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Greetings, philosophers and sympathizers, and welcome to this WegWijzer. This week’s theme was arbitrarily chosen by my beautiful yet unknowing assistant. As a consequence, we will talk about the pterodactylus antiques, better known as simply “pterodactylus”. The pterodactylus was a pterosaurian that supposedly lived during the late Jura. The name “pterodactylus” was given by Georges Cuvier in 1809. That is much later than when the last pterodactylus died out, so we will probably never know how they felt as a species about that name.

On Monday, NFK organizes nothing. That means you’re free to spend your time doing other useful things like: studying paleontology, watching funny cat videos or pondering the fact that the pterodactylus had  middle hand bones, just like humans. The options to choose from are endless. You could also register for a Chinese Philosophy reading group, organized by two PhD students. The studied texts will be taken from “ A sourcebook in Chinese philosophy” from 1969.  There is no previous knowledge required. If you’re interested or have questions, you can send an email to Dashan.Xu@student.kuleuven.be .  Time and place will follow.

Tuesday evening you can go to the Fakparty  in the M-café from 9pm. Just like every Tuesday, you will have the opportunity to discuss the meaning of life or your favourite extinct flying reptile species.  But those who would rather go wild on the tunes of local DJ-talents Toine and Sigi, can do so on the first floor of the bar, which has been specially prepped for this party.

Fun fact: originally, there were thought to be over 105 species of the genus Pterodactylus.  Later, humans realized there was no reason to separate these bad boys and started fusing certain types. Today there’s only one recognized species: the Pterodactylus antiquus.

Wednesday evening, our culture team organizes a movie night. Connoisseurs  of the moving picture may gather at 9pm in front of aula C (room 00.16) of the HIW.  We won’t be watching a documentary on the Jura age, but “The skin I live in” by Pedro Almodóvar. A small voluntary contribution is always welcome, but the activity is entirely free.

Thursday, both sports fans and bookworms can enjoy themselves at the quidditchtournament, starting at 2pm at the HIW.  All necessary equipment will be supplied, so you don’t need to bring anything.  Sadly, flying will not be allowed due to gravity, neither on a broomstick, nor on a pterodactyl. Because, despite what movies might tell you, the pterodactyl was far from large. A wingspan around one meter is believed to be an accurate estimate. Doesn’t it seem like an ideal pet?

Friday noon, you can come to the breadmeal in the lounge from 12am until 14pm as usual. The price has stayed 1,5 euros. There are still certainties in life.

In the weekend, NFK organizes a welcoming weekend for everyone who’s new to the HIW and wants to get to know his colleagues a bit better. This will happen in Laan op Vurten 61, 3581 Beringen, but we will also gather in Leuven.  More information will follow by email. It’s recommended you bring  sleeping gear, cutlery and the necessary clothes. You can still register or undo your registration until Wednesday  the 11^th of October.

With kind regards and peace!

Dear philosophers, time flies! This is the last NFKalendar of this academic year already. With pain in our hearts, we tell you what’s on the schedule for the last time. For each activity you find an exam-related song to prepare you already…

On Tuesday, we hope to see you in the fakbar! It’s the inauguration fakbar. The triumvirate passes on the leadership to the heroes who’ll take care of us next year! It’s the last fakbar of this year, so be there from 21:00 onwards, there will also be a free drink on the new team!

Listen to Jimmy Wahlsteen’s ‘Shifts of attention’. We hope for you you can shift your mind to only one thing: studying… Good luck!

On Thursday, Ph.D. Stine Kaasgaard from Denmark will give a lecture titled: ‘Kierkegaard: out of many one — or does the plural remain?’ Kierkegaard may be known for his plurality of voices, and with them the question stands forth: must these many voices be understood as one breath of does the multiplicity of pronunciation remain even with the most arduous attempt at finding singularity? It also discusses the question of the possibility of unanimity when philosophy finds itself posed in existence, and as such always on the verge of being lost.

This song can be very useful during the exams. It’ll give you mental support to sing along to ‘I don’t want to die’ by Ryan Power.

Friday, it’s time for the bread meal. You know the formula: €1,5, all you can eat (but know your own limits), lounge.

Eventually we’ll be released again! Eventually it’ll be totally correct to listen to ‘I shall be released’ by The Band. But don’t hesitate to put it on already, longing for the end…

EXTRA

There will be no fakbar and no bread meal the last week of our courses (22/05-26/05).

Evaluate your education! Are you finishing your studies? Give the HIW your opinion on the programmes! Fill in the question form sent to you by prof. Heysse (or prof. Friedman) and make us happy. The next generation will be grateful! And… when te respons is unprecedented high, we could maybe, who knows, ask prof. Heysse (or prof. Friedman) to get us some drinks at the fakbar on him. [hint, hint]