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| 2.00 pm | Forestry seminar. Dean Meason (University of
Hawaii). "The Resurrection of Acacia koa in Hawaii:
lessons for New Zealand indigenous forest industry". F3
lecture theatre, Forestry. |
| 5.30 pm | Psychology seminar. Dr Shayne Loft (The University of Queensland) on "Performance in safety-critical work systems: understanding the underlying knowledge representations and processes" Room 252, Sociology Theatrette. |
| 7.30pm | Music international pianists series. Mark Gasser (UK/Australia) piano, with Jan Tawroszewicz violin and Edith Salzmann cello. Admission $15, $10, door sales available. Great Hall, The Arts Centre of Christchurch. |
| 11.00 am | Psychology seminar. Professor Laurence Tobin (Université de Bretagne-Sud, Vannes) on "Identity and relationships in French teenage blogs". Room 002, Commerce. |
| 12 noon | Geography seminar. David Alexander on "Microlights and mud: developing a methodology to map nuisance macroalgae in the Avon-Heathcote Estuary" and Russel Taylor on "Tonga research and EcoCare Trust". Jobberns Room, Level 4, Geography Building. |
| 5.30 pm | New Zealand Institute of International Affairs seminar. Hon Russell Marshall (CNZM, President of NZIIA) on "New Zealand and the world: then and now". Finishes 7pm. Upstairs Dining Room, University Staff Club, 87 Ilam Road. |
| 3.10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Helmut Schwichtenberg (University of Munich) on "Logic of inductive definitions". Erskine (MSCS) Room 446. |
| 10.00 am | Sociology and Anthropology seminar. Laurence Tobin, (Université de Bretagne-Sud, Vannes) on "Exhibition of the body in French teenage blogs". Room 252, Sociology and Anthropology. |
| 12.30 pm | UCTL seminar. Dr Madhumita Bhattacharya (Athabasca
University) on "The effectiveness of ePortfolios
in tertiary education". UCTL seminar room
427, 4th floor, Law building. |
| 2.10 pm | National Centre for Research on Europe PhD seminar. Yoonah Choi on “The EU and the Pacific: Discursive borders, identities and relations”. Coppertop, Commerce. |
| 2.10 pm | Electrical and Computer Engineering seminar. Professor Rudolf Mathar (RWTH Aachen University) on "Capacity-achieving discrete signalling over additive noise channels". A309, Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
| 3.10 pm | Economics seminar. Nick Hanley (Stirling University) on "Economic indicators of sustainable development". Room 534, Commerce. |
| 3.10 pm | Philosophy Research Seminar. Margaret Boden, University of Sussex. "Personal Signatures in Art". Room 612, History. |
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A new events site has been launched on the University website (www.canterbury.ac.nz/events). The site can also be accessed by clicking on "more events" at the bottom of the University homepage.
The database-driven site allows staff to search on a wide range of events from academic conferences and seminars through to concerts and exhibitions. A feature of the new site is an "add to calendar" button that allows users to save an event into their Microsoft Outlook calendar. The advantage of the system is that users can see in advance what is happening at the University on any given day. Staff are encouraged to check the database when organising events so as to avoid clashes.
In the next few weeks staff throughout the University will be able to enter events directly into the system. In the meantime, any entries for the events database should be sent to diary@canterbury.ac.nz.
5.30-7.30pm — The Wellington Club (88 The Terrace, Wellington)
Join fellow UC alumni for drinks and nibbles, with guest speaker Michael Green (MA, 1970), Deputy Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and former high commissioner to Fiji, who will speak on: "Lying abroad for one's country - reflections on a diplomatic life".
Tickets: $25 per person (partners welcome)
RSVP: by 12 March to the Alumni Office, ph 0800 UC ALUMNI (0800 822 586) or +64 3 364 2344, or email alumni@canterbury.ac.nz
For more information see www.canterbury.ac.nz/alumni/events/diary.shtml.
Organised by the Wellington Branch of the UC Alumni Association.
