The last two weeks have been a busy few, but then when is it not? That's my job to keep busy!
Well whilst the boys were gallavanting of up North to Sheffield and Leeds for Active Political Leadership training I was getting all the freshers' 'stuff' sorted out.
You can now access the full events guide for Freshers' Fortnight on the website at http://subu.org.uk/files/minisites/4705/Freshers_Arrivals_09proofspreads5.pdf
If you are struggling for what to bring to Uni, or want to get to know more about what you can get out of SUBU, or what to expect in the area you will be living in check out http://subu.org.uk/files/minisites/4705/freshers_guide09final.pdf
Now, all thanks to the hard work of Mr. Alan Dove you can apply for one of the amazing jobs in either Dylan's Bar, The Shop, or The Old Fire Station. Any year can apply. I first got a job working in Dylan's in my 4th year and I think it's the best job I've had so far...actually, maybe the second, it's hard to beat being in the sun all day at work as a lifeguard at an outdoor pool! If you want to apply go to www.subu.org.uk/recruitment
Anyway, this isn't a place for advertising etc etc, this is my blog so...
Last week I went on training too, though the boys left me on my own for this one. It was called 'Developing Your Member' - yes, there were a lot of jokes going round about the name of this one. What is was really about though was ways of communicating to our members (you). The fibchester was the most exciting. We were put into a real life (but fake) Student Union situation; conincidentally it was a Uni called Fibchester! Anyway I met a lot of great Sabbs from other Unions when I was there in London and got some great ideas for the year ahead, so am very excited to get cracking on them.
I don't have much left to say on this one as most of my time has been taken up with training. We have just been doing bits and bobs, tying up loose ends and finishing off the all important bits and pieces as it's been so quiet in the office (what with James and Scott not being here!). The first 'Word' is now finished and ready for issue thanks to the work of Jacqui and Emily. It's a freshers' special jam packed with events and information about the freshers' fair and other exciting stuff for freshers' to get their teeth into. I'm excited and I'm not even a fresher!
That's all for now, I will be back with another soon!
Monday, 24 August 2009
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Arrival of the new Sabbs!
Hello there and welcome to the first blog of Hannah Louise Wright, Vice President Communications in the Students' Union at Bournemouth University!
Well, it's been an adventure so far, lots of meetings, lots of meet and greets, first deadlines been and gone and things ever changing!
So what have I been doing up here in the steaming hot SUBU office? (It is very hot!)
Well the main thing that has been completed is the freshers' mail out. We have been working long and hard gathering events and the lovely G has put them all together in an amazingly designed little booklet to be sent out to all the freshers' so they know what they can get involved in in the two most important weeks of Uni life. I had my first overtime session in the 2nd week of starting my post; hand over hadn't even finished and I came in at 6:30am to put together the events for the guide to meet the deadline!
We have also been filming for the freshers' DVD. This is a DVD all about the world of SUBU and what we can do for you! We were very lucky with the weather and went down to the beach to get some footage! It was all giong so well until I nearly broke my back! That's a lesson for you all, keep off the groynes!
The first SUBU news, which is new to the SUBU scene has also been filmed and put together by the amazing Gio and Izzy.
Most of the rest of my time has been spent updating the website. The day events for Freshers' Fortnight were put up this week. Have a look at - http://www.subu.org.uk/freshers/content/170325/day_events_guide/
News stories have been going up about recycling, swine flu and the like and we even had a small debate in the office about which method of drying your hands after washing them was the best and most hygenic. We're doing our best here to eliminate risks of swine flu!
We have been going through our initiatives and what we would like to concentrate on in the coming year. Us three Sabbs - James, Scott and I, have decided the following are the most important to us to represent the students -
1. Recognising student success
2. Increased presence in the local community and improving student and community relationships
3. Democratic Involvement
4. Campaigns
5. Expanding on our values of honest, open and trusting
an last, but defintitely not least 6. Looking after the environment.
So that's it from me for today. I will be back shortly with some more exciting things to write about. I will leave you with a random fact for the day -
Female mosquitos are the only ones that bite; The male ones don't!
Stay Classy Bournemouth!
Hannah
Firstly to introduce you to the new Sabbs of the year, we have -
James Ricci - President
Scott Bellamy - VP Representation
Hannah Wright - VP Communications
Well, it's been an adventure so far, lots of meetings, lots of meet and greets, first deadlines been and gone and things ever changing!
So what have I been doing up here in the steaming hot SUBU office? (It is very hot!)
Well the main thing that has been completed is the freshers' mail out. We have been working long and hard gathering events and the lovely G has put them all together in an amazingly designed little booklet to be sent out to all the freshers' so they know what they can get involved in in the two most important weeks of Uni life. I had my first overtime session in the 2nd week of starting my post; hand over hadn't even finished and I came in at 6:30am to put together the events for the guide to meet the deadline!
We have also been filming for the freshers' DVD. This is a DVD all about the world of SUBU and what we can do for you! We were very lucky with the weather and went down to the beach to get some footage! It was all giong so well until I nearly broke my back! That's a lesson for you all, keep off the groynes!
The first SUBU news, which is new to the SUBU scene has also been filmed and put together by the amazing Gio and Izzy.
Follow the link to see SUBU's pilot News!...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5hCcV59lBs
Most of the rest of my time has been spent updating the website. The day events for Freshers' Fortnight were put up this week. Have a look at - http://www.subu.org.uk/freshers/content/170325/day_events_guide/
News stories have been going up about recycling, swine flu and the like and we even had a small debate in the office about which method of drying your hands after washing them was the best and most hygenic. We're doing our best here to eliminate risks of swine flu!
We have been going through our initiatives and what we would like to concentrate on in the coming year. Us three Sabbs - James, Scott and I, have decided the following are the most important to us to represent the students -
1. Recognising student success
2. Increased presence in the local community and improving student and community relationships
3. Democratic Involvement
4. Campaigns
5. Expanding on our values of honest, open and trusting
an last, but defintitely not least 6. Looking after the environment.
So that's it from me for today. I will be back shortly with some more exciting things to write about. I will leave you with a random fact for the day -
Female mosquitos are the only ones that bite; The male ones don't!
Stay Classy Bournemouth!
Hannah
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