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Welcome to the new Thorvald and Tora!

Congratulations on your choice of study. It`s a choice I can promise you that you won`t regret – as long as you have the Ås-spirit. The student life here is unique, and everyone can find their niche. My challenge to you: Seize every opportunity you can, and you`ll get friends and unique experiences you can only dream of having elsewhere!

I give Ås a lot of praise, but there are downsides to being a student as well. Luckily, we`ve got Samfunnet where you can relax with some coffee in Caféklubben, enjoy a cheap meal if you don`t feel like cooking for yourself, grab a beer at a revue or concert – all this together with other NMBU students. The advantage of being in a small town, is that everyone usually meets up at Samfunnet!

Thorvald and Tora is you and me, the average Ås-student. We define the Ås-spirit through our involvement outside of school. There are a lot of new things you must figure out and learn. I therefore recommend you to visit the introduction course (both part I and II) at Samfunnet, and learn more about your possibilities here. The traditions, stories, culture, student unions and everything we as student can accomplish together has no equal.

Become a member of Samfunnet, it is money well spent. The membership advantages are great, and you`ll immediately become a part of our community. If you wish to make an extra effort for the student welfare, you may sign up in a committee. We`ve got a broad spectre of jobs filled by students – no volunteer work, no Samfunnet! Security, bar, sound and lighting are amongst those that need your help. If you want to have a say in things: Partake in out general meeting in November.

Welcome to Ås!

Kind regards Marit Knutsdatter Strand Leader of Studentsamfunnet i Ås

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Congratulations as a fresh citizen at NMBU, and welcome to Ă…s and Adamstua!

There is a lot to become involved with here at NMBU, whether you`re interested in song and music, the outdoors, photography or other social activities. Our unique student environment is the product of our many student unions and societies. In addition, you as a student have the opportunity to influence your own and other students` life by involving yourself in the student democracy. How great is that?

NMBU is known for its good student environment. The students’ well-being and social activity is an important part of student life and key to achieving what you want. The university has high quality studies and a strong focus on a good learning environment. By talking to your class representative, your departments representative or us in the student parliament, you`ve got a golden opportunity to influence this.

It is important that we have a good study environment so that we can learn what we`re supposed to, because that`s why we`re here! It is the good student environment and theoretical knowledge that makes a NMBU student something of its own and wanted everywhere. What`s needed to further develop this University and make us even better is something we students know best. That`s why it is so important to become involved in the student democracy.

If you take a position in the student democracy, not only will you have an opportunity to shape NMBU as you`d like, you`ve also got the opportunity to challenge yourself, get to know amazing people, learn something new you wouldn`t have learned in a lecture hall and get experience few others have that`s going to be worth a lot later in life.

The great thing about NMBU is that no decisions are made without consulting with the students. The road is short and the threshold to get heard is low. Don`t hesitate to contact us, don`t hesitate to get involved!

Good luck as a student and citizen at NMBU! Student greeting Lasse Hjelle Leader of Arbeidsutvalget

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Studentsamskipnaden i Ås website: www.sias.no/english/ In short:

• Provide students with good quality, affordable welfare services.

• Promote the interests of the students.

• Contribute to making NMBU an attractive place to study or work in.

Siås in responsible for: Student accommodation, international guest accommodation, sports facilities, bookshop, print and copy shop, cafeterias/restaurant, rental of meeting and function rooms. Siås will do it’s best to make your time as a student a good one. provide students with good quality, affordable welfare services. Promote the interests of the students. Contribute to making NMBU an attractive place to study or work in.

Siås Housing is responsible for administration and allocation of all student residences at NMBU based on current rules and regulations. E-mail: utleie@siås.no In the Bookshop you can find a wide range of scientific literature and study material that you as a student or lecturer may find useful for your work here at NMBU. E-mail: boksmia@sias.no The copy shop, where you can make copies from our high quality printers. E-mail: rotator@sias.no Siås Cafeterias The NMBU students are our most important customers. Our aim is to offer good food and good service; high quality at competitive prices.

Siås Sports offer a variety of different sports and activities, whether you are into teamsports or prefer training on your own. Please pop byand take a look for yourself! E-mail: gg-hallen@sias.no SIÅs Counselling is meant to be easy to get in touch with. The services are also supposed to secure good life quality for the students and to motivate the students to “keep the spirit” in their studies and in their lives.

For more information about SIÅs and what we do, look at our website: www.sias.no/ english/

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Ås Health Office for youth and NMBU-students.

There is no limit of age for NMBU-students, and the service is free. You can drop in, or order an appointment. At Ås Health Office you find: doctor, psychologist, midwife and health visitor.

Opening hours: Tuesdays at 10.00 - 14.00.

Thursdays at 14.30-20.00

The office is situated in Ås ungdomsskole, (Ås Secondary school) Rådhusplassen 29, 1430 Ås, phone: 64 96 22 40

The health office can give you supervision and advice on these issues: Health problems Partnership/marriage and sexuality, prevention. Psychological support Eating disorders Stop smoking Vaccination Addiction General advice on how to get help in the public health-system Midwife, pregnancy controls, vaccination programs for children and general advice for parents.

Advice regarding pregnancies, contraceptives, abortion and sexually related diseases. General health advice.

Vaccination: If you are traveling outside Western Europe you will probably need some vaccination. If you want us to help you with this at reasonable prices, please contact the Health Office.

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University Chaplain Ă˜ystein Spilling You are welcome regardless of faith, religion or way of life. The University Chaplain is bound to professional secrecy, and has the time to talk! Contact the University Chaplain for an appointment or just drop in.

