Issue 7 Monday 29 August 2005

 Caulfield campus remembers Sam Ly 

Members of the campus gathered on Friday 12 August to pay tribute to Sam Ly who was killed in the London bombings in July. Mr. Ly's girlfriend of six years, Ms. Mandy Ha, and Monash chaplain Reverend Peter Hoang opened the memorial service with the lighting of a candle and the offering of incense.  Sam graduated from Monash in 2002 with a degree in computing/banking and finance.  He worked for Client Services in the Information Technology Services division at Caulfield from 1993 to 2003.

Sam was remembered fondly by former colleague George Lambiris " .... Sam was a great friend and work colleague. He was always willing to help. His customer service and IT skills were exceptional, and his ability to persist and diagnose complex problems was amazing."

Mandy thanked the Monash community for its ongoing support. She said Sam's family has been grateful for the amount of support they had received from Monash. "I think Sam would have felt privileged to know he had impacted on so many people's lives."

Academic Director's Campus Event 

Professor Rob Willis extends an invitation to all members of the campus community to a function in the Clayfield Room on Thursday 1 September between 12.30 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. Come along and get an updated on events at Caulfield 

To assist with catering, please RSVP to Christel Kent via email: christel.kent@adm.monash.edu.au by 12.00 noon  on Tuesday 30 August.

Open Day - Caulfield campus  

Monash Open Day - Caulfield campus was held on Sunday 7 August.  Dark skies, blustery winds and the occasional downpour didn't stop approximately 7,000 visitors to the campus on the day.

Large crowds gather in the Service Centre ......

 ..... and Chisholm Hall

Once again, MONSU conducted its free sausage sizzle/vegie burger bbq but held under the Walkway due to inclement weather.  Unfortunately, also due to the weather, the very popular Chinese Lion Dance was cancelled.

The free bbq is always popular ....

 ..... as is Jugularity.

Tim Wilson did an outstanding job as the roving MC, announcing upcoming events and activities and Jugularity did a terrific job in entertaining the crowds throughout the day. 

The student ambassadors also did a great job under very windy and cold conditions.

Orientation - Special Projects Funding

Special Projects Funding is again being made available to all members of
the university community to subsidise the cost of activities to be
conducted for Orientation 2006.

Projects that focus on particular student cohorts eg non-school leaver
students, rural/interstate students etc that are, academic in focus and
innovative in their approach, will be considered favourably.

If you would like to apply for Special Projects Funding, please contact Helen Dunne, who will send you a copy of the Special Projects Funding Application Form.  Applications need to be submitted to Helen Dunne by midday Friday, 16 September.

If you have any queries please don't hesitate to call Helen Dunne on
x31595.

Lunchtime Art Forums

Join the FREE lunchtime Art Forums for a taste of what Monash's vibrant intellectual community has to offer.  As a central part of the research program at the Faculty of Art & Design, Forum speakers range from mid-career to emerging artists and reflect the breadth of contemporary art practice.  The Forums are held each Wednesday between 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. in the Lecture Theatre (G1.04) in the Building G. 

Speaker over the next few weeks include:

31 August - Elizabeth Presser (Sculptor, Installation Artist)

7 September - Steven Rendall (Painter, Installation Artist)

14 September - William Eicholtz (Sculptor)

21 Daniel von Sturmer (Installation Artist)

 International Student Outreach Advisor

Jaci Blumhagen, an international Student Outreach Advisor has commenced working with Monash International.  She will be on campus every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 10.00 a.m to 3.00 p.m.  Jaci can be found in Interview Room 1 in the Service Centre (Building A).  She can be contacted on 32515 or via email:  jaci.blumhagen@monint.monash.edu.au

Monash Intercampus Exchange Week  

If you are currently undertaking a Monash degree, why not go along to an information session and find out how easy it is to spend a semester at Monash Malaysia or Monash South Africa as part of your Monash degree.  Meet students who have been on an intercampus exchange, ask questions of Monash Abroad staff and go into the running of winning a free airfare to Malaysia or South Africa.  Information session at Caulfield will be Wednesday 7 September, between 1.00 and 2.00 p.m. in Building S, Room 232.

get ACCTIVE Group - The next Challenge 

Look out for details of the get ACCTIVE Group's next 10,000 Steps Challenge - THE MONASH CHALLENGE.  This will involve the campuses of Caulfield, Clayton, Berwick, Peninsula, Parkville and the Alfred Hospital - CAMPUS VS. CAMPUS.  More information will be available early next week.

The Winter Solstice   

Approximately 31 participants took part in the get ACCTIVE Group's  Winter Solstice. which ran from 21 June to 21 July.  During that time the group took 7,862,689 steps and covered 6,290 kilometres.

The get ACCTIVE group awarded an involvement prize for the challenge.  Every participant who entered the challenge and added his or her daily steps on the 10,000 steps web site was eligible to win, and the winner was drawn from a hat.  Congratulations to Jim Boyle on winning this prize. Jim has won a 3-month fully paid membership at the Monash University Gym.

