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WHAT’S ON? LAMS—LEARNING ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The LAMS @ Macquarie University Implementation Project (LAMS@MQ) has been established to encourage and support the use of LAMS—Learning Activity Management System at Macquarie. During the project LAMS will be integrated into the Macquarie University Online Teaching Facility (MUOTF).

Training

Presentations for departmental groups can be organised at any time.

Dates:

Thursday 16 March, 10.00am–1.00pm, Library TR 2
Wednesday 26 April, 9.30am–1.00pm, Library TR 2
Tuesday 21 March, 9.30am–1.00pm, Library TR3
Friday 19 May, 9.30am–1.00pm, Library TR 3
Thursday 15 June, 9.30am–1.00pm, Library TR 3

Bookings: Bookings are essential: send your name and staff number (required) and session details (LAMS Basics) to: training@library.mq.edu.au

Enquiries: Angela Voerman, x4151, angela.voerman@mq.edu.au

Research Seminar and Showcase

We are planning the next LAMS seminar for 4 May, 10.00am–12.00 noon. There will be a showcase in the first hour where two Macquarie staff will present their experience of LAMS and talk about their plans for research on LAMS.

In the second half, a workshop is planned with an invited speaker to discuss the design and development of research linking your teaching and learning activities with LAMS.

Speakers are being confirmed and details will be available soon.

Robyn Philip
Macquarie E-learning Centre of Excellence (MELCOE)

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MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY “YOUR SAY” STAFF SURVEY

Tim Sprague, Director Human Resources advises that the Macquarie University “Your Say” staff survey was launched on 8 March by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Steven Schwartz, during his Meet the Vice-Chancellor forum and all staff are invited to participate in this survey. The survey is online until 27 March.

This is the first Macquarie staff survey and will give both academic and general staff a chance to voice their opinions about how well Macquarie University is functioning. It will also assist in tracking the health of the organisation and identify areas for improvement.

Steps are in place to ensure confidentiality. The survey is anonymous and all results will be analysed by the independent Voice Project association, which has conducted similar surveys at six other universities. Only aggregated scores from groups with 10 or more respondents will be reported. Responses from individual surveys will NOT be reported. Results will be communicated to staff at Macquarie University in late May 2006.

Staff are encouraged to participate in the survey honestly and frankly. The more responses, the clearer the current picture of the University will be. This is a chance to have Your Say and the data collected will contribute to the shape of the University into the future.

The website includes a Key Message and Frequently Asked Questions section, as well as the link for staff to complete the survey online. This website is: www.pers.mq.edu.au/yoursay/index.html

The survey will take most people 20–25 minutes to complete.

Wayne Bleakley
Manager Policy and Communications
Human Resources

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CFL WEB SITE MAINTENANCE SERVICE

The Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL) offers a web site maintenance service to all Divisions, Departments and Offices for the subsidised rate of $45 per hour. Depending on the frequency of updates you require, the cost of maintenance for your site can be as low as $90 every few months, and CFL guarantees a 48-hour turnaround.

Use of this service will ensure that your web site complies with international World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards, Macquarie’s Visual Identity Guide standards, and with legal requirements regarding accessibility for disabled web users.

Free CFL Website Accessibility Checking and Advisory Service

As a commitment to the quality of the University's web presence, the Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL) now offers a free web site checking service to help ensure your web site complies with international World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards. This check is best done prior to going live, but can also be done for existing sites. This check will help ensure that your web site complies with legal requirements for accessibility.

Did you know that standards compliant web sites:

• Are accessible to 100% of web users
• Display properly on all modern browsers and platforms
• Are compatible with hand-helds, mobile phones, etc
• Have higher search engine ratings
• Are much easier and cheaper to maintain?

CFL can also offer advice and assistance before your web site goes into production, and provides a service to fix errors or perform regular web site maintenance.

For more information on all of the above services contact Tony Dwyer, Manager of Media Production Services on x9668 or email tony.dwyer@mq.edu.au .

Tony Dwyer
Manager, Media Production Services
CFL

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ISBN 13 TRANSITION

The ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a 10-digit number that uniquely identifies books and book-like products published internationally. Each number identifies a unique edition of a publication, from one specific publisher, allowing for more efficient marketing of products by booksellers, libraries, universities, wholesalers and distributors.

From 1 January 2007 the International Standard Book Number standard will change from 10 digits to 13 digits.

The main reason for this is to increase the numbering capacity of the ISBN system due to the increase of electronic publications and the resulting proliferation of editions and formats.

Current ISBNs will be changed to 13 digits by being prefixed with 978 and the check digit (the last digit of the ISBN) recalculated by applying a new algorithm.

For example, the current ISBN 10 number from a Macquarie University author may be
1 74138 181 9 but from 1 January 2007 will be 978 1 74138 181 8.

The ISBN Agency advises that to ensure a smooth transition to the new numbering system both the currently used ISBN 10 and the new ISBN 13 number should be used when printing a publication from now until
1 January 2007. Major printing firms confirm that they are happy to print both ISBN numbers.

Those authors also using bar codes should liaise with their printing companies.

Publishers and authors are also advised to convert previously issued 10 digit ISBNs that will still be in active use as of January 2007. As the final check digit is also being changed, please do not try to convert your ISBNs by just adding the “978” prefix.

A conversion tool is available at: http://www.isbn.org/converterpub.asp

Michelle Coventry
Publications Officer
Registrar’s Publications Unit

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BLOOD BANK ON CAMPUS

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service mobile unit will be visiting campus on the dates below. This is a particularly important time to donate as winter is approaching and this traditionally means that many regular donors are unable to donate due to colds and flu. Boosting supplies now will ensure that demand for blood throughout the winter months will be met.

Before donating please ensure that you have had at least four glasses of water/juice and a good sized meal in the hours before donation.

Venue: SAM Building, The Atrium

Dates:

Wednesday 22 March 10.00am–3.15pm
Thursday 23 March 9.45am–3.15pm
Friday 24 March 9.45am–3.00pm

Danny Stagnitta
Marketing Co-ordinator
Australian Red Cross

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2006 CREATIVE HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

The Theatre of Image Creative Holiday Workshops are on again in the 2006 school holidays. The Workshops are held at the Institute of Early Childhood.

Bookings can be made by calling 02 9518 8458. The cost is $135 for two days, with each day starting at 9.30am and finishing at 4.30pm.

The workshops are suitable for children aged 5–12 years.

The 2006 workshops focus on Four Great Holiday Escapes!

Arctic—24–25 April

Threatened by global warming we explore the wonderful and strange world of animals and birds which live in this fragile environment. We look at the beauty of the vast varieties of inhabitants—penguins, polar bears, turtles, whales, walrus, seals, birds and fish—and the struggle between man and nature.

Feelin' Good —July

A celebration of the senses. How powerful they are, leading us through our lives. Sensory adventures—comic, fun, thrilling. What smells, tastes, sights, sounds and feelings turn us on?

