GMIT Students’ Union Newsletter |
Welcome!
Issue 1
| Volume III_September 2010
...to the first issue of the Students’ Union newsletter for the new year! I would like to welcome back everyone; I hope you all had a wonderful summer and are looking forward to the new college year ahead! Also I want to take this opportunity to welcome all our new 1st year, international, and transfer students to GMIT. I can honestly say you have made a fantastic choice in coming to GMIT as it is one of the best places in the country to complete your studies, enjoy a busy social life and also make great friends. As GMITSU President, I have overall responsibility for the Union and how it is run. It is my job to ensure that your needs and problems are taken care of. I sit on a number of boards and committees, and I bring your concerns and problems to the attention of the college management, and ensure that your voice is heard. I would urge each and every one of you to make the most of your days in college by getting involved in clubs and societies as it is a great way to meet new friends, share common interests and indeed be able to represent your college on a national and in some cases an international front. Galway also boasts one of the best social scenes in the country with its extensive range of great restaurants, leisure facilities, cinemas and pubs/ clubs throughout the city. So make sure to stay tuned in to our website, notice boards and newsletters about upcoming entertainment, events and gigs throughout the year.
Colin
(GMITSU President) E: supresident@gmit.ie
Diary Dates ER
SEPTEMB
Mon 20th: Freshers Week Mon 27th - Tue 28th: Clubs & Socs Days Mon 27th - Wed 29th: Student Finance and Alcohol Awareness (Information Stands) Thu 30th: GMIT Heart Day Walk in conjunction with the Irish Heart Foundation
OCTOBER Thu 30th: GMIT Careers Advice Sessions
www.gmitsu.ie
Ingredients
Freshers Week by Day The SU: What We Do... Freshers Week by Night Careers Clubs & Societies SU Welfare Diary Dates 2010-11 Just for Laughs Strange But True Parking Health Unit News SAF & Counselling 5 Things You Should Know
Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 7 Page 14 Page 17 Page 18 Page 20 Page 22 Page 24 Page 26 Page 28 Page 31
What would you like in your Soup? If you have something you would like included in Soup, please email brendan.kenny@gmit.ie Any feedback you have is greatly appreciated. Thanks to all contributors.
A GMIT Students Union Publication, 2010. Printed by Mel Faherty, Reprographics Department
Page 02
Page 03
THE STUDENTS’ UNION WHAT WE DO...
THE STUDENTS’ UNION IS ASSISTS STUDENTS IN AREAS INCLUDING: • • •
Grants Accommodation Timetables
• • •
Exams Lectures Personal issues
The Students’ Union is also responsible for managing extra-curricular activities and facilities that enhance the student experience such as: • • • •
Clubs & Societies Welfare Campaigns Entertainment Common Areas (Room 509 and Union Square) The SU Shop
• • • •
The Gym Student Travelcard Binding Laminating
The SU also provides Barbarista, the on-campus cafe at Union Square You can keep up to date with Students‘ Union activities through... • • • • • •
SOUP’ the fortnightly newsletter The new SU website www.gmitsu.ie GMITSU Facebook (become a friend today!) GMITSU Twitter The SU App (free from Apps Store) Plasma screens
• • • •
Information points & noticeboards Bluetooth The Handbook & Diary (free to all 1st years) You can also sign up for the SU text service at the start of the college year
To have anything communicated through these medium to the student body, please contact:
BRENDAN KENNY _COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE T // 091_742308 E // brendan.kenny@gmit.ie Location Students’ Union Office
_General enquiries, phone the main office on 091_742264 8_ GMITSU STUDENT HANDBOOK 2010/2011
k 1011.indd 8
Page 04
01/09/2010 15:07:59
Page 07
38_ GMITSU STUDENT HANDBOOK 2010/2011
gmitsu_handbook 1011.indd 38
01/09/2010 15:08:51
CAREERS SERVICE NEWSLETTER 03-09-10
JOB VACANCIES BB’s COFFEE & MUFFINS
Vacancy: Store Manager Location: Cork Details: The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the business according to BB’s policies & procedures, Brand Standards, financial targets & Health & Safety & Food Safety legislation. The objective of the position is to: deliver sales, COS & labour % on budget. To ensure that the stores were well managed with highly motivated staff; to ensure stores have the highest possible standards of customer care & cleanliness & conform to all legislative requirements on health & safety & food safety. Tasks include: Sales Targets – forecast & achieve financial targets, be instrumental in driving BB’s business forward through marketing & team development, clearly engaging the team to achieve & exceed sales targets. P&L – have a basic understanding & knowledge of P&L accounts, control costs & deliver budget contribution; Labour – forecast staffing levels to accommodate BB’s business needs. Apply tight control to achieve agreed budgets. Paperwork/Cash & Cost Control Sheets – be responsible for accurate completion & prompt delivery to relevant departments of daily/weekly financial information including weekly timesheets, petty cash, stock takes, training records purchase ledgers. Cash Handling & Security – be aware & follow correct company procedures on cash handling & security. Ensure all team members are correctly following BB’s cash control & security policies. Health & Safety/Food Safety – Ensure that all staff are aware & fully compliant with all legislative requirements regarding food safety & health & safety within the workplace. Implement training needs as required. Monitor completion of all H&S Food Safety documentation and action plans were needed, take remedial action to complete action plans and recommendations from internal & external audits and reports in a timely & professional manner; Product Availability and Presentation – maintain BB’s guidelines regarding display & cleanliness standards within the food preparation & selling area. Follow BB’s Technical Manual to ensure company brand standards specification, ensure availability of core range. Participate in brand product initiatives & promotions where appropriate. Graduates: Hotel & Catering or Business qualification. Ability to work unsupervised & set high standards, proactive & self motivated, excellent retailer, customer focused, excellent communicator, brand champion, team player E-mail: pmernagh@bbscoffeeandmuffins.com To Apply: E-mail CV & covering letter.
