VIDEO: New undergraduate student representation …

During the on campus Orientation program, Alicia Zikan spoke to students about the new representative body for undergrads at UNE. To be known as Undergrads of New England Guild, here’s Alicia’s talk …


[Thanks to David Elkins for the footage!)

BLACKBOARD: Get access if myUNE is down; great tip for new students

I’m just back from an Orientation program for new off campus students in Tamworth. During our session on the myUNE student portal, Rose from the Academic Skills Office gave us a great tip on how to get onto Blackboard if myUNE is unavailable … try logging into olt.une.edu.au. 

UNDERGRADS OF NEW ENGLAND GUILD: Info sessions on campus

There’s 4 information sessions for students who are able to get to Armidale coming up for the new Undergrads of New England Guild:

Tuesday 28 July @ 4.30 pm - UNE International Services Office
Tuesday 28 July @ 5.30pm - Dixson Library (PBLI)
Thursday 30 July @ 4 pm - Dixson Library (PBLI)
Wednesday 5 August @ 3.30 pm  [...]

UNDERGRADS OF NEW ENGLAND GUILD: Call for Nominations for the Executive Committee

Alicia Zikan - the Undergraduate Rep on University Council - contacted us today to let everyone know they’re calling for nominations for the Executive of the new Student Guild. The aim of the Guild is to provide proper representation for undergrad students after the sad demise of UNESA and to some extent, UNE Union.
Get involved [...]

SERVICES UNE: Support Office has moved; contact details the same

The Services UNE Student Support Office has relocated [from next to the Credit Union in Central Courtyard] to the top floor of the Bistro (Breather Area). Click here to find it on the campus map.

ORIENTATION: Interviews from ‘Distinctions and Credits’ Sessions for new students

Here’s a bunch of interviews recorded during the ‘Distinctions & Credits’ session of Mid Year Orientation for on campus students (thanks to James White from International Services for the Interviews). The information in the interviews is very relevant to off campus students so it’s worth spending a bit of time and having a listen.

TAX: free tax help for students!

Are you on a low income and need help lodging a tax return? Get free help with your tax return from a Tax Help volunteer. This service is available at Services UNE on weekdays throughout the months of August, September and October.

PEER SUPPORT: shout out for senior students

We are looking for experienced on and off campus students to become  PEER  SUPPORTERS for our new students. We will train you, you can earn New England Award points, and you will play an important role in making our new UNE students feel welcome in their first weeks of study.
WE are looking for students to [...]

Sport UNE: New programs for guys & gals

Sport UNE has two programs up and running to help you get fit and feel good …

ORIENTATION: Pre Orientation checklist (on campus students)

New students,
With under a week until lectures start for Sem 2 and a couple of days until Mid Year Orientation (July 23/24), here’s a checklist of things to organise to get you started …

NETWORK OUTAGE: Saturday July 25 - 6am-5pm

In accordance with the ITD’s scheduled maintenance window plan, the next maintenance event will occur on Saturday 25th July 2009.



NEW ‘OFF CAMPUS’ STUDENTS: Getting started; things to do

If you’re a new off campus student, we know it can be frustrating not to be able to access your Unit materials until the 27th (when Units actually open for study). But there’s quite a few things you can do to get up to speed with the Uni systems prior to starting:

EXAMS: Results will be out tonight! Good Luck!

We know everyone is hanging out to get their exam results, so keep your eye on myUNE this evening (after 5pm)! And good luck from the Student Support Team.

ORIENTATION: On campus Orientation program (Mid Year 09)

A big welcome to all new students from the Student Support Team. We’re looking forward to meeting you all for On Campus Orientation on July 23/24. Orientation is your opportunity to get a head start on your studies. Here’s the official program:

SCHOLARSHIPS: Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust

http://www.onmyweb.net/~vvt/index.html
 
are you the child or grandchild of an ex-serviceman or woman?? You may be eligible. Check out the website!