The Gonzo lecture: counterculture in the classroom

This paper argues that certain university teachers consciously struggle against authoritarian oppression in their jobs and that the emergence of a countercultural teaching communication, in the form of a ‘gonzo’ style, is one inevitable development. The author proposes ‘The Gonzo Lecture’ in the light of this style’s reported origins, etymology, development and diverse, present-day expressions. Suggestions are made for its potential research and operationalisation

Media representation of volunteers at the Beijing Olympic games

The specifics of Olympic Games' volunteering are currently unclear, as more needs to be understood about who volunteers, why, what they do and what they gain from it. Hence media coverage of volunteering at the 2008 Beijing Olympics potentially offered insights into these important questions for the continued staffing of future mega-events and the possible achievement of their promised legacies. However, a comparison of English language, domestic and foreign press reports revealed acute differences in the discourses used in the representation of volunteering at the Games. This essay explores these distinctions and their implications and presents results which clearly relate to two different hegemonic discourses

Educating the 21st century event management graduate: Pedagogy, practice, professionalism, and professionalization

This article discusses whether event management can yet be classified as a bona fide profession, how staff working in the industry can be effectively professionalized, and how professional university education programs can be better designed to achieve this end. The article discusses the findings and limitations of some of the existing literature concerning professionalism within event management, and whether event management can yet be wholly described as “a profession” according to conventional definitions. The event management profession and event management education are discussed in terms of improving pedagogy in relation to the requirements of event industry practice. Finally the work concludes that the challenges of educating future event professionals require a rethink of events education so as to develop more reflective practice

[Children playing at playground, 3] [picture] /

Part of collection: Playground equipment designed by Rowland Herbert.; Title devised by cataloguer.; Condition: Emulsion damadged top and left edges, cropped upper right corner.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3428734

[Herbert family portrait taken in the garden, 2] [picture] /

Part of collection: Herbert family portrait, taken at 3 Oakville Road, Willoughby, New South Wales.; Title devised by cataloguer.; Condition: Good.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3465889

[Children playing at playground, 2] [picture] /

Part of collection: Playground equipment designed by Rowland Herbert.; Title devised by cataloguer.; Condition: Emulsion damadged around edges.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3428732

Exterior view of the Fishwick House, Castlecrag, New South Wales, 1 [picture] /

Part of collection: The Fishwick House, the Citadel, Castlecrag, designed by W.B. Griffin.; Title devised by cataloguer.; Condition: Emulsion damaged bottom edge.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3457883

Outdoor living area on the roof of the Fishwick House, Castlecrag, New South Wales, ca. 1933 [picture] /

Part of collection: The Fishwick House, the Citadel, Castlecrag, designed by W.B. Griffin.; Title devised by cataloguer.; Condition: Emulsion damaged top edge.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3458071