CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW PERSONAL CHAIRS

The following Personal Chairs were approved by the Macquarie University Council on 14 December  2001:

*  Professor Peter Abelson, Department of Economics:  Peter Abelson is one of Australia's leading microeconomists, with contributions spanning welfare, transport, urban and environmental economics.  His work on the evaluation of noise costs, including pioneering work for the Roskill Commission, has been influential in Australia.  Abelson has a BA from the University of Oxford, a Master of Science (Economics) and PhD from the University of London, and a MBA from Heriot-Watt University.

*  Professor Malcolm Hudson, Department of Statistics:  Malcolm Hudson has an international reputation for his work in medical statistics, multiparameter estimation, stochastic modelling and image analysis.  This has led to important contributions in medical image reconstruction.  His invention of the 'Ordered Subsets Expectation Maximisation' algorithm has become the world standard in tomography application and earned him an award for the most highly cited paper in the IEEE Transactions of Medical Imaging in 1994 and is now used in almost all commercial imaging systems. Hudson has a BSc from UNSW and a PhD from Stanford University.

*  Professor Jean Joss, Department of Biological Sciences:  Jean Joss has achieved an international reputation in comparative endocrinology and her pioneering work using the Australian lung fish has led to increased understanding in the evolution of hormones and of the vertebrate genome. She has established a lung fish facility at Macquarie which is unique in the world and which has become a major site for international cooperative research.  Jean Joss has a BSc and a MSc from UNSW and a PhD from University College of North Wales.

*  Professor Andrew Pitman, Department of Physical Geography:  Andy Pitman has made major contributions to research on land surface processes in climate models.  He is one of the two primary organisers of the international Project for the Intercomparison of Land-Surface Parametrisation Schemes, a collaboration of institutions and scientists around the world, and has been elected to several prestigious international scientific committees, including vice-chair of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Program - Biological Aspects of the Hydrological Cycle.  Pitman has a BSc and a PhD from Liverpool University.

*  Professor Barry Sanders, Department of Physics:  Barry Sanders has made significant and original contributions to quantum electrodynamics, providing precise criteria for drawing the distinction between quantum and classical phenomena.  He has also made important contributions to practical quantum cryptography and to the application of group theory as an efficient unifying principle in the field of quantum information. Sanders has a BSc from the University of Calgary and a PhD from the University of London.

*  Professor John Stephens, Department of English:  John Stephens has a strong international profile as a critic of children's literature but his work also ranges across a broad canvas from linguistics to medieval studies.  His stature has been recognised by his appointment as President of the International Research Society for Children's Literature.  Stephens has a BA from the University of Melbourne, a MA from the University of Sydney and a Doctor of Literature from Macquarie University.

*  Professor Dodo Thampapillai, Graduate School of the Environment:  Dodo Thampapillai is widely known and respected for his work in environmental economics and has held visiting professorships in Germany, Sweden and Singapore.  He has contributed to policy deliberations of decision bodies with a global impact, earning grants and research awards from the World Bank and the International Labour Organisation.  Thampapillai has a BSc from the University of Ceylon, a MEconomics and PhD from the University of New England.

*  Professor Duncan Veal, Department of Biological Sciences:  Duncan Veal has established himself in two major field in microbiology.  In flow cytometry he has been successful in developing generic technology for detecting and identifying species of cryposporidium and giardia present ing small numbers in water.  His work was crucial to the water authorities in Sydney in handling potential threats of contamination in the water supply.  He has also made important contributions to the study of microbial interactions in soils.  Veal has a BSc from Aston University and a PhD from Reading University.

*  Professor Farhat Yusuf, Department of Business:  Farhat Yusuf has made sustained contributions in many areas of applied demography, including the demography of Pakistan, medical and health demography and the demography of ethnic minorities in Australia and recently in business demography.  He is held in high regard by several UN organisations who frequently seek his advice and he has been elected President of the Australian Population Association and Chair of the Research Committee on the Sociology of Population for the International Sociological Association.  Yusuf has a BSc and Master of Statistics from Panjab University and a PhD from ANU.

Kathy Vozella
Media Manager/Editor
Public Relations and Marketing Unit
 

Applications are invited for promotion to the levels of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor for the 2002 round.  The closing date for applications for promotion (effective 1 January 2003) is Friday 3 May 2002.

