Semester Schedule November-December
November 3rd - December 13th
WEEK 8 - COMMENCING NOV 3rd
Wednesday 5th - CofC Dinner Club
SD Erin
Invite only – SD will reach out with time & place
Join Erin for a free dinner at a nice restaurant!
Thursday 6th - Supermacs and Catch Up
RAs Nina and Alannah
Join us for Supermacs (an Irish fast food delicacy) and a chat!
7:30pm
Sign up here by Tuesday, 4 November at midnight
Friday 7th - Sunday 9th - iCHS and EGS North Study Tour
The second of your two Fall study tours! As part of your DBS coursework, you’ll be travelling to the Northern Ireland cities of Belfast and Derry, and learning about their distinct political culture and history.
Time TBD - 🏡
WEEK 9 - COMMENCING NOV 10th
Monday 10th - Coffee Social #3 at Bear Market
SD Erin
Grab a free coffee and chat with Erin
9:30am - 10:45 am
Tuesday 11th - Mandatory Passport CofC Program # 3
SD Erin
Keep an eye on OAKS & your CofC emails for more information!
9:30am - 10:45 am
Wednesday 12th - EGS Dinner Club
SD Abby
Meet Abby for our third dinner club!
6:30pm - HH Basketball Courts
Thursday 13th - Karaoke at the Bernard Shaw
RAs Nina and Alannah
Get ready to sing your heart out at the Bernard Shaw Karaoke Night! Join your RAs and fellow students for an evening of fun, laughter, and musical performances in a vibrant atmosphere.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just want to cheer on your friends, it’s sure to be a night to remember!
We’ll meet at the basketball courts and walk together down to the cultural institution just at the edge of Phibsboro.
7:30pm - 🏡
Sign up here by Friday, 8 November at midnight
Friday 14th
FDE Co-Curricular Secret Street Tour
Sunday 16th - EGS Sunday Sundae
SD Abby
Join Abby in the lounge for an ice cream sundae bar
8pm - Highfield House 6th floor lounge
WEEK 10 - COMMENCING NOV 17TH
Monday 17th - CofC Coffee Social #4 at Bear Market
SD Erin
Grab a free coffee and chat with Erin!
9:30am - 10:45am
Tuesday 18th - EGS Pitch Golf
SD Abby
Time to practice your swing and show off your golf skills to the group at Pitch!
7:15pm - Highfield House basketball Court
Wednesday 19th - Doughnut Decorating
RAs Nina and Alannah
Get into the holiday spirit with a cosy night of Christmas doughnut decorating!
Frosting, sprinkles, and all the festive toppings you can dream of, plus lots of holiday tunes to keep the vibes merry & bright.
7:30pm - 6th Fl Lounge
Thursday 20th - CofC Thanksgiving Potluck
SD Erin
Join Erin for a Thanksgiving potluck and craft night! Bring a main dish, side, dessert, or non-alcoholic beverages to the iCHS community feast! Sign ups will be on OAKS.
7:30pm - HH 6th Fl Lounge
Friday 21st
FDE Co-Curricular Pavee Point
Saturday 22nd - Ice Skating
RAs Nina and Alannah
Join us for a festive ice skating event! Glide on the ice and enjoy the winter atmosphere, whether you’re a seasoned skater or trying it for the first time.
Time TBD - 🏡
Sign up here by Friday, 10 October at midnight
WEEK 11 - COMMENCING NOV 24TH
Tuesday 25th - Mandatory Passport to CofC Program # 4
SD Erin
Keep an eye on OAKS & your CofC emails from more information!
9:30am - 10:45am
Thursday 27th - Thanksgiving
RAs Nina and Alannah
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a special carvery dinner at Portobello Bar with Big Pond and your friends!
Evening, time TBD - 🏡
Sign up here by Friday, 10 November at midnight
WEEK 12 - COMMENCING DEC 1st
Monday 1st - CofC Coffee Social
SD Erin
Tuesday 2nd - FDE Theatre
Shane
Wednesday 3rd - CofC Christmas Movie
SD Erin
Join Erin in the HH cinema room for a holiday movie and snacks!
Wednesday 3rd - EGS Dinner Club
SD Abby
Meet Abby for our fourth (and final) dinner club!
6:30pm - HH Basketball Courts
Sunday 7th - EGS Sunday Sundae
SD Abby
Join Abby in the lounge for an ice cream sundae bar
8pm - Highfield House 6th floor lounge
WEEK 13 - COMMENCING DEC 8TH
Final 2 weeks of December
Donation Drive
A key aspect of our roles as members of the Big Pond community is our impact on the local community. In pursuit of sustainable action we are excited to be donating to local charities across Dublin.
What can I donate?
You can donate furniture, stationery, books, money(euros), bedding, sanitary products, hangers, food, toiletries, electronics, clothes, shoes, and pretty much anything else! Also please ensure that all items you donate have been washed/cleaned.
What can’t I donate?
Opened food products. Used notebooks. Dirty/torn clothing. Anything that is broken.
Where can I leave my donations?
Please drop your donations off at the Big Pond office. If the office is unmanned, the staff at reception will give you access or you can contact the on-call RA. Please do not leave donations outside the office as this is a fire hazard.
When can I donate?
You can start now! We will be accepting donations right up until you depart. You do not have to bring all your donations in one go, feel free to drop by your items as you finish with them.
Monday 8th - Dublin Zoo Wild Lights
RA Alannah
Step into a winter wonderland as Dublin Zoo lights up the night with dazzling light displays, glowing trails, and magical holiday vibes.
5:45pm - 🏡
Tuesday 9th - EGS Dinner at Tom's House
SD Abby
Dinner at Tom's house at 7pm. (see group chat for details)
Thursday 11th - Christmas Party
RAs Nina and Alannah
Before you get stuck into exams and packing up to head home for the holidays, join us for a Christmas bash at McGowans. You can expect food, music, and Christmas cheer.
7pm - 🏡
Friday 12th - CofC Dublin Zoo Visit
SD Erin
Join Erin in scenic Phoenix Park for a trip to the Dublin Zoo!
1pm
WEEK 14 - COMMENCING DEC 15TH
Monday 15th - EGS Group Dinner
SD Abby
Time to wrap up our semester with an Elon farewell dinner.
Dinner details TBD (see group chat)
Thursday 18th - CofC Coffee Social at Bear Market
SD Erin
Join Erin for a coffee and chat at Bear Market
9:30am - 11am
Thursday 18th - EGS Awards Night
SD Abby
Meet Abby in the lounge for superlatives!
8pm - 6th Fl Lounge
Friday 19th - Farewell Pizza and November & December Birthday Celebration
RAs Nina and Alannah
Join us for a farewell pizza before your journey back home. We will also have prosecco, non-alcoholic sparkling cider, and cake to celebrate the birthdays of Amber, Erin, Sabine, Zane, Jackson, Keegan, Ishala, and Hailey.
6pm - 6th Fl Lounge
