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31 March  2000

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  TIME FOR NOMINATIONS FOR
    OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARDS

Each nomination must be made by at least three people, who may be staff members, students, or former students; they must have the agreement of the nominee. Nominators please note that the nominee will need at least two weeks to prepare his or her part of the application.

Guidelines and nomination forms can be obtained from Heads of Departments or from the Centre for Professional Development, Cottage C1 139. For further information, contact phone x9721 or visit the website http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/lern tch/lt muota.htm

The closing date for nominations is 22 May 2000.

Moya Adams, Coordinator
Learning and Teaching Program

  LIBRARY ORIENTATION FOR NEW ACADEMIC STAFF

Lynne Hill
Manager, Electronic Information Resources

NEW ROUND OF TEACHING DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

Macquarie University Teaching Development Grant Scheme
This scheme supports small-scale teaching development initiatives that extend beyond the normal curriculum development activities expected within Divisions and Departments. A maximum of $5,000 per grant is available to assist initiatives that focus on teaching, assessment and/or evaluation practices directed towards the enhancement of student learning.

Proposals may be:

initiatives that are innovative in the proposed teaching context,
initiatives that contribute to the development of more efficient approaches to teaching, or
initiatives that contribute to the strategic directions of the University.

Applications close on 1 May 2000.

Targeted Flagship Grant Scheme
The Targeted Flagship Grant Scheme supports substantial projects of strategic importance to the University and the Divisions/Department(s) concerned, and which involve significant innovation or developments likely to result in demonstrable improvements in the quality of teaching, student learning or assessment.

Targeted Flagship Grants are provided to assist projects focusing on one or more areas of strategic priority defined by the University Executive. In 2000, priority areas are:

enhancement and measurement of generic skills
internationalisation of the curriculum
teaching and learning links with the vocational education sector
intra- and inter-institutional collaboration in teaching and learning
enhancement of links between teaching and research or community outreach
integration of liberal and cross-disciplinary studies in professional education programs.

A Targeted Flagship Grant will normally provide a maximum of $50,000 over one or two years. Targeted Flagship Grants will only be awarded to a Head of Department or a Head of Division.

There will be a two-stage application process for Targeted Flagship Grants. Brief initial expressions of interest must be submitted by 1 May 2000. Final applications, based on these expressions of interest, will be required by 3 July 2000.

An information session will be held on Wednesday 5 April in E6A116, from 1.00 to 2.00pm. It will outline the requirements and application procedures for the two schemes and provide details of the assistance available to applicants and grant holders from the Centre for Professional Development and the Centre for Flexible Learning.

The Educating for the Information Age series of workshops is also relevant to potential applicants for this and future rounds of grants. The series provides practical examples of the process of identifying educational issues and problems, then developing and implementing solutions. The workshop on Tuesday 11 April in E6A116, 1.00 to 3.00pm on Identifying Educational Needs will be particularly applicable to applicants in this round. More information on the series is available at http://www.cfl.mq.edu.au/services/support/eduinf.htm

David Rich
Centre for Flexible Learning

PERSONNEL DEADLINES FOR EASTER

Payroll
Owing to these public holidays occurring during the pay period ending 3 May 2000, and to assist Divisions and Offices, the closing times for the period will be as shown below.

Forms to be received in the Personnel Office by:

Appointments/Variations Wednesday 20 April 2000 12 noon (no change)

Timesheets Wednesday 26 April 2000 12 noon, but will be accepted until 5.00pm

Advertisements for Job Vacancies
As you are probably aware, advertisements during a public holiday long weekend rarely attract much attention. Accordingly, you may wish to either bring your advertisement forward or delay advertising until later to increase your chances of attracting a greater pool of suitable applicants.

If you are considering placing an advertisement for a vacancy during April, please be reminded that the closing dates for submission of draft advertisements to the Personnel Office are:

Friday 31 March for publication from Saturday 8 April
Friday 14 April for publication from Saturday 22 April

(This is Easter Saturday, and therefore not recommended. If you wish to have your advertisement published from Saturday 29 April 2000 as an alternative, the closing date for receiving your material will still be Friday 14 April 2000. Any requests received after that date will be held over until the next scheduled closing date.)

Friday 28 April for publication from Saturday 6 May

Please also refer to the Personnel Office website for further details on the advertising and pay schedule for 2000 and on How to advertise a position: http://www.pers.mq.edu.au/Forms/calendar/2000ads.pdf
http://www.pers.mq.edu.au/ads/advertisements.html

Please bring this notice to the attention of everyone concerned. Your assistance and cooperation will be appreciated. If for any reason these deadlines present a problem, contact your team leader in the Personnel Office.

Team 1: Sue Verdich x9701
Team 2: Gaby Laudams x9725

Gaby Laudams
Personnel Manager

WebCT TRAINING FOR STAFF

1: Friday 7 April, 10.00am - 12noon in E6A116
2: Tuesday 11 April, 10.00am - 12noon in TR 3, Library
3: Thursday 13 April, 10.00am - 12noon in TR 3, Library
4: Wednesday 19 April, 10.00am - 12noon in TR 3, Library

This training will be repeated in the mid-year break. Details are available on the CFL web site at http://www.cfl.mq.edu.au/cfl/online/support.html

For more information and bookings contact: Phoebe Dangerfield, x7570, phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Staff are reminded that regular support sessions for WebCT are held in the Estudio, Level 1 in the Library, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month during semester, from 1.15 - 2.00pm. For details see http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/additional/estudio/demos.html

  PUBLIC LECTURES FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK

The Macquarie Awesome Foursome series of lectures will all be held in Building W5A Theatre 1. Lecturers, times and titles are listed below.

