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Insider's Guide 101 Tips for Success: Tip #58
If you’re struggling with workload and assignments, you should think of getting a Student Mentor to help you out. These folks are in the know and you can ask questions without feeling silly.
Arts Internships Information Session
Date: 9 May
Time: 4-5pm
Location: TBA
Find out how you can apply the analytical skills acquired through your major to local company and community projects while earning Stage 3 academic credit. Register your interest in attending this session.
Getting Ready for Exams
Date: Wednesday 2 May 2012
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 pm
Location: TBA
Register online, and for further information contact Heather Knox ext 3886.
Learn useful coping strategies for successful exam preparation including revision methods and retention strategies.
Campus’ Oldest Library Gets Shiny New Makeover
It’s been a long time coming, but after extensive refurbishments, an earthquake or two, and the demolition of its neighbouring buildings, the entirety of the Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) Library is now back on its feet – and better than ever. No matter what you’re studying, EPS is a great place to get your work done, so make sure you have a browse.
Protect Your Valuables - Get Them UV Marked
Police will be on campus on Wednesday 2 May to mark students' laptops and cellphones with a UV pen, so if they are stolen and recovered they can be identified. Level 2 James Hight building, 10am - 2pm.
Volunteer Worker Research Project - Win a $100 Westfield Voucher
You are invited to participate in a research project on the factors influencing volunteer worker retention, being carried out by Dr Sanna Malinen from the University's Management Department. The confidential survey takes about 20 minutes, and you can enter a prize draw for a $100 Westfield voucher.
DisengAGEd ChCh
This is a day-long conference that will bring together 100 youth (16-24) of different backgrounds to look into the reasons why youth are not participating in the voting process and how to get them engaged in civil society, particularly important in post-quake Christchurch.
Get in the Garden
Start your year in Christchurch by planting some lasting roots on Saturday 12 May. Sign up to SVA today to get in amongst it. Limited places for this event so get in quick.
Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies
This summer course running November - February includes a 10-day field trip to Antarctica. Applications are open now; get yours in by 1 August.
Global Education Research Seminar Series
The Educational Theory, Policy and Practice Research Hub is hosting a Global Education Research Seminar Series this semester, exploring critically a broad range of issues relating to global education. This event is open to all staff and students at UC.
Globalizing Education and Social Action: The Occupy Phenomenon, presented by Dr David Small
Date: Tuesday 1 May, 12-1pm
Location: TBA
More information: Judy Bruce
Tell Your Earthquake Story in the UC QuakeBox
UC researchers from the New Zealand Institute of Language Brain and Behaviour (NZILBB) and UC CEISMIC (Canterbury Earthquake Digital Archive) have created the UC QuakeBox, a recording booth where Christchurch residents can make an audio or video recording of their earthquake experiences. Check it out in Cashel Mall, 10am - 3pm every day (except Monday).
Uni Games
Well done to the UC participants at the recent Uni Games, held in Wellington. Our volleyball and hockey teams brought home gold in their respective fields, Ultimate had four members selected in the tournament team, and the bowls team... certainly bowled.
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