Number 14/05
19 August 2005
A Fortnightly Newsletter for University Staff, incorporating The University Diary
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INTERNATIONAL FORUM SETS FRESH AGENDA FOR ACCESS, TECHNOLOGY AND EQUITYMacquarie University’s Centre for Flexible Learning is pleased to announce the Inaugural International Forum of the Global Access Project (GAP) to take place at the University on 29 and 30 September 2005. The Global Access Project (GAP) grew out of Macquarie Customised Accessibility Services (M-CAS), an initiative of the University aimed at meeting the life long educational requirements of students with access needs nationally. The GAP Forum, in partnership with IBM Australia, boasts an outstanding list of international and local speakers who will explore and illuminate the gap between students and employees with disabilities and the services and technologies currently available and in development. Sharon Kerr, Head of M-CAS, sees the Forum as offering much more than the latest in adaptive technologies. “Anyone with an interest in social equity and inclusion as the norm will benefit from this Forum,” says Kerr. “Educational institutions and the contemporary workplace need to know what is evolving in adaptive technology and also how to engage with social consequences of these technologies.” This includes how educators and employers can facilitate access to information and knowledge. Among the international speakers to address the Forum is Frances West, Director of IBM’s World Wide Accessibility Centre which operates in the United States, Europe and Asia. Ms West is recognised as an industry expert on accessibility issues. Also from the USA is Peggy Dalton of Freedom Scientific Learning, founder of the Landmark West School in Los Angeles, a school specifically designed for dyslexic and learning disabled students.Attending from the UK is Dr Martin Morrey of Intrallect, a unique e-learning system and developer of bespoke software for educators internationally. Local speakers include:
Delegates to the Forum will also have the opportunity to see and workshop the latest adaptive technologies as well as hear case studies from end users and participate in interactive panel sessions. For further information and registration details go to www.cfl.mq.edu.au/mcas/gap Tracylee Arestides |
OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARDS AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS 2005Outstanding Teacher AwardsThe Outstanding Teacher Awards have been expanded in 2005 in anticipation of changes in the National Teaching Awards. As well as Outstanding Teacher awards to recognize our outstanding teachers there will be new Excellence in Education Awards open to both academic and general staff to recognize important contributions to education through teaching and student services. Outstanding Teaching Awards are awarded annually to encourage and reward outstanding teachers of both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Between five and ten awards are made each year. In 2005, the recipients will receive a plaque and a grant of $3,000 to be used for teaching development on a project of their choice. The best three or four of our award winners, with their permission, will be put forward for National Teaching Awards in 2006. Deans are invited to nominate up to two members of the academic staff of their Division for these awards. The criteria for the awards and the nomination papers can be obtained from Dr Anna Reid, Centre for Professional Development x9780. They are a simplified version of the National Teaching Awards to ensure that our nominees are primed for the next stage. Excellence in Education AwardsThese awards recognise the outstanding contributions of academic and general staff to the education of students. In 2005, the recipients will receive a certificate and a prize of $200. Deans and senior officers are invited to nominate up to five members of staff for these awards. We expect that the University will be asked to nominate 10 staff for national awards of this type in 2006. Since criteria and procedures are not yet announced, we have deliberately chosen some discretion in the process. With the 2005 rules we have modified the rules to allow winners of Outstanding Teacher Awards in previous years to participate again. A winner of an Excellence in Education Award cannot be nominated for another award in this scheme for three years; a winner of an Outstanding Teacher Award cannot be nominated for another award in another scheme for three years. Where a previous winner is renominated, their case should emphasise their recent work and, where appropriate, what they have achieved as a result of their award. Further information can be obtained from: Professor John Loxton x7442 or Dr Anna Reid x9780 The closing date for both awards is 23 September 2005. Professor John Loxton |
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY ASIA NETWORK COMMENCESThe new Macquarie University Asia Network, coordinated by Dr Pal Nyiri from the Department of Anthropology and Dr Adrian Carton from the Department of Modern History, is starting off with a series of seminars. These seminars will be on Asianthemes and are intended for interdisciplinary audiences. They will analyse Asian responses to global change from a host of cultural, sociological, anthropological, legal, economic and historical perspectives. The inaugural seminar on Tuesday 30 August is Out on a Limb? Urban Borders on the West Pacific Rim. This presentation will look at three West Pacific urban landscapes—those of Sydney, Shanghai and Hong Kong. These cities have transnational aesthetic connections and shared colonial heritages that reach beyond the American context. They are shared sites of transnational and imperial urban memory that can be conceptualised in a global context making them a particularly innovative trilogy by which to demonstrate the intended aims of the seminar series. The speaker will be Professor Stephanie Donald, Director of the Centre for Transforming Cultures, UTS. Bookings are not required and the seminar will be held in E3A 247 at 4.00pm. Everyone welcome. For further information, contact: Dr Adrian Carton, Department of Modern History |
