WEEK Week 2 Summer Term 23rd - 29th April 2018
GIAG WEEK Give it a Go Week is back for the Summer Term and this booklet is your guide through the amazing week ahead! As always, we are bringing you lots of events from York’s best student-led groups and unique employability opportunities! We’re also launching a New Societies Fair for you to explore, as well as Life Lessons, a series of workshops to teach you everything they didn’t cover in school (but really need to know!) The vast majority of our events are free but a couple you’ll need to get tickets for in advance. You can book your place for any event by going to yusu.org/events and looking under Give it a Go. Finally, keep in mind that all events in this booklet are specifically designed for you to go and try it out! You don’t need any experience or membership, and you don’t need to commit to anything after that! Once the week is over, keep an eye on our social media GIAGYork on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - to find new Give it a Go opportunities throughout the entire term! Have a fantastic week and remember, Give it a Go Week is
#NotJustForFreshers!
MONDAY 23rd April Life Lessons: Public Speaking 101 SLB/004 6-7pm Looking to improve your confidence? Want some hints and tips on how to present to an audience? Interested in knowing the best ways to structure speeches? Want to improve your employability? Come along to Public Speaking 101! The session will cover: How to prepare for a public address The best ways to ensure confidence for a presentation Signs of a good public speaker You will not be asked to speak in public as part of this training session.
RAG Social with Optional Karaoke Courtyard 8-10pm Whether you’re 6 months into fundraising £3000 for a big volunteering trip overseas, are passionate about supporting a charity or just want to get involved because ‘RAG’ sounds funny - come and have a chat your new RAG Officers! We’ll also be selling £2 karaoke wristbands with all profits to IDAS and Action for Children, so if you want to come down with friends just for that, let us know - free shots for the first three performers (regardless of skill!)
Give Jiu Jitsu a Go Sport Centre - Dance Studio 8-10pm Ever wanted to try Jiu Jitsu but not had the chance to do so? Wanted to learn a few self defence tips and tricks? Or just wanted a fun way to keep fit and meet new people? Then this session is for you. We will give an overview of some techniques, grab releases, joint locks, strikes and an introduction to throwing. If you want to find out more, then join us at our free session! Please wear comfortable/loose clothing.
TUESDAY 24th April New Societies Fair P/T/005 6.30-7.30pm With over 20 new Societies setup at YUSU since Freshers, this is your chance to find a group to take part in. Come along to the New Societies Fair and chat to our societies. We’ve got Memes, Mythology and more! Sew Simple J/Q/003 7-8.30pm Join us at Sewing Society and make a simple sunglasses case, just in time for summer! We’ll provide a tutorial and all the materials needed, so come along a give it a go.
PhotoSoc: Lightpainting & Firewire The Quiet Place 9-11pm Join us for a creative evening of long exposure photography for images that are bound to lighten up any Instagram! It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner to photography or an amateur - we’re happy to provide support, feedback, or just general conversation for the duration of the event! Please bring cameras and tripods (or smart phones!); any light sources such as torches.
WEDNESDAY 25th April Softball Outdoors 22 Acres 1-3pm Basic overview of techniques as an introduction to softball for new players. Covering skills in batting, throwing and catching. Please wear basic sports clothing and studs (or appropriate footwear for grass) if possible, but not necessary.
Intro to Outdoor Ultimate Paddock, 22 Acres 1.30-4pm This session will go over the basics of outdoor Ultimate Frisbee, with some throwing and catching skills. A great session for people who haven’t played before and are looking to try something new! Ideally you should wear outdoor boots (like football etc.) but not essential.
Give Theatre in Schools a Go D/L/036 4-5.30pm Theatre in Schools is an exciting volunteering project which runs drama workshops in local primary schools. No acting skills or experience is required, we value enthusiasm over talent! In this session we will play drama games, talk about our programmes and answer any of your questions. Whether you are interested in directing showcases, prop-making, script-writing or amateur dramatics, and have a penchant for Vikings, astronauts or superheroes, we have something for you! Come along and see what Theatre in Schools is all about! CyberSoc: Introduction to Cyber Security CSE/082-3 6.30-8.30pm Hack into a computer system, break some ciphers, learn all about cyber security! Prior knowledge of programming is useful but not essential, but you must bring a laptop York Glee Singers’ Session P/L/002 7-9pm Every week we meet to rehearse songs, and generally have a good time! During this Give it a Go event, you can come along and sing with us to get a taste of our choir and meet with our friendly singers.
