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Welcome to Somerville! You’re all now part of anamazing college which prides itself on its openmindedand liberal tradition, on its relaxed andfriendly nature and on being a place where a senseof college togetherness and support underscoresall aspects of university life. Somerville is a placewhere I am certain each of you will be happy.Welcome also to the Somerville JCR! The JCR stands for the Junior CommonRoom. It’s Somerville’s body of undergraduate students of which youare all now a part. Within the JCR there are a number of student-electedofficers such as the treasurer, the sports officer and the charities officerwho work on specific issues relevant to college life and who will be introducedto you during Freshers’ Week. As a whole, the JCR aims to protectyour interests and put your concerns and ideas into action.So where, exactly, do you fit into all of this? All you have to do is comealong to the fortnightly JCR meetings in the Bar. There you’ll be able tomeet students from different years, take part in discussions about collegelife and then vote on issues ranging from improvements to the bar, towhether the Boat Club (rowing) should be given more money from theJCR budget to whether we’d be able to get a college pet. There’ll be an‘Introduction to the JCR’ meeting early on in term, especially for Freshers,so come along and get a feel for what we’re all about.On a personal note, hi, I’m Marsha. I’m a 2 nd year Physics and Philosophystudent from Australia who is this year’s JCR president. I am the personrepresenting your views to members of college such as the principal andthe domestic bursar as well as to the greater University. I will be workingvery hard with the other JCR officers to ensure that we have as enjoyableand productive a year as possible. I’m really looking forward to meetingeach of you this year so please do grab me for a chat when you see mearound and about college, or, if you can’t find me, then send me an emailif there’s anything at all that I can help out with!marsha.sudar@some.ox.ac.ukBeginning university is very exciting and potentially daunting. Ultimately,your time at Somerville will be what you make of it. The JCR and I are hereto help to make this time as memorable as possible, so please do get involved.Enjoy your Freshers’ Week!
Hi, I’m Dan and as the JCR Vice-President/Treasurer I’m theone who’s in charge of finances. I also work really closely withthe President both in dealing with various college officers andin shaping JCR policy. If have any concerns or issues regardingany aspect of the JCR feel free to come and mention it to me.daniel.purcell@some.ox.ac.ukHi, I’m Toby and I’m your JCR Secretary. My name will appearin your college email inbox frequently. That’s because it’s myjob to send out notices about what’s going on in and aroundSomerville and Oxford. If you’re looking for info, but not surewho to go to, I’m a good person to ask. Feel free to email me(toby.mann@some.ox.ac.uk), if I don’t know the answer I’ll probablyknow the person who does.Hey, we’re Alis and Ruby and we are your Freshers’ Repsfor this year. It’s our job to organise an amazing Freshers’Week for you, and we’ve got lots of stuff planned—fromclub nights to water fights, as well as introductions to variousaspects of the college. We hope to make sure you havea comfortable transition into Somerville and university life,with plenty of support on hand! We’ll be around all year ifyou need anything! Our emails arealis.lewis@some.ox.ac.uk or ruby.riley@some.ox.ac.uk.Make sure you get in touch!Hi, we’re Claire and Michael and we’re your Welfare Reps. Together ouraim is to help everyone enjoy their time at Somerville. We’ll beputting on events for everyone (you need not feel like you arestruggling before you can make the most of what welfareoffer!) Also, ask us for free condoms or if you need a pregnancytest etc. Don’t be shy - anything and everything we talkabout is confidential. If something is bothering you, whateverthe issue, or you just need someone to listen. We will makeourselves available to be there, and tell you about wider supportthat the university has to offer, where necessary. I hopethat every student at Somerville feels they are well supported,if you have any ideas about more ways support you thenplease let us know. claire.richards@some.ox.ac.uk ormichael.davies@some.ox.ac.uk
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