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     9 November 2001
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STUDENT ONE LIVE AT MACQUARIE

Macquarie University now has Student One as its new student system.  From 29 October, as planned, all 157,382 current and historic students’ records were recorded in Student One.  It is the culmination of 18 months’ work by many staff across the campus, together with Technology One staff, and it is a tribute to the teamwork of all those involved that this milestone was achieved.

At present the focus is on continuing to load applications and make offers for courses available in 2002, and on postgraduate enrolments.  A lot of time is being spent in preparation for the first re-enrolment sessions to be held at MGSM on 9 November (limited session) and 16, 17 and 20 November, with new enrolments commencing on 4 December.  The MGSM enrolments will be the first test of Student One’s full enrolment capabilities.  It will use the timetable and class registration features, prerequisite-checking, advanced standing, and cash receipting; and study patterns will be used to make enrolment more efficient for new students.

The next challenge will be the end-of-year examinations results entry.  Training sessions commenced this week.  For examinations and other training schedules please visit our Web site at: http://www.mq.edu.au/AMIS/train.html

Unfortunately there have been unanticipated delays in finalising some interfaces between Student One and other systems, and top priority is being given to resolving the outstanding issues.  As soon as these have been resolved we will trial Student One examination results on the Web and then turn our attention to refining undergraduate enrolment plans.

In order to be able to use Student One, you will need to have a Student One User ID and Password, and have attended relevant training.  If you do not currently have access to Student One, please send an email to: amis@mq.edu.au

If you have any queries, please send them by email to: amis@mq.edu.au

Brian J Spencer
Registrar and Vice-Principal

GRAND OPENING OF AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR ANCIENT NUMISMATIC STUDIES

The Honourable John Aquilina MP, NSW Minister for Education and Training, will officially open the new Collections Room and Library of the Australian Centre for Ancient Numismatic Studies at 6.00pm sharp on Tuesday 20 November 2001.

The new facilities have been specifically built by the university, and include a large strong room for the storage of the coin collections. The Library has been boosted by a program of acquiring numismatic books and journals in order to make ACANS the leading venue in Australia for the study of ancient coins. The Centre, which was founded in 1999, will now be fully operational! The Collections Room and Library are to be found in Room 341, Level 3, Building X5B – next to the entrance to the Museum of Ancient Cultures.

In addition the Vice-Chancellor Professor Di Yerbury, will launch the new numismatic exhibitions of ACANS, which have been prepared by ACANS director, Kenneth Sheedy, and set up in the Museum of Ancient Cultures. This will be the most important exhibition of ancient coins to be found in Australia today. There will also be an exhibition of new acquisitions and donations to ACANS.

A reception to be hosted by the Vice-Chancellor will follow the launch of the exhibitions.

For more information about ACANS see: www.humanities.mq.edu.au/acans/

Macquarie Ancient History Association

INTERNET INFORMATION PROJECTS AND SERVICES

The Information Projects Unit in the Office of Information Services is now known as Internet Information Projects and Services.

The role of Internet Information Projects and Services (IIPS) is to assist the University community in the development of Internet applications to provide improved services for students and staff. The focus for IIPS is the development of University-wide Internet services and development to enhance University administration processes.

IIPS Staff
Peggy Havukainen, Web Coordinator
Ping Xiao, Internet Services Technical Administrator
Vimlesh Narayan, Senior Database Developer
Andrew Edmonds, Web Developer/Programmer
Mark Knowles, Web Developer/Programmer

Services Provided to the University Community

Macquarie Homepage and MQ&U
IIPS is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Macquarie homepage and student site, MQ&U.

Web Site Hosting on Unix and NT

We currently host over 100 websites for Divisions, Departments and Offices.

Database Hosting
IIPS maintains, administers and provides Access database hosting on NT and a Microsoft SQL server for larger scalable databases.

Directory Services
IIPS manages the Online University Directory Service which includes:


Development: Database Development
IIPS services include Microsoft SQL and Access database design and development for central administrative systems.

Programming
IIPS provides web programming in ASP, PERL and Cold Fusion. This includes maintaining and administering a Cold Fusion Server.

For more information about IIPS’s services and development contact x6555 or e-mail: enquiries@iips@mq.edu.au or visit our website: http://www.iips.mq.edu.au

Peggy Havukaninen
Web Coordinator, IIPS
 

RESEARCH SUBJECTS REQUIRED: Hearing Assessment in Young Children Using Filtered Speech and Non-Speech Stimuli

Macquarie University and Australian Hearing NAL Research are currently involved in a project  that uses different types of sounds to assess  children’s hearing. We will be using filtered speech sounds and sounds from noise-making toys, as well as the pure tone sounds that are regularly used to assess children’s hearing. Our aim is to find out if the alternative sounds are just as good, worse or better than the sounds that are regularly used.

Children who are subjects will need to be aged 6 months to 30 months at the time of testing.

To be included in the research, we will need the child to attend two, one hour appointments, either one or two weeks apart.

Testing will take place in the Audiology Clinic here at Macquarie University.

If you are interested in your child being involved in this study, please ring 9850 8746 to make an appointment. (Appointments will be on Tuesdays and special parking arrangements will be available.)

For further information, please ring Felicity Hodgson (of Australian Hearing NAL Research) on 9412 6872 (Mondays) or Greg Birtles (of the Macquarie University Audiology Clinic) on x8789.

Monica Summers
Audiology Clinic

CFL WORKSHOPS: LAST OPPORTUNITY FOR WEBCT TRAINING BEFORE SEMESTER 1 2002

A reminder that CFL will be conducting a complete series of WebCT training throughout November. The training covers an introduction to WebCT, using discussion and mail, adding content to online units and basic quizzes and is recommended for first time users of WebCT or current users who wish to improve their skills.

This will be the last comprehensive training that will be offered prior to Semester 1 2002, although extra sessions on specific aspects will be held in February along with some specialised training for late-comers and casual teaching staff.

