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| 11.00 am | Chemistry seminar. Professor Justin Gooding (Erskine Fellow, University of New South Wales, Sydney) on "Sensors meet nanotechnology: Developing novel sensors using self-assembled monolayers”. Chemistry, room 531. |
| 5.15 pm | Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Geographical Society. Professor Alan Lester (University of Sussex) on "Protecting Aborigines in early Nineteenth Century Australia and New Zealand". Geography, Jobberns room, 4th floor. |
| 11.00 am | Psychology seminar. Dr Zhe Chen on "Retinal eccentricity and its effect on selective attention". Law, room 105. |
| 1.00 pm | National Centre for Research on Europe Roundtable seminar. Professor Mitja Zagar (Institute for Ethnic Studies, Slovenia) on "The future EU south-eastern enlargement". MacMillian Brown Centre, room 208. |
| 1.10 pm | Culture, Literature and Society seminar. Philip Norman on "Douglas Lilburn: 'The musician with the farmer’s hands'". History, room 413. |
| 1.10 pm | Accountancy, Finance and Information Systems seminar. Professor Laurie Kirsch (Erskine Fellow, University of Pittsburgh, PA) on "Motivating behavior in project teams: Adding a social capital view to explain the use of clan control". Commerce, room 635. |
| 4.00 pm | Centre for Music and Theatre and Film Studies research seminar. Mark Hamilton on "Martial dance theatre: strange, scary, sexy…and safe". University Theatre, Arts Centre (off Rolleston Ave). |
| 4.30 pm | Gateway Antarctica public lecture. Eric Philips (Icetrek Expeditions) on "To the top of the world - the North Pole and other high latitude adventures". Lecture Theatre A4. |
| 1.10 pm | Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies seminar. Daniel Waswas on "The Development of Papua New Guinea contemporary art". Macmillan Brown Centre, room 208. |
| 1.10 pm | Music lunchtime recital. "Students at play" - Jun Bouterey-Ishido (violin); Sylvia Nissen (cello); Sol Choi (violin); Iola Shelley (piano). Music by Bach, Paganini, Mozart. Admission free. School of Music recital room 205. |
| 5.30 pm | New Zealand Institute of International Affairs seminar. Paul Ash (Recently deputy special co-ordinator of RAMSI) on "Reflections on the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI)". Upstairs Dining Room, University Staff Club, 87 Ilam Road. |
| 7.00 pm | The Pettman Junior Academy of Music (School of Music) concert. The Great Hall of The Arts Centre. Admission: $15 adult, $5 child or student. |
| 10.00 am | Sociology and Anthropology seminar. Professor Emil Plywaczewsky (University of Bialystock, Poland) on "Crime and problems of justice administration in Poland". Sociology and Anthropology, room 252, Level 2, Link Block, Psychology. |
| 10.00 am | Political Science and Communication seminar. Professor Mitja Zagar (Institute for Ethnic Studies, Slovenia) on "Diversity and Nation-building: The Case of South East Europe". Commerce, room 448. |
| 12 noon | Church History public lecture. Martin Sutherland (Dean of Carey Tyndale Graduate School, Auckland) on "The Tribes of Jesus: Christian Plurality in History and Today". Commerce, room 002. |
| 1.00 pm | History postgraduate conference (all welcome). History, room 311. |
| 2.10 pm | National Centre for Research on Europe seminar. H.E. Mr Michel Legras, (French Ambassador to New Zealand). Commerce, room 222A. |
| 7.00 pm | The Pettman Junior Academy of Music (School of Music) concert. The Great Hall of The Arts Centre. Admission: $15 adult, $5 child or student. |
| 7.00 pm | The Pettman Junior Academy of Music (School of Music) concert. The Great Hall of The Arts Centre. Admission: $10 adult, $5 child or student. |
| 7.00 pm | The Pettman Junior Academy of Music (School of Music) concert. The Great Hall of The Arts Centre. Admission: $15 adult, $5 child or student |
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6-7pm, 2 October-20 November — Christchurch Art Gallery auditorium
Thoughtful insights and provocative ideas from UC's world-class
researchers.
Entry is free. To register your interest, please phone (03) 364 2470 or visit www.uco.canterbury.ac.nz.
12noon, Tuesday 9 October — Council Room of the 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. There will be a 50-minutes presentation with the opportunity for questions and case studies between 1pm and 1.30pm.
Mr Forsey will discuss email defamation, cyber libel, internet access, electronic contracts and transactions, anti-spam legislation and the legal context with respect to legislation such as the Privacy Act, Official Information Act, Fair Trading Act, Public Records Act and others.
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 Hii of your attendance by Friday 5 October by either email wendy.hii@canterbury.ac.nz or phone ext. 6496 for catering purposes.
