Issue 3 Friday 30 April 2004

Piano Recital 

Staff and students of the campus community were fortunate enough to be entertained by renowned pianist Brian Chapman on Thursday 15 April.  Brian presented a Chopin recital, including the Sonata in B minor Opus 58.

The recital was kindly sponsored by the Office of the Academic Director and the Faculty of Information Technology. 

A second lunchtime concert during Semester 2 is planned.

Glen Eira BusEd Forum

The next Glen Eira BusEd Forum is on Wednesday 12 May at 6.00 p.m.  Amanda Young, Executive Director of the Australian Centre for Retail Studies is presenting "Gastronomic Therapy.  How values influence food shopping habits."

The results of a recent study on food purchasers and preparers conducted in Melbourne and Sydney highlights the implications of consumer eating habits for retailers and shopping precincts. This BusEd dinner seminar will look at:

* Whether eating out is the new retail therapy;
* What this means for retailers and shopping precincts;
* How the values attributed to purchases affect what consumers buy; and

* How culture differences impact on the way consumers purchase
food.

A fun and interactive treasure hunt activity to share and help uncover a wealth of business success ideas. Bring along your ideas, enjoy the process, and benefit from the outcomes. Facilitated by Jeff McLean, Co-Director, Australian Consortium for Effective Organisations (ACEO, Department of Management, Monash University.)

When: Wednesday 12 May at 6pm (includes three-course dinner)

Where: Auditorium, Glen Eira Town Hall, Corner of Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield (Entry via Glen Eira Road Portico Entrance)

Cost: $30 per person (incl. GST)

To register contact Emily Telford of the Business Development Unit on 9524 3333

Bike Lockers

A reminder that new Bicycle Lockers/Cages have been installed around the campus. Please see staff at the MONSU Service Desk (x32525) to book a locker/cage. There is a $50 bond which is returned to the customer when the key is returned to the Service Desk. Costs are $50 per year and $30 per semester.

There are 12 single cages in Princes Avenue, 12 individual lockers at the western end of N Building, 2 individual lockers at the Administration entry to A Building and 4 double cages in the tunnel opposite C Building entry.  

Thursday - BBQ Day

Thursdays are now BBQ days at Monash Caulfield.  Monyx Food and Beverage will be operating a lunchtime bar-b-que every Thursday out on the common lawn until the end of semester 1. The last two Thursdays have been brilliant, weather wise, so if it is raining, the bar-b-que will be located next to the Lavazza coffee cart on the ground floor walkway.  Home-made burgers and vegetable burgers will be standard offerings, with a "special" eg., chicken burgers, grilled fish also offered each  week. 
 

Mixed Netball

The staff mixed netball team is off to a flying start.  Staff from  IT, Facilities & Services,  Monash International and Campus Manager's office all took part in their first game on Tuesday 27 and were rather amazed they won their first match against a student team!  All agreed it was great fun and looked forward to the next game. 

Games take place every Tuesday in Chisholm Hall from 12.30 p.m - no charge.

This is a great opportunity to meet other people from around the campus.    If you are interested in being added to the staff team please contact Christel Kent on email:  christel.kent@adm.monash.edu.au

Postgraduate Lounge

A new Postgraduate Lounge (A1.38) is available for use by Caulfield Postgraduate Students (Higher Degree Research and Postgraduate Coursework). Caulfield Postgraduate students  need swipe card access to the Lounge and they will be required to complete a swipe card access request form at the Service Centre.

The Postgraduate Lounge has four computers, comfortable chairs and couches, round meeting tables, an internal phone, noticeboard, coffee vending machine and a sink. Student artwork (to be rotated periodically) has been kindly made available for display by the Faculty of Art and Design.

(Postgraduate Lounge - A1.38)

(Postgraduate Lounge - Student Artwork to be periodically rotated)

National Heart Day   

Take part in Heart Week 2004
"A small change can make a Big Difference"

With an Australian dying every 10 minutes from cardiovascular disease, the National Heart Foundation of Australia's Heart Week 2004 (2nd-8th May) aims to save lives by encouraging more people to take up healthier eating and regular physical activity.

