Michaelmas Week 7 Newsletter - Sunday
Week 7 Newsletter - Sunday
Contents
1. University Challenge
2. Stokes Society
3. Calling all Theatre Fans!
4. Saudi Arabia, Islam and Human Rights
5. Teach in Asia
6. Tibetan Film Nights
7. Two Gentlemen of Verona
8. The Illegals
9. Freshfields Event Reminder
10. Education Without Borders
11. Varsity Survey
12. Cambridge Union Society
13. Goodbye!
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1. University Challenge
As well as hoping you're getting incredibly keen for Pembroke hitting your screens for Round 2, on behalf of last year's University Challenge (who's now off in the other place...) it's become my responsibility to find next year's team, and hope they can become the second Pembroke team ever to get past the first Round. For that we need you! We're looking to put together a fantastic team of 5 (including 1 reserve) to represent Pembroke. To make sure we fulfill the requirements set down by University Challenge and Pembroke, we also need to ensure we have at least 1 girl, 1 boy, 1 Arts and 1 Science. Unfortunately, we've not got much time to do it, so try-outs will be:
TODAY (SUNDAY 20th)in the JP at 2 p.m. and TOMORROW (MONDAY 21st) in the JP at 5 p.m.
If you're really keen, but know neither time would do, please email me (etb30) and I'll see what we can do.
Good Luck (Jezza's amazing)
Edd Bankes
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2. Stokes Society
Join the Stokes Society on Wednesday 23rd November at 9pm in the Nihon room for another interesting talk.
Careers Evening: Summer Research Internships
Free for members/£1 non-members. Wine and nibbles provided.
Come and listen to a group of students fresh from their own research internships this summer talking about their personal experiences. Learn about the entire process, from where to apply and what to look for in an internship to the lab work and projects you can expect to be involved in. We aim to shed some light on why a research internship might be a good idea and what you can expect to get out of it. Driven by students grateful for the experiences they have enjoyed both internationally and in Cambridge, this careers evening is specifically designed to provide some valuable firsthand advice and encourage more people to take up some of the fantastic summer research internship opportunities on offer. Bringing a pen and paper is advisable.
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3. Calling all Theatre Fans!
Don't miss a rare opportunity to see three short plays by Samuel Beckett at the Pembroke New Cellars next week. The Pembroke Players Freshers' Show (Tuesday 22nd-Saturday 26th, 7pm) puts together a trio spanning his career as a playwright in "PLAY AND OTHER PLAYS" (The other two being "Rough for Theatre 2" and the monologue "Not I").
It promises to be an electrifying evening - and when I say evening, we're talking less than an hour - showcasing some of the finest Fresher theatrical talent Cambridge has to offer.
Look out for exciting preview photos on the Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/218560278213148/
And reserve seats for free on the Pembroke Players website:
http://pemplayers.soc.srcf.net/shows
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4. Saudi Arabia, Islam and Human Rights
Professor Madawi Al-Rasheed, Kings College, London,
Thursday, 24 November, 5.45 pm, Old Combination Room, Trinity College
Cambridge University Lawyers Without Borders is delighted to host Professor Madawi Al-Rasheed, professor of anthropology at King's College, London. Professor Al-Rasheed is a leading commentator on Human and Women's Rights in Saudi Arabia, and a noted critic of the Saudi government. She will be HERE in Cambridge on THURSDAY 24TH NOVEMBER and will share her thoughts on how the Arab spring has affected Saudi Arabia, and the future outlook for Saudi women and the human rights movement in the country. There will be time for a Q&A session afterwards, so think up some questions and hope to see as many of you there as possible!
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5. Teach in Asia
Forget interning in a dull office or shifts at the local supermarket, join OSCA and come and teach English in Asia for FREE!
OSCA (Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad) is a non-profit, non-commercial, student run organisation that takes students to CHINA, HONG KONG and JAPAN to teach English at summer camps designed to help the local community. We provide FREE FLIGHTS, FREE FOOD and FREE ACCOMODATION, and are looking for enthusiastic people to join one of our teams throughout the globe in summer 2012!
No experience is required, so don't fear if you've never taught before. For further information, to apply, or to read about the experiences of past volunteers, check out www.oscaonline.org.uk or join the Facebook group for the latest info http://www.facebook.com/groups/285403521472876/.
To find out more about the organisation and the different programs, come along to the OSCA information evening: *7pm & 8.30pm - Friday, 25th November - Keynes Hall, King's College* For your convenience, we will be doing two separate but identical presentations. Come to whichever suits your schedule (or both, if you're keen). For more information see the Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=307530582607041
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6. Tibetan Film Nights
English Language Studies for Tibetans (CU - ELST) in Conjunction with the Dalai Lama Hope Foundation and Amnesty Cambridge
proudly invite you to:
Tibetan Film Nights
A series of evenings during which we will explore the situation of Tibet in Exile, seen from different perspectives through the camera.
The first evening will take place on the 24th of November at 7.30pm at Emmanuel College, Queens Building.
We will be showing two widely acclaimed short films : "Passport Photos" and "Women of Tibet: a quiet revolution" , proceeded by a Q&A session with the ELST trustees.
We hope you can join us for these special evenings!
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7. Two Gentlemen of Verona
Two casts. Two cities. One play. Simultaneously.
