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GMIT Students’ Union Newsletter | Issue 6 | Volume III_Januray 2011

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Happy New Year!Happy new year 2011!! The Students’ Union has a busy schedule ahead for the second semester starting with the ‘Your Future’ Week and make sure you get your ticket for the Engineering Society’s E-Ball, the first big night out of the new year and a great excuse to get the gladrags out!

Here are some of the dates to watch out for... • Career Guidance week (from Jan 24th) • E-Ball (Jan 27th - tickets from SU) • Chinese New Year Party (Feb 2nd) • SHAG week (from Feb 14) • RAG week (from Feb 21) • Pink week (from Feb 28) • Pre-Paddys Day Party (from Mar 16th) • Cultural Diversity Week (from Apr 4th) • End of Year Ball (from Apr 14th) • Mental Health Week II (from Apr 18th) • Less Stress More Success II (from May 3rd)

2011 will also see the official launch of our new website, and the new SU App (for all phones)!

We look forward to seeing you all throughout the year If you have any suggestions, comments (or even complaints!), please don’t hesitate to let us know, either by email, phone, a Facebook comment or just calling down to the SU office.

GMIT Students’ Union. This year’s Raise and Give (RAG) Week starts on February 20th with a variety of events and activities planned. Please check out the official RAG Week Fan Page on Facebook.

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News in Brief Page 3Library News Page 4‘Your Future’ Week Page 5Meditation Page 6Welfare News Page 7Chaplaincy Page 8SU App & Bluetooth Page 9Student Assistance Fund Page 11Counselling Page 11Just for Laughs Page 125 Things You Should Know Page 14Proximity Fundraiser Page 15International Students Page 16Parking Zones Page 16Aegrotat Board Page 17College of Europe Scholarship 2011 Page 18Clubs & Societies Page 20Health Unit News Page 22Careers News Page 28

‘YOUR FUTURE’ WEEK‘Your Future’ Week takes place from Tuesday 25th January to Thursday 27th. Don’t miss out on the variety of talks,

information stands and workshops covering careers, the economy, finance and entrepreneurship. See page 5 for full details.

CRICKET TEAM WINS!The GMIT Cricket Club recently recorded a historic victory in the recent National Indoor Intervarsity Tournament, beating local rivals UCD, NUI Galway, and University of Ulster Jordanstown en route to victory. See the full report on page 20!

AMERICAN FOOTBALLAMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT takes place on Sat 22nd @1pm on college soccer pitch. (ALL WELCOME). 5 teams playing on the day include: Dublin 86ers, Roscrea Falcons, Edenderry soldiers, Tralee, and our college team GMIT GIANTS!!!

CHINESE NEW YEARThe Chinese New Year is coming soon and the New Year’s Eve is on the 2nd February this year. We are organising an New Year event in Common Room 509. If you can play any instrument, dance or sing etc please contact Dan Dan Yan at any time at the Students’ Union. We already have some plans for the evening but it will be great if we can all celebrate together to truly make it an “international” occasion!

J1 VISAS FROM USITFancy working in the USA for the summer? Apply for your J1 Work and Travel Programme with USIT and be free to live, work and travel anywhere in the US for up to 5 months!!! Offer ends soon, so apply now!Check us out on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/UsitTravel and our website www.j1online.ie for more information. Tuesday, 22 February from 1-2pm in Room 0996

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EXAM RESULTSResults for Winter Exams are available for each School on the 31st Jan as per the times listed below:• Business - from 9am• Engineering - from 11am• Castlebar Campus - from 1.30pm• Science - from 2.30pm• Hotel - from 2.30pm• Humanities - from 4.30pm• Letterfrack Campus - from 4.30pm

Go to http://www.gmit.ie/exams/online-results/index.html for results on Jan 31st. To check if your user ID and six digit PIN number are working for accessing exam results...try it now and if you have any problems, email:[email protected]

ENG SOC E-BALLWelcome back to a brand new year everyone! 2010 has been a great year for the Engineering Society, it being the first year in the college for decades, the society has brought you speakers from many industries as well as social events. The Society boasts over 300 members and is open for anyone to join it. It’s the largest society in GMIT and for 2011 we plan to make it even bigger and better! The first event of 2011 is by far the most anticipated and will be held on the 27th of January in the Galway Bay Hotel at 7.30pm. It is of course... “The e-ball”

The e-ball will consist of a four course multiple helping meal preceded by a chocolate fondue reception. It will have entertainment from the much loved band “Unstable” as well as DJ Fergal Darcy, both of whom will guarantee a fantastic night. There will be loads of spot prizes to be won and the best part of it all are that the tickets prices are as low as €19.50 (available from SU office).

