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| 12 noon | Gateway Antarctica seminar. Professor David Walton (visiting Erskine Fellow) on "Antarctica and global questions - recent research by the British Antarctic Survey". Lecture theatre A2. |
| 6.00 pm | UC in the City lecture series. Professor Tim David (Centre of Bioengineering) on "The brain and its blood supply or why we don't faint (sometimes)". Christchurch Art Gallery auditorium. |
| 1.10 pm | Civil engineering seminar. Professor SC Wirasinghe (Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Canada) on "Analysis and comparison of Tsunami detection and warning networks for Sri Lanka". Leature theatre E11. |
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Tuesday 20 November, 3.30-5pm, Wheki 203
You are invited to the finale of the College of Education Research Seminars’ Series.
For further information contact Taffy Davies on ext 6262 or john.davies@canterbury.ac.nz.
9am, Tuesday 4 December, University Council Room, Registry
A university privacy seminar, facilitated by Kathryn Dalziel, will be held on Tuesday 4 December, 9am to 1pm (morning tea provided) in the Council Room, Level 6, Registry.
This is an opportunity for privacy officer representatives to be updated on the obligations of the University in working with the privacy legislation. Kathryn Dalziel is a key practitioner, working with the Privacy Commission on a regular basis.
This seminar is designed to build on your knowledge of the Privacy Act, using examples and case studies. It will cover:
It is recommended that each Department/School/Service Unit has at least one nominated Privacy Officer and that we are advised of changes. Other interested staff are welcome to attend.
Please RSVP to Kara Christie on ext 6496 or kara.christie@canterbury.ac.nz by Monday 26 November. Questions for Kathryn are also invited. Please submit any questions by the same date.
11am, Friday 30 November, College of Education, Dovedale Avenue
The UC Olympic Studies, School of Sciences and Physical Education, College of Education will be presenting the 4th Porritt Memorial Lecture.
The lecture serves to honour the memory of Lord Porritt, the 7th Iinternational Olympic Committee member accredited to New Zealand (1934–67). The lecture is an academic discussion of a topic related to Olympism and is promoted in conjunction with the New Zealand Olympic Academy. Dr Clive Pope (Waikato University) will speak on “Olympism: Sport at the service of people. Messages for physical educators and coaches”.
The lecture will be followed by the Second Olympic Studies Seminar at 1pm, in which there will be a critical analysis of the key points made in the Lecture. The discussion will be jointly chaired by Dr Clive Pope and Ian Culpan.
Afternoon tea will be served after the discussion at 2.30pm.
Please rsvp to the Conference Office by Thursday 22 November. For more information email olympicstudies@uco.canterbury.ac.nz or phone 364 2470 ext 4107.
12.15 pm, Monday 10 December
The 30th Annual Inter-departmental Fun Run and Walk is not a race — a five person team specifies the combined time it will take to complete the course and the winner is the team which finishes the course closest to their nominated time. Teams can complete the course as a group, or include runners, joggers and walkers combining their times.
The course can be completed within 40 minutes at a moderate walking pace and in less than 15 minutes for those who are runners. Some practice will help in establishing the team time and this is encouraged.
The event is designed as a fun event and everybody is encouraged to have a go. You can send an individual entry in if you wish and we will place you in a team where possible. Entries close on Friday 7 December. Maps and entry forms have been sent to all departments. However, if you missed out, there are extra copies available from reception at the Recreation Centre. Any enquiries can be directed to Grant on ext 8416 or grant.robertson@canterbury.ac.nz.
UC Design requires a minimum of five working days to complete a small to medium size job. If a shorter turnaround time is required you will be charged a 25% rush fee. The first day is measured at the time we receive all the information to complete the job, if this occurs after 12pm the first day will start on the next working day.
More time is required to complete larger jobs and if other clients’ jobs need to be bumped in order to complete your job then a fee will be charged; to insure that you do not incur a fee please consult with the UC Design team first.
In some cases, you might get your job in less than five working days depending on our workflow at the time. As long as no other clients’ jobs are bumped in order to complete your job, a fee will not be charged.
UC Design makes the upmost effort to ensure that all timelines are
met and practices the procedure of queuing jobs in the order they
are received. UC Design discourages ‘queue jumping’ and endeavours
to create a fair and equal environment in which all clients can receive
their work in a timely manner.
