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| 1:00 pm | Geology seminar. Dr Catherine Reid on Modern estuarine siliceous spiculites, Tasmania, Australia: A non-polar link to Phanerozoic spiculitic cherts. |
| 1:10 pm | Music recital. Alison Isadora and Jan-Bas Bollen (Netherlands) on "TRACE" a cross-media performance. |
| 6:00 pm | Business and Economics 4th Annual Condliffe Memorial lecture. Professor Joel Slemrod (Stephen Ross, University of Michigan) on Tax policy in the real world. Finishes 8pm. |
| 6:00 pm | Law seminar. Sandra Day O’Connor (Former Supreme Court Justice, USA) on Rule of law around the world. |
| 8:00 pm | Free
public lecture - Hopkins Lecture 2008. Geoff Henderson
on Wind
Power - One of many ways to a carbon-neutral economy. |
| 1:00 pm | Geography seminar. Maurice Roers (Christchurch City Council) on Urban planning as it relates to Christchurch's central city: a view from the coal face. |
| 5:15 pm | Law seminar. Sandra Day O’Connor (Former Supreme Court Justice, USA) on Reflections from the US Supreme Court. |
| 3:00 pm | University Centre for Teaching and Learning seminar. Dawn McMillan on University spaces for teaching and learning: Your library: changing needs, changing spaces. |
| 3:10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Tim Burness (University of Auckland/ University of Southampton) on Simple groups, bases and probability. |
| 7:30 pm | Music recital. Great Hall series - Concert V: "Sound Visions". A concert of new music featuring University Composition students. Finishes 9:30pm. |
| 10:00 am | Sociology and Anthropology seminar. Associate Professor Anru Lee (City University of New York). Women of the Sisters’ Hall: Religion and the making of women’s alternative space in Taiwan’s economic restructuring. |
| 10:00 am | Law seminar. Sandra Day O’Connor (Former Supreme Court Justice, USA) on Guantanamo Bay: Legal black hole? |
| 1:00 pm | History seminar. Dr John Cookson on From predator to paragon: Britain's domestication of the soldiery, 1750-1850, Part 1. |
| 1:00 pm | Law seminar. Jurgen Schubach on Obeying immoral laws? – The distinction between law and justice as the crucial point of any legal system. |
| 3:10 pm | Philosophy seminar. Juergen Schubach (Juergen Schubach, RA [Germ.], Association NZLS) on Obeying immoral laws? The distinction between law and justice as the crucial point of any legal system. |
| 4:10 pm | Bridging Programmes seminar. Dr Maree Hemmingsen on Collaborative research: the interface between science and indigenous peoples. |
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Earlier this year a new events site was launched on the University website (www.canterbury.ac.nz/events). The site can also be accessed by clicking on "more events" at the bottom of the University homepage.
The database-driven site allows staff to search on a wide range of events from academic conferences and seminars through to concerts and exhibitions. A feature of the new site is an "add to calendar" button that allows users to save an event into their Microsoft Outlook calendar.
An advantage of the system is that users can see in advance what is happening at the University on any given day. Staff are encouraged to check the database when organising events so as to avoid clashes.
Staff from throughout the University are now entering events directly into the system. Instructions on how to enter events can be found at https://intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/newsroom/forms/EventEdit.aspx?Item_id=0&type=event
If you need assistance in uploading events please contact michele.downer@canterbury.ac.nz.
4 August 2008 — Millennium Hotel, Queenstown. Programme now online.
UC is hosting the high performance research symposium on 4 August 2008 at the Millennium Hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand, as a lead-in to the Asia-Pacific Advanced Network Consortium meeting (APAN26), Asia Pacific’s foremost event for showcasing advanced broadband networking applications and technologies for research and education. The symposium will set the scene for APAN26 by showcasing best practice e-Research projects, programmes and tools.
Full details, including programme, speakers and abstracts of presentations, are now available on the Symposium web pages - http://www.bluefern.canterbury.ac.nz/events/index.shtml.
Please note that the Symposium and APAN26 have separate registration – registration for one event does not include registration for the other event. Registration information is posted on the web page.
Enquiries can be made to Stuart Broughton at stuart.broughton@canterbury.ac.nz.
APAN26 registrations can be made through the Kiwi Advanced Research and Education Network (KAREN) website: www.karen.net.nz/apan26-registration.
APAN26 is being held from 4-8 August 2008 at the Millennium Hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand, following on from the High Performance Research Symposium. The Asia Pacific Advanced Network Consortium meeting is Asia Pacific’s foremost event for showcasing advanced broadband networking applications and technologies for research and education.
APAN26 will explore how ICT developments and advanced networks are changing research and collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region - and contributing towards environmental, regional and operational sustainability. This event is a rare opportunity for New Zealand’s education and research sector to connect with power users of advanced network applications and services.
See http://www.reannz.net.nz/apan26/ for further details.
Please also note that APAN26 and the High Performance Research Symposium have separate registration – registration for one event does not include registration for the other event.
