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GMIT Students’ Union Newsletter | Issue 7 | Volume II_March 2010

www.gmitsu.ie

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Any feedback you have is greatly appreciated.Thanks to all contributors.

A GMIT Students Union Publication, 2010.Printed by Mel Faherty, Reprographics Department

News in Brief Page 3SU Election: For President Page 4SU Election: For Vice President Page 6Careers Page 8Just for Laughs Page 10Chaplaincy News Page 12SU FAQ Page 12Grants Schedule Page 13Student Assistance Fund Page 14Park & Ride Service Page 14Meditation & Counselling Page 15Sshhh!! Campaign Page 16

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GMITSU Welcomes Appointment of Mary Coughlan as Minister for EducationGMIT Students’ Union President Patrick Bonner has welcomed the appointment of Mary Coughlan as the new Minister for Education and Science in addition to her role as Tánaiste. Following the cabinet reshuffle Patrick stated, “We are delighted to see Ms. Coughlan take up the ministry for Education as she has shown her support to keep fees out, and we look forward to working with her in the coming months”.

Buildings Office Help DeskMESSAGE FROM THE BUILDINGS OFFICE:A services help desk has been set up by the Buildings Office as a point of contact for staff or student reps in the Institute who wish to request a service or report a fault to the Buildings & Estates Dept.

The help desk can be contacted by emailing buildingrepairs@gmit.ie Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The help desk will record all requests and will be available to provide feedback to users if so requested.

Service requests will typically fall into one of the following categories:-Mechanical & Electrical: e.g. Heating, Plumbing, Lighting etc,-Facilities: e.g. Housekeeping, Grounds keeping, Blocked toilets etc,-Buildings Engineering: e.g. Doors, windows, walls, ceilings, shelving, ironmongery, glazing etc.

To help process the request or notified fault please

provide the following:-Contact details (name & phone number)-Location (room number)-Description of request / fault

Individual members of the Buildings & Estates team should no longer be contacted directly to request the above services, EXCEPT in the event of an emergency e.g burst water pipe, power outage etc.

We feel the help desk will enable us to provide you (the users) with a better service and we look forward to your co-operation in this matter.

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Lost and FoundWe have a number of items in the Students’ Union office that have been handed in by students or staff.

LOST:Three USB keys lost in the Library on one key-ring. Lost in the Library on Monday 22nd March. The keys were all connected: • 1 Blue • 1 Black • 1 Bank of Ireland.

If found please return to the Students’ Union office.

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GMITSU ELECTION CANDIDATESfor PRESIDENT

Hi, my name is Darragh Flynn, better known to many of you as Chez or Chezney. I am a 3rd year business student from Ballyheane, which is asmall village outside Castlebar and have being working voluntarily as the entertainment officer in GMIT since September 2008. I have worked alongside both the President and vice President for the last two years and have decided to run for GMIT Student Union President, so I am seeking your vote, the vote of the students of GMIT. I have been actively involved in all areas of the Student Union from minor activities such as showing students how to use the photocopier to major activities like helping run a fees protest both at GMIT and National level. I feel as a student of GMIT for the last 3 years now, that I have the right skills and experience for this job. The job of President is the most difficult and challenging job in the Student Union and I feel I am ready.

Hi, my name is Colin Canny and I am the current Vice President/Welfare Officer of the Students Union. I am appealing to you to please support me with your NO.1 vote on March 25TH in my election to become next years President. Over the past year as VP I have amassed the necessary experience and know how which will ensure that if you give me the opportunity to represent you again next year as President you will have a strong voice and the best candidate for the job who will fight for you on every issue from education to welfare and help in improving the overall student experience here in GMIT.. I will also continue in my endeavours to help reduce costs on campus, help you save you money, promote better welfare and indeed help make your time here in GMIT as efficient and enjoyable as possible in every sense!Thanks and All the very best,Colin

Darragh Flynn, Bachelor of Business (Ord.) Yr 3

Colin Canny, B. Sc in Information Technology for Business

For full manifestos go toWWW.GMITSU.IE

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ELECTION• PRESIDENT

• VICE-PRESIDENT/WELFARE OFFICER

VOTINGThu 25th March

at Union Sq10am - 4pm

GMIT Students’ Union

(both full-time positions)

Don’t forget your student ID!

