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CSU committed to saving water, energy
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Commitment to a University-wide environmental initiative has gained Charles Sturt University (CSU) $77 000 from the NSW Government to assist energy and water conservation on its Wagga Wagga site. CSU has committed $300 000 to introduce conservation measures to campus infrastructure, teaching spaces and office accommodation. Director of Operations and Maintenance, Mr Wayne Millar, said the project, 'Learning by Doing', combines practical water and energy saving measures with education to raise awareness of water and energy management among CSU students, staff and the Wagga Wagga community. “The project includes lighting, air conditioning and water efficiency upgrades across the campus, which is projected to save 443 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and more than four million litres of water each year.” With CSU at Wagga Wagga leading, CSU will develop energy management plans for each campus and move towards the goal of becoming a ‘greener’ University.
Social development in Asia-Pacific
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Increasing awareness of the social development needs of the Asia-Pacific region is one of the aims of an international conference being co-organised by Associate Professor Manohar Pawar from Charles Sturt University (CSU). The conference, which will be held in Nepal from Tuesday 25 to Friday 28 November, is held biennially by the International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD). Professor Pawar, from the CSU Institute for Land, Water and Society, is president of the ICSD Asia-Pacific branch. “This conference, with its themes of social development, transition and local partnerships, is being held at a time of international financial uncertainty,” said Professor Pawar. “Some world leaders have responded by pleading for global partnership and cooperation to deal with the financial crisis, though the whole world may not be responsible for such a crisis. Similar to the financial crisis, the world is experiencing severe and intensive crises such as poverty and hunger, climate change, disasters and drought, war and violence, and mass displacement of people. It is also timely to call for global partnership and cooperation to attack these crises.”
CSU backs women's health and safety
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
The Vice-Chancellor and President of Charles Sturt University (CSU), Professor Ian Goulter, presented over $1 300 to representatives of the Central West Women’s Health Centre in Bathurst for its Emergency Fund on Thursday 6 November. The money was raised by CSU staff and community members at the ‘Reclaim the Night’ march in Bathurst on Thursday 30 October. Speaking at the presentation, Professor Goulter, thanked the community for its support of this event and underlined the importance of the ‘town and gown’ co-operation that was mentioned by Sister Pat Linnane in her speech to the gathering at the march. “Violence against women and children has an enormous impact on the ability of victims to learn, work and live to their full capacity. I am proud that this event was so well supported by the wider community and by staff and students from CSU who affirmed the right of women and children to walk freely and safely in any community.”
Educational opportunities in Griffith
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003An information session will be held in Griffith on Thursday 20 November by TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, Charles Sturt University (CSU) and Griffith City Council for those interested in studying the integrated Diploma to Degree program. The three year program is currently offered through Riverina Institute’s Griffith Campus. Combining university and TAFE studies, the program enables students to gain a Bachelor of Business Studies through CSU as well as three further nationally recognised qualifications including a Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Management and a Certificate IV in Frontline Management through Riverina Institute. “Students benefit from expert tuition from both TAFE and university lecturers and have access to the resources and facilities of both institutions,” explained Riverina Institute’s Head of Griffith Campus, Mr Tony McBride. “The integrated program is proving an excellent model for delivering high quality education and student support,” said CSU Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Ross Chambers.
Information sessions for Dubbo school leavers
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
For Dubbo school leavers pondering their future, twenty one year-old Charles Sturt University (CSU) early childhood education student Ms Mary Crean has a suggestion; study at CSU at Dubbo. “The Campus is special in that it has small class sizes. That means we have more one-on-one time with our lecturers and we have more access to one-on-one help. I love my smaller classes because we’re all close friends, help each other out and learn from each others’ experiences. This creates a great atmosphere to learn in.” To find out more about the University at Dubbo and the many courses available on-campus or by distance education, CSU staff and students will be at Dubbo Centro shopping mall in Macquarie Street, Dubbo, to answer questions and guide prospective students through the next steps on their career pathways.
