Step to a greener future
17 Apr 2012
Charles Sturt University (CSU) students with a passion for sustainability can help the University reduce its environmental footprint as part of a training and internship program.
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Charles Sturt University (CSU) students with a passion for sustainability can help the University reduce its environmental footprint as part of a training and internship program. The 2012 CSU Green Steps program involves a week of intensive training looking at environmental issues, auditing and communication along with project planning and management. Students will then put these skills into practice in an on-campus sustainability project in conjunction with CSU Green. They can also opt to undertake an internship with an external organisation to get valuable workplace experience. Acting Manager of CSU Green Mr Edward Maher said this has benefits for students and the host organisation. “The students are highly motivated and come armed with enthusiasm and hands on training. They are ready to make a real improvement to the sustainability of their host organisation,” he said. “Green Steps also gives students an edge when it comes to commencing their professional careers.” Students and organisations interested in hosting an intern can contact CSU Green. Green Steps at CSU is a partnership between CSU Green and the Monash Sustainability Institute.
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Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews. Read more about Green Steps here. Read more about CSU’s commitment to sustainability here.
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Visiting academic shares knowledge
17 Apr 2012
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A visiting workplace learning academic from New Zealand, who was a Keynote speaker at the recent Practice-Based Education Summit in Sydney, has made a special visit to Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Orange. Dr Dale Sheehan, a senior lecturer and Clinical Teaching Co-ordinator at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, will visit Orange to pass on her knowledge to CSU, a university which prides itself on offering students an enriching, supportive and high quality student experience . Dr Sheehan’s presentation addressed issues such as setting up support for students undertaking workplace learning as well as assessing and engaging with workplace learning supervisors. Attending the presentation were staff from every School on the CSU campus as well as librarians and learning skills advisers. Dr Sheehan will stay in Orange until Thursday 19 April.
| Media Officer | : Holly-Amber Manning |
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Horse sale a success
17 Apr 2012
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A historical sale took place at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Orange last Saturday when 30 horses were auctioned at the CSU Equine Management Centre performance horse sale. The 30 lots included riding horses, mares, foals and young stock, many of which were ready to be broken in. With interest from the NSW Central West region and beyond, a large crowd of over 100 people attended the auction with phone bidders from Victoria, Queensland and Sydney also registering. Representatives from Revelwood Warmblood Stud, at Sommersby in NSW and for Mr Heath Ryan, a member of the Olympic Equestrian team at the Beijing Olympics, purchased horses at the auction.
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Social work has social value: visiting UK professor
16 Apr 2012
A social work academic from the United Kingdom is the guest lecturer at residential schools at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga on Monday 16 April. The visit by Professor Pamela Trevithick, from Buckinghamshire New University, is being hosted by Professor of Social Work, Manohar Pawar, of the CSU School of Humanities and Social Sciences in Wagga Wagga. “Professor Trevithick is an entertaining and provocative speaker and is well known in the UK and internationally for her forthright views on the purpose of social work and the ways in which social work contributes to a better society,” Professor Pawar said. “She has interesting and useful views on the role of social work in capitalist societies generally, and clear strategies for bringing change both at individual and societal levels. Professor Trevithick has visited a number of Australian universities to discuss social work practice skills with students, practitioners and educators.” While lecturing at a residential school, Professor Trevithick will talk to community and academic social workers along with students about the skills and knowledge needed in social work.
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A social work academic from the United Kingdom is the guest lecturer at residential schools at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga on Monday 16 April. The visit by Professor Pamela Trevithick, from Buckinghamshire New University, is being hosted by Professor of Social Work, Manohar Pawar, of the CSU School of Humanities and Social Sciences in Wagga Wagga. “Professor Trevithick is an entertaining and provocative speaker and is well known in the UK and internationally for her forthright views on the purpose of social work and the ways in which social work contributes to a better society,” Professor Pawar said. “She has interesting and useful views on the role of social work in capitalist societies generally, and clear strategies for bringing change both at individual and societal levels. Professor Trevithick has visited a number of Australian universities to discuss social work practice skills with students, practitioners and educators.” While lecturing at a residential school, Professor Trevithick will talk to community and academic social workers along with students about the skills and knowledge needed in social work.
