CIT Students’ Union Magazine Volume Nine - Issue Two

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Telephone: 021 493 3120 Fax: 021 454 5343 Email: [email protected] expliCIT Staff Editor - John Lane Design & Advertising - Philip O’Reilly

Contributions John Lane Glynis Dennehy Séan F O’Leary Caitríona Foley Mick O’Mahony Philip O’Reilly Dan Collins John Grant CIT Arts Office CIT Societies

CIT Students’ Union President - Brian O’Sullivan ([email protected]) Vice President Education - John Grant ([email protected]) Vice President Welfare - Caitríona Foley ([email protected]) Entertainments Officer - Eoin McInerney ([email protected]) Projects Officer - Gearóid Buckley ([email protected]) Hi All! Communications Officer - John Lane ([email protected]) It’s great to see that Freshers Week was a complete rip-roaring success. I’d like to thank everybody for coming along to the events and all the organisers who put in so much effort over the past few months. Print The day time shows had the highest levels of attendance ever and the parties by night were a complete Barnaville Print & Graphics LTD hit. Freshford, Kilkenny. Now to move on. No longer have we excuses to miss classes, and if anybody is in the same position as Advertising Opportunities me, there is already a lot of catching up to be done two weeks on. It’s fantastic! CIT has almost 17,000 full and part-time students with over 1,500 supporting staff. Why not use expliCIT to This issue is full of exciting articles on many subjects, but concentrating especially on Welfare Week. This promote your business to this large audience? is a very rare chance to see what support facilities are available around Cork and Ireland and that unfor- Copy deadlines, advertising rates and technical specifi- tunately people don’t seek out until they are in trouble. Our good friends at The Revenue cations are available from our website www.expliCIT.ie Commissioners will also be on campus, so go along to their stand if you want to ask about avoiding tax or upon request from the Publications Office. and screwing the Government, but please don’t ask in these blunt terms! expliCIT magazine is published monthly by CIT We should, and hopefully do, all have class reps elected at this stage. Make sure that they organise a Students’ Union. The views expressed in the magazine few class parties over the coming weeks so as to allow all the classes to bond, even though I’m sure are those of their authors and are not necessarily those you all have already. Don’t be afraid to give suggestions, and remember that you can always do more of CIT Students’ Union. All articles and pictures are the than just going to the pub for parties. property of their respective owners and should not be reproduced without their permission. Can I also ask that any issues that arise over the following months be reported to either the Students’ Union or myself at [email protected]. We are setting up a panel of people to help out with expliCIT, either writing articles, taking photos, or just helping out in general. I will be delighted to meet anybody interested so send me an e-mail or just stop me in the corridors.

We Need You! Well, I hope that you all enjoy the magazine, the next month, and life in general. If you would like to contribute to expliCIT please contact Philip in the Publications Office, 1st Floor, Wishing you all the best, Student Centre or email: [email protected] John CIT Students Crowned ‘College Entrepreneurs of the Year 2007’

’APRI-COT’ Scoops ?15,000 Top Prize at The 2007 Student Enterprise Awards, Ireland’s Biggest Student Awards!

Sponsors Enterprise Ireland, Ulster Bank and Invest NI were delighted to Ruth became well known following her 2006 appearance on The Apprentice, announce that students from Cork Institute of Technology have been awarded narrowly missing out on the chance to work with Sir Alan Sugar to fellow con- the prestigious top prize at the 2007 Student Enterprise Awards, Ireland’s testant Michelle Dewberry. Since the show, Ruth has gone on to establish her biggest third level business awards, at a ceremony in The Royal Collage of own firm, Ruth Badger Consultancy, as well as starring in the Sky One Show Physicians, Kildare St, as well as the Cruickshank Technology Innovation Award. The Big Idea, and currently her own show Badger or Bust where she attempts to turn some of Britain’s most struggling sales teams into high performing busi- Students John J Barry, Orla Houlihan, Niamh Brady and Regina O’Donoghue of nesses. team Apri-COT from Cork Institute of Technology beat off stiff competition from hundreds of third level students across Ireland with their business proposal. Speaking at the awards ceremony, Ruth said: “It has been extremely encourag- Apri-COT is an apparatus that acts as a therapeutic sleeping aid for infants, and ing to see students taking part in an enterprise-focused competition such as scooped the coveted ?10,000 top prize and title of ‘College Entrepreneurs of this. The quality of the business proposals has been exceptionally high and a The Year’, and the ?5,000 Cruickshank Technology Innovation Award. positive reflection on innovation and entrepreneurialism in Ireland. I can safe- ly say that this year’s finalists presented the judges with a very difficult decision” An Award of Merit was earned by Padraig O’Shea, Josh Walsh, Tadhg Lynne, Dermot Deane, Helena Fleming of Cork Institute of Technology, the team of Mr. Brendan Flood, Manager, Regions & Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Ireland Ulnar Ltd. UlnarPal Ltd. is a medical device development company that is said. “The Student Enterprise Awards play a key role in discovering and devel- designing, patenting and marketing medical devices related to the ulnar nerve oping the entrepreneurial talent which exists in our third level institutions. The palsy niche markets. Ulnar Nerve Palsy is a condition that occurs when the winning students, and indeed all our finalists, epitomize the excellent innova- nerve that travels from the shoulder down to the wrist has been damaged due tion that exists within our third level sector which must be harnessed and com- to prolonged pressure or trauma to the ulnar nerve. UlnarPal Ltd. is therefore mercialized to create winning indigenous companies the success and long designing a glove which will give the patient more stability and speed up recov- term strength of Ireland’s economy is directly impacted by the establishment ery. The designers believe that their product will be a success since they are and growth of Irish-owned companies that have the potential to become thriv- operating in a nice market and also doctors are urging for a new treatment ing international businesses”. method to come to the market. Each team who won an Award of Merit Paul Brush, Head of Entrepreneurial Development, Invest NI said: “Invest NI received ?2,000 have been a co-sponsor of the Enterprise Ireland, Ulster Bank Student Awards for the past number of years. These unique awards are an excellent opportuni- Now in its 24th year, the Student Enterprise Awards - which were designed to ty to identify and cultivate our future business leaders. The winning students foster and promote innovation and entrepreneurship amongst third level stu- and finalists represent innovation that is essential in the development of the dents across the Island of Ireland - had a celebrity entrepreneurial expert on entrepreneur sector throughout the island of Ireland”. the judging panel in the form of Ruth Badger, star of the hit BBC show, The Apprentice, as well as Sky One’s Badger or Bust.