To contact the UC Design Team please email all new jobs to ucdesign@canterbury.ac.nz.
We will be running some mini-workshops (one hour) on creating short voice recordings to go on the internet.
Such recordings could be supporting material for courses, content summaries, role plays or material for use in quizzes. These may be as short as 3-5 minutes. We will be using Audacity (a free application for the PC) and will provide some technical help as well as tips with preparation of material for recording.
Times: arranged to suit before 14th of December. If you are interested, please contact derek.chirnside@canterbury.ac.nz.
10am-4pm, Sunday 25 November
Visit eight of the finest North Canterbury gardens in Ohoka and don’t miss the Festival at the school. Wet or Fine. Tickets $20 — numbers are limited, group bookings — buy 10 get one free.
For more info & to get your tickets contact Jackie Plimmer on ext 7561 or email jackie.plimmer@canterbury.ac.nz.
7.30pm, Thursday 22 November, Upper Riccarton Library Learning Centre
Well-known gifted educational psychologist Barry Rich will be giving a seminar on the acceleration of gifted children. This is a subject that parents and teachers of gifted children often need to consider and it is always a topic of much interest, inspiring questions and much discussion. All welcome, $5 per person, (CAGCY Members Free). All enquiries to Kate Coleman, CAGCY President, 386 0074 or 027 555 9535.
6.30pm, Tuesday 20 November, Fendalton Community Centre, 170 Clyde Road
Every two months there is a free dance class at the Fendalton Community Centre. The basics of salsa and merengue are covered. No dance experience is necessary. Just show up with some comfortable shoes. For information contact Suruj or Hélène at info@delCaribe.co.nz.
Are you interested in classic (visual) fencing from the period 1900 to 1960, with four corner judges? Join us for an enjoyable weekend of fencing from Saturday 2 February to Monday 4 February 2008, Otago Boys High School, Dunedin.
Visit www.nzmg.com and www.salle.angelo.gen.nz for more information.
4.30pm, Saturday 17 November
Material culture – what is it? Well, we all have it: it’s that everyday stuff – kitchen implements, dinky gadgets and the clothes we wear. But what can we learn from these objects? What do they say about who we are as individuals? More importantly, what happens to this stuff once it gets into the hands of an historian? Bronwyn Labrum, Senior Lecturer in the College of Creative Arts at Massey University, teaches us how to read material culture, so listen in.
The Art of Canterbury, a stunning full-colour book of 200 pages profiling Canterbury artists and galleries, is due for publication in early December, and will make an ideal Christmas gift. Order your copy now by emailing admin@artscanterbury.org.nz, phoning the Arts Canterbury office at 379 9120, writing to Arts Canterbury Inc, PO Box 845 or by going to the Arts Canterbury office in the Old Chemistry at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The book's price is $34.95.
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.
Level 7, Central Library, Phone 364 2591, email: careers@canterbury.ac.nz.
Seminars:
• Monday 19 November — interview skills
• Wednesday 21 November — CV, cover letter and application form
There are a number of employers still looking for graduate and summer interns starting after exams and in 2008.
For further details and registration please visit CareerHub: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers.
UC Careers & Employment is open throughout the study and exam period as well as the summer break except Christmas/New Year.
Drop in sessions and Career Counseling appointments will continue as normal. Drop-in sessions are: Mon, Tue, Thurs: 2pm-5pm; Wed & Fri 9am – 12noon.
3pm, Sunday 18 November, Christchurch Town Hall
The last concert in this year's International Organ Concert series. Trumpet and Organ spectacular Martin Setchell (organ) with Sarah Wilson (trumpet) Door sales. More info www.nzorgan.com.
The humble lounge suite — backdrop to so much human drama — takes centre stage for this smorgasbord of one act plays that run the gamut of suspense, thriller, farce, romance and mystery. In four plays performed over two weeks (two plays per show), Elmwood Players will explore the veiled intent that lurks in the most innocent-seeming domestic scene — from harmless acts of subterfuge to behaviour bordering on the seriously psychotic.
Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $15 per show or $20 combo for both shows; $12 tickets Tues/Wed. Venue: Elmwood Auditorium (31 Aikmans Road, Merivale, Christchurch). Bookings: phone 355 8874 or book online at www.elmwood-players.org.nz.
