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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
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 To Vanuatu with eyes wide open
18 Oct 2011
Thirteen Charles Sturt University (CSU) students will have the ultimate cultural experience in teaching when they arrive in Vanuatu for three weeks of teaching practice in three schools around the nation’s capital, Port Vila. The students, in their third year of the Early Childhood / Primary School and Middle School Education degrees based at CSU in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst and Dubbo, will teach for one week in each of the schools, starting Saturday 22 October. CSU student Ms Samantha Whitehouse is keen to move out of her comfort zone and gain a more global perspective on culture. “By being open to cultural differences and different understandings of the world, I will be more sensitive to the needs of learners as individuals, which is important for a multicultural society such as Australia. I hope to gain some understanding of the local community, interact with the local people, and learn some of their customs and norms. I might even have time to smile, laugh and have some fun.” The students are due to return to Australia on Saturday 12 November.
Media Note: For interviews with Vanuatu program coordinator, Ms Sharon Milsome and CSU Early Childhood Education student Ms Samantha Whitehouse, contact CSU Media. The program is supported by CSU Global, a University initiative to promote international study experience.
Print this story Indigenous education focus of meeting
18 Oct 2011
A local group dedicated to improving educational and training opportunities for Indigenous people in Albury will meet for the first time at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga on Wednesday 19 October. President of the Albury Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG), Mr John Murray, said the meeting will allow educational leaders and community members to see CSU and what it might offer young Indigenous people. “For too long, many of our most capable people have not seen university as something they could do,” said Mr Murray. The group allows the local Aboriginal community to provide advice and discuss issues concerning the education and training of Aboriginal people. CSU Professor of Education, Bob Perry, said there were mutual benefits in holding the AECG meeting at the University. “We already have many links through research and teaching with the local Aboriginal community and have a strong working relationship with the group. This event will also make Charles Sturt University more visible and attainable.” Around 25 people will attend the outdoor meeting in the David Mitchell Wetlands at CSU from 2pm on Wednesday 19 October, after a reception hosted by the Murray School of Education from1.30pm.
Media Note: AECG president Mr John Murray and CSU Education Professor Bob Perry will be available for interviews from 1pm on Wednesday 19 October at the Murray School of Education, CSU in Albury-Wodonga, off Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona.
Print this story Dr Dave spreads message across Murray-Darling Basin
18 Oct 2011
A Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic is spreading the message to schools for the need to conserve endangered habitats in the Murray-Darling Basin. Through new teaching resources primary schools in the Basin can follow the exploits of ‘Doctor Dave’, or Associate Professor David Watson from the School of Environmental Sciences at CSU. The video and audio package, reading book and worksheets for outdoor activities also involves pupils of Burrumbuttock Primary School in the southern Riverina. “The reading book follows the adventures of Murray, the Murray Darling Carpet Snake, Stanley, the Blue-tongue Lizard and Sammy, the Squirrel Glider. They are all endangered animals found in native yellow box grasslands, which once extended from southern Queensland, through western NSW and northern Victoria to eastern South Australia. These lands formed the basis for Australia’s eastern wheat-belt and were cleared for grazing and cropping. Now only five per cent of these woodlands remain untouched. The grasslands and the animals they house are threatened with extinction. It will be up to future land managers - the school children– to conserve the remaining examples of these precious habitats for future generations.”
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with CSU academic Associate Professor David Watson, at 11am on Thursday 20 October near the School of Environmental Sciences building, CSU in Albury-Wodonga, off Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona. To order the teaching resource package, contact Burrumbuttock Primary School principal, Mr Owen Dunlop, on (02) 6029 3253.This is the first in a series of school teaching resources from ‘Doctor Dave’.
Print this story Good luck to HSC students
18 Oct 2011
Charles Sturt University (CSU) senior lecturer in Human Movement Studies, Dr Deborah Clarke wishes NSW students well in the Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams but knows that good luck has very little to do with the outcome. “It’s all about preparation and these students have spent the past year preparing for these exams in one way or another,” she says. “The ones that often do well are those who have done the extra work, using resources such as study groups, tuition in their weaker subjects and online services.” Dr Clarke has been involved in the continued development of online resource, NSW HSC Online. “This is a great preparation tool for students with practice exam papers and relevant study material for 61 HSC subjects.” Developed in collaboration with the NSW government through Education and Communities, NSW HSC Online provides access to quality education resources for all students, particularly those in rural and regional areas.
