The 2006 undergraduate prospectus has been transformed into a colourful website and can now be accessed online through the Prospective Students area of the CQU website - http://www.cqu.

The 'new look' CQU Student Handbook has been updated for mid year and is now available at http://handbook.cqu.

Masters of Applied Science student, Luke McArthur was recently announced the 2005 recipient of the “Chancellor Stan Jones Scholarship”.

Luke graduated from a Bachelor of Physics/Bachelor of Information Technology degree last year and has now begun his post graduate study with the Process Engineering and Light Metals Centre (PELM) at the Gladstone Campus.

A dance/music fusion performance entitled ‘People Are Strange Creatures’, will be held from 7.30pm on Friday, June 3, at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre.

CQCM’s Bachelor of Music (Voice) student Vanessa Worthington (pictured) is set for country music stardom at the ripe old age of 17.

Ms Worthington began singing in her family’s band, The Harmonics when she was eight years old and has continued her passion for music by studying at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM).

CQU Mackay’s Bachelor of Learning Management (Early Childhood) students ventured out into the community to present activities for young children and their parents to celebrate Under 8s week.

Thirty-two students presented themes of 'Leap Into Life - Children's Health and Well Being'.

Pomp and ceremony were features of the CQU Sydney graduation recently.

A total of 454 graduates from 41 countries crossed the stage after completing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Around 25 Study Aboard, AustraLearn and exchange students were farewelled during a ceremony in the CQU International courtyard.

International Student Support Officer Shuron Billman said Academic Board president Professor Alan Knight was the special guest and presented the students with their achievement certificates.

CQU has been reaccredited for its accounting programs for another five years by CPA Australian and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the two major professional accounting bodies.

Dean of Business & Law Professor Catherine Smith said this is excellent news for not only the Faculty, but also the University, as accounting programs account for a significant proportion of enrolments.

CQU has received funding for approximately 80 OS-HELP loans of up to $5000 each.

OS-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan scheme that provides assistance to eligible undergraduate students wishing to undertake some of their study overseas.