C A I R D EFOR GRADUATES OF NUI GALWAY

IN THIS ISSUE:

CAMPUS OF THE FUTURE

REUNIONS

INTERNATIONAL FOCUS

GRADUATES IN THE NEWS

ALUMNI AWARD WINNERS 2006

Martin Sheen joins President Iognáid Ó Muircheartaigh

in the Quad. The actor, best known recently for his role in

The West Wing, enrolled last semester to study English,

Philosophy and Oceanography.

January 2007

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NEW ENGINEERINGBUILDING EMBODIESUNIVERSITY CAMPUSOF THE FUTURE

A first glimpse of the NUI Galway ‘Campusof the Future’, the 14,000 sqm EngineeringBuilding is a testament to the University'scommitment to innovative concepts in

building and design. The E50+ millionfacility is scheduled to open in 2009 and willbe the largest single capital projectundertaken in the University's history. Keyprinciples in the design and planning havebeen the reintegration of the river with thebuilding and surrounding walkways,interactive learning spaces, andenvironmentally friendly, energy efficientfacilities. The result will be a riversideamenity of enormous benefit not only tostudents and staff, but also to the broadercommunity of the city and region.

The building is part of a major E400 milliondevelopment project announced inDecember 2006. The 'Campus of the Future'programme will put NUI Galway firmly onthe international stage in terms of facilitiesand research. Capital investment financedby the government, philanthropic fundingand University resources will see almost 20large infrastructural projects undertaken onthe 260-acre campus.

For further information seewww.nuigalway.ie/campusofthefuture

UNIVERSITY NEWS

FOSTERING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

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NUI Galway has been extremely successful inrecent years in developing high-quality researchinitiatives and securing record levels of researchfunding from the Higher Education Authority,Science Foundation Ireland and other sources.In its research policy, the University prioritisesan interdisciplinary focus on specific areas ofexcellence towards the development of world-class research institutes and centres. These include:National Centre for Biomedical EngineeringScience (NCBES)Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI)Martin Ryan Marine Science Institute (MRI)Environmental Change Institute (ECI)Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI)Moore Institute for Research in Humanitiesand Social StudiesCentre for Irish StudiesIrish Centre for Human RightsCentre for Innovation & Structural Change(CISC)

Now firmly established in the top tier ofresearch-intensive universities in Europe, NUIGalway attracts internationally-renownedacademics, researchers and students of thehighest calibre in all faculties. The University’scommitment to research and excellence isunderpinned in its Academic Plan 2003-2008.

NUI Galway is the first university in Ireland to have established a TechnologyTransfer Office. It supports national andregional economic development by creating anenvironment that values intellectual property,promotes technology transfer andcommercialisation activity among Universityresearchers, and manages start-up activity.

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RECORD NUMBERSAT REUNIONWEEKEND 2006

As is the tradition, the second weekend inJune this year saw NUI Galway classescelebrating milestone reunions on campus.This year it was the turn of the class of 1956,1966, 1976, 1981 and 1996 to return to theiralma mater and catch-up with each other.Over 400 graduates from throughout Ireland,the United Kingdom and the United Statestravelled to the special event. First to arriveon campus on Friday 9th was the Class of1956 celebrating its 50th anniversary ofleaving UCG and making a whole weekendof the affair. On Saturday evening all thereunion classes arrived en masse for theannual 'Through the Years' Reunion BBQ.The stories, celebrations and reuniting of oldfriends carried on well into the evening formany. On Sunday the Class of 1956 joinedfor a farewell lunch and remembranceservice led by the Bishop of Galway, DrMartin Drennan, in the University chapel.

WE NEED YOURHELP!

The success of the 2006 event was largelydue to the help of class representatives whoencouraged members of their class to attendthe Reunion. If you are a graduate of '57,'67, '77, '82, or '97 and would like to ensuresuccessful participation of your class, pleasecontact Sheila Gorham in the Alumni Office(091) 493750 or email alumni@nuigalway.ie

REUNIONS

TEACHT LE CHÉILE -SAVE-THE-DATE

‘Through the Years’ Reunion BBQ 9 June 2007Celebrating the Classes of 1957, 1967, 1977, 1982 and 1997

Reunion is just the excuse you have been waiting for to see old friends and come back to campusto relive the days - mark your diaries now and get in touch with your friends to save the date.The Class of 1957 are commemorating 50 golden years since their graduation and will begin awhole weekend of celebrations lasting from Friday June 8 afternoon to Sunday June 10. Thecelebrations include a ceremonial welcome into the Cumann Caoga Bliain (50 Year Club) byPresident Iognáid Ó Muircheartaigh.