Michael Gillings
Wednesday 3 May 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Aliens Within: Biodiversity on Our Little Known Planet - discover amazing new life-forms, puzzling, creepy and bizarre, with Dr Michael Gillings

Russell Blong
Thursday 4 May 7.00 to 8.00pm

Hail, Flood, Quakes and Eruptions - Professor Blong explains the wrath of the Earth and damage to our homes

Jenn Fishburn
Monday 8 May 7.00 to 8.00pm

Lasers Carry the Olympic Flame: Physicist Jenn Fishburn sheds light on precision technology to keep 14,000 Torches burning 20 minutes through gales and storms
(The Macquarie University-AIP (Australian Institute of Physics) Youth Lecture)

Max Coltheart
Wednesday 10 May 7.00 to 8.00pm

Delusions Understood, or "An Imposter's Replaced My Wife!" - probe the mental processes linking brain damage to delusory beliefs with Professor Coltheart

All welcome. Bookings not required. For more information,
phone: x8897, e-mail: scitech@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au

SOCIAL LUNCHTIME SPORTS

Competition starts 1 May, running for 6 weeks, with prizes and BBQ presentation. Entry is $50 per team (10 players) for Netball and $40 per team (8 players) for Volleyball, or $5.00 per person. Entries close 21 April.

Competition will be on Mondays and Thursdays between 12noon and 2.00pm. If you are interested, please call Jamie Breden, x9485 Sports Manager at the Sports Association, or e-mail Jamie.Breden@mq.edu.au

Jamie Breden
Clubs and Sport Manager
Macquarie University Sports Association

OPPORTUNITY FOR REMOTE AREA ANTHROPOLOGIST

The work will be well supported and the successful applicant will receive lots of bush work with wonderful clients, a hands-on knowledge of native title and of the mechanics of current and future processes in particular. Some bush/remote area experience is desirable and at least BA Hons in anthropology.

It's SAM's Shout!
There is only one week to go of SAM's latest competition, SAM's Shout! Pick up a SAM's Shout card at any participating SAM outlet (Bar, Café, Club Lounge, Coffee Cart, Courtview, Foodcourt, Marxine's, Shop and Spot). When you have collected five different stamps, redeem your card at the Bar for a free schooner of beer, at Marxine's for a free regular coffee or at any outlet for a free 350ml bottle of Spring Valley fruit juice. SAM's Shout closes on Friday 7 April, 2000.

New menu for the Courtview Restaurant
The Courtview Restaurant has introduced an exciting new autumn menu which focuses on speed of service, value and taste. Enjoy fine dining without the wait and visit the Courtview Restaurant. All meals are now under $10. Make a booking today and enjoy Saffron Risotto with Roasted Vegetables; Chicken, Chutney and Cheese Pide Bread; Filled Mushrooms with Pancetta; or any other of our mouth-watering dishes for lunch.

The Courtview is on Level 2 of the SAM Building, is fully licensed and open Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 2.30pm. Reservations are advised on x7609 or by e-mail to admin@union.mq.edu.au(please remember to include your phone number as e-mail reservations are confirmed by phone).

Wellbeing Week, 3-7 April, 2000
Week 6 sees Wellbeing Week descend on campus. SAM will be focusing on healthy lifestyle choices. Make sure you visit the Wellbeing Week Expo running all day in The Macquarie Atrium on Tuesday 4 April with information and stalls from a range of healthy organisations. There will be forums on Men's Health, Body Image, Mental Health and more. Plus there are aerobics, yoga, relaxation and Tai Chi classes to soothe a city-tired body and mind. Check out What's Up for more details including times and locations of Wellbeing Week activities.

Sonicanimation play Macquarie
On Thursday 6 April, SAM presents the end of term party, POWER-UP. POWER-UP will feature very special guests sonicanimation who are on their current national tour as well as a range of "challenges" including old school table top games in the games gallery, big screen gaming projections, soccer tables and the famous doubles pool competition. As well as this, expect to see (or not!) the tantalising stage and close-up magic of Magic Miracles and an array of Macquarie University DJs. POWER-UP takes place in the Bar, Macquarie University from 8.00pm. Free for members, $10 for others.

Coffee Cart
The new Coffee Cart is up and running outside the Library. For that cup of coffee on the run (or when you just don't have time to get to the SAM Building), visit the Coffee Cart. Muffins, cookies and other snacks are also available.

Associate Membership
If any staff members have not received an application form for 2000 Associate Membership, please contact SAM on x7601 and ask for a form to be sent to you.

Macquarie University Vacation Care
April vacation care, managed by Banksia Cottage, filled within the first five days of bookings opening. Make sure you get in early for July vacation care. Mark in your diary that bookings open for July vacation care on 5 June.

SAM…the new name for Macquarie University Union Limited
Students At Macquarie (SAM) is the new name that the Union has adopted for the new century.

Emma Walters, x7045
SAM Events/Member Services Manager

Research Degree Release Scheme
Semester 2, 2000
http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/program/rd_rdrsg.htm

Applications are now being invited for the Research Degree Release Scheme, 2000. The overall aim of the Research Degree Release Scheme is to assist participants to complete their higher degrees more quickly and thus to enhance their own career prospects, and extend the research profiles of the their Departments. The Scheme is open to all full time academic staff at all levels who are enrolled in a higher degree by research. Academic staff on short-term appointment may apply, but should hold an appointment until 31 July, 2001. Successful applicants will receive up to $3 500, to be spent on teaching release during Semester 2, 2000. Departments and Divisions are encouraged to provide additional support in the form of extra release time or funds. The deadline for applications is Friday 28 April, 2000.

To receive a copy of the Guidelines and the application form, please contact Alison Cameron on x7598, e-mail alison.cameron@mq.edu.au

MGSM Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Management for Macquarie University General Staff
http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/lead_man/lm_mgsm.htm

The Graduate School of Management has generously made available to Macquarie University general staff one full scholarship, commencing in June 2000. This scholarship will allow a full-time general staff member to undertake a Postgraduate Diploma program. One scholarship will also be available to a general staff member articulating from the Leadership and Management strand of the CPD Certificate course, and will allow the holder to complete the three foundation units of the Postgraduate Diploma program.

Scholarships will be awarded through a competitive process to members of the general staff. Further information on the MGSM Scholarship Scheme is available on the CPD homepage at: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/lead_man/lm_mgsm.htmor from Alison Cameron, CPD, on x7598. Further information about MGSM programs is available through their homepage at: http://www.gsm.mq.edu.au Applications for the June 2000 intake close on Friday 19 May.

