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Connect and Engage Event Schedule

Connect and Engage at TUS - 2022/2023

The Connect and Engage Induction and Orientation Programme supports students’ transition to and retention in third level. Together with on-campus Student Leaders, this programme provides students with the opportunity to actively engage in college life, get to grips with their course, join a club or society, become a volunteer and develop a personal toolkit to live a healthy balanced and enjoyable lifestyle.

Whether you are a returning student or a first year beginning your 3rd level journey, you can rest assured that you are joining a community who are welcoming and supportive. We understand commencing college life each academic year can be challenging and we are here for you! TUS has developed a whole range of supports to help you get off to a flying start and enable your transition towards a positive student experience.

Students will be invited to engage through workshops, meet and greet sessions, information seminars/webinars, and awareness building, promotion both in person and online.

To view TUS Midwest - Connect and Engage 2022-2023 Programme, please click HERE

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The Connect and Engage Programme 2022/23 consists of three phases: 

Phase 1 - Progressing/Returning Students - 12th September to 23rd September

Phase 2 - 1st Year Pre-Arrival Induction Day 

  • Thursday 22nd eptember 2022 -Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment AND Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology
  •  Friday 23rd September 2022 Faculty of Business and Humanities AND Limerick School of Art and Design

Phase 3 - 8 Week Connect and Engage Programme - 26th September  - 18th November 2022

Phase 1 - Progressing/Returning Students

To support you in your transition to this new and exciting academic year you will be invited to attend a timetable of events to assist you with enjoying a positive student experience.  Student Leaders are on campus to help guide you to your class room, answer any questions you may have, and to help you settle in.

Please note that all links will be activited prior to the scheduled events.

  • 12th September to 23rd September

    Please note that links to online events will be activited prior to the scheduled events.

    Week 1: 12th September - 16th September. 

    Monday 12th September 

    11am - 2pm -   Careers & Employability Service Information Desk - Main Street Moylish

    12pm - 1pm  - Student Support Services Induction - Millennium Theatre

     

    Tuesday 13th September

    11am - 2pm -   Careers & Employability Service Information Desk - Main Street Moylish

    1pm - 2.30pm  - Student Support Services Induction - Millennuim Theatre

     

    Wednesday 14th September

    10am - 11am -   Databases for Research: A Refresher  - Click here to book a space

    11am - 2pm -   Careers & Employability Service Information Desk - Main Street Moylish

    12pm - TUS Midwest Counselling Service - 'Thriving at Third Level' Workshop click here to join event 

               The counselling service will provide you with wellbeing & selfcare tips to support your positive student experience this academic year.

    2pm - 3pm -   Databases for Research: A Refresher  - Click here to book a space

     

    Thursday 15th September

    11am - 2pm -   Careers & Employability Service Information Desk - Main Street Moylish

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    Week 2 - 19th Septmeber- 23rd September

    Monday 19th September

    10am - 10.30am - Introduction to Mendeley Reference Manager Click here to book a space

    12pm - 1pm  - Student Support Services Induction - Millennium Theatre

    4pm - 4.30pm - Introduction to Mendeley Reference Manager Click here to book a space

    Tuesday 20th September

    12pm - 1pm  - Careers & Employability Service - Preparing an Effective CV - Virtual Seminar - Click here to join

    2pm - 3.30pm  - Student Support Services Induction - Millennium Theatre

    11am - 12pm   - Introduction to Harvard Referencing - Click here to book a space

    Wednesday 21st September

    10am - 11am  Databases for Research: A Refresher  - Click here to book a space

    2pm - 3pm -   Databases for Research: A Refresher  - Click here to book a space

    Thursday 22nd September

    9.30am-4pm - TUS Midwest  1st Year Students Pre-Arrival Induction Day - Full itinerary of events for Phase 2 Pre-induction is available in the phase two tab below.Online and Blended Delivery 

    • Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
    • Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology

    Friday 23rd September

    9.30am-4pm - TUS Midwest  1st Year Students Pre-Arrival Induction Day - Full itinerary of events for Phase 2 Pre-induction is available in the phase two tab below.Online and Blended Delivery 

    • Faculty of Business and Humanities
    • Limerick School of Art and Design

     

Phase 2 - 1st Year Pre-Arrival Induction Day

To support you in your transition to this new and exciting academic year, you are requested to attend a Pre-Arrival Induction and Orientation Day. The array of events will be delivered through both Microsoft Office Teams and in person.

Please note that all links will be activated prior to the scheduled events.

  • 22nd September 2022 - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment / Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology

    Your Online Induction Day, which is outlined in the table below, will commence with an opening address from Professor Vincent Cunnane, President of TUS, which will be live from 9.30am.  

    To join the other events, please click on the link alongside the activity, at the specified time.  

