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| 11.00 am | Philosophy seminar. Mark Johnstone (Princeton) on "Changing Rulers in the Soul: Psychological transitions in Republic VIII-IX." History, room 612. |
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"A World of Change: Climate Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" by Dr Susan Solomon on 15 January 2008, 6.30pm-8pm. Free public presentation. A3 Lecture Theatre, University of Canterbury. Ph 364 2137 for further information.
Planning your New Year resolutions already? How about joining the UC Staff Yoga group in 2008? Classes will commence in early January 2008. Registrations will be taken at the RecCentre reception from Monday 17th December. Lock it in before you enjoy your well deserved Christmas holiday. For more details call Kat Henderson on 364 2516 or email kat.henderson@canterbury.ac.nz.
Level 7, Central Library, Phone 364 2591, email careers@canterbury.ac.nz
UC Careers & Employment is open throughout the summer break except
Christmas/New Year.
New drop in hours for 2008 starting 7 January 2008:
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 www.canterbury.ac.nz/acad/graduation/shuttle or contact the Graduation Office.
The following shows the confirmed statutory and University holidays over the Christmas/New Year period 2007/2008 for those members of staff covered by the provisions of the Collective Agreements or corresponding Individual Agreements listed below. Advice concerning these matters for staff covered by other agreements not listed will be issued in due course by the appropriate authority.
The University will close at the end of Friday 21 December 2007 and will re-open on Thursday 3 January 2008. During this period (including statutory and University holidays) the Security Office (under the Main Library) will be open around the clock.
The Contact Centre for the 0800 Varsity number and the enrol@canterbury.ac.nz email
service and website will remain open between Christmas and New Year
for the hours 8am to 6pm. (The main University telephone exchange
(03) 366 7001 — is closed during this period).
Please ensure that all your staff are notified of the vacation dates for 2007/2008.
Enquiries regarding this leave entitlement should be referred in the first instance to the relevant Human Resources Advisor. Leave for Staff covered by the following Collective Agreements or Individual Agreements as appropriate: Academic Staff & Senior Tutors, General Staff, Early Childhood Staff, Cleaners and Custodians, Maintenance Staff, Grounds Staff.
Brigitte Murray (soprano) and Maurice Till (piano) present Christmas Canticle. Enjoy music and readings for the season at St Mary’s in Merivale, Church Lane (off Papanui Road), 5pm, Sunday 16 December. Entry is free, but there will be a retiring collection. Enjoy Christmas cake afterwards in the Ferrier Room.
The UC Alumni Association is selling copies of the 2008 Entertainment Wine Book, containing more than 120 offers from many of the best wineries, cellar doors, restaurants, B&Bs and attractions in New Zealand's wine regions — all with introductory offers of 25% off or more. With more than $5000 value inside, the Entertainment Wine Book is the ideal wine companion and a great Christmas gift. Only $40 each — and every purchase contributes to the Alumni Association Student Scholarship Fund. Visit the Alumni Office (Level 5, Registry) to purchase a copy phone 364 2344, email: alumni@canterbury.ac.nz, or see www.canterbury.ac.nz/alumni for more information.
The UC Alumni Association stocks a wide variety of commemorative UC items that are ideal as gifts for Graduation or as a unique Christmas present. Visit the Alumni Office (Level 5, Registry) to view the full range. Items are also available for sale by mail order and at the Rotorua Convention Centre and Christchurch Town Hall during the December Graduation ceremonies. See www.canterbury.ac.nz/alumni/memorabilia for more information.
Check out the Vice-Chancellor’s Suite at Alumni House Bed and Breakfast - or maybe the Emeritus or Registrar’s suites are more your style. Alumni House offers UC alumni and staff a special 15% discount on their standard accommodation rates year-round. For more information see www.alumnihouse.co.nz. To see other UC Alumni Association member benefits visit www.canterbury.ac.nz/alumni/members. Note: all graduates, former students and past and present staff are automatically members of the UC Alumni Association. For an Alumni Association membership card contact the Alumni Office on 364 2344 or alumni@canterbury.ac.nz.
