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puppy room
is coming back this january Page 6
winter wonderland time to get festive Page 3
also INCLUDED INSIDE a full list of december events society successes what the rsu did for you in the autumn term let’s celebrate: the earth
Picture: A cute dog put there so you pick me up.
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let’s celebrate All month Earth
RSU SCOOP
Contents December 2016 // issue 3 // RSU scoop 3 Winter wonderland is coming to campus on 7th December. 4 let’s celebrate: earth Celia from growhampton tells us about the forgotten foundation of our civilisation... 5 upcoming events a full list of events to see you through the holiday period. 6 see what ideas have been highlighted by students so far. with our new ideas policy. + two words: puppy room. 7 See what the RSU has done for you so far this year.
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WHAT THE RSU DID FOR YOU
term 1 2
Winter Wonderland Time to get festive
Jonas K0ntautas, Communications Coordinator writes:
The Festive season is here! December is just round the corner, Christmas decorations are everywhere and we’ve all picked our Secret Santa. We’ve seen the John Lewis and Sainsbury’s Christmas ads; some of us were amazed by them, but for some it fell a bit short. You know what will definitely meet everyone’s expectations? RSU Winter Wonderland. This year the Winter Wonderland returns to Digby Square on 7th December. Open from 1pm, RSU Winter Wonderland will have all the usual festive food, drink and entertainment. Everything you came to love and expect in the last few years from our events! This event is open to all students, staff and local community; bring your friends, family and everyone who needs some festive spirit. The main stage will host a selection of live acts to keep the crowds entertained, so grab a glass of mulled wine and show your support for those brave enough to take to the stage!
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Societies success get involved! Colette Goulding, Societies Intern writes:
The first few months of this academic year have been very exciting for RSU societies; fresher’s fair was a massive success, with over 46 societies showcasing their plans for the year and recruiting fresh members, 14 new societies have been established, from Criminology,
to the Bratwurst Sausages F.C., and the new and improved RSU website has increased student engagement with societies more than ever! The Student Activities Fund has been put to excellent use, supporting a series of successful society events. This kicked off with the enchanted fairy orchard fest, a collaboration between Growhampton, our on-campus sustainability project, and the LGBTQ+ society, whose membership has seen an unbelievable
Let’s celebrate The earth SOIL
Celia Briseid, Growhampton Coordinator writes:
The forgotten foundation of our civilisation! Where would humanity be without this most precious thin crust of the Earth’s
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increase this academic year. There have been many firsts in terms of society events; the newly formed Japanese Anime and Culture society held the first of its Learn to Cook sessions, using amazing veg provided by Growhampton, SSOAP held the first of its Drunken Drama performances, attracting a massive crowd, and the RoeHogwarts society kicked off the year with a magical potions class! Coming up is a massive intersociety fundraising session on December 7th in aid of ActionAid, in light of the recent earthquake in Haiti. Keep an eye on “What’s On” in the world of RSU societies on RoehamptonStudent.com!
surface? This most fragile skin of our planetary home - a mix of weathered rock, decaying organic matter and a vast community of microorganisms sustains all terrestrial life including our ever growing human population. Soil and food go hand in hand. Healthy soil grows healthy plants which nurture healthy and happy humans. It’s time we dig a little deeper and unearth the secrets of the soil during Lets Celebrate The Earth. Join our celebrations as we do some soul searching and soil searching and stop treating our precious soil, like dirt.
