Welcome to UQI Update, a weekly bulletin for staff of the Ipswich Campus.
IPSWICH CAMPUS UPDATE EDITION 2
Please find attached for your information edition 2 of the UQ Ipswich Update 2007.
DIVERSITY WEEK 2007
Applications are now open for the UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Equity and Diversity Awards. One award of $5,000 is offered for an individual and one award of $10,000 for a group in ‘recognition of work well done’. Guidelines and a nomination form are at http://www.uq.edu.au/diversity-week/index.html?page=15079. Closing date for receipt of nominations 2 April 2007.
SHAKESPEARE’S SHORTS
Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble, resident at UQ, is reprising its popular Shakespeare’s Shorts during the Easter holidays. The fast and funny abridged versions of the Bard’s originals will play at Metro Arts, 109 Edward St Brisbane (April 11-14) and Building 14 Theatre, UQ Ipswich (April 19 - 21) . More details www.qldshakespeare.org or see the attached flyer.
UQ BOOKSHOP SPECIALS
The UQ Bookshop at the Ipswich Campus is pleased to offer the following discounts:
- 40% discount off selected 2007 diaries and calendars
- Steve Parish diaries and calendars only $1 each
Visit the Bookshop in Building 10.
COMPULSORY TIMED RCD TESTING
Timed RCD testing is scheduled for the week after Easter from April 10 to 13. The testing will be completed by J.P Richardson, who will operate at the following hours:
-5:00am til 7:30am each day until finished (Building 1 will be the first building tested).
Minimal disruption is expected at this time.
PREGNANT WOMEN NEEDED FOR MIDWIFERY STUDY
Pregnant women are needed to help UQ midwifery students with practical aspects of their studies. Clinical lecturer/midwife for the new Bachelor of Midwifery program offered through UQ Ipswich, Peta Winters-Chang, said it was hoped around 220 pregnant women could take part. See http://www.uq.edu.au/news/index.html?article=11643
CARDBOARD RECYCLING
Please note that every building has a cardboard pick up point. If you are unsure of where this is please contact either the admin staff in your area or Ms Val Evans on ext 11432. Please do not place cardboard into any of the bins. The University encourages the recycling of all cardboard.
TOASTMASTERS CLUB ARRIVES AT IPSWICH CAMPUS
The Limestone Toastmasters Club is happy to announce their arrival on the UQ Ipswich campus. Toastmasters Clubs are the best place to improve both your communication skills and your leadership skills. Toastmasters will help you overcome any fear of public speaking while learning skills that will allow you to become more successful in whatever path in life you have chosen. With more than 190,000 members in 9,300 clubs in 70 countries, Toastmasters is continuing its drive to make effective communication a worldwide reality.
The first meeting will be held TOMORROW NIGHT (Wednesday 4th April) for a 7.30pm start in the UQ Boilerhouse Community Engagement Centre’s Community Room. Current, previous and new members are all welcome to attend. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. An official launch to celebrate this addition to the UQ Ipswich campus will be held on Wednesday 16th May at 7pm at the UQ Boilerhouse Community Room.
The Limestone Toastmasters Club offers UQ staff, students and the community the opportunity to improve their public speaking abilities and leadership skills in a supportive environment. In July, a 4 week “Speech Craft Course” will be also be available. Further details will be announced soon.
For further information, please feel free to contact:
- Anne-Maree Dowd (UQ Boilerhouse) a.dowd@uq.edu.au or 3381 1421 (ext 11421)
- Cheryl Lukritz (President) on 0417 075 787.
INFLUENZA VACCINES AT THE IPSWICH CAMPUS
Influenza vaccines have now arrived at the Ipswich Campus. For appointments, contact the University Health Service on ext 11210.
FIRE WARDEN TRAINING
DIVERSITY WEEK – EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AWARDS
The Vice Chancellor has also announced that 2007 will be a Year of Focus on Indigenous issues at UQ. Faculties, Schools and Organisational Units are encouraged to become actively involved and to participate in Diversity Week, which effectively launches this ‘We All Count’ - year of focus.
The Vice Chancellor’s Equity and Diversity Awards presentation and cocktail function will be the highlight of Diversity Week. Attendees are encouraged to visit the James and Mary Emelia Mayne Centre to view the Lockhardt River Gang art exhibition. This will be followed by a formal Welcome to Country at the UQ Centre, and then a stimulating panel discussion, featuring Mr Tom Calma, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner; Dr Jackie Huggins, Co-Chair Reconciliation Australia and Deputy Director UQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit; and Ms Frances Peters-Little, well known filmmaker and academic from ANU.
The panel discussion will be followed by the Vice Chancellor’s Awards and refreshments.
This event is free of charge, and you are encouraged to attend and to further extend the invitation to staff and students. For catering purposes, it is important people register their intention to attend register at OMC: email t.hudspith@uq.edu.au
2007 SCHOLARSHIP AND PRIZES CEREMONY
The Ipswich Campus’ 2007 Scholarship and Prizes Award Ceremony will be held at the Campus on Thursday, 26 April. Please note, applications for scholarships are now open and close on Friday, 23 March. Please encourage students to apply. Further information is available at http://www.uq.edu.au/ipswich/scholarships-and-prizes
IPSWICH MID-YEAR ENTRY INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, 23 May
6.00 - 7.30pm
Room 116, Building 12, Ipswich Campus
Information session for students considering mid-year entry to the Ipswich Campus. Further information is available by contacting Loretta Porche on 11068.
IPSWICH GUIDANCE OFFICERS' & CAREERS COUNSELLORS' CONFERENCE
Friday, 25 May
9.30am
Ipswich Campus.
Information session for guidance and careers counsellors about study at the Ipswich Campus. More details to follow. Further information is available by contacting Loretta Porche on 11068.
NEWS
NEW LOOK ESS
ESS has been successfully upgraded and converted to use UQ Sign In.
From now on you must use your UQ Sign In username and password to logon to ESS. This is the same username and password that you use to sign in to myUQ. Please DO NOT use any saved links to ESS, as these may no longer work.
To logon to ESS either:
Sign in to my.UQ and click on the ESS link to go directly to ESS orGo to the Current Staff web page and click on the ESS Logon button. Enter your UQ Sign In username and password to logon to ESS.
If you have any problems accessing ESS or are unsure about your UQ Sign In username and password, please call the ITS help desk on ext. 56000.
SUBMISSIONS FOR UQI UPDATE
We welcome your submissions. Please ensure that information submitted for inclusion includes ALL the necessary details - including dates, times, location, venue, program responsible, contact person and details, etc.
Please send all submissions to the UQI Update editor (uqiupdate@uqi.uq.edu.au, also found under the Ipswich email global address list). Cut-off date for content is 5pm each Monday.