For details, please see: http://www.cfl.mq.edu.au/cfl/online/support.html

For more information about training, contact Judy King, x9945, e-mail: judy.king@mq.edu.au

For bookings, please contact Phoebe Dangerfield, x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

More information about CFL's educational services, including contacts for each College, is available on the CFL web site at: http://www.cfl.mq.edu.au/cfl/cflserv/cflacserv.html

Judy King
Training and Support Coordinator, CFL

ADHD CAMPS AT MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

“Proud to be me” summer camps will become a permanent feature of the cooperation between Macquarie University Sports Association and The Comenius, Descartes, Maimonides Global Institute (CDMGI). CDMGI is a non-profit research institute specialising in educational, health and social issues. The Institute has been involved for the last five years in a multidisciplinary research of ADHD and other related learning disorders. The research led to the establishment of number of programs for children with ADHD and their families - including their siblings and grandparents. A programs for adults with ADHD is also in preparation.

The first set of summer camps will be conducted in January 2002. There will be three camps – each from Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 4.00pm. The starting dates are 7 January, 14 January and 21 January. A provision will be made for those parents who need to bring their children earlier than 9.00am and cannot collect them until 5.00pm.

As the name of the camps suggests, the main aim of the program is:

    1) to remove the negative label from the words ADHD (or ADD); and
    2) to encourage and stimulate the children to achieve their potential in number of areas such as sport, art,
        music,creative skills, social skills.

An achievement in any area a child is interested in will improve his/her self-esteem, which is the first precondition of any successful treatment. The present camps are designed for children between 6 and 12-13 years of age.

Parents or grandparents of children with ADHD who are staff members of Macquarie University will find the location practical and convenient. As there is a lot of interest in the program, it would be a good idea to book the child/children as soon as possible. When you book your child you will receive detailed information about the program and the fee.

For further information please contact the Institute on (02) 9487 3274, mobile numbers 0412 819 343 (Denise) or 0411 733 240 (Katie); or by e-mail at arada@ozemail.com.au

Dr Alena Rada
CDMGI

NEWS FROM UNICOM CREDIT UNION LTD

Christmas has come early at Macquarie campus! Unicom have a special Christmas loan on offer, and also the chance to win a great Christmas hamper. To be in with a chance, call Kerry or Anne at UNICOM on x7616.

Kerry Graham
UNICOM Branch Manager

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – APPEA AWARDS

The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) is delighted to announce its call for nominations for the following awards, medals and scholarships:

Applicants should address the criteria for each award set out on the APPEA website: www.appea.com.au

Applications and nominations for these awards close on 7 December 2001.

For further information, please contact Julie Hood at APPEA on telephone (02) 6267 0907; fax (02) 6247 0548; or e-mail: jhood@appea.com.au

Barry Jones
Executive Director, APPEA

HERDSA CONFERENCE 2002

The Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australiasia invites you to come to Perth to share rich and varied quality conversations about improving teaching and learning in tertiary and higher education.

Date:          7-10 July, 2002
                    Joondalup Campus
                    Edith Cowan University
                    Perth, Western Australia

Full papers or abstracts submitted by Tuesday 29 January 2002. Early bird registrations before Friday 3 May 2002.

The aim of the Conference is to provide for rich and varied discussion, dialogue, and debate about the issues of quality most significant to participants. HERDSA delegates have diverse interests in higher education, which include teaching and learning, subject disciplines and professional groups, staff development, research, academic and student support services, management and administration.

Keynote speakers at the Conference include Dr David Woodhouse (Executive Director, Australian Universities Quality Agency), Dr Pat O’Shane (Chancellor, University of New England), and Dr Thomas Reeves (Professor of Instructional Technology, University of Georgia). The Conference program also includes pre-conference workshops, social events and pre-and post-Conference tours.

For more information and registration details please refer to the conference website: http://www.ecu.edu.au/conferences/herdsa

Dr Tony Herrington
Conference Convenor

CONFERENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE AND HUMANE CITIES

The CITIES 2002 Organising Committee invites you to attend the 2nd International Conference for Sustainable and Humane Cities. The theme of the conference is “From Grey to Green: Best Practices in Rejuvenation of our Communities”. The conference will be held from 26 – 28 September 2002, hosted by the College of Architecture, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.

The objectives of the Conference include highlighting programs that foster development with a concern for the environment, heritage, culture and society as a whole, and reaffirming the commitment to the provision of better and liveable communities for the use of the next generation.

For further information please contact the CITIES 2002 Secretariat on + (8354) 731 3101 or e-mail: architecture@ustcc.ust.edu.ph

Norma I. Alarcon
Secretary General
CITIES 2002

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND CONCESSIONAL DAYS  - LATE 2001/EARLY 2002

Public Holidays for the remainder of 2001 are:

Christmas Day
Tuesday                       25 December 2001

Boxing Day
Wednesday                  26 December 2001

The University Concessional Days off duty
for 2001 are:

Thursday                      27 December 2001
Friday                          28 December 2001
Monday                       31 December 2001

Public Holidays for 2002 are:

New Years Day
Tuesday                          1 January 2002

Australia Day
Monday                       28 January 2002

Easter
Good Friday                 29 March 2002

Easter Saturday            30 March 2002

Easter Monday              1 April 2002

Anzac Day
Thursday                      25 April 2002

Queen’s Birthday
Monday                       10 June 2002

Labour Day
Monday                          7 October 2002

Christmas Day
Wednesday                  25 December 2002

Boxing Day
Thursday                      26 December 2002

The University Concessional Days off Duty for 2002 are:

Friday                          27 December 2002
Monday                       30 December 2002
Tuesday                       31 December 2002

Sharon Litchfield
Manager, Industrial Relations Services

POSITION AVAILABLE WITH SAM: Clubs and Societies Officer

Students at Macquarie (SAM), is embarking on an ambitious new program to assist Clubs and Societies in 2002.

SAM is looking for a casual Clubs and Societies Officer to establish and administer the program.

Duties will include:

Skills required include: The successful applicant should be able to commence in November 2001.  This is a casual position, for approximately 15-20 hours per week.

Please apply by faxing your resume to the Human Resources Manager on fax: (02) 9850 6901, by e-mail to: clubs&socs@union.mq.edu.au, in person to SAM Administration, SAM Building Level 3, Macquarie University, or by mail to Human Resources Manager, SAM, Locked Bag 3500, North Ryde NSW 1670.

Enquiries: should be directed to Emma Walters on tel: (02) 9850 7045.  Applications close 16 November 2001.

