ECU student breaks world record!

Congratulations to ECU Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) student Eamon Sullivan who broke the world 50m freestyle record at the New South Wales Open Championships.

Eamon is part of the ECU Elite Athlete Program, which helps support elite athletes in their pursuit of sporting excellence.

With a time of 21.56 seconds, Eamon not only became the first Australian to swim the distance in under 22 seconds, but also eclipsed the previous world record, set by Russian Alexander Popov in 2000, by .08 of a second. Eamon went on to post a new Australian record of 48.11 seconds in the 100m freestyle, becoming the third fastest man in the history of the event.

Congratulations Eamon, and all the best in the lead up to this year's Beijing Olympics!

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ECU visits regional students

Representatives from ECU and other WA universities are travelling to the Great Southern region to talk to prospective students about courses, scholarship programs for regional students, student accommodation, travelling to university, off-campus courses and courses available from regional centres in the Great Southern.

School leavers, parents and mature-aged students are encouraged to attend the information session. It will be hosted by UWA's Albany Centre at 6.00pm, Tuesday 11 March 2008. Please phone 9842 0850 to register.

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ECU Alumnus receives Medal of the Order of Australia

ECU Masters in Sports Medicine Alumnus, Dr Cam Webber, has received a Medal for the Order of Australia in the 2008 Australian Honours List for service to medicine, education and fundraising.

Dr Webber's career has spanned over a quarter of a century and includes many achievements in his chosen field of medicine.

In addition to general practice, teaching and fundraising commitments, Dr Webber is actively involved in sports; gaining a Masters in Sports Medicine from Edith Cowan University in 1999. He is involved with local sporting teams including the ACT Brumbies, the Canberra Raiders and has worked as a medical officer at the Sydney Olympics, as well as being a member of the Ethics Committee of the Australian Institute of Sport since 2000.

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ECU Lecturer shortlisted for Commonwealth Writer's Prize

The regional shortlists for the 2008 Commonwealth Writers' Prize Best Book Award and Best First Book Award have been announced, with ECU lecturer Dr Marcella Polain's novel, The Edge of the World, shortlisted for the Best First Book award.

Four international judging panels in each Commonwealth region; Africa; Canada and the Caribbean, Europe and South Asia; and South East Asia and South Pacific selected nominees from an impressive list of 320 entries.

Dr Polain, a lecturer with ECU's School of Communications and Arts, is among six writers short listed in the South East Asia and South Pacific region.

Published in 2007 by Fremantle Press, Dr Polain's novel is a powerful story about family, genocide, emigration and exile.

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Woodvale SHS Year 12s get a taste of ECU

150 Year 12 students from Woodvale Senior High School spent a day at ECU Joondalup getting a taste of what uni is all about.

The students spent the day touring the campus and attending workshops to give them a better understanding of what to expect at uni.

Students quizzed university staff about the courses available at ECU. They learnt about their options in Year 12 and the different entry pathways ECU can provide as well as attending study skills workshop on how to prepare for the TEE while still maintaining a balance between study and life.

Georgie Monkhouse, from the School of Education says "It's a great opportunity for year 12 students to experience university life, view the facilities, and learn about the courses on offer at ECU."

"Students leave at the end of the day with a better understanding of the admissions process and the course options that are available."

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Small Business Workshop: A Green Advantage Business Health Check

Taking the important first steps towards assessing the environmental performance of small businesses in WA will be made easier for owners and operators in 2008 with The Green Advantage Business Health Check.

This practical and easy to use checklist is just one of the valuable tools available from ECU's Small and Medium Enterprise Research Centre's (SMERC) latest program Green Advantage for Small Business which will be launched in April 2008. The program is designed to help small business operators minimise their impact on the environment while maximising business efficiencies.

Small business operators can register for a half day Green Advantage for Small Business workshop which will identify cost saving techniques and provide practical advice on recycling, waste water and energy reduction practices. Dates for the workshops are in the process of being set, for more information and to register>>

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It's not too late to apply for Semester 1 2008! You can still apply for many ECU courses commencing Semester 1, 2008. You'll need to be quick as applications close this Friday, 7th March 2008! For details on courses, entry pathways and off-campus/online study, call 134 ECU (134 328), e-mail enquiries@ecu.edu.au

Share a ride to ECU

Saving the planet can start with a single journey. ECU offers students and staff an online matching service to facilitate carpooling to and from the University.

The service is useful for those who drive as well as those who don't. It allows students to find a match without giving out any personal details until they wish to exchange them.

Students are able to register as drivers or passengers for either regular travel or one-off journeys. Users can choose from a range of matches depending upon the location of potential carpool partners along their intended route.

For more information visit the ECU Carpool website, ecu.sharemycar.com

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“A Social Work degree that opens doors.” “I wanted to pursue a career in Counselling, which I achieved with the help of a degree in Social Work at ECU South West.” “My degree contributed to my appointment as the Branch Manager of Relationships Australia, where I use my skills as a Counsellor and a Manager.” “Social Work opened doors for me and now helps me open doors for others.” Branch Manager, Relationships Australia Bunbury - ECU Graduate Roslyn Paganoni.

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