Lent 2008 Newsletter 7
1. Fairtrade Fortnight
2. Teaching in Nepal
3. Clare Cellars Open Mike Night: Musicians Needed
4. PhoCUS Open Exhibition: Exhibits Wanted
5. Financial Times Journalism Workshop
6. Ivory Tower Society: "Finding Music for Piers
7. The Triple Helix: It's Your Fault You're Fat
8. Discussion on State Provision of Public Services
9. CU Entrepreneurs
10. Mastana 2008
11. CU Ballet Society: The Planets
12. ADC Theatre: Entertaining Mr Sloane
13. Clare College Music Society: Kiss Me Kate
14. Clare Cellars Open Mike Night: Musicians Needed
15. CU Chamber Orchestra: Upcoming Concert
16. Battle of the Bands
17. Pembroke Players: Table Manners
18. Pembroke Players: Indivisible
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1. Fairtrade Fortnight
A GIANT BANANA!! - Fairtrade Fortnight: Monday 25th February marks the
beginning of the official Fairtrade fortnight 2008. Which means fun and
celebrations for Pembroke students! Look out for look out for the banners
in trough, and a giant inflatable banana...
First and foremost, our next FAIRTRADE FORMAL will be on SUNDAY 2nd MARCH -
be sure to swipe in asap to ensure your place at a delicious meal composed
of as many Fairtrade foods as the catering department could manage - any
other ingredients will be locally & ethically sourced. Be sure to
complement it with Fairtrade wine, available from the bar, or Sainsbury's
has a decent range at good prices if you can be bothered to walk that far.
Also - watch this space for details of a CHOCOLATE TASTING!!! Try Fairtrade
chocolate to see just how good it is, and compare it with less ethical
brands - then let your heart make the decision! We'll be collecting
donations in return for the chocolate, and selling beautiful metal badges
to show your support for Fairtrade, with ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO THE
FAIRTRADE FOUNDATION, the principal Fairtrade charity (see
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_us.htm).
College has put a huge effort into achieving and maintaining Fairtrade
status and it's time the students showed our appreciation and support for
this important cause. All we're asking is that you enjoy good food and fine
wine, and eat chocolate! See you over dinner on the 2nd...
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2. Teaching in Nepal
Nothing to do this summer? No plans for next year?
How about a trip to the Himalaya, teaching poor children in Kathmandu
for as long as you like, on the dates that you want?
Live Nepal is a small volunteer organisation run by Om and Priti Yogi
(with 'help' from their amazing kids), and a few helpers in the UK.
They have fifteen years of experience running volunteer teaching
schemes in Nepal for English volunteers, and open their home and their
hearts to the volunteers: their motives are simply to help their
schools and communities and give more people the opportunity to see
Nepal. They come on the highest recommendation and personal
experience of a number of Cambridge students... Furthermore, it is
likely to be the cheapest volunteer placement you will find...
for more information check out www.live-nepal.com, and either contact
them directly or email fd254@cam.ac.uk or rsl27@cam.ac.uk
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3. Clare Cellars Open Mike Night: Musicians Needed
Do you play guitar, perform or sing? Cambridge Volunteers in Nepal are
looking for musicians to play in an open mike night at Clare Cellars on the
8th March, with slots from 9-11pm. This is a charity event and all proceeds
will go directly to the three schools dotted around Nepal where our
volunteers will be teaching this summer. Apart from this excellent reason
to get in touch, it also promises to be a fantastic evening. The event is
informal and anyone can perform, but in order to get an idea of numbers
we'd like people who are definite to sign themselves up. To do so, or to
get more information please email Maddy Power on mp470@cam.ac.uk.
If you enjoy listening to good music come along on the evening and enjoy
the talent that Cambridge has to offer. We ask for £3 for admission which goes
directly to the three schools in Nepal.
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4. PhoCUS Open Exhibition: Exhibits Wanted
Entries for the first ever PhoCUS Open Exhibition are warmly invited from
all members of the university.