GMITSU ELECTION CANDIDATESfor VICE-PRESIDENT

Hiya! I have been a student here in GMIT for the past 5 years. The past five years have been a great experience studying Construction Management. I have been contributing in the line of sport in the college in both Hurling and Football since arriving in 2005. I feel the skills and knowledge I have developed in the past 5 years here could greatly contribute to students needs. I have always set goals and worked hard to achieve them in any line, whether academically, in sport and in My community. My understanding, like many of my goals in the past, that the job on hand will have its difficulties, but we are sure I will rise to the challenge.

Well guys,My name is Darragh Frain. I am a 4th Year Business in Marketing Student from Galway. I am 23 years of age and have been a student of GMIT since September 2005. I am running for the position of Vice President/Welfare Officer of GMIT Students Union. I’m looking for your support in these elections. I believe I have a lot to offer if elected and I promise to work to the best of my ability. So on the 25th of March “GET ON THE FRAIN TRAIN AND VOTE FRAIN NO.1 FOR VICE”. If you can’t give me your No.1, please give me your highest preference. :-) :-)

Hi all,

My name is Paul McDonnell, I am 21 years old and I’m from Foxford. I am running for the position of vice president and I am seeking your support in the upcoming election. If you choose me as your vice president and welfare officer, I promise to represent each and every one of you. I believe with my experience in the Students’ Union over the past year, I am the best candidate for the job.BE SAFE,BE SOUND,BE SEXY

Darragh Frain, Bachelor of Business Yr 4

Luke Hands, Construction Management Yr 4

Paul McDonnell, BA in Hotel & Catering Management Yr 2

For full manifestos go toWWW.GMITSU.IE

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GMITSU ELECTION CANDIDATESfor VICE-PRESIDENT

Hey everyone, Jocser here, just letting you know that i’m running for election as Vice-President/Welfare Officer of the Students’ Union.I’m hoping you will support me with your no.1 preference on the 25th March. I am very enthusiastic about the possibility of becoming SU Vice-President, as I feel I would bring a high level of dedication and commitment to the job, and am determined to get the opportunity to implement my ideas on welfare, entertainment, parking and accommodation, amongst other areas.I really want to get the chance to do this job and do it properly, so on the 25th, don’t roll the dice, and VOTE JOE FOR VICE!!!

Hi guys,My name is Robert Timony. I am currently a fourth year business student in the Dublin road campus of G.M.I.T. I have represented GMIT heavily through sports since I entered the college, participating in the soccer team and captaining the senior soccer side since my 2nd year and continuing to do so through to this year. While participating in these teams I have always represented the college to the best of my ability, in both a sporting and professional manner. I am seeking your support for the position of vice president/welfare officer of the students in the upcoming elections on the 25th of March 2010.

Hey, I’m Gavan McNulty and I’m currently studying in 3rd year of Film & Television in the Cluain Mhuire campus of GMIT. My Family live in Sligo but I am basically living in Galway since I came to college here.I want to become Vice President/Welfare Officer in the aims of giving the students a strong voice in the decision making processes and also to improve the organisational system in the college from the point of view of the students. It’s up to you to vote me in, so please, get out there and Vote Gavan 4 Vice on March 25th.

Robert Timony, Bachelor of Business Yr 4

Joe “Jocser” O’ Connor, MBus in Strategy & Business Innovation

Gavan McNulty, BA in Film & Television Yr 3

For full manifestos go toWWW.GMITSU.IE

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VACANCIESYUM CATERINGVacancy 1: Operations ManagerLocation: Ennis, Co Clare

Vacancy 2: ChefLocation: Ennis

Vacancy 3: Relief & Banquet ChefsLocation: Munster

Vacancy 4: Catering Assistants Location: Shannon

To Apply: E-mail CV & covering letter or post to Karen Fanning, YUM Catering Ltd, Unit 8 Elevation Business park, Clonroad, Ennis, Co Clare.

