GMIT Students’ Union Newsletter
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Issue 7
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Volume II_March 2010
STUDENTS’ UNION
ELECTION ISSUE
Diary Dates
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MARCH _Mar 25th: Voting in the canteen _Mar 25th: Mad Hatter Night (Art & Design, Cluain Mhuire) @ Kellys APRIL _Mon 12th: Third Semester Commences _Fri 20th: End of Lectures
Ingredients
News in Brief SU Election: For President SU Election: For Vice President Careers Just for Laughs Chaplaincy News SU FAQ Grants Schedule Student Assistance Fund Park & Ride Service Meditation & Counselling Sshhh!! Campaign
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A GMIT Students Union Publication, 2010. Printed by Mel Faherty, Reprographics Department
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GMITSU Welcomes Appointment of Mary Coughlan as Minister for Education GMIT Students’ Union President Patrick Bonner has welcomed the appointment of Mary Coughlan as the new Minister for Education and Science in addition to her role as Tánaiste. Following the cabinet reshuffle Patrick stated, “We are delighted to see Ms. Coughlan take up the ministry for Education as she has shown her support to keep fees out, and we look forward to working with her in the coming months”.
provide the following: -Contact details (name & phone number) -Location (room number) -Description of request / fault Individual members of the Buildings & Estates team should no longer be contacted directly to request the above services, EXCEPT in the event of an emergency e.g burst water pipe, power outage etc.
Buildings Office Help Desk
We feel the help desk will enable us to provide you (the users) with a better service and we look forward to your co-operation in this matter.
MESSAGE FROM THE BUILDINGS OFFICE: A services help desk has been set up by the Buildings Office as a point of contact for staff or student reps in the Institute who wish to request a service or report a fault to the Buildings & Estates Dept.
Lost and Found
The help desk can be contacted by emailing buildingrepairs@gmit.ie Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The help desk will record all requests and will be available to provide feedback to users if so requested. Service requests will typically fall into one of the following categories: -Mechanical & Electrical: e.g. Heating, Plumbing, Lighting etc, -Facilities: e.g. Housekeeping, Grounds keeping, Blocked toilets etc, -Buildings Engineering: e.g. Doors, windows, walls, ceilings, shelving, ironmongery, glazing etc.
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We have a number of items in the Students’ Union office that have been handed in by students or staff. LOST: Three USB keys lost in the Library on one key-ring. Lost in the Library on Monday 22nd March. The keys were all connected: • 1 Blue • 1 Black • 1 Bank of Ireland. If found please return to the Students’ Union office.
To help process the request or notified fault please Page 03
GMITSU ELECTION CANDIDATES
for PRESIDENT
Hi, my name is Colin Canny and I am the current Vice President/Welfare Officer of the Students Union. I am appealing to you to please support me with your NO.1 vote on March 25TH in my election to become next years President. Over the past year as VP I have amassed the necessary experience and know how which will ensure that if you give me the opportunity to represent you again next year as President you will have a strong voice and the best candidate for the job who will fight for you on every issue from education to welfare and help in improving the overall student experience here in GMIT.. I will also continue in my endeavours to help reduce costs on campus, help you save you money, promote better welfare and indeed help make your time here in GMIT as efficient and enjoyable as possible in every sense! Thanks and All the very best,Colin Colin Canny, B. Sc in Information Technology for Business
Hi, my name is Darragh Flynn, better known to many of you as Chez or Chezney. I am a 3rd year business student from Ballyheane, which is a small village outside Castlebar and have being working voluntarily as the entertainment officer in GMIT since September 2008. I have worked alongside both the President and vice President for the last two years and have decided to run for GMIT Student Union President, so I am seeking your vote, the vote of the students of GMIT. I have been actively involved in all areas of the Student Union from minor activities such as showing students how to use the photocopier to major activities like helping run a fees protest both at GMIT and National level. I feel as a student of GMIT for the last 3 years now, that I have the right skills and experience for this job. The job of President is the most difficult and challenging job in the Student Union and I feel I am ready. Darragh Flynn, Bachelor of Business (Ord.) Yr 3
For full manifestos go to WWW.GMITSU.IE Page 04
GMIT Students’ Union
ELECTION • PRESIDENT • VICE-PRESIDENT/WELFARE OFFICER (both full-time positions)
VOTING
Thu 25th March at Union Sq 10am - 4pm
Don you ’t forg r stu et den t ID !
