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19 May 2006
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UNISUPER SEMINARFrank Scarrabelotti from UniSuper will talk about How Much is Enough—Financial Strategies for Retirement on Wednesday 7 June from 1.00pm–2.15pm in E7B T4. How much is enough? This seminar explores the issue of adequacy of retirement savings. Younger members in particular will find it a useful introduction to the topic of lifetime savings and investment, but the seminar will include material that is relevant to UniSuper members at all stages of their working lives. The seminar focuses on goals and highlights the variables that you can influence to reach financial goals in retirement. It looks at the options you have to increase the amount of money available to fund retirement, and some of the main trade-offs and decisions you are likely to have to make. The seminar explores issues such as:
Registration is available online at http://www.unisuper.com.au/resources/seminars.cfm Moya Sue Tin |
ATTITUDES TO GENETIC TESTING FOR DISEASE RISKWe would like to invite all Macquarie University staff aged 16 years or older to participate in an internet study on attitudes to genetic testing for disease susceptibility conducted by researchers at Macquarie University, the University of Auckland and King’s College, London. Recent advances in genetics have led to the development of tests that can identify one's genetic risk for breast cancer, lung cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and over 200 other disorders. Yet genetic testing poses many psychological, social and ethical challenges to the medical community and potential users. Under what conditions will genetic testing information be helpful, and under what conditions might it have detrimental effects? What do doctors and individuals need to know in order to make informed decisions about whether or not to obtain a particular genetic test? This study is designed to provide insights into these issues. You will be asked to complete a short, 20-minute survey on the internet. Individuals from New Zealand and the UK are also taking part in this international study, and we hope to have at least 450 participants from Australia. To be a part of this study you can complete the survey at any time by going to the following website: http://www.health.auckland.ac.nz/chsrp/GHRCN/index.html For more information, please email Kerry Sherman at: kerry.sherman@psy.mq.edu.au Dr Kerry Sherman |
DUNMORE LANG COLLEGE EVENTSMemorial Ceremony and Tree Planting—In Memory of Dr Margaret Saville, Inaugural Principal, 1971 – 1984 Date: Tuesday 6 June We invite residents, alumni and friends to this commemorative occasion in which members of the College community can celebrate the influential role Dr Saville played in establishing the College community and symbolise her continuing impact through the planting of a significant tree. The Vice-Chancellor of Macquarie University, Professor Steven Schwartz, will respond on behalf of the University. The tree planting will be followed by refreshments in the Almgren Centre. Annual College Lecture Topic: Passionate People Produce—What is Your Passion? Distinguished DLC Company member, Mr Peter Sjoquist AM BA MSc, will present the College Lecture on this contemporary and challenging theme. Mr Sjoquist has an extraordinary ongoing career of achievement in film and TV, drug prevention, entertainment and business management. He produced the opening and closing telecast for the Sydney 2000 Olympics, is the Executive Producer of the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge and Executive Producer of the Croc Festival®, has produced many TV specials (eg Bob Dylan Academy Awards, Mick Jagger, John Farnham) and was Executive Producer of the film The Phantom (Paramount Pictures) and was Australian Production Manager for the film Crocodile Dundee. In March 2001 he was presented with the Sydney Leadership Award for Social Innovation by the Prime Minister, the Hon John Howard MP. In April 2003 he was awarded the Centenary Medal for his work with Indigenous education, youth affairs and the Croc Festival®. Peter was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) on Australia Day 2004 for service to the visual and performing arts, to youth through the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® and Croc Festival® and to the community. These achievements reflect his own passionate interest in contemporary community life, making him a superb candidate to present the 2006 Dunmore Lang College Lecture. Claire Schwartz |
STAFF NEWS EMAIL ADDRESS REMINDERJust a reminder that following the Registrar’s Office changeover to the Groupwise email system late last year that the Staff News email address is: contribs@reg.mq.edu. Contributors should no longer add “remus” after the @ symbol. Emails including “remus” are no longer being forwarded through. Our internal mail address has also changed and is now Level 3 Lincoln Building. Michelle Coventry |
MUSR NEWSFree Group Fitness Class for Staff MembersDespite the weather cooling down outside, it’s not the time to hibernate. To help kick start your winter fitness routine Macquarie University Sport & Leisure Centre is offering a free morning or lunchtime group fitness class to all Macquarie University staff. Choose from our great selection of classes that cater to all fitness levels including Pilates, Body Pump, REV Master (a whole new cycling experience everyone can enjoy) and plenty more! Not only will you improve your fitness you’ll feel refreshed for the rest of the working day. To access your free class just bring your staff card and mention this promotion to our customer service staff. Don’t forget to bring along a towel and water bottle! For a list of available Group Fitness Classes visit www.musr.mq.edu.au or contact the Sport & Leisure Centre on telephone: 9850 7636.
