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New Year’s resolutions are probably abandoned by now and you are returning to a pattern of going out, not sleeping (unless in lectures) and eating takeaways. In an alarming development, lecturers are insisting that you ‘work’ and ‘study’. Thankfully, there’ll be loads of stuff going on to assist you in your procrastination aside from Facebook. We have some exciting themed weeks coming up including: One World Week, Go Green and International Women’s Week, not to mention the annual Varsity Sports tournament with Cov Uni (we’re 20 plus 1 years undefeated!)

Starting on Monday of Week 3, One World Week will be putting on a series of awesome events to celebrate and introduce us to a whole host of cultures. From club nights and sports competitions to forums, talks and discussions, there’s something for every student, regardless of their nationality. Make sure you come down to the SU and get involved - you’d be nuts to miss it!

Hope you have a great Term 2 and don’t forget to join a society if you missed Refreshers Fair – it’s the best way to make the most of your University experience!

Matthew RogersSOCIETIES OFFICER

intro • news in brief • housing day

mark 2 coming soon!

Thanks to everyone who came along to the first of our Housing Days in Week 1 – we hope you found the information useful and that it helped answer any queries or concerns you may have!

The second Housing Day is on Wednesday of Week 4 (1st Feb) in the Atrium – in case you missed out on the first one,

this will be another chance for you to come and chat about your housing options for next year with current students and

our Advice team. Make sure you note the date in your diaries!

news in briefinternational awards successOn Tuesday 13th December, the first ever Internationalisation Awards were hosted by the NUS at Birmingham University Guild. We are delighted to announce that we achieved the following:

Shortlisted for International Student Activities, showcasing the ○excellent work of World@Warwick

Runner-up for the International Student Experience Award, based on ○Go Global and Orientation / iFreshers

Runner-up for the Internationalisation Award for HE Union of the Year ○We are especially delighted to announce that Daniel Stevens, last year’s President, was the joint winner of International Student Officer of the Year. Congratulations to everyone involved!

GUM clinic tuesday week 2The first GUM clinic of term will be on Tuesday 17th January from 12pm-6pm in Copper Rooms 2. As always, it offers free and confidential sexual health advice, testing and supplies to all students.

Whether you’ve had unprotected sex or just want a clean bill of health, come along and get yourself checked out!

varsity ice hockey monday week 3The hour is upon us when we prepare to do sporting battle with our arch-rivals over at Cov Uni – the inaugural clash takes place over at Planet Ice Arena in Coventry, where our Ice Hockey team will take on theirs.

It’s about pride! It’s about power! (etc etc) – make sure you grab your ticket from www.warwicksu.com and come along to support our troops!

holocaust memorial day friday week 3Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on Friday 27th January – it’s an annual

day to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and to stand in solidarity with those around the world who are still living under

genocide. There will also be a vigil in the evening – check the SU website for full details nearer the time.

one world week 2012

One World Week is the biggest student-run international festival anywhere in the world. Held annually on campus, it’s a unique and vibrant celebration of the different cultures, nationalities, identities and voices which make up the Warwick community.

Throughout Week 3, campus will truly come alive as the OWW Team hosts a wide range of events designed to get you talking, interacting and participating. The OWW Forum holds an array of talks, discussions and debates on key global issues, while their Sports programme offers up tournaments and competitions for you and your friends to get involved in. Meanwhile, the Nights team will take over the SU and Arts Centre to bring you jaw-dropping events like Bustamove, Sensasian, the OWW Fashion Show and, of course, the spectacular World Party!

