CIT SU Freshers Handbook & Diary 2019-20

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Welcome to your Union

1UNION NATIONAL

374,000

STUDENTS

Thanks to your SU, you’re a member of the Union of Students in Ireland. For 60 yearsthe recognised voice of Ireland’s students, we’re strong because of members like you getting involved.

You are USI. We’re glad you could join us.

What USI believes Access to education

is a fundamental right of all people in Ireland

Students have rights

STUDYING ON

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COLLEGE CAMPUSES

to a decent standard of living including financial support, decent housing and decent jobs in Ireland, among others

Students should be active

in the promotion and defence of all human and democratic rights

Our Work for You A strong unified voice for you

lobbying, campaigning and negotiating with government, politicians and education bodies

Mobilising students

1VOICE STRONG

Aaron Buckley

CITSU President & Your National Council Rep

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Tens of thousands more students registered and voting; making sure students’ views are on the agenda every election and referendum

Meeting students’ needs

Mental health campaigns, sexual health info and work on sustainability, housing and the environment.

Lorna Fitzpatrick

USI President 2019-2020

CIT SU Services - www.citsu.ie, #CITSU, cit_su

Darren Malone

USI Vice President for the Southern Region


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