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LANGWITH GUIDEWelcom� Hom�
RAG & VOLUNTEERINGFind out about RAG
and Volunteering opportunities
COMMITTEES & AWARDS
Learn about other ways you can make
a difference
DIRECTIONS & GETTING HERE
COLLEGE TEAMGet to know the
Staff, Tutors, Services and
Student Association in the College
SUBJECT MENTORING
Read more about this year’s Academic
Peer Support Scheme (CAPS)
STUDENT WELLBEING
Learn more about the services and
networks available
COLLEGE SPORTSee the sports we
offer in College and how you can
#getinvolved
WELCOME TO LANGWITH!
This is your guide to Langwith! Find out about your new College, its history, staff and services, as well as details about the various schemes and opportunities we have on offer this year for you to #getinvovled in!
We’ve crammed this booklet full, but you can find more about Langwith online via our two websites. #Langwithlove!
york.ac.uk/colleges/langwith
langwithcollege.com
LANGWITHWelcome Home
Distributed for © Langwith College 2015. Written and edited by Alex Byron and Jonathan Exon. Additions by Grace Randall, Francesca Sterlini, Oliver Henn, Alex Glynne-Percy and Caitlin Quinlan. Credit: John Houlihan, Melissa James, Giles Rocholl, World of Monopoly, Official PSDS, AfolLtd.com, Alex Byron and Nouse. Graphics: Fran Hancock, including Front/
Back cover. Template: Erik Rigas (Stock Design).
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ABOUT THE COLLEGELangwith College is one of the founding colleges of the University of York, and we will be entering our 50th academic year in September 2015. The College has a long-standing reputation for having the strongest spirit on campus, often attributed to its close-knit community, with so many different parts of College life to be part of!
After moving from our old buildings on Heslington West in 2012, Langwith College is based on York’s new Heslington East campus. The College is made up of four accommodation courts all split into ‘Houses’ accommodating between 4-12 students each.
The College buildings house around 650 undergraduate and postgraduate students, but we also have over 1000 non-resident members. On joining Langwith you will remain a member throughout your time at York.
Officially opened on 22 October 1965 by Queen Elizabeth II, Langwith and Derwent hold some of the biggest legacies at the University. The College was originally named after the common in the village of Heslington.
Our ethos and spirit owes a lot to the past, especially its previous Provosts and Heads of College. From Free Food Thursdays or the Langwith Lollop, to our infamous termly Balls, so much of what we do today is inspired by the past!
Perhaps Langwith’s most famous event, however, was hosting Jimi Hendrix in the Langwith Dining Hall, which was renamed ‘Hendrix Hall’ in 2012 in his honour!
COLLEGE FACILITIESThe College has a variety of rooms, facilities and spaces which students can integrate socially and academically.THE GLASSHOUSE - YUSU’s bar on Heslington East, the Glasshouse is located right at the heart of the College.COMMON ROOMS - As of this year, Langwith has two BRAND NEW common rooms ready to use for all students, under blocks Horsfield A and Taylor B. They host a variety of study, relaxation and play space.RON COOKE HUB - The Hub has plenty of places for you to study and work, along with PC rooms and a cafe.LAW AND MANAGEMENT - All Langwith students can access the ground floor of the Law and Management rooms, which includes quiet space and seminar rooms.TOM LYNCH ROOM - A study room including a printer and PCs in the Centre Building designed for individual and group work. You can book it via Suzanne Dekker.LAUNDRY - The Laundry Room has both washing and drying machines for cleaning clothes, provided by Circuit. You can find out more details about how it works at www.circuit.co.uk.
Julieanne McMahonJohn West Taylor Court
Harry ToyntonSydney Smith [email protected]
Jonathan RainerG&F Horsfield Court
Yi ZhangPhillip Brockbank Court
COLLEGE TEAMFIONA POLACKHEAD OF COLLEGEFiona is Head of the College. She leads the College in its activity and vision, chairs College Council, and keeps discipline among students.
