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| 11.00 am | Chemistry seminar. Professor John Allen (Queen Mary, University of London) on "A redox switch hypothesis for the first cyanobacterium: the origin of two light reactions in photosynthesis". Rm 531, Chemistry. |
| Noon | College of Education seminar series. Professor Celia Haig-Brown (York University,Toronto) on “Re-imagining them and us: working with indigenous knowledge in the post/colonial university". Wheki 451 (Dovedale). |
| Noon | Geography seminar. Professor Peter Brimblecombe (University of East Anglia) on "The Art of Air Pollution". Jobberns room (level 4, Geography building). |
| 3.10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Dr Carlo Laing (Massey University, Auckland) on "Dimension Reduction in Complex Models". Gordon Petersen Room (MSCS 446). |
| 5.00 pm | NZ Institute of International Affairs Christchurch Branch, Annual General Meeting. Dr Tim Beal (Victoria University) on "The North Korea-US Agreement - Prospects for Peace". Upstairs Dining Room, University Staff Club, 87 Ilam Road. |
| 7.30 pm | S.T Lee Lecture in Antarctic Studies. Paul Mayewski (Climate Change Institute, University of Maine) on "The Ice Chronicles and Rapid Climate Change". C3. |
| 11.00 am | Psychology seminar. Professor Donald Stein (Visiting Erskine Fellow, Emory University, USA) on "Neurosteroids and the treatment of brain damage: From the laboratory bench to the patient's bedside". Laws 105. |
| 3.00 pm | Mechanical Engineering Seminar. Professor Jim Braun (Purdue University, USA) on “Intelligent Building Systems – Past, Present, and Future". Room E547. |
| 3.00 pm | UC Careers and Employment seminar. "Assessment Centres and Psychometric Testing". Seminar Room, Level 7 Central Library. |
| 5.30 pm | Te Awatea Violence Research Centre seminar. To'alepai Louella Thomsen-Inder and Leniu Paia'aua (Pacific Trust Canterbury) on "A Pacific Response to Family Violence". Room 137, School of Social Work and Human Services. |
| Noon | Biological Sciences seminar, Series 07. Dr Jochen Krauss (University of Bayreuth, Germany) on "Effects of Habitat Fragmentation and landscape context on butterflies". Rm 456, School of Biological Sciences. |
| 1.10 pm | English seminar. Public readings by Maori writers. Hinemoana Baker (Singer, songwriter and poet) and Kelly Ana Morey (novelist) will read their work as part of Te Ha's 2007 "On the Bus" contemporary Maori writers tour. A8. |
| 1.10 pm | Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies and Anthropology seminar. Ton Otto on "Mortuary rituals and death in Papua New Guinea". Room 208, Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies. |
| 2.10 pm | English seminar. Public readings by Maori writers. James George (Novelist) and Apirana Taylor (poet) will read their work as part of Te Ha's 2007 "On the Bus" contemporary Maori writers tour. A8. |
| 3.00 pm | Mechanical Engineering seminar. Professor Hsiao-Fan Wang (National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan) on “Pattern Recognition in Uncertain Environment – Some Extensions of the Classical Theory”. Room E547. |
| 11.00 am | Physics and Astronomy seminar. Professor Fulvio Melia (Visiting Erskine Fellow, University of Arizona) on "High-energy Activity at the Galactic Center". Room 701 Rutherford Building. |
| 1.00 pm | History seminar. Robert McElvaine (Millsaps College) on "New Zealand and New Deal Land". Room 311 History. |
| 2.10 pm | National Centre for Research on Europe and Law seminar. Professor Erwin Deutsch (Gottingen Universitat) on "The European Courts of Justice and the High Courts of Member States not applying European Law". Room 252 Geography-Psychology. |
| 3.10 pm | Economics seminar. Peter Morgan (State University of New York at Buffalo) on "Matching and segregation: an experimental study". Room 534, Commerce. |
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2 April, 12noon - Council Room, Registry
Staff are invited to attend a Cyber Liability seminar to be presented by Jonathan Forsey of law firm Duncan Cotterill. Lunch will be provided and the seminar will end at 1.30pm.
Mr Forsey will discuss email defamation, cyber libel, internet access, electronic contracts and transactions, and the legal context with respect to legislation such as the Privacy Act, Official Information Act, Fair Trading Act, Public Records Act and others. He will use case studies and examples and there will be an opportunity for questions.
This seminar is suitable for all, and would be of particular relevance for staff with privacy and other compliance responsibilities within their areas.
