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Fresher’s Guide to Hughes Hall

    Michaelmas term 2009
                       Content

    A Welcome Note from the MCR President
    Hughes Hall MCR committee
    MCR Bar and Clubroom
    Hughes Hall MCR regular events
    May Ball
    Fresher’s Calendar
    Sports & Societies
- Rugby Dominic Silk (djs213)
- Football Chris Jeppensen (cj259)
- Boat club Men: Josh Welensky (jw583)
            Women: Tiffanny Morris (tjm42)
- Cricket Safwan Akram (msa40)
- Badminton Haider Butt (hb319)
- Basketball Stefan Palzer (sp481)
- Darts Edward Greenwood (ejdg2)
- Chess Arjun Jain (aj333)
- Poker Anthony Smith (as814)
- Wine tasting Anthony Smith (as814)
- Punt club Paul Bickford (pab80)
- Hughes film Jorge Santos (jss55)
- Hat club Mark McWilliams (mjm99)
- History club Adrian Leonard (abl28)

    Brain Teasers
                         A Welcome Note from
                         the MCR President
                         A big welcome to Hughes Hall!

                         Hughes Hall is the oldest graduate college
                         in Cambridge, with a history of pioneering
in the provision of education to women teachers. It is now known
for its diverse community with a plethora of nationalities and
academic subjects covered by its members. Having been founded
in 1885, the college will be celebrating its 125th year of excellence
next year.

College makes a big difference, both socially and academically,
and allows you to develop valuable personal skills.
As a student member of Hughes Hall, you are automatically a
member of the Hughes Hall Middle Combination Room
(MCR). The MCR is a student organization that provides a student
representative to the College Council, and who lobbies the College,
on your behalf, to provide adequate facilities and support. It also
gives you opportunities to socialize and enjoy your time in
Cambridge by organising a wide range of events, be it tea and
cakes gatherings, parties, seminars or anything you may suggest.
The MCR can also help you with any difficulties you may face
during your year(s) at Hughes Hall. Its priority is to make you feel
at home, so do not ever hesitate to contact the MCR committee if
needed.

Remember it is you who have the power to make the best of your
time at Hughes Hall! Help to create a nice and dynamic
atmosphere by participating in events, bringing new ideas and
getting involved in the MCR and let us work together to make this
year a bright and memorable one!

                                               Nouar Qutob
Hughes Hall MCR Committee




       President         VicePresident        Treasurer
        Nouar               Simon              Fayola




          Internal          External           Secretary
      Social Secretary   Social Secretary       David
            Moa               Ania




Welfare Officer    Webmaster    Bar Manager     Sports Officer
     Ed             Haider       Laurence          Cheng
MCR Bar and Clubroom
A genuine focal point for the college and all Hughesians is the
MCR Clubroom. It is located at the north-west end of the Margaret
Wileman building.

The MCR clubroom is open 24 hours a day, and is great for reading,
relaxing, watching TV and meeting friends. The bar is open nightly
from 8:00 pm until midnight. It is also the home of the infamous
Hughes Hall Bops, which feature dancing, special offers, fancy
dress, themed shenanigans and, sometimes, live music.
Bar Manager: Laurence Bell (llb26)


Special Nights

 Wine Tasting
 For those who like a tipple, the Wine Society runs regular
 tastings taking you on a tour of everything and anything
 alcoholic. Book early to avoid disappointment, as places are
 limited.
 19th October – Start of term introductory tasting. Red wines.
 9th November – Port.
 23rd November – Sparkling and Champagne.
 For more information, contact Anthony Smith (as814).



 Pub Quizzes
 We will be running a few of those during the year.
 Our first Pub quiz will be run by Adrian Leonard and Ben
 Woodford on Monday the 5th of October.
 For more information, contact Ben Woodford (bw288).
Regular MCR Events
Our Famous Tea and Cakes
Every Wednesday at 19:00 and every Sunday at 15:00 in the
Pfeiffer Room
Run by Moa Hoijer (mmh41)

A grand old Hughes tradition! We love tea, coffee, cakes, and
biscuits, and well, any combination of warm drink and baked
goods! Free to all!



Film Nights
Every Tuesday at 21:00 in the Pfeiffer room
Run by Jorge Santos (jss55), Ricardo Monteiro (rjm96) and
Ben Woodford (bw288)

The Hughes Film Society presents films that are sometimes a bit
unusual, so there is a chance to see something new! They are a
great way to unwind after a hard day’s study.



