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Welcome to Issue 13 of Habitat 2014

CONNECT. INSPIRE. EVOLVE.

Date: Friday 28 August
Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room, Sidney Myer Asia Centre
RSVP: See CSA Facebook page or NAWIC website for tickets

A triple dose of inspiration is on offer to transform your winter rut and motivate change. NAWIC, in collaboration with Construction Students Association, presents three diverse and engaging speakers who will challenge the way you think and provide you strategies to invest in your own future.

This is a fantastic opportunity to network with guests and presenters from industry, in including insightful presentations from:

  • Carolyn Tate, Carolyn Tate & Co.
  • Rasika Mohan, Engineers Without Borders
  • Josh Pennell, OzPlan Financial Services

Students tickets are only $30 and all attendees will receive a free copy of Carolyn Tate's book Unstuck in Provence valued at $30.

Environmentally focused video comp winners announced

Earlier this year, the Melbourne School of Land and Environment asked people to create an environmentally themed video that was between 30 seconds and three minutes in length for a video competition with a top prize of $5,000 to travel. It was a wide reaching campaign, with print, social and online ads getting the message out to the whole of the country.

In response, a wide array of videos were received from all over the country. Click below for the full story and to watch the winning videos!

China’s Energy Transition: Effects on Global Climate and Sustainable Development

Date: Monday 25 August
Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Carillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre
RSVP: Register online

This MSSI public lecture, presented by Prof Ross Garnaut AO, will explore the new model of economic growth in China and the way it is affecting the chances of avoiding human-induced climate change, including through expanding options for low-cost low-carbon development in other countries.

Burnley Information Day

Date: Thursday 11 September
Time: 12.00pm - 7.00pm
Venue: Burnley Campus, 500 Yarra Boulevard, Richmond (map)
RSVP: Register online

Australia’s best horticulture and environmental management courses – at your fingertips.

If you want to grow your career, come to the Burnley Information Day on 11 September for the opportunity to speak to current students and researchers focused on sustainable gardening and horticultural practice at Melbourne’s famous heritage-listed Burnley Gardens, which celebrated its 150 year anniversary in 2013. Explore professional short programs, undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Free Workshops

Overcoming Procrastination  

Date: Tuesday 26 August
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Venue: Cussonia Court 2 (G18), Old Quad

Putting tasks off until the last possible moment can be a problem in your studies and personal life. This workshop assists you to understand why you procrastinate and explores ways to stay on track and get things done.

View the promotional video for a brief introduction to the 'Overcoming Procrastination' workshop.

Manage Your Mood

Date: Tuesday 9 September
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Venue: Cussonia Court 2 (G18), Old Quad

Are your feelings getting in the way of your studies? What we say to ourselves can have a major influence on our reactions to events and consequently our mood. Learn a simple but effective way to better understand "self talk" and improve your mood.

View this video for a brief introduction to the 'Manage Your Mood' workshop.

No bookings are required for either workshop. Register on the day, at the venue. Places are limited; arrive early to secure a seat.

Safer Community Program

As we commence a new semester please take this opportunity to remind yourself of the services and support available to all University staff and students via the Safer Community Program (SCP).

Members of the University community are encouraged to contact the SCP if they:

  • Feel threatened, unsafe, or are receiving unwanted attention.
  • Are concerned about someone harming themselves, or someone else.
  • Have seen someone behaving in a way that concerns them, or has caused harm.
  • Require personal safety advice.
  • Require support and assistance to manage concerning/challenging behaviours.

The SCP can be contacted on 03 9035 8675 or by email.

The University also has a free UniSafe smart phone app available for Apple and Android devices. UniSafe contains personal safety tips, emergency contacts, security escort access, safety devices, and links to the SCP and other University support services. It can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play or via the Safer Community website.

Coles Property and Construction Graduate Program: Presentation

Information session
Date:
Wednesday 20 August
Time: Approximately 5.30pm (after the Property Management lecture)
Venue: Brown Theatre, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Building

Applications close: Sunday 31 August

The Coles Graduate Program is accelerated, fast track 2 year program designed for you to acquire the skills and experience needed to custom-build your own challenging and successful career. Grads rotate through different areas within their selected team, in addition to an instore experience.

The rotations for Property are: retail leasing, lease management, acquisitions and development.

The rotations for Store Development (Construction) are: construction, innovation and energy. The overall focus is on project management.

The program is based in Hawthorn and starts in February 2015. Salary is on-par with other leading graduate programs and is reviewed annually. All grads are guaranteed a permanent role at the end of the program. To be eligible, you must have completed your bachelor’s degree.

For further information about the program, eligibility requirements and how to apply, click below.

Careers and Employment Update

AutoCAD Experts | J&M Tech
Casual; $24 per hour
Northcote, Victoria
Applications close Sunday 24 August

2015 Knight Frank Student Program | Knight Frank Australia Pty Ltd
Melbourne
3 days per week; February – October 2015
Applications close Monday 25 August

2015 Graduate Programme | Hacer group
Full time rate to be advised
Melbourne, Victoria
Applications close Sunday 31 August

Project Administrator | CCB Enviro
Full-time $50,000
Dubbo, New South Wales
Applications close Monday 1 September

Architect/Design | Craig Bulman
Casual; $20.00 per hour
Caulfield South
Applications close: Wednesday 10 September

ABCB Cadetship Program 2015 | Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB)
Full-time $54,000
Canberra, ACT
Applications close Friday 12 September

Trainee Development Manager | Mirvac Group
Full time rate to be confirmed
Melbourne, Victoria
Applications close Tuesday 30 September

Jacobs Vacation Program | Jacobs SKM
Full-time paid internship
Various Australia
Applications Close Tuesday 30 September

2014-2015 Vacation Program | City West Water
Full-time $43,174
Footscray, Victoria
Applications close Wednesday 1 October

Use your student or staff login to access Careers Online to see other full time, graduate, part time and casual jobs available.

University Branding Research Project

Dr. Riza Casidy (Deakin University) and Professor Walter Wymer (University of Lethbridge) are conducting a study on “prestige university brands.”

The study seeks to contribute to the gap of literature by providing insights into factors that influence student satisfaction, loyalty, and intention to recommend the university to others. The purpose of the survey is educational, to further scholarly research, and is not intended for commercial purposes.

Your participation in the survey is purely voluntary and will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Your identity remains anonymous. Whether you participate will have no impact on your relationship with your Faculty or University.

The survey conductors will make a donation worth $2 to World Vision Food for Education Program for every completed survey. You should only complete the survey once. Please click below for more information and to participate in the survey.