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23 June 2000

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  BORDERLESS EDUCATION REPORT 
   SEES NEW MARKETS FOR UNIVERSITIES

The analysis of the impact being made by non-university providers of post-compulsory education services was timely, said AVCC Executive Director Stuart Hamilton, given the potential of such providers for transforming the international higher education market.

The AVCC and the CVCP have already commenced discussions on developments in this area to determine the next steps to be taken in meeting the challenges and maximising the opportunities which new entrants to the market present, and the QUT authors of the report have been invited to present their findings to the next full meeting of the AVCC in July.

Mr Hamilton said the report established a solid foundation for further investigating ways in which universities could exploit synergies with multinational corporations while protecting the values and advantages of the traditional universities to enter the new vocational markets. It is probably true that, at one level, traditional universities face a degree of competitive challenge from non-university providers, but the AVCC's view is that the opportunities to enhance collaboration, and to achieve greater global out-reach for higher education are likely to be far more significant said Hamilton.

The Report notes that most of the new providers see themselves as providing vocational supplementation, not substitution, of traditional university study. Australian universities were already moving into the new corporate vocation markets in Australia, but the potential for traditional universities in opening up these markets world-wide is enormous. The transformation of global education should encourage us to think about ways in which opportunities for higher education can be expanded in regions of the world where opportunity is lacking and where there are desperate needs for skills, he said.

Many non-university corporations will have expertise in business networking and the capacity for significant penetration of remote areas using new media. However, as the report identifies, what most of them will lack is breadth and depth of academic and vocational skills content. Traditional universities can provide this content and the all-important quality controls for ensuring that courses and research are sustained at the highest standards. Hamilton said that in matching different strengths there will be opportunities for new and old players, which will be beneficial for both and for a much larger world-wide student population.

PEOPLE ON EXHIBITION

Come to the Gallery in Building E11A to see some University treasures and discover how different some paintings look in a new space.

The Gallery is open five afternoons a week: Monday to Thursday plus Saturday afternoons from 1.00 to 4.30pm. An education program is available for school and other groups.

For further information contact Peter Stanbury on x7431 or e-mail: peter.stanbury@mq.edu.au

STILL TIME FOR CITY TO SURF

Reminder: The Sports Association Recreation Courses are on the internet at http://www.mq.edu.au/musa. Courses range from Dance, Sea Kayaking, Self Defence, Golf Lessons, Tennis and Yoga. Enrol before the end of June to avoid the rush when the Creative Leisure Guide is published!

Malcolm Boyes, Sports Association Recreation Officer

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2SER COURSE FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Macquarie University and 2SER-FM, Australia's largest community radio station, invites senior high school students to a special school holiday course in radio and audio production, for five days of the week 3 to 7 July.

Over the five days students will learn everything from the basics of technical production to professional on-air presentation. They will also have the opportunity to learn DJ techniques from industry professionals and to take home a demo of their work on CD.

With a small class size of senior high school students and five days to perfect their skills, this is a unique opportunity for participants to gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional live-to-air radio studio.

The course will be held at the 2SER-FM Macquarie Studio in Building W6B Room 353. The cost is $395, and for students whose school is a part of Macquarie University's School Links Program there is a $95 discount on the normal course fee. Applications close 23 June 2000 and bookings are essential. For more information and/or an application form, call Jo White on x7642 or email at jo.white@2ser.uts.edu.au.

  NEW INTERNET SITE FOR UNI JOB VACANCIES

The Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee (AVCC), through its subsidiary company Higher Ed Systems (HES) and in partnership with the Graduate Careers Council of Australia (GCCA) and the leading-edge Internet recruitment service SEEK, has just launched the two new internet services: Unijob and gradlink/SEEK.

The first of these - Unijob - is aimed at improving the services available for university staff recruitment. The second, the gradlink/SEEK service is designed to improve the service provided to university students through the Graduate Careers Council of Australia.

On the Unijob service, Tony Skinner, Chief Executive Officer of Higher Ed Systems, said the project will benefit universities by making advertisements for positions more readily visible to a wider market.

He said that use and promotion on a single web site for employment in the higher education sector would position the sector as a significant employer not only of academics but also of skilled professionals in a range of other areas. Internet recruitment advertising for universities will also simplify the job search for potential employees.

The URL http://www.Unijob.edu.auis linked to the SEEK site, and three NSW universities have already indicated their intention to participate.

