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Business and Law @ ECU, Students Newsletter

November 2007 Issue

Utz Cup winners, law students, James Graham and Katie McKenzie

Final fling

Final year students - you have worked hard and now it's time to PARTY! Join your fellow students and the staff of Business and Law for the Final Fling!

When: Friday, 30 November 2007
Time: 6.00pm–8.00pm
Where: Leederville Hotel, 742 Newcastle Street, Leederville
Cost: $25 — includes gourmet finger food, four drink vouchers for wine, beer or pre-mix drinks and a commemorative t-shirt.

Tickets can be purchased from the Faculty of Business and Law Reception at Joondalup or Churchlands before Friday, 23 November 2007.

We have two free tickets to give away to the first five people who email their details to blmarketing@ecu.edu.au.

Graduating this semester?

As a graduate you automatically join ECU's Alumni. Alumni receive benefits including access to ECU facilities, such as the gym, the bookshop and the library at discount rates, invitations to special events and reunions, access to discounts with preferred suppliers such as the ANZ bank, and regular Alumni e-newsletters. For more information visit Faculty of Business and Law Alumni.

Get that job!

Visit the faculty's careers community site Get that job! on MyECU/Blackboard.

You'll find up-to-date information on:

  • Current vacancies
  • Employer details
  • Calendar of graduate programs, summer sessions and career fairs
  • Exercises, handy tips and information for successful job-hunting

Visit MyECU and follow the link under My Communities on the MyECU Sites page.

Need major or unit advice?

If you're unsure about your major or unit selection for re-enrolling, speak to a Student Information Officer.

Undergraduate students visit the Student Information Centre
Postgraduate students visit the Higher Degrees Office

Important dates

Make your holidays count — Summer School

Enrolments for Business and Law's Summer School are open until Friday, 14 December 2007.

Re-enrol now

Re-enrolments for Semester 1, 2008 close Friday, 21 December 2007. Visit SIMO to re-enrol now.

Review and improve

Lecturers are on-hand for informal reviews so you can discuss exam results and get feedback on areas for improvement.

The Informal Review Day is held on Wednesday, 19 December. Visit your School's website for postings of lecturer availability closer to the day.

Students awarded for industry projects

Leisure and sport management students have been awarded for industry projects completed as part of a professional practicum unit.

Michelle Duffield presenting her professional practicum poster

Michelle Duffield, Cameron Taylor and Amira Mahmood were awarded Dr Heather McGowan OAM awards for professional practice in leisure and sport management at a function that brought together students, lecturers and industry representatives.

l-r: Cameron Taylor and Amira Mahmood with Tricia Summerfield from the Department of Sport and Recreation

Students who took part in the unit presented posters and portfolios of their work experience projects to guests from a variety of organisations including Parks and Leisure Australia, the Department of Sport and Recreation and the Department of Environment and Conservation.

Hon Len Roberts-Smith RFD, QC speaking at the forum

ECU hosts Corruption and Crime Commission Forum

Hon Len Roberts-Smith RFD, QC, the newly appointed Commissioner of the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) gave his first public address at a forum hosted by ECU's Faculty of Business and Law.

Commissioner Roberts-Smith's presentation, "Misconduct… is that all there is?" defined misconduct and explained the role of the Corruption and Crime Commission in investigating allegations of misconduct. Full story >>

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