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Hackers To Take Over Business Building For HackPSU’s 24-Hour Hackathon

HackPSU will host its annual weekend-long hackathon this Saturday and Sunday in the Business Building. Hacking officially begins at 2 p.m. Saturday and concludes at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Participants can enter individually, as partial teams, or as full teams of five people. There will be a team-building workshop before the event for anyone who wants to join a team. The hackathon is open to anyone over 18 years of age as of April 7, full-time students enrolled at a university, and college graduates of less than a year, regardless of skill level. Travel reimbursements are available for hackers who carpool with two or more people.

Hackers should bring a laptop or any device used for programming, their student ID, and overnight toiletries. Food, drinks, and snacks will be provided for free during the event.

Here’s the full weekend schedule:

Saturday, April 7

  • 11 a.m.: Registration opens
  • 1 p.m.: Opening ceremony
  • 2 p.m.: Hacking starts and lunch is served
  • 7 p.m.: Dinner is served

Sunday, April 8

  • 1 a.m.: Late-night snack is served
  • 3 a.m.: Ice cream social
  • 10 a.m.: Brunch is served
  • 2 p.m.: Hacking ends and judging expo begins
  • 4 p.m.: Closing ceremony

You can also register for the event here.

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