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Please email any contributions for the Roseworthy Student Newsletter to Rebecca at [email protected] Volume 6, Issue 3, August 2015 Roseworthy Student Newsletter Welcome back, we hope you had a good break and are ready for Semester 2. We would like to welcome the newest staff member to our team, Emmica Schlo- bohm. Emmica is the new Academic Sup- port Officer, she is replacing Mardi Wheaton (Mardi is working at the Waite Campus in Ag, Food and Wine for the next 12 months). Emmica is responsible for timetable clashes, exam related mat- ters and the contact for Animal Science students (for study plan advice & 3 rd year electives). she can be contacted through [email protected]. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES Our School based committees continue to meet on a regular basis. Remember we have student representatives on many committees so if you have any issues you would like to raise please speak to your relevant student representative. SELTS Thank you to all students who completed SELTs (Student Experience of Learning & Teaching) in Semester 1. Your feedback is valuable and we appreciate you taking the time to complete them. Course Co- ordinators will be preparing a summary of the feedback received which will be re- ported back to the relevant Program Man- agement Committee (i.e. Animal Science, Vet Bioscience, DVM). They report what worked in the course, what didn’t and how they are going to improve their course for next time based on the feedback received by students. AEAs As we are entering a new semester if any students have AEAs (Alternative Exam Arrangements) please ensure your Course Co-ordinators are aware of these now (not at the end of the semester). Grade Point Average (GPA) It is a Program Rule for Veterinary Biosci- ence and the Doctor of Veterinary Medi- cine that students maintain a cumulative GPA of 4.0. Students can view their own GPA through Access Adelaide. EMS As most of you are aware we have been changing the administrative processes around EMS to create an online more streamlined system. Sonia is the student placement system and we are aiming for all forms to be completed through Sonia. We have developed a series of User Guides for Students on how to use Sonia and will be running some information sessions for students this semester. Stay tuned for the dates. Good luck for this semester. School Student Service Team Email: [email protected] RW Residential College— In Memory ’Erin Paige Murray’ News from the Library Academic and Critical Dates Student Support & Disability Advisor Café & Tavern Writing Skills Sessions Student Care Lost Property RACSUC AVSA Equine Special Interest Group Production Animal SIG National Merino Challenge Roseworthy College Netball City to Bay Roseworthy Team AUU HDR & Honours Seminar Series Careers Ready—online modules Have your say: sustainability @UofA 2 3 4 4 6 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 16 17 17 Inside this issue: CRICOS 00123M The University of Adelaide NEWS FROM THE SAVS Student Services Team Diary Dates: 27 July — Semester 2 commences 6 August — Industry Night 9 August — ESIG Dentistry Day 10 August —Last day to add courses online 15 August —AVSA Vet Ball 17-20 August —AUU Medical Supplies Sale and Hot Donuts 19 August —EWOs at Roseworthy 22 August —Rural Practice Day 25 August —Have your say on sustain- ability @UofA 31 August —Census Date 3 September —Charity Ball 17 September — Library Book Sale 20 September —City to Bay 25 September —Last day to register for AEAs 15 October (TBC) —Waite vs Rosewor- thy Football
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Page 1: Volume 6, Issue 3, August 2015 Roseworthy Student Newsletter · NEWS FROM THE SAVS Student Services Team Diary Dates: 27 July — Semester 2 commences —Industry Night 9 August —

Please email any contributions for the Roseworthy Student Newsletter to Rebecca at

[email protected]

Volume 6, Issue 3, August 2015

Roseworthy Student Newsletter

Welcome back, we hope you had a good

break and are ready for Semester 2. We

would like to welcome the newest staff

member to our team, Emmica Schlo-

bohm. Emmica is the new Academic Sup-

port Officer, she is replacing Mardi

Wheaton (Mardi is working at the Waite

Campus in Ag, Food and Wine for the

next 12 months). Emmica is responsible

for timetable clashes, exam related mat-

ters and the contact for Animal Science

students (for study plan advice & 3rd year

electives). she can be contacted through

[email protected].

