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| 11.00 am | Chemistry seminar. Professor Michael Richmond (University of North Texas) on "Diphosphine Isomerization and Bond-Activation Sequences in the Triosmium Cluster Os3(CO)10(bpcd)". Room 531, Chemisty. |
| 1.00 pm | Geological Sciences seminar. Professor Bob Wiebe (Erskine Fellow, Franklin & Marshall College, Pennsylvania) on "Insights from quartz cathodoluminescence zoning into crystallization of the Vinalhaven granite, coastal Maine". Room 210, Geological Sciences. |
| 3.10 pm | Linguistics seminar. Professor Andrew Carstairs-McCarthy on "How morphology can arise from protolanguage: a thought experiment". Room 203, English/Education. |
| 11.00 am | Chemistry seminar. Dr Tom Simpson (Visiting Erskine from University of Bristol) on "Fungal Polyketides - Tales of the Unexpected". Room 531, Chemistry. |
| Noon | Geography seminar. Julie Cupples on "The tale of Mundo, Daniel, the co-pilot, the duck, the mouse and the pig: Observing the 2006 Nicaraguan elections". Jobberns Room, Level 4, Geography. |
| 3.10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Dr Laura Ciobanu (Centre de Recerca Matematica, Spain/University of Auckland) on "Understanding Groups by Solving Equations". Gordon Petersen Room, MSCS 446. |
| 5.00 pm | Geography Society seminar. Mike Green (Meteorologist) on "Wind prediction for wind energy developments" and Greg Preston, (Royal Society of New Zealand Teaching Fellow) on "Why forecasting the wind is important". Jobberns Room, Level 4, Geography. |
| 10.00 am | Computer Science and Software Engineering seminar. Professor Chris Mitchell (Erskine Visitor, Royal Holloway College, University of London) on "Trusted Computing: A Universal Security Infrastructure?" Room 315, MSCS. |
| 11.00 am | Management doctoral seminar. Ruzelan Khalid on " Hydroelectric Generators' Behaviour in a Spot Market for Groundwater and Surface Water". Room 233, Commerce. |
| 1.00 pm | Law seminar. Prof Geoff Morse (Birmingham) on "Takeovers: the regulatory authorities and the courts". Law Staff Library. |
| 3.10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Dr Clemency Williams on "A fifteenth century 'Third-Order Taylor Series' approximation to the Sine function and other mathematical features in Parameśvara’s Siddhāntadīpikā". Gordon Petersen Room, MSCS 446. |
| Noon | Political Science and Communication seminar. Professor Tim O'Riordan (British Sustainability Commissioner) on "Not just communicating: how to share hard policy choices about climate change with the public". A5. |
| 1.10 pm | Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies seminar. France Mugler on "Words of Fiji". Room 208, Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies. |
| 3.00 pm | Mechanical Engineering seminar. Dr Michael Plank on “Atherosclerosis: a fluid-cell interaction model”. Mechanical Engineering Seminar Room – E547. |
| 3.10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Dr Elaine Crooks (University of Oxford) on "Spatial Segregation, Interfaces, and Reaction-Diffusion Systems". Gordon Petersen Room MSCS, 446. |
| 4.10 pm | Linguistics seminar. Professor Dr Rudiger Zimmerman (Philipps-Universitat Marburg/Germany) on "Cross-cultural metaphors - theory and empirical study". Room 203, English/Education. |
| 6.00 pm | entré launch. Topic "Leading generator of innovation based business start-ups". C block. |
| 6.00 pm | Classics Department in conjunction with The Classical Association of Christchurch present a play-reading of Euripides' Alcestis. Staff Club, Ilam, University of Canterbury. |
| 7.30 pm | Sociology and Anthropology. RSNZ Public Lecture. Professor Steven Rose (Open University) and Professor Hilary Rose (University of Bradford and City University) on "Biotechnology, Globalisation and Democracy". Auditorium, Christchurch Art Gallery (cnr Worcester Boulevard and Montreal Streets), Christchurch. |
| 10.00 am | Sociology and Anthropology seminar series. Dr Fiona Coyle (Cardiff University) on "'Public Discourse' and 'Discourses about the Public' in Relation to Stem Cell Research". Room 252, Level 2, Link Block, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology. |
| 11:00 am | Physics & Astronomy seminar. Dr Attila Meszaros (Charles University, Prague) on "Cramer theorem and the gamma-ray bursts". Room 701, Rutherford Building. |
| 1.00 pm | History seminar. Rhian Gallagher (Community Historian) on "Jack Adamson: pioneer mountaineer and alpine photographer – an anti-hero?" History room 311. |
| 1.10 pm | Music lecture. Dr Polly Sussex on "Introduction to the Bass Viol for string players: a brief look at the history and possibilities of this sumptuous instrument". Music recital room. |
| 2.10 pm | Electrical and Computer Engineering seminar. Kevin Webb (Purdue University) on "Subwavelength control of light" . A309 Electrical & Computer Engineering. |
| 3.10 pm | Economics seminar. Ruth Towse (Erasmus University, Rotterdam) on "Regulating Copyright Collecting Societies". Room 534, Commerce. |
| 3.10 pm | Philosophy seminar. Allan Gibbard (University of Michigan) on "Propositions: Not What We Believe?". Room 612, History. |
| 4.10 pm | Culture, Literature and Society seminar series. Dr Lynnette Porter (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,USA) on “Apocalyptic Television: 24, Lost, Doctor Who, Battlestar Gallactica, Jericho, and Heroes.” English 104a. |
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Tuesday 3 April 2007 from 1–4pm - UCTL Seminar Room 427 (4th Floor, Law)
An introduction to e-Portfolios in the Tertiary Sector: What are e-Portfolios? uses, and Benefits
This workshop will:
Mahara, a New Zealand e-Portfolio project, will be briefly demonstrated.