IBM Location: Mulhuddard, Dublin 15Vacancy 1: Graduate/Junior Software EngineersReference: SWG-0298606 Website: https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=SWG-0298606

Vacancy 2: Graduate Software Developers (2) (11 month placement)Reference: SWG-0263468Website: https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=SWG-0263468

Vacancy 3: Software Development Engineers; Software Test Engineers; Software Deployment Engineers; Lab Administration EngineersReference: SWG-0264120Website: https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=SWG-0264120

Vacancy 4: Graduate ICT Software EngineerReference: SWG-0274864 Website: https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=SWG-0274864

Vacancy 5: Graduate DB2 Migration EngineerReference: SWG-0300560 Website: https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=SWG-0300560

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VACANCIESACTUS BUSINESS IMMIGRATION LTDVacancy 1: Experienced Theatre Scrub Nurses Location: AdelaideDetails: These positions are in a supportive private hospital which offer ongoing career development both clinically & managerial. (Sponsorship available)

Vacancy 2: Nurse – Theatre ScrubDetails: These positions are aimed at experienced Registered Nurses with past & current Peri Operative nursing experience as a Scrub Nurse – candidates will have SA RN registration or in application or can transfer. Minimum of 2 years Theatre Scrub nursing experience

Vacancy 3: Cardiac Care NursesLocation: MelbourneDetails: These positions are in a supportive private hospital which offer ongoing career development both clinically & managerial

Vacancy 4: Nurse – Cardiac ServicesDetails: These positions are for experienced Registered Nurses catering for a range of Cardiac patients including Cardiac Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology & Cardiac pacing. The unit comprises of acute beds & cardiac step down beds. Applicants should have: VIC Div 1 RN Registration (or in application or can transfer); extensive cardiac/critical care experience; post-grad qualification in Cardiac/ICU preferred.

Vacancy 5: ICU NursesLocations: South Australia or Melbourne, Australia or New Zealand.Details: Applicants must be eligible or have Full Nursing registration in Australia as a Registered Nurse. UK/Irish qualified or UK/Irish experienced in ICUP hospital position; ICU qualifications preferred; full sponsorship available – full time permanent. Remuneration package – AUD – 60K-70K per annum. (Locum – contract work available for Working Holiday Visas).

For more info on all of these and other opportunities, please check out the Careers newsletter, available at various locations throughout the college.

Vacancies 6: Medical/Surgical NursesLocations: All locations including Sydney & MelbourneDetails: Applicants must be eligible or have Full Nursing registration in Australia as a Registered Nurse. UK/Irish qualified or UK/Irish experienced in a hospital position; full sponsorship available – full time permanent. Remuneration package – AUD – 60K-70K per annum. (Locum – contract work available for Working Holiday Visas).

Vacancies 7: Theatre NursesLocations: All LocationsDetails: Applicants must be eligible or have Full Nursing registration in Australia as a Registered Nurse. UK/Irish qualified or UK/Irish experienced in an OR hospital position; full sponsorship available – full time permanent. Remuneration package – AUD – 60K-70K per annum. (Locum – contract work available for Working Holiday Visas).

Vacancies 8: MidwivesLocations: All locations – Australia & New ZealandDetails: Applicants must be eligible or have Full Nursing registration in Australia as a Registered Nurse. UK/Irish qualified or UK/Irish experienced in a Midwifery hospital position; full sponsorship available – full time permanent. Remuneration package. (Locum – contract work available for Working Holiday Visas).

Vacancies 9: Theatre/Midwives/ICU/Medical Oncology/Surgical/Mental HealthLocations: All locations in AustraliaDetails: These positions are with a large Private Hospital group. Sponsorship is available, leading to permanent residence. Salary is negotiable and the positions are permanent/full-time.

Vacancies 10: Short Term Locum for working holiday visa or residentsLocation: Sunshine Coast – Noosa

Vacancies 11: Short Term Locums for working holidays or permanent long term sponsorship available with immediate starts Location: Perth

Vacancies 12: Permanent F/T PositionsLocation: Armidale – NSWDetails: These have high earning capacity and sponsorship is available

Vacancies 13: Permanent F/T PositionsLocations: Coastal Towns – NSWDetails: These are fixed term/permanent positions and sponsorship is available.Website: www.actus.ie/aboutus.htm To Apply: Phone 01-8020468 to request an application form and further information.

