Opinions on fee waivers and bursaries wanted

Dear Downing students, As you may be aware, Colleges are currently negotiating at University Council level on the subject of fee waivers and bursaries. The current situation is that the University wants to slash bursaries by 50%, and put more mone... (read more)

Posted on 12 Mar 2011 by John Holmes

JCR Elections and Open Meeting

As mentioned in the Week 5 Newsletter, the second round of nominations are now upon us! The way it will work is thus: **Thursday 3rd March DEADLINE FOR FIRST SET OF NOMINATIONS. **Sunday 6th March DEADLINE FOR SECOND SET OF NOMINATIONS. ... (read more)

Posted on 28 Feb 2011 by Georgie Erangey

JCR Elections Final Nominations List

JCR Elections: Final list of nominations President: 1) Georgie Erangey 2) Moya Stirrup Vice-President: 1) Hattie Gibson 2) Anisha Desor Treasurer: 1) Tom Nutt Men’s Welfare and Equal Opportunities Officer: 1) Tim Hillel Women’s... (read more)

Posted on 08 Feb 2011 by Erin Young

JCR Elections Update

JCR Elections: First Round Nominations President: 1) Georgie Erangey 2) Moya Stirrup Vice-President: 1) Hattie Gibson 2) Anisha Desor Treasurer: Tom Nutt Men's Welfare and Equal Opportunities Officer: Tim Hillel Entertainments Officer... (read more)

Posted on 04 Feb 2011 by Erin Young

Undergraduate Student Photography Competition

Following the success of last year, the Cambridge Admissions Office undergraduate student photo competition is back! This year the competition's entitled ‘Cambridge Round the Clock’ and we're hoping to receive images which illustrate how students... (read more)

Posted on 12 Nov 2010 by Sarah Holt

Agenda JCR/DCAC Open Meeting - 21/10/10 - 7pm - Downing Bar

Agenda for DCAC and JCR Open Meeting - Thursday 21st October 2010 - 7pm - Downing Bar DCAC Open Meeting 1. Approval of previous minutes (http://www.downingjcr.co.uk/jcr/minutes/) 2. Apologies 3. DCAC President's and Treasurers report 4. DCAC M... (read more)

Posted on 21 Oct 2010 by Erin Young

JCR/DCAC Open Meeting 21/10/10 - Motions

JCR Motion for DCAC and JCR Open Meeting – Thursday 21st October 2010 – 7pm – Downing Bar The JCR notes that currently there is no International Officer. The JCR believes that there should be some representation of International Students, but t... (read more)

Posted on 19 Oct 2010 by Erin Young

JCR and DCAC Open Meeting

The first JCR and DCAC Open meetings will be held on Thursday 21st October in the Bar at 7pm. Come along and hear what the JCR are planning for this year, and vote on important decisions in college. If you would like to submit a motion, go to http://... (read more)

Posted on 11 Oct 2010 by Ali McWhirter

JCR Open Meeting Follow Up

Great turn out at the Open Meeting, thanks to everyone who came. I am sure that Gary will have the minutes up soon. Just to follow up on a few things that were mentioned in the meeting, so people do not have to trawl through minutes: If people ... (read more)

Posted on 13 May 2010 by Ali McWhirter

JCR/DCAC Open Meeting Agenda

Agenda for DCAC and JCR Open Meeting - Thursday 13th May 2010 - 7pm - Downing Bar DCAC Open Meeting 1. Apologies 2. DCAC President's and Treasurers report 3. DCAC Motions i) Downing College Croquet Club Affiliation to DCAC 4. Questions to DCA... (read more)

Posted on 10 May 2010 by Erin Young

JCR and DCAC Open Meeting - Thursday 13th May 7pm

There will be an Open Meeting of the JCR and DCAC on Thursday 13th May at 7pm in the Bar. We are going to truck in some ice lollies as well to complement the nice weather (fingers crossed). Come down to the bar and find out what is going on in the JC... (read more)

Posted on 03 May 2010 by Ali McWhirter

JCR Open Meeting

The next JCR/DCAC Open Meeting is on Thursday 4th March in the Butterfield Building at 8.00pm. The deadline for the submission of motions for the Open Meeting is MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 28th FEBRUARY. To submit a motion please use the form here: http:... (read more)

Posted on 25 Feb 2010 by Erin Young

Rooms Ballot Positions & Times are up!

You can view the ballot order HERE. Have a look through the rooms database to get an idea of where you might want to live next year. Keep in mind the data is a guide - i... (read more)

Posted on 07 Feb 2010 by Jamma

Freshers - Choose your syndicates now!

You can sign up HERE. Max group size of 6. Closes at 11pm Wed 3rd Feb. (read more)

Posted on 31 Jan 2010 by Jamma

JCR Committee nominations

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN! If you wish to run for a position on the JCR committee you should submit your manifesto by the deadline. Manifestos should be no longer than 250 words and on A4 paper. You should send an electronic copy to Jaso... (read more)

Posted on 27 Jan 2010 by Katie M

Downing College Association Welcome Parents Christmas Sale

The Association will be holding a Christmas Sale at the Butterfiield Cafe on Saturday 5th. December from 10.30am until 3pm. Merchandise on sale will include many items which would be suitable for Christmas Gifts. Tea, Coffee and Mince Pies will... (read more)

Posted on 21 Nov 2009 by Norman Berger

TV Room Photo Competition!!

Send your best Downing-related photos to tvroomphotos@hotmail.com before Sunday 22nd November (this Sunday). The best 5 will be used to make new posters for the JCR TV room, whilst the remainder will be used to make a montage! (read more)

Posted on 17 Nov 2009 by Kat

Open Meeting - TONIGHT - 7pm in the bar!