The second initiative - gradlink/SEEK - sees the establishment of an alliance between the GCCA and the student recruitment arm of SEEK, called SEEK Campus. It is an alliance designed to improve the ease with which employers looking for particular graduate skills can match their skill needs with senior students and graduates looking for work. The site is accessed through http://www.gradlink.edu.au
 

Mediation and Negotiation Skills (as a third party)
Wednesday 28 June 9.30am - 4.30pm SAM Level 3 Function Rooms

This workshop will introduce you to the role of third party mediator and negotiator, and to a number of skills specific to this role. The workshop is highly experiential, and will address the following: a framework for conducting a mediated discussion (between two or more conflicting parties) as a third party, a step-by-step process by which to conduct a mediated discussion, associated skills, the art of negotiation and mediating/negotiating an agreement.

This workshop is suitable for both academic and general staff. Lunch will be provided.

Facilitators: Janine Hallinan and Robyn Claremont (external consultants)
Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619

Managing and Using University Assets
Wednesday 28 June 1.00 - 3.00pm E6A 116

Presentations from representatives of the Finance and Buildings and Grounds Offices will assist participants to improve their understanding of University policies and procedures with regard to the management and usage of University assets.

Facilitators: Stephen Marshall, Robert Kelly and Mike Webster
Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598

Information Session on Enhancing Leadership and Management Skills Program
Monday 3 July 1.00 - 2.00pm E6A 116

Attend this dynamic lunch-time information session (with lunch provided) and find out about the Enhancing Leadership and Management Skills Program. If you are a manager, supervisor, team leader (HEW level 5 to 8) or aspiring to one of these roles, you will find this session useful.

Enhancing Leadership and Management Skills is an innovative, comprehensive and exciting CPD program, which will run over 13 weeks on Tuesdays (2.00 to 5.00pm) from 1 August to 14 November 2000. It will cover topics like Change at Macquarie, Leading Teams that Work and Managing Self During Times of Change, and will use Macquarie and other best practice examples, case studies, experiential exercises, optional work-related projects, self-directed reading and the latest research and theory. Advanced Standing for one of the units of the CPD Certificate is a possible result for those completing the program.

Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619, mjshurey@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au

Media mentions: While we use a commercial print media monitoring service, it sometimes misses the mentions and it does not cover radio or television. 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. This column relies on your help for mentions in, or appearances 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 Simon Allen (PhD student): is researching the relationship between Port Stephens vessels and dolphins in the region, The Newcastle Herald, 9 June

Dr Paul Ashton (Modern History PhD graduate): interviewed in relation to his thesis on the suburbanisation of Sydney, ABC Radio 2BL, 15 June

Ms Effy Alexakis (Centre for Flexible Learning): interviewed in relation to her touring photographic exhibition and archive "In Their Own Image: Greek-Australians", Sunday program, Channel 9, 11 June

Ms Nina Burridge (Education): surveyed 768 schools from regional and metropolitan areas and found a high level of support for reconciliation within the school system, The Northern District Times, 31 May

Ms Susan Butler (Macquarie Dictionary): said casualty rates for new words are always high, especially in the current genre, but she suspects the next edition of the Macquarie Dictionary will include a greater number of words because technology/commerce/cyber culture words comprise about 50 percent of the submissions made to the editorial meetings, The Australian Financial Review, 13 June

The Hon Alexander Downer (Minister for Foreign Affairs): delivered the inaugural Macquarie University Asia-Pacific Council lecture, The Sydney Morning Herald, 15 June

Dr Donna Gibbs (Education): says that cyber language, the language of the new economy, is the most rapid burst of creativity in the English language since Chaucer. The energy of the language is the quality that most struck Gibbs when she compiled the book Cyberlines with Kerri-Lee Krause, The Australian Financial Review, 13 June

Ms Maryann Golding (Linguistics): said students are drawn to the Master degree in Audiology at Macquarie from diverse backgrounds, including psychology, science, speech pathology and linguistics, The Weekend Australian, 3-4 June

Mr Mark Gregory (Economic and Financial Studies): his web site Australian Folk Songs was listed as one of Encarta's Top Ten Australian Web picks, Microsoft Encarta Reference Suite 2000 monthly Web updates

Dr Len Hamey (Computing): was interviewed about artificial intelligence, Radio 2SER, 13 June

Associate Professor Phil Hayward (Media and Communications): said that recording the musical history of Norfolk and Pitcairn islands is a way of communicating Pitcairn culture to a broader audience, The Australian, 14 June

