Monday 6 March
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11.00 am |
Chemistry seminar. Philip H. Rieger (Brown University, USA) on Chemical life in frozen Toluene. Room 531. |
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Noon |
History seminar. Natalie Zacek on 1763 and after: Imperial reorganization after the Seven Years War. Room 105. |
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Noon |
Art History Public Lecture. Dr Charles Saumarez Smith (Director, National Portrait Gallery, London) on The world of the museum. A4. |
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3.30 pm |
Chemical and Process Engineering seminar. Professor Gerrard Sellek (University of Bath, England) on Extremophile uses in the chemical processing industry. E14. |
Tuesday 7 March
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9.00 am |
Centre for Atmospheric Research seminar series. Ulrich Corsmeier (University of Karlsruhe, Germany) on Airborne measurements of atmospheric trace gases: the Berlin ozone plume and the emissions of the city of Augsburg. Room 105, Law building. |
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9.50 am |
Neil Gimson (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Wellington) on Auckland’s air quality: first applications of an urban airshed model. Room 105, Law building. |
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11.00 am |
Mike Barna (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Wellington) on Development of a regional scale photochemical modelling system for the Pacific Northwest (USA). Room 105, Law building. |
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11.00 am |
Philosophy seminar. Paul Studtmann on Descriptions and names. Room 612, History building. |
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11.10 am |
Dean of Engineering’s lecture series. Mrs Katherine Peet on Acting locally and professionally: implications of the Treaty of Waitangi. E8. |
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1.00 pm |
Geology seminar. Dr James White (Otago University) on Eruption-fed density currents: Surtsey’s not reworked. Room 210. |
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1.10 pm |
School of Music lunchtime recital. Warren Burt , composer (Melbourne). A presentation by Warren Burt of his recent work. Admission $5. Room 205. |
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1.30 pm |
WEA seminar. Dr Vincent Orange on World figures of 20th Century series – Winston Churchill. 59 Gloucester Street. |
Wednesday 8 March
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10.00 am |
Computer Science seminar. Tim Wright on Adaptive concurrency control for synchronous groupware applications. Room 031, MSCS building. |
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1.00 pm |
Geology seminar. Dr Kaj Hoemle (GEOMAR, Kiel, Germany) on The missing links in the 90 m.y. history of the Galapagos Hotsport: implications for the tectonic and biological evolution of the Americas. Room 210. |
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1.00 pm |
Geography seminar. Professor Allan Williams (Visiting Erskine Fellow, Exeter University) on Tourism in transition economies – privatisation and consumption in Central Europe. Jobberns Room. |
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1.00 pm |
Science Prestige Lecture. Professor Franz Fiedler (University of Karlsruhe, Germany) on Transport of air pollutants over complex terrain. Science lecture theatre 1. |
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2.00 pm |
History seminar. Natalie Zacek on From a view to a death in the morning: the murder of Daniel Parke, 1710. Room 311. |
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3.10 pm |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering seminar. Dr Steven M Durbin (Florida State University) on Pulsed laser deposition of semiconductor and superconductor thin films. Level 3 lecture theatre. |
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4.00 pm |
Linguistics seminar. Dr Peter Trudgill (University of Fribourg, Switzerland) on English as an endangered language. E7. |
Thursday 9 March
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11.00 am |
Chemistry seminar. Professor William Geiger (University of Vermont) on Probing structures of organometallic radicals by electrochemistry and spectroscopy. Room 531. |
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Noon |
Forestry seminar. Professor Jane Lubchenco (Oregon State University) on Environmental science for the 21st Century: growing awareness and new responses. F3. |
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1.00 pm |
Geology seminar. Professor Mark Brandon (Yale University) on Deformation measurements of viscous flow in HP-LT subduction wedges. Room 210. |
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3.30 pm |
