Students in the news
March 2010
Jane-Louise Lampard
Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours)
A USC Honours student researching the human health risks associated with constructed lakes has identified “poor microbial water quality” and physical hazards in the Chancellor Park Lakes.
Jane-Louise Lampard said a key message from her recently-presented thesis, which was based on testing in summer 2008-09, was that people could safely enjoy the lakes but should not swim in them or ingest the water.
“My risk assessment of the five most popular lakes aimed to understand that environment to maximise the health benefits," she said.
"My recommendations are the same as the regional council: enjoy the environment but don’t swim in the lakes – or feed the ducks.”
February 2010
Kristy Ellis
Bachelor of Business
Studying international business at USC is now helping surf life saving champ Kristy Ellis (nee Munroe) take her sport to Egypt.
“There is a base of surf life saving in Egypt but it will be the first time the world titles are contested there,” she said of the October event called Rescue 2010.
More than 3,000 athletes will compete at Mamoura Beach at Alexandria, a city of five million along the Mediterranean coastline.
At 27, Kristy has eased back on competing to perform volunteer roles on the boards of both the Australian and International surf life saving organisations.
The Maroochydore resident graduated from USC in 2006 with a Bachelor of Business focusing on marketing and international business. In the same year she received a USC Alumni of the Year award.
Kristy expected the Egypt project to be a challenge, taking into account cultural differences, but she was determined to help increase awareness of surf life saving so it could expand across the globe.
Her outstanding contribution to the community was honoured on Australia Day when she won the Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s Sport and Recreation Award 2010.
Kristy has been a member of Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club for 21 years. She is a former champion ironwoman who captained the Australian Surf Life Saving Team to victory at the 2008 World Titles.
Janine Symons
Bachelor of Business (Tourism)
USC graduate Janine Symons has just become UnderWater World’s new Sales and Promotions Executive, and is eager to tell the University’s 3,000 new students all about the iconic tourist attraction at Mooloolaba.
Janine finished her Bachelor of Business (Tourism) degree in 2005 and has since worked for a variety of companies in marketing and promotional roles.
At UnderWater World, she is responsible for managing functions and sponsorship activities, attending tourism expos and networking events, and liaising with tourism organisations and accommodation providers.
“It’s very exciting,” she said. “I studied tourism at university, but this is the first time that I’m actually living and breathing it.
Janine wants to develop stronger links between UnderWater World and the University by offering special deals for students – particularly international students – and internship opportunities for those studying marine science or tourism.
“Coming along to UnderWater World will give students a real-life look at a large and unique tourism operation in action, right at their doorstep,” she said.
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