Tickets go on sale on Tuesday 24th August at our Ball Launch BBQ:
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events&cs=2#!/event.php?eid=145511945469758

Tickets can be purchased Monday-Thursday 12-2pm, ICT Ground Floor until sold out

Ball Details:

Date: Friday 17th September 2010
Time: 7pm – 12am
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Medallion Club (Enter via Gate 9)
Cost: $73 for members and $85 for non members [Membership: $5 Union or $10 Non Union]
Theme: The Seven Deadly Sins
Tables are of 10

PLEASE NOTE: We will require the following details from each guest when deposits/payments are made:
Full Name
Student Number (if applicable)
Email
Phone
Course
Course Year
Gender
International/Local
Union Member?
Dietary Requirements? (Please specify)

There is a chance to win a night’s accomodation at Quest Apartments (1 bedroom appartment). Raffles will be sold at $2 for 1, or $5 for 3
Also, upon purchasing your ticket, you will automatically go into the draw to win an Aesop Hamper!

Discounted Accomodation Available at Quest Apartments:
- Studio room (1 king or 1 queen or 2 single) – $175 (normally $350)
- 1 bedroom appartment with balcony – $195 (extra bed = +$40)
- 2 bedroom and balcony – $290 (normally $550)

See ya there,
Your IISSS

It’s the most glorious time of the year again. We will be having our annual ball very soon and to celebrate, we will be hosting a Deloitte Ball Launch BBQ to sell tickets for this spectacular event. There will be plenty of food and drink, so come along, bring your friends and secure your tickets for this amazing night out as soon as possible as tickets are anticipated to sell out fast!

The Ball Launch BBQ will be held on:

Date: Tuesday 24th August 2010
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Venue: ICT Main Entrance

Ball details are as follows :

Date: Friday 17th September 2010
Time: 7pm – 12am
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Medallion Club (Enter via Gate 9)
Cost: $73 for members and $85 for non members [Membership: $5 Union or $10 Non Union]
Theme: The Seven Deadly Sins
Tables are of 10

PLEASE NOTE: We will require the following details from each guest when deposits/payments are made:
Full Name
Student Number (if applicable)
Email
Phone
Course
Course Year
Gender
International/Local
Union Member?
Dietary Requirements? (Please specify)

There is a chance to win a night’s accomodation at Quest Apartments (1 bedroom appartment). Raffles will be sold at $2 for 1, or $5 for 3

Also, upon purchasing your ticket, you will automatically go into the draw to win an Aesop Hamper!

See ya there,
Your IISSS

This is just a friendly reminder regarding the upcoming BIS Employment
Skills Workshop.

This free workshop aims to give you an understanding of employer
expectations and an opportunity to practice your group interview
skills.

Employers will be raising some typical interview questions on that
day, of which you will have a chance to answer and get a feedback on.

Some of the top employers of Information Systems graduates that will
be there include:

· Accenture

· Ernst and Young

· KPMG

· GE International

· Price Waterhouse Coopers

Free lunch will be provided!

Registration is required: npestana@unimelb.edu.au

Here is the facebook link to the event : http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143573505671489

Hope to see ya’ll there!

Love,
Your IISSS

Thinking about applications? Looking for a job? Well come to the IISSS Deloitte Consulting Case Study next Tuesday 3rd August at the ICT Buidling.

Here you will have the chance to meet and network with HR Representatives from Deloitte, experience and work on a hand picked case study, boost your group interview skills, and learn from the experts themselves to understand what they are looking for.

Deloitte have been known to head hunt at these events – that means, outstanding performers have the chance to get fast-tracked in the application process! So what are you waiting for?

Following the case study is our semesterly Welcome Back BBQ. Enjoy a free snag and drink, catch up with mates, and of course, for those who are really keen -  here’s another chance for you to make a lasting impression with the Deloitte Representatives.

Details are as follows

Date: Tuesday 3rd August 2010

Time: 12:00-2:00pm

Location: Lecture Theatre 1, ICT Building, 111 Barry St

Membership renewals will be available on the day

$10 – Non Union

$5 – Union

We hope to see you all there!

Love,

Your IISSS

Day one.  It’s when you stand up to be counted.  It’s what you’ve worked for, prepared for, waited for.  Where you start using your skills and initiative to make a difference.  From the day you join us, we’re committed to helping you achieve your potential.
As one of our technology risk professionals, you’ll help clients improve the competitive advantage of their information technology operations through enhanced cost efficiency and managing the risks associated with running their systems. As part of a market-leading global network of 6,000 technology risk professionals, you’ll gain valuable experience across industries and geographies and have the opportunity to deepen your subject matter knowledge.

