Ping! Edition 26 - 16 October 2019

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

WIN a free coffee – find the MFA article
Zombieland: Double Tap competition winners announced
Student tips to reduce stress
Got a great idea? Here's how to tell us
Election of Student Members of the University Council
Study overseas: attend an exchange application workshop

Your essential ingredients for food and retail on campus
Learn Chinese Language with Kung Fu Panda
College of MPH Summer Research Awards - Applications now open
Increase the security of your FAN account
Free yoga on campus
SpringFest 19 – this weekend
Food trucks on campus

Student tips to reduce stress

No doubt, University life can get stressful at times with study, assignments and exams to think about. Through Ping! we asked students to give us their top tips to help other students reduce stress levels. Here’s what they said.

Election of Student Members of the University Council

Nominations are invited for the election of one undergraduate student member and one postgraduate student member of the University Council. Council is the governing body of the University and is responsible for overseeing the management and development of the University, devising or approving strategic plans and major policies, and monitoring and reviewing the operation of the University. Read more.

Got a great idea? Here’s how to tell us

The Student Ideas Gateway is an official channel where you can provide ideas, feedback and opinions to the University, to improve the student experience. Through the website you can also see how student ideas are already being implemented at Flinders – one being the Student Ideas Gateway itself! For more information, or to submit your feedback or idea visit students.flinders.edu.au/studentideas

Study overseas: attend an exchange application workshop

Combine travel and study as part of your Flinders’ program in 2020! The Learn Without Borders Team is currently accepting applications for their Semester 2 student exchange program. Attend a workshop and find out how to apply. Applications close Saturday 30 November.
Date: Thursday 31 October | Time: 12pm-1pm | Location: SSN Room 201 (map ref G7) | Register to attend here. Can’t make it? Request an individual consultation here.

Your essential ingredients for food and retail on campus

If you're one of the nearly 700 people who completed the survey about food and retail services at Bedford Park campus, thank you! Your feedback is important to make sure we provide a great campus experience for all students. Here's what we heard.

Learn Chinese Language with Kung Fu Panda

Are you interested in learning Chinese? The Chinese Scholars & Students Association is offering free Chinese Tutorials in October. The tutorial will be held every Wednesday from 3.00pm to 4.00 pm at the Multimedia Lounge in the Student Hub at Bedford Pa. Please visit the Facebook group page Chinese Language and Culture Society - CSSA Flinders for further information.

College of MPH Summer Research Awards - Applications now open

Applications are now open for the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) (within the College of Medicine and Public Health) Undergraduate Student Summer Research Awards. Awards recipients will have a hands-on learning experience in a supportive, real-life research environment within FHMRI. For more information, including eligibility requirements, research projects on offer, and how to apply visit the scholarships webpage. Intending applicants are encouraged to contact potential supervisors before submitting an application. Applications close Monday 21 October 2019. Late applications will not be accepted. Awards are open to students from all colleges.

Zombieland: Double Tap competition winners!

Congratulations to the winners of last week’s Zombieland: Double Tap competition! The following students have each won a double pass to see the hilarious sequel to the hit film and cult classic, Zombieland. Belinda Duke, Grace Millikan, Ebony Bebony, Tahlia Kalleske, Scott Lush, Lam Fan, Meakayla Booth, Hannah Mitchell, Claire Baxter, and Jonah Wewer. If your name is listed here (and you entered the competition last week, by liking the Ask Flinders Facebook #Zombieland post) email student.experience@flinders.edu.au from your Flinders account to claim your prize. Winners have until 5pm Friday 25 October to claim their prize.

Watch the Zombieland Double Tap trailer here. ©2019 CTMG. All Rights Reserved.

Increase the security of your FAN account

Flinders takes the security of FAN accounts very seriously, for your own identity protection and for the protection of University information. To increase security, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is being introduced for all students. MFA uses a smartphone app (Okta Verify) to occasionally ask you to verify your login to Okta. MFA will become mandatory for all students by the end of 2019, so activate MFA for your account now! For more information see the MFA webpage.

