hold on to your horses - here we go again!

As you know the new semester begins on the 28th July…I hope you’ve allowed yourself the chance to revel in a little down time.
At this point it’s probably a good idea to start going over your new study materials (if you’ve received them) and to gently begin getting your head in to gear for the [...]

New programs for blokes @ SportUNE …

Hey peeps,
Porked up over the break? check out the new programs at SportUNE for blokes …

STATUS UPDATES: 10.30AM MONDAY JULY 7, 2008

IT: The Metz Server is currently down OPERATIONAL - call ITD on x5000 with issues
STUDENT SUPPPORT PODCASTS ARE AVAILABLE AGAIN
UCB: United Campus Bookshop website is up and running again

TUNE! FM LOOKING FOR THIS YEAR’S CAMPUS BANDCOMP WINNERS!

The National Campus Band Competition (NCBC) will again be running in 2008. Tune! FM will be holding the UNE heats on the 21st of August at The Stro and local artists are encouraged to enter.

Performance of the drama Who is Frank Archibald?

Part of  NAIDOC Week
Friday 11 July - Armidale Town Hall - 11.30 am
(after the march through the streets).
FREE ENTRY
The story of one man’s struggle to create a better world for Aboriginal people in Armidale. A documentary drama with song, dance and images.

Yarm Gwanga Vacation Care

Just a reminder that vacation care is available during the school holidays for primary school age children. The Yarm Gwanga vacation care will operate from the 7th July until the 18th July, 8.30am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday.  The care will be provided at St Marks Chapel, on campus, and will be operated by qualified [...]

JOIN THE WEEKLY CHILLOUT …

35 MINUTE LUNCHTIME REFRESHERS- STRETCHES, RELAXATION AND MINDFULNESS
PRACTICE
The counsellors in Student Assist will be running a series of lunchtime sessions to help you relax and rejuvenate!
Gentle stretches and relaxation to release tension in your body.
Mindfulness practice to help you focus on the present and deal with the
stress and mental clutter that impacts on general well-being.
WHEN: [...]

Get into Olympic trivia at Duval …

In keeping with the spirit of the Olympics …
Duval College SCR is hosting an Olympics-themed trivia night on Thursday, 14 August 2008.
So, instead of staying home and watching events on TV, why not get a team together and come to the College? We have some action-filled activities planned as well as the usual questions to [...]

Students of Sustainability conference

Reminder that the annual Students of Sustainability conference is starting this Saturday till next Wednesday at the University of Newcastle.
To find out more please see: http://www.studentsofsustainability.org/  and attached flyer.
The conference program is now on the website.  Conference is cheap ($50 for weekend) and includes catered yummy vegan food and camping accommodation (on uni grounds)
You can [...]

NAIDOC WEEK FLAG RAISING CEREMONY …

The Oorala Aboriginal Centre would like to welcome you to attend a Flag Raising Ceremony and Morning Tea on Monday, 7 July 2008, to celebrate NAIDOC Week at UNE.
The flag raising and welcome addresses will be held at 10:30 am on Booloominbah Lawns. This will be followed by a morning tea starting from 11:00 am [...]

ONLINE CHAT FOR POSTGRADS TODAY!

“How to Stay Sane While Writing a Thesis”
This online chat seminar will help you identify your study goals as well as the strengths and any weaknesses that you bring to your study. The seminar will also look at the procrastination trap, how to manage your time and to minimise stress. It will also explore the [...]

EXAM RESULTS AVAILABLE … JULY 11

Exam Results
Results will be made available to students via the web late in the evening on:
Semester 1: Friday 11 July 2008
Results are available via the web and a hard copy is posted in the following week.
Staff are not permitted to give examination results over the telephone.

Career development staff are ready to meet you

Are you going to be on-campus for a residential school? Need career help and advice?
Career Advisors will be available for ‘drop-in’ sessions between 4.00 pm and 6.30 pm in the Library Commons in Dixson Library
AND for the
“Where to now ?”  workshop covering where to look for work , putting together a professional resume and job applications
Dates: [...]

Keeping on track with your studies - UNE Counselling Services

There will  be workshops conducted by the UNE Counselling Service in the Learning Commons during Residential Schools :
‘Keeping On Track with Your Studies’ – for tips and ideas in managing issues such as motivation, procrastination and performance anxiety.
Tuesday 8 July at 1pm, and again at 5.30pm
 Wednesday 16 July at 1pm, and again at 5.30pm.

Counselling services during the residential schools

We realise that during residential schools you have limited free time, so if you would like to make a time for a face-to-face consultation with a counsellor at Student ASSIST, it’s a good idea to ring and make an appointment before you come to Armidale. During the residential school times, counselling appointments will be available [...]