1^st – 7^th

March 2010

Come and destress with the LoveSoc.

This Wednesday (3rd March), the NUI Imposter will be descending upon the college. If you are the one who catches him you'll be in line to win some mega money. It only costs €2 to enter...well worth it! We'll be in the foyer of Aras na Mac Leinn on Monday and Tuesday from 9 - 6 so come down and we can answer any questions you may have!!

The Law Society in conjunction with the Career Development Centre will host the final lecture in the alternative careers in law series. This week, the focus will be on collaborative law and mediation. Ms Brid Manifold, a practising solicitor who is also a trained collaborative lawyer and mediator will speak about careers in this new development in the legal world. Collaborative law is an alternative method of resolution of family disputes. It aims to resolves disputes in a fair and equitable manner before resorting to legal proceedings in the courts. It is a relatively new development in Ireland and it is a little more developed in the UK. For further details, see the Association of Collaborative Practitioners website: www.acp.ie
Ms. Manifold will speak about careers opportunities in collaborative law and in the area of family law in general. All welcome.

Parade to celebrate the opening of Theatre Week!

Come and learn with the Students Union.

Come and learn with Dansoc.

This iconic portrait of 1980s school life was possibly the first of the ‘teen movies’. Five students with nothing in common spend Saturday in detention - The Jock, the Princess, the Brain, the Criminal and the Basketcase - but by the end of the afternoon they realise they had more in common than anyone of them could have imagined. As a multi-society event, you are cordially invited to spend detention with the Breakfast Club! Directed by Podge Daly

Come and quiet your mind with the Mind, Body and Soul Programme.

A free class in basic Nepali language and culture. Recommended for everyone coming to Nepal in the summer but also suitable for people who just want to learn the basics of the Nepali language

A meeting for the people coming on the Marine Society Lisbon trip on the 4th of March. We will be going over travel details, the trip plan etc. If you have signed up for the Trip it is essential that you attend this meeting.

NUI Galway Free Legal Advice Clinic in association with the NUI Galway Law Society are proud to host an informational seminar for all students, not just law students, on student issues within the field of Criminal Law and Public Order Issues. This seminar will take the form of a panel discussion on the areas of special relevance to students, and will feature a panel including practicing Barrister and Criminal Law lecturer Aisling Wall BL, NUIG Student’s Union President Donna Cummins and Garda Liaison Officer for NUIG, Ciara Moran. They will speak on both the rights and responsibilities of students within this area of the law, and should be both informative, interesting and educational for all students!

Full orchestra rehearsal

Come and get involved with the Amnesty Soc.

Come and get involved with the St.Vincent de Paul.

Come and sample the gaming feast.

'Two Brothers and a Wedding'
Two brothers returning home for their sister’s wedding have this supposedly happy family reunion interrupted by Alice, best friend of one brother and sexual conquest of the other.

'Who Needs Enemies?'
A tragic tale of love, friendship and addiction.

'The Tree Experiment'
When a middle-aged scientist gets a text message intended for someone else, she decides to prove her thesis that there is no such thing as random connection.

'Three'
Three monologues on loss.

Table Quiz for everyone even if you dont know your Picasso from your Pollock join us for a night of fun, all welcome.

This iconic portrait of 1980s school life was possibly the first of the ‘teen movies’. Five students with nothing in common spend Saturday in detention - The Jock, the Princess, the Brain, the Criminal and the Basketcase - but by the end of the afternoon they realise they had more in common than anyone of them could have imagined. As a multi-society event, you are cordially invited to spend detention with the Breakfast Club! Directed by Podge Daly

This Wednesday (3rd March), the NUI Imposter will be descending upon the college. If you are the one who catches him you'll be in line to win some mega money. It only costs €2 to enter...well worth it! We'll be in the foyer of Aras na Mac Leinn on Monday and Tuesday from 9 - 6 so come down and we can answer any questions you may have!!

Dr. Paul Naessenn will gve a guest lecture to Archaeology Society.
'The development of high-status Gaelic lacustrine fortifications from 1000 - 1200AD in Western Ireland'.

Come and destress with the LoveSoc.

Come and show your talents with Anime and Manga.

