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Ping! Edition 2 - 13th March 2019

Uni life Ping! 2019 Ping! Edition 2 - 13th March 2019

 

Dear Student,

Ping! is your student newsletter from Flinders University. Read on for student news, information about support services, social events, and more.

Last day to enrol is this Friday

Don't forget the last day to enrol in topics and register for classes is this Friday, 15 March. It’s also the due date to pay upfront student contribution amounts, tuition fees and student services and amenities fees. If you are having trouble making any payments and would like to speak with a Financial Advocacy Officer please contact FUSA.

Have your say about O'Week to win a $100 gift card

If you attended 2019 Flinders O’Week we want to hear from you. Give us your feedback so we can continue to improve orientation . By completing the survey you'll go in the draw to win 1 of 4 $100 Visa gift cards. Take the survey.

Text messages from Flinders University

Occasionally the University will send information by text message to the mobile number you have recorded in the Student System. The Flinders University number is 0438 065 966. We recommend you save this in your phone. Also, make sure your details are up-to-date in the Student System to ensure you don't miss out on information communicated by text.

Free performance 18 March - Foolz: Imperturbable logic of the fool 

Inspired by the ABC documentary series “Changing Minds: The Inside Story”, which follows patients in the Mental Health Unit of Campbelltown Hospital, Foolz: Imperturbable Logic of the Fool follows the lives of young patients who are at risk of developing mental illness. This free performance stars Flinders University Drama Centre graduates. Read more.

Want to help a Flinders’ research student?

Researchers at Flinders University are seeking those aged 18 years or older to participate in an online questionnaire examining physical activity, app usage and online social networking. Upon completion you will be placed in the draw to win one of five $25 Coles Myer vouchers. Complete the questionnaire (takes approx. 30 minutes). 


 

Kick start your career at a Flinders Joblink Summit

Want to meet employers, with jobs available? Then attend one of the Joblink Summits. The Summits are a great way to network with employers from a range of companies and make valuable industry connections. You may even land a job before you graduate. Register for one of the Summits today!

  • Science and Technology Joblink Summit 14 March 10am – 1pm
  • Business and Government Joblink Summit 14 March 5pm – 7pm
  • Society and the Arts Joblink Summit 18 March 10am – 1pm
  • Teaching and Education Joblink Summit 16 April 9.30am – 5pm

 

Want to be involved in a national student voice program?

EPSW is calling for Student Collaborators and Student Representatives. This is about real collaboration between staff and students. It will provide students with a voice and give students an opportunity to use their expertise in creative and collaborative ways to enhance their own educational experience and that of their fellow students. It will help you develop leadership skills, give you an opportunity to apply your creativity and learnings to real world problems, and help you build a professional identity – among other benefits. For more information or to get involved click here.
If you've already registered, thank you - the College will be in touch with you shortly about your involvement.

 

We want your feedback!

If you have feedback about Ping! we'd love to hear it.

Just email
student.experience@flinders.edu.au

Free student brunches

As part of FUSA's welfare initiative, free brunches are given out to students on campus. The location changes every week. Follow FUSA's Welfare Brunches on Facebook for details: Plaza, Anchor Court, Registry Rd, Tonsley, Medical Library or Sturt Library.

FUSA Says Relax

FUSA Says Relax is an initiative of your Student Council. Chill out on campus with free stuff and soothing services such as food, music, massages, hairdressing, and stationery (it varies each time). For info about dates follow FUSA Says Relax by location on Facebook: Sturt Library, Plaza/Hub, Medical Library or Tonsley

Palaeontology Society - club of the year 

The Flinders’ Palaeontology Society was awarded 2018 FUSA club of the year during this year's O’Week. This was an acknowledgement of the society’s outstanding engagement and growth in recent years as well as its jam-packed initiatives to celebrate its 30-year anniversary last year. Read more.

If you're interested in joining one of the many clubs Flinders has to offer visit the
FUSA Clubs page.
 


 

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