Summer School 2016
All classes are free of charge!
Who can attend? All welcome! The workshops are suitable for anyone interested.
Where? All classes take place at DCU in the Community, Shangan Road, Ballymun
How to enrol? Simply book places on one or more workshops! Drop in to our centre on Shangan Road,
or phone/email Ann on 01 700 8800, ann.byrne@dcu.ie
Week 1 |
| Wednesday, 20th July, 10.00—11.30: First Impressions Last—Make Sure You Make a Great One! |
Preparation for job interviews, making a good first impression, personal presentation and image Facilitator: Deirdre Wynter, Marketing Manager, DCU Communications & Marketing |
| Thursday, 21st July, 10.00—12.00: Public Speaking—Take the Terror Out of the Talk |
Effective public speaking and presentations, tips for speaking in public with confidence Facilitator: Elaine Metcalfe, Adult Educator and Public Speaking Coach |
| Friday, 22nd July, 10.00—11.30: Social Psychology—Introduction |
| What makes us think, feel and behave in certain ways? Group behaviours, famous experiments Facilitator: Orla Mooney, BSc Psychology, DCU |
Week 2 |
| Tuesday, 26th July, 10.00—12.30: An Introduction to Mindfulness |
Introduction to, background and research supporting the mindfulness approach and its benefits Facilitator: Helena Ahern, Head of DCU Counselling and Personal Development Service |
| Wednesday, 27th July, 10.00—12.00: Working with Digital Photographs |
| Digital photo editing and slideshows, working creatively with technology (iMac) Facilitator: Kate Delaney, Digital Media Trainer |
| Thursday, 28th July, 10.00—12.00: Botanic Gardens Tour |
| A morning of leisure, recreation and education at Dublin Botanic Gardens; workshop and guided tour Facilitator: Botanic Gardens Education Officer |
| Friday, 29th July, 10.00—12.00: Creativity Skills—Develop Your Creative Potential |
| Fun creative thinking and problem solving activities and challenges; tap into your creative potential Facilitator: Joanna Ozarowska, DCU in the Community |
Download printable DCU in the Community Summer Programme - July 2016