S.A. Astatine

We are proud to announce that we now have our own Confidential Contact Person (CCP), Wouter van Leeuwen! He is trained in peer listening and will not share anything you tell him in confidence. Wouter can support you if you are struggling with something, big or small. Be that through advice, support in finding a solution or by presenting a listening ear.

If you want to contact a CCP outside of Astatine you can find them here: https://www.utwente.nl/en/ces/sacc/confidential-contact-persons/

Hi!
I’m Wouter van Leeuwen and I’m 22 years old. I’m currently in my third year of Advanced Technology, working towards the master Robotics. In my free time I enjoy cooking, gaming, and playing sports such as Football, Basketball, Table tennis, running, and going to the gym. Next to this, I’m in the symposium committee and the program committee and I’m the Confidential Contact Person (CCP) of Astatine. As a CCP, I’m a person to talk to whenever you need with whatever you need. This can be anything from small disagreements, study stress or unwanted behavior. I’m also open for a nice chat about anything in particular, so please don’t hesitate to text or approach me!
 
See you around, Wouter

March 12th came time for our annual gala! This year we had the pleasure of sharing this festivity with S.A. Proto and S.G. Daedalus. Together with the three associations we had an amazing night. The evening was kicked of by the chairman with a quick-step opening dance. Nerve-racking as this may be, they sure did not show it. Quickly other dancers stepped in showing their eagerness to party. Soon after the Isotopes took the stage. They showed of their repertoire, containing songs such as Whole Lotta Rosie and Mr. Brightside. Their headline talent shone throughout the show.

Skreeuw! then took the stage with their own excellence. The DJ was enjoyed less, but that only gave time for everyone to rigorously test the photographer’s skills and the rigidity of the photobooth. We have never before seen so many people held up at so many angles. When time came to close down, you can bet yourself that the party did not stop yet. A large entourage went on to the Friends to continue for one, or in some cases a little more than one, more drink. Sadly, nobody decided to use the pole, but that can be improved next year. We want to thank everyone that made such an amazing gala possible. Let’s make the next gala even better!

The 20th board of S.A. Astatine was formally constituted on September 12th, 2024. The 19th board of S.A. Astatine was thanked for their board year and dismissed, whereafter the following six members were tasked in leading the association into another amazing year! This all happened at the annual change GA which, as is the norm, lasted well into the night.

• Jasper Bloemsma – Chairman
• Bram Hoernig – Secretary
• Koen Verhoeven – Treasurer
• Hanne Zoglmann – Commissioner of educational affairs
• Lieke Hendriks – Commissioner of external affairs
• Len Versteeg – Commissioner of internal affairs

L.R.T.B: Hanne Zoglmann, Jasper Bloemsma, Koen Verhoeven, Lieke Hendriks, Len Versteeg and Bram Hoernig

We are overjoyed to announce our newest Member of Merit: Laura Rodriguez Comas!!🥳

Last week, during the 51st GA Laura was unanimously voted to become a Member of Merit due to her continued activism and the work she put into Astatine. What Laura has done for the association is near-impossible to put into words, but we will try it anyway:

Laura made sure that every single member of Astatine always felt included, especially international members. She pushed for English to become the primary language of Astatine, and still is the first in a group to yell ‘spiegel’. Laura was a part of the 14th Board and during this year she never shied away from starting up new initiatives and making sure everyone felt at home at Astatine. After her board year, Laura put much effort into the continuity of the association. She joined many committees as an experienced member and joined the RvA to help newer boards out. During COVID-19 Laura’s motivation and enthusiasm was a vital factor in Astatine’s survival during this period.

If you see Laura around give her a big thank you, as without her Astatine would not be as it is today.🧡