Please advise Wendy Groves of your attendance by Thursday 29 March by either email wendy.groves@canterbury.ac.nz or phone ext 6496 for catering purposes.
30 March 2007, 12.30pm-2pm - Okeover at UC Opportunity (please note new venue)
Monthly Meeting 12.30pm-1pm. Please come along and network and share with your colleagues. Remember to bring along your business card to go into the draw for a bottle of wine.
1pm-1.30 pm - Guest Speaker: Jim
Anglem - Maori
and the University - "Building Strong Partnerships": (University
Profile 2007-2009)
The
proportion of school leavers in New Zealand who are Maori is
growing and will continue to do so. There are clear societal
aspirations to have more Maori graduating ... What will that
mean for University Staff?
1.30-2pm - Your chance to talk about any local issues. Any ideas and suggestions for your community in 2007 would be much appreciated.
If you would like to attend this meeting please RSVP to Lee Barber by emailing CoPA@canterbury.ac.nz or telephoning on ext 4220 by Thursday 29 March.
Please note: If you are not an administrative staff member but would like to attend this meeting as a guest you are most welcome - please RSVP as above.
30 March, 12-1pm - Coppertop (Room 220), Commerce Building
This meeting will be the first in a series of monthly forums to
continue dialogue from recent events and gather momentum towards
advancing research and teaching for sustainability at UC. The forums
will provide an informal occasion for UC academic staff to discuss
sustainability matters and spark collaborative research and teaching
opportunities. All interested academic staff welcome. BYO Lunch.
Queries to UC Sustainability Advocate Kate
Hewson or College of Science
Assistant Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) David
Penman.
31 March, 10am-3pm and 2 April, 4-6pm
Do you want to get back on your bike or gain more confidence with your cycling? Through this workshop, you will gain confidence and learn skills to help you ride safely in the city. Participants will need to have their own bike. Registrations required: email kate.hewson@canterbury.ac.nz.
Saturday 24 March, 4.30pm - PlainsFM 96.9
This week is "The high-risk venture of stealing art". The Museum Detective speaks to criminologist Greg Newbold about the motivations and economy of art theft and then to Detective Sergeant John Michael from Interpol about the art of recovering stolen cultural artefacts.
Listen in and enjoy the fanfare with Joanna Cobley or download a podcast at museumdetective.com.
Rolleston Avenue
Treasures from
the Antarctic Store, 1 April, 11am-12noon
Natalie Cadenhead,
Curator of Antarctic History, takes you deep into the storehouses
of one of the finest Antarctic collections in the world. Bookings
are essential; telephone 03 366 9429 ext 817.
Venoms of Doom 3 April, 6–7pm
From ants to jellyfish,
invertebrates have a frightening arsenal of venoms which are used
to detain prey, dissuade predators and can even kill humans. Come
and hear Dr Simon Pollard, Curator of Invertebrate Zoology, talk
about the wonderful world of venoms and how they can really mess
up your day. Bookings are essential; telephone 03 366 9429 ext 817.
Fulbright New Zealand is calling for applications to the US government's most prestigious and valuable education scholarships. Valued at more than NZ$250,000 each, the awards are for promising graduate students to undertake PhD study at top American universities in fields of science, technology or engineering.
Approximately 25 awards are offered each year to graduate students from around the world who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields, leadership potential and the ability to be a cultural ambassador for their country. Candidates are nominated by their home country's Fulbright commission and selected by rigorous international competition.
The closing date for applications to Fulbright New Zealand is 1 May 2007. See www.fulbright.org.nz/awards/nz-ifst.html or contact Kara Wood at Fulbright New Zealand for further information kara@fulbright.org.nz or phone 04 494 1504.
CareerHub
Register now: www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers/ for
the 2007/8 Graduate Recruitment Programme - it's happening now.
Seminars:
28 March, 3-4pm, "Assessment Centres and Psychometric
Testing" Seminar Room, Level 7 Central Library.