75 YEARS SINCE GRADUATING NUI GALWAY

Professor Ger Hurley, Vice President forStrategic Initiatives and External Affairs, andAlumni Office representatives recentlywelcomed Una Ryan into Cumann CaogaBliain (the 50 Year Club) to celebrate her75th anniversary of graduating with aBComm from UCG in 1931. Una has justrecently turned 98 and is the oldest graduateto have been welcomed to the Club. Her sonMichael, also a NUI Galway graduate, BSc1961, accepted the certificate on her behalf.

We would be delighted to hear of othergraduates who have celebrated, or will sooncelebrate, similar milestones. Please contact Emma Goode in the AlumniOffice. Tel 091 497271,emma.goode@nuigalway.ie

Back Row (L-R): Dr. Martin O'Brien, Siobhan Donoghue-Power, Martin Kelly Third Row (L-R): Patrick Commins, Seamus Ó Scannláin, EileenLennon, Prof. Proinceas Ní Chatháin, Vera Hughes, Prof. Frank Imbusch, Prof. Pauline Snoddy, Dr. Margaret Shea Second Row (L-R): Dr. JohnShea, James Diskin, Claire McBride, Dr. Tim McBride Front Row )L-R): Dr. Philip Kelly, Dr. Patrick Ruddy, Marie Ryan, Margaret O'Brien, RoseMcNamara, Stephanie Swords-O'Mahony, Patrick Foran , Patrick Holohan, Sr Dorothy Sommers, Sr Patricia Whyte, Donal Mulryan, InaMulrooney, Dr Iognáid Ó Muircheartaigh, Des Mulrooney, Margaret Slattery, Paddy McDermott, Veronica Mee-Smyth

Michael Ryan BSc 1961, MIE 1974 and Prof Ger Hurley PhD 1988,Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs

BA Class of 1976 Back Row (L-R): Frank Daly, Anthony Bracken,Patrick Fleury Front Row (L-R): Cecile Shallow, Mary Green (guest),Nora Mannion, Madge Fleury (guest)

Medical Class of 1996 (L-R): Sally Mullen, Fiona O'Connor, AislingCarroll, Sinead Callinan, Niamh Harrington, Marian Jennings,Collette Brennan & Catherine Glynn

Engineering Class of 1981 Back Row (L-R): Michael Browne, IggyMaloney, Pat Maher Front Row (L-R): Kyran O'Connor, Robert Tobin,Seamus Diskin, Henry Waters

Dr Sally Mullen MB, BCh, BAO 1996 catches up with friends

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IRISH STUDIES PROGRAMME LAUNCHED IN JAPAN

The Irish Studies Online Programme from NUI Galway’s Centre forIrish Studies, is set to make its mark in Japan. At a recent functionin Tokyo, His Excellency Brendan Scannell, Irish Ambassador toJapan, formally launched an exciting new development which willallow Japanese students the opportunity to be taught the onlinediploma in Irish Studies in their own language.

The programme, developed in partnership between NUI Galwayand Regis University, Denver, Colorado, provides an introduction toIrish life and culture through the disciplines of Archaeology,History, English, Irish Political Science and Sociology. All of theseminars and group discussions will be in Japanese. NUI Galway’sCentre for Irish Studies, which has pioneered the development ofonline courses in Irish Studies, has appointed two highly qualifiedJapanese facilitators to teach the programme and provide tuitionand guidance to students in Japanese.

The online diploma, the first of its kind in the world, provides anoverview of Irish history from the pagan Celtic world and thecoming of Christianity, through to the cataclysmic famines of the1840s, the establishment of an independent state in 1922, andIreland’s integration into the European community that has beenongoing since the 1970s. Students are introduced to Irish literaturein both the Irish and English languages, from the Old-Irish sagasand early Irish lyrics through the emergence of Anglo-Irishliterature in the eighteenth century, to the twentieth-century revivalof writing in Irish.

GLOBAL VIEW

FOR YOUR WALLET

Did you know you can become a donor to theUniversity at no cost to yourself?

The NUI Galway Visa card is available exclusively to graduates ofNUI Galway. By registering for the card, each graduate automaticallybecomes a donor to University development projects at no personalcost. For every card registered, AIB automatically donates E20 to theUniversity. On top of this, 0.2% of each future transaction on yournew card will be directed to the University's development projects -again at no cost to you as cardholder.

