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RUSSIAN ART AND CULTURE FESTIVALThe Russian Ethnic Community Council of NSW Inc. and The Rotary International Russian Resource Centre is celebrating the 300th Anniversary of the Founding of St Petersburg. The event will be held in Building C5C Room 209, on Saturday 24 May 2003 from 9.40 for 10am to 6pm *** Speakers * Sketches * Music * Dance * Food * The Vice Chancellor of Macquarie University, Professor Di Yerbury, AM, speaking on Russian Literature; Plays; Fred Blanks AM and Dr Leonard Burtenshaw, former Head, Music Education, Sydney Conservatorium of Music speaking on Russian Music with musical examples; Piano, Song and Dance interludes; Gary Nash (Author); Yuri Sokol (Film Producer); Art, including Icons and Textiles and - Russian Food $12 ($8 concessions, $4 students) for the full day (includes morning and afternoon tea) $ 6 ($4 concessions, $2 students) for 1/2 day (includes afternoon tea) Special RUSSIAN DINNER with Guest of Honour His Excellency the Ambassador of the Russian Federation 6.15 for 6.30pm - $25 per head In aid of the Rotary International Russian Resource Centre. Please book early as numbers are limited. For Bookings and information please contact : Wendy Paton: email: wjpaton@bigpond.com or 6553 4108 (home) Natasha Lobastova: 9743 1776 (h) M 0425 320 537 or nlobastov@hotmail.com Gail Zissermann: 9850 7986 (working hours) or gail.zissermann@mq.edu.au You may like to make up your own table for the Dinner! Dr Nonna Ryan Head Russian Studies |
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE CONVOCATION OFMACQUARIE UNIVERSITYWednesday 18 June 2003, 6.00pm MGSM CBD Campus, Level 6, 51-57 Pitt Street, Sydney AGENDA
Enquiries: Alumni Office Ph: 9850 7310 Fax: 9850 9478 Email: alumni@remus.reg.mq.edu.au *CONVOCATION ELECTION Notice of election of four members of the Standing Committee of Convocation. I hereby give notice that an election of four members of the Standing Committee of Convocation will be conducted at the Annual General Meeting of Convocation to be held at the MGSM Campus, 51-57 Pitt Street, Sydney, at 6pm on Wednesday 18 June 2003. The terms of office will commence on 19 June 2003 and will be for three years. I invite nominations of persons for election. Only persons who are members of Convocation at 18 June 2003 shall be eligible for election. Each nomination must be in writing signed by two members of Convocation, one as proposer and one as seconder, and must be accompanied by the written consent of the candidate to his or her nomination. Subject to these requirements, no particular form of nomination is prescribed. Candidates are invited to submit a brief statement with their nomination, which will be published and made available at the AGM. Nominations must reach me by Tuesday 17 June 2003. Nominations may be delivered to my office in the University, or posted to The Registrar & Vice-Principal, Returning Officer, Macquarie University NSW 2109. Nominations should be clearly endorsed: Standing Committee of Convocation Election. Only members of Convocation who are present at the AGM on 18 June 2003 shall be entitled to vote in this election. BJ Spencer Registrar & Vice-Principal Returning Officer |
FULBRIGHT SYMPOSIUM 2004Applications are now open for the 2004 Fulbright Symposium. Each year the Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers a grant of $A20,000 to an individual, institution or group of organisations to host a conference on a topic of bi-national relevance to Australia and the United States. Further information and application forms are available from: http://www.fulbright.com.au. Applications close on 31 July 2003. Professor John Loxton Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) |
STA NEWSSTA Travel welcomes Andrew Turner to Macquarie to support Kathy Casey with the academic travel arrangements. Andrew has a wealth of experience. He has worked with STA Travel for almost five years with the last four years spent working solely on the academic account with UTS. Please pop in say hello if you get the chance, otherwise we will be waiting eagerly on the other end of the phone and email to look after you. Cassandra Eifler Branch Sales Manager |
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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.