Come along and listen to what the JCR committee have been doing and have a say on some important decisions being made in college! All the motions submitted for the previous meeting last week will remain on the agenda unchanged and you can also sub... (read more)

Posted on 02 Nov 2009 by Jamma

A* Grade

The access area of the website is currently being redone so some of the information at the moment is out of date. The official college standing on the A* grade is quoted below. Standard Offers and the A* grade at Downing The A* A level grade will... (read more)

Posted on 15 Oct 2009 by Anthony Hitchin

JCR DCAC Open Meeting

There will be a JCR and DCAC Open Meeting on Tuesday 28th April at 7pm in the Butterfield Building. Motions should be submitted to kveb2@cam.ac.uk by Friday at Midnight. (read more)

Posted on 22 Apr 2009 by Katie Marshall

Potentially Lethal International Plug Adaptor

It has been brought to the attention of the University Health and Safety Directorate that a common type of international-to-UK plug adaptor in use by international students poses a severe risk of electrocution and possibly death. If you are curren... (read more)

Posted on 28 Nov 2008 by Dan

College Firework Display

The annual Firework display will be happening this Friday (7th Nov) on the Paddock. Formal will be running as usual before the display starts. You should aim to arrive at the Paddock at about 21.30 for a 21.45 start to make sure you get a good spot. ... (read more)

Posted on 04 Nov 2008 by Dan

P Cellar OPEN!!

Hello, P cellar has been cleared of any dangerous material and will now be open for everyone to get their things! Woohoo! (read more)

Posted on 24 Oct 2008 by Mishal

JCR Open Meeting - 13/05/2008

This term’s JCR and DCAC Open Meetings will be happening in the Butterfield Bar on Tuesday 13th May at 19:00. The JCR Committee will be giving short reports on our activities this term and also voting on motions which you guys can submi... (read more)

Posted on 05 May 2008 by Dan Chapman

International Storage

Hi, storage in P Cellar will be open again at 7pm tonight (saturday). (read more)

Posted on 19 Apr 2008 by Mishal

JCR Election Results

The votes in the second round of JCR Elections have been counted and verified. The results are as follows: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER:4 Spoilt Ballot Papers79 Total Votes ReturnedAli McWhirter received 75 votesRON received 4 votesTherefore Ali McWhirter... (read more)

Posted on 07 Mar 2008 by Dan Chapman

JCR Open Meeting

The first Open Meeting of the new committee will be held on Thursday 6th March in the Bar at 19:30. We will be introducing all the new Officers as well as voting on motions which will affect you while in College. If you would like to submit a moti... (read more)

Posted on 01 Mar 2008 by Dan Chapman

Election Results

LESBIGAYTRANS165 votes cast Jack Watson: 110 James Williams: 47 RON: 9 When first choice RON votes were redistributed the results were as follows... Jack Watson: 111 James Williams: 48 RON: 7 Therefore JACK WATSON is the new LesBiGayTrans officer G... (read more)

Posted on 23 Feb 2008 by Joe Rickerby

Rooms Ballot This Weekend

The rooms ballot for 1st and 2nd years is happening this weekend. To confirm, please come to the Music Room in E staircase at your allotted time. Quick Links: Rooms Database read more)

Posted on 23 Feb 2008 by Joe Rickerby

JCR Committee Elections Today!

Voting will take place from 11am-5:45pm in the plodge, and from 5:45- 7pm in the dining area - have your say! Results will be announced at 8pm in the bar.   (read more)

Posted on 20 Feb 2008 by Claire Willman

Griffins Ent!!!

Dear all, On Saturday (19th January) after the Griffins Annual Dinner, there will be an ent in the party room. Everyone is welcome to attend for free. It will be a great night. Hope to see you all there. (read more)

Posted on 19 Jan 2008 by Jurate K

Downing Debating Society - 'God: Delusion or Solution?'

Downing Debating Society proudly launches on Monday 21st January with the debate - 'God: Delusion or Solution?'. Following all the controversy surrounding the publication of Richard Dawkins infamous book 'The God Delusion' and the rebuttals that foll... (read more)

Posted on 18 Jan 2008 by Frederick Way

Christmas Formal booking has now closed. Choose your seating groups

Downing's legendary free (that's right freshers, free!) Christmas formal hall booking will open tomorrow at 4.00pm for 3rd and 4th years, and from 4.20pm for the rest of college. Make sure you don't miss them- if it's anything like last year, the tic... (read more)

Posted on 21 Nov 2007 by Joe

Year Book Editor

We are now accepting applications for the position of year book editor. This is a very important and potentially incredibly rewarding role - but happily wouldn't take up too much of your time! An outline of what would be required of the editor is bel... (read more)

Posted on 19 Nov 2007 by Claire Willman

Michaelmas Open Meetings- Tonight at 7.30 in the Bar!

This term's open meetings of the JCR and DCAC will be held on Thursday 8th November at 7:30pm in the college bar. The deadline for the submission of ordinary motions is Sunday 4th November, with the deadline for amendments on the 7th. Motions shou... (read more)

Posted on 02 Nov 2007 by Claire Willman

FIREWORKS TONIGHT AT 9.30

Hello lovely downingites, There are fireworks (hurrah!) tonight on the paddock from 9.30pm. There will also be mulled wine on sale. Hurrah! Hurrah for Downing!! xx (read more)

Posted on 02 Nov 2007 by Livvy

Rounders on Wednesday

According to Steve, according to the BBC website, it's gonna be sunny on Wednesday at 5. So, what better to do than come and play rounders/quick cricket (depending on how many turn up) on Wednesday at 5 on the paddock, you know you want to :) Em & ... (read more)

Posted on 21 May 2007 by Em Stevens

Firework display in College on Friday evening!

