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2012
7 May -Discovering and discussing organ donation
4 May -MP opens $2.5 million extensions to Batemans Bay Library and Education Campus
30 April -TAFE to UOW - Pathways mapped at information session
23 April -$20,000 in Community Scholarships awarded by Sydney Business School
17 April -UOW and Ilawarra Business Chamber renew partnership
26 Mach -Bollywood Festival attracts thousands to UOW campus
21 March -Civic Reception welcomes  students as City's newest residents
19 March -UOW partners with Dragons and NRL to tackle education
1 March -Surf awareness sessions launched to wave of enthusiasm
24 Feb -Goodwill spreads to new students a UOW
13 Feb -UOW invites high school students to Discover university
1 Feb -UOW rated a 5 star performer on international stage
1 Feb -Commerce Student donates prize to AIIME
2011
1 Dec -Global Highway program recognised with national award
29 Nov -Catch an eyeful of graduate talent
24 Nov -Visit sparks future goals for bright kids
22 Nov -High Court Chief Justice delivers inaugural Goldring Lecture
2 Nov -Illawarra Coal Regional Science Fair attracts record entries
28 Oct -SMART solutions showcased at regional networking event
28 Oct -Uni in the Brewery focuses on the power of voice
27 Oct -Interviews help students get ahead
26 Oct -Premier twist to tale about fight for UOW'S autonomy
21 Oct -Forums held in lead up to Community Summit
19 Oct -Weerona College residents 'get in the pink' for a good cause
17 Oct -Cricket match a big hit for sick children
13 Oct -Speed interviews to put students a step ahead in career race
27 Sept -Coffee Week aids students in need
23 Sept -School students showcase In2Uni Experience
12 Sept -Cultural celebration unites UOW colleagues
6 Sept -Funding breakfast toasts community project plans
31 Aug -Couple your coffee with a coin campaign
26 Aug -Twenty two countries take to the Global Highway
18 Aug -Social mixer brings international students into the fold
18 Aug -UOW/TAFE Illawarra signing ceremony
17 Aug -Eminent guest speakers lecture for Law Faculty’s 20th anniversary
12 Aug -Education students get job-ready mentoring
11 Aug -Library thanks knitters’ charity
 09 Aug -Chancellor’s awards celebrate volunteers
 09 Aug -Year 6 students tackle their university challenge
 03 Aug -Univative winter program a success for students and host organisations
03 Aug -Dean’s welcome sows seeds for healthy partnership
28 Jul -NSW Treasurer praises Sydney Business School's new campus
 21 Jul -Nicholas Cowdery honoured for service in law
 21 Jul -New Backstage Hope facility unveiled by Chancellor
 19 Jul -Bill Wheeler’s bionics research dream lives on
 18 Jul -UOW shows its support for AIME National Hoodie Day
14 July -UOW Bionic's On World Stage
30 May -National Reconciliation Week Opening Ceremony held at Woolyungah Indigenous Centre
 23 May -Volunteers chance to win $2000 for their favourite charity
23 May -Med students bring island solutions for health and hope
16 May -Mentor program to launch leadership journey for Aboriginal teachers
16 May -Innovation Campus named Australia’s best business park
4 May -Community Engagement Grants Scheme now open
28 April -Journalism students interview 'strangers' for ABC and 60th Anniversary
20 April -University announces new Vice-Chancellor
29 March -Help get the picture on UOW History
3 March -60th Anniversary Celebrations - Share your story
3 March -Welcome to Wollongong celebrates international students
1 March -Nominations for Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Community Engagement
26 February -Goodwill drives home treasure
10 February -New Program gives Year 6 - 12 students taste of university life
20 January -Koori Kids Fun day doubles its numbers
2010
20 December -Christmas spirit shines year round with UOW Cares
29 October -'Pink & Blue' form a successful duo for UOW
25 October -Celebrations all round as cricket match ends in tie
22 October -The faces of Volunteering: Uni Celebrates community contribution at  Chancellor's Awards
19 October -University Social club aids Children's Christmas Party and SCARF
18 October -Campus thirst for coffee helps one extra student attend Uni next year
1 October -Over $50,000 awarded for Community Engagement projects
30 September -Business School launches free lecture series for Illawarra Business Chamber members
23 September -Scholarships for not-for-profit business leaders announced
6 September -UOW reveals plans for $300 million hospital and medical precinct
27 August -Students and staff from around the world helped celebrate International Week
24 August -New research unit takes a collaborative approach to education
23 August -UOW students play key role in mass men’s health screening
16 August -UOW Cares Spotlight Lecture #2: Oxfam and student scholarships
6 August -Chancellors Awards celebrate the work of volunteers – nominations open
20 July -IHMRI’s opening launches vision for a healthier community
16 July -UOW heavyweights get behind AIME National Red Hoodie Day
23 June -2010 community engagement grants now open
22 June -UOW hosts community cabinet meeting
18 June -Spotlight Speaker Series to showcase UOW Cares workplace giving program
31 May -Students team up to help fight hunger
31 May -Next week: Innovation Campus on show for Illawarra Innovation Festival
19 May -New reconciliation statement focuses on action
7 May -New community initiative provides scholarships for not-for-profit sector
2 April -Uni in the Brewery Lecture Series 2010
 08 Mar -Community Engagement Grant recipient holds 'Indigenous Kids Fun Day'
 25 Feb -Launch of Acknowledgement of Dharawal Country film - a fine example of University/community engagement
2009
 21 Dec -Community-University project provides benefits for children with cerebral palsy
 23 Nov -Celebrity cricket match proves a big hit
 05 Nov -UOW Cares Coffee for a Cause 2009
12 Oct -Chancellor's Awards for Achievement in Community Service
1 Oct -$30,000 announced for Community Engagement Grant Winners
24 Sept -Illawarra community backs local cancer research
02 Sept -Bandaged Bear Benefit Night raises $300,000
14 July -Do you know someone who is making a difference in the community?
28 May -ITC success delivers $6 million for medical research
26 May -Community tours of Innovation Campus
11 May -Local charities benefit from UOW e-waste cleanup
19 March -Premier engages in Shuttle diplomacy
3 March -Wollongong welcomes international students
2008
 15 Dec -High achievers make UOW graduation history
 1 Dec -Local Aboriginal Centre benefits from Community Exchange program
25 Sept -UOW showcases Innovation Campus to business community
2 Sept -Trivia challenge raises funds for children with autism
12 Aug -Exercise Science students test physical fitness of fire fighters
02 Sep -Bandaged Bear Benefit Night raises $300,000
1 July -Gabi Hollows praises UOW's 'giving culture'
5 Feb -Health Minister welcomes UOW partnership
2007
18 Dec -UOW hosts 10,000 for summer graduation season
 05 Nov -UOW conducts Climate Change Workshop
 15 Oct -Celebrating Community Service- inaugural winners of Chancellor's Awards for Community Service
20 Sept -Students take up issue of youth homelessness
 28 Aug -Grants Scheme announcements to enrich community
 06 July -Overseas students building Indigenous community links
 30 April -UOW's strong commitment to Innovation Festival
 03 May -Inaugural University awards to reward community service
 28 Aug -Grants Scheme announcements to enrich community
12 Jan -UOW and City join forces to assist international students

 

 

Last reviewed: 9 May, 2012