Monday, 17 November 2008

Genesis (just not as long!)

Hello and welcome,

My name is Fred, I'm the SUBU President and this is my blog! This is where I can keep you updated with what I've been up to and also you can ask me any question you may have!

So where are we...?

Well, recently I (along with 8 BU students) have been on an NUS Reform conference to adopt their new constitution, which was passed (woohoo!).
Also I have been preparing to deliver a session at an International Conference in Boston, USA, this weekend.
Our Children in Need World Record attempt last week was successful, where we got 103 staff and students in the refectory dressed as Superheros! And we raised £1,000 for CIN!
Graduation week was great too! I myself graduated from the Media School, and I got to attend some of the other ceremonies as a member of the Uni Board.

I'll keep this short, so that's all for now.

Please get in touch with any questions you may have,

See you around,
Fred - Your Pres

2 comments:

Matthew Kiernan said...

First off, great idea about initiating these blogs.

A point I'd like to bring up concerns yesterday and a stall in the foyer of Poole House with BAE systems.

BAE systems are largely responsible for the deaths of thousands of Afghan and Iraqi civilians, thanks to their unethical business practices involving the creation of military arms or "defence systems."

I know that the SU have to make money with companies promoting in the foyer, but why on earth have they been allowed to advertise here?

It would be great to hear your thoughts.

Fred Ruffle said...

Matt

I understand and appreciate your thoughts and concerns. This is an issue that has not been represented to us before and one that I think should be.

However I would not like to comment to much or solely represent the "Students' Union's view".

I can represent your views to our executive committee (or you can do so yourself if you wish?) at our next meeting and we can discuss the appropriateness of having such an organisation on SU pitches.

Many thanks,
Fred