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES Our School based committees continue to meet on a regular basis. Remember we have student representatives on many committees so if you have any issues you would like to raise please speak to your relevant student representative. SELTS Thank you to all students who completed SELTs (Student Experience of Learning & Teaching) in Semester 1. Your feedback is valuable and we appreciate you taking the time to complete them. Course Co-ordinators will be preparing a summary of the feedback received which will be re-ported back to the relevant Program Man-agement Committee (i.e. Animal Science, Vet Bioscience, DVM). They report what worked in the course, what didn’t and how they are going to improve their course for next time based on the feedback received by students.

AEAs As we are entering a new semester if any students have AEAs (Alternative Exam Arrangements) please ensure your Course Co-ordinators are aware of these now (not at the end of the semester). Grade Point Average (GPA) It is a Program Rule for Veterinary Biosci-ence and the Doctor of Veterinary Medi-cine that students maintain a cumulative GPA of 4.0. Students can view their own GPA through Access Adelaide. EMS As most of you are aware we have been changing the administrative processes around EMS to create an online more streamlined system. Sonia is the student placement system and we are aiming for all forms to be completed through Sonia. We have developed a series of User Guides for Students on how to use Sonia and will be running some information sessions for students this semester. Stay tuned for the dates. Good luck for this semester. School Student Service Team Email: [email protected]

RW Residential College— In Memory ’Erin Paige Murray’

News from the Library

Academic and Critical Dates

Student Support & Disability Advisor

Café & Tavern

Writing Skills Sessions

Student Care

Lost Property

RACSUC

AVSA

Equine Special Interest Group

Production Animal SIG

National Merino Challenge

Roseworthy College Netball

City to Bay Roseworthy Team

AUU

HDR & Honours Seminar Series

Careers Ready—online modules

Have your say: sustainability @UofA

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Inside this issue:

CRICOS 00123M

The University of Adelaide

NEWS FROM THE SAVS

Student Services Team

Diary Dates:

27 July — Semester 2 commences

6 August — Industry Night

9 August — ESIG Dentistry Day

10 August —Last day to add courses online

15 August —AVSA Vet Ball 17-20 August —AUU Medical Supplies Sale and Hot Donuts ‘

19 August —EWOs at Roseworthy

22 August —Rural Practice Day

25 August —Have your say on sustain-ability @UofA

31 August —Census Date

3 September —Charity Ball

17 September — Library Book Sale

20 September —City to Bay

25 September —Last day to register for AEAs

15 October (TBC) —Waite vs Rosewor-thy Football

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In Memory “Erin Paige Murray”

The commencement of the semester last year was a very difficult time for the campus, with the sad passing of DVM I student Erin Murray.

Erin was a classmate and a friend to many and her death has impacted staff and students significantly.

It was clear that Erin had a passion for wildlife and had made a significant contribution to the Adelaide Wildlife Appreciation Group (AWAG) in her time at the Roseworthy Campus.

Last year, Erin received the inaugural “Wildlife Achievement and Encourage-ment Award” for 2014 – a prize presented by AWAG with the support of wildlife veterinarian Wayne Boardman to a student that demon-strates the most enthusiasm for wild-life.

This prize was accepted by Erin’s family at the Schools end of year prize and awards ceremony.

A proposal from AWAG last year included a recommenda-tion that some kind of fauna box be placed on campus in memory of Erin.

In accordance with this sugges-tion and given Erin’s commit-ment and passion for wildlife we have placed the following boxes in trees along the walkway, adjacent to the library.

There are four boxes located in separate trees – they have been placed approximately five

to six metres high.

We are hopeful that this is a fitting way to honour Erin’s passion for animals and wildlife and the contribution that she made to others during her time here at the Roseworthy Campus.

Our hope is that the fauna boxes would attract some different species into the heart of the campus and provide a shelter for the animals that Erin loved so much.

It may also be a place where those closest to Erin find some peace as they reflect on her life and connect with wildlife.

Rest in peace Erin.

