SAS Bowl XVIII, SAS User Groups

Quick, what are SUGA, PharmaSUG, WUSS, and/or SESUG? No, they’re not the newest candy options at the movie theater or the latest TikTok dance crazes. These acronyms (in addition to MANY others) represent the names of various SAS User Groups. We have many thriving groups, including regional-based and theme-based, that are set up and maintained by SAS enthusiasts and practitioners. To get a better understanding of SAS User Groups, join us for the next installment on the SAS Community trivia event, The SAS Bowl.

Game Details and Access

• The SAS Support Community trivia event, SAS Bowl XVIII, SAS User Groups is scheduled for Wednesday, April 6, at 10 AM ET.
• Register for the event here and receive an invite to a Microsoft Teams meeting.
• On game day, join the Teams meeting and access the game here.

More on SAS User Groups

Here’s a paradox:  the one common theme among SAS User Groups is, diversity. That is, each group is organized and run in a way that works best for them. Most groups hold regular meetings and have a speaker on a topic of interest. Some of the larger groups hold in-person conference events, as well. User groups work with the SAS Communities to organize and promote their events. If you are a SAS user, a business partner, a student, a professor, or you just like hanging out in the SAS Community, there’s certainly a SAS User Group for you.

A few reasons to join a SAS User Group:

• Network with SAS users globally to make both professional and personal connections.
• Sharpen your skills, learn more about SAS technology and boost your résumé.
• Get answers to your SAS-related questions.
• Be among the first to know about the latest SAS offerings.
• Have the ability to be proactive in the analytics community.

Use the resources below to learn more about the SAS User Groups and to brush up for questions during the event.

• SAS User Groups Community page – main hub for SAS User Groups
• FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions | Users Groups – FAQ for SAS User Groups
• Upcoming in-person conferences – several groups are planning in-person conferences in 2022
• SAS User Group Q4 Highlights Meeting – video from the recap with SAS User Group chairs and SAS Community leaders
• SAS User Group websites – SESUG | WUSS | PharmaSUG | SAS Community Nordic | SUGA | Michigan SUG – list was randomly selected; I even included the SUG from that state up north 🙂  

SAS Bowl and event details

For those who may be new to the SAS Bowl, you can find game history and specifics in this Community memo. There you'll also find links to previous events, which include recordings.

Register for the event and receive an invite with game details and a Teams meeting link. On game day, Join the TEAMS meeting to play, and show off your SAS and worldly knowledge while competing for bragging rights and SAS Community game gear.