Scholarship for CSU careers advisor
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Ms Vicki Anderson, a career development advisor in the Division of Student Services at Charles Sturt University (CSU) at Bathurst, has received one of only seven Commonwealth government ‘Study Scholarships’ awarded to university careers advisors. The Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Ms Julia Gillard, MP, Minister for Employment, Workplace Relations and Social Inclusion, announced a total of 76 scholarships to careers advisors working at schools, TAFEs or universities on Wednesday 12 November. ‘Study Scholarships’ are worth $5 000 each and provide support for people to undertake postgraduate studies and upgrade their career advisor skills and qualifications. Ms Anderson said, “I am delighted this scholarship will enable me to complete my current studies in career education and development, and this will enhance my ability to assist Charles Sturt University students in their exploration of life-long learning and work.”
Campus gets a birds-eye view
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
The oddly shaped water tower at Charles Sturt University (CSU) at Orange is now home to a pair of rare Peregrine Falcons and, more recently, their eggs. “We noticed a pair of falcons hunting at the campus and mounted a roosting box high up in the water tower, on the south window to encourage the raptors to hang around,” said CSU lecturer Ms Cilla Kinross. “They took to the box very quickly and no end of carnage was brought in to consume.” Two cameras have been temporarily mounted near the nest which now contains at least two eggs. “We’ve been receiving brilliant close-up footage of our new acquaintances and we are currently in the process of upgrading audio/video equipment with a website link for all to see and enjoy,” Ms Kinross said.
CSU graduates in demand
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
He hasn’t yet completed his degree, but local Orange resident and Charles Sturt University (CSU) Bachelor of Farm Management student Mr Chris Blore has secured a position with Smithfield Feedlot in Queensland. Mr Blore was recently interviewed by Orange Agricultural Institute’s chief researchscientist in sheep, Dr Sue Hatcher, as part of the CSU annual graduate capability interviews. “Dr Hatcher was amember of the panel that asked Chris about his career aspirations, his suitability to the chosenposition, and the relevance of his degree studies in preparing for the workplace,” CSU lecturer in management, Ms Zelma Bone said after the interview. The interviews see graduating students andindustry representatives meet in a mock job interview setting to prepare students for the workforce. “The compulsory subject has been a great success in helping students like Chris to secure graduate job placements,” Ms Bone said.New York internship for CSU advertising student
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
A final year advertising student at the Charles Sturt University (CSU) School of Communication will complete her studies and start her career with a 10-week internship in New York working for BBDO Worldwide, one the largest advertising agencies in the world. The scholarship recipient, Ms Mary-Jane Barca, praised the calibre and support of her CSU lecturers in the Bachelor of Arts (Communication-Advertising) and the many opportunities presented by the course. “They have always encouraged me to reach beyond the stars, including applying for this scholarship. I’m so glad I did,” she said. Ms Barca was the team leader of the School’s in-house Kajulu Communication advertising agency whose ‘Lynx’ campaign for the 2007/2008 Inter-Ad competition came second in the world and first in the Asia-Pacific region. She has also won a 2009 Media Federation of Australia (MFA) Trainee Program position. “When I get back from New York I will go straight to work with OMD (part of BBDO Worldwide), the biggest media agency in Sydney, so getting a position there is a massive thing,” she said.
Sneaking a peek at new student accommodation
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Construction of the new 200-bed residential development for Charles Sturt University (CSU) students is nearly complete on the University’s Thurgoona site, and CSU students and staff will be able to inspect some of the new facilities on Thursday 20 November. On completion, ten modular concrete and corrugated iron buildings will each house 20 students in self-catering accommodation. The development will include ‘open plan’ kitchens and living areas in each block, with two buildings enclosing an open courtyard. The corrugated iron, which is light, strong, adaptable and durable, shields the internal concrete walls from the summer heat, enabling the buildings to maintain a more constant temperature without the use of expensive air conditioning. Rainwater collected from roofs will be used to flush toilets, while wastewater, or ‘grey water’, from kitchens and bathrooms will be pumped into the existing grey water treatment ponds on the Thurgoona site. Three buildings totalling 120 beds will be completed by the start of the academic year in February 2009, with a further 80 beds to be ready by April.