Welcome from Societies President

Written by John David O'Connell | 26 August 2010

Hello Everyone,

My name is JD O'Connell and I’m this year's Societies Guild President - its nice to meet you!

We are currently preparing for yet another jam-packed year of activity on campus. We need your help because UCC will have almost 90 active societies this year and each of them would love to meet you!

Joining a society during your years of college is one of the best decisions you will ever make. It’s also one of the easiest because no matter who you are or what your tastes, there should be a society to suit. Societies are student run and have always been vital to the student experience. They enable you to seek out unusual skills, continue hobbies of old, make many new friends, take on responsibility and, of course, fill out your CV. Their future members and committees are amongst you so don’t be shy about introducing yourselves; they are expecting you and you will fit right in!

UCC Societies are grouped under these headings - Academic, Charitable, Creative, Gaming/Role-playing, Political, Religious, and Social. The societies themselves are governed by my team - the Societies Guild Executive. We concern ourselves with all societies that exist in UCC so if you have any questions we would love to hear from you. A list of email addresses for each society is also provided if you wish to contact the society directly, enquire as to meeting times, ask to be added to a mailing list etc.

All societies will be welcoming new members throughout the college year but the majority of introductions will happen on ‘Societies Day’ which will be the Wednesday of Fresher's Week in Devere Hall of the Students Centre. Every society will be present to introduce themselves, answer questions and most importantly, sign up new members!

So that’s it from me, I wish you all every success and I hope that each of you takes advantage of the wealth of resources that societies in UCC have to offer.

Improvements Galore!

Written by Societies Guild | 01 July 2010

Hey Guys,

Cian here again Just a heads up that we are improving the Societies section of collegeroad.ie and you can look forward to some of the following features:

• Integration with Facebook and Twitter.
• Blog section for the latest society news.
• New Galleries Section
• Improved listings for societies with links to each societies email, facebook page and website (where applicable)
• Details of current and past Societies Guild Executives.
• Improved events wall calendar
• Cleaner layout and faster response time

Your New Societies Guild

Written by Societies Guild | 01 July 2010

(Pictured: Most of the Incoming Societies Guild 2010/2011)

As today is July 1st 2010 allow us to introduce ourselves, the Societies Guild Exectutive of 2010/2011!

President - Damien O'Rourke

Vice-President - Adam Dinan

Finance & Collaborations Officer - JD O'Connelll

Entertainments Officer - Sam Fitzpatrick

Public Relations Officer - Daithi O'Se

Training Officer - Siobhan Symmons

Media & Membership Development Officer - John O'Donoghue

Ex-Officio - Christina Murhill

We can't wait to start working with you all and look forward to the upcoming year!

Farewell from Societies Guild 2010

Written by Cian O'Mahony | 30 June 2010

Hey Guys,

Cian here just saying a quick goodbye from this years Societies Guild Executive!

We've had a fantastic time working for you all and want to wish the incoming Guild all the very best! A massive thanks to all the staff of the ASA Office and especially Dave & Maura for all their continued advice, support and friendship over this past year. We have been proud to support all of the Societies in UCC and you've done the University proud, so thanks a million!

So thanks a million from (left to right) Christina Murhill, David Geary, Ger O'Donovan, Trish O'Callaghan, Cian O'Mahony, Damien O'Rourke & Eoin Murphy. (Pictured with the UCC VP for Student Experience)

Thanks,

Cian.