6-8pm — Trinity College, University of Melbourne (Royal Parade, Parkville)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Town will host a cocktail reception for UC alumni living in Melbourne.
Entry: Complimentary
RSVP by 26 March to the Alumni Office, ph 0800 UC ALUMNI (0800 822 586) or +64 3 364 2344, email: alumni@canterbury.ac.nz
The Art of Canterbury is a stunning full-colour book of nearly 200 pages profiling Canterbury artists and galleries. Published by Caxton Press just before Christmas, it was the Press’s "Book of the Week" when reviewed in January. Copies are available at the University Bookshop.
Rev Tom Innes, Senior Ecumenical Chaplain at UC, will be taking study leave from 25 February to 23 May 2008. Rev Glenda Hicks will serve as Ecumenical Chaplain for the three months he is absent. Glenda is Senior Ecumenical Chaplain at Lincoln University, a position she has held for six years now. She is an experienced Minister and an excellent Chaplain. Her email address will be glenda.hicks@canterbury.ac.nz.
Learn to manage your references and save time creating your bibliography
by using EndNote. Book
a class at the Library. If you have already
attended an EndNote class and have specific difficulties, please
contact your Information
Librarian for assistance.
Courses and Seminars Term 1, Semester 1, 2008
The Learning Skills Centre is offering a range of lectures and workshops for students at all levels. New students should be directed to the general lectures for undergraduates on Essay Writing and Study Skills or on Science Writing. Our practical workshops help students to consolidate, practise and apply specific academic skills. Workshops are offered at Dovedale and at Ilam. There is also a skills course specifically for adult students.
Honours students and thesis writers can attend lectures and workshops designed for postgraduates. All courses and series begin in Week 2, but the generic "Making a First Class Start" seminar for Honours students is offered in Week 1.
Students may also make individual appointments.
Please encourage your students to attend.
Detailed information can be found on our website:
www.learningskills.canterbury.ac.nz or
you can visit Level 7 of the Central Library.
8-10am, Wednesday 27 February —
C-block lawn.
A free breakfast is being given to anyone who bikes to University
in celebration of the national Go By Bike Day. Live music, tasty
bagels, coffee/tea, and spot prizes. Dr Bike will be there too for
basic bike checks. Register online and go into the draw to win a
$500 voucher from Penny Sport Cycles.
For more information and to register, see www.sustain.canterbury.ac.nz.
25 March-4 April
The festival offers an incredible programme
featuring acclaimed international and New Zealand artists in
both ticketed and free events. UC's Jazz School take to the
stage to perform in their own bands and as backing musicians
for international Headliner acts. The popular Cavell Leitch
Law Jazz in the Halls series at the wonderfully atmospheric venue,
The Great Hall at The Arts Centre includes a varied line up of
jazz, blues, funk and gospel from USA, Australia and New Zealand.
Experience the world-class jazz in Christchurch – don’t miss
out on this fantastic opportunity. Go to www.jazzfestivalnz.com for
the full programme. Tickets through Ticketek. Ph 03 377 8899
or www.ticketek.co.nz.
8pm, Friday 29 February — 140 Barbadoes St, Christchurch Music Centre, Chapel (next to Catholic Cathedral)
Koha entry. For more details on Ariana's music www.myspace.com/arianatikao.
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.
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 and will include:
To register please email linda.bowman@canterbury.ac.nz. Note:
you only need to attend one session.
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.
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).
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.
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.
The School of Music launched the 2008 Great Hall Concert Series. 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.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
TAI TAPU/Lincoln. Fully furnished four bedroom, available
6 July 2008 -3 October 2008. Spacious living room, large farmhouse
kitchen and dining area, playroom. Master bedroom with ensuite. Under
floor heating and log burner, double garage. Twenty five minutes
from the University in beautiful countryside. Large garden, kids
playground and paddocks surround house, can arrange for someone else
to mow lawn etc at additional cost. Ideal for sabbatical or other
academic visitors, particularly those with families. $400pw plus
electricity and phone. Contact Nic 325 5852.