PORTERSE: [email protected]: 01904 32 (5100) Porters work throughout the campuses and are responsible for access to buildings and are the first point of contact in emergencies. You can find them in Reception in the Centre Building and in the Ron Cooke Hub.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENTTel: 01904 32 (5101)The DerwentFM Team are responsible for maintaining the College buildings. You can report problems in your accommodation using the form in the Centre Building, or via dfmhelp.mainmanager.net/
HOUSEKEEPINGE: [email protected] Langwith you are responsible for cleaning your kitchen and bedrooms. Housekeeping’s main role is to inspect your kitchen weekly and make sure it is hygeinic by wiping the surfaces!
College Services
YOUR COLLEGE TUTORSTutors live in College, and are the first point of contact for students if they have any personal difficulties or concerns about others in Langwith. They help to support and build our community whilst working with the College staff.
JONATHAN EXONASSISTANT HEADJonathan presides over the day-to-day management of Langwith, supporting and managing various events and projects, as well as the wellbeing of our students. Tel: 01904 32 3414E: [email protected]
SUZANNE DEKKERADMINISTRATORSuzanne is in charge of the accommodation, admin and general smooth running of the College.Tel: 01904 32 3413E: [email protected]
The Student Association is a committee elected annually by Langwith students. It’s the LCSA’s job is to make sure we sustain our reign as the best college on campus! “We work alongside the College Team and YUSU to create a college calendar filled with events and activities for you to #getinvolved in.
We have a broad range of responsibilities from organising events like Fresher’s Week or nights in the Glasshouse, to activities
like College sport, RAG, volunteering and more. The committee also works inside various University and YUSU circles, campaigning on your behalf and making sure our students get what they need and are listened to. Whether you’re interested in events or activities, student politics and organisation, or if you just want to have a part in running some of our infamous events in town and on-campus, then there’s a place for you in the LCSA! We’re always looking for committed and passionate Langwithians to lead this committee, and with elections every Autumn, there’s time for even new first years to #getinvolved.Get in touch with your Officers and find out more at langwithcollege.com”
The LCSA is elected annually in Autumn
Term. Why not stand for a position?
Student Association (LCSA)EXECUTIVE TEAM
PRESIDENTAlex Byron
DEPUTY PRESIDENTGrace Randall
VICE PRESIDENT ACTIVITIES Alex Glynne-Percy
VICE PRESIDENT EVENTSOliver Henn
SECRETARYFrancesca Sterlini
TREASURERBen Hudson
Langwith’s new College Academic Peer Support Scheme (CAPS) provides mentors to all first year undergraduates during the first two terms of their course here at York. Mentors act as friendly guides: supporting students in the transition to independent study and independent living, whilst helping all our students take advantage of the social, academic and skill-enhancing opportunities that University and College life can offer. All of our first year undergraduates attend an information session in Welcome Week in our common rooms. These informal sessions, which include of a talk from the project developers, are a chance to mingle with your Mentor over refreshments. These are especially popular as they are also the first time for students to meet others
C O L L E G E MENTORING
What you
study...
3%
7%
4.5%
12%
2.5%
Linguistics
Edu Studies
Archaeology
History
Biology
Environment
Law
Politics
2%
8.5%
14%
Chemistry
Avionics
Com Sci
ABFM
10% Other
5%
10%
Physics
Psychology
TFTV
4% Mathematics
studying courses within their department. Mentees have informal meetings with their Mentor 3 times over Autumn and Spring term. This year, we have around 100 CAPS Mentors who can’t wait to greet incoming first-years! The popularity of the scheme means we are able to organise all new undergraduates by department within the College into groups of 4-6 per mentor. If you’re a new undergraduate student, we’ll be sending you more information about the scheme before you join us!
2%
2%
1.5%
1.5%
1%
5% English
2.5% Environment
2.5% Sociology
S T U D E N TWELLBEING
Packing up your lives and moving to a new city (or country!) isn’t something you do everyday! In amongst the whirlwind of meeting people, exploring York, and getting involved in what Langwith has to offer, you might encounter hurdles along the way. Worries about your course, finance, homesickness, freshers flu and stress are all totally natural, although some of our students are may experience more serious obstacles whilst they are here. Langwith has been providing support to its students for 50 years, and there are a range of people across the University whose role is to help students make their time here happy and productive.
