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| Number 03/03 | 7 March 2003 |
MULTILITERACIES AND HYPERTEXT: An investigation of the impact of technology on literacy events and implications for web-supported teaching.The Centre for Flexible Learning and German Studies are hosting a seminar to be given by Rita Kupetz, Professor of Applied Linguistics and Methodology of EFL, English Department, Hanover University. Professor Kupetz will speak on her recent research which has focussed on internet-based innovation in language teaching. Some of the issues she has been investigating cover: how the use of computers and the internet has changed our ways of reading and writing; the implications of these changes for learning and teaching English as a foreign language; and the role of technology in the reflective learning procedures of staff and students. The seminar will be held on Thursday 13 March from 1.00pm to 2.00pm in the Mollie Thomson Room, Library, Level 5. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield, Centre for Flexible Learning, x7570 Maree Gosper CFL |
CFL WORKSHOPSWebCT BasicsDo you need to get up to speed quickly to teach or assist with management in a WebCT online unit this semester? This three hour session is a short introduction to the basic WebCT functions. The course will cover familiarisation with a site, using the communication tools to participate in online discussions, editing material and managing student information in WebCT. Session times: Monday 10 March 4.00pm to 7.00pm Training Room 2, Library Wednesday 12 March 10.00am to 1.00pm Training Room 3, Library For bookings send your name, Department, Staff Number and session details to: training@library.mq.edu.au. Online Teaching Strategy Workshops Are you enjoying Teaching Online? Would you like advice/tips on how to manage discussion forums, email and student assessment? CFL will host an informal lunchtime session on Monday 17 March from 1.00pm to 2.00pm and an informal afternoon meeting on Wednesday 19 March from 4.00pm to 5.00pm in the CFL Meeting Room, Library (rear entrance opposite the Union Shop). Come along and discuss your online teaching strategies with a CFL Educational Developer and your peers. Further information, ring: Andrew Lovell-Simons x9271 or email: andrew.lovell-simons@mq.edu.au Details of this and other CFL workshops can be found at: http://www.cfl.mq.edu.au/training Judy King CFL |
NEED A CURE FOR MONDAYITIS?Join the Macquarie University Singers!We are a non-auditioning choir and sing a wide range of music, including works by Bach, Mozart, Rossini, Gershwin, Rogers and Hammerstein, Queen and Billy Joel. Concerts this year include Handel’s Messiah, and a series of performances with the Australian Pops Orchestra in the Sydney Opera House. If you love to sing, come along to the next rehearsal on Monday night in X5B 292 from 7.00pm to 9.30pm. For more information, ring (02) 9850 7818 or visit our website at: www.mq.edu.au/mqsingers. Blanche Ling MUS Publicity Officer |
THEATRE OF IMAGE SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPPsychedelicThursday 24 and Friday 25 April Be turned on by the Pop Culture of the 60s — the cultural revolution that transformed the city skyline, art, fashion, politics, popular entertainment and technology. Think Andy Warhol, The Beatles to Abba, Swinging London, Carnaby Street, Itchycoo Park. Lots of cool fun with colour, abstract patterns involving art, drama, movement and music. This workshop kicks off with a visit to Central Street Live – an exhibition at the Macquarie University Art Gallery of well-known Australian artists from the 60s to the early 70s. It will introduce everyone to the pop generation. The workshops run from 9.30am to 4.30pm each day and cost $125 for two full days. For further information and a booking form please call 9518 8458. Neil Hunt General Manager Kim Carpenter’s Theatre of Image |
MOBILE BLOOD BANKThe Australian Red Cross mobile blood bank will be at the Atrium, SAM Building at the following times:Tuesday 25 March 10.00am to 3.30pm Wednesday 26 March 9.45am to 3.30pm Thursday 27 March 9.45am to 3.30pm Friday 28 March 9.45am to 3.00pm Thousands of donations are required each week. All sorts of people need blood; from people with life threatening illnesses to accident victims. Please be sure to have a big breakfast and drink plenty of fluids prior to donation. Marina Varchavskaia Australian Red Cross Blood Service |
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WORKPLACE RELATIONS TRAINING PROGRAMIntroduction to the MU Performance Management SystemIn accordance with the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2000-2003, the Macquarie University Performance Management System will continue to be implemented for General Staff in the year 2003. This two-hour session is designed:
