GMITSU Newsletter - Vol V - Issue 1

Everybody in the Students’ Union would like to extend a warm welcome to first year students, and of course welcome back all returning students! To mark the new year, your Students’ Union ran a series of Welcome/Information sessions and

two weeks of events including Fresher Fest (the Students’ Union very own music festival - see page 34), Geordie Shore special appearances, Union Student Bar official opening (see below), Magicians & Hypnotists, Live Music, the Clubs & Societies Fair and much much more. See page 2 for how you can keep up to date with everything going on...check the SU Facebook for photographs of all the events. Like, Tag and Share!!

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09.Oct: Careers Fair

16.Oct: Sports ScholarshipNomination Deadline

19/12.Oct: GMIT Open Day 22.Oct: Healthy Living/Physical Health Week End Oct: HalloweenFancy Dress Walk for Charity! (TBC)

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GMIT Students’ Union has formally taken over the management of UNION

GMITSU Opens ‘UNION’ - Your New Student Bar

Be sure to Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and #unionbar when attending our events!!

Student Bar (formerly The Library Bar), which has kicked off with a series of events including live music from Stonefree, The Amazing Apples, as well as Mickey Joe Harte & Myles Kelly. The Fresher Fest After-Party drew a large crowd at whilst ‘Up For The Match’ has also featured. The venue has also played host to the SU Welfare Mental Health Week quiz and a brilliant comedy night featuring Karl Spain and Gerry Mallon.

GMIT Welcomes Back Students for 2012/13

SU President Joe O’Connor addresses first years at a Welcome session

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My name is Joe O’Connor and I’m your Students’ Union President for the upcoming year. Welcome back to those of you returning to GMIT, I hope you all had a great summer. For those of you who are starting in GMIT for the first time, you’re coming to one of the finest IoTs in the country, in the best city in the country, with plenty of friendly people and a great night life, so I’m sure it won’t take you too long to settle in!

The Students’ Union provide a range of different services to students on all campuses in GMIT. This handbook will outline many of these services which we hope will enhance your student experience during your time here at GMIT. If you have any suggestions over the course of the year, please feel free to get in contact with us, because after all, it is YOUR Union, YOUR voice, and YOUR call!

As SU President, I am responsible for the overall running of the Students’ Union. Throughout the year, I will be representing your needs, raising your issues and voicing your concerns in a number of different ways- On a national level through the USI (Union of Students in Ireland), at an Institute level on various different boards and committees and in dealing with college authorities and management, and I also act as the media spokesperson for the Union.

Along with my role as President, I also serve as the Education Officer of the Union. Any issues or problems you face throughout the year academically, in relation to areas such as grants, exams, lectures and timetables, be sure to get in contact with me.

We will also be putting on entertainment for you throughout the year - be it on campus in our Student Common Room ‘Red Square’, in our new local student bar ‘UNION’, or in Galway City in our official late bar and nightclub, Coyotes. Be sure to sign up for GMITSU text alerts and our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter @gmitsu, and keep an eye on www.gmitsu.ie for the latest updates on upcoming GMITSU events!

Finally, GMIT also offers a wide range of clubs and societies to cater for your skills and interests, which are also ran through the Students’ Union. I would encourage each and every one of you to sign up for a club or soc at our Exhibition stands in the opening weeks of college, as it’s a great way to meet new friends, share common interests, keep fit or even represent your college. If you are interested in setting up a new club/society which isn’t currently on offer, get in touch with us and we’ll see what we can do to help!

So if you’ve got any problem or query, big or small, be sure to call down to our offices beside the banks on the Dublin road campus, and we’ll do our very best to help!

Good luck with the upcoming year and I look forward to seeing you soon!

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CAREERS FAIR // SU CHARITIES 2012/13

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GMIT launches SSHH!! Campaign for 2012/13

GMIT Students’ Union have recently launched the SSHH!! Campaign to educate students on the need to show respect to neighbours, the community in general, and to keep the noise down.

Joe O’Connor, GMIT Students’ Union President states, “Myself and Sam (GMIT Students’ Union Vice President and Welfare Officer) are fully aware of residents issues with the behaviour of a minority of our students. We are doing our utmost to tackle the issue, including the SSHH!! Campaign, which was recently launched by Sam”.

