From the VC
Welcome to the first edition of the new and improved On Campus.
ANU has a vibrant community life and the now fortnightly newsletter
will keep you informed of the many events and activities that
take place here. It will also celebrate the achievements of ANU
staff as researchers, educators and administrators. On Campus
is your newsletter, and your feedback is welcome at on.campus@anu.edu.au.
Professor Ian Chubb AC, Vice-Chancellor
News briefs
Australia Day honours show diversity of
talent
ANU experts in fields as diverse as chemistry and international
law were among those who received Australia Day honours this year. >>
New biosecurity centre launched
A new centre at ANU will tackle biosecurity threats to Australia and the region. >>
Comet man a proven space spotter
Rob McNaught has a knack for discovering celestial bodies – so it’s only fitting that the latest of these to capture the public imagination should bear his name. >>
Positive outcome in new admissions test
Prospective students who sat the first ANU admissions test on 19 January performed well compared to UK students who sat a similar test. >>
Balancing act wins emblem competition
A graphic designer with an environmental conscience has designed
the winning emblem for a new campus-wide sustainability program. >>
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Awards
Acton to Copenhagen for Arts student
Arts PhB student Phoebe Downing will study in Copenhagen this year after receiving one of two Crown Princess Mary Scholarships for 2007. >>
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Research
Click go the sheilas – Women's unsung role in folk
As revellers sing Waltzing Matilda after Australia Day this month, an expert said it’s time to celebrate the key role that women have played in the nation’s folk music. >>
Corals show Aussie drought link to Asian monsoon
Droughts of greater severity and length could be in store for Australia and Indonesia if the Asian monsoon system continues to strengthen, palaeoclimatologists have warned. >>
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Education
Fresh perspectives keep teaching fun
Teaching the same sorts of courses for 12 years sounds like a recipe for monotony and ennui. >>
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Staff info
Green man endorses professional development fund
When David Carpenter says ANU is greener than some of the best universities in the world, he’s talking from experience. >>
Support networks established
Staff working in similar roles but different parts of the campus will be able to meet in new information-sharing networks established by HR. >>
Traffic lights installation
The University is managing the installation of traffic lights at the corner of Clunies Ross Street and Dickson Road. The next stage of this project will involve changes to the turning lanes (right and left) into Clunies Ross Street, and preparation for the installation of the traffic lights. This work will commence on Saturday 3 February, and over the following weeks the work will impact on traffic flow. All major works will be undertaken outside the peak times to reduce disruptions. For more information, contact Bart Meehan (bart.meehan@anu.edu.au).
Lakeside walk to highlight organ donation
The organisers of a public walk around Lake Burley Griffin hope to more than double the number of organ donors in the ACT this year. There are currently 45,000 registered organ donors living in and around Canberra. The ACT Planning Group for Australian Organ Donation Awareness Week wants to lift this number to 100,000. They will be explaining the benefits of organ donation at information points during a walk between Commonwealth and Avenue bridges on Wednesday 21 February. The stroll will begin at 7am at Regatta Point, and the entire event should conclude around 9pm. Organisers are also looking for volunteers to help run the event. For more information, contact Anne Lambert (acahill@grapevine.net.au).
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Movements
Professor Malcolm Gillies has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of the City University London. He is currently ANU Vice-President (Development) based in the US.
Dr DC 'Bear' McPhail is the new Head of the Department of Earth and Marine Sciences (DEMS) at the ANU College of Science.
Still in the ANU College of Science, Professor Bill Foley has been appointed Head of the School of Botany and Zoology.
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Find out why Kim Blackmore looks forward to Sudoko and sleep. >>
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Q&A
ANU is home to experts on all manner of subjects. Why not put your question out there? Or if you know the answer, tell the campus. Email on.campus@anu.edu.au with your queries and responses.
Q. Why is the lift in the Pauline Griffin Building so small?
A. Before it housed SAS and SRIE, the Pauline Griffin Building was originally a student union, including a bar. The lift was built to carry kegs from the basement area to the middle floor. – Andrea Firth, Division of Registrar and Student Services
Q. Where is the fountain on campus that is named in honour of Mrs Patricia Tillyard, patron of the Tillyard Prize for undergraduates?
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