10am-2pm, Friday 28 September, Coppertop, level 2, Commerce building
A display of the images entered into the School of Biological Science's scientific imaging competition, A Matter of Scale will be held in the Coppertop. Also on display will be photos from the UC led Nigerian Montane Forest Project.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Policy Library Survey. We had an overwhelming response. The winner of the $50 UC Bookshop Voucher — Mary Allan from the School of Sociology and Anthropology.
27-30 September 2007
The Musical Weekend will feature a series of concerts showcasing the work of students from The Pettman Junior Academy of Music (School of Music). These students are a selected group of highly talented young musicians who work within a comprehensive programme of music instruction.
Concert details:
For further details, please contact Wolfgang Kraemer, Director of The Pettman Junior Academy of Music (wolfgang.kraemer@canterbury.ac.nz).
From 4.30pm, Wednesday 10 October — Copper Top, level 2 Commerce Building
Come to HRG's Travel Expo for an inside look at the
University of Canterbury's travel suppliers.
You'll have a chance to talk direct with Airline, Hotel, Car
Rental and Insurance representatives on product updates and changes.
Each supplier will be providing prizes to the lucky winners who can answer all of the questions in our Prize Passports.
Food and drink will be provided throughout the Expo.
Please RSVP to Katie Beale on katie.beale@nz.hrgworldwide.com.
1 October 2007
Three concurrent events are being hosted by the School of Social Work and Human Services:
12.30-2pm, Friday 28 September — Okeover at UC Opportunity
If you would like to attend this meeting please RSVP to Lee Barber by emailing CoPA@canterbury.ac.nz or telephoning on extension 4220 by Thursday, 30 August 2007.
If you would like to join CoPA go to www.intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/copa/membership/how.shtml
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.
Are you a PhD student or postdoctoral
fellow considering a career in academia? Do you want to learn more
about teaching, learning, assessment and supervision? Do you want
an opportunity to meet and interact with other postgrads and postdocs?
For more information www.uctl.canterbury.ac.nz/workshops.shtml
24-30 September
The Christchurch Antarctic Festival 2007 includes events for the
whole family. The Festival is organised by the Christchurch City
Council and Antarctic Link Canterbury (ALC). Gateway Antarctica,
the Antarctic teaching and research centre at the University of Canterbury
is proud to be a part of ALC and this year's Antarctic Festival.
See the full programme of events at www.antarcticfestival.co.nz.
Most of the events are free.
Lectures:
Workshops:
Writing workshops for all students:
Registration is essential as numbers are limited. To register, please visit the Learning Skills website at www.learningskills.canterbury.ac.nz. Postgraduate students are welcome to attend any of these courses. We also offer one-to-one consultations to students at all levels. Details are on the website. Learning Skills Centre services are free to all students enrolled at UC.
8pm, Wednesday-Friday 3-5 October — SOFA Gallery, Christchurch Arts Centre
Aoraki — a solo dance performance is to be performed by Louise Potiki Bryant. This is created with the support of the Wild Creations Programme — a partnership between The Department of Conservation and Creative New Zealand and presented at The Body Festival with the support of Creative New Zealand.
Level 7, Central Library, Phone 364 2591, email careers@canterbury.ac.nz
For further details and registration please visit CareerHub: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers/.
Employer Information Sessions:
Seminars:
This year, NZ Daylight Saving will come into effect one week earlier and finish two weeks later than usual. Daylight saving will begin at 2am Sunday 30 September.
Managing this time transition is usually automated by the calendar software. Where Government changes from the established daylight saving dates, this usually means that the software will no longer work as intended, and it becomes a local issue for users to compensate for that.
In our case, this means any appointments or recurring meetings you created, or room resources that have been booked before the 30 August, for the week Sunday 30 September to Sunday 7 October may be out by an hour.
You will need to check these, update as necessary and "send the update" through to all attendees. Where there are large numbers of appointments to adjust, you may prefer to contact your local IT support person for help.
Other email clients, such as Entourage, will not handle calendars correctly. While they can still be used for email, you should use Outlook Web Access for your appointments during the week 30 September to 7 October.
You can use Outlook Web Access from any web browser. Go to https://exchange.canterbury.ac.nz/.
For more information, or if you have any questions about this issue
please contact the ICTS helpdesk.
Closing date for applications — 9 October
The opportunity to bid for the Teaching and Learning Committee's Teaching Development Grants for next year (2008) is now available.
There are two sizes of grants: between $5,000-$10,000 and from $10,000-$30,000. This funding will be available from 1 January 2008.
Applications should be made on the form available on the web uctl.canterbury.ac.nz and submitted to Linda Bowman, Secretary, Teaching and Learning Committee, in UCTL.
These larger development grants may be used to undertake significant programme restructuring; investigating a new method of curriculum delivery; evaluating and redesigning of a group of interconnected courses; considering an interdisciplinary development of courses; linking teaching and research for undergraduate students; or a major review and evaluation of assessment within a programme.