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CSU MoU with TAFE Western Institute
11 Apr 2012
Representatives of Charles Sturt University (CSU) and TAFE NSW – Western Institute will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday 12 April at CSU in Bathurst to enhance the collaboration between the two institutions and the opportunities for students in the region. The Vice-Chancellor and President of CSU, Professor Andrew Vann, and Ms Kate Baxter, Director of TAFE NSW – Western Institute, will sign the document on behalf of their institutions. Professor Ken Dillon, the Dean of Studies at CSU, said, “The MoU sets out how the institutions intend to facilitate and continue their academic collaboration. This might include, but is not limited to, providing pathway programs with credit packages for domestic and international students between Western Institute and CSU; the sharing of facilities and resources; the conduct of conferences, public lectures, seminars, workshops and similar activities; research and consultancies; and undertaking joint projects, including professional learning, distance and online learning and systems improvements.” The MoU will be signed at 11am on Thursday 12 April at the Chancellery at The Grange at CSU, Panorama Avenue, Bathurst.
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Representatives of Charles Sturt University (CSU) and TAFE NSW – Western Institute will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday 12 April at CSU in Bathurst to enhance the collaboration between the two institutions and the opportunities for students in the region. The Vice-Chancellor and President of CSU, Professor Andrew Vann, and Ms Kate Baxter, Director of TAFE NSW – Western Institute, will sign the document on behalf of their institutions. Professor Ken Dillon, the Dean of Studies at CSU, said, “The MoU sets out how the institutions intend to facilitate and continue their academic collaboration. This might include, but is not limited to, providing pathway programs with credit packages for domestic and international students between Western Institute and CSU; the sharing of facilities and resources; the conduct of conferences, public lectures, seminars, workshops and similar activities; research and consultancies; and undertaking joint projects, including professional learning, distance and online learning and systems improvements.” The MoU will be signed at 11am on Thursday 12 April at the Chancellery at The Grange at CSU, Panorama Avenue, Bathurst.
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Science on the road to Port Macquarie
11 Apr 2012
Science at Charles Sturt University (CSU) and its innovations in teaching and research will be on show to the Mid-North Coast community on Monday 23 April in a presentation by the Dean of CSU’s Faculty of Science, Professor Nick Klomp. “The Faculty of Science is one of the largest and most diverse science faculties in Australasia, with around 9 000 students and hundreds of staff in seven schools across six campuses. We teach and conduct research in a variety of science and health disciplines from veterinary science to dentistry, nursing to environmental studies, forensic biotechnology to wine science, agriculture to allied health. I will also speak about CSU’s bid for a medical school,” said Professor Klomp, who is also a renowned science broadcaster. Teachers, students, industry representatives, and the general public will receive information about courses leading to science careers, current and future research collaborations, and professional training in the University’s multi-million dollar research and training facilities and clinics.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with the Dean of CSU’s Faculty of Science, Professor Nick Klomp. The Science@CSU presentation will commence at 4pm in the Lecture Theatre, CSU in Port Macquarie, 27 Grant Street, Port Macquarie. Refreshments will be served after the presentation.
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Science at Charles Sturt University (CSU) and its innovations in teaching and research will be on show to the Mid-North Coast community on Monday 23 April in a presentation by the Dean of CSU’s Faculty of Science, Professor Nick Klomp. “The Faculty of Science is one of the largest and most diverse science faculties in Australasia, with around 9 000 students and hundreds of staff in seven schools across six campuses. We teach and conduct research in a variety of science and health disciplines from veterinary science to dentistry, nursing to environmental studies, forensic biotechnology to wine science, agriculture to allied health. I will also speak about CSU’s bid for a medical school,” said Professor Klomp, who is also a renowned science broadcaster. Teachers, students, industry representatives, and the general public will receive information about courses leading to science careers, current and future research collaborations, and professional training in the University’s multi-million dollar research and training facilities and clinics.| Media Officer | : Wes Ward |
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Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with the Dean of CSU’s Faculty of Science, Professor Nick Klomp. The Science@CSU presentation will commence at 4pm in the Lecture Theatre, CSU in Port Macquarie, 27 Grant Street, Port Macquarie. Refreshments will be served after the presentation.