Media Note: Dr Deb Clarke is a senior lecturer from the School of Human Movement Studies at CSU in Bathurst. For interviews contact CSU Media
Print this story Documentary screening celebrates United Nations Day
18 Oct 2011
Bathurst residents are invited to a free screening of the documentary In the footsteps of the ancestors – Muslims Down Under, to mark United Nations Day in Bathurst on Monday 24 October. The screening is co-hosted by Charles Sturt University, Bathurst Regional Council and the Islamic Council of NSW, and is sponsored by the Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre, and the Culturally Diverse Working Group. The documentary, directed by Ms Nada Roude, explores the ethnic, linguistic, cultural diversity and history of Muslims in Australia, and tells the stories of Muslim pioneers and their descendants, starting with the first interaction by Macassans from the Indonesian archipelago who travelled to northern Australia and traded with the Indigenous population prior to European settlement. The documentary screens at 6.30pm at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre. A reception and refreshments will be served from 5.30pm in the Centre’s Wattle Foyer.
Media Note: In the footsteps of the ancestors – Muslims Down Under director, Ms Nada Roude is unavailable for interview as she is currently travelling overseas.
Print this story Singer, songwriter will visit Booranga
18 Oct 2011
Singer, songwriter and musician, Ms Holly Throsby will be the final writer-in-residence for 2011, at the Booranga Writers’ Centre at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga. The Sydney-based artist has released five albums to date: On Night (2004); Under the Town (2006); A Loud Call (2008); a children’s album called See! (2010); and Team (2011). She joined Australian songwriters Sarah Blasko and Sally Seltman to form the group ‘Seeker Lover Keeper’ and their self-titled album was released earlier this year. Ms Throsby has been nominated for two 2011 ARIA awards, one for best children’s album and the other for best adult alternative album. While in Wagga Wagga, she will perform a free all-ages concert at the Museum of the Riverina’s Botanic Gardens site on Saturday 22 October from 1pm. Ms Throsby will also give a workshop for practising regional songwriters at the Booranga Writers’ Centre on Sunday 23 October at 2pm.
Media Note: The Songwriters’ Workshop will be held at the Booranga Writers’ Centre on Sunday 23 October from 2pm. To reserve a place in the workshop, contact the Centre on email, or call Director Mr Derek Motion on mobile 0449854901.
Print this story South Korean university and CSU strengthen ties
14 Oct 2011
The new President of Dongguk University’s Computer Science Institute in South Korea, Dr Kyung-sun Beak, will visit Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury–Wodonga on Monday 17 October to sign an agreement and investigate opportunities for expanding collaboration between the two universities. CSU’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Ross Chambers and Dr Kyung-sun Beak will sign a new articulation agreement during the visit to facilitate further pathways for students from Dongguk University to study business and information technology at Charles Sturt University. A number of students from Dongguk University are already studying at CSU in Albury-Wodonga under a previous agreement signed in 2008. Two of these students will meet for lunch with the South Korean delegation, which will also include the Dean of International Studies, Professor Min-jung Ko, and the Director of Marketing, Jong Wook Ryu. The Head of Albury-Wodonga Campus and Director of CSU’s Office of International Relations, Ms Sue Moloney, will take the delegation on a campus tour after lunch and then, time permitting, a brief tour of Albury city.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews on Monday 17 October. The signing of the new agreement between Dongguk University and CSU will take place at 10.45am in the Board Room, Gordon Beavan building, CSU in Albury-Wodonga, off Tabletop Road, Thurgoona. The campus tour will take place after 1pm. For further information on Dongguk University, see it's website. Dongguk is one of the few Buddhist universities in the world, and one of South Korea’s oldest private universities. Print this story CSU clinic offers healthy advice during National Nutrition Week
13 Oct 2011
The role of a healthy diet in tackling the problem of childhood obesity is just one of the issues being discussed at the Charles Sturt University (CSU) Nutrition Clinic, ahead of National Nutrition Week beginning on Sunday 16 October. The 2007-2008 National Health Survey conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, found almost a quarter of Australian children aged 5 to 17 were overweight or obese. Accredited Practising Dietitian and Clinical Educator with the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences, Mr Shane Delves said a healthy diet is a key factor in addressing the issue and parents are important role models. “Eating a balanced diet containing fruit and vegetables, lean meats, whole-grains and good sources of dairy, along with good amounts of physical activity and minimising sedentary behaviours, are vital to the health of young Australians,” he said. The CSU Nutrition Clinic provides free, one-on-one advice about healthy eating and general wellbeing. It allows Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) students at CSU to gain valuable experience in dietary consulting, under the supervision of an Accredited Practicing Dietitian.
