The ASC students union has the pleasure to invite to the

ASC Oscar Night 2022

We will meet for an all-night watch party of movies and, most importantly, this year’s Oscar gala. Apart from the viewing, quizzes and snacks will be waiting for you, and of course a lot of fun!

This is an iconic ASC event that was very popular among our students prior to the pandemic, and we are very excited to finally bring it back to you!

Come and join us on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. in room 317 on the third floor. We will watch two movies and then the live transmission of the Oscar gala that starts and 2:00 a.m. and should end around 5:00 a.m. on Monday morning.

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