Pembroke Junior Parlour

1. Pembroke Access
2. Fiction Novels in the JP
3. Stokes Society: Talk on Parasites
4. ITS: Today!
5. TTH: Scientific Publishing
6. Week 5 Relaxation
7. Cambridge volunteers in Nepal: Deadline Wednesday
8. Student Community Action: Musicians, choirs & performers wanted
9. Synaesthetes wanted
10. CU Gray's Inn Association: Drinks & Careers Presentation

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1. Pembroke Access

Dearest brilliant people,

I just want to remind people to spread the word about getting involved in
access; it's fine if you've never done it before/don't even know what it is
- give it try, there is no reason for anyone not to!!

Visits this week: - TUESDAY 10th NOV: Visit to Bushfield Community College,
Peterborough @ 6pm - 10pm - FRIDAY 13th NOV: Visit from De Lisle Catholic
School, Nihon Room @ 10.30am, lunch @ 12 (FREE LUNCH FOR YOU), Museum of
Zoology until 2.30pm PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP IN ANY OF THESE -
lm12@cam.ac.uk .

Every week I am receiving praise from from all sorts of people for the good
quality Access Work Pembroke does. This week I was picking up some
prospectuses from the University Admissions Office and one of the officers
commented on how lucky I was to e part of one of the best Access teams in
the University - and it's all thanks to you guys!

Keep up the good work and take some time this week to praise yourself for
the brilliant work that Pembroke is doing.

With great happiness,

Laura :)

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2. Fiction Novels in the JP

As much as we all love our subjects, it's a rare occasion in Cambridge that
we spend 10 minutes of our day reading for pleasure.

For this reason a fiction collection of books has started in the Junior
Parlour underneath the fireplace. Please feel free to borrow one of these
books, and even better, replace it with a book that you've finished with.
Anyone wishing to share some of their own collection is also very welcome
to put books on the shelves so others can enjoy the pleasure you have got
out of them.

Thanks, The JPC

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3. Stokes Society: Talk on Parasites

"The real puppetmasters- the parasites controlling you and me, right now"
by Simon Spiro

Wednesday 11th Nov. 9pm (for 9:15 start), Nihon Room
Entry: members FREE!, non-members £1

Parasites have probably been a part of the ecosystem for as long as life
has existed, and there are now more parasitic species than there are free
living ones, forever locked in an evolutionary arms race to stay ahead.
With our antibiotics and asepsis humans have developed some formidable
weapons, but our enemies may have developed some tactics so subtle that we
are only now coming to even notice them. "The Real Puppetmasters" will look
at some of the freakish creatures changing other animals' behaviour -
driving them to suicide, risk-taking and even sex, and even look at the
parasites that could be sitting in your brain this very minute.

Simon is a 6th year Vet who studied pathology in his 3rd year. The talk
promises to be fascinating. Everyone welcome!

We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions about the talk, or want to be added to the Stokes
Society mailing list, then email Rob (rab207).

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4. ITS: Today!

This is just a quick message to let you know about the next Ivory Tower
Society lecture, scheduled for next Monday, the 9th, in the New Cellars
of Pembroke College from 7.45, when we'll be honoured to host renowned
historian Christina Hardyment.

Le Morte d’Arthur is as renowned an example of medieval English poetry
as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight or The Canterbury Tales. The author
of this Arthurian classic, though, is frustratingly obscure,
biographical sources scant, how far the facts of his life can be deduced
from his verse unclear.

Historian Christina Hardyment's groundbreaking 2006 biographical work
Malory: The Life and Times of King Arthur's Chronicler is a fascinating
piece of detective work, which saw the authoress painstakingly sift
through the details of the many men named 'Thomas Malory' in surviving
but labyrinthine parish records to reveal the complex man who bequeathed
to posterity an infinitely rich and much-loved literary epic.

For this, the latest Ivory Tower Society event of Michaelmas Term, we
are delighted to host a Newnham graduate and one of Britain’s most
respected historians for what should be a fascinating seminar and
opportunity for discussion.

All welcome!

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5. TTH: Scientific Publishing

An Introduction to Scientific Publishing with Bibiana Campos Seijo
(Editor of Chemistry World)
Wednesday 11th November, 7.30-9pm. The McCrum Seminar Room, Bene't
Street, Cambridge

Bibiana Campos Seijo will discuss the world of science magazine and
journal publishing, the opportunities that are available, and most
importantly - what makes a good publication? We would especially
encourage anyone interested in page layout and design, photography and
illustration, or copy editing to come along. Of course, we also welcome
anyone with a general interest or who is looking at alternative careers
involving science!

There will be plenty of time for questions and it should be a really
interactive and fun talk.

Space is limited, so please let Jenny on president [at]
camtriplehelix.com know if you're planning to come along! (feel free to
turn up on the night also, but we can't guarantee a seat)

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6. Week 5 Relaxation

Wednesday 11th November, 19:30, in the Chetwynd Room, King's College

Just in time for Week 5, CUSU Mental Health and Transition Wellbeing
bring you an evening of relaxation. Come along to chill out with free
food and music, and learn some useful skills for keeping mentally
healthy and dealing with stress. Wheelchair-accessible.

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7. Cambridge volunteers in Nepal: Deadline Wednesday

Cambridge Volunteers in Nepal is a student-run organisation that sends a
small number of volunteers to teach in Nepal for six weeks in the summer
vacation. CVN will arrange your teaching placement in one of three
schools that we are in contact with. Aside from teaching you will have
plenty of time to explore the old streets of Kathmandu, or go on
elephant safari in Chitwan and if you have enough energy, you can go
trekking in the highest mountains in the world. We promise you will not
regret applying!

The application deadline for this summer is Wednesday 11th November. To
apply and for more information please go to www.cvn.org.uk

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8. Student Community Action: Musicians, choirs & performers wanted

Could you or any of your friends spare half an hour or 1 hour on Saturday
the 21st November for charity?

SCA are hosting a busking/carol singing fund-raising bonanza in the Lion
Yard and would like some of the many talented performers out there to fill
our slots throughout the day.

If you are interested or have any questions, please e-mail Helen on hlc50

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9. Synaesthetes wanted!

Sarah Reid (ser51) is looking for people with synaesthesia (perception
in one sense evoking a perception in a different sense, e.g. seeing
colours and shapes when hearing words or music) for her 3rd year
dissertation. If you think you or someone you know has the condition,
contact her.

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10. CU Gray's Inn Association: Drinks & Careers Presentation

Friday 13th Nov, 6pm. Auditorium, Cripps Court, Magdalene College.

Cambridge University Gray's Inn Association are hosting a drinks reception
for students interested in the possibility of a career as a barrister. The
Honourable Society of Gray's Inn - one of the four Inns of Court which
admits intending barristers to the profession - will be sending five of its
members to talk to us on life at the Bar and how to find your way through
the application process. There will be a short presentation, followed by the
opportunity to talk informally over drinks and have your questions answered.
This is an excellent opportunity and is not to be missed! Law and non-law
students are equally welcome.