LIBRARY EXHIBITION—THE TUSCANY GARDENSRunning until 31 August on the Library Ground floor is the exhibition The Tuscany Gardens. Curated by Enrica Buccioni on behalf of Regione Toscana, this photographic exhibition of 40 mounted panels examines some of the main historical gardens in the ten Tuscan provinces: Arezzo, Florence, Grosseto, Leghorn, Lucca, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato, Massa Carrara, and Siena. Gianluca Alimeni |
TRANSFORM —HISTORY WEEK AT MACQUARIE UNIVERSITYFrom Tuesday 20 September to Thursday 22 September a series of seminars will be held by the Department of Modern History as part of History Week. With intriguing titles such as Texting Rome: Graffiti at Pompeii and I Want to be a T.V. Historian When I Grow Up the Diary section of edition of Staff News has further details on attending these seminars. This program is part of an initiative of the History Council of NSW. Bookings are essential but entry is free. Professor Duncan Waterson |
THE BIG DRAW 2005Big Draw Australia 2005 will be launched at Macquarie University on 3 September from 10.00am–5.00pm. Come and take part in artist led workshops and seminars held around the campus and in the University Gallery and Museums. Whatever your experience, come and discover new ways of using drawing for observing and recording, communication, inventing and expressing ideas. All workshops are free. Jenny Lyle |
TICKETEK OFFERA special two for one offer for tickets has just come in for Australia's largest annual art show—Art Sydney 05. The show opens on Wednesday, 24 August at the Hordern Pavilion and RHI near Fox Studios. Buy artwork from more than 120 galleries representing 1000's of artists from Australia and overseas. Please visit www.artsydney05.com.au for further information. To take advantage of this offer, visit the website: http://137.111.166.8/ticketek to download the fax form. Mark Smith |
CATHOLIC MASS ON CAMPUSThe Catholic Chaplaincy would like to invite all staff and students to attend daily Mass. The Holy Eucharist will be offered on Campus Monday to Friday during University semester. There will be no Mass during recess. Where: W6B325, Monday–Thursday, W6B320, Fridays The Sacrament of Penance will be available on request before and after Mass each day. For further information please contact the Chaplaincy Office between 10.00am and 4.00pm daily. For further information contact: Catholic Chaplaincy Convenor Andrew Wood |
LACHLAN’S RESTAURANTAre you looking for a new place to dine? Conveniently located on the Macquarie University Campus at the award winning MGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre is Lachlan's Restaurant. Lachlan's restaurant features creative modern Australian cuisine and is fully licensed. Opening hours:
If you have a large group, you can take advantage of our pre order arrangement. MGSM's staff can also assist you plan a private luncheon, dinner or cocktail reception for any special event such as department functions, farewells and birthdays. etc. For more information or a copy of our menus please contact Lachlan's Restaurant on x9139 or email: hotel@mgsm.com.au Nigel Logue |
ARE YOU TRAVELLING ON UNIVERSITY BUSINESS?We have now added a third travel consultant dedicated to assisting in the booking of University travel. Felicity Head is the newest member of the academic travel team at STA Travel on campus. Felicity comes from the busy Macquarie Centre office, is fully trained and is ready to assist. Our other two consultants are Kathy Casey and Jake Chiem. We have access to a wide range of airfares and may also be able to book your conference accommodation as we have a database of over 20,000 hotels worldwide. We have an email address especially for University travel: macquarieedu@branch.statravel.com.au and two dedicated phone extensions on x8440 and x8442. You can also drop into our office located next to the SAM Spot in the SAM building. We can also help you with holiday travel plans. Andrew Turner |
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CPD NEWSPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTOn Becoming a Confident and Effective Team LeaderThis 2½-day program aims to support recently appointed general staff members in supervisory/team leader positions in the further development of their skills. The program is practically focused and addresses a number of topics, including:
The program is open to all general staff in supervisory roles, but will be addressing issues especially relevant to those fairly new to the role. The program is designed as a 2½-day process. Participants will be required to attend all days. A small work-based project will be a compulsory part of the program. Lunches will be provided on the two full days. Dates:
Making Work Work for Me and Others: Module 3: Myself and OthersWhy do people do what they do? How can we use insight into our own behaviour to work more efficiently and feel more satisfied with what we do? This module will teach you how to manage yourself effectively and how to influence your supervisor, manager and colleagues in a positive way. Dates: Friday 2, Friday 9 and Friday 16 September, 9.30am–1.00pm, E6A 116