Aerobics
Every Monday at 20:30 in the Garden Lecture Room
Run by Aoife Murray (amm224)

At Hughes Hall, we run aerobics every Monday!
Bring your mat and towel and give your brain a break.
Regular MCR Events
Hat Club
Every other Wednesday at 20:15 in the Pavilion room
Run by Mark McWilliams (mjm99)

The Hat Club provides the platform for Hughes Hall students to
present their research to an interdisciplinary audience. The
successful series presents an opportunity for Hughesians to learn
more about their fellow students' work. Come and join our lively
discussion so you can have a better idea of what your mysterious
neighbours are working on!

Participation is encouraged, so get your thinking cap on and
come up with a presentation of your own.


Poker Nights
Every other Saturday at 19:30 in the MCR clubroom
Run by Anthony Smith (as814)

Poker nights are a great way to unwind and pitch your poker
skills. Look out for the end of term finales for the chance to win
some interesting prizes!
May Ball




May Week takes place in June and lasts about ten days, after
exams are over. Hence, it no longer merits either word in its
name. The end of exams is a cause for heavy celebration
amongst the students of the University


A May ball is a formal event, requiring evening dress, held in
the college grounds. It starts around 9pm and continues until
well after dawn when, following breakfast, a survivor’s photo is
taken.

This year marks the 125th anniversary of Hughes Hall and we
invite you to join in the celebration at the Hughes Hall May Ball
2010!


Check our May Ball website for this year, and get
involved in organising it:
http://mcr.hughes.cam.ac.uk/mayball/
Fresher’s Calendar
Sports and Societies @
           Hughes Hall
Introduction

Contrary to the prevalent misconception about Cambridge students,
they are not trapped under books and papers, but are very sociable
and joyful!

Here at Hughes Hall, we offer you a wide variety of activities to
enrich your Cambridge experience. We have something to cheer
you up and make you feel at home, be it punting, football, poker,
weekly tea and cakes gatherings, film nights, seminars, etc...
This closely-knitted community of Hughes Hall is what we cherish
here! So, do not stay in your room or in the library all day long!
Make sure to give yourself some time to socialise and have fun.
Rugby (Dominic Silk djs213)
It is also known as the gentlemen's
game. If you fancy great teamwork
spirit and competitiveness, then
Hughes Hall rugby squad has a
place for you. Hughes Hall has a
great reputation of strong rugby
squad. This year we have managed
to get into the quarter-final of the
cuppers. So, if you are up for it, do
come and join us!




Football (Chris Jeppensen cj259)




Hey! Welcome to the land of football. Hughes Hall football team is
the team to play with. We have strong and committed team players
and we are progressively moving up the league table by finishing
third in the league despite being a newcomer. On top of that, we are
the runner-up of the MCR Shield (UEFA) cup this year. This shows
you we mean business. In the coming academic year, we aim to do
better than before. If you would like to join the team, do contact us!
 Hughes Hall Boat Club
Men: Josh Welensky (jw583) Women: Tiffanny Morris (tjm42)

         Rowing in Cambridge is definitely one of the most
         unforgettable experiences. At Hughes, you have the
         chance to put on the sleek Hughes top and row along the
         river cam. There are rowing tournaments all year round,
         and the most famous ones are the Bumps. In the recent
         May bump 2009, our college has unprecedentedly won
         three blades in the prestigious event, and was awarded
         the Pegasus cup.

              The college has won a total of 14 blades in the
         history of the Boat Club and is still counting. Besides the
         bump, our college has started to venture out to
         participate in other competitions outside Cambridge; one
         of these was the Henley Regatta. Although regular
         training can be demanding, the experience and the joy
         are simply rewarding. So, if you fancy the real
         Cambridge boating experience and wish to add to the
         glory of Hall of Fame, do join us!
Cricket Safwan Akram (msa40)

                                    Playing cricket in the UK is really
                                    enjoyable. In the summer, the
                                    Fenners cricket ground will be the
                                    center of attraction for the
                                    university league cricket games.
                                    Here in Hughes, you get the
                                    chance to play with many good
                                    players. If you wish to learn more
                                    about the game or the club, do
                                    contact us and join our practice
                                    session.

Badminton Haider Butt (hb319)




We play weekly at the Kelsey Kerridge sports center. The court is
nice and the people are friendly. If you are thinking of distressing
after a day of hard work, do join us, have a great time and good
workout.
Basketball Stefan Palzer (sp481)




Our basketball team is currently ranked 4th in the 1st division. If you
would like to bring our team to a greater height please come and
join us. Besides, it is good to stretch your body and make a few
cool friends in the team.



Darts Edward Greenwood (ejdg2)




The Hughes Hall darts team was formed in 07/08 approximately
one week before the start of that year’s league. We couldn't play
darts at the time, but we didn't feel that should stop us competing.
Come along if you have ever played or want to play darts, whether
you are interested in joining the college team or just want to have a
few drinks and/or throw sharp things. Also, yes it is a real sport.
Chess Arjun Jain (aj333)




The chess club in Hughes Hall is doing very well. The club was
formed in 2007, but within two years they have moved up from
division 4 to the current second division. There are both friendly
and tournament games on a weekly basis. Players of all skill-sets
are welcome.


