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| 11.00 am | Chemistry seminar. Professor James Collman (Stanford University) on "Steady-state 4-electron reduction of oxygen by a synthetic analog of cytochrome C oxidase under rate-limiting electron flux". Room 531, Chemistry. |
| 1.00 pm | Geological Sciences seminar. Professor Ken Hewitt (Wilfred Laurier University, Canada) on "Massive rock slope failures and Quaternary morphological developments in the Nanga Parbat-Haramosh Massif, Northern Pakistan". Room 210, Geological Sciences. |
| 7.30pm | Music International Pianists Series. Filippo Faes (Italy) (piano), with Jan Tawroszewicz (violin) and Edith Salzmann cello. Admission $20, $15, door sales available. Great Hall, The Arts Centre of Christchurch. |
| 5.00 pm | Music masterclass. Filippo Faes (Italy) (piano). Room 205, Music. |
| 5.30 pm | New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, Christchurch Branch. AGM followed by illustrated talk by David McIntyre on "The 2007 Commonwealth Heads Of Government meetings at Kampala, Uganda". Upstairs Dining Room, University Staff Club, 87 Ilam Road. |
| 7.00 pm | Public lecture. Professor Margaret Boden (Erskine Fellow, University of Sussex) on "Creativity: How Does it Work?". Christchurch Art Gallery auditorium. Entry free. Finishes 9.00 pm. |
| 11.00 am | Chemistry Department PhD seminar. Scott Walker on "Design, synthesis and characterisation of inhibitors of 3-Deoxy-D-arabino-heptulosonate 7-Phosphate synthase". Room 531, Chemistry. |
| Noon | Mechanical Engineering seminar. Professor Ranil Wickramasinghe (Erskine Fellow, School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University) on "Adsorptive membrane based bioseparations". Room E547, Mechanical Engineering. |
| 2.00 pm | University Centre for Teaching and Learning seminar. Derek Chirnside on "Professional development, teaching strategies and learning styles in China: a case study of one". UCTL Seminar Room (LAWS 427). Afternoon tea to follow. |
| 3.00 pm | Mechanical Engineering seminar. Dr Dietmar Hietelwill (Fraunhofer-Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM), Germany) on "Modeling and Simulation of Fiber Dynamics in Turbulent Flow". E547, Mechanical Engineering. |
| 3.10pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Mike Bartholomew-Biggs (University of Hertfordshire) on "Adventures in global optimization". Erskine (MSCS) Room 446. |
| 7.30 pm | Royal Society of New Zealand (Canterbury Branch) and Canterbury History and Philosophy of Science Society public lecture. Professor Maggie Boden (Cognitive and Computing Sciences, University of Sussex; University of Canterbury Erskine Fellow in Philosophy). "What is creativity?". A2. |
| 9.00 am | College of Business and Economics seminar. Professor Tom Reardon (Michigan State University) on "Managing supply chains from the edge of the world". Coppertop, Commerce. |
| 10.00 am | Sociology and Anthropology seminar. Dr Lyndon Fraser on "Irish Working Lives on the Antipodean Goldfields". Room 252, Level 2, Sociology and Anthropology. |
| 11.00 am | Physics and Astronomy seminar. Associate Professor Mike Reid on "Searching for rare earths in China and beyond". Room 701, Rutherford Building. |
| 1.00 pm | History seminar. Professor David McIntyre on "Britannic vision: historians and dominions". Room 311, History. |
| 1.10 pm | Civil and Natural Resources Engineering seminar. Dr Yuji Ishikawa (Takenaka Corporation, Japan) on "Data analysis and research trends on the structural characteristics of RC high-rise buildings in Japan". E11, Engineering College. |
| 2.10 pm | Electrical and Computer Engineering seminar. Jim Cavers (Simon Fraser University, Canada) on "Casting the net broadly - the case for on-Line graduate programs". A309, Electrical and Computer Engineering. |
| 2.10 pm | National Centre for Research on Europe seminar. Brittany Chellew on “New Zealand’s trade relationship with the EU”. Coppertop, Commerce. |
| 3.10 pm | Economics seminar. Steve Stillman (Motu) on "Housing markets and migration: evidence from New Zealand". Room 534, Commerce. |
| 3.15 pm | College of Education seminar. Professor Nancy Lauter (Montclair State University) on "Changing teacher education in the USA". Wheki Room 204. |
| 3.30 pm | Geological Sciences seminar. Professor Ken Hewitt, (Wilfred Laurier University, Canada) on "Geohazards from the perspectives of social vulnerability and disaster prevention". Room 312, Geological Sciences. |
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See a comparison of Blackboard and the alternative system, Moodle, and have your say at one of the sessions below.
