Start your week off with something truly worthwhile. On Monday, we recommend attending the first meeting for DU Amnesty International’s “Not A Criminal” and “I Welcome” campaigns. The “Not a Criminal” campaign deals with the need to repeal Ireland’s eighth amendment, while the “I Welcome” campaign is focused on the refugee crisis. DU Amnesty International will be holding the meeting at 4pm in Room 3126 in the Arts Block. Here, you’ll be able to find out more about the campaigns, their plans for the coming months, and how you can get involved.
Follow up your good works with the Inaugural Meeting of the University Historical Society (the Hist)’s 247th Session. The event name is impressive and the agenda even more so. Auditor Ronan Mac Giolla Rua will be delivering a paper on “The Future of the European Union”. He will be joined by Ambassador of the European Union to the United States, David O’Sullivan, Executive Director of European Movement Ireland, Noelle O’Connell, Ireland’s “principal-level Brexit-negotiator” Rory Montgomery and Chief Economist of Friends First, Jim Power. This black-tie event will be followed by a lavish night out in Café en Seine.
On Tuesday at 4pm, the Phil will be awarding the medal of Honorary Patronage to award-winning director David Yates. Yates is the director of the final four Harry Potter films as well as the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. He also directed this year’s box office success, The Legend of Tarzan. This magical event will be taking place in the GMB Chamber at 4pm.
Feeling Continental? The Society for International Affairs (SOFIA), in conjunction with the European Parliament in Ireland, will be hosting a debate on the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought on Tuesday evening. This prize is awarded to individuals who have made an “exceptional contribution to the fight for human rights across the globe”. The debate will be held in the Thomas Davis theatre at 7pm and will be chaired by the Head of the European Parliament Office in Ireland, James Temple-Smithson.
DUBES, in collaboration with Trinity Business Alumni, will be hosting their annual post-budget analysis on Wednesday at 5.30pm in the GMB. The event will feature a panel of prominent politicians and speakers from the Irish Times, HSBC and investec. Afterwards, members can network and enjoy the complimentary wine reception. The event is free to attend but requires online registration, the link to which can be found on the Facebook event page.
At 6pm that evening, TCD Japanese Society will be screening Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. A Studio Ghibli production, the film is ranked as one of the greatest animated movies of all time, so come down to the MacNeil Theatre in the Hamilton for what promises to be an enjoyable way to unwind.
Interested in getting involved with Trinity VDP’s famous Camino de Santiago? You may have already heard about the blisters and the rain, but this information evening will give you an insight into the other side of the Camino that ensures student’s return every year, which is certainly not just for the cheap wine. They will also be telling you about the dates, costs and how to sign up.
