June Exams - Final Timetable

Dear Student,

The June exam venues have been published.

Details are available from http://www.scifac.ru.ac.za/examtime.htm

Suzette Flanagan
Manager: Academic Administration
Registrar’s Division,
Rhodes University ...read more

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Africa Day

Friday 25 May 2012

Part of One Week - One World

To celebrate the day, please consider:
•Finding out more about Africa Day on www.africaday.info.
•Dressing in African traditional dress.
•Picking the African menu option in your dining hall.
•Starting a conversation at your dining hall table about a current issue in an African country.
•Greeting everyone you meet in a language that is spoken in Africa (Habari! Hujambo! Bonjour! Hello!).
•Entering the International Office photography competition for the best traditional African dress idea. Competition closes on Africa Day at midnight.
•Bringing a poem from or about Africa to read at Cafe D’Vine (formerly Reddits) in New Street, at 18h00.
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#xeNOphobia Twitter Tag

Thursday 24 May 2012

Say NO to xenophobia and yes to being welcoming to people from other places.

Xenophobia may be defined as an unreasonable fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers or of that which is foreign or strange.

As part of the RU International Week, please encourage everyone to open their hearts and minds and say NO to xenophobia by tweeting and tagging #xeNOphobia on Thursday 24 May. ...read more

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Photography Competition

We call upon all of Rhodes University to take part in a photography competition, being held by the International Office.

The photographs will be judged by categories:

1. The best Traditional African Dress.

2. The best photo taken on a Rhodes University field trip.

3. The best photo taken by an International student in South Africa.

4. The best photo taken by a South African student travelling abroad.

5. The best photo from International Week at Rhodes (May 18th until AFRICA DAY May 25th).

6. The best photo that describes or represents Internationalisation at Rhodes University. ...read more

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Super Stage videos are up!

Hello Super Crowd Funders,

Now’s your turn to change the stats - and reverse the student drop-out rate directly!

Check out the videos and invest your pocket change (anything from R25 and up) to help make the Super Idea you support a reality!

Just follow these 3 easy steps:
1.See how it works: http://www.supernews.co.za/solve/crowd-fund/

2.Click to view all Super Ideas & Crowd-Fund: http://www.supernews.co.za/super-stage/super-stage-2/

3.Select the Super Idea you
want to support and click ‘invest’ on the crowd-fund banner next to it (this takes you to a payment gateway where you can pay by cash (uKash), EFT, credit card or vouchers)

Thank YOU for Making Ideas Happen!

The Supernews Team ...read more

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Parking on Campus

Dear Students

As Rhodes University has expanded in size over the years, the road system on Campus has become increasingly congested, with a limited amount of parking space available. Unfortunately there will be even more pressure on parking from June this year, when the building of a new Education Building will begin in the Grey St parking lot (near Allan Webb Hall). The site will be accessible to construction staff only, with no through route. After completion, there will only be limited parking for disabled and staff.

Students are reminded that that there are 240 parking bays in the Barratt Car Park (with 24/7 security), within a 10 minute easy walk to most parts of campus. Also note that all restricted areas such as Central Campus and St Peters Campus are open after-hours for staff and students.

Your understanding and patience will be appreciated.

Vivian de Klerk
DEAN OF STUDENTS ...read more

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SRC Update

THE PEDRO ISSUE

At the beginning of the year, former SRC Treasurer Mr. Pedro Mzileni had updated his Facebook status with an offensive post implicating the Dean of Students. The SRC released a press statement distancing itself from the status update given its non-affiliation with the Facebook post and by extension, the former councillor. This saw criticism by members of the Student Body and questioned the SRC?s stance regarding forms of discrimination.

The SRC acknowledges the approach used and further extends its apologies to students that felt offended by the statement released.

