See the back page for the DON’T WALK HOME ALONE campaign, and see the middle pages for other campaigns planned for throughout the year. GMIT Students’ Union Newsletter | Issue 1 | Volume IV_September 2011 www.gmitsu.ie Joe’s Welcome Note :: Page 5 Become a Rep! :: Page 11 Join a Club or Society :: Page 38 STUDENT PATROL/SSHHH!! CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED GMIT Student’s Union - in conjunction with GMIT management - have just rolled out their residential support scheme against Anti-social behaviour in the local estates; The Student Patrol. This patrol is organised by the Students’ Union and is made up of GMIT students. The students operate a hotline service which local residents can call if they witness anti-social behaviour and wish to report it. GMIT SU Vice president Alan Doherty said, “After the success of the scheme last year, I felt it was very important to go ahead with it again and continue to improve relations between the college, students and the local residents. Through working with our local Garda Liaison Officer, and Residential Liaison Officer, it helps improve the standard of living for local residents and stop ASBO’s been issued to students which can lead to a criminal conviction which in turn stops them obtaining visas to Australia and the United States for example. From my feedback, local residents were impressed with the service last term so we want to continue it and improve it where possible.” The Student patrol runs from Sunday to Thursday and the hotline number is available from 9.30p.m – 3.30a.m. The hotline number is 085-2388993.
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STUDENT PATROL/SSHHH!! CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED GMIT Student’s Union - in conjunction with GMIT management - have just rolled out their residential support scheme against Anti-social behaviour in the local estates; The Student Patrol.
This patrol is organised by the Students’ Union and is made up of GMIT students. The students operate a hotline service which local residents can call if they witness anti-social behaviour and wish to report it.
GMIT SU Vice president Alan Doherty said, “After the success of the scheme last year, I felt it was very important to go ahead with it again and continue to improve relations between the college, students and the local residents.
Through working with our local Garda Liaison Officer, and Residential Liaison Officer, it helps improve the standard of living for local residents and stop ASBO’s been issued to students which can lead to a criminal conviction which in turn stops them obtaining visas to Australia and the United States for example.
From my feedback, local residents were impressed with the service last term so we want to continue it and improve it where possible.”
The Student patrol runs from Sunday to Thursday and the hotline number is available from 9.30p.m – 3.30a.m. The hotline number is 085-2388993.
It is not permitted to eat or drink in lecture theatres, class rooms and labs. We have erected signage to this effect on all doors but local verbal reinforcement will help achieve this.
EXAMINATION RESULTS - Web for Student Access
Please note that access to Web for Student for the purpose of viewing & printing Examination Results will not be available from 3PM Wednesday 28th September to 9AM Monday 3rd October
PROMOTIONAL STAFF WANTED!
Campus.ie are looking for promo staff in Galway, if you are outgoing and a good talker, drop us a line to [email protected], and enclose your CV if possible.
CAREERSGMIT – Lunchtime talks
Tuesday 4th OctRoom 996 1-2pm
How to use Social Media to get a Job
• It does have a serious side – find out how Social Media can help youdevelop your career and find the job you want.
• LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook - how should you use them to maximise your chances of getting a job
Wednesday 5th OctTHEATRE 1000 1-2PMThinking of emigrating once you graduate? Working Abroad as a Recent Graduate
• What every graduate needs to know about working in Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand and the UK
• Visa requirements, types of jobs, where to look for work, making local contacts, how to approach potential employers
• Maximise your chances of getting an interesting job by doing your homework before you go
GMIT Students’ Union warns students to take security precautions
In light of the recent burglaries in the Renmore area, GMIT SU is urging all students to ensure they keep their doors and windows closed and locked and to remain mindful of the dangers of leaving their properties exposed and unattended.
Students should also contact their landlords to ensure the necessary security mechanisms are in place to protect their rented properties from potential burglary.
GMIT Students’ Union President Joe O’Connor said:
“It is clear from the incidents of the past few days that students returning to college are being targeted by burglars, and it is vital that all students take any relevant precautions to protect themselves, their properties and their possessions over the coming weeks.
We would urge any students who may have information on the incidents which have taken place to contact ourselves here in the Students’ Union or the Garda Siochana immediately.”
CLUBS & SOCS
NOTE: Due to popular demand, a second Clubs & Socs exhibition will take place on Wednesday October 12th
The Irish Cancer Society will have a stand in GMIT on Tuesday 4th October from 11am – 3pm with information on Pink Ribbon Day and how you can join the fight against Breast Cancer. Here is info on how you can join that fight right now.
Joining the Pink Ribbon Appeal and helping to fight Breast Cancer? Every year in Ireland nearly 2,500 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. We need you to show your support this year by getting involved in our Pink Ribbon Appeal, so that we can continue to fund cutting edge breast cancer research, so that our cancer specialist nurses can answer any questions or concerns you or someone you know may have, and so that we can train and resource breast cancer survivor to become support figures for women going through breast cancer treatment.
We need you to think of your mom, your sister, your gran, your aunt, your daughter or your friends and act. Every €1 you raise will help make sure that we can be there for people when they need us.