2005 Macquarie University Teaching Development Grants—Round 2The Macquarie University Teaching Development Grants Scheme supports small-scale teaching development initiatives that further the strategies indicated in the University's Teaching and Learning Plan but extend beyond the normal curriculum development activities expected within Divisions and Departments. A maximum of $8000 is available per project, to be spent over one year. Applications for funding of the Macquarie University Teaching Development Grants Scheme must be written in accordance with the guidelines, which can be found at http://www.cfl.mq.edu.au and then clicking on Macquarie University Teaching and Development Grants (MUTDGS). The closing date for applications is 4.00pm Tuesday 4 October 2005. Eight copies of the application, with a MUTDG application cover sheet attached, should be submitted to Phoebe Dangerfield, Executive Officer, Centre for Flexible Learning, W6B 255. More information is available from Anna Reid, Centre for Professional Development, phone x9780, email: anna.reid@mq.edu.au
WORKPLACE RELATIONS TRAINING
Issues in Recruitment and Selection for Experienced MembersThis module is offered for all members of Selection, Promotion or Probation Committees who have extensive recent experience in the area of recruitment and selection. To apply to attend this shortened program, staff will be required to submit to CPD a one-page application which addresses certain selection criteria. Please contact CPD to obtain the guidelines for these selection criteria. Applications will be administered by the Director of CPD and approval will be given by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). Applications for attendance at this program will close a fortnight before the start of the program, i.e. 24 August 2005. Please forward your one-page application to: Kathryn Bown The workshop will examine current issues regarding recruitment and selection in discussion with the participants, based on case study examples. The number of participants for this workshop is limited to 16. As the workshop is expected to be in high demand, early enrolment is advised. Please note that as of 1 January 2004, all members of Selection Committees are required to have attended a Macquarie University Recruitment and Selection training program. Lunch will be provided. Date: Tuesday 6 September, 9.30am–5.00pm, Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B |
WHAT’S ON IN PR & MARKETINGThis is a regular column to keep all staff informed of the activities of the Public Relations and Marketing Unit. Through this column we will tell you about major events, opportunities to get involved with high school visits and careers markets, new marketing campaigns and activities, as well as the regular reporting of Macquarie University’s media mentions. If you have any questions, or would like to provide any feedback please contact Greg Welsh on 7456 or email greg.welsh@mq.edu.au Major event dates 2005Open Day—Saturday 10 September Open DayThe Open Day website is live at: www.mq.edu.au/openday The Open Day program will be inserted in The Sun Herald on Sunday 4 September. Staff who are working on the day and require black Macquarie t-shirts can contact Dina Mura on x6079 or dina.mura@mq.edu.au to organise what you need. T-shirts are to be collected from PR and Marketing (Ground Floor, Goodman Fielder Building) before Open Day. Sizes available are S, M, L, XL and XXL. Staff giving lectures on Open Day can contact AV on x7571 if you have anything you want to discuss in advance of the day. On Open Day AV can be contacted from the internal phones in each theatre on extension x7571 or #6231 to reach the mobile. These numbers will also be posted in each theatre. This year we will again be holding a lucky draw for staff working on Open Day. Thanks go to our sponsors including: Simbiosi, Nova 969, Stamford North Ryde, The Ranch Hotel Motel, Desktop Promotions, Co-op Bookshop, the Remedial Relief Massage Therapy Clinic. Prizes, and how to enter, can be found at the website www.mq.edu.au/openday/staffdraw Visual Identity GuideStaff preparing brochures and booklets for Open Day are reminded that the University logo and corporate style elements (as well as instructions on their use) can all be downloaded from the Visual Identity Guide site at: http://www.mq.edu.au/vig/ School liaisonThe Public Relations and Marketing Unit welcomes Jason Elias in the role of Manager, Liaison Services. Jason will have responsibility for Macquarie’s schools liaison program. Greg Welsh |
ALUMNIhttp://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/index.htmANNUAL PARLIAMENT HOUSE LUNCHEON Date: Thursday 22 September 12:30pm Join alumni and guests in the Stranger’s Dinning Room, Parliament House for our annual Parliament House Luncheon to hear well-known author Dr Colleen McCullough speak of her experiences of writing historical novels. Colleen is known for her way with words and this promises to be an exciting journey as Colleen relays what she does to make a historical subject a great read whilst at the same time maintaining historical accuracy. Bookings can be made online at: http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/FormBooking.html or telephone 9850 7310 or fax 9850 9478 or email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE CONVOCATION OF MACQUARIE UNIVERSITYDate: Thursday 13 October 2005, 6.30pm Please contact the Alumni Office for nomination and election procedures. All alumni are eligible to nominate. Light refreshments will be served. Mark Herndon |
CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE NEWSVacationer Applications and Summer Clerkship ApplicationsThere are a number of Vacationer and Summer Clerkship applications open to students at present. For a full list of these opportunities, please refer students to the 2005 Vacationer Employer List by logging into CareerHub at: www.careers.mq.edu.au/careerhub/students and searching under ‘vacationer’. Applications for most vacationer programs close late August 2005. Careers and Work EDUC200—Careering Towards the World of WorkStudent interest in ECDO200 Careers and Work has beenexcellent with 97 enrolments to date. The unit is offered for the first time this semester as an online unit. Careers and Work, which is taught by staff at the Career Development Office, has been offered through the Summer program since 2002. In its innovative new format, it gives students a unique opportunity to engage with career planning online. Students are encouraged to examine the notions of personality, interests and values and their influence on individual career patterns and look at the impact of demographic, economic, social, organisational and globalisation factors on the world of work and on personal career development. Students study a range of decision-making approaches to develop career maturity. The unit is offered in all undergraduate degrees through the Australian Centre for Educational Studies as a 2 credit point elective. For more information about the unit or the CDO's services contact Sheila Mylvaganam or Suzy Hughes on x7372 ICS Career Options SeminarThe ICS Career Options Seminar will present up to date information from employers to students regarding:
Time: 12 noon–2.00pm Please encourage penultimate and final year students in IT related courses to come along to meet potential employers and hear about opportunities in the IT and Computer Science industry. Department LinksDuring Semester 1, the CDO has developed strong links with a number of Divisions and departments including ICS, Law and Media. Would you like to establish stronger links to potential career opportunities and jobs for your students during their studies? If so, please think about the services provided by the CDO please contact us on x7372 or visit Division services at: http://www.careers.mq.edu.au/staff.htm CareerHub UpdateIn the last month, 87 vacationer/summer opportunities have been added to CareerHub for students from a range of disciplines. If you know any employers with potential summer vacation opportunities, please refer them to the CDO Employer link at: www.careers.mq.edu.au/employers.htm Caroline Spurway |
SAM NEWSConception DayConception Day is on Friday 16 September. Now 36 years on, Conception Day has become something of a tradition with live entertainment from upcoming Australian bands, rides, market stalls, lifestyle areas, sideshows, bars and food outlets—there is something for everyone! Conception Day 2005 is free for every Macquarie University Staff and SAM Student card holder. SAM Associate Membership still available!Macquarie University staff members can still become a SAM Associate Member for only $30 and you will receive a wide range of exclusive discounts and benefits including:
If you would like to become a SAM Associate Member please visit the SAM Shop, Level 1 in the SAM Building, to pay and register your details. 2006 Diaries now in the SAM Shop!The SAM Shop now has in stock the 2006 diary with the University crest selling from $11 for a pocket size and up to $30 for A4 management diary. Macquarie University Open DayThe SAM Building will come alive on the Macquarie University Open Day, Saturday 10 September with clowns, fun activities, balloons and a visit by the local Fire Brigade. In addition, all SAM Food and Beverage outlets in The Quarry will be open from 11.00am–3.00pm, as will Marxine’s Coffee Shop and the Coffee Cart by the Library. All children under 12 years old will receive a complimentary free drink when adults are purchasing in Marxine’s and the Coffee Cart. Free Daily TelegraphDuring August you can pick up a free Daily Telegraph with breakfast at The Grill in The Quarry. Offer ends 31 August. Rebekah Donders |
MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIAWe 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 Greg Welsh: greg.welsh@mq.edu.au; by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to Ground Floor, Goodman Fielder Building, Macquarie University Research Park. Dr Ian Bedford (Anthropology): interviewed about the decision of the Pakistani President to order all foreign religious students to leave, SBS World News, 30 July Mr David Blair (English): discussed Australian place names and difficulties English settlers had with Aboriginal names, ABC Gippsland, 9 August; ABC Southern Queensland, 9 August; ABC Western Queensland, 9 August Ms Sue Butler (Macquarie Dictionary): discussed new words in the Oxford Dictionary of English, Sydney Morning Herald, 11 August; discussed the origins of many common sayings, Daily Telegraph, Associate Professor David Collins (Economics): says initially costs of smoking are borne by business, not government, Bulletin with Newsweek, 16 August Professor Max Coltheart (MACCS): said literacy and numeracy benchmarks can be misleading when compared to state and territory tests, Hobart Mercury, 5 August Dr Felicity Cox (Linguistics): discussed the Australian accent of a militant, broadcast on a Dubai-based satellite channel, NBN News, 10 August; Sky News Australia, 10 August; Southern Cross News, 10 August; ABC 702 Sydney, 10 August; Channel 7 News, 10 August; Channel 9 News, 10 August; Daily Telegraph, 11 August; Gold Coast Bulletin, 11 August; Sydney Morning Herald, 11 August; The Age, 11 August; West Australian, 11 August; ABC 666 Canberra, 11 August; Daily Telegraph, 12 August Professor John