Sam O’Neill, Students’ Union Vice President and Welfare Officer goes on to explain, “The SSHH!! Campaign is a new campaign being run this year in GMIT, and follows on from similar successful campaigns in other colleges throughout the country. The aim of the campaign is educate students on the effects of anti-social behaviour, and how to live respectfully in private estates, as some students may have only experienced student-only accommodation. The campaign also aims to highlight the consequences of anti-social behaviour”.

The Students’ Union has issued an email to all students highlighting the seriousness of the matter, and the implications.

Class Reps launching the SSHH!! Campaign at the recent Class Rep training

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SU launches USI MONEY MATTERS booklet

GMIT Students’ Union recently helped launch the new Money Matters finance advice handbook, which includes everything you need to know about managing your finances in college. If you havn’t collected your copy, pleas call to the SU office or contact SU Vice President & Welfare Officer Sam O’Neill:T: 091-742316 / 085-8215029 / Follow on Twitter: @SamE120 / E: [email protected]

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACTSam O’Neill, GMIT Students’ Union Vice President & Welfare OfficerT: 091-742316 / 085-8215029 / Follow on Twitter: @SamE120 / E: [email protected]

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My name is Joe O’Connor and I’m your Students’ Union President for the upcoming year. Welcome back to those of you returning to GMIT, I hope you all had a great summer. For those of you who are starting in GMIT for the fi rst time, you’re coming to one of the fi nest IoTs in the country, in the best city in the country, with plenty of friendly people and a great night life, so I’m sure it won’t take you too long to settle in!



Along with my role as President, I also serve as the Education Offi cer of the Union. Any issues or problems you face throughout the year academically, in relation to areas such as grants, exams, lectures and timetables, be sure to get in contact with me.

We will also be putting on entertainment for you throughout the year - be it on campus in our Student Common Room ‘Red Square’, in our new local student bar ‘UNION’, or in Galway City in our offi cial late bar and nightclub, Coyotes. Be sure to sign up for GMITSU text alerts and our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter @gmitsu, and keep an eye on www.gmitsu.ie for the latest updates on upcoming GMITSU events!

Finally, GMIT also offers a wide range of clubs and societies to cater for your skills and interests, which are also ran through the Students’ Union. I would encourage each and every one of you to sign up for a club or soc at our Exhibition stands in the opening weeks of college, as it’s a great way to meet new friends, share common interests, keep fi t or even represent your college. If you are interested in setting up a new club/society which isn’t currently on offer, get in touch with us and we’ll see what we can do to help!

So if you’ve got any problem or query, big or small, be sure to call down to our offi ces beside the banks on the Dublin road campus, and we’ll do our very best to help!


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My name is Sam O’Neill and I am the Vice President & Welfare Offi cer of YOUR Students’ Union for the coming year.

To all returning students I’d like to welcome you all back for another great year here in GMIT. To all the incoming 1st years, I’d like to fi rstly say congratulations on being accepted to your course. You have made a great choice coming to not just Galway but also GMIT. I would like to extend to all of you a very warm welcome to the college. I have spent 3 years in GMIT. These years have been some of the best in my life and I hope this will be the case for you too. I will hopefully get the chance to meet all of you over your time here. Feel free to call to the offi ce for a chat and introduce yourself if you like!

I am here to serve you all to the best of my ability so if there is anything at all I can help you with, don’t hesitate to give me a shout. I will be running campaigns throughout the year to raise awareness and provide information on many areas of your welfare such as mental health, alcohol & drug abuse, road safety and sexual health.

I would encourage everyone to get involved with the Students Union in any way you can. It is a great way to meet new people and develop your skills. One way in which you could do this is to put yourself forward for election as Class Rep. This is where I started and it helped me settle into college life easily. If this doesn’t interest you then watch out for Clubs & Societies that you may be interested in. If we don’t have what you are looking for, then you can by all means set it up. Taking part in these activities are again great ways to meet new people who share the same interests as you.

There will of course be plenty of entertainment provided by us down in the SU. We hope to cater for all students in this area just like we would in all other areas of college life.

Lastly I would just like to say best of luck in the coming year, I look forward to seeing you all!

