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11 May 2001

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    PRINTERY FOR SECOND HALF YEAR 2001

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 25 May 2001
Ready for first despatch of course material by the Centre for Open Education (COE) in early June 2001

Internal Units
Submit by Friday 8 June 2001
Ready for commencement of classes Monday 30 July 2001

Internal and Distance Education Units
(for sale in the Co-op Bookshop)
Submit by Friday 8 June 2001
Ready for sale by Monday 23 July 2001

Graham Thomson
Acting Printery Manager

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY DISCUSSION GROUP

Coming meetings will be:

June 1, Professor Frank Talbot , Environmental Studies - Are you getting bored with more gloomy
information on the environment?

July 6, Mr Brian Spencer, Registrar and Vice-Principal - Do people grow more conservative with age?

August 10, Dr Catriona MacKenzie, Philosophy  - Does modern medical technology cause as many problems as it solves?

Carrick Martin
Barry Leal

EGYPTOLOGY MEETING

Meetings are held in the Seminar Room of the Museum of Ancient Cultures, Building X5B Level 3. Notices of meetings are posted to members and placed in the Museum and outside W6A 527.
Membership of USER costs $15 per year. This covers the cost of mailing notices and refreshments at the meetings. Cheques can be made out to USER and sent to: USER, Division of Humanities, Macquarie University, NSW, 2109 or you can pay at a meeting.

The next meeting is on 25 May, 7.00 - 9.00pm, Seminar Room of the Museum of Ancient Cultures, X5B Level 3. Speaker: Karen Sowada. Subject: Egypt in the Eastern Mediterranean During the Old Kingdom.

Michael Birrell
Humanities

DON'T MISS ROSSINI!

Tickets now on sale: Adult: $25, Concession: $20, and Student: $15.

Bookings: Phone x7818 and leave contact details.

Support your university choir. Book now. Give yourself a treat!

Lee Owens
Public Relations, MUS

RITCHIE'S LEAR AT BONDI PAVILION

The show celebrates Shakespeare's poetry, but also emphasises  the theatricality and physicality of the original design. The result is a production which satisfies the ear as well as delighting the eye of the spectator.

The production is loosely set in the period leading up to WWI, in the aftermath of which TS Eliot wrote The Wasteland, with its echoing phrase "a heap of broken images."
This King Lear emphasises the succession of barren wastelands created by cultures dominated by the partial and distorted vision of old men, in which the conspicuous absence of the maternal perspective is eloquent in itself.

Many talented and experienced designers come together to give this production depth and excitement: Tom Bannerman (set design); Jo Lewis (costume design) and Karen Jenkins
(lighting design. Lawrence Carmichael as Fight Director has choreographed some startling and breathtaking fight sequences.

The cast includes Damien Ryan, who has previously played Hamlet to great critical acclaim under David's direction, and Michael Piggott, a former Macquarie student.

This is the second time that David has directed King Lear; the first  production won a critics circle award.

The play runs from 18 May to 16 June at 7.30pm, Sundays at 2.30pm. Tickets $28 and $22 (conc.) including GST. Bookings 9958 8525.

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RECEPTIONIST SOUGHT FOR COLLEGE

Essential criteria for the position include:

• Proven receptionist/front desk experience;
• Proven customer service, communication and organisational skills;
• A strong understanding of administrative systems, possibly supported by a secretarial qualification or equivalent experience;
• A high degree of computer literacy, word processing accuracy and attention to detail;
• Previous tertiary education or hospitality experience would be well regarded.

   CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP AS A BUSINESS BASIC

The Corporate Citizenship Research Unit at Deakin University recently completed a major survey of corporate citizenship in Australia surveying the leading businesses in Australia. The results showed that while corporate citizenship issues are considered important by most businesses in Australia, little, beyond community related activities is actually embedded into core business and long-term corporate culture.

Short-term community activities and investment, which are unlikely to threaten the financial bottom line, are the principal means by which Australian business currently expresses corporate citizenship. But there emerged an obvious desire for more information on how corporates can engage in long-term corporate citizenship as core business and be recognised as a significant partner in building sustainable societies.

The Corporate Citizenship Research Unit, Deakin University, invites you and your colleagues to join Professor David Birch, Director of the CCRU, in a free public lecture and discussion to find out more about the challenging and significant results of this important Survey of Corporate Citizenship in Australia.

For further information, contact ceddie@deakin.edu.au

DO YOU EAT FOR COMFORT?

Anne Connolly, who is compiling the research as part of her honours degree at Macquarie, wants about 100 people to participate in the study, which will involve four questionnaires and general questions on eating behaviours. The questionnaires will be mailed out and will take approximately half an hour to complete.

No identifying information will be requested. General eating behaviours will be explored; however Ms Connolly is particularly interested in people who "comfort eat," ie those who eat for emotional reasons when they are not hungry.

Ms Connolly has begun recruiting volunteers. If anyone would like to participate in the study or receive more information, phone David Cairns, Department of Psychology, on x8084 or e-mail Ms Connolly on aconn001@student.mq.edu.au

OHS INSPECTION ON CAMPUS

Ugo Cernot
OHS Officer

BOOK IN FOR PILATES AT THE SPORTS ASSOCIATION

Over the past 80 years Pilates has become not just a form of exercise, but a haven for the mind and the body - an almost meditative approach to being in control of your body. The Pilates Method itself is now based on the principles of breathing, centring, flowing movement, stamina, control, concentration, precision and regime. The goal is to produce a lean, athletic physique that has muscular balance throughout. Pilates is about movement. It is to get muscles that you work during the routines, to work for you in your everyday movements; enhancing your mental and physical beings in unison, inter-twined and producing the ultimate balance and harmony for mind, body and spirit.