The SRC wishes to re-affirm its stance fervently against racism and all other forms of discrimination listed under Section 9 of the constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

PURPLE THURSDAY

Many of us know that Purple Thursday exists, but do not necessarily know what it is all about. It is certainly more than just handing out free cupcakes!
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“Do One Thing For Diversity & Inclusion” Campaign

Monday 21 May? 2012

As part of the International Week at Rhodes University, we encourage you to like and make a comment on the “Do One Thing For Diversity & Inclusion” Facebook page on Monday 21 May, which is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development at: http://www.facebook.com/DoOneThingforDiversityandInclusion/info

The 2012 campaign aims:

1. To raise awareness worldwide about the importance of intercultural dialogue, diversity and inclusion.

2. To build a world community of individuals committed to support diversity with real and every day-life gestures.

3. To combat polarization and stereotypes to improve understanding and cooperation among people from different cultures.

Deborah Radloff
International Office ...read more

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SRC Constitutional Amendments

The Constitutional Amendments which the SRC of 2012 wish to discuss and have been discussing at the past two Student Body as well as Student Forum Meetings are available for viewing.

Also find the guidelines for advertising on campus here. ...read more

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Lelona Thembakazi Fufu Memorial Prize.

Members of Rhodes University will be aware that Ms Lelona Thembakazi Fufu was murdered while hitching from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown for her graduation on Thursday 12 April this year. Ms Fufu had come through the Science Foundation Programme to complete a BSc in mathematics and mathematical statistics and in 2011, a joint Honours in mathematics and mathematical statistics. The University has decided that a memorial prize in her name would be an appropriate way to remember her and what she brought to the life of the University and her residence.

The Lelona Thembakazi Fufu Memorial Prize will be awarded annually at Graduation to a student graduating in science with a BSc or BSc (Hons) who has overcome educational hardships to achieve very good results. Preference will be given for a student who has come through the Foundation Programme and who has majored in the mathematical or statistical sciences. Where there are suitable recipients at both BSc and BSc (Hons) levels, two awards may be made. ...read more

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Dancing with the Staff 2012

Six lecturers are paired up with six student dancers to learn a Ballroom/Latin routine for your votes!

This year's contestants include:
•Christopher McQuaid (Zoology)
•Juan Munoz (Music)
•Joy Owen (Anthropology)
•Paul Maylam (History)
•Lindsay Webber (Accounting)
•Anna Christensen (Journalism)

PLUS: Catch amazing performances from our Contemporary, Lyrical Hip Hop and Broadway Jazz dancers!

Date: Sat 19 May

Venue: Great Hall

Time: 7pm

Ticket: R20/ R10 (students) - on sale at Kaif, in our classes and at the door https://www.facebook.com/events/407545215942561/

Queries: ballroom@ru.ac.za ...read more

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BUY A BRICK: Help Eradicate the Bucket System

BUY A BRICK: Help Eradicate the Bucket System

18 years after our freedom, yet right on our doorstep the problem of the poor sanitation still prevalent.

The Buy A Brick campaign is an initiative by SIFE Rhodes University, a student organisation which has started a project
called CommuSan (community Sanitation), whose sole purpose is to do away with the bucket system in our community.

Help us fulfil this dream by supporting the Buy A Brick campaign and contribute to the building toile sustainable, and environmentally friendly toilets in our community; happening from

14th May to 27th May 2012.

Buy a Brick for R10 at the various stands or contact us on siferhodes@gmail.com or commusan@gmail.com 0r call: 076 602 9845

BUY A BRICK AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! ...read more

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OUTRhodes NOH8 Campaign

OUTRhodes in an attempt to create awareness will be conducting a photoshoot along the lines of the NOH8 campaign done in the USA. The aim is to H8 against H8 and discrimination of all forms.

This will be an amazing opportunity for Society's, individuals and groups to get involved as well as a bit of advertising on your part.

So if you and your Comm are Keen to come through to the photo shoot and support the fight against h8 please let us know.

The photoshoot will run from about 2pm in the AMM on Saturday the 12 May but if we know your comm is coming through we are more than happy to book you a specific slot.

Please let us know by Friday 12 noon if you are interested. You can also join event on facebook.

