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| 1:00 pm | Geological Sciences seminar. Dr Stuart Simmons (Consultant geologist and 2008 SEG Regional Vice President lecturer) on The origin, flux and fate of gold and related trace metals in active hydrothermal systems. |
| 2:00 pm | Chemical and Process Engineering seminar. Thomas Hughes on Studies on the Dissociation of Gas Hydrates formed from gas mixtures and on methane uptake in semi-clathrate hydrates. |
| 3:10 pm | Classics and Lingusitics seminar. Benjamin Munson (Visiting Erskine Fellow, University of Minnesota) On the assessment of children's phonetic development: gradiance and language-specificity in adults' perception of children's fricatives. |
| 4:00 pm | Geological Sciences seminar. Dr Stuart Simmons (Consultant geologist and 2008 SEG Regional Vice President lecturer) on The outbreak of hot springs, geysers, and hydrothermal eruptions in the aftermath of the 1886 volcanic eruption of Mt Tarawera. |
| 4:00 pm | Ethnomusicology workshop. Sum Suraweera Sri Lankan drumming workshop. Finishes 6pm. |
| 4:10 pm | IT Industry guest seminar. Dan Purchas (GradConnection) on "The IT industry and what life is like for a fresh graduate who is moving from academic to corporate life". C2. |
| 3:10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Tsugunori Nogura (Ehime University, Matsuyama, Japan) on Extreme selections and dimensions. |
| 6:00 pm | College of Business and Economics seminar. 2nd Annual Hight Memorial Lecture. Professor David Smallbone (Kingston University) on Entrepreneurship in transition economies: Experience from Central Europe, former Soviet Republics and China. |
| 7:00 pm | UC Opportunity election year series seminar. Dr Liz Gordon on Election year series: Social policy for the next three years. |
| 11:00 am | Psychology seminar. Professor Susan Schenk from the Department of Psychology (Victoria University of Wellington) on What have we learned from self-administration experiments in rat subjects? A focus on MDMA. |
| Noon | Geography seminar. Martyn Clark (NIWA) on Accounting for uncertainty in environmental predictions. |
| 3:10 pm | Classics and Linguistics semnar. Molly Babel (University of California, Berkeley) on Phonetic convergence and divergence in New Zealand English or insulting participants in the name of science. |
| 4:00 pm | Music workshop: Mrs Tamae Yamakawa "Japanese instruments: Koto and Sangen". Finishes 6:00 p.m. |
| 5:30 pm | UNSoc, seminar. Dr Kate Dewes (UN Secretary General's Advisory Board on Disarmament) on "Nuclear Free New Zealand - why should we care?". Bentley's, UCSA. Entry $5 (includes drinks and nibbles). |
| 11.00 am | Management PhD seminar. Adrian Bradshaw on "Critical success factors and project management success in information systems projects: The small and medium enterprise context". Room 233, Commerce. |
| 12:10 pm | University Centre for Teaching and Learning seminar. Dr Sally Hunter on 25 years of grade analyses: has anything changed? |
| 1:00 pm | International Office seminar. German Embassy on Study and research in Germany. |
| 1:10 pm | Music lunchtime recital. Karen French (cello), Cheryllyn Callander (flute), Prunella Jamieson (clarinet) and Iola Shelley (piano). |
| 2:00 pm | Chemical and Process Engineering seminar. Hamish McKinnon on Hydrogen production from biomass gasification. |
| 3:10 pm | Mathematics and Statistics seminar. Chris Bose (University of Victoria, Canada) on Mathematicians to the rescue. Modelling fire spread in the Boreal Forest. |
| 7:00 pm | UC Opportunity election year series seminar. Dr Therese Arseneau on Understanding elections under MMP. |
| 11:00 am | Physics and Astronomy seminar. Richard Blaikie on Near-field plasmonic photolithography - Nano-scale imaging with visible light. |
| 1:00 pm | History seminar. Vaughan Wood (community historian) on Akaroa Cocksfoot: the rise and fall of a peninsula industry. |
| 2:10 pm | Electrical and Computer Engineering seminar. Phil Bones on Safe data: tentative first steps with robust statistics. |
| 3:10 pm | Economics seminar. John Panzar (Northwestern University and University of Auckland) on The interaction between regulatory and antitrust policies in a liberalized postal sector. |
| 3:10 pm | Philosophy seminar. Jeremy Moses on The problems of militarised cosmopolitanism: developing a pacifist critique. Finishes 5pm. |
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The health and safety representative nominations have now been received and collated by the Unions and the Health and Safety Team. Ballots will now take place from 18 August-1 September for Political Science and Communications and Facilities Management.
