Keep up to date with social activities organised for support staff
The Senior Common Room is continuing its range of themed lunches this term, so if you and your team are looking for something seasonal, why not pop along and see what is on offer.
Here is what’s on the menu for February:
Thursday 14 February – Valentine’s Day
18-22 February – National Chip Week
From 25 February – Fairtrade Fortnight
HOST UK is a charity which enables international students to spend a few days with a host family. Visits are possible for anything from half a day, two-three days over a weekend or over the Christmas and Easter holidays (including Christmas day).
HOST is always looking for hosts who are interested in meeting people from other cultures and can welcome international students studying all over the UK into their homes. A HOST visit is about chatting and eating together, joining in with everyday life at home and in the local community, and maybe a little exploring of the host’s area.
If you could host a student for one or two visits per year, please see the HOST UK website for more information.
A much awaited opportunity to tour Hyde Park with the expert knowledge of our guide. A different tour is taken each time so do join us even if you’ve been before. The walk is scheduled to take place at lunch time, between 12:30 and 13:30. Please email Amy Austin to book your place.
By popular demand, another chance to climb the steps of Imperial’s most famous landmark, hear some of the history of the tower, and take in the fabulous view. Please email Amy Austin to book your place.
Students will be holding their annual RAG week, organised by ICU, between 11 and 14 February and some of their events are listed below.
They’re more than happy to have staff involved, so why not join in the fun and raise money for charity? You can find out more at the ICU’s website.
Monday: Crazy Day
Including lots of stunts and a hog roast plus the main feature…. a bungee jump on Queen’s Lawn!
Tuesday: London Raid
Sending teams of people out into London to complete little tasks and take photos whilst raising lots for charity at the same time!
Wednesday: RAG does Sports Night
We plan on taking over Sports Night at the Union with the profits from the night being donated to charity.
Thursday: Secret Valentine and Movie Night
We are giving people the opportunity to send out Valentine’s Day cards and chocolates as well as having our Acappella groups on hand to serenade to people. In the evening, we are holding a Movie Night at the Union with films, pizza and ice cream with all profits going to RAG.
Friday: Valentines Masquerade Ball
On the last day of the week we will be holding a ball at an exclusive London venue yet to be decided. The raffle will be drawn on the evening, with tickets having been sold all week.
The Support Services Social Committee is organizing a lunch-time visit to the Imperial College Incubator in the Bessemer building.
Managed by Imperial Innovations, the Imperial College Incubator is a hub for innovation entrepreneurship, providing office and laboratory space for early-stage companies. More information can be found here.
The tour will take place at 12:30 on 22 February, and is scheduled to last for an hour. Please contact Amy Austin to book your place.
Monday, 4 February – The Support Services Social Committee are holding a Monday Blues charity cake sale and sale of second-hand books in the SCR from 09:30-11:30 and all proceeds will be shared with the charities Shelter and Mind.
Please put your diets on hold for the day (although we will have some healthy options!), and come and buy an item or two for these very worthwhile causes. A decorative cake with the charity names on top will also be raffled on the day.
If anyone would like to join us in baking or assist on the stall, please email Mickie. Donations of second-hand books would also be appreciated.
The first rehearsal of the staff choir will take place on Wednesday, 7 November at 1.00pm in Ensemble Room 4, Blythe Centre.
Please email Hailey if interested in joining.
Hyde Park Walk 11 October at 12:30
Meet at the Albert Memorial
Late Night at the Science Museum 31 October from 18:45 – 22:00.
Find out more here
Late Night at the Natural History Museum 26th until 22:30
Find out more here
If you are a fan of the arts then check out what Arts Imperial has to offer. Whether you’re a performer, an audience member, an artist or an observer, there’s guaranteed to be something for you.
There are many orchestras, choirs, societies and groups which you can join to make the most of your time at the College as a student or staff member. Frequent art exhibitions and workshops take place, and there is also a fantastic lunchtime concert series featuring some of the world’s finest soloists and ensembles.