Date: Wednesday 19 March 12.00noon to 2.00pm E6A 116 Facilitators: Amanda Phillips, Marie Josee Shurey-Boesten and Col Cashman, Director, Workplace Relations and Services Enquiries: Marie Josee Shurey-Boesten, x9619 OH&S Chemical Safety Training The aim of this program is to provide knowledge and introduce concepts in the application of hazardous substances regulation, especially how to conduct a workplace assessment and read a Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). This training module is required for OH&S coordinators, OH&S Committee members, managers/supervisors of laboratories, and all staff who handle hazardous materials at Macquarie University workplaces. Staff who attended this workshop in 2001 or 2002 do NOT need to do so again, unless they wish to. Date: Friday 21 March 9.30am to 1.00pm E6A 116 Facilitator: Julie Armour Enquiries: Ugo Cernot, x9723 Hot Topics: Online EEO Training An overview and introduction to the University’s online EEO training. Date: Thursday 27 March 1.00pm to 2.00pm E6A 116 Facilitator: Mary-Jane Gleeson, Manager EEO Enquiries: Lyn Nasir, x7389 To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au |
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Postgraduate Research Supervisor Development Program: Session
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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: kathy.vozella@mq.edu.au by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to W6B 148.
Dr Maree Abbott (Psychology): interviewed about the Government’s anti-terror pack which she said could add to the fears of excessive worriers, 2SER, 20 February
Ms Effy Alexakis (Centre for Flexible Learning): co-authored the paper “American Beauties at the Niagara” which will be the keynote address presented at The National Trust of Australia annual conference to be held in Sydney on 10 March, TO BHMA, February
Professor Mark Baker (APAF): is Macquarie University’s new Chair of Proteomics and Chief Scientific Officer of APAF, Education Review/Campus Review, February/March
Dr Don Barker (Ancient History): interviewed about an upcoming fundraising tour to England and Ireland, 2GB, 24 February
Miss Anita Chang (Asian Languages): was mentioned as one of the Australian Chinese writers whose works have been selected and published in a collection of five volumes of Australian Chinese Literature, The Daily Chinese Herald, 14 February; was appointed as one of the four honorary advisers to the NSW Chinese Education Council, Singtao Daily, 15-16 February
Professor David Collins (Economics): presented research that revealed the social costs of smoking, alcohol misuse and drug abuse cost more than $34 billion in 1998-99, Illawarra Mercury, 25 February; Daily Telegraph, 25 February; West Australian, 25 February; Central Coast Herald, 25 February; interviewed on ABC Radio Darwin, ABC Radio Canberra, ABC Radio Western Australia, 25 February; mentioned on radio news 4WK Toowoomba, 6RN Perth, 25 February; Border Mail (Albury/Wodonga) 25 February; Radio 2HD Newcastle, 26 February
Ms Fiona Crawford (Public Relations): her article on Coral Kemp’s research into mainstream education for children with intellectual disabilities appeared in Education Review/Campus Review, February/March
Professor John Croucher (Statistics): his weekly “Number Crunch” column included statistics such as “most words that have been spoken backwards in 60 seconds: 47”, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 March; The Age, 1 March
Emeritus Professor Yasmine Gooneratne (English): interviewed on the “postcolonial predicament” and its interpretation in her latest book, Masterpiece and Other Stories, The Hindu, 5 January; wrote “Remembering ACLALS Triennial, Delhi 1977”, an account of the Conference which inspired the establishment of Macquarie's Postcolonial Literatures & Language Research Centre (PLLRC), ACLALS Newsletter, 2002; her short story collection, Masterpiece and Other Stories, was reviewed in Biblio, January-February
Professor Murray Goot (Politics): wrote about what the polls can and cannot tell us about attitudes to a war against Iraq, Australian Financial Review, 21 February
Dr Bridget Griffen-Foley (Modern History): interviewed about the history of commercial radio in Australia, ABC 666 Canberra,
25 February
Professor John Hewson (MGSM): said his main differentiator (in business) is the diversity of his background and his secret is being able to close transactions, Sydney Morning Herald, 18 February; wrote about the 20th anniversary of the election of the first Hawke government on 5 March, giving the credit for Labor’s reforms to Bob Hawke, Australian Financial Review, 28 February
