Issue 4 Monday 30 May 2005

  Australias Bicentennial National Trail - We have a Winner

Congratulations to the "A Team" for being the first team to reach
Healesville. They completed the total number of steps 6,690,046
in only seven weeks. Well done! A spectacular effort!  "Social Walkers" also completed the challenge with 6,518,044 steps reaching Healesville, just after the "A Team".

A morning tea is being held on Thursday 2 June at 10.00 a.m. in the Clayfield Room to award the winning team their certificate and prizes and we will also announce who has accomplished the most steps during this Challenge, (they will also receive a certificate and prize).   If you would like to attend the morning tea please RSVP by close of business Tuesday 31 May to Christel Kent on ext. 31000 or via email christel.kent@adm.monash.edu.au

 just when you thought you could take a rest from your pedometer ......

 10,000 Steps - The Winter Solstice

The celebration of the Autumn Challenge also provides you with an opportunity to hear about the get ACCTIVE (Active Caulfield Community to Increase Vitality and Energy) group’s next walking event – “The Winter Solstice”. The Winter Solstice will commence on 21 June and conclude on 21 July. It will involve you individually, but the campus as a whole – how far, as a campus community can we walk? This is the challenge.

If you would like to register to participate in the Winter Solstice you can do so at the morning tea on Thursday 2 June or via email to gail.pizzi@adm.monash.edu.au Registration will remain at only $10.00 per person.

Even during the shortest days of the year – TAKE THE CHALLENGE – WALK IT – to a healthier body, mind and workplace!!

Staff Step Up to the Global Challenge

Staff members of the Monash University Caulfield campus community have
taken up the Global Corporate Challenge. Over 3,000 teams (each team
consists of seven members), from around Australia have registered to
participate in the 2005 virtual round the world journey. The Global Corporate Challenge is an exciting health and fitness initiative targeted at large Australian organisations and aims to bring together two common ambitions – getting fit and travelling the world. The Global Corporate Challenge is a virtual journey that commenced on Thursday 26 May from Noonamah on the coast in Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory and finishes on Tuesday 8 November in Antarctica.

Representing the “Monash University Caulfield campus” team are:

Bala Balachandran – Faculty of Business & Economics
Jill Grogan – Monash Health Service
Margaret Croxford – Faculty of Information Technology
Louise Oliaro – Social Work
Martin Doulton – Monyx Sport
Rosemary Demirtas – Faculty of Information Technology
Lorraine Foxall – Monash Caulfield Bookshop.

The Monash University Caulfield campus team will make its way around the
world, exploring 46 countries, 112 destinations and covering a distance
of 20,355 kilometres.

As at Monday 30 May the Monash University Caulfield campus team was leading the way.

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 

Members of the campus community gathered on Thursday 26 May in the foyer of Building N, and enjoyed morning tea whilst raising money for The Cancer Council.

Many thanks to Rebecca Stewart of the Curriculum Data Entry Team in the Faculty of Business & Economics for organising the morning tea and thanks also to the many staff who provided some very delicious treats for all to enjoy. 

It was a great opportunity to get together in a social surrounding,  enjoy each other's company and to contribute to a very worthy cause, raising $387.25.

Emergency Telephone Numbers 

Staff are reminded that in any emergency, including medical, to please call 333 on an internal telephone and 9903 2211 (Gatehouse/Security) if using a mobile telephone.

CeLTS VISTA WORKSHOPS JUNE/JULY

HEDU (CeLTS) invites all interested staff (both academic and general) to participate in the WebCT Vista workshops in June and July. Full details of dates and times of workshops scheduled for Caulfield are on the website.

Please visit our website to register: 

http://www.celts.monash.edu.au/webct/staff/webct-workshop-program.html

 Contact:      Mr Tom Palaskas, e-Learning Coordinator Higher Education Development Unit CeLTS Ph:  ext. 56111Email:  Tom.Palaskas@CeLTS.monash.edu.au

Courier Deliveries

Could you please ensure you communicate to couriers and places you are expecting deliveries from with all of the following pertinent details: 

Department or Unit

Faculty

Correct Room number, building number/letter, floor AND street address

Contact name and appropriate phone numbers (mobile if you are a person who is not in your office much) 

There are numerous instances of couriers, lost on campus, delivering items to departments or areas and there are no details where the delivery is from or who to.  A correct and detailed address will assist the courier in delivering items to you in a timely manner.

Campus Nurse Report  

Here is an Active for Life tip – balancing food and exercise.