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NEWS

FROM

THE

LIBRARY

Library Hours - Semester Times

Monday 8.30am – 9.00pm Tuesday 8:30am – 6:00pm Wednesday 8.30am – 9.00pm Thursday 8:30am – 6:00pm Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

Saturday/Sunday CLOSED

Book Sale

EduTV—online television content (trial access)

Did you miss the ABC documentary series Vet School, which followed 5th year vet science students at Murdoch University, or The Bionic Vet, which looked at the work of Noel Fitzpatrick, who is pioneering revolutionary new surgical techniques to save and improve pets’ lives in Britain? These documentaries and many more, as well as drama and series from free-to-air and pay TV are available on EduTV

The Library has a trial of this resource, until 25th August 2015

Access at: http://proxy.library.adelaide.edu.au/login?url=http://edutv.informit.com.au/

Please provide your feedback using the survey form

Book Sale

The Library is offering a selection of 2nd-hand books for sale, including textbooks, general books and novels. Most books $2, novels $1, journal issues free. Come along and grab a bargain!

When: Thursday 17th September

Where: Roseworthy Campus Library Time: 12pm - 2pm http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/about/libraries/roseworthy/

$2 $1

FREE

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STUDENT SUPPORT AND DISABILITY ADVISOR

Welcome back for Semester 2! It’s seems hard to believe that we are half way through the year al-ready! I hope you’ve returned feeling refreshed, motivated and enthusiastic to reach your goals and achieve your best. Remember motivation is what gets you going and habit is what gets you there! Just in case you need some inspiration for the start of the semester here are some quotes that I hope inspire you.

If you need some assistance to start the semester on the right track visit our website to access these free self-help resources:

Managing Stress and being a Successful Student.

The Perfect Procrastinator

Effortless Exams

Managing Exam Stress

Time Management

Study Tips for succeeding at University

Getting back on the study track

https://www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling_centre/resources/

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Academic and Critical Dates in Semester 2, 2015

For more information and all academic and critical dates please refer to www.adelaide.edu.au/student/dates/

Last day to add courses online Mon 10 August

Due date for payment of upfront student contributions & tuition fees Wed 12 August

Last day to delete courses from a student's record Mon 31 August

Census Date: Last day to withdraw without incurring liability for student contributions or tuition fees Mon 31 August

Last day to withdraw without failure (WNF) Fri 18 September

Last day to withdraw fail (WF) Fri 30 October

Exam period Sat 7 - Sat 21 November

Replacement exams Wed 9 - Tues 15 December

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THE DISABILITY SERVICE

Have you got a medical condition that impacts on your studies? Do you need support to manage this condition and your studies? If so, maybe you should register with the Disability Service.

The Disability Service can help you manage ways to accommodate your disability whilst at Uni so you can focus your energies towards your studies. We not only look at physical or practical assistance, but we also look at ways to improve study habits in the University environment. If you’re worried about your privacy, please don’t be. We value your privacy. Our strong commitment to confidentiality supports all students that we assist.

What types of disabilities do we support?

Student disabilities can include a wide range of issues:

Learning disabilities (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or writing and reading difficulties)

Medical conditions (such as Crohns Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or other physical issues)

Mental illness (an anxiety disorder such as OCD or PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia)

Sensory impairments (vision or hearing)

Mobility issues

Brain injury (such as strokes or injuries caused by accidents)

Disabilities and conditions do not have to be permanent. We assist students with temporary medical issues such as those caused by sporting accidents (a fractured limb).

How can the Disability Service assist you?

We can work out ways that you can fulfil the expectations of your studies whilst maintaining the required academic stand-ards. Sometimes people can feel overwhelmed about being faced with these expectations. Remember, it is not about avoiding these expectations, it is about working with them.

Some of the ways we can help

Loan equipment

Negotiating adjustments

Assistance and confidence to approach lecturers

Alternative exam arrangements

Referral to other services

If you think you may be eligible for this service please visit our website http://www.adelaide.edu.au/disability/ or make an appointment to see Sally Polkinghorne.

Registrations for Alterative Exam Arrangements must be made by 25/9/15

STUDENT SUPPORT/COUNSELLING

The Counselling Service is free and confidential and is available to all enrolled students seeking to address issues that may be affecting their study and life.

Sally is available for appointments on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Appointments can be booked by emailing Sally, at [email protected], or contacting Rebecca Dunbar at the Student Services office, or by phone on 8313 7812.

