DATES FOR PRESENTING MATERIAL TO PRINTERY FOR SECOND HALF YEAR 2002 

Graham Thomson
A/Printery Manager
Macquarie Lighthouse Press
 

DON’T GIVE AWAY YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET

To start you thinking about these issues, you are invited to attend a free seminar, run by the University and IP Australia, the federal agency responsible for the registration of patents, trademarks and designs.

Intellectual Property (IP), the product of your hard work and research, can be valuable to both you and the University, but it is easy for this value not to be fully realised. Whether you are a lecturer, researcher or student, you need to know how to identify, protect and commercialise your ideas and innovations.

Experienced IP experts will provide relevant information about IP created in the University community.

Some of the topics to be covered in the seminar include:
· The value and need for protecting innovation.
· Patents, Trade Marks and Designs, Infringement action
· Copyright: your rights, Domain Name Registration
· Important Issues in Raising Capital for New Technologies
· Commercialisation of IP, Forming a Start-up Company, Venture capital
· Licensing, Joint ventures and other collaborative relationships.

The seminar will be followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to talk with the presenters.
 

When:	9.30am to 12.30pm
	Tuesday 14 May
Where:	Westpac Theatre, MGSM
Cost:	Free
RSVP:	By Friday 10 May to Prue Bolton on ext 9298 or email:  pbolton@mrl.mq.edu.au

 Warren Bailey
Project Manager Technology, Commercialisation
Macquarie Research Ltd
 

CFL WORKSHOPS 

CFL will be conducting a complete series of WebCT training sessions during May. The training involves four separate sessions covering an introduction to WebCT, using discussions 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 only comprehensive training that will be offered prior to Semester 2 2002, although extra sessions on specific aspects will be held in July along with some specialized training for latecomers and casual teaching staff. 

For details, please see
http://www.cfl.mq.edu.au/cfl/online/support.html, and the Diary entries in this edition of Staff News.

For more information about training, contact Judy King, x9945, judy.king@mq.edu.au. For bookings, please contact Phoebe Dangerfield, x7570, cfl-booking@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 Co-ordinator, CFL
 

WORKSHOP FOR STAFF

The seminar will deal with 
· What we can do to manage more effectively
· Recipes for dealing with life problems
· Signs and symptoms of chronic and acute stress
· Developing a suitable management plan.

Staff will need to obtain permission to be absent from usual duties while attending the seminar. Previous registrants are already on the list and all further registrants are invited to register with UCHS on tel: 9850 7497. 

A minimum number of eight participants is required. All registrants will have their registration confirmed by telephone prior to the date.

Rosemary Jones
Senior Counsellor, UCHS
 

 ALTERNATIVE RADIO LECTURE SERIES

You can hear Alternative Radio on 2SER 107.3FM each Monday evening from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. The program is repeated on Friday mornings from 9.30am to 10.30am.

Coming up this month:

John Robbins: The Food Revolution. 10 May 9.30am. 

Vandana Shiva: Monocultures of the Mind. 13 May 7.30pm. 

John Pilger: Globalization, Propaganda and the Need to Know. 17 May 9.30am. 

Michael Parenti: Globalization and Imperialism. 20 May 7.30pm. 

Maude Barlow, Vandana Shiva and Tony Clark: Liquid Assets – Water for the Highest Bidder. 24 May 9.30am. 

Ron Daniels: The Wrong Complexion to Get the Protection. 27 May 7.30pm. 

Howard Zinn: Artists in a Time of War. 31 May 9.30am. 

Jo White
Macquarie Manager, 2SER-FM
 

Movies on CDs

Macquarie University is increasingly incorporating multimedia into undergraduate and postgraduate course design.  The e.studio supports staff wanting to include video clips in teaching presentations on or off line.  Moving into the exciting world of producing, storing and presenting digital video clips has now never been simpler or slicker, thanks to the e.studio’s new incredible high-speed high-performance Power Mac G4 computer!

Staff can borrow a Sony Digital Video Handycam, record clips, download them to the G4’s iMovie program, convert them to .qt or .mpg files and burn them to the G4’s CD burner. Come and experience the simplicity and power of this computer – you don’t have to be a Steven Speilberg or a technical whiz. We can also help you convert video clips from analogue to digital or publish your movies on the Web. Movies on CDs will display on a modern computer with a CD Rom drive, Quick Time Player or Windows Media Player. Recordable disks are available from the Photocopy Room, Level 3, Library for $3.00 payable via your staff card. 