Opening hours: Monday at 10.00 to 13.30 / Thursday at 12.00 to 16.00. in the Economy building, 1st floor, room 201.

(Use the entrance to the right for the main entrance to the building).

Phone: 64 96 63 52 / 90 95 22 82. E-mail: oystein.spilling@NMBU.no

SiĂ…s FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE OUR WEB-PAGE www.sias.no/english/

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Welcome to the Samfunnet!

Samfunnet in Ås is one of Norway's best student societies. As a first year student in Ås, you will certainly be overwhelmed by everything that`s going on here at the students' own house, Samfunnet. The Student society organizes a bodega night every Wednesday and Friday. You can enjoy concerts, discos, shows, debates, lectures and the like. You should definitely try it out, you will not regret it!

In addition, there is a plethora of clubs and organizations that use the house for various activities. It is full of life, and you'll find everything from politics and philosophy to music, singing and cabaret.

Memberships As a student at NMBU, you have the option to join the Student society. Membership costs 250 NOK for an entire year, money you will save because of membership advantages in just a few weeks! As members of the Student society you will recieve these advantages: Free admission or reduced price on all events, at this and other student communities around the country.

Voting rights at the general meeting and community meetings.

An opportunity to participate in various committees.

Participation in one of the nation's best student environments.

The Student society is based on the voluntary efforts of its members. As a member of the Society, you have to put in a little effort for the community 1-2 times a semester in the form of community service. These nights you work for others, while others work for you the rest of the time. Community service can be bartending, security, wardrobe etc..

If you want to do more than your community service, Samfunnet has a number of committees that almost always needs new members. These are sound, lighting, bar, Tuntreet, disco and security. These committees work at least three times during the semester and will be put on the «free-list» which means you get in for free on most events.

Where does the money go?

Samfunnet is owned by the students. The first part was built by volunteer students in 1934. Aud.Max is owned by NMBU. The Student society must pay its share of the operating costs for the building (around 600 000). In addition to this, the community is always building new and restauring old things all the time.

Every autumn, the Student society arranges UKA. This festival also gives its profits back to Samfunnet.

We hope you will have a great time at Samfunnet and make many new friends. We look forward to seeing you here! NB: If there is anything you wonder, you will always find updated information on the student societys webpage at: http://www. samfunnetiaas.no In short: Cheaper entry on most events

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Ability to participate in the Society’s Committees • •

Access to a diverse supply

Be a part of a larger community

Best regards The society board

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Sausages will be served by the principal, studentcouncil and the samfunnsstyre There will also be different activities like: Tour de Kringla Arranged by Hankattforeningen St.1902 Volleyballtournament Arranged by foreningen hunkatten Song and entertainment From Mannskoret Over RĂŚvne and Sangkoret LĂŚrken

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Introduction course This event is an outstanding opportunity to have a taste of the wide offer of different teams and association at NMBU and the Student’s Community.

NMBU is well-known for the student’s large engagement and many social activities beside school and studies. There are about 70 different associations that covers everything from politics, religion, music, theatre, sports and a lot more. Do not miss this opportunity to get them all served at one stage in Aud. Max Wednesday 14. August.

See you at ”Samfunnet”.

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Matriculation

The Matriculation will be at the 22th of August 13:00 / 1:00 p.m No classes after 12:00

Later that night there will be a concert with norwegian rapper artist Kaveh!

Wecome!!

Best regards, The Society Board, Samfunnsstyret.

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Are you ready for the most important UKA in 2014?

(UKA means the WEEK, but it lasts for a lot longer than that).

UKA i Ås (the WEEK in Ås) is Norways longest student festival which lasts for four weeks in October. Arranging these festivities is tradition at universities in Norway and it started as early as 1924, and we have done it in Ås every second year since. In 2014 it will be the first time UKA i Ås is arranged in NMBU’s history, due to the recent name change of the university.

What you can do during UKA? We will be hosting activitites almost every day! Ranging from the traditional UKErevue (show with humour, song and dance), loads of concerts, theme bars and beer fest to sports days, debates, presentations, international day, quizes and competitions. We got something for everyone!

More than 1/3 of NMBU’s students will volunteer to make this the happening of the year and the profit from UKA will help operate Samfunnet for the next two years. Through solidarity and effort we make a better everyday for the students.

It is not just internal focus when we arrange UKA i Ås. We also care about the outside world and the environment, and we run a green profile throughout the week. In addition to this we have a solidarity project each UKA that collects money for a good purpose, also known as UKEhjelpa.

We are looking forward to see you in October and wish you welcome to the year’s most important UKE. - There we meet -

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Why become a volunteer for UKA i Ås?

UKA i Ås and the student environment here at NMBU is nationally known for it’s student involvement. UKA i Ås actually involves the same amount of officials as UKA in Trondheim even though they are ten times more students at their university. In 2012 among 1200 students did a great effort to arrange UKA i Ås – and with so many commited volunteers you can imagine this is: FUN! To be able to host this festival, we are completely dependent of your spirit and creativity. Even though all work with UKA is based on volunteer work, officials will get plenty of benefits. As a volunteer you will get: Cheaper entrance on all events!

Cheaper beer!

A UKE t-shirt!

Faster entrance!

Private parties!

Unique experiences!

A lot of new friends and loads of fun!

Check out our homepage where you can find loads of exciting job announcements. www.ukaiaas.no

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The Business Committee (NLU) is a committee at Samfunnet that are organizing the Career Day at NMBU, working towards professionalizing other contact that Samfunnet, UKA and Tuntreet have towards companies and other external actors, and arrange different company presentations. The NLU board has 5 members, where the leader and the Career Day coordinator are selected at Samfunnets general assembly in the fall. The remaining three are the financial manager, the event manager and the sponsorship manager. NLU was established for the first time in 2011.