For informal and formative discussions prior to submissions, please
contact Alison Holmes extension 6463 or Alison.holmes@canterbury.ac.nz.
Workshops:
Lectures:
Venue for workshops and seminars: the Seminar Room, Level 7, Central Library.
Registration is essential as numbers are limited. To register, please visit the Learning Skills website at www.learningskills.canterbury.ac.nz.
Learning Skills Centre is also offering a wide range of lectures and workshops for undergraduate students. We also offer one-to-one consultations to students at all levels. Details are on the website. Learning skills Centre services are free to all students enrolled at UC.
The September/October 07 ICT Services Newsletter is now available
online at www.icts.canterbury.ac.nz/department/newsletters.
To subscribe to the newsletter please go to www.icts.canterbury.ac.nz/forms/newsletter_request.
The mobile unit will
be based in the Shelley Common room taking blood on Tuesday 25
September and Wednesday 26 September from 10am–3pm.
7.30pm-9.30pm, Friday 28 September
Proceeds to Christchurch Cat Rescue Christchurch. Tickets $15 For more information contact Laura at lauradsavage@yahoo.co.nz.
2pm, Sunday 23 September — Christchurch Cathedral
The 2007 Christchurch City Choir Cathedral concert commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of Charlotte Godley, and celebrates the journey of small ships across big oceans to settle in Canterbury in 1850. Around the Curve of the World by Francis Grier with words by Sue Mayo is a revised and shortened version of the work premiered at the Town Hall in November 2000.
Tickets $22. Available at Ballantyne's, Cathedral Visitors Centre, by phoning Choir Office 366 6927 or contacting Betsy Arrington-Tsao at baa29@student.canterbury.ac.nz by 17 September.
Opening 5.30pm, Closes Sunday 30 September 2007 — SOFA Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 12-4pm
SOFA Gallery is pleased to present Cutting
a Dash an exhibition
of works by Sandra Thomson.
Curated by Dr Pamela Gerrish Nunn, this exhibition of works by Sandra
Thomson reconsiders some key aspects of her body of work thus far.
Thomson's prints have a distinctive expressive technique that meshes
with the subject matter to create tension and vigour. Her woodcut
technique of creating deep flowing rivers of lines produces animated
surfaces filled with colour. The works investigate the struggle of
understanding the female condition, Catholic ties and the female
body, the division between the body as idea and as material object.
Sandra Thomson graduated from the University of Canterbury in 1981.
She teaches drawing and printmaking at CPIT in Christchurch. Dr Pamela
Gerrish Nunn is Associate Professor in Art History at the University
of Canterbury.
5-7.15pm, 11 October — Wheki Room 302, College of Education
All educators and post-graduate students are invited to attend the Graham Nuthall Classroom Research Trust Seminar 2007. The key note speaker, Dr Adrienne Alton-Lee will speak on the topic "Teaching for learning: Creating powerful learning cultures".
Please RSVP by 5 October to nuthall-trust@canterbury.ac.nz.
Spring Concert Series — Corner of Old West Coast and
Langdales Road
Concert tickets $20 includes light refreshments. Book at www.nutpointgallery.com. or ph 342 1033.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please
check out the Human Resources Web site at:
vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
KOTARE Street, Fendalton. A rare opportunity. 3-minute walk to university, Fendalton Park and Waimairi stream; zoned for Boys High, Girls High and Fendalton schools. Private sunny north facing home offering modern kitchen, 2 large living areas, 4 bedrooms + sunroom (or 5th bedroom), 2 bathrooms (one en suite) — all tastefully presented. Open plan living out to northwest facing decking/patio and a peaceful garden setting. For further details re viewing, please contact anna.smith@canterbury.ac.nz on 328 9535; or Mary Sawers on 027 270 3259.
TOWNHOUSE. Sought-after NW location inside the four avenues of Christchurch Central City. Easy cycling distance to campus across the park. First level features lounge, dining area, kitchen, guest toilet and laundry area, and balcony. Two large bedrooms on second level with full bath. Both levels over a garage with room for extra storage and automatic garage door opener. Heat pump and security system. Exterior recently painted and extensive interior painting completed in 2007 as well. Many furnishings are also for sale. Contact Dave Ripley ext 7165 or call 366 1618 or 027 634 4385.
FANTASTIC home in Hanmer, urgent sale required. Available as a house, land 460sqm or house and land package. For further information go to TradeMe.
FULLY furnished (three bedroom plus study) house, double garage, ensuite and balcony, large spa bath in all the good school zones available for rent from 1 October 2007 to 31 July 2008. Very close to bus stop, shopping centre and church. Contact l.samuel@irl.cri.nz or babukutty@xtra.co.nz.