In addition, the OWW Festival brings together the Union’s cultural and performing societies around the following theme days:

MONDAY: Asia & Australasia DayTUESDAY: Europe ExperienceWEDNESDAY: Middle East & Africa DayTHURSDAY: Americas & Caribbean DayFRIDAY: UK & Ireland DayFor details of everything that’s on offer, head over to their website, oneworldweek.net, where you’ll find more info and a full line-up!

get involved!

oneworldweek.net

Week 321st - 28th January

In addition, our various food outlets here in the SU will be running different offers and promotions throughout the week, all tying in with the theme of each day. Make sure that you visit www.warwicksu.com/food to find out what’s available!

new outlet opening timesTwo of our food and drink outlets have revised opening hours this term as follows:

Monday – Friday: 4pm unti l lateSaturday – Sunday: 6pm unti l late

Monday - Thursday: 12pm - MidnightFriday: 12pm - 1amSaturday: 12pm - MidnightSunday: 12pm - 11pm

CLINIC

Free & ConfidentialSEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION (STI) CHECKS

TUESDAY 17TH JANUARY12PM - 6PM | COPPER ROOMS 2

Sexual health at Warwick

QUESTIONS?Contact welfare@warwicksu.comSign up at the counter or email timefortea@warwicksu.com

Wednesday 25th January (Week 3)Selected Wednesdays at , 4pm - 5pm

Learn different

icing recipes and

how to make

toppers!

Choose your own fl avours,

colours + sprinkles!

Take home 4

handmade

decorated

cupcakes!

£10Per session

(including cakes)

Now that the hustle & bustle of Term 1 has subsided and you’ve had a chance to settle in properly, now’s the ideal time to try out the SU’s vast array of sports clubs and societies!

Clubs and societies are a key part of the University experience. They are a great opportunity to explore your interests with like-minded people, try something you’ve always fancied and meet new people.

On Monday 16th January, we’re hosting the Refreshers Fair in the Union, where you’re able to come along and chat to members of our various sports clubs and societies and get a feel for what’s on offer. We’re also offering discounted membership to Societies Federation for the remaining two terms, giving you an added incentive to sign up!

If you can’t make it on the day, as always there’s a wealth of extra info online at www.warwicksu.com/societies

refreshers fair 2012 • new outlet opening times • cupcake creation • gum clinic

get involved • have your say

get involvedSTARS of Warwick nominationsSTARs of Warwick is a new awards scheme designed to recognise excellence in teaching here at the University.Run in conjunction with the student body, it asks you to nominate your lecturers/tutors for consideration by our panel.

If there’s a member of the University’s academic staff who you feel deserves special recognition, nominations will open online on Monday 16th January (Week 2), with the ceremony taking place on 8th March. Head to www.warwicksu.com for all the details!

saturday week 3Warwick Higher Education Summit (WHES) takes place on 28th January and will be discussing the theme: ‘Can the Public University be Saved?’

With students and Universities across the country preparing for up to £9000 annual fees in 2012, now is the time to question what a University education will mean for both future generations and society as a whole. The summit is organised by students and there is an excellent line up of speakers - tickets and more details are available on their website: www.warwickhesummit.org

monday week 4As you may have read online recently, the Bacardi Policy has been re-worded by our Board of Trustees, and there will be another General Meeting called soon to discuss the issue further. This has now been rescheduled to Week 4, not Week 3 as stated on the Wallplanner – watch this space (and the Democracy pages of the SU website) for more info!

join warwick nightline! We are entirely student-run and provide confidential support and information services from 9pm-9am every night of term.

We are holding our final training session for this academic year over the weekend of Week 3. To sign up, pop down to the Nightline Building (between Old and New Rootes, near the Launderette) on Monday 23rd or Tuesday 24th January between 11am and 5pm.

Sadly we can’t take on finalists at this point in their degree. Visit facebook.com/Warwick.Nightline for more info.

S T A R Sof Warwick

you say...

we say...

what happened to therant cards submitted

during rant week?

you say...

we say...

we want more cashpoints on campus!

we say...

feedback@warwicksu.comgive us a few days and

find out what

it’s your union so have your say

got feedback?