The form is available at: http://www.pers.mq.edu.au/Forms/22/index.html 
and information about promotion is set out in Clause 9 of the Enterprise Agreement at: http://www.pers.mq.edu.au/enterprise/EB2000/eaplain/36019.html

Eight copies of your application should be provided to the Personnel Office.  Please allow enough time for your Head of Department/Division to complete their reports by the closing date.  Please also ensure that applications are two-hole punched and clipped together (not stapled).

Copies of your Student Feedback reports for the last three to four years should be forwarded with your application.

Applications for promotion should be forwarded to the Personnel Office, Building C4B by the closing date.  Any enquiries about the procedures can be directed to Sue Verdich on x 9701.

Col Cashman
Director, Personnel
 

Macintosh computers represent a significant percentage of the computers on the Macquarie University campus. 

Macquarie University recently rejoined the Apple University Consortium (AUC). The AUC offers many programs to consortium members such as the Apple University Development Fund, subsidised attendance at the World Wide Developers Conference and the AUC Academic Conference.

In order to help support Macintosh users on campus there is a Macquarie University campus wide email list for the timely distribution of Macintosh related information. This is envisioned as a low volume email list so that your mailbox is not overtaxed. Users of Macintosh computers and or those with an interest in Apple technologies should subscribe from the Macintosh Special Interest Web Site.

http://macintosh.mq.edu.au/

The special interest web site also provides links to relevant Apple related web sites.

Rees Griffiths
AUDF Co-ordinator
 

The Division of Law lunchtime seminars in 2002 have a strong interdisciplinary focus and attract a diverse range of local and international scholars. In addition to the featured theme for this year, "Language, Violence & Justice: The Legal Regulation of Hatred", there are guest seminars with speakers addressing a broad range of socio-legal themes and issues, as well as work-in-progress papers from staff of the Division. Seminars are generally held on Thursdays from 1.00pm to 2.00pm in the staff library, 6th floor, W3A.  All welcome.

The next seminar will be on 16 April, please note this is on a Tuesday. This seminar will be presented by Dr Roy Sainsbury from the Department of Social Policy at the University of York on the topic: "The Great British Benefits Robbery? Tackling Welfare Fraud in the UK".

The complete program with information about speakers and papers is available on the Division's web page via the current events listing at:
http://www.law.mq.edu.au/news.htm

For further inquiries contact the convener, Lawrence McNamara, on ext 7921 or by email at: 
lawrence.mcnamara@mq.edu.au.

Lawrence McNamara
Convener, Division of Law
 

The Biological Sciences Museum, E8B 110, hosts lunch time entertainment programs each Thursday from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. Everyone interested in documentaries about nature, science, anthropology and the many lives people live is warmly welcome.

The 2002 program is built around the themes of Birth, Life and Death in nature, popular culture and society. The emphasis is on personal biographies of famous, not so famous and infamous people.

For more information and program content please visit our website. Entry is free. All screenings are part of the Biological Sciences Museum education and outreach initiative. 
March
28 March  Birth of the Rockies 
April
18 April Monty Python's The Meaning of Life Pt. 1 
19 April Monty Python's The Meaning of Life Pt. 2 

www.bio.mq.edu.au/school/centres/museum/

Frank Stadler
Curator/Caretaker, Biological Sciences Museum
 

Join the Macquarie University Singers! We are a non-auditioning choir and sing a wide range of music, including works by Bach, Mozart, Rossini, Gershwin, Rogers and Hammerstein, Queen and Billy Joel. Concerts this year include ‘A Musical Grand Tour of Europe’, our major on-campus concert, and a series of performances with the Australian Pops Orchestra in the Sydney Opera House. Staff, students and anyone who loves to sing are invited to join. 

Rehearsals are held on Monday nights, X5B 292 (Music Room) 7.00pm to 9.30pm.

For more information call us on 9850 7818,  email us at:
publicity@mus.aicsa.org.au or visit our website at:
www.mq.edu.au/mqsingers/ .

Blanche Ling
MUS Publicity Officer
 

Call x7616 for either Kerry or Anne.
 

Kerry Graham
Unicom Branch Manager

 STUDENTS AT      MACQUARIE NEWS

CPD NEWS

General Staff Performance Management System Adviser Training

This two day workshop is designed to train General Staff Advisers appointed according to the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2000-2003.

