Issue 16, Monday 11 June 2001

Changes to Arts at Peninsula

Faculty of Arts activity at Peninsula is currently undergoing some changes.

While the tagged Bachelor of Arts (International Communication) degree will be discontinued next year, the faculty will continue to contribute to a range of other disciplines at the campus.

Peninsula Arts coordinator Dr Seamus O’Hanlon, says the faculty is committed to the campus and is "here to stay".

"Arts already has strong links with Business and Economics, Education and Network Computing through double-degree offerings at the campus," he said.

"These links will continue, with Arts committed to contributing to the already established and popular double degrees."

Dr O’Hanlon expects that with the new focus on double degrees, Arts has the potential to increase its offerings at Peninsula.

"In the future, this will provide opportunities for double-degree students to undertake more Arts subjects at Peninsula, rather than having to attend another campuses," he said.

For further information, contact Dr O'Hanlon on extn 44386 or email

It's a bugs life

Grades three and four students from Carrum Downs Primary School got up close and personal with bugs recently when Faculty of Education lecturer Dr Karen Malone visited the school with her 'Creepy Crawlies' show.

The students were able to explore different types of bugs including spiders, butterflies, beetles and crickets using a digital microscope. The students so enjoyed their experience, many indicated their desire to become scientists or attend Monash in the future.

To further enhance Science in primary schools, Dr Malone is also working with teachers to establish a primary science network. Thirty teachers from 15 schools located in the local area meet in the new science lab on campus once a month.

During the sessions, a range of hands-on activities are held giving the teachers an opportunity to share ideas and  resources.

Dr Malone has also started a facility for teachers to borrow resources from the Monash Science Education laboratory to try in their own classrooms.

Another initiative of the group is to establish links between current education students and teachers to support practicum placements, which allows students to further explore and work with teachers who are interested in trying new ideas in the classroom.

Changes in the Campus Director's Office

Helen Dunne, Executive Officer to the Campus Director, has been seconded to the Faculty of Engineering at Clayton campus until the end of the year. 

In Helen's absence, Christel Kent (extn 44396) and Julie Ryan (extn 44015) are the contacts for John White's office. Helen will return to the position in January 2002.

During this time, Peninsula Online will be produced fortnightly. The next issue will be available the week beginning 25 June with the copy deadline on Thursday 21 June.

Farwell to Ian Walker

A farewell function for Dr Ian Walker from the Faculty of Education will be held this Thursday, 14 June at 11 am in the Foyer of A Building. Anyone who  would like to come along should contact Helen Skinner by the end of today (Tuesday 12 June).

Notice board 

Footy tipping

Congratulations to Jill McLachlan for selecting eight in round eight and collecting $5. Allan McConnell and Judi Steele selected eight in round nine but unfortunately there was not enough in the jackpot to pay out! After round 11 the leaders are Con Duvestyn (62), Jill McLachlan (61) and Tom Jeavons (61).

Staff Club AGM

The Staff Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 28 June in C1.02 from 1 pm to 2 pm. Lunch will be provided to all members. Vacancies exist for anyone interested in participating on the committee.

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