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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 |
- Microsoft job beckons for CQU Sydney student
Published on 04 October, 2005
If you are hoping for a position at a prestigious company, follow postgraduate student Srinath’s lead.
While completing his Graduate Diploma in Management at CQU Sydney, Srinath Reddy Kottam saw an on-line advertisement for an Assistant Network Engineer with the Microsoft Corporation at their headquarters in California.
- Andrew Chiou recognised as Teacher of the Year
Published on 04 October, 2005
Andrew Chiou was recently presented with the Vice-Chancellor's Award for 2005 Teacher of the Year.
Around 25 Infocom staff joined the Vice-Chancellor and Dean Kevin Tickle to congratulate Andrew Chiou on his achievement.
- Blessed with Kylie look-a-like genes
Published on 04 October, 2005
When the diminutive Ms Lucy Holmes steps onto the stage this Saturday night you could be forgiven for thinking that Kylie Minogue is in town for an impromptu performance – but no – it’s Ms Lucy Holmes, winner of Channel Nine’s ‘Starstruck’ program and star of ‘100% Kylie’.
Lucy, who bears a striking resemblance to Kylie Minogue, (she should be so lucky) has been performing for the past 3 years in her internationally acclaimed tribute show, ‘100% Kylie’, and says she has “the best job in the world”.
- Melbourne students get experience with major software company
Published on 04 October, 2005
Computer Associates, one of the world's largest management software companies, has signed a 12-month contract with CQU Melbourne to engage Information Technology and Information Systems students on a two-month industry experience program at their Lilydale plant.
Manager of the campus TECC (Training, Employment and Careers Coaching) unit Anne Roubin is pleased with the students’ approach and keenness to be a part of this program.
- Melbourne students get help at a taxing time
Published on 04 October, 2005
Students at the CQU Melbourne International Campus were relieved to know that Taxation Help was provided for their Income Tax Assessment for 2005.
Five students were selected for the campaign and attended training at the Australian Tax Office to certify for this program.
- Theatre with a shot of something on the side
Published on 03 October, 2005
Central Queensland University performing arts students will produce a ‘spoofy, madcap, hoot with lots of singing and dancing’ when they present Brasco & Yanovich.
Promoted as ‘music theatre with a shot of something on the side’, the production will be staged at the Bencke Studio, CQU’s building 4, on Friday and Saturday October 7-8 starting at 7pm.
- Father and daughter share graduation moment
Published on 03 October, 2005
It is often said fathers and their daughters have a special bond. This was certainly the case for one local father who graduated from Central Queensland University alongside his daughter last Saturday.
- Sydney academic staff excel
Published on 03 October, 2005
CQU Sydney International Campus academics (pictured from left) Dr Egun Gide and Ms Meena Jha were recently congratulated by Professor Ross Lehman, Teaching & Learning Coordinator.
Ms Meena Jha has presented her paper titled: Re-using Code for Modernising of Legacy Systems at the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Conference on Software Technology and Engineering Practice, September 24-25, 2005 in Budapest, Hungary.
- New student facilities open at Brisbane
Published on 03 October, 2005
It was time for celebration again at CQU Brisbane International Campus on August 12 when about 60 students and staff gathered in the Library to mark International Youth Day and to witness the official opening of new student facilities.
The new facilities include: Library group study area and Learning Support Unit on Level 1; Student Association/Lounge on Level 2; New computer lab (Lab E) with 22 computers on Level 3.
- 'Con Off Site' concert is on again
Published on 03 October, 2005
Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM) and Artspace Mackay presented their penultimate concert this Thursday October 6.
‘CON OFF SITE 2005’ is a free series of lunchtime concerts and performances by CQCM staff and students, and is yet another example of a successful industry partnership for the CQCM; this time with Artspace Mackay.