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Running for Australia at World Uni Games
10 Apr 2012
A Charles Sturt University (CSU) graduand will represent Australian universities at the 2012 World University Games to be held this month in Lodz, Poland. Ms Ellie O’Kane, who recently completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at CSU in Albury-Wodonga, will compete in the 6 000 metres track event on Saturday 14 April, against some of the best runners from universities worldwide. “It's pretty exciting and it should be a lot of fun competing overseas. Being a world university games, it will hopefully be a really good atmosphere,” Ms O’Kane said. The accomplished runner, who recently returned from holiday in Nepal and the Middle East, is due to start her career as a physiotherapist in Geelong when she returns from Europe.
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A Charles Sturt University (CSU) graduand will represent Australian universities at the 2012 World University Games to be held this month in Lodz, Poland. Ms Ellie O’Kane, who recently completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at CSU in Albury-Wodonga, will compete in the 6 000 metres track event on Saturday 14 April, against some of the best runners from universities worldwide. “It's pretty exciting and it should be a lot of fun competing overseas. Being a world university games, it will hopefully be a really good atmosphere,” Ms O’Kane said. The accomplished runner, who recently returned from holiday in Nepal and the Middle East, is due to start her career as a physiotherapist in Geelong when she returns from Europe.| Media Officer | : Wes Ward |
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CSU expert for national English curriculum
10 Apr 2012
A Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic has joined with 13 expert English teachers and educators from across Australia to produce a textbook series for the new Australia-wide English curriculum. Mr Paul Grover, a lecturer with the CSU School of Education in Albury-Wodonga, contributed chapters on ‘The Writing Craft’, ‘Visual Texts’, ‘Writing from Asia and the Pacific’, and ‘Myths, Legends and Fantasy Writing’. Titled Pearson English, the book will be available to Years 7 to 10 students across Australia in printed and online versions. “Teacher resource books have also been written to support the introduction of the Australian curriculum in our schools,” Mr Grover said. “This innovative series allows students to explore new technologies, access new and challenging texts, and develop literacy skills for the 21st century.” Mr Grover has previously written various English and history textbooks and resource books for high school students. Pearson English will be launched in Melbourne on Saturday 14 April and will be available through Pearson Publishers.
Media Note: CSU education academic Mr Paul Grover will be available for interviews and pictures with the new book Pearson English at 10.30am on Thursday 12 April near the School of Education building, CSU in Albury-Wodonga, off Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona.
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A Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic has joined with 13 expert English teachers and educators from across Australia to produce a textbook series for the new Australia-wide English curriculum. Mr Paul Grover, a lecturer with the CSU School of Education in Albury-Wodonga, contributed chapters on ‘The Writing Craft’, ‘Visual Texts’, ‘Writing from Asia and the Pacific’, and ‘Myths, Legends and Fantasy Writing’. Titled Pearson English, the book will be available to Years 7 to 10 students across Australia in printed and online versions. “Teacher resource books have also been written to support the introduction of the Australian curriculum in our schools,” Mr Grover said. “This innovative series allows students to explore new technologies, access new and challenging texts, and develop literacy skills for the 21st century.” Mr Grover has previously written various English and history textbooks and resource books for high school students. Pearson English will be launched in Melbourne on Saturday 14 April and will be available through Pearson Publishers.| Media Officer | : Wes Ward |
| Telephone | : 02 6051 9906 |
Media Note: CSU education academic Mr Paul Grover will be available for interviews and pictures with the new book Pearson English at 10.30am on Thursday 12 April near the School of Education building, CSU in Albury-Wodonga, off Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona.
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Healthy dairy herds after flooding
04 Apr 2012
The impact of recent floods in the Riverina on the welfare of dairy herds will be discussed during a workshop organised by Dairy Australia for farmers from 10.30am on Thursday 5 April. Veterinary scientist Dr Chris Petzel from Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga will lead the workshop to advise farmers on how to address problems associated with a wet and muddy dairy environment, including lameness and mastitis. Dr Petzel said, “The water logged paddocks and laneways can lead to hoof problems. When the cows lie down, the risk of mastitis increases dramatically. Through the workshop, I will give farmers advice on how to tackle these problems and encourage them to be proactive in handling what can become serious milk production issues.” A lecturer in cattle medicine in the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at CSU in Wagga Wagga, Dr Petzel has a strong interest in production medicine. He has worked as a vet in Australia and the United Kingdom. The CSU academic will lead a further workshop with dairy farmers from Forbes in central west NSW on Friday 20 April.
