1701 Star Trek Club
85 Broads
Association of Trade & Management
Book Club
Chess Club
Chinese Debating Group
Chinese Publishers’ Group
Chocolate Lovers Society
Consistently Amazing Kitchen Endeavors
Cosmic Hitchhikers Appreciation Society
Debating Society
Fantasy and Science Fiction Appreciation Society
Film Society
Food Interest Group
Footbag (Hacky Sack) Club
Fotoholics Photography Club
Friends of Unnatural Llamas
Infinite Images Gaming Club
Juggling Club
Magician’s Society
Melbourne-Tsinghua Student Friendship Society
Men’s Union
More Beer!
People Interested Really At The Ear Sounds
Political Interest Society
Pool Club
Secular Society
Society for Creative Anachronism
Society for Electronic Entertainment
Student Exchange Society
Students Playing Go
Weekly Watchers of Wonderful Anime
1701 Star Trek Club
1701 Star Trek Club
Mailbox 47
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
1701StarTrek-at-gmail.com
85 Broads
The Melbourne University Chapter of 85 Broads has recently held their Annual General Meeting and elected a new committee for 2009-2010. We are delighted to see many faces returning to the committee and also the addition of several new committee members. The new committee is as follows.
2009 Elected 85 Broads Committee
- President: Tara Jenkins
- Vice-president: Amy Howard
- Treasurer: Haley Angus
- Secretary: Candice Tan
- Events Officers (x2): Gitanjali Jaswal, Georgina McKay
- Marketing Officers (x2): Camilla Orr-Thomson, Sarah Mulcahy
- Sponsorship Officer: Azeeza Khan Tara Jenkins
- General Committee Members (x3): Daina Augstkalns, Katie Frederick, Umanda Attanayake
We look forward to an exciting Semester 2 in 2009 with many exciting events planned, including an evening with prominent professional women, a martinis, manicures and makeovers evening and events to be held in conjunction with the Monash University Chapter of 85 Broads.
85 Broads
Mailbox 53
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
unimelb85broads-at-gmail.com
Association of Trade & Management
Association of Trade & Management
Mailbox 54
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
unim.atm-at-gmail.com
Book Club
Book Club
Mailbox 69
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
melbourneunibookclub-at-gmail.com
Chess Club
The Melbourne University Chess Club meets triweekly during the semester to play social games with one another. Refreshments are provided each lunchtime the club meet and the club offers a friendly atmosphere to accommodate new players and more experienced ones. Throughout the semester the club hold tournaments which last half a day and are a great chance to test your ability and make new friends. Also over the holidays there are social nights, which involve going to a café and having a few drinks and chess games. Beginners are welcome to join as we have a good mix of skill levels and capable teachers for those wishing to learn the game.
Chess Club
Mailbox 4
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
club.muchess-at-gmail.com
Chinese Debating Group
Chinese Debating Group
Mailbox 22
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
melbunicdg-at-gmail.com
Chinese Publishers’ Group
The Chinese Publishers’ Group (CPG) represents a group of students with Chinese backgrounds and who are interested in the Chinese literature and cultures. The purpose of this club is to motivate the members to co-operate and to participate in the executive works, editorial tasks, funding searches and also to improvise marketing jobs to obtain better outcomes.
In addition, CPG publishes its own magazine called `Qing Niao’ which has three issues in a year. The magazine can help to develop the reading interests and to improve the writing skills among the students. CPG is now becoming a multimedia group, besides publishing articles. In the near future, CPG is going to organize more multimedia competitions such as website designs, poster designs and photography skills competitions. Interested participants can get to know more about CPG.
Currently, CPG is undergoing a broadcasting training program with SYN FM, a radio organization from RMIT. The programs will present multicultural music and other related topics. With this new activity, CPG hopes to attract more members with more ideas, more contributions and more participation.
Chinese Publishers’ Group
Mailbox 30
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
chinesepublishersgroup-at-gmail.com
Chocolate Lovers’ Society
The Chocolate Lover’s Society has been dedicated to the goals of chocolate to the masses, supreme gastronomical indulgence and dodgy record-keeping for, oh, well, a really long time. With so many members, we have at least one excuse for being thrown off-track. We have just purchased 30kg of really, really good quality chocolate and we need your help to eat the lot.
To find out more, please email us at chocolatelovers@gmail.com, drop us a line at Box 21 on the first floor of Union House (past the co-op, keep going, on your left) or visit our embryonic website at http://files.keeghan.com.au/ChocLoversSociety/main.html.
