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| 11.00 am | Chemistry seminar. Michael Sherburn (Australian National University) on Everything you always wanted to know about synthesis. |
| 7.30 pm | Engineers for Social Responsibility (ESR) Canterbury branch seminar. Jeanette Fitzsimons (Green Party co-leader) on How many light bulbs do we need to change? |
| 1.00 pm | Management seminar. PhD student Sharifah Zannierah Syed Marzuki on Understanding Customer and Restaurant Manager Expectations of Halal Certification in Malaysia. |
| 3.10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Professor Peter Cameron (Queen Mary College, University of London) on Sudoku, Mathematics and Statistics. |
| 3.10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Professor Peter Cameron (Queen Mary College, University of London) on The Random Graph. |
| 3.10 pm | Economics seminar. John McDonald (Flinders University) on The Domesday Economy of England, 1086. |
| 3.15 pm | Education seminar. Professor Nancy Lauter (Montclair State University) on Conceptual Framework; Montclair State University’s `Portrait of a Teacher’ and our Network for Educational Renewal. |
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International Programmes, UCO, are proposing to offer
a trip of a life time to the coldest, driest, windiest continent
on the earth – Antarctica. We are seeking your opinions, feedback
and expressions of interest for such a trip.
Tentatively, we would like to see this study tour comprise of a lecture
series before a 2 week trip via South America to the ice.
The study component would be in the form of a specialised dvd, personalised
for this particular study tour by experts over in Antarctic Gateways
here at UC. The dvd would allow participants to study at their own
pace, at home, whenever suits. It would be recommended that study
commences 3 months prior to the sailing.
The tour to the ice itself would be on board, sailing from South
America for 10 days. On board the learning will continue with experts
in their field sharing stories and holding lectures and discussions.
The sailing is proposed for late (Nov – Dec) 09.
To comment or give feedback, suggest or express your interest, contact
Martina at martina.rangihuna@canterbury.ac.nz.
Deadline 24/4/2008
Fulbright New Zealand and Cognition Education Research Trust (CERT) invite applications for the new Fulbright-CERT Scholar Award in Education Research. Valued at up to US$20,000 plus travel expenses and insurance, the award is for a New Zealand scholar in the field of education to pursue research in the US for three to five months.
The award will be made to an emerging or established researcher with an active research interest in the broader schooling sector who wishes to estabish key relationships with credible education researchers or research organisations in the US and to collect, collate, analyse and use data available in the US for a research project designed to have an impact on New Zealand schooling and student achievement.
For further information contact your Research and Consultancy consultant.
Friday 4 April, 11am-12pm; 7, 9, 11 April, 10-11am - Room 253, Te Ao Mārama complex, School of Māori and Indigenous Studies
There is a Māori protocol element in this year's graduation. It involves a karanga (call), mihi (welcoming speech) and waiata tautoko (supporting song). This element will be incorporated into all four graduations on 16 and 18 April. Therefore, the School of Māori and Indigenous Studies will be conducting practice sessions for all UC staff. This is especially important for staff that are in the stage parties for each graduation.
If you are unable to come to these practises the words and explanation to the song have been posted on the web. A sound file is also available at the bottom of the webpage.
New legislation for KiwiSaver has been passed. Here are the most important points that employees need to know:
For more information about KiwiSaver and the recent amendments to the legislation, please visit the www.ird.govt.nz or www.kiwisaver.govt.nz sites. For more information about the University Superannuation Scheme please visit http://www.intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/super/index.shtml.
Level 7, Central Library, phone 364 2591, email careers@canterbury.ac.nz.
New drop in hours for 2008: Monday–Friday 11am–1pm.
Register now on CareerHub for information about:
Seminars:
See Career Hub for further details.
Thursday 17 April, 1-2pm - E8
Samuel Maddimadugula, Alternate Format Centre Co-ordinator for Disability Resource Service (Student Recruitment and Development) will explain how Canterbury University's Alternative Format Centre supports blind students in maths, science and music. He will discuss his search for alternatives to printed math, scientific symbols and texts. He will also talk about advances in software and technology, enabling a current music student to gain material in an accessible format.