For further information about us and the Career Day check out: www.umbkd.no

In addition to being a giant tree on the lawn between the Cirkus and Tivoli buildings, Tuntreet is also the student newspaper at NMBU. We write about important events in Ås and things relevant to the student’s life. Tuntreet saw the light of day as early as 1946, making it well established at campus. The paper has a bi- weekly circulation of 1700 copies in the autumn and spring parallels and is distributed all over campus. All the people involved in creating the paper are students at NMBU. We are in need of photographers, journalists, proofreaders, and layout assistants. If this sounds interesting to you, contact us by e-mail or come check out our stand at the introduction course. Working with us naturally has its perks: In addition to the great working environment, we get free entrance at Samfunnet. We also host some truly legendary parties! Send us a mail at tuntreet@samfunnetiaas.no or visit our stand at the introduction course.

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Anniversary for Studentsamfunnet i Ås - 150 years!

2014 is a year for anniversaries, and «Studentsamfunnet i Ås» is no exception! September 6th in 1864 it was started, and has since been a big part of all Ås-students life. This means that in 2014 a huge anniversary is celebrated for NMBU’s oldest and largest student union!

Studentsamfunnet i Ås made sure that the students in 1934 got their own studentbuilding, “Samfunnsbygningen”, among the students just «samfunnet», and operation of this depends on contributions from the students themselves, so called “samfunnstjenester”. These are volunteer hours that students spend at events, in order to keep the welfare facilities up and contribute to the community.

Student Festival "UKA in Ås" has its origins in the Student Union, and the proceeds from this festival contributes to the Community Building, and events conducted here can be maintained.

Throughout the years it has been laid down hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours in the Student Community.

Today's students will therefore now celebrate this enormous engagement with among others a historic photo exhibition, release of both student Songbook and historical book, as well as a major anniversary revue. Watch the website of the Student community, so you get the information about the anniversary, what happens-as it happens!

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The X-clusive Trinity

Hankattforeningen stiftet 1902 (Tomcat society) is the oldest student fraternity in Norway. Established in 1902 by The Great Johan L. Hirsch (first director of NLH, now NMBU).

Twelve men live together in a frat house called “Faderloftet” at the top of jubilo student appartments Pentagon. All students will eventually attend a party or afterparty here, and most female students or professors will spend the night...

SKÅL SALIG JOHAN LEUTHAUSER HIRSCH!!!

Web: www.1902.no mail: hankattforeningenst.1902@gmail.com

Den X-Clusive Stiftelse PB AAAAHHHH!!!

Den X-Clusive Stiftelse PB is the eternal Counterweight against the Meaningless.

Med X-Clusiv Hilsen Det Hoeïwerdige Styret www.x-clusiv.org brevdue.pb@gmail.com Ærwerdige Formand 980 45 709

Foreningen Hunkatten (The Shecat Sorority) is the only Exclusive Sorority for Women here at the agricultural Metropolis, and was founded by 10 female Students in 1960. A Shecat spreads Happiness and Joy at every Occasion at NMBU. Foreningen Hunkatten consists of maximum 20 Shecats, with different Responsibilities. Once in a while does The Leader, FFD, open for new Members. For more Information about Foreningen Hunkatten, visit us at Qlturens Høiborg (Inferno 301-306), or Web: www.foreningenhunkatten.org Mail: foreningenhunkatten@student.umb.no

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Regional student societies

Trøndernes Fagforening Is a social society for trøndere (People from Trøndelag) that have been sent south to Ås. We fight hard for our tradition, humor and mentality as trøndere.

We gather three times a year for our main get togethers, but we also cultivate our trøderske culture through outher events throughout the year. This includes food and drink, song, as well as physical activities.

Students with good trøder qualities may become members. You should have a certificate from your local police, midwife and priest to prove that you were planned, made and born in Trøndelag.

Mail: tf@student.umb.no Web: www.karsken.no

Dale-Gudbrand Is a 22 year old student society for «døle» from Gudbrandsdalen; From Lillehammer in the south to Lesja in the north, and between Ottadalen and Gausdal. The student society seeks to bring døla together and conserve their culture. We have numerous get-togethers throughout the year, including råkåfisklag. Blue is our color, you`ll see us at the introduction course and on facebook. We will recruit new members on 9/11.

Mail: dg@student.umb.no

Nordlands trompet Our student society was established 25/9 1936, which makes it one of the oldest societies in Ås. Our purpose is to gather students from northern Norway. We spread knowledge about northern Norway and our culture. Our student unions name comes from the poem by Petter Dass with the same name. We have four large meeting, known as blots, per year. We recruit new members at the autumn blot during a very solemn ceremony. We have one blot for every season with different traditions. We have our own bar during UKA. .

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Bergensforeningnen Breiflabb To all “bergensere” (People from bergen)! Do you like Bergen and angler and Hansa and Ås?

Bergensforeningen Breiflabb is a student union for bergensere and people from around Bergen that seeks to gather people from Bergen in Ås. We are a long way from Bergen here in Ås, but together we`re able to create the right Bergen-mood if we want to.

Nothing is better then a Bergen-evening. If you are a ebrgenser or feel like a bergenser and think you have a chance to join, you can contact us.

Kontaktinfo: bfbreiflabb@gmail.com tlf Thomas (leder): 41559278 Til Ulriken og forbi!

North Eastern Valley Karsk-, Curvature Cake and Evangelical Leage (NØKKEL) Founded 2005.

The guild for North Eastern Valley inhabitants who study at NMBU. We are concerned with traditional and social events, such as surpøsjelag (sour sausage dinner) rakfisk (straight fish), fastelavnslag (shrovetide celebration), afterparty and barbecue. To be accepted into the guild you must primarily have lived long in the North Eastern Valley either in Os, Tolga (Pine Hillside), Tynset (Barrelseat) or Alvdal (Elf Valley).

Individual reviews for the locations Folldal and Rendal (Clean Valley).

You have to like traditions, food and activities from the North-Eastern Valleys, for example karsk, surpøsje and chrome cake. Admission is conducted as needed, and consists among other things of a thorough introduction to North Eastern Valley traditions.

Welcome to Ås!

Mail: nokkel@student. umb.no Web: http://nokkelaget.wordpress.com

Det Sørlandske Selskab (The Southernes Society)Dear Southerners!

There’s a port for you in Ås. If you came sailing from the counties, somewhere between Bykle, Flekkefjord and Risør you are welcome to join in our society. The society began in 2003 and the night is young!If you want to partake in the great society please contact us.

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Løgnanslaget is an association for students at Ås with the purpose of gathering peoples belonging to Rogaland. Then we will be able to converse freely in an impeccable assembly, as well as share experience about other regions. We work together to preserve the traditions of Rogaland, so that they will not be forgotten when we are out in the big world.

Music

Pikekoret IVAR is University of Life Sciences female choir who sing beautiful melodies every Thursday at 7 pm. The girls sing about everything that is close to their heart; flowers, dresses, love, spring, “Kjell” and their hero Ivar F. Andresen. Self-written songs often appear. They have an exquisite wardrobe filled with beautiful dresses from the colorful decades. The IVAR-flower is always carried near their chest and they dress up with sequins, flowers and stilettos. If you want to be glamorous and sing amorous songs, you should consider Pikekoret IVAR. Remember: more is more!

Web: www.pikekoretivar.com Email: pikekoret.ivar@NMBU.no

Lærken the Choir Lærken (=The Larch) is the oldest choir at NMBU and emerged in 1972. It is a choir for men and women who want to spread awareness of the great Norwegian writer Kjell Aukrust and sing not so serious songs about livestock. We sing self-written songs in Norwegian with familiar and not so familiar melodies. Every spring we put on a revue (=show) with humoristic sketches and songs. We have our own place at the student houses called Bohemen, which is open for everyone who wants drop by for a coffee, a song or a pint.Mail: laerken@NMBU.no Addresse: PB 1237, NMBU 1432 Ås

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The choir Noe Ganske Annet Do you enjoy singing? Join the choir Noe Ganske Annet (Something Quite Different)! We are a mixed choir, and our ultimate goal is to spread the joy of singing wherever we might be and to whomever we might encounter. Our repertoire is a varied one spanning from movie themes and drinking tunes to pop or folk songs, all delivered with our special touch, creative dance moves and a smile. Come, sing with us.

Web: noeganskeannet.com Email: nga@student.umb.no Search for “Noe Ganske Annet” on Facebook.

The student choir Selah was established in august 2009 and is a choir open for all students.

We are a group of girls and boys that love to sing. There are no restrictions on how good a singer you are, but it is important that you like to worship God through singing! During the year we sing on the Christmas consert (with all the other NMBU choirs) and arrange our own easter consert, we also have some other performances during the year.

Our practises is every Thuesday from 6 pm to 8 pm.

If you which more information, you are welcome to send us an email to: selah@NMBU.no and join our facebook group “Selah”

Åsblæst’n Have you ever played in an orchestra/band? Åsblæst’n is NMBU’s only student orchestra/band, and have been playing since 1974. Åsblæst’n aim to spread happiness and musical harmony among everyone who are willing, or unwilling, to listen. We are always looking for new potential people who want to play with us.

We’re particularly looking for people who play tuba, trombone, baritone and althorn, but all other instruments are ok as well. If you don’t have you own instrument, we might have some you can use. If you wish to know more, send us an e- mail or see us at Samfunnet Wednesdays at 18.15.

Web: http://student.umb.no/~blaesten/ Mail: blaesten@nmbu.no Have a look at Åsblæst`n on facebook

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The male choir Over Rævne Do you like Mountains, Beer and Women? Do you have chest hair and a powerful voice? Then the male choir Over Rævne is for you! Over Rævne was founded in BEdogaen in 1993, and is still going strong! Our clothing is inspired by the Norwegian farmers at the beginning of the 1900s.

We often perform for both large and small audiences, and sings everything from Grieg to Sit on my face. Most of our songs are in Norwegian.

Web: www.overraevne.com Mail: overraevne@gmail.no

StNMBUb is NMBU's only, oldest and best big band. We play music from a wide array of genres and have concerts and gigs throughout the year. The band is composed of horns, percussion, and vocalists, and we are the only music organization with a professional director. We are constantly seeking new members, so, if you play an instrument and are looking for a fun, social activity outside of you're studies, contact us! Practice is at Halvors every tuesday from 18-21.

Web: https:// www.facebook.com/STNMBUb Mail: stumb1912@gmail.com

Rockeklubben (The Rock Club) has a room equipped with guitar/bass amplifiers, drums, keyboard and a PA system. As a member, you/your band get three hours a week where the room is all yours. We also have jam nights where you can come and play with other students who share your passion for music.

Check out our facebook page and become a member today!

Rock on!

