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| 11:00 am | Chemistry seminar. Dr Jolon Dyer on Proteomic approaches to the location, characterisation and tracking of protein photomodification. |
| 1:00 pm | Geological Sciences seminar. Associate Professor Paul Santi (Colorado School of Mines, UC Visiting Erskine Fellow) on Debris flows in burned areas - sediment, hydrologic, and engineering considerations. |
| 7.30 pm | Canterbury History and Philosophy of Science Society and Royal Society of New Zealand (Canterbury Branch) public lecture. Professor Sally Kohlstedt (University of Minnesota/Fulbright Fellow) on "Place in museum space: The Smithsonian Institution, National Identity, and the America West". A5. |
| 11:00 am | Psychology seminar. Dr Andy Martens on Killing fuels killing. |
| 1:00 pm | Law seminar. Richard Dawson on A Vocabulary of Prejudice and Justice. |
| 3:00 pm | Accountancy, Finance and Information Systems seminar. Professor M. Gordon Hunter (University of Lethbridge, Canada) on Qualitative research methods: Fieldwork experience. |
| 3:10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar.
Alistair Smith (Beca Engineering)
on The
basics of transport modelling and accident prediction. |
| 10:00 am | School of Sociology and Anthropogy
seminar. Peter Howland on Metro-rurality,
domestic tourism, and liminoid resistance: the leisured 'escape'. |
| 10:30 am | Apple Education Seminar for Academics. This seminar is recommended for Academics using Apple computers in the classroom, especially those involved in teacher training. Technical staff supporting Apple computers may also wish to attend. |
| 1:00 pm | History seminar. John Small on Sir James Hight: some revelations and reassessments (to 1927). |
| 2:10 pm | Electrical and Computer Engineering seminar. Microfluidics for bioartificial livers - How semiconductor technology can improve biomedical devices. |
| 3:10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Robert Corless (University of Western Ontario) on Barycentric hermite interpolants for event location in initial-value problems. |
| 3:10 pm | Economics seminar. Cary Deck (University of Arkansas) on Measuring risk attitudes controlling for personality traits. |
| 3:10 pm | Philosophy and Religious Studies seminar. Samanthan Brennan (University of Western Ontario) on The intrinsic goods of childhood. |
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Canterbury Educational Printing Services — CEPS (formerly known as UC Print + Copy), has begun a progressive move into new premises at the Warehouse/Recreation Centre building on Kirkwood Avenue.
As of Thursday 1 May, the CEPS reception and administrative team, currently located on the 2nd floor of the ICTS Butterfly building, will be located in the new premises. On Friday 2 May, the Pre Press and Colour Printing team will relocate from the Central Registry basement into the new premises. All telephone extensions and email addresses will remain the same.
The rest of the Central Registry basement Print Room team is due to move across on Tuesday 20 May.
How to place an order with CEPS: University staff can eitherwalk across to the reception at the new building or if time is of the essence then Print Orders can be deposited at the Library Copy Centre counter located along the eastern wall of Level 2 in the James Height Library building.
For more complex work that may require the use of external print providers and/or the inclusion of the UC Design team, our Print Procurement professional, Simon White, is available to call on you directly at your office between the hours of 10.30am and 11.30am each day. Simon can be contacted on ext 3098.
Many University staff are now using our online ordering system, Ultraware, for the upload of simpler Print Orders directly into the Print Room. This system is easy to use and is well suited to printed work that is of moderate run length and printed in black onto A4 or A3 paper stocks. Contact Janette Winks on ext 6908 for more information about this system.
CEPS are actively seeking to discourage the practice of placing Print Orders with documents to emails. The preferred method of sending electronic Print Requests is via Ultraware. Please do not send Print Order emails with documents attached to an individual CEPS staff member. If email must be used, send only to printcopy@canterbury.ac.nz or copycentre@canterbury.ac.nz. If responding to an electronically sent proof, then please reply to prepress@canterbury.ac.nz.
This is a change to how we have previously operated and reflects our desire to channel all electronic orders through Ultraware. If you are used to emailing Print Orders via emails with attachments, then you are an ideal candidate for Ultraware. Please contact Janette to arrange training.
