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| 11.00 am | Physics and Astronomy seminar. Dr David Clarke, (University of Glasgow, Scotland) on "Two hundred years of polarization". Room 701, Rutherford Building. |
| 4.10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Professor MJD Powell (University of Cambridge, Erskine Visitor) on "The unimportance of theory in the development of optimization algorithms". Erskine (MSCS) Room 446. |
| 5.30 pm | Psychology seminar. Dr William Helton (Michigan Technological University) on "A neuroergonomics approach to human vigilance: boredom versus fatigue". Room 252, Sociology Theatrette. |
| 12.00 pm | GeoHealth
seminar series. Dr Jamie Pearce on "A
national study of neighbourhood access to gambling opportunities
and individual gambling behaviour". GeoHealth laboratory,
Department of Geography, room 242. |
| 11 am | WEA seminar. Amy Fletcher (Political Science and Communication) on "Decision 08: Foreign Policy Challenges and Opportunities for the New Administration (2009-2013)". Canterbury WEA, 59 Gloucester Street, Cost $4. Phone 366 0285. |
| 1.00 pm | Management seminar. Cristel Antonia Russell (Auckland University
of Technology) and Hope Jensen Schau (University of Arizona)
on "Star
light, star bright: Celebrities and consumption constellations".
Room 233, Commerce Building. |
| 5.30 p.m | Business and Economics seminar. Mr Ryo Mizuno of JETRO (Japan
External Trade Organisation) on "Building
the Japan-New Zealand relationship in the growing Asian
and Pacific economy". Finishes 7pm. Room 233,
Level 2, Commerce Building. |
| 2.00 pm | Sociology and Anthropology and Social Work and Human Services, joint seminar. Professor Joan Orme (Glasgow School of Social Work, Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde) on "Post graduate training in the Social Sciences". Finishes 4pm. UCTL seminar room 427, Law School. |
| 10.00 am | Sociology and Anthropology and Social Work and
Human Services, joint seminar. Professor Joan Orme (Glasgow School
of Social Work, Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde) on "'It’s
feminist because I say so': feminism, social work and critical
practice in the UK". Room 252, Level 2, Link Block,
Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology Building. |
| 11.00 am | Physics and Astronomy seminar. Carsten Rott (IceCube visitor) on "Searches for Neutrino Oscillations and Dark Matter with IceCube". Room 701, Rutherford Building. |
| 1.00 pm | Accountancy, Finance and Information Systems seminar. Professor
Jane Webster (Queens University, Canada) on "Don’t
say a word: Knowledge hiding in organizations". Room
635, Commerce. |
| 2.10 pm | Electrical and Computer Engineering seminar. Roy Clarke (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor) on "Emergent Phenomena at Epitaxial Interfaces". Room A309, Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
| 5.30 pm | Psychology seminar. Dr Gillian Yeo (The University of Queensland) on "Dynamic relationships among individual differences and performance". Room 252 – Sociology Theatrette. |
| 2.00 pm | Sociology and Anthropology and Social Work and Human Services, joint seminar. Professor Joan Orme (Glasgow School of Social Work, Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde) on "Post graduate training in the Social Sciences". Finishes 4pm. UCTL seminar room 427, Law School. |
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10am-5pm, Tuesday 19 February and Wednesday 20 February 2008 — A9 Lecture Theatre, A4 Lecture Theatre, A5 Lecture Theatre, A6 Lecture Theatre
The University of Canterbury is now in the middle of a Request for Proposal (RFP) project for Photocopiers/Printers and Multifunction Devices to supply the University for the next three years.
All current suppliers to the University were invited to participate and respond to the RFP. Based on the proposals received, the Evaluation Panel has shortlisted the following organisations (in no particular order):
The shortlisted organisations are having Printer and MFD Demo Days on campus.
All staff members are invited to attend in order to view and try the machines of the shortlisted organisations. All attendees at the Demo Days will be asked to complete a "simple" scoring sheet on User Friendliness of the machines on display. The scores collected from the Demo Days will be used as part of the evaluation process in deciding who the final contract will be awarded to.
Please do come along as your input is valuable in helping us make the right decision. Staff should bring along their business cards as there will be prize draws and giveaways.
