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The Grounds staff have recently installed a number of benches at bus stops around the University. The benches are made from campus elm (felled as a result of Dutch Elm Disease) and old telegraph poles - a perfect example of re-use. All costs associated with their installation have been met by the Grounds Environmental Fund (monies raised from the sale of scrap metal from campus). So, no more moaning about weary legs whilst waiting for the bus, just take a seat!
THE CARTOONIST'S PROGRESS A Hogarth Tercentenary Celebration
Award-winning cartoonists Steve Bell and Chris Riddell are part of Cartoon County's fifth exhibition on show at the Gardner Art Centre from 2 to 27 June. Along with today's other leading cartoonists they continue to satirise political and social behaviour, a tradition started by Hogarth in the 18th Century.
All that jazz
Dan Mar-Molinero, a 20th century music student in CCS, recently reached the regional finals of the Royal Sun Alliance Young Jazz Musician of the Year competition.
The eight regional finalists spent the afternoon rehearsing with the John Critchinson trio, the late Ronnie Scott's backing group. They went on to play in front of a live audience and a distinguished panel of judges, including Brighton-based singer Claire Martin. Dan is no stranger to the big occasion, having previously played his saxophone at the Royal Albert Hall, but he was beaten on this occasion to the national final.
Some compensation for Dan is that a CD, The Park Village People has just been released. This features, amongst others in Park Village, Dan's music and is produced by another first year music student, Dominic Dawes. On sale in USSU stores and East Slope Bar at just £6.
Sussex University Drama Society (SUDS) presents THE FIRE RAISERS by Max Frisch at 7.45pm in the Gardner Centre from 11-14 June. This is an explosive tragi-comedy with a devilish twist in its tail. Tickets £5, (concessions £3) through the Gardner box office, 685861.