It wasn't a dream of first-year Biomedical Science student, Felomina Guy, to achieve the Queen's Guide Award in her guiding career, however her dedication to Guide training over the past 9 years has enabled her to achieve this prize - the first Bundaberg guide in 20 years to do so.

"My special interest area was community service - I worked with disabled bowlers and assisted with a PCYC halloween fun day - it was fun to do," said Miss Guy.

Visiting Canadian student Annalisa Hill is the sort of person who stands out in the crowd, and not just because of her height.

She prides herself on being adventurous, with roles including kick-boxing charity organiser, fashion show model, independent movie actress and keen backpacker.

Entries are now being sought from Central Queensland students for the National Campus Band Competition.

The CQU Student Association at CQU Rockhampton is hosting the Central Queensland region leg of the competition and is looking for musicians, including bands, duos and solo artists, to enter with all styles and genres of music being accepted.

The Big Blue Ball project has been unleashed onto the web and will soon be unveiled to Europe when its author visits Paris and Amsterdam in the next few weeks.

The Big Blue Ball: Pictures, people, place project is the work of CQU Brisbane International Campus lecturer Donna Wright.

Dr Alan Knight was recently honoured with appointment as an Emeritus Professor of CQU at a graduation ceremony for CQU Brisbane and Gold Coast.

The appointment is recognition that Dr Knight earned personal, professional, and community distinction during his time at CQU, and contributed to the reputation of the University within the higher education sector and the community at large.