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4 Welcome Tired and paying for it I know when I’m tired, I can’t seem to be as productive as when I’m well rested. And it seems I’m not alone. Sleeplessness affects most of us like this and according to a national survey we are a tired lot! For many reasons, we wake tired and continue to be tired throughout the day, and there are a host of ramifications. In this edition of Be, we look at why we’re feeling like this and explore some possible solutions. It may challenge you to change your night time foods and bedtime routine in the hope of getting more zzzzzzz. For a couple of years now, CQUniversity’s nursing students have travelled to Nepal as part of their learning experience. It has been hugely successful and the latest student cohort has returned with some remarkable tales. Be has produced a photographic spread to share with you just some of their experiences. Be has also had the opportunity to catch up with alumnus William McInnes, of Blue Heelers and SeaChange fame, about his life now as an author. As the patron of the National Year of Reading, he puts a unique and typically Aussie spin on his love of reading and writing. As you may recall, this year CQUniversity celebrates 20 years as a university, so in this edition we go back in time and look at the events that shaped the year of our birth – 1992. It was a time of Olympic success for Australia and it was also the year our Prime Minister was dubbed the ‘Lizard of Oz’. I hope you enjoy this edition and look forward to hearing your feedback. Post us a message via traditional post, email or via our Facebook group site. Professor Scott Bowman Vice-Chancellor & President CQUniversity Australia vc-cquniversity.blogspot.com.au Be is published by CQUniversity Australia. CQUniversity North Rockhampton‚ QLD 4702 www.cquni.edu.au Editor-in-chief Priscilla Crighton Publisher Chris Veraa Associate Publisher Jen Cooper Contributors Marc Barnbaum Joanne Perry Martin Elms Art Director Lyn Ellerton Photo Editor Peter Lawrence ISSN 1836-1870 (Print) Environmental Statement This stock is certified as FSC ‘Mixed Sources’ product group from well-managed forests, controlled sources & recycled wood or fibre. Certificate No. SGS-COC-005343. www.fsc.org. About CQUniversity AUSTRALIA (Central Queensland University) CQUniversity engages with communities in Queensland‚ New South Wales and Victoria‚ providing research and educational services and products to approximately 20‚000 students and other customers across 10 campuses and learning sites, and by distance education. Established as the Queensland Institute of Technology (Capricornia) in Rockhampton in 1967‚ CQUniversity provides access to people of all backgrounds and ages‚ working closely with individuals and organisations to help them follow their own dreams and achieve their own goals. Acknowledgement CQUniversity recognises that our Rockhampton headquarters is located on ceremonial land which is spiritually significant to the Darumbal people. CQUniversity acknowledges and respects Elders both past and present of the Darumbal Nation and all Aboriginal peoples and nations on all the lands in which we operate. In working together to create a better future for us all‚ CQUniversity commits to a just and meaningful partnership of reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout the communities we serve. CQUniversity’s Reconciliation Statement was issued in 2002. It is available at www.cquni.edu.au twitter.com/cquniversityVC The fine print. No person should rely on the contents of this publication. Rather‚ they should obtain advice from a relevant, qualified professional person. This publication is distributed on the basis that CQUniversity‚ its publishers‚ authors‚ consultants and editors are not responsible for the results of any actions taken in reliance on the information in this publication‚ or for any error in‚ or omission from‚ this publication‚ including those caused by negligence. Unless specifically stated‚ products and services advertised or otherwise appearing in the publication are not endorsed by CQUniversity. CQUniversity gratefully acknowledges Hardie Grant Magazines for the development and initial publishing of Be. Words from Noosa I am a BLM student of CQUniversity in Noosa. I picked up the BE magazine @ uni today and thought I’d join the Facebook page. The magazine is great by the way :) Staceylee Portch From abroad WHAT YOU SAID Yes good magazine. Used to receive it by mail all the way here in Barbados, but I now just read it online. Neil Edwards What do you think? We’d love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of this edition of Be magazine