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New graduation season at CSU
08 Nov 2011
 December hails the arrival of the graduation season at Charles Sturt University (CSU). In response to the needs of students, CSU is holding its graduations in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Orange and Wagga Wagga from Saturday 10 December to Saturday 17 December. The change from a graduation season in the first half of the year will allow students at CSU to attend their ceremony and receive their awards much closer to the completion of their course. Graduations will be held at CSU in Albury-Wodonga on Friday 16 December and Saturday 17 December; in Bathurst on Thursday 15, Friday 16 and Saturday 17 December; in Canberra on Saturday 10 December; in Dubbo on Monday 12 December; in Orange on Tuesday 13 December; and in Wagga Wagga on Monday 12, Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 December. Read more here.
Media Note: Details of the graduation ceremonies on each campus, including times and locations, will be released by CSU Media in December.
Print this story CSU hosts e-learning conference
08 Nov 2011
For the first time, Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst will host a meeting of the peak body in Australasia for universities engaged in open, distance, flexible and e-learning education. The quarterly forum of the Australasian Council on Open, Distance and e-Learning (ACODE) will be held at CSU on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 November. CSU Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Ms Shirley Oakley, will welcome about 30 participants from Australia and New Zealand to the Sustaining e-Learning Innovations symposium. “We are delighted that Charles Sturt University is to host this event because e-learning is a central aspect of the delivery of our courses to students wherever they reside,” said Ms Oakley. “Charles Sturt University has one of the most balanced and extensive educational technology portfolios in the higher education sector.” The theme of the conference is ‘Sustaining eLearning Innovations: From conception to maturity’.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with Associate Professor Philip Uys, Director of Strategic Learning and Teaching Innovation in the CSU Division of Learning and Teaching Services, and convenor of the symposium.
The ACODE Sustaining e-Learning Innovations symposium will be held at the Centre for Professional Development at CSU in Bathurst on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 November. The symposium is not open to the general community, and costs $300 for non-ACODE members.
CSU is a member of ACODE represented by its Division of Learning and Teaching Services. In its deliberations about how to sustain e-learning innovations, the forum will examine the results of a recent ACODE survey of educational technology use in 2011 by the university sector in Australasia.
Print this story International focus on infant and toddler education
08 Nov 2011
Local childcare providers and early childhood educators are invited to attend a free forum about infant and toddler education and care with Charles Sturt University (CSU) teaching staff and international researchers in Bathurst on Friday 25 November. Associate Professor Linda Harrison, lecturer and researcher at the School of Teacher Education at CSU in Bathurst said, “This event concludes a five-day symposium at Charles Sturt University on infant and toddler education and care, and offers local practitioners a unique opportunity to meet and talk with international researchers and authors from the United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, New Zealand, Finland, and the United States. Each presenter will speak about current practices and policy challenges in early education and care in their own countries. The presentations by the international panel will be followed by a discussion with members of the audience to consider the current directions and challenges in Australian services for infants and toddlers.” The event is supported by the University’s Research Institute for Professional Practice, Learning and Education (RIPPLE) and the Faculty of Education Professional Experience Office.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews.
The special session, New directions and challenges in Infant-Toddler Education and Care: Perspectives from Australia, New Zealand, the United States, England, Sweden, Norway and Finland, will be held from 10.45am to 2pm on Friday 25 November at the Centre for Professional Development at CSU in Bathurst. There is no charge to attend this event and lunch is provided. Please RSVP to Ms Jo-Anne Masters by email by Friday 11 November for catering purposes.
Print this story History education in focus
08 Nov 2011
High school history teachers from across southern NSW will gather in Albury on Friday 11 November to discuss aspects of good history teaching, particularly in the early years of high school. Lecturer with the Murray School of Education at CSU in Albury-Wodonga Mr Paul Grover said events such as this one are vital for the professional development of teachers. “The history syllabus is changing with the introduction of the national Australian Curriculum, new history teaching technologies are being introduced and teachers change. In such a world, professional development days are vital to keep history teachers up to date with new resources and innovative teaching strategies,” he said. In the evening during a dinner for the Border History Teachers’ Network in Albury, historian and CSU Adjunct Associate Professor Bruce Pennay OAM will explore the role of the former Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre near the NSW-Victorian border in post-war immigration in Australia, and why these experiences might provide important lessons to modern immigration policies.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with CSU lecturer, Mr Paul Grover.
