Connection to Campus - Josie Bennett

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Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

The land that hosts the UniSC Sippy Downs campus is alive with sound. Connection to Campus is an opportunity to appreciate the natural environment that makes this area unique. Tips for enjoying this walk: Begin on the path between H & I Block, heading toward D & E Block.The walk is designed for a slow pace and there are benches along the way should you like to sit or need more time to finish the audio. The sounds will repeat on a loop until you leave the circle.

Acknowledgement of Country

Welcome to the audio walk, Connection to Campus. I would like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters upon which this University campus is located. I acknowledge the Gubbi Gubbi people and their continuing connections to country and pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging. I recognise that these lands have always been places of connection and learning for Indigenous peoples.

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INTRODUCTION

About this audio walk: We are often too busy or in our own minds to fully appreciate the expanse of our surroundings. During this walk I would encourage you to extend your perception beyond the central areas of campus to the edges of the grounds. The first audio begins with sunrise in the East. Following the blue circles counter clockwise from there will take you through compass points that guide you through different times of the day on campus. Enjoy your walk.

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1. EAST: Inspired Dawn

A symphony of early risers welcomes you to the day. This recording starts in 1. EAST and finishes in 1A.NORTHEAST.

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1a.NORTHEAST: Inspired Dawn Continued

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2. NORTH: Morning Light

The day has dawned, and morning chatter provides the background to our daily lives as the sun gets higher.

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3. NORTHWEST: Wetland Wonder

Life is not only above land! Experience the peculiar textures of active life in the small waterways we pass daily. Start above ground and then drop below the surface.

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4. WEST: Dusk Uproar

The day is ending, and an inescapable flurry of sound is here to let us know. Hear the lorikeets roosting in the western blocks at dusk.

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5. SOUTH: Nightfall

Enter into the starry darkness with the creature sounds of the late evening.

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Ambient Transition Sounds

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Transition: Ambient Evening Sounds

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Sound Effect

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