That's right, folks! At this stage, UMSU is aiming to move during the Semester 2 non-teaching period (26 Sept- 2 Oct). This will minimise disruption to our scheduled activities (such as our Annual Elections) and the other services we provide students.

More information about the NSP and UMSU's relocation can be found HERE. We'll continue to add any updates to this page, so make sure to check in regularly! 

2. *NEW* Original UMSU Typeface — Help us choose its name!

Our incredible Design team have created an original UMSU font for us to use in all our promotion and branding. The only problem? It needs a name!

Check out the new font and throw your idea for its name into the ring HERE by Fri 3 June 12pm (midday). In next week's Staff News, we'll be circulating a poll with all the name suggestions for everyone to vote on!

Is your department interested in taking over our socials in the lead up to WinterFest? This is your chance!

?? Send your opt-in to Comms by Wed 8 June.
?? Send us your takeover content no later than Mon 20 Jun.

Access the Takeover instructions HERE or head to the Playbook for more info.


4. Reminder: Carnival Day Applications due THIS FRIDAY — Sing out if you need help!

Don't forget that applications for your Carnival Day events are due THIS FRIDAY 3 JUNE 11.59pm. If you're struggling with an event idea or the application form itself,  come visit Ailish at the CME Help Desk! Her drop-in hours are Mon-Fri 1.30-3.30pm or send her an email to book in for an appointment. 

A very warm welcome to Channon Goodwin who is commencing as Arts Project Officer today! They come to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience and is looking forward to helping us move into the NSP and provide all our students with wonderful Arts programs.

6. Payroll and OHS induction — It's sweet when it's complete

For the new staff who haven't yet completed Payroll and OHS inductions, could you please contact Tim ASAP as we are organising some sessions for the coming weeks.

7. Good News Stories — You got 'em? We wanna hear them!

To help spread some ? positive vibes ? at UMSU, we'll be adding a new section to our weekly staff news — 'Good News Stories'. Send us any big wins your department had or something good that happened to you/your staff (in or outside of work!) by 12pm every Friday.

Check out this week's stories below ??

Info Desk — Acknowledging the amazing Kay going above and beyond!

Kay spent an hour and a half after hours helping an international student at Info Desk last week. The student was at the airport to fly home, but once they got there, they found they were COVID-positive. In desperation, having no money, nowhere to go and unable to board their flight, they returned to campus where Kay spent until 6:30pm finding free, available emergency accommodation for this student.

Thank you, Kay, for being your wonderful, compassionate self (but please look after your own health too! ??)

CME — Pretty pretty pretty!

Are you loving our WinterFest branded Staff News? Thanks to CME for putting their collective heads and talents together and coming up with this very readable and beautiful Staff News template. Huzzah!