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MACQUARIE PUTS IN A STAR PERFORMANCE AT THE AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY GAMES

The five days of competition at this year's Australian University Games (AUG) in Perth from 27 September to 1 October saw Macquarie compete against 44 universities to secure a fourth place narrowly behind Melbourne University (first), Sydney University (second) and home town favourite University of Western Australia (third).

The terrific result was even more rewarding for the MUSA Team having set an original target of fifth place for the Games, and rocketing past its previous best-ever result of eighth place achieved in 2003.

The MUSA Team secured brilliant results in athletics, cycling, diving, judo, kendo, rugby, swimming, softball, soccer, squash, tae kwon do, tennis, and touch football, for an impressive medal tally of 10 gold, 14 silver and 4 bronze.

To compliment the outstanding achievements of these individual teams,
17 Macquarie athletes were awarded Green and Gold Selection—a prestigious recognition of performance in a chosen sport.

One athlete that made waves in Perth was diver David Rudd, who set off Macquarie's AUG campaign with a gold medal in the
10 metre platform dive on the first evening of competition. Rudd went on to secure silver medals in the 1 metre and 3 metre springboard events, and capped off his week of achievements with Green and Gold Selection.

Likewise, Macquarie's softball team proved their earlier success at this year's Eastern University Games (EUG) in Wollongong was no stroke of luck. Under the leadership of team manager Megan Walters, the team motored through the preliminary rounds, convincingly defeating Sydney University, Melbourne University and University of Western Australia before meeting Edith Cowan University in a tightly contested draw.

In the gold medal match the Macquarie women showed their dominance, with a 14–2 victory over Sydney University, and celebrated Macquarie's first ever softball gold medal at AUG. The victory was made even sweeter with three team members Claire Dalziel, Alexandra Lindsay and Brooke MacLean receiving Green and Gold Selection.

The secret to Macquarie's success? The year long culmination of teamwork and intensive preparation by 273 athletes, coaching staff and team managers.

MUSA CEO, Deidre Anderson, believes the greatest change has been the enhanced "esprit de corps" among the team. A special team breakfast held prior to the Games was a chance for all to meet and bond with their fellow team-mates. Athens Olympian and Macquarie student Jemma Brownlow, inspired the athletes at the breakfast, and instilled a sense of pride and tradition within the team that continued throughout the competition.

The AUG result caps off a year of achievement and first time successes on and off the playing field for MUSA. In all areas of competitive sport, Macquarie teams have excelled. In August, the MUSA Team stunned crowds and competitors at the Winter University Games in Mt Buller by taking a clean sweep of the Men's Giant Slalom, in July Macquarie finished in a best-ever fifth position at the Eastern University Games. Macquarie Sports Clubs have continued their success throughout the year with many teams beating previous season records.

MUSA is committed to providing health and fitness alternatives for Macquarie students and staff, contributing to their overall success and well being, and greatly enhancing the Macquarie experience.

Having now cemented itself as a top five competitor and a new powerhouse in Australian University Sport, MUSA is ready to steer Macquarie towards the number one position, with this AUG result providing the ultimate bench mark.

STAFF MATES

MUSA wishes to thank the many staff members who have taken the time to complete the STAFF MATES Official Review, your responses are greatly appreciated.

If you have a suggestion on how MUSA can improve STAFF MATES in 2005 go to www.musa.mq.edu.au and follow the links to the Official Review by clicking on the STAFF MATES logo. For more information on STAFF MATES and other MUSA services contact Rachel Blackadder on (02) 9850 9484 or email: rachel.blackadder@musa.mq.edu.au

Rachel Blackadder
Macquarie University Sports Association

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COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS

I invite nominations for Macquarie University Community Service Awards. Macquarie University introduced Awards for Outstanding Service by members of staff in 2001 under two heads:

Community Outreach Awards have been established to encourage and reward outstanding achievements in community outreach. Community outreach is a core area of Macquarie's strategic mission to engage with the community at large and to promote access to high quality scholarship and services.

Outstanding Service Awards mark the long term commitment and achievements of members of staff in their work at Macquarie University. The nominees for these awards will have made exceptional contributions to the University which have not been recognised through awards for teaching, research or community outreach.

Awards may be made to individual staff or to groups. The case for an award my rest on a combination of outreach and service.

Members of staff may put themselves forward for an award or be nominated by a colleague. The nomination should include an account of the outstanding contributions in outreach or service, a short curriculum vitae, a supporting statement from the relevant Dean or Head of Office, and names of three members of staff who may be approached to support the nomination.