To get an application form and apply for your card, contact AIB ordownload the form from http://www.nuigalway.ie/alumni/support.html

...AS GAEILGE

Íoslódáil an leagan Gaeilge de CAIRDE ówww.nuigalway.ie/alumni/program_publications.html

Pictured top: His Excellency Brendan Scannell, Irish Ambassador to Japan, and ChinatsuHakamada, PhD student at Scoil na Gaeilge at the launch of the Irish Studies Programme inTokyo

Pictured right: Professor Ger Hurley, VP Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs, NUI Galway;His Excellency Brendan Scannell, Irish Ambassador to Japan; Chinatsu Hakamada, PhDstudent at Scoil na Gaeilge; and Anna Cunningham, Director of International Affairs, NUIGalway, at the launch of the Irish Studies Programme in Tokyo

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GRADUATESCELEBRATE ARRIVALOF DRUIDSYNGE

In July, New York-based NUI Galwayalumni attended a reception in the IrishConsulate in Manhattan to celebrate thelaunch of the Druid Theatre Company'sDruidSynge cycle in New York. NUI Galway graduates attending thereception included Mick Lally, BA 1969,HDip in Ed 1970 and Marie Mullen, BA1974, MA (Honorary Degree) 1999, both ofwhom acted in the cycle of plays, NUIGalway Alumni Award winner forLiterature, Communication and the Arts,Seán McGinley, BA 1976, HDip in Ed 1977and Tony Award winning Druid Director,Garry Hynes, BA 1974, LLD (HonoraryDegree) 1999, Áine Brazil BE 1977 and 2001TBD Alumni Award for Engineering, ITand Mathematics winner

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

New York has seen a revival of NUI Galway activity with two events in the last six months andplans for more in the near future.

GALWAY UNIVERSITYFOUNDATION U.S.BOARD LAUNCH

Last November, the U.S. Board of GalwayUniversity Foundation was formallyrecognised by the Irish Consul General inNew York, Mr. Tim O’Connor, at a receptionin his residence. Following the inauguralmeeting of the Board in the U.S., memberswere introduced to a gathering of 150prominent New York Irish Americanstogether with University alumni and friends.

Members of the U.S. Board are:

Declan Kelly BA 1989, (Chairman), C.E.O.Financial Dynamics; Mike Higgins BComm 1982, M.D. Real EstateFinance & CIBC World Bank; Aedhmar Hynes-McGovern BA 1986, CEO,Text 100; Frank Mooney, Partner, Dunnington,Bartholow & Miller; Irial Finan BComm 1977, President - BottlingInvestments, Coca-Cola Worldwide;Domhnall Slattery BComm 1988, Chairman &Managing Partner, Claret Capital; Dr. Iognáid Ó Muircheartaigh, President, NUIGalway.John MacNamara, Chairman, GalwayUniversity Foundation Tom Joyce, Executive Director, GalwayUniversity Foundation

For more information on events in the tri-statearea please contact the Alumni Officewww.nuigalway.ie/alumni or

John Dolan BA 1993, 203-938-4814,johnpcdolan@yahoo.com

Prof Irene Whelan BA 1973, 914-323-5145,whelani@mville.edu

GLOBAL VIEW

IRISH ALUMNILONDON CRUISE

140 alumni from NUI Galway and otherIrish Universities took to the water inLondon for a charity champagne cruise onthe Thames in July. The proceeds of over£1,200 were donated to the London IrishCentre which has provided a range ofsupport services for generations of Irishpeople living and working in London.Graduates in London interested in hearingabout future London and UK alumni eventsare invited to update their details onwww.nuigalway.ie/alumni

BIG IN BOSTON

The Second Annual British and IrishGraduates (BIG) in America Ball was held onFriday 3 November, 2006 in the PlazaBallroom at the Seaport Hotel, Boston. TheBall was attended by graduates, staff andfriends of higher education institutes in theUK and Ireland. It was a great chance tonetwork, reminisce, dine, dance and catch upwith old friends. Distinguished guestsincluded both the Consul General of Irelandand of the UK.NUI Galway alumni were well represented atthe celebrations and attended a drinksreception, hosted by Julie McCormack BA 1987,LLB 1989, prior to the Ball. Further NUI Galway alumni activity is plannedfor Boston in 2007. Log on towww.nuigalway.ie/alumni for more information

Sean Lane BA 1992 & HDipBS 1993, Patrick Feeney BComm 1987, AineBrazil BE 1977, Séamus O’Grady, NUI Galway Director of Adult andContinuing Education and Chairman, Druid Theatre Company Board.

