Who's my rep?

Register to www.luuonline.com and find out who represents you.

All you need to know before registering is your university username and password.

Once registered you can login to find out who to contact if you want to change something to do with your university life - from how your course is run to which products are sold in the Union.

Wooooo - LUU's spooky news!

WOOOOOO - IT's HALLOWEEN

It’s Halloween all this week in the Union building. Check it out at www.luuonline.com/halloween.

KNOWLEDGE IS BACK!

The Knowledge campaign re-launches today! This joint project between a number of key organisations in Leeds helps to show that through simple and easy actions you can reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime.
See the website, read the stories, stats and facts, and look after yourself, your friends and your property!
www.knowledge-leeds.co.uk.

REFERENDUM - READ THE PROPOSED MOTIONS...

Read the referendum motions online – these are the changes that you have proposed! Read the motions and decide whether to vote YES or NO for these to be implemented! Voting starts on November 28th. www.luuonline.com/referendum.

THE RESULTS ARE IN...

Following the vote count that took place on Friday, the results are now online at www.luuonline.com/elections - see who will be representing you on Union Council and at the NUS Conference.

THE NEW ISSUE OF THE GIST IS OUT!

This issue features: the Knowledge re-launch, an interview with Band Soc, what you thought about the LUU Social Forum, a fortnightly listing of events, and more!

Pick it up from the building or download it now from www.luuonline.com/thegist.

Voting is now open!

VOTING IS OPEN THIS WEEK!

For the Union Council and NUS Conference Elections. Read the manifestos and vote online at www.luuonline.com/elections. Who will you vote for?

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE?

What do you want to see changed in your Union - submit your ideas online at www.luuonline.com/referendum by Thursday 23rd October.

FANCY BEING A STUDENT TRUSTEE?

Find out more at www.luuonline.com/trustees and apply today!

VOLUNTEER WITH GREEN STREETS...

The Green Streets project are looking for volunteers to help collect unwanted items and redistributes these to charities and hostels. If you are interested please contact Kim Cooper, Project Coordinator, on email greenstreets@leedsaction.co.uk. Find out more at the ‘Green Streets’ Facebook group.

EVENTS THIS WEEK - SOME ONES TO MENTION...

Monday - Happy Monday presents: Scott form 5ive! www.leedstickets.com








Tuesday - Give It A Go Hindu Society Bollywood Dance. 7.00pm to 9.00pm, Riley Smith Hall








Wednesday - Band Soc presents: Gig Night at the Royal Park Cellars. 7.00pm to 11.00pm, Royal Park Cellars, Hyde Park










Thursday - LRS broadcast live from the Terrace. 9.00pm to 12.30am





Friday - Election Count. From 2.00pm, Information Point

Don't forget to pick up the latest copy of the Gist from the Union building or download from www.luuonline.com/thegist to find out what's going on at LUU.

The latest from LUU

Now's the time to make a change!

Put forward your ideas from Monday 13th October in the LUU referendum. You submit the ideas for change, your fellow students vote for or against these and, depending on the results, your ideas could be implemented! Find out more and submit your ideas (motions) online at www.luuonline.com/referendum.

Stand for Course Rep

Make the University work for you! As a Course Rep you can actively improve your experience at university and gain new skills. To find out more email Carys Jones, CDS Representation Coordinator, at c.e.jones@luu.leeds.ac.uk .

Calling all those interested in campaigning...

LUUonline.com have just launched a brand new website to help you! Check out www.luuonline.com/campaigntoolkit/index for all the info, hint, and tips you need for a successful campaign.

LUU picked up the Gold!

On Wednesday 8th October, representatives from LUU travelled to London to receive the Gold SUEI (Students Union Evaluation Initiative) Award, the highest award possible for students' unions! Read the full press release at www.luuonline.com/luuwinsgold.

Varsity 2008

A massive congratulations and thank you to everyone involved in this year's annual sporting competition against Leeds Met Carnegie that took place last week. This year's Varsity saw more events that ever before and it was a fantastic success. The Rugby Union Finale at Headingley Stadium attracted the most spectators ever with a crowd of over 6,100! Look out for the full results and photos coming soon online at www.luuonline.com/varsity.

LUU are looking for Student Trustees!

We're looking for a student trustee to join our Board of Trustees, to oversee and guide our future growth and help us achieve our vision of being the most effective students’ union in the UK. If you can think strategically; can challenge and work at the highest level - we want to hear from you.

Find out more about this unique opportunity by going to www.luuonline.com/trustees or phoning 0113 3801 207 (24hrs) for an information pack.

And Finally...the new Gist is out!

Issue 3 of the Gist was published on Friday and brings you info about: Black History Month; what you thought about Intro; how you can make a change; interview with the creator of The Peanut Press; a full list of events; and more!

Pick up your copy from the Union building or download from www.luuonline.con/thegist.

This week at LUU...

Today sees the launch of LSRfm.com!

Leeds Student Radio returns to the airways today and will be broadcasting 24 hours a day. Listen live at www.lsrfm.com.

If you want to get involved with the biggest and best student radio station in the UK, pop into the office, upstairs in the Union building between 9.00am and midnight, for a chat, or contact them on email: info@lsrfm.com.

Nominations are open!

Also today, nominations open for the seven remaining Union Council positions and for you to represent your fellow students at the NUS Conference. If you wish to 'Stand' in these elections, find out more at www.luuonline.com/elections and submit your nominations online by 5.00pm Friday 10th October.

What about money?

The UK's Financial Watchdog (FSA) 'What about money' team will be in the Union building today from 12.00 noon and from 9.00am Tuesday, outside Essentials to promote the launch of their new website and give you the low down on overdrafts, loans, budgeting and everything else money-related.

Pop into see them to chat about any money-related queries you may have, pick up some freebies and find out more about the website: www.whataboutmoney.info.

On Wednesday the biggest sporting event of the year takes place!

LUU sports teams take on their Leeds Met counterparts in the fourth annual Leeds Varsity! This year will see the biggest Varsity yet with events more than doubling in size, from 23 teams to over 50 and, this year, our teams are fully focused on bringing more trophies back to the Union! Find more Varsity information and a list of sports fixtures at www.luuonline.com/varsity.

LUU picks up the GOLD!

We are extremely proud to announce that LUU has recently become the first students' union in the country to be successful in obtaining a Gold SUEI (Students Union Evaluation Initiative) Award, the highest award possible for students' unions!
Lesley Dixon, Chief Executive of LUU, and Laura McFarlane-Shopes, Communications and Internal Affairs Office, will be travelling to London to receive the award at the House of Commons on Wednesday.

And Finally...

Remember that October is Black History Month and, to celebrate, LUU's society groups are hosting many events throughout the month. See the line-up at www.luuonline.com/bhm.