26^th

September

– 2^nd

October 2011

The closing date is fast approaching for sign-ups for the Habitat for Humanity trip to Zambia. If you want to be involved you can download it from our website: http://www.engsoc.ralph.nuigalway.ie and drop the forms into the Socsbox in Aras na MacLeinn

Get Involved! Want to help out with postering, fliering and at events? Come to our meeting all wleocme.

Meet and greet for everyone who auditioned for Spring Awakening and our Concert, fun and banter!

We're elected our committee and planning the year ahead so come along if you're interested in getting involved.

A meet and greet for everyone to get to know each other. Free Pizza!

The weekly Comic Soc gathering, where we all have some tea and biccies, while talking comics, graphic novels and Nathan Fllion. Tell us about your favourite comics, or we'll tell you ours if you havnt read any yet! Open to all, first timers always welcome!

This year we have another hectic and fun packed year ahead of us, and it all kicks off this week with our introductory meeting at 8:30pm on Monday the 26th of September,The View, Aras Na Mac Leinn) (one of our Committee Members will be standing in the foyer downstairs, to help you find the room). This meeting is where we get to know one another, you get to meet this years committee, discuss events and plans for the upcoming year (feel free to come up and add your own at the meeting) and afterwards we will be having Free Pizza & Refreshments!!!

The NUIG Rugby and Cheerleader party :

* Free admission for the first 100 people in a rugby t-shirt or cheerleader outfit
* Free Domino's pizza in the smoking area from 1.30am
* 200 free pom poms and loads more surprises on the night
* Appearances from your favourite NUIG Rugby players
* Photographer crew filiming and photoing the night

Admission is only 4euro or 2euro with the Accountancy and Finance society discount card (info below)

From the organisers of NUIG's largest social events to date including the 1400 student NUIG Back to College Party, the sell out NUIG Pink Party etc etc comes NUIG's first rugby theamed party which is set to yet again fill CP's to full capacity. So come along in outift or without to celebrate Irelands success to date.

Have you purchased the Accountancy and Finance society discount card ? Its NUIG's first major student discount card with discounts all over Galway such as 2euro off CP's admission, 25% off Domino's pizza, 10 % off Charcol Gril, 2euro off Big 0 Taxis and much more. Its estimated to save an average student who goes out only once a week a minimum of 400euro per academic year. The limited supply of 2000 are now almost sold out. They are on sale for a cutprice 5euro in the socbox NUIG ( beside the college bar).

Heres a link to the pink party we held last week http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mISHC7EiBGY

The Accountancy and Finance society is sponsored by Deloitte, CP's and Domino's pizza. See www.nuigafsociety.com for more details.

Completely confidental advice

We offer some basic legal assistance by way of legal information and advice. However, in the normal course of events we we cannot offer people legal representation.

Please bring along any documentation or correspondence which might help the advisor to assist you. The advisor will help you to establish whether there is a legal solution to your problem, explain what options are open to you and direct you to where you may obtain further assistance where appropriate. You should note that if you have already consulted a solicitor about the same matter, FLAC is not in a position to second-guess that advice and therefore our advisors cannot give offer guidance on that matter.

A&L Goodbody will be on campus at this Tuesday at 6pm in IT125G (Ground floor of the IT Building). Current partners and trainees from the firm will be on hand to give advice about the application process and provide information about their services and departments. If that wasn't enough of an incentive, they have kindly arranged for refreshments to be provided to the students attending their event. Come along and see what one of Ireland's top law firms has to offer you!

Want to learn to speak good ?
Or just listen to some fascinating talk?
This week our internal convenor will be teaching the "How to" of competitive debating in MACE style.
Following the workshop there will be a pro am debate,
(where you can debate as a newbie with someone who has been debating a while). Its going to be on the legalization of soft drugs.
There will be chat there will be fun and you might learn something.
COME ALONG !!!!!

PhotoSoc are delighted to welcome multi-award winning photographer Neil Warner who is coming in to give a talk about Corporate Photography.

Neil has been Irish Professional Photographer of the Year in 1997, 1999 and 2000. He will share with us the techniques he uses to capture his stunning shots and give some practical advice on how to become a successful corporate photographer.

You can preview Neil's varied range of corporate photographs along with videos over here: http://www.warnerphoto.org

Your Student Cinema Presents: Thor
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston
Director: Kenneth Branagh

Headstrong Thunder God Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is banished to Earth and stripped of his powers by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) after inadvertently starting a war with a planet of ticked-off Frost Giants. Stranded in New Mexico, he must discover himself and face the threat of his manipulative brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), with the aid of an intruiged scientist (Natalie Portman).

