MHacks - Hackathon at University of Michigan

MHacks = Largest Student Hackathon in the Midwest!Â
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This 36-hour hackathon event will be held at the University of Michigan at the Palmer Commons building from Feb 1-3. There will be free food, comfortable lodging provided and great prizes for top hacks!
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Email hackathon@umich.edu to inquire about FREE transportation for large student groups.
See FAQ below before emailing any questions.Â
Schedule:
Note: snacks and nap rooms will be readily available at all times
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Friday, February 1
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6PM-9PM… Show more
Buses begin arriving
Participants welcome to venture around campus
Team signups and social eventsÂ
9PM-11PM
Dinner served
Main sponsor and keynote speaker make addresses
Overview of hackathon rules, turntable.fm use, live
Twitter feed, and prizes
11PM
36-Hour  hackathon begins
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Saturday, February 2
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9AM
Full breakfast served Â
12PM
*Sessions begin
1PM
Lunch Served
6PM
Dinner served
9PM
*Sessions end
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Sunday, February 3
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1AM
Meal served Â
9AM
Meal served
11AM
Hacking ends
11AM-12PM
Grace period - submit video pitch by noon Â
12PM-2PM
Expo showcasing hacks open to public
Food served
2PM-4PM
Final ceremony activites
Speaker address
Top hacks present to audience
Prizes/awards given to hacker teams
5PM
Teams depart
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*Sessions: Office hours with companies, breakout sessions, tech talks, company info sessions, interview sessions, and other sponsor-type events that they want to do in their rooms
FAQ
What is the MHacks hackathon?
Hackathons are where it all begins: ideas collide with execution, and students compete to build awesome software applications and hardware devices. MHacks will be a 36-hour straight event for students from Universities across the midwest and around University of Michigan to join together in teams of 1-5 people to build something. MHacks aims to promote entrepreneurship as a viable option both during and after school.Â
How do I get there?
We want MHacks to be affordable for students all across the country and Canada to attend. Â We will be looking into affordable travel options to get you here. Â Additionally, we are looking to send buses to the schools that show the most interest. Â To inquire about buses, travel subsidies, or other affordable travel options, please feel free to contact
hackathon@umich.edu.
Is it safe to hack for 36 hours straight at MHacks?
Yes; but you have to know how to take care of your body. Students ought to take naps if needed. There will be comfortable and quiet rooms for students to sleep. At the event, there will also be lots of healthy food and beverages for individuals to maintain a level of healthiness. Â
What food will be served at MHacks?
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We will serve a variety of food from pasta and sandwiches for meals and also have snacks and beverages available around the clock. We will have appropriate vegeterian and gluten-free options as well.Â
What if I have a food allergy?
Please email hackathon@umich.edu to let us know your food allergy and we can set aside allergenic-free food for you.Â
What if I'm not a student, can I participate?
We only allow University students to participate; that includes undergradutes and graduates of 2-4 year institutions.Â
What are the parking options for the event?
We are looking into accomodations to gain access to a lot for free parking. We will definitely provide feasible and affordable options for parking cars. More details to come soon!
Join the conversations at:
http://facebook.com/MHacksHackathon
http://twitter.com/mgohack
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