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Welcome to Issue 08 of Habitat 2014
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Take Part in Subject Experience Survey to Improve Your Subjects & Bank Balance!
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Survey closing date: Sunday 8 June
Your Subject Experience Survey (SES) is available now. This is your chance to not only provide feedback on your learning experiences in subjects, but also a chance to win $500 cash!
Each survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete, and is completely confidential. You can complete your SES by either going to the survey website or via your 'My Home' tab on the LMS.
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Building Clear-Out
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Students have until 5pm Friday 4 July to collect all work, models and personal belongings from 757 Swanston Street, Baldwin Spencer, 33 Lincoln Square South and the Frank Tate Building.
Anything left in ABP buildings after this date will be thrown out. Inside lockers will not be cleared at this time.
Spaces that will be cleared include:
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757 Swanston St: all teaching spaces, student print room, model making spaces, stairwells, on top of lockers
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Baldwin Spencer: Student Lounge, teaching Spaces
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Frank Tate: Level 1 Study Rooms, Informal Study Spaces, Level 2 Computer Lab Space
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33 Lincoln Square South: All areas of Level 1 MSD studio space, on top of lockers
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Geomatics becomes Spatial Systems
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From 2015 the BEnvs major about mapping, surveying, imaging, GIS and land administration will be named Spatial Systems, in better alignment with the spatial information industry. Also from 2015, two pathways will be on offer: the MIT (Spatial) for an IT-centered professional education, and the ME (Spatial) for a surveying and land administration centered professional education in spatial information. Your choice!
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Life support in the Anthropocene: can species survive the human race?
Date: Wednesday 11 June
Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Venue: Basement Theatre 1, 207 Bouverie St, Carlton
Free Public Lecture
Rapidly accelerating climatic change due to human activities poses a new, and perhaps the greatest threat of all to species extinction. Many scientists believe we are in the midst of the sixth mass extinction event in the Earth's history, and that the impacts on biodiversity, our life support system, will accelerate over the next century. How did things get so bad? Do we still have a chance to save the earth? What can we all do?
Presenter: Lesley Hughes is an Ecologist and Acting Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Science at Macquarie University, Co-director of the Climate Futures Research Centre, and Director of the Biodiversity Node of the NSW Climate Adaptation Hub.
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University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2014 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Dates: 1-7 August
Venue: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Humanitarian Affairs UK in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia, invites five students from the Faculty of ABP to the 5th University Scholars Leadership Symposium, to be held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 1-7 August 2014.
Humanitarian Affairs UK aims to provide youth with the opportunity to engage in humanitarian service, strengthen their awareness of diverse cultures, and develop a lifelong commitment to helping others by participating in relief efforts to benefit impoverished communities in poverty-stricken countries. The symposium will include training sessions on leadership and communication, project management and implementation.
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Upcoming due date: Exchange applications for Semester 1, 2015
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Do you have an average of 65% or more? Interested in studying overseas in semester 1 2015? You may be eligible, apply now!
Due Date: Friday 4 July
All students applying for an exchange must attend a myWorld First Step session as an application requirement. RSVP here.
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Academic Skills: Here to help you prepare for exams & improve your academic writing
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At this busy and demanding time of semester, Academic Skills can help students develop exam preparation and writing skills. Book an individual tutorial with an Academic Skills adviser through the Student Advising System. Make sure to book early!
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Safety on and off campus
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At night time there are fewer people on campus, so you need to be more aware about your safety. With the end of semester fast approaching, and some of you studying on campus until the early hours of the morning, please consider some simple actions which can help to keep you safe on and off campus.
Did you know that campus security patrols are available to escort you to your car, public transport, colleges or other location in the near vicinity of Campus?
It is recommended that you pre-book this service. Contact Security on 8344 4674 or Free call 1800 24 6066.
Driving at night
If you are thinking of driving home after studying late at night, be aware of the dangers of driving when you are tired. Caffeine can pep you up but you need to give yourself at least 20 - 30 minutes for it to take effect.
Taking public transport at night
When waiting at the train, tram or bus stop late at night, position yourself wherever you feel the safest. Know the timetable so you avoid long waits. Try to stay in a well-lit area near other passengers or the ticket office/guard/driver.
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Governor-General's Prize 2014 now open
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Closing date: 30 June 2014
Prize: total prize pool in excess of $10,000
The Governor-General's Prize is a prestigious essay competition open to Australian citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in an undergraduate degree at an Australian university.
Every year the competition is judged by a panel of distinguished individuals including a High Court Justice. The competition provides students with the opportunity to be further recognised for their academic skill, talent and research.
This year, the Governor-General’s Prize is supported by Reconciliation Australia, and the essay competition gives students the opportunity to choose from a range of questions relating to recognition of Indigenous Australians.
Essays should be 2,500 words in length and answer one of the six prescribed essay questions, which relate to law, politics, history and social justice.
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