Nightwatch — September

The busy exotic garden, the bed bugs and electric cities. A kaleidoscope of curious insect life raids the house, garden and even our bedrooms after dark. Bats, birds, bees—insects take the night. Puppetry workshop.

Look at me! — January 2007

Lookatme Lookatme! Look—that's enough! A personal look at your own special world up to the present day—the best and worst things, the most memorable things. Friends. Family. Pets. Sights. Sounds. Wonders large and small.

Go Pinocchio!

The Theatre of Image’s Go Pinocchio! was a huge success in 2005 and returns to Sydney as part of a NSW and Victorian tour. The season at The Seymour Theatre Centre runs from Thursday 6 July to Friday 14 July.

Bookings are open from 6 March at the Seymour Theatre Centre on 02 9351 7940 or Ticketek on 13 28 49. Tickets $24.50 child/concession and $29.50 adult.

Early bird discounts are available for bookings before 1 June but must be made through the Seymour Theatre Centre only—$5 off the ticket price—$19.50 child/concession and $24.50 adult. Booking fee per ticket and transaction fee per transaction may apply.

Neil Hunt
Theatre of Image

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PICT SEMINAR

All are welcome to attend the seminar Cognitive Edge: Making Sense of Complexity with the founder of the Cynefin Centre for Organizational Complexity and former Director of the IBM Institute for Knowledge Management, Professor Dave Snowden. Be challenged and enjoy an afternoon of interaction with colleagues and associates at PICT.

Professor Snowden has recently been working with the Singapore Government assisting in their counter terrorism capabilities.

Light refreshments will be served.

Date: Tuesday 4 April, 3.00pm–5.00pm

Venue: Centre for Policing, Intelligence & Counter Terrorism, Level 1, Dow Corning Building 3 Innovation Road, Macquarie University

RSVP : email name and contact details to: pict@access.mq.edu.au

Further information: Sandra Bilson, Operations Manager, x4713, sbilson@access.mq.edu.au

Sandra Bilson
Operations Manager
Centre for Policing, Intelligence & Counter Terrorism

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CATHOLIC MASS ON CAMPUS

The 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 term. There will be no Mass during recess.

Where: C5A 226 Monday–Friday
Time: 1.10pm

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. Contact details:

Andrew Wood
Catholic Chaplaincy Convenor
9850 7644
0418 683 647

Andrew Wood
Catholic Chaplaincy Convenor

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LACHLAN’S RESTAURANT

Are you looking for a new place to dine?

Conveniently located on the Macquarie University Campus at the award winning MGSM Executive Hotel & Conference Centre is Lachlan's Restaurant.

Lachlan's Restaurant features creative modern Australian cuisine and is fully licensed.

Our exciting new Autumn menu has many new dishes such as:

• Saffron Gnocchi—home made saffron gnocchi with Yarra Valley fetta, fresh oregano and porcini oil
• Pesto Chicken Caesar—baby cos lettuce with homemade caesar dressing, crispy pancetta and tender chicken fillet
• Lightly Smoked Ocean Trout—slow cooked and served with pappardelle, caperberries and pernod sauce
• Smoked Chicken Risotto—shaved smoked chicken with asparagus and baby parsley
• Spiced Scampi—Thai spiced scampi grilled and served with stir fried Asian greens
• Grain Fed Prime Rib of Beef—served with roasted gruyere chats and braised red cabbage with pinenuts
• Braised Spatchcock—braised with marsala and served with sautéed kipfler potatoes, olives and capsicum chutney
• Duck Breast—pan fried and served with grilled apple, witlof, walnuts and pomegranate sauce.

Opening hours:

• Dinner and breakfast—7 days
• Lunch—Monday to Friday.

If you have a large group or are pressed for time, you can take advantage of our pre-order arrangement. This can be emailed or faxed to you—simply follow the link below and request a pre-order form.

MGSM's staff can also assist you plan a private luncheon, dinner or cocktail reception for special events such as department functions, farewells, birthdays etc.

For more information please contact Lachlan's Restaurant on x9139 or email: lachlans.restaurant@mgsm.edu.au

Nigel Logue
Hotel Manager

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CPD NEWS

http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Special Interest Research Group in e-Learning

The Special Interest Research Group in e-Learning, aims to support the development of a critically reflective, evidence-based approach to the development of sustainable, high quality e-learning environments.

One of the activities of the group is a series of Research Seminars which will feature guest speakers who have been researching and working in the area of e-Learning. The seminars will provide the opportunity to identify research issues, develop collaborative partnerships, provide feedback on current projects and identify the implications of research outcomes for professional practice.

This first session for 2006 will feature two projects: Dr David Paul—Ensuring the Quality of On-line Programs Offshore; Jennifer Godfrey—The PGCert TESOL Online Project at NCELTR: Evaluating the Intention and Reality. In addition, Associate Professor Anna Reid will discuss avenues for funding research projects.

All staff interested in developing their scholarship in learning, e-Learning, teaching, leadership, management or organisational development are invited to participate.

Date: Tuesday 21 March, 1.00pm–3.00pm, E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752, maree.gosper@mq.edu.au

Webinar—Diana Laurillard

The Centre for Professional Development (CPD) and Centre for Flexible Learning are jointly hosting a webinar with Professor Diana Laurillard of the London Knowledge Lab, Institute of Education, University of London. The webinar will be a two-hour live interactive event in a web based virtual classroom.

Date: Tuesday 21 March, 9.30am–10.30am, Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5, Library
Facilitator: Professor Diana Laurillard
Enquiries: Margot McNeil, x9722, margot.mcneil@mq.edu.au

Job Interview Skills

Preparing yourself for an interview is essential if you want to make the right impression and fully understand the questions being asked.

This interactive workshop will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Assess your strengths and weaknesses in interview skills
• Practise answering different question types
• Practise responding in an interview situation
• Receive feedback.

Prior to the workshop, think about the interviews that you have been involved in to prepare any questions that you may have. The focus of the workshop is on applying for jobs within Macquarie University and on the interview process that is currently used.

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Wednesday 22 March, 9.30am–4.30pm, E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Linda Williamson, x9619, linda.williamson@mq.edu.au

Successful Business Writing

Writing in a business context demands certain professional standards. This practical workshop will provide opportunities to review your current standard and look at how to adjust it to suit the different needs of your readers. It covers a review of core language skills and considers the needs of modern business writing.

This program focuses on how to plan, prepare, and present written information that will appeal to the reader. It will demonstrate how to present your content/material more clearly, and also provide details on how to deliver documentation at the appropriate professional standard.

This program is offered to both general and academic staff.

Lunch is provided.

Date: Thursday 23 March, 9.30am–4.30pm, E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Robyn Clark

Macquarie University Teaching Development Grants

This session will provide staff with information about the internal grants that support teaching and learning initiatives at Macquarie, namely the:

• Macquarie University Strategic Curriculum Innovations Grants (MUSCIG)
• Macquarie University Teaching Development Grants (MUTDG)
• Flagship Grants.

