Issue 16, Monday 24 June 2001

Orientation Fair 2001

Monash International at Caulfield is organising its second annual Orientation Fair for new international students starting at the campus mid-year.

The fair aims at providing the new international student cohort with a full range of information about services available to them both within and outside the university community.

It also provides an opportunity for students to access information directly by discussing their needs and questions with service providers in an informal setting.

The fair will be open to students between 11.30 am and 3 pm on Tuesday 10 July in the MONSU Hall in the Student Union building. Anyone interested in participating, should contact Jameel Khan on extn 32689

Things to see around campus . . .

The work of first year sculpture students is currently on display on level 5 of building B providing a great opportunity to see the work of up and coming sculptors.

The current Faculty Gallery exhibition, Best Practice, presents the work of four artists - Penelope Aitken, Narinda Cook, Lee Paterson and Andrea Tu - who challenge the best practice mantra through their approaches to their art practices. Until 14 July.

. . . And things to do

Take part in the third annual MONSU Stairwell Challenge on Wednesday 25 July at 1 pm.

Entry is open to all Monash University staff and students, MONSU Fitness Centre members and members of the local Glen Eira community.

Entry categories include individual, masters (over 35), open male and female, and tag teams (consisting of a maximum of three people).

All competitors will receive a commemorative T-shirt and a free barbecue as well as the opportunity to win a range of spot prizes from the event sponsors.

Notice board

Caulfield Campus Visitor Guides

An updated version of the Caulfield Campus Visitor Guide is now available. If you would like to receive bulk copies of the guide, please contact Julie Ryan on extn 32071.

Flu vaccinations

The first day of June marks the first day of winter and for many the start of the cold and flu season.

Flu vaccinations are still available and will protect against three strains of the flu that are active in the colder winter months. To arrange an appointment to receive your flu vaccination at a cost of $15, contact the Monash Caulfield Health Service on extn 32500. The service is a bulk billing medical clinic conveniently located on campus.

Education Credit Union - Financial Planning opportunities

Do you want to make the most of the money you have? Are you in need of assistance to develop wealth creation strategies for your financial well-being?

All Monash staff are welcome to see a financial planner from Bridges Personal Investment Services at the Education Credit Union Monash Service Centre, Campus Centre, Clayton or at any Bridges branch.

Your first appointment is a free, no-obligation consultation. Bridges deal with all aspects of financial planning from superannuation issues to estate planning. To take advantage of this service provided by Education Credit Union, please call 9854 4680.

Education Credit Union also provides an array of low cost banking facilities. If you want extensive account access from ANYWHERE in Australia or overseas at little or no cost.

For further information, contact the Monash Service Centre on extn 54130or email: monash@edcredit.com.au or visit www.edcredit.com.au

Authorised by the Office of the Campus Director - Caulfield 

Contributions can be emailed to Julie. Ryan@adm.monash.edu.au by 5 pm Thursdays.