Dear Student This is the last edition of Ping! for the 2019 Academic Year. We will be back in 2020! As Ping! was a new initiative this year, we would love to hear your thoughts on the newsletter, if you have time. What did/didn’t you like? How can we improve Ping? If you have any feedback, just reply to this email. In this last 2019 edition:
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A message from Clare Pollock | Support available to students You may have seen the recent news about unrest in Hong Kong. If you have family and friends in Hong Kong, or know anyone who may be affected, I hope they are safe and well. If you would like to talk to someone about how you are feeling or if you have been impacted by these events, please reach out to our free support services available to Flinders’ students. |
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| Counselling services All Flinders students have access to free, confidential counselling through the Flinders Counselling service. Appointments are available on campus at Bedford Park (Level 3, Student Centre map ref J11) or via phone, Skype and remote locations. To make an appointment call (08) 8201 2118 during business hours, or email counselling@flinders.edu.au. Students requiring crisis counselling support outside of business hours (including weekends and public holidays) can call the After Hours Crisis Support Line on 1300 512 409 or text 0488 884 103. For more information visit the counselling webpage. Please note: From Monday 25 November 2019, some of the Health, Counselling and Disability services will temporarily relocate to the Union building basement. See the blog for more information. |
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| Oasis Community and Wellbeing Centre Based at Bedford Park, the Oasis Community and Wellbeing Centre is a student wellbeing centre focused on supporting the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of all students. You can drop in to Oasis (map ref J7) between 8am and 4pm on weekdays or visit the Oasis website for more information about the services available at the Oasis Centre. |
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| International Student Services Our international students also have access to International Student Advisors (ISA) who are available one-on-one to support onshore international students with study, accommodation, welfare of Visa enquiries. They are based at level 1 of the Professional Services Building (access upstairs in the Student Hub, next to FUSA map ref J10). To make an appointment with an ISA, drop in to the office between 9am and 5pm on weekdays, call (08) 8201 2717 or email iss@flinders.edu.au Please take the opportunity to reach out to our support services at any time, should you need to. Kind regards, Professor Clare Pollock, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students) |
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Bushfire safety on campus Today, catastrophic and extreme bushfire conditions have been declared for most of South Australia. If you are attending campus on a day of fire danger, check the University’s Emergency Procedures webpage for information on what to do in the event of a bushfire. The most important thing to remember is to stay calm. Remain inside, close all external doors and windows and await instructions from Wardens, Security or Emergency Services personnel who are trained to keep you safe. Read more here. You can also keep up-to-date with the latest state-wide bushfire conditions, advice and warnings by visiting cfs.sa.gov.au. |
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End of year message from Clare Pollock You’ve made it through another big year and undoubtedly earned a well-deserved break - and for those who’ve completed their studies I wish you the very best for your future endeavours. With the academic year nearing end, it is timely to take a look at what we’ve achieved in 2019 and set our sights on the opportunities ahead in 2020. Read more from Clare. |
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Topic results released Semester 2 topic results will be released by 5pm on Friday 6 December. You can view your results in the Student System (access through Okta). *It’s important to note, that if you have any sanctions on your student account, you may not be able to view your results until outstanding fees are paid. You can check any outstanding fees in the Student System under the 'My Finances' tab. For more information about sanctions and payment options visit the fees and charges webpage. |
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Supplementary exams - reminder If you fail a topic and receive a mark between 45% to 49%, you’ll automatically be awarded a supplementary exam. This gives you a second chance to pass the topic. Supplementary exam(s) will be indicated on your topic results in the Student System (e.g. F/A). You’ll also be notified by email and SMS (if your mobile number is recorded in the Student System) on Saturday 7 December. In Semester 2, the supplementary exam period is 9 December to 14 December. |
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Deferred exams - reminder If you have been offered a deferred assessment, you will see a deferred assessment indicator on your results. E.g. I/M (*/M indicates a deferred assessment has been awarded on medical or compassionate grounds). The deferred examination timetable will be released on Saturday 7 December. |
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| **Some deferred and supplementary exams held by the Topic Coordinator or College may be scheduled outside of these dates. You will be notified if this is the case. See the Assessment Policy and Procedures for more information. | |||
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2020 enrolments open from next week Enrolments and class registrations for 2020 will be open from Monday 25 November to Friday 6 December, depending on what you are studying. Enrolment information by course can be found through the student key dates calendar. |
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Free and heavily discounted food for students Baptist Care SA has opened a Community Food Hub in partnership with Food Bank SA, offering students FREE bread, fruit and vegetables as well as other items heavily discounted for anyone with a valid student card (or Immi card). Visit the Hub Monday to Friday between 10am and 3pm at 216 Wright Street, Adelaide. You’ve found the winning article. To go in the draw to WIN 1 of 5 Uber eats vouchers click here. |
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Medical Library to close temporarily in December 2019 The Medical Library will close at 9pm Friday 29 November and reopen at 9am Monday 6 January 2020. This temporary closure is to expedite the completion of the ceiling repairs by SA Health, following the fall of tiles last February. Read more. |
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Proposal to improve mobile network services on campus Kordia (on behalf of Optus) has submitted a proposal to install ‘small cells’ across some of Flinders’ North and South Ridge areas. This will improve and maintain local mobile network services, including voice calling, SMS, video calling, video based content services and internet browsing. As part of the proposal, consultation is now underway with Flinders students and staff. Read more. |
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Were you a competition winner? We have unclaimed Zombieland movie passes! Grace Millikan, Ebony Bebony, Tahlia Kalleske, Scott Lush, Lam Fan, Hannah Mitchell and Claire Baxter – to claim your prize, respond to this email before Friday 29 November. |
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| Congratulations to our international student superstars! Flinders' international students are punching well above their weight, winning an amazing six of the eight tertiary student categories in this year’s StudyAdelaide International Student Awards, including International Student of the Year for the second year in a row. Watch the video below to see our winners. |
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Reminder - some of our support services are moving! From Monday 25 November 2019 to mid-February 2020 some of the Health, Counselling and Disability services will be relocated to the Union building basement, rooms B10 – B10 D, while the lift in the Student Centre is being replaced. During this time the lift will be unavailable and access to levels 1 and 3 will be via the stairs. Students will need to visit the temporary reception in the Union building prior to all appointments. Read more. From Monday 25 November, the Flinders' Disability Service will permanently relocate to the Union building basement in rooms B10 – B10 D. The Union building is located opposite and to the east of the Student Services building. Opening hours and contact details will remain the same. |
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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
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Have your say before 29 NovemberWin one of ten $50 gift cards
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 by visiting set.flinders.edu.au or click “Student Evaluation of Teaching” in your FLO Topic Links. |
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Join us for a movie night under the starsYou are invited to sit back, relax and enjoy a movie night under the stars at the 2019 Flinders Sunset Screening. Featuring short films made by Flinders Screen Production students and alumni, you'll experience their amazing work and hear from SA Film industry leaders.This free event will be held on Friday, 22 November from 5pm - 11pm, in the Bedford Park Plaza. To register visit Eventbrite.
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Do you have an article for Ping? Students are invited to submit articles for Ping! if they meet the criteria outlined in the Ping! guidelines. Visit the Ping! page on the current students website to view the Ping! guidelines, FAQs and to submit an article. |
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