Mallory
OUTRhodes Society
outrhodes.society@gmail.com ...read more

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RU Saving the Rhino (14-18 May 2012)

RU Saving the Rhino (14-18 May 2012)

Organised by the SRC Environmental Councillor and student environmental groups at Rhodes University, Rhino Week at Rhodes University features informative events and action drawing attention to what can and is being done to save our rhinos from extinction.
•All Week (14-18 May 2012): Rhino Action Stations - Day Kaif (outside RU Library) and front of Drostdy Arch -
drawing attention to what can and is being done to save our rhinos. Sign the petition. Buy black ribbons, T-shirts, stickers (to raise funds for rhinos recovering from poaching), and get raffle tickets to win a game drive at Kariega Game Reserve, home of the courageous Thandi.
•Tuesday 15 May: All welcome.
Venue: RU Eden Grove Blue, Lucas Avenue
Time: 18:30 (refreshments will be served beforehand)
Event: Thandi's Incredible Recovery - update by Wildlife Veterinarian, Dr William Fowlds

More info: Ruth Krueger 076 295 8045, g10k2679(at)campus.ru.ac.za or Kate Janse van Rensburg 073 610 8620, environment(at)theoppidanpress.com
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Be a HERO, save a life

BLOOD DRIVE ON WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY!

Where: Eden Grove

When: 09 & 10 May

Time: 11:00 – 17:00
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Rhodes University Melodies Concert

Date: 13 May 2012
Time: 14h00-17h00
Venue: Great Hall

There will be choirs from around Eastern Cape:
•NMMU Le Strada Chorale
•Trio from Sakhuluntu choral choir
•Small Groups from RUM
•Quartert from King choristers
•Mixed choir from RUM

Entrance its R15 members and R20 non-members

COME AND EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF MUSIC!!!! YOU WON'T REGRET YOUR TIME!!! ...read more

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South African Universities and Palestinian Activism - a Moral Imperative?

Dear All,

The Rhodes University Palestinian Solidarity Forum hereby invites you to a skype meeting with the well-known Palestinian author and
activist, Omar Barghouti, on Thursday 3 May at 8PM. The meeting will be held in one of the Eden Grove seminar rooms.

The topic is 'South African Universities and Palestinian Activism - a Moral Imperative?'

We ask you to please be seated by 7.45PM in order for us to explain the format of the meeting.
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Animal Rights Week

Animal Rights Week 7 - 11 May

MONDAY 7th
ROAR Run to Slipstream.
starts at the Journ department
18h30
free refreshments for runners

TUESDAY 8th
Free screening of Rio in support of Animal Rights Week
Eden Grove Blue
19h00
Free popcorn and sweeties

WEDNESDAY 9th
ROAR open forum discussion [ROAR, Dr. Sam Vice, Dr. Les Mitchell]
Sociology seminar room
19h00
Refreshments will be served
Come Have Your Say

THURSDAY 10th
Animal Experimentation and Eternal Treblinka speaker: Les Mitchell (fellow of the Oxford centre for Animal Ethics)
Eden Grove Blue
19h00
Refreshments will be served

FRIDAY 11th
Party at the Union
Richard the third & DJs at play
19h00
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Deregistering from Societies

Dear Rhodents,

This is a reminder to let you know that you can no longer de-register from Societies. Reversals of sign-up moneys will be refunded starting from this week for students who did de-register in time.

Kind Regards,
Brad Bense
SRC Media Councillor 2012 ...read more

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Memorial service for Lelona Fufu

A memorial service for the late Lelona Thembakazi Fufu will be held on Tuesday 24th April at 14h00 in the Chapel of St Mary & All the Angels (the Rhodes Chapel).

Tea will be served on St Peter's Lawn after the service

Vivian de Klerk
DEAN OF STUDENTS ...read more

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Career Centre 2nd Term Workshops

CV WRITING & INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOPS
Market yourself via your effective CV and do extremely well on that job interview.

This workshop will help you build up essential skills in compiling an effective CV. They will also enable you to start preparing for a job interview.

CV writing skills workshop:

Tuesdays (11h00-12h00) and Wednesdays (17h00-18h00) @ B25, next to Career Centre offices, First Floor, Bantu Steve Biko Building.

Interview preparation skills workshop:

Thursdays (11h00-12h00) and Fridays (15h00-16h00) @ B25, next to Career Centre offices, First Floor, Bantu Steve Biko Building.

