Tips for personal safety during R&G week

Remember the most important thing during Raise and Give week, above having a fun week and even raising money for charity is to ensure that nobody is injured and everyone gets home safely each night.

To ensure this is the case – please consider the following tips, when enjoying yourself and raising money for fantastic causes during the week:

Pace yourself

The temptation may be to start drinking early in the week and early in the day, but to ensure you get to enjoy all of R&G week remember to pace yourself and not to drink too much and miss out on the rest of the week.

Make sure to eat properly before you start drinking, as this can prevent symptoms like nausea, upset stomach, and headaches, and to continue eating and drinking water during and after a night out.

Get involved in events

The student’s union, clubs and societies have arranged a great variety of events to raise money for charity. It is a great opportunity to engage in events on campus and take part in worthwhile causes.

Raise & Give Week is also a normal academic week, with a full schedule of timetabled lectures and tutorials so make sure not to miss any of your academic commitments.

Avoid Walking Alone at Night

Make sure to walk in numbers or get a taxi home at night. When at all possible, stick to busy streets with lots of lighting and traffic. Do not take dodgy shortcuts.

Be Careful before Getting into / out of a Car

If you are being dropped off or are getting a lift – make sure to pick a spot that is a designated car space and make sure to check your mirrors before exiting a car, so as to avoid hitting any cyclists or pedestrians.

Be careful walking / running or cycling through or near campus

Due to the increase of people on campus and with additional traffic around the campus, remember to be extra vigilant and careful when moving in and around campus.

For walkers, runners and cyclists – remember you can pick up a free high visibility bib / running vest or armband by emailing john.cudmore@ucc.ie

Tell Your Friends your Whereabouts

Both during the day and at night, make sure your friends know your whereabouts. Let someone know where you are going, who you are going to meet, when you are likely to be back, and your aim of going to the place. This precaution is especially relevant when going off campus.

Follow Your Intuition

Don’t be afraid to act assertively if you are uncomfortable or if you think someone is acting inappropriately or to leave an area entirely if it feels unsafe.

With valuables such as wallets and smartphones, ensure they are not left unattended or in open sight. Use a locker / cloakroom to store valuables if needed.

Student Community Support (SCS)

Student Community Support is a pastoral service established by UCC SU and UCC in order to provide non-judgemental support to students who may find themselves in vulnerable or unsafe situations, especially at busy times of the year. SCS serves as a secondary purpose as positive engagement ambassadors within the local and wider communities.

The helpline number for the SCS from 8pm to 4am on Raise and Give week is – 083 3526678

Respect the SCS, Security & Services Operatives Staff

UCC Security & Services Operatives Staff located on campus are focused on ensuring the safety of all personnel. Remember to cooperate with these staff members during events and while on campus and remember we are all part of the same UCC community.

The student community support, are solely concentrated on the welfare of their fellow students and are in place to provide pastoral care. They are fellow students, who have given up part of their own R&G week to aid the participants in R&G week to have a fun and safe time. Always treat them with the same respect and dignity you would like to be treated with.

You can check out all of our events here: https://socsportal.ucc.ie/calendar.php?object=Q2FsZW5kYXJBZ2VuZGE=&method=bGlzdFZpZXc=&action=Ng==&ownerID=

If you’d like to see what events societies are organising on campus, be sure to check us out on our social media platforms, just search for UCC Societies. 

If you have any questions about societies, please don’t hesitate to contact the Societies President, Kayla Maher at president@uccsocieties.ie

UCC Squash Club

The 2nd ever Squash Marathon in aid of Cork Simon and LauraLynn is on Monday 2nd March from 7am to 9pm in the Mardyke. 

It would be great if you could please share our GoFundMe page with all in the University 

GoFundMe Link—>>> http://gf.me/u/xfhzc5

Thanks for all your support!

Have a look at https://www.instagram.com/ucc_hub/ to view the shortlist of pictures. Follow @ucc_hub on Instagram and vote for your favorite picture, winner announced next week.

