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May 2012

DateNews release
24 MayInformation night for parents of Year 10-12 students
USC will hold a free information evening on Wednesday 30 May for parents of Year 10-12 students who are considering university study.
23 MayUSC cultivates new life in used coffee cups 
Biodegradable coffee cups served by USC’s cafes will be re-used to nurture new life as part of a special “100 Trees” project to highlight recycling and sustainability.
22 MayBudding writers line up for Voices on the Coast
An annual literature festival at USC is helping inspire children to not only become keen readers, but also budding novelists.
22 MayUSC to host Biggest Morning Tea event
The Cancer Council’s annual Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea will be held nationally on Thursday 24 May, with USC staging one of the largest local events.
21 MayUSC graduate in the right headspace for job 
A USC graduate believes she is now in exactly the right place to help young people after landing work with a physical, mental and social health service provider.
18 MayFormer Vice-Chancellor to chair hospital board
USC's former Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Thomas AM has been appointed to chair the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Board.
18 MayUniversity gets a touch of Origin fever 
There will be plenty of interstate rivalry on show at USC's inaugural State of Origin mixed touch football match on Monday 21 May.
17 MayUSC’s first engineering graduates begin careers
The first graduates of USC's Civil Engineering degree are using their new knowledge and skills to work on buildings and infrastructure locally and across Queensland.
17 MayArt lovers like becoming friends of USC's Art Gallery
USC’s Art Gallery is fast recruiting friends after joining social networking website Facebook in a bid to promote art exhibitions, social events and art news.
16 MayDecision to study pays dividends for tourist 
A decision to quit travelling around Australia in early 2011 to study Commerce at the University of the Sunshine Coast is paying off for Ally Guirado of the United Kingdom.
15 MayUSC graduate vying for management award
A young University of the Sunshine Coast graduate has received a management award nomination for her work helping disadvantaged people in the Philippines.
15 MaySeniors take on virtual challenges for research 
A group of seniors are alpine skiing and tightrope walking in the comfort of their own homes as part of a research project on balance being undertaken by the University of the Sunshine Coast.
14 MayUSC to study relocation trends of sea changers
A new study into the relocation trends of “sea changers” and “tree changers” on the Sunshine Coast is being undertaken by the University of the Sunshine Coast.
11 MayPhotographic contest puts focus on modern nursing 
Bachelor of Nursing Science student Larissa Jenkins has won first and third prizes in a photo competition held at USC to mark International Nurses Day.
10 MayMums and daughters sought for study into risky behaviour
Volunteers are being sought for a research project into whether boosting mother-daughter communication can reduce the risk-taking behaviours of adolescent girls.
10 MayFirst OT graduates boost health industry
The first graduates of USC's Occupational Therapy degree are already having an impact on the health of the wider community.
10 MayCompetition to give clearer picture of nurses’ work 
Nursing Science students at USC are taking part in a photographic competition aimed at sharpening the focus on what modern nurses and midwives do.
9 MayInnovation Centre rewards clever business ideas
More than $26,000 in prizes were awarded to the top three entries in a business pitch competition held as part of the Innovation Centre's 10th birthday celebration.
8 MayGrants for USC to work with needy nations
USC will extend its operations into Uganda and Mongolia for the first time after winning more than $1 million in AusAID grants.
4 MayInspiring academics receive medals for exceptional work
Two USC academics who are inspiring the next generation of teachers, artists and designers have been rewarded with Vice-Chancellor’s Medals.
3 MayWinning spaghetti bridge can hold an adult 
A 35cm bridge made only of pasta and superglue, but strong enough to support an adult’s body weight, has won the University of the Sunshine Coast’s 2012 spaghetti bridge competition.
3 MayBoost your career by starting study mid-year
Those keen to take a closer look at how USC can boost their careers are invited to a special information event on Wednesday 9 May.
2 MayInnovation Centre to celebrate turning 10
The University of the Sunshine Coast’s Innovation Centre will celebrate turning 10 tomorrow by staging a special showcase of technology and innovation.
1 MayComputer games may boost work effort, says USC academic 
Playing computer games at work may improve productivity and mental health, according to a gaming expert from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
1 MayBusiness event to inspire high school students 
Two successful Sunshine Coast business people have been called on to inspire high school students at a special Business Enterprise Day at the University of the Sunshine Coast tomorrow (2 May).

