Vice-Chancellor Professor John Rickard was a popular photo companion during a visit to CQU Sydney International Campus recently.

Word spread about the chance to have an individual photo with the VC and 230 students lined up.

Relay for Life team members are encouraged to wear their T-shirts to work on Thursday, May 5.

The local Relay committee believes this will encourage team pride and give the participants a chance to wear their new shirts (since many will be wearing costumes at the event itself).

A Central Queensland University Physics student has won the Best Poster Presentation Prize in the applications section at the 12th International Conference on Near-Infrared Spectroscopy held in Auckland, New Zealand, last week.

Rockhampton PhD student Clinton Hayes took out the prize in front of 62 other presenters with his poster that discussed the effect of an environmental temperature change on the spectral output of quartz halogen lamps.

Following the Trial Quality Audit at the end of March, the Quality Working Party, lead by Ken Window, wishes to thank and applaud all involved for their outstanding commitment, cooperativeness and collegiality.

Reaching a milestone, such as the completion of the Trial Audit, could not be done without the efforts of many, who must be specifically acknowledged.

Nurses can advance their careers and increase wages by undertaking Central Queensland University’s postgraduate degree in clinical practice.

The Masters of Clinical Practice (Specialisation) is a new degree offered in 2006 via distance learning which enables nurses to develop knowledge and expertise in speciality areas.

More than 50 current postgraduate coursework and research students and staff attended the Postgraduate Networking Evening held by the Faculty of Informatics & Communication in Rockhampton last week.

Guest speakers included School of Information Systems lecturer Louise Hawkins, Associate Dean (Teaching & Learning) Elizabeth Tansley and Margaret Rogers (who recently completed her PhD).

Ten writers gathered at the former Rockhampton Magistrate's Court (now CQU Journalism) building this week for the first of three Queensland Writers Centre workshops sponsored by CQU's Regional Centre of the Arts.

QWC Executive Director Dr Martin Buzacott was present to introduce the initial workshop entitled 'Trim, Taut and Teffic: Editing and manuscript preparation, with Sue Abbey'.

CQU staff members have a chance to support koala research by taking part in the CQ Koala Volunteers chocolate drive.

The group has arranged a special koala themed box of macadamia chocolates (150g) to sell at $6 a box.

Past University rugby union players reunited recently to catch up on lost years and celebrate the code they continue to love.

The former players enjoyed cheering on the sidelines of a CQU/Colts match, attended a “Night to Remember” at the Birdcage Bar on-campus, toured local watering holes, held a barbecue lunch and staged an old boys match at Rugby Park.

Associate Professor Gayle Jennings recently concluded her participation in and role as Vice-Chair of the Executive for the Council for Australian Tourism and Hospitality Education, CAUTHE.

CAUTHE is the peak body for Tourism and Hospitality Education in Australia.