“Making digital videos is exciting and so easy – they will help make my presentations much clearer ” (Staff member)
The e.studio has other equipment for loan: a new Mac iBook and digital zoom Canon S40 camera, which also takes videos.  Computers in the e.studio include a G3 multimedia Mac with sound recording software, two multimedia Pentium PCs with a large range of software and CD burner, a VCR, a portable CD player, and Mac & PC scanners with slide scanning equipment.

The e.studio is a self-help facility, but if you require help using the equipment or project development advice or assistance, an hour’s consultation is available on Fridays.  To make an appointment, please call me on 9850 7200 or email: bronte.somerset@mq.edu.au.

These e.studio services are also available for Post Graduate (Research) students.

To book a computer or loan equipment or if you require further information, please contact the ITTU on 9850 7399 or email: training@library.mq.edu.au.

Bronte Somerset
e.studio & IT Trainer
 

STAFF EXCHANGE FOR 3 TO 6 MONTHS TO VERMONT, USA?

I would envision a straight job/house/car swap. Each would keep his/her own salary and benefits from their home institution, be responsible for his/her own transportation, insurance, etc. but perform the other person’s job responsibilities, live in the other person’s accommodations, etc. for the agreed time frame.

If you need more info please contact me at:

Vermont Law School
Box 96, South Royalton, VT 05068 
Tel No: (802) 763-8303 (ext.2263) 
Fax No. (802) 763-2663 
Email: lgillen@vermontlaw.edu

Alma Urbiztondo
Department of Business Law
 

MOVIES @ MACQUARIE - FACT OR FICTION?  The Bank

The next film in the 2002 season of Movies @ Macquarie is The Bank, 19 May at 7.00pm. Don't miss this unique opportunity to watch a Hollywood blockbuster free of charge and then discuss the reality (or otherwise) with leading University experts.

Clever Jim (David Wenham) grows up with a rare gift for mathematics and computers, a talent that leads him to a unique position at CentaBank, at the right hand of its ruthless CEO, Simon (Anthony LaPaglia). His specially designed software promises to forecast stockmarket trends so accurately that its owner can make a killing in a matter of hours, leaving millions to face financial ruin.

Venue:   Macquarie Theatre. Date: 19 May Bookings:  Not required Cost:  Free. Snacks:  On sale in the foyer. More info:  Tel: Public Relations x7309 or visit the website:  www.pr.mq.edu.au/mqmovies.

Michelle Riley
Community Relations Development Officer, Public Relations & Marketing Unit 
 

MOTHERS’ DAY LUNCHEON

* Small gift for Mum
* Creative Modern Australian Cuisine
* Private Function Rooms available

Bookings can be made on telephone 9850 9139 or email: hotel@mgsm.com.au

Ian Kalms
Product Manager, Conferences and Events, MGSM
 

Don't leave your excess cash lying idle, call into the office or call Kerry or Anne x7616.

Hurry these Offers are for a LIMITED TIME, terms & conditions apply.

Call us now. 

Kerry Graham
Unicom Branch Manager

 STUDENTS AT      MACQUARIE NEWS

CPD NEWS

Introduction to the General Staff Performance Management System

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

These two-hour sessions are designed:

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

Lunch will be provided.

Date:  Friday 17 May
12noon to 2.00pm 
E7B T3
Facilitators: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, Brenda Turnbull, Amanda Phillips, EEO Officer and Personnel Office Staff
Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619

General Staff Performance Management System Adviser Training

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

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

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

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 May
9.30am to 5.00pm 
SAM Function Rooms
Level 3
Facilitators: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, Brenda Turnbull and Amanda Phillips
Enquiries:  Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619

Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group - Should We Sacrifice (?) Content for Learning?

In the light of recent trends in higher education, specifically the generic skills agenda, and the increase in numbers and diversity of students at University, the tension between ‘covering the content’, and assisting students to learn effectively is becoming more obvious.  In any particular discipline, in any one unit and across the curriculum as a whole, what content should be ‘covered’?  If it is covered, do the students actually learn anything by covering it?