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April 2012

DateNews release
30 AprilBusiness academic becomes emeritus professor
Professor Andrew Hede, who was founding Dean of the USC Faculty of Business in 1995, has received an honorary award.
30 AprilStudents vie for science title at USC
Chancellor State College students were the winners of day one of the 2012 Sunshine Coast Science and Engineering Challenge held at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Innovation Centre today.
29 AprilScience challenge to inspire young scientists 
Building an earthquake-proof tower and a balloon-propelled car will be among the tasks for high school students competing in the 2012 Sunshine Coast Science and Engineering Challenge this week.
27 AprilSpecial care nurse graduates from USC
Linda Hackett, 54, of Bundaberg has graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast with a Master of Advanced Nursing Practice.
27 AprilInjury leads to career in occupational therapy 
University of the Sunshine Coast graduate Samantha Owen of Hervey Bay can recall the exact moment that she decided to become an occupational therapist.
27 AprilGovernor to open USC’s new science building
The Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, will officially open USC's new science building on Monday 30 April.
26 AprilUSC to help train Indonesian administrators
The Secretary General of the Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs, Diah Anggraeni, will visit USC tomorrow to sign an agreement that is likely to benefit millions of Indonesians.
26 AprilScience academic becomes emeritus professor
Professor Rod Simpson, who helped establish a raft of popular degrees and highly-successful scientific research groups at USC, has received an honorary award.
24 AprilTesting human samples is all in a day’s work for Jassmyn 
Having a strong stomach is paying off for University of the Sunshine Coast graduate Jassmyn Evans who recently started work at a pathology laboratory in Buderim.
24 AprilGraduate works on major engineering projects 
University of the Sunshine Coast graduate Tony Ravell is putting his engineering knowledge to work after landing a job in the fast-growing port city of Gladstone.
24 AprilHope looks forward to corporate success 
Hope Crowe of Redcliffe is putting her University of the Sunshine Coast degree and people skills into practice after landing a job with an international health insurance company.
23 AprilGympie graduate gains human resource position
University of the Sunshine Coast graduate Rebecca Rinehart of Gympie has launched her career in human resource management with a major engineering consultancy firm in Brisbane.
20 AprilArts academic becomes emeritus professor
A USC founding academic who helped introduce professional programs such as psychology, social work and urban planning has received an honorary award.
20 AprilToowoomba graduate right at home in new job
University of the Sunshine Coast paramedic science graduate Natalia Jones has gone full circle in securing a job in her home city of Toowoomba.
20 AprilPhoto exhibition focuses on artists at work 
A touring photographic exhibition of Australia’s top artists at work in their own studios has opened at the USC Gallery.
18 AprilUniversity leads study of water resources allocation 
A USC academic has received funding from Irrigation Australia to further an investigation into how water resources are allocated on the Indonesian island of Lombok.
18 AprilOpening batsman pads up for cricket research 
Tewantin Noosa Cricket Club’s opening batsman Zachary Goodchild already has the runs on the board for a career in sport research after graduating from USC this month.
17 AprilBray Park graduate lands sports marketing job 
A University of the Sunshine Coast graduate who is a self-confessed sports fanatic has kicked off his marketing career at a Brisbane-based fitness club.
17 AprilBundaberg graduate begins journalism career 
Megan McEwan of Bundaberg has attributed the great start to her journalism career in Central Queensland to her Bachelor of Journalism studies at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
17 AprilGraduate begins planning career at Dalby 
For as long as University of the Sunshine Coast graduate Jessica Grant can remember, she has been fascinated by buildings and cities.
16 AprilFormer Morayfield school captain launches career
The 2007 school captain of Morayfield State High School, Jodie Bryant, has graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast and kick-started her career in the community she was raised.
12 AprilScholarship boost for front line nurses 
A Maryborough couple with more than 20 years nursing experience between them, and a Mackay emergency nurse have received $15,000 from the Australian Government to support postgraduate nursing studies at USC.
11 AprilScholarship supported by ADFAS Sunshine Coast
A generous scholarship supported by the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Sunshine Coast has been awarded to Bachelor of Arts student Samantha Beasley.
5 AprilPhoto exhibition of painters is a masterstroke
A nationally touring exhibition, STUDIO: Australian Painters Photographed by R. Ian Lloyd, will open at the USC Gallery on Thursday 19 April.
5 April Student’s work published in leading magazine
A University of the Sunshine Coast student’s analysis of global debt and future lending trends has made headlines in a leading national property magazine.
3 AprilFirst Civil Engineering and Occupational Therapy graduates  
USC's first cohorts of Civil Engineering and Occupational Therapy students will receive their degrees at the University's Sports Stadium tomorrow.
3 AprilHonorary Doctorate for national library leader
Recently retired Director-General of the National Library of Australia, Dr Janice Fullerton of Canberra, will become an Honorary Doctor of USC.
2 AprilEye specialist to become Honorary Doctor 
Prominent Brisbane ophthalmologist Dr Mark Loane will become an Honorary Doctor of the University of the Sunshine Coast this week.
2 AprilUniversity to celebrate its 10,000th graduate
USC will mark an important milestone at its Graduation ceremony on Wednesday 4 April when it awards a degree to its 10,000th graduate.
1 AprilNursing Science graduate scores perfect GPA
A busy mother of two teenagers has completed her Bachelor of Nursing Science at USC with a perfect grade point average of 7.