For more information please do not hesitate to contact Delvene on (046) 603 7070 or email d.gelderbloem@ru.ac.za ...read more

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Death of Student: Lelona Fufu

Dear students

The University regrets to announce the death of Lelona Thembakazi Fufu, a Rhodes University BSc honours student who was due to graduate on Thursday evening (12 April 2012)

According to the family, Ms Fufu's death was confirmed by the police on Friday afternoon. She was last seen on Thursday at about 14h00 when she left her home in Motherwell, Port Elizabeth, to hitchhike to Grahamstown, where she was to prepare for the Thursday evening graduation ceremony.

The family, who had arranged to travel to Grahamstown later in the afternoon lost contact with her after 14h30, and reported her missing to the police after 19h00 on Thursday following a fruitless search. The University extends sympathy to her family and friends.

Vivian de Klerk
DEAN OF STUDENTS ...read more

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Death of Mak Ndzwayiba

The University regrets to announce that Makabongwe Ndzwayiba (fondly known as ‘Mak’) (09n5627) passed away on Thursday 29th March after a long and brave battle against cancer. ...read more

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EXAMINATION TIMETABLE VOTE EXTENSION

Dear Students

The SRC 2012 has advocated for a 24 HOUR EXTENSION regarding the voting procedure.

VOTE for your time-table!

http://ruconnected.ru.ac.za/

Voting closes: FRIDAY 30 March 2012 at 13:00 pm

For any enquiries please contact: srcacademic@ru.ac.za

Mr S Badi
Academic Councillor 2012 ...read more

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Rhino Poaching: How to save a life

Wildlife veterinarian Dr William Fowlds is attending to the two Kariega Game Reserve rhinos, Thandi and Themba. They are fighting for their lives after having been savagely attacked by poachers on 02 March. The Oppidan Press & the Dean of Students Office is co-hosting a talk by Dr Fowlds about rhino poaching on 28 March at 7pm in the General Lecture Theatre at Rhodes University. The talk is open to students and the general public. ...read more

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SRC Environmental Week - the launch of the Green Hat Revolution

Some of us might wear the hats of sister, student, book-club member and soccer enthusiast. Others might wear the hats of poet, brother and surfer. But there is one further hat that we should all be wearing, and all the time at that. The Green Hat. Regardless of who we are and what we do, we have a duty to ourselves, to others, and to the environment. That is the Green Hat. It should not be difficult for every student to find a Green Hat to fit them, either."

Environmental Week has been split into seven theme days this year - something for everyone! ...read more

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Help with Essay & Exam techniques

This year, all first year students were provided with a hard copy of a booklet entitled RU Learning at registration. The booklet aims to make clear what the University expects of students with respect to learning and offers some practical advice about what students could do to make the most of learning in higher education.

Since the booklet was distributed, a large number of staff have indicated that they believe that the booklet would be useful to more senior students. As a result, an electronic copy has been placed on RU Connected for download. ...read more

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Timetables and Registration - IMPORTANT

Dear students

The lists of timetable allocations and the personal timetable for each of you is available at:

http://www.scifac.ru.ac.za/misc/TimeTable/

It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to go to that website and look up your details for lectures, pracs and tuts, using your student number in a pretty obvious way.

We cannot run this system successfully if there are a great many students who have not yet completed their academic registration - that is to say, have not had their curricula approved and recorded by the Dean.

If you are one of the 300+ students still in that category, PLEASE go to the Dean IMMEDIATELY and get sorted out. You can't do it at Eden grove, and you can't do it through ROSS, and you can't do it by visiting departmental secretaries or lecturers.

Good luck for your studies

Best wishes
Professor Pat Terry ...read more

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Community Engagement Volunteers Sign-up

The Community Engagement office would like to encourage all students interested in volunteering in 2012 to collect application forms at the Community Engagement Office. Applications close 27 February 2012.