The Swing Club Snurrebass The Swing Club Snurrebass is open for everyone enjoying dancing. We primarily dance Norwegian Folk Swing. Every Monday and Thursday we meet at Samfunnet for social dancing. On Thursdays we have free courses in swing, and there will be given frequently beginner courses during the whole semester. In addition, we will repeat the success of having a free series of West Coast Swing classes, for the third semester in a row.

During the semester we also have several weekend courses, and we have the most danceable Christmas dinner in Ås. For more information, check out our group on Facebook: Swingklubben Snurrebass.

Mail: swing@NMBU.no

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DĂĽs is the dance group for students at Ă…s. We dance everything from jazz to hip hop. Are you new or old in Ă…s, and a passionate dancer? Look for us at the "introduction course" and feel free to contact us if you are curious or want to know more. We are looking for dancers with as much joy and love for dance like us!

Other social clubs and associations

BB cowboys are one of the newest members of the association family at NMBU (founded 05.10.2011), yet we have still managed to attend most of the association events and gotten many new members. We are an association for both sexes regardless of the main subjects, musical skills or geographical location. Cowboys live a relaxed life where there is life here and now that counts. We are an association where the social environment is in focus. We seek to find fun and enjoyable things to do together, whether it is lassoing, line dancing, cinema or association evenings. We do not say no to a party if the opportunity arises. If you want to spread the joy of cowboy life at the Agrarmetropol it is reason enough to apply.

So grab your hat and boots and join in on the fun!

Both cowboys and cowgirls are welcome, but cowboys are especially encouraged to apply. mail: bbcowboys@NMBU.no Web: www.bbcowboys.wordpress.com Facebook: BB Cowboys

Feminin & Fornem is a social sorority based on democratic principles, established on the 24th of August 2008. The sorority consists of a unique composition of lovely, dedicated and humorous young ladies that want to secure a good solidarity among the students. The members behave in a feminine manner dressed in their blue dresses, and are often seen at different events at campus. Around Christmas time the sorority shows extra goodwill and arranges a waffle sale for a charitable purpose.

Every year there are also several fund raising campaigns in relations to United Aid. Feminin & Fornem puts up a revue every other fall, and builds a bar during UKA. There is frequently a need for more young ladies in the sorority, and an information night will be held during the fall. Welcome!

Web: http:// www.femininogfornem.com E-mail: feminin.fornem@NMBU.no

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Koneklubben Freidig is an all girl's society that consists of members who want to preserve traditions, and simultaneously be confident and independent women. We want to learn the old, yet good traditions and bring them with us throughout life, but also become modern women. Are you interested in making food from scratch, knowing appropriate social skills, learning how to pole dance, brew beer, make vine, and excel in social life - and get to know other girls with the same interests? Then this is the society for you! We are dressed in pink checkered aprons – so won’ t be hard to find at the ”Introduction course”! www.koneklubbenfreidig.com

Gents Academy is an association that builds on the strength of differences in people.

The Academy was created with focus on the somewhat forgotten art of the gentleman. They maintain their values, have gatherings and do classy appearances in the bodega. It is known that the academy is a factory where boys enter and men appear. Keywords are companionship, tradition, whiskey and intoxicating experiencesThis semester they wish to strengthen their ranks!

Collegium Alfa is an academic and social association consisting of dedicated and cheerful girls. As a member of Collegium Alfa we provide a unique network of girls who all contribute different expertise to help each other up - through academic events and internal coursing, company visits and close contact with industry. In addition, we organize social events and as part of the unique student environment at the university, of course, we participate in the social festivities on campus.

We would like to have members from as many fields of study as possible, that may contribute to increase the internal interdisciplinarity.

By learning from each other the members get an unique opportunity to develop on several levels.

Do you want to make the most out of study time, then Collegium Alfa could be for you.

The Brotherhood Unity With the slogan “Quality through Unity”, the brotherhoods members always work hard to deliver quality in our three visions; community, carreer and chairity. The strong bond between the current and former members assures you a fantastic circle of friends and a professional network that you will have for the rest of your life. If you have any questions, we`ll be at the introduction course! Or you can ask us elsewhere. Are you interested in joining NMBUs most innovative club?

Web: www.broderskapetunity.com Mail: broderskapet.unity@gmail.com

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Special interests Oikos - Organic gardening group The main focus of the organic gardening group is promoting organic gardening and sustaiable living, by managing an organic garden. The group is highly social, and is open for everybody.

The activities are announced trough our Facebook group ( https:// www.facebook.com/groups/oikos.umb ), our mailing list, on athene, with posters and trough general gossip.

There are many exchange students in our group, and we consider ourself an international group. Our announcements are done in both Norwegian and English, and at the events, we talk in english if there are english speakers present.

The activities that were arranged last year were building projects, guided mushroom-picking trips, cheese making, felting, pasta and bread-making course, beer and cider brewing, guided trip to Ramme Gaard, etc. The vegetable garden itself is in any case a nice place to hang out inbetween stressful study work days. During the warmer months, we meet in the garden every thursday at 5 pm, to sow, weed and harvest vegetables, berries and fruits. But activities are arranged throughout the year, and we are always open for activity suggestions. Many of our activities are based on the initiative of interested students. If you are interested in getting to know us better, you can meet us in the vegetable garden at thursdays after 5 pm. It is located on the right side of the main entrance to pentagon, when walking from the university. You can also sign up to our mailing list aoikos.umb@gmail.com

Cold Pillow For us that put our pillow in the refridgerator one hour before bedtime!!

