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Sunday 1st July - Anti-smoking legislation comes into force
In the UK, it is now illegal to smoke in enclosed public areas (including vehicles) such as pubs, clubs, covered bus stops, and taxis.
Anyone who smokes in a smoke-free area will be committing an offence and is liable to a fine of up to £ 200. It is also an offence for those who manage or control such areas to fail to prevent smoking taking place, resulting in a fine of up to £ 2,500.
In Graduate College, this means that you are not permitted to smoke in the bar, games room, PC lab and common room, porters' lodge, meeting room and all office space.
If you live in a smoking flat you will still be permitted to smoke in your room but not in any shared areas, such as kitchens.
Common Room
The refurbished common room has a large meeting table to use for group meetings/projects etc., so you do not have to wait for the meeting room to be free. There is also wireless internet access in both the common room and the bar so you can work in whichever suits you best.
We fought really hard for many years to get the refurbishment so please use the space.
Events in November
VOTE TODAY! - THURSDAY 29th November - read the manifestos
Events in October
Polite Reminder
This is a polite reminder to all residents that the Dean of the college expects reasonable noise levels at all times, especially between the hours of midnight and 7am and especially at the moment as many of your neighbours (both postgraduate and undergraduate) have exams.
He also wishes to remind you all that at the end of this term there will be three nights of disturbance (26th-28th June) when the college Extravs take place. The Extravs are outdoor music events which generally run from early evening until 2am. Cartmel, Lonsdale and Graduate all have their extravs on the same night so as to minimise disturbance to residents. The extravs from the other colleges will be audible from Graduate, although not quite as loud. He suggests that you arrange your schedules so you are not trying to do important work during these noisy events as you will end up getting angry and frustrated.
Exam Stress
If you are experiencing any stress from your exams there is advice you may find useful on the student support website. Don't forget that if anyone is disturbing your sleep at this stressful time, you should call the porter to report it on 93194.
Alton Towers Trip
Tickets for the GSA trip to Alton Towers theme park are on sale now in the college administrator's office 9am-12:30 and 1:30pm-3pm every day and GSA the office on Thursday 9:30-2pm.
The trip is this Saturday (12th May) leaving campus at 7:30am (or town at 7:15am)and the price is £28 per ticket including the cost of the coach and the cost of entry to the park.
Pirates of the Caribbean 3 Launch Party
Friday 25th May 2007, 8 till late
Blistering Barnacles, Grad Bar, known for its Jolly Roger and independent approach to partying and drinking, is raising the skull and cross bones once again, this time for the 25th of May, celebrating the fact that Capt Jack Sparrow is again returning to the screen. The night will have lots of tropical cocktails on offer, both alchoholic and non-alchoholic, and of course fountains of good ale and rum. That night the previous carribean films will be shown on the big screen, plus dressing up as pirates is encouraged but optional. A grand way to break up that heavy studying.
Scarborough
The trip is Saturday May 26th and the price is £13 per ticket. The details are as follows:
7:15 Infrimary pickup
7:30 Pendle Avenue pickup
18:30 Return
Tickets are on sale at the GSA office. For more information please contact Irina at: gsa_assistant [at] hotmail.com
Graduate Summer Dinner
Thursday 14th June, £30 including champagne reception, 3 course dinner and wine on the table! This will be followed by a DJ after dinner.
Dress code: black tie/formal
GSA trips website
http://www.lusu.co.uk/gsa/events/trips.html
GSA trips on Facebook
http://lancs.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2251619347
Live Bands in GradBar
Thursday 21st June - Tin Pin Alley:
Bar opens at 7pm, music from around 9pm
This is one of the bands playing at Gradstock and is a good opportunity to get a sneak preview, tickets for Gradstock will also be available on the night.
Friday 22nd June - Nick Dow Blues Band:
Bar opens at 6pm, music from around 9pm