CIT Students’ Union Magazine Volume Eight - Issue Three
Ar ts Fest 2007 13-18th Nov
Students Protest for Crèche
W elfare Guide to Exam Stress
T he Thong Tantaliser
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Hey everyone, I hope you enjoyed the last few weeks. We’re now back to full swing in the college year, and boy is it going fast. Halloween has past and now plans are afoot for CITSU Christmas day. Lads, thanks a million for coming out to support the “Crèche Crisis”. We as a unit showed the mismanagement of this Institute, the power of students and we as students of CIT will not stand for inadequate facilities. I am sure it won’t be the last strike for the year, as there is an endless list of problems that are frustrating students. Which means it is vital that you the students attend Union meetings to bring up these matters and try and find a diplomatic solution before pulling out all the stops. For those of you who are class reps thanks for making rep training so enjoyable, and I hope you are doing your job. If your not, I’m sure Wez will make it his personal mission to whip you into shape. If you’re a class rep and you haven’t registered yet, please call into to Simon in the SU office and do so. People might say I fancy our Ents Manager Mick o’ Mahony, because I praise him so much, but once again we must take our hats off to him for organising a fantastic Halloween Ball. Keep your eyes and ears open for word on upcoming events and entertainment around the college. Everyday at least one student brings the car parking issue to my attention. Lads it’s frustrating for everyone, even the staff. CIT has the second highest car parking spaces to student ratio in Ireland. However, because we are the “Institute of the Year 2006” we should be setting standards for other third level colleges, so if you can think of any ideas or solutions to this problem and others please don’t hesitate to give us a shout to ensure CIT claim the top prize once again next year.
We Need You!
Over the past month you may have heard that our Director, Dr Brendan Murphy issued a press release stating that Crawford College of Art & Design is definitely on the move within a time scale of six years. However, because it’s a joint project with UCC there is lack of clarification on whether “Crawford” name will continue. For the students it represents much more than a sign above the door. Years of prestige and hard work have made the name an international brand in the art world. Now is the time to act on this matter to ensure plans go to print with the correct name on top. Watch this space.
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The next expliCIT won’t be out again until after CITSU Christmas Day, so don’t forget to behave yourself and go to bed early the night before. Until next time Gearóid
CIT Director Rejects Any Suggestion of Mismanagement Re: Crèche Crisis “...I reject your email statement of the 9th October, 2006 which claimed “gross mismanagement of funds in previous years has resulted in the loss of such an amenity...” Cork Institute of Technology Director, Dr. Brendan Murphy, released an email to all staff members of the Institute on Tuesday 24th October following comments made by the Students’ Union President regarding the current crèche crisis.
circulate this letter to CIT@cit. As stated in this letter, CIT are committed to providing a Crèche and I believe a partnership approach which focuses on this objective was and is the best way forward”.
Dr. Murphy strongly rejected any suggestion of mismanagement on the college’s behalf following emails sent by SU President, Brian O’Sullivan, to CIT staff members and articles printed in last month’s expliCIT. Many issues had been highlighted such as the fact that CIT will lose a grant of over €700,000 if the project doesn’t procced by the end of this year. In addition, requests from the Student Finance Committee to the Finance Department to transfer €300,000 of student capitation had not been implemented.
Although the Director issued his commitment to the Crèche project, no time scale has been given for construction. In the event of CIT losing the grant of €700,000 the crèche building would possibily see delays of several years.
Surprisingly it had also been disclosed in last month’s expliCIT that the crèche site had been sealed off for construction in July, only a few months before the deadline, and no public sign of problems with the project had been noticed. Dr. Murphy in an email to CIT denying mismanagement stated, “It is with some reluctancy that I am communicating with you regarding the above by the medium of e-mail, but following on several e-mails to CIT@cit which contained inaccuracies and charges of mismanagement, I must put the record straight. I attach for your information a letter to the President of the Students’ Union which sets out the position of the Institute”. (letter below) He added, “I informed the President of the Students’ Union of my intention to Dear Brian Following our lengthy conversation on Friday last, the following is the CIT position on the Crèche. CIT was and will remain committed to a Crèche on its main campus at Bishopstown. The €700,000 grant (Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform) and the €300,000 in the CIT Trust Fund for Student Facilities are the only monies as of now available to fund the Crèche. The Institute has already paid design and other fees of €174,000 for this project from our main Department of Education and Science Grant. Unfortunately, when the tenders were opened and evaluated in March 2006, it was clear that the cost of building and fitting out the crèche was well above the Crèche Committee’s estimate and was now €1,778,000, giving a funding shortfall of €604,000. As far back as April of this year, I had made it clear to the Crèche Committee that CIT was not in a position to fund all or part of this shortfall. In the interim, we have explored purchase of a crèche close to the College, a phased building of the Crèche, (which would not meet the grant requirements), and having a third party build and operate the Crèche. As the Students’ Union is aware, none of these proved possible. We are now making an application for additional grant funding based on the increased building costs as demonstrated by the final tender price and building costs inflation. I am hopeful that this application will be successful.
Responding via email, CC’d to over 1,000 CIT staff, Mr. O’Sullivan said, “the Director stated it was clear to the crèche committee that CIT was not in a position to fund all or part of this shortfall. However after much research over the last number of weeks I cannot find any document to this effect. In fact on reviewing crèche committee minutes for the last twelve months, it seems that it was clear to the members that this project was on target for completion Easter 2007, at their meeting in May last. After contacting a number of committee members I was assured this was the case. He must now clarify how he communicated this to this committee?” Mr. O’Sullivan added, “the Director rejects my charges of ‘mismanagement’. However, can he explain how a construction company was permitted to enter and board off the crèche site in order to begin development? This happened in July last and at this stage, it appeared to all everyone including the builders that this project was about to begin, even though there was deficit of over €600,000. Is this not mismanagement? We need answers”. However, on behalf of the Institute, I reject your email statement of the 9th October, 2006 which claimed “gross mismanagement of funds in previous years has resulted in the loss of such an amenity”. The student capitation is given to the Institute to help to defray the costs of providing services to students. Each year the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) audits the use of this and all other monies that the Institute receives. As you will know from being a member of the Governing Body, the C&AG has approved the Institute’s Statutory Accounts for 2004/05 without qualification and has done so every year. The Student Finance Committee, which is an advisory body, proposed in May 2006 that the shortfall of €604,000 would be made up as follows: €150,000 of the 2005/06 capitation fee, €150,000 of the 2006/07 capitation fee and €304,000 from the 2006 main Department of Education and Science grant. Due to the budget constraints and my responsibility to allocate funding on an equitable basis to ensure continuity of academic and non-academic services to all students, I am unable to allocate the €604,000 shortfall this year. I and others of the Senior Management of the Institute will continue to seek additional funding for this project and I hope we will do so in partnership with the Students Union. Yours sincerely DR BRENDAN J MURPHY DIRECTOR
16th October 2006
CIT Director Reveals Plans to Close Crawford College “...Our vision is to create a National Centre for Architecture, Design, Art and Media here in the city...” Cork Institute of Technology Director, Dr. Brendan Murphy, unveiled plans to close the Crawford College of Art & Design in the city centre during the recent Institute graduation ceremonies. Dr. Murphy announced a vision for the development of a National Centre of Excellence for Architecture, Art, Design and Media. Students at the Crawford College of Art & Design have been campaigning since 2003 for college management to invest in and redevelop their historic but dilapidated building on Sharman Crawford Street. They wish to retain an art college in the city and have rejected any plans to be moved to the Bishopstown campus. Dr. Murphy is planning to outline a joint long-term venture between CIT and UCC for a new National Centre using private partnership (PPP) model to replace the Crawford, and is seen as a ruling out of a redevelopment of the Crawford College. The Dutch-style red brick building dates from 1724, and served as the Customs House in the 18th century. It was renovated and extended in 1884 when the
Crawford family converted it into an art school and gallery. The art college was established in 1979. Surprisingly, the striking building is not included on the city council’s list of protected structures and it could fetch millions on the open market. CIT in collaboration with UCC opened a centre for architectural education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels this year. Dr. Murphy said, “Our vision is to create a National Centre for Architecture, Design, Art and Media here in the city, which will link with various studios, businesses and industries in terms of graduates, technology transfer and innovative use and provision of resources”. CIT has been involved in a number of PPP projects including the National Maritime College of Ireland and the Cork School of Music, which is due to be handed over to CIT next summer. Dr. Murphy will also call on the Department of Education to give the green light to an already designed engineering skills building with planning permission, which has been waiting approval since 2003.
