Pimp your UL event (especially UL clubs and socs)

phish · 22-08-2013 11:31am

Luize wrote: »

Anyone have any experience with the scuba diving or skydiving club? Would looove to join them!

I haven't joined either of them but I have only ever heard good things from friends who have.

Both clubs are really good at organising trips for dives or jumps at the weekends.

Luize · 22-08-2013 1:43pm

phish wrote: »

I haven't joined either of them but I have only ever heard good things from friends who have.

Both clubs are really good at organising trips for dives or jumps at the weekends.

Oh cool! Definitely gonna give them a go so, cannot wait

ynwa14 · 22-08-2013 1:46pm

Anyone able to tell me what goes on in the Drama Soc? I'm quite excited about finding places to keep up my love of performing arts once I move down, so it'd be cool to hear what its like at UL

Also may as well shtick this question here and risk sounding like a div, what goes on during Freshers?

Luize · 22-08-2013 1:51pm

ynwa14 wrote: »

Also may as well shtick this question here and risk sounding like a div, what goes on during Freshers?

I'm intrigued about this too.. and when is freshers week anyway??

Hybrid_Theory · 22-08-2013 1:59pm

ynwa14 wrote: »

Also may as well shtick this question here and risk sounding like a div, what goes on during Freshers?

Drinking. Lots and lots of drinking

ynwa14 · 22-08-2013 2:09pm

Hybrid_Theory wrote: »

Drinking. Lots and lots of drinking

This I can get on board with :P

wnolan1992 · 22-08-2013 2:15pm

Fresher's Week is basically just a drinking session tbh. Basically you go out every night (literally. If you don't, frankly, you're doing it wrong) and get to know your housemates, people in your course, randomers, etc. Usually on the Thursday the SU puts on a gig in the Courtyard, but it's been a bit sh*t the past two years tbh (Fresher Fest 2k10 4eva! :P). The nightclubs in town usually do promotions and stuff as well.

Ave Sodalis · 22-08-2013 3:16pm

wnolan1992 wrote: »

Fresher's Week is basically just a drinking session tbh. Basically you go out every night (literally. If you don't, frankly, you're doing it wrong) and get to know your housemates, people in your course, randomers, etc. Usually on the Thursday the SU puts on a gig in the Courtyard, but it's been a bit sh*t the past two years tbh (Fresher Fest 2k10 4eva! :P). The nightclubs in town usually do promotions and stuff as well.

this^
Freshers week usually involves a paint party, a foam party and stuff if you're going by the college and they're worth going to once or twice (if you don't mind the cold!). Nightclubs are open every night. It's good for making friends and getting to know people

Luize · 22-08-2013 3:19pm

sup_dude wrote: »

this^
Freshers week usually involves a paint party, a foam party and stuff if you're going by the college and they're worth going to once or twice (if you don't mind the cold!). Nightclubs are open every night. It's good for making friends and getting to know people

What week does it take place though?

SarahBeep! · 22-08-2013 3:27pm

The week after orientation week.

Pai Mei · 22-08-2013 11:49pm

My Grad is on the week of Fresher's week

I'm gonna miss the Friday and maybe even the Thursday

Ragin

SarahBeep! · 23-08-2013 4:05pm

Pai Mei wrote: »

My Grad is on the week of Fresher's week I'm gonna miss the Friday and maybe even the Thursday Ragin

Nothing happens on the friday! You might not even wanna be here the Thursday, don't worry

Poppy121 · 13-09-2013 9:40pm

Can I still join a society? I really want to join the LGBT society because I NEED to make some gay friends!

wnolan1992 · 13-09-2013 9:44pm

Poppy121 wrote: »

Can I still join a society? I really want to join the LGBT society because I NEED to make some gay friends!

Yup. You can join a society at any point, just go onto the ulwolves site, register, ask to join the soc then head along to a meeting and you'll be able to pay the memebership fee (if there is one) and be set up.

Poppy121 · 13-09-2013 10:56pm

Okay thanks!

Chris Martin · 15-11-2013 12:11am

What: UL Poker Championships
When: Wednesday, 20th November
Where: UL Sports Bar

€20 euro buy-in. €2000 estimated prizepool + ULPC bracelet for the winner

6000 starting stack
1000 bonus chip for pre-registration (closes at 4pm on the day)
500 bonus chip for paying €1 into the league fund

15 minute blinds starting at 25/50

Registration opens at the sports bar at 6pm on Wednesday the 13th of November.

Free finger food and drinks promos on the night!

You do not have to be a student to play!

The UL poker championships is UL's biggest annual poker tournament on campus. Attendance has reached a staggering 128 players in recent years. The tournament has attracted interest from other colleges too. LIT, UCC, and CIT have all participated in this tournament.

https://www.facebook.com/events/174467136081713/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=calendar

marvin_spazz · 15-11-2013 8:25pm

Chris Martin wrote: »

What: UL Poker Championships
When: Wednesday, 20th November
Where: UL Sports Bar

€20 euro buy-in. €2000 estimated prizepool + ULPC bracelet for the winner

6000 starting stack
1000 bonus chip for pre-registration (closes at 4pm on the day)
500 bonus chip for paying €1 into the league fund

15 minute blinds starting at 25/50

Registration opens at the sports bar at 6pm on Wednesday the 13th of November.

Free finger food and drinks promos on the night!

You do not have to be a student to play!

