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| 5.15 pm | New Zealand Geographical Society, Canterbury Branch talk. Peter Holland (University of Otago) on "The forensic environmentalist: weather and woe in Colonial Canterbury”. Jobberns Room, 4th Floor Geography. |
| 10:00am | University of Canterbury Graduation. This ceremony is for those graduating from the Faculties of Humanities & Social Sciences Anthropology, Classics, Diplomacy & International Relations, Economics, Education, European Studies, Geography, History, Human Services, Journalism, Linguistics, Management Science, Mass Communications, Pacific Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Social Work), Education and UC Opportunity (Adult Literacy and Teaching). Christchurch Town Hall. |
| 11:00 am | Psychology seminar. Associate Professor Randolph Grace on Dynamic risk factors for sexual offenders: Recent research at the Kia Marama Special Treatment Unit. Finishes 12.30pm. |
| 2:00 pm | University of Canterbury Graduation. This ceremony is for those graduating from the Faculties of Commerce and Law and UC Opportunity (Business). Christchurch Town Hall. |
| 1:00 pm | Disability Resource Service seminar. Samuel Maddimadugula on Print disabilities and information access: breaking new ground in maths, science and music. |
| 10:00 am | University of Canterbury Graduation. This ceremony is for those graduating from the Faculties of Science, Humanities & Social Sciences (Art History, Art Theory, Music, Theatre and Film Studies) and Creative Arts. Christchurch Town Hall. |
| 2:00 pm | University of Canterbury Graduation. This ceremony is for those graduating from the Faculties of Engineering & Forestry and Humanities & Social Sciences (American Studies, Chinese, Cultural Studies, English, French, Gender Studies, German, Japanese, Maori, Mathematics, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Spanish and Russian). |
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7.00pm, Wednesday, 16 April — Room 122 Old Maths building
For further information regarding this event, please contact Daniela Achatz by sending email to daniela.achatz@hitlabnz.org.
HIT Lab NZ will be holding an open house as part of the programme of the New Zealand Computer Science Research Student Conference.
We invite other members of the University faculty to take this opportunity of seeing demonstrations of some of the work being conducted in the Research Centre and to meet our staff and students.
For further information on HIT Lab NZ please visit: (HIT Lab NZ)
A team quiz event brought to you by MDS Law Barristers & Solicitors
Don’t miss your opportunity to contest the Canterbury Challenge Cup, which has been held by the School of Law for the past two years. Plus thousands of dollars’ worth of prizes to be won, and the opportunity to take out the “Best Dressed” stakes with this year’s theme of “Casino Royale”. This year’s event will also feature a silent auction for a Crusaders’ rugby jersey. Open to UC students, graduates, staff, friends and family. Download the Registration Form (PDF, 325KB) for more information.
The Health Centre has begun the staff flu vaccine programme for 2008.
All staff are encouraged to participate. Vaccination is free for people with certain conditions, such as asthma and diabetes. For other UC staff, departments will cover the cost.
Please get an order number from your department for this and phone 6402 to make an appointment. You will need to remain in the clinic for 20 minutes after the injection in case of an allergic reaction, which is very rare.
Book a class at the Library.
Research & Consultancy Deadline: 23 April 2008
Fulbright New Zealand and Creative New Zealand invite applications for the 2008 Fulbright-Creative New Zealand Pacific Writers’ Residency, an award which offers a New Zealand writer the opportunity to work for three months on a creative writing project exploring Pacific identity, culture or history at the University of Hawai'i.
Valued at NZ$30,000, the residency includes return airfares to Hawai'i, accommodation costs and an artist stipend. It is open to writers across all genres, including playwrights, fiction and non-fiction writers, poets and screen writers. Previous recipients have been filmmaker Sima Urale, performance poet Tusiata Avia, playwright Victor Rodger and children’s author Sarona Aiono-Iosefa.
8-9am, Wednesday 30 April — CopperTop Commerce Building Breakfast
will be provided so please RSVP
Our Guest Speaker Police Constable Bill Timms on "Security and Safety on Campus".
Bill has over 22 years servicing on the NZ Police Force in Christchurch.
Last year he was appointed to the role of University Constable. Come
along for breakfast and an informal chat with our local police
officer and find out what is happening on your campus. Are you
practicing safe habits at work?
If you would like to attend RSVP to Sharon King at sharon.King@canterbury.ac.nz or ext 7897 by Monday, 28 April. This is required for catering.
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.
3pm, Sunday, 20 April — The Chapel, Music Centre of Christchurch, 140 Barbadoes Street
Patrick Shepherd will be conducting and featuring Finzi, Prelude; Grieg, Two Melodies Op.53 (Norwegian "The Goal" and The First Meeting; Ridout, Concertino for horn and strings; J. Ritchie, Aquarius: Suite No. 2 for string orchestra; Boyce, Symphony no. 1 in B flat major and Meldelssohn string symphony.