Of course print orders can still be forwarded to us via the internal mail system.
Return delivery of printed work: Coinciding with the relocation of CEPS is a revamp of our internal delivery service. The warehouse delivery team will now provide a twice daily delivery service from the Print Room to all internal departments on both campuses. Except in some rare, pre-negotiated instances, CEPS will no longer be making any internal deliveries.
The team at CEPS is confident that the combination of the move to new premises and multiple options for your placement of print orders will result in a more efficient service delivery to you, our valued customers.
As in previous years, Human Resources is offering pre-retirement planning workshops for staff.
These workshops, entitled "Planning for Retirement", are
run by Allan Price, Director of Retirement Planning Seminars Ltd.
Five one-day workshops will be held in 2008 on 10 June, 5 August,
26 September, 10 November and 27 November 2008.
The maximum number catered for in one workshop is 16 people (including
partners, who are invited to attend with you). Preference will be
given on a first-in, first-served basis upon receipt of the Registration
Form by HR. There is no charge for individuals or partners. Excellent
take-home resources will also be provided.
For more information check out the Human Resources intranet: www.intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/learn_development.
The following policies/procedures (pdf documents) have been reviewed and updated in the UC Policy Library:
For other recent additions and reviews go the UC Policy Library Home Page and click on "Updates" in left side bar.
Plus many more exciting courses to join. Excellent member and non-member prices. Enrol now.
For more information: Grant Robertson (ext 8416) orgrant.robertson@canterbury.ac.nz. Pick up your brochure at Reception, or see www.phed.canterbury.ac.nz.
10.30am-12.00pm, Friday 2 May 2008 — Otakaro L1 Lecture Theatre,
Dovedale campus
This seminar is recommended for academics using Apple computers
in the classroom, especially those involved in teacher training.
Technical staff supporting Apple computers may also wish to attend.
This 90 minute seminar aims to illustrate education solutions, look at some of the challenges in the classroom, and the challenge this brings in teacher training. The presenters have both worked as educators as well as university
You must register online if you wish to attend this event: edcommunity.apple.com.au/seminars.
Applications for the 2008 CLL Writers’ Awards close on 16 July. There will be two prizes of $35,000 awarded this year.
The awards, which are among the highest monetary prizes for works of non-fiction available in New Zealand, have been running since 2002. Jill Trevelyan won the award in 2005, enabling her to write the biography on Rita Angus which was published last month.
For enquiries or a submission form, go to www.copyright.co.nz or contact cll@copyright.co.nz, ph (09) 486 6250.
24-25 May
The Australia and New Zealand Society of Indexers will conduct day-long classes on beginner and intermediate indexing at the University of Canterbury. Tutor is Max McMaster, training officer for the ANZSI Victorian branch and three-time winner of the prestigious Australian Society of Indexers Medal for back-of-book indexing. For further information and registration details please contact Carol Dawber, 03 4712341 or cda57@student.canterbury.ac.nz.
Tickets to the latest release movie Music Within at the Rialto on sale for $15. Music Within is the true story of Richard Pimentel, a brilliant public speaker with a troubled past, who returns from Vietnam severely hearing-impaired and finds a new purpose in his landmark efforts on the behalf of Americans with disabilities. Proceeds go towards Oxfam as part of the myucteam (UC’s official team for 2008) Trailwalker fundraising campaign. Screening on Thursday 8th May at 8.00pm. Tickets available from UC Opportunity reception in Okeover House, or email pamela.chivers@canterbury.ac.nz. Great way to support the team.
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:
Information Sessions
Seminars:
See Career Hub for further details.
Survey closes 5 May 2008.
If you currently use or are interested in using a wiki at UC please
take a few minutes to fill in this survey survey.it.canterbury.ac.nz.
Wikipedia defines a wiki as "software that allows users to collaboratively
create, edit, link, and organize the content of a website, usually
for reference material. Wikis are often used to create collaborative
websites and to power community websites". The full wikipedia
reference can be seen at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki.
This survey aims to find out what uses are currently made of wikis at UC, if there is a demand for new wikis and to see if there is a need for a university wide infrastructure for wiki software. It is being run by the Wiki Working Group, a subcommittee of ITAC, the University's Information Technology Advisory Committee.
