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| 10:30 am | Management seminar. George W. Bush, Fascism and Fear: American Leadership Since 9/11. |
| 5:30 pm | New Zealand Institute of International Affairs seminar. Dr Richard Grant (Asia Foundation) on "NZ ― part of Asia or just good friends?" Upstairs Dining Room, University Staff Club, 87 Ilam Road. Finishes 7pm. |
| 3:00 pm | University Centre for Teaching and Learning seminar. University Spaces for teaching and learning: Children's design for schools of the future. |
| Noon | Music recital. Chen Tony Lin piano recital. |
| 2:00 pm | Music recital. Joanie Chung Yee Lee piano recital. |
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10am–4pm, Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 July — Engineering Foyer
Prospective students and their families will be visiting UC next week for our annual Information Days. Over these two days, subject presentations will be given by departments including what each subject is about, how it is taught, where it leads to, and any special requirements or features. Tours of various departments, the campus and halls of residence will also be on offer. For more information, check out the Information Days web pages at www.canterbury.ac.nz/infodays/.
26 and 27 July — Canterbury University
The tutor is Australian professional indexer Max McMaster and the two-day course covers the theory and practice of back-of-book indexing. Useful for thesis writers, authors, librarians and publishers. Further information from Jill Gallop jmgallop@ihug.co.nz or Carol Dawber cda57@student.canterbury.ac.nz.
Deadline for applications is 1 August 2008 and the course begins on Monday 17 November.
Gateway Antarctica is now accepting applications for the Graduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies (GCAS) - the 14 week course that includes field studies in Antarctica.
The field component is made possible with support from Antarctica New Zealand. Full details may be found at www.anta.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/gcas/.
Level 7, Central Library, Phone 364 2591, email careers@canterbury.ac.nz.
New drop in hours for 2008. Everyday Monday–Friday 11am–1pm
Register now on CareerHub for
information about:
Seminars
See Career Hub for further details.
The NZ Blood Service is going to be back at Canterbury University collecting blood on Wednesday 16 July and Wednesday 23 July from 10am until 3pm.
The service will be based in the Shelley Common Room, Student Union Building. To avoid delays, anyone interested in making an appointment can do so by phoning 0800 GIVE BLOOD or online at www.nzblood.co.nz.
The Australian Institute of International Affairs 75th Anniversary National Conference will be held in Melbourne on 7 August 2008. It will be followed on 8 August with a Research Forum on Conflict and Security, in partnership with the Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies. Prices start at $65. For further information and registration visit www.aiia.asn.au.
Ngaio Marsh Theatre, Christchurch, 15-20 July 2008
Join irrepressible Toad and his animal friends, on their fun-filled and unexpected adventures along the riverbank.
Follow Badger, Mole and boat-loving Ratty, in their hilarious efforts to keep Toad out of trouble as he hops through life obsessed by caravans, cars and other exciting and expensive toys.
Will the Wild Wood's wicked weasels and squirrels triumph in their plot to take over Toad Hall?
Fabulous family entertainment with loads of singing and dancing. Bookings recommended (Ticketek). Cost $8.50, family concessions, door sales available.
7.30pm, Saturday 26 July — Corner of Old West Coast and Langdales Road
Sarah Vaughan. Tribute — The roulette years
Rachel Bayliss Jazz vocalist is thrilled to bring this Sarah Vaughan tribute to Christchurch. Piano, John Bevin, Bass, Mike Kime.
Concert Tickets $20: Includes light refreshments. Book at: www.nutpointgallery.com or ph342 1033.
Deadline: Closing date for applications Thursday 17 July 2008
Academic promotion documentation relevant to this year's promotion
and progression round is now available at the following Human Resources
web site: intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/academic_promotions/index.shtml.
This material includes the timetable, criteria, application forms, notes for applicants and Heads of Department/School.
As outlined in the timetable, preparation of promotion applications and related documentation can now commence.
Please note that two University-wide promotion seminars are planned and these are open to all interested staff. The seminars will be held on the following dates and times:
The dates for the 2009 academic year have now been confirmed by the Academic Committee, Academic Board and SMT and can be found at: www.canterbury.ac.nz/theuni/key_dates/ay2009.shtml.