This is NOT primarily a competition, although small prizes will be available
to the best entries based upon qualified judges' marks, but a chance to
display some of your work. Everybody who submits work will have it
exhibited and we encourage anybody interested in photography at any level to
submit something. The only reason your all of your work won't be exhibited
is if we get so many entries we run out of space but Great Saint Mary's have
been kind enough to offer us LOADS of space, so hopefully that won't be a
problem. If the worst should happen and we can't exhibit all of everybody's
prints we will do our best to display an equal number of each entrant’s
prints. So don't worry about wasting your money on printing and mounting
work that won't be displayed! If you are interested in exhibiting some
photographs download the exhibition guide from our website
http://phocus.org.uk/?=19 and get in touch with Cat Hylton (
exhibtions@phocus.org.uk ) if you have any further questions. This is your
chance to get your work seen!
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5. Financial Times Journalism Workshop
Date: 4th March 2008
Time: 5.30pm start
Venue: The Chamber, The Cambridge Union
Hosted by Quentin Peel, the FT’s International Affairs Editor, the
Journalism Workshop aims to be as broad-ranging as possible, addressing
various issues about careers in the media, and ethical issues with regard to
international reporting.
Let preconceptions be challenged as the speaker addresses and debates with
the audience.
If you have any specific issues that you would like Mr. Peel to discuss,
email us in advance and the workshop will be tailored to the best of our
ability.
Places are limited according to capacity in The Union. To register, visit
our website at http://www.theglobalist.co.uk/ or email
business@theglobalist.co.uk . Please note that membership of The Union is not required for this event.
Also available are free copies of the ‘Student Guide to the FT' and FT
newspapers during the event.
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6. Ivory Tower Society: "Finding Music for Piers
Plowman: a Post Modernist perspective on a Medieval Epic"Remember this Monday 3rd March promises to be a highlight of the term with
Prof. Robin Holloway leading a discussion on "Finding Music for Piers
Plowman: a Post Modernist perspective on a Medieval Epic".
Next Monday brings another highlight with the fascinating talk from one of
our own Fellows, Prof. Ken Smith:
"Evolution of disease susceptibility - how ancient mosquitoes can ruin your
life"
both talks are at 7.45pm for 8pm, Nihon Room, Pembroke College
Abstract:
MA BMedSc MBBS PhD FRACP FRCPA FRCP FHEA FMedSci
Genzyme Professor of Experimental Medicine, and Head of the Division of
Renal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge
Khoo Oon Teik Professor of Nephrology, University of Singapore
Honorary Consultant Physician, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
Fellow and Director of Studies in Clinical Medicine, Pembroke College,
Cambridge
Programme Director, NIH - University of Cambridge Biomedical Research
Graduate Programme.
Polygenic autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE),
are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. SLE is more
common, more severe and of earlier onset in those of African and Asian
ethnicity. In recent years, functionally important genetic polymorphisms
conferring susceptibility to SLE have been identified, but the evolutionary
pressures driving their retention in the gene pool remain elusive. A
de-functioning, SLE-associated polymorphism of the inhibitory receptor
FcγRIIb is found at increased frequency in African and Asian
populations, broadly corresponding to areas where malaria is endemic. We
have shown that FcγRIIb-deficient mice infected with P. chabaudi have
increased clearance of malarial parasites and develop less severe disease.
In vitro, the human lupus-associated FcγRIIb polymorphism enhances
phagocytosis of Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes. This
protective effect has been examined at a genetic level in collaboration
with Centre for Geographic Medicine Research (KEMRI/Wellcome Trust),
Kilifi, Kenya. These results demonstrate that FcγRIIb is important in
controlling the immune response to malarial parasites, and suggest that the
higher frequency of human FcγRIIb polymorphisms predisposing to SLE in
Asians and Africans may be maintained because they reduce susceptibility to
malaria, providing insight into the evolution of genetic susceptibility to
autoimmune disease.
For more information visit http://www.srcf.ucam.org/ivorytower/ or contact
Clare Buckley (ceb85).
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7. The Triple Helix: It's Your Fault You're Fat
It's Your Fault You're Fat - exploring the causes, solutions and
implications of the 'obesity epidemic'
Monday 3rd March, 7:30pm
McCrum Lecture Theatre, Bene't Street (behind The Eagle pub)
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8. Discussion on State Provision of Public Services
Neil Goulbourn, former medical student at Cambridge, now a young GP, will
be leading a discussion at Pembroke on the role of the state in the
provision of public services. We will be looking particularly at the place
of a managed economy in healthcare. What effect will different models of
delivery have on Britain's social contract?
