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July 2010 

Date	News release
29 July	School students to become immersed in language Almost 150 students from nine high schools will speak nothing but Japanese at a special language immersion day at USC.
27 July	Students achieve clean sweep in media awards category Three USC journalism students are finalists in one category of the 2010 Queensland Media Awards, to be judged in late August.
26 July	South Africans see positive signs for conservation USC's emphasis on promoting conservation communication across many of its study programs has impressed visitors from South Africa.
24 July	Workshop to help Coast community collaborate USC will soon host a symposium that could lead to community and business projects that were never thought possible previously.
23 July	Exhibitions focus on the beauty of nature Two stunning exhibitions that focus on the surprising beauty of nature have opened at the USC Gallery.
22 July	USC develops stronger links with South Africa Key personnel from South African National Parks will deliver a public lecture at USC from noon-1pm on Monday 26 July.
21 July	Exercise Science student wins annual foot race Clinical Exercise Science student Aaron Turner has won the ninth annual Great Court Race at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
20 July	Students gear up for Great Court Race USC will hold its popular Great Court Race on Wednesday 21 July as a highlight of its Semester 2 Orientation activities.
19 July	University puts priority on car pooling The University of the Sunshine Coast has today launched priority parking for staff and students who car pool.
16 July	USC staff, students address literary festival From truth in literature to climate change to Steve Irwin, USC staff and students will present diverse topics at the Reality Bites festival.
15 July	Midyear Orientation set to kick off About 1,400 new students are ready for a mix of social and informative events at Semester 2 Orientation next week.
15 July	Accounting expertise adds up for Lecturer of Year USC's Dr Monte Wynder has been named Accounting/ Finance Lecturer of the Year across Australia and New Zealand.
14 July	Gallery art focuses on nature's delights The surprising beauty of nature is the link between two new exhibitions to be held at the USC Gallery from 22 July.
13 July	Industry partnership for Biomedical Science students Students of USC's new Clinical Trial Management course are part of an Australian-first industry training link for undergraduates.
13 July	Games cheers for determined USC teams The women’s volleyball final of the 2010 Northern University Games was an ankle-twisting as well as nail-biting event for USC.
8 July	USC takes careers ideas on the road Budding students can find out about more than 100 USC degrees at six upcoming regional expos starting with Tanawha on 20 July.
7 July	Researcher offers fitness tips to China Dr Mark McKean will present at the 2010 Fitness China Convention in Beijing and has co-authored a book for Chinese fitness instructors.
6 July	National awards for six academics USC has repeated last year's record six awards in the prestigious ALTC citations, with our six outstanding academics announced.
6 July	USC features at tertiary expo in Brisbane Staff and students will explain USC's programs and services to potential students at an expo in Brisbane on 17-18 July.
2 July	Student among Australia's Brightest Young Minds Regional and Urban Planning student Michael Hanisch has been invited to attend the Brightest Young Minds Foundation Summit.
1 July	Chancellor says he's chuffed about portrait USC's Chancellor John Dobson could not hide his delight when he helped unveil a large portrait of himself at the Chancellery this week.
1 July	Professor to offer tips for business people USC’s Dean of Business Professor Evan Douglas will be a panellist at a special forum for business people at USC on Tuesday 13 July.