Please note that volunteers need to attend all three training sessions (25 February, 3 March and 4 March). ...read more

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Disciplinary Cases at the Proctor Level 2nd Semester 2011

FINALISED CASES

Charged with possession of a cell phone during an examination. Found guilty. Penalty: Exclusion for two years suspended for duration of student’s time at RU on condition that accused is not convicted of a similar offence plus 85 hours compulsory service. ...read more

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Humans vs Zombies 2012

Humans vs. Zombies is a week-long game of action tag which will be played on Rhodes campus 20-24 February. There are two teams, the Humans and the Zombies, with everyone starting off as a Human except a secret Original Zombie, who spreads the virus. For humans, the aim of the game is to stay alive for the entire week and survive until the final mission on Friday night. For zombies, the goal is to tag as many humans as possible- converting them to your side! Last year, over 400 students took part in our first ever HvZ game and it was a runaway success- now, we want you to join us for HvZ 2012! ...read more

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Appeal against exclusion on academic grounds

APPEAL AGAINST EXCLUSION ON ACADEMIC GROUNDS
(RULE G.7 refers)

N.B. The closing date for appeals is Monday 6 February 2012.
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Rhodes University Harare Student Bureau

The Rhodes University Harare Student Bureau will be operational from 4 January – Friday 20 January 2012. ...read more

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Registrar's division closure

Please note that the University will close from 16h30 on 20 December 2011 and will re-open at 08h00 on 4 January 2012. The Harare Student Bureau will operate from 4 January to 20 January 2012. ...read more

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Final November timetable released

This is to advise that the final timetable for the November 2011 examinations has been released. ...read more

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Golden Key Year-end Function

It's finally the end of the year and the Golden Key is having its closing function , to lead our members into the exam period. ...read more

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SciFriend Applications Open

Scifest Africa, South Africa’s National Science Festival, aims to promote the public awareness and engagement with science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation (STEMI). The project consists of two components, namely the National Science Festival held in Grahamstown in March every year, as well as various local, regional and national outreach programmes implemented around the country throughout the rest of the year. ...read more

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O-Week Helpers

As we near the end of the year and the stressful exam period approaches, next years plans are being put together. You can be a part of these plans by signing up to be an SRC O-Week Helper for next year's O-Week. ...read more

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SALSA EXTRAVAGANZA!

Rhodes Dance is hosting a SALSA WORKSHOP, where you can learn some fun moves or brush up on your mad Latin skills in class! .. and then show off your moves at our SALSA NIGHT the following evening, where you can dance the night away at Grotto Mojito! ...read more

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Rhodes University Health Suite

Staff Applications close on Friday 7 October! ...read more

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Student Scholarships & Bursaries

A number of scholarship and bursary opportunities have been sent through to the SRC. Application forms will be made available on studentnews and at the SRC Offices during office hours. ...read more

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CV and Interview Workshop

Come and learn how to write a competitive CV or choose to practice your Interviewing Skills. ...read more

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Community Engagement Awards Evening

The 2011 Community Engagement Awards will take place on the 14th of October 2011, at 18h00 in Eden Grove Red lecture theatre. This is a call for nominations of students and CE partners you believe have excelled in CE activities throughout 2011. ...read more

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Rhodes University: A Home for All . . . or is it?

Please help us find out if Rhodes really is a comfortable space for you to live and learn by completing our first-ever ‘Campus Climate Survey’.

Fill in survey here: http://www.ru.ac.za/athome ...read more

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Constitutional Awareness Drive

This Saturday will be Legal Activisms finale event of the year – the Constitutional Awareness Drive.
We will be transporting students into various parts of the Grahamstown East community where we will hand out copies of the Bill of Rights and talk to people broadly about the Constitution as well as the legal problems that people are facing.
This process is as much about promoting awareness about the Constitution and the law as it is an opportunity for our members and Rhodes students to get some valuable experience in presenting the law as well as learning about the community in which we live. We encourage all of you to get involved since, if last year is anything to go by, it will be a great experience for everyone. ...read more

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SRC Hall Rep Elections

SRC Hall Representative elections are now open and the next student leader could be YOU!

Nomination forms are available from the SRC Offices (3rd Floor, Union) from Wednesday 21st at 12h00 to Wednesday 28th, 12h00.

Election to be held by Ballot in Dining Halls for a period of 24 hours starting at 12h00 (Midday) on Thursday 29 September and will end Friday 30 September at 12h00.

