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Mandatory Warden Welcome Talk
Thursday 24 September, 6pm
Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, Michael Sadler Building
Mandatory talk starting at 6pm to welcome students to Sentinel Towers and explain the activities opportunities and support available.
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Michael Sadler has an accessible entrance on the West side of the building, near to a circular courtyard. There are wheelchair spaces at the front of the Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre. An accessible toilet is located next to the female toilets in Michael Sadler building, on the same level as the lecture theatre.
How this event will be run: This talk from your Residence Life Warden involves a presentation for approximately an hour which explains important information about living in residences, student support and opportunities.
The talk is mandatory for all residents.
Other events during Welcome Weeks
All of the following events are optional to attend, we would love to see you!
Coffee and chat
Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September, 10am - 4pm
Sentinel Towers Common Room
Join us for free coffee and the chance to meet others living at Sentinel Towers.
You are free to drop in and leave at any time.
Welcome Pizza & Quiz Night
Monday 14 September from 6pm - 8pm
Sentinel Towers Common Room
Join Sentinel Towers Quiz Night for a chance to meet new people and have free pizza!
There will be free pizza for students to enjoy during the quiz, ordered from Dominos.
This will include vegetarian, vegan & gluten free options.
Students need to arrive at 6pm.
Students need to get into teams to complete in the quiz.
This is an optional event and you can leave whenever you want.
Coffee and chat
Saturday 19 September and Sunday 20 September, 10am - 4pm
Sentinel Towers Common Room
Join us for free coffee and the chance to meet others living at Sentinel Towers.
You are free to drop in and leave at any time.
Pizza & Activity Night
Saturday 19 September, 6pm - 8pm
Sentinel Towers Common Room
Join the Activity Night for a chance to meet new people, have free pizza and meet your Residence Life Assistants.
There will be free pizza for students, ordered from Domino's.
This will include vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options.
You can turn up at any point during the event; pizza is first come, first served.
This is an optional event, and you can leave whenever you want.
Welcome Pizza & Quiz Night
Saturday 21 September, 6pm - 8pm
Sentinel Towers Common Room
Join the Pizza and Quiz night for a chance to meet new people, have free pizza and meet your Residence Life Assistants.
There will be free pizza for students, ordered from Domino's.
This will include vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options.
Make sure to attend by 6pm to take part in the quiz; pizza is first come, first served.
This is an optional event, and you can leave whenever you want.
Free Ice Cream
Friday 25 September, 2pm - 4pm
Outdoors at Sentinel Towers
Come along to get a free ice cream and socialise
Ice cream will be available from an ice cream van between 2pm and 4pm.
This is an optional event. You can leave and arrive at anytime during the event.