Mr Maddimadugula's seminar is based on a presentation he made at the Alternate Format Conference held at La Trobe University, Melbourne, in January.
For more information about the seminar email kerrie.bruce@canterbury.ac.nz.
Purchase a 2008/2009 Entertainment Book to receive $10,000 to $15,000 in valuable offers, valid through 1 June 2009. At the same time, you'll be raising money for the Alumni Association's Student Scholarship Fund. The Entertainment Book is your guide to the best restaurants, hotel accommodation, attractions, sports and leisure activities, all with 25%-50% off or 2-for-1 offers. Great for personal or corporate use, Entertainment Books also make wonderful gifts.
The Entertainment Books will be available from 17 May, but the Christchurch edition is expected to sell out fast, so confirm your order as soon as possible. See www.canterbury.ac.nz/alumni/members/#entertainmentbookn for more information or contact the Alumni Office, ph 0800 UC ALUMNI (0800 822 586) or 364 2344, email alumni@canterbury.ac.nz.
Mondays, 1.10-1.50pm; Fridays 12.10-12.50pm
Release is a group exercise class that tones and stretches your body so you're ready to face the week or the weekend. Twenty minutes of large muscle group exercises to strengthen the body and 20mins of pilates/yoga based exercises stretch the body and relax the mind. No registration required. This is part of our Group Fitness programme. FREE to members of the UC RecCentre and only $5 if not a member. Please bring your membership card to show the instructor. Dovedale Dance Studio, Gym103, at the Dovedale Campus. Please contact kat.henderson@canterbury.ac.nz or phone ext 6516 for more details.
Mass is offered at the Rochester and Rutherford Hall chapel at the following times during term: Tuesday - Friday 12.10pm; Sunday 7pm.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available from 11am - 12pm Tuesday - Friday. During breaks, Mass is offered on Fridays at 12.10pm and Sundays at 7pm.
To contact the chaplains please call on 348 8882 or email kolbehouse@xtra.co.nz. For upcoming events keep an eye on our notice board in the UCSA Building.
Wednesdays, 6.30pm, at the Madras Cafe Bookshop, 165 Madras St. Entry $5.
The next performance, on 9 April, will feature Erskine Fellow Mike Bartholomew-Biggs (University of Hertfordshire) and his wife Nancy Mattson.
On Tuesday 8 April approximately 1000 Year 11 to Year 13 students from around Canterbury will converge on campus for the annual UC Discovery Day. This is an opportunity for these students to get a taste of what university life is all about. Discovery Day involves a series of fun and interesting lectures that will give prospective students having their first look inside the university an insight into the vast range of offerings available.
For more information, check out the Discovery Day website http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/dday/.
10-11.30am, Wednesday 9 April — Copper Top in the Commerce Building
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.
Please be there on time for a prompt start. RSVP to Craig.Jenkinson@nz.hrgworldwide.com.
Communications and Development is co-ordinating a bulk order of copies of the weekly education newspaper Education Review. The bulk subscription is considerably cheaper than an individual subscription. If you would like to receive a copy through the bulk system, distributed from Communications and Development, please michele.downer@canterbury.ac.nz. The subscriptions through bulk order will be renewed from mid-April.
Research & Consultancy Deadline: 24 April 2008
Fulbright New Zealand invites applications for the US government's most prestigious and valuable education scholarships - the International Fulbright Science & Technology Awards. Valued at over NZ$350,000 each, the awards are for promising graduate students to undertake fully funded PhD study at top American universities in fields of science, technology or engineering.
Approximately 40 awards are offered each year to graduate students from around the world who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields, leadership potential and the ability to be a cultural ambassador for their country. Candidates are nominated by their home country's Fulbright commission and selected by rigorous international competition.