The MUSCIG scheme supports the process of curriculum innovation, which extends beyond that expected of normal curriculum development and review undertaken within Departments and Divisions. Though the specific focus of these funds may change over time, the goal of the scheme is to support initiatives that reflect the University’s strategic priorities for teaching and learning, with the aim of enhancing the quality of student learning environments in all disciplines.

The 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.

Macquarie University Flagship Grants for teaching development support a small number of substantial projects contributing to strategies indicated in the Teaching and Learning Plan, which involve significant innovation or developments that will result in improvements to the quality of teaching, student learning or assessment across whole programs or sequences of units.

During the session, the guidelines and criteria for funding will be presented and applicants will have the opportunity to discuss issues related to their teaching and learning context. It will help participants to decide which grant would be most suitable for the projects in mind, and address the manner in which to best conceptualise and articulate the focus of the prospective projects.

Follow-up consultations with staff from the Centre for Professional Development and the Centre for Flexible Learning are strongly recommended.

Dates: Tuesday 28 March, 1.00pm–3.00pm, E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446, sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au

Principles of Self Management

This two-part workshop will explore aspects of your personal and professional development such as:

• goal setting
• time management
• personal communication styles
• assertiveness.

Through active learning, you will assess your current skills, identify future needs and prepare a plan for your development.

The activities will directly link to your day-to-day interactions within your team, as well as in your personal life. With strategies such as "saying no without really saying no" and "assertive I-statements", you will be able to practise skills that can be immediately applied in work and home life situations. We will also have some fun along the way with some scenarios and challenging ‘games’.

There will be a mini self-development project to be completed between the two workshops and you will be asked to do a short presentation on the outcomes of your project back to the group on the second day.

This workshop is targeted for all general and academic staff who interact with other people on a daily basis.

Lunch will be provided on Day 1.

Date:
Part 1: Thursday 30 March, 9.30 am–4.30 pm
Part 2: Thursday 13 April, 9.30 am–1.00 pm
Both sessions held in E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au

Exploring the Heart of Leadership

This exciting program is open to everyone throughout the University and addresses leadership at its most fundamental level…that of the self. This is because leadership is ultimately about our personal capacity to influence others in a compelling and constructive way.

How is it that some people have this capacity to influence others to a high degree, some partially have it and others have a little of it (irrespective of personality type)? Can we develop this ability? The answer is—yes!

This program explores why and how.

In this program, you will:

• Discover how to deepen and strengthen your sense of self, and therefore that of others
• Learn more about the fundamental principles of personal power, in order to further build it within yourself and others
• Discover the underlying laws of relationship and how to transform relationships, without relying on changes in others
• Understand the essence of human motivation.

The program is conducted over 5 x 4 hour sessions, will be interactive and involves a number of short homework exercises.

This is a safe, gentle program where new paradigms will be presented for your consideration. These will be continually related to the MU context, and their relevance and applicability to your work will be explored throughout.

Who should attend? Anyone (general or academic staff) who wants to break new ground in their relationships, including those wanting to further develop their leadership capacities.

The Registration Form for this program can be obtained from Kim Richard at CPD x9721.

Lunch will be provided.

Attendance at all five sessions is required.

Dates: Friday 31 March, Tuesday 11 April, Thursday 20 April, Friday 28 April, Friday 12 May
9.00am–1.00 pm
E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Brenda Turnbull, x9799, brenda.turnbull@mq.edu.au

Dealing with Difficult People

Dealing with people is an integral part of a staff member’s life. Understanding how to work effectively in these situations can make a difference. Questions such as:

• What types of situations are difficult?
• What do people do or say when they are being difficult?
• How do others react to this difficult behaviour?
• What might cause people to become difficult?…(do I jump out of bed in the morning, full of energy, saying “Boy, I’m going to be the most difficult person in the world today ?”)

Using strategies from Robert Bramson’s book Coping With Difficult People, numerous types of difficult behaviours will be identified. Suggestions on how to respond will be explored through practical exercises.

This workshop is appropriate for academic and general staff.

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Wednesday 5 April, 9.30am–4.30pm, E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Linda Williamson, x9619, linda.williamson@mq.edu.au

MGSM Scholarship Scheme for General Staff

The Macquarie Graduate School of Management is making available to general staff of Macquarie University two scholarships to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Management program. The winners of the scholarships will commence study in June 2006.

This Scheme, which the MGSM has generously supported for several years now, provides members of general staff with access to a valuable professional development activity. The MGSM's Postgraduate Certificate in Management covers the core management areas of

• human resources
• marketing
• accounting for management

and so provides an excellent qualification for general staff in, or aspiring to, management and leadership positions within the University.

The scholarships will be awarded through a competitive process, and cover the cost of all tuition fees.

Copies of the guidelines for the Scheme and application forms are available from CPD. For further information, contact Rebecca Taylor, x9734, rebecca.taylor@mq.edu.au , or see the CPD homepage at: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/leadership/award_mgsm.htm

Applications must be returned to CPD by Friday 28 April 2006.

WORKPLACE RELATIONS TRAINING

Women’s Network

The Women’s Network has been developed to provide University women with a series of events to enhance and support their professional development, by providing opportunities for members to interact and broaden their network. For 2006, a regular schedule of lunchtime seminars has been organised.

Lunch will be provided.

The topic for this Lunchtime Seminar will be: Employee Relations at MQ: Question and Answer Session (Who are they? What are the issues? What services are provided?)

Dates: Thursday 23 March, 12.30pm–1.30pm, Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B
Speaker: Sharon Kraemer, Senior Employee Relations Officer, Human Resources

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

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IT TRAINING

www.library.mq.edu.au/training/

Enrolments for semester 1 2006 IT courses are now open and can be made online via http://www.library.mq.edu.au/training/courses.php

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; Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat; Dreamweaver; and Filemaker Pro.

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.library.mq.edu.au/training/online.html

Training Room Upgrade

The Library training rooms are now fitted with new computers. These computers provide access to Office 2003 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access) and other applications on an XP operating platform. This change reflects standard use across campus and aims at providing access to training relevant to staff needs.

A full listing of software applications installed on the training computers is available from http://www.library.mq.edu.au/training/trbookings.html

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

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WHAT’S ON IN PR & MARKETING

The PR and Marketing Unit has moved

The Public Relations and Marketing Unit has moved to its new office on Level 2, BD Building, 4 Research Park Drive. All phone numbers will remain the same.

Postgrad Expo—Tuesday 11 April

The Postgrad Expo website is now live at: http://www.expo.mq.edu.au/

Staff who require purple Macquarie T-shirts can contact Dina Mura on x6079 or dina.mura@mq.edu.au You will need to collect these from us–don’t forget we’ve moved (see above).

