Freshers Guide 17/18

DCUSU FRESHERS’ GUIDE 2017/18

DCU STUDENTS’ UNION Email us : suhelpdesk@dcusu.ie Phone: 01 7005392

WE ARE DCUSU

Where to find us?

Welcome to DCU

Glasnevin: Due to Student Centre rebuild we have a temporary entrance - Walk around the smoking area of the Nubar near the DCU Sports centre / gym. Go up the stairs on your left via the fire exit and you can find our offices on your left and our reception in front of you.

DCU Students’ Union is here to ensure you make the most of your time here in DCU. We are run by the students FOR the students. Every single one of you is a member of the union. We aim to make sure you have the best experience during your time at DCU. Make sure to get involved in everything we have to offer from events to clubs and societies. You won’t regret it.

We have a team of five full-time officers, elected by students for 2017/2018. We raise student concerns and represent you on a local and national level. They are also available to you for various needs you may have. The president Niall and the four Vice Presidents Siobhán, Matt, Brendan and Podge have their doors always open. You should never feel alone in DCU and always reach when you need help. We also have a team of Part Time officers who are there to represent different faculties, clubs & societies, An Ghaeilge and Postgraduate students. DCU SU is located on the Glasnevin & St. Patrick’s campuses, and you can find our locations ---> We are currently undergoing MASSIVE changes to enhance your student experience, and in Semester 2 you will the the FIRST year to witness the opening of the state of the art DCU Students’ Centre. Due to these renovations, it can be tough to find us on the Glasnevin campus. We are located above the NuBar via the fire exit on the Gym side of the bar - Come up and say Hello !

Looking forward to working for you!

- Niall, Podge, Siobhán, Matt & Brendan

St. Patrick’s Campus: The SU space on St Patrick’s campus is located off D block. If you’re leaving Java Café we are directly across from you the other side of the quad (green area).

All Hallows: We don’t yet have offices, but we will have a presence on the AH campus everyday from 12-2 near the canteen!

GET TO KNOW YOUR SU NIALL BEHAN - PRESIDENT

You can come to me for: Representation | Events | Training | Development | Union Co-ordination | Policy Studied : Accounting & Finance Age: 23 From: Dublin Previously : A&F Society Chair, Business Faculty Rep Favourite DCU memory: Organising DCU’s Biggest Ball, The A&F ball, with special guests S Club 7.

president@dcusu.ie 0861737103

PADRAIG HENRY VP FOR WELFARE & EQUALITY

You can come to me for: Contraception | Accommodation Advice Money Advice | Health Issues | Personal Concerns Studied : Communications Age: 22 From: Offaly Previously : Enactus PRO, A&F/Esoc, Intersoc Officer Favourite DCU memory: DCU Beg Borrow Steal, making it across Europe with no money. vppodge@dcusu.ie 0866041244

SIOBHÁN NIC THAIDHG VP FOR ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT You can come to me for: Class Rep System |Extra Curricular Activities | Sustainability | Volunteering | Welfare Issues | An Gaeilge | Clubs & Socs

Studied : Joint Honours Irish and Media Studies Age: 22 From: Lovely county Leitrim Previously : Volunteer Coordinator DCU RAG, Oifigeach Siamsiochachta Cumann Gaelach DCU and Secretary on the SLC (Society Life Committee) Favourite DCU memory: Presenting the DCUtv 24 Hour Broadcast and raising over €7,000 for Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health

vpsiobhan@dcusu.ie 086 822 3835

BRENDAN POWER VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS You can come to me for: Academic Issues | Grinds |Tutoring | Class Concerns Studying | Exams Studied: Business Age: 21 From: Kilkenny Previously : Esoc Chair, Class Rep Favourite DCU Memory: Reaching 3,000 sign-ups to make ESOC, DCU’s largest ever society.

vpbrenadan@dcusu.ie

086 1737104

MATHEW DAVEY VP FOR EDUCATION & PLACEMENT You can come to me for: Teaching & Nursing Placement

Intra | Studying/Exams | Class Concerns Studied : Primary School Teaching Age: 23 From: Sligo Previously : Rugby Club Chair, Class Rep Favourite DCU memory: Placement Ball 2017 Refreshers Week 2016 & Student Apprecition Day 2016.

vpmatt@dcusu.ie 0861737104

REPRESENTATION There are 9 Part Time Officers in DCU listed below each elected by students. Each faculty is represented by elected CONVENORS. They work closely with their faculty class reps and the SU ensuring the voices of the students in their faculty are heard.

