Exchange & Education Abroad Newsletter
Issue #9 -- 19 April, 2005 
Content of Issue #9
1. Welcome Back Ah it's now but a memory....... it's back to reality and time to hit the books again! . |
2. Personel Information Reminder 3. VU Exchange Fair If you haven't yet responded to our email for assistance and you have some spare time during this day, between 11.00am and 3.00pm, we would appreciate your input at the fair. Please contact Sharon by phone: 9919 1319 or email: sharon.boyd@vu.edu.au A very big thank you to all students who have volunteered to help out, and to their enthusiasm about taking part in this event. We look forward to a great day!!
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4. What's on in Melbourne
Following is a selection of just a few events that are happening in Melbourne over the next few weeks. As you are all aware now, Melbourne is a very vibrant, exciting city which offers the locals and visitors (interstate & oversees) a plethora of activities to chose from.
Aussie Rules
Have you gone to watch a game of our beloved AFL Football yet? The 2005 season has begun...so why not visit Telstra Dome or the MCG and experience a game that is worshipped by most in the land downunder.
German Film Festival
The German Film Festival is currently happening in Melbourne until the 24th April at the ACMI Cinemas (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne. For more information and Bookings contact:
ACMI Box Office (in person), phone: 9886 2583 or visit: www.acmi.net.au/tickets
Dutch Orange Day
Dutch Orange Day celebrates the birthday of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands! Come along to Federation Square for lots of fun, free family entertainment & activities. Try your luck in the soccer goal kicking competition & win great prizes. Play traditional Dutch games, enjoy live music & folk dancing & taste delicious Dutch food. There will be an art exhibition of well-known local Dutch artists & short animated movies from the Netherlands at ACMI. You could even be the lucky winner of two return tickets to Amsterdam flying KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. To really be part of the day everyone is encouraged to wear orange!
Event happening at Federation Square Melbourne, Saturday 30 April. For more information:
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| Event Organiser: | Consulate of the Netherlands |
| When: | 11am-5pm |
| Public Enquiries or Tickets: | Tel: 9670 5573 |
| Web site: | www.thatsmelbourne.com.au |
| Free: | Yes |
The Famous & Infamous - Melbourne Cemetery
The Ian Potter Museum of Art, The University of Melbourne , Leigh Scott Room, 1st Floor, Baillieu Library The University of Melbourne
Local historian & author Dr Don Chambers will be discussing the famous & infamous people buried within the Melbourne Cemetery. Established in 1850, the New Cemetery as it was then referred to, took the place of Burial Hill now part of the Flagstaff Gardens. This event is happening on Thursday 28 April. For more information:
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| Event Organiser: | The Ian Potter Museum of Art |
| When: | 10.30am for coffee 10.45am-12noon presentation |
| Public Enquiries or Tickets: | Tel: 8344 5148 |
| Email for Public Enquiries: | potter-info@unimelb.edu.au |
| Web site: | www.art-museum.unimelb.edu.au |
ANZAC Day - 90th Anniversary of the landing of the ANZACs at Gallipolli in 1915
Monday is a public holiday to honour Australian and New Zealand soldiers who have died in combat. Many Australians attend this moving commemorative service followed by the Anzac Day March through the city of Melbourne.
The service takes place at the Shrine of Remembrance , Birdwood Ave South Yarra.
Dawn service begins at 6am, it is recommended you arrive at 5am. ANZAC March 9am , Services following the March start at12.45pm
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| Event Organiser: | Shrine of Remembrance |
| When: | Tue 25 April dawn service commences 6am at the Shrine of Remembrance |
| Melways Map Reference: | 2F, J12 |
| Public Enquiries or Tickets: | Tel: 9654 8415 |
| Email for Public Enquiries: | reception@shrine.org.au |
| Web site: | www.shrine.org.au |
| Free: | Yes |
Mothers Day Classic 2005 – Fun Walk or Run 4km or 8km
The Mothers Day Classic is a 4km or 8km fundraising walk/run for breast cancer research providing participants the opportunity to join the fight against breast cancer.
Trophies are awarded for the first male and female runners. Medals are awarded in runs and all participants – both walkers and runners – can win a host of great spot prizes such as weekend packages, accommodation, meals and gift baskets. Everyone who finishes the event will receive a commemorative medallion.
All proceeds from the Mothers Day Classic are donated to the National Trust Breast Cancer Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 1998 to promote and support research into breast cancer.
Registration and Sponsorship forms can be obtained from www.mothersdayclassic.org or by phone: 9819 9225.
Date: Sunday 8 May 2005
Time: 7.30am to Noon
Location: Gosch's Paddock, Cnr Punt Road and Swan Street
Melway Ref: 2G E10
For further information, check out www.mothersdayclassic.org or phone 9819 9225.
Calling for volunteers
The Mothers Day Classic is possible thanks to the generosity of the volunteers who give their time and support each year to ensure the event is a success.
If you are interested in volunteering for the Mothers Day Classic, please visit www.mothersdayclassic.com.au
5. Mid Semester Get-together
Get ready, be prepared.....keep this date free: Wednesday 18 May, 2005. We are planning a get-together to remember! We would like you all to consider taking part in this event. It's a wonderful opportunity for all exchange and Study Abroad students to catch up with each other in a social and fun environment.
We are planning on holding a "Funny Photos Scavenger Hunt". Where a group of four people will join up to take photos of nominated objects, things, people etc. Start planning your team now (make sure that one team member has a digital camera), If you do not have a team by the time further information is released on this event let us know and we will arrange a team for you. We are planning to meet up for eats afterwards. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
More information on this event will be forwarded very soon.
5. Competition
The answer to the last competition was "The koala feeds on only six of the 500 species of eucalyptus leaves". No one provided the correct answer, however there was one student who provided a very detailed answer and took a lot of time researching this on the Internet..so it's only fair that they receive the prize....Congratulations Alessandro! Your prize is waiting for you to collect on Thursday at the Exchange Fair.
This Fortnight's Competition
Be the first person to email me with the correct answer and you will win a special prize:
QUESTION: When my watch broke down, I decided to rely on my alarm clock...but it gains a minute everyday, so I still didn't know the right time. Was I wrong to swap the stopped watch for the fast clock? 
ANSWER: email to sharon.boyd@vu.edu.au
We look forward to student contributions. Please forward materials if you have some interesting news or some photos you would like to share.....we would be please to include them in our newsletters.
Your Education Abroad Team
Margaret, Wendy, Samantha, and Sharon
Copyright 2004 E&SB Newsletter
Sharon Boyd - Advisor Education Abroad
Tel: 9919 1319