Assignments - behind the 8-ball

I, like you am studying externally this year. I work full time too. This has not seemed too difficult to manage up until now when I have my first big assignment due. It’s due tomorrow and I seem to have had a bit of a brain seizure! Its been about 12 years since I had [...]

Release of new podcasts

welcome
Welcome to the DE Brief interview series hosted by Meredith Duncan the Distance Education Project Officer and created especially for Off campus Students at UNE
welcome
Dr Anne Pender from the School of Arts talks about communicating with your lecturers

Academic Skills

Just a reminder - if you want to some help with your essays or referencing advice there are staff on campus who would LOVE to give you a hand! I’m serious - we have highly qualified staff in what’s called the Academic Skills office (ASO) who will sit down with you and your assignment and [...]

OFF TO THE BEACH!

Hi peeps
I’m heading off for a week from this afternoon - so if you need help or don’t know who to talk to drop in to Student Assist or get in contact via phone on 02 6773 239.
I’ll be back on campus (a little browner and a lot less tired) on Monday April 21 to [...]

PODCASTS UPDATED

Hi peeps,
I finally finished reposting the podcasts in new slim size format - they appear to be working but if not … let me know via email. These podcasts are now all under 7mb.
Ed xoxo

MID YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS ON OFFER FOR UNDERGRADS

check this out peeps …
Mid Year Intake - Commonwealth Scholarships - (Equity)
A limited number of scholarships will be on offer in second semester for undergraduate full-time students.  Further information and applications available at UNE’s Scholarships site.
Closing date - 13 June 2008

CENSUS IS OVER - WHAT DO I DO NOW?

I’ve been asked this question a couple of times over the last couple of days … so here’s a bit of info from ASKUNE
If you are unable to continue your studies after census date, you must withdraw from your unit(s) on myUNE.
You may then apply, in writing to UNE, for re-credit of SLE [...]

WHERE’S ED TODAY?

Wednesday April 9, 2008:
AM: Student Assist
LUNCH: Central Courtyard
ARVO: Dixson Library (editing podcasts)

PODCAST DOWNTIME TODAY …

It’s time for maintenance … so most of the podcasts will be unavailable for at least a portion of today.
But by the time I get them back up and running they should be smaller in file size so they’ll be quicker to download - yeehaaa.
Ed xoxo

Hilarity from the SMH: want to get married? Get a degree …

So I keep stumbling on bits of information about UNI … and today it’s hats off to the Sydney Morning Herald for this article …
SMH - Bridal Section: Women with degrees are more likely to marry than their less educated sisters, in a dramatic reversal of an established pattern, new analysis of the 2006 census [...]

seven tips for using the library

http://www.une.edu.au/library/mylibrary/getting_started/seven_steps_local.htm

Bits and Pieces for res school

Food and Drink on Campus

Booloominbah             Monday to Friday
                                   Coffee and cakes 8.30am-2.30pm
                                    12-2 lunch menus 
DeliCafe                       8.30-3pm Mon –Fri 
UNE Services Bistro open for after class drinks
Lunchtime BBQ Saturdays and Sundays and Anzac Day
Campus Essentials            8.30 – 5pm  Monday to Friday     
                                       11.30 – 2pm Saturdays and Sundays
                                      11.30 – 2pm Anzac Day
I’ll add further information about weekend food and [...]

Welcome to Armidale

remember that if you are on campus for a res school over the next three weeks please come and say hello - you’ll find me in the Student Assist office near the newsagency OR in the Student Assist office in the Learning Commons in the library

JUST WAIT TILL YOU GET BACK PEEPS!

Check this out …
Bliss N Eso,
The Winnie Coopers,
True Live
Funkoars live at the ‘Stro - FRIDAY MAY 2 … YEHAA  …
check out a cool Bliss  N Eso vid after the jump

HAVE A GREAT BREAK PEEPS!

So the mid semester break starts today - have fun, take a break but whatever you do, do it safely … especially if you’re driving home!
See you all next term …
Ed xoxo