Charles Sturt University (CSU) third year veterinary students are marking a milestone in their commitment to graduate from the University of inland Australia. A Halfway Festival is being held by the students to celebrate the halfway point in their six year veterinary science degree. The three day celebration begins on Friday 5 October at the CSU Wagga Wagga Campus with a breakfast and continues on Saturday 6 October with a charity rugby match between the Riverina Southern Inland Rugby premiers Wagga Agricultural College and a team of veterinary students. Proceeds from the match will support the Aussie Helpers charity, which assists drought stricken families. The CSU students, their parents and faculty staff will later attend a dinner, hosted by the DIrector of Veterinary Science at CSU, Professor Kym Abbott. The Halfway Festival concludes on Sunday 7 October with a "barefoot" lawn bowls competition.