Mr Leonard Janiszewski (Modern History): co-authored the paper “American Beauties at the Niagara” which will be the keynote address presented by him at The National Trust of Australia annual conference to be held in Sydney on 10 March, TO BHMA, February
Dr Coral Kemp (Special Education): her research supports mainstream education for children with moderate intellectual disabilities, Education Review/Campus Review, February/March
Dr Peter Radan (Law): was one of 43 experts who wrote an editorial saying that a pre-emptive strike on Iraq would constitute a crime against humanity, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 February; The Age, 26 February
Mr Andrew Sharpe (Law): said the judgment in favour of a transsexual man in having his marriage recognised was a bold decision and puts Australia at the forefront of judicial law reform, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 February; “PM” ABC Radio, 21 February
Professor Vijay Varadharajan (Computing): says email is still fundamentally insecure because it uses a delivery mechanism designed at a time when security was not an issue, Sydney Morning Herald, 25 February
Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): interviewed for a segment on the Government’s proposed tertiary education reforms and said poorer students shouldn’t be disadvantaged, Lateline, ABC TV, 25 FebruaryIssues and Events
Ziggy Zonaga and Chris Mataczynski are members of Macquarie University’s Hip Hop Club, which is just one of over 50 societies to choose from at the University, Northern District Times, 19 February
Major worksites for two new underground stations at Macquarie University and Macquarie Park are about to be established as part of the Parramatta Rail Link, Northern District Times, 19 February
Hind Kourouche has an economics degree from Macquarie University, has worked in banking and directs Islamic think tanks, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 February
Phillip Wilcher was involved with The Wiggles from their early days at Macquarie University, but was too shy to continue with them, Sydney Morning Herald, 24 February
Site establishment for the Macquarie University railway station would start on February 22, subject to final agreement by the Macquarie University Council, Weekly Times (Gladesville), 19 February
Winner of the 2002 Caltex/Australian Best All Rounder essay competition, Rachael Weston, will study International Business at Macquarie University, Western Advocate (Bathurst), 25 February
Janet Rutledge, a graduate of Macquarie University and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, is the vocal and choir adjudicator for the Armidale Eisteddfod, Armidale Express, 26 February
Macquarie University is one of the “winners” in the Federal Government’s higher education research funding blueprint, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 February
Kathy Vozella,
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| MULTILIT® The MULTILIT® (Making Up for Lost Time In Literacy) program and Professor Kevin Wheldall from MUSEC recently received recognition from the Commonwealth House of Representatives’ Standing Committee on Education and Training. In their report of the Inquiry into the Education of Boys “Boys: Getting It Right”, released in October 2002, MULTILIT® was singled out for special mention over three pages of the Report. To quote: “The knowledge and practical instructional techniques developed in MULTILIT® by the researchers at Macquarie University should inform and enhance initial and remedial literacy instruction throughout Australia and form the core of remedial reading programs in primary and high schools.” Division of Environmental and Life Sciences Professor Des Cooper of Biological Sciences is involved in a project for the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment to identify genetic diversity through genetic analysis of fallow deer samples. The company has submitted a proposal for Dr Ian Jamie, Department of Chemistry, to act as a Content Specialist/Advisor on the development and production of a CD and/or web-based computer assisted learning material for a text on physical chemistry, being written by Thomas Engel for client CADRE Design Pty Ltd. The provision of petrological services to the mining industry has resumed, following the appointment of Ms Manal Bebbington to the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Dr Robert Harcourt, Graduate School of the Environment, has been successful with his proposal to Environment Australia to provide assistance in the development of Fin, Sei and Humpback whale recovery plans under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Research will be undertaken by Professor