In your role as an IT Risk and Assurance graduate you’ll be responsible for:

• Making a technical contribution to client engagements
• Working effectively as a team member sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress
• Assisting with the preparation of reports and schedules for clients and other parties

From day one as a graduate you’ll have responsibility, and be encouraged to set ambitious goals for your career.  You’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and receive generous support from the firm and your colleagues to gain some post-graduate qualifications. At Ernst & Young you’ll discover what it is like to perform at your best.

We’re recruiting for positions in our Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney offices.

Eligibility

To apply for our Graduate Program, you are required to be:

• In the final year of your degree or as a graduate within 12 months from your graduation date at the time of application and available to start in early 2011
• Studying in either information systems, information technology, business information systems or computer science degrees.
• An Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident

Apply Now

Complete an application online at www.ey.com/au/careers, attaching a copy of your academic transcript.

Successful applicants who are invited for an interview will be required to provide proof of citizenship or current permanent residency status.

Applications close at 12:00 noon, Monday 19 July 2010.

Dear Students,

The end of your university life marks the culmination of almost 20 years of study and is the moment most people refer to when they think of becoming a ‘grown up’. New challenges and experiences await you once you leave our fine institution.

But we’re not giving you up without a fight; the ISSS together with the DIS are holding a BBQ for all graduating students – its probably the last free sausage you’ll ever eat.

So come along for one last hurrah. It’ll be sad to see you go.

Date: Thursday 27th May 2010
Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
Location: ICT, Level 1

Love,
Your ISSS

Please go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NBTQ798 to RSVP

Our tenure as your ISSS committee is coming to an end, and as sad as we are to be finishing, we’re delighted to invite you to run for committee membership.

Being part of the ISSS Committee demonstrates leadership and initiative to employers and greatly enhances your CV with these characteristics. It is also a unique opportunity to interact and network with employers.

As a member of the ISSS committee, you’ll be representing the needs and interests of IT students and society members through organisation and execution of social and careeer events, facilitating interaction with industry firms and employers. The roles available are as follows:

Executive Committee

• President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Sponsorship Officer
• Education Officer

General Committee

• Marketing Officer (x2) – Photoshop experience an advantage!
• Activities Officer (x2)
• Student Representative

To express your interest for any of these roles, please fill out your details at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GC8KXD6 and note that all Commerce, Informatics, Science and Arts students are welcome to apply.

At the AGM itself you’ll have the opportunity to vote for your preferred candidates, or if you’re lucky, be voted in! We’ll have free pizza for all attendees too. Aside from electing the new committee we’ll be wrapping up the year’s events and outlining our visions for the future.

The AGM will be held on Tuesday, 18 May 2010 at 1pm in ICT Theatre 1 – Ground floor, ICT Building.

Hope to see you there!

Love,

Your ISSS.

This seminar explores some of the key ideas and issues around the opportunities and challenges of social networking within the corporate world.  Please join us to hear from dynamic, young ICT professionals as they share their views on questions such as:

1. Is there a place for social networking in the corporate world?
2. What are the opportunities and threats that social networking presents to businesses?
3. How might corporations officially regulate social networking amongst employees, and should there even be regulation?

Moderated by Dr Shanton Chang, Senior Lecturer, Dept Information Systems, University of Melbourne. Shanton’s research interests and expertise include on-line behaviour; health informatics;  and information systems security, culture and management.

Speakers:          Panel of IS professionals

Date:                    Thursday 27^th May

Time:                   (5.30pm for) 6pm – 7pm

Venue:                Innovation Centre: Level 1, 257 Collins Street

RSVP to louisaw@unimelb.edu.au

Information Expo
Ground floor, ICT Building

Refreshments provided

Master of Information Systems

For leaders and consultants in digital business
The MIS is the premier pathway to IT careers in all industries

Our classes are scheduled to suit working professionals:
you can study while starting your career!

MSc (Information Systems)

For those interested in researching the cutting edge of the application of IT to business and society: a balance of research and advanced coursework to suit your topic and can lead to a PhD.
$10,000 scholarships available to excellent students in the MSc (IS)

Entry to both degrees is possible from all undergrad degrees

Contact Dr Reeva Lederman (Reeva.Lederman@unimelb.edu.au) if you can’t make it but are curious to find out more!