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What’s in this issue…? » Orientation

» SLC

» Friendship Ceremony

» QIBT vs. GELI Soccer

» Mini Olympics

» Academic Scholarship Winners

» Footy Colours Day

» End of Semester Awards

» What’s on? » Important Dates

End of Semester – Special Edition Check out pages 5 and 6 for a complete listing of all

Semester 1, 2012 award recipients. Congratulations to all nominees!

Meet one of our most recent and successful graduates, Desiree Kelly… p6

Stay safe this summer – Surf Tips… p7

It has been a big semester at QIBT, and

now is the time to celebrate! In this

edition of qNews we take a look back over

what has happened at QIBT in semester 2

2012.

In June we welcomed back our returning

students as well as a whole lot of brand

new QIBT-ers, and the action hasn’t let up

since then.

We started off the semester with a huge

orientation program and then launched into our

packed Activities Calendar, providing all

students with a range of opportunities to get

involved.

Inside these pages we have photos and

summaries from all our big activities and events

so have a look through and see if you are

featured anywhere.

And for those of you who graduate this

semester we say Goodbye and Good Luck!

QNEWS STUDENT NEWSLETTER

Issue 2, Semester 2 2012

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Semester 2 Overview - June

Orientation: Orientation is one of the busiest times at QIBT and this semester was no different. Spread over one whole week and across two campuses, staff and Student Mentors were flat out welcoming new

students and helping them adjust to their new surrounds.

This semester every new student came to two days

of orientation. This not only made the whole process a lot more relaxed and less stressful, but it gave students more opportunities to check out their

campus, meet fellow students and - very importantly - get their photo taken at our Orientation Photo Booth!

Student Mentors are returning students who give up

their own time over their holidays to come back to QIBT to help out new students. We couldn’t have orientation without them and their efforts are always appreciated. Check your email around the end of each semester to see how you can get involved.

Semester 2 Overview - July

SLC: The Student Liaison Committee is a vital part of QIBT, and this semester’s Committees have done a fantastic job of representing their fellow students. With one Committee at each campus there has been no shortage of work for the SLC Ambassadors, who

have sat on Committee meetings, helped to organise activities and events and consulted their fellow students to see what they can improve around

campus. A big thank you must go out to all of our

Ambassadors for their hard work this semester. If you would like to become an SLC Ambassador next semester keep an eye out for posters in the first few weeks of semester.

Link up and keep in touch! » www.facebook.com/qibtstudents

» www.twitter.com/qibt_qld

» www.flickr.com/photos/qibt_qld

» www.youtube.com/qibtam

» www.weibo.com/qibtq

» www.qibt.qld.edu.au

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Friendship Ceremony: On Wednesday 19 July a number of QIBT students were invited to attend the first ever Lord Mayor’s International Student Friendship Ceremony. The Ceremony recognised international students who have made a special contribution to life in Brisbane. Students from QIBT

received nominations for contributing to campus life during their time with us, and were treated to a speech by the Lord Mayor and networking opportunities with Brisbane business leaders after the event.

Congratulations to all of those who attended.

QIBT vs GELI Soccer: In late July a soccer team of QIBT students took on a team from the Griffith English Language Institute (GELI) for the second time in a few months. After a tough loss in Semester 1 QIBT were determined to regain their honour on the soccer pitch this time around.

Two short games were played and after both of them ended with scores tied there was only one option: the penalty shootout. With the help of some sharp shooting and brilliant goalkeeping QIBT managed to take out the shootout with a score of 5 - 3. Thanks

very much to the participants from each side who came down to play, and congratulations to the QIBT

side!

Semester 2 Overview - August

Mini Olympics: The London Olympic Games officially kicked off at the very end of July, and QIBT had two big barbecues and our own ‘mini-Olympics’ just before the mid semester study break in order to celebrate.

Students at both campuses had the opportunity to

win prizes in games of mini-basketball, mini-soccer and a water bomb throwing competition.

Although a few students got a little bit soaked due to water bomb mishaps, everyone involved had a great time!

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Academic Scholarship Winners: In August QIBT was very pleased to announce the winners of two very important academic prizes.

Yusuf Abdali Abdulhusain Al Wazeer was the recipient of the QIBT Academic Merit Scholarship for Semester

1 2012, and Gang Hyun Choe was the recipient of the same award for Semester 2 2012.

Congratulations to both of these students on their fantastic achievements!