For more information and a list of those elected as Health and Safety Representatives please see intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/health_safety/hsnews/110808hsnews.shtml.
Tuesday 19 August, 11-11.50am and Thursday 4 September, 1-1.50pm — Central Library Level 5 Training Room.
Using alerts and RSS feeds to stay up to date with key journals
and other literature in your subject field. Book online webapps.libr.canterbury.ac.nz/webdb/course.php?course=146.
Tone deaf? Trained musician? Karaoke star? We’re looking for children for a study investigating the performance of children on tasks of speech recognition in noise and pitch perception.
Participants should:
Participation would involve attending two one hour testing sessions involving a free hearing screen, and assessment of performance on tests of speech perception in noise and pitch perception.
All testing will take place at the Department of Communication Disorders, University of Canterbury. Participants will be reimbursed for travel costs incurred to and from each appointment.
If your child or children or those of your friends meet these criteria and would like to participate please contact Chris Radford on 366 7001 ext 4295, 021 034 0744 or cjr120@student.canterbury.ac.nz.
The following study has been approved by the University of Canterbury Human Ethics Committee.
The public are invited to attend the opening on Tuesday 19 August
at 5.30pm. SoFa, So Good runs from Wednesday 20 to Friday
29 August — SOFA Gallery
in the Art Centre. Gallery hours are
Monday–Friday 11–5pm, Saturday–Sunday 12noon–4pm
The University of Canterbury’s School of Fine Arts Sculpture Department
presents its 16th Annual Sculpture show SoFa, So Good. In
keeping with tradition, this exhibition is run by the senior students
of the department and provides a point of departure from
their studio practice into a public forum. This exhibition showcases
the work of 12 emerging artists in the midst of their degree.
For more information please contact Hannah Johnston on 027 307 8382 or hsj16@student.canterbury.ac.nz.
This Saturday the Premier Colts rugby final will be contested between Canterbury University and Burnside at AMI Stadium at 5pm as curtain raiser to the Air New Zealand Cup match.
New Location. Level 2, Geography, Phone 364 3310, 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.
Pay only $4 for a casual entry to the UC Rec Centre before 4pm. Offer is valid during the holiday break, from Monday 25 August until Sunday 7 September. Charges apply for premium classes (Spin, HIT) and any additional services. You must bring your UC Staff Card to redeem this offer. For more information contact reception on ext 6433.
Saturday 30 August, 7.30pm — Corner of Old West Coast and Langdales Road
Tango La Luna: Repertoire covers a century of tango, from the early sounds of the Guardia Vieja and the lyricism of the revered master Pugliese to the modern Tango Nuevo, exemplified in the unrelenting sensuality of Piazzolla's famous "Libertango". To this mix La Luna adds classical elements, jazz and Latin sounds and improvisation.
Concert Tickets $20. Includes light refreshments. Book at www.nutpointgallery.com or ph (03) 342 1033.
Saturday 16 August, 9am to 7.30pm; Sunday 17 August, 9am to 4pm — Pioneer Stadium
Option to sell your Classic Car outside the stadium: Cost $15 for one day, $20 for both days.
Contact number is 021 883 807. Any other enquiries email jackie.plimmer@canterbury.ac.nz. Adults $10, Children $2, EFTPOS available.
It is reaching that time of the year when we start the annual General Staff Remuneration Review process. This is the mechanism by which staff have the opportunity to be recognised for their performance and achievements that have been of value to the University.
Staff involved in GSRR are those continuing staff who are covered by:
All fixed term staff who are employed on the above agreements on fixed term contracts of more than 12 months are also considered under this system.
This process involves a personal review of every General Staff member covered by the process, carried out by their line manager. Staff contributions may be rewarded through salary progression and/or bonus payments.
Detailed information is available on the Intranet site; GSRR. This includes a step-by-step map of the process, an outline of the responsibilities of each role, a timeline for actions and details of the criteria. It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the process.
Training will be available for all line managers and a member of the HR team will be in contact shortly to arrange this.
For further information please initially consult the Intranet, or contact your Manager or HR Advisor.
If you are an expatriate working in New Zealand, we would appreciate your help in investigating possible predictors of Cross-Cultural Adjustment. Specifically, this research is looking at some attributes of expatriates, and how these attributes may affect how well an expatriate adjusts to a new culture.