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June  2010

Date	News release
30 June	American academics discuss global resources Two visiting US academics will present workshops and a public lecture at USC on topics such as fisheries and climate change.
29 June	Students develop export plans for Caloundra business Eight USC students have been nominated for a Statewide award for their projects to help a pet food business expand into Europe.
28 June	Graduate encourages end to binge drinking A USC Communication graduate is using skills developed in his degree to shift the nation's dysfunctional drinking culture.
24 June	Top athletes gear up for Northern University Games USC's finest athletes are proudly donning their jerseys in readiness for the 2010 Northern University Games in Toowoomba from July 4-7.
23 June	Gold Medal architects to speak at USC USC will host the only regional stop on the 2010 Gold Medal tour of nationally-renowned architects Lindsay and Kerry Clare.
21 June	Student event donates to rescue helicopter A community event organised by USC Public Relations students has raised $1,500 for the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter.
17 June	Australian of the Year to address summit at USC Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry will be the special guest speaker at the inaugural national Mental Health Summit.
16 June	Academic to put science fiction in spotlight at festival A USC academic who has just finished writing his own science fiction novel will be a presenter at the Noosa Longweekend Festival 2010.
15 June	Child behaviour seminar to help parents and teachers USC will hold a seminar on neurological development to help parents and teachers better understand the behaviour of children.
11 June	Fond farewell for USC's founding Vice-Chancellor The University of the Sunshine Coast today marked the end of an era as its founding Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Thomas AM retired.
11 June	Design students stage exhibition at USC Gallery A crowd of about 350 people attended the opening of a colourful and evocative exhibition at the USC Gallery last night.
10 June	Student shows skill in share trading contest A USC Business student has finished in the top one per cent of a national share trading competition run by J.P. Morgan.
10 June	USC students help provide food for needy There’ll be food on the table this winter for many needy residents following a concerted effort by a team of USC students.
8 June	USC academic to lead 1,700 property professionals Professor Mike Hefferan has been appointed to an influential position in Queensland’s property industry.
8 June	University to construct Olympic swimming pool The University of the Sunshine Coast will soon have a 10-lane Olympic swimming pool at its Sippy Downs campus.
7 June	Authors to entertain 2,500 youngsters at USC Andy Griffiths and 'Cartoon' Dave will ensure much merriment for primary students at Voices on the Coast youth literature festival.
7 June	Budding scientists attend expo at USC From extracting the DNA of peas to solving a cattle duffing case, 260 school students are putting science into practice at USC labs.
7 June	World Environment Day festival puts focus on future A crowd of almost 4,500 people attended the 30th annual Sunshine Coast World Environment Day Festival at USC on Sunday 6 June.
3 June	Farewell event for University's founding Vice-Chancellor Two hundred invited guests are set to attend a special farewell event for USC's founding Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Thomas.
2 June	March of the animals at World Environment Day festival Never work with children or animals? More than 30 USC students will take on the challenge with gusto at the Environment Day Festival.
1 June	Tuna research earns prestigious national award Research involving USC scientists into the domestication of southern bluefin tuna has earned a prestigious national award.
1 June	Kaleidoscope of design on display at gallery A colourful and evocative exhibition of large format prints on paper, canvas and vinyl will open at the USC Gallery on Thursday 10 June.

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May  2010

Date	News release
28 May	USC appoints new Vice-Chancellor The USC Council has approved the appointment of Professor Greg Hill as the University's new Vice-Chancellor and President.
27 May	Council to appoint new Vice-Chancellor USC's Chancellor John Dobson will officially announce the appointment of USC’s new Vice-Chancellor tomorrow.
27 May	World faiths join environment festival at USC A Christian minister, a Buddhist, a rabbi and an Islamic academic will hold a forum on spirituality and the environment on 6 June.
26 May	How to make community festivities safer A USC Counselling Lecturer will present research on ways to limit crowd problems at public events such as New Year’s Eve.
24 May	Public Relations students promote major events USC's Public Relations students have helped organise and promote several major events on the Sunshine Coast.
21 May	Information event for north Brisbane residents USC will hold an information event ay North Lakes on Wednesday 2 June for north Brisbane residents.
20 May	Fish and ships on agenda for environment festival The benefits of sinking the HMAS Brisbane off Mooloolaba will be discussed at the World Environment Day festival at USC.
20 May	Vice-Chancellor to present his magnum opus Professor Paul Thomas will present his final public lecture as USC's Vice-Chancellor tonight.
18 May	Student, academic to inspire young readers Buderim illustrator and USC arts student Michelle Pike will be among the presenters at the Voices on the Coast festival.
17 May	USC academic talks crises in Washington A USC academic and former Navy public information expert who served in Iraq will speak at a US conference on emergencies.
14 May	Information night for parents of Year 10-12 students The University of the Sunshine Coast will hold a free information evening on Tuesday 25 May for parents of Year 10-12 students.
14 May	Nominate an outstanding University graduate USC is seeking nominations from the community for its annual Outstanding Alumni of the Year Awards.
13 May	Vice-Chancellor to present public lecture Professor Paul Thomas AM will present a free lecture entitled “University impacts on Sunshine Coast region” on 20 May.
13 May	Graduate gains coveted UnderWater World role USC graduate Kate Willson has just been promoted to Curator of Fishes at UnderWater World at Mooloolaba.
13 May	PhD student focuses on retaining nurses A Business student at USC is conducting research that could help overcome the anticipated critical shortage of nurses.
12 May	Urban planning expert shares research A former British town planner, now deputy director of the Gold Coast-based Urban Research Program, will speak at USC.
7 May	Scientist gains $300,000 grant for tree research USC plant scientist Associate Professor David Lee has secured a $300,000 grant for climate change research.
6 May	Nursing graduate enjoys career change After 35 years practising physiotherapy, Cathrine Evetts has graduated from USC into a new nursing career.
6 May	Historic photo exhibition to open at USC Photographs dating back to the 1940s taken by Christian missionaries in New Guinea will go on display at USC.
5 May	USC students get their own social clubhouse University of the Sunshine Coast students are finding the UniClub the new place to be for fun activities and events.
4 May	Business leaders to inspire school students More than 220 Year 10 students will attend Business Enterprise Day at USC on 5 May to learn about diverse career paths.

