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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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'Campusing' it up for Hairspray 

CQUniversity staff, students and alumni are among the cast and crew gearing up for Rockhampton Musical Union's production of Hairspray at the Pilbeam Theatre (October 25-28).

Professional Communication student Laura Hamlyn is sharing the lead role of 'Tracy Turnblad', while Civil Engineering student Matthew Dennis is 'Corny Collins' and Paramedic Science student Justin Stewart is 'Seaweed'.

PhotoID:13332, L-R Laura Hamlyn, Matthew Dennis and Justin Stewart
L-R Laura Hamlyn, Matthew Dennis and Justin Stewart

South Korean student Songyi Han, who is enrolled in the Master of Creative Enterprise program, is also in the cast.

Other staff and students involved in Hairspray include Return to Work and Rehabilitation Co-ordinator Sue Earle (costumes); Environmental Health lecturer Lisa Bricknell (program and graphic design); and Adjunct Associate Professor Cynthia Cowling (support team). 

CQUniversity is also a sponsor of the production. Bookings can be made through the Pilbeam Theatre Box Office; Dial and Charge 4927 4111.