Welcome to UQI Update, a weekly bulletin for staff of the Ipswich Campus.
The Ipswich community’s use of facilities at The University of Queensland Ipswich Campus have been enhanced with yesterday’s official opening of the Ipswich Activity Centre. The Centre, which will play an important role in the University’s commitment to community engagement, is designed to provide a place for public activities and events on a small scale, and a facility for multi-faith activities. See http://www.uq.edu.au/ipswich/index.html?page=58822&pid=24293
MAKE A DIFFERENCE – BECOME A DISCRIMINATION & HARASSMENT CONTACT OFFICER
Do you have what it takes? – a commitment to fairness, a desire to assist people resolve conflict, an interest in supporting the elimination of discrimination and harassment, capacity to deal with confidential, often complex interpersonal matters and to be objective. The work of a Discrimination & Harassment Contact Officer (DHCO) is extremely important in assisting the University to meet its obligation to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment. More trained people are needed in a number of organisational units.
The training for new DHCO’s has been extended to two full days, to cover the somewhat expanded role. This will include taking a more proactive educative role in the workplace – and the expanded role will assist The Equity Office in our quest to have the DHCO role recognised as community service within the academic portfolio.
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.
SNAKES ON CAMPUS
In the last few months both brown snakes and green tree snakes have been seen on the Ipswich Campus. Brown snakes occur in the Ipswich area and they prey mainly on mice and rats. It is a venomous snake and is potentially lethal.
If the presence of a snake compromises the safety of people on campus, please contact University Security on ext 51234. Do not attempt to deal with the situation yourself, just monitor the location of the snake and advise the Security Officer when they arrive.
If a person is bitten by a snake, immediate treatment by qualified medical personnel will be required. In the first instance, you should telephone Security on ext. 53333 who will arrange for medical / ambulance assistance. Other useful contact details are the University Health Clinic on Ipswich Campus on ext 11210.
HEALTH & SAFETY FLOWCHART FOR USE BY STAFF
Please see attached for guidelines regarding the practice for health and safety issues at the Ipswich Campus. It is recommended staff keep a copy of these guidelines for easy reference.
UQ GREEN OFFICE INFORMATION SESSION
UQ’s Environmental Services, Property & Facilities Division invites staff to a Green Office Program Information Session on Tuesday, 24 April. The session will be held in the Seminar Room, Level 3, Building 8 at 10am. See attached for further information including rsvp details.
TILING REPAIRS IN BUILDING 12
Please note work is continuing on repairing the toilets in Building 12. Toilets on level 1 are now operational, however toilets onLevels 2 and 3 are expected to be closed for the first three weeks of semester.
FIRE WARDEN TRAINING
EVENTS
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.
STAFF NEWS
LIBRARY STAFF NEWS
Michael Fagg has joined the UQ Ipswich Library team. Michael’s role will be Liaison Librarian for Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Sciences, replacing Steph Nunan who is working on project work this semester at the Mater Library and Herston Library. Michael’s contact details are: m.fagg@library.uq.edu.au; tel. 33811297.
ATEM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR STAFF
Please see attached for the list of ATEM Professional Development Workshops for staff.
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