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| 1:00 pm | Geological Sciences seminar. Dr Kari Bassett on The ANDRILL sedimentary record, a balance between palaeoclimatic and tectonic drivers. |
| 3:10 pm | Linguistics seminar. Professor Andrew Carstairs-McCarthy on Linguistics 1956-2008: a personal retrospect and critique. |
| 6:00 pm | Classics seminar. Platform. Professor Robin Bond on Pots, Paintings and Poetry. |
| 7:00 pm | History seminar. Platform. Dr Te Maire Tau on "New evidence for Ngai Tahu history". |
| Noon | Music presentation. Presentation I: João Pedro Oliveira composer (Portugal). Finishes 2.00pm. |
| 6:00 pm | Classics seminar. Platform. Professor Robin Bond on Pots, Paintings and Poetry. |
| 7:00 pm | History seminar. Platform.
Dr Jane Buckingham on Medical
History in the South Pacific. |
| 11:00 am | Psychology seminar. Dr Stephen Murray (Opus International Consultants, Wellington) on The New Zealand attitudes to public transport study: Public transport and prejudice. |
| 1:10 pm | Platform music recital. Pettman Junior Academy of Music. Young elite in Chamber Music. |
| 1:30 pm | Canterbury WEA seminar. Dr Scott Walker on "Challenges facing the next US President". Cost $4. Phone 366 0285. |
| 1:30 pm | Psychology seminar. Dr Kurt Freeman (Oregon Health and Sciences University) on Treating bedtime resistance: Blending behaviour analysis with paediatric primary care. |
| 7:00 pm | History seminar. Platform.
Dr Peter Field on Leadership
in American History. |
| 10:30 am | ICT workshop. Sean Lowry on Go specific workshop MS Word long documents. For post graduate students and staff using Microsoft Word 2003 for long document creation such as thesis writing. |
| 1.10 pm | Platform music recital. Pettman Junior Academy of Music recitals. Young elite soloists. |
| 1:10 pm | Music lunchtime recital. Brass quartet, woodwind quintet. |
| 3:10 pm | Mathematics seminar. Mike Steel on The joys of being mean: Tricks for (evolutionary) trees. |
| 4:00 pm | Theatre and Film Studies seminar. Vera Dika on Reconsidering the nostalgia film: Far from Heaven, all that Heaven allows, and Ali: fear eats the soul. |
| 7:00 pm | History seminar. Platform.
Professor Geoff Rice on New
interpretations of the French Revolution. |
| 10:00 am | Sociology and Anthropology seminar. Chad Huddleston on The imagination of the State and its landscape: Perspectives on tapu and wahi tapu. |
| 10:00 am | Social Work and Human Services PhD seminars. Sophie Goldingay on Separation or mixing: issues for young female prisoners in Aotearoa New Zealand prisons and Hong Jae Park on The issue of isolation among older Korean migrants: Implications for research and policy. Finishes 11.45am. |
| 11.00 am | Physics & Astronomy and Geological Sciences seminar. Trevor Ireland (Australia National University, Canberra) on Oxygen isotopes in the Sun. Room 701, Rutherford Building. |
| 1:00 pm | History seminar. Michael Gousmett (CPIT) on The history of charities exemption from taxation: from the 12th to the 19th century. Finishes 2.30pm. |
| 1:30 pm | National Centre for Research on Europe seminar. Introduction to European Research Fellowship: Marie Curie Actions and FP7. |
| 2:10 pm | Electrical and Computer Engineering seminar. Dr Russ Webb on Echo state learning methods. |
| 2:10 pm | National Centre for Research on Europe seminar. Will Shannon on Students on the roads of Europe: Student mobility within the context of the Bologna Process. |
| 3:10 pm | Economics seminar. Maros Servatka on Strategic use of trust. |
| 3:10 pm | Philosophy and Religious Studies seminar. Professor Denis Dutton on Art and human self-domestication. |
| 8:00 pm | UC Opportunity seminar. Dr Stephen Parke (Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Illinois, USA) on Neutrinos: Ghosts of the Universe. |
| 7:00 pm | Platform recital. Gagok singer Cho Soon-ja and Ensemble. Music from the Morning Calm. Finishes 9.00pm. |
| 3:00 pm | Platform lecture. John Ioane (Macmillan Brown Pacific Artist in Residence) on There is no such thing as a Pacific Island renaissance. |
| 5:00 pm | Platform recital. The silver swan and other animals: a late afternoon platter of early music and poetry. |
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6pm, Tuesday 3 June — Arts Lecture Block, Room
A5
A seminar on applying for the Rhodes Scholarship in the UK (for Postgraduate study). Come and hear from senior academics and past recipients on how to enhance your chances of success.
6–7pm, 10 June — Bird Hall, Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Avenue
Celebrate Matariki, the Maori New Year, with Dr Rawiri Taonui, Head of School: Aotahi Maori and Indigenous Studies at Canterbury University. Dr Taonui, a contributing author in the award winning book Vaka Moana, will talk about ancient Maori and Polynesian astronomy and early Pacific navigation leading to the discovery and settlement of Aotearoa.
12–1pm, Tuesday 3 June — C3 Lecture Theatre
“Smokefree…it’s about us/Kia Auahi Kore mō tātou te kaupapa.”