Due to high demand, the Sports Association is advertising early for the Pilates Courses beginning in the first weeks of August. There are now 4 courses available for semester two, (Tuesday 6.30pm, Wednesday 5.30pm, Thursday 12.30pm, Friday 5.30pm for 1 hour) with a cost of only $66 for members, $77 non-members.

Enrol before the end of June and receive a 10% discount!

In addition, Personal Training is now more affordable at the gym with 30-minute sessions. So if you need some help achieving your health and fitness goals, then Personal Fitness Training will help, starting at only $24 per session!

For further details on courses at MUSA, call Malcolm Boyes at the Sports Association on x9484.

Malcolm Boyes
Macquarie University Sports Association
 

STUDENTS AT      MACQUARIE NEWS

New Hours for Marxine's and Coffee Cart (Library)
All staff should note that Marxine's has now changed its evening closing hours. Marxine's will now be open during term Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 7.00pm (changed from 9.00pm) and Fridays 8.00am - 3.00pm.

For those who need a late night coffee fix, the Coffee Cart (Library) will now be open Monday to Thursday during term from 8.00am - 9.00pm and Fridays 8am - 6.00pm.
And if you just can't stay away and need a coffee on the weekends, you'll find the Coffee Cart (Library) open Saturdays 10.00am - 2.30pm.

New Coffee Cart (E6A)
Still on coffee, watch out for the opening of our second coffee cart. Due to open later in May, the Coffee Cart (E6A) will open, you guessed it, outside building E6A. SAM's Coffee Loyalty Card will be honoured at the new outlet.

Upcoming Entertainment
Mick Hark plays the Courtyard (or the SAM Bar, SAM Building Level 2 if it rains) on Monday 14 May at 1.00pm.

Sexuality Week hits campus from 21-25 May. Watch out for condoms, dams, workshops and other queer bits all this week. Read What's Up for full details.

Wednesday 23 May sees the Propoganda Club transform the SAM Bar with Friendly, DJ Abel and Fatt Dexfrom 8.00pm. Free for members, $12 others.

Those cross-country groovers, Karma County, will be on campus on Monday 28 May at 1.00pm.

Top Nosh in the SAM Shop
Top Nosh is now available in the SAM Shop (SAM Building Level 1). Top Nosh is a range of take-away, restaurant quality meals that can be reheated in a microwave/conventional oven or frozen.

Varieties available in the SAM Shop for an introductory price of $5 are:

• Thai coconut beef with hokkien noodles;
• penne boscaiola;
• butter chicken with Indian pilau rice; and
• spicy pasta arrabiata.

SAM's Specials
Week 9 (from 14 May)
Bacon and egg roll and a 600ml Coke variety drink is just $5 in the Food Court (SAM Building Level 1).
Week 10 (from 21 May)
Grab a cake and a coffee for only $4 at Marxine's (SAM Building Level 1).
Week 11 (from 28 May)
Available at the new Coffee Cart (E6A), Coffee Cart (Library) and Marxine's: muffin and a coffee for only $3.20.

Permanent Specials
Need something filling in the morning? Bacon'n'egg rolls are now just $3 in the Burger Bar (SAM Building Level 1) Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 10.00am.

Looking for a tasty treat at night? Grab a free 600ml Coke variety drink with every main plate from McWok (SAM Building Level 1) between 5.00 and 7.00pm.

Coffee Loyalty Card
To reward our loyal coffee addicts, SAM has introduced a coffee loyalty card. Each time you buy a coffee from a SAM outlet, make sure you get your card stamped, and your tenth coffee will be free. When you have redeemed your free tenth coffee, you can go in the draw to win a monthly prize.

Emma Walters
Events/Member Services Manager

Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group: Teaching as Performance: How Can We Perform Better?
David Glover, Lecturer in Media Studies, looks at the research on teaching as performance and on whether performance matters. "We've all seen performers - musicians, dancers, actors ­ who've made a deep connection with an audience and moved us to tears, joy and applause. This is "Art", but it couldn't be achieved without mastery of craft skills.

As lecturers, as communicators, as educators, we need the same mastery of our craft to deliver our audiences what they deserve ­ and what they've paid for. A lecture is not just an intellectual activity, it's about communication. Yet few lecturers have any performance training, and many would consider it 'cheating' if they did. Why is this so? Can performance training really improve learning?"

Bring your lunch, enjoy the discussion, and share our coffee and tea. No booking required, just turn up.

Date: Wednesday 16 May E6A 116 1.00 - 2.00pm
Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446, moya.adams@mq.edu.au

Research Degree Release Scheme
A reminder that applications for the Research Degree Release Scheme close on Wednesday 23 May. Further information and application forms available from Alison Cameron, CPD, x7598; e-mail alison.cameron@mq.edu.au, or on the CPD homepage at: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/program/re_rdsg.htm

Macquarie University Outstanding Teacher Awards
The 2001 round of the Macquarie University Outstanding Teacher Awards is now being offered. The awards are given annually to encourage and reward outstanding teachers of both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as part of the University's strategy to value excellence in teaching. This year a Special Award for Team Teaching is being offered.

All members of the teaching staff, and teaching teams, of the University are eligible. Each nomination must be made by at least three people who may be staff members, students, or former students, and must have the agreement of the nominee.

Nominators please note: nominees will need two weeks to prepare their part of the application.

The closing date for nominations is 28 May 2001. Copies of the Guidelines and Nomination Forms can be obtained from your Department, or from CPD. Call x9721, or collect from Cottage C1 139.

How to be an Effective Committee Secretary
This workshop caters for the needs of all those responsible for (committee) meetings at the Division, Department and University-wide level. We will be looking at questions like:

What different roles do you actually have as a committee secretary? And how do you fulfil them successfully?

What is involved in the process: before, during and after the meeting? How do you manage that effectively…and tactfully?