Careers Advisers Day 2006

Thank you to all staff who participated in the 2006 Careers Advisers Day on 6 March. The event was a great success with 230 high school careers advisers representing 200 schools across Sydney and surrounding regions. They really appreciated meeting Macquarie University staff and learning more about the degree programs and unique initiatives offered at our university. If anyone has any inquiries about high school liaison initiatives and programs coming up over the next few months please contact Jason Elias on 7665 or email: jason.elias@vc.mq.edu.au

To look out for

We will be contacting staff shortly regarding a presentation of the Science, Engineering and Technology Report, a 12-month research project investigating the issues surrounding the national decrease in enrolments in Science, Engineering and Technology conducted by the PR and Marketing Unit.

Kathy Vozella
Media Manager

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ALUMNI

http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/index.htm

Masters of Accounting Alumni—Cocktail Party

Date: Thursday 23 March
Venue: Stamford Grand @ North Ryde, Corner of Epping and Herring Rds, North Ryde
Time: 6.30pm
Speaker: Bob Cruickshanks, Deputy Official Receiver (NSW), Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia
No charge but bookings essential.
RSVP: Friday 17 March, Catherine Pattison Clarke: cpattiso@efs.mq.edu.au or 02 9850 8537

Graduates of the Master of Accounting Program (MAcc) and their guests are warmly invited to this inaugural alumni event. Meet and network with other graduates of the program living and working in NSW.

Alumni Lecture Series 2006

Date: Thursday 30 March
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Macquarie University, SAM Level 3
Topic: Security Intelligence Failures: A Retrospective
Speakers: Peter Anderson, Director of the new Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (PICT), and Sandra Bilson, Operations Manager, PICT.

Peter Anderson and Sandra Bilson will provide insight into recent intelligence “failures” including September 11, Beslan, Bali and the SIEV-X sea disaster.

Premium Wine Tasting Evening

Date: Thursday 6 April
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Yuga Café and Art Gallery , 172 St John’s Road, Glebe

Alumni are invited to our wine and cheese evening sponsored by Taylors Wines. No charge, but bookings essential. This event is limited to the first 75 bookings.

Book online for all events: http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/FormBooking.html

Grapevine Online—A New Service for Alumni

You can now share your news with other alumni by registering on Grapevine Online http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/grapevine.html

Macquarie University Merchandise

Macquarie University Merchandise can now be purchased online at http://www.sam.org.au/index.cfm?s=74073E90-3048-1075-638A5A6A39D03937

All Enquiries:

Alumni Office
Telephone: (02) 9850 7310
Fax: (02) 9850 9478
Email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au

Mark Herndon
Director
Alumni Office

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CDO NEWS

The Career Development Office is now in full graduate recruitment season, having hosted 44 employers at our Graduate Recruitment Fair on Monday 13 March. Arising from the Fair, there are a variety of opportunities and services for students to start preparing and researching for their graduate applications.

Career Workshops

The full workshop schedule for Semester One is now available on our main website at: www.careers.mq.edu.au/students.htm under ‘Workshops and Seminars’.

Please encourage students to download a copy of this schedule and to register for workshops at the Career Development Office, in our temporary location on the Ground Floor of Building C5C.

General job searching, resume and cover letters workshops are on offer for students, as well as tailored workshops presented by a range of graduate employers.

There will also be a number of employers on campus presenting to students about graduate roles for 2007. Employer presentations are held from 1.00pm–2.00pm and employer names and locations are advertised on CareerHub. Please encourage students to log in and access this information under ‘News and Events’.

The following career workshops are hosted by the Career Development Office and presented by leading industry employers. They are a great opportunity for students to develop their graduate job searching, applications and interview skills. These Career Insight workshops are practical, relevant and closely linked to industry by the presenting graduate employers. Please direct students to the careers website for a full list of workshop times and dates: http://www.careers.mq.edu.au/students.htm

Interview Preparation Skills

Presenter: Masterfoods Australia and New Zealand
Date: Monday 20 March, 1.00pm–2.00pm
Venue: E6A Room 102

Making the Right Impression with Prospective Employers

Presenter: Hill Rogers Chartered Accountants
Date: Monday 27 March, 1.00pm–2.00pm
Venue: E6A Room 102

Business Etiquette

Presenter: Ernst & Young
Date: Tuesday 28 March,1.00pm–2.00pm
Venue: E6A Room 102

What Employers Look for in Graduates

Presenter: Deloitte
Date: Thursday 30 March,1.00pm–2.00pm
Venue: E7B Theatre 2

New CDO Location

The Career Development Office will be moving from its temporary location on the Ground Floor of C5C to Level 2 of the Lincoln Building. Our Career Resource Centre will re-open in our new premises from Monday 27 March.

CareerHub Statistics

From the first week of this semester, the Career Development Office has added over 100 part time and graduate roles to CareerHub for students. Students seeking jobs are encouraged to check CareerHub daily to be up to date with all listed positions.

For general CareerHub news, please refer to www.careers.mq.edu.au

Caroline Spurway
Career Development Office

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SAM NEWS

More discounts than you can poke a stick at!

SAM is delighted to launch the new SAM Card in 2006 that offers bigger and better benefits and special offers to Macquarie University students and staff.

If you already have a red SAM Associate Card this will no longer be valid after the expiry date on each individual card. In 2006 Macquarie University staff members will have the opportunity to purchase a new 2006 SAM Card which gives you fantastic savings and benefits on and off-campus all year!

As well as an average 10 per cent discount at SAM on-campus retail outlets, SAM has formed a relationship with Macquarie Centre which means many retailers at the Centre will provide discounts and special offers for SAM Card holders. SAM is also excited to introduce, national benefits provider, 'Where to Enjoy' who is also onboard for the first time.

Log onto the SAM website www.sam.org.au for more information on the benefits at Macquarie Centre and a full list of retailers, attractions, restaurants and hotels across the country where you will save with 'Where to Enjoy.

The SAM Card will cost Macquarie University staff $100 in 2006. This new benefit program will offer the on-campus community more benefits and exclusive savings for the entire year.

For bigger and better benefits in 2006, staff can log onto www.sam.org.au and fill out the simple registration form. Visit the SAM Spot to pay for and pick up your new SAM Card during semester.

Macquarie Community College

In partnership with Macquarie Community College, all SAM card holders are eligible to a 10% discount on all adult education courses. The range of courses on offer is endless with something to suit all tastes including mind and body, computer and accredited training, online training, as well as English language training to name a few!

To find out more about what's on offer, visit www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au To receive your membership discount on all Macquarie Community College courses please enrol via phone (02) 8845 8888 or in person at the Carlingford or Chatswood offices, stating your SAM card number. Enrolment is that easy.

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MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

We are now using both print and broadcasting monitoring services, but they do sometimes miss Macquarie mentions. To ensure a more comprehensive and accurate Macquarie in the media column, please always let us know whenever you have been a subject or an author of any print media item, including reviews of your work or letters-to-the-editor from you, and if you appear on the electronic media. Kindly forward the information by email to Kathy Vozella: kathy.vozella@mq.edu.au or by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to Becton Dickson Building, Macquarie University Research Park.