On Friday at 10.30 - 10.40 p.m, there will be a firework display on the paddock to celebrate the bicentenary of the laying of the College's Foundation Stone. Everyone in the College is invited. (read more)

Posted on 17 May 2007 by Joe Rickerby

Blake Society Election Results!!

Dear members of the Blake Society, Firstly thanks to everyone, who voted in the committee elections today, itwas a great turnout despite the miserable day! We are pleased to announcethe following results: Social SecretaryJOZEF FURMANEK AND MISHAL V... (read more)

Posted on 16 May 2007 by Lee Ryan

The Blake Society- Election time!

Hello all members of The Blake Society- it's time to elect the committee! Firstly, Lee and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you VERY much for joining The Blake Society. As a member, you are now entitled to VOTE IN OUR ELECTIONS, whic... (read more)

Posted on 14 May 2007 by Rachel Boston

New Arts and Humanities Society

All first and second years will have recieved an email today about a newly formed arts and humanities society (see that for further details) If you would like to become a member of the society please send an email entitled 'New Society' containing... (read more)

Posted on 04 May 2007 by Rachel Boston

Sports cupboard

From today, anyone wanting to get things out of the sports' cupboard need to hand in their college card when they sign the equiptment out (like when you get a gym key). This should stop things going missing and stop things being returned without ... (read more)

Posted on 23 Apr 2007 by Em Stevens

Sports Officer

The JCR Committee is currently looking for a new Sports Officer. If you are interested or want more info then email me at drc47. Cheers Dan Chapman JCR Services Officer (read more)

Posted on 07 Mar 2007 by Dan Chapman

University Challenge Quiz Night

In order to pick this year's possible Downing University Challenge Team we thought that we would get everyone involved and so we are holding a college quiz night on Saturday 10th March in the PARTY ROOM. There will also be a bar downstairs, so if ... (read more)

Posted on 06 Mar 2007 by Rachel

The Brit Council Int'l Students Awards 2007

Attention International Students, I've just been made aware of an award, given annually by the British Council for International Students currently studying in the UK. "The International Student Awards are different from any other student compe... (read more)

Posted on 11 Jan 2007 by Davy Kurniawan

Storage - Michaelmas 06.

The process of moving stuff into the cellars for storage over the holidays will again be handled by the JCR. There will be set dates and times where you can move your stuff in. The times have been chosen to reflect what has been popular in past years... (read more)

Posted on 30 Nov 2006 by Davy Kurniawan

Downing Enterprise Meeting!

Monday 20th November, 7pm in the Music Room, E staircase Could you be the next Bill Gates, Richard Branson or Anita Roddick? If you’ve got a bright business idea and you think you’ve got what it takes to become an entrepreneur, then you’... (read more)

Posted on 16 Nov 2006 by Susan Luton

TONIGHT - OPEN MEETING & RAFFLE

Come to the bar tonight between 6.50 - 7.10pm, and collect a FREE raffle ticket and you could win a ticket to Downing Ball! During the open meeting (starting at 7pm) we will be drawing raffle tickets, and if you are present when your number is cal... (read more)

Posted on 07 Nov 2006 by Sara Lloyd-Jones

OPEN MEETING NEXT WEEK!

There is to be a JCR and DCAC Open Meeting next Thursday, 9th November at 7pm in the college bar. For those of you who have never been to one before, this is your chance to get involved in the running of the college via your committee - if there... (read more)

Posted on 01 Nov 2006 by Sara Lloyd-Jones

DCAC SOCIETY FUNDING

ALL SOCIETY CAPTAINS/PRESIDENTS PLEASE READ! All societies that wish to receive DCAC funding over the upcoming academic year must apply for funds by submitting the ACG Application Form by midnight, Wednesday 4th October. If a society does not a... (read more)

Posted on 27 Sep 2006 by Jamie Saunders

Storage - End of Easter 2006

The storage cellars will be open towards the end of term for moving stuff in. Last summer, S cellar had a slight damp problem, resulting in a few students’ belongings getting mouldy. I am keen to avoid this problem, as such, please split your bel... (read more)

Posted on 16 Jun 2006 by Davy Kurniawan

DCAC Reimbursements - deadline this Tuesday

SOCIETY PRESIDENTS PLEASE READ! Please could all claims for DCAC reimbursements be made by midnight Tuesday 20th June, at the very latest. Remember that all claims for reimbursement must come with a completed ACG reimbursement form (found under... (read more)

Posted on 15 Jun 2006 by Jamie Saunders

Second chance to get your tickets!

We are offering you a second chance to buy tickets for the JCR Garden Party, 20th June. If you didn't manage to book them on the website, or fill in your form, then you can e-mail Ben (bsv20). He'll put your name on the list, as well as any guests y... (read more)

Posted on 13 Jun 2006 by Rachel Boston

JCR/DCAC OPEN MEETING AND SPECIAL BAR DEALS!

JCR/DCAC Open Meeting this Wednesday, 14th June 2006 Come to the bar early for special deals: - All VK, Tetleys and all bottled beer (including Corona and Peroni) - £1.50 - All pitchers of cocktails only £5! - Prices valid from just befor... (read more)

Posted on 12 Jun 2006 by Sara Lloyd-Jones

Ticket deadline for JCR BBQ 11th June!

The deadline for booking your ticket is Sunday 11th June, so if you haven't got yours yet, fill in the form in your pigeon hole, or book them through the link on the website. Remember, you have the opportunity to bring guests, and there will be free ... (read more)

Posted on 09 Jun 2006 by Rachel Boston

JCR/DCAC Open Meeting

JCR/DCAC Open Meeting - Have your say! There is to be a JCR/DCAC Open Meeting on Wednesday June 14th, from 7pm in the bar. Come along to have your say in how college is run and take advantage of free chocolate and early bar opening! The form... (read more)

Posted on 03 Jun 2006 by Sara Lloyd-Jones

JCR Summer Event: Online Booking

Book your tickets for the JCR Summer Event right here! (Raven needed) (read more)

Posted on 25 May 2006 by Adrien Motte

We're all going on a summer holiday...