What Kind of Leader am I?
4 to 7 May (1 afternoon and 3 days residential)

Emotional intelligence (the ability to be aware of and take responsibility for managing personal and interpersonal dynamics) is increasingly recognised as a critical component of effective leadership/management. Development of greater skill and understanding in this area can reduce organisational losses which occur as a result of poor management of the personal and interpersonal aspects of an organisation.

The program is important for general or academic staff in a senior management role, or aspiring to such, who wish to increase their personal and interpersonal effectiveness as a leader. This is a highly interactive, experiential, fully residential workshop. It is a ground-breaking new program which was piloted at Macquarie in December 1999 and it was very positively received by participants (see article in MU News, February 2000).

The cost of the program is $595 per participant (this cost is heavily subsidised by CPD). Applications are due on Monday 10 April. For further details, please contact Brenda Turnbull, CPD, x9799, brenda.turnbull@mq.edu.au

Macquarie University Research Grant (MURG) Scheme: Information for Applicants
Thursday 6 April 1.00 - 2.00pm E6A 116

This workshop provides participants with:

• information about the Macquarie University Research Grant (MURG) Scheme, and
• an opportunity to address questions to members of the MURG Selection Panel about preparing your application.

Leadership and Management in a Changing Environment
Monday 10 April 9.30am - 4.30pm E6A 116

This practical, hands-on, one-day workshop will focus on issues such as What is leadership? What is management? And how are they related? What is the role of the leader/manager in rapidly changing environments? How does one conduct an effective strategic planning process? Lunch will be provided.

Facilitator: Stephen Marshall
Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598

Educating for the Information Age: Identifying Educational Needs
Tuesday 11 April 1.00 - 3.00pm E6A 116

This workshop will introduce the role of needs analyses in the process of educational design and explore issues such as What is the teacher trying to teach? What are the students expected to learn? What are the characteristics of the targeted student population? What are the learning needs of students? What type of innovation will address these needs? How can innovations be embedded into the curriculum?

Facilitator: Maree Gosper, CFL
Enquiries: CPD, x9721

Internationalising the Curriculum
Thursday 13 April 1.00 - 3.00pm E6A 116
Thursday 20 April 1.00 - 3.00pm E6A 116
Thursday 27 April 1.00 - 3.00pm E6A 116

This project is a new initiative from CPD, reflecting Macquarie's increasing focus on internationalising student learning experiences. The project commences with three workshops on Thursdays in April, and will be followed with further activities throughout the year. Participants may attend any one, or all, of the workshops.

The April workshops aim to start identifying and exploring the relevant issues of "internationalisation" and the implications for course design, teaching practice and student support at Macquarie. The sessions feature discussion panels with senior management, existing support staff and current students.

Facilitator: Andrew Litchfield and outside consultants
Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780

Managing Autonomous Learning
Friday 14 April 9.30am - 12.30pm E6A 116

Professor John Stephenson, head of the International Centre for Learner Managed Learning at Middlesex University, pays Macquarie a second visit to present a workshop on Managing Autonomous Learning. He presents a forward looking and dynamic workshop opening the way to fostering student autonomy to equip for lifelong learning. A great opportunity to learn from an expert.

Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446.

Selecting Academic Staff: Essential Skills for Committee Members
Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 April 9.00 am - 5.00pm Student Union Function Rooms Level 3

This practical two-day workshop will utilise case studies to assist participants to examine procedures concerning staff selection. Intensive discussion and practical training in the processes of selecting academic staff will be the principal focus of the workshop. Issues to be addressed include: EO principles and the implications for practice; establishment of Selection Committee; development of selection criteria; the interview; assessing candidates; selecting the successful candidate; preparation of reports and making an offer. Lunch will be provided.

Facilitators: Brenda Turnbull, Bronwyn Clarke (UNE)
Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598

IT SHOWCASE 1
Tuesday 18 April 1:00 - 2:00pm E6A116

A series of lunchtime information technology showcases is being convened by the ITTU, CFL and CPD. Each session will present interesting work by colleagues in integrating IT into learning and teaching, and other relevant IT issues.

This session presents:

1. Learning German 0n-line: Some Examples of Computer-mediated Communication, with Martina Möllering,
   Head of German Studies

2. Websites Developed Using DreamWeaver, with Mark Gregory from EFS

Facilitators: Bronte Mitchell, Andrew Burrell and Andrew Litchfield
Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780
 

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 email to Kathy Vozella: kvozella@vc.mq.edu.au   by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to W6B 148.

Dr Gayle Avery (MGSM): said successful careers are heavily influenced by image and presentation. Whether they are aware of it or not, employers make assumptions about people based on the way they dress and present themselves, The Sydney Morning Herald, 25 March.

Mr Andrew Baillie (Psychology): was interviewed on Good Medicine about anxiety, Channel 9 TV, 22 March.

Professor Rod Bonello (Chiropractic): said the new Macquarie chiropractic clinic at Epping expands Macquarie's capacity to train the chiropractors of the future in safe, scientifically sound and cost effective methods of treating back, neck and sporting complaints, The Northern District Times, 22 March; Campus Review, 22-28 March.

Miss Anita Chang (Asian Languages): wrote an article entitled The Myth of Numbers, The Independence, 25 February; was profiled in The Independence, 9 March.

Associate Professor Frank Clarke (Modern History): presented his Big History segment on politicians and the system of imperial honours, Radio 2BL, 9 March; was interviewed about Australian Prime Minister John Christian Watson, Radio 2BL, 16 March.

Mr Paul Goodwin (SAM General Manager): said Eastwood Superintendent Williams' comments about the dance party held at Macquarie were alarmist, with the vast majority of people attending aged 16 to 20, Northern District Times, 15 March.

Mr Dario Hawat (Student Council): said this year's O Week was a great success, with a lot more students joining clubs and societies this year, Northern District Times, 8 March.

Professor Naguib Kanawati (Ancient History): gave a presentation at the Red Ribbon Committee's Egyptian-style fund-raiser for the Australian Red Cross, The Wentworth Courier, 15 March.