If you have an appointment with Sally please come to the Student Services office in Roseworthy College Hall and let the staff know.

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling_centre/

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Please contact us if you have special dietary needs such as Gluten free, Lactose intolerant or vegan for example.

We are able to look after your needs throughout the day!

Pre-order and save time at the café.

Want to be on our daily ‘What’s for lunch’ email? Just contact us through the

Roseworthy email address or see us in the café.

We are able to assist any organisation on campus; quotes for events held on campus

are welcome!

Pre-order your lunch and never miss out! (Sandwiches, baguettes etc orders by

10:30am if possible)

For assistance from the café please contact Cath Frankel 8 313 7815 or email: [email protected]

Café

What’s

for lunch

email

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Student Care

Education and Welfare Officers

8313 5430

[email protected]

Education and Welfare Officers are able to provide advice, support or infor-mation on; academic complaints, griev-ances and student rights issues, ac-commodation assistance, loans and small grants, information and referral for any issue which affect a student's ability to study, as well as Centrelink, taxation and legal assistance.

An Education and Welfare Officer will come to Roseworthy to meet with you or accompany you to any academic meeting that you need to attend if nec-essary.

CENTRELINK PAYMENTS

– STOP PRESS

As of 6 August we have been advised of a change in rules relating to part time loads ie less than 9 units per semester. If you are studying part time and have had advice prior to 6 August please contact Student Care to check your eligibility for Centrelink payments.

EQUAL ACCESS GRANTS

Available NOW for first year students who are experiencing difficulty meeting the educational expenses required for their program. Please see the Scholar-ships website for further information.

An application form is available from Student Care or the Union Office at Roseworthy. An interview with an Education and Welfare Officer is required please contact Student Care to make the appointment.

The Walter Dorothy Duncan Trust provides financial assistance with educational costs for students who do not have sufficient funds to further their studies, including projects of merit i.e. exchange trips or to purchase necessary resources. This grant is only for continuing students who have completed at least one semester at the University of Adelaide and who have demonstrated academic merit. Grant amounts vary depending on need, and availability of funds.

UNSATISFACTORY ACADEMIC

PROGRESS

Notifications regarding academic progress will be sent to students in the next couple of weeks. If you receive a letter please make contact with Student Care to discuss your situation and find out what support is available to you, for the rest of your academic career.

An Education and Welfare Officer will be

visiting Roseworthy on the 19

th August for

appointments between 11 am and 2pm.

Contact Student Care for information and appointments by calling 8313 5430 or email [email protected]

If you have lost or misplaced any of your property note where and when then visit the Security Office as soon as possible. Please hand in any lost items you find to the Security Office or to a Security Officer. Residents, please also check with the College front office in Roseworthy Col-lege Hall.

For more information, see www.adelaide.edu.au/security/students/lost.html

Lost Property

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Student Associations and Special Interest Groups For more information about Student Associations and Special Interest Groups within the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences visit

www.adelaide.edu.au/vetsci/current-students/associations/

RACSUC Student Association

Industry Night—6th August

It's that time of year again when we all want to know why are we working so hard? What do we do AFTER uni? We Industry Night is here to answer those questions! Bought to you by AVSA for all School of Animal and Veterinary Science students this night will have compa-nies and individuals for all areas of the industry with freebies, as well as information about the fields they work in an how they or their company may be involved in your future!

A FREE BBQ DINNER WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED BY THE UNION FOR EVERYONE This year the set up is a bit different: all industry representatives will have a chance to do a 15-20 mins speech and will then be available to answer questions afterwards at our speakers table. Some companies will also have stall set up to hand out goodies, run activities and answer questions.

6:30pm Zoetis, Bibber 6:45pm Royal Canin, Rimfire 7:00pm Hill Science, Linert Nutrition 7:15pm Bbraun, HPS 7:30pm Accell Therapy, IDEXX 7:45pm Greencross, Mary Barton 8:00pm Inghams

After the success of O’Week and

RO’seball at the beginning of the year, the RACSUC committee recruited four

additional members in order to make

the rest of the year just as great. Wes-

ley Halse, Mara Hoebergen, Tobi Lear-

ey and George-Henry White were vot-

ed on to the committee. We would like

to welcome them on to the team, thank

them for their contributions already

made and we look forward to working

with them for the rest of the year.

