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| 11.00 am | Chemistry seminar. Professors John Blunt and Murray Munro on "Natural products 'Down Under'". Room 531, Chemistry. |
| 3.10 pm | National Centre for Research on Europe seminar. Nevil Gibson (Editor of the National Business Review) on "NZ and Europe – A Media Perspective”. Okeover Room, Okeover House. |
| 5.15 pm | Canterbury Branch, New Zealand Geographical Society seminar. Mett Riger-Kusk on "Svalbard and Antarctica, poles apart?" Jobberns Room, 4th Floor Geography. |
| 11.00 am | Psychology seminar. Professor Nik Chmiel (Erskine Fellow, Queens University, Belfast) on "Job resources, safety climate and behaviour at work". Commerce Room 002. Finishes 12.30pm. |
| Noon | Languages and Cultures seminar. Michel Viel (Sorbonne, Paris) on "Struggling with stress: Normans vs Saxons, Latin vs vernacular". Room 012, Commerce. |
| 1.00 pm | Accountancy, Finance and Information Systems seminar. Professor Joanna Brewis (Erskine Fellow, University of Leicester, UK) on "Re-searching Ethics: Towards a More Reflexive Critical Management Studies". Room 635, Commerce. |
| 1.00 pm | History seminar. John Broomfield on "Social Commitment or Dilettantism: Should Historians Engage with Contemporary Issues?". History Room 311. |
| 3.10 pm | Economics seminar. Morris Altman (University of Saskatchewan) on "Behavioral economics for smart people? Behavioral economics, the rationality assumption, and public policy". Room 534, Commerce. |
| 3.10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Mike Bartholomew-Biggs (University of Hertfordshire) on "Traversing non-convex regions". Room 446, Erskine (MSCS). |
| 3.10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Angus MacIntyre (Queen Mary College, University of London on "Solving equations involving real and complex exponentials and the connection to transcendental number theory”. Room 446, Erskine (MSCS). |
| University closed for Good Friday |
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The Disability Resource Service is developing workshops focusing on mental health issues, which will include Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, Anxiety disorders, Bipolar disorder and Depression.
If you would be interested in attending any of these half day workshops, would you please email your expression of interest to Disability@canterbury.ac.nz. We will then ensure you are on the information we circulate regarding dates, times etc. There may be a small cost to the department, but this will be advised later. We hope we attract lots of interest from all parties around the University.
12:30 pm, Friday 28 March — CopperTop Commerce Building
The guest speaker in March is Dr Geoffrey Rice, FRHistS, MRSNZ,
currently Professor of History and Head of the School of History
at the University who will be speaking on "1918 Influenza Pandemic
in New Zealand; lessons from the past".
Dr Rice teaches courses in Medieval and early modern history. He is still publishing in the field of eighteenth century diplomacy and international relations, his original field, but most of his publications have been related to the social history of medicine or New Zealand biography and local history.
Following our guest speaker a meeting will be held to discuss the
programme for 2008 and other matters important to the community.
We need members to stay and address a number of key issues that the
CoPA committee would like feedback on. (1-1.30pm)
If you would like to attend RSVP to Sharon King at sharon.King@canterbury.ac.nz or ext 7897 by Thursday, 27 March. 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.
Deadline 23 April
Applications for 2009 Harold White Fellowships at the National
Library of Australia are now open.
Each year several Harold White Fellowships are awarded to enable
established scholars and writers to undertake research at the National
Library for periods of between three and six months. The Fellowships
provide a return economy fare to Canberra, a living allowance,
a fully equipped office and special access to Library collections
and services. Honorary Fellowships are also awarded to scholars
and writers who do not require financial assistance but would benefit
from other privileges associated with the Fellowship.
Research projects supported by Harold White Fellowships can be
in any discipline or area in which the Library has strong collections.
Fellowships are open to established Australian and international
researchers or writers. Past Harold White Fellows have undertaken
research in fields including Asian studies, history of science,
biography, media history, Australian history, musicology, religious
history, anthropology, children's literature, art history, politics,
Indigenous history, Australian literature, Pacific studies, eighteenth
century studies, geography, international relations and folklore.
Fellowships have been awarded to researchers working across Australia,
in the USA, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, Hong Kong, China, Germany
and South Africa.
There is an online application process. Please contact
your Research Consultant at Research and Consultancy for further
information.
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 for information about:
Employer Information Sessions:
See CareerHub for further details — time and location etc and for employers with graduate programmes advertised on CareerHub but who are not coming on campus.
Seminars:
See Career Hub for further details.
