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| 9:00 am | Introduction to SAS enterprise guide for teaching and research. Finishes noon. |
| 11:00 am | Chemistry PhD seminar. David Bones on The photochemistry of sodium nitrate aerosol. |
| 1:00 pm | Geological Sciences seminar. Dr Jim McKean (Rocky Mountain Research Station, USDA Forest Service, Boise – Idaho and visiting UC Erskine Fellow) on Geologic controls on channel morphology and aquatic habitat: seeing through the water with a high-resolution, aquatic-terrestrial lidar. |
| 1:00 pm | Political Science and Communication seminar. Dr Jonathan Rose (Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada) on Citizens assemblies. |
| 1:10 pm | Computer Science and Software Engineering seminar. Daniel Ayers (Elementary Solutions Ltd) on Catching criminals with computer science. |
| 5:15 pm | Canterbury Branch New Zealand Geographical Society seminar. Dr Doug Johnston on “A Geographer wanders about South East Asia”. Jobberns Room, Level 4 Geography. |
| Noon | Platform lecture. Bounty. Selected readings from the poets Ian Wedde, Koenraad Kuiper and Frank Koenegracht with commentary about their literary cultures and rhythmic effects. Entry is free. |
| 1:00 pm | Accountancy, Finance and Information Systems seminar. Professor Joey George (Erskine Fellow, Florida State University) on Computer-mediated communication and deception. |
| 1:10 pm | Platform lecture. Dr Philip Catton on Philosophy, Matauranga Māori and the meaning of biculturalism. |
| 3:10 pm | Economics seminar. Michael Beenstock (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) Evaluating the effect of self-selected treatment on drug addiction. |
| 5:30 pm | Te Awatea Violence Research Centre seminar. Lee-Anna Johnston on Advising victims in the New Zealand justice system. Finishes 7pm. |
| Noon | Forestry seminar. Dr Pamela Jakes (USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, St Paul, Minnesota) on Community wildfire protection planning in the US: how context influences process that leads to outcomes. |
| 1:10 pm | Platform lecture. Maori and Indigenous Studies seminar. Komene Kururangi on Haka - New Zealand icon, war dance or just a waste of time? |
| 1:10 pm | Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies seminar. Dr John Roughan (Solomon Islands Development Trust (SIDT)) on Five years of RAMSI: A review. |
| 1:10 pm | Music concert. Featuring works by visiting Portuguese Canterbury Fellow João Pedro Oliveira and Petra Bachrata, performed by Gretchen Dunsmore (clarinet), Bridget Douglas and Tony Ferner (flutes). |
| 3:10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Peter Smith on Why is a statistician working on mobile phones? |
| 6:00 pm | NZSO Foundation Masterclass features Latvian violinist Baiba Skride, who will work with Performance students of the School of Music. |
| 10:00 am | Sociology and Anthropology seminar. Professor Mark Francis on Herbert Spencer and the history of anthropology. |
| 1:00 pm | Accountancy Finance and Information Systems seminar. Joey George (Erskine Fellow, Florida State University) on Experimental design. Finishes 3pm. |
| 1:00 pm | History seminar. Jim McAloon (Lincoln) on Insulation or imperialism? |
| 1:10 pm | Platform lecture. Associate Professor Jim Tully on Courage under fire: Is the art critic an endangered species? |
| 2:10 pm | National Centre for Research on Europe seminar. Rose Austen on Two paths diverged: A comparison of NZ and Australia's relationships with the EU in regards to wine trade. |
| 2:10 pm | Electrical and Computer Engineering seminar. Dr Kim Eccleston on Integrated active microwave transmit antennas. |
| 3:10 pm | Economics seminar. Ben Marshall (Massey University) on How accurate is the January barometer? |
| 3:10 pm | Philosophy seminar. Margaret Osler (Visiting Erskine Fellow) on When did Gassendi become a Libertine? 5pm finish. |
| 3:15 pm | College of Education seminar. Dr Jean Rath on Remaking and revisiting? Women’s life stories and recollections of rape crisis counsellor training. |
| 5:30 pm | Music seminar. Musician Douglas Mews on Fortepiano - its history and repertoire. Finishes 7pm. Admission free. |
| 7:30 pm | Platform performance poetry. Converted verse on "Heart on Sleeve". |
| 8:00 pm | Platform concert. The Story Teller - Shuo Shu Ren and other musical tales: the music of Gao Ping. |
| 5:30 pm | Platform Lecture. Paul Downie on Making a fortepiano. Admission free. |
| 7:30 pm | Platform. Gala dinner with Dame Malvina Major. Dame Malvina Major will be joined by the best of new vocal talent in the University of Canterbury's Voice Programme in performing a range of songs and arias in this gala event. |
| 1:00 pm | Platform: Rare Taste on Reels. Screenings of foreign films not previously seen in New Zealand. Entry to all films is free. |
| 3:00 pm | Platform lecture: Menotti in Production. Elric Hooper and Martin Setchell will discuss the production of composer-librettist Gian Carlo Menotti's two well-known operas "The Medium" and "The Telephone". |
| 7:00 pm | Platform: The Fortepiano in recital. Musician Douglas Mews will perform on the School of Music's new fortepiano in both solo and accompaniment roles. Also performing will be the School of Music's Dame Malvina Major, Roger Buckton and cellist Edith Salzmann. Tickets are $25/$15 from Ticketek. |
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Deadline: 4pm, Friday 13 June
The round for these awards is now open. Please see the VC General Staff Development Awards website for details and the application form.
