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KEEPING UP IN COMMUNICATIONS: STAFF AND TELECARDS, AND WATCH THOSE NUMBERS!

Telstra Telecards allow for staff members to make phone calls while away from their office, with the cost of the calls charged back to their nominated extension through the main University Telephone Account.

To have a Telecard issued, members of staff must have approval given by a Delegated Officer from within the School/Office/Centre so that the OCS can establish this facility.

Copies of the request form to set up a Telstra Telecard are being distributed to Heads of Schools/Offices/Centres. If you require any further information please contact Lyn Bonnett on x7172.

New Phase of ACA National Numbering Plan

All Australian telephone operator-assisted services have changed to new four and five digit numbers commencing with digits "12" as the next step in ACA's National Numbering Plan. (The new name for Austel is Australian Communications Authority (ACA).

The numbers that have changed include free services, such as directory assistance, as well as some value-added services.

This information was obtained from Australian Telecommunications User Group Newsbrief (July, 1997). Most of the above are listed on pp8-10 of the 1997/98 White Pages (A-K).

Ed H Dobell
Director, Office of Computing Services

ACADEMIC RELOCATIONS

The Linguistics Department of the School of English, Linguistics and Media has moved to Building C5A. Other departments of the School have not changed their locations. For further information, the Linguistics Department Secretary, Barbara Woolf (C5A 521) may be contacted by telephone on x8740.

From 2 September the Institute for Women's Studies will be located in Building W6A. General enquiries go to Beverley Barnett (Room 512), and the Director (Dr Wendy Waring) is located in Room 513. Telephone numbers are unchanged but the Institute has a new fax number: x8240.

MUPRA SETS DATE FOR AGM

In accordance with the new MUPRA Constitution, the Committee of MUPRA (Macquarie University Postgraduate Representative Association) gives notice of the MUPRA Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be held on 3 September 1997 at 4:30pm at the Macquarie University Staff Club (W5A).

The agenda will be as follows:

Financial Report
Annual Report of Office Bearers
Returning Officer's report
Policy and Priorities

MUPRA Happy Hour will follow the Annual General Meeting until 7.00pm.

The current MUPRA Committee is: Marilyn Dodkin, David Young, Vera Ginting, John Jones, Tony Gorman.

USE PR UNIT FOR ADVERTISING!

The cost of advertising University courses and events in newspapers can be dramatically reduced when departments book their advertisements through the Public Relations Unit. The Unit has negotiated rates that are approximately 10 to 15 percent cheaper than the standard university rates.

The PR Unit will design and desktop publish your advertisement, produce bromides and coordinate the bookings. The Unit is also able to advise on which publications and which sections of newspapers are the most appropriate for your department's campaign.

For further information, call Marketing Officer Tilda Sikes on x9447, or e-mail: tsikes@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au.

SIBT: SESSIONAL TEACHING FROM OCTOBER

The Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) will commence its third semester Diploma of Commerce and Computer Science programs on 13 October. By agreement with the University, Macquarie academic staff may teach on the SIBT programs on a casual basis with the approval of the Head of School.

Expressions of interest are sought from staff to teach the following subjects which may be offered for the first time in the third semester:

SIBT is also currently updating eligibility lists for staff to lecture and tutor in Accounting, Computing, Electronics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics and Statistics.

The following hourly rates will apply for teaching at SIBT, plus the required superannuation contribution:

Lecture: $109.16
Tutorial: $53.61

Further information can be obtained from Andrew Dawkins, Academic Director, on x6233. Please forward expressions of interest to SIBT in the Library Building.

MACQUARIE MOBILE PHONE OFFER

Have you had a chance to compare the call rates of the Macquarie mobile offer with other mobile phone deals? If not, or if you just want to find out more about the mobile phone offer available through The Macquarie Foundation, come and talk to Sandra or David at the Information Sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 noon to 2.30pm in Room E7A 110, or phone David Telfer on 0411 542 543.

Sandra Lamaro
Executive Officer, Graduate Affairs

EXHIBITION: MACQUARIE AND JARVISFIELD

A Library Exhibition entitled If These Walls Could Speak…Lachlan Macquarie and the Jarvisfield Estate is located in the Library Exhibition Area (Level 2) until 7 September.