Nominations should be sent to Professor Elizabeth More, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration).

The closing date for receipt of nominations is 12 November 2004.

For further information please call x7455.

Elizabeth More
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)

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OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARDS

The Outstanding Teacher Award Committee is please to announce the recipients of this year's awards.

Macquarie University Outstanding Teaching Awards are awarded annually with the purpose of encouraging and rewarding outstanding teachers of both undergraduate and postgraduate students as part of the University’s strategy to value excellence in teaching.

Outstanding teachers demonstrate excellence across a range of teaching roles and contexts.

This year's recipients are:

Dr Peter Roger—Linguistics

Mr Lawrence McNamara—Law

Dr Glenn Brock—Earth and Planetary Sciences

Associate Professor Alanna Nobbs—Ancient History

Dr Anthony Sloane—Computing

Dr Shirley Wyver—Institute of Early Childhood

Dr Wilhelmina van Rooy—School of Education

Outstanding Teacher Award Committee
Centre for Professional Development

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MACQUARIE STAFF MEMBER ELECTED FELLOW OF THE AUSTRALIAN METEOROLOGICAL AND OCEANOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Dr Neil Holbrook, Department of Physical Geography, has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS).

AMOS is an independent Australian society that supports and fosters interest in meteorology, oceanography and other related sciences through its publications, meetings, courses, grants and prizes, and represents the views of its members to government, institutes and the public.

This well deserved honour comes after years of high level involvement in the Society.

Associate Professor Richard de Dear
Head of Department
Department of Physical Geography

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IEC MUSIC PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN

On Saturday 6 November the Institute of Early Childhood Music Program for Children is holding an information session for parents of children starting school in 2005.

The session begins at 10.30am and lasts approximately one hour. The session will include an explanation of the school age music classes, a visit to a class, and question time.

Bookings are essential. Contact: Amanda Niland on x9879, or email: aniland@aces1.aces.mq.edu.au.

Amanda Niland
Institute of Early Childhood

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING

http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/

The Macquarie University Library Information Technology Training Unit (ITTU) is offering the following IT courses during November. A full list of available courses can be found at: http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/ courses.php

PowerPoint Basics

Monday 1 November
9.30am to 12.30pm

Learn how to create and edit a simple PowerPoint presentation. Identify elements on the PowerPoint screen; identify PowerPoint views; use the AutoContent Wizard; edit text; work with drawing tools; use templates; insert graphics; create slide shows.

Enrol online at: PowerPoint Basics enrol online

Word Basics

Tuesday 23 November 2004
9.30am to 12.30pm

A course for users with no previous experience in Word 2000. Learn to create, edit, name and save simple documents; identify the menu bar functions; apply character and paragraph formatting; move and copy text; work with tabs and tables; insert headers and footers; print a document; use Word's online help. Prerequisites include PC Basics and familiarity with the Windows environment. Enrol online at: Word Basics enrol online

PC Proficiency

Thursday 25 November
1.30pm to 4.30pm

Gain control of your computer. Learn ways to get the most out of Windows; organise your files and folders; become a confident PC user. Enrol online at: PC Proficiency enrol online

Cecily Lenton
Online / IT Training Coordinator
Information Technology Training Unit
Macquarie University Library

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MGSM EXECUTIVE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE

With the festive season just around the corner, have you thought about your Christmas party this year? MGSM has just released their exciting new Christmas Buffet and a la carte menus, to suit all tastes, so call now to book your date. For copies of these menus, call Shivali on x7870 or email shivali.dhar@mgsm.edu.au Please feel free to contact us for a private group booking or if you would prefer to dine in Lachlan's, our a la carte restaurant, you can contact us on x9139.

Ian Kalms
Facilities Manager
MGSM

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SAM
The Inaugural Melbourne Cup Cocktail Party

Tuesday 2 November at 12noon in the Atrium SAM will hold its inaugural Melbourne Cup Party. Included will be an outdoor bar and marquee, big screen TV to watch the race, fashion parades, cocktail food served all day and Uni Bar drink prices!!

There will also be live performances by Panda, Laura Imbruglia and DJ's Elroy, Speedracer, and Captain Kirk.

Ticket includes:

• 2 x bottles of Australian sparkling wine per table
• Cocktail food service all day
• Entry to Race Party
• $1 Sweep in the big race

Tickets: $17.50 per person or $120 per table

Bookings: : Justin Nyker at the SAM Entertainment Office
Phone: 9850 7774
Email: jnyker@sam.mq.edu.au

David Ward
Entertainment & Events Manager
Students at Macquarie

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Becoming an Effective Coach Within Your Role at Macquarie University

Coaching is an effective tool for enhancing work performance. This program aims to provide managers and professionals with a practical introduction to workplace coaching. Learn to structure a coaching session, establish a climate of trust, help staff set goals, facilitate problem solving and provide meaningful feedback.

