what's on guide issue 3
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The definitive guide to what's going on in UCDTRANSCRIPT
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Hey guys,
Welcome to the latest edition of the What’s On Guide, your
definitive guide to all SU, Ents, society and sporting events
taking place in Belfield. Even though it’s only a matter of
weeks until the end of the year, we’ve still got plenty going on
to keep your social calendar filled!
A lot of the SU’s attention at the moment is focused on the UCD Ball, the epic last day of
term festival-style event coming your way on Friday 23 April. Months of preparation have
gone into it, and there’s still plenty left to do. Ticket sales have gone unbelievably well so far,
and there’s only a small amount remaining. If you’re one of the unlucky few not to have one
yet, what are you waiting for? Pop into the SU shop in the Library Building or Student Centre,
or get your ticket online at www.ucdball.ie.
Election fever has already hit the campus. A new generation of SU sabbatical officers is
looking for your vote so that they can grab the helm of Ireland’s largest students’ union and
serve Ireland’s largest student population. You’ve heard their lecture addresses, and you’ve
read their manifestos. Talk to the candidates, ask them questions, find out what they will do
for you if elected – make an informed choice. Remember, it’s your SU, so take a few minutes
out of your time on 3 & 4 March to have your say on who will represent you next year. More
details about the elections can be found on pages 8-10.
Take it easy,
Gary, Scott, Mike-Pat, Pad
dy & Donnacha
UCD Students’ Union Campaigning for a better UCD
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C& E Society
C&omm DayWednesday 31 March – an all-day affair,
with street collections in the morning, activities during the day and a flagship nightclub event that night. It will all be in aid of the Concern Haiti Appeal. Anyone that wants to help out, or get more information can contact [email protected]
Thursday 11 MarchFilm NightAlways wanted to see Jaws on the big screen? Here’s your chance! 8pm, Savoy Cinema, O’Connell Street. Tickets are €1 in aid of UCDVO Nicaragua 2010 projects. Email [email protected] for tickets.
Thursday 25 MarchUCDVO Day! Get involved in all things UCDVO... street collections, sports activities, general fun and games! If you’d like to get involved in organising UCDVO Day, contact [email protected]
Saturday 27 MarchRás UCD 5k Road Race in aid of UCDVO. 11.30am, Belfield. Entry €5 for students, €15 for non-students. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Thursday 15 AprilAnnual UCDVO Comedy Night! A night for all past and current volunteers to come together, 7pm, Laughter Lounge Eden Quay. Four comedians, free cocktail and DJ after the show. Tickets €20. Email [email protected] for tickets.
SU Welfare
How To TalksSU Welfare is running a second batch of its popular ‘How To’ talks this semester. They take place at 1pm in Meeting Rooms 1 & 2, upstairs in the Student Centre:
Wednesday 24 March How To Sleep WellWednesday 14 April How To Cope With Exam Stress
Equality Week March 22-25
Monday 22 March Gender Equality DayGuys vs Girls events and a debate hosted by the SU regarding gender quotas.
Tuesday 23 March Disability Awareness DayWheelchair basketball IV and comedian in the Centre Club.
Wednesday 24 March Mature DayPast vs Present competition, Zimmer frame race across the concourse (The oldest student in UCD is an 84 year old man, he is going to attempt a world record on the day). Show band night in the Student Bar.
Thursday 25 March Diversity DayBreakfast Fest in the Student Centre, World Cup soccer tournament, International Food & Alcohol Exhibition
SU & SocietyEvents
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UC&D Windsurf C&lub
Windsurfing intervarsities are taking place on 26, 27, 28
March, in Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. No experience required,
as
it’s about learning as much as competition.
For
more information email [email protected]
UC&D BoatC&lub
UCD Boat Club’s annual colours race, the Gannon Cup, takes place
on 6 March. The event involves four races: senior men, senior women, novice
men and novice women. The race is run from O’Connell Bridge to St James’s
Gate. UCD senior men are hoping to complete their third win in as many
years in this year’s race. For more information, visit www.gannoncup.com.