8pm-1am, Saturday, 26 July — UCSA Complex, 90 Ilam Road
Dust off those dancing shoes and put on your coat and tails. All UC campus staff, ex staff, including staff of the UCSA, Sport Science and Recreation Services, Health Centre, residential halls, regional campuses, and partners/guests are invited to attend this special first-time event.
Highlights of the evening include special guest MC Aaron Gilmore
from TVNZ's Dancing With The Stars, The Garden City Big Band, and
an exhibition by three top junior dance couples. Floor walkers will
be available for you to dance with so no need to bring a partner
along.
Every ticket purchased will go into a draw to win an iPod Nano.
A prize for best dressed and best dancing couple will be awarded
on the night, along with other exciting spot prizes. Ticket price
includes supper (9-11pm), with a cash bar operating in The Foundary
bar. Special discount for earlybird and group registration. Book
now, spaces are strictly limited.
Tickets: $45 per person for earlybird registration (before 11 July)
and groups of eight or more; $50 after 11 July.
Purchase your tickets at The Junction (UCSA building) or from the UC Alumni Office (Level 5, Registry), or download and complete the attached www.canterbury.ac.nz/alumni/events/documents/staff_ball_reg_jun08.pdf by 18 July. For all enquiries please phone the UC Alumni office, ext 6344 or 0800 UC ALUMNI (0800 822 586).
Please note: Earlybird registrations have now been extended to 11 July.
9am-1pm, Wednesday 9 July — Room S1 (Science Lecture Theatres)
All new international students must attend Orientation hosted by International Student Support on Wednesday 9 July before they can enrol. The Orientation provides essential information as well as a chance to make new friends, share a free lunch and even take a short tour of the city. There are also two sessions for late arrivals on Wed. July 16 and Friday, July 18.
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21– 27 July
Throughout the week there will be various activities and displays on campus to celebrate and promote Māori language to staff, students and the wider university community.
This year we are running an online Te Reo quiz open to all current students and staff at the University of Canterbury. Please check it out on www.canterbury.ac.nz/maoristudents/.
Fill out the quiz correctly and you will go into the draw to win one of five prize packs including a learn Te Reo Māori language resource pack (nā Nichol Gully rāua ko Fern Jenkins), t-shirt, coffee vouchers for the UCSA cafes where you can practice Te Reo over a coffee with friends and other goodies.
A copy of the Te Wiki programme for events happening here at UC is available to view on www.canterbury.ac.nz/maoristudents/.
As part of this year's programmeRaimona Inia from Toa o Aotearoa, who recently screened on Māori TV, will be running a free demonstration and workshop on Māori weaponry on campus. The workshops will be on Thursday 24 July from 9am -12pm at Te Akatoki and from 1 - 4pm at the College of Education, Waimairi Field. Men and women are welcome to participate, just bring your own rakau/stick. If you would like to attend please register your interest with Ripeka Hurunui by Friday 18 July on 364 2987 ext 4133 or on ripeka.hurunui@canterbury.ac.nz.
APAN26 is being held from 4-8 August 2008 at the Millennium Hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand, following on from the High Performance Research Symposium. The Asia Pacific Advanced Network Consortium meeting is Asia Pacific’s foremost event for showcasing advanced broadband networking applications and technologies for research and education.
APAN26 will explore how ICT developments and advanced networks are changing research and collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region - and contributing towards environmental, regional and operational sustainability. This event is a rare opportunity for New Zealand’s education and research sector to connect with power users of advanced network applications and services.
See http://www.reannz.net.nz/apan26/ for further details.
Please also note that APAN26 and the High Performance Research Symposium have separate registration – registration for one event does not include registration for the other event.
APAN26 registrations can be made through the Kiwi Advanced Research and Education Network (KAREN) website. High Performance Research Symposium registrations can be made through www.bluefern.canterbury.ac.nz/events/index.shtml.
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working Arrangements) Amendment Act 2007 comes into effect from 1 July 2008. For more information, please visit the HR Intranet at: intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/fwa.shtml.
As in previous years, Human Resources is offering 'Planning for Retirement' workshops for staff.
