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| Noon | Geography seminar. Dr Richard Mitchell (University of Edinburgh Medical School) on "Is Greenspace good for you?". Jobberns room, level 4, Geography. |
| 1.10 pm | Lunchtime recital. Christopher Clark trumpet (Hons), Grant Bartley piano. Music by Hummel, Bozza, Hovhaness. School of Music recital room. Admission free. |
| 1.10 pm | School of Culture, Literature and Society seminar. Howard McNaughton on "Governor Grey, Macmillan Brown, and the Polynesian Sublime". Room 413 History. |
| 1.10 pm | Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies seminar. Dr John Roughan (Secretary to the Solomon Islands Prime Minister) on "One year after: From the inside looking out". Room 208, Macmillan Brown Centre. |
| 8.45 am | University Centre for Teaching and Learning workshop. "The basics of RSS". UCTL seminar room 427 LAWS. |
| 10.00 am | School of Sociology and Anthropology seminar. Dr Roberta Hill, Phillip Capper and Ken Wilson (Centre for Research on Work, Education and Business) Richard Whatman, Karen Wong and others (Department of Labour) on "Government and industry collaboration: An experiement with the Finnish 'change laboratory' in the Hawkes Bay apple industry". Room 252, level 2, link block, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology building. |
| 1.00 pm | History seminar. Philip Fergusson on "From Armalite to Armani: the rise and rise of New Sinn Fein". Room 311. |
| 2.10 pm | Accountancy, Finance and Information Systems seminar. Professor Jesse Dillard (Erskine Fellow, Portland State University) on "Green owl and the corn maiden". Room 635, Commerce. |
| 2.10 pm | National Centre for Research on Europe seminar. Dr Peter Low on "Don't mention France's nuclear weapons". Room 222a, Commerce. |
| 3.10 pm | Philosophy seminar. Dr Simon Clark on "The unjustified-suffering argument for vegetarism". Room 612, History. |
| 3.10 pm | Economics seminar. Laura Meriluoto on "Price competition when not all customers know of all firms". Room 534, Commerce. |
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2.10–4.30pm, Friday 17 August 2007
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UCTL's seminar room 427, level 4, Law.
University Centre for Teaching and Learning is hosting two sessions concerning the supervision of postgraduate students at the University. Refreshments will be provided.
Please email linda.bowman@canterbury.ac.nz or phone 6827 to sign-up for either or both of these sessions.
8.45-9.15am, Friday 10 August — UCTL seminar room LAWS427
Following your favourite news feeds - Business, teaching, research or personal interests. Starting from the beginning with using Bloglines (http://bloglines.com).
*RSS is a way to keep track of what is going on in a website without
actually visiting it. If the website has RSS, you subscribe to the
'Feed' and can then skim the headlines and decide if there is anything
you want to visit to read further. This has become popular with blogs
- but feeds have existed for many years before blogs.
Feed readers have become very straightforward to use. This is a beginners
session.
Any further information from Derek Chirnside, ext 7818.
Find out how you can become a Primary, Secondary or Early Childhood teacher at our "Become a Teacher" presentations.
Contact jarrod.robertson@canterbury.ac.nz or
phone 345 8310 for more information.
10am-4pm, Tuesday 7 August
Under the "mushroom" in the College of Engineering
The Innovation Expo showcases displays from local engineering companies who are leading their field in research, design and development. Companies such as WhisperGen, who has designed the wobble yoke engine, and Infact who are a market leading electrical engineering company based in Christchurch.
This year there are 15 companies displaying their products, some of which are looking for either summer workers or future graduate employees.
Features of this year's Innovation Expo are the Britten Motorbike and a display from the world record holding Flying Kiwi race team. The Britten motorbike, arguably the best motorbike of it's time, was partly developed in the Mechanical Engineering Department here at the University of Canterbury. The Flying Kiwi sidecar which gained the world record for the fastest sidecar in the world on the Canterbury Plains last year was developed with the help of some of the technicians in the Mechanical Engineering Department and was tested in the wind tunnel to improve the aerodynamics.
For more information contact Ben Ellison on bse13@student.canterbury.ac.nz or 027 673 0274.
4.30pm, Saturday 4 August — PlainsFM 96.9
This week on the Museum Detective we revisit a popular topic — art theft and objects that have been illegally excavated or exported. Our guest is Derek Fincham, a legal expert from the University of Aberdeen. Derek tells us that the illicit trade of cultural property is an international problem and that museums are deeply embedded in it. We also hear about some museum staff who have not been so squeaky clean in their museum practice.