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Cork Institute of Technology She added, “a nominal fee of just e2 will be charged to students using the serv- Students’ Union (CITSU) is urging all ice. Both Students’ Unions are heavily subsidising this service. We hope that this students to be vigilant and consider will encourage students who might be on their own and who cannot afford a the saftey of themselves and friends taxi to avail of the service. We strongly urge all students to use the service and when out at night. All students are not walk home alone”. being asked to avail of the NITE-BUS service which operates from the city Meanwhile also this month, Cork City Centre saw the launch of a new pilot centre, should no alternative safe latenight bus service ‘LateLink’. Operating initially on two routes LateLink will means to transport be available. service passengers on Friday and Saturday nights on City Centre to Douglas and City Centre to Bishopstown routes. Each bus departs from Patrick Street at The NITE-BUS service ia a joint initia- 1.30am, 2.30am and 3.30am; the fare, ?4 per person. ‘LateLink’ will be oper- tive by CITSU and UCCSU and will ated by SkyLink, Cork’s airport shuttle service which operates a Cork Airport to run each Tuesday and Thursday night Cork City service normally on the now familiar yellow shuttle buses. LateLink of the academic year. The first bus is being supported via grant-aid from Cork City Council. leaves South Main Street, near Subway, at 1:45am and then every 30 minutes until the last bus at 3:15am. LateLink aims to enhance the transport options for customers heading home at the end of the evening. LateLink will play a vital role assisting the efficient CITSU President, Brian O’Sullivan, said “The NITE-BUS service is an initiative movement of people from Cork City Centre on weekends and in highlighting between CITSU and UCCSU in to ensure that students have a means of return- the message to everyone “Plan a night out, plan your way home” whatever ing home safely after a night out on the town. As we all know violence on city transport-home option they chose. streets has escalated in recent years and both Students’ Unions felt that the re- introduction of the service was a priority”. LateLink has been developed by Cork City Cares, a Cork Marketing Partnership initiative that aims to engage and involve a social partnership with all the play- He added, “The NITE-BUS will run for the duration of the college year, every ers and stakeholders in Cork City Centre night time operations. Cork City Cares Tuesday and Thursday night. It will stop at all the main student accommodation is spearheaded by Cork City Council, An Garda Síochána, HSE, Publicans and sites including Edenhall, Abbeyville, Parchment Square and Deanshall. Don’t Night Club Owners, Heineken Ireland and Cork Marketing Partnership. worry if you live in private housing the bus will stop as close as possible to where you live along the route”. Chairman of Cork Marketing Partnership Mr Michael Geary said at the launch “LateLink aims to encourage people to go out and have a good time, and to CITSU VP Welfare, Caitríona Foley, stated, “Student safety is of paramount think and plan how they are going to get home; an important message as Cork importance to all involved in this venture. An Garda Siochana will be providing welcomes back over 25,000, 3rd level students at the start of the Academic security at the pick up point and members of both Students’ Unions will be year and the autumn festival seasons runs into the busy Christmas period.” supervising the bus.” Students To Expect Grant Delays Again This Year ‘Third level Students from the Cork City area can once again expect long delays ‘In recognition of the problem which affects other local authorities and not just in their grants’ according to Sinn Féin Councillor Fiona Kerins. She was speak- Cork, the current Government is currently introducing legislation to centralise ing in response to an answer to a question she put to the Council last night the grant award process in the hands of VECs. However the delays in getting when it was stated that no special arrangements had been put in place to the new Student Support Bill enacted mean that local authorities should have ensure students got their grants on time this year. a particular responsibility in trying to get their act right this year. Everyone knows that the academic year starts in September/October every year. It’s not According to Councillor Kerins, ‘the delays in the payment of student grants nuclear physics we’re talking about’. have been a thorny issue for many years in Cork. Often grants aren’t paid until after Christmas when it is clear that students need this money now at the start 40% of those attending third level education receive state support. These of term to pay rent deposits and buy books etc. As a result every year many monies are currently administered by 33 VECs and 33 local authorities. Some students are forced into hardship simply because their grant is not paid on 56,000 third-level students qualified for support last year with the VECs han- time. Unfortunately Cork City Council has one of the worst records in this dling about two-thirds of the applications. They will take over the remainder regard’. from local councils when the Student Support Bill is passed.

‘Those who suffer most are students from low income and rural families. With Ms Hanafin first announced the selection of VECs to run the schemes in June grant payments delayed by up to 4 months many have to borrow to enable last year, and planned to introduce the necessary laws in time for students them to pay rent and utilities. In extreme cases some can be faced with no applying for grants this summer. The statutory scheme will mean each VEC option but to drop out. Students can also be left waiting months before a deci- must process applications by a target date every year. However, the Bill has sion on their application is even made. Considering the attempts being made been delayed. to try to improve access to third level education for people from lower socio- economic groups this is particularly disturbing.’ HAVE YOU ELECTED YOUR CLASS REP? Please ensure that your class has nominated a class rep. We depend on your feedback and support to make this college better. For further information, please call into our new SU offices in the Student Centre. Art Exhibition marks the opening of CIT News In Brief Cork School of Music "Sounds of the Inner Eye" is an exciting new exhi- bition celebrating the opening of the CIT Cork School of Music and brings together the work of two honours graduates of CIT Crawford College of Art and Design, David Connolly and Elizabeth Charleson. The exhibition will run until until December 22nd.

David Connolly and Elizabeth Charleson with Geoffrey Sprat, Director of CIT Cork School of MusicArtist David Connolly graduated from CIT Royal Academy of Music in London, completing Crawford College of Art and Design in 2003 with her training in America with Shmuel Ashkenasi at a first class Honours in Fine Art Printmaking. He the Northern Illinois University. RTÉ Nationwide Features CIT was awarded a year's bursary with Cork Printmakers for his achievements in printmaking As a founder member of the RTÉ Vanbrugh Engineering Students during his degree year and he was also accepted Quartet, Elizabeth has regularly toured, recorded OnTuesday 18th September, RTE Nationwide focused into the RDS Student Art Award Exhibition in July and led ensemble masterclasses worldwide. on the student interdisciplinary teams ApriCot and of that year. Since leaving the Quartet, she studied painting at AquaEye with a mixture of interview, prototype demon- CIT Crawford College of Art. As a student, she stration, powerpoint presentation, oral/poster review A year out of college he produced his first group exhibited in group shows at the Lavit Gallery and and live swimming action. exhibition at University College Cork with two the Carrigaline Art Studio, graduating in 2006 other artists from the Crawford College of Art and with a BA Honours Degree. As recipient of the Design which was called "Public Property". At this Student of the Year Award from the Cork Arts point he began experimenting with sculptural Society, she had her first solo exhibition at the forms as well as continuing his work in print. He Lavit gallery in 2006 and will feature in its has exhibited widely, including Sweden, Brussels Student of the Year 40 year retrospective exhibi- and Belfast. tion.