R.S.V.P to linda.bowman@canterbury.ac.nz by
Friday 30th March.
Questions to alan.hoskin@canterbury.ac.nz.
For more information check out www.uctl.canterbury.ac.nz.
7.30 pm Friday 23 March - West Melton, weather permitting
The Canterbury Astronomical Society is hosting a public viewing night at its observatory at West Melton. We'll celebrate the planet Saturn which is well placed for viewing at present. Early visitors will receive a NASA sticker or an image of a solar system object. See our website, www.cas.org.nz if you are unsure about the weather and to see a location map for the observatory. Adults $5, children $3.
The 20th January 2007 marked 50 years since the establishment of Scott Base in Antarctica. This base is something that New Zealanders are very proud of as it is a key part of New Zealand's international involvement and a significant contributor to Antarctic scientific research.
The Library is pleased to host an exhibition that marks this significant event. A photographic essay that documents the establishment of Scott Base is currently on display in the Central Library, Level 2 Lounge until 9 April.
Saturday 4:30pm on PlainsFM 96.9 or download a podcast on museumdetective.com. Listen in and enjoy the fanfare with Joanna Cobley.
This week on the Museum Detective we continue with out behind the scenes tour of Around the World in 30 Lounges. We talk with members from the Egyptian and Afghanistan communities, the music gets installed then its time for the opening speeches and that grand moment, the unveiling of the wall of televisions.
Saturday 26 May 2007
The Parents’ Committee of the Early Childhood Learning Centre is planning a get-together for parents of children both currently and formerly enrolled at the ECLC. They are planning a daytime event with fun activities for both parents and children, and invite expressions of interest from parents along with feedback on what activities you would like to participate in. Please contact Catherine Woods at email catherine.woods@canterbury.ac.nz or the UC Alumni Office, ph 0800 UC ALUMNI (0800 822 586) or ext 6344, by 30 March.
Sunday 25 March 2007
Christchurch Civil Defence will be undertaking a walk from QE2 Park to Porritt Park at the same time that thousands of runners are running to QE2 Park. The CDEM group will be walking in the opposite direction carrying Civil Defence banners and will be dressed up in yellow T-shirts and Caps to help promote the "Be Prepared" message.
The group will be meeting at the City Council tent in Ascot Park on Ascot Ave at 9am sharp and staff will provide T-Shirts and caps and provide instructions. The walk starts at 9.30am and they expect to be at Porritt Park by 10.10am then after 15 mins the group will walk back with some children and Red Cross members. On return to QEII a BBQ will be in operation and the event should be finished by mid day
Any one who would like to participate can email Wayne Rissman at the City Council Wayne.Rissman@ccc.govt.nz for more information or to advise your attendance.
5.30-7pm, Tuesday 27 March - WEA, 59 Gloucester Street.
Dave Kelly and Andrew Macbeth will be speaking on the topic "Climate Change: Transport Matters". Free tea/coffee from 5pm. Cost: $4. Phone: Phone (03) 366 0285.
KiwiSaver is promoted by the government and is a voluntary, work-based savings initiative to help New Zealanders with their long-term saving for retirement. For some introductory information about KiwiSaver at the University of Canterbury, please go to http://www.intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/.