The University of Exeter Drama Department, Homerton College and HATS (Homerton Amateur Theatrical Society) present: Simultaneous Shakespeare: ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’
Shakespeare's underperformed comedy 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' will be staged in both these cities on Saturday November 26th. The performances will bring the curtain up and down at the same time, and allow audiences, actors and crew to feel part of a theatre experience crossing 200 miles.
Valentine is in love with Silvia, his close friend Proteus is in love with Julia – until he meets Silvia. Valentine is banished from Silvia’s side, leaving the way clear for Proteus, but Julia is closer than he thinks...
Date: Saturday 26th November
Time: 7pm
Venue: Roborough Studios, RS2 OR Homerton College Auditorium, Hills Road
Ticket Price: £3
There will also be retiring collections for the South West Children’s Hospice and East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice, in Exeter and Cambridge respectively.
‘Simultaneous’ was created by Nicola Pollard, a Staging Shakespeare MFA student, and features casts drawn from both undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts.
Please see our website at: www.simultaneous-shakespeare.info
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8. The Illegals
Actors for Human Rights hosted by Student Action for Refugees
On Wednesday 23rd November
At 7.30pm, followed by free drinks reception
In the Latimer Room, Clare College
Who are the ‘illegals’? Why are they here? What do they do?
This powerful piece of theatre presents personal accounts from undocumented migrants living and working in London. This particularly derided and misunderstood category of migrants comprises some 750,000 people, currently living in precarious circumstances by virtue of being outside of any formal system. By presenting the diverse and illuminating experiences of these undocumented migrants, The Illegals gives a platform to the individuals behind the stereotype.
Find the facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196687370408173&ref=ts
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9. Freshfields Event Reminder
A reminder that international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP will be hosting a Q and A session with drinks at 6pm in the Old Library this Wednesday 23rd November, open to second and third year students of any subject interested in a legal career. RSVPs to helen.mackey@freshfields.com if interested, though all are welcome to come along on the night.
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10. Education Without Borders
Cambridge University Education Without Borders (CUEWB) is a non-profit student Society that aims to share educational resources worldwide and break the barrier between academics and industry. In the past four years through the great effort of its Committee members, CUEWB has been promoting education and industrial exchange through its multi-faceted programmes, most of which are international. Feedbacks from the participating students were very positive and we are committed to organising more such projects in the future.
To ensure the rapid development of CUEWB and the success of its future projects, we need enthusiastic individuals to join us. For the available Committee positions and the application procedure, please visit:
http://www.cuewb.com/node/1492
We look forward to your application!
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11. Varsity Survey
Are you a working class hero or the Lord of the Manor?
VarsiTV are currently investigating class in Cambridge, and want to hear your thoughts!
Please take two minutes to fill out the short survey below - and remember that you will remain completely anonymous.
http://www.varsity.co.uk/news/4090
It takes only a few minutes and it's really important that we gather enough data to validate the statistics that will be a vital part of the report.
Fill in by Thursday at the latest. Email if you have any questions, tb433@cam.ac.uk.
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12. Cambridge Union Society
Not to miss: The Caribbean Christmas Party (Sat, 26th November at 8:00pm)
Tickets now on sale at The Union. (£6 advance and £9 on the door; tickets available at the Bar and in the Office).
Also, anyone can watch our online videos, on CusConnect:
http://www.cus.org/connect
Most recently we uploaded Greg Dyke and last year’s Miss World:
http://www.cus.org/connect/speaker-events/2011/greg-dyke
http://www.cus.org/connect/speaker-events/2011/miss-world-miss-africa-2010
Upcoming at The Union:
Monday 21st:
8:00pm - Pub Quiz
Tuesday 22nd:
7:00pm - Life Drawing
8:00pm - Corporate Responsibility Debate: This House Believes That Corporate Responsibility Is Unsustainable
Proposition: Sean Rickard, Warren East, Julian Huppert MP
Opposition: Mike Barry, Gervais Williams
This Debate Forum is sponsored by The Institute of Chartered Accountants, and they will be providing a Drinks and Canapé reception.
Wednesday 23rd:
7:30pm - Cocktail Workshop
Thursday 24th:
7:30pm - China Debate: THB The West Is Not Prepared For A World Dominated By The Rise Of China
Proposition: Prof. Hans Van de Ven, Jasper Becker, Dr Kerry Brown
Opposition: Prof. Peter Nolan CBE, More speakers TBC
Don’t forget: the Bar will be open until 1AM.
Friday 25th:
7:30pm - Hip Hop class (£3 members; £5 non-members)
8:15pm - Zumba class (£3/£5)
Don’t forget: the Bar will be open until 2AM, with a DJ.
Saturday 26th:
11:30am - Yoga (£3 members; £5 non-members)
8:00pm - Caribbean Christmas Party!
Tickets now on sale at The Union. (£6 advance and £9 on the door; tickets available at the Bar and in the Office).
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=292751520748348
Bar open until 2AM
Monday 28th:
7:30pm - Diversity Forum: Discussion on the underrepresentation of ethnic minorities in modern British politics
8:00pm - Pub Quiz
Tuesday 29th:
7:00pm - Life Drawing
7:00pm - History and Economics Forum
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13. Goodbye!
Sadly, this is my final newsletter! I hope you have found it helpful over the past year. I leave you in the very capable hands of Mr Oliver Budd.
Chris Ramsden
JPC IT & Comms Officer 2010-2011