Participants will be introduced to the principles behind the design, goals and processes of the system and be provided with opportunities to develop the practical skills associated with the effective conduct of performance management interviews.

The workshop is open to those staff who have been nominated as General Staff Advisers within the Performance Management System and who have not previously attended this workshop.
Lunch will be provided.

Date: Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 March
9.30am to 5.00pm
SAM Function Rooms
Level 3
Facilitators:  Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, Brenda Turnbull and Amanda Phillips
Enquiries:  Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten x9619

Macquarie University Strategic Curriculum Innovation Grants Information Session

The MUSCIG scheme supports the process of curriculum innovation which extends beyond that expected of normal curriculum development and review undertaken within Departments and Divisions.  Though the specific focus of these funds may change over time, the goal of the scheme is to support initiatives that reflect the university’s strategic priorities for teaching and learning, with the aim of enhancing the quality of student learning environments in all disciplines.  During 2002, these priorities include effective and novel approaches to the integration of generic skills (including an appreciation of ethics, indigenous studies, awareness of other culture, environmental sustainability etc.) into the curriculum and programs in which the development of Internationalisation is a crucial unifying and innovative theme.  Proposals should address the process of curriculum innovation, development and change with a view to sustainability and cultural change within the Department and/or Division.  Funding will not be given to projects that have the development of course materials as their only outcome. 

Proposals may include, but are not limited to, initiatives which:
· Map the curriculum in terms of skills development, defining levels of skills appropriate to each stage;
· Identify the needs of diverse groups of students and scaffold appropriate teaching and learning, and assessments tasks throughout the program;
· Assist students to take ownership and responsibility for their learning and skills development;
· Evaluate the implementation of curriculum change and student learning outcomes, leading to the continuing cycle of curriculum change.

All staff are eligible to apply, though recommendation from the Head of Department and Head of Division is required. 

During this workshop, applicants will have the opportunity to discuss issues related to their teaching and learning context, and the guidelines and criteria for funding to support the process of integration.  It will address the need for the focus on curriculum process rather than the creation of a product, and the manner in which to best conceptualise and articulate this focus. 

Date:  Wednesday 27 March
1.00pm to 3.00pm
E6A 116
Facilitator: Sharon Fraser
Enquiries:  Sharon Fraser
x8446

Introduction to the General Staff Performance Management System

In accordance with the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2000-2003, the Macquarie University Performance Management System will be implemented for General Staff in the year 2002. 

These two-hour sessions are designed:
· To introduce all general staff to the policies and procedures associated with the new system;
· To provide Heads of Division/ Department/ Office with opportunities to clarify how the system will be introduced in their particular Division/ Department/ Office;
· To assist staff to prepare effectively for their Performance Management Interviews;
· To give staff an opportunity to ask questions and address concerns. 

There will be six information sessions held between February and July 2002, open to all general staff and interested academic staff.

Attend one session only.  Lunch will be provided.

The second session is on: 

Date:  Tuesday 9 April
12noon to 2.00pm
SAM Function Room Level 3
Facilitators: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, Brenda Turnbull, Amanda Phillips, EEO Officer and Personnel Office Staff 
Enquiries:  Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten x9619.

‘Making Work Work For Me and Others’ Program

This new and innovative program consist of 10 sessions and is designed to support General Staff HEW levels 2 to 5 in being successful and inspired at work.

After a short introductory information session on March 13, those who choose to participate in the 10 session program will be working on the following broad topics:
· Communication skills: all we do at work is driven by our skill of effectively communicating what we see, think and want.  Here we will work on enhancing those skills through very practical exercises and feedback;
· Customer service: who are our customers?  Serving them with excellence is important to Macquarie and to each of us. Why is that?  You will get a chance to practise great customer service in reality;
· Managing upwards: here you will be learning how to influence your supervisor, manager, boss and others above you;
· Working in a team: some teams work really well, others don't.  Why is that?  We will look intensively at the influence individuals and their styles have on the team, and how you can capitalise on them;
· Making it real: individual and group support in achieving what you see as possible to put into daily practice from attending this program.