Elizabeth Charleson was born in Edinburgh, Elizabeth's work is in several public collections Scotland. She began studying violin at the age of including Cork Institute of Technology, AIB and nine and subsequently went on to study at the Cork City Council. No Credit Card? Now You Can USI in Turmoil? Shop Online and Pay with Cash! The Union of Students in Ireland has been left in turmoil The world of internet shopping has just opened card and then pay again to get back any unused following the resignation of its President, Richard up to everyone in Ireland with the launch of a sums. You pay the exact amount on the UseCash Morrisroe. The resignation followed the publication of a unique payment system - UseCash. bill with no limit on the value of the transaction. leaked letter on the political website politics.ie in which And, of course, you won’t run the risk of falling his 'dictatorial' leadership was criticised. UseCash removes the significant barrier to inter- victim to the hackers out there as you won’t be net shopping created by the lack of a simple, transmitting your credit or debit card details. The letter was initally removed from the website but secure cash payment option. was re-posted by the website administrator following UseCash has formed a strategic partnership with the resignation. The letter, apparently drafted by, and cir- With UseCash there is no need for a credit or Alphyra - operators of payzone - Europe’s largest culated among USI board members had called on debit card for online shopping. There is also no payment collections network. Anyone who uses Richard Morrisroe to resign citing what they felt was an need to tie-up money in a pre-paid chargecard, e- mobile top-ups or 3V vouchers will be familiar autocratic and dictatorial method of leadership, with no wallet or voucher just to shop online. with their payment services in local shops and clear focus in the direction and aims of the union. convenience stores. With UseCash all you have to do is order the Mr Morrisroe has also been criticized for failing to pres- goods you want to buy from a website as usual, Initially, a selected number of payzone shops will ent effectively the union’s case for the introduction of and then select the UseCash payment option be accepting UseCash, but this will be rolled-out student grants to be paid on time to the Minister for rather than credit or debit card payment. A bill nationwide by early next year. Check the UseCash Education, Mary Hanafin. with a barcode is generated which you print off website for our ever-growing list of terminals and and take to your nearest participating payzone participating websites, and look out for the Mr Morrisroe graduated in 2005 with a psychology terminal. The barcode is scanned, you UseCash UseCash logo. degree from University College Cork (UCC). He is a for- to pay and that’s it; you have made your pur- mer USI Education Officer and President of UCC chase. UseCash immediately notifies the website After all, internet shopping is just mail order Students’ Union. His term in office as President of USI you have ordered from that your payment has home shopping from websites, so a cash pay- began in July of this year. been received and your order is dispatched. ment option really should be available to every- one. And now it is: UseCash Cork Institute of Technology Students’ Union has It’s a simple and safe system: order online, remained disaffiliated from USI following two student UseCash to pay offline. And with UseCash you See Page 14 for more information referendums in the past ten years at CIT. won’t pay high fees to top-up a temporary credit

CIT Students’ Union President Hey guys. I hope you have enjoyed your first Doubts about your Choice of Course month back in CIT! With the fun and excitement of the biggest Fresher’s week ever now a distant memory, attending regular lectures has for most of you, been the most excite- Classroom difficulties: ment you have enjoyed since! I feel it apt though to speak to those who may Quite a few of you, have for the last few months be having doubts about their course and find themselves attending fewer lec- been commenting on increased spacial prob- tures as a result. Most of you reading this will feel this applies to a minority, but lems throughout the Institute. While this is not a you are greatly mistaken. The figures are astounding with on average 1 in every new problem at the start of any academic year, it 3 first years dropping out within the first four months! That’s 600 people this certainly has been a far greater issue this year. year! However, I have to stress that there are options if you are having doubts about your course choice. While I and the team have worked tirelessly to help some classes such as Social Care One and We in CIT have a dedicated careers and counselling team which will willing Construction One, I believe that there are far more issues throughout the advice you (for free) on your options. One option which is commonly availed Institute. With experience I have learned that students sometimes say nothing of is internal transfer to another course but the closing date for this is October about problems until they come to the fore, generally around exam time, and 31st. So don’t delays have a chat…it may save you a year out. These offices are thus then too late to resolve. If you or your class are experiencing difficulties located on the top floor of the Student centre. Alternatively, come in and ask in with your classroom, your class or your equipment we need to know about it. the SU.

Road Safety week and Environmental week: Union Council Meetings As a result of a very impacting and successful safety week last year I plan to run As the academic year progresses and all of you should by now have elected a similar campaign this year. I am currently trying to get ideas together for this your class representatives and it is now time to begin our by-weekly union initiative and need your help. If you witnessed safety week last year tell me council meetings. These are a great way of making your opinions known and what you would do differently, and if this is your first year, take a read of last also finding out the views of others. years editions on www.explicit.ie. Also you can learn how to organise class parties, hear about class rep training In relation to running an environmental campaign, I feel this is an issue that all and other social events which will be taking place in the future. students should be concerned about. While road safety awareness may direct- ly save lives, this may indirectly save them. We all need to play our part and thus Until next month, we need to highlight this issue. Brian If you have any ideas on any of the above issues or indeed have any queries or points of information please mail them to [email protected]. CIT Students’ Union Vice President Welfare Can you believe we have over a month of col- “I’m grand, none of those things apply to me right now”, but the reality is that lege down already? I hope it went ok for every- these are practical issues that everyone needs to know about at some stage in one, especially the first years. Freshers Week was their life. What you’ll find out this week could help you in the future, or even a a huge success and a big thank you to everyone friend or family member. So get yourself over to the Student Centre between who helped us out at the events, in particular 10.00 am and 2.00 pm, and keep an eye out for posters and flyers advertising our non-sabbats Eoin, John and Gearoid! the special events that will be taking place on the days. Once it’s all over, make sure you pop in to see the antics at the SHAG (Sexual Health Awareness and Welfare Week kicks off this month from Tuesday Guidance) ball which is happening on Thursday night! 23rd to Thursday 25th, and it’s one of my most important campaigns for the year. At the event Remember, if you want to get involved in any of the welfare campaigns you’ll be able to get information on pretty much throughout the year or if you need to talk about anything at all, please contact every aspect of welfare, from accommodation me in the SU office or email [email protected]. rights to tax information and sexual health to healthy eating. You may be thinking to yourself Caitríona CIT Students’ Union Vice President Education Well guys the first month is done and dusted The Conferring are now have now taken place and the Graduation Balls went and so far so good. We have been working hard very well. I should know as I finally graduated this year too. If get a chance, to work out the kinks that are always there at make your way over to the Student Centre to check out Welfare Week (October the start of any academic year. The introduction 22nd-25th). There is a lot of useful information available lads and ladies and it of Semesterisation and Modularisation has cre- would be a shame to come to college and not learn something new at the end ated a few more kinks than usual but things are of the day. nearly running smoothly for everyone now. Remember if any body needs some extra help or is having trouble at the start Fresher’s week was an absolute smashing suc- of the year, I have a comprehensive list of grinds available to all CIT students. cess. A big thank you to Mick and Eoin for a lot Any queries on grants or anything else academic related that you may need a of hard work during the week, not to forget hand with then please feel free to contact me on the first floor of the Student Gearoid and John who helped everything run Centre. smoothly. If you want to see some of the pho- tos from the daytime events check out Happy Halloween Everyone! http://www.bebo.com/CITSU but please not John Grant from a busy computers lab in the college!

