Uni proud to have meaty role during national Beef Expo
Published on 05 May, 2009
CQUniversity is proud to be a Supporting Partner for Australia's National Beef Exposition - known as Beef Week - in Rockhampton from May 4-9.
The University is offering something for everyone, with a particular focus on alumni, who are encouraged to take a free Graduates' Pit Stop at the Garden Grill of the Rockhampton Showgrounds venue from 5pm-7pm on Friday May 8.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Angela Delves shows off the Uni's mascotFor details on Beef Week LINK here
LINK here to a map and list of highlights
LINK here for PHOTOs from the event
They can spend a casual hour or two catching up with other graduates, while enjoying refreshments courtesy of their University.
Everyone is encouraged to drop in to CQUniversity's Trade Fair site in the Kidman Pavilion (site 66), from Tuesday to Friday (May 5-9), anytime from 8.30am to 7.30pm.
The University is among many key organisations to have its own bull statue* made in honour of the event, reflecting the permanent bull structures at various highway locations, and will unveil the mock mascot in time for the event.
CQUniversity professors John Rolfe and David Midmore will be presenting seminars during Beef Week.
Professor Rolfe is presenting about the potential for cattle methane emmissions to be included in future versions of the proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), during the Fortune Favours the Prepared session at the James Lawrence Pavilion - Room 1 from 1pm-5pm on Monday, May 4. Details available at this LINK
Professor Midmore is chairing the session on Grazing Foundations: healthy soils and pastures at the James Lawrence Pavilion - Room 2, from 1pm-3pm on Tuesday, May 5. Details available at this LINK
CQUniversity is also a driving force behind a special Creative Kids Space, accessible from 9am-5.30pm each day from May 5-8 in the Old Photography Rooms (upstairs behind the large grandstand).
School groups and other students have the chance to participate in cattle-themed arts and crafts, story readings, musical instrument fun and interactive computer games and activities. For school enquiries and bookings, or for information regarding the Kids Space, contact Elva Cupo at Beef on 0439 788 073.
* Thanks to Apex Models for the statue, Heath Constable (the sign writer), Roger Barlow (the designer) and to Gormans for transportation of our Bull.