As teachers attempt to provide effective learning experiences for their students, these issues are being addressed, but the process is not a simple one. Two Macquarie lecturers who have approached this task in innovative ways will facilitate this month’s Reflective Teachers session. 

Date:   Wednesday 22 May
1.00pm to 2.00pm
E6A 116
Facilitators: Theresa Winchester-Seeto and Deborah Youdell.
Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446

CPD bookings can be made on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au
 

  MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA 

MQ CHANNEL

 MACQUARIE RESEARCH LTD

CONFERENCES

Australasian Association for Institutional Research Forum 2002
‘Quality in Tertiary Education: From whose perspective?’
4 to 6 December 2002
Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Campus

Tertiary institutions are accountable to a variety of stakeholders, all of which are keen to establish the organisation’s credentials. With ever decreasing resources, how do institutions respond to the challenge?

This conference will explore the implications the quality movement holds for institutional researchers, planners, academics and managers. It will cover sub-themes such as:
· Setting strategic directions
· Quality management frameworks and processes
· Benchmarking and best practice
· Performance indicators and measurement
· Quality assurance in academic and support units
· International quality issues
· Strategic alliances
· Integrating and using technology
· Management information issues
· Identifying our students and their needs
· Access and equity.
· 
Call for Papers: Papers that examine some aspect of the quality in tertiary education as it impacts on planning, management or research. Proposals must be emailed by 31 May 2002 to the following email address:
Aair2002@ecu.edu.au
 

14th Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference
25 to 26 July 2002
Sheraton On The Park, Sydney

To view the program visit www.gsm.mq.edu.au and look under Program & Events, Special Events.

Special Staff Rate: $1300.00 (inc.GST)
RRP: $1644.50

Queries: pam.morpeth@gsm.mq.edu.au Tel: 9850 8999
 
 

ISAGA */SAGSET Conference 2002
‘Interactive Learning through Gaming and Simulation’
26 to 30 August 2002
Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland

Are You Interested In Experiential Learning?

The conference is the global forum for sharing ideas and exchanging knowledge about simulations and games as powerful learning and training tools.

The conference will be of relevance to all who are interested in gaming and simulation as academics, practitioners and from all sectors of education, training and employment.

The Conference is being held jointly between ISAGA (International Simulation and Gaming Association) and SAGSET (Society for the Advancement of Games and Simulations) in Education and Training.  

ISAGA is an organisation for business and educational practitioners, scientists and academics and other people interested in developing and utilising gaming and simulation methods for educational purposes.  

Further information and an on-line registration form can be found at: www.eds.napier.ac.uk/isaga_sagset

For more information on ISAGA visit: http://isaga.pm.it-chiba.ac.jp/index.html 
 

  SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS 

2003 Fulbright New Century Scholar Program
‘Addressing Sectarian, Ethnic and Cultural Conflict within and across National Borders.’

The fellowship provides individual awards of US $41,500 and travel and per diem for orientation and program seminars.

The program activities include international exchange opportunity of three to six months, Orientation Seminar, mid-term meeting, final plenary seminar and ongoing discussion and interaction among NCS fellows throughout program year. 

Fellows will be expected to pursue individual research related to the NCS theme as well as group objectives throughout the program year and to participate in all activities of the program.

Candidates must be outstanding scholars and professionals from any area of the social sciences such as history, public policy, law, media or comparative religious studies. Applicants with strong interdisciplinary interests are especially welcome.

Closing date: 31 August 2002

Application forms and information are available from: www.fulbright.com.au

Essential Criteria: Degree or substantial relevant work experience; client focus; demonstrated ability to manage staff, resources and budgets; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to prioritise and work as part of a team; excellent administrative, time management and coordination skills; driver's licence; demonstrated knowledge of NSW tenancy and property legislation and regulations; relevant database and other computer package expertise; cultural understanding and sensitivity. 

Desirable Criteria: Previous experience managing an accommodation/housing office or service; an understanding of or ability to acquire an understanding of Macquarie University's internationalisation strategy .

Enquiries: Ms Christine Tang on (02) 9850 6328 or email: ctang@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au.  Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. 

Salary range: Level 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 17 May 2002.  Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. 

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research Accounts Officer (Full-time (fixed-term) Ref.  19288

The appointee will be responsible for administering accounts and payments, providing administrative support, and liaising with clients.

