Current UTS Olympic-Related Activities
UTS Photographers
The Visual Communication Program in Design will be placing up to 6 third year photography students with the Olympic Village Communication & Information Services and Protocol section. The students will be photographing the visiting VIP's, the 'Team Welcomes', documenting the Village construction and move-in, and working on the Athletes Village Newspaper production. The students will be at the Athletes Village from late August until early November.
Mr James Kesteven, Director of Program, Visual Communication, Faculty of Design, Architecture & Building.
Interactive News for Kids (or iNK) was designed by the Institute for Interactive Multimedia at UTS in collaboration with News Limited. INK is a virtual newsroom where students learn how to write the news as they publish a newspaper online.
At the heart of the site is the set of iNK tools developed by the Institute for Interactive Multimedia (IIM) to allow students to take on the role of reporter, editor, chief of staff, cartoonist and photographer and learn what to do as they put their newspaper together.
During 2000, children are encouraged to create their special Olympic edition on any aspect of the 2000 Olympic Games and these editions will be archived for the millennium.
Professor Shirley Alexander, Director, Institute for Interactive Multimedia.
UTS Students are receiving course credits through their involvement in the Technology Volunteer Program performing specialist roles based on their Computer Science/IT skills.
The roles range from systems testing to hardware/software support, applications support, 'Info 2000' user specialists, assistant to the venue technology managers and assistants to Sydney Olympic Broadcasting Organisation (SOBO), NBC etc... Students will be spending approximately 12 weeks over 2 years as their course allows.
Alice Watkins, School of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Mathematical & Computer Sciences.
Volunteer Recruitment for Major Events is offered to Students enrolled in the UTS School of Management. This subject commenced in Semester I, 1999 and was specially designed to incorporate the interviewing process of the 50,000 volunteers required by SOCOG for the Sydney 2000 Games.
UTS Staff carried out the final testing of the Sydney International Archery Centre checking the light and wind velocity through calculations based on electric and magnetic field values.
Dr Geoff Anstis and Sue Hogg, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science.
A number of students from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences have been involved in a variety of projects including:
Above: Ms Sandy Symons, Department of Social Communication & Journalism, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.
The Faculty of Business has introduced a Master of Sport Management for Postgraduate students from Greece, the next host country for the Olympic Games in 2004.
This program, which is endorsed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and supported by scholarships from the Greek Government, is a "world first" in using a current Olympic host city organising committee to train staff of a future Olympic host city organising committee.
During 1999 and 2000, the Greek students will study at UTS, work at SOCOG and return to Athens after the 2000 Games to form part of the Athens 2004 Organising Committee for the Olympic Games.
Refer to Greek Delegate Website: http://www.greeks-for-the-games.org
Associate Professor Tony Veal, School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism, Faculty of Business.
UTS set up this working Committee in 1994 to address links that UTS may
develop with the Olympic Games movement. UTS appointed an Olympic Games
Project Manager in May 1998 to capitalise on the opportunities for the
university arising from the Olympic Games movement. The Committee's
objectives are as follows:
Janet Cahill, UTS Olympic Project Manager. Tel: 9514 7810
Associate Professor Rob Lynch, Chair UTS Olympic Committee.
Tel: 9514 3926
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(RMIT University, Queensland University of Technology, University of Technology,
Sydney, University of South Australia and Curtin University of Technology)
UTS Conference and Hospitality Facilities
UTS has a range of quality conference and meeting facilities in close proximity to the Darling Harbour Olympic Zone. Excellent audio/visual, parking and catering facilities are also available.
The UTS Gallery and Sculpture Courtyard is an excellent venue and location for a corporate event, exhibition, hospitality or entertainment during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. It is located within a seven minute walk to the Darling Harbour Olympic Zone, and a five minute walk to Central Station and Buses.
Patricia Ruzzene, Director External Relations.
UTS Staff and students involved with the Sydney 2000 Games
In addition to the UTS student involvement in Olympic projects through project placement, research and work experience for which they receive course credits, a number of students have been selected for volunteer* or paid positions with various Olympic Games stakeholders during 2000.
Some of the many roles include:
For information on current positions available, UTS students may refer to the UTS Careers Services, Level 3 of the UTS Tower, City Campus, or the Careers Services Noticeboards located at the Kuring-gai and Markets Campus.
Several PhD, Masters and Honours Theses in Olympic topics are being supervised by UTS staff.
Many staff are also involved with the Olympic Games through managing their students' involvement, or as Sydney Games Workforce Volunteers, paid consultants, researchers and authors.
Some key appointments for UTS staff include:
Professor Christine Duffield, from the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health has been appointed the NSW District Nursing Officer for St John Ambulance Australia.
Another important appointment for UTS is that of Dr Robert K Barney who will be Visiting Professor to the School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism in second semester, 2000. Dr Barney has been awarded The Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee. He founded the first International Centre for Olympic Studies (at the University of Western Ontario, Canada) in 1989, and in 1999 was appointed Director Emeritus of that Centre.
UTS Olympians and Elite Athletes
A number of UTS students and Alumni who are elite athletes have competed at previous Olympic Games* and/or have been chosen to compete in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Many more are hopeful of making selection over the remaining months to September 2000, or at future Olympic Games.
UTS Haberfield Rowing Club
Since their involvement with the Club in 1993, Tim McLaren and Ellen Randell-Griffiths have each coached at least two crews to the World Championships. Further, at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Ellen coached the Women's Double and Women's Quad whilst Tim's crew won Olympic Bronze medals in the Men's Quad and Men's Lightweight Double.