And remember the 12-step plan for dealing with chocolate addiction; never be further than 12 steps away from chocolate!
Chocolate Lovers’ Society
Mailbox 21
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
chocolateloverssociety-at-gmail.com
Consistently Amazing Kitchen Endeavors (CAKE)
At CAKE, we aim to bring together people who love baking and cooking, those who would like to learn, and even those who just like eating. Come along to our next baking session- it’ll CAKE your day!
Consistently Amazing Kitchen Endeavors (CAKE)
Mailbox 71
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
mucakeclub-at-gmail.com
Cosmic Hitchhikers Appreciation Society (C.H.A.S.)
CHAS, founded in 1983 by a group of well-meaning psychotic individuals, is a club (as you might’ve guessed, since you’re on UMSU’s Clubs and Societies page) that thoroughly appreciates all things Cosmic Hitchhikers, Douglas Adams, and anything to do with the number 42. But we do more! (No, we won’t sell you steak knives…unless you’re really nice). We also appreciate, amongst other things Red Dwarf, Doctor Who, Terry Pratchett, assorted British comedians, BBC Telefantasy, and any other being or concept we happen to find strangely amusing. We are a fairly active club, and we have groovy t-shirts. We also have a discount card, and some of the committee members are nice. Some also have fungus growing on their feet, but that is another matter. We also have excursions to study the effects of certain colourless volatile liquids, and their intoxicating effects on carbon-based life forms, probably while saying “zootlewurdle, zootlewurdle, zootlewurdle” quite a bit. Also, we like to prove that being dead is not compulsory, that fart jokes are a real gas and that the round table wasn’t. We also tend to have the occasional BBQ while stomping around in dressing-gowns and slippers, also while shouting “zootlewurdle, zootlewurdle, zootlewurdle”. Our website, for those technologically advanced (which one may assume, since you found your way here) is www.cosmichitchhikers.com.
Cosmic Hitchhikers Appreciation Society
Mailbox 42
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
chas42-at-gmail.com
Debating Society
Melbourne University Debating Society (MUDS), unsurprisingly, is a group dedicated to organising and participating in debates. We organise competitions within the university, in a variety of different debating styles and where a wide range of issues are covered. MUDS also organises competitions and activities with other universities, such as Monash and Deakin. There are also a few major intervarsity tournaments that MUDS participates in each year, including the Australian Championships, the Australasian Championships and the World Championships. This gives our members a chance to meet (and debate against) students from across the world and our local region, as well as providing a great excuse to travel (and sometimes we even get sponsorship to help pay for that travel!).
Of course MUDS doesn’t only do debating. We also provide lots of training in different debating styles and general public speaking skills, as well as providing information forums about topical issues. We also have lots of social events throughout the year, including an annual dinner, a trivia night, commencement dinner, a public debate and many other events.
Debating Society
Mailbox 59
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
mudsonline-at-gmail.com
Fantasy and Science Fiction Appreciation Society FAS2
Fantasy and Science Fiction Appreciation Society
Mailbox 90
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
fas2.committee-at-gmail.com
Film Society
Tired of predictable, formulaic movies? We bring to you what your neighbourhood multiplex doesn’t. Showcasing the best that cinema has to offer, Arthouse to Cult, Shorts, Counter-cinema, Experimental, World cinema and the Classics. We hold weekly screenings and have special events throughout the year. For 2008 our highlights included Feminist Film Week, Student film week, collaborations with UNICEF and our annual pilgrimage to the prestigious Melbourne International Film Festival. At $4 (for UMSU Members) and $8 (for non-members) you’ll make back your dough in one screening, and then some. We occasionally provide food and drink to appease your stomachs as well as your souls. Choose life, choose FILMSOC.
Film Society
Mailbox 26
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
unimelbfilmsoc-at-gmail.com
unimelbfilmsoc.blogspot.com
Food Interest Group (FIG)
Do you love food? Are you interested in eating? Are you human?
If you answered yes to at least one question above then food is essential to you. Therefore Food Interest Group is essential to you.
FIG promotes healthy eating, both physically and mentally. Which means not looking at nutrition information obsessively but eating like a pro. It also means that we support the occasional food therapy eg. ingesting two whole pizzas following a tub of icecream. As long as you can handle it, we will provide such opportunities. After all eating is what uni life is all about. You will have the chance to cook and eat, whichever you fancy more.
So join us and we might sit down and imagine things about food and beyond. You know you want to.
p.s. We bribed student union officials with a chocolate mars bars cake from David Jones in order to get this published. So join us!
