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We have been asked by SMUC senior management to remind you all to have a safe, respectful and also nice time during your last week at St Mary’s before the Christmas break.

Advent Carol Service Monday 13th December at 7.30pmin the University College Chapel. At the end of the Carol Service we will present the Carol Singing Cheques to representatives from local and national children’s charities.

Our celebration ends with mulled wine and mince pies which will be served in the DolcHe Vita Café. Everyone is very welcome.

Mass Times week beginning Monday 13th December - Please note that Mass will be celebrated in the Crypt at 8.30am on Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th December.

There will be no mass in the Crypt on Thursday 16th December and Friday 17th…

Streetcar will be coming to St Mary’s on December 9th to re-launch Streetcar and are offering all St Mary’s students HALF PRICE Membership (worth £29.50) plus £10 worth of FREE driving. 

To promote their new offer Streetcar will be holding an event in the Refectory from 11.30am until 2pm on December the 9th.  Amongst other activities they will be also giving away a FREE Soft Drink and a Snack voucher (up to the value of £3.00) to anybody that joins on the day.  Applicants must be aged 19 or over.

As you know, there is no parking available to St…

How would you like to share your experiences of studying at St Mary’s with prospective university students and be in with a chance to win an iPad?

WhatUni.com are offering the chance to win one if you write a review by this Sunday, 5th December. Just copy and paste the following link

http://www.whatuni.com/degrees/addreview.html?z=1019

Good luck!

Residents close to the University College have complained about increased vandalism to cars on the streets approaching St Mary’s.

We do not condone this sort of behaviour and will take disciplinary action against any of our students caught in these anti-social activities.

Kevin Germaine
Director of Student Services

The School of Education are holding a Christmas Bazaar in the Refectory on Wednesday1st December from 11am - 1.30pm.

Fund raising event for
Plan Bee, SHOCC and
Macmillan Cancer Support
Handmade Beeswax products:
Lip Balm, Bath Fizz, Body Balm,
Candles
Christmas Cards
Lavendar Bags
Homemade Cakes

Have a look below for the winners’ entries!

Hey everyone,

You’re welcome to come to the SU this Thursday for a Thanksgiving Celebration!

It starts at 8pm and there will be amazing music for you to enjoy. Check out the poster below and we’ll see you on Thursday at 8pm!

The Student Services department would like you to tell them about any issues you have with accessibility of services and the campus environment.

If you click on the Campus Accessibility Feedback screen on the homepage, you will be directed to a form, where you can tell them everything they need to know!

If you would prefer you can email your responses directly to Jo Albany at albanyj@smuc.ac.uk. All feedback is directed to and dealt with by Student Services which is located in the Main building by reception.

Notice to all Students

FIRE STRIKE: TAKE EXTRA CARE

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) plan to strike over the bonfire night and Diwali weekend.

9am Friday 5 November – 9am Sunday 7 November

This will disrupt your usual fire fighting and fire safety service.
During this time you are asked to take even more care and to think about your safety from fire.

All students are reminded that no fireworks or lighting of bonfires are permitted on the University College premises.

Also, please take note of the following:

• Make sure you know how you would get out of the…

Dear All,

You are all invited to come to the Disability Matters Forum for students and staff. Help us shape our services. It’s taking place on Tuesday 23rd of November 2010 at 2pm in K17!

What is the Disability Forum?
Disability Forums play a vital role in shaping our services. Our Forums are groups of students and staff who consider and discuss among others:

Access to buildings and social spaces
Services for students and staff
Teaching and learning
Communications and marketing

Our Forums give you a chance to:

Give us your views on our services
Ask questions
Raise discussions and…

‘A-Political Cabaret’ is an evening of New Writing Theatre produced by Level Two Applied Theatre students that presents an ambitious programme reflecting the ongoing local, national & global political situation!

It’s taking place on Friday 5th November at 6pm in the Dolce Vita! Come along for a great evening!

Want to learn overseas?

The Study Abroad Fair is taking place on November 11th in the Waldegrave Drawing Room at 5.30pm. This is open to 1st and 2nd year undergraduates*.
Find out more about spending a semester at a St Mary’s partner University. You will have the opportunity to meet US, South Korean and Australian students currently studying at St Mary’s and also St Mary’s students who have studied abroad in the past.

For more information, email international@smuc.ac.uk or check
the notice board outside the International Office, F1.

*Restrictions may apply - check with your Programme Director.

The following is a note from Registry about the changes/improvements they’ll be making to their services.

From Tuesday 19th October, the Registry will be relocated to Rooms N45 and N46 in the new N Block opposite the Students’ Union building. The new offices will improve access to Registry for all students and staff.
In order to move Registry will be closed on Friday 15th October and Monday 18th October. Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 19th October.

Beginning this September*, there will be a new lay community just across the road from the University College on Waldegrave Gardens. This will be a small group of staff and full-time students, pursuing a life together centring around community, prayer, study and service.

The house is beautifully appointed, with a kitchen, dining room, living room and garden, as well as a small chapel area. All the study-bedrooms are en-suite and of a very high standard.