ISSS Annual General Meeting

ISSS AGM Elections will be held on Tuesday 26th of May, 2009!

The AGM will go through a recap of the past year for the ISSS and also, the elections for the next ISSS Committee!

If you would like to be apart of the ISSS committee, there is a sign-up sheet on Level 1, where the old help-desk is!

It is also helpful to form a team to run for committee, as you will be supported by the team and also gain more exposure for potential votes!

So, just a summary of the 2009 ISSS AGM:

Date: 26/05/2009

Location: ICT Lecture Theatre 2

Time: 1pm

Needed: YOU!

Look forward to seeing you there!
The ISSS Team

ISSS Annual General Meeting

It's that time of year again- The ISSS AGM!

Get rid of us, vote us back in, vote YOURSELVES in!

Hated us? Loved us? Love yourselves more??

Become part of the ISSS Committee for 2009-2010

It's a chance to take leadership, to make decisions, and to throw the best ISSS events ever! Doing Information Systems/Informatics? We're talking to you!

Available positions:

• Treasurer

• Secretary

• Sponsorship Officer

• Education Officer

• Marketing (x2) Officer

• Activities (x2) Officer

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd year Rep

• Vice-President and President!

Not to sound too mercenary but..

The graduate/vacation market is getting more and more competitive. Becoming part of the ISSS will enhance your CV by:

• demonstrating involvement in student life

• demonstrating leadership skills

So... start thinking about it!!

Stay tuned.

Your faithful,

The ISSS Committee (..for now..)

Deloitte presents Annual ISSS Corporate Cocktails

The ISSS will be hosting their Annual Corporate cocktail night and its free for the first 100 members to sign up!!!

When: Thursday 19th March

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Where: Executive Lounge, Level 1, Alan Gilbert Building (Cnr Grattan and Barry St)

Dress code: Corporate Attire

This will be a great event for final year students as well as students looking for summer vacation work or simply for all those interested in what an Information Systems/Informatics degree can do for you! Not to forget, there is finger food and drinks provided to all guests!

There is never a better time to start networking then now, so come along to the ISSS Corporate Cocktail night for more information about career opportunities with firms such as Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Accenture, Pitcher Partners and more! It is a great place to mingle with the representatives and start your career now!

So what are you waiting for? Sign up at the ISSS table (11am-2pm, Mon-Thurs) or shoot us an email at contact@isss.com.au with your name, student number and membership card number!

Not a member? Come and sign up for half year membership for $4 ($2 union members) and while you are there, sign up for our Free Corporate Cocktail Night!

Click here to view the poster!

Ernst & Young & Free BBQ

Ernst & Young will be holding an graduate information session opened to all students who want to know more about their graduate program and meet representatives of the firm.

When: Tuesday 17th March

Time: 12pm onwards

Where: ICT Theatre 2

Following the information session, the ISSS will be hosting a free BBQ. So come along, get some career advice and free food!

Sign ups for membership as well as the Annual ISSS Corporate Cocktail Night will be happening at the BBQ!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Want the chance to make your name with Deloitte?? Here's your chance!!

Deloitte reps are running an interactive Business Case scenario, giving you the chance to test your skills at REALLY being a IS consultant!

And of course, ask them all about GRADUATE OFFERS!!

So be there!

When: Tuesday 10th March 1pm

Where: ICT Theatre 2

...followed by FREE BBQ!!

Look forward to seeing you there!

Deloitte's graduate and summer vacation positions

Where will your Technology studies take you?

At any given time Deloitte is working closely with a range of local and global organisations to develop major enterprise architecture strategies, investigate complex online fraud issues, assess and mitigate organizational risk and develop innovative concepts for improving business efficiency.

Deloitte is the largest fully integrated business consulting and advisory service. We provide services to top tier clients including 90 of 100 Australia's largest publicly-owned companies, as well as family/private businesses and government.

Globally, we are the biggest professional services firm, with over 165,000 people generating revenue of more than $US27.4 billion in nearly 150 countries.

Applications for our 2010 graduate program and 2009/10 Summer vacation
program now open.

