Number 02/05
18 February 2005
A Fortnightly Newsletter for University Staff, incorporating The University Diary
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SAFETY FIRSTAs part of its occupational health and safety program, Human Resources is now producing a newsletter focusing on key safety topics. The first issue of the newsletter can be found at: www.pers.mq.edu.au/safetycare/newsletter/tpage.html The newsletter will be produced each month on specific occupational health and safety issues. The aim is to ensure that safety issues are communicated to all staff. Ugo Cernot |
MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYSThe Vice-Chancellor has pleasure in inviting all to the 2005 series of free concerts Music on Winter Sundays to be held in the Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm on the following dates:
Please note that admittance is on a first-come first-served basis and that seating is limited to 495 people. For further information please contact: Kerry Klujin |
DIVISION OF LAW 30TH ANNIVERSARY DINNERThe Division of Law’s 30 th Anniversary Dinner will be held on Saturday 20 August 2005 in the Atrium of the SAM building, Macquarie University. Tickets will go on sale later in the year. To confirm that you are on the mailing list for an invitation, please email your full name and postal details to: fran.chandler@law.mq.edu.au Fran Chandler |
MGSM EXECUTIVE HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTREDo you have visitors from other universities who need hotel accommodation? MGSM operates its own executive style hotel within the Graduate School of Management and provides an alternative to the Travelodge and Stamford Grande Hotels located in North Ryde. So if you have a visiting academic or colleague who requires overnight accommodation in the area why not recommend MGSM. MGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre is open 365 days per year and offers great rates for guests of Macquarie University faculty and staff. The 40 room 4-star hotel is set amongst landscaped gardens, overlooking views of the University Lake and surrounding bushland and is a finalist in the 2004 NSW Tourism Awards. Features include:
For more information please contact MGSM on x9300 or email: hotel@mgsm.com.au Nigel Logue |
WHAT’S ON IN PUBLIC RELATIONS AND 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 Kathy Vozella on 7456 or email kathy.vozella@mq.edu.au Major event dates 2005Careers Advisers’ Information Day—Monday 7 March Just a reminder that memos have gone out to all Divisions regarding representation at the Postgrad Expo and need to be returned by Friday 25 February. Please contact Michelle Riley on 9850 7465 or michelle.riley@mq.edu.au if you have queries. Outdoor MoviesDon’t forget the free outdoor movie screenings at the University on the Lakeside Lawn as part of the Ryde Summer Festival. Movies begin at sundown. Bring a picnic and blanket or low chairs—movie snacks will also be available. http://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/news/cinema.htm This year's movies are: Friday 4 March—Troy Events calendarThe web-based Macquarie University Events Calendar, which rotates onto the University homepage is a great way to showcase your area’s events. As you set dates for 2005, such as your department seminar series, please send details to Michelle Riley at michelle.riley@mq.edu.au so that they can be added to the site. Events must be Macquarie events that are appropriate for the general public to attend. The Macquarie Events Calendar can be viewed at http://www.pr.mq.edu.au/events/Advising Day 2006As we have received no comments from staff to the contrary, we will now proceed to organise Advising Day 2006 based on a theme of Pathways and general advice, rather than specific course advice. Please email Megan Etheridge at megan.etheridge@mq.edu.au if you have any comments or ideas. Kathy Vozella |
BONE MARROW DONOR APPEALMegan Connor, 11, lives in Wahroonga and is in Year 6. She is the 10 year old Australian National champion for freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and individual medley. She also holds numerous State School and State Age swimming titles plus more than 10 State records. Debating, chess, piano, clarinet, skiing and tennis are among her other interests. Recently, Megan was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia - the only proven cure for which is to find a matching bone marrow donor and to undergo a successful transplant. With a Chinese mother and Australian father, her best prospects for a match are with someone of Eurasian background. However, Chinese and other ethnic minority groups could still be a match for Megan.
