23 October 2019

STUDENT NEWS

Welcome to a warm Wednesday!

Thursday looks to be a hot day too, so if you're out and about make sure you take care of yourself, and bring your water to campus with you.

There are plenty more opportunities to complete surveys and win awesome prizes again this week, including a year of Netflix, a $200 Coles/Myer gift voucher, and more! You can find out more below.

Stay cool, and good luck with any upcoming assessments!

Important dates

25
October

Term 4
Census date

01
November

Trimester 3
Last day to Withdraw No Fail (WNF)

News

Give us your feedback and WIN!

Shape the future of sport and recreation at Adelaide University and win! Adelaide University Sport is currently seeking feedback on how ways to engage students through sport and recreation. Share your ideas for a chance to win a $200 Coles / Myer voucher.

More news...

FREE bike engraving
Get your bike or device engraved by SAPOL to help track it down if it gets stolen. Western Courtyard, Hub Central (near the wooden steps), 24th October 11am - 1pm.

Need help with those final assignments?
Studiosity can help! Access it in your MyUni course, under "Assignment Help" to get feedback on your work in less than 24 hours. Or, receive live, expert assistance online from 2pm – midnight, Monday to Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday.
If you need your referencing reviewed, take a look at Citation Assist.

Student Wellbeing Survey
Help us to help you! Tell us how you’re going and what you think the University could do to support your wellbeing, and you could go in the draw to win an Apple Watch, FitBit, or Samsung Galaxy Active - complete the survey now!

Volunteering opportunity for Cambodian students
Interested in Cambodian culture and/or entrepreneurship? Come and join us in this new club - the Cambodian Students of Adelaide (CamSA) where you can meet Cambodian people, learn more about the culture and engage in professional development. Submit your expression of interest now!"

Study with friends and win an iPad!
There are still three weeks left to be in the running to win an iPad, JBHiFi voucher, or Coles/Myer giftcard for attending 8+ PASS sessions in semester 2! Check which of your courses are running in Weeks 11 and 12 and ask your PASS Leader about SwotVac revision sessions.

Free and discounted food for low income students
Baptist Care SA has launched a new Community Food Hub in Adelaide - and students are welcome to shop there for discounted and free food. It's a great opportunity to improve wellbeing and eat well on a low income - find out more.

Sustainable progress on campus
How is the University contributing to a more sustainable future? Our first ever sustainability report aims to answer this, highlighting achievements made during 2017-2018 and revealing plans for the next few years. Learn about how we’re saving energy, reducing waste, improving purchasing decisions, and engaging students and staff in sustainable action.

WIN a year's worth of Netflix
We want to know all about the students we represent! Take part in the Adelaide University Union's Annual Survey for your chance to win a year's worth of Netflix (among other great prizes) and help us shape our future policies, programs and activities!

Studying postgrad Counselling and Psychotherapy (not research)?
If so, the Faculty would like to hear your thoughts about your satisfaction with the program and how it might be enhanced for future students. A strictly confidential interview for current students is scheduled between 1-2 pm on Wednesday 30 October. Please register with Angela Alessi via this site.

Student performance - 'Spring Awakening'
Enjoy a night out and support the students of our Music Theatre degree and come along to their presentation of Spring Awakening. Winner of 8 Tony Awards, Spring Awakening is a poignant and unforgettable musical exploring the journey from adolescence to adulthood. Grab a ticket and find out more here.

Have your say
The Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy is currently being reviewed, and we'd love your feedback! Take a look at the policy and submit your feedback via email.

Events

Islam Awareness Week

21 - 25 October
Various locations, North Terrace campus
Islam Awareness Week is back again to build bridges between the Muslim community and our beloved University community!
With awesome events over the whole week, make sure to get involved and come by to make new friends, have delicious food, and learn about the Muslim community.

More events...

Doppelgänger: Opening Address
Join Marion May Campbell as she opens the Doppelgänger symposium, travelling between two iconic French authors and personal memories to explore the fluid and ambivalent positioning—sometimes pleasurable, sometimes distressing—of the subject of writing. Register now for this event, presented in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Freud's The Uncanny.

A Day On The Lawn
25 October, 11 am to 3 pm - Maths Lawns
Shake off the winter blues and say hello to the sun with A Day on the Lawn!
Is there anything better than simply relaxing in the sunshine with good friends, live entertainment and tasty snacks? Come along for flower braid stations, mini golf, thrift and plant stalls and more!

LCE Omani Night
25 October, 6 pm to 8:30 pm - Rumours Cafe (level 6 Union House)
The last cultural night for the Language & Cultural Engagement (LCE) program is Omani Night! This evening will celebrate the culture, food, and history of Oman. Come and join us for free dinner and fun activities.

Breakfast Club
Tuesdays to Fridays, 8:30 am to 10:30 am - level 5 Union House
Come along in the final weeks of Breakfast Club for 2019 and help yourself to cereal, toast, yogurt, fruit, juice and coffee. You're welcome to chat with one of the Student Care representatives, who will be available each morning. We'd love to see you there!

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki - Great Moments in Engineering
29 October, 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm - AHMS G030 lecture theatre
Hear all about great moments in engineering directly from the man with the answers when it comes to science and technology; Dr. Karl! To celebrate the launch of their innovative and unique GradX program, Raytheon Australia presents this fascinating presentation, free for all University of Adelaide students to attend.

Ingenuity
31 October, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm - Adelaide Convention Centre
Ingenuity 2019 showcases over 300 projects from engineering, computer and mathematical science students. Support your friends, see incredible real-life project applications and meet potential future employers

Dvořák's Stabat Mater - Adelaide University Choral Society
2 November, 7 pm - Elder Hall, North Terrace campus
Come along and immerse yourself in the Adelaide University Choral Society's presentation of Dvořák's epic setting of the Stabat Mater. Book now!

Sir John Downer Oration
14 November, 6 pm - Braggs Lecture Theatre
You're welcome to the 2019 Sir John Downer Oration, delivered by the Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg MP. The University of established the Oration in 2012 as a biennial public lecture in honour of Sir John Downer. Register now!

Careers & employment

The Adelaide University Union advertises part time work for current students on the paid vacancies page from Employment Services.

Career Services are free for all students. CareerHub features a jobs board of opportunities related to your studies including paid work experience and graduate roles. The Careers team also run employer events and workshops to increase employability, build resumes, improve your interview skills and more.

Looking for work at the University? Take a look at the currently available opportunities.

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