Buy your tickets now for the JCR Summer Event! We are celebrating everything fun and cheesy about British summer holidays by the sea... Tuesday 20th June 2006 2-4pm Tickets 6 pounds Unlimited bar, BBQ, unlimited ice-cream and candyfloss, beach g... (read more)

Posted on 25 May 2006 by Rachel Boston

Two bird and one stone: Catering & CUSU

Tomorrow (Tuesday 9th) is CUSU Welfare election day, so don't forget to vote in the Porters Lodge from 10am-6pm and 6pm-7pm in the Great Hall. We will also be taking this opportunity to distribute a catering survey, in order to assess the current ... (read more)

Posted on 08 May 2006 by Adrien Motte

Storage for Int'l students

For international students who need storage, P Cellar will be open at the following times at the end of Lent term : Friday, 17 March 2006 : 5-6pm. Saturday, 18 March 2006 : 9-10am and 6-7pm. Any other days, please contact me individually. Ple... (read more)

Posted on 16 Mar 2006 by Davy Kurniawan

DCAC/JCR OPEN MEETING

DCAC/JCR Open Meeting - Have your say! There is to be a DCAC/JCR Open Meeting next Thursday, 9th March, from 7pm in the bar. Come along to have your say in how college is run, take advantage of the early bar opening, and maybe have a crack at t... (read more)

Posted on 28 Feb 2006 by Sara Lloyd-Jones

IMPORTANT/UPDATED!!! Rooms Ballot Notes

1. Optional 38 week contracts are now available on 36 Lensfield and 38 Lensfield. 2. All other Lensfield Rd houses have optional 39-week contracts, and rooms in Gonville Place has mandatory 39-week contracts. 3. 54 Lensfield is being upgraded durin... (read more)

Posted on 10 Feb 2006 by Emile Axelrad

FREE USB Memory Stick for Int'l Students

To all international students, I've managed to get 10 pieces of USB 128mb memory sticks from the University International Office to distribute to international students in Downing. So if you want one, drop me an email at international[at]downingjc... (read more)

Posted on 28 Jan 2006 by Davy Kurniawan

Charity Update

The votes have now been counted so we can now announce which five charities will receieve their £666 share of the charity charge money.... 1. Jimmy's Night Shelter Cambridge 2. Medecines Sans Frontieres 3. Kashmir Earthquake Relief Fund 4. Rafi... (read more)

Posted on 24 Jan 2006 by Helen

Babysitters Club

Hey Everyone, We have set up a list of those willing to babysit in college. This will be able to be accessed by Fellows, Staff and MCR members behind a raven login. If you are interested in offering your services as a babysitter please follow ... (read more)

Posted on 22 Jan 2006 by Kat

Charity Nominations Voting

Following on from the nominations that have been received, its now time for you to vote for the charities that you want to help... The top five charities with the most votes will each receive £666 out of the JCR Charity Charge placed on college bi... (read more)

Posted on 22 Jan 2006 by Helen

New Discussion Forums

We have launched our new JCR discussion forums. These now use Raven to let you post as a Downing Member. Guest posting is still allowed, and the forum should be able to give weight to an anonymous posting by indicating if they are posting from Dow... (read more)

Posted on 21 Jan 2006 by Emile Axelrad

JCR Elections - VOTING Today

This is YOUR chance to make a difference. This is YOUR time to change Downing, to make it better for all the undergraduates. This is the JCR election 2006. For more details on anything mentioned here, go to: read more)

Posted on 19 Jan 2006 by tom ash

Collection of Storage Items

To all who have stored stuff in the cellars over Michaelmas'05 holidays : Firstly, I apologise for not doing this any earlier. I am not currently back in Cambridge yet, but the JCR Comms Officer, Dan Jackson, has kindly offered to help carry out t... (read more)

Posted on 09 Jan 2006 by Davy Kurniawan

Proposal for new building next to Howard Court

Dear All, Mr Alan Howard, the benefactor of the Howard Building and Howard Court is proposing to donate the money for a new building to complete the court around the West Lodge Garden. The proposal for this new building follows. It would be reall... (read more)

Posted on 07 Dec 2005 by Katrina Beechey

Still wondering what presents to buy for Christmas?

Still wondering what presents to buy for Christmas? Downing College branded beer, wine and spirits, and glassware engraved with the College shield are now available at Cambridge Wine Merchants, 2 Kings Parade. Other merchandise, unique to Do... (read more)

Posted on 30 Nov 2005 by Kat

STORAGE schedule

Dear all overseas students, According to the response I got from the emails, the dates and times at which the cellar will be open is as follows. May I remind you NOT TO BUG THE PORTERS – storage is now handled by the JCR. For All International... (read more)

Posted on 29 Nov 2005 by Davy Kurniawan

STORAGE for Int'l students

Yes, its that time of the year again; those of you who have been asking about storage during your holidays, this is the answer. There will be some storage for all international students and those students who live in Norther Ireland / Scotland. Ho... (read more)

Posted on 23 Nov 2005 by Davy Kurniawan

What has the JCR been up to?

