Were you at One World Festival?
Last month Berwick campus celebrated ‘One World Festival’ through a range of cultural events featuring African drumming, Samoan dance, World music, Henna art, balloon art and Vietnamese inspired street food. This free event was planned and coordinated by Berwick International Student Association (BISA), Berwick Campus Management and International Student Engagement.

Things to do in Melbourne
If you are looking for things to do in the Melbourne ove the next few weeks and over the Semester break, the following links might give you some ideas:
Chinese Mooncake Festival at Queen Victoria Market – 11 September
AFIS Mid-Autumn Festival – 16 September
Confluence of India (Festival of India across Australia) – August – November
Oktoberfest at Hophaus – 16 September – 23 October
Tessellar Tulip Festival – 8 September – 4 October
Melbourne Fringe Festival – 15 September – 2 October
Royal Melbourne Show – 15 – 27 September
What’s On City of Melbourne
Weekend Notes

International Student Engagement
If you have any feedback about the newsletter or suggestions of items to be included, please email iss@monash.edu.

MSA Breakfast Club: Free breakfast every Wednesday
MSA Breakfast Club provides a free hot breakfast every Wednesday, 9 – 10:30am, during semester. Food includes, Bacon, Eggs, Hashbrowns, Toast, Cereal, fruit and juice. Gluten free bread and Vegan oats are also available.
Where: Sir Johns Bar (Level 1, Campus Centre)

MSA Volunteering
Need to enhance your resume? Want to make new friends? Need a break from your studies? Get involved and be part of your student community by volunteering for the MSA.

Free Art Time & Free Drawing Classes
Creating art relieves stress, improves creative thought and brain connectivity, boosts self esteem and your mental health. Free drawing classes, taught by students from MADA (Monash Art, Design & Architecture Faculty) will be available in week 6, 9 and 11. Bring your own supplies, and be among others who will be sketching, drawing, using graphic programs, water colours and more to paint and draw! Register now to attend.
When: Thursday 11 – 2pm
Where: Conference Room (Level 1, Campus Centre).

Meet Boof on R U OK Day!
Monash Law Student’s society (LSS) has organised for Boof, a Delta Therapy dog to come to the university once a week to help destress students! Come and say hi to Boof and his owner! Delta Therapy Dogs bring the joys of animal companionship to those who need it most! There will be a special birthday celebration for Boof on 8 September for R U OK Day.
When: Thursdays, midday for about an hour
Where: Level 1 and basement of the Law Library

Free Pancakes
Come and have some free pancakes in celebration of R U OK Day.
Where: Verandah of Narthex, Religious Centre, 38 Exhibition Walk
When: Thursday 8 September, 12pm-2pm

Things to do in Melbourne
If you are looking for things to do in the Melbourne ove the next few weeks and over the Semester break, the following links might give you some ideas:
Chinese Mooncake Festival at Queen Victoria Market – 11 September
AFIS Mid-Autumn Festival – 16 September
Confluence of India (Festival of India across Australia) – August – November
Oktoberfest at Hophaus – 16 September – 23 October
Tessellar Tulip Festival – 8 September – 4 October
Melbourne Fringe Festival – 15 September – 2 October
Royal Melbourne Show – 15 – 27 September
What’s On City of Melbourne
Weekend Notes

International Student Engagement
If you have any feedback about the newsletter or suggestions of items to be included, please email iss@monash.edu.