The Law Society and the Career Development Centre will host Matheson Ormsby Prentice (MOP), the society's Moot Court Sponsors, on Tuesday 2nd March at 1pm in the Careers Seminar. MOP are one of the lasrgest law firms in Ireland and have won numerous awards for the high quality service they provide. They have also been voted one of the top 50 Best Companies to Work for in Ireland in 2007 and 2008. For further details see: www.mop.ie
On Tuesday they will speak about opportunities for undergraduate law students to participate in their summer internship programme for the month of June or for the month of July 2010. The closing date for applications for this programme is March 8th 2010. Representatives from MOP will be available to speak to students interested in applying for this programme and will also be providing students with some useful tips on the application process. Attendance is strongly encouraged for those wishing to apply to MOP in the future.

Mephisto Theatre Company presents: The World’s Wife
Female figures from the worlds of myths, fairy-tales and history finally get a word in with The World’s Wife; a playful stage show adapted from the poetry collection of the same name by Carol Ann Duffy (UK Poet Laureate). The silent wives are about to speak and their stories are not to be missed…

'Two Brothers and a Wedding'
Two brothers returning home for their sister’s wedding have this supposedly happy family reunion interrupted by Alice, best friend of one brother and sexual conquest of the other.

'Who Needs Enemies?'
A tragic tale of love, friendship and addiction.

'The Tree Experiment'
When a middle-aged scientist gets a text message intended for someone else, she decides to prove her thesis that there is no such thing as random connection.

'Three'
Three monologues on loss.

This iconic portrait of 1980s school life was possibly the first of the ‘teen movies’. Five students with nothing in common spend Saturday in detention - The Jock, the Princess, the Brain, the Criminal and the Basketcase - but by the end of the afternoon they realise they had more in common than anyone of them could have imagined. As a multi-society event, you are cordially invited to spend detention with the Breakfast Club! Directed by Podge Daly

Each week we have a different workshop in something related to juggling. Generally suited for beginners and lots of fun! If that doesn't float your boat we have a host of juggling equipment for you to mess around with instead :)

Come and enjoy the game.

Poker Game Every Tuesday at 6pm
Tickets are on sale in the soc box

The starting Blinds for every game is 25/50 chips
Freeze- Out Tournaments have a 20 euro Buy-in
with a starting stack of 15,000 chips

Rebuy Games have a Buy-in : 10 Euro & Re buys: 5 Euro
with a starting stack of 5,000 chips
Re-buy stack of 5,000 chips
with top-up at the break

Come to the Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) and meet with trained law students and solicitors who are available to give information on legal matters. This service is provided every Tuesday in Aras na Mac Leinn. All matters discussed at the clinics are strictly confidential.

Come and learn with the Chinese Soc.

6-7 int hip hop
7-8 break dancing

Come and discuss with Sinn Fein.

Concerned about securing a job after college?

Need help gaining a competitive edge at an interview?

Does the thought of an assessment centre leave you feeling anxious?



No matter what career path you are on—engineer, lawyer, business professional, etc.—we want to assist you in realising your potential.



This 60 minute skills session will help you:

· Evaluate your strengths
· Search for jobs effectively
· Understand different types of assessment
· Be brilliant at interview
· Secure that job!

Our weekly meeting to discuss upcoming events and get things in motion. All welcome!

The Second Half: The Art of the Extension

Workshop concentrating on 2nd Prop and 2nd Opp. Learn how to find and use good extensions, move the debate on and summate effectively. Followed by the final preliminary round of the Internal Mace.

Playing with Light and Light Painting Workshop.

You don't need a camera but if you have one please bring it.

Also if anyone has a tripod please try to bring them as well as a flashlight or other cool light source/object!

ELECTING A NEW VICE PRESIDENT.

Tuesday: Art Class: Life Drawing in the Space 7pm-9pm

Meeting with Sinead Higgins Environmental officer to discuss plans for St. Patricks Day parade.

A chance to share your writing, all welcome.

'Wake'
John left without saying goodbye - Could Annie and Mick have stopped him?

'Chocolate Cake and Wine'
A dark chocolate alcoholic comedy about a deep seeded contract.

'The Blood Cherry'
Russia on the brink of revolution. Set against the backdrop of Chekhov’s Cherry orchard, a tramp wanders on to the Gayev estate. Who is he, why is here, and what terrible deed has he committed?

Tedfest 2010 Toilet Duck Awards with 16 up & coming comedians!

Tickets available from the Socs Box for members! Make note that this event is taking place on TUESDAY and not the usual Wednesday night.

This iconic portrait of 1980s school life was possibly the first of the ‘teen movies’. Five students with nothing in common spend Saturday in detention - The Jock, the Princess, the Brain, the Criminal and the Basketcase - but by the end of the afternoon they realise they had more in common than anyone of them could have imagined. As a multi-society event, you are cordially invited to spend detention with the Breakfast Club! Directed by Podge Daly

Trad Awards Night!!!!Come along to play or just listen! This is the last session of the semester.