Former School of Music Student Wins Heineken Ireland Violin Award Following a national competition organised by the Cork School of Music, CIT, on behalf of Heineken Ireland, former Cork School of Music student Anna Cashell has been awarded use of the fabulous Heineken Ireland Violin for the next four years. She was presented with the violin on Thursday 26th October at 8.00 p.m. in the Aula Maxima, UCC, during a concert which featured, as soloists, both Anna and all the members of the panel of adjudicators who awarded her this prize. Anna began learning the violin in Ireland before going to the Yehudi Menuhin School at the age of twelve. She is currently the Mills William Junior Fellow at the Royal College of Music where she studied with Itzhak Rashkovsky. She graduated from the Royal College of Music this summer with a Masters Degree in Performance with Distinction. At the RCM she was a Foundation
Scholar and was awarded the Tagore Gold Medal in 2004. This year she was awarded RCM String Player of the Year receiving the Jacqueline Ward Memorial Prize. As the 2006 winner of the Ian Stoutzker Violin Prize she gave a performance at Wigmore Hall where she was presented with the Raymond Fox Bursary from Making Music. As winner of the Ireland Funds award at the Belfast Classical Music Bursary she has performed as a recitalist in Ireland, England, France, Belgium and Germany. This year she was a prize-winner at the Bromsgrove International Platform. The Concordia Foundation has supported Anna since 2003 when she first played for their series of Building Bridges through Music and the Arts. She was awarded the Serena Nevill Prize from the Foundation in 2004.
Student Centre Hosts CITSU Welfare Week for First Time For the first time ever, CITSU’s annual Welfare Week was held in the new Student Centre. In previous years this event was held in quite a small enclosed area in the canteen. However, this year saw more space available to the visiting organisations participating. This extra space means more privacy for students wishing to speak with these organisations confidentially. As many of these deal with rather personal and sensitive issues, assuring students that they are in a safe and confidential environment is vital. Representatives from many organisations gave their time over the three days to answer queries, and many students benefited greatly from their expertise and advice. CITSU Vice president Welfare, Marie Claire Jennequin, stated; “Attendance during the week was fantastic, and this highlights how great the need is for students to discuss their problems and to be made aware of the services avail-
able to do so. The Welfare office is one such service, providing an open and non-judgemental environment for ALL students. Aside from creating awareness, Welfare Week is also aimed at letting students know that whatever problems or concerns they may have, there is no need to go it alone. Help and support is always available”. She added, “CIT students are very lucky to have such wonderful services to provide this support, such as Careers and Counselling, the Medical Centre, Chaplaincy and o the Students’ Union. If you have any questions or comments regarding Welfare Week, I would be delighted to hear from you. You can contact me at suwelfare@cit.ie or drop into my office anytime. Lastly I would like to thank all who contributed much of their time and helped to make this week such a success”.
Students Protest Over Crèche Crisis Tuesday 17th October, a day that the Director and management of this Institute will not forget too quickly. It was this day, in the pouring rain and driving winds, that 1500 students (yes that many) marched out side the Admin building and showed their anger at the cancellation of the much needed crèche. It started at 11:30 am with an official walkout to the atrium and concluded in the courtyard of the Admin Building. Also a make shift crèche was set up in the west Atrium to show the management, some of the students who need this service on campus but have to find it else where. The amount of people who turned amazed a lot of people including our own director who was nowhere to be found to give the people a statement. The issue was raised in the national media as well as local, so people all over Ireland saw what the college did not want them to see. The case even reached the Dail by TD Simon Coveny
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and is being looked into by the Government as I type. But the bigger question is, what is the college going to do? The Director replied to the Union by letter, stating the difficulty in raising funds and that other options were looked into but were not viable. Although in conclusion he said that the Management would seek more time and money for it. Empty promises I hear you say but no. The Director has officially put pen to paper in a letter to the Government requesting the above. Pity it took a march of 1500 to get him to do this but it shows the power of the student in practice. So what is the next step? We in the Union are watching closely how this develops and promise not to rest until we get a result that is the one we want.
Newstalk Student Enterprise Competition Launched at Cork Institute of Technology THE inaugural “Newstalk 106 - 108 Student Enterprise Competition” was launched in Cork Institute of Technology on Tuesday 24th October. Designed to foster a spirit of enterprise in third level students by using a new ‘case study’ format, the competition allows participants to research real life companies and asks the teams to devise a successful business plan for each company. The overall prize for the winning team and their mentor is a study trip to the Caribbean where they will shadow ‘real time’ decision makers in the Digicel Group. Commenting on the competition, Denis O’Brien, Chairman of Newstalk 106 – 108 said “this is an opportunity for students to learn, away from the pressurised exam environment and to take a more practical approach in engaging in ‘real world’ activity”. “Most importantly, this Competition is designed to have students working together, co-operating and pooling their knowledge to achieve an end result” said Mr. O’Brien. Teams from the 15 Institutes of Technology over Ireland, must submit written proposals to their local co-ordinator, for the preliminary round, which will be judged by their colleges. The top four entries from each college will then be given a second case study on which they present their submission to their local judging committee. The
Irish Times and Campus.ie are associate sponsors of the Competition. Each of the 15 judging committees will consist of top local business and media people as well as a local INTRE (Irish Network of Teachers and Researchers of Entrepreneurship) representative. The winning team from each of the IT’s will receive prize money along with accommodation and hospitality in Dublin for attending the National finals. Undergraduates from all years and all faculties in the Institutes of Technology are eligible to enter and cross faculty participation will be encouraged, so teams can demonstrate a wide range of skills and benefit from the different areas of expertise. “Entrepreneurship is not for ‘sole traders’. It is about drawing on and pooling talents” added Mr. O’Brien. The closing date for entries was the 27th October, 2006 and entry forms had to be completed through the competition website www.newstalkenterprisecomp.ie. The first case study will be available online from Monday 6th November and proposals must be submitted to the local coordinator on Monday 13th November. For this year, the National semi finals and the National final will be held in DIT Aungier Street in early February, 2007.