Need some help? Are you struggling with your classes or study

load? Are you struggling to establish your friendship network? Don’t stress – QIBT PALS are here to help you! QIBT PALS are a group of more experienced students who can help you out with any academic or cultural issues you may be experiencing.

They’re a friendly bunch and always more than happy to help or provide some guidance. For more information on study assistance, visit the student support site at: www.studentsupport.qibt.qld.edu.au

Semester 2 Overview - September

Footy Colours: In early September QIBT teamed up with the Fight Cancer Foundation in order to raise money for charity and to raise awareness of this important issue.

Staff and students were encouraged to dress up, donate money and have a lot of fun at the same time. Students contributed a gold coin donation for

the sausage sizzle and prizes were given out for the best scores in the rugby target game and soccer sharpshooting.

Due to the generosity of QIBT staff and students the two barbecues raised just over $170 to go towards cancer research. Thanks to everyone who donated!

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End of Semester Awards

Please join us in congratulating QIBT’s most recent student award recipients:

Gold Coast Campus

FIRST NAME LAST NAME COURSE

PAULINE ANN LOH 1977NRS

PHENOMENA STEVENSON 1977NRS

DAISY BELOCURA 1977NRS

BURCU EVRAN COM200

KODAI TAKAHASHI COM200

WYE KEEN CHEANG COM200

SHEIN TUN COM200

TRANG TRUONG COM200

ZAHRAA ALBAQSHI COM201

AMANI S S KH M ABU-QUMASHAH COM201

FAISAL B E KH E ALFAILAKAWI COM201

RUQAYAH J M GH R TANDAIL COM201

DAISY BELOCURA 5902LAL

BERNA DENIZ 5902LAL

PHENOMENA F. M. STEVENSON 5902LAL

CHANG SEO PARK 5901LAL

EUI HYUN CHOI 5901LAL

JARED LESLEIGHTER 1001ENG

GAVIN ROBINSON 1001ENG

STEPHEN PRYOR 1001ENG

FALAH OBAID ALMURAIKHI 1005MSC

TIMOTHY ALROY 1020QBT

PAULINE ANN LOH 1020QBT

KARLA UDUSTE 1976NRS

BERNA DENIZ 1013ENV

SARAH HIGGS 1013ENV

WING SZE LI 1015MSC

JESSICA RANSLEY 1802NRS

DONNA BALUSKAS 1802NRS

ELYTA BEATIE 1802NRS

BURKE ALFORD 1201BPS

PAN LI 1201BPS

MARY RED 1202BPS

MOHAMMED ALMANSOORI 1202BPS

TIMOTHY ALROY MIO601

RUFUS HARTMANN MIO601

BALTHAZAR DUSABE 1202BPS

DAISY BELOCURA 1974MSC

PAULINE ANN LOH 1974MSC

ELYTA BEATTIE 1975MSC

KATRYA BENTLEY 1975MSC

KARLA UDUSTE 1975MSC

AMANI ABU-QUMASHAH CHE001

ZAHRAA ALBAQSHI CHE001

Mt Gravatt Campus

FIRST NAME LAST NAME COURSE

TOMOKO SUZUKI 2578QCA

JOSEPHINE PRATT 1513QCA

FIRST NAME LAST NAME COURSE

MERYL KEIOSKIE 1513QCA

DEAN ANTHONY 1201QBT

JEAN-PIERRE NIYIBARUTA 1201QBT

DIANNA GAMUCHIRAI 1201QBT

RITA CHEN 2208HSL

SZU YU CHEN 2208HSL

JOI LAM CHEANG 2208HSL

SHAOYI WANG 2208HSL

NIKE YU 5901QBT

TOMOKO SUZIKI 1201QBT

HYUN JOUNG KIM 1201QBT

RAKIB HASAN 1201QBT

ALEJANDRA FERNANDEZ 1020QBT

TSUN KIT TAI 1001HSL (CLASS 2)

YONGXIN YANG 1001HSL (CLASS 2)

LOK MAN CHEUNG 1001HSL (CLASS 2)

YING HUANG 1001HSL (CLASS 2)

XIAO LIU 1001HSL (CLASS 2)

YITING WANG 1001HSL (CLASS 2)

