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25.01.2022 Callout for anyone excited to put their industry skills to the test! Theres a hackathon-style challenge called the COSBOA Innovation Games happening on March 13 at MSAC. Its a full day of experiential learning with plenty of opportunity to network with experts and peers in the comms, design & marketing industries from 10 local businesses. Having done a hackathon before, I know these things are heaps of fun, and great for your CV. 60 places are available across the followin...g disciplines, and you arent limited by what youre currently studying! Follow the links below to find out more: Tech & Engineering: https://app.paddljobs.com/jobs/678 Marketing & Comms: https://app.paddljobs.com/jobs/679 UX/UI, Designers & Creatives: https://app.paddljobs.com/jobs/680 Business & Strategy: https://app.paddljobs.com/jobs/681 Business/Data Analysts: https://app.paddljobs.com/jobs/682
24.01.2022 "Looking back, the first time I watched Doctor Who was the first time I felt an artwork change the way I was and the way I saw things. It wasnt just science fiction, it was provocation; the world took on a new aspect because behind the doors of a police telephone box, all of time and space was waiting, and all of time and space was alive with possibility." James Macaronas on discovering and falling in love with Doctor Who.
21.01.2022 Trivia Cuties - it was great meeting you all!
21.01.2022 CW: Mentions of suicide prevention If youre a young person looking to get involved in film and are passionate in areas around mental health, this is the perfect opportunity for you! The Centre for Mental Health at the University of Melbourne is looking for 18-24 year old Victorian residents to help develop some 30-second suicide prevention campaign ads. ... These are designed for young people and will be run online, television and cinemas. Team up with a partner who youd like to make the ad with Go to https://bit.ly/2tqWnrA and fill in the application form together, telling us a little bit about yourselves, letting us know why you are interested in making the ad, and giving us a general idea of what your ad might look like Submit the application form by 20 July 2018. Well shortlist 25 teams to spend a day at a summit with suicide prevention experts and creative consultants. If your team gets shortlisted, you and your team mate will come to the summit and learn about suicide prevention, mental health and wellbeing, resilience, coping strategies and safe ways of talking about suicide, and youll be given tips on developing an engaging and informative ad. The summit be held at the University of Melbourne on 31 July 2018. Some financial support may be available for those who have to travel to get there. People in rural and regional areas are encouraged to apply. Shortlisted teams will start making their ads at the summit and will then go away and finish creating them over the following weeks. The ads will then be judged by a panel of international suicide prevention experts. The team that submits the best ad will win $1,000 and be given the opportunity to work with our creative consultants to make it ready to show on screen. The team that comes second will win $500 and the team that comes third will win $250. The winning ad will then be tested with young people. Go to https://bit.ly/2tqWnrA to submit your application.
19.01.2022 Finding an adult job in your industry is every students goal. Trent Vu shares how he gained professional experience while studying, and utilised it to land a job before finishing his degree.
19.01.2022 Thanks for coming to our event! We hope you’ve gained something from the workshop today This will be the last MACSS event of this semester. Thank you for your support, and we wish you all the best with the upcoming SWOTVAC! Please continue staying tune for more exciting events in the future!
15.01.2022 Hi friends! We hope you are having a great break! Just a friendly reminder that the class registration dates are already out! Here are the details: Third year undergraduate subjects: 10am, Tuesday 3 July Second year: 10am, Thursday 5 July First year: 10am, Tuesday 10 July... Enjoy the break and see you all next semester!
14.01.2022 Woo hoo! Its in less than 2.5 hours! We look forward to seeing you at 101 Alan Gilbert Building!
14.01.2022 Me last semester, crying after having 4 breakdowns: I PROMISE ILL NEVER LEAVE MY ASSIGNMENTS TO THE LAST MINUTE AGAIN Also me:
13.01.2022 We have dog and food so pls come to our AGM!!!
12.01.2022 Woo hoo! It’s in less than 2.5 hours! We look forward to seeing you at 101 Alan Gilbert Building!
12.01.2022 Trent Vu shares some fun things you can do during your "planned study breaks" this exam period.
09.01.2022 Time for Welcome Trivia! We are at Media Space (Level 4, Union House), come and grab a FREE pizza!
09.01.2022 New logo. New committee. Weve got a lot planned for 2019, so stay tuned.
09.01.2022 This is on in 30 MINUTES! Come up to the Ida Bar on the first floor of Union House at 1pm to hear students discuss the media industry and how they achieved significant feats during their degree! There will be PIZZA!