Anyone can run for these positions, so get in touch if you would like to run for election and represent students next year.

Each class is represented by elected CLASS REPS. You can run for class rep and it’s a great experience to engage and shape DCU. Class Reps attend Class Rep Council and Programme Board meetings and feedback their findings to all students.

BUSINESS FACULTY BRYAN MULRY

Anyone can run for these positions, so get in touch if you would like to run for election and represent students next year.

EDUCATION FACULTY REP OLIVIA FORDE

ENGINEERING &COMPUTING EMILIO DORAN

SOCIETIES OFFICER EMILY HARDY

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES CRAIG MCHUGH

Class Reps questions could range from academic to personal issues. Leading from these, Class Reps may need to contact lecturers or refer students to support services that you’ll find in this guide. Class Reps should ask their class if they have any issues that need to be brought to the Union and may remind students of upcoming submission deadlines. As well as academic support, there’s also the social side of things. Some classes may want to order class hoodies which reps may organise.

SCIENCE & HEALTH CALLAGHAN COMMONS

CLUBS OFFICER THOMAS DORIAN

OIFIGEACH NA GAEILGE CAOIMHE NI CHONGAILE

POST GRAD OFFICER ALLAN STEVENSON

Organising social events or nights out might be something class reps usually want to do too. If you need tips for nights out, ask us! Class reps are sometimes asked to speak to lecturers regarding various module issues such as timetables, assignment deadlines and distribution of lecture notes. Reporting back from Class Rep Council is always welcome so that the classes are aware of what is being discussed and voted upon. As well of these class reps always have their own ideas of what a class rep should do which is always welcome! If this sounds like you, make sure you run for Class Rep! Our engagement and Development Officer Siobhán will be in touch with students with details on how to run!

ADVICE TO MY FIRST YEAR SELF - DCUSU

DCU DOUBLE DEALS

ANY 2 SMALL PIZZAS

ANY 2 MEDIUM PIZZAS

only

SAVE UP TO €22.95

ANY 2 LARGE PIZZAS

only

only

€14.95 €18.95 €22.95 SAVE UP TO DCU DETOX €16.90 ANY LARGE PIZZA* PLUS GARLIC PIZZA BREAD PLUS POTATO WEDGES PLUS 4 COOKIES AND A 1.25LTR BOTTLE OF COKE (OR 3 X CANS OF COKE DRUMCONDRA STORE)

GET INVOLVED: Talk to your housemates, talk to your classmates, join a club or soc.

There are SO many opportunities in DCU so take advantage of them. If you are shy, don’t worry, this is your chance to start fresh. Even within the SU you can get involved as a Class rep, in the Media crew or in the Ents crew to gain great experience and meet new people GO TO ORIENTATION: You’ll be surprised just how beneficial all of the talks and activities are. The next week is crucial as it won’t be until time goes by you’ll find out how important the information is, as well as meeting new friends for your time in DCU. GO TO YOUR LECTURES: Honestly, you will thank us later. When week 7 comes a long and you don’t understand what’s going on it’ll come in handy, or when you don’t have to cut your summer short for repeats. Just do it !

APPROACH YOUR LECTURERS: They aren’t as scary as you look. They are there to help you during your time in DCU, and are always available via email or after class for a quick chat. If that isn’t an option contact your class rep or faculty rep for clarification and representation.

MIND THE ALCOHOL: All students don’t drink, there are lots of things to do in the wonderful city of Dublin. If you do take the odd beverage, you don’t always have to go out.

The first few weeks of college can be extremely hectic so take it easy and remember to enjoy it!

BUDGET: It can be a shock to the system starting college, especially if you’re away from home for the first time. The last thing you want is to be struggling to put a dinner on the table so budget and stick to it. If you need help with budgeting you can contact the SU. JOBS: A lot of students work alongside their studies. We recommend not working more than 15 hours a week and prioritise college over your part-time work. If you burn out your grades will suffer and will leave you with no spare time.

