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24.01.2022 6 WAYS TO BE AN LGBTQIA+ ALLY 1. Listen and stay informed. Do your own research and don’t expect queer people to educate you. 2. Don't assume that all your friends, classmates, and co-workers are straight. Someone close to you could be looking for support in their coming-out process. Not making assumptions will give them the space they need.... 3. Respect pronouns and use gender neutral language, like asking if someone has a partner instead of a boyfriend/girlfriend. 4. Confront your own prejudices and bias, even if it is uncomfortable to do so. 5. Defend your LGBTQIA+ friends against discrimination. Support the community as much as you can and stand up when someone says or does something queerphobic, even if your LGBTQIA+ friends aren’t present. 6. Believe that all people, regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation, should be treated with dignity and respect. Credit: https://www.glaad.org/resources/ally/2 #PRIDE @curtinguild @curtinguild.queer

19.01.2022 UNGRADED PASS FOR SEMESTER 2! We can confirm that the Opt-In Ungraded pass will be available to students in Semester 2 2020 after you receive your grades. All students will receive final grades as usual, but for affected study periods students who have passed their unit will have the option of either accepting their grade/mark, or accepting a pass for the unit. This will be available within units except where a grade/mark is essential (e.g. Honours units). After the final mar...ks have been released, students can, on an individual basis, request that the University replaces their mark with a ‘P’ (pass) designation that does not count towards their semester and course weighted averages. Check your Official Communication Channel on OASIS for steps to apply when you receive your grades. Please contact Curtin Connect if you have any questions. #CurtinGuild #CurtinUniversity #Results

19.01.2022 WE ALL NEED TO PEE. Please respect the right of transgender and nonbinary people, and others who do not fit into binary gender stereotypes to safe bathroom access. We’re continuing to work with the university to provide more all-gender bathrooms on campus because you shouldn’t have to worry about something so essential. Report any harassment or disrespectful graffiti to Guild Reception in Building 106F or by contacting us at [email protected] or (08) 9266 2900. ... #PRIDE @curtinguild @curtinguild.queer

18.01.2022 Meet Dax, your 2021 Queer Officer! "I will be continuing the amazing work of my predecessors by providing advice and advocacy for any queer-related issues on campusespecially all-gender bathrooms, preferred names on rollcalls, and providing a voice for all queer students at Curtin." Read the full article for why Dax got involved with the Guild and advice for first years!... www.guild.curtin.edu.au/News/queer-officer-2021 Dax Jagoe will be the Guild’s Queer Officer for 2021, and their pronouns are They/Them. They are a self-described geek, into science fiction, fantasy, and video games. Dax’s favourite film is Mad Max: Fury Road, and they are currently playing Magic: The Gathering, Keyforge, and other tabletop games like Dungeons and Dragons. While they are getting more involved with clubs this year, Dax describes the Queer Department as their home on campus. ** GET CONNECTED Follow the Queer Department, Curtin Student Guild on Facebook and Instagram @curtinguild.queer Join the Queer Department Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/CurtinQD Email [email protected] #CurtinGuild #Grok #CurtinUniversity

18.01.2022 BLENDED LEARNING AT CURTIN Curtin University has released plans to move into what they are calling a ‘Blended Learning’ model of teaching and learning. Among these plans are the following changes:... Face-to-face learning being scaled back with every unit becoming 30% online and 70% in-person; All lectures to be replaced with multiple 15 minute short videos called ‘CurtinTalks’; Limiting each unit to only have 3 assessments. Large group sessions will be scheduled 3 times per unit per study period. And this all comes at a time when $41 Million worth of staff redundancies are also being pushed through. In a time of significant stress for staff and students, Curtin University continues to undermine its core operation of Teaching and Learning. These changes aren't to innovate our education, they are to protect Curtin's bottom line and cut costs. Students are the losers here. Is this what we pay our tuition fees for? The Guild only supports online lectures when students also have the option of attending face-to-face lectures as well. Online lectures can work when the content is relevant, up to date and when courses also have authentic face-to-face engagement through labs, workshops and tutorials. Your student representatives have been advocating for positive change in all learning environments to ensure that you have a good quality, fair and accessible education. While some of the changes outlined in the document could benefit students - such as more authentic assessment design, more opportunities to work with industry, and the phasing out of closed book examinations - today we share the sentiment among staff and students who are angry and concerned about what the overall proposal will mean. We will continue to fight to ensure that you get the education you pay for. That you do not lose out on a quality university experience. If you have something to say about this proposal, we’ve set up a submission portal and we’ll be presenting your opinions to the university. bit.ly/curtin-learning Read the full ABC article here: www.abc.net.au//curtin-university-in-wa-phasing-o/12923772 #myfeesmyfuture

17.01.2022 One week until O-Week!! There's more to student life than just watching lectures and the Guild is here to get you involved from day one. Check out our FREE Guild events, activities and giveaways during O-Week! **... FRIEND SPEED DATING Tuesday 23 Feb // 1pm - 2pm Thursday 25 Feb // 11am - 12pm Location: Guild Square (106 Courtyard) Meet new people, have some laughs and walk away with a friend or two. ** GUILD O-DAY Wednesday 24 Feb // 11am - 3:30pm Location: Sir Charles Court Promenade Boost your university experience at Guild O-Day and get awesome freebies, join Guild clubs, enjoy live performances, meet your student reps, explore our services and much, much more! Register now for the session time you're interested in attending! www.guild.curtin.edu.au/oday ** DECORATE YOUR OWN TOTE & NOTEBOOK Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday // 10am - 2pm Totes in the Sculpture Garden Notebooks at the Creative Quarter ** DRINK & DRAW Thursday 25 February // 4:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Discord Server This is a fun and casual online event where you grab a drink of choice and start drawing with the prompts from our team. ** GIVEAWAYS! Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday // from 11am Location: All over campus We're giving away some delicious food and drinks during O-Week! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for times and locations. Find out more info on the Guild website: www.guild.curtin.edu.au/oweek #CurtinGuild #CurtinUniversity #OWeek2021

