Student council testing new course evaluation and class representatives
Over the past weeks the AUC Student Council (AUCSC) has been piloting a new course evaluation procedure that would enable students to more actively shape how their courses are being taught. The idea is that each course elects two representatives from their ranks who throughout the semester collect and convey feedback directly to their course teachers or their respective heads of studies. This way, the student council hopes to give the students a more significant voice regarding the contents and requirements of their studies. Continue reading Student council testing new course evaluation and class representatives
[LIVE BLOG] 2017 AUCSA Election Debate: As It Happens
Sophia Hengelbrok and Nina Klaff Dear readers, welcome to our live coverage of the AUCSA Election Debate on Wednesday May 3. Below you will find continuously updated and time-stamped coverage of the Debate. 18:03-The Election Commission opens the debate and introduce themselves and their role in the election process. There are snacks in the back. 18:05- It is announced that Resident Assistant Jan Willem will lead the debate 18:05- Jan … Continue reading [LIVE BLOG] 2017 AUCSA Election Debate: As It Happens
AUC Takes Home The Three-peat At UCSRN Tournament 2017
On Saturday, April 23, AUC won the annual University College Student Representatives of the Netherlands (UCSRN) Tournament for the third time in a row. Different university colleges battled each other in sports, arts, and academic events. AUC took home the victory with a score of 109.5 points, 28 points ahead of runner-up Erasmus University College (EUC). Continue reading AUC Takes Home The Three-peat At UCSRN Tournament 2017
Hard work pays off: SlayUC’s road to the UCSRN Tournament 2017
On Saturday, April 22, dancers took center stage at Café Oerknal in Science Park to compete at the annual University College Student Representatives the Netherlands (UCSRN) Tournament. This year’s UCSRN dance competition drew teams of six dancers representing seven university colleges. The pressure was on for SlayUC, the dance team representing host university AUC, which has won the dance competition consecutively since 2015. Four dancers of SlayUC would be competing for the first time and two dancers would have their final opportunity to represent AUC before they graduate. Continue reading Hard work pays off: SlayUC’s road to the UCSRN Tournament 2017
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Live Blog: UCSRN Tournament 2017
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Will AUC three-peat at this year’s UCSRN tournament?
On April 22, all Dutch University Colleges will come together in the beautiful city of Amsterdam with the goal of taking home the grand prize in this year’s UCSRN tournament. To win the trophy, they will compete in disciplines ranging from conventional team sports to baking or chess. The stakes are high:Will AUC be able to win for the third time in a row? The Herring talked to three participants about their experience of the lead-up up to the big day. Continue reading Will AUC three-peat at this year’s UCSRN tournament?
You’re On Probation
According to senior tutor Huan Hsu, an estimated 10 to 15 percent of AUC student are on academic probation. The term is used by universities all around the world but at AUC, some students are still confused about what exactly it entails. Continue reading You’re On Probation
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Meet the Diversity Commission: One Step Closer to Inclusivity at AUC
Excellence and Diversity. AUC students are proud of being the first. The second, however, is a cause of tension among members of the AUC community. Efforts previously made by students to raise awareness for issues of diversity, such as Glass and the Feminist Committee, have proven to be only temporarily successful. As a long-term solution to the issue, Andy O’Daab, a third-year Social Science major and AUCSA treasurer, has recently founded the Diversity Commission, a new student body that aims to make AUC more inclusive. Continue reading Meet the Diversity Commission: One Step Closer to Inclusivity at AUC
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No more laptops in lectures?
Buying shoes on Zalando, or chatting with friends on Facebook during class might soon be history, as the UVA is testing a new set of house rules regarding the use of laptops during lectures. “It is hard to do your job the way you would like to do it, because electronic devices disturb the learning process”, said André Nusselder, a professor teaching the posthuman course at AUC and information studies at the UVA. Continue reading No more laptops in lectures?
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Review: Macbeth, A Musical
The combination of a Shakespearean drama and a lighthearted musical seemed ambitious at first, but OnStage did a great job connecting the two elements. On March 11, they premiered their new musical Macbeth at the Crea Theatre. With the addition of modern music, new dialogue, a dance crew, a choir and a band, to a well-known story, this performance of Macbeth was OnStage’s biggest show to date and hopefully not its last. Continue reading Review: Macbeth, A Musical