The late Dulcie Holland (Honorary Doctor of Music): had been awarded an honorary doctorate in music from Macquarie University, The Australian, 7 June

Professor Ernie Jordan (MGSM): conducted a survey with his colleague Mr David Musson and found that contingency planning is virtually absent from many organisations, The Australian Financial Review, 13 June; The Sydney Morning Herald, 15 June

Mr Michael Karris (Centre for Flexible Learning): interviewed in relation to his work on the touring project In Their Own Image: Greek-Australians, Sunday program, Channel 9, 11 June

Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): said the question is whether cyber words can escape technical areas and move into the general language, The Australian Financial Review, 13 June

Professor Jim Piper, Dr Judith Dawes, Mr Peter Dekker and Mr Michael Trickett (Physics): interviewed/appeared in relation to new laser microsurgery techniques, Quantum, ABC TV, 18 May

Dr Andrew Simpson (Environmental and Life Sciences): is one of the palaeontologists studying the fossil remains of ocean life and the coral reefs round in rocks around Orange, The Central Western Daily (Orange), 29 May

Professor David Skellern and Professor Neil Weste (Electronics): formed Radiata in 1997 with seed funding from M/A-COM, a radio frequency chip developer, The Australian Financial Review, 16 June

Professor Robert Spillane (MGSM): interviewed in relation to psychological testing of employees, 60 Minutes, 4 June

Mr Frank Stadler (Biological Sciences): will visit schools and kindergartens with live and preserved insects as part of an invertebrate education program, The Northern District Times, 7 June; visited Mosman Preparatory School, Mosman Daily, 11 May

Professor Colin Tatz (Politics): said Australians lacked common bonds but used Gallipoli and sport to gain a sense of nationalism, The Daily Telegraph, 5 June

Professor David Throsby (Economics): interviewed about two US conferences on the economics of the arts, ABC Radio National, 1 June

Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): interviewed in relation to the sanctions against Iraq and Richard Butler's current position, Radio 2SER, 5 June

Mr McKenzie Wark (Media): critiques the play "Stolen" and says that some of the rhetoric around reconciliation simply reproduces the racism it claims to oppose, The Australian, 7 June

Dr Colin Wastell (Psychology): interviewed in relation to the trauma suffered by the hostages in Fiji, SBS Radio, 13 June

Issues and Events

A 30 year old Rockdale rugby player collapsed and died while celebrating his team's victory over Macquarie University at the Macquarie University ground, The Daily Telegraph, 6 June

Macquarie University has organised a conference to be held in Orange to study the Ordivician period, The Central Western Daily, 29 May

Macquarie University, an institution with more than 20,000 students, has bought Student One software, The Australian Financial Review, 10 June; The Australian, 13 June

Chiropractors must successfully complete a five-year university degree either at RMIT in Melbourne or Macquarie University in Sydney before they qualify, Letter to the Editor, The West Australian, 9 June

Macquarie Universityoffers a degree in commerce accounting, The Sydney Morning Herald, 14 June

Macquarie Universityis number 3 in the top 10 universities for enrolments in environmental studies, The Australian, 14 June

The technology behind Radiata dates back to 1990 when Macquarie University and CSIRO researchers began work on wireless networks, The Australian Financial Review, 16 June
 

ROMANIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP 2000/2001
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania is offering a scholarship to an Australian student to undertake full-time studies in a State-run Romanian university. The scholarship is for undergraduate or postgraduate study (Master or PhD). Closing Date: 15 August 2000. Further information is available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 3 Lincoln Building).
 

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY: Department of Psychology: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Psychology (Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref. 18818. Applications are invited for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the area of cognitive neuropsychology. Applicants should indicate the level at which they are applying, or whether they wish to be considered at both levels. For appointment as Lecturer, applicants must have an active research program and a PhD at the time of taking up the position. The ability to teach cognitive neuropsychology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and willingness to contribute to the teaching of a second-year undergraduate unit in psycholinguistics are required. For appointment as Senior Lecturer, in addition to the above, applicants must have a strong record of publications, and some evidence of the ability to attract research funding. Applicants must have experience of chairing major units in the above teaching areas. Preference at both levels will be given to applicants who can contribute to teaching psychological assessment. Eligibility for membership of the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists is desirable.