Come and learn with the Lovesoc.

Spread the word to end the word!! Best Buddies is launching Ireland's first Ban the R Word Campaign this Wednsday all day outside Aras na Mac Linn and on the Concourse! Come sign the pledge to stop using a certain derogatory word used to describe people w

The time has come! The NUI Imposter will be on campus today, can you find him...??

Camara NUIG will be holding its first drop-off day next Wednesday, 3rd March, 10am-4pm.

We recycle all computers including MACs and laptops. The computers we refurbish and send to Africa have to meet these specifications:
· Minimum 256 Megabyte RAM (Random-Access Memory)
· Minimum 800 Megahertz Processor (Pentium III, AMD Athlon, or better)
· Minimum 8 Gigabytes Capacity Hard Drives
· Monitors with 15�-17� displays
· Computer mice and keyboards ( both USB or PS/2 connectors)
· We also accept computer speakers and head phone sets.

Dont know the spec? If in doubt, drop it in. Machines that do not meet the spec are harvested for spare parts and recycled here in Ireland.

For each computer, we ask for a donation of €20 (€9 if >10 computers are being donated). This goes towards the cost of refurbishing the computers, sending them to Africa, and recycling computers that are not suitable for Africa.

Dramsoc present: The Star-Child by Oscar Wilde

A tale of survival, downfall and redemption. This well loved fairy tale has been adapted into a play, which will be loved by all ages. Full of music, friendly characters and life lessons, the Star Child is a journey from poverty to power, where woodland animals and mythical creatures guide the way.

To celebrate Theatre Week, the Human Rights Society are having a bake sale in order to raise money and awareness for asylum seekers in Ireland.
Our bake sale is being held in conjunction with Forum Theatre who are staging a play entitled- A Day in the Life of an Asylum Seeker- a powerful and moving portrayal of the life of asylum seekers in Ireland. It is on at 1pm in Aras na Mac Leinn. This is something that cannot be missed.

'Wake'
John left without saying goodbye - Could Annie and Mick have stopped him?

'Chocolate Cake and Wine'
A dark chocolate alcoholic comedy about a deep seeded contract.

'The Blood Cherry'
Russia on the brink of revolution. Set against the backdrop of Chekhov’s Cherry orchard, a tramp wanders on to the Gayev estate. Who is he, why is here, and what terrible deed has he committed?

A powerful and moving portrayal of the life of asylum seekers in Ireland. It showed the constraints placed on normal family life by the rules of hostel living, the lack of privacy and the difficulties of institutionalised approach to provision of meals. The play also portrays the frustration caused by the rules on the hostel manager and other people whose job it is to carry them out. In Forum Theatre style, the audience will be invited to question the characters about their experiences and to suggest alternative approaches.

Through the medium of cardboard the NSS host the greatest event in the history of steel and padding to prevail in a world of bubble wrap, duct tape and treachery if they are to survive games of capture the flag, Battle Royal and a special round in which the committee will lay themselves against the masses in a re-enactment of 300 the movie.

DJ soc weekly meeting.

This iconic portrait of 1980s school life was possibly the first of the ‘teen movies’. Five students with nothing in common spend Saturday in detention - The Jock, the Princess, the Brain, the Criminal and the Basketcase - but by the end of the afternoon they realise they had more in common than anyone of them could have imagined. As a multi-society event, you are cordially invited to spend detention with the Breakfast Club! Directed by Podge Daly

Sewing Society hold a meeting every Wednesday in the Space. Come and join in-be creative and learn how to make your own clothes!

Spread the word to end the word! Evening of information, music and free refreshments as part of the Ban the R Word Campaign! Come sign the pledge and chill out with our musicians, refreshments, photographs etc for the evening and help Ban the R Word!!

'I go to kill'
Rage. Retribution. Revenge. These words matter little to Óg; a character with a story to tell but no great desire to do so. Compelled along by a Chorus, Óg is forced to weave their dark tale with his own invented characters and comic digressions.

'Freefall : Heroes'
Is it possible to go back and change the past? An Irish girl in the Twin Towers discovers beauty in the final moments.

'Id'
Christine grapples with some difficult characters on her first meeting with David. Someone always pays.

'Anto & Me'
How much is a life worth? Anto’s gonna find out...

