Lent Week 1 Newsletter - Sunday
Week 1 Newsletter - Sunday
Contents
College
1. Changes to the recycling system in college, starting TOMORROW (Monday 23rd)
2. Ivory Tower Society Talk - Tuesday 24th
3. Stokes Society Talk - Hazardous Earth: How our planet is trying to kill us - Ekbal Hussain
University
4. THE UNION - UPCOMING EVENTS and OPEN PERIOD
5. Ethnic Film Night
6. RAG Blind Date
7. The King's Jest
8. Exploring Latin America Society
9. Volunteers Needed for Watersprite: The Cambridge International Student
Film Festival!
10. Asylum and Academia Talk
11. Calvinism: a dirty word? The Impact of Reformed Theology
on Literature
Opportunities
12. A fully funded volunteering teaching program in Beijing this summer!
13. Teamcamp
14. Media Career Advice
May Ball Stuff
15. Jesus College May Ball - Workers wanted
16. Churchill Spring Ball - Workers wanted
17. Kings Affair - Musicians wanted
18. Clare May Ball - Workers, Performers wanted
College
Since the last newsletter the rugby and football teams recorded victories against Churchill, 27-5 and 4-1, respectively. The ladies netball team were victorious but unfortunately the mixed squad lost out this weekend.
If any captains want me to include their results then just drop me an email.
The rugby team now plays a potentially promotion deciding clash with Trinity Hall this Thursday.
1.
Changes to the recycling system in college, starting TOMORROW (Monday 23rd)
The recycling system is changing! This will mean that some things which could not be recycled previously (e.g. tetra packs) CAN NOW BE RECYCLED IN COLLEGE!
To check what you can recycle, please look at this poster: http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/public/docs/What%20to%20put%20in%20each%20bi...
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2.
As I am the new president of the Ivory Tower Society was thinking of
increasing talks' attendance from the undergraduate community as well. So,
could you be so kind as to advertise this next talk, to be held this
Tuesday the 24th, starting 7.30 in N7?
Here are the exact details:
Please, feel free to join our very first in this term's exciting series of
talks. A fascinating theme - Unification in Theoretical Physics, given by
Dr D. S. Berman from the Department of Physics, University of Cambridge.
It is a great opportunity to engage in an inter-disciplinary discussion so
I do hope to see as many of you attending. Thank you so much and looking
forward.
Kind regards,
The Ivory Tower Society Committee
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3.
Join the Stokes Society on Wednesday 25th January at 9pm in the Nihon Room for this term's first talk.
Hazardous Earth: How our planet is trying to kill us - Ekbal Hussain
Free for members/£1 non-members. Wine and nibbles provided.
The surface of the Earth consists of a finite number of rigid interlocking plates. The internal engine of the Earth which drives all dynamic processes inside the Earth ensures that these plates are constantly moving relative to each other. The model that describes the incessant motion of these plates is the theory of plate tectonics.
All geological hazards on Earth are directly or indirectly a result of the motion of the plates. Over the course of human civilisations millions of lives have been lost due to three of these hazards: volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis. These are the killer three. The focus of this talk will be on these three natural events.
Although not the main aim of the talk, I will briefly discuss the mechanisms by which these events occur and why they occur in the places they do. I will concentrate on the effects of these hazards on human populations. How and why people die in earthquakes. Why do people live near volcanoes? The talk will finish with a discusion of how loss of lives can be prevented/limited.
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University
4.
THE UNION - UPCOMING EVENTS and OPEN PERIOD
Where: The Cambridge Union Society
Monday 23rd:
7.30pm - Acts of Godfrey Premiere with Simon Callow and Johnny Daukes
8.00pm – Pub quiz
Tuesday 24th:
7.30pm – Dame Athene Donald
7.30pm – Debating workshop
Wednesday 25th:
7.30pm – Jon Culshaw
8.00pm – Cocktail workshop
Thursday 26th:
7.30pm – Debate: This House Believes the only limit to female success is female ambition
Proposition: Rachel Johnson, Liz Jones, Steve Moxon
Opposition: Margaret Hodge, Katie Price, Luciana Berger
Friday 27th:
9.00pm – Charity fair: Brings together Cambridge’s up and coming charities. Food workshops, a personal dress-fitting service from Alora, live music, food and an opportunity to learn more about careers in the not-for-profit sector.
Saturday 28th:
10.30am - Yoga (£3 members; £5 non-members)
7.15pm - Zumba (£3/£5)
You can get a taste of what the Union does during our Open Period – for the first week of term events are open to everyone, so if you're not a member, come along any time between the start of term and Wednesday 25th January to see what we do. Go to www.cus.org/join to become a member today!