Ms Effy Alexakis (Centre for Flexible Learning): is touring NSW compiling a history of the Greek-Australian experience and is asking Manning Valley residents for help, Manning River Times (Taree), 6 May; their research discussed with particular reference to Kempsey and district, Midcoast Observer, 7 May; their research into Gloucester and district's "Greek cafes", Gloucester Advocate, 7 May
Miss Anita Chang (Asian Languages): was mentioned as a participant in a meeting about the forthcoming National Chinese Eisteddfod, Singtao Daily, 9 May
Ms Joanne Clarke (Biological Sciences PhD student): along with her supervisors Professor Andrew Beattie and Associate Professor Michael Gillings, has found that microbes that produce an antibiotic may not be sensitive to that particular antibiotic, otherwise they would kill themselves, Sun-Herald, 11 May
Professor John Croucher (Statistics): his weekly “Number Crunch” column included statistics such as “proportion of body heat lost by not covering you head when it’s cold: 50 to 75 per cent”, Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, 10 May
Dr Chris Cunneen (Modern History): interviewed about past controversies surrounding Australia’s Governors-General, ABC Port Pirie, 15 May; his book “King’s Men” points out that the Hollingworth crisis is not unique in Australian vice-regal history, Australian Financial Review, 17 May
Professor Peter Curson (Health and Chiropractic): interviewed about the fear of SARS and how it is being spread, Radio 4BC Brisbane, 8 May; believes modernity brings its own risks – things like international travel, air-conditioned shopping malls and buildings mean that the release of the smallpox virus in those circumstances would see a reasonable spread of it, Weekend Australian, 17 May
Dr Mark Eldridge (Biological Sciences): said inbreeding due to habitat fragmentation was one of the reasons for the loss of the brush-tailed rock wallabies in southern NSW, Armidale Express Extra, 23 April; Bellingen Courier Sun, 23 April
Mr Ben Harrington (Master of Science student): is participating in the Sun-Herald’s share race and is winning after the third week, making $2,241 profit without buying any shares, Sun-Herald, 11 May; is still winning the latest round, earning $8,368 in four weeks, Sun-Herald, 18 May
Ms Norma Harrison (MGSM): said business schools would have to make some tough decisions about whether they could afford to stay in the global education market if SARS continued to disrupt teaching, Australian Financial Review, 10 May
Mr Bruce Hunter (Student Services): said that they decided to do a mail out and host a SARS screening procedure checklist and advice on the university website for anxious students returning to university to reduce their anxiety levels, Northern District Times, 7 May
Professor John Hewson (MGSM): said he was extremely concerned about the impact SARS was having on the school’s cash flow, Australian Financial Review, 9 May
Mr Leonard Janiszewski (Modern History): is interested in the type of entertainment Greek cafes provided and how the locals related to that entertainment, Port Macquarie Express, 30 April; Dungog Chronicle, 30 April; is touring NSW compiling a history of the Greek-Australian experience and is asking Manning Valley residents for help, Manning River Times (Taree), 6 May; interviewed in regard to the Greek cafe research which he and Effy Alexakis are undertaking, ABC Mid-north Coast Radio, 7 May; research discussed with particular reference to Kempsey and district, Midcoast Observer, 7 May; their research into Gloucester and district's Greek cafes, Gloucester Advocate, 7 May
Dr Christiana Köhler (Ancient History): interviewed about her discoveries in the ancient city of Memphis, ABC West Australia Statewide, 16 May
Professor David Lamond (former MGSM employee): his appointment to look into claims of a cover-up of plagiarism at the University of Newcastle’s Graduate School of Business has been criticised as he worked for many years with the university’s business and law pro vice-chancellor and was an acquaintance of the Graduate School of Business school head, Newcastle Herald, 17 May
Ms Yee Fen Lim (Law): wrote a letter to the editor responding to an article about technology lawyers, Sydney Morning Herald, 13 May
Professor Ron Rapee (Psychology): said standard cognitive behaviour therapy is less effective on social phobia, which is the bigger challenge because it is a more fundamental long-term human condition than panic attacks or agoraphobia, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 May
Professor Peter Steane (MGSM): said that to be a good negotiator you need “an ability to shut up and listen before you try and sell something”, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 May