LOTUS TECHNICAL SERVICES
Vacancy: Graduate Development Engineer Location: Sligo Description: This 12 month research position is funded by the Intertrade Ireland Fusion Programme. The successful candidate will be employed to lead a R&D project and will be responsible for ensuring that it is brought to a successful conclusion with the support from the supervisors. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate to gain excellent industrial experience through a structured and a planned programme of work. In addition to the daily support of a Company Supervisor, a dedicated member of University of Ulster with expertise in the project area will spend half a day per week on average supporting the project. Details: Responsibilities include: managing R&D Project; carry out the tasks outlined in the work-plan developed by the company & academic partner; enable the transfer of technology, knowledge & skills between academia & industry; report formally on a quarterly basis to a Project Management Group; to liaise effectively with the company supervisor and academic supervisor; to convene & service monthly technical meetings with the core project team; to direct the necessary forward planning for the success of the project; to train staff so that the new technology is fully embedded in the company; to attend Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice delivered by the Smurfit School in UCD; to assist with the preparation of the project report; any other duties falling under the general remit of the post. Applicants: Degree in Computing Science or Engineering; demonstrable experience in database program languages; strong analytical & problem solving skills in an industrial environment. The following are desirable: project management experience; demonstrable team working skills with strong communication ability; working knowledge of calibration systems & services would be a distinct advantage; minimum one year postgrad relevant industrial experience. Closing Date: 10/09/10 E-mail: jobs@lotusworks.com To Apply: E-mail CV with reference GDE_F_10
HOSPITALITY GRADUATE RECRUITMENT
Details: The H-G-R team offer hospitality jobs & training opportunities for graduates Vacancy 1: Guest Relations Manager Location 1: Maldives Vacancies 2: F&B, Front Office, Events, Housekeeping, Kitchen Duties, Food & Supervisor, Front of House Manager, Associate Finance Manager, Reservationist, Room Attendant, F&B Receptionist, Sommelier, Commis Sommelier, Commis de Rang, Conference & Events Sales Coordinator.
Location 2: London, Oxford, Essex & Birmingham, UK Vacancy 3: Events Executive Location 3: Sydney, Australia Vacancy 4: F & B management Trainee, Front Office Management Trainee Location 4: Shenzhen, China Vacancy 5: Multiple kitchen & F&B Services Roles, Restaurant Outlet Manager Location 5: Doha, Qatar Vacancies 6: Butler, Chef de Rang, Confectioner, Guest Relations Manager, Sommelier, Travel Concierge Location 6: Monaco (Cruise-liners) Vacancy 7: Chef de Partie Location 7: Auckland, New Zealand Vacancies 8: F&B, Kitchen, Front Office Locations 8: Caribbean (Cruise-liners) Vacancies 9: F&B & Front Office Trainees Location 9: Paris, France Vacancy 10: Commis Pastry Location 10: Seoul, South Korea Vacancy 11: Management Trainee Location 11: Bali, Indonesia Website: www.h-g-r.com To Apply: Prospective applicants need to upload CV (in h-g-r format) onto website to apply for a position and view full details of the job specs, applicants should attach CV indicating they have seen job spec on H-G-R website
ESQUIRES COFFEE HOUSES
Vacancy: Food & Beverage Manager Location: Carrick-on-Shannon, Longford & Cavan Description: Esquires Coffee Houses, is one of North America’s leading coffee franchises, with a presence in Ireland since 2001.The Carrick-onShannon store was recently the only coffee shop in Ireland to reach the medium size category of the FBD Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2009. Details: The successful candidate will be F&B Manager for three branches. Applicants: Hotel & Catering Graduates. Driving licence essential. Remuneration: €28K plus bonus plus company vehicle E-mail: esquiriescarrick@gmail.com To Apply: E-mail CV & covering letter.
RAGLAN ROAD IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT
Vacancy: Front of House Manager Location: Orlando, Florida, USA Description: This is an Irish owned and operated company with a strong emphasis on training & development of their employees. It is based in downtown Disney & operates in a demanding & competitive environment where professionalism & excellence are basic pre requisites. The successful candidate will be provided with comprehensive
training and visas, plus excellent career opportunities, remuneration & benefits Details: Responsibilities include: providing exceptional Irish hospitality service to the guests; perform all opening & closing duties according to the specific standards; employees must have the ability to reflect the attitude & culture of the Raglan Road concept to ensure a welcoming, inviting & authentic restaurant experience; coordinating the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts; remain focused on the floor during peak times to ensure standards are upheld & guest’s needs are being met; supervising & mentoring staff throughout their shift & providing them with feedback to improve performance & guest experience; responding to customer issues & dealing with them accordingly; meeting & greeting customers & conversing with customers through to ensure a memorable dining experience; achieving & managing operational budgets; successful candidates may be requested to cover at other restaurants within the company. This demands mobility, flexibility & a willingness to travel. Applicants: Degree in Hotel Management or equivalent; minimum 21 years of age; a minimum of two years of service experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant/bar and experience in labour & food cost control; employees must have the ability to reflect the attitude, theme & culture of the Raglan Road concept to ensure a welcoming, inviting & authentic restaurant/pub experience. Excellent communication skills, ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push & pull items weighing 250-50 pounds or less, manual dexterity, auditory & visual skills, ability to follow written & oral instructions & procedures. E-mail: aileen@raglanroadirishpub.com To Apply: E-mail CV & covering letter.
GRADUATE PROGRAMME BRITISH AIRWAYS
Programme: The Leaders for Business Graduate Programme Description: British Airways is entering one of the crucial & exciting periods in their history. The strategic & commercial decisions they are making now will define the shape both of the business for some years to come. Recent developments include: a merger with Iberia and approval for a closer commercial relationship with American Airlines means that their One World Alliance can offer their passengers unrivalled choice of schedules & destination reach. Proud airline partner of the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games. New generation aircraft on order constructed with new composite materials making them lighter, increasing passenger capacity, expanding their network reach and assist them lowering their carbon emissions. Details: This is an opportunity for graduates to join British Airways in January 2011 on their General Management Programme, Leaders for
Business in what is a notoriously competitive industry with demanding challenges ahead. The programme aims to develop high potential individuals who can lead teams and drive the business forward. The 3 year programme comprises of a number of placements in key roles across the business. The placements will build on the graduates’ passion for customer service and allow them to develop & demonstrate their capabilities such as: motivation, business & commercial awareness, communication, people management & leadership potential. Participants will have the support of a Graduate Development Manager to create a development plan tailored to their needs; a placement line manager to support them in each of their placements; a mentor out in the business to support them throughout their programme and after their programme. Participants will be given placements matched to their development needs & designed to give them the opportunity to maximise their potential & develop their skills & capabilities to the full. Each placement will offer participants real responsibility and accountability. Applicants: Minimum of 2.1 Honours Degree; Applicants must be excited by the prospect of new challenges of a dynamic & highly competitive airline industry. Closing Date: 16/09/10 Website: www.ba.com/careers http://gs11.globalsuccessor.com/fe/tpl_ba01.asp?newm s=jj&id=31648&aid=15395
To Apply:
Apply online.
