e-Newsletter 2 – Semester 2, 2012

Hope all is going well with your studies, and that you are enjoying your course and making new friends. If things are not going so well or you are confused and unsure about something, come and see us in the START Office, Building 102. A Student Advisor can put you in touch with the right S up p o rt Serv i c e , information or person to help you solve your issue.

We have put together ten quick tips to help your transition into university life. F i n d ou t ho w t o su c c e e d at un i

The Learning Centre

This free service provides academic guidance and support for Curtin students through seminar programs or via online resources. Find out how to get the most out of your tutorials, labs and lectures, or if you are struggling with writing assignments or preparing presentations, h e l p i s at h a n d

Don’t forget the Census Date is Friday August 10th!

A “Census date” is the date at which your enrolment is considered to be final for that semester. If you are thinking of reducing your study load or taking Leave of Absence for Semester 1, you must do so by Census Date to avoid fee liability and academic penalty for the withdrawn unit/s. If you have any queries about your enrolment or study load, please contact your Student Services Faculty office.

Curtin Business School (CBS)Ph: 9266 7713

Building 407, level 2 business@cbs.curtin.edu.au

HumanitiesPh: 9266 3400Building 209, level 2 hu m a n i t i es@ c u r t i n . ed u . au

Engineering and SciencePh: 9266 4600Building 314, level 1 esss@ c u r t i n . ed u . au

Health SciencesPh: 9266 4583Building 400, level 2 c u rre n t s t ud en t s@ h ea l t h . c u r t i n . ed u . au

Centre for Aboriginal StudiesPh: 9266 7091Building 200, level 1 c as . en qu i r i es@ c u r t i n . ed u . au

Free English and Study Support Classes for Health Sciences Students

This program will help first year students to develop the oral English and communication skills they will need for clinical practice. Workshops will be held in Building 400 each Wednesday afternoons from 12.00 -1.30 commencing on 1st August and Wednesday mornings from 10.00 to 11.30 am.Find out more and register by emailing EnglishSupportHS@curtin.edu.au or phone 9266 4917

Pasar Malam & Multicultural Week Volunteers needed

In 2012 the International Student Committee aims to have the most exciting Multicultural Week (MCW) and Pasar Malam ever!  But this won’t be possible without the help of committed volunteers! Multicultural Week runs from September 17th - 21st.  For those of you who have not heard about the Multicultural Week, it is a whole week of festivities, dances, performances, songs and most importantly; FOOD!  The end of Multicultural week will be celebrated with the Pasar Malam celebration on Friday September 21st. Pasar Malam (Night Market) is one of the biggest events happening at Curtin, welcoming 7000+  visitors from in and  around Perth.

All skilled and unskilled volunteers, both local and international Curtin students, are welcome to help with running the MCW. If you are a skilled volunteer, please let us know ASAP if you have any SPECIAL TALENT in music, art, performance, etc. By doing so, we’ll let you demonstrate

your skills throughout MCW!  If you give your time for the community this semester, we would like to provide you with formal recognition from the ISC.

Please contact Amir on 9266 2910 or isc@guild.curtin.edu.au You are also always welcome to come into the ISC office in Bldg 106F and have a chat about the opportunities which are right for you!

Free English Chat Sessions

The International Student Committee is running free communication skills sessions for English as a second language speakers, which are mentored by fluent English speakers, to help you improve your speaking and writing skills. The first session will be on 8 th August from 12 to 2 pm in Bldg 401, Room 152. Contact the ISC in the Student Guild if you require further information.

Struggling with computer skills?

If you’re feeling anxious about your lack of computing skills and are finding it hard to cope, you should consider the PC CHAMPS. Run by Curtin CV!, PC CHAMPS matches students who register for assistance with a volunteer mentor. Lessons are conducted on a one-to-one basis, until the student feels competent with the computing skills they need to progress.

Some of the skills taught are:

Basic computer use, including using Windows Browsing/searching the internet Sending emails Using OASIS Using the Curtin Library website Using Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Find out more about this helpful program here.

Cool iPhone Apps for the Bentley Campus

Check out Los t on C am pus which is Australia’s biggest campus mapping application. It will tell you where to find the best coffee, or a particular lecture theatre or tutorial room on the Bentley Campus. Or try the free C u r t i n G u il d A p p which provides students at Curtin University with the ultimate way in which to interact with student life. With this app you are able to build your student diary around your interests. Connect with clubs and societies, manage your lectures and deadlines, find out about the latest events and parties, and through your GPS discount locator you will always have the best discounts at hand no matter where you are.

Do You Love to Sing?

Join the Curtin student and staff choir!Rehearsals run every Monday between 4.30-6.00pm at the Council Chambers Bldg 100, Level 3.Monthly cost is $20 for students and the choir master is Digby Hill.

For more information contact:Liz: 9266 2093 E.Conroy@curtin.edu.au

We hope you’ve had a good start to the semester, and if you have any issues feel free to contact your S t ud e n t We ll b e i n g A d v i s o r .

Regards,Bahareh and Chris