Robert Fagan from the Department of Human Geography to provide a detailed profile and analysis of the employment structure, distribution, trends and linkages within Western Sydney for the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC). Dr Mark Taylor, Physical Geography, is to provide professional geomorphological advice to the Stockland Group on the Sandon Point development at Bulli NSW. This project includes submission of reports as requested and attendance at relevant meetings and development sites. Division of Information and Communication Sciences Associate Professor Karu Esselle of the Department of Electronics is performing an elctromagtnetic analysis of spherical sector dielectric resonator antennas for QX Corporation. Australian Centre for Educational Studies The Early Years Clinic and Consultancy Services, directed by Dr Coral Kemp of Macquarie University Special Education Centre, continues to deliver services for children with special needs. Dr Kemp also provided Professional Development Training for teachers at MLC School, Burwood. Division of Economic and Financial Studies Mr Timothy Kyng, Actuarial Studies, is writing an Excel spreadsheet program to do various calculations associated with consumer loans and leasing arrangements for cars, etc for John Deere Credit Ltd. The Grading Department of the Greyhound Racing Authority has commissioned Dr Andrzej Kozek from the Department of Statistics to undertake a 12 month review of its Box Draw software. Division of Society, Media and Philosophy MRL is providing support to Associate Professor Naren Chitty from the Department of Media by managing the funds of the Global Communication Research Association. Expert Witness Services MRL continues to provide expert witness services across a range of disciplines. A workshop is planned to acquaint academics with the process of providing expertise to the legal system. For information, contact Dani Brown on x7968. Macquarie Business Solutions Macquarie Business Solutions, Statlab, has recently acquired state of the art Help Authoring software. We can assist in creating on-line help in the following formats: WinHelp MS HTML, Oracle Help HTML and JavaHelp. Data recovery The amount of data recovery from crashed hard discs projects has increased since the website has been made visible on the major search engines. For assistance contact: x8796. Surveys Macquarie Business Solutions has been approached by Abbott Australasia to assist with their annual Training Needs Assessment survey. The University Counselling and Health Service (MUCHS) has requested an analysis of 500 surveys administered to their clients late last year. Statistics The statistics focus fell mainly on a statistical analysis of paediatric dentistry data as well a small project for an academic at UTS which involved revising the statistical sections of a paper to be published. Commercialisation MRL, in conjunction with Iain Rothwell, Director of the Office of Business Development, Drs Steve Brodie and Mark Ainsworth, the Academic Business Liaison Officers for ELS/Psychology and Linguistics, and ICS have been organising the University’s participation in the KCA Commmercialisation Forum and Fair of Ideas to be held in Darling Harbour, on 26 to 27 March 2003. Posters are being produced for approximately eight University inventions. A Macquarie booth exhibiting the University’s inventions will be staffed for both days. Entry to the Fair on 26 March is free. For further details please visit the web site: www.kca.asn.au or contact Richard Walker x9296 or email: rwalker@mrl.mq.edu.au for copy of the information brochure. New Staff In February, Peta Collins commenced as Project Assistant to Rebecca Murray, Project Manager Social Sciences and Jennifer Heward as Project Assistant to Irina Zakoshanski, Project Manager Sciences. New project staff were contracted for various multi-year projects such as Schoolwise, MULTILIT® Clinic and Consultancy, IELTS and the Anxiety Clinic. Richard Walker Executive Director Macquarie Research Limited |