Watch our online videos: http://www.cus.org/connect
Contact: hoem@cus.org
Webpage: http://www.cus.org/termcard
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5.
Ethnic Film Night
Film Showing: 'The Day After Peace'
Follow Jeremy Gilley on his 10-year journey to establish an official day of ceasefire and non-violence. This award-winning documentary shows the power of an individual to persuade the countries of the world to accept a DAY OF PEACE.
Starring JUDE LAW and ANGELINA JOLIE in their support of this world changing project, it is certainly an event that should not be missed!
In addition, we are deeply grateful to announce that the director has provided a PERSONAL VIDEO MESSAGE FOR YOU as students of Cambridge University.
There is FREE ENTRANCE! So join us on this unique occasion.
Date: Monday 23rd January
Venue: Downing Howard Theatre
Time: 7-9pm
Hope to see you there!
It's organised by Downing JCR, CU Hindu Cultural Society and CU India Society, and is an event well worth going to.
Neeru Ethnic Minorities Officer
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6.
RAG Blind Date is back!
Single and ready to mingle? On the rebound? Or coupled up but still want to be involved? TUESDAY 7TH FEBRUARY is your chance to join us for a night of fun, amazing drinks deals and romance, whilst making lots of money for charity.
Forms are available for £5 from your Blind Date Rep and from the RAG Office on the New Museums Site.
Forms are to be completed by Friday 3rd February and handed back to your Blind Date Rep. The RAG Cupids will then match you up and pigeonhole your date's form on Monday 6th February. On Date Night itself (Tuesday 7th) you will join thousands of students out in Cambridge in search of the guy or girl of their dreams!
Already got someone special in mind? Give your Rep a little extra cash and they might be able to hook you with up with that special someone from lectures, or even a Blues Rower instead! You could even make it awkward for your friend who would just die if he ever went on a date with that person from Labs...
Whatever the outcome, RAG Blind Date promises you an unforgettable evening!
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7.
King's Jest
THE EVENT
For those who haven't been before, the King's Jest is a great comedy night held in the Keynes Hall, Kings College, for your delectation. It's been a huge hit in the past and is open to absolutely everyone. The first of our Jests this term will be on Friday 27th January from 9:30-11:00pm featuring Phil Wang as our compere for the evening. It also happens to be wonderfully inexpensive at a frankly excessively reasonable £2 for King's students and £3 for non-members. In short,great comedy, low low prices. Delicious.
THE AUDITIONS
Of course we wouldn't even be a 'we' without the budding, blooming or already-quite-clearly-a-flower comedic talent (...pollen?) which you can provide us with. The Jest is a great opportunity to get a foot in the door of the Cambridge comedy circuit and really good fun even if it's just a one-off. Absolutely NO EXPERIENCE is required: if you have experience, wonderful, if you don't, here's your chance. All you have to do for the audition is prepare a 5-7 minute set of original material of any form. Stand-up, singing, rapping, dancing, whatever. So whether old or new (see flower metaphor above), we'd love to see you at our auditions SATURDAY 21st JANUARY 3-5pm in the MUNBY ROOM, KINGS COLLEGE (second floor of A staircase. Access the staircase on the door immediately to your left before entering King's Bar). Good luck!
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8.
To whom it may concern:
My name is Jessica Ocampos (jao37@cam.ac.uk), grad student of King’s and
president of a new society “Exploring Latin American Culture”. Our mission
is to create awareness of the Latin American culture by promoting cultural
exchange and spreading the culture through different expressions, such as:
language, seminars, films, dance and music.
We have several activities for this term that we would like to invite you
and the people you represent. Below the upcoming events for this week.
Thanks a lot
Jessica Ocampos
Exploring Latin America Society
http://www.facebook.com/groups/195592857188424/
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EXPLORING LATIN AMERICA SOCIETY INVITES YOU TO…
UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK: ALL WELCOME!
1. TUESDAY 24TH JANUARY: SPANISH TABLE
As usual, every Tuesday we meet to have lunch, meet new people and
practise Spanish in an informal environment.
When: EVERY TUESDAY, 12:45 - 1.45PM
Where: KING’S COLLEGE DINING HALL
Who: everyone who wants to practise their Spanish, all levels are welcome!
[NB: Non-King’s members are welcome!]