Poker Anthony Smith (as814)




Join the Poker club and play James Bonds’ favourite, Texas
hold’em in the sumptuous surroundings of the Pfeiffer room. Held
every other Saturday it’s a great way to unwind and pitch your
poker skills. Look out for the end of term finales for the chance to
win some interesting prizes!
Wine tasting Anthony Smith (as814)
For those who like a tipple the Wine Society runs regular tastings
taking you on a tour of everything and anything alcoholic. Book
early to avoid disappointment, as places are limited.

19th October – Start of term introductory
tasting. Red wines.
9th November – Port. It doesn’t get any more
Cambridge than this!
23rd November – Sparkling and Champagne.
Can sparkling wine ever compete with the
real thing?

More tasting and further details coming
soon!

              For when the wine is in, the wit is out.
                   Thomas Becon (1512–1567)

Punt Club Paul Bickford (pab80)
                              Punting in Cambridge is a must-
                              do activity. The punt club is open
                              to all members of Hughes and has
                              one punt moored at St. John's
                              from April to September. There is
                              a one off £5 fee to join the club,
                              which goes towards keeping the
                              punt floating and insured, after
                              that member are able to book the
                              punt out for FREE using the
                              online booking system. Bookings
                              are limited to 3 hour slots during
                              term time.
Hughes Film Jorge Santos (jss55)


Hughes film features many unique films that are hard to come
across in cinema or mainstream media. Among the films that have
wowed the audiences are:




Do come along and enjoy the great movies. Please check the movie
schedule!
Hat club Mark McWilliams (mjm99)
Hughes Hall offers two linked seminar series, The Hat Club, for
speakers associated with Hughes Hall, and The Hats Off Club, for
high-profile guest speakers from outside the College.




The Hat Club provides the platform for Hughes Hall students to
present their research to an interdisciplinary audience. The
successful series presents an opportunity for Hughesians to learn
more about their fellow students' work.

The Hats Off Club is a special guest speaker series hosting high-
profile speakers who work in areas of current topical relevance.
This series aims to bring Hughes Hall into contact with research
developments in Cambridge and from further afield. The Hats Off
Club seminars are followed by Formal Hall dinner with the
speaker.

Come and join our lively discussion so you can have a better idea
of what your mysterious neighbours are working on! Participation
is encouraged, so get your thinking cap on and come up with a
presentation of your own.

Contact Mark McWilliams (mjm99) for more information
History Club Adrian Leonard (abl28)




                  The Hughes Hall History Society exists to bring
                  together the various historians at Hughes through
                  speaker meetings, excursions, and drinking-related
                  research activities.

                  Last years activities included:
                        - Presentation by Dr Martin Landrus on da Vinci,
                        - Historical visit to the Cambridge Round Church led
                          by history DoS Mike Franklin.

                  Two great living fossils aka historians
Brain Teaser
Easy                                  Medium




Solve the puzzle: Which domino is next?




Solve this: What’s the missing letter?




                          Check last page for answer
Quizzes adopted from: http://www.coolquiz.com
Ten Must-Do at Hughes Hall
  1.         Attend our famous Tea and Cakes.

  2.         Give a talk at the Hat club.

  3.         Take a picture with the Garfield of Hughes.

  4.         Attend the Hughes May Ball.

  5.         Join a club/society at Hughes.

  6.         Chill out at the bar.

  7.         Attend our awesome garden parties.

  8.         Dine at Hughes’s formal hall with your friends
             and tell others about our good food.

  9.         Attend our BOPs.

  10.        Enjoy your time here! 

       Disclaimer: The above are just a person’s opinion and may not necessary be true.
Ten Facts about Hughes Hall
     1. The College is named after the first Principle,
        Elizabeth Philips Hughes.
     2. One of the six graduate colleges in Cambridge, it is
        actually the oldest.
     3. Food served at our formal hall is among the best.

     4. The adjacent cricket ground and the swimming pool
        do not belong to Hughes Hall.

     5. Though small by size, Hughes hall has successfully
        hosted a May Ball every year.

     6. Located near mill road, where you can get anything.

     7. Our college is near the bus station and the train
        station.
     8. Our boat club is formidably awesome; we got three
        blades in the last May Bump and got the Pegasus
        Cup.

     9. We have many good looking guys and girls; just look
        at our MCR committee members ;).
10. Unfortunately, our rent is not one of the cheapest.
         Disclaimer: The above are just a person’s opinion and may not necessary be true.
Answer to quizzes:

1.       , add top and bottom, 2,4,6,8,10…
2. ‘O’ (letters are skipping four letter downwards)