Find your societies on Facebook

I've just spent an hour or so on Facebook for work. Yes, honestly, it's for you!
Facebook is a great way for societies to advertise and for everyone to find out about what's going on in the society world.

Because of the building works, we need to keep you even more informed online because we're open as usual.

To help, I've set up a facebook group called 'Sheffield Union Societies'

This is a group for societies to tell each other and all Sheffield Uni students whats going - societies can add links to their events or tell us about them on the group.

Find out more and get involved for 09/10!

See you on Monday,
Love Claire x

Guns, drugs, and cracks

So SUTCO have a new play this week. If you've not been before it's a fantastic opportunity to do something chilled out with friends which might spark some great discussion!

Claire x

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SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: cRaCKs

San Francisco, 1973, and eight unsuspecting cast-offs are unaware that they are about to take centre stage in a psychodelic game of cat and mouse. As their drug fueled soire turns to a head long descent into madness each is pushed closer to the edge of their fragile sanity; threatened by a gun-toting assailant and their own personal demons.

This promises to be an exciting and funny show, so don't miss out!

Tickets can be bought at the Union Box Office, or on the door, or you can reserve them on our website - www.sutco.co.uk

On Wednesday, tickets are only £4. Thursday-Saturday it's still only £5 for students!

The show starts at 7.30pm (doors at 7pm) at the Drama Studio on Glossop Road.

We hope to see you there!

This is the press release from the University about the event that Sheffield Liberal Youth held yesterday at the Union - well done to them!

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A panel of politicians, including Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg, faced a Question Time grilling by students at the University of Sheffield yesterday (Thursday 22 October 2009) at an event aimed at reigniting student interest in political affairs.

The high-profile politician was joined by former Liberal Democrat leader Lord Paddy Ashdown and current leader of Sheffield City Council and prospective parliamentary candidate for Sheffield Central, Councillor Paul Scriven, for the 'Evening with the Liberal Democrats' event held in the University's Richard Roberts Auditorium.

In a similar style to Nick Clegg's 'town hall meetings', which have seen him travel up and down the country inviting voters to tell him what they think about fixing the economy and rebuilding trust in politics, students were given the chance to have their say on political issues and pose questions to the panel.

Nick Clegg was elected leader of the Liberal Democrats in December 2007 after a leadership campaign in which he focused on reaching out beyond the party to new voters by promoting the Liberal Democrats as the party of the family, focusing on social justice, education and opportunity.

He has close links with both universities in Sheffield and even carried out a part-time teaching position in the University of Sheffield's Department of Politics after his departure from European Parliament in 2004.

The event was organised by The Exchange, a collaboration between the Union of Students, the Politics Society and the University and aimed to host current political debate in an informal context. The Exchange focuses exclusively on high-profile political and public figures to reengage student interest and participation in political activities and hopes to establish Sheffield as a centre for debate in current affairs.

Paul Tobin, President of the Union of Students at the University of Sheffield, said: "This was a great opportunity to ask some of the big names from the Liberal Democrats about their policy ideas. With a General Election coming up and students having the potential to swing any vote, it was fantastic that students were able to ask big questions directly to the party leaders."

Nick Clegg, leader of the Liberal Democrats, said: "Since being elected leader of the Liberal Democrats I have enjoyed holding open meetings all over the country, where anyone can turn-up to ask me questions about any topic. The meetings are an opportunity to hear first-hand what people are concerned about and respond by explaining how the Liberal Democrats would help them.

"It was a particular pleasure to return to the University of Sheffield and speak to students in such an open forum alongside one of my predecessors Lord Paddy Ashdown and future Liberal Democrat MP Councillor Paul Scriven. The event was a perfect response to anyone who thinks that young people are no longer interested and informed about politics."

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Look out for high profile speakers at 'Exchange' events over the coming year.

Love Claire x

Clubs and Societies RAG it up!

Last year, through the generosity and energy of Sheffield students, RAG gave away £117,000 for charity. Some of that was raised by Societies and sports clubs, but this year we want to increase that massively.

Work with RAG as a one off, or how about taking part in the Adopt a Charity scheme? You can donate specifically to your chosen charity for the whole year to really make a difference.

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What can Sheffield RAG do for your charity event?

Your Community Fundraiser // if any group has a fundraising idea, the Community Fundraiser and RAG committee can advise, help plan and support your event.

Publicity // Massive email and facebook groups, and lots more.

RAG Week 2010 // it's your week so take control!

Street Teams // RAG can provide advice, collection buckets and merchandise to sell at union club nights. So that's where those glow sticks come from...

Spiderwalk 5th November 2009 // Why not do the 13 mile night walk with your club or society? Fireworks of course included!

RAG Raids // throughout the year RAG organise collections in town which you can get involved with.

What happens to your money?

RAG aim to donate to around 40 South Yorkshire charities such as Cavendish Cancer Care and Edale Mountain Rescue, and will give you as much help as they possibly can to raise lots of money.

The money you raise is split like this...
10% to RAG for the essentials. This pays for vital expenses like buckets, signs and the Community Fundraiser.

90% to you. You can keep some for society events, but why not donate some of it to a RAG charity which you can choose.

We ask that at least 50% of the money raised goes to charity.

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So for more details on how to riase money with the wonderous RAG, and to find out how to Adopt A Charity, then pop into the Society Surgery on Wednesdays 1-2pm in the Source.

Touch It on Friday

Are you tough?
How long can you endure a physical challenge?
Could you be the last one standing?

TOUCH IT - is simple, throw £3 in the charity bucket and touch onto the huge rag'd up (garish pink and black) box on the concourse. The last person still touching it - wins the prize, an I-pod Touch, thanks to Apple Higher Education!

TOUCH ON BETWEEN 12 NOON and 2PM ON FRIDAY!! You must register on the concourse and touch onto the rag box between these hours! Spectators after 2pm are encouraged to come down and take a peek!

Come down for mid-day for a RAG fiesta, with cake-sales, awareness stalls and fun and games - all raising money for local charities.

INSANE IN THE BRAIN

Dance Touring Partnership is collaboration with *Danceworks UK* are very proud to announce the UK tour of Bounce Street Dance Company:

INSANE IN THE BRAIN
A street dance version of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Lyceum Theatre
Friday 9 & Saturday 10 October, 7.30pm
Tickets £16 & £19 / £10 young persons (16-25)
Box office: 0114 2496000


The classic story of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is injected with a large dose of hip hop energy by Bounce. This exciting company is known for creating high energy, imaginative street-dance theatre, enjoying hit runs at both the Peacock Theatre and the Roundhouse.

"Fresh, fun and clearly told - the company is smart and talented" 4 stars, The Times

"Brilliant. This action packed show works like a dream" Daily Express

Don't miss your chance to see Bounce's only Yorkshire date this tour - tickets are selling fast!

Visit Danceworks, audience vox pops and further information.