The UL poker championships is UL's biggest annual poker tournament on campus. Attendance has reached a staggering 128 players in recent years. The tournament has attracted interest from other colleges too. LIT, UCC, and CIT have all participated in this tournament.

https://www.facebook.com/events/174467136081713/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=calendar

Is there any reg fee taken out of the 20euro or is it 100% pizepool?

Chris Martin · 16-11-2013 5:56am

100% prize pool.
May need to pay €2 reg fee if you're not part of society but can't guarantee that.
I do know entire 20 euro is going to prize pool though and we're hoping for around 100 giving the estimated 2k prize pool and 10-15% of field place.

stommy · 28-02-2014 11:40pm

do ul have good gaa football teams and do they have a kayaking club

Ave Sodalis · 01-03-2014 12:00am

stommy wrote: »

do ul have good gaa football teams and do they have a kayaking club

Good, I'm not sure but yes to the second one. Apparently, the kayaking club is very good too.

Chavways · 01-03-2014 12:43am

stommy wrote: »

do ul have good gaa football teams and do they have a kayaking club

I'm definitely biased, but yes the kayaking club is very good. Definitely the best university kayaking club in Ireland. We are very very lucky with all of the resources available to us.

freyners · 01-03-2014 1:09pm

What: All Ireland Men's Rugby Quarter Final vs DIT
When: Wednesday, 5th March
Where: North Campus Pitches

Mens Rugby club senior team has made it to the Knock out stages of the All Ireland Championship. Kicking off at 2pm on the North Campus pitches (the ones beside Cappavilla). Its happening during Charity week so come down, have a drink or two (of lucozade of course) and support the lads. It would mean a lot to the club

more information https://www.facebook.com/ulmensrugby/posts/10152634267628508

wnolan1992 · 17-09-2014 2:50pm

For those who may have missed the emails, Brenda Romero (game designer, writer, artist, etc) will be giving a number of lectures and workshops on Thursday, Friday and Monday. Her husband John (creater of Doom) will also be hosting a Q&A session. C+P of the email:

The CSIS department is delighted to announce a series of lectures, workshops and roundtables with one of the world's leading game designers Brenda Romero. An award-winning designer, artist and writer with many years experience in both industry and academia, she is currently the Game Designer in Residence at the University of California at Santa Cruz. Her visit comes as part of a Fulbright Specialist award, which will see her meet with industry representatives, government agencies and a number of universities and colleges.
CSIS would like to invite interested parties amongst the UL community to attend any of the scheduled lectures, workshops and roundtable discussions.

NOTE: Booking not required for any session but please arrive early as places are limited.

Thursday 18th September:

· 14:00 - 14:45: Lecture: What the Industry looks for in Students
Location: CSG001
· 15:00 - 15:45: Roundtable: What we need from Industry
Location: CSG001
· 16:00 - 17:30: Workshop: Iron Designer Workshop (fast-paced and fun design exercise)
Location: T3013

Friday 19th September:

· 09:30 - 11:00: Lecture: Game Industry In-depth
Location: ERB001
· 12:00 - 13:00: Lecture: Core Course Tracks: Game Design and Code
Location: FB028
· 15:00 - 16:00: Roundtable: Q&A with John Romero about FPS games, DOOM, Quake, etc.
Location: S205

Monday 22nd September:

· 09:30 - 11:00: Lecture: Jiro Dreams of Game Design
Location: SR3007
· 11:30 - 13:00: Workshop: Paper Prototyping Session
Location: T3013
· 14:00 - 14:45: Lecture: Effective Student Portfolios
Location: D1050
· 16:00 - 17:30: Lecture: Breaking into the Game Industry: Answers to the Top 100 Questions
Location: S206

Chris Martin · 18-09-2014 11:45pm

wnolan1992 wrote: »

For those who may have missed the emails, Brenda Romero (game designer, writer, artist, etc) will be giving a number of lectures and workshops on Thursday, Friday and Monday. Her husband John (creater of Doom) will also be hosting a Q&A session. C+P of the email:

Don't even do Computer based course but sickened I'm missing that, 'Doom' shaped my childhood... Got me into computer gaming at a nice young age..
Chips Challenge and Asteroids just weren't the same after it...

wnolan1992 · 19-09-2014 4:35pm

Chris Martin wrote: »

Don't even do Computer based course but sickened I'm missing that, 'Doom' shaped my childhood... Got me into computer gaming at a nice young age..
Chips Challenge and Asteroids just weren't the same after it...

It was cool. Showed loads of early alpha footage of Doom and talked through the whole process.

Though the highlight of the two days so far was the paper prototyping workshop which was moved to this morning. Seriously, nearly learned more in that 90 minutes about the process of making a game than in my whole 5 years here. :pac:

FionnK86 · 01-10-2014 12:18pm

All budding DJ's make sure to attend DJ Soc's weekly session for new DJ's!!

FionnK86 · 15-10-2014 12:25pm

FionnK86 · 09-04-2015 10:56pm

ULMS Trad Fest. is taking place this week!

Live-Stream below of 'Goitse' right now at The Stables Club!

http://ustre.am/1hfQr

figrolls123 · 01-09-2015 1:14pm

Hey! I hope this is the right forum to post this on. A few of us are looking into setting up a circus society (unicycling, hula hooping, aerial, juggling, staff, acro yoga, poi, contact, etc.).

At the moment we're trying to see how much interest is there. If anyone is interested in getting involved in setting it up or would be interested in joining the society after it is set up please join this page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/403741099830464/?fref=ts

Thank you!

Pimp your UL event (especially UL clubs and socs)

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