Wednesday: Comic Drawing Class 7.30pm- 9.30pm

Come play with us ;)

Even if you're a complete beginner, or a little bit rusty, just spend an evening or two with us and we'll have you mating your opponent in no time.

The Law Society and the Business Society will host Mr. David McWilliams in the O'Flaherty Theatre at 8pm on Wednesday 3rd March. Mr. McWilliams, one of the best known Irish economists, will explore the following theme: Moving Forward and Overcoming the Recession. He will address how the Irish economy found itself in a state of recession in 2009 and what can be done to reverse the adverse affects that have been a feature of our society since the recession began. He will especially focus on how students as the leaders of tomorrow can influence economic and legislative policy to make real changes in our society.
Author to a number of books including "The Pope's Children" and "Follow the Money", McWilliams have been a regular feature of print and broadcast media. He writes for the Irish Independent and the Sunday Business Post. He has presented his own business show on TV3 and has also appeared on RTE 2's "The Panel".
This event is not to be missed. Come early to avoid disappointment. For further information contact: nuiglawsociety@gmail.com or bizsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie

‘Moving Forward and Overcoming the Recession’

David McWilliams is one of Ireland’s leading economic commentators. David has worked with the Central Bank of Ireland, UBS bank, and the Banque Nationale de Paris. More recently, he has become a popular broadcaster and documentary-maker
with TV3 and RTÉ, as well as publishing three books, The Pope's Children, The Generation Game, and Follow the Money. McWilliams is particularly known for his warnings of the demise of the Irish property market,[4] along with calls for radical
exchange rate and political change in Ireland.

In January 2007, McWilliams was selected as one of 250 Young Global Leaders by the World Economic Forum. David writes two weekly opinion columns, one in the Irish Independent and the other Sunday Business Post David has interviewed some
of the most influential and thought provoking characters of our age, from Henry Kissinger to Mikhail Gorbachev, Rudi Guilianni and Hillary Clinton.

Reception afterwards in the Front Door Bar, High Street followed by a visit to HALO

You cannot possibly miss our special Italian Society Ceili this week in Club Aras na nGael. This special event is a chance for Italians to truly emerse themselves in Irish culture! Come along for the true meaning of 'craic'...Ceol agus Craic! And lets see what happens when we add a few Italians into the mix of such traditional Irishness!
Tá céilí á rachtáil ag an Cumann Iodáileach an tseachtain seo i gClub �ras na nGael. Is seans duit cultúr na hÉireann a aimsiú agus beidh fíor chraic againn nuair a churamid Iodáiligh ag damhsa!

Come and learn with the Lovesoc.

International OSA network of students conference

Learn how to grow your own food! Everyone welcome!
http://www.nuigalwayorganicgarden.com/

'I go to kill'
Rage. Retribution. Revenge. These words matter little to Óg; a character with a story to tell but no great desire to do so. Compelled along by a Chorus, Óg is forced to weave their dark tale with his own invented characters and comic digressions.

'Freefall : Heroes'
Is it possible to go back and change the past? An Irish girl in the Twin Towers discovers beauty in the final moments.

'Id'
Christine grapples with some difficult characters on her first meeting with David. Someone always pays.

Cardboard.

A material with a murky past and nothing to lose. Come and test your metal as the Nothing Specific Society duke it out with NUIG in armour of cardboard, weapons of cardboard and raging testosterone..... of cardboard. All the necessary equipment will be available to construct your garb in the Space during the week.

The strong will be tested, the weak will be vanquished and much recyclable material will be reused!

So get to plotting, designing and remember NSSers.... GET YOUR WAR FACES READY!!!!

Dramsoc present: The Star-Child by Oscar Wilde

A tale of survival, downfall and redemption. This well loved fairy tale has been adapted into a play, which will be loved by all ages. Full of music, friendly characters and life lessons, the Star Child is a journey from poverty to power, where woodland animals and mythical creatures guide the way.

A weekly meeting discussing fundraising plans and volunteering in Nepal in 2010

Dear All,

We are happy to invite you to a brand new activity organized by the Polish Soc this term. We are running a Polish Language and Culture Course, FREE and open to all NUI Galway students and teachers alike! See the poster attached!

START: Thursday 18 Feb 2010, from 6–7.30 pm
VENUE: on the NUIG Campus – to be announced soon!

The course will run for 7 weeks –> until Easter.

Just a few reasons to join in:
- basic conversational Polish presented in an easy and friendly way,
- bits and pieces of Polish history & traditions,
- an update on Polish films, songs & celebrities,
- awesome Polish snacks every week!

