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NUI GALWAY ALUMNI LINKS

ALUMNI NEWS

Message from the Vice President

Fáilte chuig eagrán an tSamhraidh de e-nuachtlitir na gcéimithe, bhí an bhliain acadúil seo chaite níos gnóthaí ná riamh agus tá cur síos ar chuid de na heachtraí son eagrán seo.

Welcome to the summer edition of Alumni Links. The academic year just passed has been busier than ever and this edition has an update on some of the activities.

The Alumni Association Board had a particularly busy year and I would like to thank the outgoing Chairperson, Dr. Fidelma Dunne, and the outgoing Vice-Chairperson, Catherine Hickey Ó Maoláin, for their excellent stewardship of the association. Thanks to them, the Alumni Association has become more and more involved in the University Community through Career Connect, Access, ALIVE and many other initiatives. Congratulations to the newly elected Chairperson (Mike Gaffney), Vice-Chairperson (Eamonn Hegarty), and Treasurer (John Loftus). I look forward to working with them and the board in the new academic year. The new Board wishes to recruit new members and would welcome suggestions.

The University recently approved the procurement of a new alumni database system. This will allow us to vastly improve communications with all alumni. The new €40 million Sports Centre is on track to open in Spring ’08 and the new €60 million Engineering Building has been submitted for planning. These are part of the University's €400 million "Campus of the Future" capital programme.

There are lots of interesting reunions coming up, not least is the reunion of former Presidents of the Students' Union, many of whom are now leaders in the political and legal professions - more about that in future bulletins.

Best wishes for the summer. If you are back in Galway for a visit, be sure and drop in to our Alumni Office.

Cois Coiribe: Class Notes and Address Updates

New job? Addition to the family? Moved house? YOUR CLASSMATES WANT TO KNOW!
Cois Coiribe, the annual NUI Galway graduate magazine, is compiling the popular Class Notes section for the 2007 issue.

Here is your chance to share your news with everyone.
It’s simple. Email a few lines (up to 100 words) including your name, course and graduating year along with a photograph where possible to alumninuigalway.ie by July 6th.
So, go on, tell us what you’re up to. You know you want to!

Cois Coiribe reserves the right to edit submissions.

Contact Updates
Your address details must be up to date to get your copy of Cois Coiribe, so update your
contacts now and send this on to your friends so they can get their copy.

Cois Coiribe, c/o Alumni Office, The Gate Lodge, National University of Ireland, Galway.
www.nuigalway.ie/alumni

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Alumni Association Board Supports Habitat for Humanity

Sr Avril, former chaplain at NUI Galway, accepts a cheque for €3,000 from the University's Alumni Association Board. The donation supported the NUI Galway Habitat for Humanity trip to Ghana earlier this year.

Also pictured are Peter Mannion, Students' Union Education Officer, NUI Galway; Catherine Hickey-O'Maoláin, Vice Chairperson of the NUI Galway Alumni Association Board and Ailíse McMahon from Bray, Co Wicklow, a fourth year Arts student and member of the Ghana Project.

Alumni Association Board Sponsors Access Conference Delegate

Catherine Hickey-O'Maoláin, Alumni Association Vice Chairperson, presents Mi Lung Fi, International Access Conference delegate with a cheque for €500.

Also pictured is Imelda Byrne, Access Office, NUI Galway.

For further information on NUI Galway's access programmes please click here.

UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS - Mark your diaries!

The Corrib Medical Alumni Network

The Corrib Medical Alumni Network is a network for medical graduates who are committed to developing and maintaining the excellence of medical education at NUI Galway. As well as providing opportunities for reunion with fellow graduates, the network’s goal is to raise funds exclusively for the development of teaching and research facilities at the Clinical Science Institute, located on the grounds of University College Hospital, Galway.

Members of the network participate in a year round programme of cultural and social events including an event at the Galway Races on July 31st and in the Shelbourne Hotel on November 10th.

For further information, please contact Catherine Leenane, Development Manager, Galway University Foundation on 353 (0)91 492972.

BTech 1986 Reunion

20 bliain ag fás – the NUI Galway 1986 BTech Class are organising a reunion to celebrate 21 years since graduation. The event will take place in Galway on the University Campus on Saturday, September 8th, and promises a slap-up meal and some ceol, caint and craic.

Though the reunion initially targeted the 1986 Class all BTech graduates from all other years are welcome (1983, 1984, 1985,1987,1988,1989 & 1990). Please contact either Éamon Ó Béarra ( eamonobearraeircom.net Mobile 087-2670480) or John Lafferty laffertyholmeseircom.net Mobile 087-2801793) for further details.

Check to see if you can remember anyone from the 1986 BTech Class!

Choral Reunion

A reunion to celebrate 40 years of choral singing in NUI Galway will be held on campus from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 September 2007. Cór an Cholaiste will host a weekend of meetings, rehearsals and a choral performance. In addition to current conductor, Thomas Cryan, former University choir conductors, Peter Mannion (BSc 2006) and John Murphy (BA 1970), will return to conduct graduate groups in a performance on the Saturday evening.

The concert will also include a guest performance by Cois Cladaigh and traditional music performances from society members through the years.

Click here for further details.

Former SU Presidents Reception

A reunion event for former SU Presidents is planned for the autumn in Dublin. Date and venue will be confirmed. In the meantime, please contact the Alumni Office on alumninuigalway.ie or phone 353 (0)91 493750 to confirm your most up-to-date contacts and ensure that you receive your invitation.

Please pass this message on to any former SU Presidents in your address book.

Calling All Media Graduates

All NUI Galway media graduates and graduates working in the media are asked to update their contacts and employment details with the Alumni Office on alumninuigalway.ie or phone 353 (0)91 493750.