It is possible to attend a limited number of sessions. A certificate of completion, which outlines the skills that participants have explored and developed from this program, will be given to those who attend at least 8 of the 10 sessions.  Places are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Wednesday 10 April, Tuesday 23 April, Wednesday 15 May, Wednesday 29 May, Wednesday 12 June, Tuesday 25 June, Tuesday 2 July, Wednesday 17 July, Thursday 25 July, Wednesday 7 July, Wednesday 7 August
9.30am to 12.30pm
E6A 116
Facilitator:  Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten  Enquiries:  Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten x9619

General Staff Performance Management System Adviser Training

This two day workshop is designed to train General Staff Advisers appointed according to the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2000-2003.

Participants will be introduced to the principles behind the design, goals and processes of the system and be provided with opportunities to develop the practical skills associated with the effective conduct of performance management interviews.

The workshop is open to those staff who have been nominated as General Staff Advisers within the Performance Management System and who have not previously attended this workshop.
Lunch will be provided.

Date: Thursday 11 and Friday 12 April
9.30am to 5.00pm
SAM Function Rooms
Level 3
Facilitators:  Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, Brenda Turnbull and Amanda Phillips
Enquiries:  Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten x 9619

Postgraduate Research Supervision Workshop 2: Quality Research Supervision

The second workshop examines the thorny issues of quality, diversity, inclusivity and evaluation.  The main focus is the development of supervision practices that support students who come from indigenous and international backgrounds. We will also examine variation in students approaches to learning and research, and look at the important role of ethics in the research process.

Date: Friday 12 April
10.00am to 4.00pm
E6A 116
Facilitator:  Anna Reid
Enquiries: Anna Reid
x9780

OH&S for Managers, Supervisors and Safety Coordinators

Effective training of supervisory personnel has a major impact on the ability of management to implement and maintain appropriate systems of work.  Increasingly regulations, legally required Australian Standards, and approved Codes of Practice call for specific training of Managers and Supervisors and other line management personnel.  Enforcement activity by Government Inspectors reinforces the importance of this aspect of OH&S management systems.

OH&S philosophy is based on the principle that supervising for safety must be integrated with all other management/supervisory imperatives e.g. productivity, quality.  This course gives staff the specific OH&S knowledge and skills to allow integration.

More details at:
www.pers.mq.edu.au/ohs/train/ohsman.html

Lunch will be provided.
Date:  Monday 15 April 9.30am to 5.00pm 
  E6A 116
Facilitator:   Julie Armour
Enquiries   Ugo Cernot x9723

AVCC Staff Development and Training Programs, 2002

CPD has received information on the AVCC's staff development program for 2002.

A competitive grant will be offered to support the attendance of a Macquarie University staff member at the ‘Leading the Academic or Administrative Unit’, 24 to 28 June, Mona Vale Conference Centre, Sydney.

This five day residential program is directed to senior administrative and academic staff whose prime responsibility is to lead and manage units such as faculties, schools, departments and offices.

Cost:  The full cost of the program is $3,250 (including accommodation and meals).  CPD will provide a grant of $1,760, or 50% of the registration cost, to assist one staff member's attendance.

Nomination forms: Nomination forms and further information are available from Alison Cameron, CPD, x7598, alison.cameron@mq.edu.au

Further information on other programs offered by the AVCC is available on the AVCC website: http://www.avcc.edu.au, or from Alison Cameron at CPD.

  MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA 

MQ CHANNEL

John Brien and Sandra Lamaro have been on extended leave. Both return to work on 2 April. 

On 20 December 2001, the Office relocated from F10A to Building C9B, which is behind the National Australia Bank. The Office of Graduate Affairs will occupy this building until more permanent office accommodation is found.

Sirius Online

The MQ Channel reflects the printed magazine published recently.  It also features regular webcasts of topical issues and achievements at Macquarie that would be of interest to alumni.  “Australia and the Refugees”, a forum initiated by the Division of Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy, is featured this month with speakers:

• Chris McDowell: cmcdowel@scmp.mq.edu.au, 
• Andrew Vincent: avincent@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au, 
• Rafiq Islam: rislam@law.law.mq.edu.au 

Sirius Events

Annual General Meeting of Convocation – 18 June 2002

The Annual General Meeting of Convocation will be held on Tuesday 18 June at 7.00pm.  The venue will be advised.  At this meeting, the terms of four members of the Standing Committee expire and four new members are to be elected to hold office for the next three years.  Details are available at: http://handbook.mq.edu.au/p2/pt2f_066.htm and http://handbook.mq.edu.au/p2/pt2e_055.htm