Check out our TV ad for the Pink Ribbon Appeal!
Join In The Fun – Volunteer for Pink Ribbon Day!Volunteering is fun, easy and rewarding! National Pink Ribbon Day on Friday, the 7th of October, 2011 kicks off our Pink Ribbon Appeal and we need you to help us paint the streets pink!! Volunteer now for a few hours and join in the spirit of Pink Ribbon Day - please call 1850 60 60 60 or sign-up online now.
Keep up to Date with the fight against Cancer, follow us on
What is Action Breast Cancer?The Pink Ribbon Appeal supports Action Breast Cancer, the umbrella programme for all breast cancer services at the Irish Cancer Society. Each year we reach over 25,000 women who are concerned about breast cancer and breast health. We strive to ensure that everyone affected by breast cancer receives the highest standards of treatment, support and care, and to improve the quality of life of people living with breast cancer.
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Concerned about a friend/ flatmate/ family?Is this stressing you out?
Don’t feel you have to handle it in your own
Why not come and talk to one of the counsellors?
We offer a free & confidential Service
Make an appointment on this number 091 742118 or contact the counsellors directly
Brought to you in conjunctionwith the Student union andthe Student Patrol Scheme
WRITE TO USIf you have a question, a joke, or indeed ANYTHING to say, pop us an email to [email protected]
Sshhh!!Campaign 2011
do you want a criminalrecord?
Respect Your Neighbours.Respect the Community.
remember:
KEEP THENOISE DOWN!
Brought to you in conjunctionwith the Student union andthe Student Patrol Scheme
QuickiesOne day, a man came home and was greeted by his wife dressed in a very Sexy nightie. ‘Tie me up,’ she purred, ‘and you can do anything you want.’ So he tied her up and went golfing.
A woman came home, screeching her car into the driveway, and ran into the house. She slammed the door and shouted at the top of her lungs, ‘Honey, pack your bags. I won the lottery!’ The husband said, ‘Oh my God! What should I pack, beach stuff or mountain stuff?’ ‘Doesn’t matter,’ she said. ‘Just get out.’
Mother Superior called all the nuns together and said to them, ‘I must tell you all something. We have a case of gonorrhea in the convent.’ ‘Thank God,’ said an elderly nun at the back. ‘I’m so tired of chardonnay.’
Quotes of the DayIf all the students who slept through lectures were laid end to end, they’d all be a lot more comfortable. - Anon
I don’t feel old. I don’t feel anything until noon. Then it’s time for my nap. - Bob Hope
Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.- Alex Levine
I have never hated a man enough to give his diamonds back.- Zsa Zsa Gabor
Welcome to the library!Visit the library to borrow books, study, photocopy…Use the library website library.gmit.ie to search library collections and to access… ebooks ejournals databases exam papers your library account
Library PINDon’t forget to set up your library PIN. Why? Because you can use your PIN to access ebooks, ejournals, exam papers, databases and your library account on our website library.gmit.ieHow? Create a PIN when prompted to enter one on our website or ask at the library desk.
Journals go onlineThe library is currently working on phasing out the print versions of journals, where appropriate, and replacing them with online versions. The School of Science has agreed to be our guinea pig! So over the coming months some science journals will disappear from our print shelves but will be replaced with online versions available via the library website. Searching for online journals is very easy, just go to library.gmit.ie and select E-journals from the Advanced Search options to search for a journal title. Alternatively select Databases or Summon to search through bundles of journals simultaneously.
Library AnywhereNow you can access GMIT Library via your iphone, android or any 3G/Internet phone. Go to http://libanywhere.com/m/323 to access the library directly.
Meningitis & SepticaemiaWant to know the symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia? The Meningitis Research Foundation have a free text service that will allow you to download a 1 minute video to your mobile showing the symptoms and give you a free phone emergency number you can ring if you are concerned.
To get the video text Time to 50308. It isn’t a subscription service so you won’t be bothered with any other advertising.’
Free Psoriasis ClinicThe Student Health Unit would like to introduce a Free Psoriasis Clinic commencing Monday, 17 October from 2.00 - 4.30 pm. If you have Psoriais and would like to avail of this opportunity to meet with Siobhan Murphy, the Psoriasis Nurse, please contact the Student Services Office on 091742118 for an appointment. All consultations are confidential.
Health Unit NoticeMedical Examinations for the purposes of organisations outside GMIT cannot be performed in the Student Health Unit.
Due to the high demand for appointments by students who need medical attention, the Student Health Unit does not have the resources to deal with such requests.
Please make alternative arrangements with your own Doctor.
Medical CardsPlease bring your GMS Medical Card with you when attending the Student Health Unit.
Medical card prescriptions cannot be issued in the absence of an up to date medical card.
ConTACT AlAn DoHerTY In THe STUDenTS’ UnIon ForFUrTHer DeTAIlS on THeSe AnD oTHer WelFAre CAMPAIGnS
Sshhh!! CAMPAIGN & STUDENTPATROL SCHEME
YoU WoUlDn’T TerrorISe YoUr oWn GrAnDPArenTS, WHY TerrorISe SoMeone elSe’S?reSPeCT YoUr CoMMUnITY, reSPeCT YoUrneIGHBoUrS
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GET INVOLVED!!!