Food Interest Group
Mailbox 65
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
unimelbfig-at-gmail.com
Footbag (Hacky Sack) Club
Like to kick around a little beanbag? Hang out with us to enjoy non-competitive foot-skills games.
Footbag (Hacky Sack) Club
Mailbox 2
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
footbagclub-at-gmail.com
footbagclub.com
Fotoholics Photography Club
Hang out with other people who share your interest and passion for photography. Established in 2006, the Fotoholics Melbourne University Photography Club Fotoholics has gained a name for itself throughout the University and outside for it’s enriching activities, ambitious projects, and above all, its aim for excellence in all aspects of photography. With continually increasing numbers of enthusiastic “Fotoholics” in campus, we are always open to anyone regardless of skills as long as you are interested in photography. Join our club, make new friends and take great photos! Visit our website for more up to date details.
Fotoholics Photography Club
Mailbox 32
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
contact-at-fotoholics.org
www.fotoholics.org
Friends of Unnatural Llamas (FOUL)
Friends of Unnatural Llamas (FOUL) are the silliest club at Melbourne University. It is also one of the most active, with weekly social functions and the occasional camp or two. Although we haven’t had a camp recently. Shhh, you’re wrecking it. And we missed last week’s function. Last week was a holiday. Was it? That explains why I was the only one at class. Stop it. Stop it. We don’t have time for your prattle — This is about FOUL. Well, you’re not doing it right. Nobody wants to hear about your stupid Monty Python Club. Shut up. No, you shut up. No — YOU shut up. You’re so childish. Grow up. Drop dead.
Friends of Unnatural Llamas (FOUL)
Mailbox 83
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
foulies-at-gmail.com
Infinite Images Gaming Club
Infinite Images Gaming Club is a club dedicated to gaming in all its forms, be it board games, wargames, card games or roleplaying. We organize a number of different events ranging from one-off introductory sessions to roleplaying right through to UniCon, a gaming extravaganza held in the September break.
We aim to encourage as much gaming as possible, by providing GMs markets for new games to be advertised as well as helping people to take up the challenging of running new games. Boardgamers and wargamers are also welcome to come along, as we aim to expand our gaming knowledge.
Infinite Images Gaming Club
Box 50
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
infiniteimages-at-gmail.com
Juggling Club
Juggling Club has been hanging around Melbourne University since about 1998. We meet on Thursdays, 52 weeks a year, for a few hours from about 4:30pm until we’re cold/tired/hungry under the sails in North Court. During semester, we also meet on Mondays at around 1pm on the Concrete Lawns (east side of Union House).
You don’t need to know how to juggle to join the Juggling Club, just turn up and someone will be able to help teach you. Members practise ball, club and contact juggling, and we also dabble in unicycling, poi, staff, mini-biking, diabolo, acrobalance and more, so if there’s something else you’re interested in learning, just ask around. The Juggling Club is also a great place for people who already do circus stuff to come play or work on serious skills, and share the joy with each other.
As well as hanging out and doing some juggling, we regularly hold pizza nights, barbecues, a camp each semester, workshops, a juggling club ball and the new annual ice-creamery crawl. Juggling Club – It’s all about the love and/or safety!
Juggling Club
Mailbox 38
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
juggling_club-owner-at-yahoogroups.com
www.juggling-club.com
Magician’s Society
The Melbourne University Magician’s Society is a social gathering of people who are interested in the art of Magic. Both beginners and experts are welcomed to the group, as the purpose of the society is to provide a friendly place for people to enhance their magic skill. Experienced members are always happy to pass on their knowledge to eager newcomers and the society is a perfect place for members to try out their material before unleashing it on the world. Members usually meet up on a weekly basis and events such as competitions and Magic Nights are held throughout the year.
Magician’s Society
Mailbox 49
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
unimelbmagic-at-yahoo.com.au
Melbourne-Tsinghua Student Friendship Society
Melbourne-Tsinghua Student Friendship Society
Mailbox 72
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
melbourne.tsinghua-at-gmail.com
Men’s Union
Feel isolated or just can’t stand the monotony of uni life; well we have the answer for you. Come down and get involved, we are a club devoted to increasing social networking opportunities and making sure university is an enjoyable experience. And as you probably know wom*n aren’t the only ones who have gender-centric issues, so we are here on a mission to fight male depression at uni, promote men’s health awareness and advocate male rights. Come join and we will do our best to get you to have a blast at uni.
Men’s Union
Mailbox 61
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
mumensunion-at-gmail.com
More Beer!