How to Make the Perfect Coffee The Kitchen @ Alcuin 4.15-5.45pm Is instant coffee not doing it for you anymore? Or do you want to get paid to make coffee and chat with people? Do you just need to know how to do latte art? You’re in luck – this barista training session covers all the bases! This session repeats in Weeks 4 and 8! Tickets available on yusu.org/events - £3.50 Talisman Bracelet Making Workshop SLB/001 5-6pm Join the World Mythology and Folkore Society in a fun and relaxing session and learn about the story behind talismans in different cultures whilst making your own talisman bracelet. An excellent way to relieve the exam stress and socialize with like-minded people! Must book online in advance at yusu.org/events - bring cash £1
Swing Dance Taster Session Hendrix Hall 8-9pm ‘Swing Dance is all about having fun!’ That is the phrase you are most likely to hear from everyone who have tried it! We teach different types of Swing, especially Lindy Hop and Charleston! The classes will cover a number of different steps but you can take as much or as little from them as you want. There is no need to bring a partner (but friends are welcome), just remember flat shoes and comfy clothes!
THURSDAY 26th April Tea and Coffee Club Derwent SCR 11am-12pm An open-for-all weekly session - an hour of chatting and eating biscuits and drinking tea or coffee with elderly people that we bring in, who live on their own around York, and want the company. Very interesting for the elderly and volunteers alike, to compare life notes! LUSH: Make a Face Cleanser + Face Mask YourSpace 5-6pm Join Lush, the company that makes handmade, animal friendly, yummy smelling cosmetics with the best fresh ingredients as they come to campus to make your own fresh face mask and cleanser! [This session repeats in Week 3] Need to book online in advance at yusu.org/events
Give Pole Exercise A Go James Hall 7-8pm We encourage people who have not attended our pole sessions before to come and try out a new sport that you may not have thought about before. No prior knowledge or level of fitness is required beforehand as we will cater to each individual level! Bring shorts and a top / sports bra. Softball Indoor session Sport Centre - The Arena 6-8pm Basic introduction to indoor softball. Covering basic skills and game play. Bring comfortable sports kit and regular trainers.
Teach First: Ready, Steady, Teach! P/T/005 6-7pm Do you have what it takes to teach against the clock?! If you’re not an Ainsley Harriet in the kitchen, fear not; Suzie Salt and Percy Pepper will be nowhere to be seen. As the name suggests, there will be a group activity where you can brush up your teaching skills with a planned, 5 minute lesson using an array of props - the team with the most green peppers will win a prize! Whether you already have some teaching experience, or are interested in finding out more, this event will provide the opportunity to develop your teaching and presentation skills whilst working with qualified members of Teach First staff. There will also be plenty of time to ask any questions you have about the Teach First programme, or teaching in general!
FRIDAY 27th April Life Lessons: Cooking 101 YourSpace 5-6pm Do you find cooking a challenge? Never seem to have enough time? Find yourself going for quick or unhealthy options? If you want to improve your diet but don’t know where to start, come and join VegSoc for a build your own Buddha Bowl cooking session. Buddha Bowls are a simple, cheap and tasty way to incorporate more veg, grains and other healthy foods into your diet - with minimal time, effort and washing up! Even better, for dessert we’ll be making chia puddings, which are delicious, protein-packed and can be topped with a variety of fruit.
GIAG HIIT James Hall 5.15-5.45pm Try out HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training! Come along and box-step your exam stress away with our GIAG Aerobics classes! Whether you’ve never grape-vined before or you’re pro, it’s a great way to get fit in a friendly, welcoming environment! Please wear exercise clothing. GIAG Aerobics! James Hall 6-7pm Come along and box-step your exam stress away with our GIAG Aerobics classes! Whether you’ve never grape-vined before or you’re pro, it’s a great way to get fit in a friendly, welcoming environment! Please wear exercise clothing.
SATURDAY 28th April Try Sailing and Windsurfing! Beaver Sailing Club 9am-5pm Come along and try out sailing or windsurfing for the day! No experience is needed as we have fully qualified instructors, just bring along your enthusiasm. Tickets available on yusu.org/events - £5-£7
Bar & Cocktail Training The Lounge 6.30-7.30pm Come along to class up predrinks or to give yourself a competitive advantage once that accidental overdraft has you looking for a part-time job. Carried out by our expert pint pullers at the Courtyard, this short training session guarantees a great start for the weekend. This session repeats through the term, look for them online! Tickets available on yusu.org/events - ÂŁ5.50
SUNDAY 29th April Intro to Indoor Ultimate Sports Centre - Arena 1.30-3.30pm An introduction to indoor Ultimate Frisbee (a lot like outdoors, but smaller and warmer). Please wear indoor nonmarking shoes.