Episodes can also be downloaded from museumdetective.com.
8-26 August - SOFA Gallery
This exhibition will include work by Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies Visiting Scholar Daniel Waswas.
The SOFA Gallery is open Monday to Friday, 11am-5pm, and on weekends, 12noon-4pm.
So you were pretty good at catching flyballs or stealing bases twenty years ago but your glove has been gathering dust in the garage ever since? Now's the time to dig it out and get back to the game.
We're trying to get a Mens team together from Uni to compete in the Mens Social grades of the Canterbury Softball Association CSA (www.csa.org.nz).
If you're a staff member in your 30's or 40's and keen to play at a fairly good level, we want you. The team will be part of the SK softball club (www.geocities.com/sydenhamsoftball).
Contact Dave to register your interest before 15 August or for more info, call ext 7026 or email david.fortin@canterbury.ac.nz.
Level 7, Central Library, Phone 364 2591, email careers@canterbury.ac.nz.
For further details and registration please visit: www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers/.
Employer information sessions:
Seminars:
15 and 16 August
The NZ Blood Mobile Unit will be at Canterbury University on 15 and 16 August collecting blood and will be based in the Shelley Common Room, Student Union Building from 10-3pm both days.
14 and 15 August
Professor Pietro Corsi, Professor of the History of Science at Oxford University, will deliver two public lectures.
Professor Corsi's research interests lie in the history of life and earth sciences; science and religion from the 18th to the 20th centuries; science, politics and society; the history of science as a discipline; and science and society in 19th century Great Britain, France and Italy.
9am-3pm, 6 August — Ngaio Marsh Theatre
Professor Sue Buckley and Julie Hughes from the Down Syndrome Educational Trust in Portsmouth, UK, are holding a workshop which will focus on language, literacy and maths skills in the primary school. The workshop is aimed at parents, early years educators, primary school teachers, speech and language therapists and health professionals who have an interest in children with developmental delay and special educational needs. It will provide a unique opportunity to listen, learn, question, and engage with an internationally recognised authority on successfully meeting special educational needs.
Tickets can be purchased at www.parentandfamily.org.nz and cost $45 for family members, teacher aides and support workers and $140 for professionals.
This event is hosted jointly by the Champion Centre and the University of Canterbury. (Nationwide organisation by The Parent and Family Resource Centre, Auckland.)
Deadline for applications 30 August
An annual management training scholarship to a prestigious New Zealand Institute of Management course is being offered again this year in memory of the seven Crop & Food Research staff killed in an air accident in June 2003.
The scholarship is aimed at career development for upper level managers and scientists.
The scholarship is open to staff of Crown Research Institutes, universities or private research companies in Canterbury. For more information please refer to the NZIM website at www.managementsouth.co.nz/training/course.
Further information on the scholarship is available from Val Taylor, NZIM training co-ordinator, phone (03) 374 8526.
Deadline: Friday 10 August 2007
Nominations are made on the nomination form available from the web
at www.teachlearn.canterbury.ac.nz/teaching_medals.shtml.
A completed nomination form, plus supporting statement, should be sent to Linda
Bowman, Secretary of Teaching and Learning Committee, no later than Friday,
10 August 2007.
This award will be made from time to time in recognition of an outstanding and sustained contribution to teaching in the University.
The award will be recognition for the following kinds of achievement: excellence in university teaching, a distinguished contribution to the teaching of a discipline, a demonstrated commitment to enhancing the learning environment of the university. Other factors which might be considered include research in teaching, innovations in teaching, promoting university teaching as a professional practice, and teaching contributions within the public domain.
Nominations may be made by current students, current staff, a department or a faculty. If an individual staff member or student makes a nomination it should be accompanied by the support of at least two seconders (at least one staff member and one student).
The nomination should be accompanied by a statement of no more than two pages setting out the case in support of the nomination. The statement might include relevant information from faculty colleagues, students, graduates and members of the nominee's discipline. In preparing a statement you are invited to consider the section entitled ‘Being a teacher at the University of Canterbury' in the document ‘Teaching and Learning at Canterbury' www.teachlearn.canterbury.ac.nz/.
Nominations will be considered by the Teaching and Learning Committee, which may wish to discuss the nomination statement with the nominator(s) and seek any other information it considers necessary. A recommendation will then be made to the Vice Chancellor.