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April  2010

Date	News release
30 April	USC student team pitches in for community A group of USC students are giving back to the community using skills they’re developing in their degrees.
29 April	Historic photo exhibition to open at Gallery An unusual historic photographic exhibition will open at the USC Gallery on Thursday 6 May at 6pm.
29 April	Cardno boss backs USC's Engineering program Sunshine Coast businessman Graham Tamblyn has personally sponsored an annual engineering scholarship at USC.
28 April	Graduate aims to combine career and travel New USC graduate Nathaniel Kraak, 23, of Gympie, intends to take his Bachelor of Education/Arts overseas.
28 April	Advertising academic gains Order of Merit USC adjunct professor Glen Wiggs will receive a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit medal on Thursday 29 April.
27 April	USC festivities support Indigenous health From Dreamtime dance to a documentary screening, Aboriginal culture will be celebrated as part of USC's Close the Gap Day.
26 April	Support builds for Engineering students Growing community support for the USC's Civil Engineering program will be celebrated tomorrow at the USC Gallery.
23 April	Spotlight on bravery of nurses during wartime The bravery of nurses during World War I will be the focus of USC's celebration of International Nurses Day on 8 May.
22 April	USC kayak trio sweeps on to world stage Two staff and a student leave for Europe in May to kayak for Australia in events leading up to Olympic selections.
21 April	Lecturer researches professional travellers There are interesting findings in the first comprehensive study of Australian travel journalists, by USC's Dr Folker Hanusch.
20 April	Science graduate loves council career New USC science graduate Giselle Parsons, 22, walked straight into a dream job back in her hometown of Bundaberg.
20 April	USC to celebrate International Nurses Day Nursing uniforms from the past 125 years will be paraded at USC's celebration of International Nurses Day on 8 May.
14 April	Former junior mayor earns TV career Journalism graduate Katie Lingard, who was Hervey Bay Junior Mayor at 15, now has her dream job as a WIN TV reporter.
14 April	Super topic for business professionals' forum The outlook for superannuation in Australia will be discussed at tomorrow's USC Business Professionals' Forum.
8 April	Three wise men to receive honorary awards USC will present honorary doctorates to three men whose distinctive careers have had national significance.
8 April	Chancellor’s Medal for politics specialist Outstanding graduand Elyse Wohling will receive the 2010 USC Chancellor’s Medal with her double degree in Arts/Business.
7 April	Love twins mean business at USC  Nambour twins Emma and Kate Love both received prizes at the annual Faculty of Business Awards and Prizes Ceremony.
7 April	Science whiz scores perfect GPA After studying diligently to earn excellent grades, German-born Nicole Ertl, 29, will receive the 2010 University Medal on Friday.
6 April	Galapagos Islands expert to speak at USC An expert in the conservation of the Galapagos Islands will present a special public lecture at USC on Wednesday 7 April.
1 April	Iconic Coast buildings to feature in exhibition A photographic exhibition of contemporary buildings on the Sunshine Coast will open at the USC Gallery on 8 April.
1 April	University to honour entertaining larrikin Graduate Tomas Passeggi, 30, will become an Honorary Senior Fellow at USC's Graduation ceremony on 9 April.