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March 2012

DateNews release
30 MarchUniversity to switch off lights for Earth Hour
USC's commitment to implementing and promoting best practice for sustainability will be reflected by its participation in Earth Hour on Saturday 31 March.
28 MarchAwards connect businesses with top students
Sunshine Coast and national businesses will be scouting for talented new staff at USC's School of Business Awards and Prizes Ceremony on Thursday 29 March.
28 March Rabbi to become Senior Fellow at USC
Rabbi John D Cooper will be following in his mother’s footsteps when he becomes a Senior Fellow of the University of the Sunshine Coast next week.
28 MarchHonorary award is icing on the cake for cookbook author 
A Sunshine Coast business woman who has helped millions of people turn their lives around through healthy eating will become an Honorary Senior Fellow of USC.
27 MarchInnovation Centre to celebrate 10 years of success
USC's Innovation Centre will soon celebrate the 10th anniversary of its opening by staging a special event for business people, entrepreneurs and the local community.
26 MarchScientist explains energy of life in new book 
An Adjunct Professor of the University of the Sunshine Coast has written a textbook to help fill the knowledge gap between biological and chemical processes.
23 MarchPhD student is Mr January for disability calendar
USC PhD student Robert White from Toowoomba has kept sight of his academic goals despite a haemorrhage robbing him of vision in one eye seven years ago.
21 MarchState ironman champion starts study at USC
Ironman Ali Day has started a degree at USC and is finding study to be a good counterbalance to his demanding sporting commitments.
21 MarchUniversity to celebrate Harmony Day 
The University of the Sunshine Coast will come alive with culture on Thursday 22 March as it holds its annual celebration of Harmony Day.
20 MarchTension building over spaghetti bridge contest 
Tensions will be high and on display on Thursday 22 March when about 20 teams of Engineering students test out model bridges they have made from dry spaghetti.
20 MarchNew scholarships to encourage rugby players
USC, in partnership with The Encouragement Foundation, will launch the University's first rugby union scholarships on Wednesday 21 March.
19 MarchAntarctic road research to be used at USC
A University of the Sunshine Coast academic has just returned home to Maleny after completing an exciting three-month scoping study into alternative road options in Antarctica.
15 MarchUSC Relay for Life team sets fundraising pace
The captain of the winning fundraising team at last year’s University of the Sunshine Coast Relay for Life will be coaching her team from afar ahead of this year’s event.
14 MarchUSC to show emotive birthing documentary 
A moving documentary which advocates the right of women to choose where they give birth will screen at USC at 6.30pm on Thursday 15 March.
13 MarchAcademic plans nation's first Brain and Learning conference
USC’s Associate Professor in Education Michael Nagel will chair the first Australian Biennial Conference on the Brain and Learning, to be held in Brisbane in mid-July.
13 MarchUSC is employer of choice for women
The University of the Sunshine Coast has been awarded its eighth consecutive Employer of Choice for Women (EOCFW) citation.
13 MarchUSC to outline exciting Headstart program
USC will hold an information evening about its award-winning Headstart program for Year 11 and 12 students at 6pm on Wednesday 14 March.
12 MarchCompany sponsors Mechanical Engineering scholarship
The University of the Sunshine Coast will soon present its first Mechanical Engineering scholarship, thanks to a donation by Weir Minerals Multiflo.
8 MarchStunning exhibitions open at USC Gallery
Two exhibitions exploring themes of glass – as a metaphor and as an object of beauty – are now on show at the University of the Sunshine Coast Gallery.
8 MarchStudy skills courses at Caloundra and Sippy Downs
The University of the Sunshine Coast will soon run two study skills courses at Caloundra and Sippy Downs to help adults who are considering tertiary education.
7 MarchUSC puts students on road to career success
USC will help students and recent graduates present themselves to some of Australia’s leading employers next week by providing free transport to a huge careers expo in Brisbane.
7 MarchUniversity to hold International Women’s Day event  
The University of the Sunshine Coast will hold a special celebration for International Women’s Day at its Art Gallery tomorrow.
6 MarchUSC graduate lands job in publishing
A University of the Sunshine Coast graduate is being paid to literally have her “head in the books” after completing USC’s Postgraduate Certificate in Communication last year.
6 MarchGympie bus back in service after highway reopens
USC's free shuttle bus service for Gympie students and staff will recommence tomorrow (Wednesday 7 March).
6 MarchUniversity to open for business as usual today
The University of the Sunshine Coast will be open for business as usual today (Tuesday 6 March).
5 MarchGympie bus cancelled due to likely flooding 
USC has cancelled its free shuttle bus for Gympie students for tomorrow (Tuesday 6 March) due to likely flooding of the Bruce Highway south of Gympie.
2 MarchGlass theme in two exhibitions at USC Gallery 
Two remarkable exhibitions exploring themes of glass – as a metaphor and as an object of beauty – will open at the USC Gallery at 6pm on Thursday 8 March.
1 MarchUniversity to screen home birth documentary
A moving documentary which advocates the right for women to give birth at home will be screened at the University of the Sunshine Coast on 15 March and 24 March..
1 MarchHigh school students to get a Headstart at USC
Senior high school students can discover how to get a jump on their tertiary education while still at school during a Headstart information event at USC on Wednesday 14 March.