GMITSU ELECTION CANDIDATES
for VICE-PRESIDENT
Well guys, My name is Darragh Frain. I am a 4th Year Business in Marketing Student from Galway. I am 23 years of age and have been a student of GMIT since September 2005. I am running for the position of Vice President/Welfare Officer of GMIT Students Union. I’m looking for your support in these elections. I believe I have a lot to offer if elected and I promise to work to the best of my ability. So on the 25th of March “GET ON THE FRAIN TRAIN AND VOTE FRAIN NO.1 FOR VICE”. If you can’t give me your No.1, please give me your highest preference. :-) :-) Darragh Frain, Bachelor of Business Yr 4
Hiya! I have been a student here in GMIT for the past 5 years. The past five years have been a great experience studying Construction Management. I have been contributing in the line of sport in the college in both Hurling and Football since arriving in 2005. I feel the skills and knowledge I have developed in the past 5 years here could greatly contribute to students needs. I have always set goals and worked hard to achieve them in any line, whether academically, in sport and in My community. My understanding, like many of my goals in the past, that the job on hand will have its difficulties, but we are sure I will rise to the challenge. Luke Hands, Construction Management Yr 4
Hi all, My name is Paul McDonnell, I am 21 years old and I’m from Foxford. I am running for the position of vice president and I am seeking your support in the upcoming election. If you choose me as your vice president and welfare officer, I promise to represent each and every one of you. I believe with my experience in the Students’ Union over the past year, I am the best candidate for the job. BE SAFE,BE SOUND,BE SEXY Paul McDonnell, BA in Hotel & Catering Management Yr 2
For full manifestos go to WWW.GMITSU.IE Page 06
GMITSU ELECTION CANDIDATES
for VICE-PRESIDENT
Hey, I’m Gavan McNulty and I’m currently studying in 3rd year of Film & Television in the Cluain Mhuire campus of GMIT. My Family live in Sligo but I am basically living in Galway since I came to college here. I want to become Vice President/Welfare Officer in the aims of giving the students a strong voice in the decision making processes and also to improve the organisational system in the college from the point of view of the students. It’s up to you to vote me in, so please, get out there and Vote Gavan 4 Vice on March 25th. Gavan McNulty, BA in Film & Television Yr 3
Hey everyone, Jocser here, just letting you know that i’m running for election as VicePresident/Welfare Officer of the Students’ Union. I’m hoping you will support me with your no.1 preference on the 25th March. I am very enthusiastic about the possibility of becoming SU Vice-President, as I feel I would bring a high level of dedication and commitment to the job, and am determined to get the opportunity to implement my ideas on welfare, entertainment, parking and accommodation, amongst other areas. I really want to get the chance to do this job and do it properly, so on the 25th, don’t roll the dice, and VOTE JOE FOR VICE!!! Joe “Jocser” O’ Connor, MBus in Strategy & Business Innovation
Hi guys, My name is Robert Timony. I am currently a fourth year business student in the Dublin road campus of G.M.I.T. I have represented GMIT heavily through sports since I entered the college, participating in the soccer team and captaining the senior soccer side since my 2nd year and continuing to do so through to this year. While participating in these teams I have always represented the college to the best of my ability, in both a sporting and professional manner. I am seeking your support for the position of vice president/welfare officer of the students in the upcoming elections on the 25th of March 2010. Robert Timony, Bachelor of Business Yr 4
For full manifestos go to WWW.GMITSU.IE Page 07
For more info on all of these and other opportunities, please check out the Careers newsletter, available at various locations throughout the college.
