Recent Events
WELCOME FUNCTION AFTER PARTY
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All the new students of the Graduate School of Business and Economics has a fun filled evening at the Crown Entertainment Complex. After attending the Welcome Function, all of them enjoyed a night of clubbing at one of Melbourne’s most happening nightclubs, Co. The party went on till late and it was truly an evening to remember.
BOWLING NIGHT
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After a long, arduous day at the Pre Semester Program, all the new GSBE students enjoyed a night of fun and games at the Rockstar Bowling, Melbourne Central, on Tuesday 20th July. The first round of bowling and 1 hour of pool & arcade games were on the house.
POOL & KARAOKE NIGHT
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Having successfully completed the Pre Semester program, this event was the perfect opportunity for the new GSBE students to unwind. Pool and karaoke session was arranged at the INU bar, Union house which proved to be a great hit with all the students. The first round of drinks and pool game were on the house and there was unlimited karaoke singing as well. Everyone had a gala time and many singers were discovered as well !
End of Semester Party: Friday 25th June
End of Semester Party was organised by Student Association on Friday the 25th June, which was a great opportunity for students to catch up with friends as well as to celebrate all their efforts throughout the semester!
Excursion: Sunday, 4th April
Around, 80 GSBE students participate in the day trip to Mt. Dandenong. The excursion includes mountain climbing, parrot feeding, a visit to a winery and an exciting trip on Puffing Billy, the old steam train, where students got the beautiful view of the natural landscape of Mt. Dandenong.
It was a great opportunity to take a break from assignment work, lay back and enjoy the natural landscape of Mt. Dandenong.
Amazing Race: Friday 12th March
Last Friday, 24 GSBE students participated in the Amazing Race and had a great time discovering the city. The race started at 6:00pm from Spot. During the race, the teams visited 12 checkpoints including Melbourne Central, Parliament house, China town, Federation Square. The winner finished the race in two hours. After the race, the celebrations were held in Riverland Bar where the first three teams were awarded prizes. This was a fantastic day of Leisure and new experiences! Thanks to all participant!
Bowling Night: Friday 26th February
End of Semester Party: Friday 27th November
The after exams party was held at SUGAR on Toorak Rd with the help of DST Entertainment. Approximately 200 students attended it and made it a big success. The party lasted till 2 am in the morning. There were 6 Djs playing that night including in house dj’s Gopal and Paola.
Academic Writing Competition (AWC)
The GSBE Student Association organised the Academic Writing Competition in Semester 2, 2009 in collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Unit (TLU) and the GSBE.
The topic for the competition was:
“Implications of the Global Financial Crisis on the Tertiary Education Sector in Australia”
This was an opportunity for the students to conduct detailed research on a topic and share their research with their peers. This competition allowed the participants to test their knowledge and skills obtained from studying at the University. Helpful feedback about their papers, from Dr. Martin Davies, enabled the participants to polish their skills in information collection, critical analysis and high quality paper writing.
“I would like to thank both the GSBE Student Association and the TLU for holding and supporting this Academic Writing Competition, from which I benefited a lot. The topic for the competition was not only interesting and relevant to what I am studying, but also practical and closely related to reality. In addition, the feedback provided by Dr. Martin Davies was very beneficial for the improvement of my academic writing skills. I strongly believe that it is worthwhile to take part in this competition regardless of whether you win or not.” -Yantao Li, Master of Applied Commerce (Accounting)
The winner of the competition, Swathi Swarup, received a $200 cash prize and a certificate from the University. The runner-up was the team of Akshata Sakhardande and Jia Jia and the second runner-up was Yantao Li. Each of them received a cash prize of $50 and a certificate as well. Congratulations to the winners!
Afternoon Tea: Friday 9 October
On Friday, the GSBE Student Association hosted an Afternoon Tea networking event in the Student Lounge, on the 3rd floor of the new Economics and Commerce Building, The Spot. Students gathered at 3pm and mingled over snacks and refreshments. The event provided a great opportunity to chat and relax before exams. Thank you to all the participants!
Ballarat Trip: Sunday 19th September
On Saturday 19th September, 44 GSBE students hopped aboard the bus for a day trip to Ballarat. We had a great time at the re-created gold mining township, Sovereign Hill. The trip started with a guided tour where we heard all about the history of the town including the story of the gold rush era in Victoria. This was followed by an underground mining tour where we got to experience what it was like to be a real miner in those days.
Throughout the afternoon, we had the opportunity to explore architecture, shops and crafts from the 1850s. We also, saw street performances and tried our luck panning for real gold. We concluded our trip at the Gold Museum where we gained more insight into the historical town and gold rush period. This was a fantastic day of leisure, fun and new experiences! Thanks to all participants!
Soccer Trip: Sunday 13th September
On Sunday September 13th, a large crowd of students came together for a fantastic Australian Soccer League experience. Featuring the Wellington Phoenix and the home-team, Melbourne Victory, the crowd was exhilarated for the entire game. Crowds cheered as opportunities were taken resulting in a 1-1 draw. In the end, we all enjoyed the excitement, experience and pure adrenaline of the game. Hopefully there will be a similar opportunity in the future, with a larger crowd and a bigger team! Thanks to all participants!
Friday Movie Session: Friday 4th September
Thank you to all who joined us on for the GSBE Student Association’s Friday Movie session. Everyone enjoyed a fantastic evening of popcorn, chips, cookies, soft drinks, coffee and tea while watching the exciting, action packed and award winning Blood Diamond. Students were able to mingle and catch up with their friends in a relaxing environment.
