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6 July  2001

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  YASMINE GOONERATNE WINS 
   THE RAJA RAO AWARD FOR 2001

The Raja Rao Award was instituted to honour and recognise writers (including scholars and critics) who have made an "Outstanding Contribution to the Literature of the South Asian Diaspora". It is managed by the Samvad India Foundation, a Public Charitable Trust incorporated in New Delhi, India.

The Citation for the Award reads:

"A poet, a novelist, a literary critic and a social historian, Gooneratne combines in her work the intellectual and creative energies of a number of cultures that have shaped her, directly and indirectly. Born of a father who belonged to a distinguished Sri Lankan family and a mother who was a diasporic Indian from Trinidad, Yasmine was educated at the University of Ceylon as well as at the University of Cambridge.

After teaching for ten years at the University of Peradeniya she moved to Australia in 1972 where she has lived since then. Her eighteen books - four volumes of poems, two novels, one Immensely readable personal memoir of a family, one fascinating biography (written in collaboration with
her husband) of a colourful Englishman - a diplomat and master-spy - who came to Ceylon in the nineteenth century, in addition to a number of critical works on individual authors like Jane Austen, Alexander Pope, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, studies of the literature and culture of Sri Lanka and essays on other Commonwealth and Postcolonial writing - testify to her wide range of interests."

The Citation concludes that:

"There is a continuity in everything Yasmine Gooneratne has written so far, whatever be the genre. Fiction and history get woven together, poetry permeates her prose, and as a literary critic her attempts to explore histories of exile and expatriation, the effects of imperial domination, and its aftermath encapsulate the concerns of postcolonial experience. Born in Asia, partly educated in England, having settled in Australia, she can rightly claim 'The raw material for what writers of our time are presenting as fiction is, in fact, our life-experience, and the 'colonial' past they evoke is our family history.' "

  NEWS FROM MRL

The company reported that in 2000, whilst it continued to grow as evidenced by an increasing number of projects and broader range of academics, the average budget per project decreased, with 65% having a budget of $20,000 or less. Staff managed over 400 projects of which 253 generated revenue, 23 were patents and 70 were unsuccessful bids.

In 2000 the company earned total revenue of $10,646,471. Total direct expenses of $9,068,471 resulted in a gross surplus after direct expenses of $1,578,000 (14.82%). Administrative costs of $1,517,665 reflect a full year of the increased cost of the new commercial premises. Despite these increased costs the company has been able to report a net surplus of $60,335.

Revenue from the commercialisation of Macquarie academics' inventions was $1,065,300 - an increase of 37% over 1999 ($776,094), of which $806,773 were gross royalties. After payment of patent fees ($248,210) and other commercialisation costs, 50% of the net royalties ($358,800) were paid to 34 academic inventors.

Australian Proteome Analysis Facility (APAF)
Following detailed discussions Professor Gary Cobon prepared and submitted the application for the Major National Research Facility (MNRF) upgrade on behalf of the University. Macquarie is leading a consortium of three universities (including the University of Sydney and the University of NSW) and TGR Biosciences Pty Ltd (Adelaide). Letters of support for the bid were provided by eBioinformatics Pty Ltd, CSIRO Plant Industry, Proteome Systems Ltd and the NSW/SA Governments.

Joint IP Australia/MRL/MU Research Office Seminar
The Vice-Chancellor's talk and the Powerpoint presentations from the IP Seminar on 4 May can be found at: www.mrl.mq.edu.au/schedule.html

MRL Newsletter
The new MRL Newsletter can be found at: www.mrl.mq.edu.au/media issue1.html

Richard Walker, Executive Director,
Macquarie Research Ltd

AVCC SENIOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The course aims to enhance leadership performance by establishing a multicultural learning environment to consider:

• the present and likely future position of universities in the region;
• the views of presenters who operate successfully within a global context;
• institutional plans and strategic directions;
• the present and future role of the senior leader;
• personal leadership styles and values; and
• provide participants with ongoing national and international networks.

The program runs from 15 - 19 September 2001 (Shanghai: 15 to 17 September; Beijing: 17 to 19 September). The closing date for receipt of nomination forms is Wednesday 8 August 2001.

The cost is A$3,050 plus GST per participant which includes course materials, site visits, morning and afternoon teas, economy air transfer Shanghai to Beijing on 17 September, and accommodation and meals from 15 to 19 September. International travel and any other costs are the responsibility of the nominating university.

   MUPRA BIANNUAL LECTURE AND 
    SOCIAL DISCUSSION GROUP

All postgraduates are welcome to attend the MUPRA social discussion group, which meets bi-monthly. This is a chance for postgraduates to share experiences and network in an informal atmosphere. Coming dates are Wednesday 26 September and Wednesday 7 November. Meetings are held in C5A 331 from 1.00 to 2.00pm.

