A story has come to the attention of UniNews about David Myers, publisher of CQU Press, who works and lives on the Gold Coast and can often be seen surfing its waters.

David rescued a fellow surfboarder caught-up in some heavy currents at Currumbin Rocks last month.

Local band Chemical Overland, radio presenters Meech and Teegs and power-lifting champion Katrina Robertson were among those who entertained 15 Year 11 students at Central Queensland University last week.

The event attracted students from Burdekin, Proserpine, Sarina and Mackay and offered first-hand experiences of information technology studies.

A new page has been added to CQU’s Online Handbook.

CQU's Corporate Publication Manager Leonie Challacombe said the Errata page was set up to show any changes to enrolment or program information after the Handbook is published online.

CQU Bundaberg was alive and kicking with 50 primary school children dressed as cats, playing with fire and dancing like they never had before last week.

The year five, six and seven students from a local primary school were on campus to participate in an assignment piece for the Primary Education Learning Management students.

Bundaberg residents doing Christmas shopping in one of the city’s major shopping centres will find more than Santa this week.

Central Queensland University Bundaberg’s Early Childhood education students are currently exhibiting work until Thursday 12 December.

Central Queensland University has received $2.16 million from the Department of Education, Science and Technology (DEST) Capital Development Pool for 2005, which will support the University’s drive to expand an infrastructure that serves more than 20,000 students and staff.

CQU Foundation Programs wound up at the four regional campuses with a morning tea and Christmas Concert for the many people who have supported the Program in Gladstone, Rockhampton and Mackay.

CQU's Dimitri Kopanakis once again thrilled the group of around 70 people in Gladstone, 50 in Rockhampton and 100 in Mackay with an hour long program of Christmas Music, culminating in a rendition of Jerusalem that we have been reliably informed, caused ‘goose bumps’ to many in the audience.

Central Queensland University Education students recently prepared an installation of child-size 3D figures to promote awareness of contemporary childhood issues.

Education and Creative Arts lecturer Cecily Knight said the display explored the impact economic and social conditions had on a child’s life.

The growing environmental, health and ethical concerns associated with chemical-intensive and genetically modified food and agriculture have enhanced the importance of sustainable agriculture, according to a Central Queensland University researcher.

Dr Ram Pillarisetti believes ecologically sustainable agriculture better integrates environmental health, economic profits and socio-economic equity.

Central Queensland University celebrated the return of East Street last Friday evening with information and interactive displays and free giveaways.

Housed on the verandahs of Rockhampton’s Heritage Post Office, CQU featured displays by each of the University’s faculties, as well as the department for eJournalism, CQU International, Family Day Care Capricornia, Multimedia Design Centre, Institute for Sustainable Regional Development, Capricornia College, CQU Foundation and Direct Edge.