This is your chance to get involved and make a change in student governance!

Of course an honorarium will be provided for those who succeed to become part of the Hall Representative Team 2011/2012.

It's imperative that each Hall appoints a representative, to represent each Hall's interests before the University!

Looking forward to working with you.

Any and all queries may be sent in to me at the details provided below.

Kind Regards,
Ms Babalwa Nyembezi
Media Councillor 2011/2012.
Rhodes University SRC
E-mail : srcmedia@ru.ac.za
Cell: 072 891 6770

Student Disciplinary Board [SDB] Applications

Attention all 3rd & 4th year Law Students:

The SRC is looking for 5 students in Law 3 & 4 to sit on the Student Disciplinary Board.

This is your opportunity to exercise your legal skills.

Applications open Wednesday 21st September and close on Wednesday 28th September. A Curriculum Vitae along with a letter of Motivation is to be handed in at the SRC Offices (3rd Floor Union). Interviews will be held on the 30th September. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Student Disciplinary Board is recognised by both the SRC and the University as a crucial component of student governance, don't miss out on the chance to forward justice in student governance.

All queries to please be forwarded to myself at the details provided below.

Kind Regards,
Ms Babalwa Nyembezi
Media Councillor 2011/2012
Rhodes University SRC,
E-mail : srcmedia@ru.ac.za
Cell : 072 891 6770.

Are you Smarter than a Rhodent

Hi Students
Nelson Mandela Hall is hosting the annual “Are you Smarter than a Rhodent” on Thursday evening at 19h00. Tickets are R10 per person.
All proceeds go to the Charity nominated by the winner and the evening promises to be really good fun.
Andrew Buckland, Rosaan Kruger, Rodger Adams, Gil Rennie, Natalie Donaldson and Stan Zindiye are the staff being challenged to see if they are smarter than a Rhodent!
John McNeill is our Quiz Master!
We would really appreciate all the support we can get.
Please let me know if I have happily persuaded you to come along and if you need a ticket or four! Tickets will also be on sale at the Door.
This will be happening at Eden Grove Red

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Moving Planet Day - More Than Just A Braai

As Heritage Day rolls around again it is important to remember that celebrating our Heritage is not just about having a braai, but also about protecting our Heritage so that (both present and future) others may celebrate it too. And so SEACC SF is asking you to join us as we really celebrate our Heritage. ...read more

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Parking in Prince Alfred Street

Please note that students are requested not to Park in Prince Alfred Street between Rhodes Avenue and the Biosciences end of Mathews house. This is the parking closest to Mathews and Cory House. Those who reside in that area
could you please remove your vehicles by 7am tomorrow 20/09/11 to allow the Municipality to clear their lines from overgrowth and repair the street lighting. The work will be carried out with an aerial platform Tree pruning will also occur.The area will be cordoned off as soon as vehicles are removed

W.R.Bufe
Electrical Manager
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MEDIA CAREERS FOR GRAD STUDENTS

Graduating from at the end of 2011? Not sure about your choices?

Combine your degree (anything from Accounting to Zoology) with a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies to fast-track your media career.

A minimum of a good pass in a 'non-journalism' undergraduate degree is your first step to a professional career in newspapers, magazines, online or even television and radio.

We offer a practical programme that enables students to generate news and features across a wide variety of platforms and fields of interests such as science, politics, health, business, and art. Learn the finer points of news reporting, digital photography and online journalism as you debate ethical challenges and deliberate on the changing nature and roles of journalism in society. The School has partnered with Grocott's Mail and other media which means all students graduate with a published portfolio to land that dream job.

You can use what you learn on this programme in other areas of media and communications - such as research, editing, marketing and public relations.

To find out about the Post Graduate Diploma: Journalism and Media Studies course, visit the African Media Matrix (Upper Prince Alfred Road) at 13h00 on 21 September. Enjoy free pizza and chat about our course and the possibility of a career in journalism and communications.