We ran two pub nights in Semester 1 to our Gold sponsors the Willaston

Hotel. Attendance at these was mixed,

with great attendance to the first night

and a disappointing turn-out to the

second night. Then we turned our

attention well and truly towards

Re-O’Week, our celebration during the first week of Semester 2.

Re-O’Week overall was a great

success. We ran three events over the

week: Hen’s and Buck’s on the

Monday night, an ‘Anything But

Clothes’ party on the Wednesday

night, and a country pub crawl on the

Thursday night. The biggest success

of the week was probably the Hen’s

and Buck’s on Monday night. We trav-

elled up to Wasleys where a mock

wedding ceremony was held in the

Institute Hall to join two of our eager

first year residents in holy matrimony.

Attendance at the event was above

and beyond what we expected and

everyone had a great time. We once

again congratulate the bride and

groom, Imogen Geh and Mitchell

Crago. Also we thank the Wasleys pub

for hosting us as well.

Wednesday night was also a great

night with some very impressive

costumes on show- all without any

traditional clothes. Thursday night was

also a success with good attendance

on the pub crawl and awesome sup-

port from the pubs we visited. Thank

you to the Freeling Hotel, Ridley Arms

Hotel in Wasleys, Leitch’s Roseworthy

Pub and the Willaston Hotel.

We have two major events left for the

year. Charity Ball will be held on the

Thursday of Week 6 (3rd of Septem-

ber) after the College Formal dinner

for this term. This year we will be

raising money for a very topical issue-

mental health- by donating the profits

of the night to Beyond Blue. If anyone

would like to donate something for the

raffle, then please let us know! Theme

and more details TBA. Additionally we

are beginning planning on the Waite

vs Roseworthy football match. We

will once again host the match, likely

on the Wednesday of Week 10 (15th

of October), after the mid-semester

break. Get excited for one of the big-

gest nights of the year and support the

footballers and netballers as we build

on last year’s success!

Christopher Smith

RACSUC President.

See you there!

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AVSA Student Association

The second semester for the year has arrived and has brought with it many exciting AVSA events and many fond memories of the recent functions!

The Pub Crawl last term was a huge success, with many members and non-members donning this year’s t-shirt with the winning logo design and heading into the city for a night of fun (not all of it alcohol-induced, we assume!). The pub crawl student t-shirt design competition will likely be opened to students again next year following an influx of amazing designs during this years contest! Thank you to all who entered, hopefully you will get another shot to enter next year.

Industry Night and the Suture Work-shop are well on their way, so we hope to see many of you on the night to listen to some interesting talks, meet some of the leading graduate employers and refine your suturing skills.

The major event coming up is the an-nual AVSA Vet Ball on the 15th of August. This year we have an Arabian Nights theme, so we hope to see a few people dressed up for the event! We have also shifted the location closer to home, at the Hilton Hotel in the CBD. Entertainment on the night will include a DJ, photographer and a prize ceremony for the winners of each year level’s ‘best lecturer’! (Plus a surprise performance!). Vet Ball gets bigger and better every year, so we are excited to see everyone enjoying themselves on the night.

After Vet Ball we will begin prepara-tions for the Revue which will hopeful-ly be just as entertaining as it was last year. We are also getting organised for the Vet Student Conference to be held in Adelaide early next year-there are more details on their way but it’s looking amazing so far!

AVSA is always interested in opinions from our classmates , so if you have any opinions or suggestions, please pass them on to your student representative. Hope to see you all at the upcoming events!

For membership information, please contact Sarah Nicholls at

[email protected]

-AVSA

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The University of Adelaide Equine Special Interest Group

ESIG Semester 2!

ESIG has had an action packed

semester 1 and we would like to

follow up with some more awesome

events for semester 2!

A re-cap of the year so far:

We’ve had a great turnout for events

so far. One of the busiest days was

Hoof Care Day held in term 2:

ESIG’s annual Hoof Care Day

was held on May 30. The day

kicked off with a session in the

anatomy lab with farrier Ben

Pollock and Dr Robin Van Den

Boom. Students were provided

with equine distal limbs to dissect.

