Archive for year: 2022
Yearbook 2021 – 2022
Another year draws to a close, with the summer — and the summer heating being in full swing, worries of final exams and resits are long gone. Vacation mood is in, and travel is at an all time high (just see Schipol).
However, if you’re down to reflect and remise, find our Yearbook for this year below, created by our lovely Editorial Committee of 2021/2022.
We are happy to finally share with you The VSPA Yearbook of 2021/2022. The yearbook illustrates all the fun and exciting events we had this year, the great trips we went to and last but not least… you! Our lovely members and committee members, who made this year really unforgettable.
– Editorial Committee
Find the Yearbook here.
See you after the break! H.A.G.S <3
Speak Your Sh*t!
Hi everyone,
The Queer Committee is excited to put out tickets for their event, Speak Your Sh*t. This will be an exhibition centred around self-expression talking about themes such as inner conflicts, identity, love and body image. We’re pleased to say that we have a lot of submissions and that we will be able to make a nice collection out of them. The event will be held at Bar Bario, which is a bar that aims to be a LGBTQ+ and POC friendly place. Apart from the exhibition, we will have some games and a few rounds of speed dating. Everyone will also get a free beer! We really hope to see you there :)
We are proud to announce that this event will be in collaboration with HeForShe X UvA: https://www.instagram.com/heforshexuva/
WHAT: Exhibition centred around self-expression
WHERE: Bar Bario, Bilderdijkstraat
WHEN: June 22nd, 20.00-12.00
VSPA Voluntinder
A Volunteer matching fair where students from the UvA get a chance to meet and interact with various NGOs from all around Amsterdam. Students can get a chance to introduce themselves to the beautiful world of volunteering opportunities by meeting representatives from various NGOs and learning about their work and projects. The organizations offer a wide variety of volunteering opportunities ranging from one day to several weeks, all working in various fields such as theatre, food, education, elder care and more!
Day: 21/06/2022
Hour: 17:00-19:00
Where: REC ABC Enterance Hall
Price: FREE
VSPA Party: Summer of Love
Ticket Link: https://vspa.nl/product/vspa-party-summer-of-love/
DO NOT MISS THE BIG VSPA SUMMER PARTY!!
After the great success of the first VSPA PARTY, we can’t wait to present you the SECOND BIG VSPA SUMMER PARTY!! Tickets will be limited again and the previous party was completely sold out!!
So tell your friends, get your loved ones and join the VSPA Summer of Love Party now! EARLY BIRD TICKETS are in sale NOW! 
What? VSPA Party Summer of Love
When? 16th of June, from 21:00h. Doors will close at 23:00h
Where? Bitterzoet, Amsterdam
Dresscode? 60s, 70s, Hippie
Ticket-Price?Early-bird €5.49
Late-bird €6.99
Non-members: €8.00
Doorsale: €9.00
Lecture: How not to get f*cked in porn
Ticket Link: https://vspa.nl/product/how-not-to-get-fcked-in-porn/
Name: How not to get f*cked in porn
Location: REC C1.03
Date & Time: 20.06.2022 / 15:00-17:00
Izzy (the lecturer) has more than 10 years of experience in a company that produces ethical adult media. She started as a videographer and worked her way up to the managing director. Now, as an independent educator and speaker, she is using her experience to educate and raise awareness about ethics and intimacy. She created the RedCheeks podcast, where she talks with interesting people about intimacy and she just launched RedCheeks Academy with a workshop where she teaches people how to produce ethical adult media.
She doesn’t promote or advocate for porn. There’s a lot that can be said about the bad side of this industry, but thanks to her experience, she can provide a different perspective.
The topics that will be covered in the lecture:
– Her experience in the adult media industry
– Rising the standard of consent in pornographic production
– What is the ethical production of intimate scenes
– Missing “ingredient” in the porn industry
– What can we learn from the adult media industry and performers
– Porn literacy – how to understand the message porn conveys
Weekend Getaway!
We’re getting closer to one of the best weekends that the VSPA organizes- the Weekend Getaway! ????
Like every year, we will be spending this weekend in Bakkeveen on a farm in May (20th-22nd) when the weather is lovely. The weekend will be packed with all sorts of sports (volleyball, badminton, football), games, A LOT of tostis and beer, one party, and a ton of fun!! The ticket price depends on if you’re an active member or not and how many GMAs you have attended, and it ranges from €30-€60. This ticket price includes ALL expenses, including transportation, food, drinks etc.
If you want to chill with your friends for a few days away from the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam, then this weekend is perfect for you! Don’t forget to add it to your calendars ;)
Registration for the Weekend Getaway starts TODAY, you can sign up using the Google Form in the linktree. Be sure to register ASAP since there are limited spots! The deadline to do so is the 19th of May.
LINK to register : https://forms.gle/m3hnAgAhCRJcuaor7
We really hope to see you there!
GMA
This GMA we will talk go through the Half Year Results of the Board, a change in our Charter, and a motion proposed by some of our members. All very important points for the VSPA! If you would like to learn more about the board and the charter of the VSPA, you do not want to miss out on this GMA! Additionally, there will be free dinner cooked by the support committee, free beers and a borrel after ???????? If you wanna enjoy delicious noodles ???? and a fresh beer ???? come join us on the 17th of May 17:00-20:00 in Roeterseiland campus REC A1.02 .
Excursion: Plant Your Growth
The excursion committee invites you all to our LAST excursion of the year! We will visit MijnStadstuin and get a tour as well as take part in a workshop!!!(surprise) Be amazed by nature and its effect on us!
On the 16th of May we start at 5pm! Tickets are available now! For only 8,80€!!! Don’t miss out on this one, we’d love to see you very soon. You can buy your ticket through the website, app, or the link in our story
FAB: Bierfest
This time, our FAB will be on Thursday, hence a Thursday Afternoon Borrel!
At this borrel, you will be able to socialize both with your fellow students and all the faculty staff. This is the time to chat with your favorite teachers and get to know them a bit better!
The theme of the borrel will be BierFest, so come by to get a delicious cold beer!
There also will be softdrinks, wine and hotdogs!
So, see you on the 12th of May (17:00-20:00), outside of the G-building entrance!