UC&D Women s Soccer
Intervarsities take place from 4-6 March in UCC. The
participating squad is: Louise Quinn, Geraldine Buttle, Lisa Geiran, Vicky
Reynolds, Gaya Cremers, Patricia Coyle, Victoria Swan, Shannon Ryan,
Rita Connaughton, Jayne Carberry, Aisling Sealy, Tara Diriglen, Shona Hanlon,
Sinead Moloney, Jay Molloy, Kellen Brink, Katie Hayes, Anna Evans, Emma
Kiernan, Natasha Wetten. For more information, email [email protected]
UC&D Men s Rugby
06.03.10 Dublin University, 2.30pm, UCD Bowl
27.03.10 Malone, 2.30pm, Gibson Park
10.04.10 Old Wesley, 2.30pm, UCD Bowl
UC&D Men s Basketball
06.03.10 Neptune, 8.00pm, Neptune
UC&D Men s Hockey
13.03.10 Railway, Home
17.03.10 Mills Cup Final
20.03.10 Fingal, ALSAA
22.03.10 U21 Semi-Final
18.04.10 U21 Final
24.04.10 Irish Senior Cup Semi-Final
25.04.10 Irish Senior Cup Final
SU & SocietyEvents
UC&D
ArcheryC&lub
Three competitions coming up this semester:
27 February in Carlow IT, 6 March in Galway-Mayo IT,
and the beginning of April in University of Limerick.
Sports Fixtures
UC&D Sport UC&D Windsurf C&lub
Windsurfing intervarsities are taking place on 26, 27, 28
March, in Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. No experience required,
as
it’s about learning as much as competition.
For
more information email [email protected]
UC&D BoatC&lub
UCD Boat Club’s annual colours race, the Gannon Cup, takes place
on 6 March. The event involves four races: senior men, senior women, novice
men and novice women. The race is run from O’Connell Bridge to St James’s
Gate. UCD senior men are hoping to complete their third win in as many
years in this year’s race. For more information, visit www.gannoncup.com.
UC&D Women s Soccer
Intervarsities take place from 4-6 March in UCC. The
participating squad is: Louise Quinn, Geraldine Buttle, Lisa Geiran, Vicky
Reynolds, Gaya Cremers, Patricia Coyle, Victoria Swan, Shannon Ryan,
Rita Connaughton, Jayne Carberry, Aisling Sealy, Tara Diriglen, Shona Hanlon,
Sinead Moloney, Jay Molloy, Kellen Brink, Katie Hayes, Anna Evans, Emma
Kiernan, Natasha Wetten. For more information, email [email protected]
UC&D Men s Rugby
06.03.10 Dublin University, 2.30pm, UCD Bowl
27.03.10 Malone, 2.30pm, Gibson Park
10.04.10 Old Wesley, 2.30pm, UCD Bowl
UC&D Men s Basketball
06.03.10 Neptune, 8.00pm, Neptune
UC&D Men s Hockey
13.03.10 Railway, Home
17.03.10 Mills Cup Final
20.03.10 Fingal, ALSAA
22.03.10 U21 Semi-Final
18.04.10 U21 Final
24.04.10 Irish Senior Cup Semi-Final
25.04.10 Irish Senior Cup Final
For all the latest information
on UCD sports, visit
www.ucd.ie/sport7
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UCDSU Returning Office Referendum NoticeA Policy Referendum will take place on March 3rd & 4th.
The Referendum proposes to overturn the current policy of the Union, whereby the Union is prohibited from selling Coca-Cola products and from accepting sponsorship from Coca-Cola.
Any group that wishes to be recognised as the official “Yes” or “No” campaign should contact the Returning Officers as a matter of urgency by email to [email protected]
Morgan Shelley, Union Returning OfficerFebruary 17th, [email protected]
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