UTC eNews 201230 Week 5

Week five is upon us, and with the census date closed it is down to business.  Mindful that assessments are now falling due, please take up all the help available through Carolyn Craig-Emilsen with study skills (see Joanne and Renee at the front desk), the University student study skills program (Student Services 1800 334 733), and Adele in the Library with Library Confidence (see the Library!).  In particular, please ensure that everything you write is ‘in your own voice’.  Surmounting instances of academic misconduct is a university priority, so best to build your skills and avoid any unwanted brushes.

WELCOME to Suzanne

Welcome to Suzanne Cullen, who has been appointed to the position of College Secretary, and is now ensconced in the office next to the Principal’s. She begins this week, and we wish her all the best for her close involvement in all aspects of the life of the college.

FROM THE ACADEMIC DESK

Library closing hour and classes on Holy Thursday night

The Camden Library will close at 5.00 pm on the night of April 5^th, Holy Thursday, allowing any staff to attend worship on the evening.  Similarly, there are no classes on that night.

Research Seminars March 30^{th t}

The upcoming seminar will include a research presentation from Steve Wright, and a PhD proposal presentation from Cristina Gomez.  Faculty presentations will be from Ben Myers and Gerard Moore.

Publications

Gerard Moore, “’Conformed to his nature’: Reflections on the Easter collects”.  Celebrate! 51(2/2012): 21-41.

Gerard Moore, “Feasting at the two Tables: At the table of the Eucharist: commentaries on the Collects: Passion (Palm) Sunday – Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist (June 24)”, Celebrate! 51(2/2012): 48-49.

Karl Hand, “The ‘Christian’ Assumptions of Secular Hermeneutics” The Crucible (forth-coming 2012)

RETREAT

There is a college retreat Wednesday April 4, held at the college and led by Sue Dunbar.  9.20am-4.00pm.

FROM THE CHAPEL

The college holds a service of Word and Sacrament every Wednesday at 11.45.  All welcome.

MEDITATION

Meditation sessions will resume this week: Thursday from 1.00-1.30, room TBA

UPCOMING EVENTS

There is a break from classes coming up: 6^th April – 20^th April.

FROM THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

Wednesday Community Lunches are held after the 11.45 Communion Service. Lunch is approx 1pm. Everyone is welcome to join students and staff in this activity. The cost is $40 per semester payable to John Barker, the treasurer.

KEEPING IN TOUCH

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The newsletter is from the College Secretary Suzanne Cullen. News items in by 1.00 pm each Friday to suzannec@nsw.uca.org.au or gerardm@nsw.uca.org.au