Berwick Campus News
Edition 3, Monday 14 March 2005
Important Dates
Berwick Calendar 2005 (Full schedule of meetings and events)
Semester One 28 February - 3 June
Easter Break 25 March - 1 April
Monday 21 March Student Survival Week commences (Australian campuses only).
Thursday 31 March Semester one census date. Last day to discontinue semester one units without showing discontinue on record or incurring fees.
Work Experience Program (WEP)
Information Session
Are you a third or final year Faculty of Business and Economics student?
Would you like the opportunity to participate in an exciting initiative of the Berwick campus? Would you appreciate an opportunity to gain unique work experience in a field/discipline of your choice?
If you answered "yes" to each of these questions, attend the first information session to be held on:
Date: Tuesday 15 March, 2005
Time: 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Room 133, Level 1, Building 901
If you cannot attend but would like to register your interest, email the Community Projects Officer: Judith.Parker@buseco.monash.edu.au before Tuesday, 15 March, 2005.
Library news
Welcome new students. Have a look at the library’s welcome page at
http://www.lib.monash.edu.au/news/2005/02-newstudents.html it contains all the information you need to get you started!
There are changes that have occurred in the library since last year. There are quite a few! The biggest change is that we have replaced inter-campus loans and recalls done through the library catalogue with HOLDS. The catalogue page provides details of what to do now. Check it out at http://library.monash.edu.au
We also have a new electronic notice board! Daily messages will be posted. Let us know what you think.
Student Survival Week
Look out for Student Survival Week commencing Monday 21 March. Student Survival Week provides you with answers to all those questions you may have after experiencing your first few weeks of university life. Seek out tips and advice from current staff and students on healthy living, cheap living, international assistance, life on-campus, have I done the right thing (coming to uni?), exam tips and how to manage study workload. Lots of freebies and food so come along!
Careers and Employment
During semester one career’s will be training small group projects.
Register your name at Room 184. All sessions to be held in Room 189.
Wednesday, 16th March 12.30pm – 1.30pm Interview skills
Tuesday, 22nd March 12.30pm – 1.30pm Resume and application letter checking
For the full schedule of Job Seeker Workshops and to register go to:
http://www.monyx.monash.edu.au/ce_rego/jsw_s105_ber/schedule.cfm
Monash International
International Education Week: 14 th March – 18 th March 2005 "
Celebration of Cultural Diversity and the Benefits of International Education"
Please join us for a colourful celebration on 16th March from 1pm - 2pm in the student lounge. The session will feature Thai dancers and guest speakers.
All Monash students and staff are welcome.
Research Publication
During March, Associate Professor Lionel Frost of the Department of Economics and the Institute for Regional Studies published a research book, 'Immortals: Football People and the Evolution of Australian Rules ( Brisbane: John Wiley & Sons) and edited 'Urbanization and the Pacific World, 1500-1900' ( Aldershot: Ashgate). In June, Frost will present a paper at a conference on globalization and the Asia-Pacific region, at ANU.
2005 Transport & Parking Information
Berwick has over 2000 students, staff, & visitors that utilise the Campus facilities.
Public transport is available via Train services from the Berwick Station or Bus services which depart to various locations from outside the Campus on Clyde road.
A free shuttle bus service operates between Berwick Campus & Clayton Campus. The timetable is displayed on all entry doors of Buildings 901, 902 and 903 and also at the Bus stop from where the service arrives and departs.
As the Campus has grown over the past 10 years we have sought to keep pace with the pedestrian & vehicle traffic demands of the site and have implemented a number of initiatives to make accessing the Campus as hassle free as possible. Pedestrians are reminded to use walking paths provided, and to not access the Campus through the vehicle exit / entry lanes or to walk along the roadways.
Remember to ‘Look, Lock, Leave’ if you want your vehicle to be safe from theft.
All items of value should be stored out of sight and vehicles securely locked.
Bicycle racks have been provided and the use of a bike lock is recommended.
General vehicle parking is free on Campus in the White parking bays.
Coloured parking bays require the use of valid authorised permits.
Only Red permits purchased at Berwick are valid in the red parking areas.
For more information on the University’s parking rules please access the following web link:
http://www.adm.monash.edu/sss/handbook/9-13.html
All vehicle users are required to park within a designated parking bay. Parking on Campus is covered by the Victorian Road Safety (General) Regulations and incorrectly parked vehicles may receive an infringement notice.
Please direct enquiries regarding transport and parking to the friendly staff at the Facilities and Services office located in Rm G34 Building 901.
Robert Klein
Acting Facilities & Services Manager
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