Be the change you want to see in your own life by being the Hero of your own life.

Having goals is easy. Achieving your goals is a challenge. They take your time, your effort and your sustained action. The more of yourself that you put into accomplishing your goal, the more benefit and self-confidence you will gain beyond the fulfilment of that goal.

With our Goal-Setting & Motivation tutorials, we will consider your strengths and challenges in the achieving of your goals in the past before moving towards a plan to sustainably achieve your current and future goals. We will focus on personal time management and scheduling as fundamental building blocks to attain your goals whilst maintaining a more balanced, well rounded life. The tutorials will teach you how to take command of your time and goals so that you can take control of how you want your life to develop.

Join us for our Goal-Setting & Motivation session this Friday morning at 10.00 am

Would you like to learn about how to use Microsoft Excel to track data and create spreadsheets? Our Excel Skills session will cover the basics as well as some helpful tips and tricks on using Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheets.

You can join us for Microsoft Excel Skills this Thursday evening from 5 pm – 7 pm

As always, you can access our timetable and book your place for these sessions here:

https://www.ucc.ie/en/skillscentre/bookings/ 

Remember, the Skills Centre is a dedicated learning space intended to help you throughout your academic life in UCC. We know that assignments can be tough and stressful and want to help you succeed and truly #UnlockYOURPotential.

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @UCCSkills

Join UCC’s Marchathon 2020 Challenge and step into Spring.

A good walk can do wonders for your mental wellbeing.  UCC has joined other Irish Universities and third level institutions, along with many more organisations to help get our students and staff moving.  We already have 42 UCC teams taking part.

Our Marchathon 2020 is a great opportunity to team up with friends and colleagues to increase your daily step count and make walking part of your daily routine. While it is great to get out in the fresh air,  it good to know that Walking just 30 minutes a day will help improve your health. There will be weekly competitions and prizes too.

Registration is now open, so get your team together and step into Spring.   You can register Here .

For more information check out our Team Guide .

For more information check out  how walking can support your mental health

Happy Walking,

Maura O’Neill,

Student wellbeing Coordinator.

Lenten Programming: The Chaplaincy will be offering Lenten activities Monday through Thursday of each week from 1 pm – 2 pm in the Hearth at the Chaplaincy Centre. Mondays will offer Scriptural reflection, prayer, and discussion; Tuesday and Thursday will be showing episodes on a series on faith and Christianity called NUA followed by discussion; and Wednesdays will be an opportunity for ecumenical prayer and discussion over a free meal in the Hearth at 1:00 pm in the Chaplaincy Centre’s Hearth. Please feel very welcome to join for any of these at any point during Lent. 

Pre-St Patrick’s Day Meal and Trivia Night: Thursday, 12 March, from 5 – 7 pm, the chaplaincy will offering traditional Irish / Irish-American food, then starting a few rounds of Paddy’s Day trivia / quizzes around 5:45 pm. Pop over and get your fill at any point. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of Trivia. 

Hike at Gouganne Barra: On Saturday, 21 March, the Chaplaincy will be taking students for a day of hiking at Gouganne Barra, Co. Cork. For €10, students can spend a great day in some of the best nature Cork has to offer. Contact Chaplain Michael Rossetti at michael.rossetti@ucc.ie if you have any questions! 

As always, feel free to join us in Chaplaincy Centre on College Road for free tea and coffee in the hearth, have a chat with a chaplain, or use the multi-faith meditation room! Keep an eye on what we have to offer on our website (ucc.ie/en/chaplaincy/) or follow along on Facebook (UCC Chaplaincy) or Instagram (@ucc_chaplaincy)! #Céad MíleFáilte” 

Here you will find the latest edditions  of the  UCC Express  and  Motley.