Sam O’Neill

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The Students’ Union are now selling once-off GMIT hoodies celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Institute from the SU Shop, priced at €25. They can be purchased in either purple or maroon. T-shirts will also be available in the coming weeks.

The Students’ Union Head Rep for each School and Campus in GMIT will this year be organising an event for the 40th Anniversary Calendar, in consultation with the class reps in their School/ Campus, and aimed at both staff and students. We have tasked them with formalising dates and ideas for these events in the next two weeks. We have also asked for the events to be held on campus where possible and for the theme to in some way reflect and represent the identity of their School/ Campus. Finally, we will be running an event as part of the 40th Calendar on Wednesday the 28th of November celebrating culture and diversity in GMIT. This will be held at 6pm in Red Square (Room 509- Student Common Area). We hope to have a variety of stalls, music, traditional games, and food celebrating the different cultures and backgrounds of students currently in GMIT.

GMIT Limited Edition 40TH ANNIVERSARY HOODIES

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NOW AVAILABLE FROM SU SHOP!

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GMITSU relaunches the Don’t Walk Home Alone Campaign

With the dark evenings closing in, GMIT Students’ Union has re-launched their “Don’t Walk Home Alone”

campaign. The Students’ Union and Pro Cabs have combined in this campaign to ensure students will be at their safest when making the journey home from a college night out.

The campaign allows students, who do not have enough money to pay for their taxi fare, to leave their GMIT student card with Pro Cabs (091-535353), and they will be brought home safely. The student can then call to the Pro Cabs office to collect their card and pay the fare owed.

Sam O’Neill, Vice President/Welfare officer of GMIT Students’ Union, advises everyone to take full advantage of the system and not to take any risks on a night out: “Student safety is a major issue for GMITSU, particularly when students can be quite vulnerable on a night out. This service with Pro Cabs ensures student safety is maintained and we are delighted to be a part of that. This year, to further enhance students’ safety on nights out, we are also incorporating our official club Coyotes into the scheme, whereby Pro Cabs will be on standby for the SU nights in the nightclub on Forster Street”.

GMIT Students’ Union would like to thank Pro Cabs for their support and loyalty in providing this system for student’s welfare. John Murphy from Pro Cabs acknowledged the importance of the scheme, adding that “to get students home safely is enough of a fare for him”. He looks forward to continuing the campaign for years to come.

Photograph shows Sam O’Neill, GMIT Students’ Union Vice President & Welfare Officer with John Murphy of Pro Cabs at the launch of this year’s campaign at GMIT.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACTSam O’Neill, GMIT Students’ Union Vice President & Welfare OfficerT: 091-742316 / 085-8215029 / Follow on Twitter: @SamE120 / E: [email protected]

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New Student BuildingNew student building for Dublin Road Plans are underway for a new 2,500sqm student building to support sporting activities at the Galway campus. The proposed €6m project includes a modern sports hall and gym (pictured left) and is expected to be completed during 2014. GMIT Buildings Manager, David Lee says the Institute is progressing on gaining rights of access and use of the various community playing fields and pitches in proximity to GMIT campuses. These include soccer, rugby, and GAA

facilities run by clubs, some owned-freehold, and some leasehold from Galway City Council. Discussions are ongoing with the various clubs in the area. Plans are also being considered for an all-weather pitch facility at the Dublin Road campus and an extension and refurbishment to the existing student services unit at the Galway (Dublin Road) campus.

GMIT Staff Newsletter (Sept 2012)

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Contents Institute news 1-6 President’s update 2-3 Awards & achievements 7-8 Staff news 8-9 Conferences 10

