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Adult learning peak body visits, calls for 'reassessment'The president of Australia's peak adult learning body, Professor Barry Golding has visited Rockhampton for a forum calling for a reassessment of adult education in Australia. CQUniversity hosted the forum at its Ron Smyth Building in Quay Street. Full Details…2013-07-08 09:52:31.0 |
- Tourism lecturer motivates operators
Published on 23 May, 2003
CQU Rockhampton Marketing and Tourism lecturer Jillian Litster has been encouraging tourism operators around regional Queensland to enter the Queensland Tourism Awards for 2003.
Ms Litster conducted workshops in how to enter the prestigious competition for Queensland Tourism in Rockhampton earlier this month and Mackay and the Whitsundays this week.
- Korean professor needs accommodation
Published on 23 May, 2003
The Central Queensland University Language Centre is expecting the visit of a Korean professor and his wife from June 21 to August 16.
The couple would like to stay in self-contained accommodation if possible.
- CQU puts under 8s in the limelight
Published on 23 May, 2003
Two innovative art exhibitions will be opened by Central Queensland University this week to launch Under 8s Week.
The exhibitions will be staged at CQU’s Early Childhood Building, 240 Quay Street, Rockhampton, and will be officially opened by District Director of Education Queensland Rockhampton region, Lynne Foley on Friday May 23 at 6pm.
- Collectors needed for Red Shield Appeal
Published on 22 May, 2003
The final call has been sent out for collectors and drivers for this weekend's Red Shield Appeal doorknock.
Eighty people from CQU's zone have already offered their services, but more are needed.
- Dance Marathon Competition hits CQCM Mackay dance floor
Published on 22 May, 2003
Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music Marathon Dance Competition is set to see competitors burn as much energy as elite athletes.
This endurance race takes place on the dance floor, with competitors grooving to the beat for up to four hours.
- Communication strategies developed at Mackay Education workshop
Published on 22 May, 2003
About 100 first-year Central Queensland University education students organised activities to promote positive communication within the classroom.
Education lecturer Avril Rose said activities related in increasing self-esteem and developing team-building skills.
- Koora the kangaroo used to address violence prevention in classroom
Published on 22 May, 2003
The Woorabinda community will officially launch its anti-violence mascot Koora the kangaroo on Monday. The mascot will be used to spread the non-violence message to children aged from pre-school to Year 7.
- Students represent State in League
Published on 21 May, 2003
Eight Central Queensland University students are preparing to represent Queensland in Rugby League at the Australian University Championships being held in Brisbane on May 24. Rockhampton players Gerard Parle, Guy Williams, and Todd Brandon will be joined by Bundaberg’s Rowan Graham and Brisbane’s Ben Bourke in the Queensland open side to play NSW in the final of the Championship.
- Libraries an unlikely hub for fitness
Published on 21 May, 2003
Rockhampton’s libraries have become a hub for the loan of pedometers.
The joint initiative between CQU-based 10,000 Steps and Rockhampton City Council, invited citizens to slip on walking shoes, slap on a hat (and sunscreen!) and pop a step counting pedometer on their hips.
- Specialists sought for Post Office conservation
Published on 21 May, 2003
Specialist engineers, consultants and surveyors are being sought to plan the conservation of the old Rockhampton Post Office building in East Street.
The specialists are being sought by the Bauhinia Architects firm, which is working with conservation specialist firm Allom Lovell on a project led by Central Queensland University.