1997 QUT Handbook

classes and general fitness and relaxation swimming.
Phone: (07) 3864 1688.
Weights Rooms: Carseldine campus has a weight
training room available for use by students. Contact
a Student Information Centre for further information.
For more information about sport, recreation and
activities contact the campus Recreation Officers:
Gardens Point (07) 3864 1685
Kelvin Grove (07) 3864 3710
Carseldine (07) 3864 4716
Media and Publications
Publications: The Guild produces a range of free
publications throughout the year, including the diary,
a wallplanner, newsletters, clubs and societies
handbook, the Annual Report and various brochures
on services and activities.
Student Newspaper: The Guild regularly publishes
a free community newspaper called Utopia to which
students can contribute. It provides general
information and also acts as a forum for a wide range
of topics of student interest. Editors of the paper are
elected each year and all students are eligible to stand
for election. Phone: (07) 3864 4012.
International Students Department
Assistance
Assists all international students, undergraduate
and postgraduate, to appeal against exclusions and
other academic matters.
Assists the fight against discrimination of any kind
within the University environment.
Assists other international student clubs associated
with Student Guild to organise social events.
Cultural Awareness
The Department’s objective is to promote cultural
awareness at QUT among students and staff.
Therefore, from time to time the Department holds
multicultural events like market days with the help
of international student clubs and other
organisations. For more information contact (07)
3864 5531.
WWW: The Guild has a presence on the World Wide
Web which can be accessed at . Many of the
Guild’s services are listed there along with an events
page where students can find out what is happening
on their campus.
OTHER SERVICES
Campus Shops: The Campus Shop at Gardens Point
campus sells a large range of calculators, QUT
memorabilia, sportswear, shoes, chemist lines,
cigarettes and other goods, and provides photo
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developing and dry cleaning. There are credit card
and EFTPOS facilities plus three-month lay-by with
minimum deposit. The Kelvin Grove shop sells
sportswear, shoes, chemist lines and cigarettes. It
also carries newsagency items such as magazines,
newspapers and cards. Phone: (07) 3864 1681.
Campus Club: The Student Guild operates a club
at the Gardens Point campus. The club is an excellent
venue to relax, kick back and unwind. It has a bar,
pool tables, and an outdoor eatery with a variety of
burgers, salads, made to order sandwiches and many
other delicious menu items. With the daily specials,
you need never spend over $3.00 for lunch every
day. The club also hosts bands throughout the year
and is available for balls and other functions at very
reasonable rates.
Degrees Cafe: Degrees is a licensed cafe run by the
Student Guild at Gardens Point campus, Level 3, Y
Block. Degrees offers students and staff the best
coffee on campus – from cappuccino to latte, flat
white and espresso. Also on offer at reasonable prices
are delectable pastries, cakes and fine foods such as
lasagne, quiche, filos, foccacia and bagels. The cafe
is open Monday to Thursday 10am to 6pm and
Friday 10am to 3pm. Phone (07) 3864 1236.
Graduation Gown Hire and Sale: The Guild hires
gowns, hoods and mortarboards for graduation
ceremonies and photographs.
Academic regalia is also available for sale. Phone:
(07) 3274 1473.
Student Lounges: Student Lounge facilities are
provided by the Guild at Kelvin Grove and
Carseldine campuses. These provide an area to relax
or socialise. Drink vending machines are available
in or near the lounges.
Child Care Centres: The Guild operates child care
centres on all three campuses. All centres operate
from Monday to Friday with hours being determined
by student needs. Fees are reasonable with
government subsidies available at all centres.
Gardens Point (07) 3864 1690
Kelvin Grove (07) 3864 3946
Carseldine (07) 3864 4800.