Ping! Edition 8 - 8th May 2019

Dear Student

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

Considering changing your course?
Combine study with your love of overseas travel
Have you heard about Project Compass?
#BRIGHTBURN free movie passes up for grabs
How to Adult: Adulting 101
Free drumming workshops on Tuesday afternoons

FUSA wins three national awards
Darlington Project Update - traffic restrictions
Top tips for looking after your mental wellbeing
$1200 Prize Pool! Improve Your Library
Contribute to the future of Flinders
Cheap souvlaki, and more!

Considering changing your course?

Studying the degree that's right for you is important. You may be settled in to your degree and university is going as planned however, some students might like to explore all the options available. If you're interested in changing your course, or have questions about the options available to you, you can speak with a Student Advisor at Flinders Connect (map ref J9) weekdays between 10am and 4pm. Drop in and take a ticket for "Applying for a course-domestic student". Can't make it to campus? Call 1300 354 633 (option 2, then option 5) or submit an enquiry online. *International students considering changing course need to email the International Centre.

Internal Transfer for changing course in semester two 2020 are now open. Instructions about how to apply for internal transfer via the Student System can be found online.

Combine study with your love of overseas travel

Applications for AIM Overseas January 2020 programs are now officially open. Fast track your degree by combining your love of travel with an elective unit overseas. AIM Overseas- short-term programs are available during the January 2020 university holidays and could contribute to your course requirements at Flinders University. The best part is: credit and more than $6,700 in Government funding is available for eligible students. Learn more.

Have you heard about Project Compass?

Project Compass is looking at ways to improve the student experience at Flinders, both on-campus and online. The aim of the project is to support student success at Flinders, by enhancing their access to support services, improving their sense of belonging to the University and streamlining communication and information sharing. Run in direct collaboration with students, the project is focussed on improving four key areas. Read more.

BRIGHTBURN free double movie passes up for grabs

Brightburn is the new movie from the visionary filmmaker of Guardians of the Galaxy and Slither, and a startling, subversive take on a radical new genre: superhero horror. The first ten students to respond to this email saying they have read this edition of Ping! will get a FREE double pass to see Brightburn thanks to Sony Pictures.

The plot: What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? View the trailer. In cinemas 23 May. 2019 CTMG. All Rights Reserved.

How to Adult: Adulting 101

While adulting might come naturally for some, for others it can be a bit of chore! There are so many levels to adulthood, sometimes it can feel easier to press pause than to level up. That's why FUSA is bringing you HOW TO ADULT: Adulting 101. Over three days, there will be a range of workshops and stalls covering cooking, careers, finance & even an opportunity to grab a free LinkedIn headshot!
Date: 14 May | Time: 11am - 2pm | Location: ground level, Student Hub just drop by!
For more information about How to Adult events, see the Facebook event page.

FUSA wins three national awards

Congrats to the team at FUSA who won three national awards for their Be A Better Human campaign at the Tertiary Access Group Awards last week. The awards were: Best Marketing Campaign, Most Successful Digital Initiative and Most Successful Visual Design. Be A Better Human is about building awareness around matters of sexual consent, respectful relationships and self-improvement. Read more about Be A Better Human.

Darlington Project Update - traffic restrictions

For the next four weeks please allow extra time if you are travelling south on Main South Road between Sturt Road and Flinders Drive. One lane will be closed during peak traffic and two lanes during non-peak traffic during this time while some remediation works occur to the motorway wall. Northbound traffic on Main South Road is not affected by these works. For more information download the app or visit the Darlington Upgrade Project website.

Free drumming workshops on Tuesday afternoons

Want to relieve stress and have fun at the same time? Join a free drumming workshop with renowned local percussionist Ryszard Pusz. Drumming workshops are held for students every Tuesday from 4pm to 5pm in the Pendopo at Bedford Park (map ref. G6). Read more



Top tips for looking after your mental wellbeing Juggling university studies, work, and personal life can be tough at times and you might feel stressed, or anxious. It's important you take the time to look after yourself. Oasis Coordinator and counsellor Ben Smith shares his top tips to improve your mental wellbeing. Read more.

Student Forum with University leadership

Students studying in the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work are invited to attend a student forum with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Colin Stirling and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students), Professor Clare Pollock. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions directly to University leadership about issues important to you.
Date: Monday 3 June | Time: 11am - 11.50am | Location: North Theatre 3 (map ref G8)

If you are unable to attend in person, you can view via live stream on the day here.

Student Forum with University leadership

Students studying in the College of Science and Engineering are invited to attend a student forum with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Colin Stirling and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students), Professor Clare Pollock. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions directly to University leadership about issues important to you.
Date: Friday 24 May | Time: 11am - 12noon |Location: South 3 Lecture Theatre (map ref C9)

If you are unable to attend in person, you can view via live stream on the day here.

Student Forum with University leadership

Students studying in the College of Business, Government and Law are invited to attend a student forum with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Colin Stirling and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students), Professor Clare Pollock. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions directly to University leadership about issues important to you.
Date: Friday 17 May |Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Location: EDUC1.01 (map ref. D6)

If you are unable to attend in person, you can view via live stream on the day here.



	Join the Horizon Award to get the edge over your job competition Join the Horizon Professional Development Award Program to get the edge over your job competition! Participating will help you gain the skills needed to be successful in the workplace. Through the Award you can participate in activities including volunteering, work experience, professional mentoring, leadership programs, skill workshops and student clubs. Learn more.
	Seminar: post study visa options and preparing for life after uni At the Migration Seminar, Business SA's Move Work Stay migration team will discuss post-study visa options available to international students. They'll also talk about useful tips to help you better prepare for life after university. Date: Thursday 23 May \| Time: 3.00pm to 4:00pm \| Location: HSLTC 1.01 Bedford Park Campus. The International Student Services (ISS) team will be sending out an email with the registration link in the next few days.


$1,200 Prize Pool! Improve Your Library Help improve library services by completing the Library Satisfaction Survey before 19 May. This is your chance to identify major improvements for the library's services, resources and spaces. You can also enter the draw to win an Australia Post Gift Card with a grand prize of $500 and seven smaller prizes of $100 each. All responses are anonymous, and survey data will be used to directly shape many of the services provide to students.
Contribute to the future of Flinders Would you like to join the Student Policy Reference Group? Contribute to the review of student-related policies and the student experience at Flinders now, and into the future. Participants receive $50 vouchers and Horizon Award points. For more information or to register your interest click here. Applications close 15 May.
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


Cheap food - Souvlaki Day 16 May! The Flinders University Hellenic Association (FUHA) is running a Souvlaki Day BBQ for all students to enjoy and learn more about Greek culture. Mark it in your diary to support FUHA and pick up some delicious lamb souvlakia (Shaslicks), sausages and soft drinks. Get 2 items for $6 or $3.50 each. Pita breads $1. Date: Thursday 16 May \| Time: 11am - 2pm \| Location: Outside the Bedford Park Hub under the Tavern balcony.
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