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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.............................................................5 EDITORS MESSAGE....................................................................6 COMMITTEE................................................................................7 UWA MAPS..................................................................................8 EAT + DRINK AROUND CAMPUS.............................................10 A GUIDE TO LCS.........................................................................14 HEALTH........................................................................................16 MAKE YOUR OWN STAR BOX..................................................17 TRANSPORT ...............................................................................18 PROOF OF AGE CARD ............................................................20

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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Hello all, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all of you on behalf of the International Students’ Service department of the Student Guild. Feeling a little overwhelmed? Fear not, as we will always be here to help and support you through your time at UWA and ensure you have an amazing journey. Here’s a short poem I have created for your reading pleasure, to say how much I love the Guild, and how much you will come to love it too. My love for UWA is so great, my heart melts for The Guild ‘til the dusk of day. The night beats when The Guild’s away, eat, talk ‘til day’s dawn. The Guild beauty is great, Wondering mind ‘til The Guild sees, walking is all I do, While waiting for the moment, for The Guild to say “I do.” Beautiful… With love, Sean Farrell Matjeraie International Students’ Service Director

EDITORS MESSAGE Welcome to the Lighthouse Magazine! Greetings everyone! Firstly, to all returning international students, welcome back and hope you had an amazing break. I indeed had a great one travelling and of course eating to my heart’s content. After all, nothing beats the good old home cooked food right? To our new friends joining us this year, congratulations on making it to UWA! You’ve certainly chosen to embark on a new adventure and hopefully, Lighthouse can help serve as a guiding light throughout your amazing new journey. In this first issue of Lighthouse 2015, we have an information packed line up that we hope would be useful in helping you to settle into UWA. For those of you who are looking for some procrastination material before the lecture wave hits you, don’t forget to check out the fun DIY material included as well! Last but definitely not the least, I would like to say a very big thank you to my fellow committee members and the UWA Guild design team for their contributions and ideas. Hopefully you would enjoy this issue just as much or even more than I did :) Once again welcome back and all the best for the upcoming semester! Sharmini Thiagarajan Lighthouse Editor (2015)

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

ISS Director Sean Matjeraie

W & E Director Indi Shanika

Executive Secretary: Rebecca See

MCW Managing Director Denis Yu

Liaison Officer Carlo Guaia

Executive Treasurer: Timothy Andrew

Social Director Andrew KH

Design & Marketing Officer Edmund Koh

Social Secretary Kenneth Foo

W & E Officer Shadrina Denaya

Lighthouse Editor Sharmini Thiagarajan

UWA MAP - VENUE LIST MAP REF

VENUE CODE

BUILDING

MAP REF

VENUE CODE

BUILDING

Administraiton East

LAWS

Law

H11

AGRI

Soil Science and S/E Wing

MATH

Mathematics

H11

AGRI:COMP

Agriculture Institute and N/W Wing

MCS

Medical Centre

H12

AGRI:LAF

Large Animal Facility

Molecular & Chemical Sciences

H11

AGRI:LT

Agriculture Institute and N/W Wing

Motorola Building

MCS

Bayliss Building

MUSI

Music

AHBL

Anatomy & Human Biology

F10

MYER

Myer Street Building

ALVA

Architecture/Fine Arts Tower

NCLF

Nedlands Clifton St Building

ARTS

Arts

B5-

NCON

Nedlands Conference Building

J12

Audio Visual Unit

NLTH

Hew Roberts Lecture Theatre

BIOC

Curnow Building (Old Biochemistry)

NALVA

ALVA Studio

I11

BOBI

Botany & Biology

Oak Lawn

I11

BOBIA

Botany Annex 1 (FNAS East)

OCTA

Octagon Theatre

I13

BUSN

Business School

D14-

OHCWA

Oral Health Centre WA (OHCWA)

Cameron Hall

I10

OLDP

Old Pharmacology

CHEM

Chemistry

OLDSEN

Irwin Street Building

CSCK

Child Study Centre-Kindergarten

OUTD:JAMES

James Oval

CSSE

Computer Science

OUTD:MCGIL

McGillivray

Dolphin Theatre

OUTD

Outdoor venue

CWRS

Centre of Water Research

PHSL

Physiology

ECON

Economics & Commerce

PHYS

Physics

EDUC

Education Building

PKAV

Park Avenue

ELEC

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

PSYC

Psychology

ENCM

Engineering - Civil & Mechanical

C13

QE2L

QE II M.C. - L Block

ESE

Environmental Systems Engineering

C13

QE2M

QE II M.C. - M Block

FNSC

Forensic Science Building

B13

QE2P

QE II M.C. - P Block

GGGL

Geography & Geology

Reid Library

GPB2

Robert Street Building (Gen. Purpose 2)