INTERNSHIPS HP
Internship: IT Support Interns (5) Location: Galway Description: HP invents, they are always looking for new things to do & new ways to do things they have done before. It is a driving force that provides HP support that helps HP work smarter. Their internal communication organisation is uniquely positioned to give its employees a view of the big picture, and an understanding of just how transformational and exciting HP’s approach to IT is. Here excellence is the minimum standard acceptable. Details: The Global IT Operations Command Centre provides HP’s clients and business partners with end-to-end service by implementing, monitoring & maintaining IT applications. This service operates 27*7*365 non-stop!. Responsibilities include full scope to ensure their application environments are available to HP’s end customers. Various IT, process & business tools are employed to deliver this service & full training will be supplied. This includes: initiating Top Priority, regularly scheduled communications & notifications; planed downtime communication (email, infoboard, SMS, RSS, etc); customer case logging lifecycle management; business partner & external customer
status enquiries; initiate escalation assessment: invoke & transition to disaster recovery/business continuity; reporting & trend analysis; identification of process improvement & implementation; leading the Global IT function into new initiatives & adoptions of technologies to support efficiencies; automation of existing manual processes. The successful candidate will maintain service schedules while managing & implementing required services/support to customers. Effectively work with a large global support organisation to collaboratively deliver customer satisfaction; interact with teams across HP (Infrastructure, Networks, Database, Customer, Partners etc) for multiple projects simultaneously within the organisation; demonstrate the ability to coordinate own work efficiently through automation & perform productivity with others against requirements of schedule & quality; The Global IT support operations command centre delivers a 24*7*365 service, therefore requires candidates to work variable shift patterns including nights, weekends, bank-holidays & other unsociable hours. Applicants: 3rd/4th year students or a qualification in an IT/Engineering/Computer Science related discipline or a Business qualification with large IT content. Communication skills are an important portion of the role. Team player, ability to work on projects & with other IT teams to diagnose, perform analysis & implement remedial on-going solutions for the IT support team; ability to demonstrate some work experience or participation in meaningful extra curricular activities such as college projects; a proactive positive attitude capable of working independently or as part of a crossfunctional team with minimal supervision; excellent written & verbal communication skills; ability to design, develop & improve products, processes & components; general knowledge & understanding of Information Technology Infrastructures E-mail: intern-recruitment@hp.com Website: www.hp.com/go/jobs To Apply: Apply online using the job number: 468373
HID GLOBAL IRELAND TEORANTA
Description: This Gradlink programme is only open to people who have graduates from their third level course. Applicants needs to be on the live register for three months before they can apply for internships offered on the site (These are FAS paid work placement). HID Global is a state of the art production facility based in Connemara. It is the trusted, worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity. Location: Baile na hAbhann, Co Galway Internship 1: IBEC/FAS Internship (Production/Engineering Assistant) Details: Duties & responsibilities include: assist with preparation of documentation &
processes, eg forms, inspection manuals, procedures, operation manuals, BOM’s; assist with the auditing of process control documentation; assist in finding root cause of problems – use of recognised problem solving techniques; analysis & tracking/monitoring of corrective & preventative actions; assist inprocess inspection (when necessary); in production training & role development; perform other duties/projects as required by the Production Manager. Applicants: Degree in Engineering or Science. Applicants needs to have: good verbal & written skills, ability to effectively communicate highly technical information, both verbally & in writing to both technical & non-technical associates; demonstrate and aptitude for solving problems; be able to work under own initiative; self starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills & ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast pased environment is essential. Internship 2: IBEC/FAS Internship in Quality Assurance Assistant. Details: Responsibilities include: assist with ISO9000:2008 Internal Auditing of Documentation & Processes eg. Forms, Inspection Manuals, Procedures, Operation Manuals, BOM’s; assist with the Control Documentation through HID Global Server & Q-Pulse; assist in finding root cause of problems – use of recognised problem solving techniques; apply Statistical Process Control techniques to processes using ChartRunner & IQS SPC Packages to assist in the generation of Certificates of Conformity; Support daily Quality system activities such as data analysis & tracking/monitoring corrective & preventative actions; assist at Incoming Inspection – raw materials (when necessary); assist in in-process inspection (when necessary). Applicants: Relevant Degree, good verbal & written skills, strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel & Access; ability to effectively communicate highly technical information, both verbally & in writing to both technical & nontechnical associates; demonstrate an aptitude for solving problems; be able to work on own initiative. Internships 3: IBEC/FAS Internship in Accounts/Administration Details: This is an excellent opportunity to join a large multinational manufacturing company within Ireland & gain accounts experience. The role is to assist in the financial function including: cost controlling projects, invoicing, accounts payable & receivable, general office duties & occasional reception cover. Responsibilities include: cost controlling projects; invoicing; book purchase orders on Oracle, issue purchase orders to suppliers, sigh for & check deliveries. Book receiving on Oracle, assist with general administration, match delivery dockets to invoices, file open invoices, occasional reception cover, fixed asset accounts. Applicants: Degree in Business or Accounting, good knowledge of MS Word & Excel, good
communication skills & telephone manner, good organisational skills including the ability to multitask & work under pressure, capable of working on own initiative but also work well in a team; an enthusiastic & helpful nature & flexible attitude will contribute to the success of the candidate. E-mail: hr_galway@hidglobal.com Website: www.ibec.ie www.hidglobal.com To Apply: E-mail CV or apply online.