For further information on what is involved in becoming a bone marrow donor see http://www.abmdr.org.au/enroll.htm Professor Robert Dale |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAININGhttp://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/ The Macquarie University Library Information Technology Training Unit (ITTU) offers a wide selection of IT courses including training in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint; Dreamweaver; and Filemaker Pro. A list of courses and their availability is located at: www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/courses.php Online IT and Information Skills training can be undertaken any time at your leisure via LearningFast TeachMe or Information Skills Online. Find out more at: http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/online.html Cecily Lenton |
CFL STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENTCFL is offering a range of training and development opportunities for new and experienced staff working in flexible and online environments. Going Online: Issues & OptionsThinking about giving your unit an online presence? During this workshop you will view what others have done, discuss options and issues you are likely to meet, and look at how a website and other CFL resources affect your pedagogy. You will see how to build your resource slowly and work with grants. Dates: If you would like a workshop adapted to suit your Department's issues please contact CFL's Educational Developers on: cfl-educ@mq.edu.au Recommended: for staff interested in teaching online. Contact: Margaret Kropman x7767 or cfl-educ@mq.edu.au. Please let us know you are coming. Are you ready?An essential workshop for anyone preparing their online unit for the semester. Topics include student enrolment, quick content updates, assistance with advanced WebCT features such as selective release and quizzes. There will be technical staff to assist with last minute refinements and Educational Services staff, who will be available on call, for consultation on e-learning strategies. Date: 23 February, 10.00am–1.00pm, Library Training Room 2 Bookings: You don't need to book, just drop in! Recommended: for staff using a WebCT online unit for teaching. Contact: Training and Support on x9945 or x7593 WebCT BasicsGet up to speed quickly with WebCT. This session is a short introduction to the basic WebCT functions. It will cover editing online material and using the communications tools to participate in a WebCT online unit. Select from one of the sessions below. Dates: Bookings essential: send your name and staff number (required) and session details (WebCT Basics) to: training@library.mq.edu.au Recommended: for academic and general staff, and particularly tutors and casual staff, who want to get up to speed quickly at the beginning of semester Contact: Training and Support on x9945 or x7593 iLecture Staff ToolA hands-on session about the iLecture Staff Tool. This tool allows you to upload PowerPoints, add supplementary content to your audio recordings and manage your pre-booked iLectures. Select from one of the sessions below. Dates: Bookings essential: send your name and staff number (required) and session details (iLecture Staff Tool) to: training@library.mq.edu.au Recommended: only for staff using iLecture in Semester 1, 2005. Contact: Training and Support on x9945 or x7593 Customised programsCFL can customise a program for your specific training and development needs. You may need training outside the dates and times we offer or you may need specific areas covered in depth. Please contact us for more information. Recommended: for all staff interested in advanced WebCT features. Also recommended for groups or individuals who need training beyond WebCT Basics. Contact: Judy King x9945 or Chris Lavina x7593 Chris Lavina |
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CPD NEWSPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS2005 Macquarie University Competitive Awards for General StaffThe MU Competitive Awards are designed to enable General Staff to acquire experience outside Macquarie in matters relevant to their professional role within the University. All General Staff who have been employed by the University for the full-time equivalent of four years on a continuous basis are eligible to apply. For 2005, three (3) grants are available of approx $10,000 plus up to 3 months leave with pay for successful applicants. Divisional or Office contributions to the Program are encouraged and indeed will strengthen the application. The closing date for applications is Monday 28 February 2005. Six copies of your application need to be submitted by that date to Brenda Turnbull, Centre for Professional Development, C4C. For a copy of the full guidelines and application form please go to http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/lead_man/ For more information, please contact Brenda Turnbull, x9799, brenda.turnbull@mq.edu.au Welcome to New StaffMacquarie University’s Executive invites all staff who joined the organisation since February 2004 to the Welcome to New Staff. The Vice-Chancellor, Emeritus Professor Di Yerbury, other members of the Executive and the Divisional Deans will paint the picture of Macquarie’s history, present and future. A number of topical issues will be addressed by some prominent MU staff members. The