Inkwell’s Big Freeze York Explore Library and Archive 2.30-3.30pm Volunteers will be helping children imagine an Antarctic exploration, in which they will describe the landscape and write a diary entry.
NEW SOCIETIES FAIR Summer Term, Week 2 6:30-7:30pm Tuesday Physics P/T/005 Meet the Societies PiE Soc (Psychology in Education Society) World Mythology and Folklore Society Palestinian Solidarity Society York Cryptocurrency Society York Negotiation Society Effective Altruism York Hummus Society Kurdish Society Wildlife Society Meme Society Animal Rights Folk Society CyberSoc HorrorSoc Burlesque
FINANCE . POLITICS . PUBLIC SPEAKING . COOKING
Life Lessons Everything you were never taught in school but really need to know now you’re at university. Join natus for one-hour workshops in Weeks 1 and 2 of Summer Term to get a grasp on basic finance, cooking, politics and public speaking! All sessions are informal and absolutely free - just book your place in advance!
Wednesday 18 April Living on a Budget 101 SLB/004 | 6-7pm Come along for an informal session that focuses on how to budget and keep daily costs down, through simple tips and strategies! It includes an interactive Taste Test to get you thinking about you spend your money and will also cover where to go to for advice and support if you are experiencing financial issues. It will be particularly helpful for students who are moving into private sector accommodation next year.
Friday 27 April Cooking 101 with VegSoc YourSpace | 5-6pm Do you find cooking a challenge? Never seem to have enough time? Find yourself going for quick or unhealthy options? If you want to improve your diet but don’t know where to start, come and join VegSoc for a build your own Buddha Bowl cooking session. Buddha Bowls are a simple, cheap and tasty way to incorporate more veg, grains and other healthy foods into your diet - with minimal time, effort and washing up! Even better, for dessert we’ll be making chia puddings, which are delicious, protein-packed and can be topped with a variety of fruit. Monday 23 April Public Speaking 101 SLB/004 | 6-7pm Looking to improve your confidence? Want some hints and tips on how to present to an audience? Interested in knowing the best ways to structure speeches? Want to improve your employability? Come along to Give it a Go’s Public Speaking session! The session will cover: How to prepare for a public address The best ways to ensure confidence for a presentation Signs of a good public speaker You will not be asked to speak in public as part of this training session. Coming Up... Politics 101 International Politics 101 Check online for details!
Places are limited - book yours now at yusu.org/events!
WEEK OVERVIEW Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Life Lessons: Public Speaking 101 6-7pm
New Societies Fair 6.30-7.30pm
Softball Outdoors 1-3pm
RAG Social with optional Karaoke 8-10pm
Sew Simple 7-8.30pm
Intro to Outdoor Ultimate 1.30-4pm
Give Jui Jitsu a Go 8-10pm
Photosoc - Lightpainting & Firewire 9-11pm
Give Theatre in Schools a Go 4-5.30pm Theatre in Schools Give it a Go 4-6pm How to Make the Perfect Coffee 4.15-5.45pm Talisman Bracelet Making Worksop 5-6pm CyberSoc: Introduction to Cyber Security 6.30-8.30pm York Glee Singers’ Session 7-9pm Swing Dance Taster Session 8-9pm
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Tea & Coffee Club 11am-12pm
Life Lessons: Cooking 101 5-6pm
Try Sailing & Windsurfing 9am-5pm
LUSH: Make a Face Cleanser + Face Mask 5-6pm
GIAG HIIT 5.15-5.45pm
Inkwell’s Big Freeze 2.30-3.30pm
TeachFirst = Ready, Steady, Teach! 6-7pm
GIAG Aerobics 6-7pm
Bar & Cocktail Training 6.30-7.30pm
Sunday An Intro to Indoors Ultimate 1.30-3.30pm
Give Pole Exercise a Go 7-8pm Softball Indoor Session 6-8pm
UPCOMING EVENTS... Wednesday Week 1 | 6-7pm Life Lessons: Living on a Budget 101 Thursday Week 1 | 7-9pm Sports Journalism and Commentary Masterclass Friday Week 1 | 8-9.30pm Gymnastics GIAG Thursday Week 3 | 5-6pm LUSH: Make a Face Cleanser + Face Mask
Monday Week 8 | 8-10pm Give Jiu Jitsu a Go Sunday Week 8 | 3-5pm Give Cheerleading a Go Sunday Week 9 | 3-5pm Give Cheerleading a Go
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