TERM 3 EDITION APR 20TH - JUN 5TH
SUMMER BALL IS ON THE WAY!
TERM THREE HIGHLIGHTS
YOU SAID/ THIS HAPPENED
SUBU’S NEW HOME ON TALBOT CAMPUS
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HERE’S WHAT’S IN STORE FOR THE FINAL TERM OF 2014/15 AT BU... THE ENGINE ROOM RE-OPENS
MONDAY 20TH APRIL
RAG & VOLUNTEERING LEADERSHIP ELECTION NOMINATIONS
OPEN 20TH APRIL - 1ST MAY
SUBU’s newest venue reopens, providing a great place to eat, study and relax. Make sure you ‘like’ the page on Facebook too!
Want to lead Bournemouth RAG or SUBU Volunteering next year? Nominate yourself, and help make a difference. www.subu.org.uk/domore
ACTIVITIES LEADERSHIP RECRUITMENT APPLICATIONS
NERVE FM
OPEN 20TH APRIL - 1ST MAY Make a change to the lives of others and play a key role in RAG or Volunteering. Applications are open online. www.subu.org.uk/domore
27TH APRIL - 10TH MAY Broadcasting live from the heart of the new Student Centre, Nerve Radio is coming to 87.9FM providing the perfect playlist for your revision.
REP AWARDS
WELCOME CREW APPLICATION DEADLINE
THURSDAY 30TH APRIL
FRIDAY 1ST MAY
Celebrate another great year for student representation with a glitzy award ceremony in the Old Fire Station.
Give new arrivals the perfect start and help them settle in to life on the South Coast. www.subu.org.uk/welcomecrew
STUDENT TRUSTEE APPLICATION DEADLINE
DUB FX @ OLD FIRE STATION
FRIDAY 1ST MAY
WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY
You could be responsible for making key decisions which affect your Students’ Union. Apply now by heading to www.subu.org.uk
The worldwide street performer and studio artist brings his unique brand of music to TOFS. Tickets available on www.oldfirestation.co.uk/tickets
THE GENERAL ELECTION
END OF TERM LOLLIPOP
THURSDAY 7TH MAY You decide who runs the country for the next five years, make sure you cast your vote and ensure your voice is heard.
SUBU SUMMER BALL 2015
THURSDAY 4TH JUNE Head to the Old Fire Station one last time for a night of all your favourite pop anthems. Tickets available on www.oldfirestation.co.uk/tickets
SATURDAY 6TH JUNE The perfect way to end your year! Celebrate with huge acts, a massive fun fair and be sure to make it to the legendary Survivors photo. Tickets are still available for what is sure to be a highlight of your time at BU. www.subu.org.uk/summerball or from Santander on Talbot Campus or SUBU reception.
UNSUNG HEROES SUBU STAFF
Here at SUBU we’re getting used to life in our lovely new home in the brand new Student Centre. Remember we’re here twelve months of the
Celebrating the hard work and success of SUBU. year to help you enjoy your time at University. Come see us, or find us online at www.subu.org.uk or @sububournemouth on Twitter.
WHERE CAN YOU FIND US? Ground Floor Coffee Shop
First Floor
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Full-Time Officers Democracy Representation SUBU Offices
Second Floor
SUBU Activities SUBU Advice
Third Floor Coffee Shop
Fourth Floor Nerve Media
RAG & VOLUNTEERING ELECTIONS & COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS
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his year alone, Bournemouth RAG have raised over ÂŁ40000 for charity, while SUBU Volunteers continue to dedicate huge amounts of their time to improve not only our local environment, but also the lives of those who call it their home. Do you want to play a key role in ensuring this great work continues next year? Nominations are now open to become the next RAG or Volunteering Leader. You can also now apply for the committee positions for both RAG & Volunteering, helping make key decisions on what they do in 2015/16. Apply now on subu.org.uk/domore, or speak to the Activities team on the 2nd floor of the Student Centre.
SUMMER BALL 2015 IS COMING!
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ver twenty years in the making, and still the biggest in the UK – the SUBU Summer Ball is the perfect way to bring your year at BU to a close. From massive acts to the huge fun fair, the Ball has something for everyone.
Previous performers have included the likes of Chase and Status, Plan B and Pendulum, and this year looks set to be bigger and better than ever! Grab your tickets now before they all sell out. Get yours from SUBU reception, the Santander on Talbot Campus, or online at subu.org.uk/summerball.
YOU SAID, THIS HAPPENED You said/this happened is our way of showing you how Student ideas can result in big changes throughout the University. In the last year these changes have taken place thanks to your feedback... YOU SAID... "Students disappointed with the bus service, some students late for lectures because of it."
THIS HAPPENED... More buses running more frequently to and from Campus.
YOU SAID...
THIS HAPPENED...
"Talbot Campus needs regeneration to improve the look and feel of the campus"
The multi-million pound Student Centre opened on 23rd March 2015, the new home of the SU.
YOU SAID...
THIS HAPPENED...
"The Full Time Officer team doesn’t fully represent the student experience at BU"
A new VP Activities has been created, with each Officer spending more time on Lansdowne issues.