Riley Oval

GPB3

General Purpose Building 3

F10

SAND

Sanders Building

GRND:ARTCY

Grounds: Arts

SSCI

Social Sciences

GRND:GREAT

Grounds: Great Court

Social Sciences (South entrance)

GRND:PHOTO

Grounds: UWA Grounds

Student Administration

H10

GRND:PRES

Grounds: Prescott Court

Student Services

GRND:SUNK

Grounds: Sunken Garden

Tavern

GRND:TROP

Grounds: Tropical Grove

GUIL

Guild Village

Vice Chancellery/ Administration

Hackett Hall

Winthrop Hall

I13

HUMV:OVAL

Human Movement Outdoor Laboratory

G11

SSEH

Sports Science, Exercise & Health

Ken and Julie Michael Building

H131

SSEH:OVAL

Human Movement Outdoor Laboratory

Physical Recreation Centre

J12

ZOOL

Zoology

E5 H4

Medicine and Dentistry QEII, Winthrop Ave

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For more detail please see the Guild Village map inside the diary.

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EAT + DRINK The Guild has several cafes across campus, stocked with sweet treats, healthy bites and everything in between! Remember, Guild members get Guild-priced coffee AND receive discounts on food and drinks at all Guild outlets. Just swipe your campus card before making a purchase! With the Guild managing the outlets on campus, the money from your purchase goes back into funding services provided by the Guild. It also means we can respond to students’ needs, such as extending trading hours when major assignments are due and providing special dietary foods such as Halal, vegan and glutenfree foods. Check out the map on Page 12 to find out what cafe is closest to you! Website: www.uwastudentguild. com/eat-drink e-Mail: catering@guild.uwa.edu. au THE REF & COFFEE STOP [5] Location: Next to Oak Lawn Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm. During semester only.

GUILD VILLAGE CAFÉ [6] Location: Guild Village Courtyard Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7.30am-7pm & Friday, 7.30-5pm. Café closes at 5pm during non-semester weeks and on public holidays. HACKETT CAFÉ [3] Location: Hackett Hall Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday 8am-3pm. Outside of semester weeks the hours are 8am to 3.30pm. REID LIBRARY CAFÉ [4] Location: Reid Library, Ground Floor Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am-8pm & Friday, 8am-6pm. During weekends the Coffee Shop is open 10.00am4pm. Outside of semester the Coffee Shop closes at 3.30pm and is closed on weekends. NEDLANDS CAFÉ [2] Location: Nedlands Campus Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9am-3:30pm, Friday, 9am-3pm. Opening hours can be extended on request during project periods.

SCIENCE LIBRARY CAFĂ&#x2030; [8] Location: Science Library, Ground Floor Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am til 3.30pm & Fridays, 8.00am to 3.00pm during semester and exam weeks. MCGEACHIE-TENNANT KIOSK [1] Location: Dentistry Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30am til 3.30pm during semester and to suit the Medicine and Dentistry Faculties. THE TAV - 18+ venue, ID REQUIRED [7] e-Mail: tavern@guild.uwa.edu.au Location: Behind the Ref Opening Hours: MondayThursday, 11am til 6pm & Friday, 11am til 7pm. Outside these hours, the Tav is available for club & faculty society events, quiz nights, private parties etc.

FOOD TRUCKS In addition to the cafes on campus, the Guild also hosts food trucks on Oak Lawn and around campus. Check out the website for times and locations. VENDING MACHINES Vending machines are placed across the campus for the convenience of students, academics and visitors alike. If you experience any difficulties while using the machines and for faults please check the units for information and contact details. MICROWAVE FACILITIES All Guild cafes microwaves that are FREE to use! HALAL FOOD Halal food is available in the Guild Village, Reid & Hackett Cafes. They carry a selection of freshly prepared meat, chicken & vegetarian meals. Each of the cafes also has a designated microwave for the heating of Halal food.

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NEED ADVICE?

The Guild Student Assist Office provides a friendly face to offer impartial, confidential advice and guidance.

