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Competition unearths creative talent at UNE

November 23, 2005

Tim BarneslyThe Services UNE Short Story and Photography Competition has wrapped up with the discovery of some great talent within the UNE ranks.

Ms Sue Paini, CEO of Services UNE, said the members-only competition was part of Services UNE’s ongoing commitment to provide cultural activities that “engage with our member base”.

Ms Paini said that she was very happy with the quality of the entries this year. There were 13 outstanding entries in the short story competition, with first prize going to Leon Braun for his work “Five Finger Discount”. Second place went to Cate Darcy for “In a Bottle of Bourbon”, and William Bennett picked up third place for his story “Marple? Marple? Not at St Helena”.

The competition was sponsored for the first time this year by United Campus Bookshops. Ms Chris Hietbrink, manager of the bookshop, said that they were delighted to support the event because it was “in support of what the UNE community is about, and we feel a part of that community”.

United Campus Bookshops provides a number of vital services for all students and staff of UNE. Besides an extensive range of specially-priced textbooks and regular bookshop services, books can be ordered by phone, fax and over the web.

Students receive a 10 per cent discount on cash purchases at United Campus Bookshops at UNE, and an eight per cent discount on other purchases. UNE staff, meanwhile, receive a 15 per cent discount on all purchases.

The Armidale Express sponsored the photography competition, in which there were more than 40 entries. “Green Angel” by Chris East was awarded first place, with “Washed Ashore” by Rebecca Henderson winning second place. Grant Winkler achieved third place with his photograph “Still Life” and also received the People’s Choice Award for “A Man’s Gotta Have a Shed”.

Services UNE has run both the competitions, in collaboration with sponsors, for the last two years. “Without them [the sponsors],” Ms Paini said, “we couldn’t run the competition.”

Entries for next year’s competitions will start around second semester next year, with details to be found on the Services UNE website and in advertisements around campus.

For more information contact Ms Sue Paini on (02) 6773 2349 or Stephanie Hubbard (UNE Public Relations) on 0438 038 340.

Posted by Stephanie Hubbard at November 23, 2005 03:14 PM