Ping! Edition 14 - 19th June 2019

Dear Student

Ping! is your news from Flinders University in the one email, every week of semester. In this edition:

WIN 1 of 10 FREE coffees. Just find the design competition article
Exams: bring your student ID
Exams: arrive at least 30 minutes prior
Exams: layer up
Deferred examinations
Dont study on an empty stomach! Get FREE food
Exam prep: why taking study breaks is important
Exam prep: embrace the social
Attend the Network of Women Students Australia conference

FREE winter coats for students in need
Changes to the Desktop Recorder tool in FLO
Get your design work noticed
Uni Leadership Symposium - last chance to apply
Have you served in the military? We want to hear from you
Attend the mid-year Leadership Summit
SET surveys. Win a $50 gift card
Food trucks
and more!

Sitting exams this semester? This is what you need to know

Semester 1 exams will be held from 22 June to 6 July. If you have exams, see below for important information.

Bring your student ID to exams
On exam day, we need to know its you! Make sure you bring a valid student ID to your exams. Lost your ID? Visit Flinders Connect to organise a new one.

Arrive at least 30 minutes before your exam
We recommend you arrive at the exam venue at least 30 minutes before the start time of your examination. Bag storage lines can be lengthy, so this will give you enough time to store your bag if needed and avoid any last-minute rush.

Layer up for exams
We recommend wearing some layers to exams, in case you get cold. The Sturt Gymnasium and Alan Mitchell Sports Centre exam venues are large and, while there are heaters, some students may still feel the cold (especially during early morning or evening exams).

Deferred examinations
If you're sick on exam day, or unable to make it due to unforeseen or exceptional circumstances, dont panic. You can apply to sit a deferred exam. If you need to do this, you must put in an application as soon as possible, and no later than three days, after the date of your exam. You must also provide evidence of the reason you couldn't attend (e.g. documentary evidence from a qualified professional practitioner). For more information see the Exam Information webpage.

Dont study on an empty stomach! Get your free food

FREE instant meals
If youre at Bedford Park, stop by the FUSA front desk, Level 1 of the Student Hub after 11am to pick up an instant meal. You can use the microwaves in the Library or the ground level of the Hub to heat them up. The instant meals will be made available all through the SWOTVAC and exam period until they run out.

*You can also get an emergency food parcel if you need it. Ask the staff at FUSA how.

FREE soup
The Student Council is serving up free winter-warmer soup during SWOTVAC. The next soup session is TODAY in the Central Library from 5pm to 7pm. Theyll also be serving up soup tomorrow, Thursday 20 June in the Sturt Library from 5pm to 7pm.

Exam preparation: why taking study breaks is important

If youre sitting exams this semester, the coming weeks will be busy studying and preparing. Its easy to spend hours in front of the computer, without realising how much time has passed. Or you might feel like you must spend every second studying, with no time to take a break. Its important you make the time for regular breaks. Here are a few reasons why.

Exam preparation: embrace the social

Studying by yourself all the time can sometimes be lonely (and boring). Some people benefit from the energy of occasionally studying with friends. This can not only make it more enjoyable, but also offers up learning hacks that are difficult to do on your own. Here are some tips for finding a study group/partner.

Attend the Network of Women Students Australia conference

The Network of Women Students Australia (NOWSA) is holding its 32nd conference this year from 22 to 26 July. The FUSA Women's Officer is offering a grant subsidy for a woman or non-binary student to attend! The conference provides an amazing opportunity for women identifying students to engage with personal, political, social, and cultural issues that affect women. Attending NOWSA will give you the chance to work with individuals with both similar and different experiences, backgrounds, and ideals. If youre interested in attending, visit the application page on the FUSA website before 28 June.

FREE winter coats

The team at the Oasis Community and Wellbeing Centre have been collecting pre-loved winter coats to donate to students. If you need a warm coat to get you through the winter, visit the Community Market at Oasis (map ref J7) tomorrow, Thursday 20 June from 12pm to 1.30pm. Get in early though as the coats are only available until all hangers are empty!

Changes to the Desktop Recorder tool in FLO

If youre a student using the Desktop Recorder tool in FLO (part of the Kaltura video platform) for assignments or other work in your topic, you can now access an upgraded version. Take a few minutes to install the new Desktop Recorder onto your personal computer before you try to create your next video. The old version will stop working this month. Read more about whats changed and how to install the updated version.

Design competition!