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| The 2003 GCCA Surveys Symposium Graduates: Outcomes, Quality and the Future National Convention Centre, Canberra 24 and 25 March 2003 The Graduate Careers Council of Australia (GCCA), in cooperation with the AVCC and DEST, announces an important event concerning quality outcomes in the Higher Education sector. The 2003 GCCA Surveys Symposium, entitled “Graduates: Outcomes, Quality and the Future”, has been designed to promote greater awareness of the official graduate outcomes surveys conducted by the GCCA, and to ensure that we continue to meet our stakeholders’ requirements for timely, robust data. Our current surveys include the Graduate Destination Survey (GDS, incorporating Graduate Starting Salaries and the Postgraduate Destination Survey), the Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) and the Postgraduate Research Experience Questionnaire (PREQ). The Symposium will address a wide range of issues associated with the surveys. Topics covered will include the graduate labour market and its skill requirements and the higher education “quality agenda”. Over the two days the event will feature panel and plenary sessions, as well as key addresses from prominent government and university figures. Full details of the program, including accommodation options in Canberra, can be found on the gradlink website – www.gradlink.edu.au. Please note also that accommodation is in high demand in Canberra – a limited number of rooms have been block-booked at the Crowne Plaza adjacent to the National Convention Centre. The cost of attendance is $396.00 which includes the symposium dinner on Monday night. If you wish to attend, please download the registration form from the website, and mail it to: GCCA Surveys Symposium PO Box 28 PARKVILLE VIC 3052 Or fax to: (03) 9347 7298 Any inquiries concerning the symposium should be directed to Dr Richard Trembath at the GCCA; please telephone (03) 8344 9280 or email: r.trembath@gradlink.edu.au . The Association of Southeast Asian Institute of Higher Learning International Conference 2003 Pursuing Knowledge: The Role of Universities Amid Global and National Changes Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia 15 to 18 June 2003 The Conference will discuss sub-themes:
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SCHOLARSHIPS |
| 2003 AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM EUREKA PRIZES The 2003 Eureka Prizes consist of 21 national science awards worth a total of $210,000. The aim is to reward excellence in Australian science and science communication and to raise the profile of science in the community. The awards are spread over four categories: education, industry and innovation, research and science communication. Information and entry forms may be obtained by email: eureka@austmus.gov.au Closing date for Nominations: 16 May 2003 Further information: http://www.amonline.net.au/eureka STATE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (I.K.Y) Tenable in Greece for the Academic year 2003-2004. The Embassy of Greece is offering up to 40 scholarships for nationals from USA, Canada, Australia, Western Europe and Japan wishing to carry out postgraduate/postdoctoral studies in Greece for the Academic year 2003-2004. The announcement and application forms are available from: http://www.iky.gr Applicants must be nationals of Western Europe, USA, Canada, Australia or Japan. Further information and an application form is also available from the Higher Degree Research Unit (ph 9850 7277) |
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SCIENCES Department of Computing Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Information Systems
(Full-time (continuing)) Ref. 9956 The Department seeks outstanding applicants for a position in the broad area of Information Systems (ie enterprise application development, managing information resources, databases, transaction processing systems, electronic commerce, web-based applications, decision support systems, data mining and including people management, teamwork, social, legal and ethical issues with regard to the use of information technology in enterprises). The appointee will teach mainstream undergraduate computing subjects, contribute to postgraduate programs and conduct research. Applicants should indicate the level at which they are applying, or whether they wish to be considered for both levels. Essential Criteria for Lecturer: PhD (or submitted) in computing or a related field or equivalent; an established research record or evidence of outstanding research potential; the interest and ability to teach mainstream undergraduate computing and information systems subjects (as demonstrated by experience in tutoring, lecturing or workshop presentation); demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of the role that information systems play in business organisations; research and/or industry background in Information Systems. Desirable Criteria: Previous university-level teaching experience (including preparation, delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and interest in computer-aided teaching development) in computing and information systems; evidence of quality contributions to the development and administration of university programs of study; experience in industry-collaborative research. Additional Essential Criteria for Senior Lecturer: PhD in computing or a