Ms Ineka Whiteman (Bachelor of Science student): was achieving a high distinction average when she learned of the opportunity to apply for a place at Oxford University and is now one of just 20 students worldwide to win a place at Oxford’s Balliol College to read for the Final Honours School of Physiological Sciences, majoring in neuroscience, Sun-Herald, 11 May
Mr Raphael Veit (Politics): participated in the on-line forum on the aftermath of the war in Iraq, 4 Corners, ABC TV, 5 May
Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): said the University was keeping afloat by postgraduate fee-paying programs and enrolling fee-paying international students and that the University did not have a realistic number of HECS-based undergraduate places, Northern District Times, 7 May; said that while other universities might take the chance (from the university reforms announced in the Budget) to raise fees, Macquarie University would not, Daily Telegraph, 15 May
Issues and Events
The Macquarie Trio has secured sponsorship from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, North Shore Times, 2 May
The late Anne Sahlin edited scores of books for Macquarie and other Australian publishers during the 1980s and 1990s, Sydney Morning Herald, 7 May
The Macquarie Graduate School of Management estimates it will lose at least $500,000 if it has to defer classes (in Asia due to SARS) until later this year, Australian Financial Review, 10 May
Author John Larkin graduated with a BA in English Literature and an MA in Creative Writing from Macquarie University, West Australian, 12 May
According to the Macquarie Dictionary, the term “brother-in-law” means “one’s husband’s or wife’s brother, one’s sister’s husband, or the husband of one’s wife’s or husband’s sister”, Advertiser (Adelaide), 12 May
Microsoft has helped stimulate innovation by working with universities such as Macquarie, Melbourne and Monash, The Australian,
13 May
Ten years ago Liz Ellis joined the Ku-ring-gai Netball Club as a fresh-faced arts law student from Macquarie University and since has gone on to win Commonwealth Games and World Championship Gold medals representing Australia, North Shore Times,
7 May
Paul Yeomans finished an advanced diploma in accounting at TAFE and applied for and secured one of the highly sought-after places in the Bachelor of Commerce at Macquarie University, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 May
The Macquarie Trio will perform at the Fairfax Theatre at the National Gallery of Australia, Queanbeyan Age, 13 May
Macquarie University and the University of Newcastle are fully subscribed for undergraduate courses but their postgraduate programs will be available for mid-year entry. Macquarie University has also joined the University of New England, the University of Newcastle and UTS to make postgraduate courses available through UAC, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 May
Macquarie Graduate School of Management will host three days of special Autism Week events this weekend, Advocate (Coffs Harbour), 14 May
Ms Susan Marshall, most recently a director at the Macquarie University ICT Innovations Centre, is now principal of Cheltenham Girls High School, Northern District Times, 14 May
Macquarie University and other universities were mentioned in an interview with Shadow Education Minister Jenny Macklin about proposed changes to university fees under the federal budget, Mike Carlton program, Radio 2UE, 14 May
The Macquarie Dictionary was mentioned in an interview with Jaye Arthur, author of The Default Country – a lexical cartography of 20th century culture, ABC Radio Tasmania, 15 May
A 6500 pre-lease has been issued to Nortel Networks at Macquarie University Research Park, Sydney Morning Herald,
17 May
The Macquarie Trio is on tour again, performing at the Macquarie University theatre on May 25, Sun-Herald, 18 May; The Trio will present their first concert from their Adelaide subscription series on 1 June, Sunday Mail (Adelaide), 18 May
The International College of Tourism and Hotel Management is offering a Bachelor of Business, Hospitality and Tourism in association with Macquarie University, Sunday Telegraph, 18 May
Macquarie University is one of the universities considering a fee reduction to attract students as a result of the Federal Budget package, according to a spokesman for Education Minister Brendan Nelson, Australian Financial ReviewKathy Vozella,
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assisted Dr Mark Ainsworth from ICS – Industry Liaison with organising the
seminar You can patent your software by Chris O’Sullivan, patent attorney,
FB Rice. It was attended by 30 representatives of academia, industry and CSIRO.