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aymaqCbaik4

Anyone who'd like to get involved in Life Society in some role this year should come along on Tuesday to Meeting Room 1 (upstairs in Aras na Mac Leinn) for the society's AGM.

Come along and share your ideas!

Tea and a chat afterwards in Smokey's.

Salut!!

First weekly meeting for all members. Anyone who wasn't at the AGM last week don't be afraid to come along for the meeting and night out afterwards. The meeting will only be for around half an hour then we'll head on to The King's Head where we have a RESERVED area with FREE FOOD for everyone as well!

Lets keep the buzz going from last week, venez nombreux et invitez vos amis!
A bientot!

A meet and greet with refreshments and finger food for new and existing members.
This informal gathering is designed to welcome new members to the society and to provide them with the opportunity to get to know existing and past members.
The raffle for the Hoodie will also be held on this nite.
All welcome so hope to see you there ;-)

Fujioka Haruhi won a scholarship to attend Ouran Academy, a school reserved for the rich and prestigious. Despite what other students may think of her, Haruhi cares little for physical appearances or the fact that she is a commoner. Unfortunately for Haruhi, her high school days took a turn when she stumbled upon the Host Club, an elite club for the super rich and beautiful boys who use their specific traits and charms to entertain young ladies. Even worse was that Haruhi had accidentally broken an 8 million yen vase in the club. Unable to repay her debt with money, Haruhi found herself with no choice but to work for the Host Club, becoming a male host herself.

Elections of vice auditor, health and safety officer, webmaster and ordinary committee members.

TradSocs Weekly session takes place every Tuesday night @ 10pm in The Crane Bar Sea Road Galway. Here the members meet up for a weekly session and play music for both musicians and listeners alike. This week the session will raise funds for trocaire as part of the Trad For Tr?caire campaign. Hope to see ye there.

GUMS Singing Rehearsals, Tyndall Theatre, Behind the McMunn, Beside Smokies

Narrated by David Attenborough, "The Private Life of Plants" uses amazing time-lapse photography to explore the world of plants. And it's free! See you there.

If you would like to be involved with the running of the society please come along.

Positions available are as follows:

Auditor
Vice Auditor
Secretary
Treasurer
Teachers Liaison Officer
Public Relations Officer x2
Show Producer
Events Officer
OCM x2

We have some time of worship, sing a couple songs, hear some amazing teaching and hang out with tea/coffee and biscuits.

This Wednesday night we will be having a tour of pubs in Galway. A pub crawl can be defined as "a tour of bars or public houses
So, what you need to do is bring your nice selves to the Spanish arch at 19.30 . To make life easier for us and you guys, we are going to divide you into groups.

In order to make these group it is ESSENTIAL THAT YOU SIGN UP FOR THE PUB CRAWL AT THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS:

intstudents@socs.nuigalway.ie

Once that is completed we can put you into groups.

This tour is going to be legendary, you will find out all about what makes a good irish pub and where they all are, so sign up ASAP and see you all at the Spanish arch this Wednesday at half past seven.

We meet and play Chess. Equipment and witty conversation supplied.
Come along and discover for yourself whether Emer actually exists!

Your Student Cinema Presents: Black Dynamite
Starring: Arsenio Hall, Tommy Davidson and Michael Jai White
Director: Scott Sanders

This is the story of 1970s African-American action legend Black Dynamite. The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one hero willing to fight The Man all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House. Michael Jai White (The Dark Knight) stars as Black Dynamite, a gun-toting, nunchuck-wielding, ladies man and soul brother.
Written and directed by Scott Sanders, this blaxploitation spoof had a trailer and funding even before a script was written, and was shot in 20 days in Super 16 format.

(hilarious) Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Y24a0cyCE

Maiden Speakers On Wednesday, 28th September at 8pm in the Cairnes Theatre we bring you the most anticipated Law Soc event for first time public speakers and debaters. It's a chance to gain some experience standing up and speaking in front of a crowd in a relaxed and comfortable environment. The motions for the night are below and the arguments for and against can be as serious or as ridiculous as you like (baring in mind that there will be a prize for the funniest attempt as well as medals being awarded on the night). Of course, we can't forget that the first placed speaker will have the honour of having their name engraved in the Maiden Speakers cup for ever more.
The Motions are: This house believes that women make better politicians than men This house believes that Kenny Dalglish was hired to retain supporters and will not win any cups. This house believes that Bertie was a patriot and deserves a Nobel Prize. This house believes that aliens exist. This house believes that the Xbox is better than Playstation. This house believes that Rhianna/Bradd Pitt is hotter than Mila Kunis/Gary Barlow . This house believes that Ireland should leave the European Union. This house believes that women are not more emotional than men. This house believes that women are better drivers and deserve cheaper insurance. This house believes that..... Make up your own ?Believe? and forward it to lawsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie. If you wish to argue that.