How do you take minutes with least effort and most result? And how do you write them up quickly, clearly and concisely?

Where does the buck stop? With you? Or with the chair? What can you negotiate? And what is unavoidable?

We will be using the expertise of experienced Committee Secretaries across campus, as well as work with practical exercises to address the issues most pertinent to the participants.

The workshop will be facilitated by Liz Patten, Secretary to the Executive and Senior Officers Management Committee.

Date: Tuesday 29 May 9.30am - 12.30pm E6A 116
For information: call Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten on x 9619
Bookings: x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Qualitative Researchers Special Interest Group
This discussion group will give qualitative researchers from across campus an opportunity to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest. The program will be determined by the group and may include discussion of particular issues, or presentations or showcases by group members, or others from outside the group.

Date: Monday 4 June 1.00 - 2.00pm E6A 116.
Enquiries: Alison Cameron x 7598.
Bookings: CPD x 9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

OHS Policy: Issues in Managing Compliance
This half-day workshop will be divided into four components: general issues in managing OHS, ergonomics, field research and laboratories. Staff may choose to attend the first general session, and then one or more of the following components. The topics to be addressed in each component include:

Issues in Managing OHS (12.00 - 2.00pm): A brief description of what is required to demonstrate due diligence, OHS responsibilities under statute and civil law and case examples illustrating requirements, potential holes in your current methods of operation and how these can be improved with resources that are available. (This will be completed with role play court scenarios to test systems).

Ergonomics (2.00 - 3.00pm): What does the legislation require? How do our bodies work? What are our greatest risks? How do we control these risks and does it work?

Field Research (3.00 - 4.00pm): What does the legislation require? How do we plan for expected research risks? What are our greatest risks in research? How do we control these risks and are controls effective? How can we demonstrate the competency of our post graduates and academic staff?

Laboratories (4.00 - 5.00pm): What does the legislation require? What are the potential risks in our laboratories? How do we currently manage such risk and is it working? How do we specifically manage those risks for student and staff? How can we demonstrate the competency of our under/post graduates and academic staff?

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Tuesday 5 June 12.00 - 5.00pm E6A 116
Facilitator: Julie Armour, external consultant
Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x 7598
Bookings: CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Internationalising the Curriculum: Macquarie University Internal Mini Conference
On Tuesday 19 June there will be an internal mini conference focusing on the integration of international perspectives within the curriculum. The conference will start with a plenary session at 9.30am. Parallel paper sessions will explore a wide range of issues surrounding the conference theme. Following lunch there will be a keynote address from Professor Di Yerbury. After this working groups will discuss issues raised in the paper sessions and some other key ideas involved with internationalisation. The conference closes at 4.30pm.

If you would like to attend the conference please register with Kim Richard on x9721.

MGSM Conference
MGSM offers a special discounted price for MU staff who wish to participate in the upcoming 13th Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference, this year entitled "Diversity, Leadership, High Performance". It is to be held on 12-13 July in Sydney.

In the 2001 conference the spotlight will be on:

Diversity, The Business Case, Walking The Talk, Managing Stress, Women In Leadership, We're Under Thirty: Ignore Us At Your Peril, Looking At The Work/Life Balance Through Different Eyes, and How To Be A Change Agent.

Speakers include Susan Halliday, former Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Lieutenant General Peter Cosgrove, and Senator Meg Lees.

For more information: contact Pam Morpeth, MGSM x8985 or Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten on x9619 or Alison Cameron on x7598

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

Mr Simon Allen (PhD student): will be collecting the results of a dolphin census at Port Stephens, which will determine numbers, distribution and behaviour of dolphins in the area, The Newcastle Herald, 27 April; is conducting research for his PhD, The Newcastle Herald, 3 May

Dr Paul Beggs (Physical Geography): was interviewed on his research into the potential impacts of global warming on medications and human health, which was presented at The XIIth Global Warming International Conference, Cambridge, UK, 8-11 April 2001, by Deutschlandfunk (German National Public Radio)

Mr Anthony Carey (MGSM graduate): recently graduated from MGSM with a Masters in Management and exemplifies the notion that if you're smart, expensive fees won't stand in the way of bettering yourself through study, The Sydney Morning Herald, 26 April

Associate Professor Frank Clarke (Modern History): interviewed about criminals in Australia's history, ABC 702, 3 May

Ms Kim Conway (Psychology): said the important finding in her study of grief after miscarriage is that the partners appear to experience more intense grief after miscarriage than was previously thought, Elle magazine, March 2001

Professor Liz Deane (Environmental and Life Sciences): is puzzled at how the baby koala stays clean and healthy in the mother's pouch and believes their first line of defence seems to be their milk, The Sydney Morning Herald, 5 May

Dr Anna Gollner (Graduate School of the Environment): co-authored the Macquarie University study on gender, parenting and travel behaviour and says that people are walking less than ever, The Sydney Morning Herald, 26 April

Mr Stephen Johnson (editor of Muscateer): said publication of Muscateer had been halted until its editors signed a contract recognising the legitimacy of the present student council, The Australian, 2 May

Mr Andrew Leonard (BSc student): is studying science with a major in computers at Macquarie University and is attracted to the discipline offered by a career in the military, Bulletin with Newsweek, 1 May

Dr Greg Pemberton (Politics): interviewed about US President George W Bush's push for nuclear re-armament, ABC 702, 3 May

Ms Tanya Plibersek (Master of Politics and Public Policy graduate): was nominated and won Labor preselection for the seat of Sydney in 1997 and is now focused on new and emerging industries, higher education, family policies, social security, child care and child support, The Australian Financial Review, 1 May

Professor John Rodger (Biological Sciences): interviewed about Nightstalk, a community participation program to study marsupials, ABC Radio National, 29 April

