It’s time for all UNE to get together and raise some $$ for a fantastic cause - UNE Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday May 23 at 10am.

• How it will work: If you are on campus come up to the Central Courtyard or Student Central and indulge in the morning tea provided by your student clubs, societies, faculties, Services UNE and SAS teams.There will be free entertainment and raffles to win some great prizes.
• If you are off campus: Tamworth, Taree and Parramatta Study Centres will be holding events for you to attend so drop in and meet the teams (talk direct to your closest Centre). If you’re not near a Student Centre, organise a few friends and have a morning tea or go for coffee, add some $$ to our fundraising page but also post your pictures to the Facebook event (if you’re a Facebook user of course). Services UNE will be sending out prizes for pics with the most likes.
• Where to donate: Our fundraising page is located at http://nsw.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/StudentCentralmorningtea
• Want more information: Contact Sam at Student Support scarter@services.une.edu.au or join the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/168329346666616/

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If you’re in Armidale and you’re registered to vote, make sure you do this Saturday (May 25) for the Northern Tablelands State By-election. There’s more info over at the NSW Electoral Commission site: http://www.elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/northern_tablelands_state_by-election_25_may_2013.

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The latest edition (May, No4) of Nucleus has just been released. If you’re talking past the office (opposite Campus Essentials) make sure you grab a copy. If not, download it right now via www.nucleus.org.au.

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Do you have trouble coping with exams?  Talk to the Counsellors and the Academic Skills Office as soon as possible.

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As we head into Trimester 1 Exams and the start of Trimester 2, here’s the key dates you need to know:

• Sunday June 2: Last day to withdraw from Year-long 3 or Trimester 1 units without failure
• Monday June 3: Examinations for Trimester 1 start
• Monday June 17: Examinations for Trimester 1 end
• Monday June 24: Units open for Trimester 2
• Friday June 28: Trimester 1 Final Grades are released
• Monday July 1: Lectures start for Trimester 2
• Monday July 8: Deadline to enrol in Trimester 2 Units
• Monday July 29: Trimester 2 Census Date

Source: Principal Dates (http://www.une.edu.au/dates/2013/)

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At this time of the Trimester we always have a bunch of questions about how Specials, SETS etc work, so here goes:

• Special Consideration means that your circumstances can be taken into account when your examination is marked. This is worth a maximum of three (3) per cent of your final grade for the unit.
• A Special Examination is a deferred exam or a chance to resit the exam, usually in the following exam period.
• Special Extension of Time is where you have not been able to complete your assignments or other assessment items (other than formal exams) on time due to illness or other circumstances beyond your control, you may be eligible for an extension.

The Counselling Staff have also prepared a great fact sheet to help – click here to download (pdf).

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Not all UNE exams allow the use of a calculator, but where they are permitted, your unit coordinator should let you know prior to your exam and the exam paper will have this clearly stated on the front page.

Where calculators are permitted, there are restrictions on the models allowed.  If you bring a calculator that is not on the list of allowed models, you will not be permitted to use it and a replacement will not be provided, so it is important that you take note of these restrictions.

From Trimester 1 2013, the permitted models list that UNE will use is the NSW Board of Studies ‘Approved Scientific Calculators for the Higher School Certificate Examinations’ found at http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams/calculators.html#scientific-hsc

This list has been used as most School leavers will already own an approved calculator, and it is updated around August each year.

Please ensure that you note this requirement and check the current listing should you need to purchase a calculator for your studies at UNE.

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Via Jennifer in the Office of Advancement: Are you a current student as well as UNE graduate who would like to be more involved in university life?  The Standing Committee of Convocation is seeking nominations for a vacant position on the Committee.

Meetings (minimum 4/year) can be attended in person (usually in Armidale) or by teleconference, and last for approximately 1 hour.  More information about the Committee. If you are interested, please contact the Chair, Dr Jack Hobbs Ph: +61 (0)2 67722923 or via email: jhobbs4@une.edu.au.

And just in case you’re wondering, here’s a bit of info on what Convocation means (via Wikipedia)

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ITD will be performing maintenance on University IT systems and services this Saturday, 18th May 2013. The full-day maintenance will commence from 6am and will complete by 6pm, as a result, a number of systems and services will be briefly unavailable during this period.

This maintenance window does not include work on Moodle – the online learning system will continue to be available throughout the day from the direct link at http://moodle.une.edu.au 

Online Admission and Online Enrolment (via MyUNE) will be available for most of most of the day but may be unavailable for brief periods as systems are updated and restarted. No network downtime is scheduled – the on-campus network will remain available throughout the day (including the colleges)

For all Students and staff: Some UNE systems will be disrupted for short periods throughout the day as they are upgraded / restarted. This will include Barney and Exchange email.

This event is one of ITD’s scheduled maintenance windows, during which essential work is carried out to enhance and improve University systems.  The schedule of maintenance windows for 2013 is on the ITD website (http://www.une.edu.au/it-services/policies/ ).  Please check these dates before planning any events that may require I.T. services or support. Please check the ITD service announcements web page regularly for information relating to ITD services interruptions and planned events. http://blog.une.edu.au/serviceannounce/category/itd-announcements/

Service Desk support will be available throughout the weekend – please contact servicedesk@une.edu.au (or 02 6773 5000) if you are experiencing problems during or after the maintenance outage.

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The Parramatta Eels have two internships available with their Media Unit exclusively for UNE students studying media, communications or marketing.

What do you need:  Strong writing skills, Understanding of digital platforms, Customer service focus, Interest in sport, Reside in the Sydney area or have an ability to relocate to complete the Internship at your own cost, Students will need to have completed at least 72cps with 36cps at 200 level or above as they will need to complete WORK300 in Trimester 2.

What to expect: You will be working within the Parramatta Eels media office, working side-by-side with the people on the ground, writing and presenting stories to the public. You will attend games and be part of the media team, reporting on the action as it happens.

• Position 1: Will be based using social media with a heavy focus on sports journalism
• Position 2: Will be focussed on public relations and marketing

How to apply: To apply you will need to go to the website and complete the application process.

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Are your unit evaluations out yet?  Ensure you provide your feedback to us!

Are you coming on campus and need a study room?  Book one from home here

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If you need to change your exam centre for your Trimester 1 exams (June 3-17)), then get your request in now. Exam centre change requests received after Monday (May 13) will incur a $30 late change fee.  On time requests (i.e. before the deadline) ensures the Exams Team have enough time to make your exam arrangements at the new venue. If you need to change, fill out a Change my Exam Centre form and specify the exam centre you wish to change to. Note: The Exams Team will not automatically change your exam centre if you change your address. For a list of exam centres and codes, please click here.

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The timetable and web room booking service is unavailable between 9am and 4pm Tuesday 7^th May 2013 while essential system maintenance takes place.  During this time no one can access the system, including the time table and room booking staff.  We thank you for your patience while this takes place.

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Tell us how your studies are going via The Vibe in myUNE

Friday 10 May deadline to change exam location without incurring a late fee. Changes after this date may not be accepted.

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Here’s a bunch resources from Counselling, the Academic Skills Office, Library and the Exams Unit about preparing for and getting the best from your Exams:

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