Dr Belinda Khong (Psychology): interviewed about her PhD thesis analysing the concept of responsibility in Daseinanalysis and Buddhist Psychology, Radio 2SER, 14 March.

Ms Helen Lange (MGSM): said the new alliance between MGSM, HR specialist Drake and the Consortium of Business Schools is about leveraging off the strength of the organisations involved, Business NSW, 10 March.

Ms Catherine Livingstone (former Macquarie Accounting lecturer): was the first Australian woman to head a top 100 company and is retiring from her position as managing director of Cochlear. She was a lecturer from 1982 to 1983 in the Professional Year Master Program operated jointly by the Institute of Chartered Accountants and Macquarie, The Daily Telegraph, 15 March; The Courier Mail, 18 March.

Mr Neil McLean (Library): interviewed about how funding cuts are affecting university libraries and the role of IT in solving the problem of shrinking collections, Radio 2SER, 8 March.

Ms Rebecca Merz (Psychology Master student): has come up with what could be reassuring findings as a Stanford University study in the US has set alarms ringing again over social isolation and the Internet. Merz found the Internet increases meaningful relationships, The Australian, 15 March.

Professor Elizabeth More (MGSM): said the partnership between MGSM, Drake and the Consortium of Business Schools will provide the opportunity to align and integrate individual learning, organisational development and corporate leadership by development programs, Business NSW, 10 March.

Mr Andrew Morrow (Contemporary Music student): performed live on Overdrive program, Radio 2SER, 29 February.

Mr Jamie Parker (Economics graduate): completed a Bachelor of Economics at Macquarie and a Master of Political Economy at the University of Sydney, and is now a policy adviser to NSW Legislative Council member Lee Rhiannon, The Sydney Morning Herald, 22 March.

Dr Ruth Powell (PhD Psychology graduate): found that Generation X has abandoned the church and discovered that very few young people were prepared to get involved in organised voluntary or community work, The Age, 16 March; ABC Radio 2CN 16 March.

Professor Colin Tatz (Centre for Genocide Studies): is a signatory to an advertisement which will appear in the Australian Jewish News signed by 28 of Sydney's most distinguished Jews showing support for gay Jews in the face of the Beth Din hearing, The Sydney Morning Herald, 22 March.

Mr Geoff Treloar (Dean and Acting Master of Robert Menzies College): is concerned about the proposal for a bar and gaming room at Macquarie Shopping Centre, Northern District Times, 8 March.

Mr Brian Spencer (Registrar): said in relation to the proposal for a bar and gaming room at the Macquarie Centre, that given the proximity of a couple of hotels and also some facilities on campus, the need for another bar and in particular a gaming facility was just surprising, Northern District Times, 8 March.

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): described the regional display of 20^th century Australian art from the collections of nine universities in NSW as "consciousness raising" for the general public, Campus Review, 15-21 March; officially opened Macquarie's new chiropractic clinic at Epping, Campus Review, 22-28 March; The Northern District Times, 22 March.

Issues and Events

Macquarie University will get $924,000 for a project in human language technology essential for development of voice-activated computers as part of the Federal Government's science lectureships, The Australian, 15 March.

The Australian Red Cross will collect blood from 14 to 17 March at Macquarie University, The Weekly Times, 8 March.

Macquarie University will hold its Astronomy Open Night on 8 April, with about 30 telescopes in operation to view the moon, planets, stars, nebulae and clusters, The Weekly Times, 8 March.

Access to Macquarie University, Ryde's commercial area, easy links to the M4 and its leafy blocks make Lindfield's western precinct attractive to buyers, The Sydney Morning Herald, 16 March.

Macquarie University is displaying a kaleidoscope of children's art from all over the world collected over 50 years by Melbourne artist and educational pioneer Frances Derham, Campus Review, 15-21 March

Macquarie University was one of the universities to receive a grant under the Commonwealth's science lectureship initiative, Campus Review, 15-21 March.

Macquarie University will be easily accessed by students living locally and reliant on public transport through the Parramatta to Chatswood rail link, The Mt Druit-St Marys Standard, 15 March.

A Macquarie University study has found that Generation X has abandoned the church, The Age, 20 March.

The Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Drake management consulting and the Consortium of Business Schools have finalised a deal that will dramatically expand the services and delivery of management education programmes, Business NSW, 10 March.

Macquarie University has received funding for a scholarship in Japanese economic studies from the Sony Foundation, Northern District Times, 15 March.

Macquarie University and police have been engaged in a war of words over a dance party held earlier this month, Northern District Times, 15 March.

Macquarie University offers a Master of Politics and Public Policy and a Master of Arts in International Relations, The Sydney Morning Herald, 22 March.

Macquarie University is Australia's twelfth biggest university in distance education, with 1774 distance education students, The Australian, 22 March.

Macquarie University will look at sterilisation methods to reduce the ever-increasing number of deer, introduced to the Royal National Park in the 1900s for recreational hunting, The Illawarra Mercury, 22 March.

Macquarie University students have been let loose on the bones and muscles of Epping thanks to a new chiropractic training clinic, The Northern District Times, 22 March.

The NTEU won a salary increase for its members of 12.5 per cent at Macquarie University, Campus Review, 22-28 March.

Macquarie University, the only university in NSW to offer studies in chiropractic, has opened a new clinic at Epping to provide practical experience for students and a cost effective alternative chiropractic option for members of the community, Campus Review, 22-28 March.

International Computer Archive of Modern/Mediaeval English (ICAME)
21 to 25 April 2000, Macquarie University
The 21^st annual meeting of this well-established forum for researchers in the field of corpus linguistics will be held at Easter, on the theme New Applications of Corpus Linguistics. A varied and challenging program of presentations by highly regarded international linguists has been put together. The fee for the full program, including a social package, is $440. Daily and half-daily rates, of $100 and $50 respectively, are also available. Further details are available from the conference website at www.ling.mq.edu.au/icame2000or by contacting Adam Smith on x8783, e-mail asmith@ling.mq.edu.au

Environmental Law For the Next Millenium: Recent Federal and NSW Developments
2 and 3 June 2000, Furama Hotel Central, Sydney
The Centre for Environmental Law will hold a two-day conference on recent important developments in environmental law. Speakers will include Hon Justice Paul Stein, Professor David Farrier, Professor Neil Gunningham and other leading experts on environmental law. The Conference will explore:

planning and environmental resource protection;
biodiversity and cultural heritage;
judicial review;
pollution;
environmental Management; and
local Government and the Environment.