APAN26 registrations can be made through the Kiwi Advanced Research and Education Network (KAREN) website. High Performance Research Symposium registrations can be made through www.bluefern.canterbury.ac.nz/events/index.shtml.
The Combined Unions Participation System has recently been reviewed by the University of Canterbury and the Combined Unions, and we are now holding elections for Health & Safety Representatives in work areas which have not reached their recommendation.
The purpose of a combined participation agreement is to improve health and safety at the University of Canterbury by promoting cooperation between the employer, employees and the unions, by ensuring all employees are provided with reasonable opportunity to be actively involved in the ongoing management of health and safety. For more information please see https://intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/news/060901healthsafety.shtml.
7pm, Friday 25 July — Coppertop
Come along and test your knowledge, great fun for a great cause
To register your team (4-5people) email tam57@student.canterbury.ac.nz .
$5 per person. BYO.
8.00pm, Saturday, 19 July — Christchurch Town Hall
As part of the 50th anniversary season, The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra is celebrating great Russians — Lilburn A birthday offering; Prokofiev Sinfonia Concertane for cello and orchestra in E minor Op.125 and Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5 in E minor, Op. 64. Vladimir Verbitsky (conductor) and Alexander Ivashkin (cello). Elric Hooper will give the pre-concert talk at 7pm in the Auditorium. Tickets $20-$50. Book at Ticketek (03) 377 8899.
Volunteers are invited to work with Marnie Slater, a New Zealand
artist, to develop and perform a series of exhibition tours for SCAPE
2008 Christchurch Biennial of Art in Public Space to be held over
September, October and November of this year.
The tours will be centred on the works in SCAPE 2008, the wider
context and history of the biennial and the city of Christchurch
and will provide an opportunity for the articulation of diverse,
personal, critical and potentially differing viewpoints. The tours
will attempt to locate SCAPE within the social and political fabric
of Christchurch. The tours will offer public audiences access to
a wide range of voices through a process of structured wanderings
or guided experiences, and will provide a broad scope of approaches
to the projects and position of the SCAPE Biennial and its role within
Christchurch city.
Volunteers need no previous tour guide or public speaking experience
as support will be given but an interest in art would be an advantage.
Tour guides will be expected to attend a series of workshops to be
held in central Christchurch over July and August. During SCAPE 2008
tours will run weekly, with each guide giving a minimum of one public
tour.
To register your interest by 15 July or for more
information please contact: Marnie Slater 021 727 264, (04) 386
1753, marnie@scapebiennial.org.nz.
8pm-1am, Saturday, 26 July — UCSA Complex, 90 Ilam Road
Dust off those dancing shoes and put on your coat and tails. All
UC campus staff, ex staff, including staff of the UCSA, Sport Science
and Recreation Services, Health Centre, residential halls, regional
campuses, and partners/guests are invited to attend this special
first-time event.
Highlights of the evening include special guest MC Aaron Gilmore
from TVNZ's Dancing With The Stars, The Garden City Big Band, and
an exhibition by three top junior dance couples. Floor walkers will
be available for you to dance with so no need to bring a partner
along. Every ticket purchased will go into a draw to win an iPod
Nano. A prize for Best Dressed and Best Dancing Couple will be awarded
on the night, along with other exciting spot prizes.
Ticket price includes supper (9-11pm), with a cash bar operating
in The Foundary bar. Special discount for earlybird and group registration.
Book now - spaces are strictly limited.
Tickets: $45 per person for earlybird registration (before 11 July)
and groups of eight or more; $50 after 11 July.
Bookings: Purchase your tickets at The Junction (UCSA building)
or from the UC Alumni Office (Level 5, Registry), or download and
complete the attached http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/alumni/events/documents/staff_ball_reg_jun08.pdf by
18 July.
For all enquiries please phone the UC Alumni office, ext 6344 or 0800 UC ALUMNI (0800 822 586).
21– 27 July
Throughout the week there will be various activities and displays on campus to celebrate and promote Māori language to staff, students and the wider university community.
This year we are running an online Te Reo quiz open to all current students and staff at the University of Canterbury. Please check it out on www.canterbury.ac.nz/maoristudents/.
Fill out the quiz correctly and you will go into the draw to win one of five prize packs including a learn Te Reo Māori language resource pack (nā Nichol Gully rāua ko Fern Jenkins), t-shirt, coffee vouchers for the UCSA cafes where you can practice Te Reo over a coffee with friends and other goodies.
A copy of the Te Wiki programme for events happening here at UC is available to view on www.canterbury.ac.nz/maoristudents/.
As part of this year's programme Raimona Inia from Toa o
Aotearoa, who recently screened on Māori TV, will be running a free
demonstration and workshop on Māori weaponry on campus. The
workshops will be on Thursday 24 July from 9am -12pm at Te Akatoki
and from 1 - 4pm at the College of Education, Waimairi Field. Men
and women are welcome to participate, just bring your own rakau/stick.
If you would like to attend please register your interest with Ripeka
Hurunui by Friday 18 July on 364 2987 ext 4133 or on ripeka.hurunui@canterbury.ac.nz.