We are now accepting applications for our 2010 graduate and 2009/10 summer vacation program across our technology services lines:

• Consulting Technology
• Eclipse
• Forensic
• Risk Services

To find out more or to submit your application visit our website at www.deloitte.com/au/myITcareer

EY Presents a Graduate BBQ

EY in conjunction with the ISSS and DIS are hosting an exclusive FREE BBQ for all IS Final Years!

Let loose after finishing what could be your last assignment ever and BYO bottle of wine/sparkling to really have some fun! Come celebrate what has been an amazing journey shared with your fellow IS final years! As undergraduate university life is drawing to a close, we want you to leave with one last amazing memory! (before exams).

The details are as follows:

Date: 31/10/2008 (LAST DAY OF SEMESTER!)

Venue: Upstairs balcony ICT

Time: 1pm onwards

So if you're a final year, come on down and celebrate what would have been an incredible phase of your life!

Click here to view the poster!

KPMG & the ISSS presents a spectacular sports double tournament featuring Basketball and Badminton!

GOT GAME?

Think you've got what it takes to ball with the pros? Or hang with the big-boys in badminton?

You do? Well, here's your chance to PROVE IT!

KPMG & the ISSS presents a spectacular sports double tournament featuring Basketball and Badminton!

Gather your friends for either 3v3 basketball or doubles badminton!

Show us your sporting prowess in one of these sports; the victorious teams receive a trophy and are crowned as "ISSS Champs '08", as well as the all important bragging rights amongst your friends!

Further, there will be a big-time entrant in the name of KPMG, test your skills on this AllStar Team.

Here's how you can get involved!

Entry-fee: Members $3 Non-Members $5

Sign-up: Contact either Jimmy on 0401 168 378 or Duncan on 0434 142 707 OR simply email us on contact@isss.com.au

Date: Tuesday 28/10/2008

Location: Melbourne University Indoor Basketball Courts (Upstairs)

Time: 12 - 2pm

Bring: Your racquet (basketball players don't need to). Shuttlecocks and basketballs will be provided!

Also, get in quick because there will be a limited amount of basketball and badminton teams eligible to participate!

SIGN-UP DEADLINE IS ON FRIDAY THE 24TH OF OCTOBER!

Don't think, JUST DO IT!!

Click here to view the poster!

ISSS in conjunction with the Department of Information Systems presents The (Industry) Panel

The Information Systems Students Society along with the Department of Information Systems presents an industry panel featuring frontline IS staff from leading employers including Deloitte, KPMG and Ernst and Young.

When: Tuesday 14 October

Where: Theatre 2, ICT Building

Time: 1.00pm

This is a great opportunity to mingle and ask questions, to hear about the fascinating work our panellists are doing and to gain an insight into how the crucial skills and knowledge you are developing during the course are applied in a high level business environment.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here to view the poster!

Deloitte presents the Annual ISSS Ball!

The theme for this year will be MASQUERADE!

We will provide you with masks once you enter but there will be a prize for BEST MASK and DRESSED, so dress to impress! Also everyone is in the draw for a prize when we draw a random number based on the number your mask has!

Along with dining and socializing away at a spectacular venue, there will be live entertainment and a DJ to further facilitate your enjoyment!

The Details are as follows:

Theme: Mystic Masquerade

Venue: Albert by the Lake

Date: Thursday September the 11th

Time: 7pm onwards

Drinks: Unlimited Beer/Wine/Basic Spirits

Entertainment: Live entertainment & DJ

PRIZES for BEST MASK and BEST DRESSED

Food: 3-course meal (vegetarian included)

AfterParty: Free entry to EVE

Tickets prices:

$65 for ISSS Members

$80 for non-members

Membership is $8! So sign up and come to the Ball!

Find us at the ICT - UG Floor from 12 to 2pm Monday-Thursday. There are limited tables so ensure you reserve your table ASAP! (Table fits 10)

Click here to view the poster!

KPMG Presents Free BBQ and Information Session

This is a great opportunity to hear from KPMG speak about their summer vacation work and graduate recruitment programs.

