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+title: November 2024 - Upcoming Events
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+Hello everyone! We hope you've been able to settle well into university.
+
+We've had an incredible start to the semester with our Cream Tea and Halloween Quiz events, and have got to meet so many
+of you. For our first session of Missing Semester, we had to book three(!!) rooms to have everyone join the event, and
+we had to order 40 pizzas from Papa John's for our CS Societies Night, only to be told off for ordering too much. 
+However, none of this would've happened if it wasn't for all of you. Thank you for making these events unforgettable,
+as CSS would not be the same without you.
+
+This month, we've got a big collection of events coming up, but this list isn't exhaustive - expect some surprises
+around the corner!
+
+## Lua Workshops 🛠️ - Thursday 31st October, 5pm - Y3-G29
+This Thursday, we have Amrit giving the second Lua workshop that covers the following:
+- The Lua C API and embedding Lua
+- Making modules for Lua
+- Setting up Lua in your editor
+- Lua package management
+- Type safety
+
+If you missed the first talk, you can access the "slides" for it here: <https://www.frityet.net/lua-ss/> (of which we were
+told were made in Lua, believe it or not)
+
+## November EGM 🗳️ - Wednesday 6th November, 1pm - Y3-G34
+Campaigning for the EGM has now begun! You can now post your manifestos, questions and constitutional amendments ahead
+of the EGM into the newly opened channel on our Discord server. 
+
+If you're considering standing for a role in the EGM, you are able to do so on the voting website: <https://vote.cssbham.com>
+
+If you're standing or have questions for candidates, you are now able to join them in Discord, which you can do here:
+<https://cssbham.com/discord> 
+
+See you on the day!
+
+## NQ64 🎮 - Thursday 7th November, 7pm 
+We'll be returning to NQ64 for the night! NQ64 is a drinking arcade in Digbeth with themed drinks and arcade games like
+Mario Kart, Crazy Taxi, Pacman, etc. - for more information, check [NQ64's website](https://nq64.co.uk/birmingham/).
+
+We'll also be hosting a walking train starting at 6:15pm from the Computer Science building if you're not sure of how
+to get there!
+
+If you're planning on going, please note that NQ64 only accepts driver licenses and passports for entry, and only people
+18 years or older are allowed inside.
+
+## Film Night 🎥 - Wednesday 13th November, 7pm - University House G12
+The following week, we'll be holding a film night - break out your popcorn (if it gets approved by the Guild) and enjoy
+a CS-oriented film with your friends!
+
+Currently, we are holding a vote in [Discord](https://cssbham.com/discord) for the film to show; these include:
+- Hackers (1995)
+- Source Code (2011)
+- Hidden Figures (2016)
+- The Terminator (1984)
+- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
+
+Voting will be open for a week, then the film to be hosted will be announced!
+
+## CSS x AlgoSoc 💼
+We're currently working on a collaborative event with AlgoSoc to deliver important knowledge about applying to positions
+in the CS industry - we'll have more details confirmed soon, so keep an eye out on CSS' and AlgoSoc's socials!
+
+## Python Workshop 🐍
+We'll be looking to hold a Python workshop later in the month, hosted by none other than our wonderful Matt, who has 
+held similar workshops in the past! If you're unfamiliar with Python and want to start somewhere to learn it, this will
+be the best opportunity to do so.
+
+## Pub...? Lots of pubs...?
+This is one we're still in the process of confirming - keep an eye out for more information!
+
+## Missing Semester 🐧
+We have more coming with our collaborative talks from us, AFNOM and contributors within SoCS! As a quick overview of
+what's to come this month:
+- Containers and Virtualisation, 4th November
+- Shell Advanced, 11th November
+- LaTeX, 18th November
+- Git for Open Source Development, 25th November
+
+Each session is being held on Mondays from 1pm to 2pm.
+
+## Festive fun awaits... 
+This covers all of our events for November, but there's also some pretty significant ones waiting right around the
+corner... something about advent... something about a green man and certainly dressed TeX... something about Discord 
+bots...
+
+We'll post any updates on our Discord or Instagram @cssbham - we hope you've enjoyed the events we've run so far, and
+we'll see you around! 
+
+All the love,  
+\- CSS Committee
+
+