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International Student Newsletter | April MMXVII

Spring is here (maybe) 3rd May at 7pm

Having changed the clock ahead to the British Summer Time
Go Global party in LCR (Union House)
(BST) its daylight for longer. The temperature is a little
warmer with some sunny gorgeous days (and some others Further info and booking your ticket
not so much). Spring is definitely on its way. We are pretty Go Global
sure that you are all enjoying your Easter break, maybe trav-
elling around or just enjoying your free time and the nice
weather. The University is closed over EASTER from Thurs-
day 13TH April until Wednesday 19th April when it is business
as usual. For the ones on campus (maybe getting ahead of
your revision) the UEA library is open 24/7 and you can still
get hot food throughout the Easter break at the restaurant at
INTO: https://portal.uea.ac.uk/into-restaurant-and-cafe
Monday May 1st is also a bank holiday and UEA will be
closed for the day (except the Library and INTO Caf).
Easter Cake
The UK has a traditional fruit cake for Easter Sunday, called
Simnel cake, topped with 11 spheres of homemade marzi-
pan, representing all the Apostles, minus Judus, who is not
included because he betrayed Jesus
to the roman guards!
If you like marzipan (almond paste)
then you will love it. Here is a link to
a recipe (from the BBC) if youd like
to try.
From UEA CATERING
Let your voice be heard !
You are eligible to vote in local elections if you are:
- British, Commonwealth or EU citizen, and ZEST is closed over the Easter break from 27th March to 21st April
for a refresh (re-upholstering of bench seats, lighting modifications,
- resident at an address in the area you wish to vote in, and re-decoration, etc.).
- not legally excluded from voting During the closure, the Zest food offer will be available in Vista.
You can register online (see below) before April 13th for the The food offer gets a refresh too
local election on May 4th
World food offer - changing daily, e.g. Mexican burrito; British
roast; Thai curry; Katsu chicken; BBQ ribs & wings

Pizza & Pasta - with a choice of sauces and toppings

Hot Dog & Burger - customise your burger or hot dog with Low and
Slow meats slow roasted pork shoulder or tender beef brisket
Fries & Jackets - a variety of baked or fried potatoes with season-
ings, hot sauces, cheeses, gravy, curry sauce, etc.

Sweet Treats - muffins, cookies and doughnuts

We appreciate your patience whilst we carry out these works and
we look forward to welcoming you to Vista over the next few weeks.
@Amyrust_ Campaigns and Democracy Officer 2016-17
From the Students Union
Congratulations to all freshly elected Officers
(new and returning ones)
Full Time Officers
Activities & Opportunities Officer - Camille Koosyial
Campaigns & Democracy Officer - Jack Robinson
Undergraduate Education Officer - Mary Leishman
Postgraduate Education Officer - Maddie Colledge
Welfare, Community & Diversity Officer - India Edwards
Part Time Officers
Environment Officer - Rhys Purtill
Ethical Issues Officer - Robert Klim
Ethnic Minorities Officer - Amanie Mathurin
International Students Officer (EU Place)
- Katharina Wodenitscharow
International Students Officer (Non-EU) - Mohaned Alhasan
LGBT+ Officer (Open Place) - Mae Kabore
LGBT+ Officer (Trans & Non-Binary) - Liam Deary
Mature Students Officer - Lewis Martin
Non-Portfolio Officer - Chris Ball, Finn Northrop,
Jemma Bailey, Lucy Auger
Students with Disabilities Officer - Emily Cutler
Women+ Officer - Amy Atkinson
Students Union is hiring! (deadline 6 April)
https://www.uea.su/union/jobs/studentstaffroles/
HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR
Discover the magic of Harry Potter: go
behind-the-scenes of the film series.
Saturday 22 April 2017- 55
tickets for social events
Enjoying your free time in Norwich over Easter?
Here some suggestions:
Open Day at the Maddermarket Theatre
Saturday 15th April 10:00 to16:00
Take a look around the wonderful Costume department, see
what life is like back stage, have a go with lights and sound if
you're up for it! Drama games in the Studio for a fun and
theatrical open day!
Norwich Global Village Spring Market
Friday 14th April 2017 and Saturday 15th April from 10:00
@ The Forum more than 35 local traders, artisan makers
and illustrators from around the world

http://www.visitnorwich.co.uk/whats-happening/
WELLBEING
Final year stress?
ISAT NEWS
Get some help with the Student We are opening for longer on Tuesday evenings during term-time.
Support Service workshop If your timetable is busy and you cannot come to see us during
office hours and / or our drop-in sessions (from Monday to Thurs-
Friday 21st April day 2pm till 3pm), you can now book an appointment with one of
1 - 2pm our International Advisers for Tuesday between 5pm and 7pm.
Isat@uea.ac.uk
Book at csr@uea.ac.uk Studentsupport@uea.ac.uk
01603 592761

New online section with info for EU Students

Exams stress building up? Completing your studies by July 2017?

Why not get some help and
practice advice with the
Mindful workshops? If you are graduating this summer, you
will need to book a place for yourself
2nd May and 16th May
and any guests you would like to in-
1 - 2pm vite:
Book at csr@uea.ac.uk https://portal.uea.ac.uk/
graduationoffice

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