STUDenTS WHo volUnTeer WITH THe UnIon WIll FInD THAT IT’S A GreAT WAY To MeeT neW FrIenDS, DeveloP neW SkIllS, AnD JUST HAve A GreAT TIMe In ColleGe In GenerAl!
CLASS REP NOMINATION FORMPlease print clearly - you require 2 people to second from your class.
Name : Anim :
Course : Cursa :
Email : Riomphost :
G00 Number : Uimh G00:
Course Year : Bliain :
Hoodie Size :
Seconded
Print Name: Signature:
Print Name: Signature:
Contract
I wish to stand for the position of Class representative. I understand there is a commitment to attend the 7 class
rep meetings and to attend rep training. There will be an attendance of reps taken at each meeting and also
the minutes of the meeting. These minutes will be available on the GMITSU website. If I am unable to attend
any training or meeting I will organise a substitute to represent the classes views, concerns or questions in my
absence. I acknowledge that the class will be made aware of my name and number and I will endeavour to work
on behalf of all of my class for the academic year.
Signed : Sinithe : Date : Data :
Please remove this page and return it to the Students Union no later than the 29th of September.
Please ensure that you are available for class rep training (date and venue to be confirmed). Letters and emails
can be sent to lecturers to excuse your absence from class. If you are a student with a disability or a special
requirements need to be made please contact Bernard Cattigan on 085 1112813. This information will be kept
confidential at all times. If you have any questions about becoming a rep or anything else please call into the SU.
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CLASS REPS
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NEW STUDENTS’ UNION LOGO
RED SqUARE
LAUNDRY DROP OFF SERVICE
THe exTreMelY loW-CoST rATe oF €8.50 Per BAG WIll APPlY.
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RUN FOR CLASS REP!
BEING A CLASS REP INVOLVES: - Organising parties and nights out for your class- Organising class trips- Taking feedback from your class- Sitting on the SU council every 4 weeks- Representing your class to lecturers- Sitting on relevant staff/students committees
Interested in having the
best and most rewarding
year of your life!?
BECOME PART OF THE ENTOURAGE!
It’s one of the most fun and rewarding things you can do during your time in college.
Meet loads of new people :: Gain experience & organisational skillsGet to know your class :: Have an input into all SU decisions!
Call to the SU office for nomination formsor download fromwww.gmitsu.ie
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RUN FOR CLASS REP!
BEING A CLASS REP INVOLVES: - Organising parties and nights out for your class- Organising class trips- Taking feedback from your class- Sitting on the SU council every 4 weeks- Representing your class to lecturers- Sitting on relevant staff/students committees
Interested in having the
best and most rewarding
year of your life!?
BECOME PART OF THE ENTOURAGE!
It’s one of the most fun and rewarding things you can do during your time in college.
Meet loads of new people :: Gain experience & organisational skillsGet to know your class :: Have an input into all SU decisions!
Call to the SU office for nomination formsor download fromwww.gmitsu.ie
Closing date:October 4th
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GMIT SU BUS SCHEME
The following rates will apply for the student bus service:
€€
PC REPAIR SERVICE
THE WEBSITE
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STUDENT ENTERPRISE & INNOVATION AWARDS
APPlICATIonS WIll oPen For THe CoMPeTITIon In SeMeSTer
1 So keeP An eYe oUT For More InForMATIon!
Web: www.jackjordans.ie Tel: 091 385060Jack Jordan’s, Unit 3 Doughiska Neighbourhood Centre, Galway
Top Quality... Fresh Fish -- Burgers - Kebabs -- Chicken - Pizza's - - Home cut chips -
10% Student Discount(With valid Student card)
Daily specials from €6Delivery available after 6pm
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Students drop your laundryat Student union offices &pick up following day
Heaslips& The Dry Cleaning Specialists
NEW STUDENTUNION LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANINGSERVICE
9 per bag/ 8with GMIT USI
Plus Card(1 load = 3/4 standard
refuse sack/full sports bag)
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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
HoW To JoIn A ClUB
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NOTE: Due to popular demand, a second Clubs & Socs exhibition will take place on Wed October 12th
Student Membership GMIT Gym (Only) September - May €80Student Membership GMIT (Only) September - December €50Student Joint Membership Of GMIT Gym & Kingfisher €200September To May
Daily & Weekly Membership Available In Gmit Gym
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SU SHOP
The SU Shop will also be the location of the post box while construction continues.
PHOTOCOPYING
€
LOCKERS
€€
BINDING :: LAMINATING :: TYPING
In General: If you require something by the afternoon, bring it in by early morning.
* T&C: Please show USI Card when placing order. Off er allows for 10% of Supermac’s and 25% off Papa John’s, Merlin Park Galway only. Off er can only be used on full priced items and not in conjunction with any other promotions or coupons.