Croucher (MGSM): his weekly 'Number Crunch' column included statistics like 'proportion of British people who say they never have sex: 13 per cent', Sydney Morning Herald, 6 August; The Age,6 August; his weekly 'Number Crunch' column included statistics such as 'Average fingernail growth each year: 3.8 centimetres', Sydney Morning Herald, 13 August; The Age, 13 August Professor Paul Davies (Australian Centre for Astrobiology): wrote an article on the search for alien life on Earth, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 August Ms Megan Etheridge (Public Relations and Marketing): co-authored an article on Macquarie University's research into why science and technology enrolments are declining, Education Marketing (UK), 1 July Associate Professor Andrew Fraser (Public Law): More than 100 newspaper, radio and television items during the period 29 July–15 August including news stories, talkback discussions, opinion pieces and letters to the editor, referred to Professor Fraser or quoted him. Mary-Jane Gleeson ( Equal Employment Opportunity ): discussed the University's maternity leave provisions, which are among the most generous in the country, Australian Financial Review, 6 August Mr Paul Gollan (Labour Management Studies Foundation): wrote an opinion article on Australia's industrial relations reforms, Australian Financial Review, 10 August Dr Bridget Griffen-Foley (Modern History): wrote an article about John Laws' links with a US broadcaster, Bulletin with Newsweek, 22 June; Daily Telegraph, 22 June; interviewed about the history of community radio, Radio 2SER, 05 August Ms Katherine Johnston (Public Relations and Marketing): said new students who are unsure of what to study should choose a general degree with a lot of flexibility, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 August Mr Joseph Macri (Economics): co-authored a study of performance of Australian and New Zealand economics departments, Borneo Online, 4 August Dr Doris McIlwain (Psychology): says dreams should be understood as important messages bearing information about ourselves, Life Matters, Radio National, Dr Luciana Moller (Graduate School of the Environment): is researching dolphins in the Byron Bay region, Byron Shire Echo, 26 July Dr Peter Murray (Business): co-authored a paper with Jawad Syed on declining workforce participation among older workers, HR Monthly, 1 August Mr Maurice Newman (Chancellor): attended the launch of Harvey Broadbent's new book at the State Library of NSW, The Australian, 8 August; has for some time been chancellor of Macquarie University as well as chairman of the Australian Stock Exchange, Australian Financial Review, 8 August Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): discussed the sound 'shhh' and its use internationally, ABC 702 Sydney, 3 August; discussed the evolution of language and new words, ABC Southern Queensland (Toowoomba), 11 August Associate Professor Dipendra Sinha (Economics): co-authored a study of performance of Australian and New Zealand economics departments, Borneo Online, 4 August Associate Professor John Sutton (Philosophy): said he did not think dreams have a strong personal significance, Life Matters, Radio National, 5 August Dr Mark Taylor (Physical Geography): discussed legal definitions of rivers, ABC NSW Statewide, 29 July Professor David Throsby (Economics): wrote an article on the value of culture, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 August; interviewed about cultural and economic policy, Radio National, 4 August; mentioned in a letter to the editor from Cate Blanchett, Sydney Morning Herald, 6 August Dr Sean Turnell (Economics): quoted on the Myanmar economy and the generals' lack of understanding of market forces, The Economist, 29 July Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): interviewed on the Sudan and the death of its first vice president, John Garang, in a helicopter crash, Middle-East Radio (Sydney), 3 August; interviewed on the Israeli pull-out of the Gaza strip, Radio Singapore International, 6 August; interviewed on Iran's nuclear program, Radio Singapore International, 11 August Ms Kathy Vozella (Public Relations and Marketing): co-authored an article on Macquarie University's research into why science and technology enrolments are declining, Education Marketing (UK), 1 July Professor Malcolm Walter (Australian Centre for Astrobiology): interviewed about the space shuttle Discovery and astronaut Andy Thomas, ABC NSW Statewide, 8 August; said he thinks there will be people on Mars by 2030, ABC 702 Sydney, 10 August; was the leader of a team that won the Eureka Prize for Interdisciplinary Scientific Research, The Australian, 10 August; interviewed about the space shuttle Discovery and astronaut Andy Thomas, ABC New England North West (Tamworth), 10 August Dr Colin Wastell (Psychology): discussed trauma and memory in relation to an Australian cyclist who survived a car accident, ABC Northern Tasmania, 4 August Professor Kevin Wheldall (MUSEC): blames poor literacy levels on whole-language methods of instruction, Family Circle, 1 July Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): her weekly column discussed Macquarie's relationship with astronaut Andy Thomas and the launch of the Discovery shuttle, Weekly Times, 27 July; her weekly column profiled the Department of Contemporary Music Studies, their research and teaching, Weekly Times, 3 August; launched Harvey Broadbent's new book at the State Library of NSW, Manly Daily, 4 August; The Australian, 8 August; discussed the possible effects of the Government's compulsory student unionism ban, Adelaide Advertiser, 9 August; Australian Financial Review, 9 August; The Australian, 