1998 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

30 I Higher Education I General University Information
organises and presents the social programs for the year. A wide variety of events are
planned, to suitthe different types of students, including theatre, parttimer's
evenings and union nights. Students helpto organise activities through the Activities
Management Committee and welcome feedback regarding the types offunctions
students would like to experience on campus. VPA works closely with clubs and
societies in order to promote activities jointly between clubs and the Student Union.
The VPA office is located on Level 4 ofthe Union Building, Hawthorn campus.
Activities contacts:
Telephone: (03) 9214 5459 (Hawthorn, (03) 9215 7150 (Lilydale), (03) 9214 6729 (Prahran)
Clubs and Societies
Clubs and Societies promote the involvement of students in the Swinburne
community through participation in groups with a common interest. Affiliated clubs
receive funding from the Student Union and assistance with organizing events which
suittheir members. There are more than sixty clubs and societies for students at
Swinburne to choose from and the ability to start more. High quality meeting and
storage facilities are available to be booked atthe Hawthorn SAASC, the Prahran
Union Services Desk, and the Lilydale Union Services Desk. A mini bus is available
for clubs and societies to book via the Tool Library, with no charge except for a
deposit, refundable upon return of an undamaged bus. The Clubs and Societies
officers will assist with queries regarding the starting of clubs, affiliation and
support with resources.
Telephone: (03) 9214 5461 (Hawthornl. (03) 9215 7150 (Lilydalel.(03) 9214 6729 (Prahran)
Orientation
All new student are invited to attend the orientation program, which attempts to fast
track the learning process about what is available on campus and what sort ofthings
happen in a University environment. All the service departments of the University
are involved in presenting information and theatre performances and workshops are
held to target specific groups of students with special needs. Orientation days are
offered for full-time students, before classes start and there are evening functions
for part-time students. After the commencement of classes there is a week of
orientation activities, which are entertainment based, to help new students getto
know each other better.
Tool library
The Tool Library is located in the Contact Building at Hawthorn, however this service
may also be accessed by students from the Lilydale and Prahran campuses. The
Library hires a wide range of tools and equipmentto students and staff. Hire prices
are extremely low and the service aims to enable access to equipment, without
making a profit, while offering a quality service with information and assistance.
Catalogues are widely available and equipment for hire includes lawn-mowers,
mulchers, whipper-snippers, engine tun-up kit, arc welder, wallpaper remover, carpet
steamer - and a whole lot more.
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday
Telephone:
9.00am - 5.30pm
(03) 9214 8869 (Hawthorn)
(03) 9215 7181 (Lilydale)
(03) 92146729 (prahran)
Night Bus
To ensure safety after dark, a night bus service is offered by the union in conjunction
with the university, on all three campuses. At Hawthorn, students can take the bus
from outside the Corner Caf in Wakefield Street, at Prahran from outside the
Security Hut in St John Street, and at Lilydale from the Atrium Bus Stop. Drivers are
selected and trained to be safety conscious and to offer a quality service, which
drops students at their cars or transport stops within the local area. The service runs
from:
Hawthorn: Monday -Thursday 6.30pm -1 0.15pm
Lilydale: Monday -Thursday 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Prahran: Monday -Thursday 6.30pm -1 O.OOpm
Photocopying
The Student Union operates photocopying services from the Services Desk, Corner
Cafeteria Hawthorn, Level 2 Building PK, Prahran, and Levell Building LA, Lilydale.
Copying on transparencies for overheads is also available at a very reasonable price,
and there are staff present to give assistance.
A copytext card machine with a choice of $2.00 and $5.00 cards is available forthe
use of Student Union photocopiers.
Catering Department
Hawthorn campus
Courtyard Cafeteria
Located on the ground floor of the Union Building, this popular new cafeteria offers a
wide variety of fresh sandwiches, focaccias, salads and fried foods. The cafeteria
offers an Asian style of dining and is perfect for the student on a budget. Smokers
are catered for in the undercover seating area and the environment is clean and
inviting. Seats forty-eight inside and thirty-six outside.
Opening hours (during teaching semester times):
Monday-Thursday:
Friday:
8.00am-9.00pm,
8.00am-3.00pm,
Telephone: (03) 9214 8823
Ethel Cat
The Ethel Caf is the largest cafeteria on campus, located on the third floor of the
Union Building adjacentto the Greenhouse Bar/Bistro. The Amusement Centre,
offering pool tables, video games and pinball machines, is situated here and the food
servery offering a range offast foods opens daily between 1 O.OOam and 3.00pm to
service players. This caf offers a large space for student clubs to run special
activities and seats about 250 people.
Telephone: (03) 9214 8247
Greenhouse BarlBistro
The Greenhouse is the place to be seen on campus. Enjoy a wine or beer with your
meal, or relax with friends over a delicious cappuccino and cake. The Greenhouse is
located on the third floor ofthe Union BUilding. The bar offers Victorian and boutique
bottled beers, a large selection of spirits and cocktails and wines from the Yarra
Valley. For diners who like to eat and drink in the fresh air, the outdoor terrace offers
a garden retreat. Our Student Union Functions Department caters forweddings,
twenty-firsts and other social events in the Greenhouse for both students and staff
at competitive prices.
Opening hours:
Monday-Wednesday 9.00arn-6.00pm,
Thursday-Friday 9.00am until late and weekends depending on functions.
Seats 120 inside, 48 outside.
Telephone: (03) 92145453, (03) 92148174
CornerCaf
Located on the corner of John and Wakefield streets, this extremely popular cafeteria
provides an upmarket range of salads, gourmet sandwiches and snacks at a
reasonable price. The Corner Caf has a clean and pleasant environment and is
convenient to both University and TAFE students and staff.
Seats 70.
Opening hours:
Monday-Thursday:
Friday:
Telephone:
8.00am-8.00pm,
8.00am-3.30pm
(03)92148380
Functions Department
If you are having a wedding, 21 st, graduation party or maybe just a meeting, this
department can offer clubs, students and staff a wide range of catering from buffets
and sit-down meals, to light luncheons, afternoon teas, cocktail parties and BBQs.
The Functions Supervisor can advise you on menus and quantities. Please remember
we do need two working days notice for refreshments and five working days for
larger functions.
Telephone: (03) 9214 8174, (03) 9214 8247 or (03) 9214 8172
Catering - Lilydale
The Student Union also provides limited catering facilities at Lilydale.These can be
found at the kiosk on the ground floor, set back from the Atrium next to the Student
Union Services Desk. We offer a small range of hot and cold food, such as
sandwiches, cakes, pies and snacks.
Opening hours:
Monday -Thursday
Friday
Telephone:
8.00 am - 3.30 pm
8.00 am - 3.00 pm.
(03) 9761 9350 or (03) 9215 7181.
Catering - Prahran
Located in Building PK on St John Street. the Caf is proving to be a match for any of
the food on Chapel Street, offering a wide range of hot and cold gourmet foods,
salads, freshly made sandwiches, snacks and beverages. We also offer a catering
service to clubs and internal departments.
Opening hours:
Monday -Thursday
Friday
Telephone:
8.00am - 8.00pm
8.00am - 3.30pm.
(03) 9214 6501
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