March | 31st Board

Hey y’all, and once again we are back at it with another monthly update. Its been quite the month, with a very jam-packed schedule, but still a load of fun for me! We started off strong with a nice long road trip to the ends of Amsterdam to visit our sister associations Congo’s CoBo. Then we hit a very fun karaoke bar with my treasurer, HoIA and HoEA which was a load fun for us all. And of course along the road we made sure to treat ourselves to some nice KFC. And one big thing that popped off during this month was the Gala, the committee did a great job pulling it all together and making it one hell of a Gala. During this month we also had to make some tough decisions, that were in the end for the best interest of the association. We also got started on our CB interviews, and they will soon be presenting quite some exciting times! Next month is gonna be another blast, with a bunch of events and new things happening, hope to see y’all around!

Xx

Rutvik 

My dearest readers, 

How delightful it is to have you to read this paragraph as to obtain a glimpse into the whirlwind that was my month as Secretary of SA Helix. I look back at March 2024 with much joy, as it was packed with some exhilarating events. 

Firstly, I attended the Dance Workshop, organized by the Activities Committee. It was immensely entertaining and just plainly so much fun to learn the basics to some well-known dances, like the Salsa. Dare I say, it has inspired me to partake in dance classes myself!

Furthermore, the Board went to a splendid dinner with one of our Honorary Members, an esteemed professor at Maastricht University, none less that Leo Köhler. She invited us to a lovely Persian restaurant and we got to know each other very well in this informal setting. 

And what of our Gala, dear readers? A soirée resplendent with glitter and glamour, where we shone bright, like stars in the night sky. It was a grand succes and I am happy to hear many of our attendees enjoyed it as much as I did. 

Yet, alas, not all news could be met with jubilation. A somber decision weighed upon our shoulders as we reluctantly canceled our much-anticipated excursion to Prague. Though a bitter pill to swallow, it was a necessary sacrifice in the face of financial circumstances.

Luckily, the Board was also occupied with starting to interview possible members of our Candidate Board. It felt slightly strange that our Board Year seems to be coming to an end, but that happens to all good things as they say. 

Next to all of these eventful happenings, I was of course kept busy by regular uni life and my regular tasks, which consist of composing a newsletter, writing minutes, making some promo with my Committee, attending Board Meetings, keeping up the Helix Room for our members, sending emails, discussing emails, writing emails, etc. 

All in all, it was a great month, with much to do, and therefore much to keep me entertained.

I so hope that your month has been as eventful and fun, and I cannot wait to see what the next one will bring. 

Until we meet again, whether in person or through these pages, know that your presence is eagerly anticipated.

With warm regards,

Your devoted Secretary

Hello lovely people,

I can’t believe that we’re at the end of another month and what a month it’s been! We started off with a fun road trip to Amsterdam to celebrate the 105th board of our sister association Congo. Also we were invited to dinner by our Honorary member Leo Köhler which was a great opportunity to get to meet each other and to enjoy some great Persian food. Then we represented Helix at the Master’s Open Day and answered questions from prospective students. We also had to make some important financial decisions in regard to the Gala and to our excursion to Prague which we sadly had to cancel as a result. However our Gala on the 21st was a success and a lot of fun! 

This month we also held our Candidate Board interviews, strange that we are already choosing our successors, but I have lots of hope for the people who signed up.

Strange how time flies when you’re having fun, and onto the next month,

Love, Maïté

Greetings to all of you and welcome back to yet another update. We started this month off with interviews for our Candidate Board. How weird is that, it felt like yesterday when we were the ones being interviewed. Additionally, we had a lovely dinner with one of our honorary members, Leo Köhler. We went to this lovely persian restaurant called Farèn, which I can highly recommend (please sponsor me Farèn). I almost forgot, our annual Gala happened in this month as well. At first, I was a bit scared to attend. I mean these old Turkish hips do not know how to dance with some groove. Luckily, our lovely activities committee a dance workshop. The amount of fire dance moves I learned that day is ridiculous. Enough to give me the desire to dance my legs of during the Gala. For those people who sadly were not there, you missed so much fun. Of course, I cannot forgot my important tasks as vice, so I had a few meetings where we discussed the graduation as well. Lastly, Me, Loes and Maïté showed our charisma during the Masters Open Day. Well unfortunately, every good thing has to end at some point. As is the same for my monthly update but don’t be sad. We will be back again next month! Read you then and have a lovely month.