Unfortunately this isn’t something we at the Union can

really do anything about – however, it’s a recurring piece of feedback

we receive, so we’ll keep badgering the Uni on your behalf!

feedback@warwicksu.comhave your say

We’ve been collating them over the Christmas holidays, and are currently responding to your individual concerns. Keep an eye on the SU website for updates

on our progress!

monday 23rd

niGhTline SiGn-Up11AM - 5PMNIGHTLINE BUILDING

Volunteer for this valuable student-run listening service.

vARSiTy ice hockeyBUSES LEAVE PIAZZA AT 6:30PMPLANET ICE ARENA, COVENTRy

Back for more, Cov? Well, if you insist…

vARSiTy AfTeR-pARTyFROM 10PMCOPPER ROOMS 1

tuesday 24th

niGhTline SiGn-Up11AM - 5PMNIGHTLINE BUILDING

Rock Soc SociAlFROM 7PMTHE DIRTy DUCk

Un-plUcked9:30PM - 12AMTHE DIRTy DUCk

More great live acoustic music for a relaxing Tuesday night.

oWW: SenSASiAn10PM - 2AMTHE COPPER ROOMS

Join OWW in the Union for their massive Asian music celebration!

wednesday 25th

edUcATion convenTionFROM 3:30PMMS.02

one world week

FOR FULL DETAILS SEE ONEWORLDWEEk.NET

monday 16th

STARS of WARWick noMinATionS openWWW.WARWICkSU.COM

Sife ATTAck dAyFROM 10AMPIAZZA

RefReSheRS fAiR10:30AM - 4PMFULL UNION

Missed out on clubs & societies in your first term? Now’s your chance to catch up!

BeATS & BARSFROM 4PMCURIOSITEA

More student-led poetry, performance and music in your favourite campus tea-shop.

Union coUncil MeeTinGFROM 5PMMR 4/5, SUHQ

RAG qUizFROM 7:30PMTHE MIGHTy DUCk

Take on your fellow students for prizes at RAG’s charity quiz!

lATin niGhT8PM - 2AMCOPPER ROOMS 2

More sizzling Latin sounds to get your week off to a steamy start – don’t forget there’s Salsa classes from 8pm if you want to brush up on your moves!

tuesday 17th

GUM clinic12PM - 6PMCOPPER ROOMS 2

Get yourself checked for STIs at our free, confidential GUM clinic.

WARWick hUBS SpeAkeR SeRieSFROM 6PMSO.19

Rock Soc SociAlFROM 7PMTHE DIRTy DUCk

Un-plUcked9:30PM - 12AMTHE DIRTy DUCk

Tip-top acoustic talent at our regular student showcase.

wednesday 18th

pop! 10PM - 2AM (CIRCLING FROM 7PM)COPPER ROOMS 1

Disco Dave provides the cheese platter for another blast of midweek mayhem!

thursday 19th

d of e: inTRo MeeTinGFROM 6PMMR6, SUHq

WARWick deBATinG SocieTyFROM 6PMATRIUM

Debating the motion “Israel and Palestine: Is a Two-State Solution the Answer?” - everyone’s welcome to come and participate!

WoRld@WARWick lAnGUAGe cenTReFROM 7PMTHE TERRACE BAR

idioTeqUe9PM - 1AMTHE TERRACE BAR

A relaxed evening of leftfield indie/alternative tunes, courtesy of Offbeat society.

pARTy olyMpUS10PM - 2AMCOPPER ROOMS 2

This year’s Hall Wars winners, Cryfield, get to host their very own shebang!

friday 20th

indooR MARkeT10AM - 4PMATRIUM

Your chance to pick up a bargain. Browse our stalls for ranging from second hand books and high street clothing to sweet and savoury tasty treats.

GloBAliSATion of cUlTURe6PM - 8PMATRIUM

GeT fUnked9PM - 1AMTHE TERRACE BAR

Captain Funkwash delivers a fresh blast of funk, soul and breakbeat classics to kickstart your weekend.

Top BAnAnA: The BAR exchAnGe10PM - 2AMTHE COPPER ROOMS

Try your hand at our stock market game as drinks prices rise and fall throughout the night depending on demand!

saturday 21st

vinTAGe fAShion fAiRFROM 12PMCURIOSITEA

Come and grab a retro bargain!

oWW: BUSTAMove1PM - 6PMCOPPER ROOMS 1

Get ready for stunning dance performances at One World Week’s very own inter-University dance competition!

oWW: fAShion ShoWFROM 7:30PMBUTTERWORTH HALL, ARTS CENTRE

Grab tickets from the Art Centre box office for this year’s spectacular student fashion show!