If awarded, the Teaching Medal will be presented at the April graduation ceremony in the following year, appropriate to the recipient's faculty.
4-6pm, Tuesday 28 August
Supported by the Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry of Education.
The Copyright Council will be holding a series of free seminars in late August for copyright users in the educational sector to raise awareness of copyright. Learn how to get the most out of your copyright resources and comply with copyright law.
An interactive session with a panel of experts representing rightsholders in broadcasting, film, music and publishing to be followed by refreshments and general discussion.
Register now by contacting info@copyright.co.nz.
Venues to be advised once suitable numbers registered.
The Education Library has developed a new online interactive service for those studying and teaching in Education.
Education News carries daily education-related stories in the media, library news, Ministry of Education updates and has links to related websites.
Education News can be accessed from the Education Library homepage or found at http://blogs.libr.canterbury.ac.nz/edu.php.
4.30-6.30pm, Thursday 9 August 2007 — Chateau On The Park
The Knowledge Gym is presenting a workout with Robbie Deans, Crusaders rugby coach and former All Blacks assistant coach, and Margaret Foster, Canterbury Goldair Flames coach and a New Zealand Touch rep and former Silver Ferns player.
Topics include a check-list of skills for effective leadership, the values that drive you and other team members, building core team culture values and gather hands on practical tools for building great teams.
Contact the Knowledge Gym (03) 964 9000 or email workout@theknowledgegym.com.
Applications close 17 August
Community Energy Action (CEA), a Christchurch based charitable trust, is seeking new trustees. Established in 1994, CEA has successfully brought insulation and other energy efficiency improvements to over 10,000 households in Christchurch and surrounding areas.
We have a particular focus on helping needy households and run many special programmes in partnership with Government, other NGO organisations, and energy companies. This voluntary position offers great rewards in satisfaction and contribution to the community.
We are looking to appoint up to three new board members – to replace an outgoing trustee and to increase the size and skills on the trust. We are looking for local people, committed to fair and sustainable energy outcomes, who can bring governance experience, strategic skills, or business skills to the trust.
Details of the application process are available on our website www.cea.co.nz; or contact the Chief Executive Bede Martin at 03 363 9567.
27 December 07-23 January 08
A four week international summer camp which promotes peace, cross-cultural friendship and learning about different nationalities is being organised by CISV New Zealand. It will be held in Guatemala 27 December 07-23 January 08. The camp is aimed at boys aged 11 years. For information and applications form please contact Lynette Forrester ph 332 1411, www.nz.cisv.org or secretary.chc@nz.cisv.org or Anne Evans (03) 351 5919 or work 8469.
28 July-5 August — Ash Street (off Poplar Lane in the central city, follow the signs)
The School of Fine Arts sculpture department is holding its 15th annual sculpture show in Ash Street. The show, called "Happy Anniversary", is organised by students and is being run as the school celebrates its 125th anniversary. Ten young artists are exhibiting their works this year.
The exhibition will be open from 10am to 6pm Saturday to Wednesday, and until 8pm on Thursday and Friday nights. CD-Rom catalogues will be available at the door for a gold coin donation.
The Learning Skills Centre (formerly ELSP, WASS and CCE Learning Centre) is offering lectures and workshops to help students with academic skills. Please note that we help students at every level of ability. The service available to all enrolled students and is free.
Learning Advisors are happy to liaise with academic staff to provide course-specific lectures, workshops and resources. If you are interested, send us an email on learningskills@canterbury.ac.nz.
Information about our lectures, workshops and one-to-one consultations can be found on www.learningskills.canterbury.ac.nz.
Blackboard is now able to integrate seamlessly with Turnitin. This means that lecturers can create assignments for Turnitin from within Blackboard. It also allows student's to submit their work to Blackboard and have a Turnitin originality report generated.
Help sheets have been created to help staff and students use this new feature. These are available for download from www.uctl.canterbury.ac.nz/.
For further details, contact Alan Hoskin at alan.hoskin@canterbury.ac.nz.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please
check out the Human Resources Web site at:
vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
ILAM/Riccarton. Nicely laid out easy care corner section, this permanent material home has 3 double bedrooms kitchen/dining room spacious lounge and a double garage with internal access. Separate toilet and bathroom. This home offers many extras and is reluctantly for sale. Offers over $360,000. View by appointment only. Contact mike.burney@canterbury.ac.nz.