event is concluded with the serving of a delicious morning tea, allowing the opportunity for informal conversation between new staff and senior management. Morning tea will be provided. Date: Wednesday 23 February, 8.30am–11.00am, E6A 102 Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au or Kim Richard, x9721, cpd@mq.edu.au Foundations in Research SupervisionIn 2005, the postgraduate research supervision program will be oriented towards discipline-specific groups, with a focus on staff members’ capacity to assist students with their thesis writing ability (which is also a major focus for the Higher Degree Research Unit Commencement Program). The program commences with a general introductory program for postgraduate research co-ordinators (academic and general staff) and a workshop for nominated ‘writing’ coordinators from each department. All postgraduate coordinators will be individually invited to attend, and others who are interested in the program are warmly encouraged to attend. The second part of the program comprises three 2-hour workshops on The Quality of Supervisory Practice, The Management of Research Supervision and Disciplinary Approaches to Thesis Writing. These are available to be delivered to Divisions on request, at a time and place suitable to the individual Division. Date: Thursday 10 March, 10.00am–11.00am, E6A 116 Facilitator and Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780 anna.reid@mq.edu.au
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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 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. Dr Indra Abeysekera (Accounting and Finance): said tsunami disaster highlights the need for an accrual-based accounting system in the public sector of Sri Lanka, Sunday Observer, 9 January; interviewed about reconstruction of regions affected by the tsunami in Sri Lanka, ART Television of Sri Lanka, 13 January; said that large firms in Sri Lanka should leverage their intellectual capital to access markets overseas, Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation, 14 January; said capital reconstruction after the tsunami must be approached from three perspectives: re-building financial capital, social capital, and emotional capital, Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation, 16 January; said although tsunami caused devastation to an extent never witnessed in Sri Lanka before, it also provides a gateway to prosperity if the goodwill shown to Sri Lanka is harnessed towards value added reconstruction, Sunday Island, 16 January; said that while the government of Sri Lanka has received large amounts of funds to rehabilitate and reconstruct tsunami affected areas, these funds should be managed effectively to achieve economic and social objectives, Sunday Leader, 16 January Mr Simon Allen (Biological Sciences): said the dolphin watching industry is not managed for sustainability, 7.30 Report, ABC TV, 31 January Dr Luciano Beheregaray (Biological Sciences): is head of a research project dedicated to studying the wobbegong shark, which is becoming scarce in Australian waters, MX-Melbourne, 2 February Professor Peter Bergquist (Research Institute for Biotechnology): and colleague Dr Roberto Anitori are collaborating with NASA in research on micro-organisms which survive in the extreme conditions of the hot springs in the South Australian outback, Adelaide Advertiser, 10 February; along with colleague Dr Roberto Anitori and NASA experts, is experimenting at Paraland hot springs near Adelaide to unlock the secrets of outer space and cancer, Herald Sun, 11 FebruaryMs Sue Butler (Macquarie Dictionary): interviewed about the pronunciation of the letter 'H', ABC 72 Sydney, 8 February Ms Trish Campbell (Counselling and Health): said a common mistake people make is attempting to read material from cover to cover as academic reading is completely different to leisure reading, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 February Professor Max Coltheart (MACCS): interviewed about the way children are taught to read, 7.30 Report, ABC TV, 3 February; said British psychologist Graham Schafer's findings that formal or co-contextualised learning may be under way long before children say little else but 'mama' are surprising as they overturn the long-held belief that formal learning does not usually begin until age two, The Australian, 11 February Professor John Croucher (MGSM): his weekly Number Crunch column included statistics such as: number of people killed annually by the tsetse fly: 66,000, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 February; The Age, 5 February; his weekly column included statistics such as: average dress size of Australian women: 16, in 1926: 12, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 February; The Age, 12 February Professor Robert Dale (Computing): interviewed about the new Human Communication Science Network which he is convening, Radio 2SM, 27 January; interviewed about making voice recognition machines more 'human', Life Matters, ABC Radio National, 2 February; Radio 6PR Perth, 2 February; said the Human Communication Science Network's research was designed to improve existing technologies and encourage new concepts that would make life easier for consumers, The Australian, 2 February; is convening the new Human Communication Science Network, The