Nutrition Tip  

Example meal plan for a 30 year old mother of two children approx ages 2yrs and 4yrs. Approx weight 72kg (trying to lose weight), minimal exercise. 

BREAKFAST:

30g natural muesli OR rolled oats (made into porridge) OR ¾ cup wholegrain cereal

1 cup low-fat milk

½ cup tinned fruit  

SNACK:

1 pear

200g ‘Diet’ yoghurt 

LUNCH:

1 slice wholegrain bread 

100g turkey OR chicken OR tuna OR 3-bean mix

Unlimited salad vegetables with low fat dressing 

OR

Large bowl lentil and vegetable soup

1 slice wholegrain bread  

SNACK:

Vegetable crudités with low-fat hommus or tzatziki dip 

DINNER:

Balanced evening meals include a serve of:  

Grilled Chicken and steamed vegetables, or

Beef and vegetable stir-fry, or

Fish Parcels, or

Greek salad with lamb, or

Low-fat quiche, or

Vietnamese Beef Salad 

DESSERT:

½ cup stewed rhubarb and apple 

½ cup low-fat custard OR low-fat fruit yoghurt   

FLUIDS:

6-8 glasses water or herbal/fruit tea

Limit tea/coffee to 2-3 cups per day (use low-fat milk)  

2-4 alcoholic drinks per week if desired. 

*Recipes for main meals can be found on the website www.activeforelife.com.au. 

Fitness Tip

1. Check your fitness level

It's always wise to ask your doctor's advice before starting any kind of exercise program. At the very least, have your pulse and blood pressure checked, and get your doctor's approval for the sort of program you have in mind. 

2. Walking

Walking is great. No expertise or equipment is required, you can do it anytime and it's free! What's more, provided you do it regularly and for long enough, walking can be just as beneficial as any of the more vigorous activities (like jogging etc).

Meditation Courses

INTRODUCTION TO TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION 

WEDNESDAY  JUNE 1 - 1pm – 1.45 pm

Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a small firm cushion
to the sessions.

Week 4: Cultivating love and compassion

Allys Andrews has been following the Buddhist path for 25 years, and studies and teaches at Tara Institute, a Tibetan Buddhist Centre in the Gelugpa tradition. Tara Institute was founded by Lama Thubten Yeshe in 1975 and has been based in Brighton for the last 20 years. Tara Institute offers introduction to Buddhist meditation classes, a formal study
group, an open Wednesday night class, debate classes, healing courses, weekend courses and an annual Easter retreat. Tara Institute is a residential centre with a resident highly qualified Tibetan Lama who teaches at least two nights a week.

Venue: Religious Centre T3.01
Cost: Staff: $5 Students: Gold coin donation

Enquiries/further information please contact Jenny Koadlow from Community Services on x32500.

Research Office at Caulfield campus   

The Monash University Research Office is offering a presence at
Caulfield Campus on a weekly basis, in Building A, Level 1, Room 19
(A1.19).

Every Wednesday afternoon from 2.00 p.m., one or two staff members from the Research Office (on rotational roster) will be available to assist you in matters
pertaining to Research, including:

* Publications -  1 June

* NHMRC Grants - 8 June

* State & International Funding Opportunities - 15 June

* Funding Opportunities - 22 June

 * Monash University Research Data (MURD) - including fortnightly on-site support for the ResearchMaster database.

Please register for each session directly with Heather Whelan at the
Research Office via email Heather.Whelan@adm.monash.edu.au

Please contact Heather on ext. 53012 if you have any queries.

Upcoming Campus Events  

Music Recital  - Brian Chapman & Friends Thursday 7 July at 1.00 p.m. in the Clayfield Room

Research Morning  - Tuesday 12 July - watch out for campus wide email

 Caulfield Women's Networking & Support Group 

If you enjoy meeting other staff on campus over lunch, why not join the Caulfield Women's Networking & Support Group.  The group meets monthly (on Mondays) and always has interesting speakers.  If you would like to join or have further queries, please contact Helen Dunne on ext 31595 or via email: helen.dunne@adm.monash.edu.au

Caulfield Profiles

If you would like to be "profiled" in an upcoming edition of Offcourse, please email me at christel.kent@adm.monash.edu.au
 

Monyx Messenger

Take a look at Monyx Food & Beverage's monthly newsletter.  Please click on the following link to view the current edition of Monyx Messenger:

http://www.monyx.com/food/messenger.html

The monthly newsletter will keep you up-to-date with specials, features and upcoming events.

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Caulfield Contributions can be emailed to Christel.Kent@adm.monash.edu.au