Ex Students’ Union President Becomes Vice President of Top International Company Gearóid Hogan, Students’ Union President 2002-2003 and First Class Honours graduate student of Business Studies has recently signed a contract to take up a position of Vice-President of Combilift from January 2007. Gearoid told expliCIT “I will have responsibility for managing the marketing, sales and business development of Combilift in ten North-Eastern states. Over the past two years, I have had the pleasure of working with Combilift on a number of projects which provided me with a great platform to learn about their excellent business model”. Combilift manufactures the world's first engine-powered, all wheel drive, multi-directional forklift. The company was set up in Clontibret, Co. Monaghan in 1998 by entrepreneurs Martin McVicar and Robert Moffett. In just eight years the company has grown to become the global market leader in the long load handling market. The company has developed a unique and innovative, space-saving forklift for materials handling, which solves the issue of needing a number of forklifts to handle long and awkward loads. Combilift is ranked 20th among the world's largest lift truck suppliers and to accommodate what has been more than 20% annual growth, the company opened its new €10 million headquarters and manufacturing plant in Monaghan last summer. The company exports 94% of lift trucks to more than 45 countries worldwide. The US accounts for almost 30% of the company's sales and this percentage is set to increase. Gearóid, will leave his current post with Enterprise Ireland shortly to prepare for his new role. He stated, “I am really looking forward to this new and exciting opportunity, a new horizon beckons. I look back at my time as Students’ Union President with pride and realise that this role provided me with great opportunities for self development. I look forward with relish, to this new challenge”.
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Research efforts of students in the Centre for Adaptive Wireless Systems were rewarded at a conferring ceremony on October 20th. Masters degrees were awarded to six students to acknowledge their valuable work over a two year research period. The students, Aine McCarthy, Aisling O’Driscoll, Pierce Brady, Julien Le Kernec, Tomasz Waliwander and Stephanie Kigadye, made a significant contribution to advancing the state of the art in their related fields which was recognised by their external examiners. The award of PhD was bestowed on CAWS student Susan Rea for her work in the area of ad-hoc networking. Dr Rea received glowing recommendations from her external examiner for her thesis titled “Dynamic Route Management Strategies for Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks” and now works as a post-doctoral research fellow within the centre. These are just some of the many PhDs and Masters degrees awarded to postgraduate students in the Centre over the last number of years. Based in the department of Electronic Engineering the Centre has up to 20 members, consisting of 2 post doctoral research fellows and students at Masters and PhD level, each of whom is contributing strongly to the investigation and implementation of methods for building the systems and networks of the future. Founded in 2000 by Dr Dirk Pesch, Dr. John Barrett and Mr. Fergus O’Reilly, the Centre has become recognised for its unique blend of software, hardware and networking skills. More importantly, the Centre has generated a reputation for multidisciplinarity and a particular willingness to break new ground in creating
collaborative partnerships with industry and with other research groups in Ireland and throughout Europe. The Department of Electronic Engineering has one of the strongest research cultures in CIT, with 8 Masters and 2 PhDs being awarded to its students last month. Additional Masters degrees within the department went to Niall Canty and David Horan, while a PhD was bestowed upon Marcin Cychowski. Head of the faculty of engineering, Liam Hodnett, paid tribute to the department for its ongoing commitment to research at a national and European level and expressed his congratulations to all involved. Pictures Above L-R: Dr. Marcin Cychowski and Dr. Susan Rea who both received a PhD at recent CIT conferrings. Also in the photos are their supervisors, CIT director Dr. Brendan Murphy, Head of the department of Electronic Engineering, Irene Sheridan, Head of the Faculty of Engineering Liam Hodnett and board of management members. Irene Sheridan, Head of Electronic Engineering department with CAWS member Dr. Susan Rea who received a PhD at CIT conferrings recently with her supervisor Dr. Dirk Pesch. Masters and PhD graduates from the Electronic Engineering department seen here with their supervisors, head of department, Irene Sheridan and Head of the Faculty of Engineering Liam Hodnett CAWS students who were awarded Masters degrees with their supervisors.Tomask Walliwander, Dr. John Barrett, Fergus O’Reilly, Aine McCarthy, Dr. Dirk Pesch, Aisling O’Driscoll, Stephanie Kidaye and Dr. Martin Klepal
USI Warns That Part Time Funding Gap is an Election Issue The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has warned that thousands of general election votes could be won or lost over the issue of fees and grants for parttime courses – and challenged all parties to set out their policies. The Funding Gap for part-time courses was highlighted earlier this week in a report by the national access office of the Higher Education Authority (HEA). Under the Free Fees initiative, Third Level fees are waived for full-time courses but not for part-time courses. Part-time students are also ineligible for maintenance grants. USI said the Funding Gap for part-time courses penalises thousands of people whose family and work commitments rule out full-time but not part-time study. Those worst affected missed out on college at age 18 and would realise higher incomes from the opportunity to pursue Higher Education. USI Education Officer Bernadette Farrell said: “The funding gap for part-time courses is considered a key election issue for groups frustrated at being shut out of Higher Education through lack of State support. Part-time fees unfairly penalise groups that can’t afford to pay. These are groups that can’t give up
work, childcare or other family support duties to do a full-time course. They simply want to improve their job skills and bolster the Irish economy, and should be supported by the Government. USI is supporting the determination of affected groups to make the funding gap for part-time courses an election issue. Working people, parents and those returning to employment want to know which of the parties will bring parttime courses under the Free Fees umbrella and provide full grant support”. USI President Colm Hamrogue said: “Part-time study should be the ideal option for working people, parents and others with limited time. The chief executive of the HEA has said that Ireland’s continued competitiveness depends on attracting more mature students into Higher Education. Yet the system drives away thousands of people from college by denying them the nocost tuition and grants to which they should be entitled. Education is a right not a privilege. Now each of the main parties must reassure concerned voters by explaining if they would introduce State funding for part-time courses.”