9 August; her weekly column discussed Macquarie's new Federation Fellow, Dr Larry Marshall, Weekly Times, 10 August; cited by Alan Jones in a discussion on compulsory student unionism, 2GB, 10 August; mentioned as the longest-serving current vice-chancellor, The Australian, 10 August; during the period 29 July–15 August was quoted, or referred to, in more than 50 newspaper, radio and television items relating to Associate Professor Andrew Fraser. Issues and EventsEmeritus Professor Arthur Delbridge joined the then fledgling Macquarie University in 1967 and later worked on the first issue of The Macquarie Dictionary, Townsville Bulletin, 6 August The "fifth Wiggle", Phillip Wilcher, who says he was "dumped" from the band, met the other members while they were studying at Macquarie University, Sunday Mail, 7 August; Sunday Times, 7 August Macquarie University hosted a game of the Australian Invitation Women's Rugby Union Tournament, Western Advocate, 11 August The new Bachelor of Biotechnology degree at Macquarie University prepares students for the next wave of drug discoveries, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 August Macquarie University's Open Day will be held on September 10, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 August The International College of Management, Sydney has launched two new degrees, which it will run in conjunction with Macquarie University, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 August A league table of economists produced by Macquarie University researchers ranks four New Zealand scholars among 30 star performers from Australian and New Zealand universities, Dominion Post (NZ), 10 August Macquarie University was among the winners at the Eureka Science Awards, ABC 702 Sydney, 10 August Macquarie University was one of the sponsors of the Eureka Science Awards, ABC Illawarra, 10 August Macquarie University is hosting a Lindy Chamberlain symposium, Northern District Times, 10 August; Sun-Herald, 14 August Plans are in place for a cycleway for Macquarie University students and Macquarie Park workers, Northern District Times, 10 August Macquarie University students participated in the Beyond the Line program in regional areas, Lake News, 3 August; West Wyalong Advocate, 9 August An official league table comparing teaching performance across Australia ranked Macquarie University 15th out of 38 universities, The Australian, 12 August; Hobart Mercury, 13 August; Northern Star, 13 August A project to encourage cycling in the booming commercial areas around Macquarie University is a casualty of funding cuts, Sydney Morning Herald, 8 August At Macquarie University the highest UAI (for a single degree) is for the Bachelor of Science in Advanced Biology—96.55, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 August Ulladulla teenager Kate best was among 26 people from Macquarie University who helped rebuild villages in tsunami-affected Thailand, Milton Ulladulla Times, 27 July; Sussex Inlet Times, 27 July Macquarie University was among five NSW universities to score five stars for graduate employment and graduate starting salaries in the annual rankings, MIX FM, 2 August; WS FM, 2 August Macquarie University is one of only three Australian universities not to have raised their HECS levels, The Australian, 3 August Band Downside are playing at Macquarie University, Triple J (National), 2 August Macquarie Trio Australia have delighted audiences across the country, Southern Highlands News, 29 July A respondent to a letter to the editor suggested he take 'two Macquaries and call him in the morning', Sydney Morning Herald, 4 August An Ulladulla high school student has won a computer scholarship created by a family that lost their son, a Macquarie University student, earlier this year, Milton Ulladulla Times, 27 July Macquarie University hosted a women's rugby tournament, Western Advocate, 10 August; Forbes Advocate, 13 August; Central Western Daily, 15 August Macquarie University economists have taken two years to establish a ranking system for university departments in Australia and New Zealand, The Australian, 10 August Two Macquarie University lecturers were honorary judges at a local Rotary drama night, Weekly Times, 3 August IBT Australia is working towards a launch next year for its Macquarie University college, West Australian, 5 August Macquarie University is one of a cluster of teaching and research universities, Armidale Express, 5 August A travel article mentioned the 'astonishing work' of Macquarie University archaeologists in Egypt, Sunday Age, 14 August Retiring Commonwealth Bank chief executive David Murray has an MBA from Macquarie University, which he completed in Geneva. His mother has just finished a PhD from Macquarie, Weekend Australian, 13 August Shoalhaven Anglican School won first prize at the Macquarie University Greek Drama day, Milton Ulladulla Times, 10 August; Sussex Inlet Times, 10 August Macquarie University students are offering free hearing tests at a local information day, Manly Daily, 12 August Third-year Macquarie University student Luigina Webb will represent Australia at the world's biggest youth camp, Barrier Daily Truth, 10 August An exhibition of Russian dolls will be held at Macquarie University, Weekly Times, 10 August Greg Welsh |