CLUAIN MHUIRE PROXIMITY 2011 A Proximity Exhibition Fundraiser takes on January 26th. Rural Savage, The Depravations and It Was All Black and White play upstaris at Kellys on the night. Doors open at 9pm and entry is just €5.00.

SURF CLUBMeeting at 6pm at Union Square on Monday 24th January regarding the next Surf trip.

Libr

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Visit the library to borrow books, study, photocopy…Use the library website library.gmit.ie to access… the library catalogue databases of online articles other online resources (e.g. ebooks) exam papers

Summon …New!…New!…New!…You might have noticed a new search box on the library website. Summon is a new service which allows library users to search the library catalogue and our databases of online resources simultaneously. One search will retrieve relevant books, ebooks, newspaper and journal articles and much more. You’ll need a library PIN to access articles available online…see below. For best results try using Mozilla Firefox rather than Internet Explorer. Happy searching….and please let us know how you get on.

Whiteboards in Study RoomsWhiteboards are now available in some of the library study rooms. Please ask at the library desk for whiteboard markers to use with these.

Exam PapersGet your past exam papers on the library website http://library.gmit.ie You will need a library PIN to access.

Library PINDon’t forget to set up your library PIN. Why? Because you can use your PIN to access 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.

Opening HoursDublin RoadMon - Wed 09.00 – 22.00Thursday 09.00 – 21.00Friday 09.00 – 17.00Weekend opening from 4th March

Cluain MhuireMonday 09.30 – 19.30Tue & Wed 09.30 – 18.00Thursday 09.30 – 21.00Friday 09.30 – 16.00

Contact UsTel: 091 742785Email: [email protected]: http://library.gmit.ie

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Hey guys…Welcome back for the start of the second semester, and a Happy New Year to you all!! Hopefully 2011 will be a good one for GMIT students, starting off with the exam results on the 31st of this month.

We’ve got a lot of good stuff to look forward to in to a short space of time this semester, including RAG Week, SHAG Week and Paddy’s Day, not to mention the SU elections!!!

It’s going to be a busy period in terms of welfare campaigns as well, kicking off with the first ever SU campaign focused on careers, economy, finance, and entrepreneurship next week starting the 25th.

Given the current economic climate and the difficulties students and graduates are having in terms of finding work and with their finances, I feel it is important we put more focus on this area.

I would encourage all students, particularly those in their final years, to attend as many of the talks which will be taking place as possible, and also to keep an eye out for the GMITSU Student Finance Guide.

On a national level, not only will we be faced with the harshest Budget ever seen in this country over this academic year, but we’ll also soon be seeing a general election.

At the beginning of February we’ll be continuing to register students to vote here on campus, along with informing students as best we can as to each party’s stance on education and issues relevant to students.

Finally, I’d encourage you all to get involved with your Student Union this semester, feel free to come to myself or Colin with any problems you may have, big or small, and I wish ye better luck at keeping your New Year’s Resolutions than me!!

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Contact Fr.AdrianE: [email protected]: 091-742226

Carol SingingCarol Singing in aid of St Vincent De Paul took place on Thursday 9th December. The photo below shows Fr. Adrian McGrath presenting Henry Kearney of St Vincent de Paul with a cheque for over €400.

7 Night Trip to the Holy LandFrom May 23rd Cost per student €700, includes flights, food and accommodation, deposit of €200 hundred to be paid by the end of November. There will be fund rasing events help after Christmas to try and bring cost down. For more info contact Fr. Adrian.

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Jomh PrayerJomh Prayer for Muslim students takes place every Friday in room 367 between 1pm and 2pm

Mass TimesReminder: Mass times Mon-Wed are 8.40am. Thurs-Fri 1pm

CHAPLAINCY BOOKLETWe now have a new Chaplaincy booklet available to staff and students. Pick yours up in the Chaplaincy office, the Meditation room, the Students’ Union, Students Services and around campus.

FIND US ON FACEBOOK!Become a Fan of ‘GMIT

Chaplaincy’ today!

TURN ON YOUR BLUETOOTH and WIN!!!MediaPort with Nokia are running a Christmas competition for Students and Staff where random winning Bluetooth messages will be broadcast! Prizes are brand new touch screen Nokia phones.

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CounsellingNever feel that you are helpless and on your own in college. Contact the Counsellor to get help and support in total confidence. Counsellors Pauline Staunton and Pauline Clancy are available to speak to you today.