upcoming
7th dec
events 28th
TREE WEEK
29th
DE-STRESS
nov
nov
open from 1pm // digby square
LEARN TO GROW
2pm - 4pm // Union square
THE HIVE AFTER HOURS 6pm - 9pm // digby square, the hive
8th dec
MARKET DAY 1pm - 2pm // union square
HARVEST PICKING 10am - 1pm // union square
TEA, COFFEE, FRUIT, & SEEDS
until 2nd december
12pm - 2pm // library // all free
FITNESS RAVE 6pm - 7.30pm // monte hall
library // free tea and coffee
LIVE @ THE HIVE
9th
1pm - 2pm // digby square
nov
COLLEGE CUP BAKE OFF LEARN TO GROW
nov
2pm - 4pm // Union square
1st
MARKET DAY
COMPOST DAY all day
CHILL - A - THON 11am - 6pm // monte hall
2pm - 4pm // adam room, grove house
30th
dec
WINTER WONDERLAND
XMAS BOP 10pm - 2am // monte hall
14th
LEARN TO GROW
15th
MARKET DAY
dec
1pm - 2pm // union square
HARVEST PICKING 10am - 1pm // union square
dec
VINTAGE FAIR 11am - 3pm // digby square
2pm - 4pm // Union square
1pm - 2pm // union square
HARVEST PICKING 10am - 1pm // union square
KARAOKE 8pm - 12am // union bar
2nd dec
RSU EDINBURGH TRIP 2nd - 4th dec // edinburgh, scotland
COUNT THE TREES COMP tbc
4th
CHRISTMAS QUIZ
5th
HEALTHY FOOD DAY
dec dec
7.30pm // union bar
all day
every
CRISTMAS GRAND
friday
10pm - 2am // clapham grand
6th dec
FILM SHOWING // DIRT 12pm - 2pm // olive garnett
for all the details you need for our upcoming events go to
Roehamptonstudents.com
every
wednesday
THE BOP monte hall // 10pm - 2am
FEZ CLUB fez club, putney // 10pm - 2am
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“Laundry for Elm Grove” – RSU policy is now to lobby the University to improve the laundry facilities for Elm Grove Hall. The President, Vice President of Community &
puppy room Cute barks, waggling tails & big grins Keia Blake, Events Intern writes:
For the second year running, the RSU will be having adorable puppies on campus for De-Stress Week! Join us on the 17th January to happily cuddle and play alongside some cute ASF puppies in order
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“Selling RSU tickets online” – RSU
policy is now to sell tickets online. Tickets will be sold online as
to ‘de-stress’ you from any personal issues and from the busy exam/essay season that you will be facing. This year, we are working alongside The Hearing Dog Company and with just a £2 donation; you’ll be running round with a bunch of cute puppies chasing after you! If you would love to join in with this cuddling session keep a lookout online for the sign up sheets. And if you are having a ‘Ruff’ time, don’t miss out on this!
studio timetable
sept 2016 - may 2017 morning
lunchtime
abs 12.30 - 13.00 Gym
monDay
is now to lobby the University to provide students with recordings of their lectures. The Vice President of Education included this in the Programme Rep training, equipping Reps with the knowledge and tactics to convince the academic departments. University senior management are on board with this, its now a case of lobbying the academic departments.
Kettelbells 13.00 - 13.30 Gym
tUesDay
The following Ideas are the most recent to be passed by students:
“All Programmes should have Recorded Lectures” – RSU policy
enough votes, however the Students’ Union Council decided to vote and approve the policy] – RSU policy is now to lobby the University to abolish the tampon tax on-campus. The Gender Equality Officer and supporting students are looking into how other universities do this, so that RSU can present a proposal to the University.
ibiza stretch 08.00 - 08.45 Gym
WeDnesDay
If you want RSU to enact change on a specific issue, you can submit an Idea online at roehamptonstudent.com/ideas Once the idea is submitted you have two weeks to campaign, if 85 students vote on the issue, it becomes RSU policy. It’s up to your elected officers to carry out your Idea. An Idea can ask RSU to: · change RSU-specific policy · lobby the University to change University-specific policy ·campaign on a local, national or international issue
“Abolish the tampon tax on the on-campus shop” [did not reach
sanity 08.00 - 08.45 Gym
thUrsDay
Jack De France, RSU President writes:
afternoon
spin 17.15 - 18.00 Gym
abs 12.30 - 13.00 Gym spin 13.15 - 14.00 Gym abs 12.30 - 13.00 Gym pilates 12.30 - 13.30 Davies
Dance aerobics 17.30 - 18.30 monty
abs 12.30 - 13.00 Gym
Kettlebells 17.00 -17.30 Gym
spin 13.15 - 14.00 Gym
yoGa 17.30 - 18.30 michealis
abs 12.30 - 13.00 Gym
FriDay
Have your say!
soon as RSU has the technical capability, which will be some time over the next few weeks.
satUrDay
IDEAS
Welfare, the Digby Stuart College and Deputy College Presidents are now lobbying the University to either provide a laundry facility in Elm Grove, or find a suitable alternative. We have raised the issue with University senior management, those in charge of accommodation, as well as at several University staff meetings. We will continue to update you on our progress.
bootcamp 11.00 - 11.45 Gym
openinG hoUrs: monday to Friday 07.00 - 21.00 saturday & sunday 10.00 - 18.00
telephone: 0208 392 8181 email: roeactive@roehampton.ac.uk
roeactive roehampton University, Froebel college, roehampton lane, london sW15 5pJ
WHAT THE RSU DID FOR YOU
TERM 1 198 PROGRAMME REPS TRAINED
CAMPAIGNED FO BETTER FOOD LABR AT CERTAIN FACILELLING ITIES
50 STUDENT MENTORS & ENT MENTORS STUD US OFF CAMP Offering improved experience for off campus students
NEW RSU STRATERGY IMPELEMTED
8 NEW PART TIME
INTERNSHIPS LAUNCHED
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SCHEME
NEW WEBSITE
WELFARE & ADVICE PAGES
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
IDEAS
LECTURE CAPTURE PILOT LAUNCH
OLIVE GARNETT
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