ACADEMIC

WELFARE

• Special Consideration • Appeals • Course Related Issues • Complaints

• Mental Health • Free Workshops • Accommodation • Visas / Legal Advice

FINANCIAL

• Tax Help • Guild Loans • Textbook Grants • Guild Grants

FIND OUT MORE

Visit the Guild Student Centre or www.uwastudentguild.com/support

LECTURE CAPTURE SYSTEM LCS would definitely have to be my favorite part of the e-learning system at UWA! Ever wondered how you’re going to get up for that 8am lecture? Have a tutorial at the same time as a lecture and considered getting a clone? Wish you could watch your lectures at the comfort of your own home with some yummy churros? (#churrosareawesome) Fear not, for LCS is here! LCS is an amazing system that records your lectures and publishes it online, enabling viewing at a later period. It is really simple to access LMS as well! Simply log on to the Learning Management System (LMS) and once you’re on your home page, scroll down and look out for the section titled ‘Lecture Capture System’ on the right hand side corner of the page. Click on the link that says ‘Access Lecture Capture Centre’ and this should take you to the LCS page with all your recorded lectures. Although this is an amazing system that we are fortunate enough to enjoy, please do take note that technical glitches are inevitable and LCS may face some hiccups over the semesters. In such instances, your lectures might not get recorded or the sound system might not be working. If this happens, I recommend asking your lecturers if they have a previous years’ recording that you can view or if all else fails, try bribing your friends with some chocolates and I’m sure they would be more than happy to share their notes with you! Also, do take note that LCS records only the lecture presentation (slides and lecturer’s voice). So if you happen to have a lecturer who likes to point at the lecture slides or write down notes on the whiteboards, you’re better off attending your lectures in person. At the end of the day, the good old method of attending lectures

and taking notes is always a safer option. It also gives you the opportunity to meet your lecturers and ask them any questions that you might have. For more information on LCS and venues with LCS facilities, check out http://www.catl.uwa.edu.au/e-learning/LC/LCS

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

VISA REQUIREMENTS Meeting the relevant visa requirements and ensuring that your visa is up to date is a crucial aspect of being an international student. If you’re unsure about any visa conditions or would like to know more about the dos and don’ts while holding a student visa, please visit the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website at http://www.immi.gov.au/students/studentinformation.htm Still can’t find the answers to your questions? Contact the Guild’s Student Assist office or head down to the International Centre and have a chat with one of the friendly staffs and they would be well equipped with assisting you.

OSHC CARD Just like your student visa, it is also a mandatory requirement for all international students to have health coverage for the entire duration of your stay in Australia. OSHC Worldcare Representative will be on Campus at the International Centre (located at the Student Central) from Monday to Friday to help answer your queries during these timings. Consultation hours are: • Monday 0900am to 12.00pm • Tuesday 0900am to 12.00pm • Wednesday 1.00pm to 4.00pm • Thursday 1.00pm to 4.00pm • Friday 1.00pm to 4.00pm Alternatively, for more information you could also check out their website at www.oshcallianzassistance.com.au

MEDICAL CENTRE The staff at the UWA Medical Centre aim to provide convenient, confidential and comprehensive medical care for students at UWA. They provide a full range of services including: • • •

General Practitioner consultations Sexual health and contraceptive advice Travel advice and vaccinations

You can make a medical appointment online at http://www. student.uwa.edu.au/life/health/medical-centre or by phone (6488 2118).

ACTIVITY PAGE: STAR BOX Cut out the box, score, fold and glue together. Fill the box with a treat and fold the flaps to close.

TRANSPORT PUBLIC TRANSPORT Services to UWA are pretty good – nearly 40% of UWA students use public transport to get to and from Uni every day. It’s MUCH cheaper than driving and less stressful than trying to find a parking space. There are several bus stops on Hackett Drive, Mounts Bay Road and Broadway. See SMARTRIDER in the A-Z section for concession fare info. For timetables visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au TRANSPORT MAP See www.transport.uwa.edu.au for a campus map of parking areas, phones, toilets, accessible bays, bicycle racks and motorcycle bays. CYCLING All students should seriously consider cycling to UWA. Save thousands of dollars a year and improve your fitness! There are bike racks across campus and great showers at the UWA Fitness Centre. Join the UWA Bicycle User Group (UWABUG) for discounts at local bike shops and fun activities like the Bike Breakfast. They have lots of useful information for cyclists at www.sponsored.uwa.edu.au/bug. CAR POOLING UWA has a carpooling website to help students and staff find people to share lifts with to and from UWA. So grab some friends and save precious money and time looking for a parking space! Website: www.jayride.com.au/uwa

TAXIS Never risk drink driving – always use public transport or call a taxi! Swan Taxis Website: www.swantaxis.com.au Phone: 13 13 30  Free calls from Visitors’ Centre during business hours Black & White Taxis Phone: 13 10 08 Website: www.bwtaxi.com.au (online bookings available)

DRIVERS LICENSE For those of you who are planning on getting your driver’s license in Perth, check out the Department of Transport’s website at http:// www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/ my-drivers-licence.asp for more information. All the best and remember drinking and driving is a serious offence. Always adhere to the traffic rules and road safety measures while driving.

PROOF OF AGE CARD If you’re new to Perth, a proof of age card might probably be something you’ve never heard of. Some of you might even wonder what use is this card going to be. Well, if you don’t have an Australian driver’s license and don’t enjoy carrying your passport around as a proof of ID, then this card is pretty much for you! This card helps to serve as a form of ID to individuals over the age of 16 who do not have a driver’s license and/or passport. As most places in Perth do not recognize overseas driving licenses or other forms of identification cards (with the exception of passports) as a proof of age/ID it is advisable to apply for this card and carry it with you at all times. More information on the proof of age card and how to go about applying for one can be found at this website, http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/ licensing/photo-card.asp

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