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CIT Students’ Union President How the time is flying. Two months down and Christmas is looming just around the corner. Christmas Exams: Remember Christmas exams generally contribute to your overall grade so it's time to stay in and get studying. The first week of study generally consists of cleaning your room, making tea, talking about studying and generally doing anything but study. From personal experience this was a regular occurrence as your brain has to become accustomed to regular study. My advice is, take this into consideration when beginning regular study for exams. This way, when you get into a regular study rhythm you will have sufficient time to learn everything. Crèche Crisis: As you are probably well aware by now, students at CIT protested recently at the financial shortfalls which remain to construct the Institutes crèche. In reponse to this, the Director Dr Brendan Murphy, replied stating that the Institute is still reviewing avenues to rectify the present situation. He has formally written to the relevant government department requesting further funding. Initial reports look good, as a further €500,000 may be designated. CITSU will continue to strive to make sure this is so. I have been in continual contact with MEP Simon Coveney who is working at government level to ensure funding. Also I have written to a number of TD's voicing the students' opinions on this issue. Watch this space for further developments. Christmas Day: CIT's very own Christmas day will take place on Wednesday 29th November. This is a day of fun for all students where the canteen gives out a Christmas dinner and dessert for less than €4. There will also be an array of entertainment
comprising of both comedians and musicians during the day so watch out. Santa will also be there and see how he flies in on his helicopter to deliver sweets to all around. He will also listens to all requests for Christmas of items such as cars, bikes, coal and booze and will get his sexy helpers to assist on taking the list. However it doesn't end there! Students generally retire to their local watering hole for a "quite" drink and then all into Earth Niteclub for the Christmas ball. I advise you set a side some cash for this day as I recommend you enjoy it. Canteen: You may have noticed as you filter your way through the mess at lunch time that it is an impossibility to get a clean table to sit at. This is as a result of you the users of the canteen. There are trays on which you get your food, so in order to show respect to those around , use it to return your debris. It is mind boggling why a lot of these trays are not placed on the cleaning racks after you have finished. Students continually complain about canteen prices, however extra staff have to be employed to clean up the mess. This just pushes up prices even more. So the simple message is PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF WHEN FINISHED EATING. Remember Arts Fest starts this week so pick up a booklet to see when acts such as the Frank and the Walters are playing and when George Hook is talking. There is loads happening so check it out. Finally I would like to welcome Catriona Foley into the CITSU Exec as your new Entertainments Officer. We wish her the best of luck in what is a very challenging position. Regards, Brian
CIT Students’ Union Vice President Education The first thing I’d like to say this month is that I have never seen such a good turn out for a protest in all my years in CIT. Everyone who stood out in the rain and made their voice heard well done to each of you. It makes me glad to see the strength behind this Students’ Union and fills us with confidence that as we keep working on issues for you, that you support us to such levels. Again, well done to every one of you. It shows that the Student Movement is alive and well in this college at least. Exams are coming up this month, so everyone keep your heads up and if you are falling behind come in to me and I’ll find grinds for you. If you feel embarrassed about it do not worry lots of people ask for grinds.
Hope ye all had a great Halloween but watch out for Christmas day which is my personal favourite day in CIT, the date this year is the 29th of November. For those of you who think the church has changed Christmas, Christmas day is a Students’ Union organised day of seasonal fun that ye will all love and also the canteen give you a Christmas dinner, sprouts and all. As I finish this month’s report, I’d like to remind you to come and talk to us and we’ll do all we can to help you with any problems you have…after all that’s why we are here. Also lads please can you clean up after you in the canteen it looks awful after lunch and it doesn’t take that much effort to put your tray on a trolley. Mind yourself, Simon.
CIT Students’ Union Entertainments Officer Hi everyone, my name's Caitriona Foley and I've just been elected as your new Entertainments Officer for the coming year. I'd like to thank everyone who came along to the AGM and voted, and commiserations to my opponents as it was a very tight race! CITSU has some great events planned for you over the next few months, and coming up very soon is CIT's very own Christmas Day.
So, don't worry, I'll be here to help things run smoothly and make sure you all have a great time. Also, if you would like to get involved with the Entertainments Crew, please let me know as soon as possible via e-mail to suentertainments@cit.ie. Thanks again for those who voted and I look forward to working with everyone this year. Caitriona
CIT Students’ Union Projects Officer What's the craic everyone? Well we had quite an eventful month folks. Where do we start? Congratulations to Catriona Foley on getting elected as our new Ents Officer, I'm sure with her previous experience, she'll have no bother with the new job. Folks, I just want to start off by giving credit where it's due. Well done to those of you who actually came out and let your voice be heard. What a day. "What do we want?", "Build a Crèche", "When do we want it?" "NOW! " I still hear you all when I sleep at night. 1500 people lads, that's unbelievable. We definitely sent the message and believe me it was received. This is only the beginning. Lads, Rep Training this year, what can be said? Unreal, what a night. This year's reps were by far one of the best groups that we've had on rep training. What a laugh, we started our tour from the front gate of CIT, we filled two buses and headed to our mystery location, which was Killarney.
brilliant games and a few minor injuries later we were ready for our speakers, both of whom were fantastic and very informative. From there we went to our oul haunt The Granary where Mick O Riordan rocked Killarney to the core with a little help from a few heads not mentioning anyone (John, Maire-Claire, Will. From here we headed to the Grand where Bog the Donkey were playing and again kept us going. Absolutely fantastic night. The Halloween ball this year was fantastic, the costumes were amazing! The pics are up on www.explicit.ie, check it out. Finally, im putting together a survey on the beloved no. 5 and no 19 buses, I'm looking for volunteers, who are willing to sit on their backside for a few hours in the cold. Any takers? What I intend on to do is sit outside the bus stop, and when a bus arrived write down the time and when it leaves write it down also, then compare it to the timetable and we'll see how reliable these buses really are! I need you lads so email me suprojects@cit.ie. Anyway that's your lot, Talk soon Wez ps. (HM1 ROCKS!)
We arrived all bright eyed and ready for the day ahead of us. We played a few
CIT Students’ Union Vice President Welfare
F EATU EATU R I N G:
What a month it’s been! Our crèche protest was quite a success and well done to all of you who showed your support. Welfare Week was held in the Student Centre for the first time this year. Despite a few minor hiccups this was a great success. Thank you so much to all on the Welfare Committee and all others who helped out over the week.
For those of you who did the Sexual Health Centre quiz last week, the answers and explanations for each are featured in this issue. Congratulations to the three who won the fabulous prizes.
A big thank you also to all organisations who participated. I hope you all got something out of the week but, as always, if you still have any questions or need to chat about anything drop into my office anytime.
Best of luck to everyone with the exams and I hope you all enjoy ‘Christmas Day’.
I hope you’re all well and that winter hasn’t brought too many flus and bugs. As we head into exam time again, remember that it is very important to look after yourselves, both mentally and physically. Check out the Welfare Section in this issue for some tips on stress management.
Slán go foill, Marie-Claire
Wednesday 29th November
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Welfare Guide:
Sexual Health Quiz
The Sexual Health Centre has been attending CITSU Welfare Week for many years now and for the past three they have been running a very successful quiz, this year was no exception. CITSU VP Welfare, Marie Claire Jennequin, stated, “The reaction to this particular stand was excellent. The quiz had many students talking about subjects that they might normally ignore, creating this kind of awareness in relation to Sexual Health and Drugs that is vital in helping everyone lead a healthier life”. This year’s questions are printed below with the answers.
Will the pill protect me from HIV/AIDS? No. The pill only offers protection against unwanted pregnancy. It offers no protection against any STIs including HIV/AIDS. My brother is HIV positive. Can I share his razor? No. HIV is transmitted in blood, vaginal fluids, semen, and breastmilk. Because of the risk of blood transfer it is not recommended to share the razor of someone who is living with HIV. Can I get HIV if I have penetrative sex without ejaculation? Yes. Semen is not the only fluid that transmits HIV. HIV can be passed on through vaginal fluids and blood also. Any exchange of these fluids during intercourse can transmit the virus. Can I contract HIV from masturbating with an infected person? Yes. If bodily fluids are exchanged then it is quite possible that HIV could be contracted while masturbating with an infected person.
For more information on any of these subjects feel free to call into Marie Claire in the SU Office or check out the SHC website on www.sexualhealthcentre.com eventually but infected people may have to face a number of outbreaks of warts. Is there any cure for genital herpes? No. The symptoms of genital herpes can be treated but there is no cure for the virus that causes them. Once infected with genital herpes the virus remains in the body. In what year was the first World AIDS Day held? The first World AIDS Day was held in 1987. In what year did the Sexual Health Centre first open? The Sexual Health Centre first opened as Cork AIDS Alliance in 1987. On what date is World AIDS Day held each year? December 1st. What is the difference between HIV & AIDS? HIV is the virus which causes AIDS.