Professor Irene Whelan BA 1973, HDipEd 1974, Consul General TimO’Connor, Consul General of Ireland, New York, Tom McDermottBSc 1992, John Dolan BA 1993

NUI Galway alumni John Dolan BA 1993, Karen Blake BComm 1995and Mary Lydon BComm 1994 join actor Milo O'Shea (centre right) ontop of the world in New York City to celebrate the launch of the GalwayUniversity Foundation U.S. Board. (Photo: James Higgins)

(L-R) Consul General of Ireland, Tim O'Connor, in New York withGalway University Foundation U.S. Board members: Declan Kelly, Dr.Iognáid Ó Muircheartaigh, John MacNamara and Tom Joyce.

NUI Galway graduates gather in Boston

David Cliffe BComm 1992, LLB 1994, with guest Majella Walsh

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GRADS IN THE NEWS

Keith Barry BSc 1998

Keith Barry, following the success of his firstU.S. network television special, embarked onan Irish Tour with his live show Keith Barry –Mental, A Mind Altering Experience. Keithcould also be seen on a Christmas TV Specialon RTÉ over Christmas.

John McGowan BE 1970

John McGowan, winner of the TBD AlumniAward for Engineering, IT & Maths in 2002and currently President of the EngineersIreland, has been appointed ManagingDirector of one of the largest privately-ownedcompanies in the country, MichaelMcNamara & Co Ltd.

Garry Hynes BA 1974, LLD 1997(Honorary Degree)

Garry Hynes received the Freedom ofGalway City, becoming the first Irishwoman to receive this prestigious award.Garry is an internationally award-winningtheatre director and a founding member ofDruid Theatre Company.

Grainne Seoige BA 1995, HDipA 1996

Grainne Seoige moved from Sky News to beginpresenting a new magazine/lifestyleprogramme, Seoige and O'Shea, on weekdayafternoons with RTÉ.

Declan Kelly BA 1989

Declan Kelly, Chairman of Financial Dynamics,a leading international specialistcommunications consultancy, has overseen thesale of the company for $260 million to FTIConsulting. Declan is the 2004 recipient of theBank of Ireland Alumni Award for Businessand Commerce.

Finian O'Sullivan BSc 1976

Finian O'Sullivan was appointed as President ofBurren Energy Plc, the independent oil and gasexploration and production company.

Pádraig Ó Céidigh BComm 1978

Padraig Ó Céidigh, Chairman of Aer Arann,and 2002 Bank of Ireland Alumni AwardWinner for Business and Commerce, receivedon behalf of the airline the prestigious PalmeD'Or, awarded by the European Regions AirlineAssociation.

ARTS COUNCIL CHAIRUNVEILS AWARDHONOURING THELATE JEROME HYNES

Leading lights from the world of Irish artsjoined alumni recently on campus as OliveBraiden, Chairperson of the Arts Council,publicly unveiled the Jerome Hynes Awardfor Best One Act Play. The gathering,including Jerome's close family, were treatedto a dramatic tribute from Playboy of theWestern World by theatre legend Marie Mullen(BA 1974, MA Honorary Degree 1999),partnering up-and-coming DramSoc actorsEmma O’Grady and Bernard Higgins.

The award, a sculpture by John Coll (BSc1979, 2004 AIB Alumni Award Winner forLiterature, Communication and the Arts), wascommissioned by the Alumni Association andwill be housed permanently in the Bank ofIreland theatre on campus to honour Jerome'smemory and his outstanding contribution tothe arts in Ireland.

At the time of his death in September 2005,Jerome (BA 1980, HDip in Ed 1981 and LLB1988) was Director of the Wexford Opera,Deputy Chairman to the Irish Arts Counciland member of the Board of the NationalConcert Hall.

Garry Hynes BA 1974, LLD 1997 (Honorary Degree)

Grainne Seoige BA 1995, HDipA 1996Keith Barry BSc 1998

Sculptor John Coll with President Ó Muircheartaigh and Olive Braiden

Marie Mullen and Emma O'Grady take to the stage

Jerome Hynes

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD RETREAT TO CLIFDEN

The first Alumni Association Board retreat took place in Clifden in September. Board membersand Alumni Office staff participated in two days of group sessions designed to strategicallyassess the Terms of Reference for the Board and develop an Association Workplan for the year.Each of these documents will be available online in the near future. Dr Fidelma Dunne, Alumni Association Board Chairperson, commented on the retreat, “Thiswas a great opportunity to harness the enthusiasm of the Board and set real objectives for thefuture. I am very proud to be part of this group and look forward to focusing on the tasksahead.” Another retreat is planned for next year to discuss strategic initiatives for theAssociation and its Board. For further information about Alumni Association Board activitiesplease visit www.nuigalway.ie/alumni

CORRIB MEDICAL ALUMNI NETWORK

It's well known that the NUI Galway medicalgraduates are a collegiate bunch so it will beno surprise to hear of the recently establishedCorrib Medical Alumni Network. The club isopen to all friends and alumni of the Galwaymedical fraternity who will support theNetwork's mission to promote the futuredevelopment of medical education andresearch at NUI Galway.

