Moving On — Career Development Programme

The BA Performing Arts has established a careers series, called Moving On. Second and third-year MTI and MTP students are also invited to attend. The sessions are listed below.

To reserve a place in a session, please email Jill Cowley (jcowley at dmu.ac.uk), Head of the Performing Arts BA, with "Moving On" in the subject title.

• Thursday 25th Oct 6-7pm - The education profession and further training  (CL0.01)
• Thursday 22nd Nov, 6-7pm – Postgraduate study in the arts
• Thursday 31st Jan, 6-7pm – Setting up a company 
• Thursday 28th Feb, 6-7pm – Funding opportunities in the performing arts  

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£5 tickets this week for Curve Theatre

As part of Black History Season, Curve are offering a selected number of students an EXCLUSIVE TICKET OFFER for OBAMA THE MAMBA - PRESIDENT OF THE SLUMS! Obama The Mamba - President of the Slums is a true life story of fate, power and destiny. Meet George Hussein Obama. The Mamba. Nairobi slum gangster. US President's half-brother. Born of the same Kenyan father - their lives, worlds apart. Your exclusive ticket offer: £5.00 tickets on Mon 15, Wed 17 & Thu 18 (Matinee). Please quote 'DMU' when booking.  [BB]

Frontrunner Employment Opportunities

Numerous excellent opportunities for employment are available via the DMU Frontrunners scheme, including some that could be very strong career development opportunities for MTI/MTP students. Deadline for most is 8th November. See the Frontrunners web pages. [BB]

Advanced Creative Projects: reminder of location today

All students taking MUST3021 Advanced Creative Projects should meet in PACE Studio 1 at 3.00 this afternoon for an introductory session with Simon, Bret and Chris.

Course Representatives Selection

Course representative selection/election will be occurring in-class in Week 2 for each year group. This year, we will be seeking two representatives from each year group. This is an crucial role for contributing to the development of a quality academic experience for all students.

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Job Opportunities at The Y

Front of House/Bar Staff required at The Y theatre, Leicester. They say "We are now looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Front of House staff with Bar experience to join our team. So, if you have a passion for theatre, live arts & events and have experience of and the enthusiasm to work in a busy and vibrant venue then we would love to hear from you."

For an application pack please contact hradmin@leicesterymca.co.uk or go to their website: http://www.leicesterymca.co.uk/ymca-jobs.php

Deadline for applications is 5pm Monday 8 October 2012

Plus: Bottle Rocket Comedy Club and the Y seek "student ambassadors". They say, "We are currently looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic students to assist us with our regular shows at The Y. Student ambassadors would be expected to commit a few hours a month in promoting our shows to student audiences and spreading the word on our amazing comedy offers across the city. We would also require students to attend shows and assist with signing up attendees to our mailing list. Our next show on Saturday October 20th will be a chance for you to come to one of our shows and receive more information." To confirm attendance please contact Joanna jsmith@leicesterymca.co.uk

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CL0.44/45 = Courtyard Studio

If your timetable contains the mysterious "CL0.44/45", that is the Courtyard Studio. [BB]