Is it possible to have an STI and not know about it? Yes. Many STIs will not present any symptoms. If the man takes his penis out of the woman’s vagina before ejaculation can she get pregnant? Yes. There can be hundreds of thousands of sperm on the head of the penis even before intercourse. It only takes one sperm to result in a pregnancy. Can you contract an STI the first time you have sex? Yes. Anytime somebody has unprotected sex they are putting themselves at risk of contracting an STI. Is there a treatment available if I have Chlamydia? Yes. Chlamydia is treated with a course of antibiotics. Chlamydia can lead to infertility.
The Sexual Health Centre aims to: · Promote sexual wellbeing · Train people on sexual health and drugs awareness issues · Train young people to be peer educators · Support people with HIV · Support people with crisis pregnancies · Input into national policy development
Without treatment
Can having anal sex with an infected person pass on genital warts? Yes. Genital Warts are passed on from skin to skin contact. Is there a treatment available for genital warts? Yes. Treatments are available for outbreaks of genital warts but there is no cure for the virus that causes them. The body will usually clear itself of the virus
Can insects transmit HIV? Insects cannot transmit HIV. Is there any cure for HIV? There is no cure for HIV but there are drugs available to help keep the virus suppressed. What is the international symbol for AIDS Awareness? The international symbol for AIDS Awareness is a red ribbon. How long should a person wait to be tested after being exposed to HIV? The HIV test looks for antibodies to HIV in a person’s system. It takes roughly three months for these antibodies to build up in a persons system which means that someone would have to wait three months after exposure to the virus before being tested. Which part of the world has the greatest number of people living with HIV/AIDS? Africa.
Career Talks and Events Deantus Projects Limited will be presenting a talk to all Final year Architectural Students in the Performance Theatre on Tuesday 28 November from 1.00pm 2.00pm.
dents from specific disciplines including IT, Engineering and Business Students into Graduate training programmes. Students are invited to collect the gradireland directory from the Careers and Counselling Service for further details on application procedure and closing dates. This directory is filled with relevant information for all final year students.
BUNAC – International Exchange Programmes, who are providers of high quality overseas work and volunteer programmes, will be visiting CIT on Tuesday 28th November. They will give a presentation to all students from 1st year to final year in the Performance Theatre from 3.00pm - 4.00pm. An information stand will also be set up in the Atrium from 11.00am - 2.30pm.
Important closing date Higher Diploma in Education – 1st of December. Information on application procedure can be found on www.pac.ie
Graduate Recruitment Programmes At this time of the year there are many top companies recruiting students from any discipline where training is provided to enable students to move into various aspects of business/management. These include banks, retail companies, food and drink sector and many more. There are also companies recruiting stu-
Current Job Opportunities Employers seeking current CIT students and recent graduates are liaising on a daily basis with the Careers and Counselling Service. These jobs are posted onto our notice board on campus and also our website www.careersandcounselling.com on a regular basis.
Learning to Deal with Exam Stress We all know that exam time can be pretty stressful, but there are things you can do to minimize stress and manage the stress that's unavoidable. Although just enough stress can be a good thing, stress overload is a different story - too much stress isn't good for anyone. Feeling a little stress about an exam that's coming up can motivate you to study hard. But stressing out too much over the exam can make it difficult to concentrate on the material you need to study.
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Coping with exam stress: Alcohol is a depressant, and because one is generally more anxious • around exam time it is advised that you reduce the amount of alcohol you consume. • Be aware of the main causes of stress for YOU and how you react to this, both physically and emotionally. If studying is getting to you, take short breaks. • If you feel yourself becoming increasingly anxious, slow deep breathing will help to reduce your heart rate thus allowing oxygen to get to the brain more easily.
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I know the temptation may be there to drink lots of caffeine. However, caffeine can make you very dehydrated so this should be avoided. Drinking plenty of water is much more effective. Be sure to eat healthily during exam time. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables as these will provide you with the B vitamins you need for concentration Be sure to get sufficient exercise and fresh air. This will greatly help with your concentration. Make sure you get enough sleep each night, and try as much as possible to be consistent with your sleep schedule. Find a method of relaxation that works for YOU and try to do this every day. Try to stay positive during your exams and whilst studying. Try not to dwell on the negative aspects, the ‘buts’ and ‘what if’s’. If you feel stressed, DO NOT ignore it. If stress is not kept under control it can lead to health problems such as headaches, high blood pressure and upset stomach.
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CITSU Halloween Ball 2006 Thursday 26th October @ Earth Nightclub - More pictures online at www.explicit.ie
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Staff Entertainment
performers will Throughout the week, a variety of coffee break in entertain you during your morning musicians, the Staff Canteen – watch out for Don’t forget to clowns. and s, comedian dancers, to Monday running Market visit the ArtsFest new Student Wednesday, 10.30 – 16.00 in the Centre
Belfast Community Circus
Student Centre 1pm Centre Monday Get yourself to the Student aerial acrobatics lunchtime to witness death-defying the most and general top-class mayhem from organisation in prolific youth and community arts doubles and Northern Ireland. See The Trike, Diablo, spinning, double triples acrobatics, contortion, neck music! trapeze, balancing acts, and live violin
Social Studies Lecture Series
on of the Mary Rafferty ‘ A Critical examinati Social Services in Ireland Theatre 2.15, Rory Gallagher Performance
ArtsFest Market
day - Wednesday Student Centre 10.30 – 4pm/Mon teamed up with For the first year ever, the CIT has crafts-people, local food producers, coffee roasters, artists and traders, jewellers, confectioners, clothing The market artisans to present the ArtsFest Market. from 10.30will take place at the Student Centre y 15th.– think 4pm Monday 13th to Wednesda cheeses, falafel, hand-made jewellery, ceramics, head massages….
‘Plastic Eden’
4th Year Student Crawford College of Art & Design installation Benjamin Crawford will create an intervention in An abstract observation on human our landscape”
‘Double think’
CIT Rory Gallagher Performance Theatre, admission Show starts at 7pm sharp. No late ink’ to the Rotozaza bring their acclaimed ‘Doubleth CIT.
performers Two completely unrehearsed 'guest' every night] follow [selected from Cork City, different with a divider instructions from a recorded voice, other; the between them. They can't see each differences. audience see both sides, and their is twisted The fascination of this minimal setup emerge characters scripted mischievously when two the commands are it becomes difficult to know where power lies. coming from or indeed, where the by Silvia Directed by Ant Hampton, Created Mercuriali and Neil Bennun ical “a fascinating exercise in psycholog ***** Times puppetry” – Irish Tickets: €8 and 5
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experience and to extend it through of Luttringer’s desire to explore her El Lamentos de Los Muros was born while producing the work. almost 100 women she encountered the power of testimony, to that of the significance and universality proving onal awards for her work Since 1996, she has won many internati of this difficult subject matter. the we are indeed privileged to have extensively around the world and Paula’s work has been exhibited the first time in Ireland. opportunity to show this series for
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2006. This high is delighted to present Artsfest he Cork Institute of Technology ing for everyone. energy, dynamic festival has someth nity to s, staff and the extended commu Artsfest is an opportunity for student l and local arts events. experience International, nationa takes place in in 2006 is the Artsfest Market which A unique aspect of the festival very best of It is the perfect place to see the the newly opened Student Centre. have to offer. what local artists and artisans series, flying theatre, music, comedy, lecture Exhibitions, aerial installations, … break dancing and George Hook trapeze artists, body poppers,
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Staff Canteen - Morning d Muses Bellydancers will bring some Led by Graziela Calis, the Cork-base the staff canteen, and other locations sparkle and a touch of the exotic to across campus.