STAFF NEWSLETTER Sept 2012, issue no. 25

RTÉ and GMIT form new partnership GMIT is delighted to announce a new partnership with RTÉ involving the GMIT Centre for the Creative Arts & Media (Cluain Mhuire campus). The new agreement will see RTÉ having an on-campus broadcasting facility in the Centre during 2013. An MOU between the two organisations is to be formally approved by the Governing Body at its next meeting (27 Sept). The agreement aims to provide opportunities for GMIT media students to undertake work placements and graduate internships in RTÉ; support and advice from RTÉ

in relation to the development and review of programmes; potential for RTÉ staff as adjunct staff or external examiners; the possibility of creating an Ideas Laboratory in the Centre; and access to new technologies in RTÉ. GMIT President Michael Carmody says: “This collaboration is an important step in establishing the Centre for Creative Arts and Media as a focal point for media-related higher education in Galway. The association with RTÉ and its expertise in modern media technologies will add a new dimension to our B.A. (Hons) in Film & Documentary, along with providing work experience and employment opportunities for our students and graduates". Briefing for local TDs and Senators on new Connacht-Ulster Alliance GMIT, IT Sligo and Letterkenny IT held a briefing in Dublin this week (Wed 19 Sept) for regional TDs and Senators regarding the new Connacht-Ulster alliance which was signed in Castlebar in July in the presence of An Taoiseach Enda Kenny. The MoU aims to enhance collaboration and co-operation between the three Institutes on a range of issues including programme provision; programme delivery including online/blended delivery; shared services and research. The ultimate aim is to achieve Technological University (TU) status. An implementation plan to achieve that objective is currently being prepared. The Presidents and Chairman of the three Institutes briefed TDs and Senators in the two regions on the objectives of the CU Alliance. Pictured above are Michael Carmody, GMIT President, Noel Grealish TD (Ind), Galway West, Des Mahon, Chairman of GMIT, Michael Comiskey TD (FG), Leitrim, Dara Calleary TD (FF), Mayo, and Frank Feehan TD (FG), Roscommon.

New student building for Dublin Road Plans are underway for a new 2,500sqm student building to support sporting activities at the Galway campus. The proposed €6m project includes a modern sports hall and gym (pictured left) and is expected to be completed during 2014. GMIT Buildings Manager, David Lee says the Institute is progressing on gaining rights of access and use of the various community playing fields and pitches in proximity to GMIT campuses. These include soccer, rugby, and GAA facilities run by clubs, some owned-freehold, and some leasehold from Galway City Council. Discussions are ongoing with the various clubs in the area. Plans are also being considered for an all-weather pitch facility at the Dublin Road campus and an extension and

refurbishment to the existing student services unit at the Galway (Dublin Road) campus.

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Concerned about a friend/ flatmate/ family?Is this stressing you out?

Don’t feel you have to handle it in your own

Why not come and talk to one of the counsellors?

We offer a free & confidential Service

Make an appointment on this number 091 742118 or contact the counsellors directly

Pauline Clancy 091-742563 [email protected] Carroll 091-742301 [email protected]

Drop in times 11.00-12.00 1.00 – 2.00

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Parking Permits can now be Purchased Online for the GMIT Dublin Road

from APCOA. Access to this website can be made through the GMIT car parking website link below.

http://www.gmit.ie/presidents-office/parking-dublin-road.html New applicants for permits will be expected to verify their details when collecting Permits. GMIT Parking Policy and Frequently asked Questions are detailed on this website. Also included here are details on the location of the Galwegians Car Park and areas available for GMIT car parking.

APCOA will have a stand in Union Square for first time applicants to collect their Permits, this will happen next week. Applicants are advised what documentation to bring.

Applicants who have applied previously have their Permits posted out.

This will happen on a number of weeks over different days to give those that do not attend on certain days every opportunity.

Students who are in this process will not be clamped during this period as APCOA check the registrations on their database. At the end of the above process is where the SU may be interested in getting involved. Students who have not collected their Permit from the APCOA stand will be advised they can have their Permit validated at the SU desk. This additional collection means is to the advantage of Students. SU will be advised of the documentation to be witnessed before validation. Patrons who continually fail to display a Permit will be clamped even if there is a record of their registration in the system.

Parking - Don’t Get Clamped!!

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CAREERS You can get the Careers newsletter from your student email, Student Services and at this link: http://www.gmit.ie/Life-at-GMIT/career-development-centre/

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Welcome to the library!Visit the library to borrow books, study, photocopy…Use the library website library.gmit.ie to search library collections and access… ebooks ejournals databases exam papers your library account

Where can I find something on….?Use Multisearch on the library website. Multisearch searches through everything on the library shelves plus most of our online collections too. You’ll find books, ebooks, journal articles, theses, multimedia, maps and more.When your results display use the tick boxes on the left of the screen to narrow down your search

Library PINDon’t forget to set up your library PIN. Why? Because you can use your PIN to access ebooks, ejournals, exam papers, databases and your library account on our website library.gmit.ieHow? Create a PIN when prompted to enter one on our website or ask at the library desk.