Media Mentions

Professor Tony Adams (International): said the danger ahead is that, as a sector, we are very dependent on two major markets, China and India, The Australian, 8 March

Dr Michelle Arrow (Modern History): is researching Australian popular culture and said the Helen Reddy song I am Woman had a profound influence on a number of women, ABC New England North West (Tamworth), 15 February

Ms Robyn Arrowsmith (Modern History): said it was a terrible wrench for many women to take up US citizenship and a few chose not to, despite living most of their life in the US, because they still regarded themselves as entirely Australian, West Australian, 13 March

Professor Gayle Avery (MGSM): in her book Understanding Leadership she asks 'does leadership matter?' and concludes that it does, Australian Financial Review, 10 March

Associate Professor Jennifer Bowes (Institute of Early Childhood): said she was shocked but not surprised by the number of breaches [in child care centre licence conditions], Sydney Morning Herald, 13 March

Ms Sue Butler (Macquarie Dictionary): said 'bloody's' origins in English dated back to 1676 when it referred to someone who was as 'drunk as a blood'—colloquial for a noble, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 March

Mr Chris Clark (MGSM): says the balance is now shifting from those courses that focused on technical skills to those that examine leadership and management, Australian Financial Review, 13 March

Professor John Croucher (MGSM): his weekly column included statistics such as 'number of years that Rip Van Winkle slept: 20', Sydney Morning Herald, 4 March; The Age, 4 March; his weekly column included statistics such as 'average wing flaps per second of a bee: about 240', Sydney Morning Herald, 11 March; The Age, 11 March

Professor Paul Davies (Australian Centre for Astrobiology): interviewed about time travel and explained the principles that he believes restrict time travel, Radio 4BC Brisbane, 7 March

Dr Marilyn Dodkin (Macquarie University Council member): promoted her new book Goodnight Bobbie: One Family's War, Radio National, 23 February; Radio National, 7 March

Associate Professor Michael Fine (Sociology): said there were several ways elderly, or vulnerable people, living alone were supported—through telephone networks like the Red Cross Telecross, through personal alarm systems, and through neighbourly networks, North Shore Times, 10 March

Associate Professor Andrew Fraser (Public Law): will not be teaching his Anglo-American Constitutional History course this semester after the university cancelled it on grounds of racial vilification proceedings, Northern District Times, 15 February; was suspended from lecturing last July over racist statements he made in the press, Campus Review, 15 February; who was at the centre of a national media storm last year for his anti-black views, thought he would return to teaching last Thursday but Macquarie University thought otherwise, Parramatta Sun, 8 March

Professor Bryan Horrigan (Law): is a member of the team investigating public sector governance arrangements, Canberra Times, 9 March

Ms Kelly Jones (MGSM): said that with the current focus on return on investment, MBA study can enhance your skill set, Human Capital, 1 February

Dr Denise Leith (Politics): debated the controversial Freeport gold and copper mine in West Papua with writer John McBeth, Radio National, 6 March

Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): wrote about the word 'koala', Campus Review, 8 March; interviewed about the controversy in the UK over the use of the word 'bloody' in the Australian tourism advertisements, ABC Newcastle, 10 March

Associate Professor Graeme Russell (Psychology): said business leaders are often blind to the pressure that the workplace puts on men's relationships and the link to their work performance, Northern District Times, 1 March

Professor Steven Schwartz (Vice-Chancellor): said the new aquatic centre would be open to the wider community, Northern District Times, 8 March; has spent the past four years as head of London's Brunel University and now takes on new challenges as Macquarie University vice-chancellor, Northern District Times, 8 March

Dr Adam Stow (Biological Sciences): has found that grey nurse sharks are in danger of becoming extinct according to a genetic survey of the fish in their natural habitats, The Guardian, 1 March; fears the gene pool of the grey nurse shark along the eastern seaboard has become too shallow and could ultimately contribute to the extinction of some populations, Sun Herald, 12 March

Dr Nikki Sullivan (Critical and Cultural Studies): agrees with US columnist Andrew Sullivan, who proclaimed the end of gay culture, that gay victories have prompted a conservative backlash, Sydney Morning Herald, 11 March

Professor David Throsby (Economics): said Australia was still struggling to come to terms with its national identity, Sydney Weekly, 15 February

Professor Stephen Thurgate (Information and Communication Sciences): will take up his appointment as Dean of the Division of Information and Communication Sciences at Macquarie University in June, Campus Review, 1 March; has been appointed Dean of the Division of Information and Communication Sciences at Macquarie University, The Australian, 7 March

Dr Andrew Try (Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences): is hoping to finish off Masoud Faroughi's PhD and see it submitted and a doctorate granted posthumously, Daily Telegraph, 2 March; said the murder of Masoud Faroughi was an enormous tragedy, Sunday Telegraph, 5 March

Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): interviewed about the AWB, BBC World Service, 8 February; interviewed about Iraq, Radio Singapore International, 15 February

Professor Clive Williams (Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism): interviewed about the AFP proposal to introduce a deprogramming model for terror suspects, Radio National Breakfast, 13 March

Professor Di Yerbury (Former Vice-Chancellor): said Dorothy Davis was hugely influential on policy, strategy, research, consultancies and in developing the annual IDP conference into one of the largest and most influential in the world, Campus Review, 15 February; confirmed that Associate Professor Andrew Fraser will not be teaching an optional unit that would have dealt with the subject of race, Parramatta Sun, 15 February; had an idea to upgrade the path—dubbed Wally's Walk—by pulling up the old paving and slapping down some new, but the project is taking longer than anticipated, costing more than expected and is now likely to run to millions of dollars, The Australian, 1 March

Issues and Events

A cross-section of business, government, education and the community will take part in Sydney's North 2030, a two-day summit at Macquarie University, Northern District Times, 1 March

A letter-to-the-editor said that the roofing on Macquarie University's new housing development is an aesthetic mistake, Northern District Times, 1 March

Sideways will screen at the Macquarie University lakeside lawn on Friday, Northern District Times, 1 March

The Anglican Bishop of Durham is known as a Da Vinci Code breaker, and will address scholars from the Society for the Study of Early Christianity and Macquarie Christian Studies Institute, both at Macquarie University, Northern District Times, 1 March

Masoud Faroughi was working as a taxi driver while he studied at Macquarie University, Hills Shire Times, 28 February

A researcher from Macquarie University says there are 23,000 addresses in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie which could be at risk if the Hunter coast is hit by a three metre tsunami, 2HD Newcastle, 28 February; New FM, 28 February

Former violinist with the Macquarie Trio Nicholas Milton has been named artistic director and chief conductor of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Courier Mail, 1 March

Tim Burroughs is new co-chairman of investment banking at Goldman Sachs JBWere and is also studying his PhD at Macquarie University, The Age, 1 March

Announcer Mike Carlton discussed the murder of Masoud Faroughi, who was about to finish a PhD in Chemistry at Macquarie University, and said that people are hoping the man can be awarded the doctorate posthumously, Radio 2UE, 2 March