Associate Professor Graeme Russell (Psychology): interviewed about parents who work and the effect on children and encouraged people to focus on how we work, saying that most children want more relaxed time with their parents, ABC Radio National, 2 May

Mr Adam Smith (Linguistics): interviewed about sporting lingo used by more and more people and said that baseball was one game which generated a lot of terms but was not the only sport, ABC Radio South Australia, 5 May

Professor Frank Talbot (Graduate School of the Environment): interviewed about the World Wide Fund for Nature and its role in conservation and protecting wildlife, Radio 4QN Townsville, 2 May

Ms Stacey Trebie (student): has won a Co-op Bookshop $500 gift voucher in a competition run in four Sydney-based Co-op Bookshop outlets, Hornsby Advocate, 26 April

Dr Peter Tuchin (Chiropractic): hopes to raise awareness of spinal problems in children with a new assessment program, North Shore Times, 27 April

Issues and Events

Macquarie University researchers say that mothers who insist on ferrying kids around the suburbs are to blame for an alarming increase in the past decade of kilometres travelled by cars in off-peak periods, The Sydney Morning Herald, 26 April

Macquarie University has 6,280 postgraduate students enrolled this year and received income from fee-paying postgraduates of $15.4 million in 1999, not including their overseas students, The Sydney Morning Herald, 26 April

Macquarie Universityand ComLand is planning to help manage the population of kangaroos at the Australian Defence Industries site in western Sydney in a humane manner at a size that can survive without needing to compete for food or habitat, without killing the kangaroos, The Daily Telegraph, 25 April

The Mallesons Stephen Jaques Bill Wallace Memorial Scholarship for Applied Finance provides $5,000 for the second year of the Master of Applied Finance at Macquarie University, The Sydney Morning Herald, 26 April

A graduation ceremony at Macquarie University left a few in the audience a little perplexed when the name "Julian Hugh Riminton" was called, and as the Nine Network's news reporter Hugh Riminton made his way to the lectern to accept his Master of Arts several people turned to each other and said "Julian?", Daily Telegraph, 27 April

Macquarie University was mentioned in an interview with Mark Gauci about his new business Biotechnology Frontiers, The Small Business Show, Channel 9, 29 April

Macquarie University'sStyle Council Centre organised the semi-annual Style Council at the State Library where academics, journalists, publishers and lexicographers pondered the nature of local and global types of English, The Sydney Morning Herald 30 April

Factional mistrust has taken Macquarie University's student council to the brink of being sacked after it stopped publication of its student newspaper, The Australian, 2 May

Now that the National Museum of Victoria has discontinued the position of senior curator of numismatics, the only appropriately curated coin collection is in Sydney at Macquarie Universitywhere, thanks to private sponsorship, the collection of ancient coins has a full-time curator, The Australian Financial Review, 3 May

According to staffing statistics for 2000 compiled by DETYA, only three universities across the entire country do not employ Indigenous staff - Macquarie University, Swinburne and the Sunshine Coast, Campus Review, May 2-8

The Macquarie University student who has won the Bradman Education Scholarship was mentioned by Alan Jones on his breakfast show, Radio 2UE, 4 May

Macquarie University says the cheaper centralised admissions system through UAC means it can offer more courses for midyear starters - previously it could only offer BA, BSc and B Education for semester two entry, The Weekend Australian, 5 May

A celebration of Australia's diversity through photographs, "Intimate Glimpses", opens at Macquarie University this Thursday, Spotlight,The Sydney Morning Herald, 5 May

As part of its advertising campaign at Macquarie University, a poster for 'The Economist' asks a thought-provoking question: "Are you an Economist virgin?" Emanuela Liptak of Dulwich Hill says that scrawled beneath is: "No, I've been raped by economic rationalism", Column 8, The Sydney Morning Herald, 7 May

RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT SOCIETY (INC)
ERNEST JACKSON MEMORIAL RESEARCH GRANTS
The River Basin Management Society exists to further river basin management practice, including education, training, research and development. A total sum $5,000 is available for grants in 2001. The Society will provide grants of up to $2,000 to assist tertiary students undertaking research in the field of river basin management. PhD, Master and 4th year honours level students undertaking relevant research are encouraged to apply. Closing Date: 15 June 2001. Further information and application form is available from the Postgraduate Studies Section x7277.

STATE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (I.K.Y) GREECE - 2001
The State Scholarships Foundation is offering up to forty scholarships to nationals of Western Europe, USA, Canada, Japan and Australia for studies in Greece beginning in the academic year 2001-2002. The scholarships will be offered for

• Postgraduate/doctoral studies
• MA/MSc up to three years
• PhD up to four years
• Postgraduate research studies for six months up to one year
• Further education in the Greek language, literature, philosophy, history and Arts for professors of Greek language in foreign Universities, for six months to one year.
• Specialisation in the fine arts, for one to two years. Fields of study must be one of those available at Greek universities.

MEXICAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS 2002
The Mexican Government is offering two scholarships for the 2002 academic year to citizens of Australia. Information for the scholarships can be obtained from the following internet sites: http://becas.sre.gob.mx/documentos/cklnext02ing.doc or www.sre.gob.mx or from the Postgraduate Studies Section onx7277. Closing Date: 29 June 2001.

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY: Copyright Officer (Full-time (Continuing) - Ref. 19122. This is a newly created position. The appointee will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and legal advice to staff and students on the Copyright Act, Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act and Regulations under these Acts. Duties include: ensuring compliance with the Digital Agenda amendments of the Copyright Act; developing and managing digital object repository of copyright materials; educating staff and students on rules and best practice; coordinating surveys to identify remunerable activity; monitoring electronic licence agreements; providing executive support to the Copyright Policy Committee.