Macquarie Rowers Selected in Australian TeamTwo members of the Macquarie University Rowing Club have been named in the Australian Team for the 2006 World University Games. The Games will take place in Trakai, Lithuania later this year and will be the first time Macquarie rowers have been selected to compete in the annual event. The rowers, brothers Ian and Richard Allsop, will compete for Australia in the Men's Pair event. This will be the first national team for Richard and the third national team for Ian, a MUSR Sport Scholarship holder. Macquarie University Sport and Recreation would like to congratulate them on their selection and wish them the best of luck!
University Games Teams SelectedOver the past two months, approximately 600 Macquarie students have participated in team trials for the upcoming Eastern University Games in Coffs Harbour. Since the trials, a squad of over 400 student athletes has been selected in 19 different sports. Athletes have now commenced an intensive six week training program in the lead up to the Games in July. For the first time in Games history, a special team of over 40 student athletes will compete for the Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT).
Macquarie’s Sports Fields ShineThe University’s seven hectares of sports fields received a make over recently with the installation of new lighting on the University Oval. The exciting project will enable students greater access to sport and recreation at the sports fields including Macquarie's touch football competition currently being held on a Wednesday evening. The new lighting system will provide more opportunities for the University to host night matches for sports such as AFL, cricket and rugby. Rachel Blackadder |
MGSM EXECUTIVE HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRENeed overnight accommodation? MGSM operates its own executive style hotel within the Graduate School of Management which provides an alternative to other hotels located in the area. If you have family or friends who require overnight accommodation in Sydney why not recommend the MGSM Executive Hotel & Conference Centre. MGSM Executive Hotel & Conference Centre is open 365 days per year and offers great rates for Macquarie University faculty and staff, guests of the University, families and local businesses. The 40 room 4-star hotel is set amongst landscaped gardens, overlooking views of the University Lake and surrounding bushland. Features include:
MGSM Executive Hotel & Conference Centre is also ideal for staff training, department meetings, conferences and seminars. The state-of-the-art teaching facilities include fully equipped amphitheatres, flat-floor meeting rooms and dedicated breakout rooms. These are all available for hire to University Departments at very competitive rates. For more information or if you would like to view our hotel and conference facilities please contact MGSM on x7870 or email conferences@mgsm.edu.au Ian Kalms |
SAM NEWSChildcare—Do you require childcare?Currently there are placements available for children from 3 months to 5 years at Gumnut Cottage Long Daycare Centre, Banksia Cottage Long Daycare Centre and Waratah Occasional and Long Daycare Centre. If you or any family, friends or work colleagues are looking for childcare in a caring, safe, fun filled and educational environment then do not hesitate to contact the centres directly.
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea Venue: The Atrium, SAM Building You're invited to SAM's get-together as part of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea. So bring along your gold coin donation, enjoy a cuppa and a muffin, and let's help defeat cancer together. Tea, coffee, juice and muffins provided by SAM CampusCatering.
