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Announce 27: Development Tools and Hackerz
by oskar＠redbrick.dcu.ie 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

Dear Redbrick members, This is what we have coming up this week: Tech Week Day Two -When: Wednesday 22nd March, 3-6pm -Where: LG26 -More information here: http://techweek.dcu.ie/#Wednesday-22nd Our techweek has been deconstructed this year and is now being split into three days over three weeks. The second one is this Wednesday on the topic of development tools. We've got three talks from people in industry and from current students. Redbrick Hackerclub -When: Thursday 23rd March, 3-4pm -Where: LG26 -More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/139162633276464/ Redbrick's got a hackerclub going. It's the hottest thing on campus. Know how to program? Come program. Don't know? Come learn and chat! As long you're interested in technology, show up and it'll be good times all round. irlCPC -When: Saturday 25th March, -Where: UCC, Cork -More information here: http://acm.ucc.ie/irlcpc It's that time of the year again when we take a trip to dear old Cork for IrlCPC! If you wish to travel and stay with us on this trip please email commitee(a)redbrick.dcu.ie. It should come out to around 12 euros per person. Finally, if youre interested in becoming a member of the redbrick helpdesk, admin or webmaster team, contact us here: committee(a)redbrick.dcu.ie hope you had a nice weekend, - Oskar McDermott (oskar) s o c i a l m e d i a: Twitter: @RedbrickDCU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcuredbrick Snapchat: RedbrickDCU Google Calendar: https://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/events/

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Announce 26: Tech Week and Cork
by oskar＠redbrick.dcu.ie 13 Mar '17

13 Mar '17

Dear Redbrick members, We have a fairly packed couple of weeks coming up, here's the gist of what's happening: Tech Week Day One -When: Wednesday 15th March, 3-6pm -Where: LG26 -More information here: http://techweek.dcu.ie/#Wednesday-15th Our techweek has been deconstructed this year and is now being split into three days over three weeks. The first one is this Wednesday on the topic of Security. We've got three talks from people in industry + an opening event by the committee. It'll be really fun and informative, hope to see you there. Redbrick Hackerclub -When: Thursday 16th March, 3-4pm -Where: LG26 -More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/240185859777710/ Redbrick's got a hackerclub going. It's the hottest thing on campus. Know how to program? Come program. Don't know? Come learn and chat! As long you're interested in technology, show up and it'll be good times all round. irlCPC -When: Saturday 25th March, -Where: UCC, Cork -More information here: http://acm.ucc.ie/irlcpc It's that time of the year again when we take a trip to dear old Cork for IrlCPC! For those of you who don't know it's the Irish Collegiate Programming Competition and signups are open. The competition is on the 25th of March 2017 and signups close on March 15th. The competition is for teams of 3 people. If you wish to join us on this trip please email commitee(a)redbrick.dcu.ie Finally, if youre interested in becoming a member of the redbrick helpdesk, admin or webmaster team, contact us here: committee(a)redbrick.dcu.ie Respectfully, - Oskar McDermott (oskar) s o c i a l m e d i a: Twitter: @RedbrickDCU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcuredbrick Snapchat: RedbrickDCU Google Calendar: https://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/events/

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Announce 24: Safer Sexting and Static Site Generation
by oskar＠redbrick.dcu.ie 28 Feb '17

28 Feb '17

Dear Redbrick friends, If you're really sad of February ending, here's what we're hosting for you: Admin Talk: Static Site Generation -When: Wednesday 1st, 3-4pm -Where: LG26 -More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1797761773773828/ Our wonderful webmaster Cian (~butlerx) will be taking you through the ins and outs of the new hotness in web design; Static Site Generation! Please, pretty please, sign up for the Github Student Developer Pack and register a domain name if you're going to be attending this talk: https://education.github.com/pack Redbrick HackerClub -When: Thursday 2nd, 3-5pm -Where: LG26 -More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1140348096087078/ Redbrick will be getting together with all its members to start its second hackerclub! Bring your friends, bring your family, we don't care if you bring your pet rock just come on down if you are interested in learning programming, both for your own projects or programming competitively. We have pizza :D Safer Sexting -When: Thursday 2nd, 3-5pm -Where: LG26 -More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1140348096087078/ Diarmaid McManus (elephant), a former Redbrick member and now a Security Engineer is coming into to give a talk on safer sexting. If you're worried about Donald Trump seeing your private parts and dirty messages, this is the event for you! Redbrick is making hoodies! If you're interested in some primo-nice-cool-trendy-zip-up-hoodies, fill out your interest here: http://hoodies.redbrick.dcu.ie/ They'll cost 35 euros and will have a logo on the chest and the back and if you want you can get your name on the sleeve. You have until the end of the month to register. For those of you who have registered, please pay a member of committee or paypal us here: accounts(a)redbrick.dcu.ie If you're interested in becoming a member of the redbrick helpdesk team, contact us here: https://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/about/contact/helpdesk Finally, if you were on the trip to FOSDEM and would like a cool 15 euro back from Redbrick, please email treasurer(a)redbrick.dcu.ie to arrange a pickup. thanks for reading everybody, - Oskar McDermott (oskar) social media boys we out here: Twitter: @RedbrickDCU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcuredbrick Snapchat: RedbrickDCU Google Calendar: https://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/events/