Essential Criteria: Relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive relevant experience.

Desirable Criteria: Demonstrable knowledge of the Copyright Act, the Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act, the Regulations under these Acts, and the Guidelines and Procedures issued by the AVCC; knowledge or previous experience in the higher education sector; high level of interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to an ethos of quality customer service.

Enquiries: Ms Penny Carnaby, Deputy University Librarian on x7555 or e-mail pcarnaby@library.mq.edu.au.

Applicants MUST obtain an information package, available from Mrs Cissy Wong on x7499 or e-mail cwong@library.mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. Salary range: Level 8 $50,855 to $56,638 per annum, plus superannuation. The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, 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 18 May 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE: Admissions Officer (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 19114. The appointee will assess applications for enrolment from international students; prepare documentation concerning visas, medical insurance and other relevant matters; prepare and word process general correspondence, and utilise student data base systems.

Essential Criteria: High School Certificate or equivalent experience; client focus; administrative, interpersonal and communication skills of a high order; ability to prioritise and to work to internal and external guidelines and deadlines; ability to use reference material effectively; ability to work in a team situation; understanding of other cultures and sensitivity to people of such cultures; demonstrated coordination skills; ability to respond effectively and efficiently to the client base; ability to work confidently with computer software such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases, email and the Web; Understanding of or ability to acquire an understanding of Macquarie University's internationalisation strategy.

Desirable Criteria: Relevant tertiary qualification; experience in the application and admission processes for international students; experience in the operation of an international office in a tertiary institution.

Enquiries and Information Package: Robyn Tayler on x6321 or e-mail robyn.tayler@mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. Salary range: Level 5 $35,561 to $40,161 per annum, plus superannuation.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES: Administrative Assistant (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 19115.The appointee will provide administrative and clerical support to the International Student Services Unit of the International Office.

Essential Criteria: High School Certificate or equivalent experience; customer focus; keyboard and computer skills of a high standard; attention to detail and accuracy in producing reports and statistics; time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads; ability to work as part of a team; cultural understanding and sensitivity.

Desirable Criteria: Experience working in a tertiary environment; knowledge of Macquarie University's internationalisation strategy.

Enquiries and Information Package: Jo Byng on x7359 or e-mail jbyng@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. Salary range: Level 4 $32,577 to $34,815 per annum, plus superannuation.

GENERAL
The positions are available from July 2001 on a full-time (continuing) basis, with a probationary period of three months. 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 25 May 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE: Marketing Manager (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 19112. The appointee will be responsible for the international marketing and promotion of all the University's courses and programs and recruitment of international students.

Essential Criteria: Relevant postgraduate qualification or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training; demonstrated ability to plan and implement marketing strategies; demonstrated ability to manage staff and lead a team towards set objectives; capacity to represent the University and willingness to travel abroad for extended periods; an understanding of international developments in the Australian university sector; interpersonal and communication skills of a high order; understanding of other cultures and sensitivity to people from such cultures; an understanding of or the ability to acquire an understanding of Macquarie University's overall structure and functions, academic programs offered by the University and its internationalisation strategy.

Enquiries and Information Package: John Molony, Associate Director on x6302 or e-mail john.molony@mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. Salary range: Level 9 $59,311 to $62,667 per annum, plus superannuation.

Internships Manager (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 19113. The appointee will develop, implement and manage the University's Internship Program for international students.

Essential Criteria: Relevant degree or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training; client focus; high calibre interpersonal and communication skills; excellent administrative and coordination skills; demonstrated ability to develop, implement and manage student internship program; highly developed negotiation skills; cultural understanding and sensitivity; ability to work independently and to deadlines; understanding of or ability to acquire an understading of Macquarie University's internationalisation strategy.

Desirable Criteria: Experience living, working or studying overseas; understanding of student systems and procedures.

Enquiries and Information Package: Debra Langton on x6301 or e-mail debra.langton@mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. Salary range: Level 7 $46,255 to $49,859 per annum, plus superannuation.

GENERAL
The positions are available from July 2001 on a full-time (continuing) basis, with a probationary period of three months. 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 25 May 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES: Department of Statistics: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Statistics (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 19125.The Department of Statistics which is the largest among Australian universities covers the full range of statistical activity from teaching at entry level to offering Master and PhD research degrees. The Department maintains a nationally competitive research profile with strong contributions in Computational and Medical Statistics. The appointee will teach in areas attracting substantial numbers of higher level undergraduate and postgraduate students. These include statistics, computer applications in business, electronic commerce, stochastic finance, operations research and data mining. The appointee will also contribute to the research profile of the Department, and supervise honours and graduate students as required.

Essential criteria: A PhD or equivalent significant research achievement in Statistics or a related area; a record of research publication; appropriate tertiary teaching experience. Applicants for the Level C position must also demonstrate: Successful university teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level; a strong research program supported by refereed publications and grants.

Desirable criteria: Interests in information technology and e-commerce.

Enquiries: Professor Don McNeil or Professor Malcolm Hudson on x8555 or fax x7669 Applicants MUST obtain an information package, available from Mrs Anne Mercieca on x8507 or e-mail anne.mercieca@mq.edu.au. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) $50,980 to $60,539 per annum plus superannuation. Level C (Senior Lecturer) $62,450 to $72,009 per annum plus superannuation. Salary supplementation is available.

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis. 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 1 June 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES
Casual Teaching Opportunities
The Department of Accounting and Finance and the Graduate Accounting and Commerce Centre are seeking to update its eligibility list of suitably qualified people to contribute towards their undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Expressions of interest are sought for teaching in the areas of:

* Financial/corporate accounting
* Finance
* Introductory accounting
* Management accounting
* Auditing
* Accounting information systems
* Business and Company law

For undergraduate teaching, sessional staff are expected to hold a good quality bachelor degree in an appropriate area. For postgraduate teaching, sessional staff are expected to hold a postgraduate qualification, or equivalent, and have teaching experience. Professional experience will be regarded as an advantage.