ILAM, Hinau Street, easy walk to the University. Well maintained two bedroom unfurnished flat. Sunny, warm, auto washing machine and fridge/freezer. Single garage. $260pw. Ph Barbara, (03) 573 6199 or email b.fechney@xtra.co.nz.
ILAM. 4 bedroom house available to rent from 1 September-31 December 2007 while family is overseas. Adjacent to UC College of Education, short walk across Ilam Fields to the main campus. Furnished with two bathrooms and a well-equipped kitchen. Use of car is negotiable. $350 per week. For further information and details contact charles.semple@canterbury.ac.nz.
RICCARTON. Sunny, private, modernised character home. Completely serviced and one block from University. Suit visiting professional/academics. Refer to our website www.homeawayfromhome.co.nz.
FULLY furnished, 3 bedroom + study character house available in Lower Cashmere (20 min bike ride to University) from 4 October 07-4 January 08. Rent $300 per week (neg.). Contact Mike Steel on m.steel@math.canterbury.ac.nz or phone 021 329705.
INNER city apartment. One bedroom, unfurnished, secure, sunny, ground floor, open plan with door opening to lawn area. Dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine and drier. Underground carpark and entry intercom, $250 per week. Contact Glenda Lorimer glenda.lorimer@canterbury.ac.nz or phone 027 220 2689.
LONG/short term in a 3-year-old large house in a new subdivision to share with two females including the owner (scientist and nurse), 7 km from Canterbury University (10 mins drive), on 3 bus routes. Rent $120pw. Replay to liping.pang@esr.cri.nz or 027-2033-163, or ring 349-9098 after hours.
ACADEMIC on secondment in the first half of 2008 wishes to housesit during this time. Excellent track record keeping plants alive, and willing to look after family pets. Please contact kim.toffoletti@deakin.edu.au.
PROFESSIONAL couple available to housesit your home
and pets.
Professional gardening experience, with interest in organics.
Non-smokers. Excellent references and police checks. Ph Bevan or
Emma,
(03) 355 8018, 021 056 8602.
VISITING academic with wife. Non-smokers and with local references. 1 or 2 bedroom furnished flat/house possibly close to the University from 14.09.07 to 24.11.07. Please phone Paola on 021 0797526 - (03) 342 7107 (until 16.08.07) or send an email to bulian2@yahoo.it (also after 16.08.07)
FURNISHED 2 or 3 bedroom unit close to the University required. Beginning December 2007 and ending May/June. Visiting academic with wife and two children. Email Tim at tjrobin@uwyo.edu.
AMERICAN university professor, wife, and son seek 3-bedroom furnished house, September 07 to May 08. Tidy, non-smoking, Christchurch veterans with many local references. Will care for pets. Please contact reeddo@dickinson.edu or gareth.cordery@canterbury.ac.nz.
FAMILY of five seeking a furnished 3-bedroom home for a minimum of 4 months (Oct-Jan) or a max of 9 months (Oct-June). We would prefer a location close to the University and Kirkwood School at $250-350 pw. Reliable, conscientious and non-smoking. Please contact kpanter@bgsu.edu or tundragrass5@aol.com.
COUPLE moving to Christchurch seek 1 or 2 bedroom furnished flat/house from 23 November or January onwards. Tidy non-smokers and can supply references. Please contact Jay or James on (00 44) 1887 822 776.
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 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. Contact Ph. (03) 343 1058 or brockerhoff@slingshot.co.nz.
GARAGE sale. Saturday 4 August, 9am onwards at 10 Istana Place, Burwood (off Brooker Ave). Come and get a bargain. Will be great to see you. (A special thanks to everyone who has donated to this event).
FIREWOOD. Split dry pine, 1.0 m3 trailer load $70, Ph Chad Ettrick 027 200 8819.
TOSHIBA Portege 3440CT. Pentium III, 11.5 inch colour monitor, 64Mbram, 6GB HDD, Windows 98 (OS CD gone missing) CD-Rom Drive, good working condition. $50 ono. Phone ext7583 or email yoshiko.takanawa@canterbury.ac.nz.
RICOH Aficio 220. Photocopier purchased in August 2000, regularly serviced, still going well. $500 ono. Phone ext7583 or email yoshiko.takanawa@canterbury.ac.nz.
NISSAN Sunny, 1994, Manual, great reliable car, very tidy. 190,000km,
new WOF, tyres replaced recently, excellent service history. $1,200
ono. Contact Arno on ext 6682 or email arno.berger@canterbury.ac.nz.
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.