SCHOLARSHIPShttp://www.ro.mq.edu.au/HDRU/scholar.htmTHE GOWRIE SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND—RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS 2006The scholarships will be awarded to members or children of members of the Australian Forces. The Trustees offer annually Research Scholarships (normally one or two in number), for research study, to graduates of Australian universities, or to other persons who have completed a course of tertiary education at other recognized institutions in Australia. The scholarships will be tenable for up to two years at universities or other recognised research establishments, either in Australia or overseas. The value of the scholarships is $4000 per annum. Further information: More information and application forms are available from the Higher Degree Research Unit, phone 9850 7277. Application form and relevant documents must be submitted to the Scholarships Officer in the Higher Degree Research Unit. Closing Date: 31 October 2005 |
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DIARYAugustFriday 19 AugustDEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Fe Isotopes as a Potential New Tool in Igneous Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry. Dr Helen Williams (GEMOC) Chair: Dr Simon Jackson. 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A. WEBINAR SERIES: WEBINAR 3 Faculty Development for the Net Generation. Facilitators: Anne and John Moore and Shelli Flower (Virginia Tech, USA) Enquiries: Margot McNeill, x9722, or Trish Edmonds, x9677, trish.edmonds@mq.edu.au 10.15am–12.30pm in the Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5, Library. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au Friday 19 and Friday 26 AugustMAKING WORK WORK FOR ME AND FOR OTHERS: MODULE 2: CUSTOMER SERVICE Facilitator and Enquiries: Joy Barrett, x9619, joy.barrett@vc.mq.edu.au 9.30am–1.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au Sunday 21 AugustEXTINCTIONS ARE FOREVER An educational National Science Week activity designed for children from four to eight years old by Macquarie museum studies student, Karina Ojong. Hear the story of Corona the trilobite from the Coral Gardens. Take home your own fossil and kids activity book. Parental supervision required. Dates: two sessions Sunday August 14 or Sunday August 21. Time: 10.00am to 11.30am. Venue: Earth Sciences Museum, foyer of Building E5A. Bookings required: (02) 9850 8336 Wednesday 24 AugustSECOND 2005 GALE LECTURE IN ANCIENT NUMISMATICS Take the Money and Run: Coins from Operation Scroll in the Northern Judean Desert. Mr Donald Ariel (Coin Department, Israel Antiquities Authority) Seminar Room, Museum of Ancient Cultures, X5B at 7.00pm. Thursday 25 AugustCUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Derrida and The Law of the Home: Economy, Gift, Hospitality. Associate Professor Nick Mansfield, (Cultural Studies, Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm. SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITYThe Exilic Literature of Christian Bishops: From Tristia to Gaudia. Dr Bronwen Neil. Free public lecture. W6A 308, Ancient History Documentary Research Centre, from 1.00pm–2.00pm. Friday 26 AugustMACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION Swords and Sandals—The Last Days of Pompeii. X5B 321 at 7.30pm. No charge for members, others by donation of coin. DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Mg Isotopic Composition of the Lithospheric Mantle. Dr Norm Pearson (GEMOC). Chair: Dr Helen Williams. 1.05pm Room 119 of Building E5A. Tuesday 30 AugustASIA NETWORK SEMINAR Out on a Limb? Urban Borders on the West Pacific Rim. Professor Stephanie Donald (Director of the Centre for Transforming Cultures, UTS). This presentation will look at three West Pacific urban landscapes—those of Sydney, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Bookings are not required. E3A 247at 4.00pm. Everyone welcome. For further information, contact: Dr Pal Nyiri x8121 or Dr Adrian Carton x7041. Wednesday 31 AugustHISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Making the Mark: Peddling in Germany before the First World War. John Perkins (History, Macquarie). 12 noon to 1.30pm in W6A 127. Further information: Mary Spongberg x8887 SeptemberThursday 1 SeptemberCUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Scales of Co-existence: Tackling the Tension Between Legal and Cultural Landscapes in Post-Mabo Australia. Associate Professor Richie Howitt (Human Geography, Macquarie University) Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm. Thursday 1 September and Friday 2 SeptemberSHORT COURSE—INTRODUCTORY APPLIED STATISTICS Introductory applied statistics short course aimed at staff and postgraduate research students. Lunches and morning/afternoon teas provided. 9.00am–5.00pm, Macquarie University. Cost: $500 (staff), $300 (student), $600 (participant from outside Macquarie University). Contact: Lesley Mooney on 9850 8550 or email: lmooney@efs.mq.edu.au For registration and further information please visit: http://www.stat.mq.edu.au/AppStatGroup/ index_05.htm Thursday 1, 15 and 22 September ON BECOMING A CONFIDENT AND EFFECTIVE TEAM LEADER Facilitator: Rachel Lee. Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au Day 1: Thursday 1 September, 9.30am–4.30pm, Day 2: Thursday 15 September, 1.00pm–3.00pm, Day 3: Thursday 22 September, 9.30am–4.30pm. All sessions in E6A 116. Lunches will be provided on the two full days. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.auFriday 2 SeptemberCRITICAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Horrified: Media Affect and the Corporeality of Vision. Dr Anna Gibbs (University of Western Sydney). Dr Gibbs is a researcher in the new Writing and Society Research Concentration at the University of Western Sydney. Her recent publications include Pauline Hanson and the Epidemiology of Affect, Australian Humanities Review, Nov. 2001, and Disaffected, Continuum, 16:3, 2002. She is currently working on a project about the role of affect in mimesis as a contagious social process. W6A Rm. 820 1.00pm–2.00pm. Light refreshments served. All welcome. DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Isotopic Fractionation of Cu and Fe: From Laser Ablation to Ore-forming Processes. Dr Simon Jackson ( DEPS).Chair: Dr Norm Pearson. 