A group of York students has won the opportunity to have their very own I-phone application developed after winning The App Challenge final, held at the Ron Cooke Hub on Wednesday, January 18.
YUSU Welfare officer Bob Hughes has warned students to be vigilant after a student loans phishing scam has been revealed.
Her Majesty the Queen will be visiting York on Maundy Thursday, 5th April, as part of the 800th anniversary of York’s Charter for the traditional “Royal Maundy” ceremony.
A flood caused by a heating system “failure” forced the university IT services to shut down many essential systems on Sunday night, causing problems for many students on the eve of their exams and assignment due-dates.
Tim Green, newly elected James College Chair, is confident that with so many returning JCRC members and promising new recruits, the team will be able to use their “wealth of experience… to get to improving (the College) straight away.” He stressed his goal to “put James events on the map” and hopes to harness the “enthusiasm and the experience (of the JCRC) to improve every single aspect of James College this year.” He certainly made an impact on ball attendees donning a top hat and carrying a bottle of champagne to celebrate his victory.
Tom Hobohm, services Vice-Chair told the Yorker “I honestly believe that James now has one of the strongest executive bodies of any of the colleges on campus.” Tom is looking forward to getting involved and has already organised “a sponsorship sub-team to hit the town and negotiate the college some fantastic deals.” He also has plans to spend the Christmas holidays with Chair Tim sprucing up the college website. A major force behind the organization of this year’s winter ball along with former vice chair Will Laurie, Tom produced a fabulous event which raised £250 for RAG.
Kate Copson, student development Vice-Chair, explained to the Yorker that she trekked “round the blocks in torrential rain knocking on windows telling people about why I was the best candidate!” With such dedication, Kate is set to be a great vice and she certainly appreciates her narrow victory over fellow contestant Samuel Baines. She warned that “James College is only going one way...UP.”
Robert Hughes, welfare Vice-Chair, was unopposed, but campaigned nevertheless in order to raise awareness for welfare issues. He is confident that “we’ve got a really strong team this year” and is looking forward to working with the new welfare team. Regarding the college ball, Robert commented that “it looked really professional, and everyone seemed to be having a brilliant time. I think it's testament to the organisation and dedication of the exiting James JCRC that the event went smoothly and was so well-received.”
The evident strength of the new JCRC will undoubtedly be put to the test next year, however, with such enthusiasm the team is sure to succeed.
Chair: Tim Green
Welfare Vice-Chair: Robert Hughes
Services Vice-Chair: Tom Hobohm
Student development Vice-Chair: Kate Copson
Treasurer: Luke Heron
Secretary: Elle George
Ents: Michael Moloney, Matt Hewett, Caroline Hunter, Emily Foster
Sports: Jess Roberts, Aaron Rolph, Simon Mole, Alex Sharp
Extra-Ordinary: Simon Burrell, Charlotte Coyle
International Rep: Peony Tsz Yi Wong, Carrie Yan Hei LI
Bar Rep: Jake Hodgetts, Nathan McCuster, Steve Martin, Alia Khalil
Welfare: James Woolard
Equipment: John Metcalfe
Press and Publicity: Alex Price
RAG: Sam Clitheroe and Kate Davey
LGBT: Adam Bryning and James Strachan
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