SAM Campus CateringSAM CampusCatering, is the dedicated catering division at SAM focused on bringing a high level of catering options to Macquarie University. SAM CampusCatering is on hand to provide a wide range of drop off catering options, from morning breakfasts, to lunch platters to cocktail food. To view current menus please visit the SAM website at: www.sam.org.au/catering Marion Malouf |
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CPD NEWSPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTFoundations in Research Supervision (FIRS) Module 3—Expectations of the Community of Research and Module 4—Thesis WritingThis program aims to support the professional development of research supervisors at Macquarie University. Assisting research students to complete their studies within their allotted time frame has become a priority of the University. The FIRS program enables early career academics to develop approaches to supervisory practice that focus on adult learning principles and that will also encourage their own research activity. The program also supportsexperienced supervisors in their role of mentors for their colleagues and in the development of approaches suited to larger research student cohorts, from a range of international locations. This University-wide offering of FIRS will enable staff who are new to the University, or those who have missed components of the Divisional program, to complete the program. Lunch will be provided. Module 3 Date: Monday 29 May, 9.30am–12.30pm, E6A 116 Module 4 Date: Monday 29 May, 1.00pm–3.00pm, E6A 116 Facilitator and Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au
Making Work Work for Me and Others Module 3—Myself and OthersWhy do people do what they do? How can we use insights into our own behaviour to work more efficiently and feel more satisfied with what we do? This module will teach you how to manage yourself effectively and how to influence your supervisor, manager and colleagues in a positive way. Date: Wednesday 31 May and Wednesday 7 June, 9.30am–1.00pm, E6A 116
Special Interest Research Group in e.LearningThe June meeting of the Special Interest Research Group in e.Learning will showcase two research projects. Wiki Pedagogy: A Tale of Two Wikis—presented by Matt Bower, Information and Communication Sciences and Karen Woo, Centre for Professional Development. They will report on a study of the use of two different wikis in two postgraduate IT subjects with two different approaches to learning design. Changing Student and Academic Interactions Using iLecture—presented by Yvette Blount and Julie McElroy, Accounting and Finance. They will report on a study of how students are using iLecture and the experiences of staff in a second year accounting degree unit. All staff are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided. Date: Thursday 1 June, 1.00pm–3.00pm, E6A 116
Special Interest Group for Research Leaders and MentorsThis Special Interest Group is intended to support collaboration between senior researchers and support their role as research leaders and mentors. The SIG will meet casually over lunch and discuss issues such as:
The third SIG for Research Leaders and Mentors looks at the development of Research Centres. Chris Evans will share his expertise in conceiving of, developing and maintaining Macquarie Research Centres. Research Centres form a hub for high quality research activities and this SIG will be of particular interest to those senior researchers who are currently developing high quality research groupings. Lunch will be provided. Date: Tuesday 6 June, 12.00 noon–1.00pm, E6A 116
WORKPLACE RELATIONS TRAININGOH&S for Managers, Supervisors and Safety CoordinatorsEffective training of supervisory personnel has a major impact on the ability of management to implement and maintain appropriate systems of work. Increasingly, regulations, legally required Australian Standards, and approved Codes of Practice call for specific training of managers and supervisors and other line management personnel. Enforcement activity by Government Inspectors reinforces the importance of this aspect of OH&S management systems. OH&S philosophy is based on the principle that “supervising for safety” must be integrated with all other management/ supervisory imperatives eg productivity, quality. This course gives staff the specific OH&S knowledge and skills to allow this integration. This workshop is required for all heads of organisational units across campus, who have not attended this program, or a similar workshop in the last three years, as well as for local safety coordinators. Lunch will be provided. Date: Thursday 25 May, 9.30am–5.00pm, Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au |
IT TRAININGwww.library.mq.edu.au/training/ Online training can be undertaken any time at your leisure via LearningFast. Find out more at: www.library.mq.edu.au/training/online.html Enquiries to IT Training Unit (ITTU) Cecily Lenton |
WHAT’S ON IN PR & MARKETINGParent Information EveningAn information evening for parents of prospective students will be held on Tuesday 25 July at 6.00pm in the X5B lecture theatre. Information will be provided on Macquarie University degree programs, pathways into Macquarie, the UAI and admission process as well as unique Macquarie University initiatives such as the Macquarie Transition and Mentor Program and the Global Leadership Program. Representation from academic divisions is highly encouraged. For further information on how you can be involved in this important program please contact Jason Elias on x7665 or jason.elias@vc.mq.edu.au
HSC Movies at Macquarie Macquarie University is giving Year Hosted by Dr Nicole Moore, Senior Lecturer in Australian Studies at Macquarie University, the screening will be followed by an HSC discussion forum which will explore the relationship of Phillip Noyce's film to Doris Pilkington/Nugi Garimara's original account of her mother's 1600km journey in the book Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence. Date: Saturday 8 July, 2.00pm
University advertisingDon’t forget that bookings for all University course and event advertisements in newspapers, journals and magazines must be made through the Public Relations and Marketing Unit. Please give at least a seven-day lead time for newspapers and longer for journals and magazines. Artwork is created according to University guidelines. Contact Phillipa Janos x9447 or email phillipa.janos@mq.edu.au . Kathy Vozella |
ALUMNIhttp://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/index.htmIndigenous Art Exhibition Date: Thursday 29 June A wonderful opportunity to view the development and artistic achievement of Indigenous artists through art works from the private collection of Emeritus Professor Di Yerbury and the University’s collection. The evening will include a commentary and tour of the art works by our former Vice-Chancellor and Gallery curator, Emeritus Professor Di Yerbury and music by Indigenous band “Nature Nature”. Light refreshments will be served.