UC Christmas cards are now available for purchase through UC Print and Copy on campus. There is a range of four new card designs available - "Books", "Decorations", "Driftwood" and "Paua". The designs do not have the year on them so any unused cards can be kept for next year. The cards are blank inside to allow for you to add a personalised greeting - printed with a minimum purchase of 40 cards. Orders can be placed using the printed UC Print and Copy order forms.
For more information view the Student
Recruitment and Development Intranet, contact UC Print and Copy
on ext 6908, or email printcopy@canterbury.ac.nz.
19-21 November and 3-4 December
Professional and Executive Development are hosting two programming courses on FORTRAN and MPI, for users of the UCSC. All enquiries to Craig McAllister on ext 44010 or craig.mcallister@canterbury.ac.nz.
Tuesday 13 November, 2pm; Thursday 22 November 11am; Friday 7 December 11am
Record your research more efficiently by learning to create and input records into an EndNote Library; create in-text citations and bibliographies in Word; import records from databases to EndNote and link full-text documents to EndNote. Book a class here.
7.30pm, Saturday 24 November— Corner of Old West Coast and Langdales Road
Mary Dunne and Davy Stuart: A hugely talented songwriter and singer, joined by multi-instrumentalist Davy Stuart. Concert tickets $20 includes light refreshments. Book at www.nutpointgallery.com or ph 342 1033.
19 and 21 December
Avoid parking hassles by taking advantage of the free graduation shuttle service running between the University, Arts Centre and Town Hall. Departs from Fine Arts Car Park and returns from Town Hall. Staff, graduands, friends and family are all welcome to use this service. For more details see http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/acad/graduation/shuttle.shtml or contact the Graduation Office.
16-18 January 2008 — Dunedin
Those interested in advancing environmental education are invited to register for the biennial NZAEE Conference in Dunedin. Two international leaders in Education for Sustainability — Professor Bjarne Jensen from Denmark and Professor John Fien from Australia — will complement local keynote speakers and an array of workshops.
More information on the event can be found on the conference website. Registration can also be made online. An early registration discount is available until 8 December. For more information contact Pat Johnston.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please
check out the Human Resources Web site at:
vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
NEAR new sleepout in Hornby, with shower and toilet, available next week. For more details please contact nicola.jones@canterbury.ac.nz
AVONHEAD. Sunny, two-storey, three bedroom spacious home in quiet tree-fringed seclusion. Available for 12 months from late March 2008. Car and garaging plus ample off-street parking available. Close to University. Walking distance to bus stop, 15 minutes from city centre. Suit a visiting academic on sabbatical or mature professional couple. Non-smokers. $400pw. For more information contact Lynn or Patsy on 358-4968, blackmanor@paradise.net.nz.
LYTTELTON. A modern, fully furnished hillside house with views over Lyttelton harbour, available from 3 February to 4 July, 2008. The house borders a nature reserve. Local primary school is a five-minute walk. Open-plan living area with modern kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, one bathroom and an additional toilet, a small office, and double garage. All modern cons, including broadband internet, heat pump, dishwasher, SKY TV, etc. Child friendly, baby furniture available. For more info and pics refer www.sabbaticalhomes.com, ref. no. 32159. $400pw. evgeny.pavlov@canterbury.ac.nz, ph 328-7701, or ext 8526.
FURNISHED family home in Ilam from 1 January 2008 to 1 January 2009 (dates can be flexible). Swimming pool, tennis court, secluded outdoor area, two storey, two living areas, kitchen, separate laundry, four bedrooms, one study, log burner, double garage, house alarm, remote controlled gate, vegetable garden. Close to Westburn Primary and Burnside High schools, and the University. No smoking inside. Photos available. Ideal for a family coming to Christchurch for the year. Rent includes a gardener. For more information contact Tessa on (03) 358-2288, email tessag@ihug.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.
SUIT investors, retired or professionals. Sunny and spacious, modern 2 bedroom unit with internal access garage. Across the road from Riccarton Mall. Offers over $285, 000 considered. Phone Sue 343 1372 or 021 703185.
