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High school students visit CSU in Albury-Wodonga
Monday, 15 Jun 2015Operating radio trackers used for
wildlife research and learning some of the finer points about feet are 
just
some of the activities planned for Year 9 students when they visit Charles
Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga this week. The students from Finley,
Billabong, James Fallon and Murray High Schools; Oaklands Central School;
and Wodonga Middle Years College will visit CSU on Wednesday 17 June as part of
the Future Moves program. Program coordinator Ms Ilena Young said the day
will introduce students to university life. "The students will take part in
hands-on activities, tour the campus and eat lunch in the student canteen," she
said. "By giving students a positive experience we hope to encourage them to
think of tertiary study as part of their future." Undergraduate students from
CSU's School of Community Health and School of Environmental Sciences will also
lead some of the activities and share their experience of university life. Future Moves is a federally funded initiative, run
through CSU and aligned with the Australian Blueprint for
Career Development.
CSU exhibition for 2015 NAIDOC celebration
Friday, 12 Jun 2015
Possum skin cloaks and
Indigenous art are part of the
Marra Marra Badhang exhibition at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in
Bathurst to celebrate 2015 NAIDOC. Head
of Campus Professor Jo-Anne Reid invites the community to attend the opening
ceremony at 10am Monday 22 June, or visit the exhibition during the week. "NAIDOC
is an important annual national event and the University is proud to celebrate
it," Professor Reid said. "We are holding it early so as not to conflict with
other planned NAIDOC events in July. This will be a very interesting
exhibition, and I am delighted to invite the community to participate. It will
commence with a 'smoking ceremony' conducted by Aboriginal Elders, and the curator
of the CSU Art Collection, Mr Thomas Middlemost, will speak about Indigenous
artworks in the University collection at the exhibition opening." The possum skin cloaks that have been made by Elders
in Bathurst as a gift to the city for its 200th anniversary were made as part
of a partnership project that commenced in November 2014 between Bathurst
Regional Art Gallery, the Bathurst Wiradyuri and Community Elders, and
Bamirra Arts. The 2015 NAIDOC Marra
Marra Badhang exhibition at CSU in Bathurst is
open from 10am Monday 22 to Friday 26 June during business hours at The Grange
(building 1205) at CSU in Bathurst.
Ecotourism: Does it deliver all it promises?
Thursday, 4 Jun 2015
Ecotourism is a growing niche market in global travel
and a free public lecture hosted by Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Port
Macquarie on Wednesday 10 June will explore the concept of ecotourism and what
it means for local communities. Associate
Professor Rosemary Black from CSU's School of
Environmental Sciences will explain the principles underpinning
ecotourism. "Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities and
sustainable travel and should follow specific principles,"
she said. "However, the jury is still out on whether ecotourism delivers
all it promises to tourists, the environment, communities and the economy." As
part of the lecture, Professor Black will share her recent experience studying
ecotourism in Africa. The public lecture is part of CSU's Explorations
Series and will be held from 5pm to 7pm at the Glasshouse Theatre meeting
room on the corner of Clarence and Hay Streets in Port Macquarie. Tickets are
available from the Glasshouse Box Office. Read more about Professor Black in CSU
News here.
Bathurst welcomes future educators for taste of uni life
Wednesday, 3 Jun 2015
Almost
30 school students from around the state will visit Charles Sturt University
(CSU) in Bathurst on Thursday 4 June to experience life as a university student. Students
from 13 schools will participate in a MyDay for those interested in
careers in education and. Students will participate in hands-on workshops, meet
CSU students and academics, and tour the campus and accommodation. MyDay events are held across CSU to help future students gather the information and experiences they need to find the best course for them.
Biggest Morning Tea raised $500 for Cancer Council
Wednesday, 3 Jun 2015
The Biggest Morning Tea co-hosted by Charles Sturt University
(CSU) and Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PM-HC) on Thursday 28 May raised
$500 for the Cancer Council. More than 30 elderly local residents attended and a similar number
of CSU students enjoyed the morning tea which was served by members of the
Student Representative Council. CSU student liaison officer Ms Clara Koch said, "The co-hosted morning
tea was a delightful event. The University encourages its staff and students to
participate in community and charity events as a practical demonstration of its
commitment to the health and welfare of our communities. The associated inaugural cup cake competition
between the University and the Council to see whose personnel can bake the best
cup cake was fun, despite Council winning first, second and third places. The
University's cake bakers will strive to improve their cup cakes next year!"
The judges for the competition's final tasting (pictured)
were Head of Campus, Professor Heather Cavanagh, the Mayor, Councillor Peter
Bessling, and the president of the Country Women's Association branch in Port
Macquarie, Ms Alice Miller.