WonderfulWonderful WelfareWelfare AdviceAdvice Welfare Week is one of the best ways to find out information on the many, MANY issues that can affect your welfare during your time here at college or Breaks and Holidays even throughout your life. The event runs from this Tuesday 23rd October to Employees are entitled to a 15-minute break after 4.5 hours have been worked Thursday 25th, so try to get yourself over to the Student Centre to check out and another 15-minute break after a total of 6 hours have been worked. some of the great organisations and services that are here to talk to you. If you don’t get a chance to talk to everyone, here are some of the basics on the most The maximum average working week is 48 hours. If not already included in the common issues that affect students. rate of pay, employees are generally entitled to paid time off in lieu or a premi- um payment for Sunday working. Employees are entitled to four working weeks of paid holidays in a year. Holidays are earned on time worked by the employ- Accommodation Advice ee. Full-time employees have an immediate entitlement to benefit from a public Your rights as a tenant: holiday. Part-time employees must have worked a total of 40 hours over a five- • Your landlord must, by law, provide you with a rent book or written letting week period ending immediately before the public holiday to qualify. agreement or lease. All payments made to the landlord must be recorded in the rent book or stated in the agreement. There are nine public holidays in the year: • Deposits paid to the landlord must be returned promptly to the tenant • January 1st once the lease is up. Deposits, or part thereof, cannot be retained unless • St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) there are rent arrears or there is damage to the property beyond normal • Easter Monday wear and tear. • The first Monday in May • An inventory of items already supplied in the house should be issued to the • The first Monday in June tenants. Take photos of the house at the start of the year to keep a record • The first Monday in August of the condition it is in. • The last Monday in October • A formal lease or letting agreement is usually for a fixed period (e.g. a year). • Christmas Day (December 25th) You cannot be asked to leave during that time unless you are in rent arrears • St. Stephen's Day (December 26th) or in breach of your tenancy obligations. • If you have been renting for less than 6 months, the landlord must give at If the public holiday falls on a day on which you would normally work you least 28 days notice of termination of tenancy to a tenant, or in extreme will be entitled to one of the following: cases, 7 days. Between 6 months and 1 year: at least 35 days notice must be given. 1. A paid day off on that day • Your landlord can only enter the premises with due notice and permission 2. A paid day off within a month of the day of all tenants. 3. An additional day of annual leave • Your landlord must, by law, ensure that your flat complies with certain 4. An additional days pay minimum standards (e.g. free from damp, in good structural repair, hot and cold water, adequate means of heating and ventilation, appliances in good If your employer does not nominate one of the above options, you will auto- working order, electrical wiring, gas, pipes in good repair). matically be entitled to a paid day off on the day of the public holiday • The landlord is obliged to carry out repairs except where damage beyond normal wear and tear has been caused by the tenant. Unfair Dismissal • All tenants are entitled to claim tax relief on rent. Please contact your local The Unfair Dismissals Acts apply to employees over age 16 with at least 12 tax office, or talk to the Revenue Commissioners at their stand at Welfare months continuous service. The Acts do not apply to State employees, close rel- Week! atives of the employer who live and work in the same private house or farm, members of Defense Forces or Gardai, officers of vocational educational com- If you have any more questions about your rights and responsibilities as a mittees and the chief executive officer of the Health Service Executive, FAS tenant, please contact Threshold, the National Housing Organisation. Your apprentices who have been dismissed within one month of the end of their nearest branch is: apprenticeship. 22 South Mall, Cork An unfair dismissal is one which occurs as a result of one of the following: T: 021 427 88 48 • The employee's trade union membership email: [email protected] • Any matters connected with pregnancy giving birth or breastfeeding • The exercise or proposed exercise by an employee of a right under the Maternity Protection Act, 1994 to any form of protective leave or natal care absence Employment Advice • The exercise or proposed exercise by the employee of the right to parental Minimum Wage leave, force majeure leave under the Parental Leave Act, 1998, or carer's With effect from 1 July 2007 the National Minimum Wage is ?8.65 per hour leave under the Carer's Leave Act, 2001 (previously ?8.30 per hour) for an experienced adult worker. An experienced • The exercise or contemplated exercise by an adopting parent of her right adult worker is an employee who has any work experience in any two years under the Adoptive Leave Act, 1995 to adoptive leave or additional since turning age 18. adoptive leave.

There is also a specific procedure for dismissal that must be followed. This • Employees who are under 18 years of age are entitled to ?6.06 per hour involves a verbal warning, 2 written warning, suspension with or without pay, • Employees who are in their first year of employment since turning 18 are and finally dismissal. If this procedure is followed incorrectly it may be grounds ? entitled to 6.92 per hour for unfair dismissal. • Employees who are in their second year of employment since turning 18 are entitled to ?7.79 per hour Drawbacks Contraception Advice • Vomiting, diarrhorea, antibiotics and some other prescribed drugs can interfere with its effectiveness There are many options when it comes to contraception, but which one is • Not suitable for women with conditions such as high blood pressure, heavy best for you and your partner? Here are just a few of the most commonly smokers, smokers over 35 or women who are breastfeeding used methods: • Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections

Condoms Implant A barrier method that a man can use to help Small flexible rod which is placed just under the prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted skin on the inside of the upper arm. It can be infections, including HIV. felt under the skin but not seen. How it Works How it Works A thin sheath is rolled onto an erect penis The rod slowly releases the female hormone before sex and prevents sperm from entering progestogen, which stops ovulation (an egg the woman's vagina during sex. being released). It also thickens the mucus at the neck of the womb making it difficult for sperm to enter, and thins the lin- Advantages ing of the womb. • Condoms are widely available for sale without a prescription • Allows men to take responsibility for contraception Advantages • Can be used with other methods to practice safer sex and to get • Does not interrupt sex additional contraceptive protection • Works for up to three years • Helps to protect both partners from sexually transmitted infections • May reduce painful periods including HIV • No medical side effects Drawbacks • May cause irregular bleeding, no bleeding at all, acne or weight gain Drawbacks • Insertion and removal must be done by a specially trained doctor • Putting it on correctly requires practice • Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections • Condoms can get damaged if handled roughly or an oil-based lubricant is used Remember, the only form of contraception that also helps to prevent Sexually • Must be used before expiry date Transmitted Infections is a condom. For more info about these and all other types of contraception, please contact SU Welfare Officer or the Medical Centre Remember, you can get free condoms from the SU Welfare Officer or your local family planning clinic. Combined Oral Contraception - The Pill Useful Telephone Numbers Tablet contains two female hormones (oestrogen and progestogen) • CITSU Welfare Officer – 021 4933123 How it Works • CIT Medical Centre – 021 4326356 Hormones stop a woman ovulating (releasing an egg each month). There are • Youth Health Service – 021 4275837 many different brands of pill with different combinations of hormones. • Crisis Pregnancy Agency – Free text LIST to 50444 • Samaritans – 1850 60 90 90 Advantages • Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment – 1890 220 222 • Does not interrupt sex • Department of Social & Family Affairs (Cork) – (021) 4270055 • Useful for women who can reliably take pills on a daily basis • Often reduces bleeding, period pain and PMT More Welfare information available from the Students’ Union Welfare • Protects against cancer of the ovaries and womb and some pelvic Office (1st Floor Student Centre), online at www.citsu.ie or please visit our infections Welfare Week Stands in the Student Centre from 23rd - 25th October 2007. INTERESTED IN MEDICAL RESEARCH? WE REQUIRE HEALTHY MALES & FEMALES AGED 18 - 50 TO PARTICIPATE IN CLINICAL STUDIES. PARTICIPANTS ARE FINANCIALLY COMPENSATED FOR THEIR TIME AND EXPENSES. FREE PHONE 1800 201 365 TEL: (021) 4505933 (BETWEEN 9AM-4PM) OR E-MAIL: [email protected] www.shandonclinic.ie Inaugural CIT Alumni Awards Thursday 6th September 2007 CIT Alumni are leaders in their professions and excel in their pursuits. CIT cel- Robert Short ebrated this excellence through the presentation of the Inaugural CIT Alumni Born and educated in Cork, Robert Short, to his con- Awards, which honoured three graduates who excelled in their chosen fields servative banker father’s horror, dreamed of a glam- and made enormous contributions to society, both here in Ireland and over- orous life of travel repairing radar systems on ships. seas. The main aim of the CIT Alumni Awards is to celebrate the life-long value The first step was the Telecommunications of a CIT education and to provide inspiration for others – peers and current stu- Technician’s Course at Crawford Municipal Technical dents. Institute (now CIT), which he completed in 1973. He abandoned the dream and took up the only job The inaugural award recipients were selected from nominations put forward by available at the time at Digital Equipment members of the Institute community. The judging panel was chaired by the Corporation in Galway. Thus began a career of over 30 years in the computer President of the Institute, Dr. Brendan J. Murphy and included representatives industry – most recently as Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, responsible from the Institute Alumni Association Committee. for the design of operating system technology in Windows.