Australian, 2 February Professor Paul Davies (Australian Centre for Astrobiology): will be speaking on how to build a time machine at the National Maritime Museum, St George and Sutherland Shire Leader, 10 February; is speaking at the National Maritime Museum on how to build a time machine as part of its exhibition About Time, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 February Professor Richard Dunford (MGSM): says public programs account for a smaller share of corporate education, with tailored programs increasing in importance, Australian Financial Review, 14 February Dr Julie Erskine (Counselling and Health): said the impetus to seek help can often be poor results, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 February Mr Darryl French (Warawara): said the original Freedom Ride helped spur him on to studying (he now has three degrees) and the biggest threat to white Australia is an educated blackfella, Koori Mail, 26 January; says the group who has just left on a bus trip to commemorate the 1965 Freedom Ride for Indigenous rights will experience resentment from some quarters, ABC 612 Brisbane, 12 February; ABC 774 Melbourne, 12 February; ABC Radio Victoria Statewide, 12 February; Radio 3RN Melbourne, 12 February; Radio 4RN Brisbane, 12 February Dr Kim Hawtrey (Economics): said that if you want to tackle labour market flexibility you also need to think about housing affordability, Australian Financial Review, 12 February Dr Lesley Hughes (Biological Sciences): said that heat-sensitive animals would have to move with a 1.5 degree warming, The Age, 12 February Professor Ernie Jordan (MGSM): along with Luke Silcock is the co-author of Beating IT Risks, a new book which urges directors and senior managers to consider the possible downside of technology investments, Australian Financial Review, 10 February Mr Ron Kendall (Undergraduate Studies): said the University had made 2983 offers (about 500 more than last year), but there was no particular pattern to the growth, Central Coast Sun Weekly, 27 January; said Macquarie's undergraduate quota was basically full, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 February Professor Bruce Kercher (Law): said that in upholding the law as he saw it, Sydney's first chief justice Frances Forbes was directly standing in the way of Governor Darling's control of the penal colony, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 February Dr Annabelle Lukin (Linguistics): has tracked the use of language and has reviewed Don Watson's book, and said that while Watson is critical of many language uses, he doesn't help people unpack them, Australian Financial Review, 12 FebruaryProfessor John McAneney (Risk Frontiers): has found it costs more to replace homes than what they were insured for, The Australian, 7 February Associate Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): interviewed about SMS messaging and its ambiguity, ABC Toowoomba, 2 February; interviewed about the impact of the SMS code on English grammar, ABC Mackay, 7 February Dr John Pickard (Graduate School of the Environment): is giving a talk on heritage fences at the Tamworth Historical Society, Northern Daily Leader, 14 February Mr Steven Segal (MGSM): wrote a piece on leadership titled “The Great Leap Forward”, Boss Magazine, Australian Financial Review, 1 February Professor Peter Steane (MGSM): is the MGSM's new director, international, Australian Financial Review, 14 February Dr Sean Turnell (Economics): said the strong borrowing figures were an 'Indian summer' and Australia's flagging housing market would remain in a trough for at least the next three years, Adelaide Advertiser, Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): interviewed about the Iraqi election, Voice of America, 3 February Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): her weekly column was about the wide range of research activity, Weekly Times, 2 February; said Australian universities are starting to benefit from the Commonwealth's Backing Australia's Ability initiatives, Australian Financial Review, 7 February; her weekly column was about the new Institute for Innovation, Weekly Times, 9 February; warned the Government and its expert advisory group that universities expected the result to be workable, effective and not impose additional costs or an increased administrative burden on universities, Campus Review, 9 February Issues and EventsMacquarie University has Cat Empire booked to play during O-Week, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 February When Macquarie University student Florence Lam first arrived in Sydney from Hong Kong she lived alone in Campsie, but soon moved into Macquarie University Village where she met other students, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 February Macquarie University's web page with financial pointers for students is at www.sss.mq.edu.au/financial, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 February SIBT offers higher education diplomas that, upon successful completion, allow students to directly enter into the second year of a bachelor degree at Macquarie University, Daily Telegraph, 8 February Pre-school students can participate in early childhood music from Macquarie University, Northern Daily Leader, 8 February Clinical trials of more than 200 people at Curtin and Macquarie universities found that