Media Note: The Dairy Australia workshop will be held from 10.30 am to 1pm on Thursday 5 April at the Australian Homestead Motel, Sturt Highway, Gumly Gumly. CSU lecturer Dr Chris Petzel is available for interview on mobile 0427 557 987.
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The impact of recent floods in the Riverina on the welfare of dairy herds will be discussed during a workshop organised by Dairy Australia for farmers from 10.30am on Thursday 5 April. Veterinary scientist Dr Chris Petzel from Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga will lead the workshop to advise farmers on how to address problems associated with a wet and muddy dairy environment, including lameness and mastitis. Dr Petzel said, “The water logged paddocks and laneways can lead to hoof problems. When the cows lie down, the risk of mastitis increases dramatically. Through the workshop, I will give farmers advice on how to tackle these problems and encourage them to be proactive in handling what can become serious milk production issues.” A lecturer in cattle medicine in the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at CSU in Wagga Wagga, Dr Petzel has a strong interest in production medicine. He has worked as a vet in Australia and the United Kingdom. The CSU academic will lead a further workshop with dairy farmers from Forbes in central west NSW on Friday 20 April. | Media Officer | : Fiona Halloran |
| Telephone | : 02 6933 2207 |
Media Note: The Dairy Australia workshop will be held from 10.30 am to 1pm on Thursday 5 April at the Australian Homestead Motel, Sturt Highway, Gumly Gumly. CSU lecturer Dr Chris Petzel is available for interview on mobile 0427 557 987.
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Industry honours for CSU vet students
03 Apr 2012
Two veterinary science students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) have been awarded prestigious cattle industry scholarships. Ms Katherine Snell, from Merrigum in northern Victoria and Ms Tahlia Ling from Forest in Tasmania have each won a $10 000 scholarship from export meat processor HW Greenham and Sons to encourage future agricultural leaders. Ms Snell and Ms Ling are studying a Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/ Bachelor of Veterinary Science through the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at CSU in Wagga Wagga. Head of School, Professor Nick Sangster has praised their achievements. “Ms Snell and Ms Ling are good examples of the many Charles Sturt University students who aspire to contribute to local industries,” he said. “Charles Sturt University is a magnet for accomplished young people from across the country with production animal skills.” Now in her final year of study, Ms Snell says the scholarship will help kick start her career. “I plan to travel overseas and see first-hand the issues faced by dairy farmers and their advisors on an international scale,” she said.
Media Note: Veterinary science student Ms Katherine Snell is currently on workplace learning in Tasmania. Read more about Ms Snell on CSU News here. Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews.
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Two veterinary science students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) have been awarded prestigious cattle industry scholarships. Ms Katherine Snell, from Merrigum in northern Victoria and Ms Tahlia Ling from Forest in Tasmania have each won a $10 000 scholarship from export meat processor HW Greenham and Sons to encourage future agricultural leaders. Ms Snell and Ms Ling are studying a Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/ Bachelor of Veterinary Science through the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at CSU in Wagga Wagga. Head of School, Professor Nick Sangster has praised their achievements. “Ms Snell and Ms Ling are good examples of the many Charles Sturt University students who aspire to contribute to local industries,” he said. “Charles Sturt University is a magnet for accomplished young people from across the country with production animal skills.” Now in her final year of study, Ms Snell says the scholarship will help kick start her career. “I plan to travel overseas and see first-hand the issues faced by dairy farmers and their advisors on an international scale,” she said.| Media Officer | : Emily Malone |
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Media Note: Veterinary science student Ms Katherine Snell is currently on workplace learning in Tasmania. Read more about Ms Snell on CSU News here. Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews.