Thursday 6 March, Pembroke College, Room N7, 6.30-7.30. The event is
organised by the Cambridge Fabians and is free. All are welcome. contact
njsp3
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9. CU Entrepreneurs
Would you like to win £5000 to set up your own company?
There are now 3 days left to enter the Entrepreneurs' Challenge! This is your chance to:
* win £5000 to set up your business
* practice writing a business plan and receive feedback about how to improve from our panel of experienced judges
* meet an amazing network of people who will help you succeed
* gain support and recognition in the Cambridge business community
* receive coaching in pitching for investment and presentation skills
* impress potential investors
All you need to do is pitch your business idea in no more than 3500 words. For
details of how to enter, visit http://www.cue.org.uk now.
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10. Mastana 2008
Prepare yourself for a magnificent display of culture and talent!
Mastana, a unique variety show, is set to stun Cambridge once again on
Sunday 2nd March at the Corn Exchange.
Mastana 2008 showcases the best in music, drama and dance that Asia
has to offer - from Asian Classical to Hip Hop, break-dance to
Bollywood. This year's event will have an extra touch of glamour,
provided by Mastana's first ever fashion show!
Included in the ticket price is a sample of mouth-watering Eastern
cuisine, so there will be something to appeal to all of your senses!
The largest annual cultural arts show in the region, Mastana is now
celebrating its twelfth year. This year's event is in aid of Trust
Children and MIND.
Time: Sunday 2nd March 2008, 6.30pm - 9pm
Venue: The Cambridge Corn Exchange
Ticket £10 - £14. Buy tickets now:
- From the Cambridge Corn Exchange - http://www.cornex.co.uk/
- Box Office: 01223 357851
- From any Mastana 2008 Committee member
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11. CU Ballet Society: The Planets
This year our annual show is, for the first time, being performed in the
Mumford Theatre, accompanied by The Planets. Each movement has been
choreographed entirely by members of the Ballet Club and is being performed
by our dancers, from the beginners to the advanced.
Don't miss our launch night at Ballare on Tuesday 19th February. You'll be
able to meet the dancers and find out more. Come dressed all in BLUE and
you get £1 off entry.
Where: The Mumford Theatre, ARU
When: Thursday 28th, Friday 29th February at 7:30pm
For tickets, call the ticket hotline: 0845 1962320
£7/£4.50 concessions
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12. ADC Theater: Entertaining Mr Sloane
Entertaining Mr Sloane by Joe Orton
Until Saturday 23rd February, 7.45pm at the ADC Theatre
Thurs £8/£6(conc) Fri/Sat £9/£7(conc)
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13. Clare College Music Society: Kiss Me Kate
Cole Porter's 'Kiss me Kate'
Great St. Mary's
5th - 7th March
7:30pm, 7:30pm, 7pm.
Tickets £9, £6 student concession
available from Clare College Porter's Lodge or at nm395.cam.ac.uk
See the poster at http://www.pembroke-jp.co.uk/files/KissMeKateCCMS.jpg
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14. Clare Cellars Open Mike Night: Musicians Needed
Do you play guitar, perform or sing? Cambridge Volunteers in Nepal are
looking for musicians to play in an open mike night at Clare Cellars on the
8th March, with slots from 9-11pm. This is a charity event and all proceeds
will go directly to the three schools dotted around Nepal where our
volunteers will be teaching this summer. Apart from this excellent reason
to get in touch, it also promises to be a fantastic evening. The event is
informal and anyone can perform, but in order to get an idea of numbers
we'd like people who are definite to sign themselves up. To do so, or to
get more information please email Maddy Power on mp470@cam.ac.uk.
If you enjoy listening to good music come along on the evening and enjoy
the talent that Cambridge has to offer. We ask for £3 for admission which goes
directly to the three schools in Nepal.