The program includes:

• The role of coaching and the coach
• The dynamics of individual change
• Solution focused versus problem focused coaching
• Introduction to a strengths-based approach to coaching
• The coaching process and basic tools
• Practising the GROW model of coaching
• Core coaching skills

This program extends over 1.5 days.

Date: Tuesday 2 November, 9.30am–4.30pm, E6A 116 (lunch will be provided) and

Wednesday 10 November, 9.30am–12.30pm, E6A 116

Facilitator and Enquiries: Linda Williamson, x9619, linda.williamson@mq.edu.au

“Rethinking the Curriculum at Macquarie: Integrating Work and Learning”

For many years work experience has been a central part of the undergraduate program for students in universities in Northern Europe, the United Kingdom and the USA.

It’s time for Macquarie University to investigate the possibilities!

This mini-conference will provide Macquarie staff with the opportunity to explore issues relating to the provision of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for students studying at Macquarie.

Staff, experienced in offering WIL, will draw on their experiences to lead a discussion about pivotal issues that need to be addressed during the conception, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of a WIL program.

In addition, the day will include sessions facilitated by external experts in the field: Associate Professor Jan Orrell, Flinders University and Professor John Stephenson Middlesex University, London.

Proposed outcomes of the conference will include:

• A shared understanding of the benefits of a WIL experience for students and the issues relating to its implementation in the Macquarie context;
• A recognition of the policy implications for the University of a wider adoption of a WIL curriculum model;
• Issues to be considered for the implementation and maintenance of WIL;
• The development of a network of WIL practitioners;
• A report including guidelines for the provision of WIL at Macquarie, contextualised to accommodate the diversity of our program offerings;
• A transparent and easy to use information portal, to channel enquiries and contacts about WIL at Macquarie.

The Centre for Professional Development will facilitate the mini-conference. Lunch, morning and afternoon teas will be provided.

Friday 12 November, 9.30am to 4.30pm in the SAM Function Rooms, Level 3.

To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

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MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

We are 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 Ground Floor, Goodman Fielder Building, Macquarie University Research Park.

Associate Professor Frank Ashe (Applied Finance Centre): said John Howard's interest-rate calculator is very misleading in that it gives the impression this is what the typical person would pay and if it was put out by the banks then the ACCC would be looking at it to see if it was actionable, Australian Financial Review, 9 October

Mr David Blair (Humanities): is one of the lecturers at a two-week United Nations-backed course in Bathurst aimed at teaching people from the Asia-Pacific region toponymy, the study of a region's placenames, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 October; interviewed about a toponomy course he is running in Bathurst and said that cartographers, geographers and surveyors are into the more technical aspects of naming places, ABC Radio Hobart, 12 October

Associate Professor Jennifer Bowes (Institute of Early Childhood): interviewed about the child care choices project and said there were no obvious disadvantages for children of single parent families, it was more to do with the quality of the parenting, Radio 6PR Perth, 5 October

Professor Max Coltheart (MACCS): interviewed about a revolutionary reading education program helping struggling students make improvements in record time, Today Tonight, Channel 7, 14 October

Professor John Croucher (MGSM): will present “A beginner's guide to making your data work for you” as part of the MGSM's executive breakfast series, Australian Financial Review, 8 October; his weekly Number Crunch column included statistics such as “average time for a scar to become pale: 2 to 3 years”, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 October; The Age, 9 October; his column included statistics such as “proportion of skin ageing that is due to the sun: 80 per cent”, Sydney Morning Herald, 16 October; The Age, 16 October

Professor Peter Curson (Health and Chiropractic): wrote that minor bouts of “upset stomachs” have become common in our society, but that potentially lethal bacteria are turning up everyday in a wide variety of foodstuffs, Courier Mail, 12 October

Professor Robert Dale (Computing): interviewed about his research on in-car navigation systems and developments towards a system that gives directions like a person, Radio National, 16 October

Emeritus Professor Max Deutscher (Philosophy): said the late French philosopher Jacques Derrida's deconstruction theory was groundbreaking and few who attacked it understood it properly, The Australian, 13 October

Ms Megan Etheridge (Public Relations and Marketing): said the primary purpose of Open Day is to give academic advice to prospective students, but we also see it as a community day, Sydney Observer Magazine, 1 October