or ask a question of one of our featured experts. If we publish your post next edition you will receive a $50 voucher from the CQUniversity Bookshop where you can choose from a selection of books, stationery, technology solutions, travel accessories, clothes and much more. Shop online at http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au . Chat with us via email be@ cqu.edu.au or our Friends of Be Magazine (CQUniversity Magazine) group on Facebook, or mail: Editor-in-chief Be Magazine CQUniversity Building 37 Bruce Highway Rockhampton Qld 4702 Be our friend Join the Friends of Be Magazine (CQUniversity Magazine) group on Facebook and you’ll have access to heaps of Be extras – videos, photos and audio clips. You can also chat with experts featured in Be. ISSUE 13
Be: Calendar 5 FOR MORE DETAILS AND ADDITIONAL EVENTS PLEASE CLICK ON EVENTS AT UNINEWS.CQU.EDU.AU 6 – 7 MAY 2012 INTERNATIONAL BEEF CATTLE GENETICS CONFERENCE 600 delegates are expected to attend this two-day conference leading into Australia’s national beef industry exposition – Beef 2012. The conference will bring together internationally recognised experts in the commercial application of beef cattle genetics and genomics. Where: CQUniversity Rockhampton Details: www. beefaustralia.com.au 2012 GRADUATION CALENDAR FOR COMPLETE LISTINGS AND MORE INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO WWW.CQU. EDU.AU MAY 8 ROCKHAMPTON, From 2 pm 9 SYDNEY, From 2 pm 11 MELBOURNE, From 1.30 pm 30 GLADSTONE, From 2 pm JUNE 26 NOOSA, From 2 pm SEPTEMBER 11 BRISBANE, From 2 pm 12 SYDNEY, From 2 pm 14 MELBOURNE, From 1.30 pm 20 ROCKHAMPTON, From 2 pm Be:Connected26 – 14 – 20 MAY SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL Sydney will come alive as hundreds of writers from around the world gather to talk about literature and ideas. It’s one of the biggest festivals of its kind in the world. Where: Sydney Details: www.swf.org.au 27 MAY CAPTIAN COOK 1770 FESTIVAL This annual festival commemorates the visit of the Endeavour and the landing of Captain James Cook in the year 1770 at the Town of Seventeen Seventy. Visitors can look forward to a weekend packed with family fun including a re-enactment of Cook’s landing, a parade, an art auction, live entertainment, market stalls and a fireworks display. Details: www.1770festival.com.au Contact: info@1770festival.com.au 29 JULY BIKE 4 LIFE Cyclists of all ages, sizes and abilities will participate in the third annual Bike 4 Life event in Rockhampton. The event, which includes four different circuits, will run in conjunction with the Sporting Wheelies Association and other local charities. Details: www.bike4life.org.au Contact: bike4liferockhampton@ gmail.com MAY RELAY FOR LIFE Hundreds of fundraisers and cancer survivors are expected to turn out for this year’s Relay for Life across Australia. The overnight event is an opportunity for communities to get together to celebrate with cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and to help the fight back against cancer. Where: Cities across Australia Details: www.relayforlife.org.au 2 – 5 AUGUST CHESS – THE MUSICAL Set against the Cold War struggle between the Soviet Union and the USA, this much-loved musical tells the story of a romantic triangle between top chess players of each country and the woman who manages one, but falls in love with the other. Features hit single One Night In Bangkok and the musical theatre favourite Anthem. Where: CQCM Theatre, CQUniversity Mackay Bookings: Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre 4961 9700 2 – 12 AUGUST GEMFEST There’s no better place to celebrate the origin, appeal and sheer beauty of precious and semi-precious stones than at the home of the largest sapphire fields in the Southern Hemisphere. The annual Gemfest Festival of Gems is fast being recognised as one of the most popular celebrations of sapphires and gems in Australia. Crowds of over 7000 people converge on the gemfields for this annual four-day festival. Where: Anakie, Central Queensland Details: www.gemfest.com.au Contact: info@gemfest.com.au 2 – 19 AUGUST MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The Melbourne International Film Festival established in 1952 is the most significant screen event in Australia. MIFF takes place in the heart of the city and presents an acclaimed screening program alongside contextualised, industry and celebratory events. MIFF showcases both the best in current cinema from around the world as well as retrospectives, tributes, and ‘talking pictures’ programs. Where: Melbourne City Details: www.miff.com.au Contact: miff@miff.com.au ISSUE 13
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