Eastwood V Parramatta—Tooheys New Cup Tournament
Date: Saturday 22 July Following on from our inaugural Rugby Day last year, the Alumni Office and Macquarie Sport and Recreation have linked together to host another great afternoon of football. Join alumni at 2.00pm and catch all the action on the field from the sports viewing pavilion reserved exclusively for alumni. Watch the Waratah players, fresh from their Super 14 season, play it out in the Tooheys New Cup Tournament with Eastwood matched against Parramatta in the big game at 3.00pm. Enjoy a great assortment of delicious finger food, cold beer, wine and soft drinks served from 2.00pm–5.00pm in the new Macquarie Sports Club while viewing the match from the Sports Club balcony. The afternoon will also provide an opportunity to meet Waratah and NSW “A” players. Eastwood will be playing all their grades at Macquarie Sporting Fields on this day starting at 10am with the Reserves through to the big game at 3.00pm. Alumni are welcome to come early and enjoy all games. Price includes: entry, parking, food and drink, guest speaker and lucky door prizes.
Grapevine Online—a New Service for AlumniAdd your news to Grapevine online and share your experiences with other alumni. Register now at: www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/grapevine.html All Enquiries: Alumni Office Mark Herndon |
CDO NEWSGraduate Careers UpdateGraduate applications are now progressing to crucial second interview stages for many students, including those employers in the in banking and finance sector, such as the Commonwealth Bank and the major accounting firms. Please refer students who have attended a workshop to the Career Resource Centre, where they can book in for a mock interview practice prior to their final interviews. CDO Staff Visits to New LocationA number of staff are visiting the Career Development Office during the next week (until 25 May) to get some insights into the function of the CDO, and to check out the new location of the CDO on Level 2 of the Lincoln Building. These “open hours” morning visits for Department Administrative and Academic Staff are between 9.00am–10.00am. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sue Cross on x7372 as numbers are limited. Department SeminarsThe CDO are continuing with Department Seminars to ensure students have direct contact with relevant industry information on graduate opportunities. The CDO recently hosted a Department Seminar with information and computer science students. The ICS Seminar was held on Tuesday 2 May and was a useful session for computing students to obtain information on working in the IT industry. The second seminar session addressed key tips for graduate roles, including job applications and interviewing tips when seeking work with IT organisations. The next Department Seminar to be held is:
Careers in Human Resource Management—HRM107 Students Date: Tuesday 23 May
Career WorkshopsThe following workshops are coming up for students interested in improving their job application and interview skills:
Applying to the Public Sector—Addressing Selection Criteria Date: Monday 22 May
Resumes and Cover Letters Date: Tuesday 23 May
Assessment Centres—Skills and Practice Date: Wednesday 24 May
Psychological and Psychometric Testing Date: Monday 29 May
Interview Skills Date: Tuesday 30 May 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.
CareerHub StatisticsCareerHub lists a variety of vacancies for students, from a diverse range of industries. In the previous month, the most number of roles have come from employers in the IT industry (16% of total vacancies), closely followed by vacancies in the marketing and distribution field (15% of total vacancies). Casual/Part-time vacancy listings have doubled on CareerHub from mid April, with a listing of 53 new positions over the most current two week period. Graduate opportunity listings have remained consistent over this time, with closing dates for a number of graduate roles occurring in late April and early May. Caroline Spurway |
MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIAWe 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 Ms Deidre Anderson (MUSR): said she was happy with the progress of the excavation of the outdoor and indoor pools project over the past two months, Northern District Times, Ms Robyn Beaman (MUSEC): has found that kids talking out of turn is the greatest source of classroom stress for teachers, Sun Herald, 7 May; interviewed about her research into classroom behaviour and said a major problem is students talking out of turn rather than more violent behaviour, ABC Newcastle, 9 May Mr David Blair (Humanities): with other English language luminaries such as Dr Ruth Wajnryb and Adam Spencer (along with Peter FitzSimons) was looking at which words simply had to be recognised in a dinkum English (Australian) system, Sun Herald, 14 May Dr Jennifer Bowes (Institute of Early Childhood): said the Government was concentrating on providing