Corner of Old West Coast and Langdales Road
Two concerts to note in your 2008 calendar:
Concert tickets are $20 and include entry to the art exhibition showing at the gallery, plus coffee/tea and muffin during concert intermission.
Ticket reservations www.nutpointgallery.com,
phone (03) 342 1033.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
THREE bedroom townhouse furnished or unfurnished, with double garage, close to university, shops, and bus route, for rent from 13 January for 2-3 months, approximately $300 pw. Phone 358 7234.
LYTTELTON. 91 Jacksons Road. Set high in the hills amongst the native birds and trees, this house has lots to offer. Great indoor outdoor living with lots of special areas to soak up the views yet plenty of privacy. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, sauna and outdoor shower plus main bedroom has separate kitchen and bathroom. Ideal for person working from home. Available from 23rd February 2008 to 23rd November 2008. $460 per week. Photos. Contact 027 281 6180 or mbrabyn@xtra.co.nz.
SUPERIOR three storey townhouse,
10 minutes walk from the city centre. Three large double bedrooms,
large living area and very spacious double garage. Fully furnished.
Small outdoor area for entertaining, minimal gardening. Available
from 26 February 2008. For further details contact Pam at pam.tibble@canterbury.ac.nz.
PRIVATE self contained fully insulated sleepout for long term rent (more than 6 months). Private living with own veranda and deck. New tenant needs to organise their own connection to power and phone. Fully fenced and secure section. Newly furnished. Close to bus. No off street parking but storage shed available. Non-smoker only. Pets may be considered. For forther information contact Georgia by text on 027 666 0585 or email georgiaroset@hotmail.com or georgia.travis@canterbury.ac.nz. Rent may be reduced in exchange for gardening and or odd jobs.
DOUBLE furnished room to rent in Hornby — short term (up to 6 months, possibly renewable by agreement). Non-smokers only please. New double bed, large study desk, bookcase, and double settee included in room. Would suit a student. Recently redecorated, warm, sunny and quiet location with large private and secure section. 15 minutes to University Drive by bus, two minutes to Hornby and 20 minutes to Westfield. Electricity and phone included (exclusive toll calls). Contact Georgia by text on 027 666 0585 or email georgiaroset@hotmail.com or georgia.travis@canterbury.ac.nz. Rent may be reduced in exchange for gardening and or odd jobs.
BRYNDWR. Fully furnished three bedroom house for rent, available July 2008 to April 2009. 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. $450pw plus electricity and phone. Manageable garden to care and a small veg garden for your kitchen. Ideal for sabbatical or other academic visitors. Contact xiaoming.wu@canterbury.ac.nz for further information and viewing.
BECKENHAM. House sitters wanted for the period 28 December 2007-7
January 2008. Two (double) bedrooms, use of three mountain bikes,
heat pump/air conditioners, large BBQ, sky TV, fresh
eggs each day from the hens and plenty of free produce from the organic
veggie garden. Close to city and bus routes. Gateway
to mountain biking or tramping (hiking) in the Port Hills. May suit
close friends/visiting relatives visiting at this time. There are
7 hens, 3 cats and some fish that need feeding once or twice daily.
Contact aisdar@clear.net.nz or
(03) 9818878 after 7pm.
CASHMERE flat/Cracroft. Bordering Cashmere Stream with expansive view of Cashmere Valley and Port Hills, nearby rural reserves, private and peaceful. Only 10 minutes to city; on bus routes; zoned for Cashmere High School. Three bedrooms, recently painted. Double garaging with off-street parking plus tool shed. Offers over $435,000. For photos, visit www.trademe.co.nz Ref.#129031766. Inspection by appointment, ring Greg/ Louise on 027 247 8797 or (03) 3384 906 or email alison.morton@canterbury.ac.nz. (Vendor would consider long-term rent).
ILAM. Spacious five bedroom home (with study, two bathrooms and double car garage) in a quiet cul-de-sac within walking distance of the university, and in the Burnside High School Zone. Built for sun and view on a delightful section. Close to park and shops. Ph Barbara Johnston, Simes Ltd MREINZ, 377 1460 or 027 448 9184. www.simes.co.nz\10981.
