With Sonja Merkle, we have found a president who has had a picture-perfect career within AMIV. Having come from the engineering hub of Stuttgart, Sonja positioned herself as a bright star in the AMIV event scene during her very first week. Whether it was the First-semester-Weekend, Sushi Night, or the Samivchlaus event, Sonja was involved in every gathering. It didn't take long before she started helping with organizing events herself. Rumor has it that because of the many beer pong tournaments she organized, there is no one at ETH who knows the rules better than she does. By the way, the legendary "Leberschuss Tournament" originated from Sonja’s creative brilliance! It was only a matter of time before Sonja found her way onto the board. She led the Information officer role with her usual passion and professionalism. Representing AMIV on social media is one thing, but representing AMIV in general is another. And now, Sonja is reaching the final step of the AMIV career ladder. With Sonja, AMIV has found a president with charisma, vision, passion, and competence. Not to mention her infectious drive—there’s a reason why her catchphrase, "More passion! More energy! More footwork!" is almost as famous as she is. If you'd like to get to know Sonja but haven’t thought of a topic for small talk, just ask her what she was doing at five in the morning today. Chances are she was climbing the Matterhorn on her new racing bike or crossed Lake Constance fourteen times on her way to the office—there's definitely a lot she can show you on her Strava account.

The president is responsible for coordinating the work of the entire board and represents the association to the outside world. He convenes the meetings and general assemblies and delegates the work to the individual departments. He is the link to the umbrella organization, the VSETH. Contact at praesident@amiv.ethz.ch

Jakob recently completed his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and is now studying for his master's degree. He came to his role as Treasurer by chance. He has already been heavily involved in various AMIV committees in the past and has gained many valuable insights into the processes and structures of the association. Among other things, he was on the Executive Committee of EESTEC and its IT department. He is currently still active in the IT department of Kontakt, the AMIV's job fair. These diverse experiences and his extensive knowledge of the AMIV's internal processes make him an excellent candidate for the position of Treasurer. Jakob was born in Germany but grew up in Switzerland, more precisely in Lucerne. His passion for handball has also led him to be an active referee. In his spare time, he regularly travels around the region to referee matches. With this broad combination of technical expertise, practical experience in the AMIV and a strong sense of responsibility, Jakob has the ideal qualifications to be successful in his role as Treasurer.

The Quaestor is responsible for the financial affairs of AMIV, namely budgeting and accounting. He also manages the bank accounts of the association and checks the bills of all commissions. Everything financial: quaestur@amiv.ethz.ch

Michael is probably one of the youngest IT Board Members AMIV has ever had. Already in the first weeks of his first semester he showed up at the AMIV Bÿro to help in the IT team. After a year in the IT team, he was rightly elected to the Board, because in his first year he had already written the entire front end for the new PVK tool. But he still has to study, and he is now in his second year of electrical engineering. However, he almost studied computer science because he has always been interested in computers. However, as he was also fascinated by the hardware and electronics behind it, he is now studying electrical engineering. He grew up near Rorschach near Bodensee. Unfortunately, his accent suffered a little as a result. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, skiing and playing sysadmin at home.

The head of IT is responsible for all technical stuff at AMIV. This includes maintaining the website, apps, beer dispenser, PVK tool, servers, workstations as well as leading the IT team and organising the coding weekend. Everything regarding the website: it@amiv.ethz.ch

Born in Windisch, a village near Brugg, David initially completed an apprenticeship as an electronics technician. After a stopover at SwissSkills, he found his way to ETH with the Passerelle, where he is now in the 4th semester of his electrical engineering degree. He ended up on the board by chance, but is already a permanent member of the team. A typical case of ‘slipped in’ and ‘stayed in’ - and definitely to everyone's advantage. With his expertise, he supports the team, particularly in IT matters, and ensures that everything runs smoothly. When he's not supporting the Board with his IT expertise, he enjoys playing strategy games in his spare time. But he also enjoys sports, so you'll find him skiing in winter and hiking or cycling in summer. After all, there has to be a balance.

The head of IT is responsible for all technical stuff at AMIV. This includes maintaining the website, apps, beer dispenser, PVK tool, servers, workstations as well as leading the IT team and organising the coding weekend. Everything regarding the website: it@amiv.ethz.ch

Zoe Hemmeter, who grew up by the beautiful Lake Constance, is a true lover of rain and occasionally emphasizes with a charming wink that she is certainly not an alcoholic. Since her first day at ETH, she has been an indispensable support in club life. Whether during countless volunteer shifts or in the organizing committees, Zoe is always found where help is needed. How she manages all of this while also excelling in her studies remains a mystery. Despite her busy schedule, Zoe is a constant presence on our board. With her contagious energy and her love for the infamous "drinking events," she always brings good vibes and a fresh breeze. Outside of club activities, she enjoys the little moments in life—whether it’s crying her eyes out at a Paula Hartmann concert or simply celebrating a rainy day. With Zoe on the board, we know that our events will always shine with a special atmosphere.

