Issue 6, Monday 22 April 2002

Local researcher wins global award 

Education lecturer Dr Karen Malone has been recognised as part of the Growing Up In Cities international consortium, which has won this years Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) award.

Karen is the Asia-Pacific regional director of UNESCO’s Growing Up In Cities project and has conducted the Australian component of the research in the Melbourne suburb of Braybrook.

Growing Up In Cities research was first conducted in 1972 in Melbourne, Warsaw, Salta (Argentina) and Mexico City. The project was revisited in 1994 in Buenos Aires, Salta, Braybrook, Northampton (England), Bangalore (India), Warsaw (Poland), Johannesburg and Oaklands (California).

The research, which explores the needs of youth in an increasingly urbanised world, is a collaborative, global effort aimed at understanding and responding to issues affecting urban children and youth.

A book called Growing Up in an Urbanised World, consisting of the outcomes of the six years of cross-disciplinary, collaborative research work from all eight cities, has been published and is available from the library and bookshop.

The project was chosen from a pool of over 100 research projects submitted from around the globe.

Dr Malone said that the GUIC project shows how researchers can undertake significant, global work with local implications from a small campus on the outskirts of Melbourne.

Campus Director's drinks

John White extends an invitation to all staff to join him in the Gallery of the George Jenkins Theatre on Thursday 2 May at 12.30 pm for a light lunch and drinks. Please advise Christel Kent on extn 44396 if you would like to attend. Please note the change of venue and time from previous Campus Director's drinks

Mind, Body, Spirit classes at the Fitness Centre

Finish your day in a relaxed frame of mind by undertaking Rosemary Bennett's unique Mind Body Spirit class at the Fitness Centre.

This class is a combination of gentle rhythmical movements, stretching, breathing techniques, postural alignment and relaxation. 

The popular forms of Yoga, Pilates and meditation are incorporated along with an opportunity to use the 'fit balls'. 

Rosemary is a registered fitness leader with Fit ball qualifications and lectures in Fitness Leadership in Faculty of Education.

Based on Rosemary's background in the best of both eastern and western exercise traditions, this class provides a chance to control your stress and cope better with your day-to-day demands. 

A trial short course is being offered in semester 1 on Tuesdays at 5 pm (45 minute class) beginning Tuesday 30 April. Bookings are essential and should be made by contacting the gym on 9770 1495 on the day of the class. 

The first four classes are free for all participants. After that, classes will be covered for full gym members or participants can pay as they go. 

For more information about Mind, Body, Spirit classes, contact Rosemary Bennett on extn 44226. 

New art Education space

The Faculty of Education's new art space on the second level of A building is open for business. The new area includes teaching space, a ceramic/sculpture area, office space and gallery/display areas.

New OHSE officer for Peninsula

Mr. David Baker (pictured), recently joined the Peninsula campus as its new OHSE Consultant.

David, who previously served as the occupational health and safety (OHS) consultant for Caulfield campus, will be responsible for providing campus-wide guidance and assistance on all OHS and environmental matters. David, who also has the dual role of Faculty of Engineering Safety Officer, can be contacted on extn 51021 most days but will be available at the Peninsula campus each Friday afternoon.  When at the Peninsula Campus, he will be located in Room C2.10, and may be contacted on extn 44024.

Race Day wash out

The stage was set for another great day of racing at the third annual Monash Peninsula Race Day but unfortunately the weather had other ideas.

After heavy, consistent over night rain, the track was declared unfit for racing and the meeting was abandoned. 

The mounting yard, which would normally be busy with horses, jockeys and strappers, was uncannily quite.

The roses around the tracked benefited from the downpour.

Peninsula notes

Walking away the winter blues

Don't forget to register for OHSE's lunchtime walk at Peninsula on Wednesday 1 May.  The walk will be about 2.5 kms long and will take about 30 minutes to complete. All walkers are welcome to join a complimentary, light lunch following the walk. To register, contact Angela Wall or Ann Tapley, on extn 51014

Staff Induction session

An informal staff induction program for new staff who have commenced at the campus since April 2001, will be held on Thursday 16 May. Heads of areas have supplied names of new staff, and invitations will be sent directly to those nominated. If you would like to attend but do receive an invitation, please register with Helen Dunne on extn 44338. The session will be held in C1.02 from 3-5 pm.

Authorised by the Office of the Campus Director - Peninsula 

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