Emma Walters
Events/Member Services Manager

DATES FOR PRINTING MATERIAL TO PRINTERY FOR FIRST-HALF YEAR 2002

Due to peak demands at certain times of the year, the workload in the Printery needs to be regulated. It is important for academic staff to recognise this and to plan their work for submission accordingly. This will enable the printing of materials to be scheduled effectively and deadlines to be met (within reason).

Distance Education Units
Submit by Friday 30 November 2001
Ready for first dispatch of course material by the Centre for Open Education (COE) in early January 2002.
Internal Units
Submit by Monday 7 January 2002
Ready for commencement of classes Monday 4 March 2002.

Internal and Distance Education Units
(For sale in the Co-op Bookshop)
Submit by Monday 7 January 2002
Ready for sale by Monday 25 February 2002.

For all enquiries please telephone the Printery on x7385 or x7395.

Graham Thomson
Acting Manager
Macquarie Lighthouse Press

to_top STUDENTS AT      MACQUARIE NEWS
SAM Shop temporary closure
The SAM Shop is getting a makeover.  This means that the SAM Shop will be closed from late November until early January 2002.  Daily newspapers, a selection of cigarettes and popular magazines will be sold from the SAM Spot (SAM Building Level 1) while the SAM Shop is under renovation.

The last day of night trade for the Shop will be Thursday 15 November, but it will be open for day trade up until Thursday 22 November.  From then on until 14 January 2002, the Shop will be closed.

SAM Shop goes vego
SAM has received feedback from members and staff that they would like vegetarian pies and pasties available in the SAM Shop.  Well, we’ve listened and will be introducing these products by the beginning of Semester 1, 2002.

Exam and recess hours for SAM outlets
The following are exam and recess hours for SAM outlets:

SAM Building Level 1
Burger Bar
Exam:             Mon to Fri,8.00am – 5.00pm;
                        Sat and Sun,11.30am – 2.00pm
Recess:            Mon to Fri,8.30am – 2.00pm

Edge of the Vedge / Pasta Bar / Mac Wok
Exam:             Mon to Fri, 12.00noon – 2.30pm
Recess:            Mon to Fri,11.30am – 2.00pm

Marxine’s Coffee Shop
Exam:             Mon to Fri,8.00am – 4.00pm
Recess:            Mon to Fri, 8.00am – 3.00pm

Milk Bar / Blender Bar
Exam:             Mon to Fri, 10.00am – 2.00pm
Recess:            CLOSED

SAM Building Level 2
SAM Bar
Exam:              Mon to Fri, 12.00noon – 7.00pm
Recess:            Mon to Fri, 12.00noon – 3.00pm

Café
Exam:              Mon to Fri, 12.00noon – 5.00pm
Recess:             CLOSED

Club Lounge
Exam and recess: CLOSED

Courtview
All year:            Mon to Fri, 11.30am – 2.30pm

Around campus
Café 142 (E7B) & The Byte (Library Level 1)
All year:            24 hours

Coffee Cart (Library)
Exams:             Mon to Thu, 8.00am – 6.00pm;
                         Fri, 8.00am – 5.00pm;
                         Sat, 10.00am – 2.30pm
Recess:             Mon to Fri, 10.00am – 2.00pm
                        Closed Jan 2002

Coffee Cart (E6A)
Exam and Recess: CLOSED

Globe Café (E3A)
All year:            Mon to Fri, 8.00am – 5.00pm

Also, all SAM outlets will be closed from 3pm on Friday 21 December until Wednesday 2 January 2002.  Please note this includes Monday 24 December, even though the University will be open on this day.

Great Spring Ideas at Bluey’s Brasserie
Visit the beautiful Bluey’s Brasserie on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during spring and receive a free glass of McWilliams wine with your meal, just by mentioning this promotion.  Valid until 30 November 2001. Open Tuesday to Friday for lunch, Tuesday to Saturday for dinner.  For bookings, please telephone (02) 9805 1287 or e-mail: blueys@tpg.com.au

The Great Beer Barrel Jackpot
Win, win, win!  Win a $50 Grace Bros gift voucher at the SAM Bar (SAM Building Level 2).  Buy a schooner of beer during the day at the SAM Bar and you will receive a raffle ticket.  Place the ticket in the barrel to be drawn the same day between 5.00pm-7.00pm.  But here’s the catch, you must be in the SAM Bar to claim your prize.  If unclaimed, the prize will jackpot to the next night. As the old saying goes, you’ve got to be in it to win it! (One ticket per schooner will be issued. Promotion runs Monday to Friday only and ceases on Friday 16 November, 2001).

Emma Walters
Events/Member Services Manager



 
 

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Reflective Teachers: 2001 Outstanding Teacher Award Winners Talk About Their Teaching (2)

The Outstanding Teachers presenting during the second session are:

Dr Michael Roberts – Department of Modern History; I saw clearly that twenty-six hours of taped lectures plus a teacher-dominated online bulletin board was not the way to go.

Ms Leonie Tickle – Department of Actuarial Studies; I believe that students have gained even greater benefit from the group presentations with the recent introduction of non-assessable peer-feedback.

Dr Malcolm Voyce – Department of Law and Justice; I encourage students to develop their own ideas and to articulate their position clearly. I try to use the class experience to bring out a discussion on difficult social issues.

Date:               Thursday 15 November,
                        1.00 – 2.00 pm
                        E6A 116

Facilitator:      Sharon Fraser

Enquiries:        Sharon Fraser, x8446

Performance Management System Adviser Training for Academic and General Staff who will be acting as Advisers to General Staff and English Language Teachers

These 2-day Workshops are designed (in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Enterprise Agreement 2000-2003) to train advisers to General Staff and English Language Centre Teachers.  The terms for the nomination of these advisers are set out within the Agreement.  Participants will be introduced to the principles behind the design, goals and processes of the system and be provided with opportunities to develop the practical skills associated with the effective conduct of performance management interviews.

Workshop 1:

Date:    Thursday 15 – Friday 16 November,
             9.00 am – 5.00 pm
             SAM Function Rooms, Level 3

Workshop 2:

Date:    Tuesday 27 – Wednesday 28 November,
             9.00 am – 5.00 pm
             SAM Function Rooms, Level 3

Workshop 3:

Date:   Wednesday 12 – Thursday 13 December,
             9.00 am – 5.00 pm
             SAM Function Rooms, Level 3

Attend one workshop only.

