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Ping! Edition 47 - 17 June 2020

Uni life Ping! 2020 Ping! Edition 47 - 17 June 2020

 


Hi Student

It's Wednesday, which can only mean one thing - it's time for the seventeenth edition of Ping! for 2020. 

In this week's edition:

  • Flinders Support Network
  • Assessment Policy is being reviewed
  • Under Construction: Flinders Station Plaza
  • The Tavernac - latest news from the Tavern
  • Teaching space upgrade
 
  • Oasis online - reminder
  • Online Hub
  • Last week's competition winners
  • Find the winning article to win one of four Uber Eats gift cards 


The Flinders Support Network - We are here for you

The Flinders Support Network is continuing to make calls to students and providing valuable assistance in challenging times.

If you would like a call from one of our friendly team, please complete this brief
Flinders Support Network questionnaire (only takes a minute). Our friendly Student Experience team will be in contact within a few days. You will feel much better after speaking with our team of experienced staff. 
 
The University Assessment Policy is being reviewed

Now is your chance to have a say in any possible changes to the assessment policy. There will be two possible sessions to voice your opinion either in person or via Collaborate. 

If you would like to attend please let
Ann Luzeckyj know. 

The sessions are taking place on:
  • Friday 19 June 9.30 am to 11.30 am – Physical Sciences Building, Room 1300 or via Collaborate
  • Tuesday 23 June 9.30 am to 11.30 am – Physical Sciences Building, Room 1300 or via Collaborate
Find out more

 
Flinders Station Plaza

Flinders will soon commence work on a pop-up community plaza, connecting the future Flinders Railway Station with our university community.

A safe and active space for train passengers passing through to Flinders, this new space will include food trucks, shady plants and seating for students, staff and community to relax and enjoy throughout the day.

Work on the plaza is expected to finish later this year. During the short period of construction there will be some changes in car park 12.

 
The Tavernac: Australia's best and only campus pub newsletter

Missing the Tavern? Keep in touch with the campus waterhole online via its newly minted newsletter, The Tavernac.

Maybe not what the world needs, maybe not even what you need... But maybe it's
worth a look, and at least you'll be the first to know when pub restrictions ease! 

Congratulations - You've found the winning article. Enter this week's competition
here. 
 
Do you use the Sturt South Lecture Theatre?

Sturt South Lecture Theatre (S210) is being upgraded in 2020 and you have an opportunity to help shape the new collaborative teaching space. 

If you are interested in getting an exclusive first look new designs, and also giving your feedback about how you would like to see this new space used, please get in contact with 
Genny Heartfield. 

Discussions will take place tomorrow for approximately 1 hour.

 
Oasis Online

Oasis Online is a sanctuary where you can engage in various offerings that are focused on your wellbeing and academic success as well as building community! The FLO topic includes:
  • Seminars and workshops focused on topics such as self-care, procrastination and mental fitness
  • Drop in conversation groups
  • Live and recorded mindful meditation sessions
  • Wellbeing and academic success programs
Enrol in the FLO topic by clicking here. We look forward to meeting you in this space! 

 


 
Congratulations to our Uber Eats winners!

Congratulations this week go to Emily L, Indianna M, Brooke C and Mey Yeng W. You have each won an Uber Eats gift card! Keep an eye on your student email this week for further details.

In this week's competition we asked, what is your favourite "useless" fact ?

Thanks as always to everyone who entered. There were too many to share here. So
view them here. 
 
 
 
 

Alumni Pride

Current students Gerrut Norval and Tara Daniell joined 14 alumni from the College of Science and Engineering to honour the late Professor Mike Bull (DipEd '78) by publishing 12 new studies in Austral Ecology, which Professor Bull edited for 25 years.

Lead by Associate Professor Mike Gardner (PhD(SE) '00) this special memorial edition featured student and graduate articles that demonstrate a vast progression of knowledge on lizard ecology and ecosystems more broadly, building upon Professor Bull's legacy in ecology and as a great supporter and mentor of students.


Read more.


Alumni Pride

Five graduates from the College of Business, Government and Law were honoured in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours.
  • Sarah Brown AM (GradDipHlthAdmin '15), CEO - Purple House
  • Noelani Reardon PSM (GradCertPubPol '08, GCertPubMgmt '13), Program Manager - Road Safety Sydney
  • Michelle Young AFSM (GCertPubSecMgmt '14), Assistant Commissioner - QLD Fire and Emergency Services
  • Dermot Barry ESM (BJusSoc, LLB/LP '03, MPubAdmin(Mgmt) '05), Deputy Chief Officer - SA SES
  • Darryll Fleming, ACM (GCertPubSecMgmt '12), Deputy General Manager - Queensland Corrective Services Read more [link to: https://news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2020/06/08/queens-birthday-honours-2020/
Further details here.


Did you miss Nursing Careers Week?

Don't worry! Your College has created a suite of recordings from the week and have created online resources you can access 24/7 to help you navigate every aspect of your graduate job application process.

Check out the week's summary
here on CareerHub! (login via Okta) 
 
Early Access to Super Dateline

Eligible temporary residents (International Students) can apply to access up to $10,000 of their super until 30 June 2020.

If you have Super and are in financial difficulty
please read this. 

You can also view the recorded ATO Tax Talk session on
ISS FLO Info Session
 
Course Completion and Post Study Plan

For those who are completing studies this semester, returning home may be a challenge. Here are some options you might like to consider:
  1. Apply for Post Study Work Visa
    If you are applying for a Post Study Work Visa but missed our Post Study Visa Information Session on 16 June 2020 delivered by a Registered Migration Agent from Business SA, refer to the recorded session on
    ISS FLO Info Session
     
  2. Returning home
    If you are returning to your home country but are worried about flights from Australia, please let your Embassy know. For more information and the list of foreign embassies in Australia, please
    visit here. 

    If you are unable to secure a flight home and your student visa is about to expire, the Department of Home Affairs recommends that you apply for a Visitor Visa Sub Class 600.
     
  3. Further Studies S2 2020
    Have you thought about pursuing further studies? Flinders University is offering eligible Flinders completing S1 2020 students a scholarship to continue their studies with Flinders in S2 2020. For more information and to confirm your eligibility, send an email to
    Mark Charnley
Be aware of Scams

Please be aware of scams which can cause significant harm. Scams cover a wide range of topics such COVID-19, fake charities, investments, jobs & employment, threat s and extortions, dating and romance and unexpected winnings to gain your personal information.

Be cautious and 
report any scams. If you think you have been scammed, find out where to get help.
 
 

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


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.

The information contained in this newsletter is for general information purposes only. Flinders University makes every effort to ensure the information is up to date and correct, but makes no representations or provides no warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the information contained in this newsletter.  Flinders University does not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information provided. Unsub


 

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