Opening Hours: 9.00 - 5.00 Drop in times: 11.00 -12.00 and 1.00 - 2.00Phone: 091-742118

The Counsellors are available one day per week in Cluain Mhuire & Letterfrack campuses.

e-mail [email protected]) to check your eligibility to apply for the Student Assistance Fund (SAF) & to pick up an application form.

All applicants will be interview-ed by the SAF Committee.

To apply, eligible students must complete the form, attach proof of income (or grant letter), proof of social welfare entitlements if applicable and bank statements for the past 3 months.

Completed form and back-up documentation to be returned

to the Student Services Office. Incomplete applications (missing documentation/form not fully completed) cannot be assessed.

Student Assistance Fund

If you are experiencing FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, call to the Student Services Office (or

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A married couple in their early 60s was celebrating their 41st wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little restaurant. Suddenly, a tiny yet beautiful fairy appeared on their table.

She said, ‘For being such an exemplary married couple and for being loving to each other for all this time, I will grant you each a wish.’ The wife answered, ‘Oh, I want to travel around the world with my darling husband. The fairy waved her magic wand and - poof! - two tickets for the Queen Mary II appeared in her hands.

The husband thought for a moment: ‘Well, this is all very romantic, but an opportunity like this will never come again. I’m sorry my love, but my wish is to have a wife 30 years younger than me. The wife, and the fairy, were deeply disappointed, but a wish is a wish. So the fairy waved her magic wand and poof!...the husband became 92 years old.

The moral of this story: Men who are ungrateful bastards should remember fairies are female...

There is a factory in Northern Minnesota which makes the Tickle Me Elmo toys. The toy laughs when you tickle it under the arms.

Well, Lena is hired at The Tickle Me Elmo factory and she reports for her first day promptly at 8:00 am.

The next day at 8:45 am there is a knock at the Personnel Manager’s door. The Foreman throws open the door and begins to rant about the new employee.

He complains that she is incredibly slow and the whole line is backing up, putting the entire production line behind schedule.

The Personnel Manager decides he should see this for himself, so the 2 men march down to the factory floor. When they get there the line is so backed up that there are Tickle Me Elmo’s all over the factory floor and they’re really beginning to pile up.

At the end of the line stands Lena surrounded by mountains of Tickle Me Elmo’s. She has a roll of plush Red fabric and a huge bag of small marbles.

The 2 men watch in amazement as she cuts a little piece of fabric, wraps it around two marbles and begins to carefully sew the little package between Elmo’s legs.

The Personnel Manager bursts into laughter. After several minutes of hysterics he pulls himself together and approaches Lena .

‘I’m sorry,’ he says to her, barely able to keep a straight face, ‘but I think you misunderstood the instructions I gave you yesterday...’

‘Your job is to give Elmo two test tickles’.

Breaking NewsGeneral Election: March 11th

WRITE TO USIf you have a question, a joke, or indeed ANYTHING to say, pop us an email to [email protected]

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• Phobophobia is a fear of fearing• Scopophobia is a fear of being looked at• Caligynephobia is a fear of beautiful women• Pentheraphobia is a fear of mothers-in-law• Clinophobia is the fear of beds

• Zebras can’t see the colour orange• The left leg of a chicken is more tender than the right one• The only dog that doesn’t have a pink tongue is the chow• Dogs and humans are the only animals with prostates

• The English word pyjamas has its origin in Persia. It is a combination of the Persian words pae (leg) and jamah (garment)

• A ducks quack doesn’t echo and nobody knows why!

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5THINGSYOUSHOULDKNOW!

1. Exam results are out on January 31st. Make sure you check that your six digit access number works in advance! Any problems, email: [email protected]

2. The E-Ball takes place on Thursday January 27th. Tickets available from the Students’ Union.

3. Mageiricophobia is the intense fear of having to cook!

4. RAG Week 2011 takes place from February 20th...join the Official Facebook Fan Page to keep up to date with all the events and activities.

5. You can still get involved in Clubs & Societies by calling into the Students’ Union. Get involved, or even set up your own!

FOR INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT THE STUDENTS’ UNION

GMIT Northern Carpark

Alternative Galwegians Carpark

All GMIT students who hold study visas are warned that it is a legal requirement to notify the GNIB in Liosban of any change in your address.

Failure to do so can result in a prosecution.

International Students

GMIT – HOTEL SCHOOL Restaurants & Bars

ConnemaraTraining Restaurant

(First floor, Room 0842)

Serving: 4 Course Lunch - €7Student Lunch Special - €5 on Fridays. Must show student ID.