Employer Information Sessions:
28 March, 1.10–2pm, C012 Commerce, ORICA Information Session.
Drop in Sessions:
Come and have your CV, cover letter
and/or application form checked. Monday 2–5pm
Tuesday 2–5pm
Wednesday 9–12noon
Thursday 2–5pm
Friday 9am–12noon
UC Careers & Employment:
Come and find Careers information
4 April 2007, 2-4.30pm - Copper Top Lecture Theatre, Commerce Building
Welcome - Dr David Park (Geospatial Research Centre, NZ)
Scientific Applications of Global Navigation Satellite Systems -
Professor Alan Dodson (Institute of Engineering Surveying & Space
Geodesy
University of Nottingham, UK)
Image Analysis for Positioning and Navigation - Dr Steven Mills (Geospatial Research Centre, NZ)
Satellite Navigation in 2012 - Professor Terry Moore (Institute of Engineering Surveying & Space Geodesy, University of Nottingham, UK)
Low-Cost Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Civilian Applications - Dr David Park (Geospatial Research Centre, NZ)
Overview - These four lectures will introduce and explore the latest development and ideas across a range of geospatial technologies and activities. Specific topics that will be covered include:
There are are number of courses available for postgraduate students from ICTS, Learning Skills Centre and Library.
Information and Communication Technology services
Library
Learning Skills Centre
Would staff please draw students' attention to this notice.
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 30 March.
Questions to alan.hoskin@canterbury.ac.nz.
For more information check out www.uctl.canterbury.ac.nz.
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.
The Parents' Committee of the Early Childhood Learning Centre is planning a get-together for parents of children currently and formerly enrolled at the ECLC and current and former ECLC staff. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Suggestions:
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/.
PIANO Collard & Collard, suitable for beginner, case and keys in good condition, needs tuning etc. $300 o.n.o. Contact carol.mutch@canterbury.ac.nz. Ph ext 4142 or hm 351 8963
HP LaserJet Toner Cartridge 92275A, for printers IIP, IIP Plus, and IIIP. $5. Phone Cindy ext 8580 or email cindy.jones@canterbury.ac.nz.
TWO texts from EDUC 612. Very good condition: Mark Batshaw's Children with Disabilities 5th ed for $70; and Hornby & Atkinson's Mental Health Handbook for Schools, $70. Contact Jean at jeanworld@hotmail.com or call 942-5805.
THREE piece Bergere Suite, navy linen upholstery, very good condition. $800. Contact jude.palmer@canterbury.ac.nz
BEDSIT Ilam, bedroom, kitchen, shower, toilet, w/machine, f/freezer. Mins walk to University, Break Street near Bush Inn. Suit professional/student. Off street parking. $175 pw. Txt 027 347 3993, or phone 357 2011.
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 or ph 021 069 0434.
FAMILY home in Avonhead available to rent mid June through early September 2007. Would suit sabbatical visitors. Three bedrooms with study (or 4th bedroom), two bathrooms, all facilities, close to school/kindy/shops/bus route, great backyard for children and 10 min bike (25 min walk) from main UC campus. Non smokers only. Use of car negotiable. E-mail: angus.mcintosh@canterbury.ac.nz or ext 6061.
THREE bedroom fully furnished sunny house, close to University (easy walk). Recently decorated with modern kitchen and bathroom. Dishwasher, automatic laundry, night store heaters and TV. Double garage. Maintained garden fully fenced. $385 pw. No smokers, no pets. Available early July short or long term. Phone ext 6612 or 348 4464 or email robin.harrison@canterbury.ac.nz.
MERIVALE beautiful character home. Beautiful setting in 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 School zone. Suitable for professionals. One year or more lease. No pets or smokers. Furnishings: front-loading washing machine and dryer, stainless steel 2 dish drawers, stainless steel gas/electric stove, and stainless steel 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. Contact Doris Church, phone 348 5253 cell 027 434 0166 or email church@gmail.com.
Three bedroom furnished house for rent, July - November 07. Log burner and all day sun. On bus route to city, also orbiter bus stops at the gate and will take you straight to uni. Set up as two double bedrooms (each with a double bed), and an office space. $400 per week, including land line and broadband. Email arkhad@gmail.com.
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.
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.
HANMER. 3 bedroom house (new) for short or long term rent. Lovely views over the mountains and village. It is located 5 minutes walk from the Hot Pools/village. Sleeps 6 (one queen, one double, one set bunks), two bathrooms and has all amenities. Very comfortable and warm. Contact Gaye on 365-5003 (home) or 345-8380 (wk) or gayetm@clear.net.nz.
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
MITSUBISHI Chariot, 1992, 152,000km, auto, Reg til June 2007. Price
$2700.
Please phone: 351 0749 or ext 6093.
TOYOTA Cavalier Coupe, mid-green colour, 1996, 123,000km. Auto, 2400cc motor, ABS, Airbags,Air Con, etc. $3500 ono. Please contact Gerald Cuthbert, Room 344 Botany or ring 6205 to view.
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.
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.
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.
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.