All enquiries concerning your application and further information about the position should be directed to Professor Peter Wenderoth on 9850 8680 or e-mail peter.wenderoth@mq.edu.au or Professor Max Coltheart on 9850 8086 or max@currawong.bhs.mq.edu.au The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of three years with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and performance. Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) $49,495 to 58,776 per annum, plus superannuation. Level C (Senior Lecturer) $60,631 to $69,912 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement.) Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees (including postal and/or e-mail address) should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 7 July 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY: Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science: Research Fellow (Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref. 18919. Applications are invited for a Research Fellow in the Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science for research in the general area of visual cognition for brief visual displays. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant area, a strong publishing record and a demonstrated ability for independent research. All enquiries concerning your application and further information about the position should be directed to Associate Professor Veronika Coltheart on +61 2 9850 8104 or e-mail veronika@maccs.mq.edu.au The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis until 31 December 2002 with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and performance. Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) $49,495 to 58,776 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement.) Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees (including e-mail address) should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 28 July 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION: Institute Of Early Childhood: Early Childhood Road Safety Education Program. The Early Childhood Road Safety Education Program is responsible for supporting road safety education in early childhood services and pre-service early childhood tertiary courses throughout NSW, concluding 30 June 2003. Three Field Consultant positions are available for fixed-term appointments of three years, including a three month probationary period. Any further appointments will depend on funding and a further selection process to be based on the new program requirements. Field Consultants have core responsibilities plus individual specialisations (approximately 50/50).

Field Consultant core responsibilities include the provision of strategic support, professional development, information, resources, leadership and advice regarding road safety education to both the early childhood services sector and the pre-service early childhood tertiary sector throughout NSW.

Field Consultant (Family Outreach) - Ref. 18922. In addition to the above core responsibilities, the appointee will be responsible for initiating and implementing road safety education strategies through children's services to families and other members of the community supporting young children and their families. This will include the initiation, development and dissemination of program resources which promote family involvement in road safety education. Applicants must have a four-year early childhood degree or equivalent. Full selection criteria must be obtained before applying.

Field Consultant (Tertiary Outreach) - Ref. 18923. In addition to the above core responsibilities, the appointee will be responsible for initiating and implementing road safety education strategies in universities, TAFE colleges and other accredited training providers of early childhood courses in urban and rural areas of NSW. This will include the initiation, development and dissemination of program resources suitable for use in tertiary settings. Applicants must have a four-year early childhood degree or equivalent. Full selection criteria must be obtained before applying.

Field Consultant (Research) - Ref. 18924.In addition to the above core responsibilities, the appointee will be responsible for providing direction to the program through the review, analysis and reporting of literature, research and statistics relevant to road safety education. Applicants must have a degree in early childhood, social science or related area and have completed or be near completion of postgraduate studies in early childhood or a related area. Full selection criteria must be obtained before applying.

General: A "Working with Children Check"  will be carried out for proposed appointees. Applicants MUST obtain an information package which includes the full selection criteria for each position, available from Grace Bostock on 9850 8650. All enquiries concerning these positions or your application should be referred to Maureen Fegan, Program Director on 9850 9874. Salary range: Level 8 $49,374 to $54,988 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement.) Applications, which must address all selection criteria for each position, including full resume and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and / or e-mail addresses) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 7 July 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. A separate application is required for each position.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Career Development Office: Training Officer (Part-time (continuing)) - Ref. 6564. The appointee will be responsible to the Head of the Office for the provision of careers and workplace skills management programs for students entering the workforce. The appointee will collaboratively develop an educational consultancy service to internal clients offering a range of career programs. Applicants must have tertiary qualifications in Adult Education/Training and Development or equivalent; proved experience in designing, delivering and evaluating educational and professional development in employment programs in adult educational contexts; excellent interpersonal, organisational and project management skills, including the ability to work in an environment of change; ability to work effectively as part of a small team of career professionals as well as with internal and external clients, together with demonstrable strong research, oral communication and networking skills. Applicants must also have an excellent understanding of concepts involved in the future of work and current practices and norms in career management in Australia and overseas.

