Calendar: 1981-1982 Page 81

90 General Information the Michaelmas term to celebrate the founding of the Union Various social functions take place including performances by the Music and Drama Societies Ball and an Intercollegiate debate Commemora- tion Service is held in the College Chapel and an Oration is given by distinguished speaker Each year there is Rag week to raise money for variety of charities in an enterprising and entertaining manner The Union of Students occupies several floors of the new Macadam Building which provides excellent facilities and commands magnifi- cent view of the Thames There are two bars one on the fifth floor and one on the second both of which are open to all members of College and well stocked shop on the first floor with items ranging from ties to pens and greeting cards to Τ shirts Publications The official handbook giving information about all clubs and societies is issued to members at the beginning of each session The Union newspaper Magus appears fortnightly and contributions are welcomed from any member of the Union King's College London Association Patron General Sir John Hackett ma ll President Miss Joan Bernard ma Chairman Shaw ma Hon Treasurer McCormack Hon Secretary Β Dawson sc ph chem The Association exists to encourage past and present members of the College to promote the well-being of the College and to provide members with opportunities of meeting or of keeping in touch with one another and with the College Membership is open to every registered student who satisfactorily completes an approved course for degree diploma or certificate of the University of London or of the College and to other persons who have completed at least three terms as registered students and have had their applications approved by the Association's Council All members both past and present of the academic staff may also become members of the Association number of functions is arranged during the year including College reception for former students and an annual dinner Members receive the Chairman's newsletter each year at regular intervals In addition there are separate branches of the Association for former members of Engineering Laws Chemistry and Theology