Ping! Edition 41 - 6 May 2020

Dear Student

Welcome to the eleventh edition of Ping! for 2020.

We would like to remind you that if you are feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of this semester and would like some assistance, please, let us know.

As always, the information contained within this email is accurate at time of sending, but remember to keep an eye on the coronavirus website for the latest updates - the situation is evolving regularly.

In this edition of Ping!:

Flinders Support Network
Like a Boss series episode 6
Examintions arrangements
Have your say on a new personalised digital dashboard to earn a $30 Coles Myer gift card
Flinders University Student Association at your house

Considering changing your course?
Online Hub
Would you like to chat with a dietitan about healthy eating?
Last week's competition winners
Find the winning article to win one of 5 Uber Eats vouchers

The Flinders Support Network

The Flinders Support Network is an ongoing service to make sure you can access the wide variety of academic, financial and wellbeing support available to help you.

If you would like a Flinders staff member to contact you to provide more information about the support available, please complete this brief Flinders Support Network questionnaire (only takes a minute). Someone from the Student Experience team will be in contact within a few days.

Getting your assignments done... like a boss!

Welcome to the sixth blog in our video series "... like a Boss". Join Dr Lauren Butterworth as she helps you get your assignments completed... Like a Boss.

You probably have a bunch of deadlines starting to loom on the horizon, and Lauren is about to show you how to manage all of them.

Watch Lauren's a tried and tested step-by-step process for completing assignments by clicking the image or visit our student blog.

Examination arrangements for Semester 1, 2020

Important: All Semester 1, 2020 examinations will be moved online or changed to another form of assessment. You are advised to check assessment changes via your FLO topic pages.

View full details here.

Student Portal – Have your say to earn a $30 Coles Myer gift card

The Student Portal, due to be released in stages this year, will be a personalised digital dashboard where you can easily access various university systems, timetables, course and topic information. You’ll also be able to receive alerts and reminders, and access other important University support and services, all from the one place.

The Student Portal project team has been working closely with the Student View Group (SVG) and the broader university community and is now ready for further consultation.

If you would like to have a say and provide your feedback on the portal features, functions and design, you can register your interest to get involved in upcoming short workshops and focus groups. Once you have registered, we will let you know what activities are coming up in the weeks and months ahead, and how you can participate.

By participating in a few short activities, you will be eligible to receive a $30 Coles Myer gift card. You’ll also know that your valuable feedback and ideas have contributed to the Flinders Student Portal.

If you have any questions, please email student.exprerience@flinders.edu.au

Flinders University Student Association - join the fun

Hosted by your friendly student association, FUSA @ Home is a space for Flinders Uni students to interact & keep connected! Make sure to pop in for their weekly competitions starting this Wednesday as well as live gaming, club activities & music!

You can join the group here.

Congratulations, you have found the winning article. Enter this week's competition.

Considering changing your course?

Studying the degree that's right for you is important. You may be settled into 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.

You can call us anytime on 1300 354 633 to get your questions answered, or, you can book a time for us to call you.

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.

Want to discuss healthy eating with a qualified dietitian

Rebecca Greco is a Flinders alumni and is the Director of Nourish Adelaide. Rebecca is currently offering 30 minute no obligation chats to discuss how to eat healthily during winter, or whatever your nutrition concerns may be.

Rebecca is also offering gap free consults (with an approved plan from a GP).

Discover more.

Congratulations to our $25 Uber Eats voucher winners

Congratulations go to Chloe E, Felicity H, Eloise C, Sharmaine M and Hannah G. You have each won a $25 Uber Eats voucher! You will receive your voucher in your student email this week.

In this competition we asked you to give us your favourite one line joke. Thanks so much to everyone who entered! It's a shame we couldn't have more winners, and some were a little rude - you know who you are.

Here are the winning jokes:

You can't run through a camping site, you can only ran, because it's past tents
My friend said I'm getting fat, but in my defence, I've had a lot on my plate recently
How do you find Will Smith in the snow? You look for the fresh prints
I threw a boomerang a few years ago. I now live in constant fear.
How do you tell what gender an ant is? Put it in water. If it sinks, it's a girl ant, if it floats it's buoyant.

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Teaching & Education Careers Week – Get Ready, Get Hired!

Are you an Education student just about to graduate? Are you worried about your job prospects after graduation?

The Careers Team have you covered with the upcoming “Teaching & Education Careers Week”.

That’s an entire week full of useful and engaging online sessions and workshops!

From Monday 11 May to Friday 15 May, tune in to discover a broad range of employment opportunities, application processes, and support mechanisms for graduate teachers.

During the “Teaching & Education Careers Week”, you will be able to:

Gain useful information on the Department for Education application process
Get help to prepare your job application for both independent and public schools
Hear directly from a range of education employers on job opportunities in the sector
Learn about tax benefits for teachers, the perks available to education union members, and teachers’ registration costs and requirements
Participate in different online workshops on how to boost your professional profile and set yourself up for success

For more details about the different sessions and workshops and to book into the event, click here.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at careers@flinders.edu.au.

Mentorship Opportunity for final year Creative Arts Students

Third Year Creative Arts students are invited to apply for a fantastic new opportunity coordinated by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

The Student Alumni Mentoring Program connects final year creative arts students with professionals in a range of Creative Industries. Mentorships are a great way to make professional connections and gain industry and career advice, which can assist you in navigating the path from University studies to a professional career.

For more information, and to apply visit here.


	Part-time and casual jobs webinar - Saturday, 16 May The Webinar will focus on: Key skills you need to demonstrate in your application Knowledge of the Australian workplace culture How to present your cover letter and resume How to be effective in your job interview Register by sending an email to euan@gdaysa.com.au with the subject "Quote PTJ74". Include your name, university and course in the body of the email.
	ISS - share your story with us and win a $30 digital gift card Share your story during the lockdown. International Student Services would briefly like to know about the new experiences you've had dealing with studying online, your social life in the virtual world, or just anything that you feel is worth sharing. Video, audio, interview, research, painting, writing, photo, animation... Any format is encourage and appreciated. Send your final work to iss@flinders.edu.au by 25 May.


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