Enquiries: Mrs Lois Cook on x8535 or e-mail lcook@efs.mq.edu.au.

Applicants should note that an eligibility list is a pool of suitably qualified people whose experience may be called upon from time to time depending on needs. Inclusion on this list does not guarantee employment with Macquarie University.

For these casual positions only:
Expressions of interest including a curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Mrs Lois Cook, Division of Economic and Financial Studies, Macquarie University NSW 2109 by 18 May 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Macquarie University Research Fellowships 2002 (Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref. 19123. The purpose of the Macquarie University Research Fellowships Scheme is to provide support at a postdoctoral level to individuals who are normally at the beginning of their research career. Under special circumstances, applications may be considered from individuals re-entering a research career after a period of absence (for example, for health or family reasons).

Essential criteria: an outstanding academic record in an area of research consistent with the University's research profile; a PhD degree at the time of commencement of the Fellowship position. Applicants must identify a staff member at Macquarie University who will take responsibility for the research project in terms of administrative and infrastructural support. Up to six positions are available from 1 January 2002 for a fixed-term of three years. Guidelines, application form and referee's report form may be obtained at http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/fnd_int.htm, or by contacting Colm Halbert , Research Office, on +612 9850 8609 or e-mail chalbert@vc.mq.edu.au

Salary range: Level A (Associate Lecturer) $35,686 to $48,430 per annum, plus superannuation. Appointees with a PhD will be appointed to a minimum of Point 6 on the salary scale, currently $45,117 per annum. Applications must reach the Research Office, Building E11A, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia by 29 June 2001.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS OFFICE: Security Services Officer (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 19106.As a result of Workplace Change in the Security and Attendant Services Section, several positions may be available. Appointees will provide effective security, attendant, and traffic and parking services. This is a re-advertised position, previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply.

Essential Criteria: Current Security Industry Licence 1A/B/C; First Aid Certificate; a current NSW Class C Driver's Licence; effective oral and written communication and customer service skills; basic data entry and information retrieval skills; ability to interface and work pro-actively and cooperatively with contract security services on campus; capacity to undertake manual handling tasks; ability to provide general information/advice and assistance to the University community; capacity to absorb and explain the organisational and physical structure of a complex organisation and site.

Desirable Criteria: Certificate III in Security (Guarding).

Salary range: Level 2 $26,858 to $27,976 per annum, plus superannuation. The positions are available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to probationary conditions. Applicants are encouraged to obtain a job description, available from Mrs Robyn Burke on x7160.

Enquiries and additional information: Mr Richard Maguire on x7134 or Mr Joseph Dikha on x7135. 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 18 May 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
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

DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES: Mechanical Services Specialist (Full-time (Continuing)) - Ref. 19126. Macquarie Engineering and Technical Services (METS) provides manufacture and repair service for research, teaching and community outreach. The client base of METS is both internal and external to the University.

Essential Criteria: Relevant trade qualifications or substantial demonstrated experience that may be deemed to be equivalent; experience in machining and fabrication; proficiency in computer skills with a focus on CNC milling and computer aided engraving; demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team; ability to exercise judgement and work independently; ability to use a consultative approach to develop preliminary concepts into a working design; experience in working from detailed technical drawings to produce a precision outcome.

Desirable Criteria: Demonstrated interest in developing a high level of skills in design fabrication; experience in working in a commercial atmosphere and familiarity with working to a quoted cost.

Enquiries and Information Package: John ten Have on x7190 or e-mail jtenhave@mets.mq.edu.auSelection criteria must be addressed in the application. The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis. Probationary conditions may apply. Salary range: Level 5 $35,561 to $40,161 per annum, plus superannuation. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 18 May 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
To apply for this internally advertised positions, you must currently hold a full time (continuing) position at Level C or D.

DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES: Academic Director, Postgraduate and Professional Development Program (Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref. 19087. The Division of Information and Communication Sciences seeks to appoint an Academic Director of the ICS Postgraduate and Professional Development Program (PPDP). The appointment will take the form of a secondment at Associate Professor level (Level D). (An appointee already at Level D may be paid a salary loading up to 15% per annum.) The position is open to any candidate who currently holds a full-time (continuing) position at Level C or D. Responsibilities of the appointee will involve managing all aspects of planning and delivery of the PPDP academic program, including the MComp, MTech and associated Diploma and Certificate programs in ICS, and cooperative programs (eg. Diploma in e-Commerce) with MGSM and other Divisions. The appointee will also be required to participate (though at reduced load) in delivery of undergraduate units in the Computing or other departments in the Division.

Essential criteria: The appointee will have a strong track record in teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate and professional levels in computing, information technology or related areas, and a strong research record including publications and competitive grants. Demonstrated capacity for academic leadership, planning and a high level of communication, administrative and management skills are also required.

Desirable criteria: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in working with IT or related industry.

Enquiries: Professor Jim Piper on x9500 / x8911 or e-mail jpiper@ics.mq.edu.auThe position is available immediately on a full-time basis by way of secondment for a fixed-term of five years, subject to performance review. Salary range: Level D (Associate Professor) $75,195 to $82,841 per annum, plus superannuation. An appointee already at Level D may be paid a salary loading up to 15% per annum. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 25 May 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested

CLASSIFIED

TO LET: Short-term let available from early September for several weeks. Furnished modern 2 bed house on acreage in pretty, secluded valley approx. 90 minutes from Sydney. Easy access, close to local village. Fantastic retreat for academic or writer looking for peace and quiet. Rent: $150p.w. neg. plus phone and electricity costs. Phone 02 4998 3202 for details.