Spearheaded by Prof of Surgery Michael Kerin(MB, BCh, BAO 1984, MCh 1989) the Networkhas already launched its fundraising drive atthe Galway Races and hosted the inauguralannual Christmas Dinner in the O'CallaghanAlexander Hotel in Dublin in December.

For further information about the Network please contact Catherine Leenane, 091 492972catherine.leenane@nuigalway.ie

For a list of upcoming Medical Reunions pleasesee nuigalway.ie/alumni/reunions.htmlCorrib Medical Alumni Networkrepresentatives are available to makepresentations about the Network’s activities at reunions. Please contact the Alumni Officefor further information.

FRIENDS RALLY FORELAINE

Friends of Elaine Cullen (BA 1988, HDipEd 1989) will be delighted to hear that sheis progressing well following an accident inwhich she suffered a brain injury inSeptember 2005. Elaine has shownextraordinary courage and determination incoping with the challenges her injuries willpresent in the future. A small group offamily, her fellow UCG graduates andfriends have banded together to arrange afunction in Galway in 2007 to demonstratetheir support for Elaine. They are lookingfor any support that Elaine's wide circle offriends, acquaintances and fellow graduatesmight be willing to provide. If readerswould like to learn more please send an e-mail to friendsofelaine@hotmail.com orcontact the Alumni Office.

CHRISTMASGATHERING

The second annual Alumni ChristmasGathering took place on Thursday 21December in the Aula Maxima, NUIGalway. Alumni joined together tocelebrate the start of the festive season withmince pies, mulled wine and carols and tocatch up with each other and campusdevelopments.

CALLING ALLFORMER CHORALSOCIETY MEMBERS

A 40th Reunion is being planned for formerChoral Society members. This reunion willtake place over the weekend of 28 - 30September 2007 on campus. If you areinterested in taking part please contact DrBrendan O'Connor (BSc 1973, PhD 1981) onboc@aquafact.ie or phone 091 756812.

WITH THANKS

The University, Alumni Office, and AlumniAssociation, extend their thanks to each ofthe following retiring board members fortheir contributions during their time on theAlumni Association Board.

Tony Collins BA 1969Fintan Maher BA 1987Pat May BE 1951Don O'Donovan BA 1986Paddy Reilly BE 2002Fiona Watson BE 1992

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWS

Front row (L-R): Prof Michael Kerin with the Medical Class of 1966Brendan Murphy, Moya O'Donnell Moffat, Marion Vujevich, BrendanHealy. 2nd row (L-R): Dermot Kearns, Ann O'Shaughnessy, Louis Byrne,Keith Warnock - Vice President for Physical Resources. 3rd row (L-R):Gus O'Gorman, Maeve Mulrennan Nolan, John O'Donnell, Bill Curtin,Prof Sean Lavelle, Prof Jim Browne - Registrar & Deputy President.

Medical Class of 1966 (L-R) Des Collins, Marion Vujevich & Gus O'Gorman

FLIRT FM REUNION

FLIRT (Fully Licensed Independent RadioTransmission) FM, the University radiostation, celebrated over a decade ofbroadcasting in July. This milestone wasmarked by a reunion dinner on campus inÁras Moyola, an extended programme ofbroadcasting and a series of workshops forformer and current volunteers. The reunionwas organised by founding station managerAndrew Ó Baoill BSc 1998, ChontelleKenny BE 1998 and Pat O'Flaherty, currentBA student. The event combined thecontributions and experience of formervolunteers with the enthusiasm of currentvolunteers for the continued growth anddevelopment of the station.Tune in to FLIRT on 105.6FM FLIRT FM Station Managers (L-R): Fiona McNulty GMIT graduate, Ross

Cunningham BA 2002, HDip in Applied Communications 2003, Dave FinnBA 2001, Andrew Ó Baoill BSc 1998, Paula Healy - current Station Manager.

