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January

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February 2012

Today is the last day of ticket sales for the Masquerade Ball. Don't forget to drop by and pick one up! Full tickets 50 euro, afters tickets 20 euro. The ball is on this Wednesday, February 1st in the Salthill Hotel and is in aid of Galway Parkinsons Association. It promises to be a night of music and fun, celebrating mystery, masks and Italian culture. Don't miss your chance to come along!

Professor Ayhan Sol (Middle East Technical University, Ankara) will present a paper, 'A Naturalistic Approach to Science and its Ethics as Community Affairs', as part of the seminar series in Philosophy and Erasmus teaching exchange between the Philosophy disciplines at NUI, Galway and METU

Orchestra rehearsals for Spring Awakening with Megan.(cast only)

Spring Awakening dance rehearsals with Diarm and Gillian. (cast only)

Everyone welcome!

Choral Soc extra rehearsal, and a rehearsal with Orchestra and Trad socs.
Singers Please make an effort to be there :)

Robocode Tutorial Monday 7-8pm the Space, Aras na Mac Leinn by Liam Krewer, Robocode is an exciting artificial intelligence robot programming competition where contestants program robots to fight digital battles against each other. This session will serve as an intro from the ground up however requires some programming experience.(robocode is java based but java OO knowledge not essential)

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!

Let's play go in a relaxed atmosphere :)
http://nuiggosoc.wordpress.com/meeting/

Hello ISSers
Some of us have just arrived home from Dublin... and can't bear to spend too much time apart... so we need another party tomorrow! And those who weren't in Dublin- we missed you!

So tomorrow, come to Fibbers from 8.30 where we will have
Free food, promotions and Alvaro Ramirez as dj
then... Octopussy where we have
half-price entry
a free refreshment
and bouncy castles and loads of other fun stuff!!

See you there
Love
ISS e

Meet up with your old Corrib Village friends in the College Bar!
Promotions and free finger food on the night.
Free into Carbon Night Club after.
Get your tickets now for only 3euro in the socs box!

Kick start your day with some invigorating vinyasa flow! Classes are now full - contact lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check future availability...

Ballet with Jess

Invigorating yoga with Christina every Tuesday at 5:10pm. Class is now booked out, contact lotus@socs.nuigalway to check future availability.

Hip Hop with Amy and Michael

Our weekly art class! Changes every couple of weeks so make sure to check out the emails we send out

A founding father of BizSoc, Paddy Hennelly comes in to talk about his experiences

2nd Guest Lecture this semester by Dr. Mark Gardiner from Queens University Belfast.
An interesting look at the archaeology of the Late Medieval in the North of Ireland.
All Welcome!

Only available to those that came to the first session.

Join Physics Soc for a double episode of the popular comedy series "The Big bang theory". Pizza will be served followed by refreshments in the college bar afterwards!

On Tuesday at 7 in Aras Ui Chathail, FilmSoc's first movie shown in blu-ray will be one of the most acclaimed movies of 2011- Nicolas Winding Rehn's Drive! A mysterious Hollywood stuntman, mechanic and getaway driver (Ryan Gosling) lands himself in trouble with the mob when he helps out his neighbour (Carey Mulligan). The films is a must watch, given the cracking soundtrack and Mr. Gosling's presence. He's dreamy *swoons*

This Tuesday, Lit and Deb workshops continue for those of you who fancy honing your oratorical and argumentative skills. Hosted by our very talented internal convenor, Mr. Sean Kearns, these workshops allow you to learn these abilities in a relaxed atmosphere. As well as this, if you don't feel quite up to speaking right away, you can always feel free to judge.

Sinn Fein Socs weekly meeting takes place every Tuesday at 7pm to 8pm in AM205 (Arts Millenium Building).

Bionn cruinnithe seachtainiula de chuid Chumann Shinn Fein ar siul gach Mairt ag a 7in in AM205 (Aras Milaoise)

jQuery Mobile tutorial Tuesday 7-8pm lower Education Pc Suite, Education Building by myself. jQuery Mobile is the hottest new framework for web application development for Mobile platforms allowing a web app to be developed responsively for nearly any device with a browser. This session is a short tutorial covering the basics of jQM and what makes it so useful. This session includes front end development only.

The first of three films being shown in conjunction with the French Dept. "Pepe Le Moko" is part of the 2BA 1930s film module and so will be essential viewing for all students taking this module. This film, like the other three, will appeal to all film lovers so everybody is welcome to come along and watch as well! Soyez la!