Contact Research and Consultancy for further information. www.fulbright.org.nz.
Contact Grant Robertson ext 8416, Grant.robertson@canterbury.ac.nz or enrol now at Reception.
On 16 and 17 May Silencio will be performing a programme of
socialist music in response to the current William Morris exhibition
at the Christchurch Art Gallery. The concerts will feature Jennine
Bailey on vocals and will include works by socialist composers since
Morris's time including, Vaughan Williams, Bela Bartok, Dimitri Shostakovitch,
Hans Eisler, Woodie Guthrie and work from Buena Vista social club.
Bookings are recommended. Visit the
gallery website at www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz for
more information.
16 and 18 April 2008
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 graduation@canterbury.ac.nz.
Tuesday
17-Wednesday 18 June — Macmillan
Brown Centre for Pacific Studies, University of Canterbury
Following the successful conference on political communication held
at Wuhan University in November 2007, the University of Canterbury
and Wuhan University is jointly convening “Looking North, Looking
South – China and the Southern Pacific”.
Preliminary dates have been set for the following:
Please go to the Events Website for further information.
7.30pm, 2-5 April. Tickets $18 — Elmwood Auditorium, 31 Aikmans Road, Merivale
There’s more in the air than the smell of fresh washing when Pamela Maude makes a routine visit to her Hill’s Hoist clothesline. She’s not quite prepared for the well-dressed stranger — short of stature but with impeccable taste in ties — lying with a kitchen knife protruding from his chest. Her gruesome find is just the start of a bizarre and hilarious chain of events for her, her wannabe-actress sister and their 30-something friends, which includes the discovery of more coincidental corpses, fierce sibling rivalry, a mysterious double-pregnancy and an uncloseting.
Casually demented but seriously funny, this comedy by Beatrix Christian has played to sell-out seasons throughout Australia. The Elmwood Players production, directed by Anita Hallewas, marks its New Zealand premiere.
To book, phone (03) 355 8874 or visit www.elmwood-players.org.nz.
Dust off those dancing shoes and rock out the frocks and tails - planning is now under way for the Alumni Association's first campus ball on 26 July. All campus staff, including staff of the UCSA, Sport Science and Recreation Services, Health Centre and residential halls, are invited to attend this special first-time event, which is scheduled for mid-year.
Details will be confirmed shortly, but in the meantime we invite you to get into ball-mode by participating in the campus Beginner Dance Classes.
Have you ever wanted to dance like
the stars? Here's your chance. Learn the Rhythm Foxtrot, Samba,
Jive and more.
In preparation for the UC Staff Ball a series of six
lessons in
the Shelley Common Room (Wednesday evenings) will be offered to UCSA
and UC staff and friends for only $50
per person.
The course will be taught by Marcella Payton, professional Ballroom and Latin American dance teacher, New Zealand Champion and member of the New Zealand Federation of Dance Teachers. Marcella has been teaching students of all ages for over 10 years, mainly out of the Edwards Dance Academy.
The first course begins on Wednesday 9 April, the second on Wednesday, 11 June. Times and dates to be confirmed. Registrations (essential as numbers are limited) for April course close Friday, 4 April. For more information or to register your interest, please contact Marcella, ext 3937, email ssm@ucsa.canterbury.ac.nz.
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.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.s
AVONHEAD. Furnished three-bedroom family home available in quiet street. Close to University, shops and bus stop. Available for 2 months from 1 July to 1 September. Ideal for visiting academics. $320pw. All enquiries to Tom or Belle on (03) 357 4146, tom.cochrane@canterbury.ac.nz.
BRYNDWR. Fully-furnished 3 bedroom house for rent, available 1 July 2008 (could be slightly earlier) to 30 April 2009. Spacious living room, separate dining, separate kitchen. Master bedroom with ensuite. Under floor heating. Double garage. Only 4km from the University; close to all facilities, and on bus route. $450pw (negotiable) plus electricity and phone. Manageable garden to care for and a small vege garden for your kitchen. Ideal for sabbatical or other academic visitors. Call ext 8530 or (03) 3515745 or 021-02219641 or email xiaoming.wu@canterbury.ac.nz for further information and viewing.
