Annual Report 2007/2008 - Fachgruppe Informatik an der RWTH ...

Sommerfest der Informatik – Computer Science
Summer Party
Each year, towards the end of the summer term, the Computer Science Department organises
a summer party for the ceremonial presentation of diploma certificates to the graduates of the
past six or so months. Once again, the events took place at Computer Science Centre (and its
adjoining parking lot). Each event started with an introductory talk that was followed by a
more humorous ceremonial talk. The official part ended with the presentation of the diploma
certificates; over 50 students received their certificates at each summer party.
Said official ceremony was followed by the – less formal – party proper. A small buffet and
plenty of drinks were on offer. The typical crowd of about 500 – 600 people attended the
events, including the graduates and their families, current students, most of the staff of the
computer science department, and several guests from other departments.
The financing of the event was made possible by the support of some several sponsors; they
are listed on the respective posters (see below).
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