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CSU’s world champion triumphs again
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Charles Sturt University (CSU) human movement graduate, Paralympian and current world wheelchair marathon champion Kurt Fearnley won the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday 4 March smashing the course record by more than a minute. Kurt is originally from Carcoar in the NSW Central West region. Yesterday he said from LA, “It was a particularly sweet victory - my fifth straight win. I have definitely hit something - whether it is my peak I don’t know. I have conditioned myself to race week in and week out, and I am not sure how long it will last, so I am trying to do as many marathons as I can and figure out which ones I enjoy most”. This weekend Kurt travels to Japan for a track meeting before the Rome Marathon on 18 March. In April he will compete in the Paris and London marathons and attend the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards in Spain as Australia’s only nominee.Diabetes 'time-bomb'
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
World Health Organisation predictions of a 60 per cent increase in Type 2 Diabetes between 1995 and 2030 have been challenged by a new study from Ontario. Researchers there have found a 69 per cent increase in the rate of the disease between 1995 and 2005 - far greater than previous projections for Canada. The authors of the new research say this could have devastating consequences worldwide. Professor Patrick Ball from Charles Sturt University’s School of Biomedical Sciences isn’t surprised. "The clear evidence is that we are losing the battle. There are so many different facets to the problem including lack of exercise and modern diets packed with fats and sugar. People are starting to accept diabetes as a normal part of the ageing process. I believe it is a worse health problem than tobacco." CSU’s Canberra Area Theatre Awards
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
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Collaborative project spreads wings
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Close collaboration between Charles Sturt University (CSU) and TAFE NSW now enables students to gain computing qualifications from both institutions during three years of full-time study. After completing pilot courses in Albury and Wagga Wagga, the joint program, which incorporates subjects from TAFE NSW’s Diploma of Technology (Networking) and CSU’s Bachelor of Information Technology, is being extended across NSW, with CSU units available via distance education. “This totally integrated approach allows students to study concurrently at both institutions to combine the practical industry experience presented by TAFE NSW with the theoretical rigor of CSU subjects. These students will become even more employable and better qualified in a very competitive industry,” said CSU’s Sub Dean of Information Technology, Dr John Atkinson. Dr Atkinson will meet with TAFE NSW’s Program Manager in Telecom and Networks, Franco Salaun at the Albury campus of TAFE NSW Riverina Institute on Thursday 8 March to discuss further developments in the joint program.
Absolute truth from art
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Artist and Charles Sturt University (CSU) post graduate masters student Ann-Maree Turner provides an insight into her own essence and spirit and encourages others to explore their own personal boundaries and space in her first solo show in the Riverina. The exhibition, titled Transpersonal Unity Consciousness and on display in CSU’s HR Gallop Gallery, is more than just paintings on canvas and linen. Turner delved deep into the landscape of her own mind using the philosophies of Carl G Jung to create what she describes as “absolute truth from art”. Her series of work Dogs on Boards represents fears, persona and projections. Archetypes for Wendy and Space Painting no 3 are two digital art pieces. Her work Boundaries Fences and… is also displayed at the CSU Wagga Wagga Campus library. Transpersonal Unity Consciousness runs until 23 March. Staff and students to prove walking does wonders
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Staff and students from Charles Sturt University’s Orange Campus will walk together to support Relay for Life this Saturday 17 March. The “Wonder Walkers”, fourteen staff and five students, will take to Endeavour Oval, Orange along with 40 other teams to raise funds for cancer research, education, support services and advocacy. “This is just one of the many community charity events CSU takes part in every year in Orange,” says team coordinator Geoff Watson. “Members of the team have been encouraged by the donations they have already received from staff and students at the campus with a successful sausage sizzle raising an additional $200 over a single lunch.”Making sense of farm finances
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Is agriculture financially risky? Most would agree that it is, but Charles Sturt University School of Marketing and Management lecturer Mark Frost believes it’s not as risky as many would assume. As fiscal stress continues to plague farmers in the region following the ongoing drought, Mr Frost will speak at a Partners In Grain workshop titled Dollars and Sense, aiming to provide valuable financial information to assist in managing finances in the challenging year ahead. “This workshop takes an independent, common sense look at different aspects of farm finances and will equip farmers with the tools to make some sensible business decisions over the next twelve months and beyond,” Mr Frost says. The Partners in Grain Dollars and Sense Workshop will take place at the Coachman Hotel in Parkes on Wednesday 14 March at 9.15am.
An "enriching and rewarding" practicum says CSU graduate
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
India is the new booming economy – surpassing even China in recent economic growth. It is an amazing success story that is much more evident in the cities than the countryside according to Kirsty Hommel, a recent Charles Sturt University (CSU) social science graduate who spent her practicum in rural southern India developing skills she had learnt at CSU. “The area I lived in was very untouched by western influences. The village I was based in was without a road. Many people in this area live without running water or electricity - they use local wells and designated trees for toilets.” Kirsty says the Healthy Districts program aims “to increase the overall standards of health in the community through addressing poverty. We used community development to assist the community to generate income. I really enjoyed being there. Even after I met my practicum requirements, I chose to stay another month. I felt very immersed in the community and the culture there.”Forest management goes topical
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A fascinating look at community forest management in India will be the topic of conversation at a Charles Sturt University (CSU) 
Orange Campus public seminar next Tuesday 20 March. Matthew McNee is a PhD student studying a South American farming system that would have significant conservation and economic benefits if it could be adapted and managed in semi-arid and rain-limited environments. Prior to this he spent six months in India working for The Foundation for Ecological Security as part of an overseas work experience program with a Queensland university. “My role in India was to help develop the staff’s skills in environmental valuation so that the true value of forest resources could be determined for the needs of local village communities,” he explained. Matthew will speak about his discoveries and adventures as part of CSU’s weekly seminar program in Orange on Tuesday 20 March from 1pm to 2pm. For more information on the program contact Michael Kemp on 02 6365 7840.
Orange Campus public seminar next Tuesday 20 March. Matthew McNee is a PhD student studying a South American farming system that would have significant conservation and economic benefits if it could be adapted and managed in semi-arid and rain-limited environments. Prior to this he spent six months in India working for The Foundation for Ecological Security as part of an overseas work experience program with a Queensland university. “My role in India was to help develop the staff’s skills in environmental valuation so that the true value of forest resources could be determined for the needs of local village communities,” he explained. Matthew will speak about his discoveries and adventures as part of CSU’s weekly seminar program in Orange on Tuesday 20 March from 1pm to 2pm. For more information on the program contact Michael Kemp on 02 6365 7840.Seeking CSU graduates
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) reputation for training professionals for inland Australia is attracting some of the nation’s most prestigious employers. In coming weeks, graduate recruitment sessions at the University’s Waaga Wagga Campus will see organisations, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), Commonwealth Bank, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Westpac Banking Corporation, ComSuper, Smart Teachers and Select Education, outline employment opportunities for 2008 to final year CSU students. CSU Manager for Student Access and Work, Paul Worsfold says interest among graduate employers is high and to facilitate this, the University’s Careers Service has introduced an employer “portal” on its CareerHub website. Graduate employers can now post jobs and employment information onto a database accessible to all CSU students.