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Inaugural Connemara pony event at CSU
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
A touch of the Irish will come to Charles Sturt University (CSU) when a group of Connemara ponies and riders gather in Wagga Wagga on Saturday 16 March, the day before St Patrick’s Day. Known as Aonach Australia, it was originally an annual ‘assembly’ of tribal chieftains in Ireland where laws were discussed and disputes settled, followed by horse racing and games. In more modern times, riders compete with their horses in a friendly atmosphere. CSU equine science lecturer, Mr Hunter Doughty, said it is fitting the event is held at the University’s Equine Centre because of the ongoing relationship with the Connemara breed in Australia and Ireland. “The aim of the event is to educate and entertain owners, breeders and the general public, and to provide some competition for ridden Connemara pure-bred and part-bred ponies,” Mr Doughty said. “Charles Sturt University has a history with the Connemara breed including the purchase of a Connemara stallion called Glenormiston Celtic Pride in 2011.” Event organiser, Zita Denholm said good support has been promised with ponies coming from the central west, the NSW south coast, and the Victorian Alps, as well as locally.
2013 CSU Village Fair - a music spectacular
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The annual Village Fair hosted by Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst will rock the CSU-Mt Panorama precinct from 3pm on Saturday 23 March. CSU student support officer and event organiser, Ms Alex Leis, said “The Village Fair in its 39th year in 2013, and is the largest locally-run music festival in the NSW central west. This year, as well as the main stage featuring acts like Drapht and Yacht Club DJs, there is an open-air silent disco* featuring up-and-coming local DJs. Other bands and performers include Strange Talk, Fozzey & Vanc, The Griswolds, Peacock Dreams, Rainbow Rd, and Blue Red Army. Tickets are currently on sale through moshtix or the CSU cashiers, and will be available on the day at the gate.” The CSU Village Fair is only for music lovers aged 18 and over, and the music kicks off at 3pm Saturday 23 March at the site between CSU and Mt Panorama’s Pit Straight. The CSU Village Fair is funded by the Mitchell Student Guild.
Senior students visit CSU for Skill Fix
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003How do you actually study? Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst will host a day of practical Skill Fix workshops to help Year 11 students from the region to answer this question. Ms Tonya Graham, the pre-entry program coordinator at CSU, said 53 students from Kandos High, Narromine High, Wellington High, Portland Central School, Yeoval Central School and Peak Hill Central School will visit CSU in Bathurst on Monday 25 March for Skill Fix, as part of the CSU Future Moves program. “The aim of the day is to equip Year 11 students with the skills to reach their potential in senior schooling and beyond,” Ms Graham said. “The Future Moves team will engage expert University staff, as well as headspace, Bathurst, to facilitate the Skill Fix workshops that provide students with valuable advice about learning styles, writing skills, effective internet research, note taking, time management, exam preparation, and coping with anxiety. An added benefit of the day is the exposure of regional students to university life. Students will visit various learning spaces on campus and interact with current uni students to get a real understanding of what university is actually like.” Find more information about Future Moves here.
It's GameOn for high school students
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003High school students in the NSW Mid-North Coast, central and southern NSW and regional Victoria can learn vital life skills while running a simulated business in an online game to be hosted by Charles Sturt University’s Faculty of Business. The GameOn! organisers at CSU are now calling for teams of Years 10 and 11 students from high schools around regional NSW and Victoria to participate in the game in 2013. The game was first staged in 2012. “The student teams will make vital business decisions about marketing, human resources, operations and finance for an online, simulated business. Apart from developing problem-solving skills in their businesses, GameOn allows students to develop important life skills such as leadership, group work, critical thinking, negotiation and time management,” said GameOn coordinator Dr Abbey Dwivedi. Teams will need to be nominated by the extended deadline of Friday 5 April, with eight rounds of ‘decisions’ to be made during the year and winning teams due to be announced in September 2013.