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Vacancy 4: Location:
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VACANCIES ACTUS BUSINESS IMMIGRATION LTD Vacancy 1: Experienced Theatre Scrub Nurses Location: Adelaide Details: These positions are in a supportive private hospital which offer ongoing career development both clinically & managerial. (Sponsorship available) Vacancy 2: Nurse – Theatre Scrub Details: These positions are aimed at experienced Registered Nurses with past & current Peri Operative nursing experience as a Scrub Nurse – candidates will have SA RN registration or in application or can transfer. Minimum of 2 years Theatre Scrub nursing experience Vacancy 3: Cardiac Care Nurses Location: Melbourne Details: These positions are in a supportive private hospital which offer ongoing career development both clinically & managerial
IBM Location: Mulhuddard, Dublin 15 Vacancy 1: Graduate/Junior Software Engineers Reference: SWG-0298606 Vacancy 4: Nurse – Cardiac Services Website: https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary. Details: These positions are for experienced jsp?job_id=SWG-0298606 Registered Nurses catering for a range of Cardiac patients including Cardiac Surgery, Interventional Vacancy 2: Graduate Software Developers (2) (11 Cardiology, Electrophysiology & Cardiac pacing. The month placement) unit comprises of acute beds & cardiac step down beds. Reference: SWG-0263468 Applicants should have: VIC Div 1 RN Registration (or in Website: https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary. application or can transfer); extensive cardiac/critical jsp?job_id=SWG-0263468 care experience; post-grad qualification in Cardiac/ICU preferred. Vacancy 3: Software Development Engineers; Software Test Engineers; Software Deployment Vacancy 5: ICU Nurses Engineers; Lab Administration Engineers Locations: South Australia or Melbourne, Australia Reference: SWG-0264120 or New Zealand. Website: https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_ Details: Applicants must be eligible or have summary.jsp?job_id=SWG-0264120 Full Nursing registration in Australia as a Registered Nurse. UK/Irish qualified or UK/Irish experienced in Vacancy 4: Graduate ICT Software Engineer ICUP hospital position; ICU qualifications preferred; Reference: SWG-0274864 full sponsorship available – full time permanent. Website: https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_ Remuneration package – AUD – 60K-70K per annum. summary.jsp?job_id=SWG-0274864 (Locum – contract work available for Working Holiday Visas). Vacancy 5: Graduate DB2 Migration Engineer Reference: SWG-0300560 Website: https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_ summary.jsp?job_id=SWG-0300560 Page 08
For more info on all of these and other opportunities, please check out the Careers newsletter, available at various locations throughout the college. Vacancies 6: Medical/Surgical Nurses Locations: All locations including Sydney & Melbourne Details: Applicants must be eligible or have Full Nursing registration in Australia as a Registered Nurse. UK/Irish qualified or UK/Irish experienced in a hospital position; full sponsorship available – full time permanent. Remuneration package – AUD – 60K-70K per annum. (Locum – contract work available for Working Holiday Visas). Vacancies 7: Theatre Nurses Locations: All Locations Details: Applicants must be eligible or have Full Nursing registration in Australia as a Registered Nurse. UK/Irish qualified or UK/Irish experienced in an OR hospital position; full sponsorship available – full time permanent. Remuneration package – AUD – 60K-70K per annum. (Locum – contract work available for Working Holiday Visas). Vacancies 8: Midwives Locations: All locations – Australia & New Zealand Details: Applicants must be eligible or have Full Nursing registration in Australia as a Registered Nurse. UK/Irish qualified or UK/Irish experienced in a Midwifery hospital position; full sponsorship available – full time permanent. Remuneration package. (Locum – contract work available for Working Holiday Visas). Vacancies 9: Theatre/Midwives/ICU/Medical Oncology/ Surgical/Mental Health Locations: All locations in Australia Details: These positions are with a large Private Hospital group. Sponsorship is available, leading to permanent residence. Salary is negotiable and the positions are permanent/full-time. Vacancies 10: Short Term Locum for working holiday visa or residents Location: Sunshine Coast – Noosa Vacancies 11: Short Term Locums for working holidays or permanent long term sponsorship available with immediate starts Location: Perth
