Dean of Students Roll of Honour
Over 300 Trinity College students were commended at the inaugural Dean of Students’ Roll of Honour ceremony in Trinity College on 7 April 2011, for their participation in extracurricular, voluntary activity both inside and outside the College. The Roll of Honour was launched by TCD’s Dean of Students, Professor Gerry Whyte, and aims to recognise the learning outside the classroom which students gain through extra-curricular voluntary activity.
The event’s keynote speaker, Dr Martin McAleese B.Dent.Sc., M.A. (1984), said: “I am heartened to know that another generation of young people are committed to carrying on the proud tradition of volunteering that has always been such a vital part of Irish life. May the role of volunteering in your lives be like the role of education in your lives – lifelong and enriching.” See Dr McAleeses speech in full on YouTube.
2010 Student Awards
Meet the Finalists
Darren Allen (JS TSM) and David Adamson (SS TSM) were announced the overall winners of the 2010 Student Awards at a ceremony held in the Provosts House on the 8th of April. The awards, sponsored by the Trinity Annual Fund, recognise students who have made an outstanding contribution to college life in the past year through their participation in sports clubs, societies, volunteering and other areas of college life. Photo (L-R) Orlaith Foley, David Kearney, David Adamson, Conall Fitzgearld, Darren Allen. Visit the Gallery.
A shortlist of five candidates were selected from this years applications, the other finalists honoured on the day were Orlaith Foley, Conall Fitzgerald and David Kearney. Speaking at the event John Dillon, Alumni Director said “It never ceases to amaze me how students commit themselves to improving the College experience for others. These awards are a great way of recognising these students and their contributions each year. All five finalists have set an excellent example not only to their peers but to the entire College community”.
About the Winners
Darren Allen is heavily involved in the Dublin University Judo Club and has competed at inter-varsity and has also acted as Public Relations Officer, Safety Officer and is currently Vice-Captain of the Club. Since first year Darren has acted as a Trinity Access Programme Ambassador; volunteering and speaking at events and taking part in the TAP shadowing days. He also volunteers as a peer support mentor for the Student2Student Peer Mentoring Programme, helping new students adjust to university life. He has previously taken part in the Voluntary Tuition Programme tutoring Special Needs children.
David Adamson has acted as secretary of the Central Societies Committee for 2009/10 and has worked on many of the committee’s campaigns throughout the year. He has been instrumental in organising the Philosophical Society’s re-enactment of the Trials of Oscar Wilde for two years now – this event won the ‘Best Event’ award at the 2009 National Student Awards. This year David also spearheaded the Dorian Gray project in Trinity during which over 1,000 staff and students of the College had their portrait taken which will be emailed to them again in ten years time. Other activities David has been involved in include the Phil Speaks competition, Philander Magazine, the Cancer Soc Calendar and the Lil’ Book of Shame for Haiti Relief.