GMIT/IiBCProgramme: Graduate Entrepreneurship ProgrammeLocations: Galway or CastlebarDetails: The GMIT Graduate Entrepreneurship Programme encourages participants to develop and bring their idea to the marketplace & awards those who demonstrate innovative & entrepreneurial flair that is vital for Ireland’s future economic success. It includes: six months dedicated desk in Innovation Centre; broadband availability; mentoring; brainstorming of idea or concept; workshop/business development supports; networking opportunities; access to fax, printing, photocopying; use of boardroom facilities; access to research capability in GMIT. Project concept – is the proposed product/service innovative, is the product feasible and is there a market for it? Has the market been thoroughly researched & potential competition identified? Are the necessary practical skills in place to deliver on the concept?Applicants: Open to all current final year undergraduate or postgraduate students 2010 of a GMIT accredited course or module with an innovative idea or concept; team(s) may apply: cross-disciplinary projectClosing Date: 30/04/2009 to start on 13/09/2010Website: www.gmit.ie/iibcE-mail: trisha.carrick@gmit.ieTo Apply: Apply online and submit completed application by email. Interested candidates are advised to discuss the option with the faculty manager prior to completing the application.

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For more info on all of these and other opportunities, please check out the Careers newsletter, available at various locations throughout the college.

Retired PeopleYesterday I was at my local CO-OP buying a large bag of Purina dog food for my loyal pet and was in the checkout queue when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog.

What did she think I had an elephant? So, since I’m retired and have little to do, on impulse I told her that no, I didn’t have a dog, I was starting the Purina Diet again. I added that I probably shouldn’t, because I ended up in hospital last time, but that I’d lost 2 stones before I woke up in intensive care with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms.

I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and that the way that it works is to load your pockets with Purina nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so it works well and I was going to try it again.

(I have to mention here that practically everyone in queue was now enthralled with my story.)

Horrified, she asked me if I ended up in intensive care because the dog food poisoned me. I told her no, I stepped off a curb to sniff an Irish Setter’s arse and a car hit us both.

I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack he was laughing so hard.

I’m now banned from the Co-op.

Better watch what you ask retired people.

They have all the time in the world to think of daft things to say!!

The Indian With One TesticleThere once was an Indian who had only one testicle and whose given name was ‘Onestone’. He hated that name and asked everyone not to call him Onestone.

After years and years of torment, Onestone finally cracked and said, “If anyone calls me Onestone again, I will kill them!”

The word got around and nobody called him that any more.

Then one day a young woman named Blue Bird forgot and said, “Good morning, Onestone.” He jumped up, grabbed her and took her deep into the forest where he made love to her all day and all night. He made love to her all the next day, until Blue Bird died from exhaustion.

The word got around that Onestone meant what he promised he would do. Years went by and no one dared call him by his given name until a woman named Yellow Bird returned to the village after being away.. Yellow Bird, who wasBlue Bird’s cousin, was overjoyed when she saw Onestone. She hugged him and said, “Good to see you, Onestone.”

Onestone grabbed her, took her deep into the forest, then he made love to her all day, made love to her all night, made love to her all the next day, made love to her all the next night, butYellow Bird wouldn’t die!

Why??OH, come on . take a guess !!! Think about it !!! You’re going to love this !!!

Everyone knows... You can’t killTwo Birds with OneStone!!!

JUST FOR LAUGHS

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The Dark Side Of Women...A woman was in town on a shopping trip. She began her day finding the most perfect shoes in the first shop and a beautiful dress on sale in the second. In the third, everything had just been reduced by 50 percent, when her mobile phone rang.

It was a female doctor notifying her that her husband had just been in a terrible car accident and was in critical condition and in the ICU. The woman told the doctor to inform her husband where she was and that she’d be there as soon as possible. As she hung up she realised she was leaving what was shaping up to be her best day ever in the boutiques... She decided to get in a couple of more shops before heading to the hospital. She ended up shopping the rest of the morning, finishing her trip with a cup of coffee and a beautiful chocolate cake slice, compliments ofthe last shop. She was jubilant. Then she remembered her husband. Feeling guilty, she dashed to the hospital. She saw the doctor in the corridor and asked about her husband’s condition. The lady doctor glared at her and shouted, “You went ahead and finished your shopping trip didn’t you! I hope you’re proud of yourself! Well, while you were out for the past four hours enjoying yourself in town, your husband has been languishing in the Intensive Care Unit!It’s just as well you went ahead and finished because it will be the last shopping trip you take for a very long time! He will now be in your care round the clock, 24/7 for the rest of his life.”

