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New look for CSU wines
Tuesday, 29 Oct 2013
Charles Sturt University (CSU) Winery will launch a new-look series of labels for its Charles Sturt and Reserve ranges at CSU in Orange on Wednesday 30 October. CSU Winery Marketing Manager Mr Justin Byrne said the new labels reflect the University’s history and spirit of exploration. “The labels feature the rivers of regional NSW, the Macquarie, the Murray, the Murrumbidgee and the Darling,” he said. “It was the explorer, Charles Sturt who first traced the Murray and the Murrumbidgee, and those journeys are also represented on the labels.” Mr Byrne said. Charles Sturt University Winery had been making wine, and winemakers, for more than 35 years. “We own and operate two vineyards, growing warm climate varieties in Wagga Wagga and cool climate varieties in Orange, and also work with growers in other regions. We have two production facilities in Wagga Wagga; a commercial winery producing our three product ranges and an experimental winery producing our student wines.” CSU staff and local business people will attend the launch event and the new labels will be on shelves throughout NSW and Victoria in the coming months. Read more on CSU News here. Male smokers needed for research
Tuesday, 22 Oct 2013
Researchers at Charles Sturt University (CSU) are seeking male smokers aged 18 to 50 years in the NSW central west to participate in two smoking and exercise studies. The first study consists of four sessions involving smoking or exercise conditions; the second study involves a 14-week exercise training and smoking reduction program. Ms Tegan Kastelein, a PhD student from the School of Human Movement Studies CSU in Bathurst said, “The purpose of the research is firstly to examine the cerebro-vascular and inflammatory responses to both cigarette smoking and exercise, and secondly, to examine the effects of a 14-week exercise training and smoking reduction program on disease risk in a smoker population. It is anticipated that the research findings will enhance our current understanding of the effects of tobacco smoke, the role of exercise in reducing disease risk, and provide the community with alternative methods for smoking reduction and/or cessation.” To find out more about the research and exercise program, please contact Ms Kastelein on (02) 6338 6101 or send an email to: tkastelein@csu.edu.au. Students have say on CSU in Port Macquarie
Tuesday, 22 Oct 2013
The planning and design phase of the new campus for Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Port Macquarie has opened for student input. Last week, students, and some staff, took part in workshops run by the architects in charge of the final look and feel of the new campus, which is due for completion at the end of 2015.The workshops and feedback give students ownership of the campus and provide a sense of belonging to the CSU community, Port Macquarie Campus Director Dr Muyesser Durur said. “Student input and contribution to the development of the learning and teaching environment, and the overall campus, is an important element in the creation of Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie. We have an opportunity to further engage with our students,” Dr Durur said. The workshop highlighted several priorities for students, including, collaborative spaces, outdoor spaces, places for quiet study, sustainable construction and management, and coffee shop, bar and student facilities. There are currently more than 200 students studying eight courses at CSU in Port Macquarie. Student numbers are expected to grow to about 700 by 2015 with more courses to be added. Read more about the new campus on CSU News here.
Music under the leaves
Tuesday, 22 Oct 2013
As the weather warms up, what better way is there to wind down than with live music at sunset amongst the greenery of the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens? On Friday 1 November, Charles Sturt University (CSU) and Wagga Wagga City Council will co-host the Music under the leaves recital by members of the Riverina Conservatorium of Music. RCM concert administrator, Ms Catherine Holland, said the program will showcase three of the Conservatorium’s vocalists singing a range of jazz and contemporary songs. “Classical guitarist Mr Jeff Donovan will take the audience on a musical tour of Latin America with solo guitar pieces from Argentina, Columbia and Brazil,” she said. The program will also feature Clarinessence and jazz ensemble, Meredith & The ConMen. Refreshments will be served following the recital.Ultra marathon for CSU staff
Tuesday, 15 Oct 2013
A Charles Sturt University (CSU) employee is hoping the local community will give generously to research to prevent bowel cancer as he and his brother prepare to tackle a 100 kilometre marathon. Mitchell Bowen from the University’s Division of Finance and his brother Brent plan to complete the Hume and Hovell Ultra Marathon Run on Saturday 19 October. In doing so, they will be raising money for the Cancer and Bowel Research Trust. They have set themselves a fundraising target of $1 000. The siblings from Wagga Wagga recently finished their first marathon, successfully undertaking the 42 kilometre Glenbrook Trail Marathon in the NSW Blue Mountains. The brothers will start the marathon at the Henry Angel Trackhead, just south of Tumbarumba, and finish at the Blowering Dam Power Station near Tumut. Their support crew includes volunteers with the NSW State Emergency Service.You can follow their progress on Facebook here or support the brothers by donating here. Ride to Thurgoona for work and study
Tuesday, 15 Oct 2013Staff and students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga will mark National Ride to Work Day tomorrow Wednesday 16 October with a leisurely ride to work and study. CSU cyclists will assemble in QEII Square in central Albury for a relaxed social ride that will leave at 7.40am and arrive at the Gums Café on the University’s Albury-Wodonga campus at 8.30am for a free breakfast for riders. Most riders are aiming to improve their health and well-being as well as reduce the number of cars around the busy roads of Thurgoona, while also reducing their carbon footprints. “Riding to work or study is not for everyone in Albury-Wodonga, but it could be a lot more than it currently is, particularly as we have excellent paths to and facilities readily available in many workplaces, including Charles Sturt University,” said Thurgoona event coordinator and regular bicycle commuter, Mr Wes Ward.
