FMD, University of Waikato
Issue No: 86 – October 2010
Computer Graphic Design
The S block basement area was recently
remodelled to host space for ‘Blurred Fixation’, a
showcase of final degree projects for BGCD.
The Degree is jointly undertaken by The
University of Waikato and Whanganui School of
Design.
FMD staff had considerable involvement in both
the design, installation and set up of this
exhibition.
The space will remain available for other
sections of the University to host displays.
More pictures are available to FMD staff on the
FMD shared area.
Robin Dunmall
Planting of the Puawhananga Clematis paniculata
Upon Professor Aroha Yates- Smith farewell, Aroha donated
a native clematis to the University. A small celebration
ceremony for the planting occurred on Wednesday the 27th
October at the Fernery. The Vice Chancellor and
Te Kahautu Maxwell welcomed guests to the gathering.
It was a perfect sunny day with the accompaniment of
birdlife within the fernery made it a very memorable
moment for Aroha and those that attended.
The Puawhananga flowers from August to early November
bearing showy white flowers above the native bush. Ensure
the roots are in complete shade. The plant can trail along
the ground for some distance before clinging to a host tree.
Mark Thompson
ITM Rugby competition
This competition wasn’t easy – no one got a perfect
score until week 5! Had a great night for the prize
giving with our usual lucky draws and spot prizes.
The top 3 scorers were:
 Doug Sutton (or should
we say Jayne Perry)
with 141 points
 John Cameron with 140
 Dougal Mair with 139
Pictures taken by Nola
– thanks!
Pictured below: John giving a
Pictured above: John opening
spot prize to Neil Hindman
prize giving with his vuvuzela
for being the only one to get a draw
Below: Sue Hindman
receiving her spot prize
for getting lowest score
A man is stopped by the police at midnight and asked where he’s going. “I’m on the way to listen to a lecture about the effects of alcohol and drug abuse on the human body.” The policeman asks, “Really? And who’s going to give a lecture at this time of night?” “My wife”, comes the reply.
We farewelled two members of our team on Friday 8th October. The last day for both FMD Social Club update
was 22nd October but both took some leave and finished on the 8th.
If you would like to
Mike Davies left the Technical Services team after approx 2 years service. Mike has a purchase a ticket in the
Social Club’s Christmas
new position with the Hamilton City Council.
raffle contact Faye Kett Katie Laurence had been with the University for approx 6 years – part of this was with $2 per ticket!!
WMS, with the last 3 years being with FMD. Katie is moving to Auckland and will be
working at AUT.
Friday 3rd December
Below are some pictures provided by Katie, from the farewell we had in the tearoom.
CHRISTMAS SOCIAL
Pictured below L-R: Katie Laurence
Devon Daniels & Shar Temara
Leigh Harrison
There will be a social get
together at the Don
Llewellyn Bar. We will
have a catered meal plus
a couple of drink tickets
provided with some live
musical entertainment.
Cost for staff and partners
is $10 per head.
This function is being
subsidised by both the
Social Club and University.
Below L-R: John Badham & Roger Crawford
Sonny Te Karu & John Cameron
Please put your names on
the noticeboard in the
FMD tearoom if you are
interested in attending.
Friday 17th December
Come and enjoy a BBQ
lunch on the last day
before the Christmas/
New Year Holiday.
There will be a Secret
Santa. Please bring along
a present up to the value
of $5 by 15th December.
The Tank Trap
Terri and UB van Jaarsveld’s new arrival
A bit of local war history not many people seem to know about.
During Labour Weekend a friend and I rode the coast road from
my place to Raglan and down to Kawhia.
We stopped on the way to take this photo on Old Mountain Rd at
the tank trap from WW2. This road was once the only route from
Raglan inland to Hamilton.
The tank trap was built by the local community to stop a feared
invasion by Japanese tanks. Iron rails would slide into slots and be
locked in place to
close the road,
supposedly tank
proof.
I suppose the
local Dads army
hid in the hills
armed ready to
shoot any
attempts to
dismantle the
blockage.
Ray Hayward
Tommy Regan van Jaarsveld
born 14th October
10lb 13oz --- Ouch!
Pictured with UB, who is a very happy and
proud dad!
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