COTTAGE. One bedroom, fully furnished, self contained. Close University, shops, bus. Secluded garden setting. Quiet, non-smoking tenant required. Short term only. $180pw. Ph. (03) 351 9962.
BURNSIDE three bedrooms, furnished, 9 April-6 September. Quiet crescent, sunny, double garage. Five minutes drive from University. Live-in cat, easycare lawn and garden. $280pw. Non-smoking. Contact Dee after 24 February, ph 358 7945 or email d.woods at clear.net.nz.
HOMESTAY or rental. Linwood Avenue. Fully Furnished upstairs room with double bed and usual bedroom furniture, desk as well as TV and armchairs and own balcony over looking avenue. Easy walking to Eastgate shopping centre. On bus routes to University or beach. Cost between $175pw and $200pw depending on homestay or rental option. Available now. Phone 3810429 or 027 221 6136 or email diana.horne@canterbury.ac.nz. You can view photos of the room on spaces.live.com/photos.
ACADEMIC visitor accommodation, Hamilton
Avenue. Fully furnished two bedroom single level ownership flat
(apartment), within easy walking distance of UC campus & shops,
avail. during period late May to early August 2008. Please phone/text
+64 217 72112 with your email for details.
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.
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.
RENTAL housing required for accademic and wife whilst on sabbatical leave in Christchurch January-May 2009. Email Lad Sessions sessionsl@wlu.edu.
A PhD student is looking for one to two bedroom clean and tidy unit/flat in the Riccarton/Ilam area. Maximum rent up to $230pw. The unit should have single garage parking. Please email bak41@student.canterbury.ac.nz or phone (03) 364 2987 ext 7912 (office); 021 152 1557 (cell).
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.
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.
We sing mediaeval, renaissance, baroque and early classical music. You are very welcome to visit a choir practice, at St Mary's Merivale Church Hall, on the corner of Papanui Road and Church Lane. Rehearsals are at 7:30pm on Tuesdays, during school term time. For enquiries, contact Tony Dale on extension 7761 or email tony.dale@canterbury.ac.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.
TOYOTA Carib, 111,000kms, 1996, $4500. For more details please see Trademe listing. Contact ken.beatson@gmail.com or 0210 408 828 or 355 3881.
TOYOTA Prado 1996. Model TZ (high spec). Three litre Diesel. Dark blue and charcoal. Sunroof. Excellent condition. No defects. 226000K. $15,000.Contact Joan 8471 or joan.allardyce@canterbury.ac.nz.
RIMU dining table, oval extension. 890mmW x 1560mmL (1960mm extended) Good condition. No chairs. $125; Bathroom vanity unit. White. Corner unit with drawers to one side (chrome handles) 630mm x 960mm plus Aquatica Sigma mixer. New condition, never installed. Current retail $1200. Sell $600. Please contact Cynthia extn 8422 or email cynthia.bishell@canterbury.ac.nz.
BIKES for sale. Wheeler 3100 racing bike, 24 speed, 26”, orange $150.00, very good condition; Raleigh 2000 26” mountain bike, 21 speed, green $50.00, very good condition; Neutraliser protani, boys, one speed, grey $30.00, very good small bike; United Alpina Pro Mountain Bike, 10 speed, brown $20.00, pretty old but wheels still go round. Maybe good for parts. Contact Adrienne.reihana@canterbury.ac.nz. Photos available.
THREE/four seater couch. Approximately 10 years
old but not a lot of use and still in good condition with no apparent
wear or damage. Very comfortable and springs, cushions etc all in
good order. Darkish tartan pattern. $50. roger.buckton@canterbury.ac.nz or
021 062 0642.
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.
INDEPENDENT Property Services. No establishment fee. 6.95% plus
GST. Ph Rosie Hodges 360 3912 or 027 230 7698. Email ipschch@gmail.com.
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