 October 2006 |
Now’s the time to consider postgraduate study.If you are considering adding to your UniSA qualification there’s no better place to study than at UniSA. That’s because our programs are professionally relevant and delivered in a variety of study modes, at convenient times on a range of campus venues. Find out about our suite of 300 programs available for 2007 by calling the 1300 UNINOW information line to be posted a copy of our latest PG brochure. From a Graduate Certificate to a Masters Degree you will find details on an amazing array of study options. Engineering Tomorrow's EngineersAre you a UniSA engineering graduate? If so, we need your help in an Australia-wide initiative to help our universities provide the best engineering education possible. With the nation's current skills shortage in engineering, it is more important than ever that graduates move into the workforce armed with the skills they need to be effective in the field. The Australian Technology Network (ATN), comprising five of Australia's largest universities of technology in each mainland state, will be conducting a series of short, informal sessions designed for engineering graduates who completed their studies in either 2001 or 2005. In a relaxed, social environment we would like to hear your thoughts about how well your university studies prepared you for a career in engineering. If you've moved out of South Australia since graduating, that's no problem - we'll be conducting these sessions across the country. We appreciate your help in making Australian engineers the best that they can be. If you are interested in participating, please contact the ATN directly at Matthew.Hee@unisa.edu.au or phone (08) 8302 9132. Minimising a mozzie menaceWhile most of us will spend our summer dousing ourselves in insect repellant, Dr Craig Williams, from the Mosquito Research Laboratory at UniSA’s Sansom Institute, will be trying his best to get among as many mosquitoes as he can. He and fellow researcher Dr Michael Kokkinn have been funded $57,000 by the SA Department of Health to investigate the transmission of arbovirus, the mosquito-borne viral disease, in SA. South Australia periodically suffers outbreaks of two arboviruses - the Ross River Virus (RRV) and Barmah Forest Virus (BFV). In 2006, SA has already seen more than 340 cases. "Although arboviruses aren’t fatal, they can be very debilitating conditions. In regional areas particularly, RRV can cause enormous social and economic impact," Dr Williams said. The aim of the research is to develop a predictive tool to determine where and when an outbreak will occur. According to Dr Williams, such a tool would be hugely beneficial to regional economy and the social fabric. "If you can break the cycle before transmission is out of control - then you can save the health system a lot of money." Alumni & Development Office Welcomes
Carol Sutherland, Acting Manager: Alumni and Development Carol joined UniSA in 1987 as an Executive Officer in Chancellery and most recently as manager of Learning Connection at Magill and Mawson Lakes. She will be replacing Yvonne Clark who is taking three months professional development leave.
The activities of the Alumni and Development Office play a very important role in university life, both in raising funds to support University activities and programs and fostering lifelong learning. As a graduate of the School of Communications, I went on to work in both state and federal politics before returning to postgraduate study and then, to my delight, having the opportunity to work with the University in a number of different roles." Carol Sutherland
I have been with UniSA for almost three years and have been lucky enough to experience several different aspects of the university’s operations. I have worked both in the division of Business and the central marketing unit largely from a marketing strategy and communications perspective which has provided the opportunity to work across our alumni program in a number of ways. Prior to UniSA, I spent several years with Clipsal Australia, working initially within the commercial management department and then moved on to manage the membership program and other marketing strategies for SA/NT. My volunteer work with Magnet, a special interest group of the Australian Marketing Institute for young marketers, has also increased my appreciation for the value of networks, recognition and reward within the community. I am very interested to hear your suggestions and feedback on UniSA’s alumni program, so don’t hesitate to email me at any time." Emma Fey Emma Fey replaces Michelle Ward who is on maternity leave. Sporting moments live on and on
A few weekends ago the pair played in the grand final for the same club - and they played alongside their daughters. The University of South Australia (formerly College of Advanced Education) Women’s Lacrosse Club has been competing since 1980, winning many club premierships (9 in A grade producing numerous State and international players and participating in national championships as well as winning the 1986 World Cup. In all those years Wendy Piltz, now a senior lecturer in Human Movement and Education has been putting sports theory into practice on the field and introducing many students to the game. "Involvement in team sport is a rich experience and while some of the reasons for playing may change over the years there are other values that stay the same. Its about being active, participating with friends and helping others to learn and enjoy the game," Piltz said. "The B grade team provides the opportunity to bring in novice players mentored on field by those with more experience." Today the team has a player age range of 11 years (Kelsey Piltz) to 50 years (Wendy Piltz, who celebrated her 50th birthday the week before the grand final). Williams’ daughter Ellen (13 years) also plays on the team and there are two daughters (Chelsea Roberts and Meg Gibbons) of other UniSA graduates also playing on the team this year. "Every one on the team is a UniSA student, graduate or the daughter of a graduate ," Piltz said. |
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"I
look forward to the next three months with the Alumni and
Development Office. This will be a great opportunity to
find out more about the UniSA Alumni activities, scholarships
and bequests. After seeing first-hand the very successful
Network Now dinner on August 31, I look forward
to participating in more Alumni Reconnect activities.
"Its now week three of my sojourn into alumni territory
at the University of South Australia, and let me say, it’s
been a pleasure. It kicked off with our annual Network Now
dinner, the premier networking function for alumni and
students. Talk about starting on a high! 
Around this time 26 years ago two teachers’ college students,
Wendy Piltz and Jenny Williams, formed a student based lacrosse
club.