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.
The Association for Women in the Sciences invites women working
with, or interested in, all fields of science to attend "Striking
a Balance" in Christchurch, 2-4 July 2008.
The conference will consider how to balance the roles we occupy from
researchers to partners/mothers to entrepreneurs to teachers/science
communicators.
The programme includes mini symposia, plenary speakers and numerous
workshops aimed at skill development for attendees.
Speakers will represent the spectrum of work in the sciences from
media people to social scientists to science managers.
There will also be a number of sessions where researchers from diverse
backgrounds present overviews of their research plus tell of how
they have balanced their careers with other aspects of their lives.
For more information visit the conference website http://www.awis.org.nz/conferencespage.html.
Please be advised that the ANZSI indexing course advertised in the diary for the weekend 24-25 May has now been postponed until later in the year. Further information from Carol Dawber Carol Dawber@cda57@student.canterbury.ac.nz.
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.
5.00pm, Friday 23 May — Commerce Building Room 101
The Kakariki Environmental Club and Engineers without Borders are hosting a sustainability movie night featuring a movie about climate change, science, policy and action.
Refreshments will be provided.
21 May–1 June 2008
The artistic talent of students and staff at the University of Canterbury
will be showcased during the University’s second biennial Platform arts festival this month.
The 12-day festival will feature opera, music recitals and art exhibitions
to avant-garde theatre, lectures and film. Event will be staged at
various locations in the central city and on the University’s Ilam
campus.
Highlights include the performance of The Telephone and The
Medium, two operas by Pulitzer-prize-winning composer and
librettist Gian Carlo Menotti; a gala dinner at the Christchurch
Town Hall with performances by Dame Malvina Major and students
from the University’s voice programme; screenings of foreign language
films which have not previously been shown in New Zealand; and
an evening of music with composer and pianist Gao Ping.
A full schedule of events can be found on the Platform website (www.canterbury.ac.nz/platform).
Deadline: Closing date for applications Thursday 17 July 2008
Academic promotion documentation relevant to this year's promotion
and progression round is now available at the following Human Resources
web site: intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/academic_promotions/index.shtml.
This material includes the timetable, criteria, application forms, notes for applicants and Heads of Department/School.
As outlined in the timetable, preparation of promotion applications and related documentation can now commence.
Please note that two University-wide promotion seminars are planned and these are open to all interested staff. The seminars will be held on the following dates and times:
A joint effort between Financial Services, Human Resources, and the ICTS Business Systems Support Team has resulted in the introduction of a new online employee self-service system known as ‘MyPay’.
MyPay allows employees to access their own pay and leave details. Your latest payslip and historic payslips can be viewed online and can be printed from your web browser. You can also view a leave calendar showing your leave history, and view your current leave balances.
Please read Getting Started with MyPay for more details about the system. There are some important points about security and payslip printing that you should be aware of. Also note that this week will see the final print run of payslips in their current format. After this you will be expected to print your own should you require a printed copy. There are a few exceptions to this where Financial Services will continue to provide a printed payslip.
If you have any questions after reading the information at the above link, please contact Human Resources staff who are within your College or advising your Service Unit. The Financial Services payroll team will continue to assist with inquiries relating to pay details and leave balances.
