UC EVENTS

University is a great place for reading and learning! How about putting aside some time for learning about Jesus? 'Reading about Jesus' is an opportunity to join with others and read through the Bible’s accounts of Jesus, to discuss and learn together. On Tuesdays, 12:30pm to 1:30pm, in room 1C104 (the Chaplains' office). Feel free to bring lunch with you :)Anyone is welcome, you may be a long-time Christian, or just someone (of other faith or no faith) who would like to read about Jesus with others.

Do you have what it takes? Are you tough enough to give to a child doing it tough? Do you want to give back to the community? The Student-led knitting project meets once a week to knit teddies for kids who are having a tough time. Come along to our meetings one a week to chat and knit up a storm. ***All supplies provided ***Dont know how to knit? We will teach you!

Drop in to relieve stress, have fun on Tuesday afternoons at the UC Gym from 3.30-5pm during October.Help raise funds for mental health resources, including a table tennis table, at the ACT Extended Care Unit (ECU). The unit adjacent to Calvary Hospital provides residential care for people with complex and enduring mental health issues.Support University of Canberra Table Tennis Club at Bruce raise funds together with the Canberra Mental Health Forum for the Canberra Hospital Foundation: drop in Tuesday afternoons at the UC Gym from 3.30-5pm during October. Gym is Building 4. Gold coin donation or donate to https://www.canberrahospitalfoundation.org.au/donate-now/ in text box write Mental Health: ECU.Also participate in a range of other events table tennis events during October Mental Health Month in the ACT:https://www.mentalhealthmonthact.org/calendar#mentalhealthmonthact and #mhmact

The English Conversation Club is a free activity organized by one of the UC Chaplains – Craig Johnson. Especially for international students or visiting scholars from overseas. But anyone who wants to practice their English is welcome.

Risk Management training is being run for all staff – the session will focus on:• What is risk management and why do we do it?• How do we manage risk?• Overview of Resilience Management Framework • What tools do we have to assist us with the process? e.g. Risk Register, Risk Matrix• Practical examples

The Australian Cyber Security Centre are holding a Spearphishing 101 Workshop on Campus on Thursday 24th October from 10.00am – 1.00pm in 11B50.  Spearphishing is a targeted method of stealing information by sending fraudulent messages. Cyber adversaries go to great lengths to make their messages look legitimate and from a trustworthy source, so that prospective victims are more likely to click on malicious links or download malicious attachments.Executive Assistants and first points of contact are one of an organisation’s most important lines of defence. They are the gate keepers to decision makers and financial officers, and their decision when receiving an email containing a suspicious link or attachment can be the deciding factor to a company being compromised.   Whilst technical measures cannot be overlooked, training and empowering individuals to identify, understand and appropriately respond to spearphishing emails is equally important. 

In memory of our beautiful friend and colleague, and to remember her life and work, please join us for the Inaugural Dr Sarah Cope Memorial Lecture. Food will be served and work presented by her colleagues before a tree planting ceremony. The Caring for Older People Excellence (COPE) Award will also be presented for the first time to help continue work in the field Sarah was so passionate about - aged care. This event will take place in Building 2B02 at the University of Canberra. All are welcome and we hope to see you there.

The Aon Uni 7s Series will return to the University for the second time as it plays host to the fourth and final leg of the Series in 2019.  Join the UC 7s squad and some of the best female sevens players in Australia as they fight it out to see who will take the Series title.  Admission is free over the weekend, with plenty on offer to keep the whole family entertained.   

Are you interested in salary packaging but not sure what it is, how it works or what the benefits are? Drop in to see our local consultant, Greg Rankin and have a chat about what options are available for you through the University's Salary Packaging partnership with Maxxia. Can't make it? Feel free to contact Greg directly on 0421 032 046 or greg.rankin@maxxia.com.auBookings are not required.  

In celebration of their upcoming ‘Ticker’ EP and first ever physical release, Pist Idiots be doing a lap around the country playing their biggest rock shows to date. The ‘Ticker’ tour will see us hit major cities as well as a handful of regional ZONES including UC Hub in Canberra. Come to a show or else!** 18+ Event **

UC Life and the University of Canberra SRC proudly presents the official 2019 University of Canberra Graduation Ball. A very special night to remember is promised with canapes, 2 course menu and drinks package with live entertainment, student awards and an event photographer.The ultimate pat on the back and a farewell to your studies in style.A night best enjoyed to be shared with your graduating friends, so organise a tableTickets on sale Friday 21st June 12pmEarly bird $115*General Admission $125** Plus booking feesPlus ones, Non-UC students and students who aren’t yet graduating are all welcome*This is an 18+ only event