[EuroPython] EuroPython 2019: Beginners’ Day Workshop

[Nicholas H.Tollervey]

Stonking stuff... whoever wrote much of that copy obviously knows what
they're doing... ;-)

Looking forward to catching up in Basel.

N.

On 20/06/2019 15:40, M.-A. Lemburg wrote:
> If you’re new to Python, you should come to our friendly, welcoming
> and helpful Beginners’ Day Workshop. We cater to new Pythonistas of
> all levels: from absolute beginners through to experienced programmers
> encountering Python for the first time.
> 
> 
> 	* https://ep2019.europython.eu/events/beginners-day/ *
> 
> 
> What is Beginners’ Day ?
> ------------------------
> 
> Beginners’ day welcomes and supports folks who are new to Python
> programming. It takes place on Tuesday 9th July, from 9:30 - 16:00 at
> the workshop venue, FHNW Campus Muttenz. Just in time to get you ready
> for all the talks which follow on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday !
> It’s also a great place to make friends with fellow attendees and
> figure out how to get the most out of EuroPython.
> 
> Bring your laptop, because this will be a hands-on session!
> 
> The day will start with workshops to give you the chance to try out
> Python in lots of different situations: making a game, creating a
> website, programming embedded devices or telling stories with data (in
> a Jupyter notebook). Later in the day you’ll have an opportunity to
> further explore those aspects of Python which appeal to you with the
> support of a team of experienced and helpful mentors. We’ll end the
> day with a question and answer session about Python, EuroPython and
> the wider Python ecosystem.
> 
> The emphasis will be in creating a fun, supportive and useful path
> into the Python programming language and its community.
> 
> 
> Sign up for Beginners’ Day
> --------------------------
> 
> You will need a conference pass to attend, but otherwise, it’s free,
> so if you’re thinking of coming to the conference, but you’re new to
> Python or programming, this could be the session for you:
> 
>     https://ep2019.europython.eu/registration/buy-tickets/
> 
> The session will be presented in English (although our mentors will
> typically speak a few other languages as well).
> 
> If you’d like to come, please do register in advance for this session,
> so that we know how to plan to make it the best yet. We need to know
> the numbers for planing the workshop.
> 
> Sign up for Beginners’ Day here:
> 
> 
> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBSJ8y--ROBI7HDQ01H1Cn9RI9amC9mRoOJMEppOmbZv0pMA/viewform
> 
> 
> Call for Mentors
> ----------------
> 
> The workshop is being organised by experienced Python programmer and
> educator, Nicholas H.Tollervey.
> 
> Already know Python? Do you value working in an open, inclusive and
> collaborative way? Want to develop your mentorship skills? Fantastic!
> 
> We’re looking for folks with the technical skills, patience, humour
> and empathy to work with beginners who may come from a wide variety of
> backgrounds and levels of experience. It’s rewarding, fun and a great
> way to give back to the community.
> 
> We’d especially love to hear from you if you can add an extra language
> to help non-English speakers feel comfortable asking questions, or if
> you’ve never mentored before and want to try to share your knowledge
> for the first time. This is a supportive environment for both beginner
> programmers AND beginner mentors. :-)
> 
> Please sign up as a mentor on our mentor registration form:
> 
> 
> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkphUVi_vplS7yvxI432R03BJPCapv-K29p1EPA0F5Tn8qhA/viewform
> 
> 
> Dates and Venues
> ----------------
> 
> EuroPython will be held from July 8-14 2019 in Basel, Switzerland, at
> the Congress Center Basel (CCB) for the main conference days (Wed-Fri)
> and the FHNW Muttenz for the workshops/trainings/sprints days
> (Mon-Tue, Sat-Sun).
> 
> Tickets can be purchased on our registration page:
> 
>     https://ep2019.europython.eu/registration/buy-tickets/
> 
> For more details, please have a look at our website and the FAQ:
> 
>     https://ep2019.europython.eu/faq
> 
> 
> Help spread the word
> --------------------
> 
> Please help us spread this message by sharing it on your social
> networks as widely as possible. Thank you !
> 
> Link to the blog post:
> 
> https://blog.europython.eu/post/185723885512/europython-2019-beginners-day-workshop
> 
> Tweet:
> 
> https://twitter.com/europython/status/1141675177400590336
> 
> 
> Enjoy,
> --
> EuroPython 2019 Team
> https://ep2019.europython.eu/
> https://www.europython-society.org/
> 
> _______________________________________________
> EuroPython Website: http://www.europython.eu/
> EuroPython Society: http://www.europython-society.org/
> 
> Mailing list details:
> EuroPython mailing list
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> https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/europython
> 

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