UNIVERSITY STUDENT NETWORKSThe College Team (Assistant Head, Administrator and Tutors) should be a first point of contact within Langwith for any issues you may have. We provide support and advice for both resident and non-resident students. They are happy to listen and provide advice on how you can resolve an issue, or point you in the direction of specialists to help you resolve most things. The University also has a range of
#langwithloveservices and partner organisations aimed at removing barriers and supporting students to be able to live happily lives and study effectively in York. These include: counselling; disability services; housing & financial advice; a health centre; academic support; harassment advisers; faith & religious contacts; as well as independent advice and listening services. Find more details on our website.
STUDENT NETWORKSAlongside the College and University, both the LCSA and YUSU have a strong, diverse set of liberation officers designed to promote the inclusive, engaging and spirited community we all love in Langwith! Your SA Wellbeing Officers are...
Grace RandallDeputy-President for Student Support &
Communitywellbeing@
langwithcollege.com Tom WalkerLGBTQ
Ellie ByrnePeer Support
Emilie BraathenInt. Wellbeing
Heather LawsDisability & Access
Langwith has a history of being very arty. When we were located on Heslington West, Langwith housed the University’s famous Norman Rea Gallery. We now have a new Gallery in the Centre of the College which is used for termly exhibitions and other activities.
In Langwith art isn’t about static paintings on a wall. It’s about expression and communicating ideas in imaginitive ways. We see art as an inclusive way for anybody to get involved. We’re hoping to have exhibitions every term next year, but don’t miss the annual Scott Award prizes in April! If you want to get involved in arts in Langwith, why not become a curator of our exhibition space?! For more, check out the website.
ARTS
College Sport is a massive part of University sport at York. Supported by Sport England and York Sport, the Colleges work to ensure sports are open to anyone, and to all abilities. We play many different sports throughout the year, in a variety of leagues and at different levels. Whether you’ve never committed to a sport before, or you’re a
seasoned professional, Langwith has a sport for you, and we encourage ALL new students to try something new when they join Langwith.
But Langwith sport doesn’t end when you leave the pitch as a player. We regularly draw
down great crowds to some of our more popular matches (easily more than the other Colleges!). Alongside the York College teams and Varsities, we hold our own Varsities with our sister-college in Durham, Josephine Butler, twice a year! You can find out more about what’s on offer and contact the Captains on the LCSA’s website!
S P O R T S
“Notably, Langwith were the best supported college and the Black and Yellow Army were out in force at every fixture their teams took part in.” - Nouse 2015
COLLEGE TEAMSFootball (Men and Women’s)
Netball (Women’s)
Badminton (Mixed)
Tennis (Mixed)
Squash (Mixed)
Hockey (Mixed)
Table Tennis (Mixed)
Pool (Mixed)
Rugby (Men’s)
Basketball (Mixed)
Tennis (Mixed)
Cricket (Men’s)
Volleyball (Mixed)
Lacrosse (Mixed)
Rounders (Mixed)
Darts (Mixed)
University Challenge (Mixed; Coming Soon)
#getinvolved!
VOLUNTEERINGVolunteering is a great opportunity to meet new people, enhance your CV and most importantly, make a difference! Luckily here in Langwith, we have one of the largest volunteering communities and are always open to try new things. This year the College Team and LCSA are launching a long-term College Volunteering project running a kids ‘Crafternoon’ at the nearby Tang Hall Community Centre. All of our students have a chance to #getinvolved and volunteer, and there will be opportunities to join a committee to help manage and develop the scheme later in Autumn term. The LCSA have run variety of volunteering projects over the last few years from planting an edible garden to collecting food for the homeless! Equally, RAG (Raising and Giving) is another huge part of student life. Over the last two years they have run hangover breakfasts, bake sales, gameshows and even organised a fundraising trek to Guatemala!
If you want to get involved with Volunteering, look for our stall at the Langwith Freshers’ fair in order to sign up!
RAISING & GIVING (RAG)RAG (Raising & Giving) is a national campaign between Colleges and Universities to raise money for various charities.
At York, RAG is a massive part of student life. Each year, the Colleges compete for the RAG Cup, which is given to the College that has successfully engaged the most students, and raised the most money.
