Events at ECU South West

Staff from the fees and scholarships office will be visiting ECU South West to have one on one session with our students regarding any queries they may have about fees, scholarship or related matters. Bookings are not required, but preference will be given to student who book.
When: Thursday 21 August, 11am until 1pm
Where: Around the Cafe
RSVP: Preferred. Book here

ECU SOUTH WEST BIG NIGHT OUT!<<Everyone Welcome

Be part of the Social Event of the year! A great night out with a DJ, nibblies and drinks. ECU South West students, alumni, staff and friends are welcome!
When: Saturday 23 August, 7pm
Where: Eliot Street Bar, Victoria Street, Bunbury
RSVP: Tickets are $10 for entry only or $20 for entry plus 3 free drinks

ACADEMIC WORKSHOP: REFERENCING<<ECU Students Only

Attend this free workshop to develop the academic skills you need at university..
When: Monday 25th August, 9.30am-12.30pm
Where: 5.126
RSVP: Required. Book here

ACADEMIC WORKSHOP: END NOTE REFERENCING SOFTWARE<<ECU Students Only

Attend this free workshop te develop the academic skills you need at university..
When: Monday 25th August, 1.00pm-2.00pm
Where: 5.150
RSVP: Required. Book here

MARGARET RIVER PIZZA NIGHT<<Everyone Welcome

A prospective student evening in margaret River for future students of ECU in the Margaret River area.
When: Tuesday 26th August, 5pm
Where: Margaret River Education Campus, Bussel Highway, Margaret River
RSVP: Preferred. Book here

MARGARET RIVER STAFF, STUDENT & ALUMNI SUNDOWNER<<Everyone Welcome

A prospective student evening in margaret River for future students of ECU in the Margaret River area.
When: Tuesday 26th August, 6pm
Where: Margaret River Education Campus, Bussel Highway, Margaret River
RSVP: Preferred. Book here

POETRY DAY LUNCHTIME POETRY SLAM!<<Everyone Welcome

Celebrate Poetry Day with this poetry reading on campus during lunch.
When: Thursday 28th August, 12pm
Where: To Be Advised
RSVP: Not required

BUDDHIST CHAPLAINCY WITH ZOR HANE<<Everyone Welcome

Join our Buddhist Multi faith Chaplain for an ecumenical session to relax and revitalise your spirit.
When: Thursday 28th August, 12pm
Where: 5.115
RSVP: Not required

THE GIANT WALK AT ECU SOUTH WEST!<<Everyone Welcome

Australia is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the most number of people walking 1 kilometre simultaneously. The Giant Walk – Guinness World Record Challenge is on in Western Australia Be Active WA day 1 September 2008 12 noon WST. For More information on The Giant Walk,  visit The Giant Walk website (www.thegiantwalk.com.au).
What to do? Mark Monday Sept 1st 12 noon in your diaries, Bring your walking shoes to ECU South West Campus and meet in the courtyard for an (approx) 2km walk - at your own pace. Back in plenty of time for 1pm work or classes! Bring along a gold coin to donate to the "Relay for Life". All registered participants will receive a certificate and free health benefit! See our beautiful surroundings and consider perhaps starting a regular walking/exercise program with friends/colleagues at uni.
Register? You can register for the walk by replying to this email or by putting you name on the list at reception (see Claire). On the day you will need to sign before and after the walk. The event has already been officially registered.
When: Monday 1 September, 12noon

ACADEMIC WORKSHOP: WRITING SKILLS<<ECU Students Only

Attend this free workshop te develop the academic skills you need at university..
When: Monday 1st September, 3.30-5.30pm
Where: 5.126
RSVP: Required. Book here

ACADEMIC SUPPORT AT MARGARET RIVER CAMPUS<<Everyone Welcome

Drop in to et some academic support from our Faculty Learning Advisor on campus that day.
When: Friday 5th September, Times to be advised. Email southwest@ecu.edu.au for more information.
Where: MREC
RSVP: Not required

ALERT: LIBRARY CLOSURE SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER<<ALERT

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

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

FREE PUBLIC LECTURE: GIVING A BEACON OF HOPE BACK TO SURVIVORS<<Everyone Welcome

It is now universally accepted that trauma and abuse affect long term changes to the development of the brain. This talk will focus on the neurobiology of trauma and attachment and show effective ways of helping people of helping people who have had trauma and abuse in childhood.
When: Wednesday 17th September, 9.30am until 12noon
Where: Building 2.102
RSVP: Recommended. Book here

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