Don't forget you can listen online  and on 98.3FM in the city to UCC 98.3FM

If interested   in joining any of the publications   please  contact  the editors  or if your'er interested  in joining the  brodcast team  you can  fill out this form 

McAfee Cork is continuing their Women in Technology Scholarship for the fifth year running. This is for females who are in first year of a STEM course. Through this program McAfee hopes to increase awareness and encourage a new generation of high-achieving women to take up the challenge of a career in Technology. Applications are open until Friday 20^th November 2020.

• Scholarships are open to female school leavers who have entered/entering specified undergraduate honors degree courses in Technology (full applicable disiplines is included below)
• McAfee will award €3,000 per annum for the chosen student
• Scholars will complete intern placements or summer internships at our McAfee Cork location (or possibly virtual).
• To assist with career progression and further education, each scholar will be assigned a McAfee mentor who can assist and provide advice on managing their academic career.

You can see a full list of applicable courses and apply here.

The Chaplaincy is a department for Student & Staff Wellbeing within Student Services. We support all university students and staff and offer many opportunities for reflection, growth, and support. Our chaplains are always available to listen and to accompany you on your university journey. Check out some of our virtual events happening this week:

We've moved the chaplaincy events online, but we are still offering a scheduled Thursday social each week 5-7pm over zoom. Previously we've had virtual game nights, escape rooms, and quiz nights (with prizes!). Join us for some fun after class.

Zoom link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87984723870?pwd=NnlUNkRxNCswSklqVjJGK0Z5TjhiZz09

We're also doing a zoom lunch hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-1pm to connect in an informal way, as we can't invite you physically into the chaplaincy hearth right now. Join us for tea and chats!

Zoom link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88226558528?pwd=ZnpVazVWSjVlaTYvdk1SZDF5YStKUT09

New events this week are the C.S. Lewis book club on Wednesdays from 12-1pm and an evening Taize prayer service on Tuesdays starting at 6:45pm. Email alan.marley@ucc.ie for more details!

Also, if you or someone you know would benefit from a confidential chat with a chaplain, please email us at chaplaincy@ucc.ie for an appointment. We are here for you! Take care everyone and stay safe.

Pancake Tuesday: Tuesday, 25 February is Pancake Day (Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Day before Lent, etc.). From 12 – 3 pm, American chaplains will be making free American style pancakes with all the fixings – whipped cream, syrup, jam, fruit, chocolate spread – the works. Kick off your Pancake Tuesday right at the Chaplaincy Centre between those times. 

Ash Wednesday Services: Wednesday, 26 February is the start of Lent, Ash Wednesday. The Honan Chapel will be offering three masses to receive ashes at – 8:30 am, 1:05 pm, and 5:15 pm. All are welcome. 

Honan Cat Soc Meeting: Honan Catholic Society will be meeting this week but will convene Wednesday, 26 February from 6 pm to 7 pm for dinner, fellowship, and prayer with scripture. Please pop over and join us. This will be following the 5:15 pm Ash Wednesday service at the Honan Chapel. 

Chili and Pop-Culture Trivia: Thursday, 27 February, from 5 – 7 pm, the chaplaincy will be offering folks a bowl of chili, snacks, and beverages and then starting Pop-Culture Trivia around 6 pm. Pop over and get your fill before winning a few rounds of Trivia. Prizes will be awarded for top winners. 

Sunday Mass: The Honan Chapel has masses both at 12 noon and 7:30 pm Sunday, 9 February.  

Hike at Gouganne Barra: On Saturday, 21 March, the Chaplaincy will be taking students for a day of hiking at Gouganne Barra, Co. Cork. For €10, students can spend a great day in some of the best nature Cork has to offer. Contact Chaplain Michael Rossetti at michael.rossetti@ucc.ie if you have any questions!  

 As always, feel free to join us in Chaplaincy Centre on College Road for free tea and coffee in the hearth, have a chat with a chaplain, or use the multi-faith meditation room! Keep an eye on what we have to offer on our website (ucc.ie/en/chaplaincy/) or follow along on Facebook (UCC Chaplaincy) or Instagram (@ucc_chaplaincy)! #Céad MíleFáilte” 

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