This was a valuable opportunity

to revise the unique anatomy of

the equine lower limb and hoof

and how it underpins the

understanding of clinical

problems in this area. After a

barbeque lunch, we moved on to

sessions with members of the SA

Master Farrier Association look-

ing at aspects of hoof care with

live horses. These included

demonstrations of hoof trimming

and shoeing, and students were

given the opportunity to practice

removing shoes. Hoof Care Day

is always a highlight on the ESIG

calendar, particularly as the work-

shops cater to students from all

degrees and year levels. We are

grateful to the staff and farriers who

gave their time to help make the day a

success.

Semester 2 events:

Dentistry Day

Ever wanted to learn more about

horse teeth? Want to get ahead and

learn some 5th year work? This

Sunday (9/08) ESIG is putting on a great day where members will learn

the theory behind caring for horse

teeth with guest speakers Mike

Cathcart and Denis O'Leary. They will

then break for lunch before students

are able to watch a demonstration of

what was taught in the morning as well

as having the opportunity to partici-

pate. Make sure to be there and pur-

chase a ticket for only $5 ($10 non-

members). Hurry, as places are filling.

Equine Muscle Day

We will again have Alastair Brooks

from Victoria over to show us some of

his amazing techniques working with

horses’ musculature system. Alastair

will give a lecture in the morning fol-

lowed by a practical session in the

afternoon where he will demonstrate

some his practical techniques. This

was new event last year and we hope

it will be as popular as it was last year.

Rural Practice Day—Sunday 22nd August

What? Enjoy a day full of fun with:

Equine tendon scanning

Farrier guest speaker

Bull breeding examinations and cattle spaying with Dr Andrew Hoare from South East Vets

Udder exams, CIDR insertion and AI techniques with Dr Liz Pryor from Boehringer Ingelheim

PIRSA talk on government positions

Activities with our production team!

Cost: $25 which includes access to the day, BBQ + Salad Lunch and Dinner

Location: Rosie campus

Attention all PASIG

and ESIG members!!!

Emails regarding tickets have been sent out,

please respond ASAP as limited places remain.

Are you interested in signing up for membership for semester 2?!

Contact Alex Hibbard ([email protected]) to find out how!

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Production Animal Special Interest Group

A student’s Introduction to Pigs,

and Pig Club—Lizzy Davey

Four years ago I was introduced to the Roseworthy Piggery as part of the Animal Husbandry and Handling curriculum. Growing up as a ‘city girl’ with a love for animals, this introduc-tion could only be described (to this day) as traumatizing. Being a particu-larly warm day, my nose and throat burnt whilst I covered my ears in shock at the incredible noise. I had never seen the magnificent size of a sow before; in fact I don’t think I’d had any introduction to pigs in my life other than ‘Babe’. After the stench removed itself from my pores and clothes, I swore I would never work with pigs, in pig production industries, or experi-ence pigs in any way again. These animals were so large; they had human-like features, and are known to be highly intelligent. The piggery envi-ronment had scared me forever, and I was terrified of these animals.

In July, my good friend Belinda Halli-well approached me, to ask whether I wanted to join Pig Club, as part of the Production Animal Special Interest Group at the University of Adelaide (PASIG). Thinking this was nothing short of a cruel joke I of course signed up to help her. The objectives outlined the current need for an environment in which students could be introduced to pigs, as an alternative to intensive pro-duction systems, and outside the aca-demic assessment environment. With

her assurance I wouldn’t have to actu-ally touch the pigs, I was inspired by her passion to provide students with a ‘softer’ introduction to these animals.

The key aim of this club is to provide students a positive experience with pigs, to inspire them, and to show them how ‘cool’ pigs really are. Oppor-tunities for students to experience being involved in pig related activates, whilst forming positive relationships between both the animals and industry professionals from within, and external to the University, is integral to the Pig Club’s aims. After working with Belin-da, and the student supervisors I was amazed by their dedication, and hon-estly could not support this project enough. If this was an opportunity when I was in first year – my aversion to pigs might have not been so severe.