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Obesity and health food costs
03 Apr 2012
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The rising cost of healthy food, the relatively low cost of food high in sugar, fat and salt, and the relationship between the two and the rise in obesity in Australia, will be discussed during a free public lecture in Wagga Wagga on Thursday 19 April. Co-hosted by Charles Sturt University (CSU) and Wagga Wagga City Council, the lecture will be delivered by public health nutritionist and academic Dr Catherine Burns from Deakin University. Dr Burns is a Senior Research Fellow in the University’s WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention. In this position, Dr Burns has developed a research program centred on food security. Her lecture, Is the Cost of Food Making Us Obese? will propose changes in public policy and practice to improve access to healthy food and to tackle obesity. The lecture will be held from 6pm in the Council Meeting Room, Civic Centre, Baylis Street in Wagga Wagga.
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Media Note: Dr Catherine Burns is a Director of Research for SecondBite, a not-for-profit organisation that collects healthy fresh food and redistributes to those in need. Read more about SecondBite here. Dr Burns is available for interviews from Monday 16 April. Contact CSU Media.
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CSU policing courses information at 2012 Police Expo
29 Mar 2012
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with Ms Amanda Davies. The CSU courses information stand at the 2012 Police Expo will be in Hall One of the Sydney Harbour Convention Centre at Darling Harbour from 8am to 4pm on Sunday 1 April.
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The 2012 Police Expo at Darling Harbour in Sydney on Sunday 1 April will give prospective recruits the opportunity to learn about the range of policing courses offered by Charles Sturt University (CSU). Ms Amanda Davies, lecturer and course director for the Associate Degree in Policing Practice at the CSU School of Policing Studies in Goulburn, said, “Charles Sturt University is proud to participate at the 2012 Police Expo, which is part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the establishment of the NSW Police Force. The University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate policing courses. The Associate Degree in Policing Practice is a starting point for new recruits, and other courses enable officers to advance their careers and specialist interests, including law enforcement research and management, through the CSU Australian Graduate School of Policing at Manly.”
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Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with Ms Amanda Davies. The CSU courses information stand at the 2012 Police Expo will be in Hall One of the Sydney Harbour Convention Centre at Darling Harbour from 8am to 4pm on Sunday 1 April.
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Game to boost interest in business
28 Mar 2012
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Year 11 Business Teachers can register their student teams by email to: gameon@csu.edu.au or phone (02) 6338 4232. Registrations close Friday 4 May 2012.
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Charles Sturt University (CSU) is encouraging schools from across NSW and Victoria to compete in a new online business simulation competition to invigorate student engagement in their business studies. The CSU Faculty of Business is introducing to schools CSU Business - Game On, a ‘virtual’ business competition where Year 11 students form teams and play for the opportunity to win regional prizes of up to $1 000 or the major prize of $2 500. “Participating student teams will engage in the GoVenture Any Business simulation game that is hosted and funded by Charles Sturt University,” explains Dr Abhishek Dwivedi, a lecturer in the School of Management and Marketing. “It allows students to build and operate their own ‘virtual’ business in a simulated market environment.”
| Media Officer | : Holly-Amber Manning |
| Telephone | : 02 6365 7813 |
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Media launch of CSU Business - Game On: Port Macquarie High School at 9.30am Monday 2 April. Attending the launch will be four Port Macquarie High School students, Dr Dwivedi, and CSU in Port Macquarie campus director Ms Muyesser Durer.
About CSU Business – Game On: The game complements the Stage 6 NSW Business Studies curriculum and covers key areas including finance, human resource management, marketing, and operations. It enables students to learn through hands-on experience and encourages students to apply business principles to their own ‘virtual’ business. Students can be creative in their business development and will enjoy seeing their business grow through their work.
Schools can register any number of teams (with two to four students per team) that will compete against each other and teams from other schools.
The simulation includes eight rounds of decisions and follows a pre-set timeline. At the end of the simulation, in September 2012, teams will be judged in terms of the revenue generated.
The competition is being run in four areas of New South Wales and Victoria (Wagga Wagga, Bathurst, Albury-Wodonga and Port Macquarie). The overall winning team will be awarded $2 500 for their school and the regional winning teams from each of the other three areas will be awarded $1 000 for their schools. In addition, winning students will be presented with non-monetary prizes.
