Ping! Edition 5 - 3rd April 2019

Dear Student, Ping! is your news from Flinders University in the one email, every week of semester. In this edition read about: A business student who has earned ‘hero’ status from an Adelaide couple Food trucks on campus – where and when World Health Day activities in the Hub How to get your discounted student tix to Matt Corby’s only SA show Your chance to WIN $50 by downloading an app A student-organised multicultural Potluck Dinner The support available to help you succeed at Flinders University; and more!

	Student hero of the week Flinders business student Koby has the heartfelt gratitude of Adelaide couple Geoff and Cynthia Killian for the ‘knight in shining armour’ support he gave them last week. Read more.
	Food trucks on campus Moorish Bites, Taste of Spain, and Beyond India food trucks will be on campus throughout April to June at Anchor Court and Sturt. See the Flinders website for information about dates and times.
	World Health Day - freebies and games in the Hub To celebrate World Health Day next week, Flinders Uni Sport & Fitness will be in the Hub giving away freebies! Visit them to participate in free health and fitness testing, games and activities. Date: Monday 8 April. Time: 10am– 2pm. Location: Bedford Park Hub
	Can you spare a can of food for a good cause? The team at Flinders Uni Sport & Fitness are asking any students who can, to donate some tinned food to their Foodbank drive for those less fortunate. Tinned food such as canned fruit, vegetables and tuna are particularly in short supply. Donation boxes will be at Flinders Uni Sport & Fitness reception area from Monday 8 April to Friday 12 April.
	Matt Corby tix – student discount available! Not only is Matt Corby playing his only SA show right here at Flinders, but discounted student tickets have been released! As a student you can now get a ticket for $59.90 by entering the promo code RAINBOW when buying your tickets.
	Multicultural Potluck Dinner at Oasis If you’re from the Indo-Pacific, or interested in the region, you’re invited to meet and mingle with other likeminded students at the Multicultural Potluck dinner. A potluck is a communal meal where everybody brings one dish to share, forming a wonderful spread of food. Details on the Facebook event page . Date: Wednesday 10 April. Time: 6pm – 9pm. Location: Oasis at Flinders University.
	Download to win a $50 gift card Download the Flinders Uni Sport & Fitness app before 17 April for your chance to WIN a $50 gift card. The app gives you access to FREE health testing, drink bottles, keep cup and other offers. Search ‘Flinders Uni Sport & Fitness’ in the App Store or Google Play.

Study support available

Drop in to the Student Learning Centre (SLC) Learning Lounge for help with academic writing, maths and statistics, referencing and English Language support. There is a Learning Lounge located in the Sturt and Central Libraries. Visit flinders.edu.au/slc for more information, call 8201 2518 or email slc@flinders.edu.au

Improve your mental health and wellbeing through SAHMRI’s free online program

In partnership with the SAHMRI Wellbeing and Resilience Centre, EPSW is providing students access to an interactive wellbeing and resilience resource called Complete Mental Health. Through this free web-based resource, you can access personalised tips and techniques to build and improve your mental health and wellbeing. (All collected personal information and responses will be de-identified and is completely confidential). Check your Flinders student email for a link to the program.

Census Date is this Friday 5 April*

This Friday 5 April is the Census Date* for Semester 1 topics. The Census Date is the last day you can withdraw from a topic without incurring student contribution amounts (Commonwealth supported student), tuition fees (fee-paying student) and student services and amenities fees.

If you are feeling unsure about continuing study or if you are experiencing academic, personal or financial difficulties, a wide range of support is available to help you get back on track, or you may be able to change course.

*Note: the census date is different for Higher Degree by Research students and students studying ‘non semester’ topics. To double check the Census Date for your topics, use the search tool under the 2019 Summer & non-semester topics heading on the Census Dates page.

*International students are required to enrol in full-time study (18 units per semester) as part of the student Visa requirements. Withdrawing from topics may affect your Visa.

Read more about the Census Date and the support available for domestic and international students.

Census Date is this Friday 5 April*

Census Dates: Important Information

The Census Date is the last day you can withdraw from a topic without incurring student contribution amounts (Commonwealth supported student), tuition fees (fee-paying student) and student services and amenities fees.

This Friday, 5 April is the Census Date for Semester 1 topics. If you are feeling unsure about continuing study or if you are experiencing academic, personal or financial difficulties, a wide range of support is available to help you get back on track, or you may be able to change course.

*Please note* - Students enrolled in Non-Semester Topics or Higher Degree by Research: the Census Date is different. If you are studying an Undergraduate Nursing or Healthy Ageing degree, all of the topics in these degrees are Non-Semester and the Census Date is different.

You should check the Census Date for your topics by using the search tool under the 2019 Summer & non-semester topics heading on the Census Dates page . Alternatively, you can call Flinders Connect on 1300 354 633 to check when your census date is.

*International students are required to enrol in full-time study (18 units per semester) as part of the student Visa requirements. Withdrawing from topics may affect your Visa.

Read more about the Census Date and the support available for domestic and international students.

Census Date is this Friday 5 April*


	International student support Settling in to life and study abroad can be challenging. To help you do this, the University offers specific support to help international students succeed at Flinders through the International Student Services (ISS) team. If you would like to speak with someone about your studies, or if you are having any difficulties, the ISS team can help. Make an appointment to speak to one of the team’s International Student Advisors one-on-one by calling 8201 2717 or email iss@flinders.edu.au
	StudyAdelaide Seminar - Visas and Employment in SA Are you an international student interested in living and working in South Australia? We know that visas, working rights and immigration can be a confusing topic so we invite you to attend this forum to learn about your options and employability in South Australia. Date: Friday 5 April. Time: 3.15pm – 5pm. Location: The Braggs Lecture Theatre, The University Of Adelaide. Register to attend.
	Your Work Rights As an international student you are entitled to work part-time during your studies. For information about how many hours you can work and when, visit our working while studying page. For additional information about your student visa work conditions see the Department of Home Affairs webpage. You will also need to apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) if you want to work in Australia.


Have your say to improve FLO - last chance! A review of the student learning management system (LMS), known as Flinders Learning Online (FLO), is currently underway. Your feedback is crucial to ensure any decisions made will meet the needs of Flinders students. You can provide your feedback by completing a short 10-minute survey before Friday 5 April. For more information or to trial other LMS options visit the LMS Review website.
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Free FUSA Brunches As part of FUSA's welfare initiative, free brunches are given out to students on campus. Locations are the Plaza, Anchor Court, Registry Rd, Tonsley, Medical Library or Sturt Library, and they change every week. Follow FUSA's Welfare Brunches on Facebook for details.

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