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February 2012

DateNews release
29 FebruaryUSC’s clinical training plan is looking healthy
A bid to provide greater access to clinical training for students in health-related degrees at the University of the Sunshine Coast is quickly gaining momentum following a $3.43 million grant to USC last year.
28 FebruaryUSC organises travelling university showcase
Almost 3,500 Year 12 students will be able to access the latest information about tertiary education when the 2012 Sunshine Coast University Showcase tours the region.
24 FebruaryFulbright senior specialist embarks on forestry tour
Plans by USC and the Cooperative Research Centre for Forestry to develop a university-level education program in forestry operations management has received a strong boost.
23 FebruaryU-Pass scheme proves popular with new students
Up to 2,000 first-year University of the Sunshine Coast students will get $65 worth of free bus travel this semester, thanks to the return of the U-Pass.
22 FebruaryUSC academic leads global study into menopause
International research into the effect of menopause on women and their work is being undertaken at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
20 FebruaryTenacious student gains $12,000 scholarship
A Shalom College graduate who overcame some personal hardships to complete high school has been awarded a $12,000 scholarship from USC.
20 FebruaryMedical research creates a buzz at USC
Research into the medicinal properties of a sticky substance made by native Australian stingless bees is being undertaken by a USC PhD student.
20 FebruaryTriple celebration for Bundaberg graduate 
Life as a University of the Sunshine Coast student is off to a great start for North Bundaberg State High School graduate Kerry-Anne Turner.
19 FebruaryGeelong student gains $12,000 scholarship 
High-achieving Sacred Heart College graduate Harriet Smith has earned a $12,000 Chancellor’s Scholarship from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
19 FebruaryHervey Bay student gains USC scholarship
High-achieving Hervey Bay State High School graduate Amy Harm has been awarded a $3,500 scholarship from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
19 FebruaryGayndah teen receives $6,000 scholarship 
A Gayndah teenager with a passion for surf lifesaving has been awarded a $6,000 Vice-Chancellor’s Merit scholarship from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
19 FebruaryTraffic delays likely as Semester 1 begins
USC has advised its students and staff to expect traffic delays during the start of Semester 1 this week due to roadworks at the University’s main entrance.
17 FebruaryUniversity to launch free shuttle bus services
Dozens of University of the Sunshine Coast students are set to start Semester 1 on Monday 20 February with fewer transport worries and more money in their wallets.
17 FebruaryBeerwah prefect receives USC scholarship 
Former Beerwah State High School prefect Tyson Blair has received a $6,000 Vice-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
17 FebruaryPittsworth student gains $12,000 scholarship
A Pittsworth State High School graduate, who is a self-confessed sports fanatic, has gained a $12,000 scholarship from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
17 FebruaryBli Bli teen awarded USC scholarship 
A high-achieving Suncoast Christian College graduate, who had a special experience of university life last year, has been awarded a Vice-Chancellor’s Merit scholarship.
17 FebruaryGolfing enthusiast awarded USC scholarship