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High praise for CSU in Ontario
27 Mar 2012
The value of Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Ontario has been highlighted by the University’s new Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Andrew Vann, during a recent trip to Canada. Professor Vann was struck by the enthusiasm of students and staff during the informal visit to CSU in Ontario on Monday 19 March. Professor Vann said CSU’s presence in Ontario is a great advantage to the University, giving staff the opportunity to work and study in another country. “One of the things I’m exploring right now is the similarities between Australia and Canada in terms of geography, culture, and interest in First Nations peoples. I think there are a lot of synergies here,” he said. “It would be great if we could use the campus as a base to really expand that kind of exchange both educationally and in research.” Professor Vann will return to Ontario for CSU’s graduation ceremonies in June.
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The value of Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Ontario has been highlighted by the University’s new Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Andrew Vann, during a recent trip to Canada. Professor Vann was struck by the enthusiasm of students and staff during the informal visit to CSU in Ontario on Monday 19 March. Professor Vann said CSU’s presence in Ontario is a great advantage to the University, giving staff the opportunity to work and study in another country. “One of the things I’m exploring right now is the similarities between Australia and Canada in terms of geography, culture, and interest in First Nations peoples. I think there are a lot of synergies here,” he said. “It would be great if we could use the campus as a base to really expand that kind of exchange both educationally and in research.” Professor Vann will return to Ontario for CSU’s graduation ceremonies in June.| Media Officer | : Emily Malone |
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Sceptic or believer?
27 Mar 2012
Can we always believe our cognitive abilities? Do we frequently see things that we have not actually seen? A research group based on anomalistic psychology, or the science of belief, will be launched at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga on Thursday 29 March to explore how beliefs are created and how they work in various situations. Director of the Science of Anomalistic Psychology (SOAP) Centre, Dr Krissy Wilson, said anomalistic psychology should not be confused with parapsychology, which tends to be more sympathetic towards claims of the ‘paranormal’. “Many sceptics remain unconvinced by the evidence put forward by parapsychologists, and I too am a sceptic,” Dr Wilson said. “Many TV programs focus on such topics as psychic powers, mediums and clairvoyants. These topics are rarely treated with a sceptical approach in the program, so many people assume these things are ‘real’. I want to explore these psychic topics, especially with the help of people around Albury-Wodonga, in our centre.” The SOAP Centre will be launched by Mr Richard Saunders from Channel Seven’s The One program at 6pm on 29 March in the CD Blake Lecture Theatre, CSU off Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with CSU’s SOAP Centre director, Dr Krissy Wilson.
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Can we always believe our cognitive abilities? Do we frequently see things that we have not actually seen? A research group based on anomalistic psychology, or the science of belief, will be launched at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga on Thursday 29 March to explore how beliefs are created and how they work in various situations. Director of the Science of Anomalistic Psychology (SOAP) Centre, Dr Krissy Wilson, said anomalistic psychology should not be confused with parapsychology, which tends to be more sympathetic towards claims of the ‘paranormal’. “Many sceptics remain unconvinced by the evidence put forward by parapsychologists, and I too am a sceptic,” Dr Wilson said. “Many TV programs focus on such topics as psychic powers, mediums and clairvoyants. These topics are rarely treated with a sceptical approach in the program, so many people assume these things are ‘real’. I want to explore these psychic topics, especially with the help of people around Albury-Wodonga, in our centre.” The SOAP Centre will be launched by Mr Richard Saunders from Channel Seven’s The One program at 6pm on 29 March in the CD Blake Lecture Theatre, CSU off Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona.
| Media Officer | : Wes Ward |
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Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with CSU’s SOAP Centre director, Dr Krissy Wilson.
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CSU Future Moves workshop at Port Macquarie
27 Mar 2012
A Charles Sturt University (CSU) campus has only just been established in Port Macquarie but already the University is engaging with local high school students to highlight the benefits of being able to undertake tertiary study in the region. Ms Sandra Wallace, School Outreach Coordinator at CSU in Port Macquarie, said, “Approximately 200 Year 10 students from St Paul’s High School will attend three 90-minute Future Moves workshops on Friday 30 March. The Future Moves workshops are designed to build aspiration among prospective students for tertiary study. They aim to encourage students to become more engaged in exploring their future career options and more confident in considering tertiary study as a realistic choice within their career path. We held similar workshops for about 200 Year 10 students at St Joseph’s Regional College on Monday 19 March and the feedback was very positive, so we’re looking forward to engaging with students at St Paul’s.”