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Announce 23: Hacker Club and Docker
by oskar＠redbrick.dcu.ie 20 Feb '17

20 Feb '17

Dear Redbrick friends, If you like computers and stuff this is for you: Admin Talk: Setting up and Building With Docker -When: Wednesday 22nd, 3-4pm -Where: LG26 -More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/413879082284294 This week, Cian (~butlerx) will be introducing the wonderful world of Docker: the container engine that everyone's talking about! The talk will start with the basics of containers and what they are, and culminate in a live demonstration of what Docker can do for you! Please, pretty please, sign up for the Github Student Developer Pack and register a domain name if you're going to be attending this talk: https://education.github.com/pack Redbrick HackerClub -When: Thursday 23rd, 3-4pm -Where: LG26 -More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1240853515968668/ Redbrick will be getting together with all its members to start its first hackerclub! Bring your friends, bring your family, we don't care if you bring your pet rock just come on down if you are interested in learning programming, both for your own projects or competitive competitions. Google #HashCode 2017 -When: Thursday 23rd, 5-9pm -Where: LG25 -More information here: https://hashcode.withgoogle.com/ Once again, DCU School of Computing will be a Hub for Google's HashCode competition. The online Qualification Round will take place in LG25 on Thursday 23rd February 5-9pm. Hash Code is open to university students and industry professionals in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Participants compete in teams of two to four. Registration is free of charge and will close on 20th February 2017 at 17:00 GMT. Safe Sexting -When: March 8th -Where: LG26 -More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/184569888696957/ Diarmiud McManus (elephant), a former Redbrick member and now a Security Engineer is coming into to give a talk on safer sexting. If you're worried about Donald Trump seeing your private parts and dirty messages this is the event for you. Redbrick is making hoodies! If you're interested in some primo-nice-cool-trendy-zip-up-hoodies, fill out your interest here: http://hoodies.redbrick.dcu.ie/ They'll cost around 35 euros and will have a logo on the chest and the back and if you want you can get your name on the sleeve. You have until the end of the month to register. finally, if you're interested in becoming a member of the redbrick helpdesk team, contact us here: https://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/about/contact/helpdesk i love u, - Oskar McDermott (oskar) social media boys we out here: Twitter: @RedbrickDCU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcuredbrick Snapchat: RedbrickDCU Google Calendar: https://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/events/

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Announce 22: Web Servers and Hoodies
by oskar＠redbrick.dcu.ie 13 Feb '17

13 Feb '17

Dear Redbrick friends, We're ploughing through the academic year. With 22 weeks gone, here's what's still to come: Admin Talk: Setting up a Server for Fun and Profit -When: Wednesday 15th, 3-4pm -Where: LG26 -More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/606208012923445/ Have you ever started your own billion dollar social network only to realise you don't have space in your tiny bedroom for racks on racks of servers? You're not the only one! Luckily, with a special talk from pints and zergless, you'll finally get to figure out how to avoid an appearance on Makeover: Home Edition and learn how to host your web-servers on other peoples' computers. SIDE-NOTE: if you have anything you would like to hear a talk about, please let us know! We're always into fresh new ideas. Google #HashCode 2017 -When: Thursday 23rd, 5-9pm -Where: LG25 -More information here: https://hashcode.withgoogle.com/ Once again, DCU School of Computing will be a Hub for Google's HashCode competition. The online Qualification Round will take place in LG25 on Thursday 23rd February 5-9pm. Hash Code is open to university students and industry professionals in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Participants compete in teams of two to four. Registration is free of charge and will close on 20th February 2017 at 17:00 GMT. Finally, Redbrick is making hoodies! If you're interested in some primo-nice-cool-trendy-zip-up-hoodies, fill out your interest here: http://hoodies.redbrick.dcu.ie/ They'll cost around 35 euros and will have a logo on the chest and the back and if you want you can get your name on the sleeve. You have until the end of the month to register. See you soon, - Oskar McDermott (oskar) Here are our social media links in case you can't get enough of us: Twitter: @RedbrickDCU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcuredbrick Snapchat: RedbrickDCU Google Calendar: https://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/events/