Fungal toe nails under microscope
Monday, 14 Oct 2013Bring your fungal toes to Charles Sturt University (CSU) in the coming weeks to assess your condition and participate in a project investigating treatments for toe nails infected by fungus, or onychomycosis. Honours student Ms Cassie Bramston, in her third year of a podiatry degree in CSU’s School of Community Health, is observing the effectiveness of applying eucalyptus oil directly to infected toes as an alternative to oral medications and ointments currently used for fungal infections. “Participants will learn about treating their feet for this condition while also making the Albury-Wodonga community more aware of the debilitating effects of onychomycosis. Treating infected toes with eucalyptus oil is potentially much cheaper than the current medications, so if it is proven effective, it will become a much cheaper and more accessible alternative, particularly in more remote areas,” said Ms Bramston, who is based in Albury. To take part in the research study, book an appointment at CSU’s CEW Clinic, Thurgoona, on (02) 6051 9299.
New look for CSU wines
Monday, 30 Sep 2013
Charles Sturt University (CSU) Winery will launch a new-look series of labels for its Charles Sturt and Reserve ranges at CSU in Bathurst on Tuesday 1 October. Marketing manager Mr Justin Byrne said the new labels reflected the University’s history and spirit of exploration. “The labels feature the rivers of regional NSW, the Macquarie, the Murray, the Murrumbidgee and the Darling,” he said. “It was the explorer Charles Sturt who first traced the Murray and the Murrumbidgee, and those journeys are also represented on the labels.” Mr Byrne said Charles Sturt University Winery had been making wine, and winemakers, for more than 35 years. “We own and operate two vineyards, growing warm climate varieties in Wagga Wagga and cool climate varieties in Orange, and also work with growers in other regions. We have two production facilities in Wagga Wagga; a commercial winery producing our three product ranges and an experimental winery producing our student wines.” CSU staff and local business people will attend the launch event and the new labels will be on shelves throughout NSW and Victoria in the coming months.
Successful CSU alumni join Council
Tuesday, 24 Sep 2013
Charles Sturt University (CSU) Council has welcomed the appointment of three new highly successful alumni to its ranks. Mrs Jennifer Hayes from Albury-Wodonga is a former senior executive of the Mars Corporation, including as a senior financial executive in Asia Pacific and Europe. Ms Saranne Cooke from Bathurst joins the Council from the energy sector and recently led a team working on energy sector reform in NSW. Ms Cooke is also a Director of the Western Medicare Local. Mr Jamie Newman from Orange is a member of a number of boards and committees, and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Orange Aboriginal Medical Service. He is a descendent of the Kalar tribe of the Wiradjuri nation. The new appointees join current CSU alumni members Mr Angelos Frangopoulos (CEO of SkyNews Australia and Board Member of the Victor Chang Foundation) and Mr Peter Hayes (a Wine Industry Consultant who has held senior positions with the CRC for Irrigation Futures, CRC for Viticulture and the Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation). The Council also welcomed Mr Robert Fitzpatrick, an external independent appointee, who currently heads up the infrastructure, transport and logistics business with the National Centre of Excellence in ICT Australia and spent 7 years in global consulting for McKinsey in international business and technology. Under the leadership of Chancellor Mr Lawrence Willett, AO, the CSU Council has 15 members.
Rural health leadership award for CSU student
Tuesday, 24 Sep 2013
Charles Sturt University (CSU) dentistry student Ms Jessica Zachar has been recognised for her work raising awareness of rural health issues with a National Rural Health Leadership Award. Ms Zachar received the award from Future Health Leaders during the organisation’s Rural Health Leadership forum, held at CSU in Orange recently. Ms Zachar said she was delighted to receive the award. “I chose to study dentistry at Charles Sturt University because I am a strong supporter of the University’s motto ‘For the Public Good’,” she said. “It is my vision and goal to bridge the gap in oral health education and services for rural communities, not only locally but also nationally.” Ms Zachar was recognised for her involvement in the CSU Student Dental Association and its work, in partnership with the Carevan Foundation, to promote oral hygiene instruction to primary school children in regional and rural communities of New South Wales. “There is still a huge gap in the oral health education in our society,” she said. “Statistics show that by the age of six, 50 per cent of children will have tooth decay. This is quite alarming for a developed country and it is evident that the importance of oral health is undervalued and urgently needs to be addressed.” The first group of Bachelor of Dental Science students will graduate from CSU in Orange in December.