Post Graduate Diploma: Journalism and Media Studies Lunch:

African Media Matrix Upper Prince Alfred Street AMM Board Room

Time: 13h00 to 13h45

To attend RSVP Academic Coordinator Jude Mathurine (j.mathurine@ru.ac.za) no later than 20 September (for catering purposes).

Limited scholarships are available to qualifying students.

For more, visit: http://www.ru.ac.za/jms/degreesanddiplomas/postgraduatediploma/pgdipjms/

Jude Mathurine
Head: New Media Lab
Academic Coordinator: Post Grad Diploma Journalism & Media Studies
School of Journalism & Media Studies
http://nml.ru.ac.za
http://www.twitter.com/newmediajude
Tel: +27 046 6037137

Will South Africa Drown...?

Will South Africa drown in floods, dry up in droughts or stay much the same? Are you wondering what the effects of climate change will be on South Africa? Then join Dr Sheona Shackleton and SEACC SF as Dr Shackleton gives a lecture exploring: “Climate change and associated impacts in South Africa: What can we expect and how should we respond?” ...read more

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Documentary Screening - Good Hair by Chris Rock

As part of its monthly documentary screening, the department of Political and International Studies is proud to present:
"Good Hair" by Chris Rock
Date: Wednesday 24 August 2011
Venue: Eden Groove Red
Time: 6:30pm
Discussant: Joy Owen
ALL ARE WELCOME ...read more

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SRC ELECTIONS (VACANT AND UNCONTESTED PORTFOLIOS)

Re: SRC ELECTIONS (VACANT AND UNCONTESTED PORTFOLIOS)

The SRC election process has been underway as of Wednesday 3rd August 2011, with the closing date for nominations being Friday 12th August 2011. There are a number of portfolios which are uncontested and vacant. ...read more

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SRC ELECTIONS (VACANT AND UNCONTESTED PORTFOLIOS)

The SRC election process has been underway as of Wednesday 3rd August
2011 with the closing date for nominations being Friday 12th August 2011. There are a number of portfolios which are uncontested and vacant.
For this reason, I, Mohammad Shabangu, by the power vested in me as the Electoral Officer, do hereby declare the re-opening of the nominations for the following portfolios in keeping with Schedule 7, Article 1.1.7 of our Rhodes University Constitution of the Students. ...read more

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DanceSport Wins InterVarsity 2011

Rhodes DanceSport sent 4 couples to compete in this years InterVarsity hosted by UFH.
Battling against 6 campus/ 4 Universities, Rhodes DanceSport came 1st in all the Individual sections, Open sections, Team Match Sections and won Overall,
AND all that within its first year of being a Rhodes Sports Club.
Well done to all who took part! ...read more

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COP Lectures

Dr Godwell Nhamo will be giving the 2nd lecture of the COP 17 Climate Change Lecture Series this Tuesday (16/08) at 18h30 in Eden Grove Blue. His lecture is entitled: ?Durban 9/12: Past, current and future concerns in global climate negotiations?. ...read more

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Rhodes University Community Engagement Week: 15 – 20 August 2011

This year, the Rhodes University Community Engagement office would like to invite everyone to celebrate community engagement! Whether you have an hour or an afternoon to spend, there will be an event or activity that you can get involved with. All of the events publicised in the Community Engagement Week posters are open to all members of Rhodes. We encourage everyone to spend this week thinking about what community engagement means to you, and what it means for Rhodes University. Do not be a silent bystander in this week’s initiatives. All off campus events will have transport leaving from outside the Community Engagement office unless otherwise specified. ...read more

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Lover+another Poetry Slam

To launch HIV/AIDS week, come and support the Rhodes finalists in the Lover+ another poetry slam on Sunday the 21st of August at 7pm in the Rhodes Theatre. Entrance is free, doors open at 6:30. Seating on a first come first served basis. Great guest line-up and the chance to hear what the issues and concerns are as students perform their thoughts on love, sex, relationships and HIV. The top 3 poets will be awarded cash prizes and flown to Jo’burg to participate in the national slam against Wits, UJ, UKZN and UCT on September 2nd. ...read more

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Library Security Alert

Dear Students
During the past 4 months there have been 32 reported incidents of theft in the library. Stolen items include 2 laptops, 1 hard drive, 9 cellphones, 3 bags, and 13 wallets. In nearly all cases goods were left unattended. The library will begin making security announcements on their PA system to remind you to keep a very close eye on your belongings while in the library.

