| WEDNESDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2013 |
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Welcome to Student News for 2013
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Whether you're returning to your studies or joining us for the first time, welcome! Your weekly Student News contains news and event info, important admin notices, career and volunteer opportunites and more.
While you're waiting for O-Week and the start of semester, be sure to download the free Uni App, and connect with the Sydney Uni community on Facebook and Twitter!
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New Chancellor
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Former Sydney Uni student and company director Belinda Hutchinson AM is our new Chancellor. Find out more about her
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| NOTICES |
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Timetables and enrolment
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Timetables will be available via MyAdmin from 10am, Monday 18 February (AEST), and enrolment variation is now open for continuing students. Please note that the timetabling system is only available between 10am and 10pm each day.
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Scholarships now open
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| GET INVOLVED |
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A first for student advancement in Australia
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Sydney will become the first Australian university to participate in a global Student Engagement and Philanthropy Day during O-Week.Sydney will become the first Australian university to participate in a global Student Engagement and Philanthropy Day during O-Week. Visit the Student Alumni Association stall on 28 February to learn more about this worldwide event, and talk to student members about their networking and fundraising activities. Discuss your philanthropic interests and discover how to engage with the University's alumni. Find out more
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| CAREERS AND FURTHER STUDY |
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| STUDENT ORGANISATIONS |
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O-Week Is Coming
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Only two weeks left to prepare yourself for the biggest orientation festival in Australia! From Wednesday 27 February to Friday 1 March campus will be transformed into Wonderland, with everything from a Ministry of Sound silent disco to free tarot readings and teacup rides. Plan your O-Week now
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Thrift shop party at Manning
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Manning Bar is hosting a thrift shop-themed party on Thursday 14 March. As the first party of the university year it's set to be a big one, so head to Vinnies or the Salvos to organise your costume now!
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O-Week band comp
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Enter the O-Week band comp! The winning act will receive $500 prize money, media exposure and a supporting spot at one of Manning Bar's events. Find out more
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| EVENTS |
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Traditional Chinese acupuncture and wellbeing
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Learn more about traditional Chinese acupuncture.Learn more about traditional Chinese acupuncture. Traditional Chinese acupuncture has been used in the treatment of illness and disease for more than 2000 years, but few people understand how it actually works. Presented by Dr Lynda Zhou as part of the City of Sydney Chinese New Year Festival program, this free lecture will introduce the ancient philosophy and principles of Chinese acupuncture, including an acupuncture demonstration. Event detailsWhen: 6 to 7.30pm, Wednesday 20 February Where: Lecture room 424, Education Building, Camperdown Campus RSVP: confucius.institute@sydney.edu.au
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Public health law in the European Union
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How is the EU striving to create healthy living conditions for its citizens, and what challenges are they facing? Find out more
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Legacy of the Chinese Cultured Men
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Dr Richard Wu is back by popular demand to talk about the legacy of the ‘Chinese Cultured Men’.Dr Richard Wu is back by popular demand to talk about the legacy of the ‘Chinese Cultured Men’. This is an illustrated account of the tradition and heritage of the Chinese Cultured Men ( wen ren) who over the last 2000 years have evolved a unique code of virtue and artistic principles, and led China's political, cultural and social developments. Wen ren culture has always been highly revered and will continue to influence China's future. Event detailsWhen: 6pm, Wednesday 27 February Where: Lecture Theatre 351, Education Building, Camperdown Campus RSVP: confucius.institute@sydney.edu.au
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Employment relations and the law
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The Sydney Law School presents a seminar series on Wednesday evenings covering key areas in employment relations and the law. Find out more
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