Arts & Culture

**Event Title:** Virtual Kickoff: Welcome to the AWS Cloud Club at UY1! **Event Description:** Are you ready to shape the future of tech in Cameroon? 🇨🇲☁️ Welcome to the official launch of the **AWS Cloud Club at the University of Yaoundé I**! Whether you are a seasoned programmer or just curious about how the cloud is changing the world, this online introductory session is your gateway to building high-demand industry skills from wherever you are. As the official AWS Cloud Club on campus, our mission is to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world industry practice. We focus on teaching the AWS Cloud and its massive potential in accelerating business transformation. **What to expect at our Virtual Kickoff:** * 🤝 **Meet the Community:** Connect with fellow tech enthusiasts, developers, and future tech leaders at UY1 right in the chat. * 👨‍✈️ **Meet Your Captain:** Hear from Nathanaël, your AWS Cloud Captain, about the vision and roadmap for the club. * 🛠️ **Discover Our Roadmap:** Learn about the hands-on virtual projects and workshops we have planned for this year, covering **Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Business Analytics**. * 💡 **Why AWS?:** A brief introduction to what the cloud is, why it matters, and how mastering it will accelerate your career. * ❓ **Live Q&A Session:** Bring all your questions about the club, upcoming events, and how you can get involved! **Who should attend?** Everyone! This club exists exclusively for educational purposes and is strictly inclusive. Whether you study ICT4D, Computer Science, Business, or any other major, if you have an interest in technology and innovation, there is a place for you here. **No prior cloud experience is required!** **📅 Date:** Saturday, April 25, 2026 **⏰ Time:** [Insert Time, e.g., 09:00 AM **📍 Location:** Bibliotheque departement informatique *Important Note: By registering for and attending this event, you certify that you have read and agree to the AWS Event Terms and Conditions:* [https://aws.amazon.com/events/terms/](https://aws.amazon.com/events/terms/)

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

Come hang out to shop, sip + stroll through [Old Worthington](http://www.experienceworthington.com/)\- an outdoor event along the sidewalks of High St to kickoff the summer shopping season\. The shops will be open late\, store fronts will be decorated and people will be out on the town ready to start spreading warm weather cheer\!\! **START**: (6pm and earlier) at Graeters Ice Cream shop in the heart of it all. **NEXT**: about 6:15pm, we'll take a stroll and shop merch and homemade food tents. I'd love to introduce you to a new cafe, [Joyas](https://www.eatatjoyas.com/), along the stroll! (It will be too busy for us all to sit and eat so I'd recommend ordering to go) **FINALLY**: about 7pm, we'll settle in at House Wine (next to Graeters) for wine sampling and to enjoy our fresh eats! **PARKING**: Free Public Parking behind House Wine, behind Joyas and street parking.

Count down to Derby! They have a fun filled day planned at [Crooked Can](https://crookedcanohio.com/). This event is so well-run and festive! 6pm - Hat Parade Competition 6:50pm - Kentucky Derby Race 7-10pm - Live Music Feel free to come by earlier with your kids and grandkids for family fun til 4pm. Then some **Fun n Games**: 4-6pm Adult Horse Race Game & Beer Puppeteers. **Family Time**: 1pm Kids Horse Craft; 2-4pm Wiener Dog Races (Excited to be having wiener dog races again. This is always a lot of fun for all. We will be having several heats and then a final competition. Must sign up ahead of time by emailing megan@crookedcanohio.com) **Setting**: The Center Street Market is a locally owned and operated community market located in historic Old Hilliard that is open 7 days a week. Local products with multiple vendors that offer local food, natural, organic food, desserts, pastries, coffee and unique shopping all inside of one building. Gathering tables are indoors and outside on their huge patio! Anchored to the market is the Crooked Can Brewing Company, an on-site hand-crafted beer (plus cocktails, ciders, wine).

Inspired by our successful events like "Saturday Mornings @ East Market" and other "Pot Luck in the Park" lunches, this gathering promises to be a blend of fun conversations, language exchange, and cultural insights, all while sharing wonderful foods with each other. **Please bring a dish to share and anything you would like to drink.** We will provide plates, plastic silverware and napkins. So, come hungry and ready to chat!

FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 16, 3–7 p.m. CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements. It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all. Many exhibitions including... **Game Art & Design:** **DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**