Print this story Indigenous staff conference in Orange
08 Nov 2011
 Indigenous staff at Charles Sturt University (CSU) will meet in Orange this week to engage in professional development, encourage interaction and strengthen networks at the annual Indigenous Staff Conference. Held on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 November, the conference will be titled Nguluway, a Wiradjuri word meaning ‘meeting with each other’. “Charles Sturt University has increased its Indigenous staff numbers in recent years and we currently have 56 in total, equating to 2.7 per cent of the staff population,” CSU Indigenous Employment Coordinator, Ms Catherine Maxwell said. “We recruit Indigenous staff to cover a broader range of areas within the organisation. We now have Indigenous staff not only represented within the Centre for Indigenous Studies at Charles Sturt University in Dubbo and the Indigenous Student Services’ centres across our campuses but also within our divisions, faculties and service areas.”
Media Note: Nguluway 2011 will cover a range of topics including staff rights and responsibilities, Indigenous resources, a session on personality styles and communication in the workplace, and presentations on the Peregrine Falcons at CSU in Orange and the proposed site for the Wiradjuri garden. For more information contact CSU Media. Read further CSU News on Indigenous issues here. Print this story Slow food and sustainability at Vintage Dinner
08 Nov 2011
Final preparations are underway for the annual Vintage Dinner at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga on Friday 11 November. Hosted by the Head of Campus at CSU in Wagga Wagga Mr Adrian Lindner, the evening will celebrate the CSU Winery’s 2011 vintage as well as the slow food movement and environmental sustainability. New initiatives introduced into the Vintage Dinner this year include sourcing the majority of the food from within a 100 mile radius; cooking the meal in the slow food tradition; the use of cutlery made from bamboo, a renewable resource, and serviettes made from a bamboo and cotton blend; and the use of oil lanterns to reduce electricity use. More than 270 guests are due to attend the dinner in the Convention Centre, with entertainment by singer Mr Darren Coggan. Special guest at the 2011 Vintage Dinner is Dr Glenn Withers, Chief Executive Officer of Universities Australia. He will be accompanied by CSU Chancellor Mr Lawrie Willett AO and Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Ian Goulter, who departs CSU at the end of 2011.
Media Note: The 2011 Vintage Dinner has been sold-out. It will be held from 7pm on Friday 11 November in the Convention Centre at CSU in Wagga Wagga. The dinner is hosted by the Head of Campus at CSU in Wagga Wagga Mr Adrian Lindner and is supported by the University’s sustainability unit, CSU Green. The slow food movement encourages people to buy organic produce, cook and share meals, shop locally and at farmers’ markets.
Print this story Senior CSU staff joins Mo Bros for men’s health
08 Nov 2011
 A friend’s recovery from prostrate cancer has spurred one of the public faces of Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga to focus on men’s health in November. The normally clean-shaven Head of Campus, Mr Adrian Lindner will grow a moustache as part of the national Movember campaign. “My moustache will spark conversations and no doubt generate some laughs; all in the name of raising vital awareness and funds for prostate cancer and male depression,” said Mr Lindner. “My best friend from high school had prostate cancer. He is not alone as official figures show one in nine Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. So I hope people will give what they can for prostate research to help us old blokes. People can support my participation in the Movember campaign by making a donation online.”
Media Note: Movember aims to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men. Read more here. Print this story Festival of debate in Albury
07 Nov 2011
High school students from throughout southern NSW with a talent for logical arguments will gather at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga for a debating festival on Wednesday 9 November. Hosted by the NSW Department of Education and Communities and CSU’s Murray School of Education, teams of Year 9 students from public high schools in Albury, Corowa and Wagga Wagga will compete in debating throughout the day, and also take part in workshops to further develop their debating skills. Program co-coordinator and CSU education academic Mr Paul Grover said the event offers talented students an exciting and stimulating day of academic enrichment. “There are currently no NSW-wide debating events held for Year 9 students, and the festival challenges students by encouraging competition and providing valuable debating experience,” he said. The day, which includes a tour of CSU’s award winning, environmentally sensitive campus runs from 9.30am to 2.45pm.