Thank you for your participation, Anne Scott (Library). Wiki Working Group Chair.
Following extensive consultation and evaluation over the last six months, the Learning Management System (LMS) Review is now moving to begin a trial of Moodle, the system selected as a possible alternative to Blackboard for the University's single supported LMS.
The trial will take place with courses taught over the Second Semester.
We are now calling for nominations and expressions of interest for
20-30 courses to take part in the trial. We will compile a portfolio
of courses which represent a range of different types of courses
and subjects.
UCTL will provide assistance and advice in conversion and setup of courses in the time up to the start of Semester 2, and provide support during the semester.
To apply, please contact Emma de Lacey, emma.delacey@canterbury.ac.nz, ext 6165.
A smaller but parallel trial will take place with some College of Education lecturers developing courses on Blackboard. If you are interested, please contact Emma.
Background to the LMS Review is available at http://studentnet.canterbury.ac.nz/lmsreview. A progress report will be published in the next two weeks.
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.
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.
Thousands of historic photographs from the Library’s archival collections are now available online via digital library. Covering over a one hundred year period users can browse this fantastic collection via the Library's unique resources page. The collections currently available include the A. C. Graham collection of West Coast photographs dating from the 1800s, a photographic collection recording over 100 years of the history of the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company and Pacific photographs gathered by John Macmillan Brown in the early 20th century. These collections are just the beginning. The Library has plans to digitize many thousands of additional images which will be available via digital library as soon as they are ready.
E-mail macbrown@libr.canterbury.ac.nz if you have any queries or comments.
Do you feel a bit nervous cycling on city roads? Would you like to brush up on your cycling skills? A series of workshops about cycle safety and bike handling skills are being offered to UC staff and students to help give you more confidence biking in the city. Experienced local cycle educator Helena Parsons will be the tutor. These workshops are sponsored by UC, so are available to you for only $5 for both workshops.
A one-hour theory workshop will cover such issues as legal requirements for bicycles, appropriate safety equipment and correct fitting, basic bicycle set up, and commuting safety issues and hazards. This will be followed by a two-hour, on-road practical workshop that will address common commuter cycling issues such as passing parked or slower moving vehicles, multilane roads, turning right in busy traffic, etc.
Workshop dates:
Workshop 1 (60 mins): Wed 7 May, 12-1pm or 5-6pm Workshop 2 (120
mins): Thu 8 May, 12-2pm or 4-6pm.
For more information and to register, visit www.sustain.canterbury.ac.nz/transport/bikeskills.shtml.
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A new 8 week courses commencing soon. $40 for non-members and $24 for members of the UCRecCentre. Two courses available — Wednesdays in the Dance Studio (GYM103), College of Education, Dovedale Ave from 4.45–5.45pm or Thursdays 5.15–6.15pm in the Coppertop, Commerce Building. Both classes are suitable for any level, on experience necessary, and are limited in numbers. Courses commence Wednesday 30 April and Thursday 1st May respectively. Enrolments can only be taken in person, at the UCRecCentre and you must bring your Staff ID. For further information, please feel free to contact kat.henderson@canterbury.ac.nz or ext 6516.
Mondays 1.10-1.50pm and now Wednesdays 12.10–12.50pm from Monday 28 April (Term 2).
"Release" is a group exercise class that tones and stretches your body, and rejuvenates you for the afternoon. 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. Held in the Dance Studio, (Gym103) at the College of Education, Dovedale Ave. Please contact kat.henderson@canterbury.ac.nz or phone ext 6516 for more details.
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.
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.
Please go to the Events
Website for further information.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
Ines Hammer-Wingard, Administrator, Student Recruitment and Development, 14.4.08-5.2.09
FULLY-furnished two bedroom house, lounge, sunroom and kitchen/dining room. Large north-facing deck and private yard. In Burnside High/Cobham Intermediate/Wairakei Road school zone. 10–15 minutes from the University of Canterbury. Available from the end of June to early October. Reasonable rent (negotiable). Ph. 3642 126 or 3518 555, or contact ron.oreilly@canterbury.ac.nz.