Vivienne Zelig
Postgraduate Development Officer, MUPRA

  IT'S CITY TO SURF TIME AGAIN!

The Sports Association is again providing a bus for the University community to this year's City to Surf.

For $12.50 you get transport leaving from and returning to campus, a BBQ at beautiful Bondi including drinks, and souvenir clothing to wear on the day!

With only 55 spots on the bus, they are sure to fill fast. Put your name down at the Union Spot, next to STA Travel.

Please note, to enter the race, you must fill out the official entry form in The Sun-Herald newspaper, available every Sunday in the lead-up to the event.

Malcolm Boyes
Macquarie University Sports Association

  EXTENSION HISTORY TEACHERS' CONFERENCE

  ENDNOTE TRAINING

In these 2 hour sessions you will learn to add references to EndNote from:

• reference files saved from online and CD-ROM database searches;
• a direct connection to library catalogues and selected databases from within EndNote;
• from reference files saved in Word or WordPerfect format.

Bookings for these sessions are essential and can be made by contacting ITTU on x7399 or via training@library.mq.edu.au. To book please supply ITTU with the following details: fullname; staff ID; Division; extension; e-mail and preferred dates (please supply alternative dates, if possible, as classes fill quickly).

Meredith Martinelli, IT Training Officer

  MAHA ANNUAL WEEKEND RESIDENTIAL CONFERENCE

This year's conference will be held at "Chaldercot", part of the Anglican Church's Port Hacking Conference Centre in the Royal National Park just south of Sydney.

The Conference will begin at 5.30pm on Friday evening, and there will be the usual Conference Dinner on Saturday night. The last event on the program will be lunch on Sunday.

Lectures on humour in Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome - in many cases appropriately illustrated, have already been promised, and more activities are being arranged.

Cost (including meals from supper on Friday evening to lunch on Sunday and morning and afternoon teas) is $105 per person.

Bookings and enquiries to the Secretary, MAHA, x8833.

  UNCOVER DATABASE CHANGES

If you were eligible to order documents on UnCover and you wish to obtain an article from Ingenta, go to: http://www.ingenta.com

When you identify an article you would like, order the article through Document Supply in the Library. Please ensure that you type UNCOVER in the "Notes" field of the Document Supply Request Form to alert Document Supply staff - Ingenta will be supplying articles free of charge until our 'gateway access' has been restored.

Please phone Kathryn Pearson on x7547 (or e-mail kpearson@library.mq.edu.au) or
Jim Kelly on x7895 (or e-mail jkelly@library.mq.edu.au) if you have any further enquiries.

  WARDENS' TRAINING

All newly appointed Wardens and those who require retraining should attend a training session.

All training should be booked through CPD, x7598.

Ugo Cernot
OH&S Officer

  STAFF NEWS: WEB v PRINT

The jury was split 50-50: while many of you prefer the immediacy of the web version, there were just as many who like to browse through an old-fashioned paper copy, primarily on the bus home!

So we will continue with both print and web versions of Staff News. However, in the interests of reducing our print run and saving some trees, please let us know if you do not need any (or as many) paper copies, and we will update our mailing list accordingly.

Thanks again for your interest.

Kim Paino
Acting Editor, Staff News

  POSITION VACANT

SAM's Women's Room Co-ordinator

SAM's Women's Room exists to provide a safe, non-threatening environment on campus for all women; to promote the culture and wellbeing of women at Macquarie University; to provide resources useful for women; and to educate the broader campus community about issues of importance to women.

SAM is seeking a Women's Room Co-ordinator for SAM's Women's Room.

Duties include:

• Researching, developing and implementing services and policies to meet the needs of women on campus.
• Acting as a first point of contact for women requiring information and resources, both on and off-campus.
• Developing and implementing policies that aim to subsidise the Women's Room budget, including Creative + Leisure Courses.
• Liasing with other campus groups, SAM theme week committees and volunteers to maintain/expand women's participation in SAM and on-campus generally.
• Maintenance of the Women's Room resource library, and the day-to-day maintenance of the Room itself.
• Overseeing the annual budget and other administrative tasks, eg., minutes, meetings, agendas, reports, articles for publication.

The Co-ordinator is responsible administratively to SAM's Event/Member Services Manager, as well as to the Women's Room Management Committee.

The position is permanent part-time (30 hours p/w, at least 10.00am - 2.00pm each day with one day till 6.00pm) with an hourly rate of $19. The appointment would commence on Monday 30 July 2001.