Do you enjoy the feeling of going to bed, wrap yourself in your blanket and put your tired head on a pillow that holds exactly 4째C that will guarantee you a night of good sleep? Have you grown sick of all the judgemental looks you get at samfunnet because you put your pillow in your refridgerator one hour before bedtime? Then we`re the student union for you. We that pu our pillows pillows in the refridgerator one hour before bedrime guarantee that you won`t get a cold shoulder. Send a cool request to kald.pute@gmail.com for closer contact.

The gaming society for both cards and board games The gaming society for both cards and board games is a gaming society for those of you that enjoy all kinds of analog games. As the name suggests, both cards and board games are popular at our meetings. Every Monday from 17:00 in Rosehagen.

Everyoenn can join!

Web: https://sites.google.com/site/kortogbredt/

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Ås student language society The student language society at NLH (before NMBU became a univerity) was first brought together in 1908. From that time it has been inactive several times, but is active as of now. Ås student language society is an organization for Ås-students that like new Norwegian (nynorsk) and other dialects. This fall we`ll have three talks, as well as other fun (and useful) things. The first talk will be held by Kristin Fridtun in September.

We are also a member of Norsk Målungdom (The norwegian language youth), so some o fus also attend their meetings.

Join us if you`re interested!

Studentmallag@gmail.com

Religion and policy

Laget Laget is a nationwide organization with a vision to make Jesus believed, loved and followed at schools and universities in Norway. At Ås, Laget is one of two Christian student organizations. We therefore have members coming from different churches, and we are one of the largest organizations at Ås.

We have meetings every Thursday at 7 pm, in the meeting room at Samfunnet. Throughout the school year we also arrange trips and other fun activities. Each year we choose a missionary project, and we collect money by arranging an American auction, a lottery and a charity race, among others.

You are most welcome to Laget!

Web: http://nkss.no/index.php?kat_id=108 Mail: laget@nmbu.no

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Sport and leisure

UMBI The student athletic club is responsible for the daily sport activities at the NMBU, in co-operation with SIĂ…S. NMBUI is managed by and for the students, and offers and organizes the sports and physical activities. We want to create good social and active meeting-places for you who want to participate in sports in combination with your education. NMBUI is for you who want to make new friendships, attempt new sports, as well as continue former activities and also participating in athletic competitions.

As of today we offer cycling, rowing, handball, football, orientation, badminton, basketball, tennis, dancing, floorball, skiing, climbing, capoeira, MMA, rugby, Australian football and volleyball. NMBU-students can participate in all of these sports for only 125,- NOK each term. NMBUI is an athletic club for everyone, whether you want to participate just because it is social and fun or you want to exercise more seriously, is all up to you. Several of the sports also have a team playing in a league. We are situated in the GG-hall and payment for membership can be done at the reception desk there. By joining an athletic club you will get important experience, friends and memories for life. You will not regret coming to a training session.

Information regarding training schedules is listed on our web site NMBUi.no. If you have any questions, please send them to our mail: umbi@nmbu.no.

We are looking forward to a healthy, varied and fun year filled with athletic pleasure!

NMBU friluftsliv is a hiking group for those who like fresh air, high mountains, green trees and campfires. Our events range from traditional outdoor activities such as hiking in the mountains and forests, both summer and winter, to kayak courses. We organize a campfire every second Tuesday each month, hikes in the Ă…s-area and varied weekend trips throughout the semester. As a member of NMBU friluftsliv (50kr) you get access to rental of hiking equipment, in addition to joining our hikes. Join our facebook page "NMBU friluftsliv" or check out our website for more information http://friluftNMBU.org Mail: friluftsgruppa@nmbu.no

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StudentKRIK ÅS KRIK is short for Kristen Idrettskontakt (Christian Sports Contact) and is a sports organization with local groups throughout the country. In addition the organization is engaged with international work (CHRISC).

KRIK have a local group for students here at Ås and we have training sessions every Monday, from 8 pm to 10 pm at Åsgard School. There are also a few training sessions in Åshallen, in the course of the semester.

During the training we play games, do various ball activities and in the break there is a devotional and information. We have lots of fun at the training sessions, and you are welcome to join us, regardless of level! :) You can follow our facebook page: StudentKRIK Ås, and homepage; as.KRIK.no for more information!

KoR is a student association for those who love horses and ridning, either you are a beginner or an experienced rider. We have a small stable at NMBU’s own farm which is managed by voluntary students.

Our main focus is the riding school, for students, adults and teenagers, and we have as a goal to have a wide range of courses at different levels both in dressage and show jumping. We also have a trailride course for the more unambitious people. At the weekends, we sometimes arrange other courses with instructors for other stables. Competitions are also arranged twice a year. To take a walk down to the stable after a long stressful day at school and meet the horses, are the best way to relax and chill off.

Web: http:// www.123hjemmeside.no/kor-NMBU Mail:korklubb@gmail.com

The Nordic Games is an annual sports and social event lasting about a week every September, and this year its our great pleasure to be hosts. Participants from the Agricultural and Veterinarian Universities in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark gather to compete in sporting events like soccer, handball, volleyball, athletics, swimming, shooting, horseback riding, tennis in addition to several other. The social aspect is very important, and in true NMBU-style there will be a theme party, banquet and other fantastic social happenings. Making friends and having fun is the most important thing. If you want to participate, or help us host this event, please don’t hesitate to visit out stand, or contact us via email: nordisk.landskamp@gmail.com.

Limited spaces available.

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Line association

Industrial Economics NMBU This is a student organization for everyone who studies Industrial Economics at NMBU, and as a registered student you are already a member!

We work together to strengthen the relationship between students, to create a better environment, and to connect students and businesses.