Dr Kristine Toohey
c/- UTS Olympic Project Manager.
"The Olympic Games" and "The Analysis of the Olympic Games" are subjects
that have been offered to undergraduates and postgraduates respectively by
UTS since 1994. Each subject covers the history and the development of the
ancient Olympic Games and issues relating to the Modern Olympic Games, with
particular reference to Sydney 2000.
Tony Veal, School of Leisure & Tourism Studies, Faculty of Business.
In early 1996 the NSW Department of Transport, assisted by the State
Transit Authority, the NSW Bus and Coach Association and the Roads and
Traffic Authority invited expressions of interest from bus coach builders
to supply a vehicle with 'green' low emission characteristics that would be
suitable for use during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. David Eager has
been working on the internal and external acoustic performance of the two
'hybrid' diesel/electric trial buses.
David Eager, Mechanical and Manufacturing Group, Faculty of Engineering.
Sydney's Ethnic Diversity And The 2000 Olympic Games
This Project surveys Sydney's ethnic community to determine the impact that
the Sydney Games has on ethnic Sydney, and vice versa.
A number of outcomes are being sought by the various partners: For
example, business opportunities arising out of ethnic diversity;
consideration of ethnic diversity issues at all levels of the Games
organisation; and researching the links between Sydney's ethnic community
organisations and the Olympic process.
Associate Professor Jock Collins, School of Finance and Economics, Faculty
of Business.
Generic Competencies And Workplace Reform
This is a collaborative Industry Partnership between UTS and the NSW Dept.
of Public Works & Services and supported by Multiplex Constructions (NSW)
Pty Ltd, Civil Contractors Federation, Barclay Mowlem Construction Ltd and
the Construction Industry Advisory Board.
One part of this research project is aimed at workplace reform involving a
variety of construction personnel and work being undertaken at the Sydney
Olympic Stadium.
Associate Professor Paul Hager, Faculty of Education.
St John Ambulance first aid services
UTS nursing staff are registered in the UTS Division of the Operations
Branch of St John Ambulance (a non-profit organisation). The UTS Division
will create a student section and is also seeking other members (nurses) to
provide a pool of trained first aiders. St John will provide first-aid
services at various Olympic Games venues and pre-Games training events and
UTS staff will be involved.
Professor Christine Duffield, from the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health has been
appointed the NSW District Nursing Officer for St John Ambulance Australia.
Jennie McGee, Faculty of Nursing.
Host Broadcasting Training Program: Commentary Control Room Operators
Students are training as "Commentary Systems Operators" and will earn credit
toward the subject, Professional Service Projects. On completion of this
training, students will be targeted as potential recruits to work on the
host broadcast program of the Olympic Games.
Associate Professor Helen McGregor, Faculty of Engineering.
iNK - Interactive News for Kids
Technology Specialists
Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games Volunteers
Testing the Sydney International Archery Centre
"Sydney Spirit"
Sport Management Program for Sport Administrators from Greece
UTS Olympic Committee
UTS Conference and Hospitality Facilities
UTS Staff and students involved with the Sydney 2000 Games
Studying the Olympic Games
New Technology Bus Project
Sydney's Ethnic Diversity and The 2000 Olympic Games
Generic Competencies and Workplace Reform
St John Ambulance first aid services
Host Broadcasting Training Program
Contaminated Land Evaluation and Rehabilitation Review
Working with Olympic Security
Daylight Analysis and Interior Lighting: Stadium Australia
Olympian Biographies
City Development around UTS and the Railway Corridor
Mangrove & Saltmasrsh Restoration and Management
UTS Alumni: Olympic chapter
Other UTS Olympic Activities
UTS Photographers
iNK - Interactive News for Kids
Technology Specialists
Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games Volunteers
Testing the Sydney International Archery Centre
Sport Management Program for Sport Administrators from Greece
*A number of the original 500 "Pioneer Volunteers" recruited by SOCOG since 1994 are UTS Alumni.
Dr Kristine Toohey from the School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism is on a 3 year leave of absence working for SOCOG as Program Manager, Communications Services. This position involves Dr Toohey managing a number of SOCOG functions, including editorial, legacy, photographic image coordination and the Official Report of the Games of the XXVII Olympiad.
UTS is extremely proud of the sporting achievements of all its athletes. The flexibility that the university offers, often helps to relieve the pressure on students who are also training as elite athletes.
*More than 24 Olympians since the 1972 Games have been identified as UTS Alumni.
UTS Union
Established in 1973, the UTS Union is now one of the largest university unions offering members extensive facilities and a wide range of social, cultural, recreational an sporting programs. The Union provides sporting opportunities and facilities for athletes as an ongoing commitment to the sporting culture of UTS, not just for this Olympiad. It also co-sponsors the UTS Olympic Scholarships and supports the UTS 2000 Lecture Series, and has therefore been a significant partner in the University's Olympic participation.
The UTS Haberfield Rowing Club is owned by the UTS Union, and has been home to many successful Rowers over the years. It is currently the homebase for the UTS Coxless Four (James Stewart, Bo Hanson, Ben Dodwell and Geoff Stewart), the Australian Single Sculls Champion (Bronwyn Roye) and the Australian Double Sculls Champions (Bronwyn Roye and Marina Hatzakis).
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