Redbrick Updates

16 November by
Angelkat

Pooka Python Talk

Tomorrow Monday the 16th Nov, at 7pm in LG26 Cian Synnott (pooka) will be giving a short introduction to the increasingly popular Python programming language. It's easy-to-learn but powerful, runs practically everywhere, and has a large and useful standard library. The talk is aimed at smart brickies who are new(ish) to programming. People more familiar with programming might find it a little slow but hopefully there'll be notes of interest along the way. So come along and check it out.

Qzar and Bowling trip

On Tuesday, 24th Nov, We will be going to Qzar and Bowling. We will be meeting outside Spar at 6pm. This trip will only cost you €4 for both bowling and Qzar. If you would like to sign up to this event click here

Ohhh and don't forget to bring some change for the bus.

Clubs and Socs Ball

Clubs and Socs ball tickets are now available for collection by those who have paid for theirs. If you didn't get a ticket and would like to go, there will be a few tickets on sale from the SU reception from 10am on Monday. It's going to be an epic night!

Hoodies

We're taking orders for hoodies now. So if you wanna take a look at the hoodies and put your name down for one click on the link here

Redbrick trip away

We're currently planning a trip to Bletchley Park during intersemester break. For anyone who's interesting in knowing more about Bletchley Park check out this link

The cost for the trip will be about 30 per person. Which includes accomodation, flights and entry fees. So think about it.

9 November by Angelkat
Hey its week 7, that time when some lucky people get to have a reading week.

New Admin

Congratulations to Andrew Martin (Werdz) who was elected as our new admin!

Clubs and Socs Ball

We have six tickets available for the Clubs and Socs Ball. It will be held in the Crowne Plaza hotel in Santry. The evening consists of a four course dinner and entertainment. The dress code is formal. Tickets are 45 euro each. Please be prepared to pay by 2pm on Wednesday 11th November or your ticket will be reallocated. Sign up here

Introduction to Python

We will be holding an introduction to Python workshop. It will be held by our guest speaker Cian Synnott (Pooka) on Monday 16th November at 7pm in LG25

Why learn Python?
It is a very versatile programming language that will tackle almost any problem. It is portable so whether you want your code to run on a Windows, Mac or Linux machine (or even your phone) that will not be an issue. Thanks to its clear, easy to understand syntax it can be learned quickly, even by beginners.
A few examples of who uses Python: Google, Industrial Light & Magic (the visual effects company that created Star Wars), YouTube.

Hoodies

A reminder that we are looking for a new hoodie design. The contest ends on Tuesday the 10th of November at 3pm. If you would like to enter your design this is your last chance to do so. Email your ideas to committee!

Halloween Ball

Hope that everyone enjoyed it!
Congratulations to Charlene for winning the fancy dress contest at the Halloween Ball with her witch costume! She has won herself a RedBrick hoodie.

For those of you with reading week : enjoy your lie ins!

For those of us without reading week : well... on the bright side, the queues in Spar shouldn't be too bad this week...

2 November by Angelkat
Woo more updates, crap its week 6!

EGM

This is the last reminder about our EGM at 2.30pm this Wednesday, 4th of November, in T101. It's to elect our new admin. So come along. We will be heading to Eddie Rocket's in the Omni to celebrate afterwards. Free fries with every burger.

Halloween Ball

Our Halloween Ball is this Thursday, 5th of November, in the Vaults (just under Connolly Station. www.thevaults.ie for more info on the venue and here is a map!). Drinks will be buy one get one free! Entry is free and the first 10 associates to come will get a free drink. Like I said before it's just another excuse to wear your Halloween outfits again.

For those of you with Facebook accounts you can view the page for the event here

If you haven't already got an outfit and don't have the money to buy one check out this link found by Carri. It has brilliant idea for making outfits with stuff just around your house. Requires minimal effort. Take a look.

Hoodie Competition

The hoodie competition has been extended till next Tuesday, the 10th of November. So you still have loads of time to get your designs into us. If you would like to submit a design please email it to committee

Renewals

If you haven't renewed your account please do so now. We will start disabling accounts on Monday the 9th of November. You can either find a committee member and hand them the appropriate fee or you can use Paypal.

Events coming soon

There will be an introduction to Python talk held on Monday the 16th of November at 7pm.

We have a trip abroad in the works. More details will be announced soon. Also there's going to be a Qzar and Bowling night. So make sure to keep an eye out for when we mention then again. They are not to be missed!

Ubuntu Open Week

This week is Ubuntu Open Week. If you are interested in getting involved in opensource projects this is the perfect time to do so.

Ubuntu Open Week is a series of online workshops where you can: learn about the Ubuntu landscape

talk to some of the key developers from the Ubuntu project

find out about the Community and its relationship with Canonical

participate in an open Q&A with Mark Shuttleworth, the founder of Ubuntu

Check out our booklet, with the schedule and descriptions of the sessions"

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuOpenWeek/ has the information on speakers and also on the timetable. So check it out :)

On Saturday we celebrated the launch of Karmic Koala (Ubuntu 9.10). If you want to find out more check out www.ubuntu.com

Link of the Week

Random link of the week. It has loads of info on useful things you can do on Redbrick. Like how to program and other random bits and bobs. So definitely take a look at it :)

Join RedBrick!

Redbrick is DCU's only neworking society. We provide features such as a limitless gallery for your pictures, a chat area to meet and keep in touch via the internet and many more such as free tutorials on many computer topics for our members and also needless to say, many a night out!

This year some of our major events include our very own Redbrick Freshers Ball, which is a huge hit every year and this year boasts a live band and console gaming with Games Soc, our Halloween Ball which is always frighteningly good, our main week, Tech Week, which was a huge sucess and a load of fun last year and of course our annual Table Quiz in semester two. Other events are organised all year round like cinema trips, drunken nights on the town and others such as paintball.

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