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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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Leading exponent of Cuban music in Rocky for Friday evening concert 

Published on 12 September, 2012 

One of Australia's leading exponents of Cuban music will be performing in Rockhampton alongside local music students this Friday evening, September 14.

Percussionist and drummer Gustavo Cereijo, a founder of the Afro Cuban Salsa/Latin Jazz band Chukale, will perform with Bachelor of Music students in the concert, from 7.30pm in the Building 5 Courtyard at CQUniversity Rockhampton Campus.

PhotoID:13133, Students during a break in rehearsals for their concert with Gustavo Cereijo. Front L -R: Tom Kirchner, Shanice Andersen, Natalie Gray Back L- R: Max Slater, Amelia Kase, Ben Harper
Students during a break in rehearsals for their concert with Gustavo Cereijo. Front L -R: Tom Kirchner, Shanice Andersen, Natalie Gray Back L- R: Max Slater, Amelia Kase, Ben Harper

The performer and recording artist has dedicated his life to pursuing and perfecting all genres of Latin music, ranging from Afro Cuban to Central and South American rhythms. He's had the privilege of touring and playing with international artists such as the Afro-Cuban All Stars, Buena Vista Social Club, Jimmy Bosh, Gypsy Kings and Oscar De Leon, just to name a few.

Tickets will be available at the venue for $12 (adults), $8 (concession) and $5 (children).