O Week at the University of Newcastle

Friday 10 February 2006

Students commencing study in programs at the University of Newcastle will spend next week finding their way around the Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses as part of the annual Orientation Program.

Orientation Week (O Week) is a program of activities and information sessions designed to introduce new students to the social, cultural and academic aspects of University life.

O Week gives students the chance to become familiar with where they will study and what facilities are available to them.

Information sessions and workshops will be held across the campuses to assist new students with program and course options, enrolments and registrations, faculty and library locations and study survival skills.

The official start of the academic year will be celebrated at Commencement Ceremonies to be held at the Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses.

Photo Opportunity - Commencement Ceremonies

Callaghan campus - Monday 13 February 2006 at 9.30am in the Great Hall.

The Chancellor Professor Trevor Waring AM, Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Saunders, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Services) Dr Sue Gould, will address the congregation.

Frances Kay-Lambkin, who has completed a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Honours degree at the University, will speak to new students about getting involved in University life. Frances is a registered psychologist and Lecturer in Medicine. She recently submitted her PhD, for which she was responsible for developing a CD-ROM and therapist-based treatment for people suffering from depression and co-occurring alcohol and other drug problems.

Ourimbah campus - Thursday 16 February 2006 at 10am in the Fine Art Building.

The Chancellor Professor Trevor Waring AM, Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Saunders, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Services) Dr Sue Gould, will address the congregation.

Media are invited to attend the Commencement Ceremonies and there will be a number of photo opportunities during O Week.

O Week runs from Monday 13 February - Saturday 18 February 2006. A copy of the Orientation program is available from: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/orientation/

For interviews contact Academic Registrar, Gail White, on (02) 4921 5313 or 0438 288 679.