Pacific Students
Welcome to Pacific Development Services
Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Namaste, Kia orana, Taloha ni, Ia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, 'Alii, Malo ni, Halo Olaketa, Mauri, Aloha mai e and warm Pacific Greetings.
UC features one of the most innovative support systems for Pacific Students. We have a team of people here to help you develop through your study. From undergraduate to post-graduate, from arts to engineering, a range of services and programmes exist for you.
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The Pacific Development Team
is now at 37 Creyke Road (just a few doors down from the Pacific Students' House at 45 Creyke Rd).
News and Announcements
Get Fresh - First Yr UC Pacific Induction:
Thurs 16th Feb - Fri 17th Feb 2012
10am-3pm, Venue: Room KC04, Kirkwood Village (off Kirkwood Ave
Click here for map)
All Pacific students new to the University of Canterbury should attend Get Fresh. It is held the week before University starts as part of UC's Get Connected Orientation week.
ReFresh - academic skills wānanga:
A half day academic refresher workshop designed to give Maori and Pacific returning students an opportunity to reaffirm goals and start the year with their study back on track.
Date: Monday 13th February
(week before lectures start)
Time: 9.30am – 12.15pm with lunch following
Where: Māori Students Study Centre, Te Whare Akonga o Te Akatoki - (129 Ilam Rd) Click here for a map
Pasifika Welcome Day is for all Pacific students, family and friends.
It celebrates the start of the new year and connects Pacific students, families, and staff at UC.
Date: Saturday 25th February 2012
Time: 11am
Venue: C Block Lecture Theatre, Arts Road
RSVP by Thursday 23rd of February to
Riki Welsh – riki.welsh@canterbury.ac.nz
or 364 2987 ext 4074
2012 New Courses in Pacific Studies
Check out the new course for PACS 100 level in semester 1!
PACS104-12S1 (C) Political Economy of the Pacific
Get Free Tutoring over Summer from PASS Tutors who are available to provide free tutoring in over 100 courses - contact the Pacific Advisor (Academic) - Danielle, if you need help to contact a tutor.
Contact
Pacific Development Team Leader:
Liz Keneti
+64 3 364 2987 ext 4823
liz.keneti@canterbury.ac.nz
Pacific Development Team Administrator:
Bernie Mackenzie
bernard.mackenzie@canterbury.ac.nz
+64 3 364 2987 extn 3671
0800 66 66 88
Address for delivery:
Pacific Development Team
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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