Heya, I have been trying to think of new an inventive ways of keeping students up to date with what all the committee has been up to. I have created a small blog which hopefully we will use to let you know anything and everything! have a look ... (read more)

Posted on 21 Nov 2005 by Kat

LIGHT UP PARKERS PIECE

THURSDAY - **LIGHT UP PARKER'S PIECE** campaign with CUSU for better street lighting in Cambridge and on Parker's Piece in particular. Part of the Stop! Violence Against Women is to improve street lighting, because many women fear for their safety wh... (read more)

Posted on 17 Nov 2005 by Kat

DCAC/JCR Open Meeting TONIGHT 8.30pm

The DCAC/JCR Open Meeting for this term will be 8.30pm Thursday November 24th in the Bar. DCAC Motions are: a. Cheerleading Society b. DCAC Bank Accounts c. DCAC Online Voting d. Crucial DCAC Constitutional Changes e. Downing A... (read more)

Posted on 14 Nov 2005 by tom ash

University IP

The GU have written a flysheet on intellectual property rights within the university. It's open to all students to sign (grad and undergrad), and if you wanted to do so, I would obviously be pleased. But even more important, I think, is that you see... (read more)

Posted on 11 Nov 2005 by Kat

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Today is Remembrance Day. A cannon will be fired on Parker's Piece to mark the start and end of the silence. (read more)

Posted on 11 Nov 2005 by Kat

Online Maintenance Request System Launched

Today sees the launch of our new online maintenance request forms, accessible from the interactive section of the Downing JCR website. For information on how to use this system, which will be running as an alternative to the current paper request for... (read more)

Posted on 02 Nov 2005 by Edd Collins

NUS CARDS NOW IN STOCK

This year NUS cards have now arrived! Hooray! You will be able to get your card by going to the Porters Lodge with a passport sized photo of yourself. Enjoy the discounts! Kat x (read more)

Posted on 02 Nov 2005 by Kat

Laptop Security Marking

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD PORTER Cambridgeshire Police will be coming to Downing College on Wednesday 2nd November for security Laptop marking. The service provided is free and those of you who have laptops are strongly recommended to attend. Secu... (read more)

Posted on 27 Oct 2005 by Kat

Darts Team

Downing College has a fledling Darts Team! You can be an officer and have a lasting impact upon the college (other than spectacular studies you will inevitably do before graduation). To apply for the post of seceratary, treasurer or social secerata... (read more)

Posted on 07 Oct 2005 by Paul Hunt

The West Range Project

The forth oming year will see fairly substantial building work around West Range / Hall area. The work is now underway and will be in full swing by week two. Detailed information about the project and how it will affect you can be found by read more)

Posted on 01 Oct 2005 by Kat

JCR Garden Party: Wed 22 June 2-5

May Week has finally arrived and although you're all probably still recovering from a riotous weekend, remember to conserve some energy for the JCR Garden Party on the Paddock on Wednesday 2-5. (read more)

Posted on 20 Jun 2005 by Beatrice Riley

DCAC/JCR Open Meeting - Thursday, 7pm, Bar (16th June)

This Thursday the 16th June, there will be an Open Meeting of the DCAC and JCR from 7pm in the bar. This is the greatest opportunity you as students have to influence student life at this college. Come along, join in the debate and vote to ... (read more)

Posted on 14 Jun 2005 by tom ash

Wanted: GEEMA Officer

There is still a vacancy on the JCR committee for a GEEMA (Group to Encourage Ethinic Minority Applications) Officer. If you would like to fill this role, please contact Kat (president@downingjcr.co.uk... (read more)

Posted on 01 Jun 2005 by Daniel Jackson

Overseas Student Storage (Including NI and Scotland)

If you wish to store items during the holiday, please send an email to : dow.storage@gmail.com ASAP with the following details. We will try to fit everyone in, but late replies are likely to be refused. ... (read more)

Posted on 22 May 2005 by Davy Kurniawan

Have your say...

The next JCR Open Meeting will be held at 7pm IN THE BAR on Thursday 16th June. Any motions that you would like to be heard at said meeting should be submitted to our president of vice, Mr. Tom Ash... (read more)

Posted on 18 May 2005 by Daniel Jackson

JCR Open Meeting - TONIGHT at 7pm

DCAC/JCR Open Meeting - Have your say! There is to be a DCAC/JCR Open Meeting this monday from 7pm in the bar. Come along to have your say in how college is run, enjoy the entertainment provided by your men's officer Gubby, and enjoy the ea... (read more)

Posted on 10 Mar 2005 by tom ash

JCR/CUSU Elections TODAY!

ELECTIONS - VOTE TODAY! Wednesday 9th March, voting day: From 9am-7pm you can vote both for JCR and for CUSU roles. The ballot box will be in the Plodge from 9-6, except for two hours in the butterfield from 12-2 and then in the ser... (read more)

Posted on 04 Mar 2005 by tom ash

New MCR Committee Elected

Congratulations to Richard Wilkinson on his election as the new MCR President. A full list of the new graduate Officers is below. Downing JCR looks forward to working closely with the new MCR committee, continuing to improve undergraduate-graduate re... (read more)

Posted on 04 Dec 2004 by Richard Hardyment

Stop Violence Against Women - Wear your White Ribbon!

Stop Violence Against Women - Wear your White Ribbon! This week is International Stop Violence Against Women Week and CUSU Women's Union and Amnesty International will be distributing white ribbons as part of a week-long campaign. By wearing ... (read more)

Posted on 17 Nov 2004 by Gaby Jozwiak

STILL waiting for a student loan?

