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Academic Office

EXAMINATIONS: Dictionaries

First-year students from a non-English speaking background may be entitled to 10 minutes of additional time per hour of examination and/or to use an unannotated bilingual dictionary. Students applying for these examination provisions should contact the dean of their faculty by Friday, May 19.

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RE-ENROLMENT

The Academic Office has sent re-enrolment forms to all registered students. Check the details on this form are correct. Return the form to the office before Friday, May 23 at 12 pm. A late fee of $50 applies after this date. The vacation address on the form is the address to which the office will send semester one grades.

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Graduation class

Lake campus

Elections

Have you cast your online vote yet? Elections close on Friday, May 16, at 12 pm.

Voting prize

We will draw one voting paper from a box during forum on May 21. The winner will receive an hoodie.

Class portrait photographs

We have now posted the portrait photographs on the graduation noticeboard in the breezeway to help you as you elect your representatives.

A document called "Graduation class officers responsibilities" is also on the noticeboard. This gives advice on what is required of each position.

Committee

Appointment of class representatives is the responsibility of the graduating class on the and campuses. The class elects a co-president and representatives (by preferential voting) to form the class committee as follows ( campus elections completed):

campus (LMC):

Co-president campus (SC): Carissa Amos

Staff adviser (LMC):

Staff adviser (SC): Dr Drene Somasundram

Treasurer:

Vocational education representative:

Three class representatives:

Bachelor of Nursing representative (SC): Melodie Raisin

Announcement of class president and officers

We will announce the graduation class presidents and officers at forum on Wednesday, May 23. A celebratory morning tea for members of the class will follow in College Hall at 10.45 am.

Rosalie Rickards
Graduation coordinator

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Human Resources

Positions vacant

Assistant clinical coordinator, Faculty of Nursing

seeks to appoint a registered nurse (30 hours per week; days per week negotiable) to work under the direction of the clinical coordinator. The role is to assist with all aspects of the clinical experience arrangements for students undertaking the Bachelor of Nursing degree and includes contacting venues where clinical experience placements are planned, preparation of rosters and documents for clinical experience students and clinical facilitators, and maintaining records of student experiences.

This position requires an understanding of nursing environments in and excellent communication and organisational skills, sound computing abilities with programs such as Microsoft Word and Outlook and, ideally, familiarity in using Microsoft Excel to manage the records database. A customer service ethic applied to regular contact with higher education students and clinical experience partners is essential as this is an important aspect of the faculty program.

Lecturer in Mathematics (applied mathematics),
Faculty of Science and Mathematics

seeks to appoint a full-time lecturer in mathematics. The successful applicant should have at least a master's degree (or equivalent qualification) in mathematics.

Visit www.avondale.edu.au/staff/ for position description and selection criteria. Send applications addressing the selection criteria with contact details of at least three referees to the human resource officer. The closing date for applications for the assistant clinical coordinator is Monday, May 19, 2008. The closing date for applications for the mathematics lecturer is June 4, 2008.

Avondale is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to make a delayed appointment, not appoint or to appoint by invitation.

Human resource officer


Cooranbong NSW 2265
employment@avondale.edu.au

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Transfers

Adelle Faull, to sessional lecturer, Faculty of Education; Rozie Kadareanu, to sessional lecturer, Faculty of Education; Lynette Lounsbury, sessional lecturer, Faculty of Education; Sue McDonald, to sessional lecturer, Faculty of Education; Chris Tedds, to sessional lecturer, Faculty of Education; and Catherine Wilson, to clinical facilitator, Faculty of Nursing and Health.

Student Services

S BIGGEST MORNING TEA

Wednesday, May 21

This is your invitation to join s Biggest Morning Tea and raise money for the Cancer Council. Student Services will provide refreshments following forum on Wednesday, May 21. You are encouraged to give a donation. The Cancer Council raised $8.9 million from the tea this past year. One in three Australians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

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RED SHIELD APPEAL

Saturday, MAY 24

This is your invitation to help collect for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal on Saturday, May 24. Collectors should meet at 2 pm in the foyer to register. Transport provided.

