Announcements

The University of Canberra is pleased to announce the opening of Weeden Lodge (on the site of the former Cameron Offices) in 2012. Weeden Lodge is a self-catered 220 bed facility that is conveniently located between the Belconnen Mall and the University. This facility is managed by UniLodge and offers studio, share and multi-bed apartment living. For further information, or to apply, go to http://www.unilodge.com.au/locations/index.asp?LocationID=53 or call (+61) (2) 6113 5000.

Wondering how your application to study at the University of Canberra is going? Here are some important dates that might help.

Principal’s Recommendation Scheme (PRS) - 8 December 2011

If you applied for an offer through the Principal’s Recommendation Scheme and were successful, you would have already received an offer to study at the University of Canberra. The offers were made in the UAC December round and released on 8 December 2011. Please contact the Student Centre on 1300 301 727 if you did not receive an offer in this round and believe you were eligible under the PRS.

UAC Main Round - 18 January 2012

UAC Main Round offers will be released at 9pm on Wednesday 18 January 2012. Main Round offers will be published in The Canberra Times on Thursday 19 January 2012.

Late Round Offers - 1 February 2012

If you didn’t receive an offer in the Main Round, you can take part in the Late Round. Offers in the Late Round will be released at 9pm on Wednesday 1 February 2012. Your preferences will automatically be considered in the same order for the Late Round. If you would like to chance your preferences, you have until Wednesday 25 January to do so. Please note, the UAC late round offers are subject to participation.

Direct Applicants - 27 January 2012

The University of Canberra has been making offers to direct applicants since November 2011. Direct applications close on Friday 27 January 2012 and we will continue to make offers into the following week.

Please contact the Student Centre on 1300 301 727 if you have applied directly but have not received an offer as yet.

Accepting Our Offer

To accept your offer to study at the University of Canberra visit our Accept Your Offer page here.

It's not too late to apply ... Visit our How to Apply page here.

Scholarships are available to young Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer people to undertake full-time or part-time education.

Applications close on 15th October 2011.

See The Pinnacle Foundation website for more information.

The Careers Service has temporarily relocated to 1C70.

Services are as normal.

To make an appointment, either visit the new office in 1C70 or call 6201 5221.

Attend a focus group to share your ideas and help the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC) create a resource for tertiary students to assist in the reduction of violence against women.

Join us on 29th August 2:00pm – 3.00pm in Common Space 1C42a. Please RSVP to Yulya.yulya@canberra.edu.au or phone 6206 3972.

Please see the invitation (Word 48kb) for details.

For Domestic Students from Rural, Regional and Non-English Speaking Backgrounds

When: Thursday 18 August from 12:30 - 2:00pm

Where: The Great Room, International House, the University of Canberra Village

Exciting prizes to be won! See flyer.

To RSVP: Please register online or email studentequity@canberra.edu.au

Would you like to work as a UC Student Aspirations Agent?

The University of Canberra’s Student Equity and Access Office is seeking to employ enthusiastic students for paid work as Student Aspirations Agents.

The Student Equity and Access Office provides a range of programs and services to support current and future students. These programs include the Rural Student Support Program, Refugee Student Support Program, Faceback Program, Elite Athlete Program, Outstanding Scholars Program, Aspire UC and UC 4 Yourself Campus Visits and Programs.

As an Aspirations Agent, your role will include working on our Outreach Programs to inspire high school students in years 7 through 10 from disadvantaged backgrounds to aspire to higher education; however, you may also be invited to assist with a range of our programs throughout the year.

Duties and responsibilities of a UC Aspirations Agent may include:

assisting with our campus-based UC student equity and support programs,
facilitating student-to-student sessions and discussion forums at a number of our target high schools,
participating in panel discussions answering a variety of student generated questions about university life, study skills, courses and career pathways from your own experience,
assisting with on-campus “Student for-a-day” programs which may involve: leading campus tours, working with groups of students, ensuring students are supported during their visit and performing other program-related tasks as required, and
being a positive role model and a proud ambassador of the University of Canberra.

By working with a number of enthusiastic student Aspirations Agents, drawn from a variety of disciplines and a range of hometowns, our aim is to build networks and relationships with high school students in Canberra and the outlying region.

Ideally, a student Aspirations Agent would be able to easily identify with our target high school students, many of whom will be from rural areas or first-in-family to pursue tertiary studies. Aspirations Agents must have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and be confident in sharing their university experiences with others. Applicants should be reliable, proactive and outgoing.