If you haven't had your loan in yet, it could well be because the stupid computer system of the student loans company crashed. Here's a fix: Go and see Jane Perks in the T&A office. Basically, some people arn't coming up on the T&A screen, so th... (read more)

Posted on 09 Nov 2004 by Tim Hill

Last Chance for Chartity Nominations

Now is your last chance to submit your charity nominations before the Open Meeting on Sunday night. If you have a charity you would like to nominate to receive a sum of money from the JCR, please email Kara Latham on kel35@cam.ac.uk, with the name of... (read more)

Posted on 03 Nov 2004 by Kara Latham

OPEN MEETING: TONIGHT, 7PM , THE BAR

Free sweeties, early bar opening, raffle prize draw, lively debates and serious fun - miss it, miss out. Below is the Agenda in full. DCAC & JCR Open Meeting Sunday 7th November 2004 7 pm, College Bar Agenda DCAC Open Meeting (MCR and JC... (read more)

Posted on 02 Nov 2004 by Richard Hardyment

Bachelor of Downing

Are you a romantic bachelor, desperate to show just how eligible you are? Can you woo the ladies with a mere gesture? Are you interested in a rather silly competition? Whether the answer to any of these questions is yes or not, take part in the compe... (read more)

Posted on 31 Oct 2004 by Tom Ash

Charity Nominations

Now is your chance to nominate a charity of your choice to receive a sum of money from the Charities Charge. Each year the JCR receives a substantial grant to be distributed between charitiable organisations, and it's up to you to decide which ones t... (read more)

Posted on 11 Oct 2004 by Kara Latham

JCR Garden Party

Thursday 17th June there is the Garden party to top all garden parties - the JCR Garden Party! Pimms, beer, bouncy castle, gladiator joust, barbeque and various live music, all included in ticket price (automatically added to college bill). If you h... (read more)

Posted on 15 Jun 2004 by Tom Ash

Security on the domus

The College has been informed by the Police that a number of serious assaults on Cambridge students have recently taken place. The suspect has been described as short with ginger hair. In the light of this I would urge all of you to be particul... (read more)

Posted on 10 May 2004 by Barry Bridges

Open Meeting TONIGHT

A short, sharp, lively and entertaining Open Meeting awaits you. Join us in the bar from 7pm. Agenda for the DCAC Open Meeting (MCR and JCR related) 1. Approval of last DCAC Open Meeting Minutes, and DCAC Announcements 2. Motion to affiliate t... (read more)

Posted on 06 May 2004 by Richard Hardyment

DCAC Open Meeting: Sunday 9th May

The JCR and MCR will be combining forces for the termly DCAC Open Meeting on Sunday 9th May at 7pm in the bar. Do you want to propose a motion? You may want to form a new club or society, or mandate your Committee to pursue a policy idea you have. If... (read more)

Posted on 29 Apr 2004 by Richard Hardyment

Vice-Chancellor's visit: TONIGHT

Don't forget that Alison Richard, the University Vice-Chancellor, will be visiting Downing TONIGHT to take your questions and hear what Downing students have to say about life and study in Cambridge. It would be great to have as many people as pos... (read more)

Posted on 21 Apr 2004 by Barry Bridges

Wilkins Room: now open for revision!

Problem: library gets full in exam term. Solution: study in another room! From Tuesday, the Wilkins room will be available most days for revision from 8am to midnight, until the exam two weeks themselves, when other provision is being made (the... (read more)

Posted on 19 Apr 2004 by Krystyna Larkham

Interested in cutting costs? Get involved!

With the start of exam term I'm sure everyone's minds will be on revision, exams and the light at the end of the tunnel - May Week! The JCR Committee, however, will also be working hard alongside college to ensure you have the resources you need. ... (read more)

Posted on 16 Apr 2004 by Barry Bridges

Vice-Chancellor's visit to Downing

Dear Downing, The University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alison Richards, will be visiting Downing on the 21st April (next week), to meet with students and hold an informal 'Questions and Answers' session. This will be a great opportunity for yo... (read more)

Posted on 15 Apr 2004 by Barry Bridges

Breakfast at the Butterfield Cafe is here!

*Need a snack on the way to lectures? *Want to stock up before your boatie outing? *Hungry for a hangover cure? The JCR Committee have negotiated with college to open the Butterfield Building early, for the duration of exam term: 8:30 AM onwa... (read more)

Posted on 11 Apr 2004 by Barry Bridges

Open Meeting TONIGHT

Tonight's Open Meeting will be at 7pm in the college bar. Read the detail, or discuss the motions in the forums! Below is a full Agenda. !Agenda #Approval of last minutes (19/11/03... (read more)

Posted on 04 Mar 2004 by Richard Hardyment

The results in full

Thank you to everyone that voted in the JCR 2nd round elections today - we had an outstanding turnout of 201 voters, smashing last year's mark of 110. Here are the results in full: LBG Officer (187 votes in total) *Spoiled - 2 *RON - 6 *Be... (read more)

Posted on 04 Mar 2004 by Barry Bridges

Open Meeting: Monday 8th March

The next JCR Open Meeting will be held at 7pm on Monday 8th March in the Bar. Five reasons to attend: #Early bar opening! Get your drinks from 7pm #Receive updates on what the new JCR Committee have been doing for you #The notorious quest to ... (read more)

Posted on 01 Mar 2004 by Richard Hardyment

Room for everyone

The rooms ballot is now complete! You can browse through the rooms guide to see who you'll be living with next year, but be quick because the information on who lives where will be removed in a few days. There are still a f... (read more)

Posted on 09 Feb 2004 by Matthew Mayer

Rooms Ballot - LIVE

Follow the second year rooms ballot online! You can see what rooms are left in the ballot and read the rooms guide for more details on each room. Don't forget to... (read more)

Posted on 06 Feb 2004 by Matthew Mayer

Elections: the results

Barry Bridges scraped home to become JCR President, fighting off RON by 135-109. Kay Drage won Welfare Officer by just a single vote. Pip and Lewis will head the Freshers' team, while Tom Ash beat Jack Coleman for Men's Officer. Full results below. ... (read more)