The Frank and Walters ‘ A Renewed Interest in Happiness’
- 1 pm Rory Gallagher Performance Theatre Frank & Walters to the CIT. ArtsFest is delighted to welcome The in the their most intimate gig of the year Cork’s legendary three-piece play ce Theatre. Don’t miss this Performan Gallagher 120-capacity Rory with the Franks. And don’t worry opportunity to get up close and personal everything is going to be o.k.….
‘Doubl ethink ’ Rory Gallagher Performance Theatre
Late Admissions. Show starts at 1pm sharp. No ink challenge today Two new guests take the DoubleTh on. See Monday for further informati
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Cork Gospel Choir
The Joke Trial
Centre 1pm The ‘Courtroom’ – in the Student your jokes judged in Think you’re funny? Then have don’t break a smile, a just but jocular fashion - if they will be joke your then grin a a smirk, or even again. Bring condemned to never be heard or passed your jokes old and new, original or longdown from your Granddad, local or distance – but make them funny they may be sentenced to death by an expert panel of judges. Case Closed.
‘Doubl ethink ’ Rory Gallagher Performance Theatre
Show starts at 8pm sharp. No Late Admissions. ink A further two guests take the DoubleTh performance challenge this evening in the final of this intriguing work. ion. informat further for Monday See Tickets: €8/5
ArtsFest Market
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- 1pm Student Centre and other locations Choir this lunchtime as the Cork Gospel Relax with some real Soul singing The choir have travelled to Cork from raise the roof of the Student Centre… and sing in a variety of African lanmany parts of the African continent with a difference!!!! guages. It promises to be a lunchtime
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Perform CIT Bishopstown Campus - All Day performance and improvisation. Rotozaza will lead a workshop in in drama, theatre, performance, lighting involved those to interest 4326445 This workshop will be of particular to book call the ArtsFest office on 021 Tickets Free but places are limited,
Raccoon
- 5pm Crawford College of Art & Design Johnny Hanrahan. A poignant, lyrical ‘Raccoon’ By Tom Hall, Directed by Meridian Theatre Company Presents of children laid aside but held in the the great contemporary Irish themes tale of small town Irish life.It explores named and unnamed, lost and found. parents of yearning, lifelong a as heart approx. 50mins lasts show The limited. are places Tickets Free but
– Fin Costello Rory Gallagher Memorial Lecture
- 8pm Crawford College of Art & Design present an illustrated lecture on Life Rock photographer Fin Costello will using his own rare and personal photoon the road with Rory Gallagher, Having toured with and/or phographs of this Cork Blues legend. Stones, KISS, Thin Lizzy, The Who, tographed the likes of The Rolling Clapton, Fin has seen it all and got Alice Cooper, Aerosmith , and Eric the people behind the images, and most of it on film. He will talk about how to capture that iconic image. so book early to get your seat. Tickets: Free, but capacity is limited
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Rory Gallagher Performance Theatre 11 – 12.30
Arm The Elderly
World class skateboarder Chris Linford, along with World Champion Paul Price, will introduce the documentary film ‘Rollin Through the Decades’ - a feature on the develop ment of UK Skateboarding since the 70’s - with a discussion about the aerodynamics, science, and Art of Slalom Skateboarding, skateboarding as a sub-culture, and how the sport evolved into what it is today. Tickets: Free, but spaces will be limited
Lunch Student Centre Arm The Elderly burst onto the live scene in their home country of Ireland in late ‘05 with a blistering high-energy show which has become their trademark. Their debut ep was titled "This Is not For Entertainment". If you like your music loud and energetic, with lyrics that mean something, get to this.
Breakdancing Demo Shane O’Donovan
Student Centre Lunch Be prepared to be enthralled by the lightning moves of top breaker Shane O’Dono van
Thursday 16th
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Rory Gallagher Performance Theatre 2 – 3.30pm You know you want to. Classic Baywatc h moments, a dose of Knight Rider, and the World Premiere of…Three Men & a Hasselhoff. Three Men & A Hasselhoff is a docume ntary created by three CIT students living in Germany and searching for the answer to the ultimate question : Why the hell is Hasselhoff so popular in Germany, and did he really help to end the Cold War? Only one way to find out - by trying to track down the man himself… Their mission took them all over German y and Ireland, and even to RTE’s Tubridy Tonight where some crucial questions were laid to rest. Tickets: Free but ticketed. Spaces limited so book early to avoid tears. Call ArtsFest on 021-4326445
Special Guest Performer
Rory Gallagher Performance Theatre 1 – 2 pm The one and only ????? will bring his unique song writing and love of Cork to the Rory Gallagher Performance Theatre. Don’t go to Ballincollig, but do come out from town for this?! Tickets €5/3
The Cabinet of Curiosities
Cara O’Sullivan (Soprano) and Eleano r Malon
e (Piano) Aula Maxima, UCC - 8pm Presented by Cork Orchestral Society, in association with ArtsFest. Programme to be announced. Tickets: €15 (and concessions) at the door
Granary Theatre 1.15pm and 6pm Tickets: €5, from Granary Theatre
‘Letter From Iraq’
Rory Gallagher Performance Theatre 8pm Tickets: €10/5
FRINGE EVENTS
Watch out for surprise events that will pop up in various locations this week…
CIT DJ Society presents - Hit the Decks
Bruno’s on the Mardyke, starts at 9pm each night, Monday 13th – Thursday 16th. CIT’s premiere amateur DJs battle it out over three nights to reach the final head-to-head challenge on Thursday night. Monday for Hip Hop, Tuesday for House, Wednesday for Techno, Final on Thursday
Snatch Comedy
Snatch comedy improv will make guest appearances at CIT campuses through out the week
CIT Choral Society will perform at various locations across CIT throughout the week.
Short Films
CCAD Graduate David Grannell’s hilarious and brilliant animations will appear on a projector near you this ArtsFest week.
Skateboard Demo
Student centre - 1pm World Champion Paul Price will give a demo that is guaranteed to enthral and entertai n. Make your way to the student Centre to see the amazing skills of the world champio n!!
George Hook ”Rugby – Science, Art or what?”
IT3 Lecture Theatre - 1pm Artsfest is delighted to announce that George Hook will be giving a lecture on Thursday the 16th of November at 13.00. His great love of rugby led to him becoming an analyst of the game in the Sunday Independent and on RT É where his provocative approach has made him one of Ireland's most controversial pundits. Do not miss the opportunity to hear this Cork legend!! Tickets: This is a free but ticketed event. In order to reserve your place call ArtsFest on 021-4326445.