Preference will be given to applicants with computing and internet skills and human resources management experience and/or qualifications. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Ms Sheila Mylvaganam on 9850 7375 or e-mail sheila.mylvaganam@mq.edu.auor Ms Helen Wong on 9850 7374 or e-mail Helen.wong@mq.edu.au The position is available from July 2000 on a part-time (continuing) basisfor 21 hours per week, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. Salary range: Level 8 $49,374 to $54,988 per annum (pro rata rates apply), plus superannuation. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement.) Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses (including postal and/or e­mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 10 July 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES: Department of Physics: Physics Professional Officer (Full-time (Continuing)) - Ref. 9915. The appointee will set up and maintain experiments in senior undergraduate physics laboratories and provide support for a computational teaching laboratory. Applicants must have a degree in Physics, Electronics, Optoelectronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent, good communication skills, ability to establish rapport with students in a laboratory environment, willingness to contribute to a team environment and capability to apply practical skills in a teaching laboratory. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in, or exposure to, computer interfaced experiments, some experience with operating and maintaining a computer network, basic practical workshop skills and an ability to develop technical documentation.

The position will be available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Ms Linda Harris on (02) 9850 8911 or e-mail lharris@ics.mq.edu.au Salary range: Level 6 $39,837 to $43,700 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement.) Applications, including full resume and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and / or e-mail addresses) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 30 June 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY: Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science: Systems Administrator (Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref. 18822. The Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science, funded for up to nine years under the ARC Special Research Centre scheme, began operation in January this year. It occupies a space of about 140m2 which houses about twenty-five Centre members and a network of about forty computers. The appointee will provide technical and user support to the Centre members; maintain and administer the network, its computer systems and servers; and provide high level programming to support the Centre?s research. Applicants must have a degree in computing science or a related discipline; demonstrated understanding of Unix systems and their administration; ability to program in C/C++ and/or Perl; an ability to diagnose and repair software and hardware faults; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to organise workload and prioritise; ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Preference will be given to applicants with an ability to program in a Windows and/or MacOS environment.

All enquiries concerning your application and further information about the position should be directed to Professor Max Coltheart on 9850 8086 or max@maccs.mq.edu.au The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis until 31 December 2002 with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and performance. The appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. Salary range: Level 7 $44,908 to $48,407 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a proposed new Enterprise Agreement.) Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees (including postal and/or e-mail address) should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 30 June 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

CLASSIFIED

FOR SALE: Victa 2-stroke lawn mower and refill tin $200 ono. It is in excellent condition, the engine has been fully re-conditioned. Phone Alfred on x8091.

FOR SALE: Four dining chairs, very plain solid style, black vinyl seats and Tasmanian oak timber. In fair condition, but needs some minor repairs. $50. Can be picked up from St Ives. Contact Lindsey Freeman, x9497.

FOR SALE: Green Colourbond garden shed, with sloping roof and sliding door. As new. Fully dismantled and easy to assemble (directions available) (2200 x 2200 x 1800 cms). $180; double wardrobe (Everet Worthington), $60. Good condition, needs new handles; Ikea desk, black, large, single drawer with hutch and sliding keyboard facility. Fair condition. $30; Freedom computer desk, tall, black, 5 tiers, on casters. Good condition. $70; Ikea 2 x single cane chairs (solid style), beige upholstery and cushions, very little use, excellent condition. Comes with cane coffee table. $180 per chair, $30 table or $300 as a set. Phone 9807 2909.

FOR SALE: Mobile phone, Philips Diga, leather case, battery, in-car charger and hands free. Make an offer. Phone x9910.

HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE: Reliable academic staff member available to housesit in the inner west, pets okay. Contact Melanie on x7671 or e-mail mcooke@nceltrnw.nceltr.mq.edu.au

HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE:Fastidious professional keen to care for your home and pets while you are aware. Reliability assured. Excellent references. Phone Julie on 0410 502 077.

VILLA/HOUSE WANTED: University Security Manager requires rental property from October/December - villa/small house (2 bedrooms), close to bus route to Macquarie, quiet area essential. Contact Richard Maguire (Building & Grounds) on x7134, rmaguire@bgo.mq.edu.au

2000

June

Wednesday 28 June
CPD WORKSHOP: Managing and Using University Assets, facilitated by Stephen Marshall, Robert Kelly and Mike Webster. 1.00 - 3.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 28 June
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Judaism Series:The Hebrew Bible and Ancient Inscriptions, presented by Dr Ian Young. 7.30pm in X5B 321.Cost $10 ($5 SSEC members). Kosher supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Wednesday 28 June
CPD WORKSHOP: Mediation and Negotiation Skills (as a third party), facilitated by external consultant. 9.30am - 4.30pm in SAM Building, Level 3 Function Rooms. Lunch will be provided. Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. Bookings: CPD, x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 28 June
CPD WORKSHOP: Managing and Using University Assets, facilitated by Stephen Marshall, Robert Kelly and Mike Webster. 1.00 - 3.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: CPD, x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