Fiona Shaw CBE. In Galway Rob developed programs to optimize computer assembly time that Fiona Shaw is a critically acclaimed actress in theatre, were deployed in DEC plants in Galway and Puerto Rico. He moved from man- television, film and radio. Most recently Fiona per- ufacturing to design engineering at DEC headquarters. He joined the VAX 780 formed the role of Winnie in the National Theatre’s design team in Boston, a humbling experience as most of his colleagues had production of Happy Days directed by Deborah advanced degrees from top universities. He enrolled in night classes at Boston Warner. The production is currently on an University to learn the arcane computer technology, and has continued to take International Tour and appearing in Epidaurus, Paris, classes ever since. He initially concentrated on technology, earning an MS in Madrid and Washington. Other theatre work Computer Science at the University of Washington and later focused on man- includes; The Powerbook (NT); Woman and agement. Scarecrow (Royal Court Theatre); The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (NT); Julius Caesar (Barbican); The Good Person of Sechuan (NT – Olivier award for Best In 1988 Rob moved to Microsoft to concentrate on improving the architecture Actress/ London Critics award 1990); Medea (Albemarle Theatre/ New York of the PC. He was an active member of many cross-industry technical expert where she won the 2001 evening standard award); Dido and Aeneas (Vienna); groups designing technical standards for busses such as the PCI and USB. The Waste Land (Paris, Toronto Festival, Montreal & Liberty Theatre on Rob has led design teams as large as 750 people including the Windows design Broadway); Les Liaisons Dangereuses (RSC); The Merchant of Venice (RSC team to make PCs “plug and play” as well as the Windows “architecture team”. Tour); The Taming of the Shrew (RSC); Footfalls (Garrick Theatre); Machinal (NT A regular speaker at technical conferences, Rob is an inventor on a dozen – Olivier Award and Evening Standard Drama Award for Best Actress 1993); patents mostly related to the interaction between hardware and software. Richard II (NT); Way of the World (NT).Television credits: Trial and Retribution XIV; Sherlock Holmes; Richard II; Love Song; Hedda Gabler; Persuasion; The For relaxation he enjoys travel, with his wife Emer and daughters Fina and Waste Land; Gormenghast.Film credits: Harry Potter films as Aunt Petunia; Nessa, as well as hiking and skiing. ‘Butcher Boy’ directed by Neil Jordan; The Black Dahlia; The Avengers; Anna Karenina; My Left Foot. In 2001 Fiona was awarded a CBE. Each Award recipient was presented with a Silver Strawberry Dish. The sterling Silver Strawberry Dish was made by the silversmiths at Sean Carroll and Sons, Dr. Patrick Galvin Rutland Street, Cork. Dr. Patrick Galvin was born in Cork. He attended school at the Christian Brothers Sullivan’s Quay and This strawberry dish is a signature piece of Cork silver in a unique design which later at the Crawford Municipal Technical Institute has been produced by Cork silversmiths since 1910 and made famous during (now CIT) where he received the foundation of his the period of “Republican Silver” in 1922. Following the capture of the city by engineering education. His early work experience republican forces, the silversmiths of Cork created a special category of silver, was in Cork with Engineering Services Limited and bearing the hallmark of the city’s coat of arms. the Irish Dunlop Company. Following this he joined the Guinness Brewery in Dublin in 1956. He quali- The particular piece, which is 10” in diameter, is stamped with the hallmark of fied as a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and is a fellow of the Institution of Cork Silver (Sean Carroll and Sons) and has the crest of the Institute engraved Engineers of Ireland and a member of the Irish Academy of Engineering. He on the bottom. The Carroll family are the only remaining silversmiths in Cork holds an Honorary Doctorate from UCD. He attended the Advanced and are proud to be able to maintain one of the oldest crafts in the city. Management Programme at the Harvard Business School in 1975. The black-tie evening was attended by over 80 guests representing the Institute, Dr Galvin held a number of executive positions with Arthur Guinness Son & Co business and alumni communities together with family and friends of the (Dublin) Ltd prior to his appointment as Managing Director in 1977. He joined Award recipients. Waterford Crystal as Chief Executive in 1989 and was appointed Chairman of the Board of the company in 1992. Dr. Galvin is now retired – during his distin- The evening commenced with a champagne reception and music from Flautist guished business career he held a number of Directorships and other notable Johnny McCarthy, Classical Guitarist Jerry Creedon and Cellist Gerry Kelly. The positions including the following: presentation of the Inaugural Alumni Awards took place before a banquet was served. Leo Enright, former Head of News with RTÉ Radio 2 acted as Master of • Chairman of the Board of Management at the University Industry Centre Ceremonies for the evening. of UCD • Member of the Court of Directors of Bank of Ireland AIB and PJ Hegarty & Sons supported the Inaugural CIT Alumni Awards and will • Executive Chairman of the Doyle Hotel Group continue to support the Awards for the next two Awards ceremonies. • President of the Federation of Irish Employers (FIE) • President of the Institute of Directors in Ireland. For more information on how to join the CIT Alumni Assocation, please visit www.cit.ie or contact Glynis Dennehy, Alumni Relations Officer, by email Dr. Galvin is also a Director of a number of other publicly quoted companies. [email protected] Dr. Galvin is married to Mary (nee Grant). They have a family of three daughters and one son, all of whom are married. Sunday nights Tuesday Nights Thursday Nights Check out our Playstation Dj Joe Mac, A Local legend never Dj Jason our veteran Loft Dj will and The Big Wheel. fails to put on a superb show. put on a full set of cheeky fun!! The Best way to relax after your Great night guaranteed. Fosters giveaways weekly!! busy weekend. Monday nights Wednesday Nights Corks Most Exclusive Poker Night, CIT's best gaming night. Dj Stormin Normin our resident Come down and pit your wits wednesday night DJ shows are sure Student Party Venue! against the best. to keep up our crazy traditions. CITSU Freshers Week @ Club Chéile Monday 1st - Thurday 4th October 2007

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SPORT & SOCIETIES DAY 2007 BE ACTIVE - GET INVOLVED!