RAG usually takes off at its best during RAG Week, a YUSU organised week throughout the University, where every College puts on RAG-inspired fundraisers. The most popular event each year is RAG Parade, which sees all the Colleges dressing up and parading throughout York’s streets.
Outside of RAG week, Langwith tries to raise money for our charity through various other ways, from bake sales or food drives, to special events in the Glasshouse like our famous annual Take Me Out or Family Fortunes nights.
Want to #getinvolved?!You can meet your LCSA RAG and Volunteering Officers and sign up to projects this year at Langwith’s Fresher’s Fair in Fresher’s Week!
You don’t have to stand for election to #getinvolved in the College or student committees. The LCSA, GCRC and College Team are supported by a group of skilled students, from the tech team or graphic designers to positions on the College’s Volunteering committee or the Newsletter Editor position. Open to all students, these positions are a great way to support the College and its community, whilst boosting your CV at the same time!
GRAPHIC DESIGNERWEB OFFICERTECH TEAMCURATOR
Skill-based positions
COMMITTEES& AWARDS
College Awards
NEWSLETTER EDITOR (paid)
Each Friday we send out our ‘Weekly Newsletter’ to all students. The Editor is in charge of contacting circles in the College to make sure students hear about what’s happening in Langwith that week.
VOLUNTEERING COMMITTEEThe College is always looking to expand its volunteering opportunities, and this year we’re taking on a passionate team of students who want to help us expand and develop new ways for our students to #getinvolved in the local community. We’ll be interviewing for positions on our new College Volunteering Committee in Autumn Term. Be sure to look out for more details after you arrive!
LANGWITH INITIATIVE AWARDDo you have an idea for an amazing event you want to hold? Want to start a society or club? Is there an issue close to your heart you’d like to run a campaign about, or fundraise for? Then we want to hear from YOU!
The Langwith Initiative Award grants students the opportunity to apply for funding to help make their ideas become reality! If the idea is a success, there’s the opportunity to receive additional funding on a termly basis, so you can keep your project going. The Award supports the core ethos of Langwith - that college life is shaped and directed by the students themselves. It’s your college, it’s essential you have your say as to what goes on!
RECOGNISING ACHIEVEMENTWe’re committed to helping students make the most of their time here, recognising and rewarding progression, contribution and achievement.
The York AwardThe York Award is an employability certificate of the University, awarded alongside your degree. The Award is judged based on your accomplishments, achievements, and extracurricular activities during your time at York. Everything you do during your time in Langwith can count towards the York Award. Speak to your Mentor or a member of the College Team to find out how we can help you work toward it!
DIRECTIONS& GETTING HERE
BY TRAIN
York is a mainline station that services connections to and from London and Edinburgh via the East Coast Mainline, along with Transpennine services towards Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool.
BY CAR, FROM THE A64
Follow the outer ring road (A64 on the south and east sides of the city, A1237 around the north and west) to the junction with the Hull/Bridlington roads (A1079/A166). Turn off at the exit marked University and follow the signs towards the City Centre, past Grimston Bar. Take a left turn at the roundabout marked ‘University’ and at the next roundabout take the first left turn onto Heslington East.
BY BUS
The University is served by several bus links to and from York City Centre and the Railway Station.
The Number 66 and 44 services both leave the Station for the University’s two campuses regularly.
If you’re already on-campus, you can use the 66 and 44 to get between Heslington West and East for free. You can also use the ub.1 and sb.1, services operated by the University, to get between the two campuses.
Nationally, National Express have a depot in York and Megabus operate services to and from London St. Pancras to Heslington East interchange.
ARRIVALS WEEKEND(27 September 2015)
Arrival’s Weekend is one of the busiest weekends on the University calendar as thousands of students move into their new College acommodation.
As a large number of students are arriving on the same day, all students are given a designated arrival time. You will be contacted separately about this!
You can also visit Langwith’s website for more details.
PARKING
You can park directly outside the College on Deramore Lane for up to 45 minutes. If you need longer, you can use the car park at the top of the College. For directions and prices for this, visit the University’s maps page (see below)
york.ac.uk/colleges/langwith
york.ac.uk/about/maps/cam-pus/#heslington-east
Welcom� Hom�
Langwith CollegeUniversity of YorkDeramore Lane
HeslingtonYO10 5GQ
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