For further information or to receive a brochure, call Sue Wards, phone x7930, fax x7686, e-mail: susan.wards@mq.edu.au

7^th International Federation of Information Processing (IFIP) Conference
8 to 11 June 2000, Vancouver, BC
A call for papers has gone out for this international fest. The theme of the Conference is Charting a Course to the Future: Women, Work and Computerisation. Papers, panel presentations, workshop and tutorial proposals and poster submissions related to the conference themes are sought. Contact Deborah Kirby, Executive Director, WWC 2000 Conference, c/- School of Communication, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 Canada.

MACQUARIE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
The Macquarie Graduate School of Management has established an international reputation for excellence and is recognised today as being one of the leading management schools in the Asia Pacific region.

Chair of Management (Marketing) (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 8898. We are seeking applications from internationally recognised scholars in the field of marketing management. The successful candidate will be a distinguished academic and highly regarded by the business community and capable of providing leadership and mentoring in the marketing discipline. The essential requirements for the position are:

* a relevant doctoral degree,
* a strong publishing record,
* ability to attract research funds,
* extensive experience in supervising postgraduate research students up to doctoral level,
* an outstanding teaching record at postgraduate and executive education levels,
* a successful record of academic leadership, motivation and strategic thinking,
* the skills for effective administration, including communication skills and a demonstrated capacity
  to work effectively with colleagues, and
* industry experience and the ability to work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate evidence of innovation and the ability to generate entrepreneurial opportunities through effective liaison with industry, government, professional institutions and the wider community.

Associate Professor in Management (Marketing) (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 18883. Applications are also invited from scholars in the field of marketing who are able to make a substantial and innovative contribution to the work of the School. The successful candidate will make a significant and innovative contribution to all activities of the School, exercise academic leadership in an identified field of marketing teaching and research and in the development of innovative courses and programs and play a prominent role in the professional community. The essential requirements for the position are:

* a relevant doctoral degree or substantial equivalent academic experience,
* a significant record in research and a substantial publication record,
* a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at postgraduate level in
     key marketing areas on MBA and executive programs,
* a record of successful supervision of postgraduate research students, and
* relevant industry experience.

Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated excellence in developing and delivering innovative marketing programs to postgraduate and executive audiences, evidence of attracting research grants and industry support and experience in the industry and high level consulting.

General
Enquiries about the positions should be directed to Professor Elizabeth More, Director, MGSM, on 9850 9000 or e-mail: emore@work.gsm.mq.edu.auFor more information about MGSM, visit http://www.gsm.mq.edu.au The positions are available on a full­time (continuing) basis from June 2000. Salary range: Level E (Professor) $89,733 to $94,040 per annum, plus superannuation. Level D (Associate Professor) $73,005 to $80,428 per annum, plus superannuation. Salary supplementation is available to suitable applicants. (Salaries are under review, with a new Enterprise Agreement expected to be made early in 2000.) The University reserves the right to fill the positions by inviting applications, to leave them unfilled, or to make enquiries of any person regarding their suitability for appointment. Further information about the University, conditions of appointment and method of application should be obtained from Gaby Laudams, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia by telephone 9850 9725 or facsimile 9850 9748 or e-mail Gaby.Laudams@mq.edu.au

An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application.

Applications must systematically address the selection criteria and include evidence of academic qualifications and experience. Applicants should include copies of three of their most influential publications, which should also be highlighted in their application. Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (postal and/or e­mail addresses, phone and fax numbers) of three academic and professional referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia by 21 June 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS OFFICE: Manager, Security and Attendant Services (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 5503. The appointee will manage and administer the Security, Attendant, Parking, and Key and Lock Access Control Services to provide a safe environment for staff, students and other persons using University grounds and facilities. The appointee is responsible for the direction and management of in-house and contract services staff operating in three shifts to provide twenty-four hour security, crime prevention, investigations and campus patrol. Applicants must have a Graduate Diploma in Security or be eligible to undertake such study, plus at least five years' progressive supervisory and/or management experience. Possession of a 1A/B security licence, current NSW 1A driver's licence and a current First Aid Certificate are also essential. Applicants with appropriate technical education qualifications and training in security plus at least ten years' progressive supervisory and/or management experience would also be considered.