CIT Sports & Societies Day 2007 Societies Day in CIT gave Freshers their first opportunity to jump on the rollercoaster of college life. Thousands of students poured into the Student Centre from early in the morning to be greeted by an array of colourful exhibitions and stalls.

Gamers and Jugglers amazed the crowd with their dazzling demonstrations, showing all that practice really does makes perfect! Amongst the stalls the students were sampling fair trade chocolate spread on toast, testing their strength with the ‘dung bell challenge’ and hitting the highest scores on the latest gaming technology. Amid all the madness, there was important work to be done. Societies looking to entice new member who’s enthusiasm and fresh ideas will be essential for their success and growth during the coming year.

After the music had mellowed and the students retreated to class, there was only one thing certain at the end of the day. This really is only the begin- ning of another bumper Sports & Societies College year. CIT Arts Office Update:

EXHIBITION NEWS: ArtsFest will also be hosting ‘Teraz Malopolska’ – an exhibition Already this year… ‘I went to the Show and I bought’ – an exhibi- representing Polish photographers as part of a larger series of tion of works purchased by the CIT Registrar’s Office from the events across Cork City and County organised by the organisation 2007 CIT Crawford College of Art & Design Hons. Degree Show. Teraz Polska to promote awareness and understanding of Polish Works included painting, drawing, print, photography, and sculp- culture and traditions. ture. A special mention for Donal Moloney who was awarded the Registrar’s Prize. This award included the purchase of a number of Artsfest is an annual opportunity for students, staff and the extend- works from the exhibition and the facilitation of a solo show of ed community to experience International, national and local arts new work in early 2008. Donal’s delicately layered small paintings events on the campuses of CIT. Chickens, swimming, rain, photog- are a fantastic addition to the collection, and we wish him every raphy, knitting, music, song, dance, competitions, exhibitions, lec- success in the future. (pictures above) tures, workshops… from death defying to deadly serious, delicate to deafening, intimate encounters to public spectacles. From 22nd October to 10th November you can see new work from James Hayes in ‘West of no East’. James is a tutor in sculpture at Through Visual Art, comedy, Music, and drama, ArtsFest 2007 will CCAD, and the Arts Office is proud to present this solo exhibition be highly physical, direct and to the point – presenting a visual of his recent work, including several pieces made during his time feast of theatrical spectacles to entice, engage, and entertain... in America. Cork’s latest singer-songwriter sensa- An exhibition of drawings and paintings from Agnes Gormley, an tion Mick Flannery will take to the artist based in the Bishopstown area, will open on 10th December. stage on Monday 19th, kicking off a week of intimate gigs from some of Coming up in 2008 will be Registrar’s Prize recipient Donal the best local talent. With sold-out Moloney’s solo exhibition of new work; an exhibition from the two gigs in the Opera House and CCAD graduates awarded studio spaces in the Backwater Artists Spiegeltent behind him, as well as Group studios on Wandesford Quay; a group exhibition from 3rd extensive touring in Ireland and New York, he is already a seasoned year students of CCAD; and more. Keep an eye on the Whats On performer and tipped for major success in the years ahead. in CIT, and listings in local press for regular updates. The crowds will be wowed by the And then there’s ArtsFest! 17th – 23rd November.... stunning death-defying antics of the universally-famous Daredevil Chicken Club, audience participation is compulsory, chicken costumes Arts Fest 2007 optional! Or take a 3 minute trip The Arts Office at Cork Institute of Technology is delighted to inside The Whale - a mobile theatre- present ArtsFest ‘07. This high energy, dynamic festival always has for-1 from innovative interventionist something for everyone, and in 2007 is especially physical, multi- inventors and pioneers of site-specif- cultural, and extremely eclectic ic theatre Talking Birds

This year, ArtsFest is very excited to be the first Irish hosts for The With A Play on Two Chairs, by Irish playwright Michael West, Asia Europe Forum for Young Photographers – a major interna- utmost simplicity is employed to transport the audience from com- tional event bringing together promising young photographers and edy to pathos and back – all by two seated actors. Both actors from curators for an intensive programme of presentations, discussions, Mangiare Theatre Company, they trained at the Jacques Lecoq and public forums, with an extensive public exhibition on School and it shows – this performance is a physical and verbal Thursday 22nd November. tour de force. The actors will also be leading a workshop in physi- cal theatre techniques. EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHT:

James Hayes - Sunset on Titan The legendary Frank and Walters return following last year’s sell-out success, bringing their youthful enthusiasm to the people of CIT - and already interest is building. Since founding in the early 90’s, James Hayes: their mission has been to spread cheer and optimism throughout the world via their music. Naming themselves after some eccentric old boys from down the road, their energetic live shows, infectious melodies and seemingly irrepressible happiness have built up a loyal West of no East following. ‘West of no East’, a new exhibition by Irish Artist James Hayes, at Urban Jam brings student societies and local artists together to pres- the James Barry Exhibition Centre at Cork Institute of ent the best of hip hop, dance & urban art, fused with classical Technology music and extreme sports in a visual and aural extravaganza guaran- teed to get you going ‘West of no East’ presents a variety of new 2D & 3D works by the artist as well as some digital film based work. Much of this work BLANK SPACE – a group exhibition from students of the CIT has been made by the Artist while working in United States in Crawford College of Art & Design, and ‘Teraz MaloPolska’ – an exhi- 2007. bition representing Polish photographers - are just some of the Visual Art events to take in. These works explore a number diverse issues relating to ‘Conflict’, ‘Consumerisation’, and also the role of ‘Art object’ in Festival favourites return including Contemporary Fine Art practice and debate. James is currently a the Friday Famous Mystery Performer tutor in the Sculpture department of the CIT Crawford College of live in concert; the ArtsFest Market Art & Design showcasing the best of local artists and artisan producers – this year the ‘West of no East’ opened on the 22nd October and runs until Culinary Arts students will be serving November 10th. up some tasty deserts, pasrties, winter soups, and lots more! - and Kids Day events take in puppet shows, music workshops, and a host of entertainers

Puppets are not just for kids - Written by and starring Dominic Moore, ‘Mr. Punch’ is a dark, edgy comedy suitable for adults and children over 12. It’s Punch-and-Judy West Cork style. With puppets. Thursday 22nd.