A Ryde Council-backed study has recommended paid parking in streets mostly used by Macquarie University students, Macquarie Centre shoppers and Macquarie Park commuters, Northern District Times, 15 February

The Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference, organised by Macquarie University attracts up to 200 women and men from the public and private sectors, Campus Review, 15 February

Major attractions such as the Macquarie Shopping Centre, Macquarie University, the M2 Hills Motorway and the soon-to-be-opened Macquarie Park railway station have given the area major points of identification, The Australian, 16 February

Former Macquarie Trio member Nicholas Milton is also general music director of the Jena Philharmonic Orchestra in Germany, Canberra Times, 16 February

A fundraising concert for Africa House to be held at Macquarie University was cancelled for fear of racist attacks, Parramatta Sun, 15 February

Macquarie University research into the possible effects of a tsunami on Australia was mentioned, Radio 2SM, 6 March

Sharon Waterhouse, who has an MBA from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management has been appointed head of direct distribution at Newcastle Permanent, Newcastle Herald, 6 March

Masoud Faroughi had just completed a doctorate in chemistry at Macquarie University and was too busy with his studies and work to have made enemies, Sydney Morning Herald, 6 March

Violinist Michael Dauth has joined the Macquarie Trio permanently, Sun Herald, 5 March

Tabitha Keon's research, through Macquarie University's Department of Psychology, has included interviews and questionnaires of why couples chose to forgive each other or not and how that relieved or proliferated their emotional pain, North Shore Times, 3 March

Business leaders, government, education and community groups will converge on Macquarie University on 8 and 9 March to form a strategic plan for the future, Weekly Times, 1 March

Three universities in NSW—Macquarie, the University of Technology and Wollongong—rely on overseas student fees for more than 20 per cent of their income, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 March

Caller Margot has a choir at Macquarie University and would like to sing a version of God Save the Queen, Advance Australia Fair and Waltzing Matilda, ABC 702 Sydney, 2 March

Young artist Patrick Hromas is currently represented in the collection of the Museum of Ancient Cultures at Macquarie University, Northern District Times, 8 March

There has been a huge reaction to the new national anthem composed by 702 listener Peter Corkhill performed by the Macquarie Singers on the Drive program, ABC 702 Sydney, 8 March

Executive director of Haier in Australia Karl Qin is studying for a doctorate of business administration at Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Business Review Weekly, 9 March

Larissa Townsend volunteered the last two weeks of her summer holidays from Macquarie University where she is in her fourth year of undergraduate studies in Museum and Heritage Studies, to put together the Glen Innes Through Time photographic exhibition, Glen Innes Examiner, 7 March

Macquarie University research finds the Great Lakes and Greater Taree areas are at risk in the event of a tsunami, Radio 2RE, 7 March

The Martin report of 1964 stressed the need for further expansion of university places, promoting a new wave of suburban institutions embracing a more multidisciplinary approach to knowledge—La Trobe and Macquarie in 1964, then over the next decade Newcastle, Flinders, Griffith, Wollongong and Murdoch, Australian Financial Review, 10 February

Macquarie Park is our version of Silicon Valley—a high-tech precinct centred on Macquarie University and employing about 30,000 people, Australian Financial Review, 10 March

The Insurance Council of Australia is using data from Macquarie University models that say that 92,000 homes could be affected by rising sea levels or a major cyclone to formulate their flood policies, ABC Coast FM Gold Coast, 9 March

Asking 'why' will be one of the central themes of world-renowned Middle East correspondent Robert Fisk's talk when he speaks at Macquarie University on March 10, North Shore Times, 10 March

Journalist Robert Fisk is giving a free public talk tonight at Macquarie University, Radio 2GB, 10 March

World Bank consultant Zara Sarzin studied a Bachelor of Economics at Macquarie University majoring in actuarial studies, Sydney Morning Herald, 11 March

It wasn't until former Macquarie University commerce/law student Shan Rana attended a campus careers fair in 2004 that he realised that other organisations could offer him job opportunities that would make use of his degree disciplines, Sydney Morning Herald, 11 March

The Macquarie Trio performs at the Ithaca Auditorium City Hall in Brisbane on March 24, Sunday Mail, 12 March

Kathy Vozella
Media Manager

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SCHOLARSHIPS

DARMASISWA AND DARMASISWA PLUS SCHOLARSHIPS 2006–2007

The Government of Indonesia is offering scholarships to foreign nationals to study Indonesian languages, arts, music, dance and crafts in universities and colleges in Indonesia for the academic year 2006–2007. The scholarship includes tuition fees at the university or college selected, a monthly allowance of Rp1million and an annual clothing allowance of Rp300,00.

The program cannot be used to carry out research. Participants must bear their own travel and accommodation costs.

Applicants must:

• Not be older than 35 years of age.
• Have completed secondary education or its equivalent.
• Have a basic knowledge of the field applied for.
• Be able to speak English

Further information: Application forms may be obtained from:

Education and Culture Attache
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
8 Darwin Avenue
Canberra ACT 2600

Email: educbr@cyberone.com.au
Fax: 02 6273 7348

Deadline: 31 March 2006

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POSITIONS VACANT

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL
Academic Management Support
Student Finance Support Manager (Student System)
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 20325

This position has been created to manage the co-ordination and resolution of cross-functional student finance support issues in relation to the University’s Academic Management Information System (AMIS).

The position will involve close liaison with senior managers in existing AMIS support groups across the University. In particular, the position will manage and facilitate communication, problem tracking and resolution; facilitate consistency in development of processes and procedures, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of AMIS student finance support processes requiring cross-functional co-ordination; manage and facilitate co-ordination of change management and testing; realise service delivery improvements for AMIS student finance-related support.

Essential Selection Criteria: Relevant accounting experience together with extensive relevant experience with large and complex computer-based information systems; demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff; proven ability to initiate strategic changes as well as manage changes imposed, with an emphasis on innovative solutions; excellent business analysis skills; demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction and teamwork; proven ability to set and achieve team deadlines; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to quickly gain a detailed understanding of the University's organisational structure and business processes, in order to bring a multi-perspective understanding to the development and implementation of change.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Relevant accounting qualification; membership of an appropriate professional body eg CPA/ASA; knowledge of student finance functionality within a student information system; project management skills.

Enquiries and further information: Ms Suzanne Kelly on (02) 9850 9490 or email: suzanne.kelly@mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of three years and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package: From $93,929 pa, including base salary (Level 10 Band 1) from $79,371 to $93,404 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Please visit: http://www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online.

