Industrial Dispute Demo Tomorrow - You Had Better Be There

[Ben Reilly]

There is going to be a demonstration tomorrow, starting at 1PM in St Mary's Quad.

This is the chance for students to put even more pressure on those who are taking the action that is putting examinations at risk.

The local AUT leadership were willing to settle, but an unfortunate minority of staff were more concerned about the rule book than ensuring students were not hurt.

Please contact everybody you know and get them to come along.

This is the last chance we have to save the examinations diet.

[Frank]

Quoting Ben Reilly from 16:12, 4th May 2006This is the last chance we have to save the examinations diet.

How strictly do you mean 'last'?

Sounds good, I'll be gowning to my turorials then.

Frank

[hr]

"There is only ever one truth. Things are always black or white, there's no such thing as a shade of grey. If you think that something is a shade of grey it simply means that you don't fully understand the situation. The truth is narrow and the path of the pursuit of truth is similarly narrow."

[Ben Reilly]

I mean that if papers are not in by very, very early next week, then the provisional timetable will have to be changed.

[Laura]

It probably will have to be changed, given that (as I've said on the other thread) they're determined not to budge until a motion has been passed on exam papers at the EGM, which is not until the end of next week.

[hr]

"When I came back to Dublin, I was courtmartialled in my absence and sentenced to death in my absence, so I said they could shoot me in my absence."

[munchingfoo]

My lecturers just e-mailled me - all of them have agreed to set fourth year exams against advice from the AUT. Pass this on to your lecturers and they may wish to do the same

[hr]

Tired Freudian references aside - your mother played my mighty skin flute like a surf crowned sea nymph trying to rouse Poseidon from his watery slumber!

[Ashley]

Indeed French, too. Though the later written exam is still in limbo, oral exams due to start on Monday will take place.

Going against the dispute is a pretty big and difficult decision, so IMO, fair play.

[hr]

Nobody ever mentions the weather can make or break your day

[Malcolm]

How many people know about this protest? Do you expect many people to turn up?

I take it you won't be sending out an e-mail this time, then, seeing as the University won't exactly approve...

[Grandpa]

I've just set up a facebook group for the demo.

come join it

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We are gentlemen that neither in our hearts nor outward eyes envy the great nor shall the low despise.

[Malcolm]

Quoting grandpa from 17:06, 4th May 2006
I've just set up a facebook group for the demo.

come join it

[hr]

We are gentlemen that neither in our hearts nor outward eyes envy the great nor shall the low despise.

Can you link to it please? I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be searching for in Facebook, I can't find it.

[flarewearer]

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[Adam Fellows]

As an aside, we have just received confirmation that David Bleiman, Assistant General Secretary of the AUT, will be coming to the Education Subcommittee meeting tomorrow at 4:15pm in the Committee Room, so here is your chance to ask him any questions or make any points that you have.

Best wishes,

Adam Fellows
SRC Education Officer

[mrssmith]

Quoting Ben Reilly from 16:28, 4th May 2006
I mean that if papers are not in by very, very early next week, then the provisional timetable will have to be changed.

But the exam timetables are confirmed now.

Surely if confirmed exams are changed, it's hardly our fault if we've arranged work that can't be moved/ flights etc.

[smiley]

Quoting flarewearer from 17:15, 4th May 2006

[hr]

According to the facebook group the demo is in Sallies quad, Ben posted above that its in St Mary's quad. Better change it so no one gets confused!

[Frank]

Quoting smiley from 17:22, 4th May 2006
According to the facebook group the demo is in Sallies quad, Ben posted above that its in St Mary's quad. Better change it so no one gets confused!

Out of interest, why is it St Mary's?

Frank

[hr]

"There is only ever one truth. Things are always black or white, there's no such thing as a shade of grey. If you think that something is a shade of grey it simply means that you don't fully understand the situation. The truth is narrow and the path of the pursuit of truth is similarly narrow."

[maz]

at the last count up to 388 people have said they will/might be there

Join up here.
http://standrews.facebook.com/event.php?eid=2204049262

when you join up you are automatically admin so can invite everyone you know in st andrews.



[hr]

Well, I bet that you look good on the dancefloor

Go see my friend on his band's UK tour. 24 March - 7 April
http://www.thehint.com

[maz]

Its starting at St Mary's and moving to Sallies quad as far as I know. Council, Police etc have been informed too.

[hr]

Well, I bet that you look good on the dancefloor

Go see my friend on his band's UK tour. 24 March - 7 April
http://www.thehint.com

[holden caulfield]

Quoting mrssmith from 17:21, 4th May 2006

Quoting Ben Reilly from 16:28, 4th May 2006
I mean that if papers are not in by very, very early next week, then the provisional timetable will have to be changed.

But the exam timetables are confirmed now.

Surely if confirmed exams are changed, it's hardly our fault if we've arranged work that can't be moved/ flights etc.

Your exam timetable is confirmed?? It still says provisonal when I check. I know it was supposed to be confirmed in week 10, but hasn't been becuase of the strike

[Malcolm]

Quoting maz from 17:34, 4th May 2006
at the last count up to 388 people have said they will/might be there

Join up here.
http://standrews.facebook.com/event.php?eid=2204049262

when you join up you are automatically admin so can invite everyone you know in st andrews.

:)

[hr]

Well, I bet that you look good on the dancefloor :P

Go see my friend on his band's UK tour. 24 March - 7 April
http://www.thehint.com

I never got made an admin :-(

[maz]

Did you join the group grandpa just made, or the event that's been knocking around for a week or so?

If you are signed up to come to the demo on this page
http://standrews.facebook.com/event.php?eid=2204049262
then invite everyone you know.


[hr]

Well, I bet that you look good on the dancefloor

Go see my friend on his band's UK tour. 24 March - 7 April
http://www.thehint.com

[Malcolm]

Quoting maz from 18:00, 4th May 2006
Did you join the group grandpa just made, or the event that's been knocking around for a week or so?

If you are signed up to come to the demo on this page
http://standrews.facebook.com/event.php?eid=2204049262
then invite everyone you know.


[hr]

Well, I bet that you look good on the dancefloor

Go see my friend on his band's UK tour. 24 March - 7 April
http://www.thehint.com

I've joined both, but I don't get an Invite button or anything...