Deadline - 26 March 2007
Fulbright New Zealand and Creative New Zealand are currently calling for applications to the Fulbright-Creative New Zealand Pacific Writers' Residency, an award which offers a New Zealand writer the opportunity to work for three months on a creative writing project exploring Pacific identity, culture or history at the University of Hawai'i. Valued at NZ$30,000, the residency has previously been held by Sima Urale, Tusiata Avia and Victor Rodger. For more information contact Research and Consultancy ext 7786 or your Research Grants Consultant.
Deadline for applications - 21 March, 2007
The first ever academic New Zealand Women in Leadership Programme in the Tertiary Education Sector is being launched this year and UC is seeking applications from academic women who wish to participate. The programme is being arranged with the support of The New Zealand Vice-Chancellors Committee.
The programme is a five-day residential interactive programme which is designed to recognise and enhance women’s leadership capacities and potential, and increase their status and influence within New Zealand universities. For more information and the application form intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/learn_development.
Tuesday 27 March
Ready to take on 244 stairs in the Central Library? Then sign up for the annual Library Tower Race.There are lots of spot prizes to be won including a free years membership at the Recreation Centre for the fastest female and male runner.
All UC staff and students are invited to participate. Sign up sheets and further information are available in the Central Library or at the Recreation Centre.
3pm, Sunday 18 March - Christchurch Town Hall.
Leading organists from Austria and Germany, as well as organ curator and UC Associate Professor Martin Setchell, will present a series of concerts at the Christchurch Town Hall this year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the installation of the Rieger organ.
The first concert in the series will be presented at 3pm on Sunday 18 March by Austrian organist Florian Pagitsch. His programme will include music by Gigout, Durufle, Dupre and Mulet, as well as Pagitsch's transcription of Weber's Overture of Der Freischutz and an improvisation.
For more information visit www.nzorgan.com.
Communications and Development is co-ordinating a bulk order of copies of the weekly education newspaper Education Review. The bulk rate of $72 per subscription is considerably cheaper than an individual subscription. If you would like to receive a copy through the bulk system, distributed from Communications and Development, please contact Michele Downer ext 6922 or michele.downer@canterbury.ac.nz. The subscriptions through bulk order will be renewed from mid-April.
Entertainment from 7.30pm, movie starts at 8pm and finishes 9.45pm. Saturday 24 March 2007 - Christchurch, Cathedral Square.
The Movie: Al Gore's Academy Award winning climate change movie "An Inconvenient Truth". Join the debate and change the world. A must see global warning.
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The New Zealand Blood Service will be collecting blood in the Shelley Common Room (UCSA) on 20 and 21 March from 10am to 3pm. Please bring along your Donor Card or photo ID such as a drivers licence. For more information phone 0800 Give Blood.
Thursday 22 March, 7.30pm – Christchurch Art Gallery auditorium
Neuroscientist Professor Steven Rose, Emeritus Professor of Biology from the Open University in Britain, and sociologist Professor Hilary Rose, Emerita Professor at the University of Bradford, will challenge some of the current orthodoxies in evolutionary biology and show the inextricable links between the moral and the political, and the personal and scientific during this free lecture.
Professor Steven Rose is in New Zealand as a guest of the Navigator Network, an initiative of the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology. Professor Hilary Rose holds a Canterbury Visiting Fellowship at the University of Canterbury.
For more information about this event check out the website at www.rsnz.org.
The Royal Society of NZ, jointly with the National Science Council of Taiwan, is committed to managing three joint workshops to be held in Taiwan during the 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008 year. The themes of the workshops are: 1. Operation of an Agricultural Produce Supply Chain including Biotechnology; 2. Commercialisation and Technology Transfer of Academic Research Achievements; and 3. Geosciences. We are now seeking appropriate people to participate in these workshops. If you are interested and have an indepth knowledge on any of these themes and would like to participate then please register your name with Eddie Davis at eddie.davis@rsnz.org before 22 March 2007 indicating which workshop you are interested in.
We are just at the proposal stage and wanted to get a feel of who was "out there" that was interested and their area of expertise. More will be known in a month or two or a little later. A panel will decide who gets selected and all travel and accommodation costs etc will be covered by the Royal Society and others.
The Conference Office team are available to help. The Conference Office manages conferences on and off campus for a variety of departments. We can help with conferences of all sizes and offer differing levels of service according to your budget and requirements. Our online registration and abstract management systems are perfectly suited for academic conferences and we have built a great reputation for handling the special requirements of academia.
There is some financial support for new conferences in Christchurch, depending on numbers and venue.