Time: 12:45 - 1pm

Days: Monday - Friday

Booking: Email [email protected] or call Ext 2427 between 9:30am and 5pm. If you wish to make a booking after 11.30am for lunch the same day, please contact the restaurant directly on Ext. 2099.

Serving: 4 Course Evening Dinner - €7Student Dinner Special - €5 on Mondays. Must show student ID.

Time: 5:30 - 6pm

Days: Monday - Thursday

Booking: Email [email protected] or call Ext. 2427 between 9:30am and 5pm.

Wine Geese Training Bar (First floor, Room 0841)

Serving: Lunch - €7Time: 12:40 – 1:15pm

Days: Monday – Thursday

Booking: None required

City of Galway Training Restaurant & Bar

(Ground floor, Room 0526)

Serving: 4 Course Lunch – only €5Time: 12:40 – 1pm

Days: Monday - Thursday

Booking: Email [email protected] or call Ext 2427 between 9:30am and 5pm. If you wish to make a booking after 11.30am for lunch the same day, please contact the restaurant directly on Ext. 2479.

Serving: Casual Dining

Time: 5 - 8pm

Days: Monday & Tuesday

Booking: None required

The Hotel School’s restaurants and bars are realistic working environments and classrooms where students develop new knowledge and learn new skills. Please keep this in mind when making reservations. We would appreciate if customers can vacate the classrooms by 1.55pm after lunch service to facilitate the next class. Thank you in advance for your co-operation.

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suGMIT CRICKET WIN INTERVARSITIES TOURNAMENTIrish Universities Indoor Cricket Championships 2011GMIT Cricket Club showed tremendous resolve to gain the narrowest of victories over University of Ulster Jordanstown (UUJ) at the Irish University Cricket Association (IUCA) Indoor Cricket Varsities on Sunday 16th January held at the National University of Ireland, Galway. GMIT waited until the last ball to claim this thrilling contest, winning by 3 runs.

Having gone unbeaten throughout the group stage against SIT, UCD and DBS, GMIT proceeded to the semi final stage where they put in a marvellous display to defeat NUI Galway. This match proved to be a tight affair. GMIT played first and scored 84 all out but the team managed to hold NUIG to 72 runs all out. The final moments were crucial in that there were only 2 mins were left when the match finished.

The final between GMIT and UUJ was even closer. GMIT played first and scored 143/7 Wkts, whilst UUJ managed 140/3 Wkts. UUJ had needed 11 runs in the last over but Danish Ali (Captain) bowled well, allowing GMIT to win by just 3 runs.

Iliff Sumit was a standout player for GMIT claiming 16 wickets over the course of the tournament. This feat was only surpassed by bowler of the tournament, Mitul Galav (NUIG) who took 17 wickets. The combination of Iliff Sumit and player of the tournament, Danish Ali, proved too much for the the other teams in the end.

Speaking after the event Iliff Sumit said “All the boys did very well to reach to final. There was a time in the final match when the match nearly slipped out of hands but Saquib Hussian stood tall at the crease and helped us to reach the total of 140 runs in 15 overs. It was a great honour playing against UUJ. The tournament was brilliantly organised by NUIG. Thanks a million to the NUIG guys”.

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GMIT cricket club was founded about five years ago, but had never before won a tournament, coming closest when finishing runners-up in the Summer 2010 outdoor tournament. By their own admission, the team learned from their mistakes over the years, overcoming their deficiencies which lead the team to win the Indoor Intervarsities trophy.

GMIT Cricket takes great pride in having gone through this entire tournament unbeaten, and to do this against players who are in the current Irish international U-19 cricket team is an achievement to be applauded.

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Results from the Group StageGMIT Vs SIT GMIT SIT 94/7Wkts 92/All out GMIT won by 2 runs

GMIT Vs UCD GMIT UCD 136/4Wkts 92/All Out GMIT won by 60 runs GMIT Vs DBS GMIT DBS 107/6Wkts 95/All Out GMIT won by 3 Wkts GMIT Vs UCD GMIT UCD 96/5Wkt 72/All out GMIT won by 24 runs

GMIT Vs SIT GMIT SIT 98/4Wkt 96/All Out GMIT won by 3 Wkts

GMIT Vs DBS GMIT DBS 140/5Wkts 80/All out GMIT won by 60 runs

Performance Highlights:Danish Ali (Captain): Showed good captaincy which lead the team to victory. Also playing for the Galway county team, proving himself to be a good all rounder.

