12^th – 18^th

October 2009

The Independant Colleges of Ireland are hosting a presentation on the American Bar Programme.

Drumming Workshop, hosted by the Students' Union as part of Mental Health Week.

Come play Giant Games with the Students' Union as part of Mental Health Week

Ros na Rún
AISTEOIR� ÓGA AG TEAST�IL
Tá Ros na Rún ag cuardach fir óga idir an aois ghrúpa 16-18 le páirt a ghlacadh sa sraith atá dhá thaifeadadh faoi láthair.
Carachtar: Oisín – Is buachaill leochaileach é Oisín atá ag iarraidh neamhspleachais óna mháthair, bean a bhfuil anáil láidir aici air. Má tá Gaeilge agat agus má tá suim agat san aisteoireacht tar chuig na héisteachtaí a bheidh ar siúl an tseachtain seo chugainn. Seo a leanas an t-eolas: Má tá suim agat éisteacht a dhéanamh seol ríomhphost ag leiriuchain@rosnarun.com nó cuir glaoch ar lorraine ag 091-558400 chun am atá feiliúnach duit a shocrú le do thoil.

Join ArtSoc for some therapeutic art and creativity as part of Mental Health Week

Mondays:
Irish Dancing 3 classes: 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.

Traditional careers in law is an annual seminar hosted by experts in their particular field. It promises to be an interesting talk.

Rehearsals for dancers in the Musical

Come along to watch sci-fi and fantasy movies, tv episodes, anime's and all sorts. If there's something you want to see email us at fansci@socs.nuigalway.ie

CompSoc Monday Mashup is a great way to meet people with the same interest as yourself, We will be holding different tutorials threw out the year and also be playing Rockband, Guitar Hero, Halo 3 and other great console games. There will be a Switch to hook up your laptop and play computer games, share funny videos and just have a laugh!

We hold a weekly meeting every Monday at 7pm to discuss current political affairs, socialist republicanism, and organise events for the year among many other various topics. New members always welcome!!

Bíonn cruinniú seachtainiúil againn gach Luain ag a 7 chun cúrsaí reatha pholaitiúil agus poblachtas shóisialach a phlé. Comh maith leis sin na himeachtaí don bhliain a eagrú anseo i measc go leor ábhair eile. Tá fáilte roimh dhaoine nua i gcónaí !!

Writers' Soc host their weekly meeting. All welcome.

The YFG Soc will be hosting a talk by FG Galway West TD, Deputy Padraic McCormack, Vice-Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Environment and Local Government. Deputy McCormack will give a short talk, which will be followed by a Q7A session. All are welcome to attend and the society will be moving on to the college bar after the meeting.

Cumann De Barra are holding an EGM to elect the remaining officers to their committee. The vacant poistions which are elected at the start of every year include 1st year rep and assistant secretary. These positions can be filled by anyone who is a member of CDB and has a proposer and a seconder on the night. This is a great opportunity to get involved in a society on campus and we hope to see you there.

That's right the infamous Macra Speed Dating is BACK!! Come along to the Kings Head Monday the 12th of October from 9.30pm on and try your luck at speed dating - Macra style!!! FREE!!! food, beverages, music and great spot prizes all provided!! All welcome!!

Spirit-lifting, toe-tapping session for mental health week

Join ArtSoc for some therapeutic art and creativity as part of Mental Health Week

5pm Salsa
6pm Intermediate hip hop
7pm Break dancing

A very worthwhile and thought-provoking series of seminars covering topics such as Development, Human Rights Activism, Child Labour and Asylum Seeking on every Tuesday from 6-8pm for 6 weeks. No previous knowledge necessary! Meet experts in the field for an informative and interactive discussion with open-minded people. At the end of the course you will be issued a certificate endorsed by Irish Aid. The 6 week course is just €20. Sign up at www.suas.ie or turn up on the night.

Every week we have some of the best jugglers around giving workshops in their chosen area of expertise, so come along if you want to learn how to swing Poi, twirl Staffs, juggle Clubs and Balls, spin Diablos, roll Contact Balls, flip Hats and do .... well cool stuff with Devil Sticks! I think you get the idea! People of ALL skill levels welcome from complete beginner to advanced. If you don't want to participate in the workshop come along anyway to use our equipment and as always feel free to ask anyone you want to teach you anything you want!!

EGM to elect a new committee for the 09/10 year. Proposals for new events for the year. Wine reception afterwards.

Its going to be a deep-stack game that will have a starting chip stack of 15,000
The Prize Fund is probably going to be 1000 euro, maybe even more depending on the
number of people that attend.
Tickets are on sale in the soc box for 20 euro
Also there will be refreshments during the break !