Two media graduate events are planned for the autumn - in Galway and Dublin - and we would be keen to ensure you receive your invitation for what promise to be fun, high profile events.

If you know any media graduates, or any alumni working in the media who might be interested in attending, please pass on this message to them.

Lit ’n’ Deb Ball

The 161st session of the society will be hosting an Alumni Reunion Ball on Saturday 6 October 2007 in the Salthill Hotel. The 161st session warmly invites all NUI Galway graduates to attend. This Alumni Reunion Ball is open to everybody who considered themselves a 'Lit&Debber', not just former Auditors or former committee members.

The Alumni Reunion Ball will be an opportunity for:
• Current members to say 'Thank You' to the alumni for their participation in the Society – as committee members, as the vocal hecklers in the Kirwan, as members who came and listened.
• Past members to reminisce and rejoice in their past times at Lit & Deb and life at UCG / NUI Galway.
• Past and present members to connect with the future of the Society.

Please click here for further information.

BE 1987 Reunion

Calling all BE (Electronic) 1987 alumni! Siobhan Glynn (née O'Donovan) is organising a reunion for your class. The date is set for Saturday 27th October and will take place in Galway (venue tbc). If you are interested in getting involved or simply attending the event please contact Siobhan on 091 847 183 or 087 988 0552 or email ashlawnhotmail.com

Please pass this message to all your classmates to ensure that the maximum participation is achieved.

RECENT ALUMNI EVENTS

Reunion Weekend 2007

June 8th, 9th & 10th - This year’s Reunion Weekend saw the return of alumni from the Class of 1957 who caught up with old friends over a celebration lunch in the Aula Maxima. This was followed by an entertaining talk on ’1957 – the year that was’, after which University President, Dr Iognáid Ó Muircheartaigh, welcomed the class into the Cumann Caoga Bliain/Fifty Year Club. A bus tour of a much changed campus concluded the afternoon’s activities. That evening the Class met up for dinner in the Lobster Pot Restaurant of the Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill, and reminisced late into the night.

The ’Through the Years’ Reunion BBQ took place in glorious sunshine on the banks of the River Corrib on Saturday night. Alumni from 1997, 1982, 1977, 1967 and 1957 and the Medical Class of 1962 gathered together to renew acquaintances, fill each other in on their lives and celebrate the common link that they all have, an affinity with NUI Galway or UCG.

A remembrance mass was said for all deceased alumni on Sunday in the Chapel of St Columbanus. The Class of 1957 regrouped for one last time over a farewell lunch some requesting information on their 60th Reunion due to take place in 2017!

Click here to view photos from the weekend.

London Summer BBQ

July 5th - Over 80 graduates from eight Irish third level institutions braved the inclement weather to attend the Irish University London Summer BBQ. The event took place in Callaghans on Russell Square and was generously sponsored by Invest Northern Ireland.

If you would like to participate in future events taking place in London, please contact the Alumni Office on 353 (0)91 493 750 or email alumninuigalway.ie

Click here to view photos from the evening.

Henley Royal Regatta

July 7th - An afternoon's rowing in the sun and a BBQ was enjoyed by all at Henley Royal Regatta, the world's premier rowing event.

The event was organised by the Alumni Association Board, in conjunction with the Gráinne Mhaol rowing club. NUI Galway has a proud history at Henley being Ireland's most successful club there over the past twenty years.

This year commemorated the 20th Anniversary of the Club’s first Henley win which was marked by the 1987 crew rowing over the course during the afternoon tea break in racing that day.

Click here to view photos from the day.

University News

Medical Graduates - Streaming Video

Congratulations to the Medical Class of 2007 and to all graduates from the faculties of Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Law and Science who were conferred with masters degrees and PhDs in June! If you were conferred with a degree from NUI Galway last month and would like to watch your conferring please click here: http://videostream.nuigalway.ie/juneconf

Honorary Graduands Join The Ranks

Six outstanding individuals from the worlds of business, philanthropy, justice, music and the arts were conferred with honorary degrees from National University of Ireland, Galway on Friday 29 June, 2007.

The conferring marks remarkable achievements and distinctive contributions both nationally and internationally by individuals who have excelled in their fields.

Commenting, Dr. Iognáid Ó Muircheartaigh, President of NUI Galway said, “It is a great pleasure to welcome such a distinguished group of graduands to NUI Galway to bestow on them the highest honour that the university can confer. This year with the worlds of the arts, justice, business and philanthropy represented by graduands from South Africa, Ireland, Britain and the United States, I believe that we have a wonderfully eclectic, diverse and particularly talented group of honorees.”

Click here for further information.

Gala Banquet Supports ALIVE

This year's Gala Banquet in March 2007 supported the University's ALIVE programme. ALIVE (A Learning Initiative and Volunteering Experience) emphasises student volunteering and community engagement to enhance all aspects of student life - a University strategic priority.

Pictured here are Prof Ger Hurley, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs presenting Lorraine Tansey, Student Volunteer Coordinator for the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, with the proceeds from the Gala Banquet 2007.

Seanad Elections - Register Your Vote

Voting in Seanad elections is a constitutional right for NUI Galway graduates and completed ballot papers must be received by the NUI not later that the 24th of July. Three members of Seanad Éireann are elected by National University of Ireland graduates.

To be eligible to vote, graduates must be registered on the current NUI Seanad Éireann Register of Electors. 'Registration Claim forms' may be downloaded from the NUI website http://www.nui.ie/ or obtained from the NUI Office on 01 439 2477.

Three NUI Galway graduates are running as Seanad candidates. Statements of their candidacies are provided below:

Dáithí Mac Cárthaigh BA 1989, MA 1995, LLB 1996
Oonagh Monahan BSc 1986
Ronan Mullen BA 1991

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Seanad Elections - Register Your Vote