Enquiries: Brenda Turnbull, x9799.  To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au
 
 
 


 
 

to_top  MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA 
Media mentions:  We are now using both print and broadcasting monitoring services, but they do sometimes miss Macquarie mentions. To ensure a more comprehensive and accurate MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA column, please always let us know whenever you have been a subject or an author of any print media item, including reviews of your work or letters-to-the-editor from you, and if you appear on the electronic media.  Kindly forward the information by e-mail to Kathy Vozella: kvozella@vc.mq.edu.au by fax to x9457; or through internal mail to W6B 148.

Professor Andrew Beattie (Biology):  was interviewed about fire ants, BBC World Service, 29 October
Mr David Blair (Humanities):  interviewed about place names in Victoria and participated in a discussion with talk-back callers, ABC Radio Victorian Regional, 2 November
Associate Professor David Briscoe (Biology):  said that Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf’s son would have a slightly higher than average chance of being good at sport as environmental components are bigger than genes, Daily Telegraph, 30 October; Mercury (Hobart), 30 October; interviewed about whether children of champion athletes have a better chance of achieving sporting success, ABC 666 Canberra, 30 October; Sunday Telegraph, 4 November
Ms Sue Butler (Macquarie Dictionary):  interviewed about Microsoft’s thesaurus and dictionary which does not include many commonly used colloquialisms and is very politically correct, ‘PM’, ABC 702, 25 October; explained that the role of the dictionary is not to put words into people’s mouths or computers but to gather up all the words that people use, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 October; interviewed about the compiling of a dictionary, ABC Radio Victoria, 26 October; was a regular dinner guest at the late Axel Clark’s Newtown home, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 October; wrote a column about the ‘Illawarra shorthorn’ explaining that was the breed crossed with the Devon and the Ayrshire and established as a breed in the 1890s, The Age, 3 November
Mr Peter Byrne (Arts/Law student): is the Democrats candidate for the safe Liberal seat of Bradfield and is already a veteran student politician, having served on the undergraduate representative senate, North Shore Times, 26 October
Associate Professor Naren Chitty (Centre for International Communication): interviewed about the Qatari TV News Station "Al Jazeerah" and its role in the battle for hearts and minds, ABC Radio Northern Territory, 24 October 2001
Professor Frank Clarke (Modern History):  interviewed about religious influences on the Federation processes and on the Australian constitution in 1901, ABC 702, 1 November
Associate Professor John Corbett (Mathematics) and Professor Pat Ryan (Economic and Financial Studies):  said they did not believe peace rallies changed the thinking of swinging voters, but said they were significant nonetheless, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 November
Professor John Croucher (Statistics):  said that seventeen per cent of single people say they would date a married person, Sun-Herald, 28 October; was interviewed about the various techniques that students use to cheat in exams and the excuses they offer for poor performance, Triple J, 29 October
Professor Paul Davies (Australian Centre for Astrobiology):  has been appointed professor of natural philosophy of Macquarie University’s Australian Centre for Astrobiology, Campus Review, October 24-30; a clarification appeared the following week saying that Professor Davies has taken up the adjunct position of professor of natural philosophy, Campus Review, October 31-November 6
Mr Jono Davis (BA student): is one of Australia’s top young cyclists, but still finds the time to go to uni thanks to a Macquarie University Sports Association scholarship, Mosman Daily, 25 October
Dr Mark Eldridge (Biological Sciences):  has made scientific history by proving the existence of a purple-necked rock wallaby, Daily News Tweed Heads, 22 October; Northern Star (Lismore), 22 October; has identified an unusual-looking wallaby distinguishable by the beautiful purple pigmentation of the fur around its face as a separate and unique species, Campus Review, October 24-30
Professor Murray Goot (Politics):  interviewed about the opinion polls and said that the only thing the polls are saying now is that the Federal Government is not in as strong a position as it was at the start of the campaign, Radio 2GB, 24 October; interviewed about the Bulletin’s Morgan poll which goes against results of the Newspoll and ACNielsen polls, Radio 2GB, 31 October; argues that the popular pen pictures of typical swinging voters are statistically flawed, Australian Financial Review, 31 October; wrote that one of the functions of campaign polling was to ‘enable the press to set its own agenda and create its own pseudo-events’, and that small, statistically insignificant changes in polling were layed up as real and meaningful because they had to be, in order to be news, Australian Financial Review, 2 November
Dr Robert Harcourt (Graduate School of the Environment):  interviewed about the discovery of fur seals further north in NSW than in previous years and why some seals are straying to the north coast, ABC NSW Regional Radio, 22 October; ABC Radio North Coast, 23 October
Mr Dario Hawat (Master of Politics student):  is standing in the Labor seat of Blaxland as a candidate for the pro-migrant anti-racism Unity Party, and believes that what the Labor Party is preaching to win votes is going against its own beliefs, Sydney Morning Herald, 24 October
Professor Alan Hayes (Australian Centre for Educational Studies):  said investment must be directed towards ensuring that education was available and encouraged to all from an early age, and that the benefits of early childhood learning were immense, Illawarra Mercury, 31 October
Ms Flavia Hodges (English):  said that documenting Australian the origin and meaning of Australian place names is essential to our history and culture and something that most comparable countries of the world have done, Herald Sun (Melbourne), 2 November
Dr Christiana Kohler (Ancient History):  said that the most impressive aspect of the new research, which has found that beeswax is one of the most important ingredients in mummification, is how much information the scientists obtained with so little destruction of the sample, Sydney Morning Herald, 25 October
Dr Robyn McCallum (English): said that removing Harry Potter from library shelves is laughable and that any parent who wants Harry banned is reading the book in the wrong way, Daily Telegraph, 3 November
Dr Kevin McCracken (Human Geography):  said, in an article about the Australian Defence Force placing an order for plague vaccine, that plague was still a threat to human health, not something of the Middle Ages that has disappeared from the face of the earth, The Age, 2 November
Associate Professor Ruth Neumann (VC’s Office):  co-wrote an article with Chris Murphy from the University of Sydney about education in the context of the election, saying that until recently education appeared to be emerging as a major election issue but appears to have been overshadowed by the ‘national interest’, Campus Review, October 31- November 6
Ms Kerry-Ann O’Sullivan (Australian Centre for Educational Studies):  chairs the HSC English Exams Committee for standard and advanced courses and said the choice of Natasha Stott Despoja’s maiden speech to the Senate in a HSC English exam in an election year was a coincidence, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 October; said the piece was chosen for its focus on change and youth, The Daily Telegraph, 23 October; said the exam questions were carefully designed to ensure they were the same level of difficulty, The Daily Telegraph, 25 October
Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics):  discussed her research into modern Australian pronunciations, ABC NSW Regional Radio, 1 November
Professor John Pollard (Actuarial Studies):  said that simply by removing the risks, legislators have enabled people to realise their natural life expectancies, Herald Sun (Melbourne), 20 October; estimates that a 40-year old woman today can expect to live to 86 and a man of the same age can expect to live to 81, assuming the death rate keeps improving at 1 per cent per annum, My Wealth, 1 October; said that simply by removing the risks legislators have enabled people to realise their natural life expectancies, Daily Telegraph, 5 November
Mr Frank Stadler (Biological Sciences Museum):  said the quality of works received for the AnimalMagic exhibition was extraordinary, Campus Review, October 24-30
Mr Cameron Stewart (Law):  discussed the issue of euthanasia and explained that many doctors subscribed to the ‘doctrine of double effect’ which means it isn’t wrong to administer drugs which hasten death if it means easing pain and that juries have to search for a ‘purpose, motivation or desire to kill’, The Law Report, ABC Radio National, 30 October
Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics):  interviewed about the current crisis in Afghanistan, Radio 2SER, 20 October; interviewed about the significance of Ramadan, SBS Radio, 22 October; interviewed about the meaning of Jihad and the threats made by the Taliban against Australia, ABC 702, 2 November; said that the idea that one of the poorest and most backward places in the world has the physical resources to wage a jihad in the territory of Australia is almost ludicrous, Advertiser (Adelaide), 3 November
Professor Kip Williams (Psychology):  interviewed about ostracism, Today Show, Channel 9, 29 October; ABC Radio Perth, 29 October
Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor):  will be guest speaker at a Zonta function on the northern beaches and will be sharing some of her ideas about the ways women could prepare and position themselves for leadership positions, Manly Daily, 23 October; was part of a panel discussion about the ALP campaign launch and said she was happy with the promise of more HECS places by both sides and hoped Labor and the Liberals would have addressed international students in their election policies, Life Matters, ABC Radio National, 1 November