As part of the Learning Management Systems (LMS) Review the Steering Group is comparing Blackboard with Moodle, in order to decide whether to take it to a trial in the second semester.
More details, information and opportunities to comment on the LMS Review web site.
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Dovedale
For LMS Review Steering Group, contact Bill Rosenberg, UCTL, ext 6801, bill.rosenberg@canterbury.ac.nz.
HR is pleased to offer the Staff Development Plan for 2008. Details of offered programmes are contained in links from the main page and include:
Please contact your HR Advisor or Karen Mather if you have any questions.
1–3pm, 12 March; repeated 2-4pm 14 March —
Lecture theatre A5
Colin McMurtrie and Tony Dale, Supercomputing Services Consultants will
speak on "An Introduction to BlueFern Supercomputing Services".
This workshop will outline the High Performance Computing services offered by the University of Canterbury’s BlueFern Supercomputing Services. The content is specifically targeted at researchers who are interested in using advanced computing. We will cover the following:
6.30pm, Wednesday 12 March — C block
Entre invites staff, students and industry to an evening of drinks, nibbles and jazz.
3pm–6pm, Friday 14 March 2008 — Christchurch Art Gallery, 49 Worcester Boulevard (Free event – registration required).
The Japan External Trade Organisation and the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) are pleased to invite you to attend a seminar on the deepening of economic integration in East Asia. Under discussion will be what this means for New Zealand businesses and the role the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) will play in driving economic integration and sustainable growth in the region.
The symposium provides the first occasion in New Zealand
for business people to explore the implications for trade and investment
of economic integration in East Asia, under the ASEAN+6 framework.
First proposed at the East Asian Summit in 2005 by Japan, the New
Zealand government strongly supports this initiative, which it is
envisaged, will form the basis of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership
in East Asia (CEPEA). The keynote presentations and panel discussion
will provide business leaders with an opportunity to learn and exchange
ideas about the benefits to New Zealand of membership of a regional
grouping that includes Australia, India, Korea, China, and Japan
in addition to the ten ASEAN countries.
For further information and registration forms contact: James_Penn@jetro.go.jp Tel:
(09) 379-7427.
7pm to 9.30pm, Tuesday 11 March — Foyer of the School of Law and adjacent rooms
UC Careers & Employment, Lawsoc and the School of Law are hosting
law firms and employers of law summer clerks and graduates at this
Law careers fair. University staff and students are welcome to attend.
For further information regarding this event, please contact Hilde Celie by sending email to hilde.celie@canterbury.ac.nz or by calling 6551.
6.15pm to 8pm, Wednesday 12 March —
Law Room 108
UC Careers & Employment, Lawsoc and the School of Law are organising
a seminar on career opportunities for Law students, outside of law
firms.
Four local and central government employers will talk about their organisation, their career opportunities for Law graduates, the skills and attributes sought in employees, and what attracts people to work in this area. The government organisations are: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the New Zealand Police, the New Zealand Army and the Christchurch City Council.
For further information regarding this event, please contact Hilde Celie by sending email to hilde.celie@canterbury.ac.nz or by calling 6551.
3.30pm to 6pm, Thursday 13 March —
Coppertop and foyer of the Central Lecture
Theatres
UC Careers, with the assistance of UCOM, organises this annual recruitment
event for CA firms and Finance organisations. The majority of exhibitors
would be interested to meet with AFIS students; however a number
of employers is recruiting from other Commerce disciplines, as well
as Law and Engineering. University staff and students are welcome
to attend.
For further information regarding this event, please contact Hilde Celie by sending email to hilde.celie@canterbury.ac.nz or by calling 6551.
10am to 3.30pm, Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 May —
UCSA
This is the annual university wide careers fair and an event not to be missed. Due to the numbers of employers attending, this fair is run over two days. Day 1, 14 May 2008, gives employers a chance to meet with Arts, Commerce, Education, Law and Science students – Day 2, on 15 May 2008, Employers meet with Engineering students.