WHEN TIMES GET TOUGH: You are never alone, there’s always someone to talk to in DCU whether they are your friends, your classmates or us here in the SU - Podge (vppodge@ dcusu.ie) or Student Support & Development. The Student advice centre located in the Henry Grattan Building in Glasnevin, and opposite the Auditorium on the St. Pats campus are always there if you need them.

only Domino’s DCU Student Deals are not available to the general public. You can order by phone on the numbers below.

Please be sure to mention the DCU Deal when ordering.

€21.95

DCU DELUXE ANY LARGE PIZZA* PLUS 6 TWISTED DOUGH BALLS PLUS 7 CHICKEN STRIPPERS AND A 1.25LTR BOTTLE OF COKE

SAVE UP TO €15.40

(OR 3 X CANS OF COKE DRUMCONDRA STORE)

REALLY

DELIVERING OPEN PIZZA UNTIL UNTIL

LATE

DELIVERING TO: Ballymun, Finglas, Glasnevin, Meakstown & Santry.

70 Willow Park Crescent, Glasnevin, Dublin 11

(01) 8110099 DELIVERY: 12 noon - 5am, 7 days a week COLLECTION: 12 noon - 1am, 7 days a week Delivering until 5am

/dominosdcu

only

DELIVERING TO: Artane, Beaumont, Coolock Village, Clontarf, Dollymount, Harmonstown, Killester, Kilmore.

2 Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5

(01) 8511999

€21.95

DELIVERING TO: Drumcondra, Fairview, Marino & all of Dublin 1.

106 Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9

(01) 8570001

DELIVERY: 12 noon - 5am, 7 days a week COLLECTION: 12 noon - 12 Midnight, Sun to Thurs (12.30am Fri & Sat)

Opening Hours: 12 noon - 4am, 7 days a week.

Delivering until 5am

Delivering until 4am

@Dominos_ROI

Click

Tap the app

Pop In

Call

*Includes create your own up to 4 toppings. Premium crusts, bases and additional toppings will be charged as extra. Offers cannot be used with any other offer or promotion. Participating stores only. Subject to availability. Collection or delivery – delivery areas and minimum delivery spends may apply. Offers must be used at the time of ordering to apply and cannot be used retrospectively. Offers can be amended or withdrawn at any time without notice. Offers valid for a limited time only and can be withdrawn without notice.

DCU MULTI-CAMPUS INFO DCU is now a multi-campus university. depending on what course you’re in, you could be based on 1 campus or all 3 over the duration of your degree. Therefore its important to familisarise yourself with all of our campuses, public transport links and services.

Glasnevin Campus

ACCOMMODATION TIPS Most of you are moving out of home for the first time. It may seem a little strange or daunting but believe us - you’re going to have a great time!

It can be tricky finding any accommodation in Dublin, and we hope that most of you are sorted by this stage. Please follow the following tips for accommodation in general.

Bus Services - 4,9,11,13, 109a, 126 Campus Map and services are available at: https://www.dcu.ie/info/ campus.shtml

1) Add yourself into the DCU Accommodation Facebook Group

St Patrick’s Campus

Bus Services - 1, 11, 13, 16, 33, 41, 41a,b,c, 44, 126 Campus Map and services are available at: https://www.dcu.ie/info/ campus.shtml

All Hallows

Bus Services - 1, 11, 13, 16, 33, 41, 41a,b,c, 44, 126 Campus Map and services are available at: https://www.dcu.ie/info/ campus.shtml

4) If you are still struggling to find accommodation you can visit dcusu.ie/blogs to see our digs accommodation , or daft.ie is also a good shout for houses.

2) Check out our website dcusu.ie for your digs licence agreement or know your tenants rights agreement

3) If you have any accomodation queries contact the SU - Podge looks after accommodation and will be more than happy to help

EVENTS GUIDE 2017

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

SUNDAY SEPT 10th

LARKFIELD BLOCK PARTY - 6pm

Welcome to campus living! Meet your new neighbours and hang out at our BBQ. We have a DJ and ice-breakers to get the party started. Chill out and celebrate - you’re a DCU student now!

TUESDAY SEPT 19th

ORIENTATION GOODIES, LISMORE RAVE & TRAFFIC LIGHT PARTY

MONDAY SEPT 11th

TUESDAY SEPT 12th

WEDNESDAY

SEPT 13th

THURSDAY

SEPT 14th

MONDAY SEPT 18th

Our SU stand will be in the Helix for all of orientation with some goodies for our Freshers’, our Lismore Rave will follow at 6pm complete with red bull berverages and a food truck.