more than 90 per cent of patients noted a 40 per cent reduction in tinnitus symptoms, Australian Financial Review, 7 February One-third of the students at SIBT, which offers entry into second year at Macquarie University are locals, Australian Financial Review, 7 February The Epping Hotel is popular with large numbers of exchange students attending Macquarie University and maintains a register of its regular overseas visitors, Australian Financial Review, 7 February Baulderstone Hornibrook developed Macquarie University's Research Park and is a joint venture partner in an innovation campus with the University of Wollongong, Australian Financial Review, 2 February The ADI Residents' Action Group wants a reassessment of the bushfire risk to the 5000 homes planned for the ADI site in St Marys following research by Macquarie University which found that about 500,000 homes in Australia were too close to bushland, Blacktown Sun, 1 February Experts at Macquarie University have discovered that the traditional nasal tones and flattened vowels are losing out to more neutral, homogenised English, West Australian, 3 February Macquarie University is one of just four universities in NSW who do not expect to make any offers to Commonwealth-supported courses in the Final Round, Daily Telegraph, 3 February The late Miriam Hyde had an honorary doctorate from Macquarie University amongst her many awards, Courier Mail, 3 February Epping state Liberal MP Andrew Tink will miss representing Macquarie University and Eastwood Rugby Club after the redistribution handed them to Ryde State Labor MP John Watkins, Northern District Times, 2 February One in three anxious people seeks help, according to estimates by the Macquarie University Anxiety Research Unit, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 February The annual student activity fee at Macquarie University is $356, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 February A major retrospective of David Griggs' modern art will be shown at the Macquarie University Art Gallery this month, Northern District Times, 9 February; North Shore Times, 11 February A seminar on the wisdom of managerial psychology is part of the Macquarie Graduate School of Management's Executive Breakfast Series, Boss Magazine, Australian Financial Review, 1 February Paid parental leave has been doubled to 26 weeks for about 2755 Macquarie University staff, Daily Telegraph, 10 February The recently release of organic beer at The Ranch hotel would greatly appeal to its clientele of the North Ryde business community and Macquarie University's student population, Northern District Times, 9 February The International College of Tourism and Hotel Management, which offers degrees in association with Macquarie University, won an Australian Tourism Award in the Tourism Education and Training category, Weekend Australian, 12 February Kathy Vozella
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ALUMNIThe Alumni Office invites all alumni and staff to the following events: Understanding Delusional BeliefVenue: SAM Building Level 3, There are some remarkable forms of delusion and many attempts that have been made to understand their causes. Internationally renowned cognitive scientist Max Coltheart will present a neuropsychological theory of delusional beliefs that seeks to explain their origins and the reasons why a delusional person does not reject a belief that to others is patently bizarre. No charge, but bookings essential. Macquarie Hosts First Grade Rugby Eastwood v ParramattaDate: Saturday 9 April, 10.00am–6.00pm Venue: Macquarie University Sporting Fields, Culloden Road, Marsfield The Alumni Office and Macquarie University Sport and Recreation (MUSA) invite you to a great day of rugby and entertainment for alumni, families and friends. Don’t miss out on this first ever event for alumni. Program for the day10.00am–2.00pm, Macquarie University Sub-Teams play 12.00 noon, Official welcome by CEO Eastwood Rugby Club, Macquarie Alumnus and former Wallaby—Ian Williams 1.00pm–2.00pm, Watch the mighty Macquarie Beacons Rugby play 3.00pm–5.00pm, The Big Match: Eastwood v Parramatta, First Grade Rugby Teams battle it out. Enjoy great finger food, drinks and wine (provided by Taylor’s Wines) between 12 noon–2.00pm while watching the matches from the balcony of Bluey’s Pavilion. Cost is $25 per person and $8 for children under 12. Cost includes entry, parking, food and beverage between 12 noon and 2.00pm. Plenty of parking. Bookings essential by Friday 1 April. The Alumni Awards for Distinguished ServiceThe Alumni Office is pleased to announce the introduction of a new awards scheme. The Alumni Awards for Distinguished Service have been established to recognise and honour the outstanding achievements of Macquarie University alumni made within their chosen professions and to society. Two awards will be presented annually at the Alumni Awards Night. This year’s presentation will be held on 25 May. Closing date for nominations is 4 March 2005. For further details about eligibility and the selection process, please contact: Alumni Office Mark Herndon |
SCHOLARSHIPShttp://www.ro.mq.edu.au/HDRU/scholar.htm
