SCMP News: May 2005
posted:17/05/05
Call for State intervention to manage childhood obesity
Over the last decade childhood obesity has risen to epidemic proportions in Australia. Experts suggest that around one quarter of Australian children are now overweight or obese and that this figure is likely to increase by at least one per cent per year. A Macquarie University academic argues that childhood obesity must be considered a moral issue that requires management by both parents and the State if it is to be curtailed. 
posted:17/05/05
Congratulations Prof. John Lechte & Prof. Peter Menzies
It is the Division's special privilege to announce that two of the Divisions most esteemed and distinguished colleagues, Professor John Lechte and Professor Peter Menzies, have been successful at the recent round of personal chairs. The Division warmly congratulates them on this major milestone in their careers and will join with them in celebration.
posted:17/05/05
Congratulations Dr Amanda Wise
Congratulations also to Dr Amanda Wise, our Research Fellow/Manager at CRSI who has just won a large contract with DIMIA, details below. This is a stunning achievement and the Division commends her more broadly for her work of developing the Centre which has been simply exceptional.
posted:17/05/05
Joan Kirkby an 'expert of international standing'
Associate Professor Joan Kirkby in Critical and Cultural Studies has been nominated by the Australian Research Council (ARC) College of Experts as an 'expert of international standing'. As a result of this nomination Joan has been asked to assess a number of Discover Projects scheme grant applications this year.
Dr Mandy Thomas from the Australian Research Council has thanked Joan for her valuable contribution to both the ARC and the international research community.
Project title:
Building Neighbourhood Community Harmony: Strategies for Local Government
The Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) has contracted Amanda Wise to undertake research into interethnic relations and racism in suburban contexts. The project will also explore the role of local government in building sustainable 'community' across and between different ethnic communities in local contexts, and develop innovative new models for local government to tackle interethnic tensions where they arise.
Action research will be undertaken in three local government areas: Ashfield, the Perth suburb where recent anti-Asian attacks have occurred, and a suburb on the outskirts of Brisbane.
The project will begin in July 2005 and run for a period of 12 months. The contract is for $98,000 and will employ a 0.8 research associate and several research assistants.
posted:01/05/05
Artists in Residence
Associate Professor Raymond D. BLANCO Warawara Department of Indigenous Studies
WILL BE CONDUCTING BEGINNERS MOVEMENT/DANCE CLASSES BASED ON INDIGENOUS STYLES FROM 6TH MAY AND CONTINUING EVERY THURSDAY & FRIDAY 12 MIDDAY - 1:30 PM
- Venue: The Drama Room, Room 145, Early Childhood
- CLASS NUMBERS OF 20 MAXIMUM
- PLEASE WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING
- IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND PLEASE ADVISE BY CALLING 9850 6884 OR EMAIL: rblanco@scmp.mq.edu.au
STAFF NEWS
posted:16/05/05
SCMP Divisional Meeting
Date: Thursday, 26th May 2005
Time: 10.30am
Venue: W6A/107
Kindly forward agenda items to Ashley Soytemiz at hodscmp@scmp.mq.edu.au
posted:16/05/05
MURDG Applications
MURDG applications are due at the Research Office on Friday the 20th. Can you please submit them to Ashley Soytemiz, PA to Dean, by Wednesday May 18th at 12.00 pm at the latest so there is sufficient time for Mitchell to read and endorse applications before the Friday deadline.
posted:16/05/05
Mid-Year Examinations 2005
Divisional Examiners Meeting
2.00pm on Wednesday, 6 July 2005 to be held in W6A107
Consolidation of Exam Register Meeting
2.00pm on Wednesday, 13 July 2005 to be held in W6A707