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Announce 21: FOSDEM and Phishing
by oskar＠redbrick.dcu.ie 07 Feb '17

07 Feb '17

Dear Redbrick friends, It's now the second week of the new semester or week 21 overall. In an attempt to fill you with excitement for the coming semester here is what we have planned: Admin Talk: How to Avoid Phishing -When: Wednesday 8th, 3-4pm -Where: LG25 -More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/630149340519458/ Do you want to keep yourself safe online? Are you tired of losing control of your accounts and having no idea why? We talk about some of the known and unknown techniques that hackers use to gain access to your account including phishing on unsuspecting victims and unknowingly giving your password to hackers and social engineering; giving away too much info to the people you think you can trust. InterSocs Social -When: Friday 10th, 6:30-9pm -Where: The Brew Dock - 1 Amiens Street, Dublin -More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1794062740854987/ For the second year running, come join us along with five other NetSocs from five other lesser universities for some food and drinks and no doubt arguing. Google #HashCode 2017 -When: Thursday 23rd, 5-9pm -Where: LG25 -More information here: https://hashcode.withgoogle.com/ Once again, DCU School of Computing will be a Hub for Google's HashCode competition. The online Qualification Round will take place in LG25 on Thursday 23rd February 5-9pm. Hash Code is open to university students and industry professionals in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Participants compete in teams of two to four. Registration is free of charge and will close on 20th February 2017 at 17:00 GMT. Finally - for those of you who got enough sleep, ate well and thus weren't present at FOSDEM this year - all the videos of the talks are now available here: https://video.fosdem.org/2017/ Thank you all, - Oskar McDermott (oskar) Here's our social media links in case you want to kiss us thru the phone: Twitter: @RedbrickDCU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcuredbrick Snapchat: RedbrickDCU Google Calendar: https://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/events/ ps. These announces will become consistent again, I promise. x

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Week 6: How to Redbrick and Halloween
by oskar＠redbrick.dcu.ie 23 Oct '16

23 Oct '16

Dear Redbrick pals, As the nights are getting longer and Christmas lights begin to fill the streets of Dublin we can safely come to the conclusion that the mean nights of latish October have arrived. Luckily, Redbrick has loads of cool things going on to combat your onset winter blues: HOW TO REDBRICK: -When: Wednesday 26th October 3pm 4pm -Where: LG25 -More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1324843697535442/ If youre like me and dont know exactly why you joined redbrick or how to use it properly this is for you. The Helpdesk team are doing their second talk on how to get the most out of Redbricks array of services. REDBRICK HALLOWEEN: -When: Thursday 27th October 7pm 12am -Where: The Slipper -More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/662443723929133/ Redbrick loves Halloween! Come celebrate it and have a few drinks with us in the Slipper. Fancy dress is optional but I speak on behalf of the whole committee in saying well love people who dress up just a bit more than those who dont. Also, as referenced in our last newsletter both PyCon and UKIEPC are coming up very shortly with the UKIEPC registration deadline being this Wednesday the 26th October and PyCon taking place the weekend after. On top of this, Accenture are running an event in DCU on Wednesday 1pm 3pm about potential careers in STEM. More info found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accenture-stem-event-dcu-tickets-28727605040 Hope yall had a fab week and Ill see you soon. Oskar McDermott (oskar)

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Week 5: EGM results and programming competitions.
by oskar＠redbrick.dcu.ie 17 Oct '16