In 1967 Macquarie University received two gifts from Scotland: the timber panelling and fittings from the parlour room of Gruline House, Lachlan Macquarie's home on the Isle of Mull; and a rose mahogany chair built by convict artisans for Governor Macquarie and subsequently passed down through the family. These two gifts provided the first of a number of direct links between the University and its namesake Lachlan Macquarie.

Come and explore the lives of Lachlan and Elizabeth Macquarie through manuscripts, portraits, books, furniture, maps and photographs. You will also discover the history of the Jarvisfield Estate and the rich tale of its later owners in the period 1824-1997.

Robin Walsh, Library

LIBRARY'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING COURSES HYPERTEXT MARKUP LANGUAGE (HTML)

(Greek: huper: over, beyond, above)

HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language - a method of presenting information on the WWW. Text is prepared for the Web by "marking it up" with specific tags that denote how it will appear and function.

Selected words or images can be "expanded" or linked to more information about the word in the same document, to another document or to another Website. These are called hypertext links.

Some of the latest software (such as Word 7) will convert a document to HTML automatically, which speeds up the process considerably, but some tidying up and sorting out of headings etc is still necessary. Therefore, even if you wish to format documents using such software packages, it is still necessary to have a basic knowledge of HTML.

Netscape Gold is an extension of Netscape Navigator which makes the transition from HTML-formated documents to the Web easier still.

Training courses are held in the Library Training Rooms 1 or 2, Level 1.

Bookings: Phone Jean on x7200, e-mail jmitchel@libnet.lib.mq.edu.au, or enrol via the Web http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/libit/

1. BASIC HTML - Jean Mitchell (Library)

Create a simple Web document, insert and align images, change fonts, use background colours and images, as well as create lists, tables and borders and create hypertext links. Also learn helpful "tips of the trade".

Thursday 18 September 11.00am - 1.00pm (TR2)
Wednesday 24 September 2.00 - 4.00pm (TR2)

2. ADVANCED HTML - Mark Gregory (Design & Visual Production)

Format frames, sensitive maps, mailto, forms, navigation and multi-media applications. Introduce Shockwave, streaming sound and JavaScript.

Prerequisite: experience with HTML

Tuesday 7 October 2.00 - 4.00pm (TR2)
Tuesday 14 October 11.00am -1.00pm (TR2)

3. HTML EDITOR PROGRAMS - Katie Wilson & Jean Mitchell (Library)

Learn how to use HTML editors to create Web pages and convert text and images to HTML. Evaluate their attributes and ease of use.

Word 7
Netscape Gold
AOL Press

Prerequisite: experience with HTML

Monday 13 October 2.00 - 4.00pm (TR2)
Friday 17 October 2.00 - 4.00pm (TR2)

4. UNCOVER - Kathryn Pearson & Margaret Wright (Inter-Lending and Document Supply, Library)

Uncover is a database which contains the Tables of Contents for 17,000 recently Published journals. Articles not held in the Library can be faxed directly to you. Discover how to search and order with Uncover. You can also have recent table-of-contents of your favourite journals sent to you e-mail address.

Wednesday 10 September 10.30 - 12.30pm (TR1)
Thursday 11 September 6.00 - 8.00pm (TR1)
Tuesday 30 September 9.00 - 11.00am (TR1)

WEB DESIGN SERVICE

The Library's Information Technology Training Unit provides a service to design:

Web sites
home pages
Web teaching presentations
course notes
advertisements

Please contact us for an initial consultation to discuss your Web site. Experienced authors can interpret your ideas to present sites that will suit your purposes.

Phone Jean Mitchell x7200 or e-mail: jmitchel@libnet.lib.mq.edu.au at Information Technology Training Unit, Macquarie University Library.

CHIMP CONSERVATIONIST TO LECTURE IN SYDNEY

British behavioural biologist Dr Jane Goodall, who has spent a lifetime conserving chimpanzees and their habitats, is coming to Australia for a lecture tour in NSW in association with Taronga and Western Plains Zoos, as part of a world-wide tour to raise funds for chimpanzee conservation. Her lectures will highlight desperate efforts for chimp conservation including an island sanctuary in Lake Victoria, Central Africa, that rehabilitates orphaned chimps. The sanctuary is part of a conservation international project supported by Taronga and Western Plains Zoos.