FRONTIER
Internships: Research & Development, UK & Overseas Operations, Events & Marketing Location: London Description: Frontier was established in 1989 as a non-profit conservation & development nongovernmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to safeguarding biodiversity & ecosystem integrity & building sustainable livelihoods for marginalised communities in the world’s poorest countries. Originally focused largely on scientific & conservation research, Frontier’s mandate soon evolved into one that combined community development, capacity building, ecosystem protection, economic growth & the development of civil society. This reflected Frontier’s fundamental belief that the only way to create a mutually beneficial relationship between man and the environment is to address both human and environmental needs. Details: Frontier welcomes volunteers to help out at the London Headquarters throughout the year. Internships are a great opportunity to see how a conservation organisation works, gain some useful skills & work experience and be around as and when new posts arise in the field and in the office. Internships are non-salaried positions. Those who complete an internship can receive a free 10-week placement on one of Frontier’s group projects (excludes visas, insurance, dive training & flights). Students: Students or graduates of any discipline Duration: 6 months (4 day week) Website: www.frontier.ac.uk To Apply: Visit website for more details & full job profiles.
CRSS ASIA
Internships: 1-2 Month Professional Internships in Beijing Location: China Description: CRCC Asia is the leading provider of professional internships in Beijing., they are based in London and placed over 200 students in Beijing last year and expect to more than double that this year in Chinese & multinational companies. The placements are in the areas of: law, finance, marketing, advertising, PR, green technology & environmental services, business, NGO’s, and many others. The program includes: a guaranteed
internship in a sector of your choice; business visa processing; pre-departure meet & greet in London; airport pickup in Beijing; accommodation for duration of internship; welcome banquet; welcome pack, sim card & Beijing guide; induction course & cultural training; social & networking events; English speaking supervisor; full support & guidance from the Beijing office. Applicants: UK & non-UK nationals, who are fluent in English & have a strong academic record. Website: www.crccasia.com/internships To Apply: Apply online.
PART-TIME WORK FRONTIER
Vacancies: Student Representatives Location: Galway Details: Successful candidates will represent Frontier (see under job vacancies for description of Frontier) and organise venues for Frontier promotions, create interest & generate awareness of talks & presentations. This involves coordinating term-time promotions and liaising with relevant academics in college. Students: Students or Graduates who are personable & enthusiastic. Website: www.frontier.ac.uk E-mail: staff@frontier.ac.uk To Apply: E-mail CV & covering letter
COURSES FIRST POLYMER TRAINING SKILLNET
Courses: Free Technical & Soft Skills Training Details: This is a new & exciting initiative for unemployed people, offering them the opportunity to avail of free training. Under Skillnets new mandate, First Polymer Training can now train unemployed individuals wishing to participate in network training must been the eligibility criteria – individuals must be registered with the Department of Social & Family Affairs (DSFA); Individuals must be in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance (JA) or Jobseekers Benefit (JB) or have, in the case of former sole traders/small business owners, formally notified DSFA they have ceased trading. The initiative is not meant to substitute the excellent work that FAS currently does to cater for the needs of the unemployed, but as a useful mechanism to allow a limited number of unemployed individuals to train alongside the employed on already scheduled & funded courses. This initiative will not only provide them with excellent training but also of valuable networking opportunities. A list of the forthcoming course is available on the website. Website: www.firstpolymer.com
DIARY DATES GMIT
Event: GMIT Careers Fair Date: Tuesday 12th October, 2010 Time: 12noon – 3pm Location: Dublin Rd Campus Details: This is a combination fair covering companies relevant to Humanities, Engineering, Science, Business, IT, Hospitality & Tourism etc. The following will be on offer: placements/ internships; postgraduate opportunities; employment opportunities; workshops; graduate programmes; liaison with academic staff; volunteering options. Exhibitors: The following have already registered to attend the GMIT Careers Fair: Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland, Ashford Castle, Niche Hotels (G Hotel & Hotel Meyrick), Atlantic College, Baker Tilly Ryan Glennon, Cara International, CCP Recruitment, CIMA, Computer Troubleshooters, Edge Hill University, Liverpool London Metropolitan University, Ericsson, Engineers Ireland, Go4Less – Work Abroad Specialists, Goodman Medical Ireland Ltd, Hays Accountancy & Finance, HID Global, Hynes Employment Consulting, i-to-i TEFL, iCareer, IAESTE Ireland, CPA, Jet Programme, KPMG Ireland, Lidl, Medtronic Vascular Galway Ltd, Portsmouth University, Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Galway, SAYIT Travel, SEG - Swiss Education Group, Sinnott Hotel Group, St Vincent De Paul, TEAGASC, The Fulbright Commission, The International Schools of Choueifat, Train2Teach in the UK, USIT, Whirlpool SSC Ltd,
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Clubs & Socs Days: Mon 27th - Tue 28th
//CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Clubs and Societies at GMIT promote community, personal development, and student involvement. Joining a club or society gives you a chance to explore and participate in interests you might not encounter in your studies. Meet like-minded people and make your college experience something to remember!
HOW TO JOIN A CLUB Clubs and Societies Day at the end of September b iis th the best place to find information on the individual groups. Joining a Club or Society simply entails signing up at the desk, and going along to the meetings or gatherings. The degree of involvement is entirely at the discretion of the student. Information on Clubs and Societies is widely publicised on campus, particularly on the SU website, Facebook and in Soup. If you miss Clubs and Societies Day, you only need to get in touch with the group and find out when they meet.
Clubs & Socs Days: Mon 27th - Tue 28th www.gmitsu.ie
gmitsu_handbook 1011.indd 11
Page 14
_11
01/09/2010 15:08:01
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
_Continued
WHAT’S ON OFFER: •
Archery
•
Heritage
•
Photography
•
Basketball
•
Hurling
•
Surfing
•
Camogie
•
Indoor Soccer
•
Rowing
•
Cricket
•
International Society
•
Rugby (Men & Wom)
•
Cycling
•
Karate
•
Russian
•
Diving/subaqua
•
Kayak
•
Tag Rugby
•
DJ Society
•
Ladies Gaelic Football •
Theatre
•
Engineering Society
•
Ladies Soccer
•
Volleyball
•
Equestrian
•
Letterfrack
•
Windsurfing
•
Gaisce
•
Mature Students
•
Yoga
•
Gaelic
•
Mens Gaelic Football
•
Hotel & Catering
•
Mens Soccer
and more...