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews. Three CSU Future Moves workshops will be held at St Paul’s High School in Port Macquarie on Friday 30 March. Topics covered by the workshops are ‘Career Connections’, which is designed to expand the students’ understanding of the wide range of career options available to them, and ‘Follow Your Passion’, which explores students’ strengths/interests/hobbies as a way to help make career choices.
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A Charles Sturt University (CSU) campus has only just been established in Port Macquarie but already the University is engaging with local high school students to highlight the benefits of being able to undertake tertiary study in the region. Ms Sandra Wallace, School Outreach Coordinator at CSU in Port Macquarie, said, “Approximately 200 Year 10 students from St Paul’s High School will attend three 90-minute Future Moves workshops on Friday 30 March. The Future Moves workshops are designed to build aspiration among prospective students for tertiary study. They aim to encourage students to become more engaged in exploring their future career options and more confident in considering tertiary study as a realistic choice within their career path. We held similar workshops for about 200 Year 10 students at St Joseph’s Regional College on Monday 19 March and the feedback was very positive, so we’re looking forward to engaging with students at St Paul’s.”
| Media Officer | : Bruce Andrews |
| Telephone | : 02 63386084 |
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews. Three CSU Future Moves workshops will be held at St Paul’s High School in Port Macquarie on Friday 30 March. Topics covered by the workshops are ‘Career Connections’, which is designed to expand the students’ understanding of the wide range of career options available to them, and ‘Follow Your Passion’, which explores students’ strengths/interests/hobbies as a way to help make career choices.
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Parkes students 'check out' CSU
27 Mar 2012
Twenty two Year 5 and Year 6 students from Parkes Christian School participated in ‘Check It Out Day’ as part of the Future Moves program at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst today, Tuesday 27 March. Ms Sue Rogan, the manager of Pre-entry Programs, Academic Support, said, “Check It Out Day is an exciting interactive experience for primary school students that includes faculty workshops with robots, water bombs, and theatre. The students were led by a team of enthusiastic undergraduate students who volunteered their time to encourage students to consider university as an option when they leave school. By exposing students at a young age to the university experience, they develop confidence to pursue further knowledge about degrees and pathways as they go through high school.” The students participated in workshops presented by the School of Computing and Mathematics (robots), the School of Teacher Education (science) and the School of Communication and Creative Industries (theatre/media). They also toured the campus, had lunch in the student dining hall, and attended a mock graduation ceremony. This is the first time Parkes school students have participated in a Future Moves event at CSU, and another event for more than 60 students is planned for May.
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Twenty two Year 5 and Year 6 students from Parkes Christian School participated in ‘Check It Out Day’ as part of the Future Moves program at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst today, Tuesday 27 March. Ms Sue Rogan, the manager of Pre-entry Programs, Academic Support, said, “Check It Out Day is an exciting interactive experience for primary school students that includes faculty workshops with robots, water bombs, and theatre. The students were led by a team of enthusiastic undergraduate students who volunteered their time to encourage students to consider university as an option when they leave school. By exposing students at a young age to the university experience, they develop confidence to pursue further knowledge about degrees and pathways as they go through high school.” The students participated in workshops presented by the School of Computing and Mathematics (robots), the School of Teacher Education (science) and the School of Communication and Creative Industries (theatre/media). They also toured the campus, had lunch in the student dining hall, and attended a mock graduation ceremony. This is the first time Parkes school students have participated in a Future Moves event at CSU, and another event for more than 60 students is planned for May.
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Modern twist to medieval Mystery Plays
27 Mar 2012
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Charles Sturt University (CSU) students will give a modern twist to bible stories when the University Theatre Ensemble (UTE) presents The Mystery Plays from Tuesday 27 March. Lecturer with the School of Communication and Creative Industries at CSU in Wagga Wagga, Mr John Saunders, said mystery plays were the beginnings of popular theatre, responding to the primitive desire of people to ‘act out’ the stories of their lives. “From rage to revelation to redemption, this is a tell-all production, where you will catch a contemporary version of past events,” he said. “Like the medieval mystery plays, this production is outside the theatre.” The stories will be performed in a variety of locations around the University’s Performing Arts complex in Wagga Wagga, with a short walk between each site. Directed by Mr Saunders, with mask and movement direction by Mr Thomas Papathanassiou, the short plays will be performed by second year Bachelor of Arts (Acting for Screen and Stage) students. Design is by students studying a Bachelor of Arts (Design for Theatre and Television).
