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Message from Dundee Hermes II
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#1------MEDSIN SALSA NIGHT - 29TH OF NOVEMBER
Come along to the Doghouse at 8pm on the 29th of november - there will be an instructor if you wanna learn salsa or improve your salsa technique. Tickets £3 buy at the door or look out for Medsin in the blue carpet at ninewells. Part of the proceeds goes to charity. Please contact Lisa at l.k.robins@dundee.ac.uk for more information
#2------"IN THE MOOD" FOR SOME JAZZ?
The University Big Band, directed by Tony Sellars, is playing in Air Bar in the Union on Monday 20th November. Free Entry!
#3------ST. ANDREW';S CEILIDH IN AID OF UNICEF
Come and dance to Luke Brady';s Ceilidh Band - instructions will be given for beginners and those with two left feet! Other entertainment, stovies, raffle and bar provided. 7:30 pm on Friday 24 November 2006 at the Friary, Tullideph Road, Dundee. Tickets £8 (under-18s £5) from Chris Reid, X88370, c.g.reid@dundee.ac.uk.
#4------GROUPWISE PROBLEM UPDATE 17 NOV 2006
As you may be aware, we are experiencing a problem with the performance of Groupwise. The problem affects mainly - but not solely - staff email at the College of Life Sciences, School of Medicine and Central Services. You can find up to date news by following the link to the ICS website, and you can view a full report by following the link to Hermes.
http://www.somis.dundee.ac.uk/hermes/2006-07/pages/20061117_001_0026.html
http://www.dundee.ac.uk/ics/
#5------SHENAZ MEMORIAL DEBATE ON CELEBRITY ADOPTION
Come and watch the Material Girl herself defend her right to adopt! This event is in memory of 4th year law student Shenaz Kapoor who tragically lost her life this summer whilst caring for orphans in Thailand. All welcome, event starts at 6:30pm on Wednesday 22nd of November in Baxter Suite Room 1.36 of Tower Building, donations for Islamic Relief welcome, plus FREE FOOD!
#6------ITEAS ANNUAL LECTURE, SIR CRISPIN TICKELL - 23 NOVEMBER
The Institute for Transatlantic, European & American Studies (ITEAS) welcomes Sir Crispin Tickell,one of Britain';s most respected diplomats of the late 20th century, to address the most pressing issue of the 21st century in his lecture ';Climate Change: the Need for a Global Response'; Thursday, 23 November,Bonar Hall @6PM. Free-Tickets Tower Reception or events@dundee.ac.uk
http://www.dundee.ac.uk/externalrelations/events/lectures.html
#7------THE MARGARET HARRIS LECTURE ON RELIGION
On Tuesday 28 November at 5.15pm in the Chaplaincy Centre, Imam Dr Abduljalil Sajid will deliver the Margaret Harris Lecture on Religion entitled ';An Islamic Perspective on Interfaith Dialogue';. Admission to the lecture is free. All welcome.
#8------DUNDEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT. 25.11.06 @ 19.30PM.
Dundee Symphony Orchestra Concert. Caird Hall,Dundee. Beethoven Leonora Overture no 2 Beethoven Piano concerto no 3 in C Minor, soloist: Murray McLachlan Beethoven Symphony no 3 "Eroica" in E flat major Conductor: Robert Dick Tickets £10; Concessions £8. Free entry to accompanied school children Tickets available at door or from City Square Box Office 01382 434940
#9------';FROZEN'; A PLAY AT BRYE THEATRE, ST ANDREWS
I can recommend this production strongly. If anyone wants to attend, the play is on Tuesday 28th and Wed 29th November at the Byre theatre in St Andrews. The cost of a ticket is £13 or £9, and you can phone the Byre on 01334 475000. Regards, Hazel Ellis Saxon H.Ellissaxon@dundee.ac.uk
http://www.somis.dundee.ac.uk/hermes/2006-07/pages/20061116_001_0127.html
#10------CHRISTMAS MENU AT D OF J CANTINA
Cantina will be serving a Christmas menu on Tues 5th Dec to Fri 8th Dec inclusive, 12pm till 2.30pm. Traditional Xmas fare. Starters from £1.50, all main courses £4.95 and Deserts £2. Purchase 2 courses for £6, 3 courses for £8. Crackers and warm mince pie served with each main course purchased. Party bookings taken. Phone Cantina on 385219 to reserve your table.
#11------LOST AND FOUND
A silver bangle was found at the Perth Road end of Park Place on Monday. A watch was left in 1.38 in the Baxter suite, and Duncan of Jordanstone also have a watch that was left in one of the classrooms. If you think any of those items are yours please contact the Tower Reception.
