1701 Star Trek Club
4WD Club
85 Broads
Association of Trade & Management
Book 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
Fashion and Design Club
Filmmakers’ Guild
Film Society
Food Interest Group
Fotoholics Photography Club
Friends of the Asian University for Women
Friends of Unnatural Llamas
Let’s Talk Conversation Group
Men’s Union
More Beer!
People Interested Really At The Ear Sounds
Political Interest Society
Secular Society
Society for Creative Anachronism
Student Exchange Society
Weekly Watchers of Wonderful Anime
YouYi! Melbourne-Tsinghua Student Friendship Society
1701 Star Trek Club
1701 Star Trek Club
Mailbox 47
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
1701StarTrek-at-gmail.com
4WD Club
The Melbourne University 4WD Club is a club that caters for 4WD enthusiast. We aim to provide a medium in which are members can socialize, gain vehicle and track knowledge, learn correct recovery techniques, share equipment and care for the environment. Current membership comprises of people who are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about 4wding, but we are always seeking more members. So if your interested in 4wding regardless of 4wd ownership or level of 4wding competence we want you and we promise to provide you with plenty of events and fun times.
Look for us on Facebook; “Melbourne University 4WD Club”
4WD Club
Mailbox 77
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
melbourneuniversity4wdclub-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
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 Lovers’ 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 chocolateloverssociety-at-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).
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
Here at FAS^2 we worship all things fantasy and science fiction, and we’re always looking for new people to come and help us celebrate these glorious topics in all their forms. So if you’ve ever sat down with a fantasy book and then wondered where the day went, watched a Lord of the Rings marathon, or played Fallout 3 or Baldur’s Gate until 2 in the morning, we’re the club for you!
We meet on the second floor of Union House each Tuesday at 1PM, and can be found by looking for the red and black dragon sign. To find out about our upcoming events, you can email us at the address below to go on our mailing list, or check out our blog at fas2unimelb.blogspot.com.
Fantasy and Science Fiction Appreciation Society
Mailbox 90
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
fas2.committee-at-gmail.com
Fashion and Design Club
The Fashion and Design (FAD) Club is a new association within the University of Melbourne’s family. It is an avenue for students to workshop ideas and come up with new, interesting concepts for clothing and accessories.
Regular workshops (featuring guest speakers) will be held to get those creative juices flowing.
FAD also offers these budding designers opportunities to showcase their creations; through FAD-organized fashion shows, charity events etc.
We hope to act as a stepping-stone for our members and give them the chance to gain exposure as well as set them on their path of fashion design.
Fashion and Design Club
Mailbox 55
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
fad.club.info-at-gmail.com
Filmmakers’ Guild
Filmmakers’ Guild
Mailbox 70
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
film.unimelb-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
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 the Asian University for Women
Friends of the AUW is a new club formed at Melbourne Uni for students who want to help the Asian University for Women in its work, providing tertiary education for women from developing Asian countries. The AUW, if you haven’t heard of it, is a new University, catering only to women in Chittagong, Bangladesh. 50% of places at the Uni are provided with needs-based scholarships. 25% of the students are recruited from Bangladesh, and the remaining 75% come from across Asia and the Middle East.
We want as many people as possible to get involved and get this club off the ground. We have a few ideas for ways that we can support the Uni and its students – from fundraisers and donation drives providing textbooks and equipment, to exchanges and a penpal program to help students develop their English skills. We also have vague hopes that we could help initiate the formation of a clubs program or an advocacy program. So please join! Membership is free for Union Members and $2 for non-Union members.
Friends of the Asian University for Women
Mailbox 78
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
auwfriends.melbuni-at-gmail.com
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
Let’s Talk Conversation Group
‘Let’s Talk’ is a place for international students to practice their English conversation skills with the assistance of local students. It also seeks to promote cultural exchange, language sharing, and friendships between local and international students.
Every day, local students, known as ‘volunteer chatterboxes’, run conversation sessions whereby they would meet with groups of international students just for a casual chat, much like how we would catch up with friends over a coffee. Social gatherings are also organised for everyone from the group to meet one another.
Anyone is welcome to join the group. Postgraduates are welcome, as are VCA students.
Let’s Talk Conversation Group
Mailbox 75
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
letstalk.bysalp-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.
PIS meets weekly on Wednesdays at 1pm, in Room 109 of the Alice Hoy building. 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 (the first of which for 2006 is on 13th March). Membership is free and gives you access to all of the above.
If you’d like to join PIS or to find out more about the club, please contact us at polintsoc-at-gmail.com or visit our website, http://thepis.blogspot.com. Or just turn up to a Wednesday meeting, at which you’ll also get free biscuits.
Political Interest Society
Mailbox 39
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
polintsoc-at-gmail.com
Secular Society
Do you prefer evidence to faith? Value science over superstation? Feel that decisions should be based on reason rather than dogma? If so, then the University of Melbourne Secular Society is the club for you!
We offer a unique alternative to the many religious clubs on campus. In addition to standard social activities of BBQs, pub nights and movie screenings, we also hold discussions, lectures and forums on issues surrounding science, religion, secularism, humanism and skepticism.
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=9797707890
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
Student Exchange Society
Student Exchange Society
Mailbox 7
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
musex.mail-at-gmail.com
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
YouYi! Melbourne-Tsinghua Student Friendship Society
YouYi! Melbourne-Tsinghua Student Friendship Society
Mailbox 72
First Floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3010
melbourne.tsinghua-at-gmail.com
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Posted Friday 25 January, 2008. Updated Friday 30 October, 2009.
