Windows 7 available now for Curtin staff*

Eligible Curtin Staff* have the opportunity to purchase selected Microsoft products for work-related purposes from the Curtin Computer Shop for $20 inc GST per product (exc Windows 7 Ultimate which is $40 inc GST).
Current Software titles are:

University staff can now sign up for what is the best value Guild membership package ever!

2009 proved to be a record breaking year for the Curtin Student Guild, with success set to continue for 2010 and beyond. While students comprise a large portion of our membership, University staff can also receive many of the discounts and benefits that make Guild Membership such amazing value.

2010 will continue to see Associate members receive $40 credit for their Recharge card. Plus, renewing members (that is, those who were an Associate Guild Member in 2009) will receive a bonus $10 credit, if they sign up before March 12.

The Recharge Card, coupled with the regular discounts that all Associate Members receive at Guild outlets means Guild membership represents amazing value, and, with regular use will pay for itself in no time! Regular discounts include savings on meals as well as up to 20% off hot drinks, every day. In addition, a special promotion for 2010 means that there will be 4 weeks on the calendar where all hot beverages will be 50% off! There is no better way to keep yourself caffeinated throughout the working day than with our world class Braziliano coffee – served fresh every day!

There are plenty more benefits that each and every University staff member can receive from Associate Guild membership. Visit http://www.guild.curtin.edu.au/go/member-benefits for all the information.

Seeking healthy volunteers for bone health study

Are you interested in your spinal and bone health?

We are currently recruiting participants for a study investigating the association between chronic low back pain and bone health. This case-control study is a collaborative effort between the School and other local and interstate research centres.

We are now recruiting controls – that is, individuals who DO NOT experience low back pain.

Participants will receive free:

1. bone mineral density tests,
   
2. blood tests for inflammatory markers,
   
3. lumbar spine MRI scan,
   
4. $50 reimbursement for travel expenses.
   

• Medically healthy individual not taking prescription medication
  
• Non smoker
  
• No history of chronic (> 3 months) low back pain in last 5 years
  
• No history of bone conditions (eg osteoporosis)
  
• Age 30-60 years
  
• If male, greater than 1.7m tall and greater than 65kgs
  
• If female, greater than 1.6m tall and greater than 50kgs
  

Your pharmacy on campus

Westnet available through the Bookshop

Broadband/ADSL, Dialup or Satellite

Do you need Internet at home?
How about an upgrade to Broadband?
Not happy with the internet service that you already have or are unable to get internet due to paired lines or your exchange is incompatible? (Satellite services and Government Rebates available)

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, come into the Curtin Computer Shop (upstairs in the Bookshop) and speak to our consultants about Westnet and the services they provide to get you up and running at home.

Curtin Celebrates 20 Years