The MyPay system can be accessed here using your network username and password.
Now that many first assignments have been marked and returned, lecturers may wish to direct their students to these LSC lectures and workshops, to enhance their students’ skill levels. We welcome ideas for future courses from colleagues and students. All of our courses are free.
For a full list of programmes for both undergraduate and postgraduate students see www.learningskills.canterbury.ac.nz. For more information about these courses, phone 364 2314 (or ext 6314), or email: learningskills@canterbury.ac.nz.
5.30pm, Thursday 22 May — Philip Carter Family Auditorium, Christchurch Art Gallery
This year's Annual General Meeting will combine with the joint launch of the UC College of Arts' biennial arts festival, Platform 2008, and the UC School of Music's newly-commissioned fortepiano.
Programme:
The launch function will last approximately one hour. Guests will then be invited to remain for a 45 minute fortepiano recital.
RSVP: by 15 May to the Alumni Office, 6344, email alumni@canterbury.ac.nz.
Note: Entry to the Platform launch function is by ticket only. Tickets will be distributed to guests at the AGM.
There will be a group continuing to walk from the Dovedale Ave entrance of the College of Education on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12.15pm. Please contact Kelvin Eder ext 8433 for enquiries.
7.30pm, Monday 26 May — Great Hall, The Arts Centre
Featuring works by Quilter, Parry, Stanford, Head, Britten, Armstrong Gibbs and Howells.
Tickets $15 waged, $10 unwaged. Available at the door, from the Arts Centre, or St Mary's Merivale.
10am-4pm, Friday 23 to Sunday 25 May — Chervier Centre, Victoria Street, Rangiora
Rangiora is showcasing local arts and crafts at the annual Prosser
Quirke Creative Arts Exhibition. This exhibition, kindly sponsored
by Prosser and Quirke, and generously supported by the Creative
Communities Arts, is unique in the Waimakariri district for the
range of arts and crafts exhibited.
Six local groups will be exhibiting covering art, pottery, woolcraft,
woodcraft, photography and quilting. The guest exhibitor this year
will be New Plymouth quilter Jane Raumati.
Throughout the weekend a variety of artists and craftsmen will be demonstrating their work and skills. All work is available for purchase or commissions can be placed with the individual artists.
7.30pm, Saturday 31 May — Corner of Old West Coast
and Langdales Road
(15 minutes drive from UC)
Tim Emerson - 21 Concerts with N.Z orchestras. Awards & National competitions winner, broadcast on N.Z and Australian radio. Performed in several countries and been involved in international music festivals.
Concert Tickets $20: Includes light refreshments. Book at www.nutpointgallery.com,
or ph (03) 342 1033.
Female general staff 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 13 to 17 October.
The NZWIL Steering Group is seeking two nominations from each University.
Target Audience: The general staff programme is designed for women in or aspiring to be in senior general staff leadership positions, which involve budget and people responsibility for University or Faculty wide Service/Support Divisions or Units. This might include, for example, Directors or Managers of Student Administration, Student Services, Facilities Management, International, Communications and Marketing, Student Recruitment, Human Resources, Legal Services, University Librarian or Faculty Registrars and School Managers heading up administration services in large Schools, but should not preclude others from applying.
Please see the Learning and Development (HR) website for the application process and more information www.intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr.
We have resumed the very popular Wellness Checks for staff (there is a small charge of $10). The appointments are held on a Monday morning with Theresa Madden.
We would also like to invite female staff, who are due or overdue for their cervical smears, to book an appointment with a nurse. This service is available for UC staff and we hope there will be good uptake of this preventive healthcare initiative. The nurse is available for appointments on weekday mornings. There will be a (very competitive) charge of $25 for this.
Please ring the Health Centre of 364 2402 to make an appointment for either service.
The 11th Appeal has commenced and the collection box is in the Registry Concourse. As usual, donations of warm clothing, rugs, blankets and non-perishable foodstuffs such as tinned soup are welcomed. The Christchurch City Mission collects the goods on a regular basis and is always extremely appreciative of the University’s support. Enquiries to Margaret Ricketts, Law, extension 3141.
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.