For more information please email UC Procurement Manager Elena Lo.
The Get Connected orientation for new students starts this Sunday 17 February with a parents, partners and family day. A two week programme of information sessions to help students settle into UC life is available from Monday 18 February. For more information, www.canterbury.ac.nz/getconnected/.
Come along to one of two workshops to learn about the new 'clickers' on campus in 2008. Wednesday 20 February 3.30-4.30pm and Thursday 21 February 10-11am. Both courses in Room 427, Law Building.
RSVP linda.bowman@canterbury.ac.nz or for further details contact jess.hollis@canterbury.ac.nz.
Wednesday 27 February 2-4pm or Thursday 28 February 9-11am —
UCTL Seminar room 427, 4th floor, Law building
By Sophie Goldingay. This workshop is designed for Tutors
Workshop will include:
To register please email linda.bowman@canterbury.ac.nz. Note:
you only need to attend one session.
On Monday 18 February Mike Culver from Amazon will be visiting the University and will be presenting two seminars, the first being of general interest and the second being more technical.
Both seminars will be in Law 427.
Seminar 1: 9:30am-noon Mike will cover the trends in Internet
based services and discuss in particular the Amazon range of services,
namely:
This will be followed by a discussion about the relevance of these services to the University.
Seminar 2: 1-2.30pm. Mike will discuss the technical details of these services.
1-1.30pm, Friday 29 February — CopperTop Commerce Building
Our Guest Speaker in February is Jan Harrison, Regional Manager, Sustainable Business Network, Southern branch.
As the new Regional Manager of the Southern branch of the Sustainable Business Network, Jan is passionate about the need for us to adapt to a more sustainable way of living and working over the next few decades, and excited about the difference that business can make in this process.
Prior to joining the SBN (www.sustainable.org.nz), Jan spent two years managing the office of The Natural Step Foundation (www.naturalstep.org.nz) and providing some consultancy services to various organisations. Jan has also worked with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and two of its predecessors, Trade NZ and Tradenz, as a Business Development Consultant specialising in SME¹s and companies new to export from a variety of industry sectors such as consumer products and information and communication technology. As well as direct work with individual businesses, Jan worked extensively with Industry Groups and allied service providers as part of this role.
Early career employment included a number of years of sales and
marketing work in both retail and wholesale businesses, and Jan continues
to be involved in a variety of community organisations and sports
clubs as a volunteer.
1.30pm-2pm
Your chance to discuss any local issues. Any ideas and suggestions
for your Community would be much appreciated.
If you would like to attend RSVP to Sharon King at sharon.King@canterbury.ac.nz or ext 7897 by Thursday, 28 February. If you would like to join CoPA go to www.intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/copa. If you are not an administrative staff member but would like to attend this meeting as a guest you are most welcome. RSVP as above.
7.30pm, Saturday 23 February, Conference Room, Presbyterian Support, 44 Bealey Ave, Christchurch
Robin Halliday (UNANZ special officer for peace and disarmament) and Matt McGrath (UNANZ president) will speak on the "Cluster Munitions Treaty" following the Wellington International Conference held 18 - 22 February.
Diane Winder (UNANZ national vice-president) will speak on "Climate change and how it impacts us all" following the Non-Governmental Organizations Associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information Conference held in New York in September 2007.
For more information, contact Mary McGiven on 355 9815.
Last year, Geography Department won a regional award in the bikewise battle. How will they, your department, and UC collectively do this year? From 18 February to 2 March, New Zealand organisations (and departments) will compete to see who can get the highest percentage of staff to ride a bike. Some great prizes are up for grabs, so get your fellow staff motivated and out for a spin on a bike! Participants can ride wherever they like (e.g., a ride on the weekend, bike to the shops, bike to uni) for a minimum of 2km or 10 minutes. All it takes is to ride just once during the competition period, then register your department and you under University of Canterbury’s entry at www.bikewise.co.nz/System/battle/battleregister.aspx.
There will also be a free breakfast for anyone who bikes to University on national Go By Bike Day, Wednesday 27 February, 8-10 am, C-block lawn. Music, tasty bagels, fruit, and coffee/tea – and spot prizes too.