Issues and Events

The Sydney Institute of Business and Technology on the Macquarie University campus runs diploma programs that provide credit towards and preparation for university courses, Sydney Morning Herald, 24 October
According to the latest analysis of research impact, Macquarie University and La Trobe join the Group of Eight research intensive universities in the top 10 – outstanding because they are both universities without a medical school, The Australian, 24 October
According to a survey of Institute for Scientific Information data since 1981, Macquarie University topped the citations per publication in the chemical sciences field with 5.53 citations per publication (137 publications),  topped the citations per publication in the engineering and technology field with 4.10 citations per publication (136 publications), and came sixth in citations per publication in the biological sciences field with 6.80 citations per publication (175 publications), The Australian, 24 October
Professor Don Aitken, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra, wrote about the campuses that shaped his life.  He remembers Macquarie University, where he taught from 1971 to 1979, as a ‘happy university with a lot of good people doing worthwhile things and a general sense of building something worthwhile’, The Australian, 24 October
The William Cowper Primary team received an honour award at the final of the Tournament of the Minds held at Macquarie University, Northern Daily Leader, 22 October
Five north shore schools were winners in the recent Tournament of the Minds regional competition held at Macquarie University, North Shore Times, 24 October
Stunning award-winning art works from the AnimalMagic competition are on display at Macquarie University’s Biological Sciences Museum, Campus Review, October 24-30
Single mother Asselyn Bartolome, moved to Plumpton High which offers a special education program for teenage mothers, obtained her HSC and completed a year at Macquarie University before switching to computer programming at TAFE, but plans to return to university next year to finish her computer science degree, Sunday Telegraph, 28 October
Two soloists in the Cantata Choir in Bowral are studying at Macquarie University, Highlands Post (Bowral), 24 October
The Roses and Red Earth:  Polish Folk Art in Australia exhibition is on at Macquarie University until November 25, Sydney Morning Herald, 31 October
The Macquarie Dictionary has included words like ‘cyberchondriac’, ‘mouse potato’ and ‘trakkie daks’ in their latest edition, Daily Examiner (Grafton), 24 October
The Macquarie Dictionary defines a guarantee among other things as a ‘promise’, quite distinct from a commitment, ‘that to which one has committed oneself’, but the National Party candidate from Calare, Dave Shearing, said they were exactly the same thing, Western Advocate (Bathurst), 27 October
Macquarie University is one of four universities in NSW and five Australia-wide to have a department of school of English by that name alone, Campus Review, October 31-November 6
‘Hootenanny’ makes it into the Macquarie Dictionary as ‘an informal performance by folk singers, often with audience participation’, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 November
Researchers at Macquarie University want to detail every place name, including origin, meaning, history, location and pronunciation, Herald Sun (Melbourne), 2 November
Jenny Bentley won first prize in the sculptural works category of Macquarie University’s ANIMALmagic competition, Hornsby Advocate, 1 November
Macquarie University, UTS, UWS and the University of Wollongong attract a significant share of Thai undergraduates, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 November
Macquarie University picked up gold medals in baseball, men’s tennis, women’s discus and the women’s 50m backstroke at the Australian University Games, Northern District Times, 31 October
 


 
 

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DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY: National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research (NCELTR): IT Support Officer (Part-time (Fixed-term)) - Ref.  17050

The appointee will be required to provide IT technical support for NCELTR staff, assist with acquisition and maintenance of hardware and software, maintain IT support records and provide audio-visual equipment support.

Essential criteria:  Ability to assemble hardware components of a PC; familiarity with the maintenance of IT peripherals and audiovisual equipment; high level organisational skills and interpersonal skills.

Desirable criteria:  Familiarity with WindowsNT, Novell and Win2000; experience in providing technical support in a business environment.

Enquiries:  Carol Hill on tel: (02) 9850 7673 or e-mail: carol.hill@mq.edu.au.