For more information

Please contact Yulya on 6206 3972 or email StudentEquity@canberra.edu.au.

An information session will be held from 12:00 - 13:00 in 9A1 on Friday the 19^th of August. CVs will accepted and application forms will be made available on the day.

Father McGavin has been appointed to the University and will conduct a Catholic Mass each Wednesday at 12noon in location 1C19 at the Multi-Faith Centre, starting 20 July 2011. There will be an 11am Sunday Mass starting 24 July 2011 at the church nearest the university, St Joseph's Catholic Church, MacArthur Avenue, O'Connor.

Consultations with the Catholic Chaplain can be arranged by text messaging or by email: 0408 056 134 or drpamcgavin@bigpond.com

Dear students

We are implementing improvements to security on campus. As of Monday 20 June, all buildings across campus will close at 6:30pm. Access to buildings between 6:30pm to 10pm will be by swipe card only and all staff and students will have access to all external doors across the campus.

Students will need to have a valid ID card as this will now be required for swipe entry. If you do not have a valid card the student centre in Building 1 will be able to provide one to you.

Security officers will be on hand to assist staff and students if they are having trouble entering the buildings, security may be contacted on 6201 2222 (24 hrs/day).

The computer labs in Building 7 and 11 will continue to have 24-hour access for staff and students and the library commons will remain open until 2am, both with swipe card access after hours.

At night, Security officers are available to escort students to car parks and residences. This service is available by phoning 6201 2222.

Students are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, thefts or forced entry to Security, which are located in Building 1 on the Concourse opposite the Library.

Thank you for your efforts to keep our campus secure.

What U C is our first ever Youtube Video Competition, and you are invited to the What U C Award Night which will be held

Where? at the Ann Harding Conference Centre, Building 24

When? Friday, 13^th May 2011 from 5 PM.

Some competition entries can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF9XwVx47Yo

This Thursday, 14^th April, there will be a number of exciting activities to raise funds for those affected by the Earthquake in Japan. All profits will go to Red Cross Australia for the Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal 2011. The program is as follows:

Faceback will be on from 16:30-17:30 in the Refectory (changed from Wed)
Following Faceback there will be a Japanese cult movie shown - gold coin donation
Food markets from 19:00-21:00

16:30-17:30: Special Edition of Faceback

Pre-Event Drinks and Snacks (Provided by the Student Equity and Support Unit)

Location: lounge area of Melt Deli (refectory)

This will provide students and staff with a chance to mingle, chat and discuss the recent events in Japan. We'd love to see any of our international students, in particular those who have personally been affected in some way by similar natural disasters (such as last year's floods in Pakistan or the 2006 Indian Ocean Tsunami). We'd appreciate hearing your individual thoughts and experiences.

17:30-19:30: Haiku Poetry Reading and Tampopo Movie

Location: UCU theatrette

Gold coin donation - or as much as you can give.

Haiku reading by Dr Paul Magee
Movie Tampopo (1985) Japanese cult classic! "... utterly original, utterly unforgettable collision of yakuza film, Western and slapstick comedy"; "a classic of cinematic gastronomic eroticism" (not so suitable for kids).

19:00-21:00: Food night market

Location: UCU refectory

We all enjoy food. Sharing food with friends and family is one of the great joys of life. So here's an invitation to get together and share food, to stop and think how good it is to be able to sit around and enjoy the food together, and then, extend our sympathy to the people who were so suddenly robbed of this joy. Volunteers (students and staff) are making and selling their famous dishes, and donating the profits. We have popular Japanese dishes like sushi, miso soup, okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) and Japanese curry; plus delicacies from round the world, such as Argentine empanadas and Sudanese sweets.

Please show your support for this event by coming along, meeting new people and eating some amazing food.

Questions regarding the event can be forwarded to Yuko Kinoshita (the organizer) at Yuko.Kinoshita@canberra.edu.au.

This event is supported by the Faculty of Arts and Design. The UCU theatrette and refectory have been made available through generous support from UCU.

A new car park has been constructed next to Building 13A and behind Building 24, adjacent to College Street, and is now open.

This reflects increases in activity in that area, with the opening of building 24 and UC College operations on the southern side of the campus.

There are 78 car spaces, including one for people with disabilities, and four motorcycle spaces. There is full lighting for night access and there are no time restrictions. Access to the car park is on Pinnaroo Street which runs off Kirinari Street (see Campus Map).