These workshops are run by Allan Price, Director of Retirement Planning Seminars Ltd.
Four one-day workshops are still to be held in 2008 on 5 August, 26 September, 10 November and 27 November. The maximum number catered for in one workshop is 16 people (including partners, who are invited to attend with you). Preference will be given on a first-in, first-served basis upon receipt of the Registration Form by HR. There is no charge for individuals or partners. Excellent take-home resources will also be provided.
For more information check out the Human Resources intranet: www.intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/learn_development/preplanning_retirement.shtm
Fun family entertainment for the school holidays. Times and dates: 6.30pm, Wednesday 9-Friday 11 July and Wednesday 16-Friday 18 July; 11am and 2pm, Saturday 12-Sunday 13 July and Saturday 19–Sunday 20 July. Tickets $7 plus booking fee. Book through Ticketek, ph: (03) 377 8899. Door sales subject to availability. Venue: The Mill Theatre, 24 Wise Street, Addington.
Learn to manage your references and save time creating your bibliography by using EndNote.
If you have already attended an EndNote class and have specific difficulties, please contact your Information Librarian for assistance.
The following shows the confirmed statutory and University holidays over the Christmas/New Year period 2008/2009 for those members of staff covered by the provisions of the Collective Agreements or corresponding Individual Agreements listed below.
Advice concerning these matters for staff covered by other agreements
not listed will be issued in due course by the appropriate authority.
The University will close at the end of Tuesday 23 December 2008
and will re-open on Monday 5 January 2009. During this period (including
statutory and University holidays) the Security Office (under the
Main Library) will be open around the clock.
The Contact Centre for the 0800 Varsity number and the enrol@canterbury.ac.nz email
service and website will remain open between Christmas and New Year
for the hours 8am to 6pm. (The main University telephone exchange
– 366 7001 – is closed during this period).
Please ensure that all your staff are notified of the vacation dates
for 2008/2009. Enquiries regarding this leave entitlement should
be referred in the first instance to the relevant Human Resources
Advisor.
Leave for Staff covered by the following Collective Agreements or Individual Agreements as appropriate: Academic Staff & Senior Tutors, General Staff, Early Childhood Staff, Cleaners and Custodians, Maintenance Staff, Grounds Staff.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please
check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
UPPER RICCARTON. Fully furnished studio unit, 15 minutes from University. Suit visiting professionals/academics. Contact Jan 027 254 2809 or email jan@macworx.co.nz. View www.holidayhomes.co.nz/search?q=4209.
ONE bedroom flat in Somerfield available for short and medium term
lets. Open plan lounge/kitchen (full facilities) and en suite shower/bath.
Fully furnished, TV & heat pump. Free wired/wireless internet.
Linen and towels provided.
Quiet suburb located at foot of port hills with river walks, cafes, restaurants,
shops and excellent library. 30 minute walk to city centre. Bus stop outside
(to city centre) or pleasant 10 min walk for direct bus to University. $230pw
or $50 per night. All bills included. For more details please call
03 337 1656 or email: kgrant@clear.net.nz, www.holidayhouses.co.nz/properties/9175.asp.
RICCARTON, sunny, private, modernised character home. Completely serviced and one block from the University. Close proximity to two malls, Gardens and the CBD. Suit visiting professionals/academics. Winter season specials available. Visit www.homeawayfromhome.co.nz for recommendations from UC visiting scholars.
THREE bedroom house available for rent, mid November-mid February.
Located in Papanui, close to airport, mall, orbitor bus route. House
is fully furnished, set up for a family. Pets ok, no smokers. Broadband,
power and phone (free national calling) included in price. $200pw,
student web mail twb24@student.canterbury.ac.nz.
THREE bedroom country cottage. Paddock outlook. Close to University of Canterbury. Rental $250pw. Contact Gina 0275 711 862.
OPAWA. Elevated, 1940s bungalow in a private setting beside the
Heathcote River. A beautiful home, with renovated interior - contemporary
kitchen and bathrooms. Heat pump and log burner, dishwasher and alarm.
Otherwise unfurnished. In addition to 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms,
also has studio/sleepout, and a garage. Owner relocating, looking
for tenants who will make it their home. Garden maintenance included.