Salary range: Level 5  - $40,438 to $45,670pa, including base salary $36,983 to $41,768 pa, annual leave loading and 8% employer’s superannuation (pro-rata rate applies).

The position is available for a period of 12 months on a part-time (fixed-term) basis for approximately 20 hours per week, and will be subject to probationary conditions.

 Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 16 November 2001.   Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
 

DIVISION OF HUMANITIES: Director, Asia-Pacific Institute of Toponymy (Part-time (fixed-term)) - Ref.  19234

The appointee will have general oversight of the Institute's three sections, and will be directly responsible for the Technical Toponymy Section, working closely with official nomenclature authorities on issues of standardisation.

Essential criteria: International standing in toponymic research; demonstrate familiarity with current naming issues in the Asia-Pacific region and with best practice in standardisation; a higher degree or equivalent university research experience; able to demonstrate research management skills.

Desirable criteria: Experience of budgetary management in higher education or public service context; experience working with research teams and contact networks.

Enquiries:  Mr David Blair on tel: (02) 9850 8736 or e-mail: david.blair@mq.edu.au

Salary Range:  Level C (Senior Lecturer) - $76,860 to $88,625 pa, including base salary $64,948 to $74,890 pa, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (pro-rata rates apply).

The position is available on a two-fifths, part-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of five years, and will be subject to probationary conditions.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 7 December 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.  Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
 

DIVISION OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES: Department of Actuarial Studies: Chair of Actuarial Studies (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 3309

The Department of Actuarial Studies is the largest actuarial department in Australia with 9 full-time academic staff, including 8 FIAAs. Macquarie’s undergraduate actuarial degree program, which is accredited by the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, attracts outstanding students.  The Department has a small number of postgraduate research students, which it would like to increase, offers several coursework masters units and provides service courses to non-actuarial students.

The Department’s research interests in the area of actuarial studies include: asset/liability modelling; application of financial theory to insurance and superannuation; option pricing and quantitative finance; actuarial implications of developments in genetics; modelling of losses from natural hazards; morbidity and mortality; actuarial implications of the ageing population; the changing role of the actuarial profession and approaches to teaching and learning.

The successful applicant will be an established internationally recognised researcher in actuarial studies and will make a major contribution to the research, teaching and professional activities of the Department.  It is expected that the appointee will foster and encourage the existing work of the Department, provide strong leadership in research, expand links with business and government, and play a leading role in the management and strategic development of the Department.

Selection Criteria:

Conditions: Salary range: Level E - A$113,752 to A$119,211 pa, including base salary A$96,122 to A$100,735 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer's superannuation.  Conditions include the possibility of substantial performance based market loadings, salary sacrificing opportunities, and relocation assistance if necessary.

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis.

The University reserves the right to invite applications for the Chair, to leave it unfilled, to make more than one appointment, and to make enquiries of any person regarding the candidate’s suitability for appointment.

Further information about the Department can be found at: http://www.actuary.mq.edu.au

Enquiries and further information about the University, conditions of appointment and the method of application may be obtained from Anne Mercieca on tel: 9850 8507 or fax: 9850 8586 or email: anne.mercieca@mq.edu.au

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

Applications: Applicants are asked to systematically address the selection criteria, and should include a full curriculum vitae, evidence of academic qualifications and experience, and copies of their best three publications, which should be highlighted in the application.

Applicants should also state their visa status, and provide the names and addresses (including e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers) of three academic and professional referees. Applications quoting the reference number should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia by 15 January 2002.  Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.  Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY: Department of Linguistics: Professor in Linguistics (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 19233

The Department of Linguistics at Macquarie is the largest of its kind in Australia, with substantial postgraduate programs, a full undergraduate program, almost 100 research students, and four research centres of international standing: The Centre for Language in Social Life, the Dictionary Research Centre, the National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research, and the Speech, Hearing and Language Research Centre. The strength of the Department lies in its breadth of coverage of linguistics sub-disciplines, and it has particular strengths in the areas of systemic functional linguistics, speech and hearing analysis and language teaching. Specialisations at postgraduate level include applied linguistics (including TESOL and literacy), clinical audiology, speech pathology, communication disorders, editing and publishing, speech processing, and translation and interpreting. At undergraduate level, the Department supports majors in phonetics and speech and hearing sciences; in lexicogrammar and semantics; and in sociolinguistics, including bilingualism and corpus linguistics.

More detailed information about the Department can be found at www.ling.mq.edu.au.

The position of Professor in Linguistics provides an opportunity for an outstanding academic of international standing to make a major contribution to research and teaching in linguistics. The appointee will be expected to foster and encourage the various existing directions of research, teaching and outreach in the Department, taking them forward into new arenas and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications and skills:  Applicants must have an excellent record of scholarly publishing and significant research in linguistics, supported by a strong record in attracting research funding. The capacity to inspire the Department’s teaching and research effort and to strengthen research and its applications is essential. The successful applicant must also demonstrate successful experience in teaching, research supervision, and administration and success in developing and implementing innovative teaching projects. The appointee may be expected to act as Head of Department from time to time and must have good communication and management skills appropriate to this role and a breadth of knowledge and interest across the Department's areas of study.

Conditions:  Salary range: Level E  - $113,752 to $119,211pa, including base salary $96,122 to $100,735 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.  Conditions include salary sacrificing opportunities and relocation assistance if necessary. This is a continuing position available from January 2002

Enquiries and further information about the University, conditions of appointment and the method of application may be obtained from Collette Ryan on tel: 9850 8774 or fax: 9850 9352 or e-mail: collette.ryan@mq.edu.au

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

Applications: Applicants should address the selection criteria and outline their strategic vision for the development of the Department.  Please include a full curriculum vitae, evidence of academic qualifications and experience, and copies of your best three publications, which should be highlighted in the application.  Applicants should also state their visa status, and provide the names and addresses (including e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers) of three academic and professional referees.

Applications quoting the reference number should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia by 15 January 2002. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
 

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY: Department of Psychology: Lecturer in Organisational Psychology (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 16861

The appointee will contribute to the teaching of organisational psychology at all levels of the undergraduate program and postgraduate professional program and will be involved in research supervision for honours and postgraduate research theses.

Essential Criteria: A PhD in Psychology, or be near to completion; eligible for registration as a Psychologist in NSW; strong communication skills; relevant teaching experience; have a developing research profile; and pursue a program of research in their area of expertise.