Chess. Underwater. The clue is in the title.
Bring togs, towel, and those stupid swimming caps.

Organised in conjunction with the Galway Chess Club, Grandmaster Gawain Jones will take on 25 opponents at once. If you've ever wanted to play against a Grandmaster, now's your chance! Email galwaychess@gmail.com to reserve a place.

The NSS will descend upon an unsuspecting Hub this Thursday. Bringing gifts of food and (soft) drinks to the Students of NUIG. This is no normal food function however, this is The NSS's first offical event of the year, the food will be spicy, in some cases absurdly so, ranging from a mild curry, to insanity in chilli based death form.
It's also the perfect time to meet the new commitee and present us with any ideas.

All welcome, good times will be had by all

GUMS Acting Rehearsals for leads in 'Spring Awakening'.

Any men interested in improving their singing voice through getting instruction in a smaller group, do come along. Rehearsals are held under Peter Mannion, the choralsoc conductor in the mid-2000s.

Our introductory evening in Massimo's Bar. New and existing members get to know each other evening and find out more about what feminism is about. Also plan to make banners for the Slutwalk so bring your colourful and creative sides :)

Speakers: Louise Hannon, won transgender discrimination High Court case against employers.
Michael Farrell, solictor with FLAC, reprensented Lydia Foy in her sucessful case against the state.
Bernie Fitzgerald, Gender Therapist for Rainbow Support Services, Limerick.
Dr Don Horrocks, Evangelical Alliance UK
Keith Tiller, former transgender person who now runs a ministry that mentors transgender people on the
biblical response to transgenderism.

Topics for discussion on the night will include outlining what transgenderism is and how it affects people, the different attitudes people have towards it, the status of transgender people in Ireland, the legal issues surrounding it and Minister Joan Burton's proposed Gender Recognition legisation.

Students will have an opportunity to ask questions to the panel or make speeches on the topic themselves.

Your Student Cinema Presents: Easy A
Starring: Emma Stone, Amanda Bynes and Penn Badgley
Director: Will Gluck

High school student Olive (Emma Stone) is tired of feeling anonymous. So much so than when her best friend, Rhiannon (Aly Michalka), asks Olive how her weekend went, she decides to whip up a spicy story - just to make things interesting. The little white lie begins to take on a life of its own when it reaches the ears of motor-mouth gossip Jesus freak Marianne (Amanda Bynes), and in no time the entire student body is buzzing over quiet Olive's unrepentant weekend of debauchery.

Amused, Olive decides to exploit the school's rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing. What could possibly go wrong? When she agrees to help out a bullied friend by pretending to sleep with him, her reputation spreads and the lies begin to spin out of control...

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNbPnqyvItk

When Ryuhei Sasaki is unceremoniously dumped from his 'safe' company job, his family's happy, humdrum life is put at risk. Unwilling to accept the shame of unemployment, the loyal salaryman decides not to tell anyone, instead leaving home each morning in a suit and tie with a briefcase, spending his days searching for work and lining up for soup with the homeless. Outstanding performances; serene, elegant direction; and Kurosawa's trademark chills are evident as he ratchets up the unsettling atmosphere and the grim hopelessness of Sasaki's unemployment.

Failte roimh gach duine chuig Aras na nGael gach deardaoin/ Everyones welcome to come to Aras na nGael for a bit of craic and meet new friends as Gaeilge:)

We will be starting to show band of brothers. Novelties and refreshments will be on offer. A great chance to meet the committee and talk about getting involved with us aswell

Band of Brothers is a 2001 ten-part, 11-hour television World War II miniseries based on the book of the same title written by historian and biographer Stephen E. Ambrose. The executive producers were Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, who had collaborated on the World War II film Saving Private Ryan (1998). The episodes first aired in 2001 on HBO and are still run frequently on various TV networks around the world

Weekly Friday prayer for brothers is performed at 13h10 at the NUIG Main Campus, in the prayer room underneath the James Hardiman Library.

Free to Dramsoc members the chance to discover more about Theatre of the Oppressed with Julian Boal the son of Augusto Boal the founder of TO.
Julian Boal is the leading practitioner in Theatre of the Oppressed techniques. He has worked as a workshop leader for many years, both independently and with his father Augusto Boal and has delivered projects throughout the world. He is a founding member of Groupe du Theatre de l?Opprime (GTO, website in french), Paris and the author of Imagens de um teatro popular?, published in 2000. Places are limited so sign up at the socsbox.