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CSU dentistry students grinning after winning
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Fresh air and the country lifestyle are thought to be factors in gaining the upper hand at the Roland Bryant Cup, the inaugural sporting event held in Sydney last week between first and second year dentistry students from Charles Sturt University (CSU) and the University of Sydney. “Charles Sturt University won the touch football and University of Sydney won the netball. It came down to Charles Sturt University winning the basketball by one point,” said Dr Sabrina Manickam, senior lecturer at the CSU School of Dentistry and Health Sciences in Orange. “The students were very excited by their win and it was great to see how very proud they all are to belong to Charles Sturt University in Orange.” Student Mr Adam Barrett said, “The win has made Charles Sturt University dentistry students determined to hold the trophy. We’ll have to be prepared next year because Sydney Uni will be keen to beat us.”
Visiting authority on plant design
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003An international authority on the impact of water scarcity on root growth will visit Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga from Monday 27 to Thursday 30 September. Professor Bob Sharp from the University of Missouri in the USA has been invited to the city by Strategic Research Professor at CSU, Len Wade. “Professor Sharp and I are collaborating on an international project examining drought avoidance root traits,” Professor Wade said. “This work is significant given the need for food security and the limits on arable land available for agricultural production.” While at CSU, Professor Sharp will take part in The EH Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation’s seminar series at 3.00pm on Wednesday 29 September. His seminar, Root growth under water deficit: physiological complexity and coordination, will appeal to a diverse audience with interests in crop or pasture improvement under drought, and implications for improved management in rain-fed systems. Read more about the free EH Graham Centre seminar here.
Many bands for annual CSU Village Fair
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A big line-up of bands and music will feature at the Charles Sturt University (CSU) 2010 Village Fair in Bathurst on Saturday 25 September. Village Fair organiser, Mr Joel Begnell, said, “This is the 36th consecutive annual Village Fair music festival and we think it has the biggest and most exciting line-up to date. It blends a carefully chosen mix of dance, indie, rock and electronica acts, with electro-pop favourites Miami Horror headlining the event. With capacity for only a relatively small audience and three stages - one dedicated solely to the DJ acts, the other two dedicated to live bands - the Village Fair is truly one of the most intimate and friendly festivals you could attend. Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of attending a CSU Village Fair can tell you that life does not get much better than watching the sunset over Mount Panorama while listening to some of Australia’s best live music.” The event is staged at the foot of Australia’s iconic Mount Panorama in Bathurst, and features some hot acts including Yves Klein Blue, The Only, Beni, The Melodics and Hey Now. There will also be two of this year’s Triple J Unearthed success stories so far, TreeBoi + Kone and Bloody Lovely Audrey.
CSU supports Evocities regional campaign
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The Evocities campaign which aims to encourage Sydney residents to live, work and invest in one of NSW’s seven Evocities, will be launched in Orange, Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga on Friday 24 September. Charles Sturt University (CSU), as a corporate sponsor, is excited about the opportunities this collaborative project will provide. Evocities is a major marketing and public relations campaign funded by the Australian Government and the participating councils, and is supported by the NSW government and corporate sponsors, including CSU. “Research already undertaken indicates that more than 30 per cent of the Sydney population has considered a move to one of the seven Evocities,” said Professor Kevin Parton, Head of Campus at CSU in Orange. “Charles Sturt University is based in five of the seven cities represented, so we are in a great position to support this campaign.”
Water and changing climate seminar focus
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003National and international water experts have discussed emerging issues and policies for sustainable management of water resources and food security at a seminar at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga today, Tuesday 21 September. The International Centre of Water for Food Security (IC Water) at CSU hosted the seminar which investigated the future of water resources in Australia and across the world. As part of the Centre’s monthly seminar series, Associate Professor Joachim Ribbe, the head of the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences at the University of Southern Queensland, spoke at the seminar, titled Rainfall in a Variable and Changing Climate, to encourage discussion about water management. Representatives from IC Water, CSU, and irrigation companies attended the seminar.