17 Oct '16

Dear Redbrick Crew, My name is Oskar and I'm your new bad-boy secretary. My first action as secretary is to inform you of all the events and goings on happening in Redbrick. Lets hit it. EGM: Redbrick held its EGM on Wednesday, electing a new committee and coming to the conclusion that pineapple on pizza is a-okay. The new additions to the committee are as follows: Admin - Cormac Smartt (pints) First year rep - George Burac (georgey) Helpdesk - Tom Doyle (greenday) Helpdesk - Dylan McDonald (grace) Public Relations Officer - Senan Kelly (sentriz) Secretary - Oskar McDermott (oskar) Webmaster - Cian Butler (butlerx) UKIEPC: -When: Actual event Saturday 29th October 11am 4pm -Registration: 26th October -Where: Hosted in DCU School of Computing -More information here: http://www.computing.dcu.ie/event/ukireland-intercollegiate-programming-com… The UKIEPC is the UK & Ireland Intercollegiate Programming Competition run in the DCU School of Computing, sponsored by Arista, in which undergraduate students are given five hours to solve ten problems of varying difficulties. Prizes for top 3 Irish UKIEPC teams are: 1. Trip to Bath to compete in the NWERC programming competition 2. 300 Amazon voucher 3. 150 Amazon voucher Its free and apparently theres t-shirts and pizzas (not sure about whether or not theyre with pineapple) given to the entrants so I would definitely recommend coming. Intro to Linux: -When: Wednesday 19th, 3-4pm. -Where: LG25 -More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1787222271546156/ Have you ever wondered how to install Linux but not lose your precious Windows or Mac OS? Have you ever wanted something you were not afraid to break? Come to our new helpdesk teams first ever workshop! PyCon Ireland 2016: -When: Saturday 5th Sunday 6th November. -Where: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin -More information here: http://python.ie/pycon-2016/ Python Irelands two day convention is back and this year features talks on Data Science Tools, Machine Learning, Data Visualisation and Cleaning Data on top of loads of python tutorials and workshops. Finally, on Wednesday Startup Europe are hosting an event in DCU in their series of attending European universities to showcase the commitment universities have towards entrepreneurship and innovation. Its taking place Wednesday 19th October in HG22 at 6:30pm. More information can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/join-us-startup-europes-sec2u-event-dublin-c… Also check out our social media pages to keep up to date with the day to day goings on of Redbrick. Twitter: @RedbrickDCU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcuredbrick Snapchat: RedbrickDCU Google Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/redbrickCalendar Thats it from me this week. Ill see you next week when I stuff another one of these newsletters down your chute. I hope you have a fantastic week. - Oskar McDermott (oskar) // Redbrick Secretary 2016/17

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Week 3: The brickies are back in town! Intro to Redbrick | EGM
by Noah Donnelly (cac) 02 Oct '16

02 Oct '16

Howdy, Summer is reaching its close- it's time to break up with the sun, and rebound with Redbrick, DCU's favourite networking society! I'd like to give our new members a warm welcome, and our returning members a grudging acknowledgement. While watching DCU be torn apart one building at a time is entertaining, we have some even more exciting things going on in Redbrick in the coming days: +Intro to Redbrick - Wednesday 05/10 - 3pm - LG25 +EGM - Wednesday 12/10 - 3pm ========================================== Intro to Redbrick +Date: Wednesday 05/10/16 +Time: 3pm +Location: LG25 +More info: https://facebook.com/events/1788596538064082 ========================================== Redbrick by name sounds like an architectural society, so why do we keep hanging around computers? Join us on Wednesday to find out why Redbrick doesn't design buildings, hear our plans for the year, learn some of our long and sexy history, and ask what exactly Redbrick will do for you. ========================================== EGM (and pizza) +Date: Wednesday 12/10/16 +Time: 3pm +More info: https://facebook.com/events/1779386902315301 ========================================== In 10 days time (and not this week, as the crafty SU will lead you to believe), you'll have your chance to get thrown in the deep end! At the Redbrick EGM you will get to vote on who will take the committee positions of Secretary, Webmaster, Helpdesk, Admin, Public Relations Officer, First Year Rep, and Cross-Campus Liaison Officer. We will also supply you with pizza- because you're worth it. If you want to be involved in DCU's most active and attractive society, send us an email with which of the above positions you'd like to run for. You'll need to do an exam beforehand for the positions of Webmaster, Helpdesk, and Admin, to make sure you're sufficiently incompetent for the job. Don't be shy, apply! Make sure to stay up past your bedtime to check out our social pages: - Twitter: @RedbrickDCU - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcuredbrick - Snapchat: RedbrickDCU - Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/redbrickCalendar Resignations and salutations from myself and the whole committee, Noah O Donnaile (cac) 2nd Year Computational Problem Solving & Software Development Redbrick Chair 2016/17 Teen heartthrob

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Scheduled Downtime: All Day - 6th July 2016
by Redbrick Admins 28 Jun '16

28 Jun '16

Hi there, We're moving the entirety of the Redbrick infrastructure on the 6th July. All of the services will be offline during this period. We will be spooling mail during this time on a dedicated server during this period. All other services will be offline during the day and restored once the infrastructure has been moved and signed off. We would once again like to remind you all to please take your own personal copy of your data for access and use during this time. Regards, Richard Walsh (koffee) Redbrick Admin

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