Dr Julie Fitness (Psychology): said if a couple has very different political views the prognosis for a successful relationship is not good, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 October

Dr Kim Hawtrey (Economics): participated in an hour-long panel discussion on wealth, ABC 702 Sydney, 3 October

Professor John Hewson (MGSM): wrote that the electorate won't risk a change in the Federal election, Australian Financial Review, 8 October; wrote that the hard bit is still ahead for John Howard, Australian Financial Review, 15 October

Dr Manolya Kavakli (Computing): is working with PhD student Matthew Roberts on a project on sketching in virtual reality and said Macquarie's virtual reality lab will grow over the next few years, Campus Review,
6 October

Ms Michelle Lemon (PhD student, Graduate School of the Environment): said killer whales were predatory whales and were probably following the southern migration of the humpback whales to feed on the calves, South Coast Weekly, 4 October

Professor John Mathews (MGSM): is a co-author of the book How to Kill a Country about the changes that will occur under Australia's free trade agreement with the US, Radio 2UE, 17 October

Dr Cathy McMahon (Psychology): said older mothers' personalities may be more mature and resilient but they also appear to be more vulnerable in some respects than their younger counterparts, Adelaide Advertiser, 12 October; found that older mothers have fewer people on call for emotional and practical support than younger mothers, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 October; The Age, 12 October; said older mothers reported a lower level of general anxiety during pregnancy but were more anxious about the outcome of the pregnancy, The World Today, ABC National Radio, 12 October; said there has been little research about older women becoming mothers and there are some psychological factors that come into play for women who choose to have children later in life, Radio 6PR Perth, 13 October; interviewed about women having children later in life, Radio 2CC, 15 October

Dr Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett (Institute of Early Childhood): interviewed about research into the links between violent toys and aggressive behaviour in children, Radio 2GB, 5 October

Associate Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): interviewed about new directions in English usage and their impacts on Australian English, ABC 774 Melbourne, 26 September

Dr David Pritchard (Ancient History): was a consultant on the Daily Telegraph's series on the greatest civilisations and said the series proves the study of history is relevant, Daily Telegraph, 16 October

Emeritus Professor Jill Roe (Modern History): will deliver the 2004 history awards address on “Miles Franklin, Bush Intellectual”, Western Advocate, 11 October; will present the 2004 history awards address on “Miles Franklin, Bush Intellectual”, Western Advocate, 15 October

Associate Professor Graeme Russell (Psychology): estimates that 90 percent of a workforce will be in a relationship at any one time, and that 20 percent of those will have a relationship difficulty in any given three-year period, Business Review Weekly, 7 October

Dr Rolph Schwitter (Computing): said that while the prospect of [a hand-held electronic foreign language interpreting device] was exciting, he had some doubts as to whether the system would be perfect, Sun-Herald, 17 October

Professor Karl-Erik Sveiby (MGSM): coined the phrase '15-year itch' to describe the emotions many workers feel at this point in their careers, Australian Financial Review, 12 October

Professor David Throsby (Economics): was quoted in an article about cultural policy in Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 September Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): interviewed about the plight of refugees and said the issue has been put on the back burner, ABC TV News, 7 October; was interviewed about the bombings in the Sinai, Radio Singapore International, 8 October

Professor Malcolm Walter (Australian Centre for Astrobiology): interviewed about the possibility of life on other planets and said NASA has decided to refocus the search for extraterrestrial life, ABC 936 Hobart, 5 October

Dr Paul Watters (Computing): his research into an Internet porn filter was mentioned, Radio 2SM, 17 October; said the new Internet porn filter was the first to eradicate the problem, with a 99.1 percent accuracy rate, Sunday Telegraph, 17 October

Professor Kevin Wheldall (MUSEC): devised a free reading test for parents to check their children's reading ability, Hills News, 5 October

Issues and Events

The annual census of women in leadership was conducted by US research group Catalyst in partnership with Macquarie University, Australian Financial Review, 6 October

The word list for the St George and Sutherland Shire school spelling competition was compiled by the Macquarie Dictionary, St George and Sutherland Shire Leader, 5 October

Macquarie University is one of the universities where you can study medical imaging, Sydney Morning Herald, 6 October

A recent study by Macquarie University looked at the price effects of heritage listing on houses in the Ku-ring-gai Council area on Sydney's upper north shore and found that heritage listed houses had 12 percent higher prices on average than unlisted houses, Australian Financial Review, 8 October

