16-17 UCC Societies Magazine Aug. 2016 | Page 19

DENTAL

A hearty welcome to UCC and congratulations on getting into a truly brilliant University ! DentSoc are committed to organizing academic , social and sporting events for UCC dental students . We ’ re here to help out with the needs of our Dental students and getting the importance of oral health across to the wider community of UCC . Throughout the year we ’ ll have a number of events where you ’ ll get to know more about the course and make friends in other years and courses too ! There are also the Health Sciences Debates where you ’ ll get the chance to tackle leading issues with other students
in health-related courses ( with brilliant prizes on offer too !). Socially , it ’ ll be a jam-packed year with a number of events taking place just before the much anticipated Dental Ball ! To get a little competition and camaraderie going , we have sporting events throughout the first and second terms . This includes the first term ’ s famous Dental Cup where ladies and gents from each year tackle it out to become crowned Dent Cup soccer champions ! Make sure to like us on facebook to keep up with the events , news and more ! UCC DentSoc – the society with the biggest smile ! dental @ uccsocieties . ie uccdentsoc uccdentsoc

DISABILITY ACTIVISM & AWARENESS

Our society aims to raise awareness of disabilities on campus , through passionately campaigning and hosting insightful events for all students in order achieve our goals of making UCC a more welcoming and inclusive campus . DAA hosts many events over the year to bring to the surface that disability doesn ’ t define us nor does it limit our potential . We also pride ourselves on fun because what ’ s a society without enjoying being a part of it , during 2015 and 2016 DAA brought to UCC campus wheelchair rugby , blind sandwich making and Wheelchair jousting .
This year we want to go bigger and better with the events we host , wackier ideas and to make UCC student ’ s experience more inclusive and awesome than ever before . The existing committee welcomes everyone to join our amazing society to make our dream a reality this coming year and to keep pushing the idea of equality , comradery and while the whole time having a fair bit of craic and making lasting friends that will be with you throughout your academic career . From the committee to all readers we hope you come see us on Socs day and sign up to our society . disabilityactivism @ uccsocieties . ie uccdaasoc
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