Film hosted by German department with English subtitles.

Weekly Classes in our new art room, all welcome.

An introduction to Mace-style debating, concentrating on simpler ideas like structure, points of information, rebuttal, positional requirements etc. Followed by a "pro-am" debate where fresher debaters are teamed up with more experienced speakers.

Then, time to hit the town once more.

Self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Kimble is preparing for the jump of his life - to clear fifteen buses to raise money for his abusive stepfather Frank's life-saving heart operation. - very funny

Acting Rehearsals for the principles parts only!

To help make up for the seriousness of the theme of the first film we showed this year (good as it was) we thought we'd go for something a little more light hearted this week! Whether you've seen Wall E already or not it makes a great way to relax on a Tuesday evening.

Free pizzas and refreshments. Make lots of friends.

Come down the Squareyes at Foster Street Every Second Tuesday to enjoy 4 hours of great entertainment by fraging other CompSoc members. This great venue have 50+ machine all top of the range connected to each other with the most recent games. For 4 hours it will be €12 with a free hot dog or free milkshake now thats a good deal!

This is going to be a social event. We are going to meet up so that we can get to know each other and then head to the college bar for free fod and refreshments! Should be some laugh! Hope to see you then! :-)

Weekly chance to practice your German. All Welcome

Where is the coolest place to be this Tuesday night? It´s with the Human Rights Soc at the Celler of course! Free food discount refreshments. Now that´s value for money. Come along for a guaranteed night of fun and frolics.

We will be having our E.G.M to elect our new committee for the year and then we will kick the year off by watching Dead Space: Downfall. Afterwards we will pop into town for a chat!! Cya There.

This will be an ecumenical matter.
Comedy Soc will be presenting the best of Father Ted in association with Mental Health Week! Snacks will be provided, as well as the opportunity to win tickets to witness the return of Father Jack in the Galway Comedy Festival the following week.

Join ArtSoc for some therapeutic art and creativity as part of Mental Health Week

An EGM to elect a new OCM. If anyone is intereste,come along!

beginners hip hop lg space 6-7
DUE TO CONFERALS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN AN BIALANN ON THE 21ST OCT 09

7-8 ballet
DUE TO CONFERALS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN BANK OF IRELAND THEATRE ON 21ST OCT 09

DJ classes with the society. All welcome

Join us for our first get-together meet everyone, make plans for the coming year and elect a committee. All welcome.

"The greatest love story of our time" - Mary

Ever wondered what this whole 'Celtic' thing is about?
Well, we are about to tell you :)
Our Guest Speakers are among the very best - We will have Professor Waddell, from the Archaeology Department, talking about the Ancient Sites in Ireland,
Professor Ó Cróinín, from the History Department, telling us about the amusing and amazing achievements of the Irish,
Dr. Isaac, from Roinn na Gaeilge, explaining where and how the term 'Celtic' was created in its modern meaning and
Dr. Ingridsdotter, from Roinn na Gaeilge as well, busting the annoying and pertaining myths around the subject. Things will be kept short, sharp and lively.
And, of course, they will be followed by a reception. And possibly visiting the College Bar afterwards :)
Everyone welcomed!

Be a part of it! Polish Soc will be holding its AGM so come in if you wish to share your brilliant ideas or just find out what's happening with your favourite Soc. We will then go some place nice (College Bar/?) for a bit less officcial part. Hope to see you all there!

Rehearsals for singers in the Musical

Come play with us ;)

Even if you're a complete beginner, or a little bit rusty, just spend an evening or two with us and we'll have you mating your opponent in no time.

Frank Murphy of the Ballymun Community Law Centre will address members of the Law Society. The Ballymun Community Law Centre was set up in 2002 to provide free legal advice, information and access to justice for the people of the Ballymun community. Frank will speak about the work that he is involved in on a daily basis and about the services the centre provides to the people of Ballymun.

EGM of the Skeptics society, to elect a full committee and discuss plans for the year. All welcome!

Join the N.S.S. in supporting Mental Health week in not one, not three, or not even four, but TWO (and count to them we did, and the Lord blessed these events...) events being run at the same time! In aid of the A.W.A.R.E. charity, we will be revisiting our childhoods and playing some games of Bonkers Conkers and Marble Madness. Or maybe some of you could help us come up with rules for an improvised game of Marble Bonkers Conkers Madness....

Sadly, this will be the first ever charged N.S.S. event, but in continuing our tradition, we recieve NOTHING! In keeping with our cheap as chips tradition however, donations will be a minimum of 50cent. So don't buy yourself those 2 Freddo bars and come join us for an afternoon of schoolday revivalism!

