UTC eNews 201160 Week 8

With essays and assessments piling up, I hope there is a bit of time to enjoy the spring blooms.  A reminder that tasks are due in on time, or an extension request must be completed.  As well, lecturers should have essays returned within the specified time: see you subject outline for details.

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL DESK

Warm congratulations to William Emilsen.  William has been a Senior Lecturer in the School of Theology, but his teaching, academic writing, admin roles and contribution to society have been recognized by the University as of Associate Professor standard, and consequently his classification has been revised.  Congratulations to now Associate Professor Emilsen.

Others, too, in the School have had their contributions acknowledged and their standing revised.

v     Dr Greg Jenks (Brisbane) has been classified as a Senior Lecturer

v     Dr Peter Pocock (Canberra) has been classified as a Senior Lecturer

v     Dr Brian Douglas (Canberra) has been classified as a Senior Lecturer

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

Our series of meditations continues. Each session commences with some breathing exercises, followed by a guided meditation.  At present we are learning Ignation meditation, a form of prayer using imagination and the Gospels.  The dates and times are

Thursday during semester 12.50-1.30

Venue: Usually G1 or G2 – check the boards for the latest

POSITION VACANT

Chrissy Siggee is looking for a tutor to help her learn the basics in Hebrew.  If you are interested please contact Joanne and Renee, and they will pass on your details to her.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• One event happening in Parramatta that may be of interest to staff and students is Building Bridges 2011, an initiative of Reconciliation Western Sydney. They're running Wednesday evening free seminars (incl free dinner) during September, at 7.30pm at Parramatta Town Hall.
• The Climate Crisis and the Crisis of Humanity conference with Ernst Conradie and Clive Hamilton: Tuesday 20^th September.
• The conference on Atheism is on later in October: See William Emilsen for details.

The Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW & ACT Cross Cultural Gathering Weave Us Together An initiative of the Uniting Mission & Education Board and the Multicultural Ministry Reference Group (MMRG) Friday 4 to Sunday 6 November, 2011 At the Centre for Ministry 16 Masons DR, North Parramatta , NSW, 2151 Registration 4:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m. Cost: $75 for the whole weekend or $35 per day Accomodation at the CFM: Single Room: $120 pp Double Room: $110 pp Triple Room: $100 pp For registration and more details contact Charissa Suli: Uniting Mission and Education Board Ph: 8267 4390/ 0427 939 170 PO Box A2178, Sydney South NSW 1235 email charissas@nsw.uca.org.au To register _ll out the form on the back and send to Charissa Suli by 14 October. Special Guests: Bishop Dr. Daniel Iagarajah, who will be conducting Bible studies, and the Rev. Dr. Brian Brown, who will be preaching on the Sunday and leading the communion service.

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