National and international exhibitors to the UC Careers & Employment
Fair cover a broad sphere of employment sectors, including government
departments, accounting, banking, forestry, manufacturing, information
technology, law, engineering, science, defence force, management,
telecommunications, teacher training and further study opportunities.
Last year 98 organisations attended over the two days.
A list of exhibitors attending will be available from the UC Careers & Employment Fair website closer to the date of this event. University staff and students are welcome to attend.
For further information regarding this event, please contact Hilde Celie by sending email to hilde.celie@canterbury.ac.nz or by calling 6551.
10am, 17 March — Copper Top in the Commerce Building. Please be there on time for a prompt start.
This presentation is for all the Frequent Travellers or Travel Bookers who would like to understand more about HRG and what we do for the University. With a 10am start time we expect the presentation to be completed in 90 minutes including a question and answer period.
Key points being covered include:
This is an opportunity for you to ask questions directly to HRG. Please bring your business card for a lucky draw at the close of the presentation.
RSVP to Craig.Jenkinson@nz.hrgworldwide.com.
Noon, Wednesday 19 March — Library Tower
Sign up sheets and futher information are available in the Central Library or at the Recreation Centre.
Lots of spot prizes as well as a free years membership to the Recreation Centre for the fastest female and male student runner. All UC Staff and Students are invited to participate. Prize for the best dressed and if we have enough staff signing up we will run a UC Staff race.
Maybe postponed due to inclement weather, please chack the library website for details on the day of the race www.library.canterbury.ac.nz.
7-10 July 2008 — University of Canterbury
Theme: Human Impacts and Functioning Ecosystems
There is general recognition that a wide variety of stressors increasingly affect marine ecosystems, including various aspects of their character and functioning. Given the range of marine ecosystems encompassed by New Zealand and Australia, it is timely that a broader focus is given to these problems, particularly in our temperate to subantarctic waters. Accordingly, plenary talks will highlight impacts, threats, modifications and knowledge of function across diverse ecosystems.
The conference provides an opportunity for Australasian marine scientists, professional and student, to gather and share their work in oral and poster presentations. Each day will begin with a themed plenary session with presentations from internationally recognised marine scientists. Following the plenary session, we will split into parallel sessions allowing individual researchers to present their work during theme-based sessions.
Registration: On-line registration will commence in early March 2008. Registration costs will include conference attendance, lunches, all social events and the banquet. To register please go to http://nzmss.rsnz.org/conference.html.
Level 7, Central Library, Phone 364 2591, email: careers@canterbury.ac.nz
New drop in hours for 2008: Everyday Monday – Friday 11am – 1pm
Register now on CareerHub: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers/ for information about:
Employer Information Sessions:
Seminars:
Chinese Language and Culture Immersion - October 2008
Chinese civilization is one of the world's oldest most complex civilizations covering a history of over 5,000 years. Join us on this tour with a difference. Not only see the amazing sights but also engage in the language and culture of this diverse, ancient country. Based in four main locations, this programme will allow extensive exploration and immersion into Chinese language and culture with emphasis on improving verbal skills. This programme incorporates study at two highly respected universities (HUSTWB and Lanzhou University) combining Mandarin language lessons and cultural activities, interaction with native speakers, as well as excursions to key cultural and historical locations. It’s time to travel and learn! Enrolment brochure available in February. Suitable for all beginners – professionals, students, retirees.
Future tour proposals
If the above tours are of interest to you, please register your interest. See contact details below.
UC staff members and students will receive a discounted price.
For more information, please visit www.uco.canterbury.ac.nz/international/ or contact martina.rangihuna@canterbury.ac.nz also on extension 8246. Enrolment brochures can be posted out to you.
Corner of Old West Coast and Langdales Road (15 minutes
drive from UC)
SPCA Fundraiser Concert & Lunch
11.30am, Saturday 15 March — Andrew Morriss and Lynette Diaz, Original songs and acoustic guitar.
All proceeds go to the Canterbury Branch while all expenses are carried by the Gallery and the musicians including a vegetarian lunch. This is the first charity concert for the SPCA at the Nut Point, and we do hope to make this an annual event.
Concert Tickets $25- Including light lunch and afternoon tea. Book at www.nutpointgallery.com or ph 342 1033.