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A. Friday 2, 9 and 16 SeptemberMAKING WORK WORK FOR ME AND OTHERS Module 3: Myself and Others. Facilitator: Rachel Lee. Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au9.30am–1.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au Saturday 3 SeptemberTHE BIG DRAW 2005 Big Draw Australia 2005 launch with artist led workshops and seminars held around the campus and in the University Gallery and Museums. Macquarie University from 10.00am–5.00pm. All workshops are free. Tuesday 6 SeptemberISSUES IN RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION FOR EXPERIENCED MEMBERS Facilitator: Amanda Phillips To obtain. Selection Criteria call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au. 9.30am–5.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B Lunch will be provided. Wednesday 7 SeptemberHISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY . The Anuale of Norway and the King’s Marriage: James III of Scotland and Margaret of Denmark 1469. Lorna Barrow (History, Sydney). 12 noon to 1.30pm in W6A 127. Further information: Mary Spongberg x8887. Thursday 8 SeptemberCUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Social Science Opinion, Legal Proof and the Question of Expertise: 'Educated Guesswork' and 'Unsupported Speculation' in Native Title Law and Practice. Patricia Lane, barrister. Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm. Friday 9 SeptemberDEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Evidence for the Existence of Live Pb-205 in the Early Solar System. Dr Sune Nielsen. Chair: Dr Dick Flood. 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A. Tuesday 13 SeptemberSOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY RESEARCH SEMINAR The Mosaics of Ravenna. Dr Alan Dearn. 7.30pm in W6A 308 Charge: $5/$7. JOINT LECTURE—DIVISION OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY Mr Donald Ariel (Coin Department, Israel Antiquities Authority) The Excavations and Bullae of the Governor’s Palace at Tel Kedesh in Upper Galilee. Seminar Room, Museum of Ancient Cultures, X5B at 11.00am. SPECIAL SEMINAR JOINT ASIA NETWORK/HISTORY In the Name of Politics: Sovereignty, Democracy and the Multitude in India. Dipesh Charkrabarty (University of Chicago) 4.00pm. Venue to be announced. Further information: Mary Spongberg x8887. Thursday 15 SeptemberACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES How to Fiddle the Books at an Insurance Company. Shauna Ferris (Senior Lecturer, Actuarial Studies, Macquarie University). 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350. CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Photographing Innocents: Judgment in Art, Law and Deviancy. Dr Katherine Biber (Law). Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm. Saturday 17 SeptemberAUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY ANNUAL CONFERENCE Abydos, the City of OsirisAll Day in X5B. Charge: $50, non-members $60, students $30. Enquiries: 9850 8848. Monday 19 SeptemberSOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY PUBLIC LECTURE Arians and Vandals of the 4th–6th Centuries. Professor John Martyn. 1.00pm in W6A 308. No charge. Tuesday 20 SeptemberHISTORY WEEK It Was a Great Sin That a Dame of Such a House Should Have Nothing for Her Marriage . Ms Lorna Barrow describes the situation of Scottish princesses, gift exchanges and marriage in fifteenth century Europe. Illustrated. Australian History Museum, Building W6A, Room 107, from 12 noon–1.30pm. Contact: Valda Rigg: 9850 8870; vrigg@hmn.mq.edu.au HISTORY WEEK Texting Rome: Graffiti at Pompeii. Dr Peter Keegan of the Department of Ancient History explores the significance of graffiti at the site of Pompeii. Illustrated. Museum of Ancient Cultures, Building X5B, third floor, from 2.00pm–4.00pm. Contact: Karl Van Dyke: 9850 9263; Karl.Vandyke@mq.edu.au Wednesday 21 SeptemberHISTORY WEEK I Want to be a TV Historian When I Grow Up! Dr Michelle Arrow, Lecturer in Modern History and a consultant on the ABC Rewind series discusses the program and explores the issues, surrounding history and television. Illustrated. Mollie Thompson Room, Level 5, Macquarie University Library 2.00pm–4.00pm. Contact: Robin Walsh: 9850 7554: rwalsh@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au Thursday 22 SeptemberHISTORY WEEK The Black Page in ‘Our’ History or the Black Spot on ‘Our’ Conscience? Dr Alison Holland discusses the phenomena of text and memory in Aboriginal history, Australian History Museum, Building W6A, Room 107, Macquarie University 10.00am–11.00am. Contact: Valda Rigg: 9850 8870; vrigg@hmn.mq.edu.au HISTORY WEEK Revisiting Gallipoli. Professor Duncan Waterson, the son of a New Zealand Gallipoli survivor discusses the campaign, the memorials and commemorations and the pilgrimages over the past ninety years. Illustrated. Building W6A, Room 107, 2.00pm–3.00pm. Contact: Valda Rigg: 9850 8870; vrigg@hmn.mq.edu.au Thursday 29 SeptemberACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES TBA David Finnis IAG. 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350. ACA COLLOQUIUM How Much Life is Needed to Make Stromatolites: the Shark Bay Astrobiology Experiment. Professor Brett Neilan (University of New South Wales) 1.00pm–2.00pm in E5A 131. Macquarie University Cyanobacteria and Astrobiology Research Laboratory, Australian Centre for Astrobiology.
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