Besides the demanding and time-consuming studies that ETH is known for, our social life is often neglected. That is why the department of culture pursues the task of offering students a varied range of leisure activities. The "Kulturis" organize various events where our members have the opportunity to get to know each other. For two years now, "the Kulturis" team has been supporting the cultural directors in organizing events. In this team, anyone who feels like it is welcomed. In addition, depending on the event, there are numerous helpers to handle all the work involved. If you are interested, please contact us at kultur@amiv.ethz.ch.

Lena Flückiger is the new face alongside the two experienced culture heads on the AMIV board. In no time, she managed to get up to speed with board work. By now, you can regularly hear her Bernese dialect in the office as she works with her event teams to organize the best events possible. At one point, she was even considered for the BrauKo board, but we’re very glad she decided to take on the cultural affairs role instead. Between her MAVT studies and board duties, there’s unfortunately not much free time left—but when she does find a moment, you’ll likely spot her playing volleyball or swimming. Fun fact: She originally wanted to become a tank driver in the military—now, instead, she’s steering AMIV’s cultural highlights!

Besides the demanding and time-consuming studies that ETH is known for, our social life is often neglected. That is why the department of culture pursues the task of offering students a varied range of leisure activities. The "Kulturis" organize various events where our members have the opportunity to get to know each other. For two years now, "the Kulturis" team has been supporting the cultural directors in organizing events. In this team, anyone who feels like it is welcomed. In addition, depending on the event, there are numerous helpers to handle all the work involved. If you are interested, please contact us at kultur@amiv.ethz.ch.

For several years now, Daniel has been pulling the strings in the cultural department of AMIV. In fact, he has already been on the culture board once before, and since then, only one major thing has changed: he has betrayed the MAVT department for D-ITET. Hailing from the beautiful St. Gallen Rhine Valley, he brought his musical talents to Zurich, where he now dedicates them to percussion in the city’s orchestra. His greatest passion lies in organizing AMIV weekends—whether for skiing or for freshmen. On campus, Daniel can usually be found in only two places, and neither of them is a lecture hall: either at an event where he spontaneously helps out, or wherever beer and sausages are being served.

Besides the demanding and time-consuming studies that ETH is known for, our social life is often neglected. That is why the department of culture pursues the task of offering students a varied range of leisure activities. The "Kulturis" organize various events where our members have the opportunity to get to know each other. For two years now, "the Kulturis" team has been supporting the cultural directors in organizing events. In this team, anyone who feels like it is welcomed. In addition, depending on the event, there are numerous helpers to handle all the work involved. If you are interested, please contact us at kultur@amiv.ethz.ch.

Whether it’s climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or tackling the mountains of (school) work at ETH, Kelvin ascends them all with ease. As a professional videographer and photographer, an ETH student, and the newly appointed head of External Relations, he balances his hobbies and responsibilities like a pro on a wakeboard—utterly skillful. Every morning (or perhaps more accurately around brunch time), he wakes up in Thalwil, zooms up Rämistrasse and like a model student, dives straight into CAB —not for lectures, but to organize an event or jump behind the bar to chat with the regulars. His favorite event? The ski weekend, where he tears up the slopes by day and livens up the party by night. Much like his favorite drink, Vodka Mate, one can sense the fiery spirit behind his cool demeanor. His trademark? A sports sunglasses often casually perched in his hair and a sport shirt, ready to kick off at a moment’s notice like David Beckham. At AMIV, he ensures that external companies are eager to come and sponsor us, making the cash register ring.

The members of the External Relations Department establish new contacts with the business community and maintain existing ones. Their main task is to raise sponsorship funds and exchange information between industry and students - to create added value for the students. Together with the President, the board members of this department are the face of the AMIV to the outside world. They also organize the big AMIV company contact fair "AMIV Kontakt" every autumn semester. In order to be able to offer interesting excursions during the semester as well, they have to rely on external help. Would you like to support the ER team in the area of excursions, contact or sponsoring? Then get in touch at er@amiv.ethz.ch.

Benjamin grew up in Kilchberg, so he naturally considers himself a true Zürich native. After attending Kanti Rämibühl, he stayed loyal to his city—now just taking a turn 20 meters earlier on his way to school to cause some mischief at AMIV. As a board member, he is primarily involved in organizing the Industry Talks, always aiming to provide exciting insights into the professional world. He focuses on thoughtful organization and high-quality content, ensuring that both sponsors and participants get the most out of the events. When he's not busy coding—preferably in his favorite IDE, a plain text editor—you can find him at the gym near the zoo, though never at Gloriarank. His distinctive clothing style is another giveaway: big, comfy, and somewhere between athlete and nerd. So, as you can see, AMIV caters to more than just beer and sausage enthusiasts

The members of the External Relations Department establish new contacts with the business community and maintain existing ones. Their main task is to raise sponsorship funds and exchange information between industry and students - to create added value for the students. Together with the President, the board members of this department are the face of the AMIV to the outside world. They also organize the big AMIV company contact fair "AMIV Kontakt" every autumn semester. In order to be able to offer interesting excursions during the semester as well, they have to rely on external help. Would you like to support the ER team in the area of excursions, contact or sponsoring? Then get in touch at er@amiv.ethz.ch.