The Silent ZoneStudents are constantly looking for quiet areas for silent study. The new silent zone is just that. Located at the end of the Library’s first floor, it is a section of the library where there will be no talking, no headphones, no phones and laptops are set on silent.

Photocopying – New Payment MethodThe colour copier and 3 of the black and white copiers have moved over to a credit system of payment. There is a keypad attached to each copier, simply key in the username and password that you use to log on to computers. When your credit runs low top up at the credit kiosk in the library or IT centre, just as you do for printing.

GMIT / NUIG Reciprocal AccessGMIT Library is delighted to announce a pilot access project in collaboration with James Hardiman Library NUIG which will run from September to December 2012. Current staff and research postgrads will have access and borrowing privileges in NUIG library.

Opening Hours | Dublin RoadMon - Wed 09.00 – 22.00Thursday 09.00 – 21.00Friday 09.00 – 17.00

GMIT Open Day Sat 20th Oct Library open 10.00 – 13.00Weekend opening from 23rd Nov

Cluain MhuireMonday 09.30 – 19.30Tue & Wed 09.30 – 18.00Thursday 09.30 – 21.00Friday 09.30 – 16.00Contact Us

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Start your own Club or Society!

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Sign Up,Get Involved!

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GAA DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

ConTACT DAMIAn CUrley

Tel : 091 742062eMAIl : [email protected]

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GMIT – COLLEGE OF TOURISM & ARTS Training Restaurants & Bars 2012

Connemara Training Restaurant

(First floor, Room 0842)

Serving: 4 Course Lunch - €7

Student Lunch Special - €5 every day. Must show student ID.

Time: 12:45 - 1pm

Days: Monday - Friday

Booking: Email [email protected] If you wish to make a booking after 11am for lunch the same day, please contact the restaurant directly on Ext. 2099.

Serving: 4 Course Evening Dinner - €7

Student Dinner Special - €5 every evening unless otherwise stated. Must show student ID.

Time: 5:30 - 6pm

Days: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

Booking: Email [email protected]

Wine Geese Training Bar

(First floor, Room 0841)

Serving: Lunch - €7 Time: 12:40 – 1:15pm

Days: Tuesday - Friday

Booking: None required

City of Galway Training Restaurant & Bar

(Ground floor, Room 0526)

Serving: 4 Course Lunch – only €5

Time: 12:40 – 1pm

Days: Monday - Thursday

Booking: Email [email protected] If you wish to make a booking after 11am for lunch the same day, please contact the restaurant directly on Ext. 2479.

Serving: Casual Dining

Time: 5 - 8pm

Days: Monday & Tuesday

Booking: None required

The College of Tourism & Arts Restaurants & Bars

are ideal venues for:

- Special Events

- Class Dinners

- Birthdays NB. The College of Tourism & Arts restaurants and bars

are realistic working environments and classrooms where students develop new knowledge and learn new skills. Please keep this in mind when making

reservations. We would appreciate if customers can vacate the classrooms no later than 1.55pm to

facilitate the next class. Thank you in advance for your co-operation.

A new phone number for booking will be advised shortly.

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SU CHARITIES 2012/2013

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SU CHARITIES 2012/2013Every year, GMIT Class Reps vote for our designated charities for the upcoming academic year. The following are the charities who will benefit from Students’ Union fundraising activities for 2012/13.

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FIND US ON FACEBOOK!Become a Fan of ‘GMIT

Chaplaincy’ today!

CHAPLAINCY CORNERMy name is Fr. Tom Plower and I am present on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Inclusive in my role as chaplain are the following:

• Liturgical celebrations• Pastoral care• Assist students work through spiritual / emotional issues• Help deal with illness / bereavement• The welfare, personal growth / development of students• Serve on various committees• Be available for a chat informally

LUNCH MASS TIMESMass time is every day except Wednesday at 1.10pm in the Chapel (next to the banks and Students’ Union office) E-mail: [email protected]: 091-742226

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Event management students from GMIT School of Business displayed the best of Galway fashion and design in their fashion show held in the Radisson Blu Hotel towards the end of last year.