At last we are matching our college students with their buddies, for a night of games, dancing and food...lots of fun to be had! Please note: this is only for students already involved, it is not an open event...garda clearance and registration mandatory

Movie night

Rock Soc and Music & Ents Soc present the Witless Band Competitions with heats and grand final on Feb 7th. Full details at link below.

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. You dont have to play an instrument to come. You can just call in and listen to the lovely songs and music played in a lively atmosphere. Hope to see ye all there. For directions click on URL below.

Happy 2nd Birthday Camara Galway! We?ve come a long way since we were set up in February 2010!
There will be home-made cake!

Camara Computer Drop-off takes place on the first Wednesday of every month.
Call 087 413 9367 for more information or to volunteer.

Chill out at lunchtime with Marese! Class is now full, contact lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check future availability.

Sign up today!! This course will run for eight weeks and is open for all! ?95 paid in full on first day. For further info contact Judy on extension 2459 or judy.buckley@nuigalway.ie

SOLD OUT!! Keep an eye out for future events.

Like Fantasy football but for Stocks.
Our new game will allow students the experience the play the stock market and learn how to make lots of money. Free to enter and with a prize pool of ?300, it's sure to be a great experience for everyone.
The game will be active from Wednesday, the 1st of February onwards, we have attatched all the details on the Facebook page.
Best of luck!

Beginners Irish Dancing with Gillian

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. The gentle, rhythmic movements of Qigong reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system. There are still a few places left, so sign up at the socs box before Wednesday, or email lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to book a place, it's 20 euro for a six week course.

Team meeting for the team traveling to Zambia to do voluntary work this summer.

For a well-earned refreshment after the 1st Feb drop-off: College Bar 6pm, Call the Camara mobile if you can?t find us (087 413 9367)

Anne Parsons who has recently completed the Washington Ireland Programme will get an info and feedback session for perspective candidates thinking for applying before next weeks deadline.

Zumba Class with Pedro

Intermediate Irish Dancing with Gillian

The annual Masquerade Ball in aid of Galway Parkinson's Association in the Salthill Hotel. 50euro for full ticket and 20euro for afters. DJ Darragh from iradio, surprise performance, venetian masks for everyone, sponsored prizes and all profits go to charity!

Staged and Confused has a new time!
Every wednesday, from 7 till 9, check out the fun and Games upstairs in Aras na Mac Leinn.

The Law Ball in the Meyrick Hotel with Music from Bipolar Empire and Today FM DJ KC. Full tickets 55euro includes sumptuous sit down dinner afters 25euro. Tickets now on sale in the SocsBox.

Advanced Irish Dancing class with Gillian

Working towards our annual publication, Lunatic Fringe! All welcome

Meeting for all Eng Soc members to keep up to date with upcoming events!

The Philosophy Society is holding a debate on Assisted Suicide. Everyone welcome!

Note change of venue for this week: Weekly Meetings on Wednesday at 7:30 in the The space (upstairs Aras na Mac Leinn). All welcome

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

"reasons to be pretty" is a story about ordinary people constantly seeking something more than what they have whether it be beauty, a better job or simply validation of the choices they've made.
Neil LaBute drops us right into a nice little fight. When word gets out that Greg was overheard making an off-hand comment about his girlfriend Steph?s regular face, all hell breaks loose as Steph and Greg battle out the significance of such a seemingly insignificant word. Greg?s warehouse coworkers, Kent and Carly are steeped in their own turmoil as Kent?s fidelity comes into question. As each relationship becomes more embroiled in conflict, LaBute brings to light how common words can have very uncommon consequences.
Wednesday 1st February-Friday 3rd
8pm
Tickets are e5/e8

On Wednesday, we've got no movie- instead we'll be holding our film production meetings weekly from 8 to 10 in Aras Ui Chathail. Everyone is welcome to attend and share their ideas on the movies we'll be making this semester!

Let's have a drink, chat and most importantly play baduk!

The annual Masquerade Ball in aid of Galway Parkinson's Association in the Salthill Hotel. 50euro for full ticket and 20euro for afters. DJ Darragh from iradio, surprise performance, venetian masks for everyone, sponsored prizes and all profits go to charity!

An annual event to expose the Irish and other international students on the culture diversity in Malaysia. Free sample Malaysian foods are also provided.

Prof. Martin Wills from the University of Warwick will give a talk on Thursday February 2nd at 4pm in the Dillon Theatre entitled:

"From asymmetric hydrogenation to hydrogen generation"

Followed by Tea/Coffee in the chemistry tearoom.

Wind down after a hectic day with some flow based yoga. Class is now fully booked, contact lotus@socs.nuigalway to check future availability.