Are you a design or media student, or just interested in design? The Don Dunstan Foundation is running a design competition with the winners work to be featured as the marketing material for their exclusive cocktail event, Dons Table, to be held in October. Winning would be a great addition to your CV and a way to get your design work into the public eye. The winner will also receive two complimentary tickets to Dons Table and two annual gift memberships to the Adelaide Farmers Market. To enter: design a banner and A5 flyer for Dons Table using the guidelines outlined here before 26 June.

Congrats! You've found the winning article. For a chance to win a coffee voucher, click here.

Last chance to apply for the University Scholars Leadership Symposium

If you're enthusiastic, driven and passionate about humanitarian affairs, consider applying to attend the University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS). To be held in Kuala Lumpur in August, USLS will bring together emerging leaders from more than 100 countries. Attendees will collaborate to help enact change in the way we think about world issues such as poverty, climate change, peace and justice. Hurry, applications close 30 June. For more information visit the blog page.

Have you served in the military? We want to hear from you

Staff from the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, in cooperation with the William Kibby VC Shed, are establishing the Australian Student Veterans Association Flinders Chapter. The aim of the group is to provide better social and academic support to veterans studying at Flinders. For more information, and to discuss your involvement, input and membership, please email Piper Bell or phone (08) 8201 7671.

Attend the mid-year Leadership Summit on 11 July

Develop your understanding of leadership, build your own leadership skills, and be inspired to start or continue your own development as a leader, at the mid-year Leadership Summit. The Summit will bring together a diverse range of experienced and inspiring speakers including keynote speaker and distinguished Alumni awardee, Dr Kate Barnett OAM. Join us as we explore the topic of leadership from a variety of perspectives. Speakers include: James Packham (Director Harcourts Packham), Lisa Cook (Founder and Managing Director of Get on Board Australia) and Associate Professor Paul Willis (Palaeontologist and Founder and CEO Media Engagement Services) Full program to be released shortly.

Date: Thursday 11 July | Time: 9.30am 4pm | Location: Health Science Lecture Theatre Complex, Bedford Park Campus (map ref L11)

For more information or to book, visit Career Hub. All students welcome to attend.

Generous funding available for 2020 exchange to France

Generous funding is available for a 2020 semester exchange to France. Five $5,000 scholarships are available for students studying mathematics, physics or physical sciences. No French language is required you can select from topics taught in English. Students can choose from universities like Centrale Suplec, National Institute for Applied Sciences (INSA Lyon) and IMT Atlantique. Refer to the Learn Without Borders website for application details.
Apply by 31 July for Semester 1 2020 or by 30 November for Semester 2 2020.

Drop-in appointments with counsellors & disability advisors

Would you like to chat to a counsellor or disability advisor over a free coffee? Please feel free to drop into the reception area of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences in the Humanities Building (behind security) for a 20-minute drop in appointment between 9am and 4pm on the following dates: 20 June, 27 June, 4 July, 18 July, 1 August, 15 August or 29 August.


	FUSA International Students Forum As an international student, your voice is important. FUSA is running a forum for international students tomorrow to understand more about your experiences and challenges engaging in University governance. The forum is a great opportunity for you to contribute to campus culture and diversity in University governance and decision making. If you would like to attend please email the Student Representation and Support Officer huong.nguyen@flinders.edu.au Date: Thursday 20 June \| Time: 1pm 2.30pm \| Location: Noel Stockdale Room in the Central Library (map ref J9)
	City of Marions Multicultural Forum - FREE movie and popcorn! Youre invited to the City of Marion Mayors Multicultural Forum to celebrate Refugee Week at a free screening of the movie The Merger (rated M). The Merger is a comedy drama about a struggling country football club which recruits refugees to make up numbers with hilarious results. Ultimately it takes the community on a journey of cultural change. After the film, guest speakers Alipate Carlisle (ex-Port Adelaide Football Club player) and Emmanuel Irra (current South Adelaide Football Club player) will share their own stories about community belonging through sport. Date: Friday 21 June \| Time: 7pm 9.15pm \| Location: Domain Theatre Marion Cultural Centre, 287 Diagonal Road Oaklands Park \| Book your free ticket here.


Student Evaluation of Teaching surveys now open Complete the ten-minute Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) survey, and you could win one of ten $50 gift cards while helping to improve your learning experience at Flinders University. Provide valuable feedback on your topics and teachers at by visiting set.flinders.edu.au or click Student Evaluation of Teaching in your FLO Topic Links. Read more about the SET surveys.
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Last chance to visit the food truck this semester! Moorish Bites and Squid Inc food trucks are at Anchor Court today until 2pm. Why not take a study break and treat yourself to some delicious exam prep sustenance? Food trucks will be back in semester two. Keep an eye on www.flinders.edu.au/food for the program.
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