We arrange a lot of different social events, as well as trips, cases and presentations in cooperation with very attractive businesses and cooperations. Join us, and we´ll make sure that your time here at Ås will be a fun, challenging and useful experience. We are looking forward to meet you at our events. Please visit our web page and like us on Facebook! Welcome to Ås and to NMBU. Web: www.indokNMBU.no Mail: indok@indokNMBU.no

MILjøFysikernes linjeforening MILjøFysikernes association Is the student society for those studying a master or bachelor inenvironmental physics and master’s in industrial economics energy physics.

MILF is co-host at the energy seminar and has several professional and social events such as field trips, corporate presentations, physics evenings where the country’s foremost researchers in physics come to visit us, parties and quizzes. MILF works for a good social environment and good contact with future employers Web: : http:// miljofysikk.wordpress.com Mail: MILF@nmbu.no

Naturforvalterlaget Is a student’s union primarily for students in ecology and nature management, but it’s also open for others. Shortened” NF- laget”, we work to promote social and professional activities for students across grades.

We love being in the nature and therefore arrange hunting, practice shooting on clay pigeons, spend a night on a black grouse leik and have bonfire nights with beer and quiz. For those interested in more professional activities we arrange theme nights and courses, and in the fall we go picking mushrooms with an expert. Join the facebook group NFlaget and check out our webpage (in Norwegian) if you want to know more!

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“Fagverket� is an association for students who study Structural Engineering and Architecture at NMBU. Our goal is to give the students opportunity to enter a network together with other students where learning, social networking and cooperation is important. We also want to sustain the relationship between potential employers and students in order to make the transition from being a student to become a worthy employee or, furthermore, businessperson as easy as possible. We are going to organize several social activities for our members and we are looking forward to meeting you!

You can mail us or meet us at our Facebook site.

Kind regards: Fagverket Web: http:// fagverket.com/ Mail: fagverket@nmbu.no

Energiforeningen is an association for students who study Renewable Energy at the Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management (INA). As a student in Renewable Energy you are automatically a member, however, all interested students are welcome. Energiforeningen has educational and social events throughout the year including various company presentations, trips and discussion forums. We cooperate closely with MILF (Miljøfysikerne) and have excellent contacts within the business community.

Web: www.energiforeningen.com Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/energiforeningen (LIKE!) Mail: energiforeningen@gmail.com

Mechotopia is the student organization for the students at the study Machinery, Process and Product Development and for students who study Industrial Economics with a focus on mechanical engineering.

We are working to strengthen the bond between our students and can offer both academic and social events. Examples are business presentations, trips to relevant businesses, barbeques and quiz evenings.As a mechanical engineering student, you are automatically considered a member. To keep yourself updated about our events you can join our facebook group or check out or webpage mechotopia.no Mail: kontakt@mechotopia.no

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Terra Forma is the organization for students of Landscape Architecture and Landscape Construction and Management. We aim to enhance the professional and social environment between classes, by hosting guest speeches and corporate presentations. We also organize trips relevant to field of study, as well as parties and other social events.

Terra Forma welcomes you to Ă…s, and hope you will have a good time here!

Web: www.terraforma.info Mail: post@landskapsarkitekt.org

AquariAĚŠs is the student organization for students in Water and Environmental Engineering. Our aim is to make both a good academically and a socially inspiring learning environment. We organize business presentations, waterlunch, vorspiels, barbecues, various excursions (national and international) and Christmas party etc. Join and get to know other students on the same program, and the businesses that maybe will be your employer in the future.

Optimum Is the economics student line association at the Business School at NMBU. As a registered student you are automatically a member of optimum. Our vision is to promote the interests of students and to improve welfare, learning and career. We organizer of the fadder week, business presentations, academic and social events. This is to organizing and optimize students' abilities and opportunities to perform at a high academic level and introduce students to the business world. You can find us in the 6th first floor of the tower building. If yoy want to know more about us take a look at our website, Became friends with us on facebook or click "LIKE" on our new page.

E-mail: optimum@nmbu.no Web: www.optimumhh.no Address: PO Box 1267, 1432 Ă…s Office: T560 (Tower Building 6th Floor)

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Husdyrklanen is the student association for students at the IHA (Animal Science and Aquaculture). Our main purpose is to create and promote better wellbeing among our members. We organize social evenings and subject related evenings. Some examples of some of our events are: Our traditional Christmas rice porridge evening in December, bonfire nights, knitting evenings, animal welfare theme evenings etc.

So if you are studying animal science, aquaculture or the horse course, this is the association for you!

Mail: husdyrklanen@nmbu.no

Teknikum is the students organisation for the Department of mathematical sciences and technology. As a student at our department you are automatically enrolled in Teknikum. As a student at our department you are automatically enrolled in Teknikum. We are responsible for your well being both academically and in your social life. Teknikum are responsible for the buddy-week at IMT, relevant business presentations, other social activities and maintaining contact with the department board and academic board.

Everyone attending IMT can contribute by being a member of Teknikum!

Web:http:// student.NMBU.no/~teknikum Mail: teknikum@nmbu.no /

Molekylet Molekylet is the student organization for students at the Institute of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science. Molekylet’s purpose is to create an environment where you can build strong social ties to your fellow students by attending parties and other social events. We also give you the opportunity to become better acquainted with the various job opportunities with presentations by different companies and by visiting them. Hope you engage and sign up! You can find us in facebook or at our website.