15.01.2022 Don’t like cooking? Enjoy your Main Café favourites available in the fridge and freezer section of G Mart. Heat and Eat using our microwaves in our Student Kitchen and Equity Space or take them home to enjoy! G Mart, Building 106G... Sir Charles Court Promenade Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm #CurtinGuild #GMart

14.01.2022 Last week, the Chief Operating Officer was served with the world’s biggest parking Infringement Notice. Image description: A large parking ticket is places on the windshield of a car. The ticket reads: 'Infringement Notice. Notice to the owner/driver - it is alleged that you are complicit in the complete ripping off of students trying to park at Curtin for exams. For the sum of $6.3 million ie. the amount Curtin made off the backs of struggling students in the 18/19 financial year. Scan this QR code to view the students petition to reverse the changes to examination parking. Further information: literally ask any student what they think of the changes.' #CurtinGuild #Parking

11.01.2022 Finished your degree? Check out our great range of Curtin merch to celebrate this milestone! We’ve got graduation bears, mugs, hoodies, shirts and more available at G Mart! G Mart, Building 106G Sir Charles Court Promenade Monday to Friday... 8am - 6pm #CurtinGuild #GMart

11.01.2022 Paid parking during exams? No thanks! Send Ian Callahan, Chief Operating Officer at Curtin, an email to let them know it isn’t fair to charge students for parking during exam season. Click here to: https://www.sendianan.email/... Email: [email protected] Sign the petition: bit.ly/curtin-exam-parking FACTS - Curtin pockets $6.3 million a year from parking fees and fines - One parking fine could take approximately 13% of an average weekly student income TOYS FOR TICKETS Have got a parking ticket in a pay as you go area? Until Nov 30, as long as it's not overdue, you can pay the fine by donating a new toy to the Parkerville Christmas Toy Appeal. Just bring your toy, and a receipt to ensure its new, to the Security, Parking and Traffic Office in B115. #CurtinGuild #Parking

09.01.2022 Summer fun savings! All Curtin Students are members of the Guild with access to awesome discounts. Kickstart your semester break with great deals on Entertainment, Activities, Restaurants, Technology, Retail, Health and more! Start saving now!... www.guild.curtin.edu.au/membership_perks #CurtinGuild #Discounts

06.01.2022 Hi Friends. Today I will be stepping out of the Guild Offices for the very last time after serving as your Guild President in 2020. While I can safely say that 2020 has been one of the most challenging years for the Curtin Student Guild (and for myself personally), I am exceedingly proud of the amount that our student union has achieved over the last 12 months in supporting the student experience at Curtin. This year we sought out fresh and innovative ways to interact with y...ou, we explored new and creative ways of pushing for positive change, and we thought of and implemented novel support systems for students doing it rough. We engaged in movements both on and off campus to push for a more just and equitable world. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, throughout the transition to complete online study in Semester 1, throughout the Federal Government’s attacks on the higher education sector, and throughout the university’s incessant acts of austerity, the Guild persisted and continued to staunchly and tirelessly protect and advocate for students’ best interests. I am proud of the dedication and passion that our student representatives and the Guild's professional staff have demonstrated this year and I will be leaving this office satisfied that we spared no effort in pursuing the best outcomes for students. What I am proudest of, though, is the culture we’ve helped cultivate among students at Curtin, in which they feel emboldened to criticise decisions that are being made by university management and to question the status quo. We still have many battles to win as a student union, but I have complete faith that next year's reps team will take up the fight in an even bigger way. For now: farewell to you all. It's been a pleasure and an honour to serve you as Guild president and I will cherish my time as a part of the Curtin Student Guild forever. In solidarity, Hana Arai 2020 Guild President

05.01.2022 Hey y'all, I'm Jesse and I'm so excited to be your Guild President in 2021. Watch this space for lots of exciting things, and if you need anything, our team is here to help. Don't hesitate to get in touch! Find out more about what the Guild does here. www.guild.curtin.edu.au/about... #curtinguild

05.01.2022 Meet Cassidy, your 2021 Women’s Officer! "I’ve already started to grow Curtin’s women’s community online and in person, and am working on events and projects to commence this year." Read the full article for Cassidy’s favourite food on campus and how the Guild can make university life better.... www.guild.curtin.edu.au/News/womens-officer-2021 Cassidy Pemberton is the Women’s Officer for the Guild in 2021 and her pronouns are she/her. She is studying Creative Writing and is about to commence her second semester. Cassidy loves playing video games, listening to music and spending time with her dog, Milo. She is a proud queer woman, and is always keen to listen and help whenever anyone feels they want to come and have a chat! ** GET CONNECTED Follow the Guild’s Women’s Department on Facebook and Instagram @curtinguild.women Join the Women’s Department Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/curtinguild.women #CurtinGuild #Grok #CurtinUniversity