Saqib Hussain: Batted brilliantly in the semi final and in the final, scoring 55 runs in total.

Muhmmad Ali: Bowled amazingly well in the final, contributing to the narrow victory in the final.

Shahzad Munawar Mirza: Good bowling throughout the tournament and tremendous batting in the match where he scored 32 runs in an over - the highest score made in an over. Scored 2 fours on first two balls and then 4 sixes in a row.

Rafaqat Shahzad: Bowled and batted well throughout the tournament. Scored 91 runs, the highest return for the team.

Illif Summit: Bowled very well in the league matches.

The victorious GMIT team with NUIG Organiser and Treasurer of the Irish Cricket Board.

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There has been an increase nationally in the cases of mumps in third level colleges.This is happening because many young adults aged 18-25 years have not received two

doses of the MMR (measles, mumps & rubella) vaccine.

Mumps is an acute viral illness that causes fever, headache and painful swollen glands. It is spread from person to person by coughs and sneezes, and can also be

transmitted by direct contact through saliva (kissing).

This illness has the potential to disrupt the education of a large number of students. Complications can include meningitis, deafness, and inflammation of the testicles in

adult males.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU CHECK WITH YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED 2 MMR VACCINES:

If you have received 1 vaccine your own GP will give you a 2nd vaccine FREEIf you are not sure if you have had the MMR before, having another one

won’t do you any harm.

The GMIT Student Health Unit can help you with information on this issue.However; we do not have your MMR records,

or the capacity to deal with all students.

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR OWN GP

The HSE has provided this website for your attention:www.immunisation.ie

GENITOURINARY MEDICINE (STI) CLINIC SCHEDULETELEPHONE NO.: 091-525200

DAY CLINIC TIME

MondayAfternoon

‘Walk-in’ * STI Clinic Doors open at 13:50

WednesdayMorning

‘Walk-In’* STI clinic Doors open at 08:50

WednesdayAfternoon

‘Walk-In’* STI clinic Doors open at 13:50

Friday Morning STI screening and review clinic

By appointment only

.•*walk- in clinics operate on a “first come first served basis” with maximum quota• Attendance at clinic is free of charge•Please contact us (091 525200) prior to your visit should you need anyfurther information.

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 CARD NOTICEPlease 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.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT:Phone Student Services on 091-742118Email: [email protected]

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MUMPSImportant health announcement

for all studentsThere has been an increase nationally in the cases of mumps in third level colleges.

This is happening because many young adults aged 18-25 years have not received two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps & rubella) vaccine.

Mumps is an acute viral illness that causes fever, headache and painful swollen glands. It is spread from person to person by coughs and sneezes, and can also be

transmitted by direct contact through saliva (kissing).

This illness has the potential to disrupt the education of a large number of students. Complications can include meningitis, deafness, and inflammation of the testicles in

adult males.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU CHECK WITH YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED 2 MMR VACCINES:

If you have received 1 vaccine your own GP will give you a 2nd vaccine FREEIf you are not sure if you have had the MMR before, having another one

won’t do you any harm.

The GMIT Student Health Unit can help you with information on this issue.However; we do not have your MMR records,

or the capacity to deal with all students.

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR OWN GP

The HSE has provided this website for your attention:www.immunisation.ie

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SWINE FLU INFOThere is a nationwide alert for Swine Flu.

SymptomsFlu symptoms hit you suddenly and severely. Symptoms of flu include:• Sudden fever and chills - temperature of 38C or above• Chills • Headache• Myalgia (muscle pain)• Sore throat• Non-productive dry cough• Runny nose• Diarrhoea and vomiting.

What should I do if I get sick? Flu mostly causes a mild to moderate illness. It is uncomfortable but most people do not need treatment and are able to recover at home within a few days.• Stay at home for 7 days or until you fully recover - do not go to work or college while ill• Rest in bed as much as possible• Take medicines such as Paracetamol or Ibuprofen to reduce the symptoms

• Drink plenty of fluids • Discourage any visitors • Contact your GP surgery or Student Health Unit by telephone (091-742228) if you don’t improve, or if you start to improve and then get worse

Who should be vaccinated with the Swine Flu vaccine? • Persons 65 and over• Those over 6 months of age with a long-term medical condition such as diabetes, heart or lung disease • People whose immune system is impaired due to disease or treatment• Persons with a body mass index (BMI) over 40• Carers• Pregnant women and those 6 weeks after giving birth

If you are concerned please contact the Student Health Unit at 091 742228 or 087 9971574

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