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AND FINALLY…

160 YEARS OF THELITERARY &DEBATING SOCIETY

The Literary & Debating Society is currentlycelebrating its 160th session. For thislandmark year, the society is organisingentertaining and controversial debates,compiling a history of the Society and hostinga reunion dinner in 2007.

Across three centuries, this Society hasprovided a valuable forum for free speech forall students and staff of the University. Inrecent years, there has been considerablecompetitive debating success at theprestigious World and European DebatingChampionships, as well as intervarsitycompetitions in Ireland and the UK. So farthis semester, the Society has hosted guestspeakers such as the voice of Bart Simpson,Nancy Cartwright, Micháel Ó Muircheartaigh

as Chair of a lively GAA Professionalismdebate and Kevin Myers who shared his viewson Traveller's Rights. To celebrate thelandmark anniversary, former Auditor MarkHanniffy (a final year Chemistry PhDstudent) is compiling a history of the Society.

“We invite people to help by supplying theirrecollections of what went on when they werein college, as well as photos and othermemorabilia. We are particularly interested inlocating the record books of the 1960's.”

Along with the history project, a reuniondinner next spring will allow former membersto reminisce over past times at Lit & Deb andlife at UCG / NUI Galway.

If you would like to find out more about whatthe Society is currently doing, the websiteaddress is http://litndeb.nuigalway.ie. Pleaseget in touch if you would like to be involvedwith the history project and/or the reuniondinner by emailing Promotions OfficerCaitríona Callanan at litndeb160@gmail.com.

ELECTIONS TO NUI PANEL OFSEANAD ÉIREANN

As you are probably aware, there will be a General Election early in2007. Subsequent to this will be the elections to Seanad Éireann,including elections to the NUI panel of the Seanad. Although anyonecan run as a candidate for the NUI panel, the electorate is restrictedto graduates of the NUI. That is, NUI Galway / UCG, UCD, UCC andNUI Maynooth.

In order to exercise your vote, please ensure your details are up todate with the NUI Office, either by completing the short form via thelink below, or by contacting the NUI and requesting a form to beposted to you. You can email the NUI at records@nui.ieYour details may not have been updated since you graduated.

Download your registration form athttp://www.nui.ie/elections/default.asp#sel_regPostal Address: National University of Ireland, 49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Ireland Telephone: (01) 439 2424

Thank you,Oonagh Monahan B.Sc. (1986), M.Eng. Sc. (UCD, 1990) Elected member of NUI Galway Governing Authority

Alumni OfficeNational University of Ireland, Galway

Galway

Tel: +353 91 493750Fax: +353 91 494579

www.nuigalway.ie/alumni

GALA BANQUET 2007

The formal launch of the Eighth Annual NUIGalway Gala Banquet took place in Decemberon campus. This year the Gala Banquet willcelebrate ALIVE (A Learning Initiative &Volunteering Experience) - a programmeestablished at NUI Galway in 2003 to harness,acknowledge and support studentvolunteerism.

The Eighth NUI Galway Gala Banquetfeaturing the Alumni Awards will take placeon Saturday 3rd March 2007 at the RadissonSAS Hotel in Galway.

Ticket bookings: contact Emma Goode on 091 495266 / gala@nuigalway.ie

NUI Galway will honour the followingAlumni Award Winners:

AIB Award for Literature, Communication and the ArtsSeán O'Rourke BA 1977, Journalist andBroadcaster

Bank of Ireland Award for Business &CommerceIrial Finan BComm 1977, President of CocaCola Company, Bottling Investments

Duais Hewlett Packard don Ghaeilge:Mairéad Ní Nuadháin BA 1974, Eagarthóirum Choimisiúnú, Cláir Ghaeilge agusOideachasúla, RTÉ

Seavite Award for Natural Science: Dr. Reg Shaw BSc 1971, PhD 1974, ManagingDirector Wyeth BioPharma Campus

Medtronic Award for Healthcare and MedicalScience: Professor Patrick Gullane MB, BCh, BAO,MD 1970, Otolaryngologist-in-Chief,University Health Network, Toronto; WhartonChair Head and Neck Surgery; Professor andChair, Department of Otolaryngology,University of Toronto

NUI Galway Award for Law, Public Service and Government: Brian O’Donnell BA1974, LLB 1976,Founding Partner of Brian O'Donnell &Partners, Solicitors

TBD Award for Engineering, IT and Mathematics: Patrick & Thomas Coffey BE 1967 & 1969,Directors of Coffey Group

Kevin Myers at the Lit & Deb

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