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March  2010

Date	News release
31 March	Vice-Chancellor gains international award USC's Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Thomas AM has received a prestigious international award for excellence in leadership.
30 March	USC students to work in South African wilds Two USC students are about to work at South African national parks through the University's Global Opportunities program.
29 March	Awards night provides recruitment opportunity Businesses will be on the lookout for star recruits at USC's annual Faculty of Business Awards and Prizes Ceremony.
26 March	‘Corporate hippies’ to become Senior Fellows The “corporate hippie” owners of a successful Coast business, Rockcote, will soon become Honorary Senior Fellows of USC.
25 March	Accountant tallies up a dozen awards Warana accountant Donna Creevey will add two more prizes to her impressive tally at a Faculty of Business event next week.
24 March	USC brings new flavour to science teaching Science education officers from USC have devised a cheese-making assessment in a new teaching kit for high schools.
24 March	University to participate in Earth Hour USC will highlight its commitment to the environment by switching off its lights for Earth Hour on Saturday 27 March.
23 March	Student gains $10,000 to be a maths teacher USC education and science student Jemma Stevens has received a significant Queensland Government scholarship.
23 March	USC prepares for huge Graduation ceremony A capacity crowd of 3,000 people is expected to attend USC's annual Graduation ceremony on Friday 9 April.
22 March	Hundreds of students attend Careers Fair Almost 800 students attended the University of the Sunshine Coast’s third annual Careers Fair on Thursday 18 March.
18 March	Top student society gains gold status USC's chapter of the Golden Key Honour Society has been recognised for students' work on campus and in the community.
17 March	USC’s Careers Fair attracts 26 employers Employers from local and national companies and government organisations will attend USC's annual Careers Fair tomorrow.
16 March	Cyclists’ surveys roll in After observing and surveying bike path commuters at four locations, USC Planning students are collating early feedback.
15 March	Student’s research to save island home USC Master of Climate Change Adaptation student Riibeta Abeta is working on helping a remote Pacific Island nation.
12 March	Headstart helps students ease into uni life USC will hold an information evening about its award-winning Headstart program for high school students on 17 March.
11 March	Danish scientist kicks off fun fitness program A former Danish national football player is running a month of fun football games for USC's staff and students.
10 March	Coast kangaroos seek ‘perfect match’ A USC science student has called for some intermingling of isolated kangaroo populations to avoid inbreeding.
9 March	Don't swim in lakes: thesis A USC Honours student has identified “poor microbial water quality” and physical hazards in the Chancellor Park Lakes.
9 March	Students research cyclists’ attitudes USC planning students will survey bike path commuters at four locations across the Coast tomorrow for a research project.
8 March	USC wins sixth Employer of Choice citation The University of the Sunshine Coast has received its sixth consecutive Employer of Choice For Women citation.
8 March	USC to host Science and Engineering Challenge Almost 500 students from 16 Sunshine Coast high schools will attend the Science and Engineering Challenge at USC.
5 March	University to celebrate International Women’s Day USC will hold a free breakfast function for staff and students to mark International Women’s Day on Monday 8 March.
3 March	USC organises annual University Showcase Thousands of Year 12 students from across the region will benefit from the annual University Showcase organised by USC.
2 March	German village inspires USC students A little town producing its own electricity from crops and animal manure has sparked the interest of visiting USC students.
1 March	Hundreds to take science challenge at USC Almost 500 high school students will test their skills in the Science and Engineering Challenge at USC next week.