QIWEN CHEN 3206HSL

NI LIU 3206HSL

QIWEN CHEN 3206HSL

NI LIU 3206HSL

KENTARO KUNISADA 3206HSL

SAILIN CHU 3206HSL & 1101HSL

RAJEEV FERNANDES CHE001

YUN-SOO CHOI 1101BPS

HARSHNA LATA GOUNDER 1101BPS

PHILIP THIAK 1101BPS

PENG YIEE SERN 1104BPS

ZACHARY FORD 1104BPS

NGUYEN HOANG 1104BPS

DEYANIRA ANGULO 1001BPS & 1005 BPS

ALEJANDRA FERNANDEZ 1001BPS & 1005 BPS

CHIH-WEN OU 1001BPS & 1005 BPS

JUNJIE CHEN ICS001

DIMUTHU TENNAKOON PATHIRANNAHALAGE ICS001

ANGEL CHAN ICS001

YU-CHIA CHEN ICS001

JINSUB YIM ICS001

JING ZHANG ICS001

JIAYI ZHAN 2105AFE

MENGYING NI 2105AFE

YANAN ZHANG 2105AFE

MUNHEE CHO 2007PPP

ZIXI ZHENG 2007PPP

LIAN XUE 2007PPP

SAM MAMONE 1304AFE

PETER MCINTYRE 1304AFE

RYUNOSUKE YOSHIMURA 1304AFE

UN FAM IAM BUS105

NORIE MA BUS105

MICHELLE ANG BUS105

XUEHONG HU BUS105

RYAN STORR 1001MGT

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FIRST NAME LAST NAME COURSE

ANNIE LI 1001MGT

RAHUL SURESH NAIR 1001MGT

XUEZHUAN WONG 1304AFE

SHU WEI YAP 1304AFE

JUNGEUN BYUN 1304AFE

KA WONG 7304AFE

YINMIN DU 7304AFE

KRISTY CHARLTON 1410ICT

EDGARDO JOSE AMAYA 1410ICT

QUANG HUY TRAN 1410ICT

GANG CHOE 1002ICT

NISHANT SHRESTHA 1002ICT

NOZOMI KATO 1109HSL

KING TIN FOK 2208HSL

HARUNA NASU 2216HSL

JIYE JEONG 1209HSL

YING CHONG 1209HSL

DAMON MCLENNAN 1001ICT

SAINESH NAIDU 1001ICT

QUANG TRAN 1001ICT

GANG CHOE 1005ICT

RYAN SHEARER 1005ICT

RHYS LEWIS 1005ICT

KAAN OSMANAGAOGLU 1420ICT

NISHANY SHRESTHA 1420ICT

HEE RAK WOO 1420ICT

CALLUM CORBETT 1621ISCT

KRISTY CHARLTON 1621ISCT

MANOJ OJHA 1621ISCT

IN CHANG YOON 1007ICT

NATHAN JENNINGS 1007ICT

KRISTY CHARLTON 1007ICT

EMAN AL GHARFRI COM200

ATSHUSHI MATSUMOTO COM200

CHENLOU ZOU COM200

ANGEL CHAN COM201

JAY ROSIER COM201

SHUYING ZHAI COM201

WEI NING CHEN 1201QBT

MING TAT LAI 1201QBT

WING YAN LO 1201QBT

SHAHAD ALFADHLI COM100

JUNYI CHEN COM100

MASAUTSO PHIRI COM100

TIEN THANH NGUYEN 2201AFE & 2104AFE

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Send an email to chris.hassen@qibt.qld.edu.au or post on QIBT’s facebook page: www.facebook.com/qibtstudents

Past Student Profile

Meet one of our most recent and successful graduates, Desiree Kelly…

Desiree completed the Diploma of Information Technology at QIBT and she is now a Google Student Ambassador, advocate for Women in IT and full-time Bachelor of Information Technology student at Griffith University.

"I completed my QIBT diploma over two years part-

time, while working full-time as a Business Consultant for Telstra. As I was working forty hours a week, I would only take on up to two subjects at a time. Studying and working full-time was certainly challenging, but with the support of my lecturers at QIBT, this made it a lot easier. As I was at QIBT for so long, I was well known around campus and was always made to feel welcome by being given a sense of belonging from the staff and lecturers. Through the support I received, I was able to receive

the high results that I aimed for and also found some wonderful networking opportunities. As a result, I had the opportunity to apply for the Google Student Ambassador role and work with various groups to support Women in the IT industry. I also received awards from my lecturers for my academic achievements. It was really encouraging to receive recognition for my efforts. I am almost at the end of the second year of my degree. I am really looking forward to the day that a graduate with my degree in Information Technology. It

will be a moment in my life that I will never forget. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to complete a diploma through QIBT, which enabled me to study my degree at Griffith University. I hope to be able to stand in front of my fellow students again when I receive my degree in Information Technology and share my journey with them.” Just for Fun: 1, A Single Word; 2, Rainbow, Referee, Revenge, Roasted, Rubbish, Running, Retreat, Restore.