KIWI bach at Amberley Beach. Two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, shower/toilet, log burner, partially furnished. 35 minutes drive from Christchurch. A real kiwi bach, Kirikirione (little pebble beach). Beach directly across road. Backs onto domain. Reserve land on 3 sides. New water tank and electric pump. Immediate possession available. Two bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sited on 529m2. Private sale. First unconditional offer over $200,000 buys it. Will consider all offers by 16 December. Open to view Sundays 2-3pm. Call Ed (03) 359 2406 or 021 148 8818.
PRIVATE and secure, fully renovated and sunny townhouse-style home. Large well-established backyard, open plan kitchen with adjoining living room, two bedrooms, bathroom with shower, sleepout/studio and single garage. Neutral decor throughout and insulated walls. Chattels include heatpump, logburner and nightstore. Minutes walk to University and five minutes to College of Education. Reduced price to sell! Visit www.cowdy.co.nz, listing ID: 622497. Contact Enrica Sciarrino at enrica.sciarrino@canterbury.ac.nz or Darryl Henderson (Cowdy & Co), 355 6555 or 0274 344 669.
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.
NEED short-term, affordable accommodation in Christchurch? Ideal for visitors preferring to stay in a comfortable, spacious, tranquil, well-appointed, homely environment. Walking distance to supermarket, shops, parks, cafes and bus stop. Self-catering, fully serviced weekly. Email robyn.hutchison@xtra.co.nz or ph 021 150 1779 for availability and quote.
SHORT term accommodation required. Visiting Erskine and spouse need
a one or two bedroom house for the month of March 2008. Please contact
charles.fleischmann@canterbury.ac.nz.
DONATIONS sought, please, of unwanted books for a market stall. Fiction and non-fiction, lightweight softcover books preferred. Garage sale leftovers, end-of-year clearances, etc. Contact email judith.yeatman@canterbury.ac.nz or extn 6254 up to 20 December.
ONE tandem bike or hire for the week of 24- 30 December. Ph Judith
on 44725 or 338 8648.
THREE hole paper punch for sale to the highest bidder. Brand new, all metal, very stylish but surplus to requirements. Winning bid donated to Mark Inglis's charity "Limbs 4 All". Closes noon Wednesday 19 December. Contact Julie ext 6697.
ONE colour cartridge for HP Laserjet 1020. Opened but used only for two test pages. Was $98 new. Offers considered to jan.cameron@canterbury.ac.nz.
ONE large rimu DA Lewis oval table and 8 chairs.
Modern design.
Included is a mat to protect the table when used. Originally over
$6,000, selling at $1500. One single innersprung bed and mattress,
Brownie $40. Contact kon.kuiper@canterbury.ac.nz.
MOUNTAIN bikes Giant Thermo 2. Excellent componentry — Rockshox Fork, Simano Disk Brakes, Shimano Componenty, just $495 (discounted by $400). You won’t find a better deal anywhere else. Delivery $40 anywhere in New Zealand. Both men’s and women’s sizes available. Call (06) 867 4444, email bikeys@xtra.co.nz or go to www.nzbikeys.com for more information.
WE are heading overseas and holding a garage sale to sell a range of items including Tent, kettle, iron and board, oil fin heater, clothes and shoes, fishing rod and reel, books, homeware, kitchenware, electric blanket, to name a few. It is being held at 4/46 Andover Street in Merivale on Saturday, 15 December from 10am-1pm. Please contact Helen on ext 6431 or email helen.nash@canterbury.ac.nz.
GENTLEMAN requires a ride to Picton from Christchurch late on Christmas day, 25 December. If you are travelling to Picton at this time, please contactjoanne.george@canterbury.ac.nz.
SUBARU Legacy B4, 2000, Silver, 4-dr Sedan and is a 2L non-turbo.
(Very economical), 119,000kms. New WOF and REG on purchase. Priced
to sell at $7000. Contact grant.robertson@canterbury.ac.nz or
364-2987, ext 8416.