2. TUESDAY 24TH JANUARY: CHILLED NIGHT WITH A LATIN AMERICAN FLAVOUR
The Exploring Latin America Society invites you this Tuesday 24th to join
us in a friendly and relaxed evening with a Latin American flavour.
Whether you want to meet new people, share your experiences of travelling
to Latin America, talk about your Gap Yah without boring people, practise
a bit of Spanish, or just chill out, come along and enjoy some free snacks
with us at Queens’ College Bar.
Open to Latin American enthusiasts and Latin Americans alike!
When: TUESDAY 24TH JANUARY, 7PM
Where: QUEENS’ COLLEGE BAR
3. THURSDAY 26TH JANUARY: LATIN AMERICAN FILM SCREENING
The Exploring Latin America Society invites you to this term’s first Latin
American Film Evening.
When: THURSDAY 26TH JANUARY, 7PM
Where: KEYNES HALL, KING’S COLLEGE
Entrance is *FREE* and free wine will be served. The screening will begin
with a short presentation on the film’s context, and will be followed by
an informal discussion of the movie.
Film: “Nine Queens” (Nueve Reinas) (2001), Argentina.
“Deliciously twist-filled, Nine Queens is a clever and satisfying crime
caper.”
About the movie: Argentine filmmaker Fabian Bielinsky makes his
directorial debut with this taut crime thriller about a stamp and con
artists on the make. The film opens with low-rent hustler Juan (Gaston
Pauls) trying to scam the workers in a convenience store when Marcos
(Ricardo_Darin) steps in to arrest him. In truth, Marcos is veteran con
himself and the two split the money after fleeing the scene. Soon after,
Marcos asks Juan to be his partner in a series of small-time jobs. When
one of the men gets a message from his sister, the two head to the tony
hotel where she works. There they try to pull off a big con that was
initially planned by an aging criminal too ill to do it. The swindle
centers around a fantastically accurate forgery of a rare stamp called the
Nine Queens. As the two doggedly try to set up the deal, mobsters and the
like learn of the job and try to horn in. This film was screened at the
2001 Toronto Film Festival.
http://www.starpulse.com/Movies/Nine_Queens-V255229/Summary/
HOPE TO MEET YOU ALL THERE!
Jessica Ocampos
Exploring Latin America
http://www.facebook.com/groups/195592857188424/
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9.
*Volunteers Needed for Watersprite: The Cambridge International Student
Film Festival!*
Hey there!
It's a new year and we are now just about a month away from a fantastic
film-filled getaway in February - Watersprite: The Cambridge International
Student Film Festival! Much is well underway, from getting the most
comfortable venues to screen our jury-selected shorts to snagging coveted
speakers from the industry, to make the Festival 'the student Sundance' and
an experience absolutely not to be forgotten.
But we can't do that alone.
Amid all that hustle and bustle, we need people to help us with the
management of various venues at the event and to extend a warm welcome to
attendees from across the country and beyond. So, why not come along to be
part of the Watersprite experience and join us as a volunteer? :) No
experience is required (we will provide training if there are special
equipment involved) and all we are looking for are people who are enthused
about film, making new friends or just want to have some fun!
If you want to be part of this event reply to ziais@watersprite.org with
your contact details and we'll keep you posted :)
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10.
*Asylum and Academia*
*On: Wednesday 25th January*
*At: 7.30pm*
*In: The Latimer Room, Clare College*
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In many countries around the world, academics face persecution, war, and
violations of academic freedom. Far from being the end of the story, coming
to the UK to seek safety is often the beginning of a long journey to
rebuild lives, identities, and an academic career.
A refugee academic from Algeria, Latefa, will be coming to Cambridge to
discuss her experiences of fleeing Algeria, of seeking asylum in the UK,
and of trying to integrate into British society and UK university life. Her
research interests include forced migration, mental health and female
academics in the diaspora.
Her story offers a personal insight into the UK asylum process and casts
light on the many challenges faced by academics around the world, and on
those who become refugees in the UK. The event aims to build awareness
about issues relating to academic freedom, refugees, and equal access to
the university.
Find out more here: http://www.facebook.com/events/265977760135023/
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11.
Calvinism: a dirty word? The Impact of Reformed Theology
on Literature
1pm, 23rd January, 2012, English Faculty GR-05.
The theology of the Reformation, and particularly that of John Calvin,
has left a considerable literary legacy, with many writers grappling
with the ramifications of its more contentious doctrines. Some of them
seem profoundly unattractive: Calvinism seems to strip away any sense of
human freedom, and tend towards an unhealthy introspection. Perhaps you
wonder why anyone would want to believe it?