Annual Alumni Dinner at Parliament House – 2 August 2002

This is an ideal opportunity for networking and becoming involved in the alumni/university connection.  The function will be held at 6.30pm for 7.00pm on Friday 2 August in the Strangers’ Dining Room, Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney.  Former Chancellor, Justice Michael Kirby is our guest speaker. If you wish to arrange a table of departmental staff and alumni, please contact Sandra Lamaro in the Office of Graduate Affairs.  Individual invitations and general notices will be circulated closer to the date.  However, you may wish to note the date in your diary now.

Sirius Connect

We invite departments to submit details about their research, grants, activities, needs. This information will be distributed by our MQ Channel through Sirius, the graduate magazine and our online network. 

Members of the university community are also invited to attend meetings of the Standing Committee of Convocation as observers, in order to be aware of activities involving alumni and their interaction with the University.

The next meeting will be held in the Council Room, Administration Building E11A at 6.30pm on Wednesday 8 May. Please let me know if you would like any details regarding the agenda or simply if you would like to come along.

Sirius Update

Our email/web news service is a special compilation of news from around campus that is sent every month by email to interested graduates worldwide. 

For feedback and/or inquiries about any of the above, please contact, from 2 April, x7311, Fax: 9478 or email:
slamaro@remus.reg.mq.edu.au

Sandra Lamaro
Executive Officer, OGAMF

 MACQUARIE RESEARCH

A genetic transfer system for Aspergillus - Development of new enzyme strains research funded by German enzyme company, AB Enzymes GMBH, continues. This project is being undertaken by Associate Professor Helena Nevalainen. 

The Sydney Water - Corporate Social Responsibility project is a consultancy over eight months using qualitative research and focus groups in a new area. Richard Boele, Visiting Associate with GSE prepared the proposal.

Consulting

An advertisement for an EOI from the Sea World Foundation for research in Marine Biology was faxed to various academics. Dr Ivantsoff , Biological Sciences, has contacted MRL and decided to try this opportunity.

Carol Jacobson, Physical Geography, and her team have been asked to extend their GIS services to a project aimed at providing to the Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) spatial data that identifies the location of infrastructure related to energy supply and telecommunications within the catchments for which SCA is responsible. 

Expert Witness

Ms Fran Press, Institute of Early Childhood, has been asked to provide expert witness services for a case involving day care centres.

International Education Projects

Following the retirement of Dr Bob Phillips, Project Director Samoa, a new Project Director has been recruited.  The new Director, Mr John Bladen, from NSW DET and a Primary School Principal, is on the Advisory Committee for the ACES’ Masters in Educational Leadership program. 

Macquarie Clinics

The company provides administrative support and employs staff of the following clinics on and off campus:
Anxiety and Depression Clinic [Psychology]
MULTILIT Clinic [Special Education]
Early Years Clinic [Special Education]
Audiology Clinics [Westmead and Liverpool Hospitals]
The number of patients being treated is growing in all clinics.

Knowledge Commercialisation

Commercialisation Manager, Warren Bailey, attended the Association of University Technology Managers Annual Conference in San Diego.  On this visit he also conducted commercial negotiations on Macquarie technology with BioRad and IDEXX.

Macquarie Business Solutions (Statlab)

Survey work including survey design, implementation, data entry and analysis was undertaken by MRL staff for the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission and The Australian Microelectronics Network.

Two new services are being offered. The first service, data recovery from crashed hard disks on laptop computers, has already attracted a number of clients.

Secondly, we are offering data migration to Student One. This service assists Departments to move data from existing programs and systems to Student One. For more information about these services contact Richard Sobczak, x8592.

Richard Walker
Executive Director MRL
 

CONFERENCES

Further information about the conference is available from the conference website at www.gu.edu.au/conference/aha2002 or the Australian Historical Association’s website at www.theaha.org.au

Deadline: earlybird registration 31 March 2002.

  SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS 

The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program awards eight exemplary Australian students scholarships valued at US$2000.

This international scholarship program is open to all second year undergraduate students from Macquarie University.  Macquarie University is one of only four universities in Australia participating in the program.  Students from any disciplinary field are eligible to apply.