Contact Margaret Brown margaret.brown@canterbury.ac.nz or phone extension 6162 to talk more about your conference and how we can be of service to you.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please
check out the Human Resources Web site at:
http://vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz/.
MERIVALE/St Albans. 3 bedrooms, separate living + dining rooms. Character fireplaces, gas fire, heat pump + night store heater. External study/sleepout. 2 separate single garages. Unique superb private garden with small glass house/potting shed. Developed by well-known local garden writer and photographer, featured twice on Maggie Barry's Garden Show, and several times in the NZ Gardener. www.lomax.net.nz (property ID no. 1049LMX). Negotiable above $495,000. Open home Saturday 17 March 12-12.30pm, or by appointment. For private appointment to view, please contact Justin Wright, ph (03) 356-1167, or mobile 021770151. Any queries, call Margaret on ext. 8776.
AWARD-winning apartment, close to Cathedral Square. 2 bedroom, large living area, loft and garage. 10 mins to university. Fully furnished and supplied. $375 per week. The best way to experience Christchurch. Available April 07 until February 08, term negotiable. Contact mark.williams@canterbury.ac.nz ph 021 069 0434.
BRYNDWR. Fully furnished 3 bedroom (may lock one as storage) house for short rent, available from 6 April-9 July 2007. Spacious living room, separate dining, separate kitchen. Master bedroom with ensuite. Under floor heating. Double garage. Only four kilometres from the University; close to all facilities, and on bus route. No smokers, no pets. $350pw ono plus electricity and phone. Manageable garden to care and a small veg garden for your kitchen. Ideal for sabbatical or other visitors or new staff member. Email: xiaoming.wu@canterbury.ac.nz or ph ext 8530 or (03) 351 5745 or 021 022 19641 for further information and viewing.
THREE bedroom fully furnished house available for rent from the end of April until early July. Rent $300pw plus phone and power. The house is warm and sunny and is situated in the suburb of Redwood. Please contact Bruce Deam at bruce.deam@canterbury.ac.nz.
MERIVALE. Beautiful character home in lovely setting with very private grounds with stream boundary. 3 large bedrooms one with ensuite and another large bathroom, large sunny kitchen and dining room, separate lounge. Large deck for outdoor living. Single garage. Alarmed. Girls & Boys High zone. Suitable for professionals. One year or more lease. No pets or smokers. Furnishings, washing machine and dryer, dishwasher, gas/electric stove, and fridge freezer. Dining table, 2 oil heaters, night-store heater, vacuum cleaner, TV, outdoor furniture. Other furniture would be provided if required. Walking distance to parks, Merivale Mall and central city. Doris Church Phone 348 5253, cell 0274340166, church@gmail.com.
COTTAGE. One bedroomed, fully furnished, self contained. Close university, shops, bus. Secluded garden setting, Quiet, warm comfortable. $180 pw. Quiet, non-smoking tenant required. Ph (03) 351 9962.
SCARBOROUGH. Available 8 May-1 September. Modern, fully furnished, 3 bedroom, 2½ bathrooms, 2 lounges. House with spectacular sea views, off-street parking, hot tub, log burner and heat pumps. $550pw + utilities, SKY TV, broadband, gardener and property manager included. Inquiries lehman@ihug.co.nz.
LOVELY three bedroom furnished character home available in quiet street in the Avon Loop (Central City). Sunny, open plan kitchen and lounge opens onto native garden. Would suit a professional couple, visiting academics/sabbaticals. Sorry no pets or smoking. Available from 10 Mar 2007. Phone Annabel 0210 734 702. Rent $300 pw.
SCARBOROUGH. Available 2 June until 23 October 2007 while owners overseas. Modern, fully furnished 4 bedroom home overlooking Sumner village with superb views of sea and mountains. Suit visiting professional/academic. Contact Dave MacKinnon, Geological Sciences, dave.mackinnon@canterbury.ac.nz, phone ext 7764 or 326 5601.
MOUNT PLEASANT. 4 bedroom sunny house suitable for a family available 16 June to 7 August. Fabulous view of estuary and Kaikoura mountains. Rent includes phone, heat and broadband. $350 pw. Cat to feed. Contact julia.rucklidge@canterbury.ac.nz.
NEW BRIGHTON. 30+ flatmate wanted to share funky cottage with professional female and groovy dog. Double garage, cool garden and close to park, beach and mall. On Metrostar bus route. $90pwk plus expenses. Ph Kerry ext 8315 or after hours (03) 382 8636.