Tickets at the door $10 ($5 students).
7pm, Saturday 19 April — Our City O-Tautahi, corner Worcester Blvd and Oxford Tce
"Music of Tibet" performed by Tenzin Choegyal. $15 per person, $25 (2 adults, 1 child); door sales or e-mail to pre-book: tibetan.centre@gmail.com.
7.30pm, Saturday 26 April — Corner of Old West Coast
and Langdales Road
(15 minutes drive from UC)
String Quartets From the University of Canterbury and The Pettman Junior Academy of Music performs a variety of music from the classical repertoire.
Concert Tickets $20 Includes light refreshments. Book at www.nutpointgallery.com or phone 342 1033.
6.30pm, Tuesday 15 April 2008 — Fendalton Community Centre, 170 Clyde Road
Every two months there is a free dance class at the Fendalton Community
Centre. The basics of salsa and merengue are covered. No dance experience
is necessary. Just show up with some comfortable shoes. For information
contact Suruj or Hélène at info@delCaribe.co.nz.
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.
Communications and Development is co-ordinating a bulk order of copies of the weekly education newspaper Education Review. The bulk subscription of $90 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.
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 Gateway
Antarctica 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 April 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.s
SUMNER. Three bedroom heritage house overlooking Clifton Beach,
wonderful views, recently renovated, new carpet and lino, some stained
wood floors, whiteware, heatpump and some other furniture. Suit professional
couple. $340pw, no pets, no smokers. Available now. S.diana@xtra.co.nz,
or 021 471 989.
RICCARTON/Hagley. Three bedroom quality townhouse, double garage, fully featured. $360 per week. Professional couple preferred. Please phone 343 2212 or 027 2212 678.
ST MARTINS/MURRAY AYNSLEY. Sunny, modernised, fully-furnished and equipped home on elevated section available 27 May-3 September 2008. Three double bedrooms, one with en-suite. Gas heating. Very sheltered section. Half a double garage available, and room for one or two more vehicles on the section. Lawns and garden will be cared for by a contractor. Rent $300 per week including telephone (local calls only) plus electricity and gas. Email RobertsonA@xtra.co.nz, or phone 331 8205.
THREE bedroom fully furnished sunny house, close to University (easy walk). Recently decorated with modern kitchen and bathroom. Dishwasher, automatic laundry, heat pump, night store heaters and TV. Double garage. Maintained garden fully fenced. $400pw plus power and phone. No smokers, no pets. Available late June medium or long term. Phone 348 4464 or email robin.harrison@canterbury.ac.nz. or mandnz@yahoo.com.
COTTAGE. One bedroom, fully furnished, self contained. Close to University, shops and bus. Secluded garden setting. Quiet, non-smoking tenant required. $180pw. Ph. (03) 351 9962.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. High $300's Open Home: 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.
COUNTRY/Farm Cottage for mature, quiet woman. Responsible tenant, long term preferred. Please phone 3642 987, ext 7010 or 325 7900.
HOUSESITTER is required for all of July and a few days into August. Warm house near university. Please email p.m.graham@snap.net.nz.
HOUSESITTER required. A staff member on leave for six weeks from mid June requires someone to live in a home in Cashmere and to feed the two cats and generally take care of the home for this period. Please contact Ray Hunt ext 6347 or (03) 364 2347 or ray.hunt@canterbury.ac.nz.
SABBATICALS, vacations, study breaks — Nr Biarritz SW France.
Visit www.lacroisee.co.uk.
Ph John Lewis UK 0044 (0)1989 720312.
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.
Garden rocks suitable for zen garden, rock garden or surround for a garden pond. Free to take away. Phone Deborah on 6655.
CAR, up to $1500. Must be tidy, well-maintained and reliable. Contact Malcolm Scott, College of Business, ext 6880, malcolm.scott@canterbury.ac.nz.
TOYOTA Levin, 1993, automatic, 1600 cc, very good condition, $ 2500
negotiable. Contact Xianming Liu. Phone ext 7437 or 027 635 3383
or email xianming.liu@canterbury.ac.nz.
Old fashioned sewing box with concertina fold out tops, on brass wheels, silk lined, oak and mixed timber. 650mm H x 550 mm W x 350mm D. For photos email deborah.mcmahon@canterbury.ac.nz. $180ono. Phone 6655.
Oak wardrobe, 190mm H x 100 mm W x 450mm D, with oval mirror on outside of door and single draw at bottom. For photos email deborah.mcmahon@canterbury.ac.nz. $450ono. Phone 6655.
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 oR email roger.buckton@canterbury.ac.nz.