The CIT Cork School of Music will host a series of free lunchtime concerts throughout the week, a perfect opportunity to see and hear talented musicians in an amazing setting. And then the Friday Famous Mystery Performer will be brilliant…

That’s just a taste of the ArtsFest lineup – for the full story pick up a brochure around CIT, or check out the website – James Hayes www.cit.ie/artsfest Salem Shooter CIT Careers Fair 2007 Gains Record Visitor Numbers at Student Centre

The CIT Careers and Counselling Service held their Annual Careers Fair at the and there was very positive feedback and observations from exhibitors yester- Student Centre on Wednesday 10th October 2007. The Careers Fair gave stu- day regarding the academic and personal attributes of the CIT student”. dents the opportunity to make personal contact with leading graduate employ- ers in many sectors of industry and commerce, get expert advice on what a He added, “My sincerest thanks to lecturing, administrative and support staff career with a particular company might involve and how you can get the job right across the Institute who have played and continue to play an active part you want. It also gave students the opportunity to collect company literature in achieving this quality and consequently allowing us to showcase our stu- and information to assist when applying for positions. dents to those who are currently recruiting our future graduates. Thanks also to all those associated with the organization and support of Careers Fair ’07”. Careers & Counselling Head, Mr. Dan Collins said; “I would like to thank sin- cerely all who supported and assisted in yesterday’s Careers Fair which was If you require further information please contact the Service on (021) 4326678 attended by approximately 2,000 students and saw 54 Companies in atten- dance. I believe the Careers Fair is a valuable medium where the qualifications www.careersandcounselling.com and qualities of the CIT student cohort are exposed to Industry and Business,

CIT Learning Support Centre PAYE Self Service The Learning Support Centre is now providing subject support sessions in Maths, Programming, subject support sessions in Maths, Programming, Physics and Electronics for students on a weekly Claim your tax credits Physics and Electronics for students on a weekly basis throughout the academic year. Students are basis throughout the academic year. Students are encouraged to walk-in at the designated times, or repayments encouraged to walk-in at the designated times, should they wish to discuss a difficulty with a on-line! should they wish to discuss a difficulty with a subject, or if they have a query in a subject. subject, or if they have a query in a subject. These support sessions are free and open to stu- These support sessions are free and open to stu- dents across all courses. Students can contact the dents across all courses. Students can contact the Centre for advice and for more information on Centre for advice and for more information on sessions to suit their individual needs. sessions to suit their individual needs. The Learning Support Centre is now providing

The Learning Support Centre Semester Timetable Subject Sessions beginning Tuesday Oct 2nd 2007 Room D259 10am-2pm Tel (021) 4326378 http://learningsupport.cit.ie mailto:[email protected]

Subject Day Room Time Lecturer Maths Monday D259 1-2pm Log on to revenue.ie, click on PAYE selfservice and register for a range 0U /HQ 2¶+DQORQ of functions. You can: Programming Monday D259 12-2pm Ms. Mary Davin • view your tax records Maths Tuesday D259 5-6pm Mr./HQ 2¶+DQORQ • claim the tax credits you are entitled to Electronics Tuesday D259 12.30- Mr. Matt Cranitch • claim repayments of tax including health expenses 1.30pm • re-allocate tax credits between you and your spouse Electronics Wednesday D259 12-1pm Mr. Paddy Collins • track your correspondence Physics Wednesday D259 1-2pm Ms. Eleanor Baldwin Maths Thursday D259 1-2pm Ms. Hannah Lordan PAYE Self Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Students Urged to Enter CIT Prize for Job Opportunities Company: An Post, Cork Mail Centre, Innovation Competition Little Island Shed light on your ideas to harness a piece of the prize. You may participate if you are a registered full-time stu- Your invention/business plan can lead to a chance to dent at CIT during the 2007-2008 academic year. Position/Duties: Processing Service earn a share of the ?10,000 prize money. Working in teams or individually you can attend free Hours: Christmas Period workshops that guide you in putting a business plan Pay: On Application This is a scheme that awards cash prizes to those together and how to set-up your own business. whose inventions and business ideas are judged most Contact details: FAS on 4858200 creative, novel, innovative, and likely to succeed in the The first step for entry is to complete a two-page appli- or www.fas.ie marketplace. This prize is open to all departments and cation form. This will give us contact details for you you may use a project that forms part of your course- and will ensure that you are on our list to receive fur- work for the year. ther information about the competition and workshops Company: Mytender.ie that will be held throughout the year. The breakdown of prizes is as follows: Position/Duties: Promotional Work Hours: 2-3 hours per week 1st Prize: ?5,000 A team of experienced engineers, inventors and busi- ness professionals will judge your working during Pay: On application 2nd Prize: ?2,500 Innovation Day on Thursday, 13th March 2008 ? 3rd Prize: 1,500 Contact details: [email protected] Please see www.cit.ie for further information Best Stand ExhibitionIMPORTANT Stand DATES: on Innovation Day: ?1,000 Company: SCP Cobh & Midleton Area

Position/Duties: Facilitate Climbing Wall Sessions and other Milestone Date Requirement leisure activities (Level Entries Open NOW! N/A 7 Qualification Deadline for Entry Friday 2-page completed application form to be 14th December 2007 submitted to the Development Office required – Ordinary Final Project Reports Due Friday Set out your business idea, following the Degree) 8th February 2008 Guidelines attached (15 pages max) and 4 Hours: Evening Work copies to be submitted to the Pay: On application Development Office Prototypes Due Friday Prototype (if applicable) th Contact Details: Helen Cronin 8 February 2008 086 8240374 Shortlist of Candidates Thursday N/A announced for Innovation Day 28th February 2008 Innovation Day (Prizes Thursday Attendance and demonstration For the latest job opportunities available to Awarded) 13th March 2008 (if applicable) CIT students and graduates please visit

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18+ ID ESSENTIAL Living in Prague as an Erasmus Exchange Student

“...The Erasmus programme helped me to realise and appreciate the advantages of being young and full of energy. It was the best way to fulfil my desire for adventure and knowledge...”