Macquarie University student Mark Favretto said that while Mark Latham campaigned better than Prime Minister John Howard, he would vote for Howard because he will run a strong economy, Radio 2UE, 8 October

For a number of years 21-year-old Bankstown resident and recipient of a Pontifical knighthood for his outstanding community and charity work, David Grabovac, held a directorship on one of Macquarie University's leading educational foundations, Bankstown Canterbury Torch, 6 October

The NSW ancient history high school syllabus has a strong tradition of good dynamic teachers and support from universities such as Macquarie, Sydney and NSW, which ran study days for students and teachers, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 October

The next Macquarie University/CSIRO Technology Trends Seminar will be on the future of optical networks, Australian Financial Review, 11 October

In April Woolworths signed an agreement with the Macquarie Graduate School of Management to provide postgraduate education through its education facility, Woolworths Academy, Australian Financial Review, 11 October

George Gittoes' exhibition No Exit: George Gittoes in New York and Baghdad is on display at Macquarie University Art Gallery, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 October

A team of three Year 7 students from Kincoppal-Rose Bay school recently convinced a team of judges from Macquarie University Debating Society that schoolchildren should not be allowed to vote, Wentworth Courier, 13 October

Movies @ Macquarie was mentioned in a segment about sales and bargains to be found around Sydney, Radio 2GB, 14 October

The George Gittoes 'No Exit' exhibition is on display at Macquarie University Art Gallery until October 26, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 October

ICAC found four fraudulent enrolments at UTS and four at Macquarie University, Canberra Times, 16 October

ICAC found that full-fee paying international students had presented to the University of Sydney, Macquarie University and UTS (false) documents that claimed they had graduated from the bridging course run by UNSW, Weekend Australian, 16 October

Political scientist Don Aitkin was the foundation professor of politics at Macquarie University, Australian Financial Review, 18 October

The 2004 Moyal Lecture will be held at Macquarie University on 22 October, Australian Financial Review, 18 October

Kathy Vozella
Media Manager

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ALUMNI

The Alumni Awards for Distinguished Service

The Alumni Office is pleased to offer two new Alumni Awards for 2004. The Alumni Awards for Distinguished Service have been established to recognise and honour the outstanding achievements of Macquarie University alumni.

The Awards highlight the significant contributions our alumni have made within their chosen professions and to society.

For further details of eligibility, the selection process and closing date, please contact:

Alumni Office
Ph: 9850 7310
Fax: 9850 9478
Email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au
Or visit: www.mq.edu.au/alumni

Macquarie University Alumni Reception
Brisbane

The Alumni Office has organised a cocktail reception to celebrate the 40 th Anniversary of the University for Macquarie alumni living in Queensland.

Tuesday 23 November
6.30pm–8.30pm

Venue: Stamford Plaza, Brisbane
(corner Edward and Margaret Streets)

RSVP 15 November 2004

Alumni Office Bookings:

Telephone: 9850 7310
Fax: 9850 9478
Email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au

Mark Herndon
Director
Alumni Office

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
Macquarie University Postgraduate Research Awards (MUPGRA)

Research Awards of Areas and Centres of Excellence (RAACE)-PhD only

Applications are invited, until 31 October 2004, from students who wish to be considered for one of these highly prestigious and competitive awards.

They offer an annual tax-free stipend of $18,484 ( 2004 rate), RTS placement and other allowances. The general eligibility criteria require applicants to:

• intend to enrol in a full-time PhD or research Master’s degree in 2005 (special conditions apply for part time scholarships)
• have completed at least four years of higher education at a very high level of achievement (Honours Class 1 or equivalent),
• be Australian citizens or New Zealand citizen or permanent residents of Australia,
• have not previously held an Australian Government award for more than six months,
• have not previously held a RAACE and MUPGRA for more than six months (RAACE & MUPGRA awardees)
• have at least 12 months normal full time tenure of award remaining (ie candidates who have not completed more than two years of full time study towards a Doctorate, or more than one year of full-time study towards a research Masters degree).

Application forms and full details of eligibility, application procedures and award benefits are available from the Student Enquiry Service (SES), ground floor in the Lincoln Building or from the Higher Degree Research Unit, phone (02) 9850 7277 or http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/HDRU/scholar.htm

Closing Date: 31 October 2004. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship

Up to three Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships will be awarded to students from Australia for graduate study at university in 2005–2006.

Information and application forms can be downloaded from:

http://www.frankknox.harvard.edu/aust.html

Macquarie University Closing Date: 24 November 2004

Arrow-Hawkesbury Canoe Classic Scholarship

The arrow Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation is offering a supplementary scholarship for students commencing an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or comparable competitive postgraduate scholarship in 2005.