AVONHEAD/Russley. Fully-furnished (dishwasher, refrigerator, bicycles, etc) three-bedroom house available from 14 July 2008 to 14 July 2009. Lovely, supportive neighbours in a very quiet street. Suit academic visitors. $400pw neg (plus electricity and phone). Non-smokers. No pets. Please contact Andre Dantas on 342 7950 or andre.dantas@canterbury.ac.nz.
TWO bedroom flat, fully-furnished and well equipped, walking distance to the university, available from 25 May for short or long term rental. Very close to shops and bus routes, but quiet, with pleasant small garden, off-street parking. $280pw. Email inquiries to b.earl@paradise.net.nz.
QUALITY modern 3-bedroom house for rent. Located in Hoon
Hay very near Pioneer Stadium and Pool. Smartly renovated and beautifully
maintained sunny modern home with new Mitsubishi heat pump, Telstra
Clear cable, gas cooking, security lighting, 2-car garaging and easy-care,
well fenced and gated, north-facing section in quiet street. Just
3 minute walk to buses to the university (Orbiter) and city, three
primary schools, and BP station and shop. Close to Cashmere High
School and an intermediate school. Would suit individual or couple
with or without young family. No pets or smokers. $380pw. Call Paul
on 027 474 7705.
ST ALBANS. 105B Flockton St. Two double bedroom flat (one of two). Quality refurbishment. No through traffic. Private garden, internal access garage. $260pw. Vacant 14 April. View Sunday 6 April 2.30-3.30pm. Phone 385 4237 or email janice.farrelly@xtra.co.nz.
AVONHEAD. Sunny, 2 storey, 3 bedroom, spacious home, in quiet tree fringed seclusion. Available for 12 months from April 2008. Car and garaging plus ample off street parking available. Close to Christchurch College of Education and University of Canterbury. Walking distance to bus stop, 15 minutes from the city centre. Suit a visiting academic on sabbatical or mature professional couple. Non smokers. $440pw. All enquiries to Lynn or Patsy 358 4968, blackmanor@paradise.net.nz.
COMPLETELY furnished. Modernised classic villa, open plan with skylights,
equivalent two bedroom, quarter acre section with huge back garden
area. Available 13 June-29 July. Bicycles, stocked wood burner
for heat, fridge and stove, wash machine. Would suit visiting academic
family. City East at 337 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,
phone (03) 365 1789.
RICCARTON, sunny, private, modernised character home. Completely
serviced and one block from University. Suit visiting professional/academics.
Winter season specials available. www.homeawayfromhome.co.nz.
ST ALBANS. Charming 1 1/2 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. Private sale. Negotiable over $400,000. Open homes: Saturday 3-4pm; Sunday 12.30-1.30pm. For more information view www.trademe.co.nz, ID 143 856730 or phone (03) 385 4237, email 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).
CAR, up to $1500. Must be tidy, well-maintained and reliable. Contact Malcolm Scott, College of Business, ext 6880, malcolm.scott@canterbury.ac.nz.
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.
UPPER Riccarton. Deceased estate. F&P washing machine, mahogany furniture, bird cages, pictures and paintings, china/glassware, jewellery, clothing, kitchen items and other assorted household goods. Strictly not before 9am. 5 April, 9 Octavius Lane. No cars up lane please - park on Yaldhurst Rd.
MICROWAVE oven. Panasonic NN-S451. Approximately 6 years old, not a lot of use. Goes well and case and interior in excellent condition. Defrost and a range of other functions. $30. Phone ext 7132, 021 0620 642 oe email roger.buckton@canterbury.ac.nz.
OLD gold link chain necklace of great sentimental value. If found please call Daniele on 364 2344.