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Engaging Indigenous people within Higher Ed

CQUniversity's Office of Indigenous Engagement recently hosted a visit from the Oodgeroo Unit of Queensland University of Technology (QUT), at Rockhampton Campus.

Professor Anita Lee Hong, Director of the Oodgeroo Unit, and Lone Pearce, Project Officer, met with Office of Indigenous Engagement staff to discuss employment issues and best practice models for engaging Indigenous people within the higher education sector, including governance matters.

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Emerald Campus participates in Sunflower Parade 

Published on 24 April, 2006 

CQU Emerald staff and students spent Easter Saturday participating in the Emerald Easter Sunflower Parade.

This year marked 30 years of the Festival and the street parade remains the main focus of the weekend activities.

PhotoID:2999 Hundreds of people lined the streets along the path of the parade to receive lollies and promotional materials.

There were about 60 floats in the procession that slowly made their way to the Emerald Race Course.

During the afternoon activities, the winner of the best float was announced. Unfortunately, CQU was not a winner on the day, however staff have vowed to win next year.

PhotoID:3000 Campus spokesperson Gai Sypher said that this was the third time CQU Emerald Campus has participated in the parade and it was a great opportunity for students and staff to work together creatively to promote the campus.

Plans are already underway for next year’s procession.