Posted on 05 Feb 2004 by Matthew Mayer

Newsflash: Barry Bridges new JCR president

Barry Bridges is to be the next President of the JCR. Richard Hardyment has been elected as his vice. Results will be on-line soon. (read more)

Posted on 04 Feb 2004 by Ian Redding

Polls closed: count in progress

At 7pm the polls closed in this year's JCR elections. Over 50% of JCR members voted, the highest turnout for several years. Results in the bar at 10pm tonight.You can follow the progress of the count online this evening, read on for more details. ... (read more)

Posted on 04 Feb 2004 by Matthew Mayer

Elections: VOTE TODAY

It's the day you've been waiting for, you chance to cast your vote in the Downing JCR elections. Voting is in the plodge 8am to 6pm and in the Great Hall 6pm to 7pm, so if you forget to vote during the day you can vote over dinner! You can read read more)

Posted on 03 Feb 2004 by Matthew Mayer

Hustings tonight at 7.30pm

Your chance to grill the candidates in this year's JCR elections. Hear their speeches, ask questions and (surprisingly) have a good laugh! Hustings is great fun so come down to the bar at 7.30pm and see your friends standing for election. You can ... (read more)

Posted on 03 Feb 2004 by Matthew Mayer

Here are the contenders

The deadline for nominations has passed. You can now see the full list of candidates and manifestos. Manifestos will also be available to read in the plodge from tomorrow. It should be an exciting election, with... (read more)

Posted on 01 Feb 2004 by Matthew Mayer

Rooms Ballot - the results

The rooms ballot order is now online. The names were picked out of a hat earlier this evening. The Ballot is to be held next Saturday and Sunday in the Music Room. The Music Room is upstairs in E Staircase. Please try to... (read more)

Posted on 31 Jan 2004 by Josh Lewison

Your last chance to stand

The deadline for nominations in the JCR elections is Saturday at midnight. You can see the nominations submitted so far. Some positions, including Communications Officer, Services Officer and Green Officer, don't ha... (read more)

Posted on 30 Jan 2004 by Matthew Mayer

Nominations close tonight

First round nominations for the JCR elections close at midnight Wednesday. To stand for a position you need to pigeonhole Ian Redding with your name, the position that you are standing for and the names and signatures of a pr... (read more)

Posted on 27 Jan 2004 by Matthew Mayer

HE Funding: have your say

Cambridge Labour MP Anne Campbell wants your input about the Goverment proposals on Higher Education funding. Fill in the online survey to tell her which parts of the proposals about top-up f... (read more)

Posted on 23 Jan 2004 by Matthew Mayer

Don't take it lying down. Stand!

You can stand for the JCR elections... Do you fancy: Directing the most successful website and forums of any Oxbridge College? Managing a budget and investments of over one hundred thousand pounds? Spending the highest eve... (read more)

Posted on 21 Jan 2004 by Matthew Mayer

First year rooms ballot

On the 8th of February one of the most important events of the year takes place: the Rooms Ballot. The Ballot is how your accommodation for next year will be allocated. The way it works is reasonably simple, all of your names ... (read more)

Posted on 14 Jan 2004 by Josh Lewison

Don't let it all end in tiers

The Government have announced its plans for new top-up fees of up to £3000 per year. Some concessions have been made: loans and fee debts will be written off after 25 years and the poorest students will receive up to £3000 of help per year. You ca... (read more)

Posted on 14 Jan 2004 by Matthew Mayer

What's Cooking? Meeting in slops tonight

Tonight at slops from 6.15pm, a brand-new experiment - eat and debate at the same time. It could get interesting. Four motions will be debated, given below; you can also read the FAQs about the meeting. !Motion to approve th... (read more)

Posted on 19 Nov 2003 by Matthew Mayer

Catering Survey

Can you spare two minutes to give us your opinion on the catering services at Downing? Malcolm Parry, the JCR Services Officer has devised a short catering survey to get your opinions. Filling it in could save you mon... (read more)

Posted on 15 Nov 2003 by Matthew Mayer

What's Cooking? Meeting FAQs

An Open Meeting in Slops? What an odd idea... On Wednesday you can kill two birds with one stone: come and have dinner while taking part in the DCAC Open Meeting. Read on for frequently asked questions. !What's an Open Meeting? I... (read more)

Posted on 15 Nov 2003 by Matthew Mayer

Open meeting summary

Yesterday there was a JCR open meeting in the bar, four motions were proposed. You can read the minutes of the meeting. The four motions passed were: *Donating £50 to One World Week *Calling for an exp... (read more)

Posted on 29 Oct 2003 by Matthew Mayer

Open Meeting - 7pm tonight

You have just one chance to give your views on motions including primate research, the IT department and College gate hours. Make sure you're in the bar at 7pm tonight! We need at least 60 people to reach quorum, so come along to hear the debate and ... (read more)

Posted on 28 Oct 2003 by Josh Lewison

Open Meeting

A DCAC and JCR Open Meeting will be held at 7pm in the Bar on Tuesday 28th October. Please submit motions to me (Josh Lewison) by hand to my pigeonhole, by email or by submitting them through the website on the motion subm... (read more)

Posted on 21 Oct 2003 by Josh Lewison

JCR matters

The JCR is the College's student union for undergraduates. The elected JCR Committee meet weekly to discuss what's going on in College. You can read the meeting minutes online: for example in yesterday's meeting we discussed am... (read more)

Posted on 15 Oct 2003 by Matthew Mayer

Open meeting summary

The post-it notes worked ... we reached quorum for yesterday's open meeting! Minutes are now online. The motion to ban smoking in the bar was defeated, while the motions to set up an Athletics club, Ski an... (read more)