Please send your application and resume to the Human Resources Manager, Students At Macquarie (SAM), Locked Bag 3500, North Ryde 1670; fax: 9850 7711; e-mail: kshort@union.mq.edu.au;enquiries: 9850 7045.      Applications close 13 July 2001.

Globe Café is Now Open
The Globe Café, SAM's newest outlet, is now open in the new International Students Building. The hours are 8.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Watch out for this outlet's special launch in the first week of Semester 2.

Coffee is the Winner!
Congratulations to Angela Kelly from Denham Court who is the winner of this month's Coffee Card promotion. Angela wins a sparkling stainless steel coffee percolator and two groovy coffee mugs. Congratulations Angela.

A Special Date for the Diary
Put this date in your diary now - SAM's Annual Dinner, Saturday 25 August. With an extra special guest speaker (with a science twist), to be announced in the next issue of Staff News.

Another Special Date for the Diary
More surprises - watch out for a talk by a famous expat in late August in the SAM Bar. More detail to follow in the next issue.

Darug Insurrection Art Exhibition
Darug art by Edna Watson, Leanne Tobin, Julie Webb, Lorraine Sullivan and Leanne Wright is on show in the Courtview Restaurant (SAM Building, Level 2). This work reflects the vibrancy and dynamism of contemporary Aboriginal culture. Paintings will be on sale through the SAM Spot (SAM Building, Level 1) and the exhibition runs from 19 June until 25 July.

Bluey's Brasserie
Visit the new Bluey's Brasserie at the Macquarie University Sports Grounds and experience the relaxation of fine dining with panoramic bush and city views. For any booking of four or more, receive a complimentary bottle of McWilliams Rivergum Chardonnay (until Monday
30 July). For bookings, please telephone 9805 1287 or e-mail blueys@tpg.com.au.

Nicky Shortridge Leaves SAM
After over five years with SAM and the Union, our Communications Manager, Nicky Shortridge, is leaving us. For those who had the pleasure of working with her, come and farewell Nicky on Friday 6 July from 4.00 to 6.00pm in the SAM Bar (SAM Building, Level 2).

Emma Walters
Events/Member Services Manager

Postgraduate Programs in Educational Leadership
Are you interested in developing your knowledge of theory and practice in university leadership and management?

Applications are now open for enrolment in Macquarie's Postgraduate Programs in Educational Leadership. Programs are offered at Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters level, specialising in Higher Education.

Please note that staff of Macquarie University will be given a full fees waiver (including tuition and student activities fees) for each of the three core units in the Higher Education specialisation of the program. These three core units form the Postgraduate Certificate program.

Further information is available on the program website at: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/edldshp.htm

For application forms or any other enquiries, please contact Maree McEvoy, School of Education, x8649 or Alison Cameron, CPD, x7598.

Employability and Disability
Focus on ability - issues of disability and employability
Keynote Speaker: Dr Lynne Davis
Most people think of disability as something that only affects other people. And yet either through accident or illness, many people are likely to be affected by unexpected changes to their physical or mental abilities. Despite its policy on avoiding unlawful discrimination, Macquarie University employs comparatively few people with a disability requiring workplace adjustment. What issues must be considered to make our working environment more accessible and more desirable for those competent and able people whose working lives are limited by an unsympathetic working environment?

Dr Lynne Davis is a former staff member with a personal story to tell about changes to her worklife which were made necessary by the loss of her sight.

This half-day workshop is designed to discussissues and approaches to fulfilling the University's social and legal responsibilities so that staff with a disability, especially those requiring an adjustment to the workplace, can work effectively in a sympathetic and satisfying work climate.

 Lunch will be served.

    Date:         Tuesday 10 July
    Time:        12.30 - 4.30pm
    Venue:      SAM Function Rooms
 

    Enquiries:   Sarah Levin x7471.

    Registration: by Friday 6 July:
                            Kim Richard, CPD x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Secrets of Chairing Meetings Successfully
Facilitator: Liz Patten
Chairing meetings effectively is an important part of University life, but takes a lot of skill and patience. In this workshop you can find out the secrets of successful Chairs, and learn from them how to deal with difficult committee members, full agendas and limited time. One of the guest speakers
will be the Vice Chancellor, Professor
Di Yerbury.

The workshop will be beneficial to both academic and general staff.

    Date:         Thursday 12 July
    Time:         9.30am - 1.00pm
    Venue:    E6A 116

    Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619

Media mentions: We are now using both print and broadcasting monitoring services, but they do sometimes miss Macquarie mentions. To ensure a more comprehensive and accurate MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA column, please always let us know whenever you have been a subject or an author of any print media item, including reviews of your work or letters-to-the-editor from you, and if you appear on the electronic media. Kindly forward the information by e-mail to Kathy Vozella: kvozella@vc.mq.edu.au by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to W6B 148.