This is part of an ICS/CSIRO workshop program on intellectual property. IP Australia Seminar MRL is organising an intellectual property seminar on the morning of 12 August similar to the 2002 seminar open to Macquarie staff and students. Details will be distributed when the program is finalised. Tenders The following tenders were sent to academics to ascertain their interest in bidding. Whilst MRL realises that your workload may prevent you bidding, we can use project funds to increase your capacity through employment of research staff and other resources. Measurement of employer payroll tax compliance in the NSW Building and Construction industry from NSW Office of State Revenue. Sent to Associate Professor David Collins and Professor Peter Abelson in the Department of Economics. Occupational health and safety improvement initiative from the NSW Premier’s Department. Sent to Dr Peter Tuchin, Department of Health and Chiropractic. Senior women in management program from the Australian Public Service Program. Sent to Professor Robyn Kramar and Dr Gail Avery at MGSM. MRL Project Managers spend considerable time at meetings with academics and external clients to discuss potential projects. IT Consulting MRL database consultant, Rob Brouwer has developed a Workload Allocation database system for a university department. It is an application that assists in the allocation of a department's annual workload amongst the department's staff in a fair and equitable manner. The basis of the system is that all the tasks are allocated points commensurate with the effort that would be required to achieve a successful completion of the task. Each staff member would receive a tally of points for all the tasks they are allocated. The goal is that each staff member achieves a similar level of points. Some tasks are allocated a fixed number of points, while others have a variable number of points dependent on factors such as numbers of students. Tasks can be split between a number of staff members, and the system takes account of staff that are not available for a full workload. The system is written in Microsoft Access XP and is designed for ease of use. It can utilise all the features of Microsoft Office and incorporates context sensitive on-line help. International Project Manager Liz Stone visited Samoa in April 2003 to coincide with a visit from the AusAID independent monitoring team. She was given positive feedback on management of the project and value adding to the project design. SMEC Environment (North Sydney) has advised Macquarie’s Dr Ros Taplin, GSE, that the EoI coordinated with them in July 2002 re the ADB Research project into Climatic Change Adaptation in the Pacific has been short-listed. Bid proposals for the study are due in mid May 2003. The extent of involvement of ELS staff is to be determined. Training NSW Environmental Protection Agency: It’s a Living Thing Professional Development Course was first offered to 35 participants at Hornsby in April and was deemed to be a huge success. In addition, 26 people participated in the course at Penrith at the end of April. Open Learning Australia provided the following courses: Work Effectively in the Organisation by Ms Bev Hughes at Williamtown, RAAF Base and Develop a Business Case with Ms Michelle Piccolo at Defence Plaza, Sydney. This course is part of an Advanced Diploma and is one of the most strategic in the program. There were a number of senior military personnel at the course. Follow Defined OH&S Policy & Procedures was run at Wagga with Ms Ros Brennan of Charles Sturt University; and Gather & Analyse Information was delivered at Williamtown by Dr Tony Koop. Expert Witness Following the participation of Project Assistant Dani Brown at a Unisearch workshop on expert witnesses, MRL is planning a workshop for Macquarie academics interested in being involved in this area of consulting. Consulting Dr Paul Henman from the Department of Sociology/Centre for Research on Social Inclusion was contacted by the Queensland Treasury Department and Department of Industrial Relations to submit a proposal for the Cost of Living Project. A quotation was prepared for NSW Department of Community Services to provide the services of Ms Fran Press of IEC to perform a literature review which will examine research relevant to the provision of quality care and positive outcomes for young children within early childhood education and care environments. A quotation was also prepared for the Mr & Mrs Kwong Sik Kwan Skills Opportunity School, Hong Kong, to host 11 delegates at MUSEC for professional development purposes. The Textbook Editing Project for the Institute of Actuaries of Australia has been completed by Ms Clare Bellis and Mr John Shepherd from the Department of Actuarial Studies. Environment Australia: Whale Recovery Project - Dr Rob Harcourt and his team from the GSE attended a meeting with the Recovery Team at Environment Australia. Namoi RiverStyles Project - Dr Kirstie Fryirs from the Department of Physical Geography attended a meeting at Tamworth. She was asked to sit on an expert panel for a River Styles assessment. The project was successfully completed. Penrith — Nepean River, provision of geomorphological advice by Dr Mark Taylor of the Department of Physical Geography. As contracted through UNSW Water Research Laboratory. MRL’s proposal through Energy Efficient Strategies to Environment Australia for development of a measure for rinse performance with Dr Chris McRae of the Department of Chemistry was successful. The project starts in May 2003. Richard Walker, Executive Director Macquarie Research Ltd |
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SIMS TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP The Melbourne Scholarships Office at the University of Melbourne is currently inviting applications for the Sir Arthur Sims Travelling Scholarship. The scholarship is available for graduates of Australian universities to undertake postgraduate study/research in Great Britain. The scholarship is valued at approximately $20,000 per annum. The application form and guidelines are available from the Melbourne Scholarships website at: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/ pgrad/travelling/sims.html Closing Date: 5.00pm 30 June 2003 DEST RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP 2003-04 The DEST Research Fellowship Scheme brings researchers to work in the Department of Education, Science and Training for up to 12 months. Research Fellows conduct a major research project and participate in the Department’s policy, program and research activities. Applications are now invited for the 2003-2004 DEST Research Fellowship Scheme. Applicants should generally have a