This is the 2008 theme for World Smokefree Day, a World Health Organization
initiative that is celebrated globally each year on 31 May. The
focus for World Smokefree Day 2008 is on creating a smokefree /
auahi kore future for the young people of Aotearoa New Zealand.
UC wishes to promote healthy lifestyles and wants to support this day as part of our ‘Healthy Campus’ programme. Help create a smokefree future for New Zealand and come celebrate and support World Smokefree Day with us.
Join the lunch time talk on smokefree New Zealand:
All interested staff and students are welcome.
1pm, Friday 30 May — Engineering E16 lecture theatre
A representative from the Embassy of France is visiting to present information on university study in France and the Hexagone scholarships scheme. The information will be of interest to all students considering study in France, and specific material will be included on French engineering schools.
The Scholarships Office has printed material available on the French institutions and scholarship opportunities.
10am-4pm Friday, 30 May — C-Block Lawn
A competition to turn rubbish into art.
In light of Trade Aid's competition, Engineers Without Borders
and Kakariki Environmental Club are hosting a day event to give
anyone a chance to turn 'junk into green funk'. Come join us.
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.
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: 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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 by the sea. Fully furnished three bedroom house to rent. Including linen, all kitchenware, plus TV, video, etc. Large garden with children's play equipment. Ideal for a family from overseas on a short-term assignment or secondment. NZD$2,100 per calendar month. For further details email jason.lemasurier@canterbury.ac.nz, ph +44 7858 940 693.
SUMNER. Fully furnished character apartment, 4 bedroom. Stunning views over beach, short term lease. Price neg, ph 021 626 690.
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.
RICCARTON, sunny, private, modernised character home. Completely serviced and one block from the University. Close proximity to two malls, Gardens and the CBD. Suit visiting professionals/academics. Winter season specials available. Visit www.homeawayfromhome.co.nz for recommendations from UOC visiting scholars.
TO RENT delightful sunny, two storey, fully-furnished, well equipped, stand-alone townhouse with two large queen bedrooms, both with a balcony. One bedroom has an en-suite toilet and basin. Large study with wireless Broadband. Well equipped kitchen. Three living areas. Good sized bathroom with bath, shower and toilet. Heat pump. Great outdoor living area. BBQ. All linen provided. Two mins drive from the CBD and 5 mins from the city centre (Cathedral Square), schools, malls and parks. Cleaner and gardener come two hours per month, at the owner's expense. Suitable for an academic or professional couple. Property managed by property managers. No letting fees. Available from mid June to early January. $495 per week negotiable. Contact the owner at penny.griffith@work.net.nz.
HILLSBOROUGH. Two double rooms available, furnished with beds and study table. Phone and internet access available, meals negotiable if required. Rent per room is $180pw inclusive of power and internet. Rooms are available from 4 June 2008. Please contact Sonia 021 035 4771 or 377 4693 (after hrs).
AVONHEAD. Three bedroom house in quiet street. Close to University, shops and transport. Spacious, open plan living, dishwasher and wall oven. Warm and sunny with gas heating. Double garage. $350pw. Available 15 June, ph (03) 358 5651 or 027 204 4460.
FULLY furnished 3 bedroom house in Brighton, great location, right
near the beach. Phone 021 631 410 for further information.
PERFECT weekend getaway at Gore Bay. Rare opportunity, low maintenance house with "good bones" located in this idyllic beach community. For more information please contact Charley on 364 2399 or charles.fleischmann@canterbury.ac.nz.
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. 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.
HOUSESITTER wanted. 13 July-8 August or a 3 bedroom house in Burnside looking after our 2 cats. Please phone Kirsty on ext 4877 or email kirsty.mackenzie@canterbury.ac.nz.
NON-smoker, independent, pet friendly flatmate wanted for a large double room in Sockburn/Hornby area. One minute walk to the MetroStar bus stop which drops off outside the University Bookshop. Room includes new double bed, large desk, bookcase and settee. Would suit a postgrad student as the house is generally quiet. Large garden with security lighting. The room is available on a three monthly basis, either short or long term. Free rent will be offered for a period of four weeks in November, to the right person, who is willing to house/pet sit. Contact Georgia for more information or to ask any questions georgia.travis@canterbury.ac.nz or phone/text on 027 666 0585.
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.
HOUSE wanted for visiting professor and family
from 24 December 2008 to 1 April 2009. Preferably Cashmere or
Beckenham area. Four bedrooms ideally, with safe garden for young
children. Please contact dorlings@yahoo.co.uk in
first instance with details.
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.
ROVER 623SLi 1994. Honda built Rover luxury. $2900, Only 100,000kms,
4 door automatic, Royal blue, leather seats, steering wheel, gear
shift lever, power steering/ABS brakes, sun roof, large boot, cruise
control, electric windows, mirrors, locking, alarm, radio/CD player.
Contact Bob (03) 355 4225 evenings or wyckham@sfu.ca.
CANNONDALE R800 Road Bike 1998, $600. Aluminum and carbon fibre
frame, Coda slice echelon carbon fibre front forks, Shimano 105 group
set – Mavic wheels, triple chain ring - Nine rear gear rings, extra
top mounted brake levers, computer: VDO C10+ 2 bottle holders – pump
and holder. Size 20”. Fit riders 5’7” to 5’11”. Original price $2200
Canadian ($2900 NZ). Contact Bob Wyckham (03) 355 4225 evenings or wyckham@sfu.ca.
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.