Giustino Cacciotti recounts his experience in Prague as an Erasmus* They solved any problems I had, and a exchange student during the spring/summer of 2007: Czech student was assigned to me to take I had heard about the Erasmus project before but I was not aware of the fact care of me throughout my time there. The that it could change my life to such an extent. It is a study programme promot- International Students’ Club at CTU oper- ed by the EU that is both an integral part of the home programme and suffi- ates a “buddy” programme, with one CTU ciently comprehensive to ensure no loss of progress toward the achievement student assigned to look after each incom- of the degree or diploma for which the student is studying at the home univer- ing Erasmus student and help them sity. through the settling in process, finding their way around, etc. The city I chose was Prague, the amazing Baroque Capital of Central Europe. The trips organised by the university to neighbouring countries were superb, I spent almost five month there… such an and the concerts, the opera, the museums, the parties, and last but by no unforgettable time! During the first week I means least, the Czech people were all outstanding. The Czechs are a people met so many people from all over the of deep feelings and old traditions, so bright and clever, and many speak excel- globe: Canada, United States, New Mexico, lent English. All of these incredible memories will remain in my heart for ever. Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Europe, Russia, Egypt, China, Taiwan, Australia etc. I found From the academic point of view, my programme at CTU was different but very I shared common feelings with most of challenging and interesting, and abilities in my subject definitely improved. them, and, to my surprise, I found an array of ancient cultures, all bound When I came back home I was even more eager to learn, with a greater aware- together by the same purpose; to have fun and learn about traditions and ways ness of the importance knowledge has in forging an individual. of thinking that are different from their own. If I could, I would go abroad again. In fact, I’ve just found out that I may be Prague is an open air visual art museum - full of paintings, sculptures, mosaics, able to do an Erasmus training placement abroad… glasswork and ornate ironwork. Every corner that you turn, every street that you walk through, there are architectural treasures which can hold you The Erasmus programme helped me to realise and appreciate the advantages entranced for days. of being young and full of energy. It was the best way to fulfil my desire for adventure and knowledge. After the first week, friendships with many of the students became very strong, as if we had always been friends beyond and above the diversity of our cultur- So, my advice to any student who is thinking of participating in the Erasmus al backgrounds - and perhaps because of them - as we all had something to programme: Don’t hesitate, just go!! teach to, and learn from, our new friends. As an Erasmus student, you not only get to know more about people from different countries, but you also get to Giustino Cacciotti learn more about the beauty of the host country. The promenades over Charles 3rd Year student on BA in Interior Architectural Technology Bridge on those cold, crisp nights are unforgettable. (You can find out more about the Erasmus programme by contacting Margaret The staff and students in the host institution, the âESKÉ VYSOKÉ UâENÍ Mulderrig, CIT’s International Officer - email: [email protected]) TECHNICKÉ V PRAZE - Czech Technical University in Prague – were wonderful.

The Management & Staff of the Rochestown Park Hotel would like to wish all new and returning students to CIT the best of luck with the year ahead.

Thank you for once again making us your Number 1 Ball Venue for 2007 Top Ten Horror Movies for Halloween Resurrected by John Dil

Halloween is coming up ladies and gents. Wednesday the 31st of October and 5. Alien (1979) since everyone will have college the next day I’m sure a night in with a couple “A mining ship, investigating a suspected SOS, lands on of horror movies is what everyone has planned! If you do decide to stay in and a distant planet. The crew discovers some strange crea- scare yourself silly here is what I would consider, after lengthy internet research tures and investigates.” Once again another movie that and personal experience, the top ten scariest movies of all time! had a number of sequels but you can’t beat the origi- nal. Everyone saw this once as a kid and after all no one It should be noted that I am dreadful when it comes scary movies and while slept after seeing it for the first time. not everyone would find these scary I found them pretty bad….(yes I’m a wuss) 6. Event Horizon (1997) 1. Halloween (1978) “A rescue crew investigates a spaceship that disappeared into a black hole and Obviously the original! “A psychotic murderer institu- has now returned...with someone or something new on-board.” A ship in space tionalized since childhood escapes on a mindless that, well, is ready to kill. An underrated movie in my opinion that is scary as rampage while his doctor chases him through the hell. Oh, it can get quite gory at times which really does not help the whole sit- streets.” Filled with terrifying moments and it’s really uation. the perfect movie to watch on a Halloween night! Dubbed the original slasher movie, let’s hope your 7. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) brother likes you and isn’t out for one night just to get “Five friends visiting their grandpa's old house are hunted down and terrorized you. by a chainsaw wielding killer and his family of grave-robbing cannibals.” One word: Creepy…. 2. Silence of the Lambs (1991) “A young FBI cadet must confide in an incarcerated and manipulative killer to 8. The Shining (1980) receive his help on catching another serial killer who skins his victims.” A lot of “A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter sequels and prequels followed this and while they do suffice nothing is creepi- where an evil and spiritual presence influences the er than Anthony Hopkins in this movie. Just to put everyone’s mind at rest, can- father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific nibals are real and someday they may come to get you. forebodings from the past and of the future.” No beer and no TV makes Homer go something, something. A 3. 28 Days Later (2002) terrifying piece of film that not only scares but confus- “Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the UK, a es the hell out of you. handful of survivors try to find sanctuary.”A low budget English movie that real- ly hits the spot. One of the best moments in this movie is the completely empty 9. Seven (1995) streets of London. Why? It’s a very low budget movie and yet they still managed “Police drama about two cops, one new and one about to retire, after a serial to clear the streets of London. That and its got Irish actors Cillian Murphy and killer using the seven deadly sins as his MO.” Definitely one of my favorites! Brendan Gleeson. Really well written movie that is just so smart it’s scary. A must see movie!

4. Saw (2004) 10. Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) “With a dead body lying between them, two men wake “In the dreams of his victims, a spectral child murderer stalks the children of the up in the secure lair of a serial killer who's been nick- members of the lynch mob that killed him.” Freddy’s gonna get you and it is not named "Jigsaw" by the police because of his unusual safe to sleep for at least a week after seeing this movie. These are just some of calling card.”A very creepy suspenseful thriller. Basically the suggestions for a scary movie night in and let’s not forget you are going to a really smart movie that will scare the feck out of you! need popcorn, maybe something to drink and a pillow. Happy Halloween Everybody! expliCIT Cross Word - Win Free Cinema Tickets! DOWN 1. Cliff 31. Used to make rope 2. Sexually naughty 34. An instrument of torture 3. Ancient Biblical kingdom 36. Closing section of a musical compo- 4. Repair by sewing sition 5. Elaborate 37. Nautical mile (speed) 6. A pub sport 38. Withered 7. Wild African sheep 40. Glance over 8. A thin flat circular plate 45. Ketch 9. City in south central Ukraine 48. State of anxiety 10. Creator 50. Evokes 11. Painful grief 51. Short cloaks 12. Poet T.S. _____ 52. Rapidly 13. Smacks 53. Alcove 21. Mud or clay deposited by a river 54. The golden touch 25. Anagram of "Hail" 57. A very small amount 26. Cabbage 58. Loud noises 27. Psyches 59. Adoration 28. Small person 60. Not closed 29. Intermediary 61. Vases 30. Gills on a mollusk 62. Satisfy Correctly complete the crossword and Return in Envelope with Name / Contact Details to enter draw for one of four double passes for the Gate Cinema / Cinema World. ACROSS 1. System of beliefs 19. Pelvic bones 33. Tall woody plant 47. Armored weapons 65. Coconut meat 6. Wainscot 20. Tumbling 35. Needs 49. Expose to the air 66. Reflected sound 10. Lyric poems 22. Gunk 39. Yearns 51. Dog 67. Anagram of "Neat" 14. Detection device 23. It is (poetic) 41. Forelimb 54. Not at either end 68. Something that happens 15. Dry 24. Garments of the torso 42. Make amends 55. Capital of Western Samoa 69. Fortune teller 16. Bun 26. A morsel of corn 43. Sword 56. Absurd 70. Backtalk 17. Fruit of the oak tree 30. Secure or fasten 44. Types of hats 63. Accord 71. Detect 18. Deceptive maneuver 32. Shivering fit 46. Smell 64. An empty space

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