Caulfield Campus Spiritual Centre   

The Caulfield Campus Spiritual Centre situated in T3.01 has been given a wonderful lift with the addition of 5 beautiful digital prints by Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours student Florentina Munteanu.  The Spiritual Centre is available for use by students and staff for religious or spiritual activity either as a group or for individual meditation or reflection.  Just pick up the key from Community Services reception at Level 1, B Building.  Please take the opportunity to view these ethereal, meditative prints.

Buddhist Meditation 

Allys Andrews from the Tara Institute has offered to extend the lunchtime meditation sessions on Mondays at 12.00 noon until the end of September.  These sessions are held in the room opposite the Spiritual Centre in T3.01.  Cost to staff is $5.00 and for students it is a gold coin donation .  Community Services have purchased cushions for use during these sessions, so participants no longer need to supply their own.  Inquiries should be directed to Jenny Koadlow on x32500.

MUFCO Relocation 

The Monash University Facilities and Conference Office (Caulfield)
co-ordinates the use of teaching and meeting spaces at the Caulfield
campus for both internal and external clients.

Due to ongoing renovations at the Caulfield campus the office has been
temporarily relocated.

As of Monday 9th August 2005 the office is located at:

Building S, Level 3, Room 76.

Please direct all your enquiries and requests for centrally managed
teaching or meeting spaces to x32550 or email
mufco1@adm.monash.edu.au and a staff member will be happy to assist.

Visit the MUFCO website
www.monash.edu.au/mufco for further information regarding booking
procedures, venues, technical facilities and general services covering
both Caulfield and Clayton campuses.

Campus Nurse Report   

Physically active people need to eat carbohydrates for energy.

The amount of carbohydrate you need depends on your age, body size and most importantly, your activity level.  However, it is recommended that carbohydrates should make up 55-65% of total kilojule intake.

Remember though, that as body-stores of carbohydrate are easily depleted during exercise, you need to top up these stores by eating carbohydrate foods regularly.

Do you feel a spring in your step?  Have you noticed that it is lighter in the mornings?   Yes, Spring is on its way and the Monash Community Fitness Program for 2005 is packed full with opportunities to get together with a friend and/or partner and join in on a group exercise adventure.  There is the running/walking Melbourne Marathon, the Around the Bay in a Day, and the Portsea Swim classic.  There is the weekly walking and running group on a Tuesday.  So, what is stopping you from making the best decision in your life – to get moving and keep moving.

Fitness Tip

• Surround yourself with supportive people.
• Decide what kind of support you need: Do you want them to remind you to exercise? Ask about your progress? Participate with you regularly or occasionally? Allow you time to exercise by yourself? Go with you to a special event, such as a 10K walk/run? Be understanding when you get up early to exercise? Spend time with the children while you exercise? Try not to ask you to change your exercise routine?
• Share your activity time with others.
• Make a date with a family member, friend or co-worker.
• Be an active role model for your children.

And above all, have fun while keeping yourself as healthy as is possible.

Thanks from Judy Evans (Campus/Practice Nurse)

 Drop-in Stress Clinic - Community Services 

All staff are in contact with students experiencing stress.  Staff can direct students who may be experiencing difficulties to Community Services.  A supportive clinic conducted by Community Services provides an opportunity for students to interact and talk with others about stress as well as learning strategies for managing stress better.  Each session is run by one of the counsellors and includes a relaxation exercise.  Students are welcome to attend weekly or on an occasional basis.  The sessions are held every Tuesday between 1.00 and 2.00 p.m. at Community Services, Level 1 of Building B.

Text Book List - Semester 1, 2006 

All Academic Staff are requested to submit their textbook lists via the following link:

http://www.bookshop.monash.edu.au/academics/MonashTextlist.html

If you would prefer to submit your textbook order via email please contact sharon.peterson@monyx.com or if you require a hard copy of the Textbook Order Form, please call on x32147 and one can be forwarded to you via the Monash internal mail system.

Please submit your textbook list by 30 September, 2005.  If you do not require any textbooks for Semester One, stating "No Texts for this Subject" in the required field.

 Monash Sport - Trips & Tours 

Upcoming day trips and adventure activities:

Saturday 3 September - Wilson's promontory
Saturday 10 September - learn to surf
Saturday 17 September - tulip festival

Further information is available at http://www.sport.monash.edu.au,
email mailto:trips.tours@monyx.com or call x31119.

Noticeboard in the Service Centre

The Caulfield Service Centre now has a noticeboard to display notices/information etc., to display for students' attention.  If you have notices/information that you would like placed on the board, please contact Candace Paratene at the Service Centre on x31386. 

Caulfield Profiles

Due to time and space constraints, the August profile will be held over until the September edition.   If you would like to be "profiled" in an upcoming edition of Offcourse, please email me at christel.kent@adm.monash.edu.au
 

Monyx Messenger

Take a look at Monyx Food & Beverage's monthly newsletter.  Please click on the following link to view the current edition of Monyx Messenger:

http://www.monyx.com/food/messenger.html

The monthly newsletter will keep you up-to-date with specials, features and upcoming events.

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