related field; significant successful university teaching experience (including preparation and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and research supervision); an international research reputation (as demonstrated by research publications and presentations, competitive grants or other relevant indicators). Enquiries: Professor Josef Pieprzyk, Head of Department on (02) 9850 9514 or email: josef@ics.mq.edu.au Information Package: www.ics.mq.edu.au/jobs or Melina Chan on (02) 9850 9514 or fax (02) 9850 9551 or email: mchan@ics.mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and may be subject to probationary conditions. Salary Range: Level B (Lecturer) - $65,845 to $78,079 pa, including base salary $55,640 to $65,978 pa, 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. Level C (Senior Lecturer) - $80,527 to $92,763 pa, including base salary $68,046 to $78,386 pa, 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or email address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 21 March 2003. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES Department of Computing Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computer System Security (Full-time (continuing)) Ref. 18974 The Department seeks outstanding applicants for a position in the area of Computer System Security to strengthen the research activity of the Information and Networked System Security Research Group led by Professor Vijay Varadharajan. The appointee will teach mainstream undergraduate computing subjects, contribute to postgraduate programs and conduct research. Applicants should indicate the level at which they are applying, or whether they wish to be considered for both levels. Essential Criteria for Lecturer: PhD (or submitted) in computing or a related field or equivalent; an established research record or evidence of outstanding research potential; interest and ability to teach mainstream undergraduate computing (as demonstrated by experience in tutoring, lecturing or workshop presentation); and research background and/or experience in the area of Information and Networked System Security. Desirable Criteria: University-level teaching experience including the preparation and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and interest in computer-aided teaching development in computing; evidence of quality contributions to the development and administration of university programs of study; experience in industry-collaborative research. Additional Essential Criteria for Senior Lecturer: PhD in computing or a related field; significant successful university teaching experience (including preparation and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and research supervision); an international research reputation (as demonstrated by research publications and presentations, competitive grants or other relevant indicators). Enquiries: Professor Josef Pieprzyk, Head of Department on (02) 9850 9514 or email: josef@ics.mq.edu.au Information Package: www.ics.mq.edu.au/jobs or Melina Chan on (02) 9850 9514 or fax (02) 9850 9551 or email: mchan@ics.mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and may be subject to probationary conditions. Salary Range: Level B (Lecturer) - $65,845 to $78,079 pa, including base salary $55,640 to $65,978 pa, 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. Level C (Senior Lecturer) - $80,527 to $92,763 pa, including base salary $68,046 to $78,386 pa, 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or email address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 21 March 2003. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. |
Equal Employment Opportunity is a University Policy.www.jobs.mq.edu.au |
CLASSIFIED |
| FOR SALE Surplus Equipment from Division
of Information and Communication Sciences. Metal sliding door cupboards 46cm(D)
x 89cm(W) x 102cm(H), $10 each. Apple Powerbook 180 (hard disk not working),
offer welcome. Contact: Rebecca Chan, ph 9850 9600, email: rchan@ics.mq.edu.au |
FOR SALE Bronica ETRS and ETRC medium
format cameras - includes Bronica ETRS body and ETRC body (120 back attached
to body), 120 Back, Speed Grip, AEII Prism Finder, waist level finder, Polaroid
Back, 75mm lens, 150mm lens and 40mm lens. My personal cameras with very little
use. $2,200. Contact: Mario Bianchino x7580 or 9868 1353 or email:
mbianchi@laurel.ocs.mq.edu. |
| FOR SALE Double bed ensemble, excellent
condition $150. Lounge – four seater brown vinyl which can be joined together,
or separated into 2x 2 seaters. Almost brand new $400 ono. Coffee table 1200m
width, excellent condition $150. Contact: Lorraine x7521. |
FOR SALE Daihatsu Charade, 1995,
1.3 litre, 5 door manual, dark blue metallic, air conditioning, 63,500km.