Mr Tim Besley (Chancellor):said graduates from the Australian College of Physical Education would find themselves in positions around Australia and overseas, The Hornsby Advocate, 20 June

Ms Anita Chang (Asian Languages): her seminar topic 'The aura of two dragons: from Bruce Lee to Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon' was mentioned in The Daily Chinese Herald, 23-24 June

Associate Professor Frank Clarke (Modern History): interviewed about voting in Australia in 1901 and said that all men over the age of 21 could vote in NSW and Victoria as long as they weren't Aboriginal, while in SA men, women and Aborigines could vote if they got themselves on the electoral roll, ABC 702, 28 June

Mr Richard Crowie (Anthropology graduate): will begin a 12,000 km bike ride from London to Cape Town and said that after studying Anthropology at Macquarie University he found passing through the countryside at 15 km per hour opens up a whole new world, Inner Western Suburbs Courier, 11 June

Mr Filip Dock (BBA student): is one of the eight students in Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program, Glebe and Inner Western Weekly, 20 June

Mr Michael Edgeloe (Mathematics):has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his passion for classical music, which led to the Music On Winter Sundays concert series at Macquarie University, The North Shore Times, 13 June

Ms Megan Etheridge (Public Relations and Marketing): said that we knew Macquarie's "Life's unfair until you get a Macquarie degree" advertising campaign would evoke strong views in the general public, but a school-leavers' focus group had had an overwhelming positive response in testing, The Australian, 27 June

Mr Terry Finch (Centre for Flexible Learning): said that Macquarie's new digital lecture recording system allows the technical team, distance education, online teaching and duplicating staff to access and edit files as appropriate from their own workstations, Campus Review, 20-26 June

Professor Jonathan Harrington (Linguistics): interviewed about Aboriginal languages saying they are fascinating from a linguistic point of view, "PM", ABC National Radio, 20 June

Dr Christiana Kohler (Ancient History): and her team of Macquarie archaeologists have discovered six unknown Egyptian tombs in Cairo dating back to 3000 BC, The Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga), 13 June

Professor Denise Murray (NCELTR): wrote in the June edition of Macquarie University News that new technologies make it easier to produce more and more data, but data is not information, The Age, 20 June; said electronic learning can become a tool for social justice in education but not before access is improved and learning techniques are refined, The Sydney Morning Herald,
26 June

Associate Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): says we have been under the influence of American English for more than 50 years, Sunday Telegraph, 1 July

Professor John Pollard (Actuarial Studies): has been awarded the Institute of Actuaries of Australia's silver medal, an award which has only previously been awarded twice and recognises a long record of outstanding actuarial work in the service of the profession, business, government and community, Campus Review, 20-26 June

Professor David Rich (Centre for Flexible Learning): said that while the University is moving the whole lecture recording process to digital, cassette tapes will be available for a few more years yet, Campus Review, 20-26 June

Ms Wendy Shepherd (Mia Mia Child Care Centre): said food was a particular concern of families who place their children in the care of others, and that the kitchen at Mia Mia was at the hub of the centre, The Sydney Morning Herald, 23 June

Professor Bill Shields (MGSM): wrote that while confidence can be an influence in individual economic decisions, its role in the business cycle is less clear, and that other influences (such as BAS changes and RBA interest rate cuts) probably had as much to do with Australia avoiding recession in the last quarter, The Australian Financial Review, 20 June

Professor Robert Spillane (MGSM): said it is wrong to generalise and stereotype female managers as being nurturing and supportive because there is very little research or material published on this issue, The Australian Financial Review, 19 June

Mr Mark Stephens (Ancient History graduate): completed his honours thesis on the Apostle Paul and his theory on life after death, and won the Ancient History medal which will help when he attempts to study overseas in future years, The Parramatta Advertiser, 13 June

Dr Jennifer Sumsion (Early Childhood): her research into the issues facing men in early childhood education says men make up only two per cent of the early childhood education profession, Educare News, June

Dr Anne Vickery (English): has been awarded the Fulbright postdoctoral fellow award, Campus Review, June 20-26

Professor Kevin Wheldall (MUSEC): said on average the MULTILIT students in the Gladstone region had gained almost two years in reading skills compared to just two months if they had been in a normal classroom environment, Gladstone Observer, 23 June

Mr Bernard Wong (student): has been awarded a Fulbright postgraduate award, Campus Review, 20-26 June

