We are currently looking for a Mature Student Representative and Non-Titled Executive Members (x5). 

Please print this form and return it to us no later than the 3rd of November for elections on the 4th.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTION NOMINATION FORM

STANDING FOR POSITION OF  : ______________________________________

NOMINEE: ___________________________ SIGNATURE: _________________

INSTITUTION: ______________________________________________________

CONTACT NUMBER: ________________________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________

PROPOSER: __________________________ SIGNATURE: _________________

INSTITUTION: ______________________________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________

To be completed and returned to Tina at room 0060, College Building by Friday 8th November.

Any badminton player on campus? There is an Badminton Scotland tournament open for both singles and doubles players for students from all universities and college on the 3rd of November at Stirling University Sports Centre.

Have a read at he attached info sheet and form but make sure you get in quick as forms must be in by Friday. 

DOWNLOAD THE INFO & FORM HERE:
2013 University and Colleges Badminton Tournament

CUCSA:

The team are having an open meeting on Friday 25th October, everyone is welcome to come along and get involved. It’s a great opportunity to have your say about freshers or find out how to become a member of the exec! They’re a really friendly bunch so come down to the Queensberry at 6pm and share some (free) food with them!

Halloween:

Wh? Not are hosting this year’s Halloween party, lots of surprises in store and prize for best fancy dress. Get yourself down from 8pm on Thursday October 31st

Netball:

The netball team have started up again this term and are currently training on Monday nights from 6-8pm in the David Keswick centre. From 28th October they will be moving up to the College Sports Hall from 5pm-7pm so you’re if you’re interested in playing come along!

International Society:

Our brand new international society have been hosting socials with an international twist and welcome all new members. They are having a big event this Thursday (17th) in Rutherford McCowan at 6pm so please get yourself along to check them out! Find them on facebook here: Crichton International Society

Horse Riding Club:

The riding club are on track to start organising lessons and treks in November, if you would like to be involved please come along to the club’s very first social event this Friday (18th) at Wh? not from 7pm. Come along and talk horses! Also find the facebook group here: Crichton Campus Riding Club

Sailing and Rowing:

The sailing club have been out on the water a couple of times already, and the rowing team have started their winter training. If you signed up at the freshers fair keep you eyes on your email for more updates from these teams.

The Crichton Ink Monsters:

Is a brand new writing initiative who will be setting regular writing challenges and are keenly looking for writers and creative types! To keep up to date with them join their facebook group: The Crichton Ink Monsters

Girls Football:

We are in the process of starting up a girls football team so if you’d like to be part of that team please email girlsfootball@cucsa.org.uk to get yourself on the mailing list.

The Education Society:

Is looking for new executive members. If you are interesting in getting involved with running the Education Society then please email dumfriesteachers@gmail.com

And as always keep an eye on our website cucsa.org.uk and our facebook we will try and keep you up to date with what is happening on campus and for the students in town. If you would like us to help you set up a new club or running an event that you would like us to promote please get in touch with mail@cucsa.org.uk

See you soon

CUCSA Team

Our new International Society is now in full swing and would like to invite you to their International Evening on Thursday 17th of October.

Kicking off at 6pm in the Rutherford McCowan building (room 127) there will be lots on offer to celebrate the different cultures and nationalities of all our students on campus. With music and food from around the globe and an intentional themed quiz as well there will be something for everyone. All welcome.

Keep an eye out for all the country themed posters around campus as well. 

Whether you are an international student yourself, on an exchange year or even one of our home students the society is open to all who are interested in sharing and celebrating their own and other’s culture. If you would like to get involved in the International Society you can join the facebook group – Crichton International Society, send a wee email to international@cucsa.org.uk or come along to any of the meet ups.

We’ll be holding CUCSA interim elections for our vacant positions the following week. So no matter what university, level or course you can come and get involved in organising our students’ sports and societies and social calendar and generally representing our campus.

The event was a joint effort from both the University of Glasgow and UWS . Together we raised £166.67 from our teas, coffees and cake and a further £36.00 from the sale of raffle tickets for the Christmas cake provided by UWS

So a big thanks to all involved!. 

So if you feel like coming along and giving it a try here are a few detail for you:

Time: 10am
Location: Loch Ken, Castle Douglas
Cost: Transport and Lunch

Unike our other clubs, the Student Sailor need to travel slightly further out to Loch Ken but generally car share to get there so please join the “Dumfries Student Sailors” group on facebook for help organising transport.

If you’re heading along on the day make sure you bring spare clothes and a towel and some lunch if you desire. If you decide sailing is for you then you can bring along the years membership(£80) at the training session the following week. 

The Phenology team would like to extend an open invitation to staff and students to get involved in the garden and to help develop a plan for its second year, The hope is to be able to develop a Garden Club that will be interested in using some of the big beds for their own growing projects.

If you want to find out more please come along to the meeting:

Date: Tuesday 1st October

Time: 12 Noon

Place: Room 340 (Environment Lab)

Here’s a little more info but do head along on the Tuesday for more details on the garden.

Need something to fill your dull Monday nights? Want to get fit and active and have fun doing it? Then why not come along and give the Crichton Ravens Netball team a  go!

Our team plays on Monday night from 6-9pm  at the David Keswick Centre. Whether you’re a star player or a complete newbie come along and join in.

Want to watch some world class Netball? Here the World Championship Final in 2011 to give you a feel for the game: