Student Life Monthly News
December 2007
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Welcome to the Student Life Monthly News!
 The Student Life Monthly News contains updates, announcements and events that are relevant to international students. The newsletter is delivered straight to your inbox every month.
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your email address, please email siactive@swin.edu.au with your new details. Feedback about the new format is also welcome.
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Swinburne International Year-End Closure 2007
Swinburne International will be closed over the University holiday period from 2pm on Friday 21 December 2007 and will re-open at 9am on Wednesday 2 January 2008.
All faxes and emails sent during the Christmas closure will be replied to after 2 January 2008 when staff return to the office.
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Swinburne Student Graduation Ceremonies
2007 Graduation Ceremonies
The final round of international graduation ceremonies for 2007 will be held in December at the Hawthorn Town Hall:
| Date |
Time |
| Wednesday 19 December 2007 |
12.00pm and 6.30pm |
| Thursday 20 December 2007 |
12.00pm |
2008 Graduation Ceremonies
If you are a student in your final semester of study, and wish to participate in the first round of graduations for 2008, please submit your application to graduate by 20 December 2007.
For more information, and to download a copy of the Application for Award/Graduation form, refer to the Graduations website.
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Orientation Hosts Needed for 2008
 Swinburne International is currently inviting current international students from all campuses to be involved in next year's Orientation program.
The Orientation dates for Semester 1, 2008 are as follows:
| Faculty/School |
Date |
| TAFE |
Wednesday 6 February 2008 |
| Foundation and Degree Transfer Programs |
Monday 18 February 2008 |
| Higher Education |
Monday 18 February 2008 |
Briefing sessions will be conducted a week before Orientation – the dates will be confirmed shortly.
Just email siactive@swin.edu.au and provide your full name, student ID number, email address, your campus, mobile contact and the campus you are able to assist: Hawthorn, Prahran or Lilydale.
All volunteers will receive a certificate of appreciation, an exclusive Orientation t-shirt and lunch. You'll also get to come along to the Welcome Party at the Hawthorn campus.
So gather a group of friends and get more out of your university experience – join us in welcoming new international students to Swinburne!
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Learn More about the Swinburne Library – Lunchtime Information Sessions at the Hawthorn Campus
 Need some help with finding your way around the library, and accessing its many facilities?
Come along to the following lunchtime information sessions at the Swinburne Library. Our friendly staff will take you on a tour of the library, guide you through some basics like finding books and online reserve articles, as well as show you how to access facilities like computers, printing, and photocopying. No bookings needed – just turn up.
| Dates |
Time |
| Wednesday 12 December 2007 |
1.15pm - 1.45pm |
| Thursday 13 December 2007 |
1.15pm - 1.45pm |
| Tuesday 8 January 2008 |
1.15pm - 1.45pm |
| Wednesday 9 January 2008 |
1.15pm - 1.45pm |
Find out more about the Swinburne Library
Swinburne Information Centre (SIC) and Swinburne International Reception – Late Opening Hours
The Swinburne Information Centre (SIC) and Swinburne International (SI) front counter has extended its opening hours during the enrolment/re-enrolment period.
From December 2007 to February 2008, the SIC (including the cashier) and SI front counter at ALL campuses will be open until 6pm every THURSDAY only, on the following dates:
| Dates: |
Late Opening Hours: |
| From 6 December - 21 December 2007 |
Every Thursday until 6pm |
| From 24 January 2008 - 28 February 2008 |
Every Thursday until 6pm |
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OSHC Worldcare: Holiday Credit
 Going back home for the holidays? You may be eligible to apply for Holiday Credit on your OSHC Worldcare policy.
If you leave Australia for more than 30 continuous days, you can extend the expiry date on your policy by the number of days you were out of the country.
You must have a valid OSHC Worldcare policy in order to be eligible to apply for Holiday Credit on your policy. Please note that you must apply for Holiday Credit on your policy within 30 days of returning to Australia.
To apply, take your passport to your on-campus OSHC Worldcare representative. If you are eligible for Holiday Credit, the representative will submit your details to OSHC Worldcare to extend your policy for the time you were out of Australia, and a new card with a new expiry date will be issued to you.
Further information on Holiday Credit on your OSHC Worldcare policy
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Update Your Contact Details at SWINLINK
 If you are returning to your home country for the semester break, please remember to update your contact details via SWINLINK
It is important that you provide an accurate address so that you are able to receive important information that may be sent to you by Swinburne and government agencies.
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Ask George – Top 10 Questions for December
 1. When will examination results be released?
2. I cannot view my results online because there is a block on it - what do I do?
3. Why am I ineligible for graduation? What do I do now?
4. I have failed one subject in my final/ penultimate semester. Can I take a special exam instead of re-sitting for the whole subject?
5. What are the different results categories and their corresponding percentages (%) ?
6. My results have just been released but I do not think it is right - who can I talk to?
7. What is Conceded Pass (CP)?
8. I failed one of my subjects, what do I do now?
9. How do I print out my results using My.Swinburne?
10. When does the University close for the Christmas period?
Visit the Ask George website to find out the answers to these, and many other questions.
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What's On in Melbourne?
Here are some of the events happening in and around Melbourne in the month of December:
| Date |
Event |
| Until 31 December |
Best of the Independent Games Festival, ACMI, Federation Square |
| Until 1 January 2008 |
Giant Sky Wheel on Birrarung Marr, Melbourne |
| From 2 July |
City of Melbourne Laneway Commissions 2007, Melbourne CBD |
| From 28 November |
Suzuki Night Market, every Wednesday at Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne |
| December 2007 - January 2008 |
Christmas in the City – featuring events and attractions all around Melbourne |
| 22 December - 28 January 2008 |
School Holidays at Melbourne Aquarium – extended opening hours until 9pm from 1-26 January 2008. |
| 26 December - 30 December |
2007 3 Mobile Boxing Day Test match, MCG Stadium |
| 31 December - 1 January 2008 |
New Year's Eve in the City, Melbourne CBD and Docklands |
Keep up-to-date with the latest events and student activities on the International Student Life website.
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