This biomedial research scholarship will be in the area of leukaemia and transplantation.

The scholarship will supplement the APA rate ($18,484 per annum in 2004) up to an amount equal to the base rate of the NHMRC ($27,489 in 2004).

Further information is available from the Higher Degree Research Unit (phone 9850 7277).

Closing Date: 26 November 2004

http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/HDRU/scholar.htm

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CONFERENCES

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POSITIONS VACANT

DIVISION OF SOCIETY, CULTURE, MEDIA AND PHILOSOPHY
Department of Media
Lecturer in Media
(Writing for the Media)
(Half-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 19969

The appointee will convene and teach the undergraduate print media subjects MAS210: Print Production I (research and reporting for non-fiction writing) and MAS211 Print Production II (magazine feature writing). The appointee may also be asked to contribute to other writing production courses and supervise Honours and postgraduate research.

Essential selection criteria: Substantial track record as a non-fiction writer and/or journalist; demonstrated ability to contribute to the Department’s research profile (please refer to Media discipline profile for details); experience designing, teaching and co-ordinating courses at tertiary level; higher degree in writing, media or a related area or equivalent status in critically recognised media writing.

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

Enquiries: Dr Willa McDonald on (02) 9850 9190 or email: willa.mcdonald@mq.edu.au

An application package (including the Media discipline profile) MUST be obtained prior to sending your application and is available from Obelia Modjeska or Catherine McMahon on (02) 9850 8831 or catherine.mcmahon@mq.edu.au

Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available from January 2005 on a half-time basis for a period of three years with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Probationary conditions may apply.

Salary range: Level B (Lecturer)—$71,903 to $85,263, including base salary $60,759 to $72,048pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Pro rata rates apply.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 5 November 2004. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

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

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Personal Assistant
(Job Share, 3 days per week)
(Part-time (continuing))
Ref. 7629

The Office of Financial Services within Macquarie University provides financial management expertise within a pro-active contemporary environment. The Office provides planning support and information to the University Executive as well as to Colleges and Offices of the University.

The appointee will be a member of the staff of the Director’s Office and will be expected to support the broad activities of the Office and the University. Duties will include monitoring leave, increments, appointments and coordinating reviews of Financial Services, staff coordination and reconciliation of travel invoices, travel inquiries and travel insurance. Liaison for the Macquarie University Qantas Corporate Club renewals and other office and University’s expenses will be required. Organisation of appointments, meetings and the preparation of agendas, minutes and submissions for the University’s Finance Committee and Budget Review Committee will also be required.

Essential Selection Criteria: Extensive experience in administration in a large organisation, ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision; excellent word processing and communication skills; ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Thorough understanding of the University’s organisational structure and its Committees to enable efficient organisation of meetings, distribution of agendas, minutes and reports.

Enquiries: Robert Tongue on (02) 9850 7263 or robert.tongue@ofs.mq.edu.au or Denise Osmand, Director on (02) 9850 7201 or denise.osmand@ofs.mq.edu.au

Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available on a part-time (continuing) basis for three days per week (days to be negotiated on a job share basis). Probationary conditions may apply.

Salary Range: Level 5—$50,351 to $56,783 pa, including base salary $42,547 to $47,982 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Pro-rata rates apply.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses ( including postal and/or email, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 29 October 2004. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a University Policy.

www.jobs.mq.edu.au

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CLASSIFIEDS

DIARY

October

Friday 22 October

CRITICAL & CULTURAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR Anne Cranny-Francis (CCS, Macquarie University) Enmeshed Experience: Visuality and Memory at the National Museum of Australia 1.00pm, W6A 820. Light refreshments provided. For more information contact: Deborah Staines x8980

RESEARCH DEGREE RELEASE SCHEME Guidelines and Application Form can be found at: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/lern_tch/ lt_grant.htm Applications close Friday 22 October 2004.

KEY CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY AND BIORESOURCES 2004 SEMINAR SERIES Dan Faith (Australian Museum) A Philosophy of Biodiversity: Who Needs it? 1.00pm–2.00pm Building E8A 290 (Biological Sciences).

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Professor Anita Andrew (Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences and Environmental Isotopes P/L) Origin and Evolution of Salinity in Produced Waters from the Palm Valley Gas Field, Amadeus Basin NT. Chair: Dr Andrew Hill. 1.05pm in Room 116 of Building E5A. Enquiries: John Veevers (02) 9850 8355.

