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End of Exams River Cruise (Sunday November 29th)

Only bigger and better will do for our final event of the year, the annual MOVS end of exams extravaganza! The cruize will leave from Docklands aboard the Victoria Star and head towards Williamstown and Port Phillip Bay.

Beer, wine, champagne and basic spirits, soft drinks and nibbles will be served. This is an 18+ event- photo ID will be checked on the night.

When? Sunday November 29th 7.00-11.30pm

Where? Meet at Docklands, Central Pier Dock 9, before 7.00pm

Cost? $30 for current optometry and vision science students, $35 for guests. Tickets will be available at the End of Semester BBQ and from your year level reps during exams.

Thank you to the major sponsor Hoya Lens Australia.

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End of Semester BBQ (Friday October 30th)

FREE! MOVSS hosts the annual end of semester 2 BBQ at the Victorian College of Optometry courtyard. All students, clinicians, lecturers and staff are welcome. Halal burgers, sausages, vegie burgers and drinks provided

When? Friday October 30th 5:30pm

Where? Victorian College of Optometry courtyard, Cnr Cardigan and Keppel Streets

Cost? Free!

Eye Ball (Saturday September 19th)

Welcome one, welcome all!
Come out and celebrate at the 2009 Masquerade Ball.

Fancy dresses, a classic black tux
A touch of mystery behind your mask

Delicious food and drinks galore
Music at your request when you hit the dance floor
Lollies and prizes that we could afford
With the help of our sponsors’ generous support

Thank you to Provision, Luxottica, Kosmac & Clemens,
ACL and Coopervision, New Vision Clinics, and
Eyecare Plus for your support!!

We couldn’t do it without you!

So get in a photo with all your friends
For they will be handed out free-of-charge at the end
But if you miss out, don’t be upset
For they’ll all be available to download off the net

When? Saturday September 19th, 7.30pm

Where? Red Scooter, 25 William St, Balaclava 3183.

Directions: easy access by public transport, just minutes walk from the train/ tram station!

Train: Take the Sandringham line to Balaclava Railway Station. Head east down Carlisle Street and take your first right onto William Street. Head straight couple hundred metres and Red Scooter will be located on your right hand side.

Tram: Tram routes No 3 or 16 take you down Carlisle Street. Get off at the Carlisle/ Nelson St stop, continue heading east down Carlisle Street and take your first right onto William Street. Head straight couple hundred metres and Red Scooter will be located on your right hand side.

MELWAY REF: 58 E11

Parking: On and off-street parking is available in William Street to the north of Nightingale Street, Stuart Street, William Place and Charles Street. All car parking spaces are estimated to be within 5 min walking distance to Red Scooter.

Cost? $65

ProVision BBQ (Friday August 21st)

Come along and enjoy a free BBQ at the Victorian College of Optometry courtyard. Sausages, burgers, drinks provided. All students, researchers, staff and clinicians welcome!

When? Friday August 21st, 5pm-8pm

Where? Courtyard, Victorian College of Optometry, Corner Keppel and Cardigan Streets, Carlton.

Cost? FREE

Special thanks to: Provision

Bowling and Karaoke Night (Monday August 10th)

Always good fun, whether you can bowl or not (preferably not). Belting out your favourite Backstreet Boys tune tends to come naturally at the end of the night, for some reason.

When? Monday August 10th 7.30pm

Where? Strike QV, 245 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.

Cost? $15 - Prepaid tickets from your year level's reps only!

Special thanks to: Specsavers

End of Semester BBQ (Friday May 29th)

Before you go into hiding and start cramming for exams, enjoy the final day of semester! Come along and enjoy a free BBQ at the Victorian College of Optometry courtyard. Sausages, burgers, drinks provided. All students, researchers, staff and clinicians welcome!

When? Friday May 29th, 5:30pm-8pm

Where? Courtyard, Victorian College of Optometry, Corner Keppel and Cardigan Streets, Carlton

Cost? FREE

Special thanks to: Mivision magazine

Trivia Night (Thursday May 7th)

For some, there are more rounds of drinks than rounds of trivia, but for others the competition for some great prizes can be fierce. A chance to flex your brain power and test your general trivia knowledge against clinicians, lecturers, researchers and other students.

When? Thursday May 7th, 7pm

Where? Miss Libertine- 34 Franklin St Melbourne –take any of the trams that go along Swanston Street to Melbourne University and get off at Franklin St (opposite Melbourne City Baths) walk towards Elizabeth street and its on your right hand side

Cost? $15 (includes yummy finger food, drinks all night and of course the trivia experience!)

Special thanks to: iContact

Lawn Bowls Night (Thursday April 9th)

Come out and join us for our first ever Lawn Bowls Night!!! Grab a friend, enjoy a game or two and have a couple drinks before we venture on our Easter break.

When? April 9th, 6-8pm

Where? Fitzroy Bowls Club- 578 Brunswick St, North Fitzroy (take tram 112 from Collins Street)

Cost? $8 (includes all equipment hire, pizza and two drinks!!!)

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