Chemical and Process Engineering seminar. Professor Ian Macdonald (Visiting Erskine Fellow, University of Waterloo) on Characterization of the three-dimensional structure of porous media by multi-orientation scanning. E14. |
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4.00 pm |
Mechanical Engineering seminar. Dr Crispin Hales (Triodyne Inc, Chicago) on Forensic analysis of the engineering design process. E547. |
Friday 10 March
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11.00 am |
Physics and Astronomy seminar. Dr David Wiltshire (University of Adelaide) on Quintessential cosmologies. Room 701. |
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1.00 pm |
History seminar. Professor Jane Chaplan (Bryn Mawr College) on Fleurs de Bagne: the tattoo, the policeman and the criminologist in 19th Century Europe. Room 311. |
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2.00 pm |
Plant and Microbial Sciences seminar. Dr Frances Kell on Do’s and don’ts in writing science for publication: a talk by the editor of the NZ Journal of Botany. Room 444. |
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2.10 pm |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering seminar. Professor John O’Reilly (Visiting Erskine Fellow, University of Glasgow) on Integrated control for power and aerospace systems. Level 3 lecture theatre. |
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3.00 pm |
Centre for Research on Europe Inaugural Graduate Seminar. Professor Allan Williams (Exeter University) on New forms of international mobility in Europe: has regulation failed? Sociology Theatrette. |
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3.10 pm |
Economics seminar. John Kennan (University of Wisconsin) on Geographical wage differentials, welfare benefits and migration. Room 534, Commerce building. |
DiaryPlus Reminder
For those wishing to
receive an e-mail reminder when the new DiaryPlus has been posted
each Friday morning please send an e-mail to diary@regy.canterbury.ac.nz
with the word reminder in the subject box and your name in the body
of the e-mail.
Date change for Council
meeting
The University Council will next meet on Wednesday 22 March
and not the previously advertised Wednesday 29 March.
Vice-Chancellor Executive
Committee
Meeting held on Tuesday 22 February 2000. Discussions
included:
Planning
The Committee met for part of the morning with the
Directors/Heads of Service Departments, in a discussion on improving
communication within the University.
Department of Geography – One Year On Report To Council
The One Year On Report to Council on the Review of the Department
of Geography was discussed. The report is being referred to the March
meeting of the Council.
Tertiary Education Advisory Commission
The Committee noted the launch the previous week of a discussion
document by the Hon. Steve Maharey, on the Government’s planned
Tertiary Education Advisory Commission.
Public comment on the Commission’s proposed terms of reference,
structure, composition and related matters are sought by 6
March 2000. The web site references are the Ministry’s web
site at www.minedu.govt.nz
and TEAC’s web site at www.teac.govt.nz.
NZ Universities Domestic Tuition Fees
The updated table circulated by the NZVCC of domestic tuition
fees payable at the various Universities was noted. Copies of this
table, and the International Fees table, are available from the
Secretaries to the Acting Manager, Academic Registry, (Phone
extension 8976; Hilary Lloyd/Fiona Glynn).
Southern Cross Representative On
Campus
Realising the value of Private Health insurance, the University
has available a discounted health insurance group scheme for
staff.
Our Southern Cross Healthcare representative will be available
on-site to assist with queries regarding our Group Scheme. Numerous
plan options are available which enable you to choose a plan
specifically for your needs. Specially discounted premiums apply
which are salary deductible.
Angela Wilson will be situated in Room 420, Registry Building, from
2.00 pm – 4.30 pm on Thursday 9 March to assist with all
your inquiries. If you are unable to meet her during this time or
would like to see her sooner, please call her on 366-1876 to arrange
an appointment.
Full hospital plans start from $4.41 per week (per adult under 46
years).
Ash
Wednesday
There will be mass and distribution of the ashes in The Chapel of
Rochester and Rutherford Hall 12.10 pm Wednesday 8 March. All
welcome.
First Aid Courses for Electrical
Workers
Standard First Aid Courses and First Aid Refresher Courses are being
offered in March 2000 to all University employees who carry out
electrical work either prescribed or non-prescribed. These courses
are for employees who carry out electrical work and are required by
the Electricity Regulations to have this training for either
registration purposes or to gain "Competent Person" status. Only
these staff members are eligible to enrol. Full Standard First Aid
courses and Refresher courses will be made available in the middle of
the year which will be open to all staff and students.