Regional high school students explore Future Directions
Tuesday, 2 Jun 2015
Year
9 students from three regional high schools will participate in day-long Future
Directions Workshops at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst on Thursday 4
June. Approximately 120 students from Orange High School,
Parkes High School, and Kandos High School will share a memorable and interactive taste
of university life while exploring ideas for their futures. Future Directions program coordinator for CSU in
Bathurst, Mr Ben Morris, said events like this are an excellent way to
start a conversation with students about their aspirations for further
education.
"After their workshop experiences students are often
heard to say, 'I never considered university but now I really want to go'," Mr
Morris said. The students will tour the
campus and residences, explore the university library, and will have lunch in
the student dining room. They will participate in two hands-on 80 minute Faculty-based
activities delivered by CSU lecturers for courses including paramedics,
nursing, theatre/media,
personal
development-health-physical education (PDHPE), and human movement studies.
The students then finish the day with a question and answer session led by the
student leader team who understand the transition from school to university. Future
Moves is a federally funded initiative, run through Charles Sturt University
and aligned with the Australian
Blueprint for Career Development.
New role for CSU Head of Campus
Monday, 1 Jun 2015The
Head of Campus at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga, Ms Miriam
Dayhew, has 
been named as the new Deputy Chair of Regional Development
Australia (RDA) Riverina. The
Hon. Warren Truss MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and
Regional Development, announced the three-year appointment of Ms Dayhew to the
position. Ms Dayhew joins the new RDA Riverina Chair, Ms Diana Gibbs. These
appointments will provide leadership for the 12-member RDA Riverina committee.
Ms Dayhew has held the position of Head of Campus since late 2013. She is also
the University Ombudsman. "Being part of the RDA Riverina is a great privilege.
This group has a very strong reputation for supporting and developing services
in the Riverina through connecting communities, business and government to
projects, programs, services funding and to other people," Ms Dayhew said.
"Working with the other highly talented members of the RDA Riverina to build
partnerships and to be responsive to local priorities building economic
initiatives is a challenge that I believe will be satisfying and fulfilling."
Students help local business get ready for NDIS
Friday, 29 May 2015
Project
management students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst are helping a
local business prepare for the onset of the National Disability Insurance
Scheme (NDIS). Students
from the School of Marketing
and Management
will be presenting their ideas for strong brand positioning for Accessible
Living Options
(ALO) to the Chief Executive Officer Ms Cheryl Keogh and five members of the
ALO Board on Wednesday 3 June. "Working
on a real project for a real client is the best way for students to learn the
intricacies of marketing and project management," adjunct lecturer in
Marketing, Communications & Project Management Mr Andrew Mashman said. "With
the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme funding at ALO
fast approaching it is important for the business to have a strong, viable plan
for brand positioning to help their clients get the most of their service." 34 students will present their ideas as six teams on Wednesday 3 June at CSU Bathurst. Local media are invited to attend.
CSU scholarships and prizes presented in Port Macquarie
Friday, 29 May 2015
High-achieving students
were presented with scholarships and prizes at a special ceremony at Charles
Sturt University (CSU) in Port Macquarie on Tuesday 26 May. Four students
received scholarships offered through the CSU
Foundation, and nine students received prizes for outstanding performance
in their respective studies in Schools in three CSU Faculties (Arts, Business, and Science). Head of Campus at CSU in Port
Macquarie, Professor Heather Cavanagh, welcomed the students their families
and guests, and CSU academic leaders who made some of the presentations. These
included CSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann, the acting Executive Dean
of the CSU Faculty of Arts, Professor Tracey Green, and the Associate Dean of
the CSU Faculty of Science, Associate Professor Lyndall Angel. Professor Cavanagh said, "Charles Sturt University,
and our donors, are committed to providing all students with the opportunity to
access higher education and reach their full potential. It is important that we
provide regional and low socio-economic students with the same opportunities as
their counterparts elsewhere."
MyDay at CSU in Albury-Wodonga
Wednesday, 27 May 2015High school students will experience a wide range of allied health programs available at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga from 9.30am to 2pm on Thursday 28 May. The University's School of Community Health will host a MyDay for more than 90 students from schools in Albury, Moama, Wagga Wagga, and Wodonga. MyDay aims to showcase CSU courses to high school students who have expressed a particular interest in an area of study. During the day, the students will be involved in practical sessions to showcase programs including physiotherapy, health and rehabilitation science, podiatry, speech pathology and occupational therapy. The students will also hear from CSU staff about entries and pathways into the University, scholarships, and international study opportunities through CSU Global.