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Rez Banquet

Sunday, May 18

The residence assistants are seeking staff members to serve as waiters during the Rez Banquet in the cafeteria on the campus on Sunday, May 18. The theme is "Happy days," so chips, hot dogs and milkshakes are all on the menu. You can simply wear a white shirt or blouse with dark pants or skirt, but join in the spirit and come in your best 1950s and 1960s gear.

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Trivia Night

Saturday, May 24

Staff members! Are you smarter than a tertiary student? Prove it! Student Associated Ministries invites you to the Mocktail Trivia Night in the cafeteria on the campus on Saturday, May 24, at 7 pm. The event, a fundraiser for Southlakes Women's Refuge, will feature a live jazz band, brain-twisting trivia, mocktails, dessert, anti-pesto platters and great prizes. Tables seat eight. Reserve a table or a seat at Student Services. Dress: smart casual. Cost: $15. Family and friends welcome.

Krystle Praestiin
Student Associated Ministries leader

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Other

Arts/Business: Denominational Employment Application Pack

Arts and business graduands note: if you have yet to receive a Denominational Employment Application Pack, collect one from your course coordinator or faculty secretary from Tuesday, May 13. (Students studying a conjoint arts and business degree should collect their packs from the Faculty of Arts secretary.) Contact the desktop publisher from Monday, May 13, to change or delete your profile photo. Return your completed packs by Monday, June 23, at 5 pm. If you have difficulty meeting this deadline or require assistance completing the forms, contact your course coordinator or the personal assistant to the vice-president (learning and teaching).

Natalie Biro
Personal assistant to vice-president (learning and teaching)
4980 2310
natalie.biro@avondale.edu.au

Ann Stafford
Desktop publisher
4980 2136
ann.stafford@avondale.edu.au

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Church: Marriage seminar

Are you in a serious relationship that may lead to marriage? Do you know how to grow a relationship? Experienced marriage counsellors Tom and Pam Ludowici are offering young couples a five--night seminar dealing with many of the vital issues in relationships. The seminar continues on Tuesdays at 7.15 pm in the Family Room. Make your reservation through the church office.

office
4980 2272
collegechurch@avondale.edu.au

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Fitlife: parking

Public access to the new FitLife Health Club is now available through gate one. However, staff members and students must still park in their designated areas. FitLife is open on the following days and at the following times:

Monday-Thursday

6 am-9 pm

Friday

6 am-5 pm

Sunday

4-7 pm

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Levic: Excursions

Tuesday, May 13, 10 am-5 pm

Subjects: VC210 and VC311 studio

Students: Merindah Bernoth; Candice Campbell; Emma Fagan; Carly Fletcher; Jimmy Galindo; Sara Tui Miles; Katie Page; Amanda Slade; Rose Strong; and Brigitte Venter.

Destination: galleries

Andy Collis
Senior lecturer

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Wednesday, May 14

Subject: VC320 painting and drawing

Students: Birgitte Venter, Sally Earle-Pringle and Leila Aguilar

Destination: galleries

Andy Collis
Senior lecturer

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LEVIC: Indoor Rock climbing/Gymnastics Room

We are encouraged by the number of people using the climbing wall for recreation but a reminder: the wall is open only on Sundays between 7 and 9 pm. Students have accessed the gymnastics room recently without permission. This presents a serious duty of care and insurance issue. The sign on the door to the room states clearly access is only to occur with authorised personnel. We encourage all staff members and students to do the right thing and not jeopardise the use of this facility.

Peter
Course coordinator (outdoor recreation)

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Library: Library and Information week

May 19-23

Avondale Library celebrates Library and Information Week from Monday, May 19, to Friday, May 23. The theme is "Libraries are for everyone." The program is as follows:

Monday