Vacancies 12: Permanent F/T Positions Location: Armidale – NSW Details: These have high earning capacity and sponsorship is available Vacancies 13: Permanent F/T Positions Locations: Coastal Towns – NSW Details: These are fixed term/permanent positions and sponsorship is available. Website: www.actus.ie/aboutus.htm To Apply: Phone 01-8020468 to request an application form and further information. GMIT/IiBC Programme: Graduate Entrepreneurship Programme Locations: Galway or Castlebar Details: The GMIT Graduate Entrepreneurship Programme encourages participants to develop and bring their idea to the marketplace & awards those who demonstrate innovative & entrepreneurial flair that is vital for Ireland’s future economic success. It includes: six months dedicated desk in Innovation Centre; broadband availability; mentoring; brainstorming of idea or concept; workshop/ business development supports; networking opportunities; access to fax, printing, photocopying; use of boardroom facilities; access to research capability in GMIT. Project concept – is the proposed product/service innovative, is the product feasible and is there a market for it? Has the market been thoroughly researched & potential competition identified? Are the necessary practical skills in place to deliver on the concept? Applicants: Open to all current final year undergraduate or postgraduate students 2010 of a GMIT accredited course or module with an innovative idea or concept; team(s) may apply: crossdisciplinary project Closing Date: 30/04/2009 to start on 13/09/2010 Website: www.gmit.ie/iibc E-mail: trisha.carrick@gmit.ie To Apply: Apply online and submit completed application by email. Interested candidates are advised to discuss the option with the faculty manager prior to completing the application.
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JUST FOR LAUGHS
Retired People
Yesterday I was at my local CO-OP buying a large bag of Purina dog food for my loyal pet and was in the checkout queue when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. What did she think I had an elephant? So, since I’m retired and have little to do, on impulse I told her that no, I didn’t have a dog, I was starting the Purina Diet again. I added that I probably shouldn’t, because I ended up in hospital last time, but that I’d lost 2 stones before I woke up in intensive care with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms.
The Indian With One Testicle There once was an Indian who had only one testicle and whose given name was ‘Onestone’. He hated that name and asked everyone not to call him Onestone. After years and years of torment, Onestone finally cracked and said, “If anyone calls me Onestone again, I will kill them!” The word got around and nobody called him that any more.
I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and that the way that it works is to load your pockets with Purina nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so it works well and I was going to try it again.
Then one day a young woman named Blue Bird forgot and said, “Good morning, Onestone.” He jumped up, grabbed her and took her deep into the forest where he made love to her all day and all night. He made love to her all the next day, until Blue Bird died from exhaustion.
(I have to mention here that practically everyone in queue was now enthralled with my story.)
The word got around that Onestone meant what he promised he would do. Years went by and no one dared call him by his given name until a woman named Yellow Bird returned to the village after being away.. Yellow Bird, who wasBlue Bird’s cousin, was overjoyed when she saw Onestone. She hugged him and said, “Good to see you, Onestone.”
Horrified, she asked me if I ended up in intensive care because the dog food poisoned me. I told her no, I stepped off a curb to sniff an Irish Setter’s arse and a car hit us both. I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack he was laughing so hard. I’m now banned from the Co-op. Better watch what you ask retired people. They have all the time in the world to think of daft things to say!!
Onestone grabbed her, took her deep into the forest, then he made love to her all day, made love to her all night, made love to her all the next day, made love to her all the next night, butYellow Bird wouldn’t die! Why?? OH, come on . take a guess !!! Think about it !!! You’re going to love this !!! Everyone knows... You can’t killTwo Birds with OneStone!!!
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JUST FOR LAUGHS
The Dark Side Of Women...
A woman was in town on a shopping trip. She began her day finding the most perfect shoes in the first shop and a beautiful dress on sale in the second. In the third, everything had just been reduced by 50 percent, when her mobile phone rang.
The lady doctor then chuckled and said, “I’m just pulling your leg. He’s dead. Show me what you bought.