Mail: molekylet@nmbu.no Web: www.molekylet.com

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International organisations

IAESTE «The international association for the Exchange of students for Technical Experience» is a large international student organization that purpose is to exchange students. Norwegian students go all around the world to work, and we also have exchange students coming to Norway to work and have a good time. By doing this students gain work experience related to their studies, culture insight and not to forget exciting new experiences, for a shorter or for a longer period of time. As a member of the organization you would be contributing to the daily functioning of the organization. We seek members who are interested in organization-verv experience and to come on exciting culture related traveling both in and out of the country with great people. By being a member of IAESTE you have privileges as building a network and priority when applying for internship jobs.

Looking forward to see you on our information meeting and at stands around campus this fall!

Web: www.iaeste.no/aas Email: aas@iaeste.no

ISU ISU-NMBU: The International Students’ Union (ISU) is a volunteer-run organisation, promoting the wellbeing and social integration of international students studying at NMBU. We represent the interests of international students in matters of social, academic, and political importance. Membership is free and requires no signup. ISU-NMBU regularly organizes events, such as the International Food Festival, boat cruises, parties, and movie nights. We invite ALL students – international and Norwegian – to enjoy these events. For more information about ISU and its activities, please join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/isu.umb. We can also be reached by email at isu@nmbu.no SAIH is the students and academics own assistance fund in Norway. Our motto is “Education for Liberation, and we work by giving aid and doing information and political advocacy work. Through the semester fee students in Norwegian universities support their fellow students in South and their struggle for the right to higher education. Through arranging meetings, lectures, campaigns, stands and other events with our partners from Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin-America, SAIH Ås puts focus on the North/South division and students’ fight for liberation. There will be an info meeting in the beginning of each semester, and we have meetings once a week. www.saih.no/aas aas.saih@gmail.com

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Naturviterne Naturviterne, or Norwegian Association Of Natural Scientists, is a trade union for people who are working with or studying natural sciences, and care about sustainability. Naturviterne is a part of Akademikerne, a large trade union for people with higher education in Norway.

Naturviterne is working for better working conditions and higher wages for its members, as well as making natural sciences more visible.

As a student member in Naturviterne you will, among other things, receive help to apply for jobs, counseling and good offers on bank and insurances through DNB. We have an active local organization in NMBU, which arranges interesting courses and events for our members. There is lots of fun stuff to join!

If you have questions or want to know more, please visit our webpage www.naturviterne.no or send a mail to naturviterne.umb@gmail.com.

Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Ås is a non-profit organization that is based on the of idea "students helping students". More accurately - we are doing everything in our means to make the Exchange-students’ stay in Ås as great as possible. We arrange parties, trips and activities for both the international students and the local students in Ås. Do you want to join our group?

For more information check out our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/esniaas or send us an email: esniaas@gmail.com

SPIRE Spire is the Development Fund´s Youth Organisation and works for a more just and sustainable distribution of global resources. Spire wishes to bring attention to sources of injustice in the world, and has focus on environment, food security and international trading. There has been a local chapter in Ås since 2007 that arranges debates and seminars. In addition, we are active in the political work happening in Oslo. Spire is a growing and ambitious organisation with a large agenda. We are looking for more people to create better policies for a more just and sustainable distribution of global resources.

Web: www.spireorg.no Mail: umb.spire@gmail.com

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The Student Democracy at NMBU Do you want to improve your everyday study situation? This is your opportunity! You can do so by being engaged into the student democracy at NMBU. Either as an elected class representative and represent your class in the Student Council at your institute, as an elected representative in the Student Parliament or as an elected representative in the Institute board – there are numerous opportunities. You can also be engaged and committed by addressing the student democracy about specific cases which can be improved or which are important for you as a student.

The Student Democracy at NMBU is the student’s way of raising their voices and concerns towards the central administration, the institutes, the Ministry of education, SiÅs and other organs and committees on Campus. The student democracy is being run on a daily base by the Student Board, where the President and the Vice-President is employed full time. The board does also have an international officer, a welfare officer, a marketing officer and a board member. These representatives are elected by all the students in vote where all students at NMBU can participate.

The Student Board has their office close to the student post, in the center of the Campus. At their office you can find coffee and newspapers. Between 12-14 you are sure to find someone to talk to, but you are welcome to stop by anytime!

At every institute there is a student council which consists of committed and eager students. Amongst them are the President and Vice-President which are also in the institute board. The Student Council handles all cases from research to education and can make suggestions and recommendations for the institute.

The Student Parliament is the highest democratic organ for the students between the general assemblies. Student Parliament meetings are conducted three times each semester and decide upon different resolutions which create strong and effective guidelines for the university administration. The student Parliament travel initiates each semester with a kick-off weekend where the representatives are being educated in student politics, debating and get to know one another. The General assembly is the highest democratic organ at NMBU and is held once every semester. This is open for all students where they can vote and make amendments as to what the Student Board should work on in the next semester.

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The GG-hall SiÅs Sports is part of SiÅs, and our purpose is to give students the best possible conditions to engage in sports activities.

SiÅs Sports is responsible for the operation and administration of the GG-Hall.

We offer all new students a punch card with 5 clips so you can try out our facilities. You get your punch card at the front desk of the GG Hall. NB! The clips must be used before 08/09/14.

Offer • Group exercise: tighten up, stretching, running group, 4 * 4, pilates, strength, abdominal / back, cross training, zumba, step / strength, different bike sessions, strength pilates, Catslide and much more.

• Strength and conditioning departments.

• Climbing and bouldering area • Team sports organized by UMBI and UMB-BIL • Class exercise • Solarium • Saunas We also offer: • Personal training • Diet Analysis • Dietary Guidelines • Health Profile Evaluation • Training Manual For information about our opening hours and prices see www.sias.no/sports

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