Awards season
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Amidst the metaphorical (exams, assignments, assorted deadlines) and literal (hail, lightning, snow) tempest that is term four, there's still a moment or two to take a breather and reflect on all the good stuff that has happened this year.
Over the past couple of weeks we've recognised the best teaching UC has to offer at the Lecturer of the Year Awards and recognised some of the outstanding efforts UC staff and students have made to make campus more sustainable at the Sustainability Awards. Coming up this week is the UCSA's celebration of all things performing arts, the Madcaps Awards; next week it's the athletes' turn with the Blues Awards; and finally, the big one: the Supreme Club Awards on October 2.
In the meantime you've also got the UC Platform Arts Festival and Icefest - so there's no excuse not to get out and do something (unless it involves the aforementioned hail or deadlines).
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Need to know
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NZ Icefest
Icefest, a celebration and showcase of New Zealand's history with the Antarctic, is already off to a roaring start. There are heaps of events and activities happening at this UC-sponsored event, including these you might find of interest:
- Thursday night "Date Night", which gives 2 for 1 house drinks at the Scott Base Café and Bar with ice skating. Find the perfect penguin in your life.
- An '80s music night on Wednesday.
- 2 for 20 Tuesdays - $20 for ice skating for two. Skate with a friend!
There's always a 2-for-1 coffee deal when you show your student ID at The Press Igloo Café and Bar and the Scott Base Café and Bar - because coffee always tastes better when you are with someone. Check out the full Icefest line-up at nzicefest.co.nz.
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C Block cycle storage closure
Due to an earlier than anticipated start to Central Lecture Theatre remediation work, the cycle storage areas behind C block will be unavailable for use from next Monday (24 September) until March 2013. We ask that you please remove any bikes or property no later than this Sunday (23 September). Any property that remains in the area may be retrieved by contacting Hawkins Construction project manager Cory Sanders on 027 230 1074. The nearest secure cycle storage area is between the Science Lecture Theatres and the Old Maths building. Please refer to the Sustainability website for a
full list of cycling facilities.
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In the news
What’s on?
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Blues Awards
Join the UCSA to celebrate the sporting success of your fellow UC students at the 2012 University of Canterbury Blues Awards ceremony.
MC Ric Salizzo, best known as the host of SportsCafe, will be joined by legendary netball coach Robyn Broughton as guest speaker. You'll also enjoy a three-course meal and entertainment from local musicians.
Dress code is formal attire, so bust out your best rags and make a night of it basking in the glory of UC's sporting finest.
Thursday 27 September
The Foundry (R18)
Doors open 6.30pm, ceremony begins 7pm
Tickets $30 or $250 for a table of ten from Dash. |
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Insider's Guide Success Seminar: Managing Your Money
Presented by Paul Talbot from Westpac Upper Riccarton, this fun, friendly, interactive session will help you learn practical money management skills. Lunch is provided, so even if you don't take anything else away, you'll have already saved money.
Wednesday 19 September 2012, 12.10 pm to 12.50 pm
Room 210, Level 2, Central Library |
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Newsletter for University
of Canterbury students
18 September 2012 |
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Students trial being in the media spotlight
Facing a gaggle of journalist’s probing questions is a high pressure situation, and last week postgraduate students from Hazard and Disaster Management (HAZM) were put straight into it when they had to front up to their counterparts from Media and Communications Studies.
Liv Ellis-Garland played the role of lead scientist in a scenario where Mt Taranaki had erupted. She says facing up to the Media and Communications students was “terrifying”. “It was so scary but I want to do it again; to do it better.” Liv is taking some HAZM papers as part of her postgraduate diploma and said a lot of people were envious they were able to practice being part of a press conference. Despite the pressure, she said the whole experience was “really cool”.
University staff were also part of the action, with experienced journalist and tutor Jo Malcolm stepping in to ask questions. “She annihilated me, but I was glad she was there. It was good to get the tough questions,” Liv says. Afterwards in the debrief session the University’s own media consultant Kip Brook took the time to give the HAZM students tips for future media situations in their careers.
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Start your career in education
Looking for a career in education, sport coaching or health sciences? Then you won't want to miss the College of Education Open Evening. Staff will be available to answer all your questions and provide application advice. Pop in anytime between 4.30pm and 7pm to find out more about advancing your career now.
Thursday 27 September, 4.30–7pm, Collective Café, College of Education campus. Pasifika student info session 5pm, Māori student information session 5.30pm.
The Concert
For just four hours of your time, you can secure your ticket to the biggest music event Christchurch has ever seen, all while making a big difference in the Christchurch community. There's heaps of volunteering opportuniites, so get involved!
Central Library Closures
Level 9 of the Central Library has re-opened, while level 6 has closed for remediation. Check out all the details of what is open and what's not, and remember, the whole Central Library will be closed over the summer period. All resources on closed floors may be requested for retrieval by Library staff.
PGSA Ball
The Postgraduate Students' Association (PGSA) ball "Midnight in Paris" takes place 5 October at The Show Gate, Riccarton Park. Tickets are on sale now at dashtickets.co.nz.
What If? Wednesdays
19 September: What If we could prevent Dyslexia?
Significant scientific advancements in understanding dyslexia have been made in recent years. Have these advancements led to the possibility of preventing persistent reading and spelling difficulties that characterise dyslexia?
26 September: What If charter schools could make a difference?
Partnership Schools/Kura Hourua – known internationally as charter schools – are one of the Government’s initiatives aimed at addressing student underachievement. As a relatively late adopter of the concept, New Zealand has the advantage of being able to learn from the successes and failures of models in other parts of the world.
Sun Salutation Yoga class
Want to learn the basics of yoga or refine your technique and practice? Then sign up for the Rec Centre's Sun Salutation yoga workshop this Sunday (23 September) from 1.15 - 3.30pm. Learn alignment, breath and core control to improve your practice. Only $20 for two hours, plus you get the class at 4.10pm to put it into practice free!
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