TO LET: Cheltenham. A neat full brick house available for rent now. Three bedrooms (two with built ins) and lock up garage. Almost new carpet and paint work. Modern kitchen and bathroom. Walk to Cheltenham station and Girls' High School. Bush outlook. Rent: $350p.w. Phone x6820 or 9876 5977.

TO LET: Busaco Road, Marsfield (within walking distance to University). Fully furnished 2 bedroom townhouse available from 23 July to 23 October. Living room and main bedroom have pleasant bush views. Rent: $250p.w. Telephone and electricity extra. Non-smoker preferred. Would suit visiting academic (and partner, child, if applicable). Contact Scott on x9575, 9868 3080 or e-mail: scott@ics.mq.edu.au.

SHARE ACCOMMODATION: West Killara. Modern two storey home, bush setting with luxury features including room with built-in, own bathroom, reverse cycle air conditioning, gourmet kitchen, laundry facilities, excellent indoor/outdoor entertainment areas, off street parking. Close to all amenities, university, Chatswood/Ryde shopping complexes. Rent: $175p.w. (includes cleaning and gardening). Phone 0411 400 100.

HOUSE SITTING: Professional couple, non-smoking, no children looking for 1 to 6 month house sit in Sydney area, available to start ASAP. References available. contact: megdel@hotmail.com, 9457 9556 or 9489 3317.

FOR SALE: Pentax M.E. Super 35mm camera outfit with Promura 28-75mm and Osawa 70-220MM zoom lenses, plus power winder, and EVA Blitz auto flash unit with filters, adaptor ring and lenses. Complete with instruction books and gadget bag. The lot - $500ono. Contact Ian on 9999 1914.

2001

May

Friday 11 May
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR: Alpine Peridotites: Where do they come from, how did they get in the Crust, and what can they tell us about Mountain Building? presented by Professor Hannes Brueckner (Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: Ann Wilde x8373.

Tuesday 15 May
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FRIENDS FOUNDATION:The new CEO of the Co-op Bookshop Di Robinson will speak to the Library Friends. 5.30 for 6.00 pm. Venue: Mollie Thomson Room, 5th floor Library. All welcome. Enquiries: Mrs Cissy Wong x7499.

Wednesday 16 May
MACQUARIE POLITICS SEMINAR:The Superfluity of Freedom of Speech, presented by Helen Pringle (Politics and International Relations, UNSW). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A107. All welcome. Enquiries: Alex Holley x8869.

Wednesday 16 May
REFLECTIVE TEACHERS SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP - TEACHING AS PERFORMANCE:How Can We Perform Better?: 1.00 - 2.00pm in E6A 116. No booking required.

Wednesday 16 May
MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR: Nursing for Empire: A Reappraisal of Lady Victoria Plunket, presented by Melanie Oppenheimer (Humanities, UWS). 1.00 to 3.00pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: Mary Spongberg x8887.

Wednesday 16 May
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity: Research Series: The Protevangelium of James, presented by Professor John Painter. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Donation: $7 ($5 SSEC members). Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Friday 18 May
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Performance Metrics, Parenting Style and Strategic Control, presented by Associate Professor Lai Hong Chung. 11.00am to 12.30pm in C5C 418. Enquiries: Lorne Cummings x8531, lcumming@efs.mq.edu.au

Friday 18 May
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR: How Has the Non-dipole Part of the Geomagnetic Field Evolved? presented by Dr Phil Schmidt (CSIRO Exploration, North Ryde). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: Ann Wilde x8373.

Friday 18, Saturday 19 May
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity: Weekend Conference on Loose Canons Books in the Bible and Books Left Out. 16 speakers, 14 parallel sessions. Charge (GST incl.): Members: $100, others $112. Gourmet lunch, morning and afternoon teas included. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Tuesday 22 May
PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR: Politics and Community (Trans)formation: Merleau-Ponty and Levinas, presented by Rosalyn Diprose (University of New South Wales). 11.00am to 12.45pm in the philosophy seminar room W6A 720. Enquiries: Nina Ralph x8837, e-mail: nralph@scmp.edu.auor Simon Lumsden x8804, e-mail: slumsden@scmp.mq.edu.au

Tuesday 22 May
LAW SEMINAR: State Crime, Legitimacy and Civil Society, presented by Professor Penny Green (Law, University of Westminster). 12.45 - 2.00pm in the staff library, level 6, W3A. Enquiries: Lawrence McNamara, on x7921 or e-mail lawrence.mcnamara@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 22 May
SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM 2001: Talking Heads or, It's All in the Numbers? presented by Vicki Kirby (Sociology, NSW). 12 noon to 2.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Florence Adamou x8078, e-mail: florence.adamou@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 22 May
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCATION: The Significance of Wadi Hammamat to Egyptian History, presented by Dr Gae Callender (Macquarie), 8.15pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Anne Irish x8833.

Wednesday 23 May
MACQUARIE POLITICS SEMINAR:Blood Libel: Avenues of Enquiry, presented by Darren O'Brien (Politics, Macquarie University). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A107. All welcome. Enquiries: Alex Holley x8869.

Wednesday 23 May
RESEARCH DEGREE RELEASE SCHEME CLOSING DATE:Further information: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/program/rd_rdrsg.htm

Friday 25 May
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Voluntary Environmental Agreements: A Win for Business? The Market Value Impact of Participating in the Greenhouse Challenge, presented by Miss Carlin Dowling (University of Tasmania). 11.00am to 12.30pm in C5C 418. Enquiries: Lorne Cummings x8531, lcumming@efs.mq.edu.au

Friday 25 May
BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Population Viability Analysis and its Application to Conservation Planning, presented by Professor Jonathan Ballou (Department of Conservation Biology, Smithsonian National Zoological Park). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.