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February  2010

Date	News release
26 February	Kawana graduates scoop scholarships Kawana Waters State College graduates received the highest number of scholarships to study at USC.
25 February	International project to tackle leg disease Top physiologists from Denmark have joined forces with USC in a bid to combat peripheral arterial disease.
25 February	Lifesaving champion puts USC study first Champion lifesaving competitor Ann Glen has received a USC Vice-Chancellor's Merit Scholarship worth $6,000.
24 February	Printmaking exhibition to open at USC Gallery An interesting printmaking exhibition will open at the University Gallery on Thursday 4 March.
24 February	School captain receives $12,000 scholarship Pacific Lutheran College’s 2009 school captain Taylor Peters has received a $12,000 academic excellence scholarship.
23 February	USC in $10 million agribusiness project Tree scientist Professor Helen Wallace is part of an Australian project to boost farm incomes in Pacific islands.
23 February	Enterprise Tuesday tips for success The head of an award-winning local manufacturing firm will speak at USC’s first Enterprise Tuesday forum for 2010.
23 February	Gympie students gain $6,000 scholarships Two first-year students from Gympie have received $6,000 scholarships from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
22 February	Wide Bay high achievers gain scholarships The Wide Bay region was well represented at USC's recent Undergraduate Scholarships Presentation Ceremony.
22 February	Journalism student scoops top scholarship Urangan State High School graduate Stephanie McLeay has received a $12,000 academic excellence scholarship.
22 February	Darling Downs student receives top scholarship Christine Pauli of Clifton, on the Darling Downs, has received a $12,000 academic excellence scholarship at USC.
19 February	Perth student gains $12,000 scholarship Tamsyn Burness of Perth has received a $12,000 academic excellence scholarship to study at USC.
19 February	American honour for USC health academic Professor John Lowe is the only Australian to receive the American Academy of Health Behaviour's top research honour.
18 February	USC academics spark gender debate Are females the stronger sex? The topic will be hotly-contested at USC's second Great Debate today as part of O-Week.
17 February	Chelsea, 15, starts combined degree at USC Starting university at the tender age of 15 does not seem to daunt Chelsea Wallis of Marcus Beach in the slightest.
17 February	New students set for Great Court Race The University of the Sunshine Coast will hold its popular Great Court Race at 12.30pm today, weather permitting.
15 February	USC’s Orientation Week gets into full swing Orientation Week will get into full swing tomorrow with a range of social and serious activities, markets and entertainment.
12 February	University to welcome record 3,200 new students USC will officially welcome a record number of new students on Tuesday 16 February, the main day of Orientation Week.
12 February	First-year students to receive scholarships Fifty-five new students at USC will receive scholarships ranging in value from $3,500 to $12,000 on Monday 15 February.
11 February	New leader for USC's climate change programs Marine scientist Dr Shireen Fahey has become USC’s new coordinator of Climate Change Adaptation programs.
10 February	OP1 student to study Paramedic Science  Suncoast Christian College graduate Kristi Browne is looking forward to starting her Paramedic Science degree at USC.
9 February	Academic invited to Winter Games USC sport scientist Professor Brendan Burkett will present his latest research on technology and performance in Vancouver.
5 February	Skills learnt at USC boost surf champ’s career Studying international business at USC is now helping surf life saving champ Kristy Ellis take her sport to Egypt.
4 February	Graduate becomes UnderWater World executive USC graduate Janine Symons has become the sales and promotions executive at UnderWater World.
3 February	Shift exhibition to open at USC Gallery A stunning exhibition by two high-profile Sunshine Coast artists will open at the USC Gallery on Thursday 4 February.
3 February	Dux works towards making a difference Beerwah State High School dux Saira Manns has enrolled at USC because she wants to make a difference to the world.
2 February	USC engineering forum to help graduates USC will soon host a forum to assess the engineering industry's efforts at becoming more environmentally sustainable.
1 February	What makes entrepreneurs tick? Almost 100 entrepreneurship experts from around the world will visit USC as part of an academic conference.

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January  2010

Date	News release
29 January	Physio recognised for whiplash research PhD student Phil Gabel has been recognised by USC for his research into whiplash injuries.
28 January	Arts graduate gains overseas post N.C. Prinsloo, a 22-year-old USC graduate who did the GO program, is launching his government career in South Korea.
27 January	Radio gig delights marketing graduate Coolum musician and USC graduate Jacqui Burns is living a dream as the new breakfast host of a community radio station.
25 January	Shift the way you view art at USC Gallery An exhibition about change, perception, style and life will open at the USC Gallery on Thursday 4 February at 6pm.
21 January	New coordinator for Global Opportunities program Sarah Macdonald is the new coordinator of USC’s award-winning Global Opportunities (GO) program.
20 January	Four senior academics become professors  USC has four new professors following promotions to Brendan Burkett, Joanne Scott, Helen Wallace and Margaret McAllister.
19 January	$13 million in federal projects examined USC is involved in assessing the effectiveness of federally-funded projects in boosting higher education across the country.
18 January	Fitness research is an exercise in efficiency USC researcher Jodi Almond is aiming to develop the most time-efficient exercise program for middle-aged people.
14 January	Nursing remains USC’s most popular degree The Bachelor of Nursing Science has topped USC's list of most sought-after study programs for the third consecutive year.
14 January	University makes record number of offers Interest in studying at USC has risen sharply, with the University making a record number of offers for tertiary places.
13 January	Students land $10,000 seafood research scholarships Two USC Honours students have landed $10,000 scholarships to study the nation’s prawn farming industry.
12 January	USC researcher shares prestigious grant Associate Professor Julie Matthews is the sole Queensland member of a team that has received a $226,000 Discovery grant.
8 January	USC students receive scholarships to travel Journalism student Katie Fraser is one of five USC students to receive Education Australia Ltd scholarships worth $5,000 each.
7 January	PhD asks: does hope encourage wealth? A USC psychology lecturer seeks more participants for her online study of what role hope plays in the way people behave with money.
6 January	Public Relations programs gain accreditation The career prospects of Public Relations students at USC have been boosted by the national accreditation of two degrees.
4 January	There's still time to apply to study at USC There is still time to apply to study at the University of the Sunshine Coast for Semester 1, 2010.

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