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The
work of two outstanding tapestry artists is on show in
the University Gallery this month. Sue Lawty and Meira
Stockl use similar techniques but their work is unique
in appearance and concept. Lawty's linen and raffia tapestries
are subtle and spare, and reflect the power of land and
landscape. Stockl’s tapestries range from small,
abstract jewel-like miniatures to large semi-abstract
images in dark but rich, subtle colours. Both artists
have exhibited internationally. The exhibition includes
sketchbooks, found objects, samples, drawings and colour
experiments, as well as finished pieces, showing the ideas
and working methods used by the artists. The exhibition
runs until June 21 and the gallery is open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.
Admission is free; ext 32777 for more details. The featured
work is Meira Stockl's Hannah – surrounded by the
endless demands of Ban.
Light
lunch at Bretton?
Bretton
Hall is holding an open day (with refreshments and light
lunch) on June 14 to show off its refurbished meeting
facilities, including a new self-contained executive suite,
seating 16 delegates boardroom style, with two adjoining
ten-seat rooms. Bretton Hall can cater for meetings and
events for up to 250 delegates.
Book
your place with Beryl Evans ext 31850 email b.m.evans@adm.leeds.ac.uk
by June 7.
Celebrate
your graduates
Graduation
is a time for celebration, and the press office would
like to help departments make the most of their successes,
by publicising their most interesting and impressive graduates.
See www.leeds.ac.uk/media/grads01.htm
for last year’s press releases. We don't just look
for first-class degrees, or prizes, but for human interest
stories, or obstacles overcome – offering general
interest and encouragement to others to enter higher education.
If
you know of any students graduating this year who merit
publicity, then contact Hannah Love on h.e.b.love@leeds.ac.uk
ext 34100.
Who
to honour?
Who
do you think should receive an honorary degree from the
University in 2003? Honorary degrees are awarded to people
distinguished in an area of human activity of lasting
value and significance, and with a connection either to
the University, the region, or a field with which the
University is identified.
Any
member of the University can nominate potential honorary
graduands – send your nominations confidentially,
with an explanation of your choice if you wish, to Catherine
Cho in the Secretariat (ext 34054 email c.l.l.cho@adm.leeds.ac.uk).
The closing date for nominations is August 30.
Be
a good host
Are
you flexible, interested in foreign cultures, and living
within easy access of the University? Could you help the
language centre by hosting an overseas student? Accommodation
is needed for short-term visits from mid-June to August
and for long-term stays throughout the year. Contact Julie
Lewis on 33253 (Mon-Weds only) or email llcjl@langlc.leeds.ac.uk
Go
pink for charity
Wear
pink on June 14, pay £1 for the privilege, and help
raise money for breast cancer research. Leeds-based charity
Breast Cancer Research Action Group is promoting –
pink for a day – across the city's schools and colleges.
Last year, the event raised almost £10,000. To take
part, and get your ribbon, ring 267 4507 or 263 5176.
Chairs
or readers?
Applications
for promotional chairs or readerships beginning next August
(2003) are now invited. For more information, contact
Ann Milner ext 35775 email a.e.milner@adm.leeds.ac.uk
(chairs) or Shetwah Lee ext 35773 email s.lee@adm.leeds.ac.uk
(readers). Full details will be posted onto the HR
website on August 1.
Copyright
regulations
As
reported in our last issue, the new Copyright Licensing
Agency (CLA) licence allows multiple copying of copyright
material, but with important restrictions. Full information
is available at www.leeds.ac.uk/library/rights/licences/cla.htm
or contact Pam Davies, ext 35543 email p.m.davies@
leeds.ac.uk
Rosemary's
recruiter
Rosemary
Longden of the language centre won human resources' competition
to rename their jobs bulletin. HR received over 60 suggestions
for new names, but Rosemary's The Recruiter carried the
day. She wins a £15 voucher.
Getting
the information
A
major overhaul of internal communications will see campusweb
redesigned and Reporter publication dates revised,
improving information flow to staff and students.
The
campusweb homepage will act as an internal news
and information portal, with up-to-date announcements
on everything from building works to research grant deadlines.
For more information, contact head of communications Vanessa
Bridge on v.bridge@leeds.ac.uk
or ext 34030.
The
Reporter will go to monthly publication during
termtime, with issues next term on Sept 30, Oct 28 and
Nov 25. News items for internal or external dissemination
should be emailed to pressoffice@leeds.ac.uk
or sent to the press office in 12.67 E C Stoner. The final
deadline for the printed Reporter remains the Tuesday
before publication.