For more information on cycling events, see www.sustain.canterbury.ac.nz/transport/cycling.
The Alumni and Development Office would like to thank all those
people who responded to our recent survey on a proposed UC Staff
Ball. We were very pleased with the number of responses and would
like to advise that the UBS Book Voucher was won by Arindam Basu
(Health Sciences Centre). Once again, many thanks to everyone for
taking the time to respond.
7.30pm, 15 March — The Atrium, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
It’s time to circle 15 March in your diary for the Bids for Kids fundraising auction for the Graham Nuthall Classroom Research Trust. We promise an evening of fun, live music and good company. Tickets: $45.00
For further information, or to see the auction catalogue, visit the Trust’s website (www.nuthalltrust.org.nz).
We recommend that you organise a group of eight to share a table (good for plotting joint bids for group activities too). There is already a lot of interest, so be in quick as numbers of tables are strictly limited. You are also welcome to purchase individual tickets. To book tickets contact Michelle Clarke on 021 132 0603 or e-mail us (nuthall-trust@canterbury.ac.nz).
7.30pm, Thursday 21st February — Learning Room 2, Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Road
“Need Uni Now? STAR & Special Admission for School Students”
Heather Dickie talks about the STAR programme of university papers for secondary school students, and Special Admission University Entrance routes. As manager of these programmes, Heather is in a unique position to explain the extension opportunities available to gifted school students at the University of Canterbury. No charge for CACGY members/non-members $5.
To book contact Sue ph (03) 352 7566 or email grownups@cagcy.org.nz or Kate ph/text 027 555 9535.
UCSA has secured a special reduced price of $25 for a
ticket to the ODI for all University students and staff (at the
campus Ticketek office only). You can buy tickets at the Ticketek
Office at Junction, which can be found on the ground floor of the
UCSA building.
Getting a ticket this way also entitles you to a free cap. Take your ticket along to the Blackcaps stand at the Information Kiosk in the UCSA building to receive a free Blackcaps supporters cap. Kiosk open 18-22 February 9am-5pm.
Please note that this offer is for the Tui Stand only.
This year UC’s official team to take part in Oxfam’s Trailwalker fundraising event is myucteam made up of UC Opportunity staff Liz Tully, Laura Haseley, Dennis Parker and Craig McAllister. The event takes place in Taupo in April and the team has committed to raising $3500 for Oxfam by walking 100k in under 36 hours. Donations to Oxfam can be made at the team’s site and/or by taking part in our upcoming fundraising events, the first of which is a movie night at the Rialto on the 28 February. We thank you in advance for your support and look forward to seeing you at one of our fundraising events.
Join us for a brisk walk around the campus on Tuesday and Thursday lunchtime. We depart 12.15pm sharp from the ICTS carpark on University Drive (by the bridge), and then walk directly to the Dovedale Campus. We reach the sign at the main entrance on Dovedale Avenue by 12.25pm and from there we walk our way back toward our start point over the next 20-30mins. Bring a friend, meet some new people and enjoy the fresh air. Cancelled if really wet. Call reception on ext 6433 to check if unsure. For other enquiries, please contact Kat on ext 6516.
Sunday 2 March 2008
The Rotary Club of Christchurch West is holding a fun bike ride for all the family on the Little River Rail Trail. The event is about 24 km long and will start at the Waihora Domain, Motukarara and finish at the Little River Domain. Participants will also go into a draw for a major travel prize plus discount vouchers and giveaways, and this will be made at the completion of the event. This will be an exciting day and an opportunity to involve all the family. All of the funds raised will go to charity and for more information, please visit www.railtrailfunride.com.
You can either enter online at the above website or obtain a registration form from John Duncan on ext 7849 or john.duncan@canterbury.ac.nz.
8pm, Wednesday-Saturday, 21-23 February — The Mill Theatre, 24 Wise St, Addington.
By Bernard Kops, directed by Garry Thomas. Waged $15, unwaged $11. Bookings phone 338 4699 or visit www.riccartonplayers.co.nz.
