RSU Scoop // December 2016

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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

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