A Sunshine Coast Grammar School graduate, awarded a $6,000 USC scholarship, is keen to use his studies to boost his chances of becoming a professional golfer.
17 FebruaryBribie Island student receives USC scholarship 
A Bribie Island State High School graduate has received a boost of confidence after gaining a $5,000 University of the Sunshine Coast scholarship.
17 FebruaryForestry expert to address public seminar at USC
An American expert in forest engineering education will address a public seminar at USC on Wednesday 22 February.
16 FebruaryPublic lecture on effects of climate change on national parks
A specialist in how climate change is affecting the national parks of the United States will present a public lecture at USC tomorrow (Friday 17 February) at 1pm.
15 FebruaryHealth Promotion student wins Great Court Race
Master of Health Promotion student Adam Hulme of Caloundra was a clear winner in USC's 2012 Great Court Race.
15 FebruaryStudents line up for USC’s Great Court Race
The University of the Sunshine Coast will hold its annual Great Court Race today (Wednesday 15 February) at 12.30pm, weather permitting.
14 FebruaryHigh achievers gain $12,000 scholarships
Nine high-achieving students who are starting degrees at USC this semester have each received $12,000 Academic Excellence scholarships.
14 FebruaryDramatic start for new group at Orientation
The stage is set for a memorable debut today for an exciting new performing arts group at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
12 FebruarySisters to share USC scholarships honour
Yandina sisters Vanessa and Delia Evans will each receive prestigious academic scholarships from the University of the Sunshine Coast tomorrow (13 February).
12 FebruaryUSC to welcome 3,200 new students at Orientation
The University of the Sunshine Coast will welcome 3,200 new students to its Sippy Downs campus this week by providing a wide range of fun and formal activities.
10 FebruaryNew students to gain $400,000 in scholarships
Almost $400,000 will be presented to 56 talented first-year students at USC's Undergraduate Scholarships Presentation Ceremony on Monday 13 February.
9 FebruaryTraffic delays likely as Orientation Week begins
USC has advised its students and staff to expect traffic delays during Orientation Week next week due to roadworks at the University’s main entrance.
8 FebruaryStudents help others catch on to smart hook
The inventor of an environmentally-friendly fish hook has enlisted two University of the Sunshine Coast students to help cast his product world-wide.
7 FebruaryCommunication is key to Lucy's future career
High-achieving Caloundra State High School student Lucy Petrou, 17, of Mooloolah has chosen to study a Bachelor of Communication at USC.
6 FebruaryUSC technology enables innovative research
A visiting Japanese academic is using state-of-the art technology at the University of the Sunshine Coast to conduct new research into human movement under water.
3 FebruaryPaper art exhibition on display at USC Gallery
A stunning exhibition of paper art inspired by a visit to Bali will be on display at the University of the Sunshine Coast Gallery until Saturday 3 March.
2 FebruaryUSC to provide free shuttle bus services
Students from North Lakes, Caboolture, Gympie and Cooroy will be able to travel free to the University of the Sunshine Coast this semester on express shuttle buses.
2 FebruaryUniversity attracts two Fulbright Senior Specialists
USC has scored a major research coup in attracting two of the eight US academics who will visit Australia this year under the prestigious Australian-American Fulbright Commission.