The School of Music launched the 2008 Great Hall Concert Series on Sunday 3 February with a recital by Italian cellist Mario de Secondi accompanied by Korean pianist Kwiran Lee. The rest of the nine-concert series features performance staff and students of the School of Music.
All held on Thursdays, concerts include the Baroque ensemble Il Raccolto (on 6 March), Edith Salzmann cello (8 May), Jan Tawroszewicz violin and Diedre Irons piano (5 June), Composers' Concert (17 July), Gao Ping piano (7 August), University Chamber Groups (11 September), University Chamber Orchestra (9 October), and Viva Voce staged operatic arias (13 November).
Tickets may be purchased for individual concerts at $20 adults or $15 unwaged, or subscriptions to the nine-concert series are available at the substantial reduction of $100 (adults) or $80 (unwaged). Further information is available from the School of Music, telephone 364 2180 or ext 6180.
Level 7, Central Library, Phone 364 2591, email: careers@canterbury.ac.nz.
New drop in hours for 2008 — Daily drop in time everyday 11am–1pm. Individual career counseling appointments available.
Corner of Old West Coast and Langdales Road (15 minutes drive from UC)
Concert Tickets $20. Includes light refreshments. Book at www.nutpointgallery.com or tel 342 1033.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
CITY CENTRE. Fully furnished three or four bedroom apartment available now for rent at $420pw. Lovely, quiet, tree lined street. The apartment has two bathrooms, a contemporary kitchen, three double bedrooms and two living areas or four double bedrooms all set inside one of Christchurchs oldest buildings. Double glazing, single internal access garage and covered parking for a second car and secure gated access.Full Gym next door and the Centennial Pool is just down the street. Ideal for sabbatical or other academic visitors. Email gabe.gaynor@xtra.co.nz or call on 021 426075 for further information and viewing.
CITY Center. Fully Furnished flat on a quiet street just outside the central business district. Easy walking to shops, cafes, square, parks, etc. Master bedroom with queen size bed, second smaller bedroom/office w/out bed. Full kitchen and living area with sofa, dining table, chairs, etc. Easy drive or bike ride to University or beach. Lovely spot with lots of character and charm. $300 pw. Available from 13 March 08 to January 09 (exact date negotiable). Phone/txt 0273702245 or email elijah.vanhouten@canterbury.ac.nz.
HALSWELL. Executive home available 27 May–24August 08. Fully furnished, three bedrooms, two living rooms. Near bus routes to university. 500m to supermarket, and services. No pets, no smoking, unsuitable for children. References required. Ph (O3) 322 6988 or email ber.ray@clear.net.nz.
ST ALBANS. Character family home available for long term rent. 100 Ranfurly Street. Lovely tree lined street. Three or four bedroom home. Girls and Boys High, Heaton Intermediate and St Albans primary school zones. Two minutes walk to metro bus stop direct to university and Edgeware village shops. Close to central city and Merivale. $400pw. Phone Erin 021 522 104.
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 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. Email xiaoming.wu@canterbury.ac.nz for further information and viewing.
HOUSE for short term (3 weeks) rent available from 4 April–25 April 2008. Fully furnished, two bedrooms, Ilam Road, (three minutes drive from University, near Fendalton village mall), suitable for a couple with a child. 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. Rent all inclusive (power and local phones), $250pw. Reference required. Ph (03)351 2596 or ext 7441.
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. Call Azeen on ext 3104 or email azeen.tashakkor@canterbury.ac.nz. For photos www.homesell.co.nz (ID: 6815).
THREE bedroom unit five minutes walk from campus in Totara Street. Recently redecorated with remodelled kitchen and bathroom. Two WC. Permanent materials, easy care section. $329,000. Phone Kevin 027 201 7793 or email kjm40@canterbury.ac.nz.
FABULOUS two bedroom unit for sale, near AMI Stadium, superbly maintained. For more details please view our TradeMe listing www.trademe.co.nz or contact me on 021 266 0126 or sue.woodgate@canterbury.ac.nz.
AKAROA. 3-bedroom bach in Akaroa available for short-term rent (two nights minimum). It is located a short walk from the shops and cafés in the town centre, sleeps a maximum of six people (two double beds and one bunk-bed) and has all amenities, including a TV, DVD player and a log burner. Ideal for a relaxing weekend. Ph (03) 343 1058 or brockerhoff@slingshot.co.nz for more information and photos.