access and places in child care but warned that rapid expansion threatened the quality of the service provided, The Australian, 12 May Ms Sue Butler (Macquarie Dictionary): interviewed about the publication of a dictionary specifically focusing on the word usage as found in everyday use in Australia, ABC South East SA, 2 May Professor Tyrone Carlin (MGSM): will present an MGSM executive breakfast seminar on Public Private Partnerships—Streets Paved with Gold or Pocked with Black Holes?, Australian Financial Review, 12 May Dr Carmel Davis (English): interviewed about medieval religious women and their writings, The Ark, Radio National, 16 April; The Ark, Radio National, 23 April; The Ark, Radio National, 30 April Professor Phil Dolan (Applied Finance Centre): said that every person who teaches in the Master of Applied Finance course can talk from their own practical experience in the industry, Australian Financial Review, 15 May Professor Bob Fagan (Human Geography): said that driving the trade of food being shipped between nations are supermarkets looking to source cheap products, Sunday Age, 7 May Dr Michael Fine (Sociology): said private elder care could be useful for short-term emergencies but that government funds should not be directed to private services, Sydney Morning Herald, 4 May Associate Professor Mike Gillings (Biological Sciences): explained the combination of factors behind the ranking of animals on the risk of extinction list, Triple J (National), 3 May Professor Roy Green (MGSM): interviewed about the influences which have shaped his thinking and shared some thoughts about what Australia can learn from others, Chief Officer, 1 May Associate Professor Rob Harcourt (Graduate School of the Environment): said a jet ski caused less disturbance to a dolphin than a power boat, Frankston Hastings Leader, 8 May Professor John Hedberg (ACES): was interviewed by John Mitchell about his prediction of the demise of educational textbooks, Campus Review, 10 May Mr Andrew Heys (MGSM): teaches managers how to negotiate and said that doing research is important to find out what you are worth in the marketplace, Triple J (National), 1 May Mr Gregory Holwell (Biological Sciences): has found that some praying mantises have genitalia that hang to the left and some to the right, Canberra Times, 8 May Professor Michael Johnson (Computing): commented on the sequence in the time and date occurring in the morning of 4 May and described how mathematicians deal with patterns of numbers rather than numbers themselves, ABC Newcastle, 3 May Professor Jean Joss (Biological Sciences): has been studying lung fish in the Mary River catchments for 20 years and says under the Federal Government's endangered species act, if the dam impacts on a species it must be referred to the Federal Environment Minister for approval, ABC Coast FM—Sunshine Coast, 11 May; ABC Wide Bay (Bundaberg), 11 May Mr Robert Kelly (Office of Facilities Management): believes a proposal by Ryde Council to relocate a railway/bus interchange onto University land would put the University’s students, staff and visitors at risk of injury, Weekly Times, 10 May Professor John Loxton (Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)): said mature-age students are advised to start their studies slowly to ensure a balance in work, family and personal commitments, Sun Herald, 14 May Dr John Mathews (MGSM): interviewed about the truth behind our trade agreement, Chief Officer, 1 May Professor Craig Mudge (Institute for Innovation): wrote that if we want to increase our global competitiveness Australian business leaders will have to come to grips with technology, Australian Financial Review, 6 May Mr Morris Newman (Chancellor): said in relation to the over hyped Y2K experience that it is easy with the benefit of hindsight to take a more cavalier approach to the thing, but then we did not have the luxury so we crossed every 't' and dotted every 'i', CIO, 1 May Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): interviewed about clichés being tangled on the internet (such as 'butt naked' instead of 'buck naked', and 'font of wisdom' instead of 'fount of wisdom') and said it isn't failure of the language but users wanting to make good sense of what it demands, Radio 2UE, 7 May; wrote about the words associated with changing seasons such as hibernation and aestivation, Campus Review, 10 May Associate Professor Joseph Pugliese (Cultural Studies): said the counter-terrorism kit sent to Australian homes was an implicit racialised threat index against people identified by the problematic ethnic descriptor of 'middle eastern appearance', Radio National, 3 May Professor Ron Rapee (Psychology): interviewed about phobias, Radio 2UE, 8 May Associate Professor Debbie Richards (Computing): said pursuing a career in science is out of fashion in the western world, with negative repercussions, Radio National, 28 April Ms Sandie Rudman (Macquarie Transition Program): said the peer assisted learning