Then head onto our Traffic Light Party in Nubar from 10pm.

SOCS SHOWCASE & SHITE NIGHT Check out what DCU’s Society’s have to offer - displays will be on outside of Helix. Make sure to sign our canvas to be placed in the new Studnent Hub.Shite Night - First SHITE Night of the year, anything but clothes is the theme so get creative!

WEDNESDAY

SEPT 20th

THURSDAY

SEPT 21st

MEET YOUR SU ON SPC, MOCK ALL IRELAND & COUNTY COLOURS We’ll be on SPC outside the ilbrary with some Freshers’ Goodies and back to school photo opt, so be sure to join in! Our anual Mock All Ireland match will follow at 1pm on the GAA pitches. Afterwards be sure to wear your county colours with pride as our County & Colours Night kicks off in NubarNubar from 9pm.

POST GRAD COFFEE, WELLNESS WEDNESDAY & BINGO LOCO! DCU’S Postgrads are welcome to joing the SU for a coffee morning from 9-11am on GLA. Our furst Wellness Wednesday will start with a bang, with Live music, inflatables and activties galore from 12pm on SPC. Then it’s time to get LOCO! Bingo logo will launch in the Auditorium on SPC from 10.30pm

IRON STOMACH & FRESHERS BALL

Have you got a stomach of steel? Put it to the test as ESOC will be running the Iron Stomach challenge from 1-3pm on GLA. Then do not misss our main stage event - the 2017 Freshers Ball at Cafe En Seine from 10pm.

OUTDOOR CINEMA from 7.30pm The new student centre canvas will be brought to SPC so make sure you get your name on the board and leave your mark !Our Outdoor cinema will be on GLA outside the canteen from 7.30pm, so bring a blacket and goodies!

PET FARM from 12pm Love animals but don’t have the time to go to the zoo? No problem, as we’ll be providing a mini Pet Farm outside the HUB on GLA during lunch from 12-3pm.

STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY We love students! Therefore we’ll be having a whole day to honour them. We’ll be giving away MORE goodies in the SU and will have a funny student photo op, be sure to get a decent new profiler!

WHAT’s ON NEXT? CLUBS & SOCS SIGNUPS - Come and joing some of DCU’s Clubs and Society’s, which are at the heart of DCU student Life. With over 140 Clubs and Socs there’s something for everyone!

SEPT 25th & 26th in DCU Sports Centre GLA and SEPT 27th in the Auditorium on SPC. FRESHERS’ FAIR - SEPT 27th Want some Freshers’ goodies and deals from local and national business’s? While your signing up to Clubs and Socs, be sure to stop by B103 on SPC to avail of

CLUBS & SOCS Clubs and Socs are the bedrock of your active involvement in campus life. You will do things you never thought possible, challenge yourself, make friends for life, develop personal and professional skills and make memories that will last a lifetime.

So make the most of your time and get involved in the Clubs & Socs action! It costs €4 to join each club or society.

There are a few ways to join: Clubs & Socs days Glasnevin Campus : 25th, 26th and 27th September, The Sports Centre St Patrick’s Campus : 27th September, The Auditorium Contact Clubs and Socs on your Campus or the Sports Development Service on the Glasnevin Campus

GETTING AROUND Make sure to get yourself a student leap card from the student helpdesk on our Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s Campus. Instead of paying 2.70 for a journey you pay just 2.05!

We have the very exciting ‘Bleeper Bike’ scheme. Similar to the Dublin Bike scheme you can pick up a bike and drop it off again only you don’t have to leave it at a particular station. The bikes are instead tracked by GPS and you just need the ‘Bleeper Bike’ app on your phone. Perfect for getting from campus to campus.

Three Campuses

We have three campuses here in DCU. Glasnevin, St. Patrick’s and All Hallows’. Glasnevin hosts the faculties of Business, Engineering and Computing, Science and Health and some of Humanities and Social Science. The St. Patrick’s Campus is the DCU Institute of Education and All Hallows’ homes Fionntar and Scoil na Gaeilge, The School of English and the International Office. All three are within a 1km radius. You can walk, cycle and take frequent bus routes such as the 13 and 11.

