Our Students Creating Impact

In this months edition of Buzz, "the University of Birmingham's award winning magazine" for staff at the University, the Guild of Students have an article featured which highlights the amazing work of our students and the impact they have on the community.

The University marketing team happily allowed us to write an article in response to an earlier article (featured in my blog "Disappointing University Article") which unfortunately didn't appear to cast students in the best of light or recognise their commitment to volunteering and the community.

This is an excellent opportunity to raise the profile of students, and celebrate their achievements. The article is on p6 and can be found here or downloaded here. The Guild and our students are also mentioned a number of times in the Leaders Debate coverage.

Who will perform at Gradball 2010?!

Live music at the Guild of Students – THIS FRIDAY!!

Heat 1 of the competition to find a support act for the Gradball 2010 lineup is nearly here! We are giving a band the opportunity to perform on the MAIN STAGE in Chancellors Court at Gradball 2010, warming up the crowd before Reverend and the Makers and Brit Award winning Ellie Goulding take to the stage!

The bands performing THIS FRIDAY in the Underground are:

Above the Fold
Journeyman (http://www.journeymanband.co.uk/home)
Paladin (http://www.myspace.com/paladinleicester)
Clare Elise

ENTRY IS FREE and the event starts at 8.30pm.

There will be an audience and a panel vote – so make sure you turn up to have your say about who will perform at Gradball 2010!

Join the event for more information or if you have any questions http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=124473447578912&ref=ts

Honorary Life Membership

Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to life within Guild?

This is your chance to nominate them for the Guild of Students Honorary Life Membership. Previous recipients have included past students, university staff and members of the local community. Nominations close on Tuesday 1st June at 5pm. Please click here to download the application form and click here to download the guidance notes.

Important Dates

Tuesday 1st June – Nominations close at 5pm; all nominations need to be submitted via email to democracy@guild.bham.ac.uk. If this will be a problem please contact us on 0121 251 2408 to arrange an alternative method of submission.

Wednesday 2nd June to Sunday 6th June – Nominations panel meet to discuss nomination and provide a short list.

Wednesday 14th June – Short listed nominations are considered and voted upon at Guild Council.

Any questions please email democracy@guild.bham.ac.uk