Pig Club is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn more about pigs, their natural behaviors, breeds, nutri-tional requirements, common diseas-es, cognitive skills, pig showing and of course improve their animal care and pig handling skills in a non-academic environment. It also serves as a great platform for networking with industry and creating a positive presence and linkage with the wider community.

A very big thankyou to our sponsors (Pork CRC, Australian Pork, Laucke Mills, SchuAm Pork, Lienert Australia, Gawler landscaping supplies, and the

University of Adelaide) for their generous contributions and time supporting Pig Club. With their help and the devotion of Belinda and the student supervisors they have managed to put together an incredible environment (aka. Piggy Hilton), and opportunity for students to show the animals they’ve all put much time and effort into at the Royal Adelaide Show this September with the Pig Show team (which will expand upon the existing Steers and Intercollegiate Meat Judging teams.) Pig Club members are currently attending train-ing for pig showing, clicker training, handling practice, behavioral learning and observations, field trips, educa-tional sessions on disease, and general husbandry practices.

We look forward to the Pig Club dinner at the end of the year, and hope fellow students will come and support us at the Show this September. If anyone is interested in Pig Club, find us on Facebook: PASIG Pig Club, or contact myself (Lizzy Davey) or Belinda Halliwell.

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Adelaide University @ the National Merino Challenge 2015

This year, the University of Adelaide set up its first team to participate in the annual National Merino Challenge. We trained and registered 11 students for the event, which was held at the Ade-laide Showgrounds from Saturday 9th May to Sunday 10th May, with second-ary and tertiary education students from around Australia participating. This competition has been running for three years now, each year at a differ-ent location, and focuses on three key aspects of the Merino industry in Aus-tralia: Wool, Breeding, and Production.

We trained over 2 days, prior to partici-pating in the competition. These days were run with the help of Phil Hynd, Wayne Pitchford, Haylee Clifford, Octa-via Kelly, and the use of

Roseworthy facilities. We looked at wool quality and pricing, sheep visual qualities and condition, breeding se-lection, and calculating nutritional needs. These training sessions were valuable in building the team and gain-ing knowledge and skills.

The competition involved seven activi-ties focusing on wool, breeding, and production, as well as an additional career’s panel activity that gave stu-dents interested in livestock and the sheep and wool industry a chance to investigate what sort of job opportuni-ties would be available in the future and the most effective way of pursuing them. During the competition, stalls were set up from various companies in the industry to talk to students about future opportunities. We also got the opportunity to hear a talk from Steven Read from Michell’s about their pro-cessing plant in Salisbury, which was extremely interesting and beneficial.

The students and industry members were invited to a dinner on Saturday evening, which gave us a great chance to interact with people from other schools and universi-ties that had similar inter-ests as well as talking to people within the industry.

During the dinner, we received a talk from Shannon Warnest (world champion shearer) who talked about how his shearing abilities progressed over the years and how he adapted to changes in the industry.

After the competition ended, awards were given out to the top scores. The competition was divided into secondary and tertiary sections, with awards given to the top schools, top scores in each division (wool, breeding, production) and top overall score. Caitlin Berry, a student and member of the Adelaide University team, received the top score in the Breeding category, which is an amazing achievement. Caitlin says of the competition, “It was a great experience being able to meet people within the industry and to learn more about the many techniques of processing wool.”

The National Merino Challenge was a

great experience for the students of

the Adelaide University team and we

look forward to participating in the

competition in future years.

Participants from back left: Royce Pitchford, Carolyn Mitchell, Holly Crighton, Joshua

Cousins, Caitlin Berry, Kate Collins, Johanna Aldersey, Aimee Bush,

Haylee Clifford (coach), Jordan Bush, Octavia Kelly (coach)

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Roseworthy College Netball

We have three teams playing in various grades of the Monday night competition at STARplex, Gawler in 2015. The games are quick, the competition is (somewhat) fierce and laughs are endless. Although we don't routinely train and our skills may not be as fine tuned as some of the other teams, we love to be out on the court and begin our week on a high. Sport is such a fantastic stress reliever and allows all of the ladies to form new friendships, take a break from study and have some fun on and off cam-pus.

Unfortunately the season is already underway for 2015, but we are always happy to hear from new recruits to join trainings or to be kept on a fill-in roster.

