Lorna Finnegan Archives – The College View

Outgoing sabbatical team discuss this year’s highlights

April 30, 2014

The outgoing sabbatical team tell us about their year in office. Sharron Lynskey and Elaine Carroll report.

Student’s Union hosts inaugural SU Awards ceremony

April 30, 2014

DCU Student’s Union hosted the inaugural SU Awards ceremony last night in The Hub. Leandro Pondoc reports.

Mock wedding sees DCU SU meet charity goal

March 7, 2014

DCU SU raised over €7,000 for charity when Welfare Officer Lorna Finnegan took NUI Maynooth’s Mal Callan’s hand in marriage.

SU won’t hold official RAG Week this year

February 19, 2014

No official RAG Week will be held in DCU this semester, Welfare Officer Lorna Finnegan told The College View, due to the stigma associated with the controversial week.

DCU Green Committee helps address climate change

February 19, 2014

DCU’s second Green Day of the year shows students what they can do to combat climate change.

Students urged to pace drinking and remove “Neknomination” videos from their profiles

February 19, 2014

“Don’t Lose Sleep” campaign warns of consequences of excessive drinking in light of neknominations controversy.

SU secures discount on healthy food and student gym membership

February 19, 2014

Discounts have been introduced on fresh vegetable boxes in a bid to get DCU students to eat healthier.

As it happened: CRC: Gaeilge, marriage equality and student cards

February 12, 2014

Follow the debate live and find out what decisions will affect you this semester.

Students frustrated with the lack of privacy in Fees Office

December 18, 2013

The results of a College View survey has prompted the DCU Finance Office to assess its services.

DCU Students’ Union: A lot done, a lot more to do

December 18, 2013

As the end of the first semester approaches, Opinions Editor Sean Cassidy reflects on the work done by DCU Students’ Union so far this year.

Class Rep Council takes a bite of the healthy eating issue

December 18, 2013

Issues have been raised at recent class rep council meetings with regard to the availability of healthy food and the access to a healthy lifestyle offered on campus, as Sarah Bermingham reports.

SU aims to double money donated to charity

December 4, 2013

Community Week at DCU kick-starts fundraising activities for this year’s chosen charities, as reports Leandro Pondoc.

Students annoyed with cost of healthy food in DCU

November 20, 2013

DCU students have complained about the cost of healthy food served on campus in comparison to fat-laden foods such as goujons and chips.

DCU on track for 2014 Green Flag award

November 20, 2013

With a number of sustainable and environmental campaigns, such as ‘Switch Off’, on the go, DCU look set to be awarded Green Flag status in 2014. Sarah Curran reports.

It takes a community to tackle mental health

November 20, 2013

Students’ Union Welfare officer, Lorna Finnegan on how It takes a community that is willing to listen and provide small gestures of care, attention and support to tackle mental health issues.

SU to continue partnership with support service Niteline

November 8, 2013

DCU SU has renewed its affiliation with the Niteline student listening service, following a reduction in cost and the promise of increased levels of visibility.

Zombie march fails to break record

November 6, 2013

Timing is said to have been a factor in the cancellation of a planned attemp at a record-breaking zombie march, which failed to attract a sufficient number of participants for the event to go ahead.

SU introduce new transport initiatives as students hit by further fare hikes

November 6, 2013

DCU’s SU have introduced a number of initiatives to help those that commute to campus, who have been hit with another hike in fares across all public transport outlets, as Sarah Curran reports.

Support on campus for LGBT youth, at greatest risk of suicide

October 23, 2013

Major new research has revealed startlingly high rates of attempted suicide amongst young LGBT people, however support services are available on campus, as Sarah Bermingham reports.

Demand on Student Assistance Fund rockets as SUSI leaves students in limbo

October 23, 2013

DCU’s Student Assistance Fund sees a sharp rise in applications as SUSI again fail to keep promises. Finnian Curran and Ciara Moore report.

Just 3% of students report unwanted sexual experiences

October 9, 2013

A recent survey conducted by the Union of Students in Ireland has found that just 3 per cent of Irish third-level students report unwanted sexual experiences, despite 16 per cent encountering them. The study surveyed over 2,750 students online earlier this year, as Suzanne Cooper reports.

Lorna Finnegan

Outgoing sabbatical team discuss this year’s highlights

Student’s Union hosts inaugural SU Awards ceremony

Mock wedding sees DCU SU meet charity goal

SU won’t hold official RAG Week this year

DCU Green Committee helps address climate change

Students urged to pace drinking and remove “Neknomination” videos from their profiles

SU secures discount on healthy food and student gym membership

As it happened: CRC: Gaeilge, marriage equality and student cards

Students frustrated with the lack of privacy in Fees Office

DCU Students’ Union: A lot done, a lot more to do

Class Rep Council takes a bite of the healthy eating issue

SU aims to double money donated to charity

Students annoyed with cost of healthy food in DCU

DCU on track for 2014 Green Flag award

It takes a community to tackle mental health

SU to continue partnership with support service Niteline

Zombie march fails to break record

SU introduce new transport initiatives as students hit by further fare hikes

Support on campus for LGBT youth, at greatest risk of suicide

Demand on Student Assistance Fund rockets as SUSI leaves students in limbo

Just 3% of students report unwanted sexual experiences

This year’s Isle of Man Festival cancelled

60 seconds with DCU Ladies Football Club

60 seconds with DCU Karate Club

60 seconds with DCU Rock climbing club