Cheers,

Oguz

Dear Readers,

I can’t believe were nearing the end of the academic year! Responsibilities coming at me from all sides, we celebrated life at our yearly gala on the 21st. With a beautiful and exciting theme of Glitter and Sparkle, we put on our suits and gowns and headed down to Complex for a night we won’t forget. Evaluations of all courses were written and discussed – and this year’s special: the Master specialisation reports were written in full glory. And on we went trying to fish out our new Candidate Board from a large pool of active members, discussing and interviewing. With that came all the preparations – Training and Scripts.

Byeeesiess, 

Barbora

Hello everyoneee! I hope you all are doing well! This month we didn’t have as many events, as we were preparing for the gala. However, we had some board outings. In the beginning of the month we went to our first CoBo outside of Maastricht. We drove all the way to our capital city to congratulate the 105th (!?!) board of SV Congo. It was a lot of fun to meet boards outside of Maastricht and to see how other associations in other cities organise their CoBos. The week after that, we had dinner with Leo Koehler. We ate some very good Persian food, which I had never had before, but it was delicious. Next, on the 21st we had the Gala!! I had so much fun and I hope all of you enjoyed it as well. Big round of applause to the Gala Committee for organising it 👏. Lastly, we had the pubquiz for BBS1004, so I hope all of you firsties are well prepared for the exam. Other than that, we have been busy with our upcoming CB, so keep your eyes open for that next month 👀. 

Good luck with exams and see you next month!

Loes 

Dear Members,

March has been a month of growth, collaboration, and impactful initiatives for our Student Association of Biomedical Sciences. As we bid farewell to this dynamic month, I am thrilled to share some of the highlights that have defined our collective journey.

We kicked off March with a highly anticipated professional development workshop aimed at equipping our members with essential skills for success in the biomedical sciences field. From resume building to interview techniques, the workshop provided invaluable insights and practical tips to enhance our career readiness.

Throughout March, we were honored to host a series of engaging guest speakers who shared their expertise and experiences with our members. Topics ranged from cutting-edge research advancements to navigating the complexities of the healthcare industry, inspiring us to explore new frontiers and pursue our passions with purpose.

In alignment with our commitment to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, we organized a thought-provoking forum to facilitate open dialogue and reflection. Through meaningful conversations and shared experiences, we reaffirmed our dedication to creating an environment where every voice is heard and valued.

March saw the launch of several exciting research collaboration initiatives within our association. By harnessing the collective expertise and passion of our members, we are poised to tackle complex scientific challenges and drive meaningful advancements in biomedical research.

As part of our ongoing efforts to give back to the community, we actively participated in a range of impactful service projects throughout March. From volunteering at local healthcare clinics to organizing blood drives and health awareness campaigns, we remain steadfast in our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

To ensure that we are effectively meeting the needs and expectations of our members, we conducted comprehensive engagement surveys throughout March. The valuable feedback received will inform our future initiatives and strategies, enabling us to better serve and support our diverse membership base.

As we reflect on the accomplishments and milestones of March, I am filled with gratitude for the dedication and enthusiasm demonstrated by each member of our association. Together, we have reaffirmed our shared commitment to excellence, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in the biomedical sciences community.

As we look ahead to the opportunities that April holds, I am confident that our collective efforts will continue to propel us toward our vision of a brighter, more inclusive future for biomedical sciences education and research

Xxx

Valentijn

Another day, another Monthly Upday-(te). To be quite frank, March absolutely FLEW by, actually insane. You would think that February would pass by fast seeing as it only has 29 days, but holy moly guacamole (sorry) did March go by fast! There weren’t as many events this month seeing as we were all excited and nervous for the Helix gala, but looking back, we went to the Biomed association in Amsterdam, Congo to celebrate their board. We made a fun lil road trip out of it, we drove in Maïté’s car, with Loes and Rutvik (I hope I am not forgetting anyone else), and since Rutvik was with us, we OF COURSE had to stop by KFC on the way there 🙄😂. We then karaoked there as well because we hadn’t had enough of the Helix karaoke. Anyways, later on, we dined with the one, the only: Leo Koehler! It was really fun, I absolutely adore her. It was then time for our fabulous Gala! Everyone was in their prettiest frocks and frills, all shining. I, again, loved it. I had so much fun, do not necessarily remember the ending, but you know that means the beer was definitely flowing all night long hehehe, it was also great seeing my other biomed friends actually enjoying themselves as well, ugh fun times !!!!!! Those were all the events that I attended. Furthermore, longitudinally in March we have been pretty busy behind the scenes…. Doing some important Helix administrative stuff, that you will soon find out about hehehehhehe.

Anyways I hope March was a blooming month, and I am so glad it is (some days) becoming warmer and less rainy! Can’t wait for April, it is gonna be one hell of a busy month, and most of the events are all business-y.

Love you folks, 

Baiiii <3 

Mylena