Essential Criteria: Certificate in Business/Accounting or equivalent education/training, and relevant work experience; cross-cultural experience with NESB clients.

Desirable Criteria: Good oral and written communication skills; excellent office skills and demonstrated competency in the use of the internet and standard office software (Microsoft Office is used); highly motivated and able to work as part of a team.

Enquiries: Carol Hill on (02) 9850 7673 or email: carol.hill@mq.edu.au

Salary Range: Level 4  - Up to $42,849 pa, including base salary $33,880 to $36,208 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

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

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 22 May 2002. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES Department of Computing Administrative Assistant (Part-time (continuing)) Ref. 19346

The appointee will provide administrative support for the teaching, research administration and management activities in the Department of Computing.

Essential Criteria: Qualification in business studies or a related area and/ or relevant experience; proven skills in the use of standard office software, including advanced skills in the use of Powerpoint; well developed administrative, oral and written communication skills; ability to liaise effectively with staff, student and the general public; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Criteria: Relevant tertiary qualifications; ability to use simple webpage creation software.

Enquiries: Cathy Wright on (02) 9850 9506 or email: cwright@ics.mq.edu.au. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available on a part-time (continuing) basis, for 17.5 hours per week, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months.

Salary Range: Level 5 - $43, 766 to $49,429 pa, including base salary $36,983 to $41,768 pa (pro rata rates apply), 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 22 May 2002.  Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. 

DIVISION OF SOCIETY, CULTURE, MEDIA AND PHILOSOPHY Macquarie University Centre for International Communication Lecturer in International Communication (Full-time (continuing)) Ref.  19339

The appointee will convene and teach the undergraduate units for International Communication, ICOM101 (Intercultural Relations), ICOM201 (International Television), ICOM301 (Global Knowledge Society).

Essential Criteria: A PhD in International Communication; knowledge of theory and teaching experience in the areas of cross-cultural communication, the information society and international media; organisational ability, especially in the management of complex educational programs; working/research experience in at least one other Asia-Pacific culture and in an area of international media policy; an interest in research supervision, established research in the area of international communication and some published articles in relevant academic journals or books.

Desirable Criteria: Teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate courses; teaching experience in internet-based education; willingness to work with educational partners, local and overseas; knowledge of another Asia-Pacific language.

Enquiries and further information: Ms Jenny Taylor on (02) 9850 7931 or email: jennifer.taylor@mq.edu.au.  Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

An application package is available from Mrs Catherine McMahon, Divisional Administrator on (02) 9850 8831 or email: catherine.mcmahon@mq.edu.au.

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

Salary Range: Level B (Lecturer) - $62,744 to $74,509pa, 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 May 2002. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Casual Teaching Opportunities

The Centre for International Communication wishes to update its eligibility list of suitably qualified people who would be available in 2002 for casual teaching in the following areas:

Technology and Societies; People and Messages; Media Skills; Public Relation Theory and Skills; Research Theory and Practice.

Essential Criteria: Relevant postgraduate qualifications; teaching, research and professional experience.

Desirable Criteria: PhD or equivalent professional experience.

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

Applicants should refer to the MUCIC web page: www.mucic.mq.edu.au to obtain an application form, unit descriptions and further information before applying.  

Enquiries and further information: Ms Jenny Taylor on (02) 9850 7931 or email: jennifer.taylor@mq.edu.au

For these casual positions only:

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees indicating areas of expertise and teaching interest should be forwarded to the Director, Centre for International Communication, Division of Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy, Macquarie University NSW 2109 by 31 May 2002. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a University Policy.
www.jobs.mq.edu.au
 

  CLASSIFIED 

 DIARY 2002

May

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR. Hot Orogens, tectonic switching, and creation of continental crust. Speaker is Associate Professor WJ Collins, University of Newcastle. E7B in Room 100 commencing at 1.05pm.

OH&S WARDEN TRAINING  9.30am to 12.30pm in E6A 116 Facilitator:  Peter Sullivan, external consultant.  Enquiries:   Ugo Cernot, x9723 To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au
 
 

Monday 13 May

MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION Archaelogical Fieldwork Report – An Introduction to Ein Gedi (illustrated). Museum of Ancient Cultures, X5B Level 3 at  8.15pm.
 