Nearby attractions and amenities include parks, river and hill walks,
schools, tennis courts, supermarket, cafes, service station, bus
route. Rent $430pw available from 23 July. For further details
email masonk@xtra.co.nz or
phone 027 231 6134.
HALSWELL. Long term rental preferred; six months minimum. Four-bedroom
(or three-bedroom plus a study), two bath, two-story house in walking
distance (300 metres) to Halswell primary school. The house has three
heat pumps, insulation, and some double-glazing; fenced back-yard
(pets negotiable) plus an aviary in addition to separate, two-car
garage with extra storage. Approximately 12-15 minutes drive to University
and near bus routes. Views of the Port Hills and near Halswell Quarry.
Available approximately mid August. $400pw. Non-smokers only. Email
david.gleaves@canterbury.ac.nz or ext 6169.
TWO bedroom flat, fully furnished, warm and
comfortable, available from early July, for long or short term
rental. It is close to a shopping centre and buses, and walking
distance (15-20 minutes) from the university. Pleasant small garden.
Rent $270pw. Phone Joan or Brian 942 4523 or email b.earl@paradise.net.nz.
THREE bedroom house wanted for visiting academic and family from 10 January 2009 to 31 March 2009. Preferably close to the University of Canterbury. Please contact either Charles at c.semple@math.canterbury.ac.nzor Magnus at m.j.r.bordewich@durham.ac.uk.
HOUSE wanted for visiting Professor and family from 24 December
2008 to 1 April 2009. Preferably Cashmere or Beckenham area. Four
bedrooms ideally, with safe garden for young children. Please contact dorlings@yahoo.co.uk in
first instance with details.
AKAROA. 3-bedroom bach in Akaroa available for short-term rent (2
nights minimum). It is located a short walk from the shops and
cafés in the town centre, sleeps a maximum of 7 people (2 double
beds, 1 bunk-bed, 1 single) and has all amenities, including a
TV, DVD player and a log burner. Ideal for a relaxing weekend.
Phone (03) 343 1058 or email brockerhoff@slingshot.co.nz for more
information and photos.
FRIDGE/Freezer. Fisher and Paykel. Excellent condition. 5 years old. $400ono. Ring Nicky ext 44168 or email nicky.trainor@canterbury.ac.nz.
ON site Auction this Saturday 5 July at 11am – UC Recreation Centre. Well used weight training machines, treadmills, lifecycles, climbing gear, 3 person tents and other small items. Viewing is strictly from 2-5pm Friday and 9-11am Saturday.
HONDA Jazz, 2004, only 33,000km, very economical. $70 to fill a tank (@$2.12/L). A full tank does roughly 340km in town and 550km on open roads, immaculate condition, $14,000ono (was $24,000 brand new). Phone 021 680 636 to view.
LOBURN, Rangiora, Kaiapoi. Would anybody be interested in sharing a ride, or starting up a car pool? Travelling University every day from Loburn arriving to start work at 9am, and leaving at 4pm (approximately). Could look at working in with different hours. Please email Erana.breitmeyer@canterbury.ac.nz or phone 03 3128717 after 6pm to discuss different options.
SUBARU Legacy 1993 TS 4 door wagon, 160k, automatic, 4WD, 2000cc, in green, central locking, electric window, towbar, power steering. $2500ono. Phone 021 201 1564 or email sko18@student.canterbury.ac.nz. Owner is moving overseas.
TO play in band with four others. Style of music: Stones, Pink Floyd,
RHCP, U2, Crowded House, Guns'n'Roses etc. Email Tim tim.moore@canterbury.ac.nz.
THORRINGTON School in Christchurch is celebrating its 50th Jubilee
on Friday October 17 and Saturday October 18 this year. Registrations
are now open. Full details are available at www.thorrington.ac.nz.
If you have any enquiries please email jubilee@thorrington.ac.nz or
phone the school on 332-7480.
DO your trees require attention? Arborist and current law student
can complete these services for you — thinning, crown reductions,
shaping, canopy lifts, felling, etc. Fully insured. Special university
rate applies. Phone David on 021 646 456 or email das134@student.canterbury.ac.nz.