Posted on Mon 22 Jun 2020 at 12:43 by
Aurora Evans Before I begin this update, I would like to make you aware of the University's advice page regarding Coronavirus. This page is updated regularly with valuable information that can be found here: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/news-and-events/coronavirus/. I would also like to make you aware of additional services that can provide emotional and wellbeing support during this difficult time; you can use the CAM Messenger text service (Text CAM to 85258) and/or contact the Samaritans (Jo@samaritans.org or 116 123).
Hello there!
I hope you are keeping well! We've had a lot going on over the past few weeks, most of which you would have likely seen through emails and social media posts! There is still a lot to come over the upcoming weeks, so take a peak!
18th June - 16th July (Weekly) 3pm Thursday: 'Let's Talk 2020' five week series. The Let's Talk 2020 series offfers an inclusive space to talk through current topics related to living well. The talk serie will run each week for 5 weeks and welcomes students from all courses.The first topics are: June 18th - Has the pandemic left you feeling lost and worried? explore how we can thrive in uncertain times. June 25th - Making difficult decisions including working on the front line. This project is being hosted as part of cross-collaboration between the Universities student support teams and are accesible on Zoom. If you would like to attend or find out more, please email PCRP@wlv.ac.uk.
July 3rd - 12:00 - 14:00 IoE Online Information/progression session. The aim of this event is to give as much information about the next academic year as possible at this uncertain time. The Director of the Insitute of Education will take part in the session and you will also hear from our Heads of Departments and course leaders. You will also have an opportunity to talk to module leadaers and tutors, and with representatives from Student Services and the Library. There will also be a 'helpdesk' session at the end of the event so you can clarify any outstanding concerns. You will be invited to participate on the day, so check your email/canvas for further notifications!
Lunch Time Lives with School Reps. Join our School Reps as we explore life outside of university. Drop by our Wolves Union School Rep Facecbook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Charity-Organization/Wolves-SU-School-Reps-114731500245853/) and drop your comments/questions to our Reps, who are on hand to discuss the nicities and the necessities! Check the dates below and pop by to say hello and ask your questions!
23rd June- 12:30 - 13:00 - Lunchtime live with Shianne (Institute of Community and Society), 24th June - 12:30 - 13:00 - Lunchtime live with Steph (Institute of Sports & Human Sciences), 25th June - 12:30 - 13:00 - Lunchtime live with Kamilla (Business School), 30th June - 12:30 - 13:00 - Lunctime live with Jiand (Law School), 1st July - 12:30 - 13:00 - Lunchtime live with Emily (School of Humanitites), 2nd July - 12:30 - 13:00 - Lunchtime live with Jeff (School of Mathematics and Computer Science), 3rd July - 12:30 - 13:00 - Lunctime live with me! (Institute of Education), 8th July - 12:30 - 13:00 - Lunchtime live with Syd (School of Social, Historical and Political Studies), 9th July - 12:30 - 13:00 - Lunctime live with Katie (School of Performing Arts), 14th July - 12:30 - 13:00 - Lunchtime live with Nic (School of Architecture and Build Environment), 16th July - 12:30 - 13:00 - Lunchtime live with Kerensa (Institute of Health), 21st July - 12:30 - 13:00 - Lunchtime live with Nayia (School of Art).
15th July - 11:00 - 12:00 - Catch Up Summer Chat - Catch up with your fellow members over Zoom! Check out our website for full details. Accessible via Zoom.
Alongside all these events, you can still contact us via our website or email (aurora.evans@wlv.ac.uk), to receive your feedback, discuss any concerns you have for this and next avademic year - or just to have a friendly chat (be warned though, I talk a LOT!)
As always, take care and stay safe.
Aurora