08.01.2022 Trent Vu does not deal with stress well at all, so he asked a bunch of his friends about how they manage to cope during SWOTVAC and exam period. They share tips on relieving stress, avoiding procrastination and effective essay writing tips. The MaCSS team wishes everyone a great assignment season! Youre all a H1 in our eyes A huge thank you to Georgia Bunker, Ashleigh Barraclough, Alex McFadden, Acacia Pip Coates, Anna Vass, Jack Langan, Hannah Bathen, Carolyn Huane, Jesse Paris-Jourdan, Daniela Pellicciotta, Nell Geraets, Moni Langford, Anokhi Somaia, Elena Kissel, Amie Green, Baya Ou Yang, Wing Kuang, Danielle Scrimshaw, Ilsa Harun, Claire Miller and Nat Montalto for your contributions
08.01.2022 We have a sweet little offer for you guys. As members of MaCSS, youll get access to 2-for-1 tickets to the opening weekend (Thursday March 28 - Sunday March 31) of Rowan Thambars debut show 23 and disappointed for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. USE CODE "PsGetDegrees Offer"... Tickets: http://bit.ly/MICFRowanThambar The show was nominated for "Best Comedy" at the Melbourne Fringe 2017, has sold out across Brisbane, Newcastle and Sydney. 23 and disappointed blends original musical comedy, stand-up and honest autobiographical moments to explore what it means to grow up as a Sri-Lankan millennial in Australia. Thambar said, My show is about trying to working out the kind of man I want to be. Its also about the struggle to maintain that hope despite disappointments. I talk about my family, wanting to be successful and also about a break up. Its really an honest reflection on what it was like to be 23. Thambars signature combination of compelling story-telling and musical prowess creates a delightful view of his life and society in a big-hearted, refreshing and hilarious way. A classically trained pianist at the Newcastle Conservatorium, Rowan also brings unique musical comedy to the stage. Inspired by jazz, blues and RnB his style is effortlessly cool with clever lyrics. 23 and disappointed boasts a hilarious new repertoire of original songs that he cant wait to share! A show filled with witty anecdotes, poignant punch lines and songs to make you laugh and think, 23 and disappointed is not to be missed. Tickets are already on sale. "Demonstrates more comedic talent and confidence than most comedians his age...Thambar paints an honest colourful portrait of being a millennial..." - Weekend Notes (Adelaide Fringe 2019) "...Strong comedic talent, a skilled musician and sharp wit" - Newcastle Herald " An A-class act... a tongue-in-cheek lyrical genius and a dab hand at the piano... Thambar has enough pulling power to tickle audiences of any age, race or gender." Weekend Notes Showing command beyond his years... he is one to watch. Herald Sun
06.01.2022 Hey, communicators! Hope everyone is enjoying their O-Weeks. Well see you all on Wednesday, 27 Feb for our club stall! In the meantime, wed like to recommend you a podcast produced last year by the University about finding that first (or second) internship. Its really fun listening, and it starts right at the beginning! See you all next Wednesday.... https://itunes.apple.com//podcast/starting-s/id1369812667
05.01.2022 Thanks for coming to our event! We hope youve gained something from the workshop today This will be the last MACSS event of this semester. Thank you for your support, and we wish you all the best with the upcoming SWOTVAC! Please continue staying tune for more exciting events in the future!
05.01.2022 ***Digital Marketing Internship Opportunity*** B2B marketing agency align.me is on the lookout for students looking to gain real-world marketing experience. As the digital marketing intern, you will assist the team on a variety of in-house marketing projects as well as undertaking a personal research project.... The specifics: - You will be required to work 2 full days per week for a period of 6 weeks - Melb CBD location (St Kilda rd) - Internship is unpaid, and can be completed as part of your course - Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must for any applicant - You dont have to have experience in marketing, but you need to be passionate about it! - For more information visit align.me/internships for more information. Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by the 8th February to be considered. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.
05.01.2022 To all current members, please join the closed members group called MACCS 2019 not the public members group.
05.01.2022 Wasteland ONLINE is back for 2019 and we want it all. Your work that is. We want that poem, prose, article, essay, draft unimelb love letter, STOP 1 hate letter, subject rant, lack of good food options in union house rant, unaffordable housing rant, millennial musings, columns, collages, sketches, photography, doodles, cartoons AND anything else you would like to see published.... Send submissions and queries to [email protected] Check out our website here too. https://www.macss.com.au/wasteland-online
05.01.2022 We are about to start the panel!! Come and say hi if you drop by!!
04.01.2022 Calling all People of Colour!!
03.01.2022 Its time to complete your Subject Experience Survey (and you can win $500 by doing it!!)