The woman now felt so guilty, she broke down and sobbed.

The lady doctor then chuckled and said,“I’m just pulling your leg. He’s dead. Show me what you bought.

WRITE TO US!If you have a question, a joke or indeed anything to say, pop us an email to brendan.kenny@gmit.ie

JUST FOR LAUGHS

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All GMIT students who hold study visas are warned that it is a legal requirement to notify the GNIB in Liosban of any change in your address.

Failure to do so can result in a prosecution.

International Students

IT FACTOR 2010We look forward to seeing you in Limerick at Millennium Theatre, LIT, Moylish, Limerick on March 24th for the Grand Final, which will start at 8pm sharp. Cost of entry is 5 euro to cover Song contest and food/party after the show in the Greenhills hotel.

Please produce your ticket to gain access to the Greenhills. No food or alcohol will be allowed in the Millenium Theatre.

Television coverage of the event will take place and you can watch the Final on www.litv.channel.net so if you are all too busy studying, you could take the few hours off and enjoy the show! You will only be able to log on to this channel while the show is on so if we are late starting you may need to retry a little later.

Fr Adrian chaplain has a drop-in now everyday from 4pm to 5pm in his office so please feel free to call in for a chat!

Contact Fr.AdrianE: adrian.mcgrath@gmit.ieT: 091-742226

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SU FAQBindingBecause of the large number of projects due at the same time, please give the SU office two hours to get yours bound.

ParkingMake sure you have your APCOA parking permit on display and park in the correct location.

BanksOn campus banks AIB and Bank of Ireland are open 10:30am (11:00am on Wednesday) to 4:00pm with lunch daily from 12:40pm to 1:40pm.

Bank machines are in the canteen.

SU ShopThe SU Shop currently has the postbox and also sells photocopying cards, stamps, hoodies and t-shirts.

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All GMIT students who hold study visas are warned that it is a legal requirement to notify the GNIB in Liosban of any change in your address.

Failure to do so can result in a prosecution.

International Students

Grants ScheduleThe following are the upcoming TLT grant payments to be paid into student accounts:

• 25th March 2010• 22nd April 2010• 20th May 2010

If any of your details have changed, please let the Registration Office know as soon as possible.

Also, make sure you have provided your bank’s Sort Code and Account Number.

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e-mail studentservices@gmit.ie) to check your eligibility to apply for the Student Assistance Fund (SAF) & to pick up an application form.

All applicants will be interview-ed by the SAF Committee.

To apply, eligible students must complete the form, attach proof of income (or grant letter), proof of social welfare entitlements if applicable and bank statements for the past 3 months.

Completed form and back-up documentation to be returned

to the Student Services Office. Incomplete applications (missing documentation/form not fully completed) cannot be assessed.

Student Assistance Fund

If you are experiencing FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, call to the Student Services Office (or

Don’t Stress about parking!Just park & ride!!!

This service will run on a trial basis from Monday April 12th to Friday April 30th

Secure all day parking, Door to Door service, all for

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CounsellingNever feel that you are helpless and on your own in college. Contact the Counsellor to get help and support in total confidence. Counsellors Pauline Staunton and Pauline Clancy are available to speak to you today.

Opening Hours: 9.00 - 5.00 Drop in times: 11.00 -12.00 and 1.00 - 2.00Phone: 091_742118 for appointments

The Counsellors are available one day per week in Cluain Mhuire & Letterfrack campuses.

Learn how to relax, stay calm and lower your anxieties...It lasts for 10weeks on a drop-in basis and it’s FREE!COME & GIVE IT A TRY!

DO YOU WANT TO:Lower your stress levels?Stay calm under pressure?Sleep better?Learn to relax?Beat exam stress?Worry less?

Meditation

Every Wednesday 1-2pmMeditation/Chapel RoomDublin Road(Near SU & Medical Centre)FREE – Just Drop In…Make a positive change in your life…

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Campaign2010

For information on the Sshhh!! Campaign, contact

the Students’ Union

RESPECT YOUR

NEIGHBOURS

RESPECT YOUR

COMMUNITY

and most of all...KEEP THE

NOISEDOWN

Sshhh!!DO YOU WANT A CRIMINAL RECORD???

A campaign to reduce anti-social behaviour in our community and to make students aware of the consequences

Thegmitsu presents

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