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Many people on campus were saddened today to hear of the death on Saturday of UWA's first, and only, female Vice Chancellor, Professor Fay Gale. Fay was a great champion of women's rights and led by example. It wasn't always easy at the top but her quiet courage gained her the respect of many. Rest in peace, Fay.

This node group is for people who like watching movies and talking about them. We've got the support of Luna Cinemas via attendance at their media screenings. Please contact me on katie.ellis@uwa.edu.au if you'd like to attend a media screening and then post a short review of the film in this group.

But to get things started whats your favourite film and why? If you can't tie it down to one film, pick a genre!!

The Powerhouse Museum in Sydney has become the first museum in the world to release historical photographs for access as part of Flickr’s Commons Project.

Who was it who said 'Genius is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration'? They should have said 90% good time management. No point working hard if you aren't really focused on the tasks that need to be done and applying the right amount of time to those that matter. My challenge is doing the hard tasks rather than being distracted by concentrating on things I enjoy (it's still work, after all!). It's such a skill to have the discipline to work out what needs to be done and just get on with it. Don't think I've quite got it together yet.

I can't believe it's already week 3...

I've been so busy with trying to kep up with uni & college life - its a lot busier than the quieter country lifestyle I'm used to and trying to keep on top of all my lectures/labs/workshops and social life is a bit difficult.

First year students at Flying Start orientation were challenged to design something from the university of the future. The winning concept, a stunningly simple design modelled with just a couple of balloons and some alfoil, aimed to solve parking problems and enable future FY students to have a parking permit. This won a resounding vote of support from the audience and the design team clearly have a great future of problem solving and providing technical solutions ahead of them.

Flying Start 2008 is happening right at the moment. Thursday was an action-packed day and I'll bet there will be some tired people when those hardy souls who elected to stay over at Currie Hall get themselves up this morning. Being a bit of a morning person, I've already packed my bag and headed back over to the office to check out a few things before we get underway for another day.

UniSkills' Flying Start Orientation got off to a... well, Flying Start today. Students enjoyed a day of activities ranging from Campus tours to a volleyball. We all started the day with some 'icebreaker' activities.

Hello everyone! I hope you all enjoyed Australia day! I had a great week working at uni and yesterday celebrating oz day! Today i relaxed at home and wroked out my uni timetable. I chose the tutes and labs that suit my 3 casual jobs! Now I need to keep my fingers crossed that I get my first preference on OLRS!

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