Posted on 14 May 2003 by Matthew Mayer

Tuesday evening's open meeting

On Tuesday evening at 8pm in the bar, there will be a DCAC and JCR open meeting. This should be reasonably short, so do please come and ensure we get quorum. There will be a chance to quiz Ian Redding in "President's Question Time", as well as a numb... (read more)

Posted on 11 May 2003 by Josh Lewison

Downing House of Commons Garden Party

At the kind invitation of John Maples Esq MP (1961) the Downing College Association is to hold a reception for members and their guests in The Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons on Tuesday July 15th 2003. *7.00 to 9.30 p.m *Buffet and drink... (read more)

Posted on 10 May 2003 by Ian Redding

Open meeting open all hours

An Open Meeting of the DCAC and JCR will be held on Tuesday 13th May in the Bar. For the first time, you can submit motions online 24 hours a day! Saving you time and effort... You can still submit motions in the tradit... (read more)

Posted on 03 May 2003 by Matthew Mayer

Josh is new Vice-President

Josh Lewison is the new JCR Vice-President - but it was mighty close. An encouraging 150 people turned out, and Josh secured 77 votes (51%). 63 people voted to reopen nominations (42%). There were 9 abstentions, and 1 spoilt ballot paper. The vote... (read more)

Posted on 02 May 2003 by Nick Drinnan

Election results in the bar at 10

Be sure to come down to the bar this evening: at 10pm, we'll be announcing the result of the vice-presidential election, as well as the names of the twelve charities which you selected for this year's charity charge. Thanks to everyone who voted toda... (read more)

Posted on 02 May 2003 by Nick Drinnan

President of Vice

Today in the plodge, cast your votes in the Vice-Presidential election, as well as the charity charge vote (see below). Your friendly JCR committee will be manning the ballot box 11am-2pm and 5pm-8pm, so come and spend 30 seconds of your time at lunc... (read more)

Posted on 01 May 2003 by Matthew Mayer

Hustings tonight @ 7

With nominations closing at midday today, you'll get your chance to quiz the candidates who are standing for JCR Vice-President at 7pm tonight in the bar. You can also email questions to hustings@downingjcr.co.uk or text 07905 408736. In fact, the... (read more)

Posted on 30 Apr 2003 by Matthew Mayer

By-election called

An election will be held on Friday May 2nd to elect a new JCR Vice-President. If you want to stand for election, send a note to Ian Redding with the names and signatures of a proposer and seconder. You can also submit an A4 manifesto. The deadlin... (read more)

Posted on 28 Apr 2003 by Matthew Mayer

Vice-President resigns

The JCR Vice-President, Ben Wiles today resigned his post. The JCR Committee will be meeting tomorrow lunchtime to arrange the by-election; which will be held within seven days in accordance with the constitution. Ben's letter of resignation is gi... (read more)

Posted on 27 Apr 2003 by Ian Redding

Start of Term Interviews

Lost the email? The times for your start of term interviews are thankfully available online. In the wise words of Geraldine McNulty, "Students are reminded that undergraduates MUST attend Start of Term In... (read more)

Posted on 16 Apr 2003 by Matthew Mayer

The End of Downing?

The College buildings will be razed to the ground and the land sold to Saudi company Al-Ropf Oil after a fluke oil discovery in the grounds of Downing. A meeting of the Governing Body later today is likely to approve plans to allow preliminary diggin... (read more)

Posted on 31 Mar 2003 by Matthew Mayer

Men's Sport Round-up

It was a great term for Downing sports-wise. The men's hockey players and footballers were promoted from their respective divisions, the rugby team were second in the University, the men's first boats climbed to third on the river in the Lent Bumps, ... (read more)

Posted on 17 Mar 2003 by Matthew Mayer

And it was so

We dragged them from the library, we dragged them from the bar... thanks to everyone who came to the Open Meeting to ensure we reached quorum and finally passed the long-overdue constitution changes. Minutes f... (read more)

Posted on 12 Mar 2003 by Matthew Mayer

Open Meeting TONIGHT - have your say

An Open Meeting for all members of the JCR takes place in the bar TONIGHT at 8pm. Motions to change the constitution, ban smoking in the bar and remove Saturday brunch are on the agenda. The only way your opinion can be heard is by your attendance an... (read more)

Posted on 08 Mar 2003 by Ian Redding

Second round election results

Here are the results of the second round of election results. All candidates were returned unopposed. The returning officer was Nick Drinnan. Services OfficerMalcolm Parry 111 RON 16 Malcolm Parry is the new services officer Welfare... (read more)

Posted on 07 Mar 2003 by Matthew Mayer

An iron constitution

At the open meeting next Tuesday, we'll be discussing proposed amendments to the constitution. These include: Formation of JCR Committee incorporating all elected officers and open to observation by any member of the JCRVice-President to take on the... (read more)

Posted on 06 Mar 2003 by Ian Redding

Elections - get out and vote

CUSU elections and second round JCR elections are taking place in the plodge on Wednesday between 9am and 4pm, then 6.30pm to 7.30pm. It's your chance to decide the people who will be running the Students Union and the College JCR for the next 12 mon... (read more)

Posted on 04 Mar 2003 by Matthew Mayer

HUSTINGS 19:45 TONIGHT

Come to hustings to listen to the candidates standing for positions on YOUR committee. Quiz them as you please and cast an informed vote. (read more)

Posted on 04 Mar 2003 by Ian Redding

JCR Nominations close tonight

There are still various JCR positions available in the second round of elections. Details of the jobs involved can be found in the constitution. ... (read more)

Posted on 23 Feb 2003 by Matthew Mayer

Presidential welcome, more elections!

On behalf of the entire JCR, I would like to thank our outgoing committee for their hard work, and for providing a platform upon which we can continue to build. The list of your new JCR committee is now online and wil... (read more)

Posted on 17 Feb 2003 by Ian Redding