Details of these courses with an enrolment form have been sent to
Heads of Departments that employ electrical workers.
For details
of these courses and an enrolment form, please contact the Secretary
to the Health and Safety Manager on ext 8975.
Please note that the courses will run from 21 – 30 March 2000
and enrolments close on 10 March.
CFUW Helen Connon Millennium
Scholarship
Offered to a woman undertaking post graduate study or research in an
area of significance to the future of this country. Applicants must
be graduates of Canterbury or Lincoln and currently doing their post
graduate study at either of these universities.
Value $5000, closing date 31 March. To apply for form and
information send a self- addressed envelope to CFUW Millennium
Scholarship, PO Box 3088, Christchurch.
Postgraduates' Society AGM
The Annual General
Meeting of the Canterbury University Post-Graduates' Society will be
held between 12.00 pm and 1.30 pm on Wednesday, 8 March, in Room 401,
fourth floor, English/Education Building. Drinks and nibbles
provided.
Audio Visual Bookings
Audio Visual Bookings
have been so heavy this year we are having to close bookings daily at
2.30 pm so as to assure the following days bookings requests are met.
This is to allow the printing of the pick list for the technicians to
do their work. People who try to make bookings for the same day will
not be accommodated until further notice.
Please phone ext 6428 or mail by snail mail your bookings at least
two days in advance.
Home
loan
GLOBAL Plus Home Loans. New Zealand’s greatest home loan
innovation from the Bank of New Zealand. Relax on holiday with your
free annual airpoints, save thousands of dollars in interest and
reduce your mortgage term, all at the same time. What an offer!
Contact the Bank of New Zealand on Campus, the University Bank, to
apply for your Global Plus Home Loan.
Catholic Newman Society
Joint the only Catholic
community on campus. Our aim is to promote a good Christian
environment on campus where we can grow in our relationship with God
and with one another.
The year is just beginning and you are invited to attend all the
activities we are organising ranging from BBQs, getaway to
Arthur’s Pass, video screening to prayer meetings and talks.
On campus we are delighted to have the opportunity to celebrate Mass
at the following times. Sunday Mass 7.00 Rutherford & Rochester
Hall. Weekdays: Tuesday Mass 12.10pm International Room (UCSA
building and up the main stairs to the right). Thursday Mass 5.10pm
Rutherford & Rochester Hall. Friday Mass 12.10pm Kolbe House, 5
Rountree St. (on the same road as Campus Dairy). For upcoming events
be on the lookout at our notice board in the UCSA
Building.
Logie Collection
Tour
The Classics Department is pleased to offer tours of the
Mediterranean antiquities in the James Logie Memorial Collection to
staff, students and members of the public. The next tour will be on
Monday 6 March from noon to 1.00 pm or else by appointment.
Enquiries to Roslynne Bell on ext 8571 or r.bell@clas.canterbury.ac.nz
Uni-Care International Travel
Insurance
The AUS recommends its
members use Uni-Care Insurance for sabbatical, other study and very
long-term travel overseas. Uni-Care allows 15% off standard rates for
travel out of New Zealand to all University staff members, full-time
tertiary students and their families. Uniquely, we can maintain cover
for greatly extended periods overseas. The policy includes medical
and loss of deposits cover in New Zealand for long-term travellers
who return home temporarily.
Uni-Care International Insurance Service, PO Box 32-167, Devonport,
Auckland 9. Phone 09-446-1166, fax: 09-445-8832, insure@uni-care.org,
www.uni-care.org
(secure on-line application facility).
EBS Health Care
THE organisation totally
dedicated to the health and well-being of education sector employees.
Area rep. Eve Bullion, 383-0086.
University Newcomers
A friendly group of women
who host regular coffee-information mornings, wish to extend a
welcome to all visiting faculty staff and partners. For more
information, please contact your Head of Department of Gill, phone
358-7234, or Daphne phone 358-8513.
The following positions are vacant. Please call extension 6084 quoting the appropriate vacancy number for a job description.