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working Arrangements) Amendment Act 2007 comes into effect from 1 July 2008. For more information, please visit the HR Intranet at: intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/fwa.shtml.
As in previous years, Human Resources is offering 'Planning for Retirement' workshops for staff.
These workshops are run by Allan Price, Director of Retirement Planning Seminars Ltd.
Four one-day workshops are still to be held in 2008 on 5 August, 26 September, 10 November and 27 November. 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/preplanning_retirement.shtm
Learn to manage your references and save time creating your bibliography by using EndNote.
If you have already attended an EndNote class and have specific difficulties, please contact your Information Librarian for assistance.
Currently Level 7, Central Library, Phone 364 2591, email careers@canterbury.ac.nz.
From
Monday 21 July: Level 2, Geography, Phone 3613310, email careers@canterbury.ac.nz.
New drop in hours for 2008. Everyday Monday–Friday 11am–1pm
Register now on CareerHub for
information about:
Seminars
See Career Hub for further details
The NZ Blood Service is going to be back at Canterbury University collecting blood on Wednesday 16 July and Wednesday 23 July from 10am until 3pm.
The service will be based in the Shelley Common Room, Student Union Building. To avoid delays, anyone interested in making an appointment can do so by phoning 0800 GIVE BLOOD or online at www.nzblood.co.nz.
Ngaio Marsh Theatre, Christchurch, 15-20 July 2008
Join irrepressible Toad and his animal friends, on their fun-filled and unexpected adventures along the riverbank.
Follow Badger, Mole and boat-loving Ratty, in their hilarious efforts to keep Toad out of trouble as he hops through life obsessed by caravans, cars and other exciting and expensive toys.
Will the Wild Wood's wicked weasels and squirrels triumph in their plot to take over Toad Hall?
Fabulous family entertainment with loads of singing and dancing. Bookings recommended (Ticketek). Cost $8.50, family concessions, door sales available.
7.30pm, Saturday 26 July — Corner of Old West Coast and Langdales Road
Sarah Vaughan. Tribute — The roulette years
Rachel Bayliss Jazz vocalist is thrilled to bring this Sarah Vaughan tribute to Christchurch. Piano, John Bevin, Bass, Mike Kime.
Concert Tickets $20: Includes light refreshments. Book at: www.nutpointgallery.com or
ph 342 1033.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please
check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
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 UC visiting scholars.
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. Long term rental preferred; six months minimum. Four-bedroom
(or three-bedroom plus a study), two bath, two-story house in walking
distance (300 metres) to Halswell primary school. The house has three
heat pumps, insulation, and some double-glazing; fenced back-yard
(pets negotiable) plus an aviary in addition to separate, two-car
garage with extra storage. Approximately 12-15 minutes drive to University
and near bus routes. Views of the Port Hills and near Halswell Quarry.
Available approximately mid August. $400pw. Non-smokers only. Email
david.gleaves@canterbury.ac.nz or ext 6169.
TWO bedroom flat, fully furnished, warm and
comfortable, available from early July, for long or short term
rental. It is close to a shopping centre and buses, and walking
distance (15-20 minutes) from the university. Pleasant small garden.
Rent $270pw. Phone Joan or Brian 942 4523 or email b.earl@paradise.net.nz.
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.
THREE bedroom house wanted for visiting academic and family from
10 January 2008 to 31 March 2008. Preferably close to the University
of Canterbury. Please contact either Charles at c.semple@math.canterbury.ac.nz or
Magnus at m.j.r.bordewich@durham.ac.uk.
AKAROA. 3-bedroom bach in Akaroa available for short-term rent (2
nights minimum). It is located a short walk from the shops and
cafés in the town centre, sleeps a maximum of 7 people (2 double
beds, 1 bunk-bed, 1 single) and has all amenities, including a
TV, DVD player and a log burner. Ideal for a relaxing weekend.
Phone (03) 343 1058 or email brockerhoff@slingshot.co.nz for more
information and photos.
TAI TAPU area. New lecturer in Sciences and Physical Education
seeks a ride into University from someone who comes in each day from
Tai Tapu (and has a car with a big-ish trunk so a bike can fit
in the back). It would be great to get a lift in the mornings
and to share the cost of the journey and then they would cycle home
each day. Ph Nick Draper ext 4193, nick.draper@canterbury.ac.nz.
LOBURN,
Rangiora, Kaiapoi. Would
anybody be interested in sharing a ride, or starting up a car
pool? Travelling University every day from Loburn arriving to
start work at
9am, and leaving at 4pm (approximately). Could
look at working in with different hours.
Please email Erana.breitmeyer@canterbury.ac.nz or
phone 03 3128717 after 6pm to discuss different options.
THORRINGTON School in Christchurch is celebrating its 50th Jubilee
on Friday October 17 and Saturday October 18 this year. Registrations
are now open. Full details are available at www.thorrington.ac.nz.
If you have any enquiries please email jubilee@thorrington.ac.nz or
phone the school on 332-7480.