Monday 8th October to Sunday 4th October 2012
Funny thing is, I decided to take it easy this week...
Monday I met up with the Executive Committee to talk about the upcoming elections. All very exciting stuff, you can see who's running and for what position on the SU website here: http://www.su.rhul.ac.uk/news/article/6001/ElectionsCandidates/ . Do take the time to read their manifestos and vote - it's very important that you choose who you want to represent you.
Tuesday I met up with the Representation person in the SU, to talk about the development of the I&R Senate ,what it means and it's limitations. This information will be used to create a strategy for the following years, and to keep us on track! It was hard to be honest about the difficulties the I&R Senate faces; not because being honest is difficult, but facing the realities of the hurdles we face to get people to care, and to get people involved. I truly believe that ensuring equality, liberation and representation for all students is the most important thing that a union can do, and I'm working on making that a well known and core concept.
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| Photo from my campaign to get elected last year. |
Wednesday I had my first radio show - EVER! It was really nerve-wrecking, but I had planned it well and I thoroughly enjoyed it! My guest was also brilliant, and we talked about her favourite songs, some facts about her and even some of her fears! Tune in every Wednesday from 11am to 12pm! If you would like to appear on the show, you just need to be free at 11am for an hour, and to think of six songs and six facts about yourself. I have an application form to make it easier, so just email me! Find out more about Insanity Radio in general here: http://www.insanityradio.com/
Thursday I was supposed to be in three places at once. I really wish I had some kind of magic stop watch - there was a really cool talk on gender and the Victorian era held by Philosophy Society and Feminism Society, where I gave an introductory talk on gender today. I also wanted to be at the ACS TeachFirst event in Rialto that day, but missed it by 10minutes! If that stop watch gets invented, let me know! Next was a forum to organise for the upcoming Demos - both the TUC and the later NUS ones. We had some great ideas going! Do get involved and stand up for what you believe in, not just for yourself but for your family and friends, whom these things also affect. Find out more and join the Anti-Cuts Alliance here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/156106277742122/?fref=ts
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
Nothing is going to get better. It's not.” ― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
Friday I met up with our Gender Representative Jess to talk over briefly some plans, and I did the same with the LGBT+ Representative Moose. We just came up with some ideas for campaigns to take to the next I&R senate - which is THIS THURSDAY AT 6PM, RIALTO! Very excited, looking forward to meeting you all and getting some great plans rolling! https://www.facebook.com/events/170975346372411/?fref=ts
Then there was an Entertainments Committee meeting - it was pretty interesting, we talked about how to improve SU and Medicine nights and what the students really want. We have a very active Entertainments Officer - Dan, so please do get involved if you want to have a say in the SU events. You can find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/129261057203196/?fref=ts , or by emailing Dan himself.
Today, Sunday, there is a Feminist Student Coordinating Meeting in the Feminist Library, London. I really recommend going if you can, because they're super friendly and very active. Find out more info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/457022570987757/ . It starts at 3pm! Unfortunately I can't make it today, but be sure to have a good time! There is also a five-a-side football tournament to celebrate Black History Month - it begins at 2pm, and looks to be great fun! Get involved or pop down to cheer them on. Again, more information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/376366392440855/?fref=ts .
That's all from me so far - today I'm going to have to focus on my course and prepare the Insanity show for this Wednesday! I'm also excited for tomorrow, where I will be attending the ULU Liberation Network meeting. Again, more information here https://www.facebook.com/events/276468595805305/.
Over and out!
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| Catch you later! |
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