Indoor Rock Climbing: Wednesday 26th August
On Wednesday 26th August, energetic and excited GSBE students showed up for the rock-climbing event at Hardrock on Swanston St. We coordinated in pairs and enjoyed the thrill of climbing up the wall, rock by rock. It was a fantastic event for us to have fun, experience something new and to meet more new people! Thank you to all who attended.
Indian-Aussie BBQ: Friday 14th August
On Friday 14th of August more than 100 students showed up at the Alice Hoy building courtyard to enjoy the unique flavours of the Indian & Aussie BBQ. It was a great afternoon with fantastic food and great company. The Student Association would like to thank the Carlton Curry House on Lygon St who sponsored the event. The amazing array of lamb rolls, sausages, onion balls and naan bread was very well received. Many thanks to all participants!
Treasure Hunt: Friday 7th August
On Friday 7th of August 2009 more than 30 students participated in a Treasure Hunt where they roamed around the city unlocking clues. A total of eleven teams tried their best in this short but complicated quest, testing both their cunningness and determination! A big congratulations goes to team SCM Survivors who came first in only 1 hour and 10 minutes! They were followed by team CSI who came in a close second place. Many thanks to all participants!
Bowling Night: Friday 24 July
On Friday 24th July more than a 100 new GSBE students and student hosts gathered at Ed Hardy Bowling, Melbourne Central to celebrate the end of the Pre-Semester Program. Students enjoyed a wide rage of fun activities. The evening began with bowling in teams which created a fun filled atmosphere. The students also enjoyed playing pool, competing against each other at car racing and air-hockey. It was a wonderful opportunity to get together with friends and meet new peers. Students also received one free drink on arrival. Thank you to everyone who was present.
Orientation Day Barbeque: Saturday 18 July
On Saturday 18th July more than 120 students showed up for the first event of the new semester - the Orientation Day BBQ. It was a perfect way to relax after a long day of orientation. The BBQ was held at INU bar located in Union House. Fantastic food and drinks were enjoyed by all! It was a great opportunity for the new students to get to know their peers and make new friends.
Semester 1, 2009
End of Semester Party: Friday 26 June
On Friday the 26th of June, GSBE students attended the End of Semester Party to celebrate the last day of the semester and the end of exams! Over 150 GSBE students enjoyed the party at the Eve Bar. Students shared their happiness with their friends and danced to the fantastic music by our ‘in-house’ DJ Gopal and two other DJs in the club. Many thanks to all who attended the party!
Rock Climbing: Thursday 21 May
On Thursday 21st May, the GSBE Student Association organised an indoor rock climbing adventure at Hard Rock on Swanston St. The climb was coordinated in pairs with everyone having to trust their partner as we climbed up the wall. This was a great event to relieve pressure, build relationships and challenge ourselves. Everyone did a fantastic job of reaching the goal and we all really enjoyed the climb. It was a fantastic experience! Thank you to all who attended.
Movie Night: Friday 1 May
On Friday 1st May, the GSBE Student Association organised a casual movie session. Before the movie started, students had the chance to network over popcorn and other delicious movie snacks. The movie that was shown was “August Rush”. With the fantastic music and moving story, we relaxed and had a wonderful experience that afternoon! Thank you to all who attended.
Afternoon Tea: Wednesday 22 April
The GSBE Student Association organised an afternoon tea on Wednesday 22 April. The afternoon tea was a great opportunity for students to get together and escape Melbourne’s early autumn with some yummy food!
Mornington Peninsula Excursion: Saturday 1 April
On Saturday 11th April, 55 GSBE students went for a day trip to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. In the morning, students had the opportunity to taste some well known wines at T’Gallant Windery and enjoy the views from the vineyard. The trip also included a visit to the Moonlit Wildlife Sanctuary, where native Australian animals can be viewed in their natural bushland setting. A lunch was held amongst the kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, emus, dingos and native birds and students had some time to enjoy the park. The trip concluded with a visit to Brighton beach, where the students visited the famed sweep of colourful beach huts. A very enjoyable day was had by all!
Footy Trip: Sunday 5 April
The GSBE Student Association held an Australian Rules Football (AFL) excursion at the MCG on Sunday April 5th. Around 30 students got the chance to be amongst Victoria’s sporting heritage, watching the Western Bulldogs play against North Melbourne. This was a true Melbourne cultural experience! During the afternoon, students enjoyed being together and cheering for every brilliant pass and excellent goal. Everyone shared the feeling of excitement. It was a fantastic experience!
Diversity Week Scavenger Hunt: Friday 20 March
In conjunction with the University’s Diversity Week, we held a Scavenger Hunt on Friday 20 March. The afternoon was a great success with teams following a route around Melbourne finding clues and answering questions, which was a great way to showcase Melbourne’s cultural diversity. Six teams of students came along to complete the quest. Congratulations on a job well done to everyone who participated and a big congratulations to Team Fantastic Four who came first, The Hunters who came in a close second and The Miscreants who came in third!
Welcome Function After Party: Friday 13 March
On Friday 13th March, the Student Association organised an After Party at Nectar Lounge on Flinders Lane. The purpose of this party was to bring together all students following the Welcome Functions and to celebrate the beginning of the semester. Around 150 students came for the party and had a wonderful time together.
Barbecue: Tuesday 10 March
On Tuesday, the 10th of March 2009 the GSBE students came together for a barbeque at the Alice Hoy BBQ area. It was a beautiful and sunny day, perfect for the occasion. Around 80 students enjoyed the barbeque and drinks. It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to get together, meet old friends as well as new people at the beginning of a new semester. The Barbeque was sponsored by Sparks Melbourne, the Grocery Store.