7.30pm Thursday, 27 March — South Library Learning Centre, Colombo Street, Beckenham
The Canterbury Association for Gifted Children and Youth (CAGCY)
welcome Dr Sharon Mazer, the Head of Department
of the University of Canterbury’s Theatre and Film Studies Department
as guest speaker. Drama can bring children a multitude of benefits,
which include the development of social and emotional intelligences,
improved levels of expressive communication and increased self-confidence.
For gifted students, drama offers the scope for undertaking multi-faceted
tasks that they often need to challenge themselves and spark their
drive and imaginations. CAGCY members - no charge/non-members $5.
Bookings requested: Sue ph 352 7566 or email grownups@cagcy.org.nz, Kate ph/text 027 555 95 35.
No experience necessary, all levels catered for in a small group session. Two nights available:
Wednesday 4.45–5.45pm in the Dance Room at Dovedale. Commences Wednesday 26March (after Easter) and runs for five weeks. Final class on Wednesday 23 April. Costs $15 for RecCentre members and $25 for non-members. Enrol at the RecCentre reception, and don’t forget to bring your staff card.
Thursday 5.15–6.15pm in the Coppertop. This course has commenced, but late enrolments are accepted. There is no reduction in fee – but still great value at $24 or $40 for the remaining 6 sessions. Last session is on Thursday 24 April. For further information, please contact Kat on ext 6516 or kat.henderson@canterbury.ac.nz.
7pm, Friday 18 April — Turners Auctions, 1 Detroit Place
Purchase artworks by Grahame Sydney, Llew Summers, Diana Adams, Bill Hammond and many other prominent artists, and help support Linwood College's Cultural Trip to China.
Free entry, wine and refreshments from 6pm. All welcome. Works on display at Turners from 12 April. For further information ph Tony Ryan, Head of Music, Linwood College, 982 0100, ext 842 or email t.ryan@linwoodcollege.school.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.
This event scheduled for 10am, 17 March — Copper Top in the Commerce Building has been postponed.
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.
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.
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.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
LARGE sunny half house in Idris Rd (near Wairakei). Private fenced yard, heat pump, insulation, carport. One very large bedroom with built in robes and drawers plus large living. Ph 021 217 1119 or email arkhad@gmail.com.
HOUSE. Furnished, for short-term, available 22 May to 30 July 2008.
In New Brighton, 2-3 bedrooms, nice yard, close to beach and shops,
and on bus route direct to Uni. Rent is negotiable, but well below
market rates. Email dev.niyogi@canterbury.ac.nz.
CITY East. Three bedroom freshly 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 Jan, 2009 renewable. Between Fitzgerald and Stanmore.
Email F.Lad@math.canterbury.ac.nz,
ph (03) 365 1789.
COMPLETELY furnished modernised classic villa, open
plan with skylights, equivalent two bedroom, quarter
acre section with huge back garden area. Available 13
June through 29 July. Bicycles; stocked wood burner for
heat; fridge and stove, wash machine. Would suit visiting
academic family. City East at Worcester Street between
Fitzgerald and Stanmore. 25 minute cycle to varsity, 10
minute drive; 8 minute walk to Square. $450 per week includes
firewood; electricity and phone separate. Email F.Lad@math.canterbury.ac.nz,
ph (03) 365 1789.
TAI TAPU/Lincoln. Fully furnished four bedroom house. Available 6 July 2008 to 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. Phone 325 5852 or email gareth_nic@paradise.net.nz.
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.
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.
BEXLEY, 3 bedroom summerhill stone, sunny and comfortable family home in quiet, friendly street. Recently landscaped, renovated & decorated. Great location for family, with front and back yards, river at the end of the street, park in the next street. 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 027 455 5708, or contact Kathryn Brown on ext 3804.
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. Floor size 120sqm; Land size 500sqm. Negotiation over $400,000. Open Homes: Saturday 3-4; Sunday 12.30-1.30. For more details view www.trademe.co.nz ID: 143856730 or contact ph 385 4237, or janice.farrelly @xtra.co.nz.
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.
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.
TELEQUIPMENT D43 Oscilloscope with manual. This a valve model which
was manufactured in 1966 and would appeal to collectors of this type
of equipment. Price $40. Please phone ext 7709 if interested.
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.
PEUGEOT 405 SR, 1993, 154,000 kms. 5 spd manual. Very
good condition, dark green metallic. Current WOF and full service
record. Bargain. $2500. Ph 377 7067.
SATURDAY 15 March at 74A Francis Avenue, St. Albans.
Gate opens 8am.