FOUR professional women (2 doctors, 2 lawyers) would like to rent a 4 double bedroom house close to the hospital and CBD. Will be good tenants. Prepared to pay up to $500 per week. Contact Julia Taylor, ph (03) 343 4222 or julia.taylor@snap.net.nz
VISITING American professor and family seeks flat or house for one year beginning 1 July 2007. Family of four (Mom, Dad and two boys, aged 7 and 10) seeking affordable housing near university. Apartment or modest house. Two bedrooms required, three preferred. No pets, non-smokers. Please contact Sue James at sjames@engr.colostate.edu.
AKAROA. 3-bedroom bach in Akaroa available for short-term rent (2 nights minimum, 5 min. during holidays). It is located a short walk from the shops and cafés in the town centre, sleeps a maximum of 6 people (2 double beds and 1 bunk-bed) and has all amenities, including a TV, DVD player and a log burner. Ideal for a relaxing weekend. Reasonably priced. Contact Ph. (03) 343 1058 or brockerhoff@slingshot.co.nz.
DO you enjoy singing and are you looking for a new challenge in 2007? If your answer is "yes", you are male and free on Wednesday evenings, The Garden City Male Choir would welcome your interest. Come to a rehearsal and check us out. The choir's repertoire is up to 4–part, wide in selection, from secular to sacred, traditional to show songs. The friendship is great and the uniform is extremely smart. Call the secretary, Derek Brown, 365 6341, to find out more.
MITSUBISHI Chariot GLXi, 1993, 181000 km, manual, $2900. Please phone: 331 7045, university ext. 7723, uwe.ring@canterbury.ac.nz.
HONDA Accord station wagon, 1994, 63000 km, automatic, $4700. Please phone: 331 7045, university ext. 7723, uwe.ring@canterbury.ac.nz.
DOG kennel ($50) and travelling cage, metal base ($50). For medium to large dog - housed a dalmatian. Email jan.cameron@canterbury.ac.nz.
FURNITURE. Queen size mattress and base – good quality, $200; sofa bed/couch (double-bed size), $150; matching recliner chair, $100; student/computer desk with shelving and return, $60. The entire lot - $400. Contact David at ext 7733, at home at 980 7722, or at mobile 021 037 1334.
HP LaserJet Toner Cartridge 92275A, for printers IIP, IIP Plus, and IIIP. $20. Phone Cindy ext 8580 or email cindy.jones@canterbury.ac.nz.
SUPER KING SIZE BED, mattress 180 x 210cm, base with six drawers, headboard and surrounds covered in burgundy dralon. Including 4 fitted sheets, some flat sheets, duvet cover, $400 o.n.o. Ph (03) 381 0829, or email extl635@ext.canterbury.ac.nz (bed currently dismantled but e-photo available).
BEDROOM suite (old fashioned), pref. to suit a queen size bed. Ph (03) 381 0829 or extl635@ext.canterbury.ac.nz.
HEADBOARD - for queen size bed, ideally with bookshelf. Ph (03) 381 0829 or extl635@ext.canterbury.ac.nz.
ABOUT 3 hrs weekly preferably later in the week if possible but not necessary. In Strowan suburb. Does anyone know of anyone who may want this job please? Contact Jocelyn Howard ext 44247, DD 345 8247, email jocelyn.howard@canterbury.ac.nz or ph 355 7785 home.
IF you ever wanted to sing World Music, there is an interesting opportunity for you. We are preparing a Balkan Folk Concert, which will present the Balkan folklore to Christchurch audiences through a variety of fascinating rhythms, beautiful melodies and dances. If you can carry a tune, and are keen to extend yourself and take part in a journey through interconnected cultures, please email info@MusicaBalkanica.org.
GUINEA pig. Free to a good home, 6 month male. Ph (03) 352 2970 or UC ext 6368.
PROFESSIONAL and confidential transcribing and data entry services available. All jobs considered - interviews, focus groups, surveys and questionnaires etc. Transcribing available from Standard, Micro or digital recordings. Competitive rates. Contact karen.walker@canterbury.ac.nz, CEM Centre, University of Canterbury.
SELLING for $60 each, the Entertainment™ Book contains savings on accommodation, attractions, dining and leisure activities of between 25-50%. Sales of this book last year helped raise $1000 for the UC Alumni Association’s Student Scholarship Fund. Books sold out quickly last year so be in quick. Pre-order before the 12 April delivery date and receive special bonus offers that can be used immediately. Please encourage your friends and family to support our cause! Contact the Alumni Office, ext 6344, alumni@canterbury.ac.nz, to place an order.