REPLACE UC student while on research leave abroad,
from 21 May-21 July. House is located in the funkiest part of Christchurch/Lyttelton.
Big garden, short walk to bus, lyttel-centre, market, library, harbour,
beach, and the Wunderbar, has cool flatmates, queen size bed and
desk, and internet included, all for $85 per week. Contact Ricardo
at 021 023 39220 or rre26@student.canterbury.ac.nz.
PLEASE support me as I participate in the Cancer Society Relay For Life at QEII Park from midday Saturday 1 March to midday Sunday 2 March. Relay For Life is a overnight team event that raises funds for the Cancer Society of New Zealand. Funds raised go directly towards research, prevention and early detection and support services carried out by the Cancer Society of New Zealand. Funds raised in Christchurch will be used in Canterbury. Please come down and give us some moral support anytime during relay weekend. The Candle Light Ceremony is a beautiful and poignant highlight of the event, and is held at dusk. Please contact me on ext 6774 or email elaine.jensen@canterbury.ac.nz.
HUNTER, New York lounge suite, 3 1/2 seat L shaped sofa and 1 chair. Mokum fabic Sahara-Delta (neutral). 5 years old. Excellent condition. $1100. Phone 352 3490 or (021) 137 3537.
HONDA CRX SiR. Bright, cherry red, two-seater sporty convertible. A great little car, 1996 model with spoiler. 155,000kms. Excellent service record. Current WOF and registration. Goes really well. $3500 ono. Contact Claire McConchie Claire.mcconchie@canterbury.ac.nz or ext 6645 or at home 342 7133.
IS your child gifted? To find out more, come to our pre-school play group, every Thursday from 1-2.30pm at Richmond Cottage, London Street, Christchurch. Gifted children need to be recognised and supported, challenged and extended, so that when they go to school, they don't give up on school, and school doesn't give up on them. The Canterbury Association for Gifted Children and Youth provides a wide range of services, including regular workshops and activities for children, and education and support for parents, caregivers and educators. For further information, see our website cagcy.org.nz or contact Kate Coleman CAGCY President, Ph (03) 386 0074 or 027-555 9535. Email president@cagcy.org.nz.
‘GOODBYE Bafana’ Movie Tickets. Tickets to the latest release movie Goodbye Bafana (based on the memoirs of Nelson Mandela’s prison guard) at the Rialto on sale for $15 including bubbly prior to the movie. Proceeds go towards Oxfam as part of the myucteam (UC’s official team for 2008) Trailwalker fundraising campaign. Screening on Thursday 28th February at 8.00pm with drinks 7.30pm. Tickets available from UC Opportunity reception in Okeover House, or email megan.wilks@canterbury.ac.nz Great way to support the team.
STUDENTS take note. Four seater retro couch to give away. One arm has a rip in it, but the rest of the couch is in good condition. Lovely retro design and it would be a shame to go to waste or end up in the dump. Cream with button detail, cushions not original but clean. Pick up New Brighton area. Phone 021 1293 452. email preferred Elizabeth.ackermann@canterbury.ac.nz.
ALUMNI House. Do you ever have visitors who need accommodation? Alumni House specialises in a personalised apprach to quality accommodation for visitors to Christchurch and Canterbury University. A 15 per cent discount applies to all University-related bookings. Visit our website and bookmark for future reference.
RELAX with a massage – you deserve it. Extended hours – we now have a therapists available most weekday evenings and on Saturday mornings. Call us at the UC RecCentre on extn 2433 or visit our website www.phed.canterbury.ac.nz for more details.
LOTTERIA numero uno. Small fundraiser for
the Clare Francis Charitable Trust closing on 23 February. Tickets
only $2 each, small cheques fine. Twenty winners, each to choose
from a long list of lovely prizes ($50 meal voucher, two $50 book
vouchers, $50 flower voucher, theatre and cinema tickets, art objects
and other assorted useful goods and services — email me for more
details and full prize list) daniela.bagozzi@canterbury.ac.nz.