Come to this seminar (given by a Calvinist!) to investigate and evaluate
the influence this kind of thinking has had on figures such as Marlowe,
Donne, and others, with time for questions afterwards. This should add a
helpful perspective to the questions raised by Part I Paper II, or any
of the Part II papers tackling the considerable influence of this
theological system.
The seminar is given by Rev. Dr. Andrew Cinnamond, an ordained Anglican
minister, whose first degree is in English and whose PhD. focused on
Puritan grievances in Elizabethan England. It's been put on by Christian
English students; do feel free to contact njl47@cam.ac.uk for further
information.
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Opportunities
12.
A fully funded volunteering teaching program in Beijing this summer!
Want to do something different and visit one of the world’s most popular tourists’ destinations for free? Your help will have a great impact on students in China and allow you to share your talents with others, leaving a positive and lasting impact.
Here’s an opportunity for a FULLY FUNDED placement (including flights, accommodation and meals) in Beijing this summer!
-Organizer: The Cambridge University Chinese Cultural Society (CUCCS)
http://www.srcf.ucam.org/~cuccs/
-Dates: from 10th July to 20th August 2012 (including 32 teaching days and 8 non-teaching days).
-Location: Beijing Camford Royal School
-Roles: Teaching English in a summer camp (no previous teaching experience or qualifications are necessary)
-Benefits:
Free return flights, accommodation and meals
An extra 2,000RMB pocket allowance
Regular Chinese culture classes offered by the school
Guided sightseeing tours for you to explore the capital of China
It will be a highlight on your CV as well as an experience which you will carry with you for a lifetime.
Want to find out more about it? Join us at the information evening at:
7.30pm Thursday 31th January 2012 Green Room Gonville & Caius College.
Click http://www.facebook.com/events/361956410484472/
Welcome to follow us on Facebook:
P.S. You DO NOT need to have any teaching qualifications or knowledge of Mandarin to volunteer.
To apply, please fill in an application form at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDkyZ3U4YUgyRC1lN0F...
Send a copy of your CV to cuccs.summerprogram@gmail.com by midnight Sunday 19th February 2012.
If you have any questions or would like any more information, please feel free to contact Chongshan Li, 07403957379 cl459@cam.ac.uk
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13.
FUN, BOOSTS YOUR PEOPLE SKILLS, INVOLVES PLAYING GAMES AND WORKING WITH KIDS.
TeamCamp is a London activity day camp for 4 to 14 year olds, currently operating primarily in Hampstead, North London, with plans to expand next year.
TeamCamp's activities include drama, sports, street dance, yoga, arts/crafts, creative writing, laser tag, and team games. Each team of six children is coached by a 'Team Mentor' who helps the group work together to create and agree ideas. Could this be you?
TeamCamp has a particular focus on group working and we require Team Mentors to have strong emotional intelligence and facilitation skills. We also seek people who love kids and have lots of spark and energy.
In 2012 we are offering applicants up to five weeks of full time work this summer and up to two this Easter (pay: £280/wk).
Visit www.teamcamp.org.uk to read about us and contact
Ben on 07930 175182 or ben@teamcamp.org.uk to apply.
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14.
If you think you might want to work in the media or are considering amongst other options, here are some dates for your Lent term diary:
PUBLISHING CAREERS EVENING
Tuesday 24 January, 6.30pm - 8.00pm, Mill Lane Lecture Rooms, 3
An informal careers panel. Speakers currently working in a variety of roles and types of publishing talk about their jobs - what they love and the drawbacks. They will also give tips on how to get in and on in publishing. Includes an opportunity for questions.
MEDIA CAREERS EVENING
Tuesday 31 January, 6.30pm - 8.00pm, Mill Lane Lecture Rooms, 3
An opportunity to hear representatives from different areas of the media talking about their sectors, career paths in, whether a course is useful and more.
PRINT JOURNALISM SKILLS
Tuesday 7 February, 2.00pm - 3.00pm, Mill Lane Lecture Rooms, 7
Simon Mee: Journalist, Treasury Today and alum of the prestigious Nico Colchester Fellowship, The Financial Times will share his insights.
BBC PRODUCTION SCHEME PRESENTATION
Friday 10 February, 3.00pm - 4.00pm, Mill Lane Lecture Rooms, 7
There have been changes to the renowned BBC Production Training Scheme. This presentation by a BBC representative will explain these changes and launch the scheme.