To sign up, email: polish.course.nuig@gmail.com
Sign up now to secure a place! We'll email you with further details of the course.

Hope to see you on Thursday!

Your Polish Teacher,

Magda Kuzma

Come and celebrate the launch of the Radio Plays!

Come and learn with the Chinese Soc.

Come and get involved for reals with the BACon Soc.

Jasango present: Bombshells

Bombshells is a rip-roaring, explosive and hilarious evening spent with several generations of women on the edge. From the fame-seeking teenager to the frenetic young mother to the simmering widow and the exultant, terrified bride, these women will surprise and delight you in this series of vivid monologues

Mainly for kids and the adult beginners from the classes, but you're all welcome to drop down for a game if you wish.

A Students’ Union is charged with representing the views of their members and getting them a better deal. In decades past, Students’ Unions fought to keep fees out, to improve standard of education and of safety for their members, but what role do they have in today’s universities?

Compared to the 1980s, today’s Students’ Unions seem less able or less willing to fight the good fight. Even if they did get involved, do students really care about anything other than the cheapest pint? Are SUs even relevant any more to the vast majority of the student body?

But are students nowadays really all that different from the ones in the days gone by? Surely the reasons for having a Students’ Union are just as strong now as they ever have been. Students still need help, advice and a strong unified voice to fight their corner and the SU is the best way of getting this.

Join the Lit & Deb for a debate which aims to discover whether or not Students’ Unions have become redundant to the modern student with speakers including current NUIGSU President Donna Cummins, former USI president Tony McDonnell and former member of the ULSU Executive Oisín Collins.

Come and learn with Anime and Manga.

Poor Mouth Theatre Company present: Clamped

This dark comedy centres on Stan, a frustrated man in his early thirties. A decade has passed since his shotgun wedding to Delia. Dreams have been abandoned, bad habits formed and worst of all Stan now works as a clamper.

Fainne na Beatha is centred around a girl in a mental institution and is about how our beliefs are a powerful force on how we act.

BizSoc are hosting a table quiz this Thursday in the College Bar

€5 per person and Tables will be a maximum of 4 people per table

Amazing Cash Prices and there will be some surprises as well!!!

Refreshments and finger food aferwards.

Retiring afterwards to KARMA nightclub

Dramsoc present: The Star-Child by Oscar Wilde

A tale of survival, downfall and redemption. This well loved fairy tale has been adapted into a play, which will be loved by all ages. Full of music, friendly characters and life lessons, the Star Child is a journey from poverty to power, where woodland animals and mythical creatures guide the way.

International OSA network of students conference

Come and learn with Lovesoc.

Waterdonkey Theatre presents: Love Song

Inspired by T. S. Eliot’s The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, this is an experimental exploration of an eternal theme. Continuing to develop their own style of evocative and emotive theatre the Galway ensemble invite you to an evening of reflection and sensuality.

The Forum Theatre presentation is a culmination of the forum theatre facilitators workshops, organised as a collaboration between the VEC, ALá Community Theatre and NUI Galway Dramsoc. It explores Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed as a tool for social change. The Drama in Forum Theatre happens when the oppressed faces their oppressor. Through the medium of interactive Forum Theatre the audience is invited to support the oppressed in their challenge and find resolutions. The four pieces specially prepared for this showcase include issues such as manipulation and control in personal relationships, the challenges of facing blind bureaucracy, the frustration of dealing with uncaring and unsupportive systems and corporate bullying.

NUIG Students are invited to a seminar hosted by Family & Life and the Second Look Project featuring two of the world’s most renowned academics/scientists. The first is Stanford University Professor William Hurlbut, a former member of the US President’s Bioethics Council and a leading researcher on ethical stem cell research, famed for his advocacy of Altered Nuclear Transfer (ANT). This is a scientific method of obtaining pluripotent stem cells without the creation and destruction of human embryos. Also speaking will be Princeton University Professor Robert George, professor of jurisprudence, politics and philosophy, who is a former Judicial Fellow at the US Supreme Court. Professor George was also a member of the President’s Council for Bioethics and is a prolific author. Anyone interested in attending contact Life Society or call/text Maria 0876217702.

Omnibus of all 11 plays and Awards Ceremony.

Barry Hurley speaks about Artificial intelligence.

Join us to celebrate the end of the NUI Galway Theatre Festival, entertainment with trad Soc and finger food. All welcome