Vivian de Klerk
DEAN OF STUDENTS
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Carl Joshua Ncube - Stand Up

Carl Joshua Ncube is set to continue his world tour with a trip to South Africa which should see 8 performances in August and September courtesy of Parkers Comedy and Jive. The tour which has already seen Carl performing in Botswana, Zambia and Uganda will enter its biggest test on this excursion to South Africa says Carl.

The South African part of this tour will see Carl Joshua Ncube performing in a lineup of international acts at venues such as Parkers in Montecasino, Carnival City and Emperors Palace. Carl and his team depart Harare, Zimbabwe on Friday 5 August to prepare for what Carl says is his biggest challenge yet and such a great opportunity. ...read more

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Intervarsity Buses

The SRC will be providing free transport (see schedule below), for a limited number of spectators, to and from the event. Transport is offered to Alice, on both Friday & Saturday, and to East London on Friday only. ...read more

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Death of a Student

The University regrets to announce that Emma Edley, a first year BSc student from East London, passed away tragically yesterday after being diagnosed with leukaemia a few weeks ago. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. We extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Vivian de Klerk
DEAN OF STUDENTS
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InterVarsity 12 -13 August

InterVarsity is taking place in Alice and East London next weekend, 12-13
August.

Prospective spectators who wish to travel to Alice or East London should
contact the SRC office asap on srcliaison@ru.ac.za

Thank you
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Career Fair 10 August from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm - Eden Grove.

This is a general career fair applicable to Humanities, Commerce, Science,
and Education faculties. Bring along a friend and interact with the
companies to see what they could offer you. For more information visit the
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Services offered by the Counselling Centre

STUDY SKILLS GROUP
The Study Skills Group can help you fine-tune your listening skills,
note-taking ability and academic reading.
Join us every Monday or Friday
Venue: Room B25, Union Building,1st Floor
Time: 1-2pm
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International Exchange Programme

Interested in having a new and exciting experience? Exchange provides an incredible opportunity to explore and immerse yourself in a new country and culture while getting credits towards your degree. For more information visit the Exchange display in the Eden Grove Foyer. ...read more

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National Performance Poetry Challenge

That rush, that split second that you make in-love, in-toxication, high on something, hopeful, wanting, needing to justify. That moment when you choose…. Condom, no condom? Play it out, put it in, be wanted, be needed, be a man, be a woman. ...read more

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RMR 30th Birthday

On 1 August 2011 Rhodes Music Radio (RMR) turns 30 years old- once making history as the oldest campus-based community station in the country. To celebrate the station has declared August, it’s birthday month, to be one long Birthday Bash! The station’s management has been hard at work preparing a series of surprises that will keep the campus and the community on the lookout for the next one. ...read more

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Core Network Maintenance

On Tuesday 2 August we'll be undertaking major maintenance work on the University's core network from 7PM onwards. ...read more

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Vagina Monologues 2011

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES: Based on dozens of interviews Eve Ensler conducted with women, The Vagina Monologues is a witty and moving play that addresses women's sexuality and the social stigma surrounding rape and abuse, creating a new conversation about and with women. As a part of the Women's Week activities on campus, two performances of this play will be staged at Rhodes University. ...read more

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1st Draft November 2011 examination timetable

A 1st draft of the November 2011 examination timetable has been released and is available at the link below: http://www.scifac.ru.ac.za/examtime.htm ...read more

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Invitation to participate in group discussion:

We are inviting you to join us in a small group discussion on Re-telling Gender: African men’s stories. We want to have a discussion with eight African men on how they have come to learn to be a man. The group conversation will be recorded and with permission we will produce a DVD to be used for research, teaching and professional development purposes. The discussion is scheduled for Wednesday 27 July and will take approximate ...read more

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Sub-Wardens in residences 2012

"Rhodes University invites applications from suitably qualified student candidates for posts of Sub-Wardens in residences 2012" ...read more

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