Applicants must also demonstrate an understanding of the principles, practices and procedures of security and policing; high level oral and written communication skills; an understanding of budget preparation and control; effective interpersonal and communication skills; ability to manage staff and resources; ability to prepare policy recommendations, procedures, guidelines, reports and briefing papers; ability to work collaboratively with staff, and to liaise with State and Federal law enforcement agencies; ability to utilise computers to access and manipulate data, generate reports, maintain records and communicate with others; proved negotiating, consulting and conflict resolution skills; sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations and Equal Employment Opportunity principles. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Robert Kelly on 9850 7160 or Joseph Dikha on 9850 7135. Applicants are encouraged to obtain a job description by telephoning Mrs R Burke on 9850 7160. 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 8 $49,374 to $54,988 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a new Enterprise Agreement expected to be made early in 2000.) Applications, including full curriculum vitae and 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 10 April 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY: Bibliographic Services Department: Library System Coordinator (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 17540.The appointee will be responsible to the Manager, Library System and Bibliographic Services and will provide day-to-day administration and problem-solving support for the Library system, as well as manage workflow in the Bibliographic Services Department. The Department is responsible for creating and maintaining the Library catalogue and preparing material for inclusion in the collections. The Library system comprises Geac Plus for cataloguing, OPAC and circulation modules, Advance for acquisitions and GeoWeb for the Web-interface to the catalogue. Duties will include day-to-day administration of the system; system problem-solving; maintenance of the Library system parameters; managing Departmental work flow and developing effective procedures in the Department. Applicants must have tertiary qualifications in librarianship or information science and relevant experience; experience of automated library system operations; sound cataloguing experience; good time management, interpersonal and communication skills; and a commitment to quality customer service.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Glenys Oxlee, Acting Deputy University Librarian on 9850 7555 or e-mail goxlee@library.mq.edu.au The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and may require some after hours and weekend work, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. Salary range: Level 7 $44,908 to $48407 per annum, plus superannuation, and shift allowances where applicable. (Under review, under a new Enterprise Agreement expected to be made early in 2000). Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including email address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 7 April 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF HUMANITIES: Department of Ancient History: Project Officer - CUTSD Teaching and Learning Project (Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref. 18882. Applications are invited for the position of Project Officer to design and develop new teaching and learning strategies in Universities for Classical Greek and Latin. The project is a combined initiative between the Departments of Ancient History at Macquarie University and the Department of Classics at the University of Sydney, and is funded by the Committee for University Teaching and Staff Development. Applicants must have a relevant tertiary qualification and relevant experience (preferably in project management) and high level organisational and word processing skills. Familiarity with research into teaching and learning would be an advantage, as would teaching experience. Knowledge of Classical Greek and Latin is not essential.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Dr Ian Plant on 9850 8880 or e-mail ian.plant@mq.edu.au The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term ) basis for a period of one year with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. The appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of four weeks. Salary range: Level 6 $39,837 to $43,700 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a new Enterprise Agreement expected to be made early in 2000). Applications, including full curriculum vitae and 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 10 April 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE: Accommodation Officer: (International Students) (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 18873. The appointee will coordinate the airport arrival, temporary and permanent accommodation services for international students; coordinate the placement, invoicing and collection of monies for the International Office's leased apartments; oversee the cleaning and necessary maintenance schedule and required purchases, in consultation with the Accommodation Services Unit. Applicants must have an associate diploma (or similar) or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. They must have knowledge of property management/rental markets; knowledge of NSW tenancy laws; knowledge of tertiary education systems, particularly as they relate to international students; knowledge of the University's accommodation, finance and administrative processes; communication, coordination and interpersonal skills; intercultural sensitivity; and ability to supervise casual staff.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Kate Myles on 9850 6305 or e-mail kate.myles@mq.edu.au 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 5 $34,525 to $38,991 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a new Enterprise Agreement expected to be made early in 2000). Applications, including full curriculum vitae and 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 10 April 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF LAW: Personal Assistant to the Head of Division (Full-time or Part-time (continuing)) - Ref. 18879. The appointee will provide high level administrative support to the Head and other staff within the Division of Law, answer enquiries about the Division's programs and activities, make and schedule appointments, arrange travel, process correspondence including maintaining filing systems, support conferences, seminars and workshops, and assist with other administrative duties. The appointee will also be expected to work in a team with other administrative staff within the Division. Applicants must have extensive administrative experience, good organisational, interpersonal and intercultural skills and the ability to communicate at all levels. They must have a high level of keyboard skills and demonstrated competency in the use of standard office software. An ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure to meet deadlines will be well regarded. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant tertiary qualifications and administrative experience in a tertiary education environment.

All enquires concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mr Lindsay Bates on 9850 7682 or e-mail lindsay.bates@mq.edu.au The position is available either full-time (35 hours per week) or part-time (28 hours per week) which may be negotiated with the successful applicant. The position will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. Salary range: Level 5 $34,525 to $38,991 per annum (pro rata rates apply for part-time appointment), plus superannuation. (Under review, under a new Enterprise Agreement expected to be made early in 2000). Applications, including full curriculum vitae and 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 10 April 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY: Department of Psychology: Technical Support Officer (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 18880. The appointee will be part of a team which provides general technical support for students and staff of the Department. The appointee will, after suitable training, be involved in setting up and maintaining IBM and Macintosh computers and associated hardware and software, maintaining printers and fax machines and will provide audio/visual services by setting up and maintaining equipment such as VCRs, cameras, monitors and tape recorders. Applicants must have a relevant degree or diploma or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Knowledge of and experience with IBM and Macintosh computers, associated hardware and software, and audio/visual equipment are essential. Applicants should also be able to communicate clearly with experienced and inexperienced users in both speech and writing and be able to move and install technical equipment.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in user support. Knowledge of electronics and experience in video production would be an advantage. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mr Greg Cuthbertson, Senior Technical Support Officer on 9850 8099, fax 9850 8062 or e-mail gregc@bunyip.psy.mq.edu.au 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 5 $34,525 to $38, 991 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a new Enterprise Agreement expected to be made early in 2000.) Applications, including full curriculum vitae and 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 7 April 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Undergraduate Studies Section: Customer Service Officer (Part-time (continuing)) - Ref. 6993.The appointee will form part of a small team in a planned Customer Service Centre. In the meantime, the appointee will work within the Undergraduate Studies Section to provide general office and counter assistance to student enquirers and to other officers within the Section. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; an ability to learn the intricacies of the Registrar's Office quickly, accurately, and with attention to detail; demonstrated work efficiency; an ability to handle complex issues, and to work under pressure. Word processing and some data base skills are required, as is willingness to work as part of a team in a flexible work pattern. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in a tertiary education environment.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mr Ron Kendall, Undergraduate Studies Section on 9850 7327 or e-mail ron.kendall@mq.edu.au The position is available on a part-time (continuing) basis for 19 hours per week, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. Salary range: Level 4 $31,628 to $33,801 per annum (pro rata rates apply), plus superannuation. (Under review, under a new Enterprise Agreement expected to be made in early 2000). Applications, including full curriculum vitae and 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 10 April 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS OFFICE: Administrative Assistant (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 9882. The appointee will be a member of a small team within the Buildings and Grounds Office. Responsibilities will include the provision of administrative support to the Office generally, in particular the Planning and Development Unit within the Office. Duties include maintaining staff records, trade catalogue library, consultant's/contractor's database, and the Office's filing system. The appointee will also assist with the processing of invoices and purchase requests. Applicants must be familiar with MS office or similar applications and have advanced word processing and spreadsheets skills and the ability to set up simple databases. Experience in typing specifications, tender documents, contracts and site instructions in either a building or architectural firm would be an advantage as would some experience in working with financial matters. Good communication skills are also considered to be essential.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mrs Robyn Burke, Office Manager on 9850 7160. Applicants are encouraged to obtain a job description. 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 4 $31,628 to $33,801 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a new Enterprise Agreement expected to be made early in 2000.) Applications, including full curriculum vitae and 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 10 April 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Free  Four Toshiba toner cartridges for photocopier model T5020. These are several years old and sealed; effectiveness not guaranteed. Free 14 Toshiba toner collector bottles to suit photocopier TB2510, unused. For enquiries phoneMargaret on x7345.