BRYNDWR/Fendalton. Two double bedrooms and one single bedroom/study. Excellent location, cozy home, available immediately. Furnished or unfurnished, includes all white ware. One bathroon, two toilets, separate laundry, garage. $400pw. References required. Suit professionals. Please call 021 468 463.
STUDIO/bed sitter. Suit single quiet person. Located in a well established garden adjacent to a house and has own private garden. Furnished if required. Prefer longer term rental. Location - Spreydon. $135 per week. Please contact Ray ext 6346 or 3642347 or e-mail ray.hunt@canterbury.ac.nz.
THREE bedroom, two living room home at end of cul-de-sac; park outlook. Two minute walk to shops and bus; 5-10 min walk to university. Available 2 June until end of August 2008. $360 per week. Phone Trish 351 8827.
ST ANDREWS HILL/Mt Pleasant. Short-term rental furnished accommodation. Large, sunny 4-5 bedroom house. Three toilets, two bathrooms (one ensuite), fully-furnished and available for rent between 26 May-15 August 2008. Gas central heating, broadband, double garage. Spectacular views and above the smog. Please phone Mike on (03) 376 6456 or email Violeta to violeta.milenkovic@canterbury.ac.nz.
LYNDON Street, Riccarton close to the Mall. Four year old three-bedroom unit; single garage with internal access plus off street parking. Modern kitchen and bathroom, newly carpeted living room opening on to north-facing courtyard. Very private. Suit two/three adults. $310 pw. Phone Philippa Greenman (03) 364 2526 or (03) 351 2626.
MATURE person(s) required, suit visiting academic. Two bedroom town house in Avonhead. Furnished, linen, crockery etc. Within walking distance of University. Available from 21 April. Phone Les (03) 359 9170 or reply dianedixon@snap.net.nz.
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.
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 $300pw including telephone
(local calls only) plus electricity and gas. Email RobertsonA@xtra.co.nz or
phone (03) 331 8205.
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.
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.
ALUMNI House (Canterbury). Do you ever have visitors who need accommodation? Alumni House specialises in a personalised approach to quality accommodation for visitors to Christchurch and especially to Canterbury University. A 15% discount applies to all University related bookings. Visit www.alumnihouse.co.nz and be sure to bookmark for future reference.
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 (03) 385 4237, or janice.farrelly
@xtra.co.nz.
HOUSESITTER required from 27/28 August to 20 September 2008 to feed and care for beloved cat whilst owner is on conference leave. Delightful sunny Lyttelton cottage with heat-pump, Sky TV and spectacular harbour views. Excellent bus service. Please contact Karen Scott on 4904 or 3288756 or Karen.Scott@canterbury.ac.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.
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.
BABY gear. Basinette, portacot, bouncinette, car capsule. Please
call Rona 027 654 3278 or wrk 364 2402.
CAR to rent for 2 months. I am an academic member of staff and looking to rent a car until the beginning of July. Does anyone have a car sitting around not doing anything? Please email me on tessa.anderson@canterbury.ac.nz.
ROTARY hoist clothesline, older model, excellent line space. Please contact Felicity ext. 8656 or email felicity.watson@canterbury.ac.nz.
TOYOTA Levin, 1993, auto, electrical windows
and mirrors, 163km, very good condition, $ 2,500 negotiable.
Please contact Xianming, xianming.liu@canterbury.ac.nz,
ext 7437 or ph 027 635 3383 or (03) 351 8812.
QUEEN size bed in excellent condition. Includes mattress, base and back board comes from a non smoking no pet household. Have upgraded so this one needs to go. Bed cover is not included. Price $1100, please call (03) 342 8133.
CHILDCARE fashion navy pram is in a very good condition. The pram can be positioned so that the baby can face you or face the other way. In addition, the Pram has many other excellent features, from birth to 17kg. Price $150, please call (03) 342 8133.
BABY monitor in excellent condition. Price $90; please call (03) 342 8133.
STUDYING desk, brand new originally $550; only asking for $300. Please call (03) 342 8133.
VIDEO cassette recorder Sony, Hi-Fi, G-code, multisystem, 6 heads,
in excellent condition, originally $500 for only $300; please call
342 8133.