RICCARTON, sunny, private, modernised character home. Completely serviced and one block from University. Suit visiting professional/academics. Refer our website www.homeawayfromhome.co.nz.
BURNSIDE. Completely furnished (microwave, washer, tumble dryer, TV, DVD player, bedlinen, blankets, towels, crockery etc), three-bedroom house available from 5 February 2008 to 5 January 2009. Suit academic visitors. Quiet area. Gas heating. $400pw neg (plus electricity and phone). No young children. Non-smokers. May entail looking after cat. Phone 358 6097 or 364 2393, david.wareham@canterbury.ac.nz.
EYREWELL Downs. On short term contract in Christchurch? Arriving in Christchurch and need a temporary home while you look for a home to rent long term/buy? Fully furnished executive residence (sleeps 10) available all year round for short term rentals. Family friendly, www.2nz.co.nz. Enquiries Joanna Razzell Ph 0800 528 7650, mike_razzell@xtra.co.nz.
ONE bedroom flat in Somerfield available for short and medium term lets. Open plan lounge/kitchen and ensuite shower/bath. Fully furnished, TV and heat pump. Free wireless internet. Linen & towels provided. Bus stop outside (to city centre) or pleasant 10 min walk for direct bus to University. $220 pw or $50 per night. All bills included. For more details please call 03 337 1656 or email w.j.hopkins@clear.net.nz.
DO you have visitors coming to Christchurch in January and
you can't put them up? We have a two bedroom flat available in
Upper Riccarton, which is fully furnished and equipped. It can
sleep four, plus folding sofa in lounge, which becomes a double
bed. Cheaper than a motel. $450pw includes electricity.
Prefer minimum period one week. Phone Joan or Brian 942 4523.
NEED short-term accommodation in Christchurch? Why not stay in a home environment with all the modern comforts and conveniences you are used to in your own home, at a very competitive rate? Ideal for visitors preferring to stay in a comfortable, homely environment. Walking distance to supermarket, shops, cafes and bus stop. Self-catering, fully serviced weekly. Email robyn.hutchison@xtra.co.nz or ph 021 150 1779 for availability and quote.
SPRINGFIELD. Holiday home available over summer. Two bedrooms
plus sunroom in Springfield village. 40 minutes to UC, awesome
views, access the great outdoors. Full details on our website.
Phone Tom or Dorothy on 351 6456 or email tom.innes@canterbury.ac.nz.
HANMER. New home overlooking Village. Cosy and warm with all mod cons. Three bedrooms (queen, double, bunks), five minutes walk down to village and hot pools. Email Gaye on gayetm@clear.net.nz for details and tariff. Very suitable for families.
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.
VISITING academic on sabbatical from the UK seeks 1-2 bedroom furnished flat near the university/town centre, from 1 February to 31 March 2008. Non-smoking couple. Please contact Andrew Monk, A.Monk@psych.york.ac.uk.
RED/silver loop earring lost on Monday 17 September whilst walking between the University to Riccarton House (via Hinau and side streets). If found please email daniele.leeming@canterbury.ac.nz or ext 6344.
OLD laptop wanted (free if possible) suitable for playing Solitaire. Please help me to create a "click free " environment. Contact ext 6011.
MOVING abroad. Everything must go. Colour TV, VCR, 2 different lounge suites (double seater sofas + 2 chairs), lamps, twin bed with rimu headboard, roomy dressers, night tables, stereo/tape/CD player, books, bookshelves, garden tools, push mower, massage table, beer fridge, kitchen tables & chairs, camping gear, and more. 8am-2pm, Saturday, 22 September. 12 Ostler Place, Hillmorton. Call 942 5805 or jeanworld@hotmail.com if you miss the garage sale and want to enquire about availability of any items.
FREE range eggs for sale. I have a few spare eggs each week and am looking for one or two regular customers here at the university. They are delicious eggs laid by my free range hens. $2.50 per half dozen, $5.00 per dozen. Confirmation of orders will be Wednesdays with delivery on Thursdays. Please email judith.yeatman@canterbury.ac.nz or phone 6254.
SONY PSP Black Playstation Portable - includes 2 games, protective travelling case, 4 gb memory card, USB charger/connector and headphone accessory - $290. Ph ext 4220 or 027 2111 547.
DOUBLE bed $100, tumble drier $75. Ph 351 4154 or ext 7383.
MITSUBISHI Chariot 1985, good condition, 170,000 kms $500. Ph 351 4154 or extn 7383.
MAZDA Familia 1995. Owner moving abroad. For sale 8am-2pm, Saturday,
22 September. 12 Ostler Place, Hillmorton. Call 942 5805 or jeanworld@hotmail.com.
ACADEMIC Editing Services. Do you have an article,
conference paper or report that requires editing? Contact Jane (03)
329 9633 or j.robertson@paradise.net.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.