WRITE TO US! If you have a question, a joke or indeed anything to say, pop us an email to brendan.kenny@gmit.ie
It was a female doctor notifying her that her husband had just been in a terrible car accident and was in critical condition and in the ICU. The woman told the doctor to inform her husband where she was and that she’d be there as soon as possible. As she hung up she realised she was leaving what was shaping up to be her best day ever in the boutiques... She decided to get in a couple of more shops before heading to the hospital. She ended up shopping the rest of the morning, finishing her trip with a cup of coffee and a beautiful chocolate cake slice, compliments of the last shop. She was jubilant. Then she remembered her husband. Feeling guilty, she dashed to the hospital. She saw the doctor in the corridor and asked about her husband’s condition. The lady doctor glared at her and shouted, “You went ahead and finished your shopping trip didn’t you! I hope you’re proud of yourself! Well, while you were out for the past four hours enjoying yourself in town, your husband has been languishing in the Intensive Care Unit! It’s just as well you went ahead and finished because it will be the last shopping trip you take for a very long time! He will now be in your care round the clock, 24/7 for the rest of his life.” The woman now felt so guilty, she broke down and sobbed. Page 11
News
Chaplaincy
IT FACTOR 2010 We look forward to seeing you in Limerick at Millennium Theatre, LIT, Moylish, Limerick on March 24th for the Grand Final, which will start at 8pm sharp. Cost of entry is 5 euro to cover Song contest and food/party after the show in the Greenhills hotel. Please produce your ticket to gain access to the Greenhills. No food or alcohol will be allowed in the Millenium Theatre. Television coverage of the event will take place and you can watch the Final on www.litv.channel.net so if you are all too busy studying, you could take the few hours off and enjoy the show! You will only be able to log on to this channel while the show is on so if we are late starting you may need to retry a little later. Fr Adrian chaplain has a drop-in now everyday from 4pm to 5pm in his office so please feel free to call in for a chat!
Contact Fr.Adrian
E: adrian.mcgrath@gmit.ie T: 091-742226
SU FAQ Binding
Because of the large number of projects due at the same time, please give the SU office two hours to get yours bound.
Parking
Make sure you have your APCOA parking permit on display and park in the correct location.
Banks
On campus banks AIB and Bank of Ireland are open 10:30am (11:00am on Wednesday) to 4:00pm with lunch daily from 12:40pm to 1:40pm. Bank machines are in the canteen.
SU Shop
The SU Shop currently has the postbox and also sells photocopying cards, stamps, hoodies and t-shirts. Page 12
Grants Schedule
The following are the upcoming TLT grant payments to be paid into student accounts:
• 25th March 2010 • 22nd April 2010 • 20th May 2010 If any of your details have changed, please let the Registration Office know as soon as possible. Also, make sure you have provided your bank’s Sort Code and Account Number.
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Student Assistance Fund
e-mail studentservices@gmit.ie) to check your eligibility to apply for the Student Assistance Fund (SAF) & to pick up an application form.
to the Student Services Office. Incomplete applications (missing documentation/form not fully completed) cannot be assessed.
All applicants will be interviewed 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.
If you are experiencing FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, call to the Student Services Office (or
Completed form and back-up documentation to be returned
Don’t Stress about parking! Just park & ride!!! This service will run on a trial basis from Monday April 12th to Friday April 30th
Secure all day parking, Door to Door service, all for FREE!
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Every
6 minutes!
good for you...
Meditation
Group…
Learn how to relax, stay calm and lower your anxieties... It lasts for 10weeks on a drop-in basis and it’s FREE! COME & GIVE IT A TRY!
DO YOU WANT TO: Lower your stress levels? Stay calm under pressure? Sleep better? Learn to relax? Beat exam stress? Worry less?
Every Wednesday 1-2pm Meditation/Chapel Room Dublin Road (Near SU & Medical Centre) FREE – Just Drop In… Make a positive change in your life…
Counselling Never 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 - 2.00 Phone: 091_742118 for appointments
The Counsellors are available one day per week in Cluain Mhuire & Letterfrack campuses.
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gmitsu presents
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The
Sshhh!!
Campaign 2010
A campaign to reduce anti-social behaviour in our community and to make students aware of the consequences
DO YOU WANT A CRIMINAL RECORD??? RESPECT YOUR NEIGHBOURS
For information on the Sshhh!! Campaign, contact the Students’ Union
RESPECT YOUR COMMUNITY
and most of all...
KEEP THE NOISE DOWN