Desirable Criteria: Eligibility for membership of the APS College of Organisational Psychologists; professional experience in an area of organisational psychology; research interests that complement those of current staff; an interest in innovative teaching approaches and flexible learning delivery.

Enquiries: Dr Jane Carstairs, on tel: 9850 8005 or e-mail: jane.carstairs@mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Further information is also available at http://www.psy.mq.edu.au

An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application and is available from Mrs Yvonne Roberts on tel: 9850 8030, fax: 9850 9390 or e-mail: Yvonne.Roberts@mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to probationary conditions.

Salary Range:  Level B (Lecturer) - $62,744 to $74,508 pa, including base salary   $53,019 to $62,960 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer's superannuation.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 31 January 2002. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
 

DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES: Department of Computing: Associate Professor in Computing (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref.  4284

The Department of Computing seeks outstanding applicants for a position at the Associate Professor level.  The position is open to applicants from any research area in modern computing.  We particularly seek applicants who will strengthen our established teaching and research profile in Information Systems.

Essential Criteria:  A PhD in Computing or a related field; an outstanding international research reputation; ability to attract external funding; demonstrated academic leadership and administrative qualities; significant successful university teaching experience with innovative teaching development and research supervision.

Desirable Criteria: Experience in industry-collaborative research.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Gunther Rossmanith, Head of Department, on tel: 9850 9514 or e-mail: gunther@ics.mq.edu.au

Information Package:  Melina Chan  on tel: 9850 9514 or fax: 9850 9551  or e-mail: mchan@ics.mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Further information is also available at http://www.comp.mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis from January 2002 and will be subject to probationary conditions.

Salary Range: Level D (Associate Professor) - $92,547 to $101,956pa, including base salary   $78,203 to $86,154pa, 17% employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

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 29 November 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
 

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Publications Unit: Publications Assistant (Part-time (continuing)) - Ref. 6627

This position is re-advertised as a part-time appointment.  The appointee will be responsible for a range of administrative duties in support of the Publications Unit.  Duties include: production of a fortnightly staff newsletter; liaison with contributors; maintenance of distribution lists; file management; handling telephone and other enquiries; preparing purchase orders and performing other administrative tasks as required.

Essential Criteria: High School Certificate or equivalent and/or relevant work experience; a high level of computer skills, including word processing and web development; excellent administrative and organisational skills; and experience in maintaining distribution lists.

Desirable Criteria: Good interpersonal and communication skills; good customer service and time management skills; experience in a university environment; and editing and/or proofreading experience.

Enquiries: Kim Paino on tel: 9850 7377 or e-mail: kim.paino@mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available on a part-time (continuing) basis, for 28 hours per week, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months.

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

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 16 November 2001.  Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
 

INTERNAL ADVERTISMENTS

To apply for internally advertised positions, you must be: a current Macquarie University staff member AND a Continuing, Fixed-term or long-term Casual staff member.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Systems Support Services User Support and Operations Manager (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref.  4019

The appointee will be responsible for the user support and operation of all production computer application systems that are part of the University’s student systems, including co-ordination of a small team; user liaison; Student One training; provision of student system reports; preparation of monthly operations schedules, and development of documentation.

Essential Criteria: Systems approach to problem solving; able to set and work to priorities in a busy work environment; experience in the management of computer-based application systems; proved supervisory ability; able to work independently as well as part of a team; time management skills; demonstrated initiative; excellent communication and organisational skills; a strong customer service focus; accurate with attention to detail and able to respond positively and quickly to change; a tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline or equivalent experience.

Desirable Criteria:  In-depth knowledge of tertiary education administration.

Enquiries: Suzanne Kelly, AMIS Project Director, on x9490.  Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available from January 2002, on a full-time (continuing) basis.  Probationary conditions may apply.

Salary range: Level 7 - $56,928 to $61,364 pa, including base salary $48,105 to $51,853 pa, 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

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 16 November 2001.  Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
 

OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR: International Office: Liaison Officer (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 19235

The appointee will coordinate the information services provided to clients of the International Office at Macquarie University, both internal and external to the University.

Essential Criteria:  Degree or relevant work experience; cross-cultural sensitivity; highly developed communication skills, both oral and written; supervisory skills; developed negotiation and presentation skills; understanding of relevant issues relating to international students, such as visa, fees, health insurance, student services, etc; flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team; demonstrated initiative and ability to formulate information programs and materials; problem solving skills; sound knowledge of Macquarie University's student administration functions and processes.

Desirable Criteria:  Experience working in an international office or environment.

Enquiries: Debra Langton on tel: (02) 9850 6301 or e-mail: debra.langton@mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available from December 2001 on a full-time (continuing) basis.  Probationary conditions may apply.

Salary Range: Level 6 - $50,500 to $55,397 pa, including base salary $42,673 to $46,811 pa, plus 17% employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

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 16 November 2001.  Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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FOR SALE: MacMasters Beach. As new, brick veneer beach-house, quiet location, 80 level walk to beach and lagoon, 45 minute drive from Wahroonga. 4 beds with built-ins, lounge, separate dining, spacious kitchen, family/rumpus with slow combustion fire. Main bathroom, ensuite and extra WC. Dlug, full insulation, ideal BBQ/entertainment area. Low maintenance, landscaped gardens with pleasant bush outlook. $ 479,000 contact Bob Dickson on (02) 9873 3932.

TO LET: Carlingford, 3 bedroom house with study, ducted air conditioning and swimming pool. Bus to Macquarie University (15 minutes). Available from early December 2002. Rent: $380 per week. For details please phone Tomoko or Paco on (02) 9871 8987.

TO LET: France holiday cottages (Dordogne and Languedoc) from $355 a week. For details tel: (02) 4573 1198 or e-mail: ronk@hawknet.com.au

SHARE ACCOMMODATION:  Room available to share a happy townhouse with a couple in Marsfield. Very close to Uni. Prefer tidy female non-smoker. $115 per week, plus expenses. Contact Jennifer on 0402 421 975.