The research requires 10-15 minutes of your time in filling out an online survey (http://db.psyc.canterbury.ac.nz/69633). In return for your time, you have the opportunity enter into a draw to win 1 of 3 $100 dollar Westfield Shopping Vouchers.
For more information please contact Oliver Black ocb11@student.canterbury.ac.nz, or on 027 685 3392, or Associate Professor Lucy Johnston at lucy.johnston@canterbury.ac.nz or on 03 364 2967
This research has been reviewed and approved by the University of Canterbury Human Ethics Committee.
Kā kaiārahi o te kaitiakitaka: Tertiary Education Institutions Leading
for Sustainability 1-3 October 2008, Christchurch
This conference will provide a key forum for people from NZ and Australian tertiary education institutions to discuss sustainability matters relating to tertiary education. Topics range from campus operational matters, teaching and learning, and whole-of institution strategies, to engaging with staff, students, and the wider community. The conference is a great opportunity for interested staff and students to hear what’s happening in the sector and to gain a better understanding of the ways in which their institution could address sustainability throughout all its activities. For more information, visit www.sustain.canterbury.ac.nz/acts/index.shtml.
Second and Fourth Wednesdays and Saturdays of the month, noon until
1:30 pm, starting Wednesday 27 August and running until late November.
Okeover Community Garden (off Engineering Rd, beside Okeover Stream)
Tutor Annmarie Banchy will cover garden composting, EM bokashi and
worm farms. Special gifts and incentives are offered to attendees
to encourage them into composting
All welcome. No need to register. No charge to attend, courtesy
of Christchurch City Council. For more information, contact Annmarie
on 021 190 4559, or 942 7190 (evening) or visit http://www.sustain.canterbury.ac.nz/comm_garden/compost.shtml.
Tuesday, 19 August, 7.30pm — Bentley's Wing (upstairs at the UCSA building).
Golden Key is supporting the Cancer Society by running a fantastic
evening of bingo to raise money for Daffodil Day.
Bingo is really fun, easy and exciting. All you need to do is cross
the numbers off your bingo grid/card when they are called out. The
first person to cross off all the numbers on one of their cards wins
that round. There are 20 rounds. The more cards you play at the same
time, the more chances you have to win fabulous prizes. The basic
cost is $6 and you get three bingo cards (each has 20 games). If
you want to play more than three cards at a time, additional cards
are $2 each.
Contact act47@student.canterbury.ac.nz if
you would like more information.
Applications close Friday, 5 September 2008, 5pm
Christchurch City Council is currently promoting Neighbourhood Week 2008 which is about communities where people support each other, keep an eye out for each other and give each other a helping hand.
As part of its support for Neighbourhood Week, your local Community Board is making small subsidies available. Subsidies are available to reimbursement after the event and following the presentation and approval of receipts.
For further information, please phone 941 8999, or visit www.neighbourhoodweek@ccc.govt.nz.
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. Book a class at the Library.
New courses starting Wednesday 13 August 4.45pm (Dovedale Dance
Studio) and Thursday 14 August 5.15pm (Coppertop). For more details
on dates, times and costs please see the Recreation Centre website.
Still only $40 for 8 weeks (non-members) and $24 for members. Enrolments
being taken now at the UC RecCentre reception. Please bring your
staff ID card.
The following shows the confirmed statutory and University holidays over the Christmas/New Year period 2008/2009 for those members of staff covered by the provisions of the Collective Agreements or corresponding Individual Agreements listed below.
Advice concerning these matters for staff covered by other agreements
not listed will be issued in due course by the appropriate authority.
The University will close at the end of Tuesday 23 December 2008
and will re-open on Monday 5 January 2009. During this period (including
statutory and University holidays) the Security Office (under the
Main Library) will be open around the clock.
The Contact Centre for the 0800 Varsity number and the enrol@canterbury.ac.nz email
service and website will remain open between Christmas and New Year
for the hours 8am to 6pm. (The main University telephone exchange
– 366 7001 – is closed during this period).
Please ensure that all your staff are notified of the vacation dates
for 2008/2009. Enquiries regarding this leave entitlement should
be referred in the first instance to the relevant Human Resources
Advisor.
Leave for Staff covered by the following Collective Agreements or
Individual Agreements as appropriate: Academic Staff & Senior
Tutors, General Staff, Early Childhood Staff, Cleaners and Custodians,
Maintenance Staff, Grounds Staff.