Mingle with representatives whilst enjoing a FREE BBQ afterwards as well!

Enhance your networking opportunities!

Kickstart your career!

Details for the event are:

Date: Tuesday August 19th, 2008

Time: 12pm onwards

Location: ICT Building, Lecture Theatre 2

Deloitte Presents Free BBQ and Information Session

This is a great opportunity to hear from Deloitte's representatives regarding their summer vacation programs, interships and first-year development programs.

Mingle and ask questions during the FREE BBQ session as well!

A fantastic networking opportunity!

Kickstart your career!

Details for the event are:

Date: Tuesday August 12th, 2008

Time: 12pm onwards

Location: ICT Building, Lecture Theatre 2

Deloitte Careers in Technology Information Evening

As part of ongoing efforts to raise the profile of Deloitte's technology divisions, Deloitte will be holding a Careers In Technology information evening. This is a specialist evening for students interested in pursuing a career within the technology industry.

Details for the event are:

Date: Tuesday August 12th, 2008

Time: 6pm-8pm

Location: 180 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

RSVP: kermarshall@deloitte.com.au

Applications for the KPMG Summer Vacation Program are open on line now!

We're looking for penultimate year students to take up roles in Audit, Middle Market Advisory, IT Advisory, Internal Audit Services, Business Performance Services, Financial Risk Management, Government Advisory Services, Corporate Tax, Corporate Finance, Restructuring Services and Transaction Services.

We're looking for people who are team players, progressive thinkers and can communicate their ideas with passion. People who keep on learning, who want to be leaders in their professions and who want to make a difference.

For more information on any of these division, or to apply for the Summer Vacation Program refer to the careers section of our website at http://www.kpmg.com.au

Our recruitment process starts as applications are submitted and will continue until we have recruited for all available positions. For this reason you should submit your application as early as possible to ensure the best chances of success through our program.

If you have any questions, please contact the graduate recruitment team on 1800 000 479 or via email gradmelb@kpmg.com.au

KPMG representatives will be holding an information session on Tuesday 19th August at ICT, followed by a BBQ so please come down and see us!

Good luck with your application!

Deloitte Development Program and Summer Vacation Program applications are now open!

Deloitte 2008/09 Development Program and Summer Vacation Program

Design Your Career with Deloitte

At Deloitte, we are seeking undergraduates who are interested in providing advice and consulting to clients across a number of different fields including taxation, corporate finance, strategy consulting, IT consulting, HR consulting, web design, business services, audit and actuarial services.

We have opportunities for 500 students in our Summer Vacation and Deloitte Development Programs across Australia. These programs are designed to provide an insight into working at Deloitte and the opportunity to develop business skills and knowledge. We have opportunities for students studying accounting, commerce, business, economics, information systems, computer science/IT multimedia, actuarial studies and/or law.

The Summer Vacation Program provides penultimate year students with 4-8 weeks paid work experience, significant client exposure, and the opportunity of gaining a graduate position.

Deloitte Development Program provides students who have two or more years left of their degree (single or double) with professional development opportunities through quarterly �??Development Days�?�.

Click here to find out more information on How to Apply.

Interested in meeting Deloitte Partners & staff?

Deloitte will be holding an in-house information evening in our Melbourne office on Tuesday August 12th.

To register for the event or find out more information about our other Career events, please visit our website http://www.graduates.deloitte.com.au and click on �??Career Events�?�

ISSS AGM Results

The ISSS AGM turnout was enormous and it was really good to see the support of IS and Informatics students.

Here are the results:

President: Jimmy Zhong
Vice President: Duncan Lee
Treasurer: Dea Sani
Secretary: Catherine Dang
Sponsorship:Krishna Nair
Education: Siew Ching Wan
Marketing: Jonathan Foo
Marketing: Jann Carlo San Jose
Activities: Jack Le
Activities: Gabriel Loh
1st Year Rep: Atika Ismail
2nd Year Rep: Caroline Liew
3rd Year Rep: Nikhil Madhok

Congratulations to the candidates mentioned above.