program provides a non-threatening learning environment because students feel comfortable asking questions and discussing concepts with one another, Sydney Morning Herald, 8 MayProfessor Steven Schwartz (Vice-Chancellor): his weekly column was about the appointments of Professor Stephen Thurgate and Professor Sue Spence to the University, Weekly Times, 3 May; a bumper crowd will gather at the Four Seasons Hotel to listen to him along with PM John Howard, NAB chair Michael Chaney and investments whiz Michael Darling give speeches at the Centre for Independent Studies' birthday celebrations, Sydney Morning Herald, 4 May; was among the thinkers at the Centre for Independent Studies' 30th anniversary celebrations, The Australian, 5 May; his weekly column was about Macquarie University's recent graduation ceremonies, Weekly Times, 10 May; said resources had been spread thinly to boost some regional universities, Sydney Morning Herald, 11 May; wrote that Australia's universities need to recover their moral compass, Australian Financial Review, 12 May Dr Ed Watts (Accounting and Finance): said being in the workforce is good for people with disabilities but doesn't like the Federal Government's 'big stick approach' to shoe-horning disabled people into the workforce without delivering the necessary resources to make it possible, Daily Telegraph, 10 May Professor Clive Williams (PICT): interviewed in relation to travel warnings issued for Indonesia after the discovery of three backpack bombs in East Java, Radio 2GB, 1 May; suggested that open food stuffs in supermarkets may be a target of terrorists, ABC NSW Statewide, 4 May Issues and EventsFifth year student at Macquarie University Patrick Mahony said that if anyone's at home with online legal research, you'd think the latest generation of law students would have to be, Lawyers Weekly, 28 April An internet-based program run jointly by the University of Queensland and Macquarie University could help kids overcome extreme anxiety, Sunraysia Daily, 28 April; Bendigo Advertiser, 3 May Macquarie University graduates with management (MBA) qualifications can earn an average of $96,527, Wealthcreator, 1 June The Macquarie Dictionary is a good reference for variations in the use of verbs between Australian and American English, ABC 891 Adelaide, 2 May The merger of the National Art School with the College of Fine Arts is back on the agenda after Macquarie University withdrew from negotiations to run the school, Sydney Morning Herald, 4 May One of the 2005 highlights for Canberra College was four students attending the UBS Finance Academy at Macquarie University , Canberra Times, 5 May The National Art School was rocked last month when Macquarie University withdrew from a planned merger, Daily Telegraph, 5 May Macquarie University scientists originally sought to study the female praying mantis' habit of eating the male's head after mating with him but instead discovered an unusual type of sexual dimorphism, ABC 666 Canberra, 4 May The Macquarie Trio will be joined by viola player Roger Benedict for a program of two piano quartets and a piano trio at Brisbane City Hall on May 18, Sunday Mail, 7 May Macquarie University has noted a movement away from aspects of science and that worries teacher and physicist John deLate, Radio National, 6 May Director of the South Australian Museum Dr Tim Flannery has resigned to take up a new job at Sydney's Macquarie University , ABC 702 Sydney, 8 May; ABC 891 Adelaide, Renowned environmental scientist Tim Flannery has quit as director of the South Australian Museum to study the global implications of climate change at Sydney's Macquarie University , The Australian, 9 May The chopper containing Lucy Dudko and her lover John Killick landed 10km from Silverwater jail in a park near Macquarie University and the lovers then carjacked a taxi, The Australian, 9 May Macquarie University is a member of the Centre for Ultrahigh Bandwidth Devices for Optical Systems, which is on the verge of a breakthrough in optical circuitry that may improve the speed of the internet by a factor of 1000, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 May; The Age, 9 May Environmental scientist Tim Flannery will quit as director of the South Australian Museum to return to Sydney to join Macquarie University and build a research team focused on climate change and its impact on biodiversity, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 MayDr Tim Flannery announced he would take up a position at Macquarie University to further his research on climate change, evolution and biodiversity, Adelaide Advertiser, 9 May; Canberra Times, 9 May Tim Flannery has just been hired by Macquarie University to research the implications of global warming, Herald Sun, 10 May Cathie Sammut of the psychology department at Macquarie University is looking for people to take part in a study that will examine how people think when they are under stress and how this may lead to depression and