Registered to 01/2004. $5,500 ono. Contact: Jenny 0416 334 764 or jdyonge@scmp.mq.edu.au |
| FOR RENT Garden cottage in Hunters Hill. Fully
furnished, two double bedrooms (main with en suite), second bathroom/laundry,
lounge/dining with open fireplace plus large loft/studio. Available for short
term rent, suit visiting academic. Close to direct bus to Macquarie University.
Contact: Jo 9817 3438. |
FOR RENT Fully renovated designer terrace close to Crown St
restaurants, transport and minutes from Sydney's CBD. Features include: open
plan, indoor-outdoor living, two bedroom, two storey, floorboards and sisal
carpet throughout, modern kitchen and bathroom, massive storage area or work
room, balcony, deck, private courtyard, security alarm - $500 per week. Contact:
Maggie on x7098, 9872 1639 or email: maggie.liston@mq.edu.au. |
| FOR RENT Temporary accommodation available. Fully
furnished three bedroom family home in Frenchs Forest available for holiday
rental 27 June to 26 July 2003. Suitable for visiting academics/professionals.
References and bond essential. Contact Mary x8675. |
FOR RENT Townhouse, six months old in Ashfield. Beautifully
presented in boutique block of six. Two double bedrooms with built-ins. Three
bathrooms, dishwasher and dryer. Very secure - video intercom, double remote
control garage and storage cage. Only $390 per week. Contact: Kate: 0410 526
234. |
| FOR RENT Fully furnished bedroom. Looking for another female
to share two bedroom townhouse in Marsfield. Within walking distance to University
(20 minutes). Close to the bus stop to Macquarie shopping centre and University.
Quiet location. $130 pw. Contact: Mio, x9670, mobile 0402 463 980, email:
mkasai@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au |
HOUSESITTERS AVAILABLE from early
April to mid June. Experienced in looking after house and grounds. Pets cared
for and loved . Contact: Linda x9275. |
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DIARY 2003 |
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WebCT BASICS. Get up to speed quickly if you will be teaching
or assisting in a WebCT unit. 4.00pm to 7.00pm, Training Room 2, Library.
Enquiries: Judy King x9945. Bookings: Please email your Name, Dept, Staff
No and session details to: training@library.mq.edu.au
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SUPERVISOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: Session
1: The Experience of Research Supervision 10.00am to 4.00pm in E6A 116. Lunch
will be provided. Facilitator and enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780. To book call
CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au
ANCIENT HISTORY. Society for the Study of Early Christianity in conjunction with the Macquarie Ancient History Association. Talk by Dr Chris Forbes on The Jesus/James/Joseph Ossuary recently discovered in Israel. 7.30pm in X5B 321; donation $7, $5 for SSEC members. No need to book. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844. WebCT BASICS. Get up to speed quickly if you will be teaching or assisting in a WebCT unit. 10.00am to 1.00pm, Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries: Judy King x9945. Bookings: Please email your Name, Dept, Staff No and session details to: training@library.mq.edu.au MAKING WORK WORK FOR ME AND OTHERS – INTRODUCTORY SESSION
12.00noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. Registration forms
are available from CPD, x9721. Places are limited and will be offered on
a first come, first served basis. Facilitator and enquiries: Marie Josee
Shurey-Boesten, x9619. To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au
STAFF POSTGRADUATE CHRISITIAN ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP. Edwin
Judge “Will Multiculturalism Block Preaching for Conversion?”. E6A 108 1.00pm
to 2.00pm. Enquiries: Rod West, email: events@rmc.nsw.edu.au
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Dr Jon
Blundy University of Bristol Topic: From Source to Summit: Origin and Evolution
of Dacite Magma at Mount St Helens. Chair: Professor Bruce Chappell. Seminars
commence at 1.05pm. Room 102 of Building E6A.