 

Wednesday 15 May

POLITICS SEMINAR The Diffusion of the Gandhian Perspective. 11.00am to 12.30pm, W6A 107. All welcome. Sean Scalmer, Politics, Macquarie University. 

MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR The Cinderellas of Journalism: Seeing press photographers. Kate Evans, ABC Radio, 12.20pm to 2.00pm W6A 127. 

SELECTING THE BEST: ONE DAY SELECTION SKILLS TRAINING FOR EXPERIENCED PANELLISTS  9.30am  to 5.00pm in the SAM Function Rooms, Level 3.  Lunch will be provided.  Please send applications to CPD by 30 April, Fax 9778 or email cpd@mq.edu.au. Selection criteria can be obtained by calling x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

TACKLING ONLINE ISSUES II: LARGE CLASSES. Investigating Teaching and Learning Issues session, Centre for Flexible Learning. A discussion forum looking at critical issues in the online environment. From 1.00pm to 2.00pm, CFL Meeting Room, Library Level 1, (rear entrance opposite Union Shop).
 
 

Thursday 16 May

ALL UNDER HEAVEN; LIFE IN A CHINESE VILLAGE The Biological Sciences Museum hosts lunchtime entertainment/documentary programs each Thursday 1.00pm to 2.00pm E8B 110.

THE OTHER LARRY FLYNT AND THE PROBLEM OF FREE SPEECH. A Law Seminar by Dr Helen Pringle, Politics, UNSW. 1.00pm to 2.00pm in the staff library, 6th floor, W3A.  All welcome.
 
 

Friday 17 May

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR. Application of dispersed organic matter reflectivity in tectonic studies. Speaker is Dr Walter Pickel  of CSIRO Petroleum North Ryde. E7B in Room 100 commencing at 1.05pm.

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC CURRICULUM INNOVATION GRANTS The closing date for applications is Friday 26 April.  The guidelines and application form are available from the CPD website at http://www.CPD.mq.edu.au/lern_tch/lt_grant.htm Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446 or email: sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au

INTRODUCTION TO THE GENERAL STAFF PERFORMANCE MANAGMEMENT SYSTEM 12noon to 2.00pm in E7B T3. Lunch will be provided.  Facilitators: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, Brenda Turnbull, Amanda Phillips, EEO Officer and Personnel Office Staff.  Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au
 
 

Sunday 19 May

MOVIES @ MACQUARIE The Bank, 19 May at 7.00pm. Venue:   Macquarie Theatre. Bookings:  Not required Cost:  Free. Snacks:  On sale in the foyer. More info:  Tel: Public Relations x7309 or visit the website:
 www.pr.mq.edu.au/mqmovies.
 
 

Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 May

GENERAL STAFF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADVISER TRAINING. 9.30am to 5.00pm in the SAM Function Rooms, Level 3.  Lunch will be provided. Facilitators: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, Brenda Turnbull and Amanda Phillips Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x 9619. To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au
 
 

Wednesday 22 May

RECONSTRUCTING INTERNATIONAL HEALTH: POLITICS AND THE SHAPING OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION. Macquarie Politics Seminar Program 11.00am to 12.30pm, W6A 107. All welcome.  James Gillespie, Politics, Macquarie University.

MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR The Greek Café Experience, NSW 1900 to 2000. Leonard Janiszewski History, Macquarie 12.20pm to 2.00pm W6A 127. 

WebCT ESSENTIALS: Part 1. Introduction to WebCT. Hands-on introduction to WebCT for new or inexperienced users. 10.00am to 1.00pm, TR2, Library. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield, x7570, cfl-booking@mq.edu.au.

REFELECTIVE TEACHERS SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP - SHOULD WE SACRIFICE (?) CONTENT FOR LEARNING? - 1.00 – 2.00 pm in E6A 116.  Facilitators: Theresa Winchester-Seeto and Deborah Youdell.  Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446.  To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au
 
 

Thursday 23 May

THE LAU OF MALAITA The Biological Sciences Museum hosts lunchtime entertainment/documentary programs each Thursday 1.00pm to 2.00pm E8B 110.
 
 

Friday 24 May

SWORDS AND SANDALS Film Festival of the Macquarie Ancient History Association – Great Lovers of the Bible: Samson and Delilah. Drinks and nibbles from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Film screened at 7.30pm. X5B, level 3, Museum of Ancient Cultures.