‘Letter From Iraq’
Rory Gallagher Performance Theatre - 8pm CSM Tantalus Theatre Company present an original devised work that delves into the divisive issues of the war through the dysfunctional dynamics of a family who have grown apart. No longer able to connect with one another since the death of a beloved mother they carry on oblivious to each others pain. Tickets €10 and 5
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Body popping and Breakdancing
Expect the unexpected in the corridor s this week as Cork’s breakdancing talent, includin g Marcin Roglski, show some moves
The Cabinet of Curiosities
Granary Theatre - 8pm This transdisciplinary performance is based on the model of a conversation, which in its purest form involves looking, listening and responding in the liveness of the moment and leaving space for silence and reflection. The Cabinet of Curiosities at The Granary Theatre for 5 performances only: Thursday 16th, 8p.m.; Fri 17th 1.15p.m . and 6p.m.; Sat 18th 1.15p.m. and 6p.m. Performance lasts approximately 35 minutes. Tickets: €5, Audience Numbers limited. Contact the Granary Theatre Box Office on 021 490 4275
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Belfast Community Circus
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WEDNESDAY Raccoon
Sudz@Rafterz
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Letter from Iraq, Let ter from Iraq, Cabinet of Cabinet of Curiosities Curiosities
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CIT Music Society Live Mic
Cruiscín Lán, Douglas Street, Wednesd ay 15th, Doors open 9pm The ideal place to go after the Rory Gallagher Memorial Lecture. The Music Society at CIT aims to support young musicians to find a platform for their creative energy. This gig in the Cruiscín Lán is the perfect opportunity to check out the up and coming bands of the future. Tickets House rules apply.
This Wednesday concessions with CIT
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The Joke Trial
ArtsFest Market- three days only! 10.30 - 4 Stu dent Centre
Arm the Elderly
Break Dancers
Myster y Guest
Sounds Ancient
Kids Disco
George Hook, Chris Linford
Puppet Making
Slalom Skateboarding
Magic Show
3 Men & A Hassellhoff
As I’ve started a new job in a nightclub in Cork city, I’ve decided to outline the proper etiquette for students in a pub, nightclub, wherever. These examples have been taken from extensive research hours on both sides of the bar and personal experiences not wished to be repeated.
help if you crumple the note into the smallest piece of 3D art you could achieve. That stupid smile would be wiped of your face when you realise that they have given you the wrong change – “I gave you a fifty!!!” “Looked like a ten to me”
First things first, entering the establishment, do the usual - always be prepared to be asked for I.D. Don’t expect not to be asked or get away with it. With bouncers, if they don’t let you in, just hang around for a short while and they might let you in with good behaviour. Don’t argue with the barstaff. Full Stop.
When leaving a tip, which would be exceptionally unusual for students, don’t be a dick and say some overused cliché like ‘keep the change, you filthy animal’. It doesn’t make the night if you give us your 30c change. Just walk away and say thanks. Before you’re caught and told “No, you obviously need it more than I do.”
At the club, watch out for the price. No-one wants you coming up to the top of the queue and then crying over the price and how half of your 20 quid for the night is gone. All this and trying not to rattle that naggin hidden so well in your sock… Once inside a pub, look for a place to sit and stay. Don’t eye up the bar staff or bouncers wondering if they notice that you’re completely polluted, they’d easily know then. If they giggle and point, something may be amiss there sunshine; like your ability to avoid chairs and stools.
Do not bring drinks onto the dance floor. The only circumstance where you should bring drinks onto the dancefloor is when you’re transporting them to your table, ledge, etc. Don’t be an intercoursing prat and dance there with your moll thinking you’re the s**t with your vodka and coke. You are going to drop it...you are. When you’re meeting your ‘wan’ or your ‘mano’, anywhere except on the bar counter works well.
Ordering drinks commands the proper use of etiquette in a bar, this is where you interact with the barstaff and they you. Now perk your shoulders back, chin up, cleavage out and chances for free drink soar. Back to the biz:
And when vomiting in the toilets, em… aim well is all I’ll say.
Don’t shout your stupid, too slow, (no explectives here) order from your table, even it’s quiet in your local pub, it’s just rude. You go up to the counter in McDonald’s and the Dole Office, give the staff some of the same courtesy.
By the end of the night, you might find yourself comfortably steaming but not enough so now you might want another drink. It’s before closing and you think you’re sound for a drink but the people behind the bar aren’t serving you and are ignoring you. There’s a little nod and point from the closest barman. The ever so large bouncers are eyeing you up and circling. That little voice in the back of your head says “take the hint there Sherlock, stop what you’re doing before you’re speartackled out the door”.
If there’s a queue, take your place and wait your turn. Simple. Especially in a nightclub, the barstaff should have a system of going up and down the bar. So you know where you are – just wait. Do not lean over the counter when the barman is near and shout your order and whinge that you’ve been waiting for ten mintues. Shouting definitely does not amour you to the staff when ordering. Say all of your order, make it short and make it sweet. Order stouts first, then other pints then spirits then mixers. Simple. Specify pints or bottles. None of this s(poo poo)t of listing out your twelve drinks, getting them and then ordering a Guinness, it’s wrecks the head of the pint when the barman puts in his… nevermind. Oh and don’t forget to say please and thank you. You’ve got your drinks so now you have to pay for them. Have the money ready in hand but don’t flaunt the note. It’s not going to get you noticed. It doesn’t
Club stairs are not good to bodysurf down.
And when it’s closing, just leave. No hanging around, acting the ‘maggot’ and trying to see if you can get a sneaky pint, a lock in or afterhours with the staff. You won’t. And they will see you taking the ends of the other pints. Doesn’t bode well for the old visit next time around. By now you should have a good idea of how to conduct yourself in any bar or nightclub in town. So next week, either you’ll be carting a shoulder in a wheelbarrow, your liver in a jar under your arm or one of those inflatable rings after you thought cider would be fun to try again or ready to go out to the Btown again without a hassle. Adam O’Brien
“...I turned around to face a tall darkhaired guy who had a grin on his face from here to leisure world. ‘I like red’ he informed me...” I found myself in a very embarrassing/ flattering (depends which way you look at it) situation inside in the shop in CIT last week. I was standing indecisively (as always) in front of the cash register dithering between whether I wanted a packet of cheese and onion or salt and vinegar crisps as the impatient queue behind me was growing. I did my usual “Ennie minne miney mo……….” and bent down to pick up the salt and vinegar flavour even though I was still unsure about which one I really wanted but for consideration for the queue behind me I couldn’t dither any longer. There was a tap on my shoulder as I handed the money to the shop assistant. I turned around to face a tall dark- haired guy who had a grin on his face from here to leisure world. “I like red” he informed me as a bunch of lads behind him burst out in hoards of laughter “Excuse me?” I asked perplexed why this guy felt the need to tell me what colour he liked. “I like red” he repeated “Especially red thongs”. I then realised what the lads behind him found so funny, they had obviously caught a glimpse of a certain red piece of clothing. I tried hard not to go the same colour as the “favourite colour” of the guy standing before me. I smiled (well what else was I supposed to do) and cheekily asked if he liked black as that would be the colour of choice tomorrow. “Ooh la la” he laughed. I offered him a crisp and hurried off to class (nearly doing a Simon cowell on my jeans).