Heart Week 2004 will challenge Australians to make small changes in their eating and physical activity habits to enjoy a longer, healthier life. Enjoying healthy eating and being physically active is important for heart health as well as achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

The message is timely as more than half of the Australian adult
population are overweight or obese. This increases their risk of
coronary heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure and Type 2 Diabetes.

Heart Day - Dress Red, Give readily - is Friday 7th May 2004
Heart Day is the major public fundraising event during Heart Week. To help promote the Heart Week 2004 message and raise much-needed funds to support the Heart Foundation's life-saving work in research, information and community programs, the Heart Foundation is calling on the community to take part.

Let's make the Caulfield Campus a sea of Red for Friday 7th May. So for the day wear red socks, red jumper, dye your hair red, wear a red scarf, and give readily. You will find collection boxes at the gym, community services, library and the service centre. So join in the fun and give to a worthwhile cause.

Maybe you could encourage the people in your immediate workplace to get involved. Make it fun. But behind this fun is the serious matter of your health. Can you think of a simple change to your lifestyle that will provide you with a healthier outcome?

If you would like further information concerning your health do not
hesitate to contact Campus Nurse Judy Evans (ext 31177).

New Food & Beverage Vendors on Campus

Hopefully you have seen and tried the offerings by the two new food & beverage vendors currently  being trialled on the Caulfield Campus: a Lavazza coffee cart located outside K & N
buildings facing the common lawn and Anton's Flying Woks who are cooking up a storm on the level 2 walkway in the Dorey Mall, opposite the Library entrance.

These new vendors provide staff and students with alternative
choices to existing outlets on campus. This service will not affect the Gryph Inn, Unicafe or Merlins cafes' current trading hours, menus or service. The vendors  complement existing food & beverage outlets on the Caulfield campus.

The Lavazza Coffee cart is located outside Buildings K & N, trading hours will be Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm on a trial basis. The menu  includes all basic coffees including cappuccinos, lattes, long & short blacks, flat whites and includes flavoured coffees and gourmet cookies.

Anton's Flying Woks is located in the Dorey Mall on the level 2 walkway, opposite the Library. Trading hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12 - 2pm for a trial period. The menu will change on a weekly basis with 3 - 5 options available every day.  The menu  may include: Tom Yum (Malay) Beef/ Chicken or Veg Lemon Grass & Chilli Hot & Sour with Tofu & Hokkien Noodles; Gang Keow Whan (Malay) Beef/ Chicken or Veg Coriander, Green Curry & Coconut Milk Broth with Bok Choy & Mushrooms; Roast Pumpkin & Ginger Soup with Basil & Fresh Pide Roll.  There is also a condiment table with pickled cabbage, fried shallots, green chilli & sweet chilli available.

We hope you enjoy the new food & beverage offerings available on the Caulfield Campus.

No Smoking near Building Entrances

As it is policy that smoking is not permitted within 10 metres of a
building entrance we have commenced "no smoking" signage around campus. Staff and students may have noticed the walkway on Levels 1 and 2 of K/N Buildings where no smoking areas have been line marked. Gradually all entrances will be signed.  Ashtrays are in the process of being removed and relocated where necessary.

UniSuper 2004  

Registrations are now open for UniSuper's new superannuation seminar for existing members.  The session will provide tips on making the most of UniSuper's investment options and other fund benefits, and is scheduled for the Caulfield, Clayton and Gippsland campuses.  For further information please visit:

http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/sss/sdu/financial_planning/makingmost.html

University Watch

Chris Riskas from Facilities & Services advises:

No incidents to report.

Workshops, Seminars & Training

SEMINARS - DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE 

7 May -Offmarket Share Buybacks in Australia - Professor Christine Brown, University of Melbourne

A1.37 - 11.00 a.m.

Caulfield Profiles

If you would like to be "profiled" in the next edition of "Offcourse, please contact Christel Kent on ext 31000 or christel.kent@adm.monash.edu.au

Caulfield Moves

Are you or someone you know making a move this year either to a new job, a conference or through a collaborative venture? Please let  Offcourse  know. 

Authorised by the Office of the Campus Manager 

Caulfield Contributions can be emailed to Christel.Kent@adm.monash.edu.au