As you may have noticed, we have not posted a newsletter on this blog for some time. This is because since Newsletter Issue 3 (2013), we only publish the newsletter in PDF format.
If you would like to read our recent newsletters, you can get a PDF copy from our website's newsletters page or view it online within an album on our Facebook Page.
Friday night just became a whole lot more exciting! Yep, hard to believe, we know! Come mingle with fellow GK members (from QUT and Griffith) over some baked goods and a glass of wine. Take some time out to join in on the activities and meet like-minded people! We can't wait to meet you!
Alka & Tess
QUT GK Social Directors, 2013
QUT Golden Key’s first Academic event for 2013 was held on Monday, April 8 in the OJW room at Gardens Point. This was an amazing event. Those lucky enough to attend were graced with the presence of several heads of schools. A brief shower did not dampen spirits for staff and students who had a chance to network and talk about the year ahead.
Freshly brewed tea and coffee was served with jam & cream scones, and fresh fruit (which didn’t last long!). Thank you for all the hard work that went into the event and to everyone that came along – there are definitely some positive results coming out of this event, a surprise for later on this year!
Benny Boulter
QUT GK Vice President, 2013
QUT Golden Key’s first corporate event for the year, the Corporate Wine and Cheese Appreciation Night, was a great success! Students and corporate representatives were chatting together with ease, discussing study and the workplace with enthusiasm. After talking to a varied range of students, from science to creative industries, I had a lengthy discussion with a few law and business corporate representatives. It was fascinating to hear about the ‘real world’ and to meet kind and encouraging mentors.
After delicious nibbles and a well-appreciated bar tab, it was time for our esteemed guest, the Honourable Justice Ian Callinan AC (former Justice of the High Court of Australia), to speak. It was refreshing to hear him strongly advocate immersing yourself in literature, particularly as a law student. He mentioned that his interest in the creative field, as a writer, had an interesting and beneficial influence on his career. It inspired me to go home and pick up a book!
Overall, the event was stimulating and educational. Meeting corporate representatives and students from a diverse range of faculties was a welcome and enjoyable eye-opener to the professional world.
Georgia Posar
QUT GK Public Relations, 2013
I just wanted to say a big thank you to all members who have started volunteering at Yeronga State High School (YSHS) for the Reading Buddy Program. Remember it’s never too late to get involved! An hour a week can make a world of difference. To do so, contact the YSHS volunteer coordinator, Enja Neskovic, via telephone (07) 32491427 or email enesk1@eq.edu.au.
Elisha Rathod
QUT GK Community Service Officer, 2013
Due date: June 20, 2013. Prize: $2000.
Due date: June 30, 2013. Prize: $750.
Due date: June 30, 2013. Prize: $1500.
Due date: June 30, 2013. Prize: $1000.
Due date: July 1, 2013. Prize: $1000
Due date: July 1, 2013. Prize: $5000.
To see all scholarships currently available, remember to check Golden Key's Scholarships and Awards page.
Hey GK Members, my name is Lauren Crome and I was the president of the QUT GK Chapter last year (2012). I really enjoyed my time as President and it is now my privilege to be running for a position on the Council of Student Members as the Asia-Pacific Representative! I joined Golden Key in 2010 and since then I have had many incredible opportunities, have grown as a person and have met some of the most inspiring individuals! I would love to continue my involvement in this wonderful organisation through the position of Asia-Pacific Student Representative.
Voting is now open and closes at midnight on 13 May 2013! If you would like to read my application for the position please visit Golden Key's Elections page. Voting Ballots were sent out on 2nd of May via email (from Jodie Simpson), so make sure you check your emails and vote via the link that appears in the email.
All Golden Key members are eligible to vote! Thanks for your help guys. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Also, if you are having any problems with voting, or if you have not received the email from Jodie Simpson with the link that allows you to vote then please contact me and we can try to resolve the issue :)
Lauren Crome
QUT GK Past President, 2012
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