Media Note: CSU education lecturer Mr Paul Grover will be available for interviews at 11am on Wednesday 9 November near the Gums Café, CSU in Albury-Wodonga, off Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona. Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews. Print this story Canadian rural education public lecture
01 Nov 2011
A rural education expert from Canada will deliver a public lecture in the new high-technology Connected Learning Space at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst from 5pm Wednesday 9 November. Professor Linda Farr Darling, from the University of British Columbia, Canada, will deliver the lecture, Rural School Landscapes in British Columbia: Mapping the terrain for teachers and teacher educators. Associate Professor Jane Mitchell, lecturer at the School of Teacher Education at CSU in Bathurst said, “Professor Farr Darling’s talk will describe research findings about strengths and challenges faced by rural schools across British Columbia, whether recommendations from a 2003 report had been implemented, and what affect these have had. Given the geographic and demographic similarities between Canada and Australia, there may well be lessons that can be applied here”. The public lecture will be viewed simultaneously and interactively by an audience at CSU in Albury-Wodonga, Dubbo, Orange and Wagga Wagga. Read more about the new Connected Learning Space at CSU here.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews. To attend the lecture, please RSVP to Ms Tania Cowgill by Wednesday 2 November on 02 6338 4077 or send an email.
Print this story Girls growing up too quickly
01 Nov 2011
 How to support girls to grow up with healthy attitudes towards body image and sexuality will be discussed at a public lecture in Orange on Friday 4 November. Lecturer in philosophy and ethics in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Charles Sturt University (CSU), Dr Emma Rush will give an overview of what researchers and experts have to say about the risks associated with the sexualisation of girls and explain the government’s response. “A generation ago we didn’t see fashion and gossip magazines, padded bras and cosmetics pitched specifically at the primary school market,” she said. “While sex appeal has been used to sell products for a long time, in the last decade or so imagery directly inspired by pornography has also become much more prevalent in fashion and advertising. The increasing pressure on girls to meet very narrow appearance ideals at younger and younger ages is of significant concern to experts in child health and welfare.” The free lecture, Getting Real: Challenging the Sexualisation of Girls, will also identify resources for parents and professionals who work with girls.
Media Note: Getting Real: Challenging the Sexualisation of Girls is the final event for 2011 in the CSU public lecture series. The lecture will be held on Friday 4 November from 6pm in Lecture Theatre 3 at CSU in Orange. For further for details, please contact Mrs Kerry Madden on (02) 6365 7500 or send an email. Dr Emma Rush is based in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at CSU in Wagga Wagga. Print this story Long service awards at CSU in Bathurst
01 Nov 2011
The Head of Campus at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst, Mr Col Sharp, will host a long-service awards ceremony for three staff members on Friday 4 November. The Vice-Chancellor and President of CSU, Professor Ian Goulter, will present awards for 20 years service to Dr Robert Wood (lecturer, School of Computing and Mathematics) and for 30 years service to Ms Deborah Withington (Division of Learning and Teaching Services). Ms Cobi Hofman (Division of Student Services) will also be recognised for 20 years service. Mr Sharp said, “Charles Sturt University appreciates and respects the dedicated service that its staff members provide over many years, and it is important to acknowledge and celebrate these milestones when they occur”.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews. The award ceremony starts at 12noon on Friday 4 November at The Grange, CSU in Bathurst.
Print this story Boost for grapevine research
01 Nov 2011
 Research into the impact of climate change on grape vines has been given a boost with new glasshouses and a bird proof micro-vineyard at the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre (NWGIC) at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga. The $1 million dollar development was officially opened by the NSW Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson at a ceremony on Wednesday 26 October. NWGIC Director, Professor Jim Hardie said researchers are able to get a better understanding of how different climate factors affect grape vines. “Under controlled environmental conditions we can vary factors such as air or soil temperature to gain an understanding of the growth response of the plant itself but also the impact on fruit quality,” he said. The NWGIC is an alliance between CSU, the NSW Department of Primary Industries and the NSW Wine Industry Association.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews.
Print this story Science experiments to inspire teenagers
31 Oct 2011
Elephant’s toothpaste, screaming jelly babies and exploding hydrogen balloons are just some of the hands-on experiments planned for science teachers at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga on Wednesday 2 November. The professional learning day will give 37 junior science teachers from schools across the Riverina the opportunity to learn about activities that address the syllabus while also entertaining students in years 7-10. Senior lecturer in chemistry with CSU’s School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences, Dr Paul Prenzler said, “This is a very exciting opportunity to work together with local high school teachers to provide them with demonstrations that will engage their students in science and show that chemistry concepts can be demonstrated in fun and spectacular ways.” CSU research into wine aroma and antioxidants in food and health will also be on display. The event has been organised by the CSU Chemistry Group and the Eastern Riverina Science Teachers’ Association.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to attend the experiment session between 12 noon and 12:40pm or to arrange interviews. The Professional Learning Day will be held in the Chemistry Lab, Building 16, near Johnson Place at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. Teachers from Albury, Coleambally, Griffith, Gundagai, Harden Murrumburrah, Junee, Temora, Tumut, West Wyalong, Yanco, Ungarie and Wagga Wagga will be attending. Read more about the CSU Chemistry Group here.
