Committee
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JCR President
Emma Wilkinson - jcr-president@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
The President is the boss of the JCR! She's responsible for chairing weekly meetings and overseeing the work of the JCR. She represents the student body at committees within College and at CUSU Council - the students' union at University level. The President also aims to engage YOU in the work that the JCR does, so you're able to make an active input. However, she is not telepathic! It always helps if you get in touch about issues that you feel are important.
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Vice President
Lucy McMahon - jcr-vp@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
The Vice-President is the President's right-hand woman. Her duties usually involve the things that aren't covered by any of the more specific posts, or cover more than one post - e.g. arranging freshers' week, sitting on various committees, etc. She also co-ordinates the group bookings for formal hall. She represents the college at CUSU Council and maintains links between the college JCR and CUSU.
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Secretary
Marina Steketee - jcr-secretary@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
The secretary takes minutes of JCR meetings and Open meetings and organises elections. All motions for meetings and nominations for elections to the secretary by midnight two days before the announced date of meeting/hustings.
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Treasurer
Katie White - jcr-treasurer@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
The treasurer looks after the JCR's money! She keeps accounts for the JCR, controls budgets and pays out cheques on the JCR's behalf when necessary. People/societies requesting JCR money must first clear it at an open meeting before the treasurer can pay them.
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Academic and Welfare Officer
Olivia Oates - jcr-welfare@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk & jcr-academic@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
It's the Academic Affairs Officer's job to look after your academic interests - problems with supervisors, subject reps, parts of freshers' week, etc.
The Welfare Officer's jobs include safety issues (eg. personal safety, cycle safety), counselling, and helping to arrange the mothers and daughters scheme.
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Arts Officer
Thea Hawlin - jcr-arts@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
The Arts Officer coordinates the hiring of New Hall art to students and arranges New Hall art competitions. And if New Hall acquires new art, the Arts Officer is likely to know about it! She also sits on the Film Committee, which arranges New Hall's Film Festivals.
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Bar Officers
Jeny Oates - jcr-bar@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
The Bar Officer organises events in the bar, eg. bar quizzes, DJs, film nights, bands in the bar etc. Follow the bar link to see what's on this week.
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Communications Officer
Laura Desert - jcr-comms@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
The Communications Officer produces the college newsletter. She also maintains the JCR noticeboard, and pigeonholes people regarding issues of importance.
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Computing Officer
Jenica Rawtani - jcr-computing@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
The Computing Officer sits on college's Computer Committee, liaises with the Computer Manager and Student Computer Officers, and helps run introductory email courses in Freshers' Week. She also designs and maintains the JCR website.
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Ents Officers
Sarah-Jane Ewart and Lottie Sandberg - jcr-ents@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
The Ents Presidents maintain New Hall's place on the map of popular Cambridge ents venues by organising three events per year - one in Freshers' Week, one in Lent Term and one in May Week. They do this with the help of the Ents Committee.
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Environment Officers
Siena Carver - jcr-green@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
Recycling schemes in college are organised by the Environment Officers. They also takes on any other environmental issues, e.g. assisting in formulating an ethical investment policy for college.
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Disabilities Rep
Roxann Holder - jcr-disabilities@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
The Disabilities Rep represents disabled MECSU students and address their needs and concerns. She also maintains the Disabilities notice board and assists the Chairs of the Welfare Committee with the organisation of the Mother & Daughter Scheme, the Welfare Library and any other appropriate business. She also lise with Senior Members of College and with the CUSU Students with Disabilities Officer on all relevant issues.
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LesBiGayTrans Rep
Jessica Murray - jcr-lbgt@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
The college has an LBGT Rep for two reasons - to provide confidential support and information to anyone who feels they need it, and to keep students at Murray Edwards updated about CUSU's LBGT campaign, which runs uni-wide social events from club nights to coffee breaks as well as a yearly awareness week on LBGT issues. Check out the LBGT notice board by the library for updates on what's on!
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International Officer
Sharon Li - jcr-overseas@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
The International Officer organises get-togethers for overseas students, liaises with the Japanese students staying in the Kaetsu centre (Oct-Dec), and generally helps overseas students feel more at home.
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Access Officer
Anna Page - jcr-target@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
The Access Officer aims to dispel myths that exist about applications and life at Cambridge and encourage applications to the college from students from diverse backgrounds. She helps with CUSU's wide range of initiatives and events including the Shadowing Scheme, the Target Scheme and E-mentoring. Within Murray Edwards, she also is responsible for coordinating the 2-day student-run 'Offerholders' event and for making you all feel welcome at interviews!
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Women's Officer
Freya Evison - jcr-womens@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
The Women's Officer is responsible for running Women's Group activities in conjunction with the MCR women's officer, and also liaises with CUSU's Women's Campaign. Check out the women's notice board for news on what's happening and how you can get involved, plus info on women's health and current affairs.
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