For any further enquiries please con-tact Chelsea Smart (Vice-President): [email protected]

Keep an eye out for the ever popular MIXED netball tournament - taking place later in the year at Rose-worthy Campus!

FUNDRAISING

We currently have a Cadbury Chocolate Drive going on campus - you may have seen the familiar chocolate boxes around! The profits from these sales allow the club to heavily subsidise netball playing fees and continue to support ladies wanting to play netball for Roseworthy College.

Thank you for your support!

City to Bay—Roseworthy Campus Team

Staying healthy and active is part of balancing uni life so why not challenge yourself this semester and join us on the City to Bay walk/

run on Sunday September 20th!

This year we are encouraging students and staff from across the Roseworthy Campus to participate in the ‘University of Adelaide with The Blacks’ team as they walk or run from North Terrace to Glenelg. The Blacks are offering a fantastic half price entry for the first 250 people who buy their $20 ‘2015 City-Bay team package’ before 7 August. The pack includes a singlet, prizes to win and a 12-week training program for people to follow at your own pace.

Normal entry price for the race is $50 and $45 with concession for the 12km. By partnering with The Blacks this year you will receive the singlet, train-ing program and half price entry, that’s totalling $45 for adults and $42.50 for students!

For more details of The Black’s offer and how to purchase the pack and to receive the half price entry code see their website https://theblacks.com.au/Common/Event.aspx?EID=2369

As there are thousands of participants in the race, Roseworthy Campus run-ners and walkers can meet together in the city prior the race start and then all met again in Glenelg at the finish line.

Whether you take up The Blacks offer or just register yourself, if you would like to meet up with others from campus on the day, and/or be part of regular training leading up to the race, email Nora Henry

[email protected]

More general information about the event is available on the City to Bay’s official website.

www.city-bay.org.au/

www.city-bay.org.au/how_to_enter.php

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ROSEWORTHY

SIP 'N' SLIDER

Thursday 6 August

11.30 AM – 1.30 PM, Union Lawns

Come on down to the Union Lawns for an Ameri-

can Diner style affair, complete with slider burg-

ers and jukebox. Flash your Union card

for your free slider burger or

non-members can eat for $5.

Vegetarian available. Featuring “Bucking Bull”

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HDR and Honours Seminar Series—4pm in the Richardson LT

Upcoming seminars...

Monday 10th August

Cassie Dickson

- Honours unrelated topic seminar

Effect of organic trace minerals on Broiler Breeders and subsequent progeny performance

Monday 17th August

4 PM—Nikki van Ruiten

- Honours unrelated topic seminar

Title TBA

4:30 PM—Jemma Seyfang

- PhD Introductory seminar

Prenatal programming of the lifetime performance of gilts

Monday 24th August

11 AM, Williams G31a/b NRAB

NOTE VENUE AND TIME

Saad Gilani

- PhD Major review seminar

Determining reliable biomarkers for increased intestinal permeability in chickens induced by lipopolysaccha-ride

Monday 31st August

Timothy Barker

- PhD Introductory seminar

The role and validity of cognitive biases in animal welfare assessment

Monday 7th September

Ben Ahern

- PhD Introductory seminar

Dynamic laryngeal prosthesis in horses

Organiser and contact Dr Todd McWhorter, phone 8313 7896, email [email protected]

Come along to show your

interest and support

New Gym

The new gym in the Student Union Building is currently under construction and is expected to open end of August.

Opening end of August

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The Careers Service have developed the first of a series of online Career Readiness modules. The first module is available now. This module will give you access to career planning materials, employer perspectives and graduate advice. The 60 minute module has been developed by the Careers Service. For any first year students who are new this semester, you will already have access to the course on MyUni. For everyone else across any year level wishing to access the modules, follow this link to request access (http://tinyurl.com/careers-olm)

Have your say - Sustainability at UoA

How can we collaborate and innovate across a number of areas to future proof the University for generations to come? We want to hear from you!

See the Ecoversity team from 10am to have your say and receive a lucky dip prize!

Tue 25 Aug Roseworthy College Hall

What does campus sustainability mean to you?


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