Media Note: Mr Shane Delves is an Accredited Practicing Dietitan and Clinical Educator with the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences, at CSU in Wagga Wagga.
Mr Delves will be available for interview in the Oral Health and Dental Clinic, from 9 am until 10:30am on Friday 14 October, building 30 near car park 7, Nathan Cobb Drive, CSU in Wagga Wagga. To attend, contact CSU Media.
The Nutrition Clinic at CSU is run every Friday 9am to 3:30pm, to make appointments please call 02 6933 2874.
Print this story One just world
11 Oct 2011
The impact of an increasing number of refugees on Australian communities will be discussed at a public forum being co-hosted by Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga on Wednesday 12 October. The forum, A Place to Call Home – The World’s Refugee Dilemma will hear from a number of experts, including representatives from the Refugee Council of Australia, the UN International Criminal Tribunal and World Vision Australia. They will speak on how to balance the needs of refugees and local communities, and recognise the skills refugees bring to these communities. They will also highlight the responsibilities of Australian citizens to refugees, and what we can do to help the global refugee problem. The speakers will address these issues at a public forum starting at 6pm in the Albury Entertainment Centre, Swift Street in Albury.
Media Note: There will be an opportunity to interview forum speakers between 12.30pm and 12.45pm, Wednesday 12 October at the CD Blake Lecture Theatre at CSU in Albury-Wodonga, off Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona. Contact CSU Media to arrange an interview. For further information about the public forum, see the One Just World website here. Print this story Girls growing up too quickly
11 Oct 2011
How to support girls to grow up with healthy attitudes towards body image and sexuality will be discussed at a public lecture in Temora on Tuesday 18 October 2011. Lecturer in philosophy and ethics 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: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews. The public lecture, Getting Real: Challenging the Sexualisation of Girls is being hosted by CSU and the Temora Shire Council. It will be held from 6pm at the Temora Town Hall, on the corner of Deboos and Loftus Streets, Temora. CSU wine and cheese will be served after the lecture.
Dr Emma Rush is a lecturer and researcher in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at CSU in Wagga Wagga. She was previously a Research Fellow at the Australia Institute in Canberra where she was the lead author of two major policy papers on the sexualisation of children. Read more about Dr Rush’s research here. Dr Rush has given similar public lectures in Griffith and Narrandera.
Print this story Marketing the Mint
11 Oct 2011
Final year business students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst will present business and marketing strategies to the marketing director of the Royal Australian Mint as part of end-of-session assessments this week. Mr Andrew Mashman, adjunct lecturer in marketing, communications, and project management from the University’s School of Business said students in the business strategy and the marketing strategy units in the Bachelor of Business (Management) and Bachelor of Business Studies will deliver group presentations to the Mint’s marketing director, Ms Felicity Mullens between 2pm and 4pm on Wednesday 12 October. The Mint’s market research manager, Ms Judith Steiner, will also attend. “The presentations by six teams will focus on presenting a high-level big-picture rationale about why The Mint exists, and how it can continue to exist in a world where the use of coins is dropping,” Mr Mashman said. “Bachelor of Communications (Public Relations) students from the School of Communication and Creative Industries at CSU in Bathurst will also deliver separate individual public relations presentations to CSU staff on what could be encountered in countries like Indonesia, China, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia and Burma. Many of the public relations challenges in the Asian region have to do with the operation of aid agencies, for example. The presentations help prepare our students for the continued and growing role of Australia in Asia, specifically in the communications and strategic management of stakeholders.”
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with CSU adjunct lecturer Mr Andrew Mashman from the School of Business at CSU in Bathurst. The round of assessment presentations began on Wednesday 6 October and continues on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 October between 8.30am to 12.30pm. All presentations are in The Council Room at The Grange at CSU in Bathurst.
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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
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
Resources collated in a national education project
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
How to support girls to grow up with healthy attitudes towards body image and sexuality will be discussed at a public lecture in Temora on Tuesday 18 October 2011. Lecturer in philosophy and ethics 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. 