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Secretary |
(Part-Time), Human Resources Department, Vacancy No: HR17, Closing Date: 8 March 2000. |
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Secretary |
Department of Linguistics, Vacancy No: LG18, Closing Date: 10 March 2000. |
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Staff Development Consultant |
Organisational Development Section, Human Resources Department, Vacancy No: HR19, Closing Date: 17 March 2000. |
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Senior Library Assistant |
Physical Sciences Library, Vacancy No: LY20, Closing Date: 10 March 2000. |
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Trained Educator |
(Fixed Term), Early Childhood Learning Centre, Vacancy No: EA21, Closing Date: 17 March 2000. |
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Senior Librarian |
Law Library, Vacancy No: LY22, Closing Date: 15 March 2000. |
The Research Office offers assistance to researchers wishing to apply for grants. If you would like help with your application, contact us with plenty of time before the application deadline. Applications and guidelines can be obtained by emailing or phoning us, or in some cases at http://www.research.canterbury.ac.nz. All applications for grants must be submitted through the Research Office. Details of grants due in February/March can be found on the research office web site http://www.research.canterbury.ac.nz/diary_frame.htm
The Scholarships Office is located on
Level 3 of the Registry building and holds information on a wide
variety of undergraduate and postgraduate awards.
Scholarship details are advertised on the Scholarships web site and
by flyers to Departments and to the Students' Association. Students
are also encouraged to visit the office to check the latest listings.
Check out the awards and scholarships database "BreakOut" at
http://www.fis.org.nz/BreakOut/
and the scholarships web site
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/student/schols/intro.htm.
If you have any questions, please contact the Scholarships Officer,
Jacky Creelman, on ext 6966 or her Secretary, Jane Bolton, on ext
8964.
Canterprise is the commercial arm of
the University of Canterbury. All consulting and research contracts
that contain a commercial component are to be referred to
Canterprise. This includes both new contracts and any new work or
repeat business having commercial components that staff may wish to
handle through existing grant accounts.
NZSTP Contracts The Electrical and Electronic
Engineering Department of the University has been successful in
securing two contracts from the newly formed NZ Strategic Technology
Programme which is a group of electricity lines companies. Short-term
employment on these contracts for suitable electrical engineering
students is being advertised by the Electrical and Electronic
Engineering Department.
Seminar on Bright Future Scholarships--Enterprise Scholarship
Sue Pauwels of the Foundation for Research Science and Technology
will be presenting details of the Bright Future Scholarships
Programme at a meeting in Lecture Room 101 of the Commerce Department
from 12.00 pm to 1.00 pm on Friday 10 March. The presentation
will concentrate on the Enterprise Scholarships programme, which
supports Scholars in undertaking a programme of research and study
which in most cases will be at postgraduate level. The scholarships
are aimed at the top 25% of those undertaking postgraduate studies.
The funding is provided by a contribution from an enterprise plus a
matched Government contribution. In addition, Sue will outline the
Enterprise Skills/Technologies Scholarships which are to be
undertaken for training in technologies pertinent to enterprises.
Enterprise Skills/Technologies Scholarships can be undertaken at a
recognised organisation in New Zealand or overseas. Information on
the Enterprise Scholarships is available on the Foundation's web site
at: www.frst.govt.nz.
The External Relations Department monitors the print media nationally through a clippings service. Staff who make television and radio appearances are asked to advise the department of these so they can be recorded in the Media Log. Send details to "Media Log", diary@regy.canterbury.ac.nz or fax to 6679.
To let
FULLY-FURNISHED house,
two doubles, one single bedroom, walking distance from campus. New
kitchen, dishwasher etc. In-ground pool and river boundary make it
unsuitable for infants. Rent to be set by letting agents. Inquiries
to Shirley, phone 348-4052 or Dugald McDonald ext 8403 or
Home@The-McDonalds.com.
SMALL flatette/studio unit, self contained, own entrance, close shops
and bus, 3km from University, off street parking. Available 5 March.
$95 per week includes electricity. One quiet non smoker only please.
Phone Lee ext 7774 (am) or 351-6573 (pm, weekends).