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): bought painter Elizabeth Kruger's painting Mostly Water and now offers her artist-in-residence at the university, The Sydney Morning Herald, 20 June; her salary was listed in a table of Vice-Chancellor's salaries, The Sydney Morning Herald, 22 June

Issues and Events

Macquarie University's "nerdy boy" print advertising campaign, created by George Patterson Bates, has won a Gold Lion award at the International Advertising Festival in Cannes, The Sydney Morning Herald, 21 June; B and T Weekly, 21 June; the Macquarie campaign was a spot-on campaign with its audience, B and T Weekly, 25 June

Macquarie University has adapted a radio station software package to digitally record lectures for distance education and online students, Campus Review, 20-26 June

The International College of Tourism and Hotel Management offers two university degree courses in association with Macquarie University and the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, The Australian, 22 June

The National Parks and Wildlife Service is monitoring sulphur crested cockatoos in the Sydney region in a joint project with Macquarie University, Radio 2SM, 19 June

Macquarie Universityand the University of Sydney were mentioned by a female talkback caller who was complaining about the amount of money universities spend on annual reports, ABC 702, 19 June

Macquarie University's"Life's unfair until you get a Macquarie degree" advertising campaign has won a Gold Lion prize at the 2001 Cannes International Advertising Festival for its creator, the George Patterson Bates Sydney agency, The Australian,
27 June; Campus Review, 27 June -3 July

Macquarie Universityis calling for entries for an art exhibition prize, called ANIMALmagic which aims to embrace the links between science and art, Mosman Daily, 21 June

Macquarie University was mentioned in an interview with Sally Wilson from the International Fund for Animal Welfare in the context of native animal road kills. She said she would like a think-tank established to investigate ways of protecting native animals, Radio 2NR, Lismore, 28 June
 

HOSEI INTERNATIONAL FUND (HIF)
Foreign Scholars Fellowship 2002 - 2003
Hosei University, Japan
Invitations are extended to young scholars from abroad holding a Master Degree or a Doctorate to apply to the HIF Fellowship Program to carry out non-degree research programs at Hosei University under the direction of and/or in cooperation with the Hosei faculty and researchers. It is expected that joint cooperation and coordination with the Hosei faculty will contribute much to the development of the University's research capabilities.

Applicants must:

• be a foreign national;
• hold a Master degree (or equivalent) or above;
• have sufficient fluency in either Japanese or English;
• be no more than 35 years of age as of 1 April, 2002;
• not have been a previous recipient of this fellowship.

Application Closing Date: 18 July 2001. Further information and an application form are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (9850 7277) or visit the website http://www.hosei.ac.jp/ic/

SWISS GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS 2002
Three scholarships are being offered to Australian citizens by the Swiss Government for study in Switzerland for the academic year 2002-2003. The scholarships are tenable for one academic year (9 months). Candidates are required to have a sufficient knowledge of French or German as all courses are given in these languages. Candidates who were born before 1 January 1967 are not eligible to apply.

Allowances range from approximately SFr1600 per month for undergraduate students, to SFr1820 per month for postgraduate and art students; payment of regular university fees; medical insurance; students required to attend the language course at Fribourg receive an allowance of approximately SFr4500 for 3 month period. Application closing date: 21 September 2001. Further information and application forms are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (9850 7277).

FULBRIGHT AWARDS 2002 FOR US
STUDY, RESEARCH AND LECTURING
Postgraduate Student Awards (up to US$22,000)
To undertake an American higher degree or engage in research towards an Australian higher degree.

• General Awards: open to all fields of study
• Engineering Award
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
• Science and Engineering Award
• Visual and Performing Arts Award
• Tim Mathew Memorial Award in Statistics and Related Disciplines
• Business Administration Award (up to US$28,000) for those in the fields of Finance, Actuarial Studies, Mathematical Statistics, Applied Mathematics and Econometrics.

DIVISION OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES: Department of Economics: Research Officer (Full-time (Fixed-term)) - Ref. 19153.
The appointee will undertake research related to credit risk modelling and financial economics.

Essential criteria:Bachelor qualifications in econometrics, preferably at honours level; familiarity with economics packages such as E-views or Shazam.

Desirable criteria: Experience in a similar position.

Enquiries and duty statement:Professor D J Jüttner on 9850 8481 or e-mail johannes.juttner@mq.edu.au

Salary range: Level 6 - within the range of $44,865 - $49,216pa, including base salary within the range of $41,032 - $45,011pa, 8% employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

The position is available immediately on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of twelve months, and will be subject to probationary conditions. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 13 July 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY: National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research (NCELTR): Customer Service & Dispatch Clerk (Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref. 17183.
The National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research distributes English language teaching and learning resources both nationally and internationally.

