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Two of our major building projects in Canterbury are well underway, with one due for opening in May.

The exciting design and build project to provide a contemporary sports centre for University students and staff is on track for completion in April. The sports centre will provide two full-sized netball/basketball courts within which there will be provision for other sports, a fitness suite, office spaces, a first aid room and an aerobics room.

For more information on the new sports centre, visit: www.canterbury.ac.uk/projects/sports-centre

Augustine House is more than half way through the main build and taking on its final physical shape.

Whilst the building is a very tangible development, there are also major developments in other areas. Student Services will be based within the building offering a one-stop shop for all student needs. The Integrated Support Services helpdesk will become the first port of call for student enquiries.

The new library will operate on a largely self service basis, using automated self issue and return equipment. A significant £200,000 investment in student library books and resources has also been put in place, further adding to our commitment to the student learning experience.

Use of mobile devices throughout the entire building will be possible as the whole building will be WiFi enabled. There will also be 200 thin client laptops available for use within the building via the i-Borrow project.

For full information on Augustine House, visit http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/projects/augustine-house/

With varied prominent speakers from all walks of life, the Public Lecture series continues to be very popular.

A range of lectures from ‘Current ethical dilemmas’ by the Director of Professional Activities in Health, British Medical Association, to ‘What do we need for communities to flourish’ by the Bishop of Rochester, are still to come in the spring series. For full details, see www.canterbury.ac.uk/events.

A student from Canterbury Christ Church University has won two silver and one bronze medal at the Kimura Shukokai International World Karate Championships Read more (link through to News 23 February 2009)

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Sidney Cooper Gallery
Saturday 30 May – Saturday 13 June

This is a chance to see a selection of paintings, sculpture, ceramics and printmaking made by Canterbury Christ Church students graduating this year, plus work by past and future graduates of the Department of Art.

Sidney Cooper Gallery
Thursday 2 – Wednesday 15 July

This exhibition is a celebration of students’ achievements in their intensive PGCE year and demonstrates their work as practitioners and teachers as they exhibit examples of their own creative practice alongside those of their pupils/students.

For full details on all exhibitions and events visit: www.canterbury.ac.uk/events

London Sinfonietta
As part of Sounds New Week

St Gregory's Centre for Music
Sunday 26 April – 7.30pm

Music from Bartok to Stravinsky

Tickets £14 (£6 students)

Maggini Quartet

St Gregory's Centre for Music
Friday 5 June – 7.30pm

The University’s resident quartet perform music
by Mozart, Rubbra and Schubert.

Tickets £12 (£6 students) special offer 2 for £20 (£10 students)

Prom Concert

St Gregory's Centre for Music
 Saturday 13 June - 7.30pm

Celebrate the end of the year with the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Orchestra and String Orchestra. Works  include Mussorgsky’s Night on a Bare Mountain, Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, Copland’s Quiet City, and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.

Tickets £8 (students £5)

For full details on all concerts and events visit: www.canterbury.ac.uk/events

Be One in a Thousand and a Friend of St Gregory’s

The University has secured planning permission to build the first ever purpose-built music centre in Kent, next to St Gregory’s church, Canterbury.

We are looking for 1,000 supporters to support this venture by becoming Friends of St Gregory’s. Becoming a Friend costs just £25 a year AND the Government will add a further £1 for every £2 you donate – raising the value of your gift to £37.50 (£48.07 if you also gift aid the payment).

Show us you are One in a Thousand by contacting Kate Chesterman, Development Officer, telephone 01227 782995, e-mail: kate.chesterman@canterbury.ac.uk or visit http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/projects/st-gregorys-project/friends-of-st-gregs.asp for details on how to donate

Free 6 month trial 2 for 1 dining card

The Gourmet Society Dining Card entitles members to exclusive discounts at over 2,000 restaurants across the UK, from Michelin-starred establishments to family favourites, city centre eateries and country inns.

Gourmet Society members enjoy 2 for 1 meals or 25% off the total bill, including drinks, at the entire network of partner restaurants.

Membership usually costs £53.50 per year, but Canterbury Christ Church University alumni can get a free 6 month trial dining card.

To view a full listing of restaurants in your area and take advantage of this special offer, visit http://www.thegourmetsociety.co.uk/canterburyfree
 

Fit for your Future

Are you worried about job hunting and career planning in the current economic climate?

The University’s Employability and Careers Service is offering a free one-day workshop to support you through these economic times. The workshop will focus on self awareness, career planning and how to make the most out of opportunities.

Date: Monday 22nd June 2009, 10.00-16.00

Location: North Holmes Campus, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QU.
The workshop is available to people who have graduated within the last 3 years. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

To find out more and to register for a place, contact careers.info@canterbury.ac.uk / 01227 782484. The registration deadline is Friday 12th June 2009..

Can you give your expertise to advise on aspects of running a radio station?

CSR is the first community radio station run by students. A collaboration between Canterbury Christ Church and the University of Kent, it provides a unique and exciting opportunity to students who want to get started in media, whether it is building technical parts, providing voice-overs for jingles or marketing a community event.

CSR is currently looking for volunteers to join the radio committee, or just to get involved on an informal basis, with expertise in the fields of marketing, technical (IT and electronic), business, community or backgrounds in Canterbury City Council. It is not necessary to have any experience in radio, just the dedication to help CSR grow.

For more information, visit www.csrfm.com/ or contact Jamie Stephens, e-mail: j.stephens@csrfm.com, tel: 01227 824703.  

Tell us what you have been doing since graduating

If you would like to let old friends know what you are up to now, email your stories to Isobelle Leggett at alumni@canterbury.ac.uk. Give as much detail as you can, i.e. year of graduation, what you studied and what you have done in the meantime. Add some interesting notes, such as have you married a fellow student? Have you kept up your links with the University either with offering work placements, being an ambassador, or have we helped you to develop your business?

Please supply photographs as well. We can write the story for you, just send in your details for editing by Friday 24 April 2009. If you know of any other Alumni who would like to be included, please forward this message on to them. 

Free and open to all.

The University is holding a number of open public lectures throughout the term in Old Sessions House at the main site in Canterbury, the North Holmes Campus, and occasionally at other University sites.

Full details available on the public lecture page

Then why not suggest they check out the courses on offer at your alma mater.

View the prospectus for more information.

If you are thinking of returning to University either to enhance your career prospects or to change your career path entirely, we offer many courses which may be of interest to you. Most of our courses are flexible to fit in with your lifestyle or circumstances.

If you have ever wanted to make a positive impact on someone’s life and be remembered for making a difference, then teaching could be for you. The Faculty of Education offers many different routes into teaching and one could be just right for you. ... read more

The Faculty of Health and Social Care has a range of courses to suit health professionals wishing to advance their career paths. ... read more

For information on all postgraduate courses ... read more .

Being a student at Canterbury Christ Church is about making new friends and realising your goals in life. It is about the whole student experience and many former students count their university years as among the best of their lives.

The Alumni Fund can help you to contribute towards that experience so that students can benefit from the rich and rewarding experience at Canterbury Christ Church as enjoyed by previous generations.

Contact the Vice Chancellor's office for more information.

The University produces a  range of gifts and memorabilia.

The Exclusive range carries the University logo and the Premium range carries the traditional crest. To see the full range visit the Memorabilia website .

We are delighted to be able to keep in touch with you and keep you informed of the University's activities and your former cohort.

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