anxiety, Hills News, 9 May; Northern News, 9 May Following their sold-out opening tour for 2006 the Macquarie Trio is on the road again with a rich feast of works spanning three centuries, North Shore Times, 12 May At a meeting to inform students of Macquarie University's withdrawal from a planned merger last week, NAS students voted unanimously in favour of the complete independence of the school, Wentworth Courier, 10 May Macquarie University has pulled out of a plan to merge the National Art School, Campus Review, 10 May A retrospective exhibition of artist Ian Milliss at Macquarie University captures an adventurous artistic spirit at work in the 1960s and beyond, Northern District Times, 10 May The Adolescents Coping with Emotions program has been developed by the Royal North Shore Hospital in conjunction with Manly Hospital, Macquarie University , and the NSW Department of Education and Training, North Shore Times, 10 May Macquarie University arts-law student Tim Quadrio is part of the Sail to Make Poverty History campaign to pressure governments to halve the incidence of extreme poverty in the world, Northern District Times, 10 May Coordinator of the Digital Media Strand for the 2006 Sydney Film Festival, Shilo McClean, has lectured at UTS, AFTRS and Macquarie University , Sydney Morning Herald, 15 May Macquarie University runs the biggest Master of Applied Finance course in the world and has revealed enrolments in the course were up 5 per cent on 2005, Australian Financial Review, 15 May Students can choose from 611 courses available mid-year at universities such as the University of Sydney, Macquarie University and the ANU, Sun Herald, 13 May The Macquarie Trio will play in Melbourne this week, Sunday Age, 14 May; Sunday Herald Sun, 14 May A 41-year-old gambler, who asked that his name be withheld, studied economics and finance at Macquarie University graduating in 1987 with flying colours, but turned down job offers at Macquarie Bank and Pricewaterhouse because he was in the middle of 'doing form', Sun Herald, 14 May; Sunday Age, 14 May At Macquarie University one of the most popular study options is their non-award program, Daily Telegraph, 13 April Early childhood educator Ron Ferguson has just graduated from a specialist course run through Macquarie University , Koori Mail, 10 May
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Wednesday 24 MayHISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Putting History on Film: ‘Who’s Talking?’. Tom Murray (Independent Film Maker). W6A Room 127 at 12.00 noon–1.15pm. All welcome. Contact: Michelle Arrow x8840 email: michelle.arrow@humn.mq.edu.au
Thursday 25 MaySOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM TechnoFeminism: Gender Relations in a Wireless World. Judy Wajcman, (Sociology, RSSS, ANU) 3.00–5.00pm in C3B 501A. All welcome. Drinks and nibbles follow. Further enquiries: Shaun Wilson x8074, Sean Scalmer x8069. ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Purity and Immortality: White Racism in Russia. Sebastian Job (Sydney). Seminars on Post-Socialism 3. 10.30am Anthropology Seminar Room, 6 th floor C3A. AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA You're invited to SAM's get-together as part of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea cancer research fund raiser. So bring along your gold coin donation, enjoy a cuppa and a muffin, and let's help defeat cancer together. Tea, coffee, juice and muffins provided by SAM CampusCatering. The Atrium, SAM Building at 10.30am. OH&S FOR MANAGERS AND SAFETY COORDINATORS Facilitator: Julie Armour Enquiries: Kerrie Gregory, x9774, kerrie.gregory@mq.edu.au Lunch will be provided. 9.30am–5.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au
Monday 29 MayFOUNDATIONS IN RESEARCH SUPERVISION (FIRS) MODULES 3 AND 4 Expectations of the Community of Research and Thesis Writing. Module 3: 9.30am–12.30 pm and Module 4: 1.00pm–3.00pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. Facilitator and Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au Wednesday 31 MayHISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Do They Miss Me At Home? Nostalgia and the Disputed Role of Emotions in the American Civil War. Frances Clarke (History, Sydney). 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
Wednesday 31 May and Wednesday 7 JuneMAKING WORK WORK FOR ME AND OTHERS MODULE 3 Facilitator: Linda Williamson. All sessions are from 9.30am–1.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries and Registration Forms: CPD, x9721, cpd@mq.edu.au