Kids Day Out at CSU in Bathurst
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The organisers of this year’s Village Fair at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst are staging Kids Day Out for families with small children on Saturday morning 25 September. “Kids Day Out is a free event held on the Charles Sturt University rugby oval for small children and their families on the morning of the Village Fair,” said Ms Alex Leis, a CSU Student Support Officer. “This year we have a baby animal farm, a fire truck and ambulance on display, plus jumping castles, stalls, face painting and the opportunity to meet Dora the Explorer and her cousin Diego.” The jumping castles and face painting are a gold coin donation, with all proceeds from the day, and a donation from the Village Fair committee, going to the Bathurst branch of Riding for the Disabled. The event runs from 10am to 1pm.
Somerville Lecture tickets on sale
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Tickets are on sale for the annual Somerville Lecture to be delivered this year by leading Australian scientist Professor Michael Archer, AM, in Bathurst on Tuesday 26 October. Lecture organiser Dr Peter Wilson, from the School of Teacher Education at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst, said the lecture, titled ‘The extraordinary nature of the Australian fossil record in a global context’, is an opportunity to hear one of Australia’s leading scientists. “Professor Archer is an author, teacher, researcher and a leading authority on the Australian fossil record. He is also a friend of Professor Warren Somerville, who the lecture honours for the world-class fossil and mineral collection now housed at the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum in Howick St in Bathurst.” Tickets can be purchased from the lecture venue, the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, William St, Bathurst, or by phone on (02) 6333 6161. CSU is a major sponsor of the Somerville Collection and the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum.
O'Kane wins gold in Perth
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Final year physiotherapy student at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga, Ms Ellie O’Kane, has streaked away to comfortably win the 10 000 metre event on the athletics track at the Australian University Games currently underway in Perth. CSU student support officer, Mr Nick Granger, said Ms O’Kane finished nearly a lap ahead of her nearest rival, and “is really looking forward to repeating her winning performance in the 5 000 metre race on Thursday 30 September. She would love to win the long-distance double, but expects stiffer.” Over 40 CSU students are participating in the annual event, which draws competitors from 41 universities across Australia.
Further falcon research needs donations
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Research into the behaviour of the world’s fastest bird cannot continue without state-of-the-art equipment, according to researchers at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Orange, which has gained intimate access to the Peregrine Falcon. “The Peregrine Falcon is one of the world’s most iconic species and we believe our research will provide the closest 24 hour surveillance of this creature available anywhere on the globe,” says CSU’s Dr Cilla Kinross. A family of Peregrine Falcons is enjoying its third year of nesting in a specially-built box placed in the University’s water tower and, with the dedication of Dr Kinross and information technology specialist Mr Scott Banks, concealed camera equipment has been set up next to the bird’s nest. “We can view the birds’ behaviour, but we need more sophisticated equipment, including recording software, if we are to take the next step in our research,” Dr Kinross said. “We can gather fundamental information on these creatures that will be internationally regarded, but we need the right tools to do it.” Better equipment will also enable the public to watch the birds on the Internet.
New prize for a Macquarie Valley CSU student
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
The Macquarie Matrons have joined with Charles Sturt University (CSU) Dubbo Campus to offer an annual prize through the Charles Sturt Foundation for a female student from the local area to study at CSU in Dubbo. The $1 500 prize will be open to new and continuing female students from the Macquarie Valley, who can use the money for textbooks, travel and living expenses while studying. The Macquarie Matrons hope that their commitment will help make the dream of attending university more of a reality for one local student each year. “The Charles Sturt Foundation is always grateful to organisations willing to provide support to our students,” said Dr Beverley Moriarty, the Head of Campus at CSU in Dubbo. “I applaud the Macquarie Matrons for their generosity and eagerness to give back to the towns they live in by creating this prize for a local student.”