ONLINE TEACHING STRATEGIES DISCUSSION. 1.00pm to 2.00pm,
CFL Meeting Room, Library (rear entrance opposite Union Shop). Enquiries:
Judy King x9945. No booking required, bring your lunch.
BIOETHICS 10.00am to 11.30am in E6A 116. Facilitators: Chair
of the Biosafety Committee, the Biosafety Officer and the Research Ethics
Officer Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780. To book call CPD on x9721 or email:
cpd@mq.edu.au
ONLINE TEACHING STRATEGIES DISCUSSION 4.00pm to 5.00pm, CFL
Meeting Room, Library (rear entrance opposite Union Shop). Enquiries: Judy
King x9945. No booking required, bring your lunch.
KEY CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY AND BIORESOURCES 2003 SEMINAR SERIES.
Rick Farley, Managing Director, Farley Consulting Group; Chairman, NSW Resources
and Conservation Assessment Council; Chairman, Lake Victoria Advisory Committee;
Ambassador for Reconciliation. Title: The Excuses are Running Thin. 1.00pm
to 2.00pm, Department of Biological Sciences Building E8A Room 290. OH&S CHEMICAL SAFETY TRAINING 9.30am to 1.00pm in E6A
116 Facilitator: Julie Armour. Enquiries: Ugo Cernot, x9723 To book call CPD
on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au
ANCIENT HISTORY. Book Launch by Dr Bruce Winter of Volume
9 of New Documents Illustrating Early Christianity, ed Dr Stephen Llewelyn,
honouring Dr Paul Barnett, in X5B 321, 6.00pm in X5B 321. Free. No need to
book. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.
HOT TOPICS: ONLINE EEO TRAINING 1.00pm to 2.00pm in E6A 116.
Facilitator: Mary-Jane Gleeson, Manager EEO Enquiries: Lyn Nasir, x7389. To
book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Ms Tara
Deen GEMOC. Topic: Paleo-stress and Tectonic Reactivation of the North West
Shelf. Chair: Dr Mark Lackie. Seminars commence at 1.05pm. Room 102 of Building
E6A. April
ANCIENT HISTORY Society for the Study of Early Christianity/Macquarie Christian Studies Institute. Lunch hour talk by Professor James Dunn, Cambridge, - Jesus and the Living Tradition: Rediscovering the Importance of Oral Community. Free. No need to book. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.
MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR Hsu-Ming Teo (Modern History, Macquarie) The Romance of the Raj: Representations of India in Romance Novels. 12.30pm to 2.00pm W6A Room 127. All welcome.
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Dr Tim McConachy CSIRO Exploration & Mining. Topic: Hot Springs in Cold Deeps – Ore Deposits in the Ocean. Chair: Dr Dick Flood. Seminars commence at 1.05pm. Room 102 of Building E6A.
MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR. Marnie Hughes-Warrington (Modern History, Macquarie). RG Collingwood’s Historical Imagination. 12.30pm to 2.00pm W6A Room 127. All welcome.
KEY CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY AND BIORESOURCES 2003 SEMINAR SERIES. Richard Kingsford, Principal Research Scientist, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service – Waterbird Diversity of Inland Wetlands – Implications for River Management. 1.00pm to 2.00pm, Department of Biological Sciences, Building E8A Room 290. DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR. Dr Mike Etheridge GEMOC. Topic: The (Risky) Business of Mineral Exploration. Chair: Professor Sue O’Reilly. Seminars commence at 1.05pm. Room 102 of Building E6A.
MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR. Richard Strauss (Modern History, Macquarie) Huntin’, Shootin’ and Fishin’: Excursions from Postwar Sydney. 12.30pm to 2.00pm W6A Room 127. All welcome. |
The next issue of Staff News
will be published on Friday
21 March 2003.
All items for inclusion to be submitted
in writing or by email (contribs@remus.reg.mq.edu.au)
by noon, Monday 17 March 2003.
Michelle Coventry, C9B, x7379, Fax, x7391.
