e-News 2012 #23 (22 June)

This week at the UFT
1. Second Semester Enrolments


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2. Orientation for Second Semester
3. Academic Skills Workshops
4. The UFT Indigenous Issues Group

Other items of interest
5. Children & Families Ministry Symposium
6. Education, Theology & Mission
7. Book Launch - A Midlife Journey’
8. Proclaim
9. Poetry For the Soul.
10. Writing the Sacred
11. Charter for Compassion

This week at the UFT
1. Second Semester Enrolments
 Students are welcome to enrol in units for second semester at any time, or to vary their existing second semester enrolment. Please contact the UFT office to discuss your course, or (for existing students) submit a Change of Enrolment form available from http://www.mcd.edu.au/coursework-forms. Second semester enrolments will close on 16 July 2012, however students are encouraged to make any changes to their enrolment early to avoid delays.
The UFT has a mid year intake for new students, if you know of someone who is interested in learning about study options at the UFT or wishing to enrol for second semester please encourage them to contact the UFT office before the end of June for more information or email the registrar Margaret Tropea on registrar@uft.edu.au. Flyers providing information and details on second semester units are available from the UFT/CTM reception for mid year entry into the BTheol, GradDipTheol and MDiv.

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2. Diary Marker: Orientation for new students for Second Semester
Afternoon of Thursday 19 July 2012 – Details of time and venue to follow.

New students are strongly encouraged to attend the UFT Orientation Day held on the Thursday before the beginning of second semester. Orientation Day presents a great opportunity to meet other new students, and to learn information about student support services, welfare, worship opportunities and to meet staff. Please register your intention to attend with Bethany Broadstock at reception no later than Thursday 12 August 2012 (9340 8890, or email the registrar Margaret Tropea .

3. Academic Skills Workshops
Second semester 2012 - Tuesdays 2pm-3.30pm beginning 7 August 2012
Centre for Theology and Ministry, room G2

The UFT offers a program of Academic Skills Workshops to enrolled students at no charge. The workshops in second semester will be led by the UFT’s Academic Skills Tutor, Elizabeth Murray. Students are also strongly encouraged to attend an orientation session in the Dalton McCaughey Library (usually held during week 1 of semester) or to make an appointment with library staff for an introduction to the library catalogue.

Please register for the workshop series with Bethany Broadstock at CTM reception (email Bethany.Broadstock@ctm.uca.edu.au or phone 9340 8890). Students are urged to attend the full program and not isolated sessions.

Week 1 — Making the Most of Classes - 2pm 7 August 2012
Week 2 — Making the Most of Readings - 2pm 14 August 2012
Week 3 — Assessment Tasks - 2pm 21 August 2012
Week 4 — Researching for Assessment Tasks - 2pm 28 August 2012
Week 5 — Drafting Written Assignments - 2pm 4 September 2012
Week 6 — Academic Style - 2pm 11 September 2012
Week 7 — Punctuation and Grammar - 2pm 2 October 2012
Week 8 — Referencing and Plagiarism - 2pm 9 October 2012
Week 9 — Editing and Proofreading - 2pm 16 October 2012

4. Diary Marker: The UFT Indigenous Issues Group is planning a visit to the Koorie Heritage Trust
(http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com) in the city on Saturday 11th August at 11.00 am. All members of the UFT community and their friends are welcome. Further details as the time approaches.

Other items of interest
5. Children & Families Ministry Symposium
The Symposium is an opportunity for those who have previously completed research into areas related to ministry with children and families (especially in the areas of Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology or Practical Theology) or are currently undertaking such research to come together to present their findings.
 Anyone interested / available / prepared to be part of a Children & Families Ministry Symposium should contact Christine Rowntree for details. 
 (03) 9340 8806 | f (03) 9340 8805 
e Chris.Barnett@ctm.uca.edu.au
 www.ctm.uca.edu.au
 


6. Education, Theology & Mission - the impact and implications of Child Theology Conference July 12, 13 – 2012. Dr. Marcia Bunge, is Professor of Humanities and Theology at Christ College (the Honours college of Valparaiso University, Indiana, USA), an influential current scholar in children and theology. Editor of the seminal books The Child in Christian Thought, The Child in the Bible, Children and Childhood in World Religions: Primary Sources and Texts and the upcoming Child Theologies: Themes and Perspectives from World Christianity, Marcia brings a wonderful blend of scholarly depth, educational experience and practical application. For details http://ctm.uca.edu.au/marciabunge and to register for one or both days.
Chris Barnett Children & Families Centre for Theology and Ministry
29 College Cres Parkville 3052 (03) 9340 8806 | f (03) 9340 8805
e Chris.Barnett@ctm.uca.edu.au www.ctm.uca.edu.au

7. Book Launch - A Midlife Journey’ by Gerald O’Collins SJ
Commencing 6.30pm on Wednesday 11 July 2012 at The Shamrock Room Celtic Club 316 Queen Street Melbourne. To be launched by Dorothy Lee, Dean of Trinity College Theological School. RSVP bookings@connorcourt.com or telephone 03 9005 9167. Guests may stay for dinner following the launch in the Shamrock Room, food and drinks at bar prices.

8. Proclaim 2012 - Early bird registration ends 30 June
The focus of Proclaim 2012 is to help Catholics respond to the call to the new evangelisation in building our parishes as faith communities full of disciples and missionary in outlook. In addition to the three keynote presentations from international speakers, there are 44 seminars to choose from. For full Seminar program follow this link
http://www.proclaimconference.com.au/wp-ontent/uploads/2012/03/Proclaim_...
Register online before June 30 to receive early bird discount. Registrations open until Saturday August 11. http://www.proclaimconference.com.au/

9. Poetry For the Soul.
Wednesday 27 June 6.30-8.30pm. An evening of John Donne and Shakespeare.
Philip Harvey, the librarian of the Carmelite Library will reveal to us the soulfulness of John Donne and Shakespeare during the drama of Elizabethan England. Taking the idea of North and South of the River, in this case the Thames, Philip will explore the impact of the reformation in England.
In: O’Connor Pilkington Rooms. Cost $20 ($15 early bird by June 15)

10. Tuesday 3 July 7.00pm – 9.00pm Writing the Sacred a casual writing group inspired by sacred text. Bring pen and paper. This group will be available weekly for when you can attend. Venue: The Carmelite Library. Facilitator: Donna Ward Cost: $10. For details on events visit: www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org

11. Charter for Compassion
The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us always to treat all others as we wish to be treated ourselves. Compassion impels us to work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of our fellow creatures, to dethrone ourselves from the centre of our world and put another there, and to honour the inviolable sanctity of every single human being, treating everybody, without exception, with absolute justice, equity and respect.

If you haven't heard of or signed the Charter of Compassion, you may like to consider doing so. This is an International initiative.
For details go to http://charterforcompassion.org/the-charter/#charter-for-compassion