Little Black Book 2009-2010 - Cambridge University Students' Union

CUSU Little Black Book 2009 19CU Pakistani SocietyCultural SocietiesWho are you and what do you do?Hi, I’m Noor Janjua, a fourth year medicalstudent from Trinity Hall and Presidentof the CU Pakistani Society.What does the Pakistani Society do?CU PakSoc brings together Pakistanisin Cambridge and all those peopleinterested in learning more aboutPakistan. The aim of the Society is toprovide an opportunity to learn aboutPakistani traditions, culture and heritage,and to promote Pakistani identity inCambridge. You don’t have to be ofPakistani heritage to come to our events- everyone is welcome! If you comewith a sense of humour, a good moodand, of course, a healthy appetite, toany PakSoc you’ll fit right in and have agreat time! For more information, visitwww.cupaksoc.co.uk or email me atpakistan@cusu.cam.ac.ukWhat events are you holding thisyear?The highlight of the PakSoc calendaris our Annual Dinner & Ball that willbe held in Lent term. This is not to bemissed! Last year, not only did we raisea phenomenal sum for charity but wealso wowed our guests with what canonly be called a feast. This included ahuge 5-tiered milk chocolate fountain,a line-up including a fusion danceperformance (containing break-dance,Bollywood and bhangra), celebrityguests and much more. Other eventswe’re planning include a Freshers’Squash & Dinner, chill-out Nashthasand Chais (breakfasts and teas) and acomedy show. There’ll also be regulardinners, a movie night or two, severalprominent guest speakers and, ofcourse, we’ll end the year with ourtraditional garden party (another eventnot to be missed). New events arealways been planned. To find out more,get on our mailing list by emailing meat nj238@cam.ac.uk and we’ll keep youupdated on everything!Do I need membership?All our events have members’ pricesand non-member prices. However, asour members will vouch for, we have somany great events that you can save alot of money by becoming a member.Lifetime membership only costs £10- a lifetime of awesome events at anunbeatable price.Can you sort me out with somefree henna?Henna art is a staple of big PakSocevents. So not only can I sort you outwith some free henna, I can sort youout with traditionally designed hennatattoos by some of the best hennaartists at our University!CU PakSoc is one of the most active,diverse and friendly societies around.Come see for yourself at any PakSocevent and I guarantee you won’t regretit.