Dr Goodall is also launching her Roots and Shoots educational program in Australia. The program aims to encourage students of all ages to undertake environmental and community-based humanitarian programs.

Dr Goodall will lecture at Wallace Theatre, Sydney University on Thursday 4 September at 7.00pm, tickets $30 for adults, $15 children. For ticket bookings phone 9978 4708.

To coincide with the visit, Taronga Zoo has secured advance copies of The Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Family Book soon to be released in paperback. This photograph-filled publication will be on sale at the lectures and through the Zoo bookshop for $12.95. For further information contact Taronga Public Relations on 9978 4607.

CHEPD News

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

CHEPD Special Reflective Teachers Seminar
Demythologising the Teaching of International Students

Professor John Biggs, Hon. Visiting Professor, Professional Development Centre, UNSW
Thursday 25 September, 12.30 to 2.00pm, in E6A 116

As the first of a series of seminars and forums focusing on university teaching, CHEPD has invited Professor John Biggs to give a seminar on Demythologising the Teaching of International Students.

This seminar is the inaugural activity of the Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group, which has been set up to provide an informal forum for Macquarie University teachers to discuss teaching issues and to keep in touch with the latest developments in teaching and learning in higher education.

Many university teachers report difficulties in teaching international students from SE Asia on the grounds that they are rote learners and generally passive in their learning. This common stereotype is based on a Western misreading of Asian teaching and learning. In this session the reasons for the stereotype are examined, and the implications for teaching international students are discussed. Professor John Biggs draws on his experience as Professor of Education at University of Hong Kong from 1987 to 1995. His research has for years focused on how students go about learning in institutional settings and on assessing the quality of learning, and he has published widely on these matters. His SOLO Taxonomy; Structure of Observed Learning Outcome first published with KF Collis in 1982, is well known as a useful way of conceiving of the stages of students' learning, and has influenced later research and practice in curriculum, teaching and assessment.

A light lunch will be provided at 12.30, with the seminar starting at 1.00pm. To book, e-mail lyn.hammett@mq.edu.au or phone x 9721. For further information, contact Moya Adams, x8446.

For information about the Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group, check the CHEPD home page at http://www/chepd.mq.edu.au.

MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

If you wish to be included in the next Staff News media listing, please forward details of any media interviews to Bruce Williams (who has returned to the University) in the Public Relations Unit on x7456 or by e-mail to xpertnet@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au. Please let us know particularly about television and radio appearances.

Mr David Blair (English, Linguistics and Media): A co-editor of the Australian Learners Dictionary, designed specifically for learners of English as a second language, The Sydney Morning Herald, 14 August.

Mr Andrew Bolton (Master of Business Administration student): Macquarie postgraduate student embarked on a cycling trip through Africa to raise money for charity, The Glebe & Inner Western Weekly, 13 August.

Professor Christopher N Candlin (English, Linguistics and Media): A co-editor of the Australian Learners Dictionary, designed specifically for learners of English as a second language, The Sydney Morning Herald, 14 August.

Professor George Cooney (Education): Universities will not automatically count new HSC vocational education subjects towards university entry. Head of the Technical Scaling Committee, Cooney said universities wanted students to acquire a good general education at high school, The Sydney Morning Herald, 23 August.

Mr Michael Crompton (Economic and Financial Studies student): Commerce and economics degrees seem to bring better-than-average job opportunities, The Australian, 13 August.

Associate Professor John Croucher (Economic and Financial Studies): Has released a book on fraud, Great Frauds and Everyday Scams, which details results of his research of more than 100 bogus schemes, Weekend Australian, 23 August; Sunday Telegraph, 24 August.

Dr Julie Fitness (Behavioural Sciences): Men's height advantage, Radio 5AA Adelaide, 18 August.

Dr Alma Fleet (Institute of Early Childhood): Dr Fleet has been elected to the University Council and will hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of Professor van der Poorten, following his election as vice-president of academic senate, Campus Review, 13 August. Interviewed about IEC Centenary Conference and Government policy issues concerning young children, ABC Radio, 16 August. Interview with Jose Henry - Children need to be considered a bi-partisan issue and the need for a Commissioner for children, Newswatch, Radio 4QR, Current Affairs, 21 August.