WebCT ESSENTIALS: Part 2. Using WebCT Discussions and Mail. Hands-on introduction to WebCT communication tools for new or inexperienced users. 10.00am to 12noon, TR2, Library. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield, x7570, cfl-booking@mq.edu.au.

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR. Trace toxic emissions from coal combustion. Speaker is Professor Peter Nelson, Graduate School of the Environment. E7B in Room 100 commencing at 1.05pm.
 
 

Tuesday 28 May

WebCT ESSENTIALS: Part 3. Adding Content to WebCT Units. Hands-on introduction to WebCT content delivery for new or inexperienced users. 10.00am to 12noon, TR2, Library. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield, x7570, cfl-booking@mq.edu.au.
 
 

Wednesday 29 May

EUROPEAN INTEGRATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR AUSTRALIA. Macquarie Politics Seminar Program 11.00am to 12.30pm, W6A 107. All welcome.   Philomena Murray, Political Science, University of Melbourne.

MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR Just for the record: How Jimmie Barker (1900-72) made history with a tape recorder. Martin Thomas Humanities, UTS 12.20pm to 2.00pm W6A 127. 
 
 

Thursday 30 May

ARROW AGAINST THE WIND The Biological Sciences Museum hosts lunchtime entertainment/documentary programs each Thursday 1.00pm to 2.00pm E8B 110.

WebCT ESSENTIALS: Part 4. Basic WebCT Quizzes. Hands-on introduction to WebCT quizzes for new or inexperienced users. 11.00am to 1:00, TR2, Library.Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield, x7570, cfl-booking@mq.edu.au.
 
 

Friday 31 May

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR. Topic to be announced. Dr Don Adamson, Department of Biological Sciences. E7B in Room 100 commencing at 1.05pm.
 

June

POLITICS SEMINAR ‘Explaining Washington’s Cuba Policy’, Morris Morley, Politics, Macquarie University. Held from 11.00am to 12.30pm, in W6A 107. All welcome. 

MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography Online Claudia Orange and Ross Somerville, Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. 12.20pm to 2.00pm W6A 127. 

MOBILE BLOOD BANK Macquarie Atrium, SAM Building. Wednesday 5 to Friday 7 June. 10.00am to 3.00pm. 
 
 

Thursday 6 June

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRITISIANITY Research Series. Mommsen and Early Chrisitianity. Professor Brian Croke, 7.30pm in W3A 501. Charge $5/$7.

SECRET OF THE WILD CHILD The Biological Sciences Museum hosts lunchtime entertainment/documentary programs each Thursday 1.00pm to 2.00pm E8B 110.

ADAPTING CONTENT TO THE WEB. Investigating Teaching and Learning Issues session, Centre for Flexible Learning. Make your content work online. Find out about the changes to structure, language and presentation that need to be considered when adapting content for the web. 10.00am to 12noon, Mollie Thomson Room, Library Level 5. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield, x7570, cfl-booking@mq.edu.au.
 
 

Friday 7 June

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR. Yilgarn cration: Components of the Crust and Structure from Geophysical Data. Sre Alan Whitaker Geoscience Australia, Canberra. E7B in Room 100 commencing at 1.05pm.
 
 

Wednesday 12 June

POLITICS SEMINAR ‘What’s Wrong with Social Policy’, Rob Watts, Social Science and Planning, RMIT. Held from 11.00am to 12.30pm, in W6A 107. All welcome.  Morris Morley, Politics, Macquarie University.

MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR ‘Jurors are anxious to dispose of the case for themselves: Law, culture and the treatment of women who charged rape in NYC courts 1880-1960’ Stephen Robertson, University of Sydney. 12.20pm to 2.00pm W6A 127. 
 
 

Thursday 13 June

MACQUARIE LAW SEMINARS 'An indestructible Union ... of indestructible States': Is Texas v White 74 US 700 (1868) Good Law?’ Dr Peter Radan, Law, Macquarie University. 1.00pm to 2.00pm in the staff library, 6th floor, W3A.  All welcome.

JUN ISHI, THE LAST YAHI The Biological Sciences Museum hosts lunchtime entertainment/documentary programs each Thursday 1.00pm to 2.00pm E8B 110.