16-17 UCC Societies Magazine Aug. 2016 | Page 44

ORCHESTRA Now entering its third year, Orchestra has established itself as one of the fastest growing, yet easiest going, societies on campus. We play all sorts of music: from classical music to film music, and even music from computer games! Last year saw the Orchestra perform works from “The King’s Speech”, “The Lion King”, “Up”, “The Hobbit” and “Game of Thrones”, among other pieces, to a packed Aula Maxima. We also participated in a concert of festive Christmas carols [email protected] held at the end of first semester last year. We hope to do the same in the upcoming year! So whether you’re a violinist, cellist, flautist, bassoonist, or play any other instrument (even if it is the triangle), or you are simply interested in the Orchestra, make sure to check us out during Freshers’ Week, and come along to our practice too! Looking forward to seeing you throughout the year for some great music and mighty craic! OrchestraUCC UCCOrchestra PHARMACY So we’re UCC’s Pharmacy Society. We do plenty of exciting things throughout the year and here’s the proof! Our Social events aim to get people together, make friends and of course let your hair down after a stressful week (or two). The big events include the welcome back parties, a winter social, and an annual pharmacy ball. We have a tournament for the perpetual “Pharmacy Cup”. Conferences, debates and talks are also organised for students interested in Pharmacy and the Pharmaceutical Industry. We raise tons of money for charity throughout the year organising Cake Sales, Raffles and the likes. Of course it’s not all about the money, [email protected] 44 we also volunteer our time to the charities we support. There are so many reasons to join the Pharmacy society. The Pharmacy society is a great place to meet new people, to become integrated with your fellow students and year groups. It provides a great platform for truly enjoying your university and course experience, and it offers you the chance of improving your knowledge of the world of Pharmacy through a medium that is free from books. So whether you’re in pharmacy or not we want to hear from you and join. Make sure to talk to us on Societies Day/ Freshers fest/ College in general and we’ll try our best not to disappoint you! pharmsoc.ucc UCCPharmSoc SOCIETY BIOS