Duck Hunt
Time is but a concept...Nygaard
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Yes, you are correct - this event is not shown on the schedule. Why? Glad you asked!
Over the course of the weekend, rubber ducks will randomly spawn in the Nygaard building. What will you get for finding them? Only one way to find out... *insert mysterious sounds here*
Guest Lecture starring Bjarne Stroustrup
Friday, 16:00-16:30Peter Bøgh Auditorium
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Join us for an exclusive guest lecture by Bjarne Stroustrup, the creator of C++! In this talk titled 'Programming Languages and Technical Culture', Bjarne will explore the intricate relationship between programming language design and the culture of software development.
Discover how language choices shape the way we think about problems, influence team dynamics, and impact the broader technical community. A rare opportunity to hear from one of the most influential figures in computer science!
Robot Minigolf
Starts friday, 18:00Info desk
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Use a robot with claws to get through an obstacle course - without accidentally making the ball fall into one of the holes!
Ask an organizer to time you, and try to get the fastest time!
Yoga
Saturday, 09:00-10:00Nygaard-192
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The best way to wake up in the morning after breakfast - some yoga!
As we all know, IT folk have terrible posture being bent over our laptops for the majority of our day - and possibly all night too! Attend this event if you want to have an edge on your competition or if you were supposed to have been to fitness this morning (but didn't go because AUHack is of course prioritized ;))
Masonic PC Gaming
Saturday, 12:00-15:00Nygaard-192
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Join us for a Counter-Strike tournament! Sign up for a time slot of approximately 10-15 minutes, and you'll play a match against the other 9 participants who signed up for the same slot. At the end of the event, there will be a prize ceremony for the winners.
Whether you're a seasoned CS player or just looking to have some fun, this is your chance to show off your skills and compete for prizes!
One Minute Madness
Sunday, 11:00-12:00Peter Bøgh Auditorium
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We will ask for a single slide late saturday/early sunday from each group.
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It's time. Show everybody what you have come up with and how far you got, and be sure to make full use of that minute! You will be given neither more nor less than 60 seconds, so good luck!
Psst. Remember that your presentation will be part of the evaluation of your hack.
Build a van Gogh
All the timeNygaard-basement
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Feeling artsy? Why not come help is build van Gogh starry night out of LEGO?
We have the LEGO, we just need your help to build it! Come by the Nygaard-basement and add a piece or two to our masterpiece!
Bean bag toss w/ Knowit
Friday, 12:00-16:00Knowit
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Do you have a good aim?
Come by our stand and test your skills in bean bag toss. Participate in the competition, sign up for our career site - and enter the draw for a gift basket.
Take a short break, try your luck and see if you hit the mark.
Functional programming workshop w/ InCommodities
Friday, 19:30-20:30Nygaard-192
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Join us for a hands-on workshop on functional programming with InCommodities. Learn the fundamentals of functional programming and how to apply them in your projects.
LEGO MASTERS w/ InCommodities
Saturday, 10:00-11:55Info desk
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No need to sign up, but join as a group!
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Get ready to put your creativity and teamwork to the test in the InCommodities LEGO Masters challenge.
Working in teams, you'll receive a set of criteria and a limited amount of time to design and build a LEGO creation that meets the challenge. Strategy, creativity, and collaboration will all play a role as you compete against the other teams.
A panel of InCommodities judges will evaluate the builds based on how well they match the criteria, and the winning teams will of course take home a prize.
But stay sharp - a surprise might appear during the challenge, adding an extra twist along the way 🧱
Playful Pitch Practice w/ CSG
Saturday, 16:00-16:45Peter Bøgh Auditorium
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Want to get a feel of presenting in the auditorium before the pitching round Sunday? Feel like practicing your pitch and getting some feedback? Care to have some fun with other participants for 45 minutes?
Join the playful pitch practice for some warm-up exercises, some playful presenting, and a chance to practice pitching.
Evaluation
Sunday, 12:00-14:00Nygaard-basement
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Time for evaluation, the very last event of the weekend (with the exception of the award ceremony). You will want to make sure to be ready at your group table when our judges come by to ask questions about your hack.
For more information on this very important part of AUHack, see the dedicated page here!