Bits & Bytes: Jou IT-nuus

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IN THIS EDITION
»	IT User Services wraps it up
»	CHOC Houses offer a "home away from home"
»	Free training opportunities for aspiring IT-experts
»	Want to give something back this festive season?

It's that time of the year. Work has gotten the better of you,
and you desperately need a holiday somewhere by the sea where no-one (well, maybe your kids and better half) can bother you. But before you put your feet up, there is one obstacle still ahead ...

Christmas shopping - any sane person's worst nightmare. But, as always, we have the solution. Instead of spending hours in a shopping center maze, why not give something to someone who doesn't have a beach holiday or presents to look forward to?

IT User Services did just that and tried to make a small difference by buying gifts for Hospice children, as well as children staying in CHOC-houses.

Just imagine all the time you will save if you don't have to run around looking for the (probably sold-out) latest X-box game for Junior or the Justin Bieber-cd for your niece. And, let's be honest, does anyone really still need another soap-on-a-rope or a tube of hand cream?

Festive greetings from the other side (of Merriman) and travel safely!
The IT crowd

IT USER SERVICES WRAPS IT UP

Information Technology's User Services department this year decided to forgo their Christmas presents and rather put a smile on someone else's face.

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Geseënde Kersfees!

CHOC HOUSES OFFER A "HOME AWAY FROM HOME"

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA is a national organisation dedicated to providing assistance to children battling cancer or life-threatening blood disorders, and their families.

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FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ASPIRING IT-EXPERTS

Microsoft recently announced the sponsorship of training for SU staff and their children. CTU Training Solutions, the company currently responsible for training staff, approached Stellenbosch University as one of their 3 biggest clients, with this offer.

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WANT TO GIVE SOMETHING BACK THIS FESTIVE SEASON?

Maybe you've considered contributing to charity in some way, whether by fundraising, volunteering or buying Christmas presents for the less fortunate over the festive season. But how do you know which organisations really need your help and how do you go about assisting them?

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