FOR SALE: Baby Cot: Solid pine with Domino mattress and quilt $100; Mini trampoline (Diameter 1m) almost new $15; White study desk $10; Lawn mower (electric) almost new $100; directors chair mustard colour(x4) $25; Single bed solid pine with foam mattress (IKEA) $50; Turkish rug (light green 70x160) $20; CD storage box (holds 40 disks) $5. For details please phone Tomoko on tel: (02) 9871 8987.

FOR SALE: Toyota Corolla SE Hatch, 1990 model, red, auto, 134000km, excel cond, lady driver, $5700 neg., Contact Tony on x9131, mobile 0403 997 491.

ACCOMMODATION WANTED: Visiting academic seeks 2/3 bedroom house/unit, for herself, partner and young child for approximately 6 months from early January 2002 until end June/beginning July 2002.  Please contact Judy Ungerer at e-mail:  jungerer@psy.mq.edu.au or Elizabeth.Meins@durham.ac.uk

FOR SALE: Macintosh Performa 5400 computer systems surplus to our requirements. Two are $322 each and the rest are $162 each. Wherever possible original operating system software and manuals will be sold with computers and an official receipt will be issued. Although mostitems are as good as the day they were received, all items will be sold on a buyer beware basis where we don't want to see them again after they are sold. You are welcome to test drive before you buy. Please contact Greg Cuthbertson, C4A 232, x8099.
 


 
 

to_top DIARY

2001

November

Monday 12 November

LAW SEMINAR: Imagine No Possessions: Images Of Property In Song , by Professor Bruce Ziff (Law, University of Alberta). 1.00pm in W3A, Level 6, Staff Library. Professor Ziff, noted Canadian property lawyer, will draw on material from Robbie Burns to Yothu Yindi, in this paper on property law and popular music. His paper will be accompanied by musical extracts. All welcome. Enquiries: Raewyn Twynham, x7303.

Monday 12 November

SECOND ANNUAL FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE AND TRANSITION CONFERENCE: First Year University - The Juggling Act by Professor Craig McInnis, Australia’s leading researcher and speaker on first year student issues. He will address the issues of juggling university study, paid work, family and social life. Also two presentations relating to transition issues at Macquarie University – report on the results of the survey of first year Macquarie students on their first six weeks of university in 2001; and strategies for teaching and managing large classes in the Macquarie context. Enquiries: Sandie Rudman x8638, e-mail: sandie.rudman@mq.edu.qu

Tuesday 13 November

WebCT TRAINING: INTRODUCTION TO WebCT: 10.00am - 1.00pm in Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries: Judy King x9945. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Thursday 15 November

A.C.A.N.S SEMINAR: The Coinage of Terina by David Pritchard. 3.00pm in ACANS Room, X5B, Level 3.

Thursday 15 November

WebCT TRAINING: USING DISCUSSIONS AND MAIL: 10.00am - 12.00 noon, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries: Judy King x9945. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Thursday 15 November

REFLECTIVE TEACHERS: 2001 OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD WINNERS TALK ABOUT THEIR TEACHING (2): 1.00 – 2.00pm in E6A 116. Facilitator: Sharon Fraser. Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x 8446.

Thursday 15 - Friday 16 November

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADVISER FOR ACADEMIC AND GENERAL STAFF WHO WILL BE ACTING AS ADVISERS TO GENREAL STAFF AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS: 9.00am – 5.00pm in the SAM Function Rooms, Level 3. Attend one workshop only. Enquiries: Brenda Turnbull, x9799. To book call CPD on x9721 or e-mail: cpd@mq.edu.au

Friday 16 November

ANCIENT HISTORY: SOCIETY FOR STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY: CHAMPAGNE SUPPER and talk by Dr Ken Parry on Thus Spake Zarathustra: The Legacy of the Magi in Late Antiquity. 7.30pm in X5B 321. Donation $10, $5 SSEC members. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Monday 19 November

WebCT TRAINING: ADDING CONTENT TO ONLINE UNITS: 10.00am - 12.00 noon, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries: Judy King x9945. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 20 November

MGSM SEMINAR: ”Relation Assets”, Networks and International Business Activity, by Professor John Dunning (former Professor of International Business at Reading University, UK; and Rutgers University, NJ). 10.00 – 11.00am in MGSM Theatre 101. Enquiries: MGSM Research Office: Beth Simpson, x9086 or e-mail: beth.simpson@gsm.mq.edu.au Parking is available on site – ask at the boomgate.

Tuesday 20 November

AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR ANCIENT NUMISMATIC STUDIES (ACANS): Official opening of New Rooms and Exhibitions. 6.00pm in X5B, Level 3, Museum of Ancient Cultures.

Tuesday 20 November

MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: The Arch of Constantine by Tom Stevenson (Auckland University). 8.15pm in X5B, Level 3, Museum of Ancient Cultures.

Wednesday 21 November

WebCT TRAINING: BASIC QUIZZES: 11.00am - 1.00pm in Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries: Judy King x9945. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 27 – Wednesday 28 November

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADVISER FOR ACADEMIC AND GENERAL STAFF WHO WILL BE ACTING AS ADVISERS TO GENERAL STAFF AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS: 9.00am – 5.00pm in the SAM Function Rooms, Level 3. Enquiries: Brenda Turnbull, x9799. To book call CPD on x9721 or e-mail: cpd@mq.edu.au

Friday 30 November

MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: MAHA Annual General Meeting. 7.30pm in X5B Level 3, Museum of Ancient Cultures. Guest Speaker: Ms Estelle Lazer.

December

Tuesday 4 December

QuickCT SETUP: Develop and Learn to Manage a Basic Online Unit with Communication. 10.00am - 1.00pm, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries: Judy King x9945. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 12 – Thursday 14 December

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADVISER FOR ACADEMIC AND GENERAL STAFF WHO WILL BE ACTING AS ADVISERS TO GENERAL STAFF AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS: 9.00am – 5.00pm in the SAM Function Rooms, Level 3. Enquiries: Brenda Turnbull, x9799. To book call CPD on x9721 or e-mail: cpd@mq.edu.au
 


 
 
 
 


 
 


to_top The next issue of Staff News will be published on Friday  23 November 2001.
All items for inclusion to be submitted in writing, preferably on disk, if lengthy, or by e-mail (contribs@remus.reg.mq.edu.au) by noon, Monday  19 November  2001.
Barbara McGarity, W6B, x7379, Fax x7391.