8.00pm, 14 May–25 Wednesday to Saturday (The Mill Theatre, Wise Street, Addington – just off Lincoln Road)
Directed by Cathy Jaeger, this light-hearted humorous play about our National sport has won acclaim where-ever it has been staged, and makes a welcome return for yet another season.
Tickets $16 (waged) or $13 (unwaged) To book go online at www.riccartonplayers.co.nz/z_bookings.htm.
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.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
SUMNER. Fully furnished character apartment, 4 bedroom. Stunning views over beach, short term lease. Price neg, ph 021 626 690.
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.
FENDALTON. Accommodation available in comfortable home close to the University. Suit postgraduate student and visiting academics. Short or long term stays. Contact rikupat@xtra.co.nz or home (03) 343 2757.
SCARBOROUGH. Light, spacious, four bedroom family home for rent in the exclusive hill suburb of Scarborough, Christchurch. Available mid-June to mid-December 2008. Fully furnished. Sea and garden views from every room. Organic vegetable garden. Gym. Complete home office facilities. State-of-the-art entertainment system. Two cars available for use. Adorable cat for company. Weekly gardener and cleaner. 3 minutes to Sumner shops, cafes, restaurants, beach and cinema. $595pw plus refundable deposit. Please contact Tanya Ogilvie-White on +64 (0) 3 326 4996 or Al on +64 021 950 061 or email tanya.ogilvie-white@canterbury.ac.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.
SPREYDON.
Two bedroom flat available for June and July only, heat pump, single
garage, $250pw. Contact Janet ext 44074 or janet.cumberpatch@canterbury.ac.nz.
THREE/four bedroom sunny house near Riccarton Mall. View on Trademe ID153568583. $365 pw ph 03 318 1818 or 027 226 6133.
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.
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.
HALSWELL private sale. Recently redecorated sunny and warm three bedroom home located in a quiet cul-de-sac. New kitchen and bathroom. New Daikin heatpump and clean air woodburner. Double garage and plenty of off street parking. Close to Oakland's school. Fully fenced 807sqm section - excellent for kids and pets. Asking price $318,000. Open home Sunday 18 May 2-2.45pm. Phone Catherine/Nick 322 9050 or 021 211 2434. Photos and more details on Trade me ref #154481900.
PRIVATE sale Burnside. Ashbourne St. Family home on private rear section. 3 double bedrooms plus studio. Log burner, night store. Modern Kitchen. Double car garage, internal access via sunny conservatory. BBQ area set in beautiful maintained garden (fully fenced) Lovely neighbours. $398,500. Phone 021 294 9077 to view. Photos on Trademe.co.nz, ID 150862461.
HOUSESITTERS available – July and August. Professional couple, non-smokers, happy to care for pets. Email Maureen Titheridge mtitheridge@googlemail.com.
LOVELY two-bed wooden Frahmos house with great views of sea and
bush. One double room with deck available, in Diamond Harbour.
Share with one other flatmate. Call Heidi on 021 469 737 or email hmgwynne@hotmail.com.
MUSICA Balkanica choir musicabalkanica.org is
preparing for a new concert (in October) which will include both
sacred and folk music from the Balkan region. We sing a cappella
exclusively and have members from the Balkans, New Zealand, Scotland
and Russia. Please email Tanja if you are interested in participating
in this concert Tanja.mitrovic@canterbury.ac.nz.
HONDA Accord Wagon 1999, 135,000km, Navigation system, six CD changer, $6,500, Ph 357-0950 or 027-202-0722, email segovia369@hanmail.net.
NISSAN Primera Camino, 1999. 5-door wagon, silver, auto, p/s, p/w,
a/c, 107,000 km, $6500, excellent condition, priced to sell. Visiting
professor is leaving country. 03-364-2714 / karon.maclean@canterbury.ac.nz.
RINNAI convector gas heater, as new (new price $1100) sell for $550ono. Suit a medium to large room. Un-flued so not suitable for bedrooms. Contact Georgia 027 666 0585.
SURPLUS desks for sale or free to departments. Please contact the
University Warehouse on 8493 for details.
FISH tank plus stand, 180 litres with full accessories and ornaments for cold water plus tropical. $300. Ph. 021 293 6041, madmoranmonkey@vodafone.net.nz.
MILAZO push bike, 21 speed with aero-bars, kevlar lined tyres
and tubes, lights and locks. $150. Ph 021 293 6041, madmoranmonkey@vodafone.net.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.