    Please ensure you have downloaded Microsoft Office Teams.

    Thursday 22nd September 2022 - 1st Year Pre-Arrival Induction Day - 9:30am-4:00pm

    Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment AND Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology

    To join the other events, please click on the link alongside the activity, at the specified time. Please note that all links will be activated prior to the scheduled events. Ensure you have downloaded Microsoft Office Teams.

    9.30am – 11.00am

    • Welcome and Connect and Engage Programme Overview
    • Professor Vincent Cunnane, President of TUS
    • Frances O’Connell Vice President Student Education and Experience  
    • Introduction to TUS Midwest Student Support Services - Counselling Service, Access Service, Health Unit, Learning Support Unit, Pastoral Care,
    • TUS Midwest Careers and Employability 
    • Meet TUS Midwest Student Leaders

    Click here to join LIVE event

     

    11.15am – 11.50am

    Active Consent Workshop

    The Active*Consent Online Workshop has been designed for third level students.

    This workshop provides a sex-positive space where young people can explore sexual consent and learn how to practice active consent for safe and mutually enjoyable sexual experiences.

    There is no active participation required from students during the workshop. We stress that this is a safe space that students can use to learn about consent. Students can join the workshop from any device such as their phone or smart tablet.

    Click here to join the Active Consent Workshop

     

    12.00am – 12.25pm

    TUS Midwest Student Financial Support - Access Service/Grants & Fees

    Click here to join Student Finance event

    12.25pm - 1.15pm

    TUS - Students Union Executive Welcome Session

    Click here to join SU event

    1.20pm – 2.00pm

    Lunch Break

    Lunch

    2.00pm – 2.30pm

    TUS Midwest Sports Office  

    Click Here to Join Sports Office Event

    2.40pm – 3.00pm

    TUS Midwest Library

    Click here to Join Library Event

    3.10pm – 3.25pm

    TUS Midwest Office of International Students

    Click here to join International Office event

    3.30pm – 4.00pm

    TUS Midwest Computer Services

    Click Here to Join Computer Services Event

  • 23rd September 2022 - Faculty of Business & Humanities /Limerick School of Art & Design

    Your Online Induction Day, which is outlined in the table below, will commence with an opening address from Professor Vincent Cunnane, President of TUS, which will be live from 9.30am.  

    To join the other events, please click on the link alongside the activity, at the specified time.  

    Please ensure you have downloaded Microsoft Office Teams.

    Friday 23rd September 2022, 1st Year Pre-Arrival Induction Day- 9:30am-4:00pm

    Faculty of Business and Humanities AND Limerick School of Art and Design

    To join the other events, please click on the link alongside the activity, at the specified time. Please note that all links will be activated prior to the scheduled events. Ensure you have downloaded Microsoft Office Teams.

    9.30am – 11.00am

    • Welcome and Connect and Engage Programme Overview
    • Professor Vincent Cunnane, President of TUS
    • Frances O’Connell Vice President Student Education and Experience  
    • Introduction to TUS Midwest Student Support Services - Counselling Service, Access Service, Health Unit, Learning Support Unit, Pastoral Care,
    • TUS Midwest Careers and Employability 
    • Meet TUS Midwest Student Leaders

    Click here to join LIVE event

     

    11.15am – 11.50am

    Active Consent Workshop

    The Active*Consent Online Workshop has been designed for third level students.

    This workshop provides a sex-positive space where young people can explore sexual consent and learn how to practice active consent for safe and mutually enjoyable sexual experiences.

    There is no active participation required from students during the workshop. We stress that this is a safe space that students can use to learn about consent. Students can join the workshop from any device such as their phone or smart tablet.

    Click here to join LIVE event

     

    12.00am – 12.25pm

    TUS Midwest Student Financial Support - Access Service/Grants & Fees

    Click on link to Join Student Finance LIVE Event

    12.25pm - 1.15pm

    TUS - Students Union Executive Welcome Session

    Click here to join Students Union LIVE event

    1.20pm – 2.00pm

    Lunch Break

    Lunch

    2.00pm – 2.30pm

    TUS Midwest Sports Office  

    Click here to join Sports LIVE event

    2.40pm – 3.00pm

    TUS Midwest Library

    Click here to Join Library Event

    3.10pm – 3.25pm

    TUS Midwest Office of International Students

    Click here to join International Office event

    3.30pm – 4.00pm

    TUS Midwest Computer Services

    Click Here to Join Computer Services Event

Phase 3 - 8-Week Connect and Engage Programme

The 8 week Connect and Engage Induction and Orientation Programme, includes an array of events and activities ranging from support services to essential information and all created to support students transition to college towards a positive student experience.   

Please click on the Link below to view the Connect and Engage 8 week THEMED Programme.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES WILL BE POSTED HERE.