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DIARYFebruaryMonday 21 FebruaryINTERNATIONALISING THE ACADEMIC ENTERPRISE AT MACQUARIE Speakers: Members of the Internationalisation Forum (Bruce Kercher, Alex Malley, Tony Adams) Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au 1.00pm–2.30pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or cpd@mq.edu.au Tuesday 22 FebruaryGOING ONLINE Thinking about giving your unit an online presence? During this workshop you will view what others have done, discuss options and issues you are likely to meet, and look at how a website and other CFL resources affect your pedagogy. You will see how to build your resource slowly and work with grants. If you would like a workshop adapted to suit your Department's issues please contact CFL's Educational Developers on: cfl-educ@mq.edu.au Recommended: for staff interested in teaching online. Contact: Margaret Kropman x7767 or cfl-educ@mq.edu.au. Please let us know you are coming. iLECTURE STAFF TOOL A hands-on session about the iLecture Staff Tool. This tool allows you to upload PowerPoints, add supplementary content to your audio recordings and manage your pre-booked iLectures. Select from one of the sessions below. Bookings essential: send your name and staff number (required) and session details (iLecture Staff Tool) to: training@library.mq.edu.au Recommended: only for staff using iLecture in Semester 1, 2005. Contact: Training and Support on x9945 or x7593 Wednesday 23 FebruaryWELCOME TO NEW STAFF 8.30am–11.00am in E6A 102. Morning tea will be provided. Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au or Kim Richard, x9721, cpd@mq.edu.au ARE YOU READY? An essential workshop for anyone preparing their online unit for the semester. Topics include student enrolment, quick content updates, assistance with advanced WebCT features such as selective release and quizzes. There will be technical staff to assist with last minute refinements and Educational Services staff, who will be available on call, for consultation on e-learning strategies. You don't need to book, just drop in! Recommended: for staff using a WebCT online unit for teaching. Contact:Training and Support on x9945 or x7593. Thursday 24 FebruaryWebCT BASICS Get up to speed quickly with WebCT. This session is a short introduction to the basic WebCT functions. It will cover editing online material and using the communications tools to participate in a WebCT online unit. Bookings essential: send your name and staff number (required) and session details (WebCT Basics) to: training@library.mq.edu.au Recommended: for academic and general staff, and particularly tutors and casual staff, who want to get up to speed quickly at the beginning of semester. Contact: Training and Support on x9945 or x7593. GOING ONLINE Thinking about giving your unit an online presence? During this workshop you will view what others have done, discuss options and issues you are likely to meet, and look at how a website and other CFL resources affect your pedagogy. You will see how to build your resource slowly and work with grants. If you would like a workshop adapted to suit your Department's issues please contact CFL's Educational Developers on: cfl-educ@mq.edu.au Recommended: for staff interested in teaching online. Contact: Margaret Kropman x7767 or cfl-educ@mq.edu.au. Please let us know you are coming. Friday 25 FebruaryMACQUARIE UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKPLACE CHANGE Lunch will be provided. Facilitator: Amanda Phillips. Enquiries: Kim Richard, x9721, cpd@mq.edu.au9.30am–5.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. To book call CPD on x 9721 or cpd@mq.edu.au Monday 28 FebruaryMU COMPETITIVE AWARDS General Staff awards to acquire experience outside Macquarie in matters relevant to their professional role within the University. Three (3) grants are available. Closing date for applications is Monday 28 February 2005. Contact Brenda Turnbull, x9799, brenda.turnbull@mq.edu.au for more information. MarchTuesday 8 MarchGOING ONLINE Thinking about giving your unit an online presence? During this workshop you will view what others have done, discuss options and issues you are likely to meet, and look at how a website and other CFL resources affect your pedagogy. You will see how to build your resource slowly and work with grants. If you would like a workshop adapted to suit your Department's issues please contact CFL's Educational Developers on: cfl-educ@mq.edu.au Recommended: for staff interested in teaching online. Contact: Margaret Kropman x7767 or cfl-educ@mq.edu.au. Please let us know you are coming. Thursday 10 MarchFOUNDATIONS IN RESEARCH SUPERVISION 10.00am–11.00am in E6A 116. Facilitator and Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au To book call CPD on x 9721 or cpd@mq.edu.au Wednesday 16 MarchALUMNI EVENTUnderstanding Delusional Belief. Professor Max Coltheart, ARC Federation Fellow and Scientific Director of Macquarie University’s Centre for Cognitive Science presents a neuropsychological theory of delusional beliefs. SAM Building Level 3, 6:30pm. No charge, but bookings essential. Tel: 9850 7310 or alumni@reg.mq.edu.au Tuesday 22 March SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY The Da Vinci Code: Historians Discuss. Panel: Dr Malcolm Choat, Dr Alan Dearn, Dr Chris Forbes. Associate Professor Alanna Nobbs to chair. 7.30pm in W6A 107.Cost: $5/$7. Enquiries: Pat Geidans/Margaret Smith x7512, Associate Professor Alanna Nobbs x8844, Ancient History Office x8833. Email: pgeidans@hmn.mq.edu.au |