Events at ECU South Wes

ALERT: LIBRARY CLOSURE SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER<<ALERT

The library will be closed on 6 September due to a planned power outage.

UNIVERSITY COUNCIL: NOMINATE NOW!<<Students Only

Speak to John about nominating yourself or someone else for ECU University Council.
When: Wednesday 10th September, 12pm
Where: Cafe
RSVP: Not required

FREE PUBLIC LECTURE: DEALING WITH ADDICTION<<Everyone Welcome

Data on alcohol and other drug-related harm in Australia, Western Australia and the South West of Western Australia will be used to illustrate the types of harm and the health, social and other costs that arise. Dr David Ryder is a Senior Lecturer at ECU. He coordinates and teaches in the Addiction Studies Program. His research interests are in comorbid mental health and substance use disorders, alcohol and cigarette use  amongst Culturally and Linguistically Diverse populations and the effects of education on attitudes towards alcohol and other drug policies. He has worked with adult mental health and substance use programs, with the Alcohol and Drug Authority and as a Clinical Psychologist.
When: Monday 15th September, 6pm
Where: Building 6
RSVP: Recommended. Book here

MARGARET RIVER FREE PUBLIC LECTURE: DEALING WITH ADDICTION<<Everyone Welcome

Data on alcohol and other drug-related harm in Australia, Western Australia and the South West of Western Australia will be used to illustrate the types of harm and the health, social and other costs that arise. Dr David Ryder is a Senior Lecturer at ECU. He coordinates and teaches in the Addiction Studies Program. His research interests are in comorbid mental health and substance use disorders, alcohol and cigarette use  amongst Culturally and Linguistically Diverse populations and the effects of education on attitudes towards alcohol and other drug policies. He has worked with adult mental health and substance use programs, with the Alcohol and Drug Authority and as a Clinical Psychologist.
When: Tuesday 16th September, 12noon
Where: Margaret River Education Campus, Bussel Highway
RSVP: Recommended. Book here

ACS MEETING: ACCOUNTS SYSTEM CHALLENGE<<Everyone Welcome

You have been charged with investigating the appropriate Accounting Package for your company. Have you got the skills to carry out this role? Do you know what questions to ask of the supplier and of your companies finance group? How would you compare each package under review? What would you look for in making a recommendation? What would happen when your company outgrows the package? Is their an obvious upgrade path? All these questions and more will be answered at this presentation. Comparison between packages and what you need to consider when looking to buy a system. With special emphasis on MYOB and QuickBooks and what to do when your business has outgrown this level of the market.
When: Wednesday 17 September, 2008
Where: Chamber House, 15 Stirling Street, Bunbury
RSVP:www.acs.org.au/wa under Events.

RELAX AND REVITALISE YOUR SPIRIT WITH ZOR HANE<<Everyone Welcome

Join our Buddhist Multi faith Chaplain for an ecumenical session to relax and revitalise your spirit.
When: Thursday 18th September, 12pm
Where: 5.115
RSVP: Not required

GUILD MULTICULTURAL DAY<<Everyone Welcome

When: Thursday 18th August, 12pm
Where: TBA
RSVP: Not required

TAKE PART IN A STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECT ADN GET A FREE LUNCH!<<Everyone Welcome

Researchers at ECUSW are seeking 2nd year ECU students to participate in focus groups that look at the retention and attrition of students at the South West Campus. The focus groups will be asked a series of questions in relation to how they find the culture of University life, and whether it influences their decision to remain at University. This is an important piece of research and students are encouraged to share their thoughts with researchers. The focus groups will be conducted on 23-24 September at lunchtime (lunch provided). However numbers are limited so please RSVP as soon as possible.
When: Tuesday & Thursday 23 & 24 September
Where: TBA
RSVP: Required. 9780 7853, or by email k.goodwin@ecu.edu.au

PRIDE MONTH EXHIBITION OPENING<<Everyone Welcome

Join us for free food and a celebration at this GLBTI Event on campus.
When: Thursday 25th September, 12 noon
Where: TBA
RSVP: Not required

FINAL YEAR STUDENT AND ALUMNI SUNDOWNER<<Invitation only: Final Years Students & Graduates

Final year students and alumni are invited for an after work sundowner in Bunbury CBD from 5.00pm-6.30pm.
When: Tuesday 23rd September, 5pm until 6.30pm
Where: TBA upon RSVP
RSVP: Required

Semester break. Classes recommence on 1 October.

CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL FUTURES RESEARCH ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE<<Everyone Welcome, Places limited

Join our Research Centre for a free one day event in the South West.
When: Thursday 2 October 8.15am-5.30pm
Where: TBA upon booking
RSVP: Required. Places are limited, waiting list places available

INDIGENOUS CAREER & CULTURAL DAY<<Everyone Welcome

Join us for a lunch and Indigenous markets and music
When: Thursday 16 October 12 noon
Where: In front of Building 5
RSVP: Not required

ECU SURF CHALLENGE<<Everyone Welcome

 
This is the sixth annual event that has been organised by the ECU South West Surf Scientists and it promises to be the best yet.
Fabulous prizes from Creatures of Leisure, Hillzeez and  Evolution Surf. Men's and Women's divisions. Presentations and post comp frivolities at Caves House. Discounted entry fees to all ECU students!
When: Saturday 18th October
Where: Yallingup Main Break
RSVP: Not required