UTC eNews 201330Week4

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tribute to the late Rev Malcolm Macleod - TODAY - Tuesday 26 March, 2.45pm  - at the Community afternoon tea, the College and Centre for Ministry will be hosting a ceremony in recognition of the late Rev Malcolm Macleod, who was instrumental in the development of the Centre and a leader in the life of the College. All are welcome.

Climate Commission Forum, TODAY -Tuesday 26 March, 6.30-8.00pm, Room G4, Centre for Ministry - come and join other community leaders at a presentation about the links between climate change and extreme weather events. Authors of the Climate Commission’s latest report, The Angry Summer, Professor Will Steffen and Professor Lesley Hughes will speak on how changing climate is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme events and what the future may look like. The forum will provide an opportunity for questions and to share perspectives. Register for the event at christine.aldred@climatechange.gov.au or phone 6159 7814.

Retreat - on Wednesday 27^th March 9.30am-3.30pm at the CFM, the College will be having its annual Retreat with guest speaker, Jan Sutch-Pickard.

David M Gunn, Friday 5 April, 1.30pm at the Centre for Ministry - David is a leading literary-critical author/co-author of books which provide analyses of biblical narratives, feminist interpretation, and the cultural history (verbal and visual) of the Bible – its reception or use and influence. His writings provide a road map for acquainting readers with narrative criticism of the Bible.

Cross-Cultural Orientation,18-19 April, led by Katalina Tahaafe-Williams - contact Student Admin if you plan to attend this orientation.

FROM THE CHAPEL

Chapel this Wednesday 27^th is from 11.30am-12.45pm and will be held in the indoor chapel. This week’s lectionary remembers Holy Week. The service is followed by Community lunch - all are welcome to this time of worship and fellowship.

FROM STUDENT ADMINISTRATION

Pasifika Students’ Talanoa - Thursday 4^th April, 12.30-1.30pm

Pasifika Orientation - Wednesday 29^th May, 7.00-9.30pm

Census Date - Wednesday 27 March - please note this is the last date for automatic withdrawal from subjects, for domestic students withdrawing to receive a refund of their fees, and to apply for a Leave of Absence.

Flu Vaccinations - CSU are prepared to organized vaccinations for the flu for CSU students and staff if we get a minimum of 15 people interested. Registered nurses come on site on a specified date (yet to be determined) to administer the shots. The cost is $10. Any CSU student or faculty member who is interested in getting the flu vaccination here on site for $10, please contact Joanne Stokes by this Thursday 28^th March, so we can determine numbers and make a booking.

FROM THE FIRST YEAR MENTOR

Getting connected to your university

Transition to University, Saturday 6^th and Sunday 7^th April, 9.00am-4.00pm at UTC - CSU will be holding a two day course on preparation for and transition to university. The two day course will cover the following important topics:

• Academic expectations
• University culture and structure
• Support systems to help you
• Reading and writing skills necessary for university study
• Learning to think critically (a very important skill)
• On-line learning strategies

Writers’ Workshop, Monday 8 April, 9.00am-4.00pm - UTC will be running a Writers’ Workshop covering the following topics:

• Essay structure
• The basics of writing
• Academic argument
• Analysing essay questions
• Referencing and plagiarism

Registration for both workshops is essential. Please contact Sef Carroll secarroll@csu.edu.au or phone Student Admin on 8838 8914 to secure a place.

FROM THE LIBRARY

For Sale - the library has a couple of laptops and a number of monitors which will be made available for purchase in the near future. If you are interested in purchasing one, please see the Library staff.

Introduction to Referencing Workshops - you are welcome to join workshops which will be held in the library computer room on the following dates:

• Mondays from 5.00-6.00pm - March 25, April 22, May 29 and May 6
• Thursdays from 5.00-6.00pm - April 4, May 2 and May 9

One to one help is also available by booking time through the library circulation desk.

GENERAL

Justice of the Peace -  if you require a JP there are now two at the CFM: Meredith Knight (1^st Year Student) - contact 0488 775 519, or Joanne Stokes (Course Administration Officer) - contact 8838 8967.

 

The newsletter is from the Principal & College Secretary Please direct news items to suzannec@nsw.uca.org.au