Print this story 'Hidden Treasure' honour for volunteer
25 Oct 2011
.jpg) Many years of dedicated rescue work has seen an IT training officer at Charles Sturt University (CSU) honoured as a ‘hidden treasure’ in the annual NSW government awards for women volunteers in rural communities. Ms Sue Dixon, who works in the CSU Division of Information Technology in Bathurst, was acknowledged in the NSW Department of Primary Industries 2011 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll for 15 years dedication since she joined the local branch of the State Emergency Service in February 1996. Ms Dixon is presently Deputy Local Controller/Rescue Officer, and an accredited rescue operator with the State Rescue Board of NSW. “It is empowering to have the skills to assist someone in their time of need,” Ms Dixon said. “I am just one of many who make a difference to people’s lives. And it is a privilege to be a part of making that difference, no matter how small my part may be. I love what I do.” The Honour Roll citation notes Ms Dixon has attended many rescues and spends approximately 20 hours per week training and responding to rescues and other emergencies such as storms and floods. She is a trainer and assessor of other SES members for road crashes and vertical rescues, and has been a member of several SES teams in national rescue competitions.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with Ms Sue Dixon. Print this story Resources empower educators
25 Oct 2011
 Resources collated in a national education project, to be launched in Canberra on Wednesday 26 October, will provide a major boost for early childhood education students says Professor Sue Dockett, project team leader from Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Murray School of Education. “Funding for the Early Childhood Education Workforce Project was available for only a limited time, so it has been really important that the outcomes of this project are sustainable. Although funding for the collaboration will finish, the resources will have a life of their own. They will have an influence far beyond the life of the project and will be freely available across the country. Regional and remote communities, in particular, will benefit in lots of ways. The studying teachers are working in communities where there aren’t many educators and they should feel valued and important. This project recognises the value quality educators give to a community. They can upgrade their qualifications and stay within their chosen community It’s a chance to look at career options without necessarily having to change location, so quality education is accessible and the profession is gaining and retaining the best qualified educators.”
Media Note: The Early Childhood Education Workforce Project aimed to build workforce capacity in early childhood education through enhancing existing expertise and building the workforce, particularly in inland and Indigenous areas in NSW and the Northern Territory. The collaboration between Charles Sturt University, Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, Riverina Institute of TAFE and Western Institute of TAFE developed training pathways that are accessible and locally supported, emphasising the development of appropriate programs that match the needs and strengths of communities. The resources developed will be available here for all early learning educators. They cover themes such as wellness and wellbeing, rights of the child, mentoring, Indigenous perspectives and student support.
Print this story Forum to discuss pressures facing girls
25 Oct 2011
The pressures facing girls from intense marketing, popular culture, technology and the ‘cult of celebrity’ will be among the issues discussed during a free public forum to be held in Wagga Wagga this evening, Tuesday 25 October. Hosted by Charles Sturt University (CSU) and Wagga Wagga City Council, the forum will hear from a panel of local experts on the topic, What’s Happening To Our Girls? The forum is part of the Edversations Professional Forum organised by the School of Education at CSU in Wagga Wagga. The discussion will be held from 6pm to 8pm in the Council Meeting Room, Civic Centre, Baylis Street in Wagga Wagga. The members of the panel are: social work lecturer Ms Ruth Bailey from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at CSU in Wagga Wagga; Principal of Wagga Wagga High School (WWHS) Mr Michael Powell; WWHS 2012 School Captain Ms Laura Byrne; and allied health professional from Riverina Headspace, Ms Jessica Samways.
