In Brief
Student rallies for Ceduna youth
UniSA
Aboriginal Management and Policy student Colleen Haseldine cares a lot about
her fellow youth. Not only does the 18 year old want to help support
Ceduna’s youth when she finishes her studies, she is also raising money for
a shark- free swimming enclosure for Ceduna as part of the Oysterfest
celebrations. Oysterfest, which runs from September 30 to October 2,
traditionally nominates ambassadors who raise money for an Eyre Peninsula
cause. Haseldine said the need for an enclosure convinced her to become
involved with the fundraising this year. “There are a lot of little kids
swimming around during the summer,” she said. “The beaches are quite nice
and since sharks have been protected there have been a lot more on the
coast. I think the shark enclosure would provide a safe place to swim at no
cost to the public.” External student Haseldine said the Ceduna locals have
supported the idea. “There are three groups in this competition, and the
community buys raffle tickets for all of them. They’ve been great.”
Haseldine has held raffles, cake stalls and is busy selling chocolates to
local businesses. She also plans to hold a disco and movie night. All funds
raised are split between the cause and the Oysterfest itself. The winning
ambassador is rewarded with a trip for two to Bali. Haseldine hopes to stay
in Ceduna once she has finished her studies and will devote her career to
helping local youth. With a start like this, the sky’s the limit.
Double arts vision
The
dedication visual arts graduate Yhonnie Scarce gave to her studies and her
craft is already paying off – in more ways than one. She flies to Scotland
this month after winning two arts grants. Scarce is attending the Edinburgh
International Festival on a Mayne Group Limited travel grant through ArtsSA.
She will also visit the North Lands Creative Glass Centre in Lybster and
take a master class with jeweller Susan Cohn. A Helpmann Academy grant is
also helping with travel costs. Scarce said she was thrilled about the
opportunity she has been given. “I’m incredibly excited but also a little
nervous because this is my first trip overseas,” she said. “I spent four
months researching, writing and planning the grant applications and so my
trip is very well planned.” Scarce specialised in glass during her time at
UniSA, but she also loves painting as well. “I’d like to keep both glass and
painting going at the same time,” Scarce said. “I’m working on a couple of
painting exhibitions at Tandanya at the moment, including a solo exhibition,
but I’m spending most my time overseas exploring my love for glass. For me
they work well together. I like to sit with my paintings and take my time.
With glass, it’s such a different process. I love both.” A recipient of a
UniSA Indigenous scholarship, Scarce was offered an exhibition in Paris
during the Glass Artists Society international glass conference held in
Adelaide in June.
Survey asks for feedback
Transnational
UniSA students have until the end of September to give their feedback on
their university experience through the Transnational Student Experiences
Questionnaire. The University surveys students in Australia every two years.
But this year, overseas students, in countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong
and Malaysia, can also take part. Students are asked to give feedback on
their program or research experience, the study environment and related
services and facilities, UniSA’s online services and their overall
satisfaction. The responses help the University to identify ways to improve
the quality of programs, services and facilities. Previously, student
surveys have helped to bring about a greater range of electronic library
resources and additional online support materials and resources.
To complete the survey, and be entered into a prize draw,
www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/tseq