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The Mystery Plays open Tuesday 27 March at 8 pm with performances on Wednesday 28 March to Saturday 31 March at 8pm at The Drama Studio Environs, Performing Arts, building 71, car park 20 off Kywong Place, CSU in Wagga Wagga. Bookings can be made on 02 6933 2473 or tickets will be available at the event subject to availability. Tickets are $12 and $7 concession. For further information please contact Mr John Jones from the University’s School of Communication and Creative Industries on 02 6933 2313 or send an email ute@csu.edu.au .
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CSU is worth bottling
27 Mar 2012
At Charles Sturt University (CSU), vintage is underway. After a cool, wet summer, the CSU Winery is now gearing up for a sunny and, hopefully, dry finish to the season. “The 2012 Sauvignon Blanc was harvested at Charles Sturt University in Orange this week,” said CSU Winery marketing manager, Mr Justin Byrne. “The grapes were in surprisingly good condition although it was a small crop, approximately 30 per cent down on 2011. Charles Sturt University wines have created a stir in the wine scene recently receiving a Gold Medal at the Sydney International Wine Competition for their 2010 ‘T’ Tempranillo. “We’re very excited about the next vintage, and the attention our wines are getting from wine enthusiasts.”
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At Charles Sturt University (CSU), vintage is underway. After a cool, wet summer, the CSU Winery is now gearing up for a sunny and, hopefully, dry finish to the season. “The 2012 Sauvignon Blanc was harvested at Charles Sturt University in Orange this week,” said CSU Winery marketing manager, Mr Justin Byrne. “The grapes were in surprisingly good condition although it was a small crop, approximately 30 per cent down on 2011. Charles Sturt University wines have created a stir in the wine scene recently receiving a Gold Medal at the Sydney International Wine Competition for their 2010 ‘T’ Tempranillo. “We’re very excited about the next vintage, and the attention our wines are getting from wine enthusiasts.”| Media Officer | : Holly-Amber Manning |
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Procession highlights 'learning city'
27 Mar 2012
Charles Sturt University (CSU) will be well represented when the ‘new look’ Town and Gown Procession makes its way through the heart of Wagga Wagga on Thursday 29 March. The colourful annual parade has been expanded to celebrate the city’s role as a centre for education and training in inland Australia. Representatives from local schools, other education providers, and the Australian Defence Force will join with CSU staff in the procession. Starting at 5pm, the procession down Baylis Street will end at the Victory Memorial Gardens with an educational expo from 5.30pm. Read more on CSU News here.
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Representatives from Charles Sturt University, Riverina Institute of TAFE, UNSW’s Rural Clinical School, Rex Pilot Academy, Notre Dame Rural School of Medicine, RAAF Base Wagga Wagga, Navy Base Wagga Wagga, ARTC Kapooka, Riverina Community College, Riverina Conservatorium of Music, Vianney College, and local schools will take part in the parade.
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Charles Sturt University (CSU) will be well represented when the ‘new look’ Town and Gown Procession makes its way through the heart of Wagga Wagga on Thursday 29 March. The colourful annual parade has been expanded to celebrate the city’s role as a centre for education and training in inland Australia. Representatives from local schools, other education providers, and the Australian Defence Force will join with CSU staff in the procession. Starting at 5pm, the procession down Baylis Street will end at the Victory Memorial Gardens with an educational expo from 5.30pm. Read more on CSU News here.| Media Officer | : Emily Malone |
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Academic robing will take place from 4pm Thursday 29 March in the Townhouse International Motor Inn, 70 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga. The procession will commence at 5pm from the corner of Morgan and Baylis Streets and conclude at approximately 5.30pm for a public reception in the city’s Victory Memorial Gardens.
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