The Palestine Solidarty Society will be hosting a live video-conference with a University in Gaza. Artists on both sides will be sharing songs and poems and a general discussion on human rights will also take place. Anyone is invited to come along and connect with the Gazan students, and a twinning of University departments will also be put in place.

Meeting of the Socialist Workers' Student Society. All welcome.

Free for All Juggling Practice Session! Come along and use our equipment to learn whatever you want! Just ask anyone present and they'll be delighted to teach you!

Mainly for kids and the adult beginners from the classes, but you're all welcome to drop down for a game if you wish.

Date: Thursday 15th October

Time: 7pm

Location: Kirwan Theatre, NUI Galway

Speakers: Tariq Ramadan, Rajnaara Akhtar, Dr. Kathleen Cavanaugh, Representatives from the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland and MPACIE

Moderator: Denis Halliday, former Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations



Faith and culture are often sensitive subjects which can cause tension and even violence. This is particularly the case where cultures are diametrically opposed on certain issues, as with Islam and the secular culture of the Western World. Nowhere is this tension clearer than in Europe, the modern home of multiculturalism. In recent years, we have seen attacks on embassies over cartoons of the prophet Mohammed and riots in France over the ban on wearing the hijab to name but a few flashpoints. The approach to this diversity has been different in different countries, ranging from a single rule of law for all citizens of a state to a virtual Muslim sub-culture within states. Yet progress in embracing this diversity continues to be made with senior British religious figures even considering supporting calls for courts of Sharia law. Contrary to the West’s continued struggle with the integration of Muslims in our states, the rules in Islamic countries are as strict as ever. No leniency is offered to foreigners, who face dire consequences should they breach these rules.



It appears there is a double standard and we must ask, who has the right approach? Are we in the West too accommodating or are those in the East too strict? How do we find the balance? More worrisome still, is the fact that many in the West still view Islam as barbaric and feel that it has no part in Western society or for that matter any society. Is this a legitimate standpoint to hold? If so, is it any more or less legitimate than the Eastern view of the West as a hotbed of sin on the road to self destruction? It seems that if these two cultures cannot find a way to co-exist then the conflict will escalate, until one culture proves itself to be “more right�.



The Literary & Debating Society brings together a panel of experts on the subject of Islam in the modern world to discuss how these tensions can be resolved. Speaking will be Mr. Tariq Ramadan, a Swiss Muslim scholar who has been referred to as the Muslim Martin Luther and is regarded as one of the world’s top intellectuals; Rajnaara Akhtar, a stalwart campaigner against the ban on the hijab and Dr. Kathleen Cavanaugh, chairperson of the Amnesty International Ireland Executive Committee. Representatives from the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland and MPACIE, an Irish Muslim lobby group, will also be speaking. The moderator for the event is Denis Halliday, former Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations and the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq from September 1st 1997 until 1998.

Eric a football fanatic postman whose life is descending in to crisis receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Eric Cantona.

Night out to celebrate the handing up of essays or just for the hell of it....
All Members Welcome.
Microsoc held a night-out in the College Bar, NUIG in semester 1 to allow all of its members to meet up; finger food was kindly supplied by the College Bar and a great night was enjoyed by all. The Treasurer’s report contains the financial details relating to this event.

BizSoc, in conjunction with other leading Societies on campus, are delighted to announce that the annual mystery tour will take place this Thursday, 15th October.

It's guaranteed to be an amazing night and who know's where we will end up!!!

Tickets on sale Monday afternoon at the Socs Box and from many other sources too.

More details to follow.

Any questions, ask the BizSoc man at bizsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie

Musicians and music lovers, bring your instrument (and your friends) to the Large Acoustic Room to have fun and play some covers or originals. We'll split into groups by genre so everyone's happy. All instruments and any songs are welcome.

Lowkey, a British rapper who is quickly becoming one of the best political hip-hop artists in the world will perform in the College Bar alongside a local rap artist MC Mupeid, who raps in Irish. This performance is in aid of the Free Gaza Movement and hopes to be a great night of music and awareness in the College Bar.

Study Italian? Erasmus student? Love Italy? Just want a good night out?...Well then, meet up with the Italian Society in Massimos on Thursday night. Daiii...you know you want to!!

BizSoc, in conjunction with other leading Societies on campus, are delighted to announce that the annual mystery tour will take place this Thursday, 15th October.

It's guaranteed to be an amazing night and who know's where we will end up!!!

Tickets on sale Monday afternoon at the Socs Box and from many other sources too.

More details to follow.

Any questions, ask the BizSoc man at bizsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie

Neil Humphreys gives an account of the development of number systems, in particular the invention of the number zero. There will be no mathematical modelling or related concepts. Refreshments afterwards.