1 February

Student assignment on stage at Queensland Ballet 
An assignment by a USC student is being used by one of Australia’s leading dance companies to help reduce the risk of injury for its dancers.

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January 2012
DateNews release
31 JanuaryScholarship boost for Nursing Science student
USC Nursing Science student Paula Lambert has secured a highly competitive $10,000-a-year scholarship from the Australian Government.

30 January

Microbiologist to edit international journal
A USC academic will spearhead a new microbiology journal that will showcase the work of internationally-renowned researchers as well as USC students.
27 JanuarySIFE conference to motivate enterprising students
Students dedicated to improving the world through free enterprise will travel from across Queensland and the Northern Territory for a special event at USC.
25 JanuaryUSC graduate becomes Vice-Chancellor of CSU
University of the Sunshine Coast graduate Andrew Vann has become the Vice-Chancellor of Charles Sturt University in Bathurst, New South Wales.
24 JanuaryProperty academics honoured by international society
Two property academics from USC have been honoured by the most prestigious property research association in the Pacific Rim region.
23 JanuaryChancellor re-elected for second five-year term
John Dobson OAM has been re-elected unopposed as the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Chancellor for a second five-year term starting in April.
19 JanuaryNew CEO for USC's Innovation Centre
Business development and investment specialist Mark Paddenburg has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast.
18 JanuaryHeadstart to Indonesian program gets underway
The study of Indonesian language will receive a major boost this week as USC launches a new program for senior high school students and teachers.
17 JanuaryUniversity helps ignite passion for science
Twenty-two high school students have taken part in a special Industry Placement Scholarship program run by USC's Primary Industry Centre for Science Education.
16 JanuaryPaper artists to present Bali magic at USC Gallery
A stunning exhibition of paper art inspired by a visit to Bali will open at the University of the Sunshine Coast Gallery at 6pm on Thursday 2 February.
12 JanuaryNursing Science continues to be USC's most popular degree
The Bachelor of Nursing Science has continued its reign as the University of the Sunshine Coast’s most sought-after study program.
12 JanuaryUniversity makes offers to more than 2,700 applicants
More than 2,700 people have been offered places in degree programs at the University of the Sunshine Coast starting Semester 1, 2012.

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