MixoloGy9PM - 1AMTHE TERRACE BAR

The perfect blend of cocktails and beats, with cutting-edge house music from student DJs.

Skool dAyz10PM - 2AMTHE COPPER ROOMS

Time to bust out that school tie once again for an evening of high spirits and dodgy sing-alongs!

sunday 22nd

oWW: WoRld MUSic conceRTFROM 7:30PMARTS CENTRE THEATRE

A stunning display of student musical talent courtesy of One World Week – buy tickets at the Arts Centre!

what’s on

what’s onweek 2

what’s onweek 3

chinese new yearyEAR OF THE DRAGON

don’t miss: monday wk 3

featured event • don’t miss

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ROOM 1 : SKOOL DAYZ I love the 90s & early 00s - don your

shirt and tie for a night of naughty nostalgia

ROOM 2 : OLD SKOOLHip-hop classics that will have your

feet tapping all night

featured event:SnoW vARSiTy3PM - 8PMSWADLINCOTE

cUpcAke cReATionSFROM 4PMCURIOSITEA

Curiositea’s popular cupcake-decorating workshop returns!

pop! MARdi GRAS MAyheM 10PM - 2AM (CIRCLING FROM 7PM)COPPER ROOMS 1

One World Week bring the carnival to our cheesy midweek favourite!

thursday 26th

GloBAl inTeRnATionAl niGhTFROM 9PMTHE TERRACE BAR

oWW: cARnivAlFROM 6PMPIAZZA & UNION

friday 27th

indooR MARkeT10AM - 4PMATRIUM

holocAUST MeMoRiAl dAyVIGIL AT 6PMPIAZZA

GeT fUnked9PM - 1AMTHE TERRACE BAR

GUAvA BAnAnA10PM - 2AMTHE COPPER ROOMS

Time for a little intercontinental monkey business!

saturday 28th

WARWick hiGheR edUcATion SUMMiTALL DAySEE WARWICkHESUMMIT.ORG

MixoloGy9PM - 1AMTHE TERRACE BAR

oWW: The WoRld pARTy9PM - 3AMFULL UNION

The spectacular conclusion to this year’s festivities – make sure you buy tickets in advance, as it always sells out!

only £5.00!featured event:

don’t miss:

VintageFashion Fair

Saturday 21st January

saturday wk 2

12pm - 4pm | CURIOSITEACome and browse through our

collection of original vintage clothing and accessories from the 50s, 60s and

70s and grab yourself a bargain!

don’t miss: monday wk 3

MON 30TH JAN19:00 | MS.02 (MATHS & STATS)

www.warwicksu.com/generalmeeting

DEADLINE FOR MOTIONSMON 23RD JAN | 4PMdemocracy@warwicksu.com

Bandsoc’s annual tournament gets underway in Week 4 with the winners earning a slot at this year’s Summer Party and the chance to be crowned Battle of the Bands champion 2012. Let battle commence!

WK 4-10

Your chance to tell us what we do well and how we can be better.

Help us make Warwick SU as good as it can be by filling in our annual membership survey.

THE BIG

FIVEWEEK 5

Worried about housing? Relax!

Come along to our housing days to chat to students who’ve experienced house-hunting, get tips from our Advice Centre staff, or find people to live with.

HousingDay 2012

WEEK 4

One of the biggest student-run festivals in the world – talks, events, performances, debates and sport. Not to be missed!

WEEK 3

The biggest student-run Ale Festival in the UK – last year’s was a sell-out so snap up your ticket fast! With dozens of different ales and live entertainment from the likes of ‘Dr Busker’, it’s an event not to miss.

WEEK 6REAL ALEFESTIVAL

The big one. Campus comes alive as candidates bombard your lectures and kitchens persuading you to give them your vote.Find out why it matters at warwicksu.com/elections

WEEK 8

With different environmental themes each day, be sure to pop along and learn more about the issues facing our planet and how to make the world a greener place.

WEEK 7

Our sports teams take on arch-rivals Cov as we teach them what real talent is!

Show your support at events throughout the term. For details, visit www.warwicksu.com/varsity

WK 3-9VARSITY 2012

TERM 2 PREVIEW