The following positions are vacant. For more information please
check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
SUMNER hills. October to December. Multiple living areas, all fully furnished with superb views of the ocean from every room. Regular bus service to university and other amenities. Suit visiting academic. Contact Jharna at nick_dasgupta@hotmail.com.
PAPANUI/Bryndwyr (Condell Ave). Character home, two/three bedrooms. Two large living areas, wood-burner, fully insulated, modern kitchen, covered in sunny veranda, fully fenced, plenty of storage space, single garage and workshop, sunny, private garden, bus almost to door, off street parking for three cars, easy care section. 10 minutes from University. Suit professionals/small family. Landlords may be able to provide some essential items. Long or short term lease. No dogs; other pets by negotiation. $305pw negotiable. Four week's bond. Ph 348 5253 after 10am. Available from 12 August. Viewing by arrangement. Agent free/standard 2 weeks rent in advance.
UPPER RICCARTON. Fully furnished studio unit, 15 minutes from University. Suit
visiting professionals/academics. Contact Jan 027 254 2809 or email jan@macworx.co.nz.
View www.holidayhomes.co.nz/search?q=4209.
AVAILABLE from September 2008. Wilfrid Street, Ilam. North facing
290 m2 floor area consisting of four double bed-rooms, two bath-rooms,
large games room, internal access double garage, conservatory and securely
fenced section. Quiet street, five minutes walk to University, close
to Ilam Primary, Cobham, Burnside High. Lease up to two years considered.
Rent for long term lease negotiable. Contact sivapatham.naguleswaran@canterbury.ac.nz.
PEACEFUL and easy care living. Immaculate, safe and secure three bedroom (main with en-suite and WIR) stand alone townhouse, spacious lounge off interconnecting kitchen/dining, conservatory, two toilets, double internal access garage, ranch slider opens up to easily maintained gardens and extensive patio area, double glazed, nitestore heating, situated in quiet cul de sac, short stroll to University as well as Bush Inn Centre, buses, parks and variety of schools. Please refer to this link for further details www.progressiverealty.co.nz/index.cfm?pagecall=property&propertyID=891144. $429,000. Email Michelle.blackmore@canterbury.ac.nz.
THREE bedroom two storied town house in Barrington for sale. Only 2 years old and very private. Heat pump and underfloor heating, two bathrooms and ensuite, three toilets. Ph Kate 364 2903 or 021 178 6644.
ARCHITECTURALLY designed by Trevor Ibbetson, built 21 years ago
under the supervision of a Chartered Civil Engineer, 290 m2 dwelling
with half interest on 852 m2 flat section. Located in Wilfrid Street,
Ilam, north facing and sunny, five minutes walk to University, 10
minutes walk to Fendalton Mall, close to Ilam Primary, Cobham Intermediate,
Burnside High. Four double bedrooms, two toilets, large lounge, large
games-room, conservatory, laundry, double garage with internal access,
securely fenced. Negotiation may include rent/buy. Email sivapatham.naguleswaran@canterbury.ac.nz for
more details.
MATURE house sitter available long or short term. Loves
animals and doing gardening, non smoker. References available, very
responsible. Ph 364 2903 Kate or 021 178 6644.
SNOWBOARD. The board is an Oxygen 145cm in length, very good condition. One scratch down lower side but not to the base. Genuine reason for selling as owner is going to a smaller board size, otherwise would keep. $200 but negotiable. Email therese.dobbs@yahoo.co.nz or ph 364 2987, ext 8270 (work).
ENTERTAINMENT books, CBHS. Entertainment books are still available to purchase at Christchurch Boys' High School office for $65 each.
ROVER 623SLi 1994 2200cc Automatic, 103000km. Current
WOF and registration. Leather seats and steering wheel cover,
wood details, cruise control, electric windows and mirrors, ABS brakes,
air conditioning, alarm, alloy wheels, central locking, power steering,
sunroof, immaculate inside and out. $2,900 (negotiable).
Email rajesh.dhakal@canterbury.ac.nz or
call 7673 (University), 348 0840 (after hours) or 021 269 4102 for
further information.
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.
DO your trees require attention? Arborist and current law student
can complete these services for you — thinning, crown reductions,
shaping, canopy lifts, felling, etc. Fully insured. Special university
rate applies. Phone David on 021 646 456 or email das134@student.canterbury.ac.nz.