You’ve found the winning article. Click here to enter the competition to win a free coffee.

Free yoga run by Flinders University Sport and Fitness

Throughout October, and the first week in November, Flinders One Sport and Fitness are offering students FREE yoga sessions in the Studio behind Grind & Press cafe at Bedford Park (map ref J10). Sessions start at 5.15pm and each run for one hour.

23 October: Yin Yoga (slow paced with longer holds)
30 October: Restotative session which will unwind your nervous system
6 November: For improved sleep and digestion. Feeling tired and out of sorts? Poses and sequencing with focusing and intention.

Government Students' Association AGM 2019

It's that time of the year again! Come along to the Government Students’ Association (GOVSA) AGM to hear all about what they’ve been up to this year, snack on some free food, and most importantly join the GOVSA team. Joining GOVSA is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with the College and meet new people - it also looks pretty good on your CV! All positions are open to nominations. Read more.

	Allied Health students: make a good career move over breakfast Free tickets available! Calling final year allied health* students. Join this Flinders alumni networking breakfast on Wednesday 30 October from 7.30am to 9am in the Adelaide CBD to hear about future directions in your profession, learn tips from the pros and network with graduates. The guest speaker is Catherine Turnbull, Chief Allied and Scientific Officer at SA Health. You’ll also get to hear from Flinders graduates who run successful allied health businesses. If you would like to attend please email your student ID, full name and degree through to Alumni Partner Jane Russell by 5pm Friday 18 October. The first 15 final year allied health* students to email their interest through to Jane will receive a free ticket! *Audiology, exercise science, nutrition-dietetics, optometry, OT, physio, speech pathology.
	Apply to be an O'Guide in 2020 – WIN one of ten $10 Pantry vouchers Do you like helping others and making a difference? Are you keen to progress your professional skills? Are you returning to study at Flinders in 2020? If you answered yes to these questions, then we encourage you to apply to be part of the new Orientation Guide (O’Guide) program in 2020. As an O’Guide, you will help a small group of new students settle into their first few weeks at Flinders by helping them find their way around, get to know others, and by answering their questions. In return, you’ll build your professional skills, earn Horizon Award points, make friends and broaden your University network. Apply to be an O’Guide now. If you apply before 31 October you’ll go in the draw to win one of ten $10 Pantry vouchers. Watch the O'Guide video below.


	Last opportunity to see stories of inspiration Have you missed the In the Frame: International Stories of Empowerment exhibition? The portraits will be displayed at Flinders Pantry & Café at Sturt (map ref V5) until Wednesday 23 October 2019.
	Managing your physical and mental health If you feel unwell while studying, did you know the University offers a free health service on campus? You can book an appointment, on campus with a doctor by calling 8201 2118 or online. Flinders also offers a confidential counselling service and support for students with a disability. Visit the Health, Counselling and Disability services webpage to find out more.


We want your feedback! If you have feedback about the Ping! all student newsletter, we'd love to hear it. Email your feedback through to: student.experience@flinders.edu.au


Food trucks on campus Don't forget, food trucks are on campus each week at Anchor Court and Sturt! Today (16 October) and tomorrow (17 October) Beyond India will be at Sturt. Next week, Toly will be back at Sturt from Tuesday to Thursday. Food trucks at Anchor Court vary - visit flinders.edu.au/food for the latest information.
SpringFest 19 – this weekend You're invited to Spring into Flinders at Spring Fest 2019 this weekend! Flinders has partnered with Nature Play SA to cultivate a packed program of free activities and experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Activities include: two stages hosting award-winning musicians, performing artists and science experiments, Liz Calahan's dance classes, one of SA’s best-loved clowns Frehd, Bubble Gum Markets, cubby house building, and more. Activities are free and so is the parking. Saturday 19 October \| 10am to 3pm \| Plaza & Hub Bedford Park \| Register now.

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