Saturday 23 October

ASTRONOMY OPEN NIGHT Macquarie University Foundation for Astronomy Open Night. Twenty telescopes in operation, displays of telescopes, books, maps and posters. Videos and other material on sale. Guest speaker Dr Jessica Chapman (Australian National Telescope Facility). Radio Astronomy at Dover Heights commencing at 7.45pm. Building E7B 6.00pm to 10.00pm. Entry $8 for adults, $4 for children or $20 for a family. All proceeds to the Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium at Macquarie University. Bookings not required. Food and drinks available. The evening will not be cancelled due to weather, however the telescopes will not be available if cloudy. Further enquiries call: 9850 7111.

Tuesday 26 October

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY RESEARCH SEMINAR Kate da Costa. Lamps from the Holy Land. 7.30pm X5B Museum, $5/$7.

Wednesday 27 October

MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR John Perkins (History, Macquarie University) A Third Reich in Australia? The Internment Camp for German Nazi Party Members at Tatura in Victoria, 1939–1946.12 noon to 1.30pm Seminar Room 1A, Macquarie University Library. Contact: Adrian Carton W6A 408.

ACTUARIAL STUDIES ALUMNI 40 TH ANNIVERSARY EVENING Hear our very special surprise guest speak on various companies, industries and other economic matters: comments that are invariably sharp and insightful. Following the guest speaker, cocktails will be served to the sounds of jazz overlooking the harbour lights. To book email: actuarial2718@efs.mq.edu.au or phone 9850 8574. Limited places available.

ANCIENT HISTORY MARTYRDOM AND NOBLE DEATH SEMINAR SERIES Brad Windon (Macquarie University) The Mother as Martyr. No charge. 6.00-7.30pm, W6A107

Thursday 28 October

ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM PROGRAM Dr Geoffrey Samuels(University of Newcastle) Masculinity, Celibacy and the Warrior Archetype in Buddhism and Other Indic Religions. 10.30am to 12.30pm C3A 630.

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR SERIES Dr Elaine Evans and Ms Dawn Cable (Macquarie University) Topic to be announced.11.00am to 12.30pm, Room 310 Lincoln Building. For further information contact: Florence x8535.

SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Dr Eduardo de la Fuente (Sociology, Macquarie University) Sociology—Art or Science? 4.00pm–6.00pm in C3B 501. All welcome. Contact colloquium convenor, Dr Eduardo de la Fuente x9940 or email: edelafue@scmp.mq.edu.au

Friday 29 October

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Tara Deen (Macquarie University) The Shifting Palaeostresses of the North West Shelf. Chair: Dr Mark Lackie 1.05pm in Room 116 of Building E5A. Enquiries: John Veevers (02) 9850 8355.

November

Monday 1 November

SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Associate Professor David Rowe (Director, Cultural Industries and Practices Research Centre, University of Newcastle) Doing the Tabloid Tango: The Scandalous Dance of Media and Sport. 12 noon to 2.00pm in C3B 501. All welcome. Contact colloquium convenor, Dr Eduardo de la Fuente x9940 or email: edelafue@scmp.mq.edu.au

Tuesday 2 November

PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR SERIES Professor Igal Kvart (Hebrew University of Jerusalem). W6A 720 11.00am to 1.00pm. For further information contact Dr Robert Sinnerbrink on x9935.

Tuesday 2 November and Wednesday 10 November

BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE COACH WITHIN YOUR ROLE AT MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY Tuesday 2 November, 9.30am–4.30pm (lunch will be provided) and Wednesday 10 November, 9.30am–12.30pm. Both sessions will be held in E6A 116. Facilitator and Enquiries: Linda Williamson, linda.williamson@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 3 November

MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR Alison Moore, (History, Macquarie University) The Excretory Imagination of Nineteenth Century Europe. 12 noon to 1.30pm Seminar Room 1A, Macquarie University Library. Contact: Adrian Carton W6A 408 x7041.

Thursday 4 November

LAW SEMINAR Dr Ian Freckelton (Melbourne Bar, Adjunct Professor, Monash University and La Trobe University) Temptations and Transgressions: Doctors in Trouble. W3A 626 Law Staff Library 1.00pm–2.00pm on Thursday. Contact: fran.chandler@mq.edu.au or x7097.

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR SERIES Dr Wendy Green (University of New South Wales) The Effect of Industry Specialisation on Auditor Decision Making.11.00am to 12.30pm, Room 310 Lincoln Building. For further information contact: Florence x8535.

ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM PROGRAM Dr Alexander Edmonds (Macquarie University) In the Universe of Beauty: Aesthetics of Self in Neoliberal Brazil. 10.30am to 12.30pm C3A 630.

Friday 5 November

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Dr Doone Wyborn (Geodynamics Ltd, Brisbane) Innaminka Hot Fractured Rock: Clean Energy from the Earth. Chair: Professor Bruce Chappell. 1.05pm in Room 116 of Building E5A. Enquiries: John Veevers (02) 9850 8355.

CRITICAL & CULTURAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR Dr. Sally Sheldon (Keele University, UK) Reproducing Fatherhood: Men, Reproductive Technologies and the Law? 1.00pm. W6A 820 Light refreshments. All welcome. Light refreshments provided. For more information contact: Deborah Staines x8980

KEY CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY AND BIORESOURCES 2004 SEMINAR SERIES Julian O'Grady (Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources, Macquarie University) Population Viability Analysis: Quackery or a Heuristic Tool? 1.00pm–2.00pm Building E8A 290 (Biological Sciences).

Saturday 6 November

IEC MUSIC PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN INFORMATION SESSION For parents of children starting school in 2005. 10.30am to 11.30am. The session will include an explanation of the school age music classes, a visit to a class and question time. Bookings are essential. For information phone Amanda Niland on x9879, or email: aniland@aces1.aces.mq.edu.au

Tuesday 9 November

PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR SERIES Dr John O'Dea. Representationalism and the Distinction between the Senses. W6A 720 11.00am to 1.00pm. For further information contact Dr Robert Sinnerbrink on x9935.

Wednesday 10 November

ANCIENT HISTORY MARTYRDOM AND NOBLE DEATH SEMINAR SERIES Anthony Billingsly Martyrdom in Shi’ite Islam. No charge. 6.00–7.30pm, W6A107.

CRITICAL & CULTURAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR Professor Margrit Shildrick (University of Staffordshire) Queering Performativity: Disability after Deleuze. 1.00pm, W6A Rm 107. Light refreshments provided. For more information contact: Deborah Staines x8980

MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR Gunter Minnerup (History, UNSW) History Written by the Victors? The Historiography of Modern Germany. 12 noon to 1.30pm Seminar Room 1A, Macquarie University Library. Contact: Adrian Carton W6A 408 x 7041.

Thursday 11 November

SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Associate Professor Adrian Franklin (Sociology, University of Tasmania) Burning Cities: A Posthumanist Account of Gum Trees and Humans. 4.00pm–6.00pm in C3B 501. All welcome. Contact colloquium convenor, Dr Eduardo de la Fuente x9940 or email: edelafue@scmp.mq.edu.au

LAW SEMINAR Professor Loane Skene (Law, University of Melbourne) Arguments Against People Legally Owning Their Bodies, Body Parts and Tissue. W3A 626 Law Staff Library 1.00pm–2.00pm on Thursday. Contact: fran.chandler@mq.edu.au or x7097.

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR SERIES Associate Professor Jane Baxter (University of Sydney) Change or Situation Drift: A Field Study of Accounting Experimentation". 11.00am to 12.30pm, Room 310 Lincoln Building. For further information contact: Florence x8535.

Friday 12 November

MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION Melissa Mance (Macquarie University) Report on recent fieldtrip to Pompeii. No charge for members, others by donation of coin. 8.15pm, X5B321

“RETHINKING THE CURRICULUM AT MACQUARIE: INTEGRATING WORK AND LEARNING” 9.30am–4.30pm in the SAM Function Rooms, Level 3 Facilitators: Associate Professor Jan Orrell, Flinders University and Professor John Stephenson, Middlesex University, London. Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446, Sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au Lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea will be provided. To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 16 November 2004

MACQUARIE TRANSITION PROGRAM FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE CONFERENCE Since the inaugural First Year Experience Conference in 2000, a number of Divisions, Departments and Offices have implemented initiatives in the area of learning support for first year undergraduate and postgraduate students. This conference is to showcase some of these initiatives and disseminate information about them to the University community. If there is an academic support program or person currently operating in your teaching area we would be very interested in hearing about it. Further information: Transition Program Tel: 9850 8636 Email: sandie.rudman@mq.edu.au

Thursday 18 November

LAW SEMINAR Professor Derek Morgan (Law, Cardiff University) Legislating Life:Tthe NSW Assisted Reproductive Technology Law. W3A 626 Law Staff Library 1.00pm–2.00pm on Thursday. Contact: fran.chandler@mq.edu.au or x7097.

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