NCELTR is looking for an energetic and well organised person to assist with sales administration and to look after the despatch section of the unit. The appointee will work closely with the Publications Sales and Marketing Administrator. Duties include processing orders, invoicing, maintaining customer relations, ordering stock, maintaining a customer data base, general filing, moving stock between and within warehouses, preparing and organising parcels for shipment, daily mail and large mail-outs. In addition, the appointee will be responsible for maintaining an efficient system for organising the different storage areas, arranging courier pick ups, driving a university vehicle and operating a forklift. This is a physically demanding position involving lifting, bending, standing for long periods, and lifting heavy loads. Applicants should be able to cope with the physical demands of the job.

Essential criteria:demonstrable organisational, word processing and spreadsheet skills; good oral and written communication skills; knowledge of invoicing system; a current NSW Class C Driver's Licence; a current Forklift Licence (Operator Certification) or willingness to obtain a licence; knowledge of warehouse storage; capacity to undertake manual handling tasks.

Desirable criteria: experience working in a bookshop, educational and library supplier or warehouse; experience with accounting software.

Enquiries and further information package: Carol Hill on 9850 7663 or e-mail carol.hill@mq.edu.au

Salary range: Level 4 - package up to $41,201, including base salary within the range of $32,577 - $34,815pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer's contribution to superannuation.

The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis until 29 July 2004, and will be subject to probationary conditions. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 20 July 2001 . Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR: Public Relations and Marketing Unit: High Schools Liaison Officer (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 19152.
The appointee will represent Macquarie at Careers Markets and other High School related functions; make presentations to school groups; coordinate student helpers in relation to annual hotline and other school related events; coordinate activities targeted at schools/school leavers; assist with the coordination of Open Day and Advising Day and update and arrange distribution of undergraduate course booklets.

Essential Criteria:relevant tertiary qualifications; excellent skills and significant experience in public speaking; high level customer service skills and experience; an ability to acquire a good knowledge of Macquarie University's undergraduate programs; experience in preparing information materials for publication; a current NSW driver's licence.

Desirable Criteria:computing skills; a knowledge and understanding of OH & S principles.

Enquiries and Information Package: Ms Megan Etheridge on 9850 7378 or e-mail megan.etheridge@mq.edu.auSelection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months.

Salary range: Level 6 - $48,558 to $53,267 pa, including base salary $41,032 to $45,011 pa, 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 13 July 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EDUCATIONAL STUDIES: Institute of Early Childhood: Casual Lecturer in Early Childhood Mathematics.
The Institute wishes to appoint a casual Lecturer to teach in the Institute's undergraduate program on the mathematics for young children units during second semester 2001. The appointee will be expected to work in a team teaching situation and have good communication skills. Responsibilities may also include practicum supervision and casual teaching in general early childhood units, if desired.

Essential Criteria:Expertise in early childhood mathematics and early childhood teaching experience across the 0-8 age group.

Desirable Criteria: Tertiary teaching experience; a degree in Early Childhood Education.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Alma Fleet on 9850 9872.

For this casual position only:
Applications including a full curriculum vitae, visa status and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail) of three referees should be forwarded to Grace Bostock, Australian Centre for Education Studies, Macquarie University NSW 2109 by 13 July 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR: Public Relations and Marketing Unit: Journalist (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 19151.
The PR and Marketing Unit is seeking a Journalist to write articles for Macquarie University News as allocated; to write media releases and assist with media liaison; and to prepare Lighthouse - Macquarie's newsletter for the high school community.

Essential Criteria:Excellent writing and communication skills; computer literacy including experience in using Pagemaker; ability to liaise with a wide variety of internal and external groups; relevant experience in a tertiary education institution/corporate environment; basic web design skills.

Desirable Criteria:Bachelor degree in communication, public relations, marketing, journalism or related field; understanding of tertiary education issues.

Enquiries and Information Package: Kathy Vozella on 9850 7456 or e-mail kathy.vozella@mq.edu.au  Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months.

Salary range: Level 6 - $48,558 to $53,267 pa, including base salary $41,032 to $45,011 pa, 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 13 July 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE: Marketing Coordinator (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 19154.
The appointee will have responsibility for international marketing of the University in designated countries/regions.

Essential Criteria: relevant tertiary qualifications; demonstrated ability to plan and implement marketing strategies with particular reference to relationship marketing; high level analytical and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team; capacity to represent the University and willingness to travel abroad for extended periods; ability to understand and work with different cultures; interpersonal and communication skills of a high order; broad knowledge of the tertiary education sector, particularly international admissions procedures, university structures and relevant government policy; a broad understanding of the structure of the University and its courses; knowledge of academic entry requirements to Macquarie University programs for international students; understanding of or the ability to acquire an understanding of Macquarie University's internationalisation strategy.

