Holiday drivers leaving home often put themselves in the same dangerous situations as shiftwork and contract commuters returning home.

That is according to CQU researcher Lee Di Milia, who has just completed a study of driver fatigue suffered by shiftworkers and contractors who often drive long distances home after night work or after long stints on the job.

CQU tourism lecturer Jillian Litster (pictured) may be on secondment to the Division of Teaching and Learning Services, but she still found time to help Whitsunday tourism operators learn how to put their best foot forward.

Ms Litster recently facilitated a workshop to help the operators plan their entries for the 2004 Queensland & Regional Tourism Awards.

Central Queensland University's new graduate information technology and information systems programs are designed for quick modification to keep up with industry trends.

Industry focus groups have already been involved in shaping the MIS and MIT degree programs and they will be called upon to reshape them at regular intervals.

On Friday evening, June 4, members of the public are invited to a fusion of dance and music event called ‘Collisions’.

This event includes items choreographed by CQU Bachelor of Performing Arts students.

CQU will recognise Leo Zussino’s contribution to the development of the University over the past 12 years with the naming of the Leo Zussino Building, this Saturday.

The naming will occur after the campus graduation ceremony.

Hundreds of families have enjoyed Under 8s events throughout the region, thanks to enthusiastic coordination and participation by Bachelor of Learning Management students.

Events held in Rockhampton last weekend included Jazzin and Jammin at the Early Childhood building in Quay Street (pictured left) and the Play Art interactive art exhibition (pictured above) at the Walter Reid building, also in the CBD.

The recent CQU Sydney International Campus graduation was an example of increasing consular interest in the University's capital city ceremonies.

In its 10th anniversary year, CQU Sydney recognised its largest graduating group, with 452 students from 42 countries receiving awards.

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Resources) Professor Kevin Fagg has opened his last building at Central Queensland University.

Professor Fagg, who will officially retire on July 7, said the building, known as 'the bunker' rectified a weakness in the IT infrastructure at CQU.

CQU Mackay education students hosting Under 8s Week activities highlighted the benefits of learning through play this week.

Children and their parents viewed educational displays at the Gordon White and City Library.

CQU researcher Michelle Pearce may be focused on friction in trains but her career pathway is well and truly on the rails.

Mrs Pearce’s enjoyment of her undergraduate engineering degree inspired her to undertake postgraduate studies in mechanical engineering.