Classical Series
7.30 pm, Saturday 29 March —
Tui Trio
This Trio of very talented and experienced musicians has been playing
together since the end of 2006. They will be playing Solo’s and
Duo’s as well as the Trio works. Sophie Buxton on Viola, Mark Hobson
Clarinet and Saxophone, Alison C. Holden Piano. Works by Bruch,
Schumann, Piazzolla, Villa, Lobos.
Concert Tickets $20. Includes light refreshments. Book at www.nutpointgallery.com or
ph 342 103.
Academic women who are staff of University of Canterbury are encouraged to apply to attend the 2008 "New Zealand Women in Leadership Programme in the Tertiary Education Sector".
This five day residential programme is to be held in Wellington
from Monday 30 June-Friday 4 July. We have been allocated two places
on this programme. The nomination form is on the website. Please
contact Karen Mather Ext 8756 if you have any questions.
Trade Aid stores in Christchurch are looking for people to enter Trade Aid's 2008 Junk to Green Funk Art Auction. This is part of a 2008 Fair Trade Fortnight (3-18 May) art initiative to convert rubbish into a piece of art, be it a sculpture, fashion item, art installation and in the process raise the profile of environmental justice using Fair Trade Practices. For more information, please contact Helen Tulett via email Christchurch@tradeaid.org.nz or ph (03) 379 1982.
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.
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.
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).
The following positions are vacant. For more information please check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
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.
HOUSE for short term (3 weeks) rent available from 4–25
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, local phones) $240pw. References
required, no smoking and no pets. Enquiries to (03) 351 2596 or ext
7441.
CITY EAST. Three bedroom repainted unfurnished house, 25
minutes cycle to varsity, 10 minute drive; 8 minute walk to Square.
North facing, with lounge, kitchen, 3 large bedrooms with built-in
closets, office room, wash area, enclosed back yard with gate. Fridge,
stove, wash machine, nightstore heat and hot water; large storage
shed. Kitchen table and chairs, otherwise unfurnished. Would suit
responsible tidy tenants. $315pw, lease through 4 January 2009 renewable.
Between Fitzgerald Avenue and Stanmore Road. Email F.Lad@math.canterbury.ac.nz phone
(03) 365 1789.
TAI TAPU/Lincoln. Fully furnished four bedroom, available
6 July-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.
LOVELY two-bedroom cottage in Merivale/St Albans. Renovated, new kitchen, insulation, gas hot water, pellet stove, now reduced in price. View at www.harcourts.co.nz ID number PI0711105. Contact agent or joan.gladwyn@canterbury.ac.nz, ext 6178.
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 021 840 089 or sue.woodgate@canterbury.ac.nz. $228,000.
BEXLEY, 3 bedroom summerhill stone, sunny & comfortable
family home in quiet, friendly street. Recently extensive landscaped,
renovated & decorated.
Features include:
northerly aspect, 3 good sized bedrooms, large living, new heatpump,
well insulated, high ceiling studs, huge block garage, great section
for kids, front and back
yards, river at the end of the street, park in the next street plus
potential to add value. Situated next to Pacific Park and close to
transport and malls, and only a short walk to the beach. View at
www.rwchurchcorner.co.nz/MRV11662
and contact the agent Chris Sutherland on 027 455 5708, or feel free
to contact Kathryn Brown on ext 3804 if you have any questions.
PRIVATE Sale. St Albans. Charming 1½ storey, 3 bedroom, colonial replica home, fully fenced back section, separate (gated) drive, sunny, peaceful, private, cottage garden with mature trees in tree lined avenue. Land size 500sqm. Negotiation over $400,000. For more details view www.trademe.co.nz or contact ph 385 4237, or janice.farrelly @xtra.co.nz.
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).
Do your trees require attention? Arborist and current law student
can complete these services for you: thinning, crown reductions,
shaping, canopy lifts, felling, etc. Special university rate applies.
Phone David on 021 646 456 or email das134@student.canterbury.ac.nz.
PAPAROA Street School Fair 2008. 30 March, 11am-3pm, Paparoa Street. Held wet or fine. Food, rides, entertainment, lucky dip, face painting, white elephant, books, plants, veges, wine stalls, auction 1pm.
MAZDA Eunos, 1991, auto, 120,000 kms, 1.5 ltr., p/steer, p/windows,
c/lock, air conditioning, economical run. $2500. Please ph 027
305 4782 or 342 3780.
SLIDING doors. Sho-ji approximately 4.5m wide. In good
condition, must sell. Ph 332 3031 after 5pm.