NOT WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR? _Start your own Club or Society! Starting your own group is easy! Come into the Students’ Union for a chat and we can get you on your way to starting a new club or society. The process is short and relatively easy. We can help you brainstorm ideas, get them down on paper, and set up your first meeting. We can also help with ideas on fundraising, activities, organisation, and publicity. Contact the Students’ Union for more details.
Clubs & Socs Days: Mon 27th - Tue 28th 12_ GMITSU STUDENT HANDBOOK 2010/2011
gmitsu_handbook 1011.indd 12
01/09/2010 15:08:02
Page 15
10_ GMITSU STUDENT HANDBOOK 2010/2011 Page 16
SU
_Hey g
My nam Vice-Pre Most pe as well!
Hi Everyone, Welcome back to those of you that are returning to GMIT, hope you all had a great summer! I may have got to know you over the past few years and if not, I look forward to doing so over the course of the year! I’d like to also welcome those of you that are starting in GMIT for the first time.
Q&A
Welfare
A WE
//TV Programme: The Sopranos, Lost, Entourage, Dexter //Film: The Departed, Training Day, Gladiator //Sport: NFL Football, Soccer, Gaelic Football, UFC //Quote: “Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal” –Vince Lombardi // If you could go on a date with any celebrity: Eva Mendes/Cheryl Cole //Last person you’d invite to a party: Brian Cowen //Favourite food/drink/stimulant: Irish Stew, Dutch Gold, Buckfast //Biggest fear: Chuck Norris
gmit su
NEW CAMPAIGNS for 2010-11
Here are three of the campaigns we are launching in the coming weeks:
//DON’T WALK HOME ALONE
GMIT’s official cab company for the year, CARA Cabs, will be running the Don’t Walk Home Alone Campaign. This campaign allows students, who do not have enough money to pay for their taxi fare, to leave their GMIT student card with CARA Cabs, and they will be brought home safely. They can then call back to the CARA Cabs office to collect their card and pay the fare they owe. CARA Cabs is the only cab company recommended by the Students’ Union, Call into me in the Students’ Union for a ‘Charm Alarm’. They are free of charge and are and they will be offering a flat fare of €7 to town from the GMIT area, and great for personal safety. vice versa, upon one passenger producing their GMIT student card.
Welcom hope yo you over doing so course w the first the best and a gr to settle
I hope to Welfare you may your fina be runni awarene other are
So if you anything office be or e-mai
Finally, t events a day and involved of differ interests floats yo
Good lu from yo
Joe_
Your Vic
CONTA
TEL EMAI
//Sshhh!! (SILENT STUDENTS, HAPPY HOMES) gmitsu_handbook 1011.indd 5
YOU WOULDN’T TERRORISE YOUR OWN GRANDPARENTS, WHY TERRORISE SOMEONE ELSE’S? RESPECT YOUR COMMUNITY, RESPECT YOUR NEIGHBOURS
// STUDENT PATROL SCHEME This year the Students’ Union will be hiring members of the student body to become paid student patrollers, who will provide a hotline service to local residents to report anti-social behaviour disturbances, and a clean-up service of local residential communities.
THE HOTLINE NUMBER: 085-7547343
Talk to Joe!
T: 091 742316 E: suvpresident@gmit.ie
You can get a full list of all of the year’s welfare campaigns on the _CONTACT JOE O’CONNOR IN THE STUDENTS’ UNION FOR following pages, and in the Students’ Union handbook & diary. FURTHER DETAILS ON THESE AND OTHER WELFARE CAMPAIGNS See www.gmitsu.ie for details throughout the year. Have a great year!! Joe O’Connor (Jocser) Vice President/Welfare Officer www.gmitsu.ie
_
Page 17
IMPORTANT DIARY DATES
DON’T MISS A THING
PLEASE NOTE: All dates are provisional and are subject to change. Get information on additional events and schedule changes throughout the year on www.gmitsu.ie
SEPTEMBER Monday 13th Tuesday 14th Monday 13th - Thursday 16th
Sunday 19th - Thursday 23rd
Monday 27th -Tuesday 28th Monday 27th -Wednesday 29th Thursday 30th
First Years Return (Induction Day & Night) Other Years Return Orientation Week including... Launch of Sshhh!! Campaign and Student Patrol Scheme // Launch of SU Inspections of Student Accommodation // Launch of Don’t Walk Home Alone Campaign // Welcome Back Party Club K Freshers Week (see page 50) including... Arthurs Day Celebration in Sports Hall // Please Talk Launch // Sexual Health Workshops / Condom Olympics Clubs & Societies Day Student Finance and Alcohol Awareness (Information Stands) GMIT Heart Day Walk in conjunction with the Irish Heart Foundation
OCTOBER Wednesday 6th - Thursday 7th
Monday 11th - Thursday 14th Saturday 16th Wednesday 27th Thursday 28th
Careers Advice Sessions including... Career choices, CV clinics, interview techniques, motivational workshops Road Safety Week w/Interactive Road Safety Shuttle European Night Without Accident Nominations for sports/cultural scholarships to Student’s Union Halloween Party
NOVEMBER Wednesday 3rd - Thursday 4th Monday 8th - Wednesday 10th Wednesday 17th Monday 22nd - Thursday 25th
Conferring Galway (Radisson Hotel) Financial Awareness Week Open Day (Dublin Road and Cluain Mhuire Campuses) Mental Health Week 1 (Positive Mental Health)
78_ GMITSU STUDENT HANDBOOK 2010/2011
gmitsu_handbook 1011.indd 78
Page 18
01/09/2010 15:09:47
DECEMBER Thursday 10th Monday 6th - Thursday 9th Friday 10th Wednesday 15th Friday 17th Thursday 22nd
Christmas Day (Library Bar) Less Stress More Success Week 1 : Healthy Eating Healthy Living Lectures end for year long modules Kiddies Christmas Party Christmas Exams Commence Christmas Holidays
JANUARY Wednesday 3rd Friday 7th Monday 24th - Wednesday 26th Monday 17th
Exams Re-Commence Exams Finish Career Guidance Week All students return / Semester 2 commences
FEBRUARY Monday 14th- Thursday 17th Monday 22nd Monday 28th
SHAG (Sexual Health And Guidance) Week RAG (Raise And Give) Week PINK Week
MARCH Tuesday 1st Wednesday 16th Thursday 17th Friday 18th
Rainbow Day w/LGBT society Pre-Paddys Day Party St. Partricks Day (College Closed) College Closed (in lieu of December 8th)
APRIL Monday 4th- Thursday 7th Thursday 14th Friday 14th Monday 18th- Thursday 21st Friday 22nd - Wednesday 27th
Cultural Diversity Week w/Equality Group End of Year Ball Lectures End / College Closed Mental Health Week 2 (Suicide Awareness) Easter Week (College Closed)
MAY Monday 3rd Tuesday 3rd- Wednesday 4th Monday 9th
www.gmitsu.ie
gmitsu_handbook 1011.indd 79
Study Week Less Stress More Success 2 (Important exam information and Support) Summer Examinations Commence
_79
01/09/2010 15:09:47
Page 19
JUST FOR LAUGHS
SUDOKO
SHAG Week (Sexual Health And Guidance) runs from Monday 14th February untiil Thursday 17th.
