In this issue
What's On
- Perth Graduate School of Business Opening: 21 July
- WAAPA presents: Swan Song
25 July - WAAPA presents: Brahms Liebesliederwalzer
30 July
Competition
For your chance to win one of five $20 iTunes music vouchers, simply email us at reachyourpotential
@ecu.edu.au with ECYou Comp in the subject line, plus your name and postal details and answer the following question:
How much time did WA Premier Alan Carpenter spend talking to our postgraduate Broadcasting students?
Only ECYou subscribers may enter. Only one entry is permitted per person. Entries close Sunday 27 July 2008.
Congratulations to May's winners:
- Regina Kroger
- Sarah Ferraro
- Frances Truong
Unified Communications - ECU and Nortel Networks give students a head start
ECU's School of Computer and Information Science has partnered with Nortel Networks to establish a Unified Communications Laboratory. The new laboratory allows students to design, configure, implement and manage a real Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solution, providing valuable hands-on experience.
Multimedia over Internet Protocol (IP), VoIP and internet telephony has experienced major growth over the last few years and the technology is now readily accepted. The School of Computer and Information Science has restructured the Networking course and set up the new laboratory to cater for the predicted demand for skilled graduates in this area.
Head of School, Associate Professor Craig Vallli says that the partnership with Nortel has been crucial in providing a realistic work environment for students.
"As VoIP takes hold over traditional telephony, demand for skilled graduates in this area will far outweigh supply. Nortel have provided us with a world class learning environment through the Unified Communications Laboratory," he says.
ECU & WAAPA Mount Lawley Open Day
Our ECU & WAAPA Mount Lawley Open Day is happening on Sunday, 27 July, between 11am and 4pm!
A huge program of entertainment is planned with open labs, guided tours, the Nova Casanovas, WAAPA performances and DJ's plus interactive displays and info sessions running all day.
Visit www.reachyourpotential.com.au/openday for more information.
Premier Alan Carpenter visits ECU
Premier Alan Carpenter spent an hour talking with the students from the postgraduate WAAPA Broadcasting course for the second year in a row.
The Premier, who was a television political reporter and presenter before entering politics, had an informal and open discussion with the 20 students on Thursday 29 May 2008.
Mr Carpenter described how his broadcasting career began and encouraged students to aim high. He was the presenter of the ABC's The 7.30 Report before he moved into politics.
Students were invited to ask the Premier any questions, and he spoke openly on a variety of issues from the political decision-making process to the pressure a life in politics puts on his family.
WAAPA students excel!
WAAPA student and Jazz pianist, Konrad Paszkudzki has won this year's James Morrison Jazz Scholarship. Another WAAPA student, Jazz vocalist and pianist Sarah McKenzie was also a finalist.
This highly competitive scholarship will provide Konrad with $10,000 for career development and an instrument from Yamaha Australia to the value of $3,000.
Classical voice students Skye Ingram and Sam Roberts-Smith have been selected as Opera Foundation Australia's New York Study Award, which carries prize money of over $40,000, plus coaching opportunities in New York. Eight finalists from around Australia will perform at a special concert at the Sydney Opera House in September.
Discpline Information Evenings
- Teacher Education
- Joondalup Campus
When: 6.00pm, Tuesday 15 July 2008 - Mount Lawley Campus
When: 6.00pm, Wednesday 16 July 2008
- Joondalup Campus
- Occupational Therapy
When: 6.00pm, Wednesday 16th July
Where: Building 21 Room 21.112 Joondalup Campus
More information >> - Speech Pathology
When: 7.00pm, Thursday 7 August 2008
Where: Building 7, Room 7.102, Joondalup Campus
Email the School of Psychology & Social Science to register your attendance >> - Psychology
When: 7.00pm, Thursday 14 August 2008
Where: Building 7, Room 7.102, Joondalup Campus
Email the School of Psychology & Social Science to register your attendance >> - Social Science
When: 7.00pm, Thursday 21 August 2008
Where: Building 7, Room 7.102, Joondalup Campus
Email the School of Psychology & Social Science to register your attendance >> - Occupational Therapy
When: 6.00pm, Wednesday 17th September
Where: Building 21 Room 21.112 Joondalup Campus
More information >>
The power of speech
Imagine how hard life would be if you were unable to talk or socialise?
Study Speech Pathology at ECU to become a qualified speech pathologist able to assist children and adults with language, speech, fluency, voice, swallowing difficulties to maximise communication and quality of life generally.
The new state-of-the-art four year program starts in February 2009. With a national shortage of speech pathologists in Australia career prospects are excellent. Course information >>
Mid year entry
You don't have to wait til next year to start uni. Get a headstart with mid year entry at ECU!
We have a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses available for mid year intake in areas such as Business, Computing, Science, Communications, Law, Teacher Education and Health.
Almost all ECU courses are open for mid year intake, apply now for a July 28 start! More information >>
Our students speak
ECU Surf Science graduate Brodie Cotter works with Surfing WA in their development and planning team organising key surfing events in WA.
"The degree gave me an insight into what is required to run a surf comp. I learned about every aspect of a competition including judging, sponsorships and beach marshalling," Brodie says.
"These days it's important to have a professional attitude and appearance. The surfing industry has changed from when it was just surfers running it. There are all kinds of people involved in the field and the industry itself is becoming more professional."
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