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Hawkpoint Summer Internship

Hawkpoint is a leading independent corporate finance advisory firm providing financial and strategic advice. They are looking for 3 summer interns who will gain excellent ground in the principles of corporate finance and real on-the-job exposure. Applicants should be expecting a min 2.1 in any degree discipline from a leading university, should be highly motivated and have an outstanding academic background. For more info and to apply, visit www.cornellpartnership.com/hawkpointinterns.

Talk on Educational Issues in Jamaica

The Global Student Education Forum (GSEF) is hosting a talk given by His Excellency Mr Anthony Johnson (High Commissioner of Jamaica to the UK) on Monday 23rd January, Room GS4, Faculty of Education from 6-7PM. The talk is free and everyone is welcome. Please email chairman@gseforum.org to RSVP.

New Years Resolution to learn to sail?

Well then CU Yacht Club has the perfect course for you! The Day Skipper and Yachtmaster Theory Course, starting 24th January for 8 weeks, covers the theory behind sailing and is the perfect starting point for budding sailors!! It details such topics as navigation, seamanship and meteorology and finishes with an RYA Certificate leading to practical courses. Now is the perfect time to do this course in time for summer when the Club Yacht Kestrel is heading South to warmer climates! Further details can be found on: http://www.cuyc.org.uk/programme/events/rya-day-skipperyachtmaster-theory-course-4 or email Dan Murray at training@cuyc.org.uk.

Auditions of Instrumentalists for Fitz Swing Band

Fitz Swing is one of Cambridgdes leading jazz bands and rehearses on Monday nights. We are planning to have a busy May Week, playing lots of events and balls and there is a possibility of a band tour this summer to foreign shores. There are still a few unfilled places in our line up and wed like to hear from you if you can play electric (rhythm) guitar, piano or trombone. Also wed like to have another trumpet to bring the section to five. If youre interesting in playing with us and would like to audition (even if not on one of the instruments above, as were always looking for good deps) email Thomas Watling, tw340@cam.ac.uk.

Emmanuel June Event

Want to take part in the Emmanuel June Event 2012? Want to entertain a whole host of excited guests? Then come along to auditions for non-musical ents on Saturday 21st January in the Queens Building at Emmanuel College. Email eje12@gmail.com to book a slot and for further information. A range of performers are wanted, from comedians to jugglers, fire throwers to Bollywood dancers.

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Cake and Cava Event at Newnham

Saturday 21 January, 8pm. This event, organized by CUCA, promises lots of free cake and cava and a stimulating talk from Richard Fuller M.P. The event will take place in Sidgwick Hall, Newnham College (Room 14) and it is FREE to all students. This event is kindly sponsored by the Adam Smith Institute.
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Find out more about yourself!

A third-year Cambridge undergraduate, Oliver Rees, as part of his dissertation research, is running an online survey to find out about different peoples personalities, and how different people think. If you would like to anonymously help the study by completing a short 7 minute online survey and find out about your personality traits whilst doing so, please go to this address: http://oliverrees.co.uk/personality. All raw data collected in the online survey will be encrypted, and will be destroyed once the dissertation has been completed.

Cam hits the Dam!

From 15th-18th March, Cambridge is hitting Amsterdam for the best weekend of the year, the perfect way to end an intense term and relax before exam season begin! Amsterdam is one of the biggest and best cities in Europe, providing some of the best nightlife and culture available across the world. A 40 deposit is needed to secure your place and the trip costs 129pp for coach travel, 2 nights B&B accommodation in the centre of town and free nightclub entry. For more info and to book: www.outgoing.co.uk/weekend-breaks/trip/3326. Booking closes early February so get your deposit in now to make sure you dont miss out. Any questions? Email Ed Mellor em506@cam.ac.uk.

OCSEP Summer 2012

Spend your summer teaching in China! OCSEP offer 8 week English summer camps for Chinese students run by Oxbridge students. We pay a flight stipend (500), accommodation, and a stipend of 1000RMB/Month. Students from all disciplines are required and no knowledge of Mandarin is needed. For more info, visit www.ocsep.com, to apply send CV and cover letter to james.allan@ocsep.co.uk before 28th Feb.

Christs College May Ball Auditions

Auditions (musical and non-musical) are being held on Monday 23rd January 2pm-6pm, Thursday 26th January 7pm-9pm and Saturday 18th January 2pm-6pm in Z basement of Christs College. Please email entertainment@christsmayball.com with your type of act and your preferred date and time to book a 10 minute slot.

Earn 100 and get a professional reference interviewing finalists with the Times
Seeking people to work as part of the interviewer team in Cambridge for The Times Final Year Survey 2012. The post will last for a week and require you to interview 25 final year students (5 students a day for 5 days and 2 days for contingency). The questionnaire will cover career aspirations and plans after university for this years finalists. You will be fully briefed at a training session on Weds 8th February (16:00), get a pack of goodies from sponsors and all materials will be provided. For conducting 25 interviews you will receive 75, or if 35 interviews are conducted this will increase to 100. The results of the survey are published in the national press in April and presented to all top graduate recruiters. This is a great opportunity to add to your CV, demonstrating initiative, time management, organisational and communication skills and you will be able to gain a professional reference from the position. For further info and if you are interested contact Greg Hill gjh@cam.ac.uk with a short email about yourself including degree subject. Please register interest by 22nd January, applications after this date are still welcome but may not be able to be accepted.