The third year business degree students organised the fashion show in aid of COPE Galway and included designers from Galway Technical Institute and a range of popular retailers including Born Clothing, Tommy Hilfiger, TK Maxx, Portobello, Jack and Jones, Swamp, Anthony Ryans, Hanleys, Warehouse, Vera Moda, Public Romance and Urban Hand. The students are taking the event management module as part of their Bachelor of Business Degree Programme. The event team consisted of Marina Hoare, Patricia Ciweck, Carolin Hoffman, Mark Teahan, Rebecca Greally, Marie Fontan, Kenny Feeney, Jackie Donohoe, and Sinead Gibbons.

The theme of the fashion show was “Express Yourself” and this is exactly what the students undertook to do on the night. Models were recruited from among the student community in GMIT and were coached by Patricia Ciweck, Marie Fontan, and Kenny Feeney. The students organised the entire event and student team leader Marina Hoare was amazed with the amount of voluntary help she received ‘ I was stunned with the amount of good will and support we received from the Galway community and in particular from Cope Galway, the Catwalk Model Agency, and the Radisson Blu hotel. The production could not have gone ahead without the help of our suppliers including Sound to Light, DJ Ozzy, Darach Photography, our hair and make-up team and Maree Community Development.

The night itself was electric and everyone felt the fantastic energy in the room. The event students, the models and the audience all enjoyed the immense buzz”. The secret was the detailed planning by the event team, “all the late nights and early mornings were worth it” according to team member Patricia Ciweck, “I could not have dreamed of a better night. Planning and managing the fashion show brought together everything I learned in my three years in college, from carrying out market research, financial planning, human resources studies, the fashion show brought all it

all together. We all learned so much about running events but also about working with people, teamwork and leadership. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn by doing and something our event team will never forget”.

MC for the night was iRadio’s broadcaster Fergal D’Arcy who was also full of praise for the fashion show. He said “of all the projects I have been involved with, the professionalism and enthusiasm and effort that the event students demonstrated when organising the fashion show was incredible. Well done to all the GMIT students involved in the show, it was a fantastic success”.

Likewise Fintan Maher, Communications Manager with COPE Galway was delighted with the students work “Congratulations to the event management students on a wonderful fashion show. The whole night was very professional and was a testament to all the hard work the students put in to making it a success. I was delighted that COPE Galway was associated with it and want to thank the students for their fundraising. GMIT and the School of Business should all be very proud”.

GMIT BUSINESS STUDENTS SHOWCASE THE BEST OF GALWAY FASHION

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A Classic...The Day the Irish Navy took on the might of the British NavyThis is the transcript of the ACTUAL radio conversation of a British Naval ship and the Irish, off the coast of Kerry, Oct 95. Radioconversation released by the Chief of Naval Operations. 10 - 10 - 95:

IRISH: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the South, to avoid a collision.

BRITISH: Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees to the North, to avoid a collision.

IRISH: Negative. You will have to divert your course 15 degrees to the South to avoid a collision.

BRITISH: This is the Captain of a British navy ship. I say again, divert YOUR course.

IRISH: Negative. I say again, You will have to divert your course.

BRITISH: THIS IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMS BRITIANNIA. THE SECOND LARGEST SHIP IN THE BRITISH ATLANTIC FLEET. WE ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THREE DESTROYERS, THREE CRUISERS, AND NUMEROUS SUPPORT VESSELS. I DEMAND THAT YOU CHANGE YOUR COURSE 15 DEGREES NORTH, I SAY AGAIN, THAT IS 15 DEGREES NORTH, OR COUNTER- MEASURES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THIS SHIP.

IRISH: We are a lighthouse.

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Check fb.com/gmit.su1 for more photos from the first few weeks of GMITSU activities

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Members of GMIT Students’ Union (Sam, Adrian & Antoinette) and Coyotes Late Bar & Club staff (Ali, Bláthín & Michelle) recently launched their partnership for the 2012/13 academic year. The Forster street venue will offer GMIT students special events throughout the year such as theme nights, with a shuttle bus running from student villages Monday through Thursday.

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