AN OLD FAVOURITE...
Page 20
JUST FOR LAUGHS
No panic over parking...there’s extra parking this year at Galwegians on the Dublin road. See page 24 for more info. And don’t get clamped! Get your parking permits TODAY!!!
SU ENTS
HOW THE FIGHT STARTED...Part One gmit students’ union presents
Jon Kenny @ Library Bar from 8pm followed by Live Band & DJ WEDNESDAY 22nd OCTOBER
My wife and I are watching Who Wants To Be A Millionaire while we were in bed. I turned to her and said, “Do you want to have sex?” “No,” she answered. I then said, “Is that your final answer?” She didn’t even look at me this time, simply saying “Yes.” So I said, “Then I’d like to phone a friend.” And that’s how the fight started...
WRITE TO US If you have a question, a joke, a report on your summer holidays or indeed ANYTHING to say, pop us an email to brendan.kenny@gmit.ie Page 21
LINCOLN & KENNEDY STRANGE BUT TRUE
Some of the amazing coincidences between the deaths of two American icons.
- Lincoln’s name has 7 letters - Kennedy’s name has 7 letters
- Andrew Johnson’s name has 13 letters - Lyndon Johnson’s name has 13 letters
- Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846 - Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946
- Andrew Johnson had a pug nose and slicked-back hair - Lyndon Johnson had a pug nose and slicked-back hair
- Lincoln was elected president in 1860 - Kennedy was elected president in 1960 - Kennedy had a secretary named Lincoln - War was thrust upon Lincoln almost immediately after inauguration - War was thrust upon Kennedy almost immediately after inauguration - Lincoln ordered the Treasury to print its own money - Kennedy ordered the Treasury to print its own money
- Lincoln was sitting beside his wife when he was shot - Kennedy was sitting beside his wife when he was shot - Lincoln’s wife held his head in her lap after he was shot - Kennedy’s wife held his head in her lap after he was shot - Lincoln was shot on a Friday - Kennedy was shot on a Friday
- Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863 - Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963
- Lincoln was shot in a theatre named Ford - Kennedy was shot in a car made by Ford - Kennedy was shot in a car named Lincoln
- Lincoln was loved by the common people and hated by the establishment - Kennedy was loved by the common people and hated by the establishment
- Lincoln was shot in a theatre and his assassin ran to a warehouse - JFK was shot from a warehouse and his alleged assassin ran to a theatre
- Lincoln was succeeded, after assassination, by vice-president Johnson - Kennedy was succeeded, after assassination, by vice-president Johnson
- Lincoln’s secretary, named Kennedy, advised Lincoln against going to the Theatre - JFK’s secretary whose name was Lincoln told him not to go to Dallas
- Andrew Johnson was born in 1808 - Lyndon Johnson was born in 1908 Page 22
PROBLEMS WITH YOUR EXAMS? USE THE
AEGROTAT BOARD
• Are you unable to sit an exam due to illness or bereavement?
gmitsu presents
SU
WELFARE
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
RESPECT YOUR COMMUNITY
and most of all...
KEEP THE NOISE DOWN
• Was your exam performance impared by personal circumstances?
If YES, you can apply to the Aegrotat Board who will consider your case You must apply on the official form within 3 days of the end of your exams
Contact your School or SU office for the form
For information on the Sshhh!! Campaign, contact the Students’ Union
Page 23
GMIT Parking Permit Application: To apply for your permit, log onto www.gmit.ie and follow the links to Permit Application. Staff Permits – Once your online application has been processed your permit will be posted to the Address Provided on the online application form. You will receive your permit within 10 days of application. While you await your permit you may park in the designated staff parking zones as described on the college web site and indicated by the relevant signage throughout campus secure in the knowledge that you VRN (vehicle registration number) has been registered on the APCOA system as “permit applied”. If you do not receive your permit within 10 days please contact APCOA on 0818 462888. Failure to contact APCOA at this time may result in your vehicle being clamped for non-display of appropriate permit. Fist-time Staff Permit applications will be issued in GMIT after relevant documents have been supplied. Student Permits - Once your online application has been processed, within 1 week you will receive an email advising you of the date and time to attend GMIT to collect your permit New students need not insert Student ID number on application. Upon collection you must produce the following documentation as evidence of vehicle ownership and insurance before you receive the physical permit. -
Student ID (or if first year student GMIT letter of acceptance)
-
Driving Licence, Other Photo ID
-
Current Insurance Certificate (Not Insurance Disc)
-
Proof of Current living address, i.e. recent utility bill, applicants name
Students: - when applying for your permit, please ensure you choose STUDENT as Permit Type from the drop down window. Please ensure the correct email and postal address are supplied on the application as failure to complete your details correctly may result in you NOT receiving your permit and your vehicle being clamped for non-display of appropriate permit.