Enquiries and Information Package: Ms Debra Langton on 9850 6301 or e-mail debra.langton@mq.edu.auSelection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Salary range: Level 7 - $54,739 to $59,004 pa, including base salary $46,255 to $49,859 pa, 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE: International Student Adviser (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 18900.
The appointee will support the welfare of international students, implementing various programs to ensure the smooth integration of international students onto the campus and community, and will be the first point of contact for issues facing international students.

Essential Criteria: relevant tertiary qualifications; experience in the development and delivery of support services and programs to international students in a tertiary environment; familiarity with university policies and procedures; cultural sensitivity; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; knowledge of study abroad programs; knowledge of AusAid reporting requirements; experience with peer support programs.

Desirable Criteria:international education experience abroad; experience in project management and budgeting; awareness of Macquarie University's international strategy and vision.

Enquiries and Information Package:
Ms Jo Byng on 9850 7359 or e-mail jbyng@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Salary range: Level 6 - $48,558 to $53,267 pa, including base salary $41,032 to $45,011 pa, 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

General
The positions are available from August 2001, on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 18 July 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE: Education Abroad Officer (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 19155.
The appointee will provide sound administrative support for the University's Education Abroad programs, which include study abroad, incoming and outgoing exchange students, travel grants, admissions, recruitment, enrolment, orientation, pre-departure and debriefing programs.

Essential Criteria:relevant tertiary qualifications or substantial relevant work experience; client focus; excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written; cultural understanding and sensitivity; administrative, clerical and computer skills of a high order; ability to prioritise and work as part of a team; initiative and lateral thinking in program development.

Desirable Criteria:experience working in an international environment or study overseas; understanding of Australian university systems and procedures; understanding of or the ability to acquire an understanding of Macquarie University's internationalisation strategy.

Enquiries and Information Package: Ms Debra Langton on 9850 6301 or e-mail debra.langton@mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available from August 2001 on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months.

Salary range: Level 5 - $42,083 to $47,527 pa, including base salary $35,561 to $40,161 pa, 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 13 July 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES: Department of Computing: Research Programmer (Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref. 19157.
The Language Technology Group is seeking a Research Programmer to work on a range of cutting-edge projects in the area of natural language processing and human language technology, including information delivery on mobile devices, and the development of intelligent search and question answering software. Suitably qualified individuals may be eligible for enrolment in a PhD program.

Essential criteria: a good undergraduate degree in computing; significant programming expertise, demonstrated by having written at least one large scale piece of software; prior exposure to work in natural language processing, or a strong interest in learning about the area rapidly; demonstrated proficiency in programming in at least one of: Java, C++, Perl, Prolog; enthusiasm for learning about new tools and technologies; ability to work independently to achieve agreed goals; ability to communic- ate effectively in speech and writing.

Desirable criteria: an honours degree; prior training in natural language processing; experience in using two or more of: Java, C++, Perl, Prolog; experience in CGI programming, web-related software and the UNIX environment.

Enquiries and Information Package: Associate Professor Robert Dale on 9850 6331 or e-mail Robert.Dale@mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for one year, with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of one month.

Salary range: Level 6 - $44,865 to $49,216 pa, including base salary $41,032 to $45,011 pa, 8% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 13 July 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

CLASSIFIED

TO LET: Cremorne. Fully furnished luxurious 2 bedroom unit with balcony. Close to shops, restaurants, ferry and cinema, available immediately. Suitable for one to two persons. Contact Kerry McAullay on 0409 535450.

TO LET: Wahroonga. House with 2-3 bedrooms, swimming pool, pleasant garden in a quiet street only 15 minutes drive to Macquarie. Available from September (negotiable). Rent: $290-$420p.w. Fully furnished (negotiable). Phone Melinda on 9477 9763 (W) or 9489 4417 (AH).

ACCOMMODATION WANTED: visiting academic seeks furnished, 2 bedroom flat or house, accessible by public transport, for February and March 2002. Contact Gillian Emmett or Rowena Tai, x7959, e-mail: pd@nceltr.mq.edu.au

SHARE ACCOMMODATION:Female non-smoker to share 2 bedroom modern sunny unit with LUG, close to transport, shops and Macquarie University. Available now. Rent: $125p.w. Call Katherine Raper at work on 9577 3367 (between 8.30am - 5.30pm) or at home on 9869 3878 (after 8.00pm).

WANTED: Any kind of 8ply knitting wool. Your donation will be knitted into warm rugs for less fortunate people suffering from the cold weather. Phone Marian on x7232.