Safety on Campus

Make sure to stay safe on campus. If you’re walking home late at night try to stay part of a group of friends. You can also use the new cashless taxi app called ‘Dash’ which means you don’t need money to get home! Never be stuck and stay with a friend if you need to!

COMMUNITY

Making sure each student feels part of our thriving multiapus community is very important to us. We want you to feel at home in DCU, so come along to our events and come hang out with us in the SU spaces on GLA and SPC. We also make sure that DCU is represented in the wider community and throughout the year we raise money for our chosen charities as well as working with various community and volunteer groups both locally and nationally.

If you have any ideas on how you’d like to engage with DCU’s wider community or something within the college, contact Podge our Welfare Officer or email welfare@dcusu.ie.

EVENTS Studying can be hard and we all need to let off steam and socialize. We organise events for you all year around on all campuses.

From big events like the Freshers’ Ball and the Summer Ball, to weekly fun in the Nubar, fundraising

events and shows.

We get the best of Irish and International live music and comedy acts so be sure to keep track of what’s on at www.dcusu.ie and on our Facebook page.

Can’t wait to see you there!

AWARENESS There are many issues that affect us all as students such as mental and sexual health, accommodation, exams and relationships to name a few.

We will have many campaigns running during the year to keep you

informed on how to cope and how to get the best from university life.

You can check our website for our latest campaigns or email welfare@dcusu.ie if you have any ideas on what students should be made aware of.

We work very hard to keep our neighbours informed on what is going on and we encourage all students to respect the community surrounding DCU with our SSHHH! Campaign.

SSHHH!!

Please respect our neighbours and keep the noise down on your way to and from this event

HELP & SUPPORT

SU HELPDESK @DCUSU

DCU SU

DCU offers numerous great support services over all campuses. If you need help or support with any aspect of your college life be sure to reach out and avail of these services as they’re there for you! If you are unsure of what service you should use to deal with your query, be sure to contact our welfare officer Podge at welfare@dcusu.ie, he’d be happy to point you in the right direction.

DCUSU

@DCU_SU

WWW.DCUSU.IE

Contact details for support services: Student Advice Centre - student.support@dcu.ie & 01 700 7165 Counselling & Personal Development Services - counselling@dcu.ie & 017005165 Health Centre - healthservices@dcu.ie & 017005268. Emergencies - 017006999 Disability & Learning Support Services - disabilityservice@dcu.ie & 017005160 Careers Service - careers@dcu.ie & 017005163 Student Learning Workshops - student.learning@dcu.ie Interfaith Centre & Chaplaincy Services - Got to > http://dcu.ie/chaplaincy/contact.shtml in order to submit a query.

Sports Development - sportsdevelopment@dcu.ie Intra Office - Maeve Long (Head of INTRA) maeve.long@dcu.ie & 017005515 Access Office - GLA +353 1 700 8052 ennifer.collins@dcu.ie SPC - +353 1 884 2169 margaret.lamont@dcu.ie

HELPDESK

Breakthrough tools for school and beyond.

Education.

Everywhere.

Don’t hesitate and grab yourself upto €100 off iPad and iPad Pro.*

HIMBARBERSHOP.IE GLASNEV

IN AVEN

UE

BALLYMUN ROAD

Don’t hesitate and grab yourself upto €320 off MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air only.*

DCU ALBERT COLLEGE ENTRANCE

HIM BARBERS

GRIFFI

TH AV

We’ll even include a free student survival kit worth up to €120 with every purchase, while stocks last.

www.i-connect.ie *In-store only offer To qualify for these offers you have to meet the following criteria: - Be aged 17 or over - Be a student with a valid student card, proof of third level educational place, or a teacher, lecturer, tutor or other supervisor of students at an Irish education establishment T’s and C’s apply

ENUE

HIM BARBERSHOP 1A ST MOBHI ROAD GLASNEVIN DUBLIN 9

€3 OFF DRY CUT Wednesday + Thursday Morning from 10am till 12pm* *€3 off when you like our Facebook page and produce of this voucher Regular Dry Cut only, fades excluded. Valid Wednesday & Thursday 10am- Noon only.

Student ID Required. Expires 01/12/2017

DCU Office Of Student Life Email us : suhelpdesk@dcusu.ie Phone: 01 7005392