1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Ethel Caf
The Ethel Caf is the largest cafeteria on campus, located on
the third floor of the Union Building adjacent to 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 of fast foods
opens daily between 10.00am 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: 9214 8247
Greenhouse Bar/Bistro
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 of the Union Building. The bar offers
Victorian and boutique bottled beers, a large selection of
spirits and cocktails and wines from the Yarra Valley. For
8 diners who like to eat and drink in the fresh air, the
g outdoor terrace offers a garden retreat. Our Student Union
Functions Department caters for weddings, twenty-firsts
g and other social events in the Greenhouse for both
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students and staff at competitive prices.
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G Opening hours: Monday-Wednesday 9.00am-6.00pm,
$ Thursday-Friday 9.00am until late and weekends
2 depending on functions. Seats 120 inside, 48 outside.
E. Telephone: 9214 5453,9214 8174
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Corner Caf
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-Friday: 8.00am-8.00pm,
Friday: 8.00am-3.30pm Telephone: 9214 8380
Functions Department
If you are having a wedding, 21st, 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: 9214 8174,9214 8247 or 9214 8172
Communications and Information
Systems Department
Publications
The Student Union publishes a weekly newspaper called
The Swine, which primarily carries news and information
pertaining to students and Swinburne. It provides a forum
for students and staff to present and discuss their views on
relevant matters. During holidays and non-teaching
periods, a smaller publication called Piglet keeps the flow
of information going.
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The Student Union also produces a free diary, Orientation
Handbook and year planner which are available from
Union Services Desk on each campus and at re-enrolment.
Student Publications
The Student Union also provides facilities for students to
publish a magazine called Tabukz Rasa at least once per
semester. Tabukz Rasa provides a medium for students to
develop their publication skills and all students are
welcome to contribute graphics, articles and creative
writing. If you would like to participate, contact the
Student Union media director or come to the Media Office.
Email: swine@nion-2.su.swin.edu.a~ and
mediadi&nion-2.su.swin.edu.a~
Student Union Computer Centre
The Computer Centre offers access to a number of MS
Windows PC workstations at both Hawthorn and Prahran.
Popular word processing, spreadsheet and DTP packages
are available.
Other services offered:
Laser Printing
Users of the Computer Centre workstations have access to
networked laser printers at low per-page rates.
R6sumQ Typing
The Computer Centre offers a professional rCsum.6 service
to word process, print and bind r6sumCs for students at
reasonable cost.
Binding Service
A thermal glue binding service is available at Hawthorn
and Mooroolbark at a reasonable cost. The covers are A4
with a clear acetate cover.
Mooroolbark campus
Student Union facilities at the Mooroolbark campus
include a Student Union Services Desk which is staffed
between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm, to provide students with an
information outlet. educational assistance. advice and
referral, bookshop facilities, regular activities, access to
print media through a weekly newspaper and membership
and formation of educational clubs. The Student Union
also offers a student meeting room and a student lounge
with a pool table, access to CD player and reading material.