doctorate and an extensive record of research in one of the Department’s areas of interest, including: Building a learning society To better understand how all Australians can be engaged by learning throughout their lives to maximise individual achievement and to facilitate economic and social development. Addressing access and participation To investigate how individuals and systems can work together to improve access to education opportunities and facilitate high level education and training outcomes for all Australians. Advancing science and technology To develop an environment within which a world class science and innovation system can be developed to further Australia’s international competitiveness in the field. Improving systems, performance and capacity To build institutions, systems and individuals that are able to perform at the highest level and advance Australia’s education, science and training agenda. Excelling in teaching, learning and research To explore what constitutes excellence in teaching and research and use this knowledge to further learning outcomes and system outputs. Engaging internationally To fully appreciate the factors that contribute to developing a globally competitive and accessible education and training industry. Applicants are asked to submit a fully developed proposal for the study as part of their application. Closing date for applications: 9 June 2003 For further information visit: http://www.dest.gov.au/research/fellowship/fellowship.htm |
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THE VICE-CHANCELLOR Public Relations and Marketing Unit Office Administrator
(Full-time (continuing))Ref. 16390 The appointee will provide administrative support to the Public Relations and Marketing Unit including managing the financial and purchasing functions for the Unit, providing client service as required to both staff and community, assisting the Manager in coordinating major PR events and providing administrative support for community outreach projects. Essential Criteria: Knowledge of and experience in finance and purchasing systems; high level customer service skills; ability to manage a wide variety of tasks including coordination of major PR events and community outreach projects; database skills. Desirable Criteria: Experience in general office duties; effective organisational and time management skills. Enquiries: Ms Kathy Vozella on x7456 or email: kathy.vozella@mq.edu.au The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. Salary range: Level 5 - $46,108 to $51,998 pa, including base salary $38,962 to $43,939 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, 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, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 30 May 2003. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES Research Fellow (Level A or B) (Photonic Device Fabrication) (Full-time (fixed-term)) Ref. 19569 The appointee will work in the Centre for Ultrahigh-bandwidth Devices for Optical Systems (CUDOS) and will conduct research on ARC funded projects in photonic device fabrication, characterisation and related areas. Objectives include the fabrication of photonic crystal and planar waveguide structures using femtosecond laser processing and other techniques. A range of other related research tasks may also be undertaken. Applicants should indicate the level at which they are applying or whether they wish to be considered at both levels. Essential Criteria at Level A: PhD (or submitted thesis) in Physics, Optoelectronics, Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent experience; strong background in optics, laser micro-fabrication (nanosecond and femtosecond lasers); knowledge of Labview computer control, and microscopy and optical characterisation methods; ability to present research results at scientific meetings and to publish in the scientific literature; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work as a member of a team. Additional Essential Criteria for Level B: At least three years postdoctoral research experience or equivalent; strong publication record; success in securing research funding. Enquiries: Dr Michael Withford on (02) 9850 7056 or email: withford@ics.mq.edu.au or Associate Professor Judith Dawes on (02) 9850 8903 or email: judith@ics.mq.edu.au Application Package: http://www.ics.mq.edu.au/jobs or Sallie Karachony on (02) 9850 8912. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of two years with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and performance. Probationary conditions may apply. Salary Range: Level A - up to $62,581 pa, including base salary $39,098 to $52,882 pa, up to 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading; an appointee with a PhD will be appointed to a minimum of Point 6 on the salary scale, currently $49,299 pa. Level B - $65,845 to $78,079 pa, including base salary $55,640 to $65,978 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 addresses) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 6 June 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 |
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FOR SALE "A*SKI" brand ski outfit, bib and brace
overall type pants and long sleeve jacket with fold away hood. Pants are black
with white piping at knees, jacket is black with red sleeves, collar and
bottom band. Size 12 (55kg) worn twice, like new no tears or rips. $300 or
near offer. Contact Rob: x7195 |
FOR SALE
Toyota Corolla Nova 1990 hatchback automatic, very low 102,000 kms, one lady
driver for 10 years, A1 condition, air, p/s, stereo, metallic paint, new tyres,
new battery, new timing belt, 1.6L, twin-cam, 16 valve, Rego till September,
serviced, drive perfectly, RKD 343. $5,995 negotiable. Baulkham Hills. Contact:
Associate Professor Esselle x9141 or 0423 03 4302. |
| FOR SALE Toyota Prado 1998 3.4l 6cyl GXL Auto,
white 7 seater wagon. Low mileage. Factory fitted AC, bullbar, towbar, tint,
cruise control, alarm, side steps, radio/cd, power windows front/rear. Only
owner from new, full service history and garaged. Immaculate. $34,990. Mazda 323 Protégé Sedan. 1998, 1.6l Auto. 4 door. Low mileage. Factory fitted AC, tint, alarm, power steering, radio/cassette, sports spoilers, Lady owner from new, full service history and garaged. Immaculate. $14,990. Dining Table with 4 matching chairs and 2 breakfast stools. Town and Country tempered glass top and stylish wrought iron legs. As new $995. Garden Furniture - frosted glass. Large, bottle green table with 6 matching cream and green striped soft padded chairs. $450. Contact: Kuljit x9923. |
FOR SALE – Surplus equipment: 1) RIE System:
Reactive Ion Etcher, incomplete with no pump and RS generator. Offers welcome.