FOR SALE: Carpet, brand new - Cavalier Bremworth 100% wool, beige sisaltone. Excess to requirements. Pieces measure: 3.5m x 1.6m; 6.3m x 1.35m; 3m x 1.3m; 3.2m x 1.3m; 1.8m x 1.9m. Could be joined for larger area. (Retails @ approx. $160 per metre). The lot - just $200; bookshelves (2), white melamine, 2m tall x 90cm wide, excellent condition. $30 each or both for $50. Enquiries: 9869 2624.

FOR SALE: BMX bike, 16" Spectrum Sizzler, black with navy blue trim. Back pedal and hand brakes, training wheels. Suitable 3-6 y.o. $60 ono; kitchen exhaust fan (Qasair) - top quality, 900mm wide. New - never used. (Retails approx. $800). $300 ono. Enquiries: 9869 2624.

FOR SALE: Hyundai Excel Sprint hatch 1993, white, 3 door, manual. One owner, service logbook, good condition, 98,000kms. STS 438. $4,800. Phone Susan on
9684 5150.

FOR SALE: Alko mulcher, hardly used, $350; Yamaha PSR150 electronic keyboard, $150; VCR, $150; colour TV, $100; hi-fi (speakers, tuner, amplifier), $100; juicer, $30; blender, $25; iron, $15; ironing board, $10; wire basket storage draws, $30. Phone 9332 1588.
 

2001

July

Tuesday 10 July
EMPLOYABILITY AND DISABILITY:12.30 to 4.30pm in the SAM Function Rooms. To book call CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 11 July
CFL WORKSHOP: Using WebCT Discussions and Mail. 11.00am to 12.00noon, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe
Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 11 July
CFL WORKSHOP: Editing Content for WebCT Online Units. 2.00 to 3:30pm, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Thursday 12 July
SECRETS OF CHAIRING MEETINGS SUCCESSFULLY: 9.30am to 1.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x 9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Thursday 12 and Friday 13 July
MGSM Conference - For more information contact Pam Morpeth x8985, Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten x9619 or Alison Cameron x7598.

Friday 13 July
CFL WORKSHOP: WebCT Training: Basic Quizzes. 11.00am to 12:30pm, Training Room 1, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 18 July
CFL WORKSHOP: QuickCT Setup. 10.00am to 12noon, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Friday 20 July
CFL WORKSHOP: QuickCT Implementation. 10.00am to 12noon, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 24 July
CFL WORKSHOP: Using WebCT Discussions and Mail (repeat). 11.00am to 12.00noon, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe
Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 24 July
CFL WORKSHOP: Editing Content for WebCT Online Units (repeat). 2.00 to 3:30pm, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570,
e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Friday 27 July
BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR:Predictive Models of Aquatic Invertebrate Biodiversity: An Approach with General Application, presented by Associate Professor Richard Norris (CRC for Freshwater Ecology, University of Canberra). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.

Saturday 28 July
MODERN HISTORY DEPARTMENT AND THE AUSTRALIAN CENTRE OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES EXTENSION HISTORY TEACHERS' CONFERENCE: 9.00am to 5.00pm in X5B. Lectures will be held on Historiography and Extension History. Staff are welcome to attend the lectures. Enquiries should be made to Kay Carroll, Australian Centre of Educational Studies, x8653.

August

Tuesday 7 August
SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM 2001:Governing Risk: the case of computers in Australian social security, presented by Paul Henman (Sociology, Macquarie). 12 noon to 2.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries:
Florence Adamou x8078, e-mail: florence.adamou@mq.edu.au

Thursday 9 August
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity: RESEARCH SERIES: talk by Dr Norman Young on The First Hearers: Who Were the First Auditors of Daniel and How Did They Understand the Text? 7.30pm in W3A 501. Donation: $7, $5 SSEC members. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Friday 10 August
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY DISCUSSION GROUP: Does Modern Medical Technology Cause as Many Problems as it Solves? Led by Dr Catriona MacKenzie (Philosophy). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E5A 119.

Thursday 16 August
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity: PUBLIC LECTURE:New Horizons in Byzantine Jordan, presented by Norman Ricklefs. 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C T1. No charge. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Tuesday 21 August
SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM 2001:The Australian Ressentiment: Hysteria and the "Real Thing", presented by Annette Hamilton (Anthropology, Macquarie). 12 noon to 2.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries:
Florence Adamou x8078, e-mail: florence.adamou@mq.edu.au

Friday 24 - Sunday 26 August
MAHA Annual Residential Weekend Conference to be held at Chaldercot, Royal National Park. Enquiries x8833.