PAPANUI. All-in-one family home. Three double bedrooms, 14-year old. Substantially upgraded including new carpet, redecoration, new kitchen and bathroom facilities. Aluminium joinery. Gas hob, dishwasher, pantry. Fully insulated. Heatpump. Open plan kitchen and dining. Sunny private back section with paved and decked outdoor areas, easy care gardens. Single garage and a carport. Fully fenced. Easy walk to Northlands and other amenities. Open home Sundays, 1.30-2pm. For alternative times, call Azeen on ext 3104 or email azeen.tashakkor@canterbury.ac.nz For photos, please visit www.trademe.co.nz.
SUNNY townhouse for immediate sale. The open plan kitchen and dining continues through to the lounge with bi-folds opening to the private front garden. Large bathroom with separate bath and shower. Three double bedrooms all with quality drapes. Separate laundry room. Internal access garage with an automatic opening door. Located close to the Hub and bus routes, 10 min drive to the university. Unit 1, 22 Awatea Road, Hornby/Wigram. Approx. $295k. See the Harcourt’s website or contact sue.woodgate@canterbury.ac.nz.
CITY inner. Fabulous location inside 4 Avenues and an easy stroll to the CBD, this delightful refurbished cottage offers 2 double bedrooms plus office, open plan living and conservatory with doors to private north facing garden, modern kitchen and bathroom, quality fittings, freehold 304m2 setting. Ph Jane Ross Homes Realty Ltd MREINZ 3650770 or 0274340828 www.homes.co.nz ref HR473.
SHORT-term accommodation required for World Croquet Championship competitors from late January until 11th February 2008. Fully-furnished house with 2+ bedrooms required within 4 km of Hagley Park. Good rates paid. Contact Jenny Williams: ext 7559, jenny.williams@canterbury.ac.nz, home: 385-5957.
HOUSE sitting or short term rental needed for retired professional Belgian couple visiting family in Christchurch in February 2008. Accommodation is needed from 21 February 2008, for about six weeks, in the Burnside, Feldalton or Ilam area. Please contact Suruj at ext 6549 or 364 2549 or email surujhdeo.seunarine@canterbury.ac.nz.
TWO Canterbury academics are looking for a house or apartment to rent over summer in Sumner. Must be on the flat. Dates flexible but prefer four weeks in January but December and February are also okay. We are non-smokers, have no children, pets and are happy to look after the garden. Email jack.copeland@canterbury.ac.nz or diane.proudfoot@canterbury.ac.nz.
RETIRED couple seeking housing close to the University for the period of early February through the end of March. Both are non-smokers, have no pets and are happy to take on any gardening or house care as needed. Please contact travis.horton@canterbury.ac.nz or phone (03) 358 5539.
UPPER Riccarton. Available from 14-28 January. Two bedroom flat, fully furnished and equipped. It can sleep four, plus fold-out sofa in lounge, which becomes a double bed. $450pw or $65 per night, includes electricity. Perfer minimum period of one week but negotiable. Phone Joan or Brian on 942-4523.
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.
BROTHER BS 2430 sewing machine with nine set programs, manual
and accessories included, hardly used $90. Sunbeam bakehouse breadmaker
with instruction book $50. Sunbeam frypan with glass and metal
lid $15.
Large three burner barbeque with gas cylinder originally $1000, minor rust, $200. Cambell Hausfeld 2 HP compressor + hose $70. Phone 384-8160 or e-mail ken.marsh@canterbury.ac.nz.
SINGLE bed Sealy x2 ($140 ea); Single bed ($100); Single slat base w/innerspring mattress ($70); Large Upright Freezer as is ($60 ono); F&P Dryer as is ($30 ono). Email annette.mills@canterbury.ac.nz or phone David 359-1051.
COFFEE. Genuine Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee (ground or beans). Only a few available; prices start at $10. Would make an excellent Christmas gift. Email annette.mills@canterbury.ac.nz or phone David 359-1051.
MITSUBISHI RVR Sports Gear 1994, 129,000 km, WOF 1/08. Excellent condition. $3,500. Phone 384-8160 or e-mail ken.marsh@canterbury.ac.nz.
SAAB 900S 1994, 95,000 km, WOF 1/08. Excellent condition. Available about 6 December. $4,500. Phone 384-8160 or e-mail ken.marsh@canterbury.ac.nz.