SUNNY two double bedroomed unit available now in Addington/city area
on bus route. Single garage and secure, private courtyard. $140 per
week. Phone Angela at ext 6214 or 364-2214.
UNFURNISHED two bedroom flat, Hinau Street, close University, sunny,
in good order. Fridge/freezer, washing machine, single garage.
Available 2 March approx. $190 per week. Phone 348-7232 or ext
6895.
Accommodation wanted
VISITING Professor wishes
to rent a fully furnished two or three bedroom house for the period
April 26 to August 23. Location is flexible although on the hills
from Mt. Pleasant to Scarborough would be preferred. The period of
rental could also be flexible, and market rental will be paid for the
right property. Contact Bill Cotton at 343-7780 ext 8343 or 025
205-0334 or bill-cotton@cce.ac.nz.
THREE/four bedroom, furnished/unfurnished house required for
university family for medium to long term rent. Preferred area
between University and Papanui Road. Contact Bryan Storey, ext 8204,
or b.storey@anta.canterbury.ac.nz.
Accommodation
available
SPACIOUS fully furnished newly decorated room available in pleasant
sunny Ilam home. $90 per week. Phone 358-5124.
Property for sale
ILAM three bedroom character
bungalow, walking distance to university and schools. Logburner and
wetback, ceiling insulation – warm and cosy in winter, cool in
summer. Mature garden with children's play area. $200,000 plus
negotiable. Phone Eleanor Julius on 348-0923 or
025-441-539.
Flatmate wanted
RELIABLE flatmate wanted
to share with two others plus cat. Burwood/Avondale area. $65 per
week plus expenses. Phone 383-5562.
MT PLEASANT sunny, triple rooms. Fantastic views and garden, suit
postgraduate. Lots of space $75 plus exp. each or both together $130.
Phone 384-7258.
RELIABLE, mature, working adult student or staff member wanted for
furnished double bedroom in Burwood. Private back section with off
street parking. Must be house proud and willing to do 50% chores.
Five minutes from QE11 Park and Burwood Hospital. $80 per week plus
expenses. Negotiable for keen gardener. Privacy assured. Phone Erina
at ext 3980 or e.karena@regy.canterbury.ac.nz.
Wanted
AMIGA computer monitor. Model
number 1084s. Call Jack at ext 7196.
Car for
sale
TOYOTA Corolla 1985,
three owners, 115,000km, very good condition. Owner returning
overseas. $1900. Please call Mario ext 7398 (wk) or 351-3380 6.00 -
7.00 pm.
For
sale
EASY chairs (15) – metal
frames and cushions in brown or gold $10, tables (5) – small low
formica-topped $10. (From a golf club.) Contact gill@cosc.canterbury.ac.nz,
phone 358-7525.
Garage sale
SATURDAY and Sunday 4
& 5 March, 8.00 am – 2.00 pm, 30 Newnham Terrace, Upper
Riccarton. Couches, bed, piano, books, clothes and much
more.
Free wall
planners
THESE very popular wall planners are available to all
university staff and families. Contact Steve at the Bank of New
Zealand ext 8497, the University Bank, to place your order.
AIKIDO the way of
harmony
LEARN a traditional Japanese martial art comprising circular
movement, harmony of mind and body and unarmed self defence.
Commencing soon at the Recreation Centre with registered black belt
instructors Andrew Williamson, 5th dan and Helen Lowe,
2nd dan. Phone ext 8996 for details.
Need typing
done?
CONTACT 384-5001. Quick and accurate. Reasonable rates. Extensive
experience. Possible pick up and delivery.
Real Estate Agent
LINDA Hart Harcourts
Riccarton guarantees to help you make good decisions, tell you the
facts, respect your feelings. Call 348-0923.
Tyres
PERMANENTLY discounted on
all NZ and imported brands, also retreads and used. Ian Scobie Tyres,
133 Blenheim Rd. Phone 343-3293.
Weight Watchers on Campus
FRIENDLY group meets
every Thursday at 12.30 pm at the Centre for Continuing Education.
Everyone welcome. Please phone Alison at 352-5618 to
enrol.