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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 |
- Surprise proposal gives double cause to celebrate
Published on 08 November, 2007
The annual STEPS (Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies) graduation at Central Queensland University (CQU) in Rockhampton ended with a surprise marriage proposal, giving further reason to celebrate.
As the graduation ceremony ended, Wayne Sichter addressed the audience, went down on his knees holding a jewel box in his hand and proposed to the love of his life, Kelly Thomas, who is also a student.
- Judy punches out with VC's Customer Service Award
Published on 08 November, 2007
Facilities Management stalwart Judy Jensen was presented with her VC's Customer Service Award a little early so she could be congratulated before leaving CQU in mid-November.
The other Customer Service and Excel awards will be presented at the staff Christmas party on December 13.
- New Director of Music & Performing Arts welcomed to Mackay
Published on 06 November, 2007
World-renowed conductor and musical director Dr Kevin Purcell has been welcomed as the new Professor and Director of Music & Performing Arts at Central Queensland University.
As part of the welcome, classical music stars from overseas flew in for free concerts in Mackay and Rockhampton (November 1 and 2) and members of the public were invited to attend.
- Indigenous research goes under the microscope
Published on 05 November, 2007
Two Central Queensland University researchers have undertaken a project to identify indigenous research best practice.
CQU Bundaberg's Cheri Yavu-Kama-Harathunian and Denise Tomlin recently presented the ground-breaking paper at the University of Sydney's 'Communities and Change Research Festival' and received overwhelming recognition, support and acceptance by the attending research community.
- World-renowned musical director and conductor welcomed to CQU
Published on 05 November, 2007
World-renowed conductor and musical director Dr Kevin Purcell will be welcomed as the new Professor and Director of Music & Performing Arts at Central Queensland University.
As part of the welcome, classical music stars from overseas will fly in for free concerts in Mackay and Rockhampton (November 1 and 2) and members of the public are invited to attend.
- Staff hope to make traditions a tradition
Published on 05 November, 2007
The Faculty of Business & Informatics Student Services Team at Rockhampton Campus has decided to lift morale by celebrating special events and traditions that may be relevant to staff or students.
So they put in a big effort to mark Halloween recently.
- CQU shows confidence in Emerald with increased courses
Published on 05 November, 2007
The township of Emerald continues to expand at a rapid rate because of a high demand for staff in mining and related industries. This trend, however, creates problems for local professional firms because of the unavailability of qualified staff to fill advertised positions.