference by adding your details to this Google Form: https://forms.gle/UBzS2zNatHcfJPq88 We hope to see you there!

Our VAC Lounge Drinks is back once more! We’re thrilled to invite you to a Blue Lagoon-themed drinks evening at the 📍VAC Lounge this 📆Tuesday, 2nd September from 🕔5pm onwards! Let’s unwind and enjoy: 🍸 Free signature cocktail: this time we present you with Blue Lagoon, our mystery blue coloured drink! 🥤Free non-alcoholic options 🍿 Complementary snacks 😎 Chill music and relaxed outdoor lounge atmosphere! No RSVP required – just bring your friends and enjoy the evening! We hope to see you there! PS: 🙌Do you like our events and want to keep them going? VAC is recruiting new members! 🙌 Help us: ✅ Plan future events (like this one!) ✅ Gain unique department insights ✅ Shape our workplace culture Come have a chat with us at the Blue Lagoon evening to learn more!

Our VAC Lounge Drinks event is back! Swap keyboard breaks for mojito breaks 🙌 and join us at the📍VAC Lounge 📆Thursday 12th June, from 🕔5 PM onwards! What’s in store? 🍹A pitcher of mojitos so big, you might think it is bottomless 🍩Complimentary snacks to keep the vibes going 🎶 Chill music and a relaxed outdoor lounge atmosphere No RSVP required – just bring your friends and drop by! (🤞for good weather!) See you there!

🚀 Curious about a career in the patent field? Join us for an exciting VAC x WiNS Career Event: Charting your path in Patents with Rentsch Partner!🚀 📆 Date & Time: 12th June, 5 PM - 6.30 PM. + Apero 🍷 📍 Location: HCI J6, ETH Hönggerberg Campus 🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/iSMxt Meet Dr. Alfred Koepf, a partner at Rentsch Partner and an experienced European and Swiss Patent Attorney. You’ll also hear from Andreas Schäfers, a Senior Trainee Patent Attorney with a focus on mechanical and electrical engineering innovations. 🍷 Apero: Stay for a relaxed networking where you’ll have the chance to meet and connect with additional employees from Rentsch Partner.This event is open to everyone, with a particular focus on Master’s, PhD students, and Postdocs.

🍷 Ready to kick back and relax? 🍷 Join us at the VAC Lounge for an evening of sangria, beers, music & good vibes! 📅 Thursday, 15th May 🕔 From 5 PM onwards 📍 HCI 2nd Finger Dachterrasse What you can expect: 🍹 Sangria & beers 🎶 Music 👯‍♀️ Good company Come chill with us and toast to the evening sun – see you there! ☀️🍻

🍹 May’s here — and that means Maibowle is back! 🍹 Join us in front of HPH for delicious bowle and a sizzling grill, hosted together with VCS! 📅 May 7th 🕙 10:00 – 18:00 📍 In front of HPH 🍹 Free Maibowle & grill for VCS&VAC members (2 CHF for external) 🔥 Grilling kicks off in the afternoon

🌸 Ready to shake off the winter blues? 🌸 Get into the Flower Power spirit at our Spring Break Party – brought to you by AMB, PSA, HAS, SAM, VAC, and AVETH! 📅 March 28th at 6 PM 📍 Lochness (ETH Hönggerberg HXE) 🍺 6-7 PM: Free beer & wine 🍹 7-8 PM: Happy Hour, everything for just 3 CHF Join us for good vibes and great drinks. See you there!