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Academic Office
EXAMINATIONS: SEMESTER TWO
Examinations on the Lake Macquarie campus for second two, 2008, are Wednesday, November 19 to Tuesday, November 25 inclusive. The examination timetable is available on the Avondale College website. The Academic Office has also emailed you the timetable and important examination instructions. Ensure you are familiar with the timetable and instructions. In particular, remember you must have your student ID card with you at all examinations.
www.avondale.edu.au/Main::Exam_timetable.pdf
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GRADES: SEMESTER TWO
The new student management system, Callista, will allow students to view their grades online through Student Connect (launched today). It is expected grades will be available for viewing by Monday, December 22. Because students can view their grades online, the Academic Office will not automatically post grade reports to students. If you cannot view your grades online and require the Academic Office to post your grades to you, lodge a request with the Academic Office by Tuesday, December 23.

Where relevant, the Academic Office will post to your correspondence (postal) address letters relating to any specific grades, enrolment or study details that apply to your particular case for 2008 and 2009. These usually relate to your academic progression. Ensure you update your correspondence address in Student Connect to your vacation address if it is different from your correspondence address.
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RE-ENROLMENT: DATES FOR 2009
Details of key academic dates for 2009 are available on the 2009 Academic Calendar, which you can find on the Avondale College website.

Returning students who need to change the course or units (subjects) in which they are enrolled in semester one 2009 will need to do so in consultation with their relevant course coordinator. For students on the Lake Macquarie campus, this will occur between 9 am and 12 pm on Tuesday, March 3. For students on the Sydney campus, this will occur on the relevant registration date listed in the 2009 Academic Calendar for your level. This particularly applies to students who need to enrol in a course and/or units that is/are different to the information on the Re-enrolment Form submitted to the Academic Office in November 2008.
www.avondale.edu.au/Main::information::2009_Calendar.pdf
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RE-ENROLMENT: RE-ENROLMENT FORMS
The Academic Office has sent Re-enrolment Forms for all current undergraduate students to relevant faculties for distribution. Students must check that details on their forms are correct, ensure the forms list appropriate units (subjects) for 2009, and make any changes required. Students and their relevant course coordinator must then sign the form and return it to the Academic Office by 12 pm on Friday, November 14.
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Human Resources
POSITIONS VACANT
Mechanic
Avondale College is seeking a student with mechanical experience to service edgers, mowers, whipper snippers etc. Hours per week: Eight. Reports to: Campus supervisor and projects officer Bruce Cantrill. Contact: Bruce Cantrill.
Bruce Cantrill
Campus supervisor and projects officer
0410 455 839
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Other
ADMINISTRATION: STUDENT DIARY AMENDMENTS
Three incorrect dates appear in the 2008 student diary. The dates appear under the entries as follows:

Classes end 5 pm
Student diary date: November 18
Correct date: November 14

Pre-exam study days
Student diary date: November 19-24
Correct date: November 17-19

Undergraduate exams
Student diary date: November 25-December 1
Correct date: November 20-25

Would you please amend the dates in your student diary? And would you check your friends have made changes to their diaries? Thank you and sincere apologies for these incorrect dates.
Vivienne Watts
Vice-president (administration and research)
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BUSINESS AND IT: 2009 EUROPEAN STUDY TOUR
This is good news for non-business students wanting to join the 2009 European study tour! The deadline for business students to receive priority treatment has passed, and seats are still available. Contact Bill Truscott to reserve your seat.
Bill Truscott
Lecturer
4980 2171
bill.truscott@avondale.edu.au
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GRADUATION: USHERS NEEDED
Are you free on the Sunday of graduation weekend (December 7) between 9 am and 12.30 pm? We would really appreciate your help. Volunteering as an usher is a great opportunity to see your friends graduate. Please contact me.
Roberta Matai
Personal assistant to the vice-president (administration and research)
4980 2121
roberta.matai@avondale.edu.au
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LIBRARY
Examination preparation
Stressed about exams? Don't worry. Read the exam preparation guide on Avondale Library's website. Compiled by library and other Avondale staff members, the guide offers study advice and tips for answering essay, short answer and multiple-choice questions. Or browse print copies of past exam papers located near the photocopiers, and online versions available by subject on e-reserve.

Hours (examinations)
Avondale Library will open until 9.45 pm on Sunday, November 23. Drinks and snacks will be served in the Teaching Materials Centre classroom between 8 and 9 pm.

Hours (year-end recess)
Avondale Library will begin summer opening hours on Tuesday, November 25 at 5 pm. Summer opening hours are:
Monday-Thursday, 9 am-5 pm
Friday, 9 am-12 pm
Sunday, closed
The Audio-Visual Desk will open 9-10.30 am Monday-Friday.

Returns
Please return all books by Friday, November 21. Check with the librarians before you leave to ensure your library account is clear, and that you have paid any fines in full.
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DR MICHAEL CAMPBELL
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Dr Michael Campbell will speak twice at Avondale College on Saturday, November 15 (see "Calendar" for times, venues and topics). He studied "The 1919 Bible Conference and its significance for Seventh-day Adventist history and theology" for his PhD. The conference was set in a watershed era for North American Christianity and was an epochal event for Adventists, coming as it did after the death of Ellen G White (1827-1915). Michael's supervisors included Drs Jerry Moon, Gary Land and George Knight. His pioneering research offers a mature understanding of an event that has been a focus of persistent controversy. Sponsored by Avondale College, Avondale College Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Ellen G White/SDA Research Centre.
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Student Services
GRAD BANQUET
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4
Final-year students! This is your invitation to attend the Grad Banquet to celebrate the end of classes and the end of your Avondale experience. The banquet is on Thursday, December 4, on a Darling Harbour cruise, beginning at 6.30 pm. Some 250 tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are $40, which includes buffet meal, unlimited drinks and music. Pay at cashier (your receipt is your ticket). Limited free transport available. Reserve your seat at Student Services. Contact Jenaya Rowe for more information.
Jenaya Rowe
0403 231 944
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Students who live outside the South Pacific are eligible for a door-to-door transfer to Sydney Airport at the end of the semester. Contact Kathy Readford in Student Services.
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JACARANDA
The 2008 Jacaranda is now available at Student Services for students who have paid their facility fee. The yearbook is available for $30 from the cashier for students who have not paid their fee.
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LOCKERS
Clear your lockers and return your keys by the end of the academic year. Student Services charges $50 for the non-return of keys.
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OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS: MAIL
Clear your mailboxes in College Hall before the end of the academic year.
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Kathy Readford
College Hall
4980 2148
kathy.readford@avondale.edu.au

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