2) small tables (about 12) and 4-leg black chairs (about 20). Offers welcome.
Preference for bulk buyer. Contact: Rebecca Chan, Division ICS, x9600, rchan@ics.mq.edu.au |
| FOR LEASE Fully furnished 3 bedroom townhouse
in Marsfield for lease July 2003 toJanuary 2004. Would suit visiting academic
family. Email: Rosalind at: rreeves@rna.bio.mq.edu.au |
TO LET One person only to share 3 bedroom
house with one other. Eastwood area. $120 plus bond. Close to shops and transport.
Off street parking. Second room available for use, price negotiable. Contact:
Roz/Sue 9858 2686 |
| WANTED Two housemates: Two large
rooms for rent in large, friendly four bedroom, four bathroom house in quiet
cul de sac in Naremburn. Five minutes to downtown, 15min drive to Macquarie
University, overlooks nature/sporting reserve. One room has built-ins. Cable
internet and hi-speed LAN. Share with academic and lawyer. Suit M/F 25+ professional
or academic, quiet, non-smoker. $190p/w + expenses and $175p/w + expenses.
Ph: 0422 782 818 or email: john.selby@law.mq.edu.au
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DIVISION OF LAW SEMINAR Professor Paul Kens, Southwestern Texas University. Topic: “Land distribution in the United States: free control or state control?”. Staff library, 6th Floor, Building W3A from 1.00 pm to 2.00pm. ANTHROPOLOGY SEMINARS Associate-Professor Michael Humphrey (University of NSW) Impunity, Healing and Justice: the Moral Recovery of the Victim. (Post-dictatorship Uruguay and Argentina) 10.30am in Room C3A. Convenor: Dr Ram x8016.
BETTER BUSINESS WRITING FOR DAILY PURPOSES, Part 1 and 2. 9.30am to 1.00pm in E6A 116. Facilitator: Amanda Phillips Enquiries: Marie Josee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au
KEY CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY AND BIORESOURCES 2003 SEMINAR SERIES John Bremner, Institute for Biomolecular Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Wollongong. “Medicinal plants of Lombok: A combined bio- and chemo- rational approach to new drug lead discovery”. 1.00pm to 2.00pm, Department of Biological Sciences, Building E8A Room 290. DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Professor Bruce Chappell GEMOC, Topic: Problems of the Cornish and other “Tin Granites” – A Solution from the Lachlan Fold Belt. Chair: Dr Dick Flood. 1.05pm Room 102, Building E6A
KEY CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY AND BIORESOURCES 2003 SEMINAR SERIES Neo Martinez, Department of Biology, San Francisco State University. “Advances in the structure and nonlinear dynamics of ecological networks”. 1.00pm to 2.00pm, Department of Biological Sciences, Building E8A Room 290. ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR “Relative Emphasis on Common and Unique and Financial and Non-Financial Measures: Implications for the Balanced Scorecard”. 11.00am to 12.30pm, Lincoln Building Room 310. DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Dr Peter Crowhurst CSIRO Petroleum Resources, North Ryde. Topic: U-Th-He Thermochronology: Application to Petroleum Exploration with Examples from the Taranaki and Otway Basins. Chair: Professor John Veevers. 1.05pm Room 102, Building E6A June
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