The Centre for Professional Developmenthas an attractive, contemporary almond-coloured desk (no drawers) 150cm x 90cm for sale. $60 ono. Phone CPD, x9721.
 

FOR SALE: Bike: Children's 50cm. Bought at Xmas for $140; now neglected. Perfect condition. $80. Phone 9416 6543.

FOR SALE: Horn sewing cabinet. Teak finish, in good condition. $200 ono. Phone Kelly Callaghan on x9038.

FOR SALE: Ford Telstar Tx5 Ghia, 1988, silver-grey colour. Extras including air-conditioning, central locking, power steering, electric windows and velour seats. Registered until December. Only 2 owners $5,500 ono Please call Robyn on 9878 0098.

FOR SALE: Canoe, 14' canadian, 3-seater Q-craft, excellent condition, includes 2 paddles, $500; toddlers trike, $15 and 12" boys bike, $35, both in very good condition. Phone Mark Lackie x8377 or 9878 3854 or e-mail: mlackie@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au

FOR SALE: Dundas/Rydalmere. House, 150 years old, 2/3 bedrooms, high ceilings, 3-street frontage on quiet cul-de-sac, only 15 minutes to Macquarie. $357,000. Private sale, asking price reduced to reflect commission savings. Phone 6773 3262 (BH), 0419 49 85 49 (AH) or e-mail avanmoss@metz.une.edu.au

TENNIS PLAYERS wanted for long established group. Monday evenings 5.00pm, Macquarie University playing fields, Culloden Road. Good standard. Men and women, young and old, reasonable rates. Come and have some fun. Contact Jane x8488, Judy x8655, Brian x8224 or e-mail joldroyd@efs.edu.mq.au
 

2000

March

Friday 31 March
EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR:Osmium Isotopes of Kimberlites and Related Rocks from the Yilgarn Craton, presented by Dr Stuart Graham. 1.05pm in E7B Room 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Ann Wilde x8373.

Friday 31 March
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION FILM FESTIVAL: Swords and Sandals Season: The Egyptian. 7.30pm in the Museum of Ancient Cultures, X5B Level 3.

April

Tuesday 4 April
PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR SERIES: The Self and the Good: on the political preconditions of virtue, presented by Karen Jones (ANU). 11.00am to 12.45pm in W6A 720. Enquiries: Nina Ralph x8837 or John Sutton x8817.

Tuesday 4 April
POETRY PERFORMANCE: The U.S. Poet Meets the Australian Poet. Creative Writing Lecturer Donna Decker (University of Wisconsin) performs poetry set in Quay West, Southern Florida. Olympic 2000 poet Mark O'Connor will present his distinctly Australian works. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 109. Enquiries: Marcelle Freiman x6892 or Helen at hshoobri@scmp.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 5 April
POLITICS SEMINAR: You Can Tell a Lot About a Person from the Way They Eat Their Jelly Beans: Reflections on Justice, Communication and Cultural Diversity, presented by Kirsty Nowlan (Macquarie). 12 noon in W6A 107. Enquiries: Jim Gillespie x8811 or Catherine Wall x8869.

Wednesday 5 April
CPD COURSE: Problem Based Learning, Session 1 of 3, facilitated by Greg Ryan (University of Sydney). 10.00 am to 1.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 5 April
MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR:Cut in Half? Australian War Brides in the United States, presented by Jill Roe (History, Macquarie). (Chair Valda Rigg.) 1.00 to 3.00pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: David Christian x8806.

Thursday 6 April
CPD WORKSHOP: MURG Scheme: Information for Applicants, facilitated by Peter Bergquist (member of MURG selection panel). 1.00 - 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Thursday 6 April
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity PUBLIC LECTURE: Christian Community in the Light of the Gospel of John, presented by Dr Stephen Barton. 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C T1. No charge. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Friday 7 April
CFL WORKSHOP: WebCT Training: Workshop 1, Educational Design Issues. 10.00am to 12noon in E6A116. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Friday 7 April
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR:Concepts and Costs for the Maintenance of Productive Capacity: A Study of the Measurement and Reporting of Soil Quality, presented by Dr Patricia O'Brien (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology). 11.00am to 12.30pm in the University Union Function Room 3. Enquiries: Geoffrey Loudon x8536, e-mail: gloudon@efs.mq.edu.au or Lois Cook x8535, e-mail: lcook@efs.mq.edu.au

Saturday 8 April
ASTRONOMY OPEN NIGHT: 6.00 to 10.00pm in Building E7B. Terry Bridges from the Anglo-Australian Observatory will give an illustrated lecture entitled Dark Matter in the Universe. This lecture will begin at 7.45pm (under cover). There will be displays of telescopes, books, maps and posters. Videos and other material will be on sale. Snack food and drinks available from vending machines. Cost: Adult $8, child $4 ($20 family). The evening will not be cancelled because of weather.