Friday 25 May
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR: A Hydrogeologists' View of Managing Water and Salt in the Murray Basin, presented by Don Woolley (Consulting Hydrogeologist). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: Ann Wilde x8373.

Friday 25 May
EGYPTOLOGY MEETING: Egypt in the Eastern Mediterranean During the Old Kingdom, presented by Karen Sowada. 7.00 to 9.00pm in the Seminar Room of the Museum of Ancient Cultures, X5B Level 3.

Saturday 26 May
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS:Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle conducted by Margot McLaughlin. Soloists Jane Parkin (soprano), Katharine Capewell (contralto), James Bonnefin (tenor), William Moxey (baritone), Heather Moen-Boyd (harmonium), Joy Lalchere (piano) and Eric Knight (piano). Bookings: 9850-7818 and leave contact details. 8.00pm in the Macquarie Theatre.

Monday 28 May
CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS FOR MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARDS: For enquiries and application forms contact cpd@mq.edu.au or call CPD on x9721.

Tuesday 29 May
PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR:Augustine and the History of Will and Intellect, presented by Genevieve Lloyd (University of New South Wales). 11.00am to 12.45pm in the philosophy seminar room W6A 720. Enquiries: Nina Ralph x8837, e-mail: nralph@scmp.edu.auor Simon Lumsden x8804, e-mail: slumsden@scmp.mq.edu.au

Tuesday 29 May
HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE COMMITTEE SECRETARY: 9.30am - 12.30pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 30 May
MACQUARIE POLITICS SEMINAR: Australian Citizenship, 1901-2001, presented by Helen Irving (Humanities, UTS). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A107. All welcome. Enquiries: Alex Holley x8869.

Wednesday 30 May
MUPRA BI-ANNUAL LITERARY HOUR will be held from 1.00 to 2.00pm in Building C5C Theatre 2 (followed by a complimentary buffet for postgraduates only). Enquiries: Vivienne Zelig, x7699 or e-mail: mupra@mq.edu.au

June

Monday 4 June
QUALITATIVE RESEARCHERS SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP - 1.00 - 2.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 5 June
OHS POLICY: ISSUES IN MANAGING COMPLIANCE - 12.00 - 5.00pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. To book call CPD on x 9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 5 June
SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM 2001: Arguments about Care: current perspectives on the care of children, disabled people, and the aged, and their implications for policy and research, presented by Michael Fine (Sociology, Macquarie). 12 noon to 2.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Florence Adamou x8078, e-mail: florence.adamou@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 5 June
PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR:Hegel, Ranciere and the Ethics of Recognition, presented by Jean Philippe Deranty (University of Sydney). 11.00am to 12.45pm in the philosophy seminar room W6A 720. Enquiries: Nina Ralph x8837, e-mail: nralph@scmp.edu.auor Simon Lumsden x8804, e-mail: slumsden@scmp.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 6 June
MACQUARIE POLITICS SEMINAR:Gender Interests in Public Policy Formulation: The NSW Public Service, presented by Toni Schofield (Health Sciences, University of Sydney). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A107. All welcome. Enquiries: Alex Holley x8869.

Wednesday 6 June
MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR:With Flit and Phonograph: Foreign Women with Franco in the Spanish Civil War, presented by Judith Keene (History, USyd). 1.00 to 3.00pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: Mary Spongberg x8887.

Thursday 7 June
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity: PUBLIC LECTURE: Pagans, Jews and Christians at Dura Europos in Syria, presented by Professor Sam Lieu. 1.00 - 2.00pm in C5C T2. No charge. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Friday 8 June
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR:Toward a Regional Frontier of Bank Efficiency, presented by Dr Milind Sathye (University of Southern Queensland). 11.00am to 12.30pm in C5C 418. Enquiries: Lorne Cummings x8531, lcumming@efs.mq.edu.au

Friday 8 June
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR: More Ions in the Fire: Developing New Methods on the Nu Plasma MC-ICPMS, presented by Dr Norm Pearson (GEMOC). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: Ann Wilde x8373.

Saturday 9 June
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCATION CONFERENCE:The World of Byzantium, presented by Professor Lieu, Associate Professor Nobbs and Dr Parry. 10.30am to 4.30pm. Cost $85. For more information and bookings: Anne Irish x8833.

Tuesday 12 June
LAW SEMINAR: Unemployment Benefits and the Shift from Welfare to 'Workfare' in a Market Economy: The Role of Tony Abbott and the Churches, presented by Dr Malcolm Voyce (Law, Macquarie University). 12.45 - 2.00pm in the staff library, level 6, W3A. Enquiries: Lawrence McNamara, on x7921 or e-mail lawrence.mcnamara@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 13 June
MACQUARIE POLITICS SEMINAR:Post-Cold War American Policy Towards Cuba, presented by Morris Morley, Politics (Macquarie University). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A107. All welcome. Enquiries: Alex Holley x8869.

Wednesday 13 June
MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR:The Lone Wolf of the Profession": Industrial Medicine. Industrial Nursing, Industrial Welfare, presented by Lucy Taksa (Industrial Relations, UNSW). 1.00 to 3.00pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: Mary Spongberg x8887.

Friday 15 June
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR:The Pegmatite Story, presented by Professor David London (University of Oklahoma). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: Ann Wilde x8373.

Tuesday 19 June
INTERNATIONALISING THE CURRICULUM: Macquarie University Internal Mini Conference - Enquires: Dr Anna Reid (CPD), e-mail Anna.Reid@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 26 June
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity: JUDAISM SERIES: talk by Rabbi J. Kamins on Messianism in Judaism. 7.30pm in W3A 501,. Donation: $7, $5 SSEC members. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.