Of the eight scholarships awarded, four receive a Global Leader's title. This provides an additional US$3000 and an all-expense paid trip to New York in July 2002. 

Last year, three students from Macquarie University Filip Kidon (Business Adminstration International Studies), Wendy Quinn (Business) and Edward Hughes (Business Administration/Psychology) were among the eight Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Scholarship winners selected from Australia.

Applications for the Global Leaders Program Scholarship close on 15 April 2002.  IDP Education Australia manages these scholarships and further information is available at: www.idp.com/idpscholarships/goldman.asp
 

The appointee will be responsible for administrative support to the Head of Division, including maintaining records and filing systems; processing staff appointments and timesheets; processing staff claim forms and stationery requests; and the administration of purchasing goods and services.

Essential Criteria: Sound administrative and clerical experience; good oral and written communications; strong organisational skills, including the ability to organise workloads and priorities to meet deadlines; attention to detail; good word processing, power point, spreadsheets and database skills.

Desirable Criteria: Previous office management experience; understanding of basic financial processes; initiative and willingness to learn; ability to work in a team environment.

Enquiries: Carolyn Powell on (02) 9850 9898 or e-mail: carolyn.powell@mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. 

Salary range: Level 4 - up to $42,849pa, including base salary $33,880 to $36,208 pa (pro-rata rates apply), annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

The position is available on a part-time (continuing) basis for 3 days per week (21 hours), and may 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 27 March 2002. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

E-LEARNING AND INFORMATION SERVICES: Information Technology Services: Telephonist (Half-time (continuing)) Ref. 4802
The appointee will be a member of a small team responsible for the operation of the main University switchboard which comprises of 240 incoming lines and over 4000 extensions. 

Essential Criteria: Higher School Certificate or equivalent experience; experience operating a switchboard; knowledge of computer-based switchboard system; word processing and spreadsheet skills; excellent telephone manner and ability to stay calm under pressure; commitment to quality client service. 

The position is available on a half-time (continuing) basis 17.5 hours per week (11.00am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday) and may be subject to the satisfactory  completion of a probationary period of three months. 

Salary Range: Level 3 - up to $39,330pa, including base salary $29,354 to $33,234 pa (pro-rata rates apply), annual leave loading and 17% employer's superannuation. 

Enquiries: Mr Brian Kissell on (02) 9850 9420 or e-mail: brian.kissell@mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. 

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 27 March 2002. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. 

Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a University Policy.
www.jobs.mq.edu.au

  CLASSIFIED 

 DIARY 2002

Friday 22 March

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR.
New Sources of Petroleum by Organic Geochemistry of Microfossils. Speaker is Dr Craig Marshall, DEPS. E7B Room 100 (off covered courtyard).

Saturday 23 March

ASTRONOMY OPEN NIGHT
6.00pm to 10.00pm in E7B. Up to 20 telescopes in operation. Speaker will be Dr Geraint Lewis from the Anglo-Australian Observatory ‘Gravitational Lensing – Nature’s Telescope’. Food and drinks available. Evening will not be cancelled due to weather. $8 adult, $4 child, $20 family. 

Monday 25 March

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SUPERVISION: Workshop 1: The Experience of Research Supervision: 
10.00am to 4.00pm in E6A 116.  Lunch will be provided.  Enquiries: Anna Reid, x 9780.  Bookings: CPD x9721, email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Monday 25 to Thursday 28 March

MOBILE BLOOD BANK 
Australian Red Cross mobile blood bank Macquarie Atrium, SAM Building.

Wednesday 27 March

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC CURRICULUM INNOVATION GRANTS INFORMATION SESSION
1.00pm to 3.00pm in E6A 116.  Enquiries: Sharon Fraser; x 8446.  Bookings: CPD  x9721, email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 March

GENERAL STAFF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADVISER TRAINING
9.30am to 5.00pm in the SAM Function Rooms, Level 3.  Lunch will be provided.  Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619.  Bookings: CPD  x9721, email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Thursday 28 March

TACKLING ONLINE ISSUES 1: ACCESSIBILITY/DISABILITY? 
A discussion forum looking at critical issues in the online environment. 1.00pm to 2.00pm, CFL Meeting Room, Library Level 1 (rear entrance, opposite Union Shop). Enquiries: Judy King x9945. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: cfl-booking@mq.edu.au

ANCIENT HISTORY
Society for the Study of Early Christianity, 6.30pm, in conjunction with the Classical Association of NSW  and MAHA, talk by Dr Chris Forbes on Paul and Greco-Roman Philosophy at Sydney Grammar School.  No charge. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis  x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

BIRTH OF THE ROCKIES. 
The Biological Sciences Museum hosts lunchtime entertainment programs each Thursday 1.00pm to 2.00pm E8B 110.
 