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15. CU Chamber Orchestra: Upcoming Concert
CUCO: Thursday 6th March
8pm, West Road Concert Hall
Tickets from: www.cuco.co.uk
Nigel W Brown concert
Haydn Symphony No. 44 ('Mourning')
Bruch Violin Concerto
Schubert Symphony No. 8 ('Unfinished')
Alexander Polianichko (conductor), Charles Siem (violin)
A violinist in the St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra under Evgeny
Mravinsky, Alexander Polianichko studied conducting with the legendary
Professor Ilya Musin at the St Petersburg Conservatoire. He joined the
Mariinsky (Kirov) Theatre as House Conductor in 1988 subsequently
becoming Opera Director a post he has now relinquished.
He gained an extensive operatic repertoire at the Mariinsky but has also
worked with major opera companies throughout the world including English
National Opera (Eugene Onegin and Carmen), Welsh National Opera (Hansel
und Gretel and Mazeppa), Norwegian Opera (La Bohème), Stuttgart Opera
(Queen of Spades, Lady Macbeth of Mstensk, Tosca, Boris Godunov,
Turandot, La Traviata), Deutsche Oper Berlin (La Traviata), Danish Royal
Opera (Queen of Spades, Love of Three Oranges), Gothenberg Opera (Queen
of Spades, Boris Godunov), La Scala (Khovanschina), Opera de Paris
(Mavra, The Prodigal Son, Seven Deadly Sins) Royal Opera Covent Garden
(Queen of Spades), San Francisco Opera (La Bohème, Cunning Little Vixen)
and Opera Australia (Carmen). Future engagements include Welsh National
Opera (Onegin) and Danish Royal Opera (Makropoulos Case).
Alexander Polianichko is a distinguished symphonic conductor and has
held the positions of Principal Conductor of the Minsk Chamber Orchestra
and Bournemouth Sinfonietta. He has worked with many European Orchestras
including, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra
of Wales, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Orquesta Sinfonica de Galicia,
Beethoven Academie of Antwerp, Royal Scottish National Orchestra,
Freiburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and
Halle Orchestra.
Future engagements include concerts with the Calgary Philharmonic,
Bournemouth Symphony, Britten-Pears Orchestra, Odense Symphoniorkester,
English Chamber Orchestra and Norwegian Radio Symphony Orchestra.
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16. Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands 2008, this Tuesday 4th March at Soul Tree from 9 til 2.
Come see some of Cambridge's top student bands compete (starring Top
Attack, The Foreign Office, Emma Parnes, Tenorman & The Moscow State
Circus). Plus...discounted drinks all night! (Spirit + mixer = £2, Tequila
shot = £1, Premium beers = £2). All proceeds to SCA and Contact, just £3.50
guestlist entry, £4 on the door(sign up now at
http://cambridge.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7814839410).
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17. Pembroke Players: Table Manners
PEMBROKE PLAYERS present:
Table Manners by Alan Ayckbourn
On a Saturday evening in July, Sarah, arrives with her husband Reg, to his
mother's home to give Reg's sister, Annie, a weekend off from caring for
their cantankerous invalid mother. Norman, Annie's brother-in-law, a scruffy
assistant librarian, who dreams of sexual conquests, also arrives. An
exploration of deceit, sex and control soon follow as, that evening, a
hilarious scene of false manners ensues. Etiquette and absurdity dominate
this "comic masterpiece".
Pembroke New Cellars: Doors open: 19:15 for 19:45, Tues 4th - Sat 8th March
Tickets: £5/£4 (adult/student)
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18. Pembroke Players: Indivisible
PEMBROKE PLAYERS present their late night show:
Indivisible by Freddy Syborn
Based partially on Hannah Arendt's account of the trial by the Israeli state
of Eichmann, Freddy Syborn's "Indivisible" presents the interrogation of a
war criminal whose part in the murder of five million people is as yet
unproved. It sets out to question the fictions that are used to justify the
authority of those nations who set out to judge and correct other states.
Indivisible is a powerful, provocative and exciting piece of new writing.
Pembroke New Cellars: Doors open: 21:40 for 22:00, Tues 4th - Sat 8th March
Tickets: £5/£4 (adult/student)