About Venae
About Study Association Venae
Venae (noun; v(m); singular: vena)
Latin for veins:
- Blood vessel that carries blood to the heart;
- A long and narrow part of the earth containing a mineral resource: gold vein.
2007 - Present
Student association Venae was founded on August 27, 2007, under the name Venae, student association of the Amsterdam School of Health Professions, and represents the programs of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Mensendieck Exercise Therapy, and Nursing within the Faculty of Health at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.
After its first board year, the association remained inactive until 2011. In that year, Venae was reestablished and grew from zero to 350 members. After two successful board years from 2011 to 2013, Venae again took a break for one year. In the academic year 2014-2015, Venae was revived with a new board, and social gatherings and activities resumed. Since then, each board year has had its highlights, and in 2017-2018, Venae’s anniversary was joyfully celebrated in De Cura,where past and current members came together. We’ve lost track of how many boards we should be counting, as we seem to have lost count along the way.
Mission
Venae’s mission is to organize social and academically enriching activities for its members, aiming to foster solidarity among students. Every week, Venae hosts fun gatherings where students can meet one another. Additionally, essential parties and other enjoyable events help make student life more fulfilling!
Besides parties and social events, Venae also organizes lectures, courses, and workshops. These aim to broaden and deepen students' interests and professional knowledge outside of the curriculum. Examples include AED and first aid courses, excursions to museums and anatomy labs, and lectures by researchers and practitioners.
All association activities are entirely optional, and, for instance, there is no initiation period. This sets us apart from a traditional student society, as Venae is an academic association.
There are no additional obligations for members. Everyone is welcome, but paying members do receive certain privileges. Some activities are reserved for members, and they enjoy significant discounts!
For Students, By Students
Venae is fully student-led, with students from the Faculty of Health filling all committee and board positions. One thing is certain: Venae is growing! There is an increasing connection with faculty programs and students, beginning with the Faculty of Health’s orientation week. Venae has an incredibly engaged network of former board members, AUAS staff, and, of course, the current students of nursing, physiotherapy, exercise therapy, and occupational therapy!
Ultimately, Student Association Venae is organized “for students, by students!”
While most of the focus of Venae aims toward Dutch students, the executive board of the years 2018-2019 emphasizes the importance to include students of the European School of Physiotherapy as well!
Venae is run entirely by students from the Amsterdam School of Health Professions, distributed over the executive board and different committees. You are very welcome to join!