Issue 9 Tuesday 21 October 2003

Monash Remembers 

October 21st marked the anniversary of the tragic event at Monash University, Clayton in 2002.  Members of the Caulfield campus community  were invited to light a candle to remember all who were involved and to symbolise their faith and hope in our community and to join in during the tree planting ceremony.

Prior to the planting of the ceremonial tree, Suzanne Wolf, Head of Community Services read the wording to be inscribed on the plaque: 

"A tragic shooting left two of our students dead and many students and staff physically and emotionally injured.  We remember the heroism and support displayed by everyone involved in the tragedy. This plaque commemorates the event."

Suzanne Wolf, Head of Community Services reads the wording to be inscribed on the Monash Remembers Plaque.

Photos courtesy of  Tim Wilson.

Staff and Students participate in the Tree Planting Ceremony.

Information Bulletin No. 3 - Academic Building & Car Park 

Construction of the academic building and car park is now underway with site sheds and hoardings established, underground services relocated, demolition works and retention piling complete and excavation currently in progress. The works are ahead of program.

The turf damaged by the installation of underground services works has been replaced. The garden beds damaged during the works will also be reinstated.

The Faculty of Business and Economics (departments of Economics and Accounting and Finance), Centrally Programmed Teaching space and Computer Laboratories will occupy the lower floor levels of the building.

Tenders for the retail space, including catering, in the basement and ground floor levels will be called for early next year. Bids for
academic space in the new building remain open. Please refer to the Caulfield Campus Web site for application forms.

Relay for Life - Fundraising Luncheon 

Caulfield Staff are cordially invited to join together at a fundraising luncheon for Relay for Life on Friday 31 October at 12.30 p.m. in the foyer area outside K3.21.

The Cause: Relay for Life is a 24 hour team based event supported by the Cancer Council of Victoria to raise funds for cancer research.  Monash has supported the Relay for Life event at Frankston for the last 3 years, raising over $250,000 in the process. 

Teams from Caulfield, Peninsula and Berwick are already registered to participate in the 2003 event to be held on 14th and 15th November.

Guest Speaker:  Paul Cameron, Chaplain for the Richmond Football Club.  Drawing on his extensive experience in the ministry, and in a range of community and educational settings, Paul has strong messages about the role of workplaces, educational institutions and local communities in coaching and mentoring young people in their life's journey. 

Through his current role in AFL football and as Executive Officer of the Conference of Churches of Christ in Victoria and Tasmania, Paul also has unique insights into other big issues like whether God goes to the footy, if he sits in the Members' Stand, and Richo's prospects of booting a ton in season 2004.

Cost: Ticket price of $20 includes a $10 donation to the Cancer Council. This will be receipted when you purchase your ticket.

Sumptuous Buffet Lunch comprising: champagne and canapes on arrival; variety of cold meats, antipasto and salads; delicious array of cakes, slices and fruit for dessert.  Beer, wine and soft drink.

To reserve your place please contact Zoe Davis on ext 32530 or Anton Prato on ext. 32550 as soon as possible.  Payments by CASH only in the Events Management Services Office at A1.20.  Please book as soon as possible as places are limited.

Relay for Life - Call for Volunteers

 The call has gone out for volunteers for the Relay for Life Event on Friday 14 November and Saturday 15 November at Ballam Park Athletics track, Frankston.  The type of role you will be selected for really depends on your availability.  Most volunteers will set aside 2-4 hours, but if you would like to dedicate more time to the event, you are very welcome.  Roles are quite diverse ranging from parking attendants to entertainment hands, to set-up and load out labour, receiption desks and just general hands.

If you are interested please contact Ravi Chand on 0405 100 000 or via email on ravi.dhand@monyx.com

All volunteers will receive a certificate from the Cancer Council of Victoria signed by the Chairmanagers of the Relay for Life at Ballam Park for their services.  

 Relay for Life - Shop til you Drop Fundraiser

The School of Network Computing is looking for dedicated shoppers to attend their annual "Shop til you drop" shopping tour.  10% of all funds raised will be donated to the Relay for Life event. 

The shopping extravaganza will be on Saturday 22 November and a pick up point can be arranged for Caulfield.  The cost, which will depend on numbers attending, includes: 

 - luxury coach transport

- superb three course smorgasbord lunch, including entree, main, dessert and tea and coffee.

No. of Guests - 25-29 - $42.00 per ticket

No. of Guests - 30-34 - $38.00 per ticket

No. of Guests - 35-39 - $35.00 per ticket

No. of Guests - 40 + - $31.00 per ticket.

Family and friends of staff and males are more than welcome.

Outlets include:  Converse, Nike, Holeproof, Diana Ferrari, Kambrook/Breville and Natio.

If you would like further information please contact Nicole Stanes on ext 44262 or email nicole.stanes@infotech.monash.edu.au

or Kim Scanlon on ext 44116 or email kim.scanlon@infotech.monash.edu.au

Extended Library Hours  

The Library is trialling extended opening hours during the period Monday 13 October to Sunday 16 November 2003 inclusive.  During this trial period, the Library's hours will be extended by 19.5 hous per week.  The hours during this period will be:

Monday to Friday - 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.

Saturday 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

Sunday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

This trial aims to assess the demand and use of extended opening hours at Caulfield.  If this trial is successful and funding is available, the Library hours may be extended in 2004.

Christmas/New Year Closedown 

For Academic and General staff, the 2003/2004 Christmas/New Year closedown period is as follows:

Tuesday 23 December - last working day for 2003

Wednesday 24 December - University holiday

Thursday 25 December - Christmas Day - public holiday

Friday 26 December - Boxing Day - public holiday

Saturday 27 December - weekend

Sunday 28 December - weekend

Monday 29 December - University holiday

Tuesday 30 December - University holiday

Wednesday 31 December - University holiday

Thursday - 1 January - New Year's Day - public holiday

Friday 2 January - University holiday

Saturday 3 January - weekend

Sunday 4 January - weekend

Monday 5 January - Return to work for 2004.

 Documents & Signatures 

Rod Simpson, Lecturer in the School of Science & Software Engineering has now been appointed a Justice of the Peace.  Documents that require certification, attestation and authorisation can be completed on campus.  Rod can be contacted on ext.  32352.

 Take Back your Time Day

Take Back Your Time Day (www.timeday.org) is on Friday 24th October. It is an initiative of Cornell University which aims to challenge the epidemic of overwork, over-scheduling and time famine that now threatens our health, our families and relationships, our communities and our environment. Take Back Your Time Day calls attention to the problem and inspires us all to begin the public conversation about what to do about it.

 The Delta Centre is hosting a Conversation Café event at Table & Larder. Conversation Café creates an opportunity for locals in the community to gather together informally to begin conversations about shared issues of concern in a spirit of respect, curiosity and warm welcome. In this case we invite you to join us over a cup of coffee and talk about ways we can all take time back for our lives. This free event will be held on Friday 24th October at 9.45 - 11am at Table & Larder - 436 Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick (opp Coles).

 For further information or to register for these events please contact The Delta Centre on 9530 0295 or mail@thedeltacentre.com.au . The Delta Centre is an established therapy centre, located in Caulfield, and committed to achieving personal and community well-being through therapeutic excellence. Practitioners at the centre include a speech therapist, counsellors, family therapists and psychologists.

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