
Issue 21, Monday 27 August 2001

Chrystal Chee - in memory

BY John Crowder, Monash International

Chrystal Chee Ching Ching joined the Peninsula campus in February this year and was one of the few international students to undertake an arts degree. She transferred here from Monash Malaysia and loved both this campus and the local lifestyle.

Chrystal was an excellent student. She loved her studies and had a particular passion for the Japanese language. She was known for her cheeky wit and humorous comments and , I’ve been told, was just as comfortable making these comments in Japanese as she was in English. She was a helpful and caring student, full of spontaneity and fun. She loved life and really made the most of it.

Unfortunately, Chrystal was not to realise her dream of completing her degree here. She was sadly taken from our community by a car accident on 12 August and passed away in intensive care the following day.

The enormous turnout at her funeral on that Friday was both a testament to her popularity and to the fact that Peninsula Campus, being a small and close community, will rally behind its own and support each other in times of need.

On Wednesday 22 August, a memorial service was held at the Peninsula campus in Chrystal's honour, presided over by Campus Manager, Jill McLachlan. It was attended by her friends and members of the student population as well as staff members from all areas of the university.

A tree has been planted in memory of Chrystal near the BBQ area outside the Student Union, which was Chrystal’s favorite place to sit and chat with friends. A plaque is currently being engraved and will be cemented in under the tree once completed.

The plaque, as dictated by her close friends, will read :

"In loving memory of Chrystal, our lively and lovely Drama Queen.
You’ll always have a special place in our hearts.
Always fondly remembered."

Chrystal’s parents have expressed their deepest thanks and gratitude for all the support and well wishes they received.

Students and staff alike remembered Chrystal at a memorial service held in her honour last week

Being green on campus

Monash OHS&E has launched a new initiative to increase environmentally friendly practices around the university's offices.

To do this they are seeking to recruit Green Office representatives who will be responsible for encouraging better eco-friendly performance in their respective faculties and areas.

Further details are available on the website at

http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/environment/
greenoffice_program/greenofficeintro.htm

To date the Peninsula campus has two representatives (Bob Greaves, Education and Michael Barry, Library) and would like representatives from other areas who are interested in environmental issues to volunteer. Any representative must obtain the approval of their Head of Department before volunteering.

If you are interested in becoming involved, please contact Jill McLachlan on extn 44339.

Did you know . . .

Computer monitors account for 50-80% of the energy consumption of a typical computer and monitor combination.

Screen savers DO NOT reduce the power consumption of a computer monitor. A monitor uses just as much power with the screen saver on as it would in normal operation.

Sleep mode (or Energy saver) reduces power consumption by up to 80%.
By activating the Sleep Mode on your computer you can save around 65kg of CO₂ emissions per year.
Over one year, a computer and monitor left on all the time require the energy produced from burning 500kg of coal, which produces more than 1000kg of CO₂. This single computer is equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions produced by an average car driving 3700km.

To enable Sleep Mode or Energy saving mode:

Choose Setting from the Start menu
Select Control Panel

Double click the Display icon
Choose the Screen Saver tab
Set Low energy standby and Monitor Off to 10-15 minutes

If Sleep Mode is not available, switch your Monitor OFF when not in use. In cases where the computer is linked to network services the monitor can still be safely switched off without interference.

Cook Islands teaching experience

Monash University students at are exposed to a broad range of teaching styles. There are the usual – lectures, tutorials and practicals – and then there are the overseas trips.

Recently 21 Monash teachers-in-training visited the Cook Islands to undertake an experience like no other.

The third year students from the Peninsula campus spent four weeks undertaking ‘teaching rounds’ at primary schools in Rarotonga.

According to Dr Julie Edwards from the Faculty of Education the opportunity enabled the students to review their own ideas of teaching and learning in another cultural environment.

"The students who undertook this placement opportunity already had a broad range of teaching experiences in local schools," she explained. "By moving from a familiar environment to less familiar one the students are able to develop creative and flexible approaches that can further enhance their teaching practice.

The program also allows students to practise their teaching skills in a different setting and compare how and if their teaching styles are compatible to such environments.

"As future teachers, these students need to be aware of cultural difference that they may encounter in their Australian classrooms. This experience helps them understand cultural sensitivities and how to work with them in the learning environment."

The program received considerable media coverage in the Cook Islands with some were interviewed by the Cook Islands television network and others interviewed by the press. "The students presented a coherent and intelligent view of the Cook Islands teaching experience and their work in schools as well as being excellent ambassadors for the university and the Faculty of Education in particular," Dr Edwards said.

Dr Ian Walker and Dr Edwards conducted a joint day workshop for the Cook Islands Teachers College trainees and Monash students.

The group: Students and staff who visited the Cook Islands this year.

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Some students experienced the traditional Cook Island culture.

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Class time: Trent Bartfeld in the teaching environment.

Orientation 2002

The preparation for Orientation 2002 is underway with Bob Greaves from Education and Julie Ryan from the Campus Director's Office heading the campus committee.

This year the University Orientation Committee is offering $10,000 in special project funding. Anyone involved in Orientation is welcome to apply for the funding to run a new initiative, and application forms can be downloaded from www.monash.edu.au/vo/specialprojects.doc All applications must be submitted to the campus committee by Monday 8 October.

For further information about Orientation, please contact Julie Ryan on extn 44015.

Notice board

The Campus Director's Office Relay for Life team is holding a fundraising movie night on Friday 7 September. The cost for the evening is $15, which includes the movie (Captain Corelli's Mandolin) and supper. The movie will be held at the Dendy Brighton Cinemas, 26 Church Street, Brighton with supper commencing at 8.15 pm and the movie at 9.15 pm. For tickets, contact Julie Ryan on extn 44015 or Christel Kent on 44396.

Don't forget the Staff Social Club happy hour on Thursday 6 September at 5 pm. The first drink is free for members. Door prizes donated by the Campus Manager's office will be drawn.

Footy tipping after round 21. In the last few rounds there has been some fantastic tipping as some tipsters have got closer to our overseas leading tipster. Sorry to the tipsters who selected the eight in the last few weeks - not enough money in jackpot to pay. Again nine people selected eight for
round 21 but again not enough in the kitty to pay out. The Jackpot for round 22 stands at $40.
Pressure is mounting for the leading tipsters with the last round of the season this week. The leader's board is as follows:

1. Con Duyvestyn-122
2. Diana Dibben and John White -119
3. Helen Dunne -118

Lunchtime concerts

Upcoming lunchtime concerts include:

28 August (today) – flute, trumpet, oboe and piano
4 September – soprano and oboe

For further information, contact Bruce Morton on extn 44214.

Diploma World Travel Service presents the Mexico Cruise Sale super bargain, four night Mexico fly/cruise from $1399 per person.

Package includes:
* Return airfare ex Melbourne to Los Angeles with United Airlines
* 4 night Mexican Baja cruise aboard 'Ecstasy' ex Los Angeles visiting Catalina Island and Ensenada.
* All meals, entertainment and tips whilst onboard

The $1399 cost is per person based on twin for departures between 26 November and 3 December 2001. Other departures and cabins are available at varying rates.

THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR MONASH AND MUST BE BOOKED BY WEDNESDAY 28 AUGUST 2001. Contact Pauline or Romina at Diploma Travel on 98544694 or 1300 138 003 or email: edtravel@diptrav.com.au

Authorised by the Office of the Campus Director - Peninsula

Contributions can be emailed to julie.ryan@adm.monash.edu.au by 5 PM Thursdays.

In this week's issue

	Chrystal Chee
	Being green on campus
	Cook Islands teaching experience
	Orientation 2002
	Notice board

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