When thongs first came into fashion it was regarded as sexy and tantalising having them visible above your jeans, guys took great pleasure in catching a glimpse of this thong tantaliser and girls were perfectly aware that the most sure way of catching a guy’s attention was to discreetly (or not in some cases) ensure he caught a glimpse of your ever so sexy piece of underwear. And guys were completely fascinated at how they could be comfortable to wear. From the late 90’s the thong was everywhere, Sisqo raided the charts with his single the “thong song” which was a novelty song celebrating, in a playful way, women who wear thong underwear and bikinis. The song without a doubt increased the sexiness of this little piece of garment. It has been reported that “allegedly” Monica Lewinsky seduced Clinton with the thong, Britney Spears and Paris Hilton transformed thongs into a provocative garment intended for public display. The New York Times reported the thong “as an invitation not a promise” – it was “well you can look but you can’t touch” idea. But now it has become boring and I think everybody (men and women alike) has seen one too many thongs in their lifetimes hanging out of the top of almost every girl’s low rise jeans. I wonder is the girl’s crack now the new builder’s crack of the naughties? Lets hope not and pull up our jeans! As they say less is more.
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“...I can easily say that my life has changed so much for the better since I got to kno w who Jesus r eally is nearly three y ears ago. S ince star ting to follo w H im I hav e found so much peace in my life...” What is it about that deep desire we all seem to have for everything in our lives to be perfect and free from the troubles, pains and hassles of life? Why is it that we are always going through the whole routine of work, study, friendships, relationships - and anything and everything else that we can throw in there - in an attempt to find the “perfect life”? Looking back over so many years of my own life I can easily say that I was going through this whole routine day in day out - sometimes doing some fairly crazy things - just to try and reach a point in my life where I thought I would find absolute happiness. Just to give you an idea of how I realized where I was going wrong in my search I’ll tell you this: I had always believed that there was a “Higher Power” up there somewhere and I had always called this person God but I had never once thought of God as a person. For me I had always seen Him as just a figure hanging on a cross who had died some 2000 years ago and had little or no bearing on my life now. There were times over those twenty years when I would turn to God, usually in times of trouble or special occasions. But I always had this idea in my mind that God was so far removed from me that I had to work towards pleasing him. At the end of the day I reckoned that it wasn’t a great idea getting too involved with God, since I thought I’d only get bogged down in a whole pile of rules and regulations. How wrong I was? A few years ago I decided I’d find out for myself what exactly Christianity is all about so I figured the best place to start would be the bible. In that book I found a message which turned my whole view of Christianity on its head. I found myself reading about this person who isn’t dead and who isn’t far off in some remote place. I then realised that Jesus isn’t a remote figure hanging on a cross but instead he is a person to whom I can relate and is that source of contentment which I had been struggling so hard to find for so long. Soon I
realised that this God isn’t one of rules and regulations but is a God of relationships. I always believed that God would only accept me if I continually worked towards pleasing him. I soon realized that I was wrong and that I didn’t have to earn my forgiveness but that it is a free gift which I just had to accept. For as it is written in the bible: “So you will be saved, if you honestly say, "Jesus is Lord," and if you believe with all your heart that God raised him from the dead” Romans chapter 10 verse 9 I can easily say that my life has changed so much for the better since I got to know who Jesus really is nearly three years ago. Since starting to follow Him I have found so much peace in my life. I can’t say that life for me at the moment has reached absolute perfection but I suppose that’s not really possible for any of us while we rush around here for our eighty or ninety odd years. However I do know that because I have accepted that free gift which Jesus offers to all of us, he has promised me eternal life with him in a place where all the troubles, pains and hassles of life will be taken away forever to leave never ending joy. As Jesus said to his disciples: “Everyone who believes in me may have eternal life” John chapter 3 verse 15 If any of this has got you thinking, feel free to give me a shout on arthurshortall@hotmail.com or check out the CITCU web page @ www.citsocs.com Arthur Shortall CIT Christian Union
CALLING ALL STUDENTS - DO YOU WANT CASH TO FINANCE YOUR TIME WHILE STUDYING AT CIT? THIS MAY BE THE COMPETITION FOR YOU - THE CIT PRIZE FOR INNOVATION Sponsored by South Cork Enterprise Board - Prizes Valued at €5,000 There are also Prizes for the Supervisor of a projec team!. Shed light on your ideas to harness a piece of the prize. Your invention/business plan can lead to a chance to earn a share of the €5,000 prize money. Please visit www.cit.ie for application form and further details or contact the Development Office on 432 6589 (EXT. 6589)
C IT Poker Society Donates € 670 to Charity
Following the huge success of the Society in its inaugural year in the Institute, the Poker Society raised €670 for a charitable cause through the running of weekly tournaments, the Rag Week tournament and the first CIT Poker Championship held on campus. The Cork Simon Community, the charity nominated by the Society last year were presented with the cheque recently. On receiving the cheque, Cork Simon Community thanked all the members of our society for playing and raising money for a notable cause. The Simon Community aims to support the homeless men and women of Cork. The funds raised by our Society last year will go towards a number of projects which include an Emergency Shelter in Andersons Quay in Cork, a nightly soup run offering meals to rough sleepers and home visiting to up to 50 people each week. Simon also have a Day Centre which has doctors, nurses and councillors as well as washing facilities to cater for the needs of the homeless in our city and surrounding areas. The Simon Youth Project also caters with young people about drug abuse and other issues so no stone is left unturned. While Simon employs 70 full time staff they are always on the look out for volunteers with 150 currently on their books. So, if you want to give something back to your
community or want more information on volunteering you can e-mail Simon on info@signupforsimon.com or alternatively you can telephone 021-4321166. Money which is raised from Poker Events this year for charity will go to the Cork Association for Autism at the end of the year so please support the Society where possible. The Poker Society Committee would like to thank all its members from last year for helping us raise the money as well as making us the Best New Society for 2006 and we look forward to seeing you again at one of our tournaments shortly. Maybe you will be able to come away with a small amount of money for yourself. New members are always welcome and if you are in any way uncertain on how to play we can arrange a crash course on the basics before the events. Tournaments will continue every Wednesday night in The West Atrium with registration at 5.45pm and tournaments commencing at 6.15pm. In order to keep up to date on any of our events pick up a what’s on leaflet every week at the info desk. Hope to see you at one of our events shortly. Jonathan Webb, Poker Society.
The Learning Support Centre Term Timetable Subject Sessions from Oct 9th 2006 Room B289 10am-2pm Tel (021)4326378 mailto:learningsupport@cit.ie http://learningsupport.cit.ie
Subject Maths(for First Years) Programming Physics
Day Monday
Room B263
Time 1-2pm
Lecturer Dr. Violetta Morari
Monday Tuesday
B289 B229
12-2pm 1-2pm
Electronics Electronics Statistics
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
B289 B289 B229
Maths Maths(for Mature Students) Physics
Thursday Thursday
B289 B289
Ms. Mary Davin Ms. Eva Maria Gil Romero 12.30-1.30pm Mr. Matt Cranitch 12.30-1.30pm Mr. Paddy Collins 1-2pm Mr. Declan O’Connor 12.30-1.30pm Dr. Áine Ni She 5-6pm Dr. Violetta Morari
Friday
B289
12.30-1.30pm
Ms. Eva Maria Gil Romero
These extra support sessions are FREE of charge to students taking the subject as part of their course. The CIT Learning Support Centre is funded by the Higher Education Authority IT Investment Fund. This timetable may be subject to some changes, any changes will be posted on the LSC notice boards (outside main reception and outside B289).
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