Various groupings within the Mijnbouwkundige Vereeniging exist which focus on certain activities. These groups are known as guilds.
Swimmers’ Guild “Plons”
The Swimmers’ Guild consists of gentlemen who like nothing more than to take a plunge in some body of water, be it in a canal, the ocean, a subterranean lake or a jacuzzi. Traditional Swimmers’ Guild activities include the New Year’s Dive. Membership is only available for second-years’ students and older!
Cigar Guild ‘Die Elephanten’
A select group of mining students with a predilection for smoking cigars form the Cigar Guild ‘Die Elephanten’. The Elephanten regularly come together in ‘Het Noorden’ to collectively enjoy a sizable cloud of smoke.
Mining Womens’ Guild “Schacht”
Since the number of women in the MV have risen a lot, it was time to create a Mining Womens’ Guild in 2011. The women are welcome from their second year onwards after an inauguration. Activities like lectures and small trips are on our agenda, with only one theme that truely matters: the more pink there is, the better it gets.
Wine Association
The Mijnbouwkundige Vereeniging also has a Wine association which has as her activities wine tastings. If you’re invited you will try a nice wine in the bar ‘Het Noorden’.