News in brief
23 November 2010
Making Wales a 21st Century success
Vice-Chancellor Dr David Grant has outlined his vision for the University’s future.
Read more at http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/articles/making-wales-a-21st-century-success.html
Carols at Christmas
The Vice-Chancellor’s office and the School of Music invite all staff to attend carols around the Christmas tree in the JVJ Gallery, Main Building on Wednesday 15 December from 12:30 to 1.00pm. Sherry and mince pies will be available after the service with the compliments of the Cardiff University Chaplaincy. A collection will also be made for the Alzheimer's Society, the main charity adopted by the University’s Social and Community Action Network.
Festive support for students
Cardiff University’s 2010 Christmas card is now available.
Featuring a festive image of Main Building, the card is now on sale across campus. A donation of 10p for every card sold will go towards supporting students in financial hardship at the University.
The card is printed on 100% recycled paper in line with the University's commitment to sustainability.
Cards cost 50p each and are on sale at Graphic Services and Media Resources outlets throughout the Cathays campus. Packs of 10 can also be ordered at £5 per pack by raising an Oracle order to INSRV Graphics ASSL.
Cards can also be purchased and supplied with the name of Schools, Divisions, messages and logos overprinted at an additional cost of £53 per 500 cards for one colour. Please allow up to ten working days for this service and email your text to print@cardiff.ac.uk and raise an Oracle order to INSRV-PRINTING.
Alternatively to order packs of 10 at £5.00 per pack please contact Clare Johnston, Graphic Services on ext. 74461
Animated seasonal e-cards can also be sent from www.cardiff.ac.uk/ecards.
Cardiff University Calendar 2011
The first Cardiff University calendar has been produced to celebrate some of the University’s many strengths and to raise money for students in financial hardship.
The 2011 desk calendar features striking photography from Varsity to our world-leading research; each accompanied by a message about the rich and vibrant life at Cardiff University.
Calendars are on sale for £3.00 at Graphic Services outlets throughout the Cathay’s Park campus and at the Sir Herbert Duthie Library on the Heath campus. They can also be purchased from the Students’ Union shop, The Print Centre in the Students’ Union building and online via the Alumni Shop. Alternatively ring Catrin Palfrey, Communications and International Relations Division on ext 70293.
The calendar is printed on 100% sustainable material in line with the University's commitment to sustainability.
All profits from each calendar sold will go towards supporting students facing financial hardship at the University.
Welcoming International and European students
A record number of new European and International students (744) used the two-day meet-and-greet service at Heathrow and Cardiff Airports organised by the International Office to welcome them to the University. A 10 day induction programme helped the students settle into their new academic life and included campus tours; a Welsh folk dancing and welcome party; a treasure hunt and prize giving lunch; and a coach tour of South Wales.
At the Health site, the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Healthcare Studies and Nursing jointly held an early evening welcome buffet, which included a quiz and speeches from third and fourth year students who described the challenges and survival strategies they successfully adopted during their first year.
Charity week
Students from the University’s Islamic Society have raised more than £12,000 in a week-long fundraising campaign. Activities included a fayre, food and cake stalls.
Bara Ashi, President of the Society said: “It was very encouraging to see so many students from all faiths and all walks-of-life participating in Charity Week. The money raised will go towards helping the poorest children who have been orphaned across the globe. A big thank you to everyone to helped volunteer and raise this fantastic amount of money.”
Interfaith week
The University is taking part in Interfaith Week (22-28 November), a UK-wide event that aims to strengthen good interfaith relations and to increase understanding between people of religious and non-religious beliefs. For further information contact Revd Dr Trystan Hughes on chaplaincy@cardiff.ac.uk