Closing date 24 March 2006.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a University Policy.

www.jobs.mq.edu.au

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CLASSIFIEDS

DIARY

March

Thursday 16 March

DEVELOPING AN ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO—DOCUMENTING PRACTICE Facilitator and Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446, sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au 10.00am–12.00 noon in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

UNISUPER SEMINAR Contribution Splitting . If you are married, or in a de-facto relationship super contribution splitting gives couples the opportunity to more effectively share their superannuation benefits. The seminar will cover how placing all, or part, of your superannuation contributions into a spouse account can boost your combined retirement savings and achieve retirement goals. 1.00pm–2.00pm E6A Room 133. Registration: http://www.unisuper.com.au/resources/seminars.cfm

MCSI SEMINAR Fresh Perspectives on Paul. The world's leading scholar on the New Testament, UK Bishop Dr Tom (NT) Wright with MTC lecturer, author Bishop Paul Barnett, (Fellow Ancient History Documentary Research Centre, Macquarie University) at Trinity Chapel, Robert Menzies College 7.00pm. All welcome. Cost: $20, students and concessions (not seniors), $15. Registration: www.mcsi.edu.au or call Macquarie Christian Studies Institute on 9850 6133.

AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR ANCIENT NUMISMATIC STUDIES GALE LECTURE 1 Coinage and the Genesis of Philosophy. Professor Richard Seaford (University of Exeter). 7.30pm X5B 321. No charge.

Friday 17 March

MCSI SEMINAR Decoding The Da Vinci Code. Hear the world's leading scholar on the New Testament, UK Bishop Dr Tom (NT) Wright address many of the key controversial issues raised in the novel—is there really any evidence for the Resurrection, was Jesus married, what was Emperor Constantine's impact on Church teachings? Where: Atrium, Union Building, Macquarie University, 8.00pm. Cost: $20, students and concessions (not seniors) $15. Registration: www.mcsi.edu.au or call Macquarie Christian Studies Institute on 9850 6133.

MACQUARIE RESEARCH STUDENTS IP SEMINAR — ACCESS MACQUARIE Facilitator and Enquiries: Bryan Williams, x9275, bwilliams@access.mq.edu.au 10.00am–1.00pm in Access Macquarie, Level 1 Training Room, 3 Innovation Road, Macquarie University. Lunch will be provided. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Episodic Precambrian Subduction Dr Craig O’Neill ( GEMOC). Chair: Professor Sue O’Reilly. 1.05pm in E5A 119.

OH&S CHEMICAL SAFETY TRAINING Facilitator: Julie Armour. Enquiries: Kerrie Gregory, x9774. 1.00pm–5.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Saturday 18 March

MCSI SEMINAR Hope in a Hopeless World. An exciting one day workshop with leading theologian and author UK Bishop Dr Tom (NT) Wright at Trinity Chapel, Robert Menzies College 9.30am–4.30pm. All welcome. Cost: $80, students and concessions (not seniors) $40. BYO lunch with morning and afternoon tea provided. Registration: www.mcsi.edu.au or call Macquarie Christian Studies Institute on 9850 6133.

Tuesday 21 March

SPECIAL INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP IN e-LEARNING Facilitator and Enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752, maree.gosper@mq.edu.au1.00pm–3.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

RESEARCH WRITING: HELPING THE READER TO FOLLOW YOUR LOGIC Facilitator: Dr Alan Jones. Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@vc.mq.edu.au 9.30am –12.30pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

HARNESSING THE POWER OF e-LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION 9.30am–11.30am in the Molly Thomson Room, Level 5, Library. For more information contact Margot McNeill (CPD) on x9722, margot.mcneill@mq.edu.au or Trish Edmonds (CFL), x9677 tedmonds@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Coins for Kings: the Family of Alexander the Great and Their Coin Images. Dr Kenneth Sheedy (Director, Australian Centre for Ancient Numismatics) Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5, Library at 5.30pm for 6.00pm. All welcome. Enquiries: Mrs Cissy Wong x7499.

Wednesday 22 March

JOB INTERVIEW SKILLS Facilitator: Linda Williamson. 9.30am–4.30pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Thucydides and Dramatic History. Tom Hillard (Ancient History, Macquarie). W6A Room 127 at 12.00 noon–1.15pm. All welcome. For further information contact: Adrian Carton on x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au

AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR ANCIENT NUMISMATIC STUDIES GALE LECTURE 2 Coinage and the Genesis of Tragedy. Professor Richard Seaford (University of Exeter). 7.40pm X5B 321. No charge.

Thursday 23 March

WOMEN’S NETWORK: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AT MQ: Question and answer session (Who are they? What are the issues? What services are provided?). Lunch will be provided. 12.30pm–1.30pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. Speaker: Sharon Kraemer, Senior Employee Relations Officer, Human Resources. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

MGSM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GENERAL STAFF Copies of the guidelines for the Scheme and application forms are available from CPD. For further information, contact Rebecca Taylor, x9734, rebecca.taylor@mq.edu.au , or see the CPD homepage at: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au Applications must be returned to CPD by Friday 28 April 2006.

LAW SEMINAR SERIES PROGRAM Globalisation, Sustainable Development and the Common Concern of Humankind. Dr Laura Horn (School of Law, University of Western Sydney). Trevor Martin Moot Court, located in Building W3A Room 328 from 1.00pm–2.00pm with a light lunch preceding the presentations. For information about the seminar series, please contact the convenor Dr Natalie Klein x9931; natalie.klein@law.mq.edu.au

MASTERS OF ACCOUNTING ALUMNI—COCKTAIL PARTY Speaker: Bob Cruickshanks, Deputy Official Receiver (NSW), Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia. Stamford Grand @ North Ryde, Corner of Epping & Herring Rds, North Ryde, 6:30pm. No charge but bookings essential. RSVP: Friday 17 March, Catherine Pattison Clarke: cpattiso@efs.mq.edu.au or 02 9850 8537

SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Learning from Cronulla: Racism in Contemporary Australia. Scott Poynting (Critical and Social Analysis, University of Western Sydney). C3B 501A 3.00pm–5.00pm.

SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS WRITING Facilitator and Enquiries: Robyn Clark. 9.30am–4.30pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Friday 24 March

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Australia’s oldest trilobites: documenting their biodiversity and evolution during the Cambrian explosion Dr John Paterson ( MUCEP). Chair: Dr Glenn Brock 1.05pm in E5A 119.

Tuesday 28 March

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY TEACHING DEVELOPMENT GRANTS Facilitator and Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446, sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au 1.00pm–3.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 29 March

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Who Am I? The Diary of Mary Valence, Sydney, 1937. Anita Heiss (Warawara, Macquarie). W6A Room 127 at 12.00 noon–1.15pm. All welcome. For further information contact: Adrian Carton on x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au

Thursday 30 March

ALUMNI LECTURE SERIES Security Intelligence Failures: A Retrospective. Speakers: Peter Anderson, Director, Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (PICT), Sandra Bilson, Operations Manager, Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism Unit (PICT). Peter and Sandra will present an overview of this new Unit as well as insights into recent intelligence “failures” including September 11, Beslan, Bali and the SIEV-X sea disaster. 6.30pm, Macquarie University, SAM Level 3.

CENTRE FOR THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT AND EXPERIENCE The Victorian Evangelicals , Raymond Heslehurst. Late Victorian Melbourne, Darrell Paproth. No charge. 6.00pm W6A 308.

SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Marxism and its Discontents: Radical Politics and Globalisation. Verity Burgmann (Political Science, University of Melbourne). C3B 501A at 3.00pm–5.00pm.

Thursday 30 March and Thursday 13 April

PRINCIPLES OF SELF MANAGEMENT Part 1: Thursday 30 March, 9.30am–4.30 pm (lunch provided at Part 1). Part 2: Thursday 13 April, 9.30am–1.00pm. Both sessions held in E6A 116. Facilitator and Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Friday 31 March

CLOSING DATE FOR 2006 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY COMPETITIVE AWARDS FOR GENERAL STAFF The closing date for applications is Friday 31 March 2006. Full guidelines and application form at: www.cpd.mq.edu.au/leadership/awards_grants.htm. For further information please contact Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Analysis of oil inclusions to provide constraints on life in the Proterozoic Associate Professor Simon George ( Australian Centre for Astrobiology). Chair: Professor Malcolm Walter 1.05pm in E5A 119.

Friday 31 March, Tuesday 11 April, Thursday 20 April, Friday 28 April and Friday 12 May

EXPLORING THE HEART OF LEADERSHIP Facilitator and Enquiries: Brenda Turnbull, x9799, brenda.turnbull@mq.edu.au 9.00am–1.00pm in E6A 116. The registration form for this program can be obtained from Kim Richard at CPD (x9721) or email cpd@mq.edu.au

April

Saturday 1 April

MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE DINNER Keynote speaker: Andrew Wallace-Hadrill (Director of British School at Rome) Curzon Hall. Enquiries and further information: www.ancienthistory.com.au

Sunday 2 April

TRIBUTE CONCERT The Balmain Sinfonia perform a tribute concert for Emeritus Professor Di Yerbury. The soloist will be Carl Schmidt, conducted by Gary Stavrou, performing Weber’s Euryanthe Overture, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 1. 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre. Tickets: $20 ($15 concession) available from Balmain Sinfonia, PO Box 230, Balmain 2041. Telephone bookings:9810 5080 also at the door if not sold out.

MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE The Cities of Vesuvius. Speakers include: Professor Jean-Paul Descoeudres and Andrew Wallace-Hadrill. Charge: $80/70/60. Bookings essential. 9.00am–5.00pm in X5B. Enquiries: 9850 8833

Tuesday 4 April

MACQUARIE ASIA NETWORK—GLOBAL CHANGES, ASIA RESPONSES SEMINAR SERIES Stories of Stone: Globalisation and Nature Tourism in China and Taiwan. Robert P. Weller (Boston University). All welcome. Light refreshments served. E3A 247. Time: 4.00pm–5.30pm. For further details contact. Adrian Carton on x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au or Pal Nyiri on x8121 or pal.nyiri@scmp.mq.edu.au

MGSM EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST SERIES How To Kill A Country—Australia's Devastating Trade Deal with the United States. Professor John A Mathews. The Breakfast Series offers ten breakfast briefings that aim to provide managers with insights into current management practice and theory. 7.15am–9.00am, MGSM North Ryde Campus. Bookings and enquiries: Alison Tusler, Event Coordinator, Tel: 9850 6084, Fax: 9850 9022, Email: alison.tusler@mgsm.edu.au For further information: www.mgsm.edu.au/ebs

PICT SEMINAR Cognitive Edge: Making Sense of Complexity. Professor Dave Snowden (founder of the Cynefin Centre for Organizational Complexity and former Director of the IBM Institute for Knowledge Management). Centre for Policing, Intelligence & Counter Terrorism, Level 1, Dow Corning Building 3 Innovation Road, Macquarie University at 3.00pm–5.00pm. Light refreshments will be served. All welcome. RSVP: pict@access.mq.edu.au Further information: Sandra Bilson Operations Manager x4713 sbilson@access.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 5 April

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Monuments and Memory in Early Modern England.Peter Sherlock (History, Melbourne). W6A Room 127 at 12.00 noon–1.15pm. All welcome. For further information contact: Adrian Carton on x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY SEMINAR Pagans and Christians in the Temples of Greece. Dr Tim Gregory. W6A 308 at 7.00pm. $5 members, $7 non members. Enquiries: Margaret Smith x7512 or adhrc@humn.mq.edu.au.

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Facilitator and Enquiries: Linda Williamson, x9619, linda.williamson@mq.edu.au 9.30am–4.30pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Thursday 6 April

LAW SEMINAR SERIES PROGRAM The Implications for Pacific Indigenous Peoples of the Proposed International Regime on Access and Benefit Sharing of Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge. Ms Aroha Te Pareake Mead (Victoria Management School, Victoria University of Wellington and Visiting Research Fellow, Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, located in Building W3A Room 328 from 1.00pm–2.00pm with a light lunch preceding the presentations. For information about the seminar series, please contact the convenor Dr Natalie Klein x9931; natalie.klein@law.mq.edu.au

ALUMNI PREMIUM WINE TASTING EVENING Alumni are invited to our wine and cheese evening sponsored by Taylors Wines. No charge, but bookings essential. This event is limited to the first 75 bookings. 6.30pm, Yuga Café and Art Gallery, 172 St John’s Road, Glebe

Friday 7 April

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Partial melting of metasediments in the low-P greenschist-granulite transition, Mt Stafford, Central Australia Associate Professor Geoff Clarke ( School of Geosciences, University of Sydney). Chair: Dr Richard Flood 1.05pm in E5A 119.

Saturday 8 April

ASTRONOMY OPEN NIGHT When the Moon Stands Still: Indigenous Astronomy. Ray Norris (Australia Telescope National Facility). Up to 20 telescopes in operation—see moon, planets, stars, nebulae and clusters. Displays of telescopes, books, maps and posters on sale. Food and drinks also available. Cost: $8 adult, $4 child, $20 family. Proceeds go to the Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium at Macquarie University. The evening will not be cancelled because of weather although the telescopes will not be available if cloudy.

Tuesday 11 April

UNISUPER SEMINAR Transition to Retirement. From April 2006, UniSuper is giving members who have reached their preservation age the option to access a superannuation pension income as well as an employment income. This Transition to Retirement scheme is a government initiative that enables you to take some of your super in the form of a non-commutable income stream (a pension that you cannot cash in) without having to retire or finish work. 1.00pm–2.00pm, W5C Room 320. Registration: http://www.unisuper.com.au/resources/seminars.cfm

Wednesday 12 April

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Thinking With History: A Resource for Citizens. John Tosh (Roehampton University, UK). W6A Room 127 at 12.00 noon–1.15pm. All welcome. For further information contact: Adrian Carton on x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au

Friday 28 April

MGSM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GENERAL STAFF Copies of the guidelines for the Scheme and application forms are available from CPD. For further information, contact Rebecca Taylor, x9734, rebecca.taylor@mq.edu.au or visit: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/leadership/award_mgsm.htm Applications must be returned to CPD by Friday 28 April 2006.

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