The More Beer Club is an excellent club to join if you are looking for an opportunity to meet new people and catch up with friends when engaged in a busy university life. The club offers to members events such as BBQ’s, trivia nights and just recently launched the first ever annual More Beer Ball, which was great success.
More Beer!
Mailbox 113
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
morebeerclub-at-gmail.com
People Interested Really At The Ear Sounds (PIRATES)
We’re a social club dedicated to all things musical and priatey. Come along to Rage against the Machine, uncover buried loot, and Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of rum!
People Interested Really At The Ear Sounds (PIRATES)
Mailbox 40
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
pirates.seamail-at-gmail.com
Political Interest Society
If you’re interested in politics and current affairs, the Political Interest Society is the club for you. Founded in 1998, PIS is a non-partisan discussion group; the club’s motto is ‘Audi Alteram Partem’, which is Latin for ‘Hear Both Sides’. We promote balanced and informed discussion on contemporary issues, and welcome people regardless of their political persuasions.
Our weekly meetings provide a relaxed atmosphere in which to chat with other people interested in domestic and international affairs, with biscuits provided for free. Come along to have your say about what’s going on in the world, or to find out what’s going on. It’s a great chance to learn since whatever the issue under discussion may be, someone at the meeting will know all about it.
PIS runs a blog and puts out a biannual print magazine (AAP) and a weekly e-newsletter. We have an active social calendar that includes a trivia night, comedy festival outing and guest speaker events. Membership is free for union members or $2 for non-members.
If you’d like to join PIS or to find out more about the club, please contact us at polintsoc-at-gmail.com.
Political Interest Society
Mailbox 39
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
polintsoc-at-gmail.com
Pool Club
Pool Club
Mailbox 23
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
mu.poolclub-at-gmail.com
Secular Society
Are you an INFIDEL and proud of it? Are you tired of your rights being overstepped in deference to other people’s irrational beliefs? Do you find religious beliefs and practices fascinating, confusing, or disturbing? If so, then the University of Melbourne Secular Society is the club for you!
UMSS provides a social group for students looking for an alternative to the religious clubs on campus. We prefer reason to prejudice, science to superstition, evidence to faith, and promote secular ethics and education. Besides standard club activities (BBQs, screenings, pub visits, etc) we hold discussions, attend presentations, and encourage debate on matters of secularism, humanism, atheism and rationalism.
Secular Society
Mailbox 67
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
umss-at-umss.org
www.umss.org or
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13114870049
Society for Creative Anachronism
If you want to learn about or experience a little medieval culture, we’re the club for you. Chivalry and justice are our aims. We get together regularly to learn about medieval crafts, garb-making, feasts, battle tactics and sciences.
Society for Creative Anachronism
Mailbox 43
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
sca.st.bartholomew-at-gmail.com
Society for Electronic Entertainment
The Society for Electronic Entertainment invites you to immerse yourself in the awesome world of video and computer gaming! We meet weekly to play an assortment of consoles (including handhelds — bring a PSP or DS if you have one) and discuss the hottest games out there. Our other events include trips to games conventions at subsidised prices, and overnight LAN parties. Come along and join the fun — we are 1337!
Society for Electronic Entertainment
Mailbox 58
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
seegamers-at-gmail.com
www.seegamers.net
Student Exchange Society
Student Exchange Society
Mailbox 7
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
musex.mail-at-gmail.com
Students Playing Go
Students Playing Go Club have the main focus on playing the game of Go which is an ancient oriental game of strategy where two players take turns to place black and white stones on the board, fighting to take more territory than the opponent. The rules are simple and can be learnt in a few minutes; however, it is said to take a lifetime to
master.
Go is the second most played game in the world, after Chinese Chess, and is an excellent way to develop both logical and creative abilities, as it exercises both sides of the brain. Students Playing Go club meets weekly to play, teach, discuss and enjoy this wonderful game. Players of all levels, including absolute beginners are always welcome to come and take part, and due to a simple and effective handicapping system, can even challenge more experienced players on level terms.
Go is a game of balance, which, some believe, reflects the personality of the player. We hope all students will come along and learn more about this great game, as well as themselves. The day and location of our weekly meetings can be found on our website. If you have any other enquiries please email us.
Students Playing Go
Mailbox 11
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
mu.spgo-at-gmail.com
www.spgo.org.au
Weekly Watchers of Wonderful Anime
Weekly Watchers of Wonderful Anime
Mailbox 99
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
enquiries-at-3wanime.org
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Posted Friday 25 January, 2008. Updated Wednesday 17 June, 2009.