Polish language course for beginners

Relaxing Hatha yoga with Vikki - Classes are now full, contact lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check future availability.

On Thurs, Feb 2nd, a special screening of As If I Am Not There will take place in the Main Hall of the Huston School of Film & Digital Media, starting at 7pm. The Feminist Society NUIG in conjunction with Hanna's House, a cross-border peace project, are very pleased to welcome the films director Juanita Wilson, who will be part of the Q & A and open discussion after the film. A review taken from the Irish Examiner upon it's release last year described Wilson's film as "One of the most powerful ? and harrowing ? films you will see this year, and one of the most thoughtfully realised by debut director Wilson." The story is set against the terrible Bosnian War of the 1990s and based on stories revealed during the subsequent International Criminal Tribunal at the Hague.
Entry is free and all are welcome. Find us on Facebook at Feminist Society NUIG for more.
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A harsh dose of cinematic realism about a harsh time-the Bosnian War of the 1990s-Juanita Wilson's drama is taken from true stories revealed during the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague. Samira is a modern schoolteacher in Sarajevo who takes a job in a small country village just as the war is beginning to ramp up. When Serbian soldiers overrun the village, shoot the men and keep the women as laborers (the older ones) and sex objects (the younger ones), Samira is subjected to the basest form of treatment imaginable. Written by Palm Springs Internation Film Festival

An Cumann Staire is honoured to present Prof. Philip Morgan who will give a guest lecture for us on "The two Hamiltons: North-American - Caribbean Crossings". See you there!

Information night about Gaisce's walk on the Camino this summer. Dates, route and more to be discussed, hoep to see you there.

Movie night

And on Thursday at 7 in Aras Ui Chathail, we've got Melancholia, from wind-up merchant extraordinaire Lars von Trier. Two sisters (Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg) find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with the Earth.

This week, Lit and Deb debates the civil partnership bill and the question of whether or not it satisfies the needs of Ireland's gay community. The motion before the house is 'That this house believes the civil partnership bill does not go far enough'. Though viewed as affording many new liberties to same-sex couples, there is wide-spread criticism about its lack of inclusion for the same in comparison to heterosexual couples, particularly in relation to parental rights. Four guest speakers will be debating the topic initially before the debate is open to contributions from the floor. All are welcome to attend what promises to be a heated discussion and an informative evening.

COD2, Urban Terror and friends 7-9pm Thursday Meeting Room 1. Casual LAN games, bring a laptop and whatever LANable games you have. We will be hosting some competitive LAN games later this year.

Intermediate Polish language course

There will be an evening for prospective applicants to the NUI Galway Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology on Thursday the 2nd February 2012 at 7.30pm. The open evening will feature presentations from Programme Staff, Current and Former Trainees, and provides an opportunity for informal discussions with the Programme Team.

To Register please email: alma.greally@nuigalway.ie

For directions to the NUIG Clinical Psychology Training Programme http://www.nuigalway.ie/psy/directionstowoodquay.html

Camara Galway have been invited to speak at the next Green Drinks Galway at 8pm on Thursday 2nd February in Kelly's Bar, Bridge Street.
The title of the talk is: Camara: Transforming Education through Technology
All are welcome!
More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/343570895661085/

The Accountancy and Finance society is delighted to announce we will be sending a delegation of representatives to the Trinity Economic Forum. The inaugural Trinity Economic Forum will open on Friday 3rd February, bringing students from all over Ireland to discuss the country's future, listen to internationally acclaimed speakers and meet leaders from the areas of economics, industry and entrepreneurship. Guests and key speakers include President Michael D. Higgens, Dan Obrien -Irish Times economics editor, Dr John McHale - Chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council) and much more.

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

The Accountancy and Finance society is delighted to announce we will be sending a delegation of representatives to the Trinity Economic Forum. The inaugural Trinity Economic Forum will open on Friday 3rd February, bringing students from all over Ireland to discuss the country's future, listen to internationally acclaimed speakers and meet leaders from the areas of economics, industry and entrepreneurship. Guests and key speakers include President Michael D. Higgens, Dan Obrien -Irish Times economics editor, Dr John McHale - Chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council) and much more.

Day tour to Limerick City taking in the castle of King John with a guided tour. Visiting one of the most iconic sites of the Burren in Co.Clare Poulnabrone on our return to Galway! All for ?16, sign up at the Socsbox.

All day rehearsals for the whole cast, singing, acting and dancing! (cast only)

Spring Awakening rehearsals for the entire cast, singing, acting and dancing! (cast only)