Canadian police learn from best
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Police officers from the Canadian capital, Ottawa, recently undertook a residential school hosted by The Rocks Local Area Command in central Sydney as part of their Bachelor of Policing course with Charles Sturt University (CSU). Nine officers, ranked between sergeant and inspector, were based at CSU’s Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security in Manly for the week-long residential school. CSU Bachelor of Policing course coordinator, Mr Brian Daly, said the residential school gave the police from Ottawa international exposure to policing practices in Australia, particularly in planning security for the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, large central transport and office sites, and consular premises. The participants were also shown Australian policing practices on alcohol related crime, large public demonstrations, unlawful large gatherings, crowd control, and legislation used in dealing with public gatherings. “The involvement of The Rocks Local Area Command and the NSW Water Police was essential to the success of the visit, and exposed the Canadian students to the best of policing in NSW," Mr Daly said.Clinical simulations will enhance students' critical communication
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
The ability to communicate to clinical colleagues while using the latest in patient simulation technologies is the focus of a two-day joint training exercise for nursing and paramedic students at the Charles Sturt University (CSU) Inter-professional Clinical Simulation Centre in Bathurst on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 April. “In the real world, where life and death decisions must be made quickly, communication is the key,” said Mr Sandy MacQuarrie, lecturer in the paramedic program at the CSU School of Biomedical Sciences in Bathurst. “Nurses and paramedics play an important part in emergency patient care. Training for that is not easy, but a series of planned ‘high fidelity’ simulations will allow the second and third-year paramedic and nursing students to learn about the importance of communication, teamwork and skilled patient care. Under close supervision, the students will learn to think critically and to relay important information quickly. Charles Sturt University is committed to leading the way in world-class health care training, and initiatives like this train our future leaders in emergency health care.” The joint simulation training for 146 students (76 nursing, and 70 paramedic) in groups of 30 over the two days has been planned by Mr MacQuarrie and Mr Paul Mahony, lecturer in nursing at the CSU School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health.
Green children show the way
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Children and staff at Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Murray Children’s Centre will share their love for the local environment at an event this week at CSU in Albury-Wodonga. Members of the public as well as parents and guests of the Centre have been invited to view the vegetable, herb and native gardens established in the grounds of the Centre as part of a project funded by CSU Green showing the children how water conservation can be integrated around the home. “We wanted to use the CSU Green grant to develop our gardens so children can learn in a stimulating and sustainable environment, using plants and materials we can all have in our own backyards,” said Centre director, Dr Sydnye Allen. The afternoon tea event commences at 3.30pm on Friday 5 April at the Murray Children’s Centre, building 711, off Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona.
Two MyDays at CSU
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Charles Sturt University (CSU) will host two MyDay information events on Monday 15 April for senior high school students interested to study communication subjects in Bathurst and dentistry and allied health subjects in Orange. The MyDay in Bathurst will help students explore careers in advertising, commercial radio, journalism, sports journalism, public relations, and theatre/media through the School of Communication and Creative Industries. In Orange, the MyDay will profile dentistry at the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences, pharmacy and clinical science at the School of Biomedical Sciences and physiotherapy through the School of Community Health. CSU prospective student adviser, Ms Fran Dwyer, said, “MyDay offers Year 11-12 students the opportunity to find out about the courses available and to experience a day in the life of a university student ‘living and learning’ on campus. The day will involve hands on activities, tours of facilities, and up-to-date information about courses, international study options, and the application process. Students will also get the opportunity to talk to current students and academic staff.” Both MyDay events will be from 10am to 2pm on Monday 15 April, with concurrent information session for parents. Students need to register their interest online at www.csu.edu.au/myday or phone 6338 6010.
Expert discusses modern Christian-Muslim dialogue
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
An international expert in reconciling Christian and Muslim peoples and ideas will discuss his life’s work and experiences at a public lecture in Port Macquarie on Wednesday 10 April. Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Reverend Professor James Haire, AC, director of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture in Canberra, will lead discussions into relations between Christian and Muslim people, and to how both communities can live in peace and harmony with integrity to both faiths. Professor Haire is past president of the Uniting Church in Australia and the National Council of Churches, and led a Christian university in Indonesia for 13 years. Between 2000 and 2005, he participated in peace negotiations in the Molucca Islands based in Ambon, Indonesia, after considerable violence between Christians and Muslims in the province. The event, the first of four public lectures to be held at the Glasshouse in Port Macquarie, will start at 5pm.No bottled water campaign leads to new bike
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Charles Sturt University (CSU) student Ms Hannah McKenzie has been awarded for her support of moves to reduce bottled water at the institution. The animal science student from Young won a bicycle after completing a quiz to promote student awareness about the environmental, financial and health benefits of using tap water over purchasing bottled water. It is part of CSU Green’s Free Water Project which includes new bubblers and bottle refilling stations and the sale of reusable bottles at CSU retail outlets. CSU Green Manager Mr Ed Maher said, “The prize of a bike aims to encourage students to cycle to and from campus as well as around campus instead of driving. This benefits their health and wellbeing, hip pocket and the environment. As part of our sustainability targets, Charles Sturt University wants to reduce waste, save water and cut carbon emissions.” The bike was supplied by local business, Kidsons Cycles. You can read more about CSU Green’s Free Water Project here.