Page 24
GMIT Northern Carpark
Alternative Galwegians Carpark
News
Health Unit
MUMPS Whether living away from home for the first time or staying at home to attend college, first-time students will experience huge lifestyle changes in the coming months. The Nutrition and Health Foundation’s (NHF) 10 top tips for college students on eating healthily and getting regular exercise, will help you fuel your body and mind, giving you more energy and better concentration levels for your exciting college life ahead 1. Always have a breakfast - it is a valuable source of nutrients and people who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight. Having a breakfast will also give you the energy needed for your morning lectures. Examples are wholegrain/wholemeal variety of cereals and breads, a glass of fruit juice, include lots of fruit with your wholemeal/ wholegrain bread/cereal and use low fat milks for your cereal or cup of tea/coffee. 2. Try to eat 3 varied meals a day – fuelling your body with a variety of nutrients will give you plenty of energy to stay awake in class, study for exams and spend time with friends. Use the food pyramid for guidance and ideas. 3. Bring a packed lunch with you to college as this saves you money.
4. Keep treats as treats – it is all too easy to eat more treat foods than we should. This is because they are not as filling as more nutritious foods of similar energy content. 5. Size matters – bigger portions contain more calories, so by cutting the portion size, we can lose weight or maintain body weight. 6. Plan for days when you are too tired to cook – when cooking simply prepare more than you need and you can freeze the extra into individual portions for other days. That way you can have something tasty and precooked to hand, defrost thoroughly before reheating. 7. Bulk buying is cheaper in the end, so when shopping buy the larger packs where you can and break into individual portions and freeze where feasible. 8. Cook with/eat foods that are in season as they are cheaper and avail of in store promotions e.g. buy one get one free – stock up where you can. 9. Limit your alcohol consumption – if you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation, preferably with meals and have some alcohol free days. Heavy or binge drinking (five or more standard drinks on one occasion), especially on a regular basis, can lead to serious health problems. 10. Get active – exercise relieves stress and contributes to good mental health. Choose an exercise you enjoy and start by taking as little as 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day. You can build it up from there. Even walking to and from college helps! Click on http://www.drinkaware.ie/ for drinks calculator /// Reference: www.nhfireland.ie Page 26
MUMPS Important health announcement for all students 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 FREE If 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
Page 27
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
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.
Page 28
Get your copy of the Students’ Union Handbook & Diary
=C?J IJ K >7D:8E :;DJ '&%'' EA :?7 HO
mmm$]c
_jik$_[
FREE to all first year students from the SU office and just €1 to other years from the SU shop Page 29
CORRIB CRUISE Join us on our Cruise on the Corrib Princess
Coming up to exam time your exam timetables will be available on the gmit website http://www. gmit.ie/study-at-gmit/exams/ unless otherwise communicated to you by the exams office. It is your job to check the correct time and date for your exams. It is also advisable to check the timetables a couple of days prior to your first exam (just in case there are any changes).
are normally printed about one week after the results. You need to sign this form and send it back to the examinations office as soon as it arrives at your mailing address. If you are away for the summer, assign a reliable person to get your form back to the exams office on time. There is a late fee of â‚Ź250 strictly applied for late forms.
in aid of MS Ireland on Saturday 2nd October 2010 at 6:45pm Temporary registration for those Music & Finger food awaiting grant confirmation is When you get your exam results
available, but the final deadline for in June before you let loose for REDUCED RATES FOR STUDENTS final registration is October 31st. the summer, please please please CONTACT UNION TICKETS The late feeFOR thereafter is applied. sortTHE out any STUDENTS’ repeat exam issues before you go. The repeat forms
gmitsu_handbook 1011.indd 33
01/09/2010 15:08:47
5
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW!
1. You can appeal to The Aegrotat Board if cannot sit an exam or you perform poorly due to extenuating circumstances. 2. The Student Health Unit (next to the banks) is FREE to all GMIT students. 3.The inventor of the light bulb, Thomas Edison, is said to have been afraid of the dark. 4. You can get your Lockers from the Students’ Union for a fee of 20euro (including a 5euro deposit). You MUST then clear out your locker at the end of the year (early June). 5. GMIT Freshers Week runs from and tickets are now on sale in the Students’ Union. FOR INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT THE STUDENTS’ UNION
Join us in the first term. We do more for you over the long term.
Open an AIB Student Plus Account today. $ ! " # # $ $ #
Drop into any branch | 1890 788 336 | www.stuff4students.ie
Terms and conditions apply. Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. is regulated by the Financial Regulator.
Evening Courses
Let
Contact Mary or Tomas
Now Enrolling!
091 386004
email - info@bbec.ie / web - www.bbec.ie Ballybane Enterprise Centre is an initiative of S.C.C.U.L.Enterprises Limited, a registered charity set up in co-operation with St. Columba’s Credit Union, Mervue, Galway. Course Title
Duration
Start Date
Time
Cost
Get Ahead ! Introduction to Spanish
8 wks
Tues 5th Oct
8 to 9.30PM
€95
Computers – An Introduction to the Internet
8 wks
Tues 28th Sept
7 to 8.30PM
€115
Computers for Beginners
8 wks
Weds 29th Sept
7 to 8.30PM
€115
Computers- Improve Your Keyboard Skills
8 wks
Thurs 30th Sept
7 to 8PM
€90
Get the Job YOU Want!