Monday 10 April
CPD WORKSHOP: Leadership and Management in a Changing Environment, facilitated by Stephen Marshall. 9.30am - 4.30pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 11 April
CFL/CPD/LIBRARY WORKSHOP: Educating for the Information Age: Identifying Educational Needs, facilitated by Maree Gosper (CFL). 1.00 - 3.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: CPD, x9721. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 11 April
CFL WORKSHOP: WebCT Training: Workshop 2, WebCT Functions (1). 10.00am to 12noon in Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 12 April
CPD WORKSHOP: Leading and Managing an Academic Unit: Special Interest Group, facilitated by Stephen Marshall. 1.00 - 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Thursday 13 April
CFL WORKSHOP: WebCT Training: Workshop 3, WebCT Functions (2). 10.00am to 12noon in Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Thursday 13 April
CPD WORKSHOP: Internationalising the Curriculum 1, facilitated by Andrew Litchfield and outside consultants. 1.00 - 3.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Thursday 13 April
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity RESEARCH SERIES: Indications of Orality and their Implications for Gospel Research, presented by Dr Robert McIver. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost $7 ($5 SSEC members). Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Friday 14 April
CPD WORKSHOP: Managing Autonomous Learning, with John Stephenson (Middlesex University). 9.30am to 12.30pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Saturday 15 April
BOOK OF KELLS TRIP: One-day trip to Canberra to see the Book of Kells. Departing 8.00am from Macquarie Drive. Cost: $45 (non-members) $40 (members). Cheques payable to Australian Centre for Egyptology, Humanities, Macquarie University. Tel: 8848, fax x8240, Web: http://www.egyptology.mq.edu.au

Tuesday 18 April
CPD WORKSHOP: Selecting Academic Staff: Essential Skills for Committee Members (Day 1), facilitated by Brenda Turnbull and Bronwyn Clarke (UNE). 9.00am - 5.00pm in Student Union Function Rooms, Level 3. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 18 April
CPD WORKSHOP: IT Showcase 1, facilitated by Bronte Mitchell, Andrew Burrell and Andrew Litchfield. 1.00 - 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail: kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 19 April
CPD WORKSHOP: Selecting Academic Staff: Essential Skills for Committee Members (Day 2), facilitated by Brenda Turnbull and Bronwyn Clarke (UNE). 9.00am - 5.00pm in Student Union Function Rooms, Level 3. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 19 April
CFL WORKSHOP: WebCT Training: Workshop 4, WebCT Functions (3). 10.00am to 12noon in Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x 7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 19 April
CPD WORKSHOP: Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group, Speaker: Richie Howitt, Winner of the 1999 Australian National Teaching Award in the Social Sciences. 1.00 - 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446.

Friday 28 April
CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Bioactive Molluscan Resources and their Conservation, presented by Kirsten Benkendorff (University of Wollongong). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E8A 290.

May

Wednesday 3 May
MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR:Gynaepathia Sexualis: Gynaecology and the Sexed Female Body, presented by Clair Scrine (History, Macquarie). (Chair Hsu-Ming Teo.) 1.00 to 3.00pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: David Christian x8806.

Wednesday 3 May
PUBLIC LECTURE: The Macquarie Awesome Foursome Series: Aliens Within: Biodiversity on Our Little Known Planet. Discover amazing new life-forms - puzzling, creepy and bizarre. Presented by Dr Michael Gillings. 6.30 to 7.30pm in W5A Theatre 1. Enquiries: x8897, e-mail: scitech@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 3 May
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity JUDAISM SERIES: The Dead Sea Scrolls and Heterodoxy, presented by Rabbi Shlomo Di Veroli. 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.

Thursday 4 May
CFL INFORMATION SESSION: Evaluating Online Teaching. 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Mollie Thomson Room, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail:phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Thursday 4 May
PUBLIC LECTURE: The Macquarie Awesome Foursome Series: Hail, Flood, Quakes and Eruptions. The wrath of the earth and damage to our homes is explained by Professor Russell Blong. 7.00 to 8.00pm in W5A Theatre 1. Enquiries: x8897, e-mail: scitech@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au

Friday 5 May
CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Bioinvasion on Islands: Portent of a Global Future? presented by Dennis O'Dowd (Monash University). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E8A 290.

Monday 8 May
PUBLIC LECTURE: The Macquarie Awesome Foursome Series: Lasers Carry the Olympic Flame.Precision technology keeping 14,000 torches burning 20 minutes through gales and storms is explained by Jenn Fishburn. 7.00 to 8.00pm in W5A Theatre 1. Enquiries: x8897, e-mail: scitech@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 10 May
POLITICS SEMINAR: Tax Regimes and Australian Politics: 1901-2001, presented by Jim Gillespie (Macquarie). 12 noon in W6A 107. Enquiries: Jim Gillespie x8811 or Catherine Wall x8869.

Wednesday 10 May
MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR:An Army of Women: Creating an Australian Feminist Tradition, presented by Zora Simic (Gender Studies, University of Sydney). (Chair: Clair Scrine.) 1.00 to 3.00pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: David Christian x8806.

Wednesday 10 May
PUBLIC LECTURE: The Macquarie Awesome Foursome Series: Delusions, Understood, or "An Imposter's Replaced my Wife!" Probe the mental processes linking brain damage to delusory beliefs with Professor Max Coltheart. 7.00 to 8.00pm in W5A Theatre 1. Enquiries: x8897, e-mail: scitech@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 10 May
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity RESEARCH SERIES: St Paul's Church and its Excavation in Pisidian Antioch, presented by Dr Mehmet Taslialan (Director of the Museum at Yalvac (Pisidian Antioch, Turkey)). 7.30pm in X5B 321. Cost $7 ($5 SSEC members). Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Friday 12 May
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR:Corporate Social Reporting in Ireland: Legitimacy Denied? presented by Dr Brendan O'Dwyer (Dublin City University Business School). 11.00am to 12.30pm in the University Union Function Room 3. Enquiries: Geoffrey Loudon x8536, e-mail: gloudon@efs.mq.edu.auor Lois Cook x8535, e-mail: lcook@efs.mq.edu.au

Friday 12, all day Saturday 13 May
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity ANNUAL WEEKEND CONFERENCE: Off the Beaten Track with St Paul. Keynote speaker will be Dr Mehmet Taslialan (Director of the Museum at Yalvac (Pisidian Antioch, Turkey)). 14 papers; cost $97 ($87 SSEC members). Morning, afternoon tea and lunch provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.