Welcome to My Scene - What’s new at CSU
Catch up with Head of School Will Letts as he delivers a fascinating 60-second summary of what’s been happening at Charles Sturt University’s Ontario Campus, and what’s to come.
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Faculty and Staff Update
Check out the latest in faculty and staff news.
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Ontario's Aussie Invasion
Where are the Mounties, eh?
For the first time, five Australian students are studying with the Faculty of Education at CSU Ontario. Check in with them. Their views and experiences on going to school in Canada are fascinating and insightful.
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Left-Right Christina Galie, Pete Minney, Amy Hutchings, Clare Bowkett and Zara Ellis.
Learning from a leader
Geoff Hastings, a visiting CSU Master of International Education (School Leadership) lecturer and Australian expert in education leadership finds himself in demand as a guest speaker as Ontario Boards seek out global perspectives.
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Outstanding people like Jill Staples make the CSU difference
BPES lecturer Jill Staples has gone from training bodies to supporting teacher excellence. Share her passion for lifelong professional development and great classroom performances.
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CSU thinks global and that makes a world of difference to students
My Scene speaks with Professor Pam Gibbons, Associate Dean, International to find out how CSU’s global perspective helps it to deliver an excellent student experience.
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The making of me! Our alumni find many paths to success
Here are a few interesting bits of alumni news. If you have an interesting alumni story to share, drop us a line at mgregory@csu.edu.au
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Research in action: Dr Randa Khattar - social justice matters
Research by CSU instructors such as Dr Randa Khattar, the newest member of the CSU Ontario faculty, keeps them at the cutting edge of their field. Their enthusiasm for discovery enriches their classroom experience.
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Ontario Campus Events
CSU blood donor challenge

Save a life and help CSU Ontario faculty, staff and students meet their target of 20 units of blood for the Canadian Blood Services. Sign up at www.blood.ca/partnersforlife and quote the CSU partner ID CHAR011733 today.
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CSU sponsors global principals’ conference

CSU Ontario School of Education Associate Head of School Cam Fraser (left) is pictured with Head of School Will Letts at the conference exhibitors’ hall.
In August, CSU sponsored the 10th International Confederation of Principals (ICP) World Convention in Toronto, Leading Student Achievement: An International Odyssey, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC). Over 2,000 principals, vice-principals, education leaders, researchers, academics, policy makers, government representatives and education professionals gathered from around the world.
Program News
Forensic Biotechnology program is a pathway to opportunities
A career in forensic biotechnology isn’t Hollywood CSI but it’s just as exciting. My Scene connected with leading Australian scientist and Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic Dr Thiru Vanniasinkam during her recent visit to the Ontario Campus.
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News from Australia
Charles Sturt University is one of Australia’s leading regional universities. Their faculty and staff are up to some pretty amazing things. Here are a few interesting bits from their news feed to chew on.
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Correction
In the last issue of My Scene we reported that Leanne Tovey, a CSU Ontario Lecturer, Bachelor of Primary Education Studies was seconded from the Halton DSB. Actually, she was seconded from the Hamilton Wentworth DSB. Sorry for the confusion Leanne. We are glad you are part of our team.
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