Max is originally from Munich. Before he was drawn to ETH, he did an apprenticeship as an electronics technician. As a bridge course for the electrical engineering program, so to speak. He is now in the third year of his studies, so the bridging course seems to have worked. In addition to circuit boards and Sudoku programming, he is also interested in electric cars. When he finally stops volunteering for the AMIV, he plans to buy a small, fast E-BMW. Just as you would expect from an environmentally conscious Munich resident. When he's not at the ETH, he's most likely to be found in an ASVZ (Akademischer Schwitzer Verband Zürich) gym. Alternatively, he can also be found on his favorite running track. You are welcome to ask him which one that is.

At ETH, students have a lot of say - perhaps more than you think. The HoPo board members are involved (together with a HoPo team per department) in the departmental and teaching conferences of the two departments covered by AMIV. In addition, they are the first contact persons for all possible study-related questions, organize exam preparation courses and conduct lecture evaluations by semester speakers as well as tutorial evenings for students from the lower semesters. Do you have any questions or suggestions? Please contact the HoPo team at hopo-itet@amiv.ethz.ch.

Valentin comes from the distant city of Turicum, which lies deep in the south, surrounded by unclimbable mountains. Turicum, once an ancient city of merchants and reformers, is now known for its masters of the machine arts. Valentin has set himself the task of acquiring the ancient knowledge of the Hobbit Polemics (HoPo). When he's not roaming the endless plains of Middle-earth or working in the oppressive forges of the Orcs (take a look at LEO and you'll know what we're talking about), Valentin tirelessly champions the interests of his fellow students. He loves spending time in the CAB (Council for Alternate Beings) of Turicum or in the regular meetings of the DK (Doom Commission). Valentin fights with heart and mind for better study conditions and the rights of his fellow students. Whether on the running track of a marathon, on the streets of Turicum or in the secret laboratories where Mechanized Orcs are created - Valentin is always on the lookout for new challenges. His heart beats both for the art of engineering and for the epic adventures of worlds beyond space and time.

At ETH, students have a lot of say - perhaps more than you think. The HoPo board members are involved (together with a HoPo team per department) in the departmental and teaching conferences of the two departments covered by AMIV. In addition, they are the first contact persons for all possible study-related questions, organize exam preparation courses and conduct lecture evaluations by semester speakers as well as tutorial evenings for students from the lower semesters. Do you have any questions or suggestions? Please contact the HoPo team at hopo-mavt@amiv.ethz.ch.

‘Du sollst nicht vergessen, drei Bier sind ein Essen’, Joel Gmür from Schindellegi is making sure this semester that we can not only work productively, but also party properly! He is in charge of infrastructure and is taking care of everything that makes our office a cozy place - from our beloved beer vending machine to the furnishings in the lounge. Joel is not only one of the top students in the mechanical engineering bachelor's programme, but also takes top places in various AMIV tournaments. For example, we had the honor of having him represent us in the global VSETH beer pong tournament (winners of hearts are the real winners anyway). You can count on Joel participating in other spontaneous side quests too - as long as he doesn't miss an important lecture. Moreover Joel always finds enough time and motivation to actively support the AMIV for other events and tasks too. At Christmas time, for example, he first transforms into an elf who diligently packs hundreds of gift bags for you and then changes into sAMIVchlaus, who puts a smile on the faces of countless people with said gifts. But Joel is not only subject to Christmas magic, you will certainly recognise him at various events as a barbecue master or with his favorite animal - the beer pull [this pun works only in German, sorry].

The Infrastructure board member is responsible for all premises of the AMIV and the facilities belonging to the association contained therein and their condition. The design and allocation in the cultural area, rules for the lounge and the supply of drinks take up most of his time. He is always pleased to see how AMIV members separate the garbage and make an effort to keep the rooms tidy and clean. He always has an open ear for all requests, incentives and ideas and is looking forward to an email from you to infra@amiv.ethz.ch.

In the proud 19 years since Heshy came into the world, his place of residence has shifted by exactly 600 meters. Given that his home is Zurich, Heshy is undeniably THE local on our board, and you could say his moves are as minimalist as a step from the couch to the Bierautomat – barely worth mentioning, but still crucial to everyday life. He captures the beauty of the world, especially Zurich, through his camera, and if something doesn’t meet his standards, it gets expertly edited. But his creativity doesn’t stop at photos and videos – Heshy is also an avid music lover and canread. His headphones are as essential to him as coffee is to others; if they’re missing, it’s a crisis. With his distinctive mane and passion for thrifting, Heshy shapes an Infovorstand that captures the aesthetics and charm of AMIV in a unique way, preserving them for posterity. So, it’s no wonder he stays loyal to AMIV – where else could you enjoy life with such style?

The head of communications coordinates various information channels such as the Announce, Facebook and the good old website, and ensures that all students stay well informed about the events in and around their favorite association. Last but not least, dutifully answering everything that remains at the end of the day in the info@amiv.ethz.ch mailbox is part of it.