#12------SPORT & EXERCISE EVENTS
Ceilidh dance to a live band @ ISE for BBC';s Children in Need. This Friday, 6.30-8.30pm(only £2.00). For further details visit: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/sportexercise/events/ceilidh.htm Campus sport is a racquet this week with table tennis, badminton and short tennis. Friday, 4.30-6.00pm - and it';s FREE!! Visit: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/sportexercise/classes/sport.htm
#13------ALMA MATA CONFERENCE IN EDINBURGH DEC 2ND-3RD
Join us for the Alma Mata Global Health Network';s annual conference on Health Worker Migration; two days of debate and discussion, case studies and workshops for those interested in international health. Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd December, 10am - 5pm William Robertson Building, George Square, University of Edinburgh
http://www.almamata.net/news/globalhealthdirections
#14------SCOUT LEADER REQUIRED URGENTLY
The 49th Dundee Scout Group based in Broughty Ferry is looking for a new Scout Leader to lead the troop. You will be joining a successful, established and well supported group located in brand new scout hall premises. Support and training will be given for someone new to this role. Please contact Mr Gordon Holland at drclare.stewart@virgin.net.
#15------MOMENTS OF BEING - AN ILLUSTRATED LECTURE BY DOUG SCOTT
Mountaineering legend Doug Scott will present an account of some of the challenges faced in his exploration of the world';s highest peaks. All proceeds from this event will go towards ROKPA and Community Action Nepal. Wednesday 22nd November, 7.30pm at Discovery Point. Tickets £12(£10 conc.)from Rokpa/Tiso';s. Contact Rokpa Dundee: 01382 872020, info@dundee.rokpa.org
#16------DO YOU OR DOES SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES?
With the new year just ahead, it';s a great time to think about improving your health. Researchers at the Institute of Sport and Exercise are seeking volunteers with type II diabetes to take part in research leading the way in physical activity promotion. The research is funded by Diabetes UK and will offer support and guidance in becoming more active. Contact Jodi #386859.
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#17------DUSA IS HOSTING AN ANN SUMMERS PARTY!
Calling all women! DUSA is hosting and Ann Summers Party on Friday 24th November. It will start at 7pm, so be there early to make sure that you get the front seat. There is something for everyone and the new xmas catalogue is fab! There will also be a raffle with great prizes. All orders should be paid on the night. Don';t miss out it will be a great night!!
#18------SCOTTISH INSTITUTE FOR ENTERPRISE
The Institute specialises in helping students develop their entrepreneurial skills. Joining is free! To find out more information you can visit the local Enterprise Gym http://www.enterprise-gym.com/ or the Insitute itself at
http://www.sie.ac.uk/
#19------PRESENTATION BY JOHN BERRIDGE ON WEDNESDAY, 2PM
The european society organised a presentation by John Berridge about Democracy in Europe in Room 2.08 on Wednesday the 22nd of November. Everybody';s welcome to come, hope to see many of you there!
#20------BAND NEEDS SINGER
Dundee based rock/metal band seeking male singer/songwriter. Have a have a host of original material that needs lyrics. Singer needs a powerful voice but no growlers! Sounds like...Metallica crossed with Led Zeppelin (and everything in between). If ur interested, txt me on 07828951181 for an audition. Cheers.
#21------ATTENTION 2ND YEARS - WIN £20
2nd Year Students needed for a social perception study. All that is required is that you complete a simple questionnaire and will take around 30 minutes. 2 Participants out of the 60 required will win £20! Please contact me at kmbarbour@dundee.ac.uk to arrange a time.
#22------PSYCHOLOGY EXPERIMENT - EARN £3 FOR 30 MINUTES
Earn £3 for looking around a room! We are looking for volunteers to take part in a study of where people look when in real environments. We will monitor where you look as you walk around a room. The experiment takes no more that 30 minutes. If you are interested email Ben Tatler (b.w.tatler@dundee.ac.uk). Thanks.
#23------EARN £5 CASH
Get £5 cash by participating a psychology experiment. You only need to read simple sentences while your eye movements will be recorded.45 mins- 1hr approx.REQUIREMENTS:1.native speaker of British English;2.don';t wear glasses(soft contact lenses are OK);3.no reading problems(e.g. dyslexia).E-mail me at h.j.tang@dundee.ac.uk and I';ll arrange it for the time you prefer!
#24------EARN £5 BY TAKING PART IN A PSYCHOLOGY EXPERIMENT!
Looking for participants for an eye movement study. Duration approx 1 hr. You will look at pictures and listen to sentences while your eye movements are being recorded. The procedure is non invasive and safe. Essential Requirements: Native speaker of British English (i.e. Born and brought up in the UK)and no language difficulties (e.g. dyslexia). k.n.barnett@dundee.ac.uk
#25------PSYCHOLOGY EXPERIMENT - DISSERTATION
Im looking for students to take part in a study which looks at how language changes with age. The experiment consists of two sessions the first involves completing some neuropsychological assesments and the second involves playing with a train set while being asked a series of questions. If you are intrested in taking part, please email Kristy at KZMaclean@dundee.ac.uk.
#26------TO ALL CHINESE
As part of my Master';s dissertation,I am doing a survey on effects of the one child policy.I appreciate you could complete my questionnaire.All information are in confidence.If you would like to help me,please email me with the following address,then I will send the questionnaire to you.Thank you very much. HU Yu(Email:y.hu@dundee.ac.uk)