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Summer Surf Tips

With summer just around the corner and the sun heating up faster than ever, here are some handy beach tips to help you keep your cool this summer…

Be-ach Safe. Swim between the red and yellow flags

The beach is one of Australia’s most important and enjoyable features. Everyone will visit the beach at least once in their life and sometimes as often once a

week or more. It is important that you know how to enjoy the beach safely and above all else, swim between the red and yellow flags.

Be mindful of others by keeping an eye out, especially on children, but most importantly take

care of yourself and be aware of your own ability.

To enjoy the beach safely, remember:

Courtesy of: http://www.lifesaving.com.au

Just for fun…

1. Rearrange these letters to make a single

word:

DRAGON LEWIS

Answer: See page 6

2. Hidden in the grid below are eight, 7-

letter words. Each word begins with the

central R and you can move one letter in

any direction to the next letter. All of the

other letters are used exactly once each.

What are the words?

Answer: See page 6

3. Complete this grid with the digits 1 to 6

to make the sum correct.

Perform each mathematical operation in

the order shown, from left to right, e.g.

1 + 2 x 3 is treated as (1 + 2) x 3 = 9.

Note: there is no ÷ 1.

Answer: See page 6

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What’s on…?

Brisbane Event: When: Where: More info:

Brisbane Festival Early – Late September Brisbane City/ Southbank Don’t miss the City of Lights laser display! www.brisbanefestival.com.au

Event: When:

Where: More info:

Oktoberfest 1 – 30 October

Several locations With events held by various groups and bars all around the city, this German festival has great food and fantastic beers. www.oktoberfestbrisbane.com.au

Event: When: Where: More info:

Parklife Early October Riverstage & Botanic Gardens Set in parks around Australia, the national tour features an interesting mix of acts. www.parklife.com.au

Event: When: Where: More info:

West End Fire Fest October Orleigh Park, West End Each full moon, Orleigh Park in West End is transformed into a place for performers. www.firetricks.com.au

Gold Coast Event: When: Where:

More info:

Monaco Markets 30 September Broadbeach Water

Boutique Markets selling a variety of fresh, craft and hand-made goods. www.monacomarkets.com

Event: When: Where: More info:

Armor All Gold Coast 600 19 October Surfers Paradise V8 Supercars hit the streets of Surfers Paradise for the awesome Amor All Gold Coast 600! www.goldcoast600.com.au

Event:

When: Where: More info:

Pan Pacific Masters Games

3 November Gold Coast 10,000 participants from across the globe compete in this mega, multi-sport event. www.mastersgames.com.au

Event: When: Where: More info:

Oracle Cup Day Carnival 6 November Broadbeach

Celebrate the race that stops the nation in glorious surrounds and sunshine. www.seenatorade.com.au

Important Dates 28th Sep Continuing students fees due for Sem

3 ($200 late fee from midday).

28th Sep End of teaching for Sem 2

29th Sep – 6th Oct Final Exam period for Sem 2

1st Oct Public Holiday (Queens’ Birthday)

11-12th Oct MEAP Orientation for Sem 3

12th Oct Results released for Sem 2

15 – 17th Oct Deferred Exams for Sem 2

15 – 19th Oct Orientation for Sem 3

15th Oct MEAP Sem 3 starts (English)

15th Oct Enrolment opens for Sem 3

21st Oct Continuing students due date for

enrolment ($200 late fee from

Midnight)

22nd Oct Sem 3 classes start

26th Oct Final date of teaching for Sem 2 for

Diploma of Criminology and PQP

26th Oct Final date to apply for review/ appeal

of results for Sem 2

26th Oct Final date to lodge credit application

for Sem 3

No plans for this weekend? Can’t think of anything to do this weekend? Here are

some sites to help you out:

» www.brisbanemarketing.com.au » www.ourbtisbane.com

» www.my247.com.au/brisbane/whats-on » www.visitsouthbank.com.au

» www.goldcoastinformation.com.au » www.mysunshinecoast.com.au/events

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