Mr Corey Fox (Earth Sciences student): Completed a paper several months ago outlining the dangers of development on the slopes of Thredbo, The Sydney Morning Herald, 9 August.

Emeritus Professor Jacqueline Goodnow (Institute of Early Childhood): IEC Centenary Conference - Keynote Address: "Meeting the needs of children, their families and communities"- the status of young children in Australia today, ABC News, 15 August.

Professor Alan Hayes (Institute of Early Childhood): Parenthood the second time around, Good Weekend, SMH, 16 August.

Ms Coral Kemp (Special Education Centre): Special needs Children, Sydney's Child, August. Educating children with disabilities - who benefits from integration?, Melbourne's Child, August. The importance of pre-schoolers learning to read, The Sydney Morning Herald, 25 August.

Professor Sam Lieu (History, Philosophy and Politics): Ancient Greek education is entering the electronic angora with a will, via a teaching software development at Macquarie, The Australian, 20 August.

Ms Catharine Lumby (English, Linguistics and Media): Discussion of violence on screen and whether or not a connection exists between it and real-life violence, The Sydney Morning Herald, 15 August.

Dr Desmond Manderson (Law): ACT Heroin Trial, The World Today and PM, ABC Radio National, 19 August; Top FM/ Territory Network, 21 August.

Mr Jamie Parker (Macquarie graduate): Greens candidate Jamie Parker is standing for election on the NRMA board, Northern District Times, 20 August.

Associate Professor Rod Power (Behavioural Sciences): The psychological effects of colour, ABC Radio, Tasmania; Radio 5AA, Leon Whatley Show, Talkback Program Adelaide, 13 August. Discussing styles of presentation that enhance success, Malcolm Elliott Program, Radio 2UE, 17 August.

Dr Susan Roberts (Institute of Early Childhood): Talking about children and television, Australia's Parents, Aug/Sept.

Professor Alf van der Poorten (Mathematics, Physics, Computing and Electronics): Dr Alma Fleet (IEC) has been elected to the university council and will hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of Professor van der Poorten, following his election as vice-president of academic senate, Campus Review, 13 August.

Dr Andrew Vincent (History, Philosophy and Politics): Discussion about academics, 2SER FM, 18 August.

Special Issues and Events

Chiropractic Centre: The benefits of chiropractic care to treat asthma sufferers being studied at the Chiropractic Centre, Northern District Times, 13 August.

Comfest: Communications students from Macquarie and other universities have been invited to attend the annual Communications Festival at Charles Sturt University, Western Advocate, 18 August.

Good Universities Guide: Business and commerce degrees across the universities are rated, The Australian, 13 August.

Graduate School of Management: Macquarie's GSM recently announced plans to offer some of its programs in the central business district, The Sydney Morning Herald, 15 August; The Australian Financial Review, 15 August; The Northern District Times, 20 August. The MGSM has welcomed the proposal to merge two Sydney business schools as an overdue rationalisation of the crowded postgraduate management education market, The Australian Financial Review, 22 August.

IEC Centenary Conference: Conference outcome - "Call for a protector of our Children", Sydney Morning Herald, 18 August.

Macquarie Trio: William Hennessy will make his debut performance with the Trio after resident violinist Charmian Gadd pulled out with a wrist injury, The Sydney Morning Herald, 14 August. Violinist Charmian Gadd will return to Macquarie University to give a special concert with pianist Phillip Shovk on Saturday August 30 at 2.30pm, North Shore Times, 13 August.

Music courses: Making a living from the contemporary music business; Macquarie offers a contemporary music studies, The Australian, 19 August.

New degrees for 1998: Macquarie has approved the introduction of a number of new named degrees and awards, Campus Review, 13 August.

Playschool concert: A playschool concert will amuse parents and children at Macquarie University union building on Saturday, August 16, 10am and 11am, Northern District Times, 13 August.

Rail link: A $1 billion rail line linking Chatswood and Parramatta has been approved - the line would include new stops with one near Macquarie University a high priority, The Daily Telegraph, 20 August.

TAFE credit transfer plan: Macquarie has agreed to take part in a new credit transfer system, designed to allow students who have obtained a diploma in selected TAFE vocational courses to move into university study, The Land, 21 August.