Thursday 29 June
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE: The Trials of Life: A Natural History of Animal Behaviour (video). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Thursday 29 June
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY SEMINAR:The Significance of Landuse Change in Climate Modelling, presented by Professor Andy Pitman. 1.00pm in Building E5A 143. Enquiries: Karyn Knowles, x8426 or e-mail karyn.knowles@mq.edu.au

Thursday 29 June
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FRIENDS FOUNDATION:Marion Mahoney and Walter Burley Griffin, Architecture on Three Continents, presented by Anne Watson. 5.30 for 6.00pm in the Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5, Library. All Welcome. Enquiries: Cissy Wong, x7499.

July

Monday 3 July
CPD WORKSHOP: Information Session: Enhancing Leadership & Management Skills, facilitated by Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten. 1.00 - 2.00pm in E6A 116 with a light lunch provided. Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. Bookings: CPD, x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

Thursday 6 July
CFL WORKSHOP: WebCT Training: Workshop 3, WebCT communications and content. 10.00am to 12noon, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Thursday 6 July
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:The Trials of Life: A Natural History of Animal Behaviour (video). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Sunday 9 July
MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS: Shu-Cheen Yu (Soprano), Shuti Huang (Violin) and Simon Kenway (Piano) perform songs and instrumental works by Mozart, Brahms, Richard Strauss and Tosti plus Chinese works. 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre. Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925, 9428 1463 or medge@ics.mq.edu.au

Monday 10 ­ Friday 14 July
MACQUARIE ANCIENT LANGUAGES WINTER SCHOOL: Intensive Classical Greek classes, from beginners to advanced, mornings from 9.15 to 12.45, in Ancient History Documentary Research Centre. Cost: $68 ($62 concession). Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Bruce Marshall x9965.

Monday 10 July
CFL WORKSHOP: WebCT Training: Workshop 4, WebCT student management and quizzes. 10.00am to 12noon, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Thursday 13 July
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE: Gary Larson's Tales from the Far Side (Video). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Thursday 13 July
THE 2000 TEMPLETON LECTURE by Professor Philip Kitcher of Columbia University: Creating Perfect People? The Genetic Revolution and Human Possibilities. 6.00pm in the Bosch Lecture Theatre 1, University of Sydney. Admission is free.

Friday 14 July
WORKSHOP ASSOCIATED WITH THE TEMPLETON LECTURE: Measuring the Quality of Human Life in the Context of Genetic Testing. 10.00am to 4.30pm in the Veterinary Conference Centre, University of Sydney. Registration at 9.30am. Enquiries: Dr Paul Griffiths, e-mail: paulg@scifac.usyd.edu.auCHAST web site: http://www.scifac.usyd.edu.au/CHAST/

Monday 17 July
CFL WORKSHOP: Using WebCT Bulletin Board And Mail, 1:00-2:00pm, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Thursday 20 July
LOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:Frogs (video). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Friday 21 July
POLITICS SEMINAR: Power, Protest and Profit: Social Movements in a Globalizing Economy, presented by Verity Burgmann (Political Science, University of Melbourne). 12noon in W6A 107. All welcome. Further information from Catherine Wall x8869.

Friday 21 July
MACQUARIE DISCUSSION GROUP: Gambling for Fun, Profit and Education, presented by Professor John Croucher. 1.00 to 2.00pm in Building E6A 102. All staff welcome.

Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 July
12TH WOMEN, MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS CONFERENCE to be held at the Sydney Hilton Hotel. Further information: tel: Pam Morpeth on x8985, fax: x6155 or e-mail: pam.morpeth@mq.edu.au

Thursday 27 July
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:The World of Fungi: Friendly Fungi, presented by Malcolm Reed (Macquarie). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Friday 28 July
CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR:The Native Vegetation Conservation Act and our Living Wealth - the Current Account and Future Prospects, presented by Ian Oliver (Department of Land and Water Conservation, Armidale). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E8A 290.

Sunday 30 July
MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS:Andrea Lam (Piano) performs sonatas by Beethoven and Prokofiev, plus piano works by Chopin, Schumann and Stravinsky. 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre. Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925, 9428 1463 or medge@ics.mq.edu.au