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Thursday 1 JuneLAW SEMINAR SERIES PROGRAM The Empire Strikes Back: Australian Trade with the European Union and the Conflict over Geographical Indications. Associate Professor Malcolm Voyce (Department of Law, Division of Law, Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, Building W3A Room 328 from 1.00pm–2.00pm with a light lunch preceding the presentations. For information contact the convenor Dr Natalie Klein x9931; natalie.klein@law.mq.edu.au ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Title to be announced. Rochelle Spencer (Macquarie) (tbc) Seminars on Post-Socialism 4. 10.30am Anthropology Seminar Room, 6 th floor C3A. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP IN E.LEARNING Facilitator and enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752, maree.gosper@mq.edu.au 1.00pm–3.00pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au
Sunday 4 June2006 MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS FREE CONCERT NSW Police Band. Macquarie Theatre, 2.30pm. Admittance is on a first-come first-served basis and seating is limited to 495 people. Please note free parking is available in W4 and X3 carparks only. A fee of $7.00 applies for parking in any other carpark location on campus. Tickets can be purchased from coin-operated machines in the carparks. Contact: Mrs Kerry Klujin, Tel: 9850 7460, Fax: 9850 6153, Email: kerry.klujin@mq.edu.au Tuesday 6 JuneMACQUARIE ASIA NETWORK—GLOBAL CHANGES, ASIA RESPONSES SEMINAR SERIES. Demonising the Details: Religious Fundamentalism and Music in North India. Adrian McNeil (Music, Macquarie). 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 DUNMORE LANG COLLEGE—MEMORIAL CEREMONY AND TREE PLANTING IN MEMORY OF DR MARGARET SAVILLE We invite residents, alumni and friends to celebrate the influential role Dr Saville, Inaugural Principal 1971–1984, played in establishing the College community and to symbolise her continuing impact through the planting of a significant tree. The Vice-Chancellor of Macquarie University, Professor Steven Schwartz, will respond on behalf of the University. The tree planting will be followed by refreshments in the Almgren Centre. Venue: Dunmore Lang College Courtyard at 6.00pm. DUNMORE LANG COLLEGE—ANNUAL COLLEGE LECTURE Passionate People Produce—What is Your Passion? Mr Peter Sjoquist AM. Distinguished DLC Company member, Mr Peter Sjoquist AM BA MSc, will present the College Lecture on this contemporary and challenging theme. Venue: Dunmore Lang College Dining Hall at 7.30pm. RSVP: info@dlc.mq.edu.au or telephone: 02 9856 1000. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP FOR RESEARCH LEADERS AND MENTORS Facilitator and enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au 12.00 noon–1.00pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au Wednesday 7 JuneHISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY The Spaces of World Population in the Inter-War Years. Alison Bashford (History, Sydney). W6A Room 127 at 12.00 noon–1.15pm. All welcome. Contact: Michelle Arrow x8840 email: michelle.arrow@mq.edu.au UNISUPER SEMINAR How Much is Enough—Financial Strategies for Retirement . Frank Scarrabelotti, UniSuper. This seminar explores the issue of adequacy in retirement savings. Younger members in particular will find it a useful introduction to the topic of lifetime savings and investment, but the seminar will include material that is relevant to UniSuper members at all stages of their working lives. 1.00pm–2.15pm in E7B T4. Thursday 8 JuneSOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Globalising Democracy: Reflections on Habermas' Radicalism. Pauline Johnson (Sociology, Macquarie University.) 3.00pm–5.00pm in C3B 501A. All welcome. Drinks and nibbles follow. Further enquiries: Shaun Wilson x8074, Sean Scalmer x8069. ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Is Anthropology a Joke? Grant McCall (UNSW). 10.30am Anthropology Seminar Room, 6 th floor C3A. Tuesday 20 JuneMGSM EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST SERIES Public Private Partnerships—Streets Paved with Gold or Pocked with Black Holes? Professor Tyrone Carlin. 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
Sunday 25 June2006 MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS FREE CONCERT TOPS Orchestra. Macquarie Theatre, 2.30pm. Admittance is on a first-come first-served basis and seating is limited to 495 people. Please note free parking is available in W4 and X3 carparks only. A fee of $7.00 applies for parking in any other carpark location on campus. Tickets can be purchased from coin-operated machines in the carparks. Contact: Mrs Kerry Klujin, Tel: 9850 7460, Fax: 9850 6153, Email: kerry.klujin@mq.edu.au
Thursday 29 JuneINDIGENOUS ART EXHIBITION The evening will include a commentary and tour of the Indigenous art works from the private collection of Di Yerbury and the University’s collection by former Vice-Chancellor and Gallery curator, Professor Di Yerbury. Music will be provided by Indigenous band “Nature Nature”. Light refreshments will be served. Macquarie University Art Gallery, E11A, Macquarie University Campus, 6.00pm. RSVP: by Friday 23 June to the Alumni Office. Telephone: (02) 9850 7310, Fax: (02) 9850 9478 or email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au No charge however bookings are essential.
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