4 wks
Thurs 30th Sept
7 to 9PM
€80
8 wks
Thurs 30th Sept
7 to 8PM
€70
Speaking in Public with
Course Title
Duration
Start Date
Time
Cost
VEDIC ASTROLOGY empower you
with personal knowledge on your unique quest for
Love work money happiness
Get Creative ! Creative Writing
10 wks
Mon 27th Sept
7 to 9PM
€110
Make Your own Cards – Christmas/Birthday etc
5 wks
Tues 28th Sept
7 to 8PM
€65
Digital Photography - Know Your Camera
5 wks
Weds 29th Sept
7 to 9.30PM
€95
Tin Whistle for Beginners
8 wks
Weds 29th Sept
7 to 8PM
€65
Crochet - An introduction
6 wks
Fri 1st Oct
7 to 10PM
€85
Guitar – Beginners
8 wks
Fri 1st Oct
7 to 8PM
€70
Songwriting – Beginners
8 wks
Fri 1st Oct
Learn to Sing for Fun
8 wks
Mon 27th Sept
8.30 to 9.30PM
€70
Time
Cost
Course Title
Duration
Start Date
You can learn the skills to read your potential as promised in your birth chart and really start to appreciate yourself
phone pearl FINN GMIT’s official cab company for the year, CARA Cabs, will be running the 087 2441502 Don’t Walk Home Alone Campaign.at This campaign allows students, who //DON’T HOME ALONE 8.15 to 9.15PM WALK €70
do not have enough money tofor pay for their fare, to leave their GMIT details of taxi morning and evening classes Mon 27th Sept student 7 to 8PM card €80 with CARA Cabs, and they will be brought home safely. or to book a personal reading They Fri 1st Oct 9.30-10.30 AM €80 can then call back to the CARA Cabs to collectLearning their cardsection and payof the or gooffi toce Lifelong owe. Mon 27th Sept fare 7 to they 9PM €60 www.gmit.ie CARA Cabs is the only cab company recommended by the Students’ Union, Tues 28th Sept 8.30 to 9.30PM €56 “Time, date and place of birth are essential” and they will €50 be offering a flat fare of €7 to town from the GMIT area, and Tues 5th Oct 6:30 to 8PM vice versa, upon one passenger producing their GMIT student card.
Get Healthy ! Yoga for Absolute Beginners
8 wks
Yoga for the Mature Years
8 wks
Complimentary & Healing Therapies
5 wks
Line Dancing
8 wks
Cooking On A Budget
4 wks
Course Title
Duration
Start Date
Time
Cost
Get Positive ! Positive Parenting Tots to Teens
-
Mon 27th Sept
Who Are You Anyway? - An Introduction to Genealogy
8 wks
Weds 29th Sept
7 to 8.30PM
€85
Astronomy An introduction
8 wks
Thurs 30th Sept
8.30 to 9.30PM
€65
Local History – A series of talks by Willie Henry
8 wks
Fri 1st Oct
Course Title
HOTLINE
Duration
Start Date
Time
Cost
to report anti-social behaviour
YOU WOULDN’T TERRORISE YOUR OWN GRANDPARENTS, 7 to 8PM €70 WHY TERRORISE SOMEONE ELSE’S? RESPECT YOUR COMMUNITY, RESPECT YOUR NEIGHBOURS
From Garden to Table ! Introduction to Bee-keeping
8 wks
Mon 27th Sept
7 to 9PM
€120
Organic Gardening
8 wks
Thurs 30th Sept
7 to 8.30PM
€100
Time
Cost
Course Title
STUDENT PATROL
7 to 9PM €70 //Sshhh!! (SILENT STUDENTS, HAPPY HOMES)
6 wks
Duration
Start Date
English Junior Cert Ordinary
8 wks
Tues 28th Sept
Maths Junior Cert Ordinary
8 wks
Tues 28th Sept
English Junior Cert Higher
8 wks
Maths Junior Cert Higher
8 wks
English Leaving Cert Ordinary
8 wks
Maths Leaving Cert Ordinary
8 wks
Weds 29th Sept
8 to 9PM
€60
English Leaving Cert Higher
8 wks
Weds 29th Sept
8 to 9PM
€60
Maths Leaving Cert Higher
8 wks
Weds 29th Sept
7 to 8PM
€60
0857547373
// STUDENT PATROL SCHEME Secondary School Exam Revision !
to 8PM the€60 This7 year Students’ Union will be hiring members of to 9PM €60 the 8student body to become paid student patrollers, who Tues 28th Sept to 9PM will8provide a€60hotline service to local residents to report Tues 28th Sept 7 to 8PM €60 anti-social behaviour disturbances, and a clean-up service Weds 29th Sept 7 to 8PM €60 of local residential communities.
Special Concessions to people who are unwaged
An Garda Síochána Information Sheet
Stay Safe on Campus Your Personal Safety i i i i i i i i i
Avoid situations, where you are travelling alone at night time. When travelling on foot, use busy routes and well lit walkways. Don’t display obvious valuables – jewellery, handbags etc. unless completely necessary. Always take care when using ATM’s. When socialising, don’t leave an opened drink unattended, even for short periods. Don’t leave property unattended in libraries, lecture theatres, restaurants or changing rooms. If you think you are being followed, go to the nearest place where there are other people, and contact the Gardaí. If you are assaulted, help is available to you from the Gardaí 24 hours a day. Remember, no mobile phone credit is needed to make 999/112 emergency calls.
Security of Your Bicycle, Car or Motorcycle i i i i i i i i
When you purchase a bicycle, make sure you keep a receipt showing ID details. Secure your bicycle by using a good quality locking device. Leave your bicycle, car or motorcycle in an area which is supervised or where it can be seen. Don’t leave valuables in your car. If you must, then keep them out of sight in the boot. Don’t leave personal documents – driving licences, insurance certificates etc. in your car. Consider fitting a good quality alarm and/or immobiliser as well as a chain/padlock. Don’t pick up hitch-hikers. Secure parking for motorcycles can be difficult to find. ‘U’ shaped pieces of scaffolding pole embedded into concrete, and located in areas, which have good natural surveillance can be the answer to the motor cyclist’s theft problem.
The National Age Card
Security of Your Accommodation i i i i i i
Lock your front/back doors at all times. If leaving, check that all windows are locked. Take care when letting in callers – ask for identification if in doubt. Take special care of valuables, including laptops, IPods and mobile phones. Always lock outside doors. Use your door chain. If you receive strange or abusive phone calls, contact the Gardaí / Campus Security.
i i i i i
Remember that you can apply for "The National Age Card” once you have reached 18 years of age. This is a state of the art identification card which provides you with the means to prove your age when requested The card can be applied for through your local Garda station. Check it out on www.agecard.ie. Your local Garda station will also be able to give you details.
For additional safety and security advice see the Campus Watch booklet at www.garda.ie
Community Policing Implementation Team Garda Community Relations and Community Policing Division visit the Garda website at www.garda.ie Issued by the Community Policing Implementation Team, Harcourt Square, Dublin 2.
May 2009