April

Wedneday 3 April

ANCIENT HISTORY
Society for the Study of Early Christianity, research series, talk by Mr Alan Dearn on Hagiography and the Outbreak of the Donatist Schism, W3A 501, 7.30 pm.  Donation  $7, $5 SSEC members.  Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Friday 5 April

MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION
Teaching Ancient History through Numismatics: the New Greek and Roman Coin Exhibitions at Macquarie University. Dr Kenneth Sheedy, 8.15pm X5B Level 3 Museum of Ancient Cultures.

Tuesday 9 April

INTRODUCTION TO THE GENERAL STAFF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: 
12 noon to 2.00 pm in the SAM Function Rooms, Level 3.  Facilitators: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, Brenda Turnbull, Amanda Phillips, EEO Officer and Personnel Office Staff Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. Bookings: CPD x9721, email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 10 April

‘MAKING WORK WORK FOR ME AND OTHERS’ PROGRAM: Session 1 “Communication”:  9.30am to12.30pm in E6A 116.  Facilitator: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. Bookings  CPD x9721, email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Thursday 11 and Friday 12

GENERAL STAFF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADVISER TRAINING:  9.30am to 5.00pm in the SAM Function Rooms, Level 3.  Facilitators: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, Brenda Turnbull and Amanda Phillips. Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. Bookings: CPD x9721, email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Friday 12 April

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SUPERVISION: Workshop 2 – Quality Research Supervision
10.00am to 4.00pm in E6A 116.  Lunch will be provided.  Facilitator: Anna Reid Enquiries: call Anna Reid, x 9780. Bookings: CPD x9721, email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Monday 15 April

OH&S FOR MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS AND SAFETY COORDINATORS
9.30am to 5.00pm E6A 116.  Lunch will be provided.  Facilitator:  Julie Armour. Enquiries:   Ugo Cernot, x 9723. Bookings: CPD x9721,  email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 16 April 

THE GREAT BRITISH BENEFITS ROBBERY? TACKLING WELFARE FRAUD IN THE UK.
A Law Seminar by Dr Roy Sainsbury, Department of Social Policy, University of York, 1.00pm to 2.00pm in the staff library, 6th floor, W3A.  All welcome.

Thursday 18 April

ANCIENT HISTORY. 
Society for the Study of Early Christianity, public lecture by Professor Judith Lieu on Synagogue and the Separation of the Christians, 1.00pm to 2.00pm, C5C T1.  No charge.  Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis  x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

LEARNING AND TEACHING ONLINE
Course runs: from 18 April to 17 May 2002 
More details:
 http://online.mq.edu.au/pub/CFLLTO/ Enquiries: Robyn Philip, Centre for Flexible Learning, robyn.philip@mq.edu.au, phone x9271. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, cfl-booking@mq.edu.au 

MONTY PYTHON’S MEANING OF LIFE Part 1.
The Biological Sciences Museum hosts lunchtime entertainment programs each Thursday 1.00pm to 2.00pm E8B 110.

Friday 19 April

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR.
Modelling Archean tectonics. Speaker is Dr Patricia Rey, University of Sydney. E7B Room 100 (off covered courtyard).

MONTY PYTHON’S MEANING OF LIFE Part 2.
The Biological Sciences Museum  hosts lunchtime entertainment program 1.00pm to 2.00pm E8B 110.

Tuesday 23 April

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FRIENDS
All welcome to a talk by Dr Peter Stanbury: ‘Cooking: First Preserve Your Food, Food Preservation in the Centuries’.  Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5 of the Library at 5.30pm for 6.00pm.  Enquiries: Cissy Wong x7499.

Friday 26 April

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR. 
New Zealand greywackes. Speaker is Dr Patricia Rey, University of Sydney. E7B Room 100 (off covered courtyard).