Media Note: CSU wine and cheese will be served at the forum. To attend, please contact Ms Karen Jamieson from CSU on 02 6933 2221 or send an email. Print this story New course highlights value of small business
25 Oct 2011
NSW Minister for Small Business, the Hon. Katrina Hodgkinson, MP, will launch Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) newest business degree, the Graduate Certificate of Small Business Management in Wagga Wagga tomorrow, Wednesday 26 October. Ms Hodgkinson, who is also the Minister for Primary Industries, will be joined at the launch by Ms Yasmin King, the NSW Commissioner for Small Business who is currently conducting a listening tour throughout the state. CSU's Graduate Certificate in Small Business Management offers students access to industry peers, market leaders and other leading resources. On the eve of the launch, the Wagga Wagga Business Chamber has appointed course director Dr Lan Snell as an ex officio Board Member in recognition of CSU's contribution to the Wagga Wagga business community. “The launch has already received an overwhelming show of support through the heavy representation of industry and local bodies,” Dr Snell said. “It shows how much support for small business there is in the region.”
Media Note: The Graduate Certificate of Small Business Management launch will take place at 6pm on Wednesday 26 October at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Council meeting room, corner Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga.
Print this story Curtain raises on acting careers
25 Oct 2011
 The stage is set for 21 acting students from Charles Sturt University (CSU) to perform for a local audience before auditioning in front of industry representatives in Sydney. The ‘2011 Showcase’ is the culmination of three years of study for the graduating students of the Bachelor of Arts (Acting for Screen and Stage). Held at the Riverina Playhouse in Wagga Wagga on Thursday 27 October, the show will feature short scenes from contemporary plays, with a mix of comedy and drama. Lecturer with the CSU School of Communication and Creative Industries. Ms Kim Hardwick said students will next week begin job hunting with a performance for industry professionals in Sydney. “We have theatrical and casting agents, managers, producers and directors coming along,” she said “For most students this is their first contact with industry professionals. It gives them experience in auditioning and casting calls, while marketing their talents.”
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews. The ‘2011 Showcase’ will be held at the Riverina Playhouse in Cross Street, Wagga Wagga on Thursday 27 October at 2pm and 8pm. Entry is free. Students will perform in Sydney on Wednesday 2 November at 11am in the Richard Wherrett Room, The Sydney Theatre. Print this story Music under the leaves
25 Oct 2011
Music, sunset and the leafy surrounds of the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens will set the scene for a recital by members of the Riverina Conservatorium of Music as part of the public lecture series hosted by Charles Sturt University (CSU). The ‘Music under the leaves’ recital, on Friday 4 November, will feature works for a combination of flute, guitar, violin, viola, bass, drums and vocals. Musicians Mr Jeff Donovan, Ms Tamaris Pfeiffer, Ms Lauren Davis, and Mr Brett Thompson will perform along with jazz ensemble The Conmen. Ms Davis said the informal setting means families will be able to come along and enjoy the recital. “This is a wonderful opportunity to sit outside and listen to a wide variety of music in a beautiful location,” she said. “As a musician it is a good way to reach a wider audience and promote a greater interest in music.” CSU wine and cheese will be served after the performance.
Media Note: ‘Music under the leaves’ will be held at the Bamboo Gardens at the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Macleay Street, Wagga Wagga from 6pm. It is presented by CSU and Wagga Wagga City Council. To attend contact Ms Karen Jamieson (02) 6933 2221 or send an email. Print this story Disabled skier to share his experiences
24 Oct 2011
Alpine skier and Wagga Wagga resident Mr Stuart Hume dreams of representing Australia and is in the national development ski squad. But he has reached this height by regaining his mobility after becoming a paraplegic through a horrific motorcycle accident. Mr Hume will present his story of rehabilitation as the keynote speaker for the 15th Occupational Therapy Graduate Conference at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga on Wednesday 26 October. Mr Hume’s determination not only saw him complete his rehabilitation in six months, but he has returned to work at REX Airlines in Wagga Wagga. Titled ‘Occupational therapy: New Beginnings’, the conference has papers by students completing their occupational therapy degree from CSU’s School of Community Health, and will include such topics as the impact of a major injury on an athlete’s identity, should occupational therapists be working with the Victorian Police, and the effects of the proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme on drivers with spinal cord injuries.
Media Note: CSU Media can arrange interviews with Mr Hume, academic coordinator Dr Sally Denshire, and students Ms Kate Sherlock, Ms Amy O’Connor and Ms Rachel McTaggart at 11.30am on Wednesday 26 October. The conference will be held from 9am to 5pm in the Skills Building, Room 101 and Room 117, CSU in Albury-Wodonga, off Table Top Road, Thurgoona. Print this story
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