WORKING IN THE MEDIA
Wednesday 15 February, 6.00pm – 8.30pm, The Examination Halls, New Museum Site, Downing Street
This popular annual Careers Service event gives you a unique chance to get first-hand insights into careers in Journalism, Radio, TV, Film, Media Law, Media Management, Publishing and Science Communications.
Meet graduates in media jobs; media organisations; course providers; and student societies – for informal conversations and advice.
For details see our online diary at: www.careers.cam.ac.uk
BE PREPARED!
Dozens of people to talk to – you’ll need to plan ahead and be selective! Look at the event’s website to read about the event and the people you can meet:
“Thanks to attending the Media Event last year, I found out about my Internship, applied, and worked my way into the publishing industry. The event is invaluable for discovering the opportunities available, and a great chance to meet people actively involved in the media.” (Tom Morey, Downing, Philosophy, 2005, Publishing Executive, Newsquest)
Want to be kept in touch with careers info? Sign up for free no-spam CLICK messages from the Careers Service at www.careers.cam.ac.uk/emailList/SignOn.asp and choose from around 50 career options to receive only the information you want.
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May Ball Stuff
15.
Want to make money in May Week and be part of a great event, working in ateam? Jesus May Ball Committee is looking for enthusiastic, hard workingstudents to make the 18th June a spectacular night. Workers will be employed in a variety of area s including food, drinks and entertainments. We don't operate a 'half-on, half-off' employment policy like many May Balls so you have the chance to earn around £65 for a nights work. Also you can apply to work with a group of friends and we will try and ensure that you are put together If you're interested, applications for all staffing posts will be opening in 31 Jan, just check our websitehttp://www.jesusmayball.com
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16.
**Work at Churchill Spring Ball**
Churchill Spring Ball is recruiting NOW! Want to earn some money in Lent term and be part of an amazing event? If so, we would love to hear from you. Lots of positions are available and experience is not necessarily required. Why not apply with a group of friends? More information and application forms can be found here: http://www.springball.com/employment We look forward to hearing from you!
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17.
Dear Cambridge,
This is to announce auditions for this year's King's Affair, on 20 June
2012. The Affair often contains a broad range of performance types,
including bands, DJs, acoustic acts, soloists, MCs and dance troupes - we
are open to ideas so please come along!
Auditions will be held on 4th and 5th February between 9am and 5pm, in Keynes
Hall, King's College. To get a twenty-minute slot, please fill out this
form as completely as possible:
https://docs.google.com/a/kingsaffair.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=d...
If you have specific technical or setup requirements, please tell us well
in advance or we may not be able to guarantee these will be available in
time for your audition.
Please note that audition slots will be allocated on a first-come,
first-serve basis.
DJs: If you are applying for a DJ role, please DO NOT fill out the form
above for an audition. Instead, please either send a mixtape to 330 King's
College, or alternatively, send us a link of sample music to
music@kingsaffair.com.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you,
Anna Claeys, Sorcha Bacon and Sunny Sangha
Music Coordinators
King's Affair 2012
music@kingsaffair.com*
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18.
WORKERS NEEDED FOR CLARE MAY BALL
We are now recruiting workers for the Clare May Ball 2012, which will take place in the grounds of Clare College on Monday 18th June. We are looking for enthusiastic and focused individuals to help us set up before the event, run things smoothly during the night and return the College to its pre Ball state the next day.
If you would like to apply please see the roles we have available by visiting our website atwww.claremayball.com, read the accompanying information and terms, and fill out an online application form with your preferences. The deadline for all applications is 6pm Tuesday 24th January 2012. As well as returning the forms you must select an interview time by filling in the doodle at http://www.doodle.com/3gkq6nye8hswvbch
Interviews will be held in Clare Cellars (Clare Bar), located in Clare College Old Court on the 28th and 29th January; applicants will be informed of their success or otherwise by Wednesday 1st February.
Please email secretary@claremayball.com with any questions.
PERFORMERS NEEDED FOR CLARE MAY BALL
Applications for auditions for Clare May Ball 2012 are now open.
It's nearly your time to shine.
If you're interested, click the link below. You'll see a range of audition
slots for you to choose from. Please write the name of your band, or your
name, if appropriate. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your audition time.
Please be aware that auditions have a tendency to overrun, and we reserve
the right to change your audition time if necessary. You don't need to
email us to confirm, just choose a slot, turn up and show us how it's done!
If you have any further questions, pop us an email to ents@claremayball.com
http://www.doodle.com/bnpktyae2vdq3fsk
Give it your best shot! Let's make Clare May Ball 2012 the best yet.