UOW Pulse and IGA was thrilled to once again present UOW Cares with the 2020 IGA Community Chest donation of $201.73 to support the great work they do for students. Pulse and IGA have donated $2,372 to UOW Cares since 2016 through the Community Chest Initiative. The funds have been raised through the specially marked “IGA Community Chest” products. When you purchase a product with the IGA Community Chest logo, a percentage is credited to...
We are excited to announce Prithvi Patil as the 2020 “Pulse Volunteer of the Year”. Prithvi contributed and impressive 141.75 hours participating in multiple events and activities. He exemplifies what it means to be a volunteer and is passionate about giving back to both the student and the wider community. Volunteering in 2020 looked a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic but our Pulse Volunteers adapted quickly to the new ‘norm’ and were eager...
In 2020, the UniClubs program saw unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19. Our Clubs and Societies were successful in adapting quickly and transitioning their programs to online activities to continue to engage with their members and provide a social connection during the lockdown and lack of face-to-face events. We were unable to come together for our annual in-person Awards Night in 2020, but the team still wanted to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and contributions...
The impact of COVID-19 has affected how we do things, how we learn, how we meet people, and how we form friendships. Although traditional in-person student exchange programs have been paused, the team at UOW Pulse decided not to let the pandemic prevent students from experiencing what it is like to be on exchange and came up with the Virtual International Exchange Program (VIEP). The VIEP is a collaborative project between UOW (Wollongong Campus), UOW...
Amazing to see the Food+ With Care Project named a finalist in the 2020 Study NSW International Student Awards, in the International Community Engagement Award – Business and Community category. Pulse is proud to have provided support to this program throughout the year and we congratulate everyone involved. Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/gT-xaN7...
After a long period of Isolation due to COVID-19, a call was made to create a space to re-connect staff and students to the land, community and art. A community garden provides the perfect platform to blend all three. A previously used space just outside the UOW Wollongong campus was as the perfect location to start a community garden, with fences, pre excavated swales and plenty of sun, the site is undoubtedly the perfect...
The UOW Pulse Board is pleased to announce the reappointment of Jo Fisher to the Board as the UOW Pulse Staff Director for the 2020 – 2022 period. This year we had a large number of candidates, with 7 nominees and over 300 votes from UOW, UOW GE, and UOW Pulse staff members – the largest we have ever received. Thank you all nominees and for everyone who took the time to vote. Congratulations' Jo and best...