Transit lane: The new transit lane along Epping Road is causing dangerous driving habits as motorists weave in and out of lanes to access Macquarie University, Northern District Times, 13 August. A concerned motorist expresses his views on the problems regarding the Epping Road transit lane causing dangerous driving habits, Northern District Times, 20 August.

CONFERENCES

Educational Innovation for Sustainable Development
1 to 4 December 1997, Bangkok

This Third UNESCO-ACEID International Conference on Education will have particular focus on poverty eradication, equity, and environmental concerns. There will be associated activities, including an Educational Fair. The language of the conference will be English. Papers have been invited, with 300-word abstracts due by 31 October, which is also the closing date given for registration. Cost of registration: US$350. Accommodation available at conference venue (Imperial Queen's Park Hotel) for approx US$68/76. Enquiries: Phone: (662) 391 0291 (x123 or 131), fax: (662) 391 0866, e-mail: rmclean@mozart.inet.co.th (copy of registration form available from Publications Unit, x7381).

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

APIRD POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS

PhD scholarships are currently available for outstanding science graduates in the emerging field of proteomics. Proteomics is a new discipline concerned with the mass screening of proteins.

Macquarie Research Ltd is coordinating the Australian Proteome Industrial Research and Development (APIRD) project. It is being undertaken in close collaboration with leading national and international technology companies. APIRD scholarship holders will undertake research programs in specific areas of direct relevance to the development of proteome technology. They will work in the multi-disciplinary environment of the Macquarie University Centre for Analytical Biotechnology (MUCAB) and have close contact with researchers from the collaborating companies. Science graduates with at least second class (division 1) honours and relevant technological skills interested in contributing to the development of proteomics are invited to discuss their interest directly with Professor Keith Williams tel: (02) 9850 8212 or e-mail: Keith.Williams@mq.edu.au.

APIRD awards may be offered as a $10,000 annual supplement to recipients of Australian Postgraduate Awards or Macquarie University Postgraduate Research Awards, or as a full stand-alone base scholarship of $17,500 per year. The awards may be held by either Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia and the successful applicant shall be required to register as a candidate for the degree of PhD in the School of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University.

Application forms and full details and conditions of the awards are available from the Macquarie University Postgraduate Studies Office. Application forms and full details and conditions of awards are available from the Postgraduate Studies Office. Applications should be forwarded to: Ms Kerrin Parry, Postgraduate Studies Office Macquarie University Sydney 2109. Closing date: 15 September 1997.

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
LAND AND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

A postgraduate scholarship is available for a suitably qualified candidate in science to undertake research leading to the Master Rural Management. The scholarship is based on a research project investigating the hydrological processes and geological factors which underpin dryland salinity problems within a small catchment in the Central West region, NSW. A second postgraduate scholarship in the same field is currently under consideration. Applications are invited from graduates with a 1^st or 2^nd class honours degree (or equivalent qualifications) in Earth Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or related disciplines. Sound knowledge in one of the following is desirable: geology, hydrology/hydrogeology, geomorphology or soil. Current undergraduate students who expect to qualify before the beginning of the next academic year (March 1998) are also encourage to apply. Each scholarship is tenable for 18 months with an annual stipend of $15,637 (tax exempt), relocation/thesis allowance of up to $1,760 and HECS exemption for the duration of the scholarship. There will be the opportunity to extend the scholarship for an additional six months, if appropriate. Closing date: 15 September 1997.

For further information contact: Dr Chia Al Bakri, Senior Lecturer Environmental Management, tel: (063) 605655, e-mail: albakri@oac.usyd.edu.au. Application forms are available from the Admissions Officer at the Orange Agricultural college, tel: (063) 60 551.

LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NSW: C H CURREY FELLOWSHIP

The aim of the Fellowship is to promote the writing of Australian history from original sources of information, preferably making use of the resources of the State Library of New South Wales. The amount the Fellowship for 1998 will be $20,000. Closing Date: 7 November 1997. Enquiries or requests for further information should be directed to Mrs Jane Deen, State Library of New South Wales, Phone (02) 9273 1663, Fax (02) 9273 1263, e-mail: deen@ilanet.slnsw.gov.au. or Postgraduate Studies Section (level 1, Council Building).

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP & FELLOWSHIP PLAN
UNITED KINGDOM AWARDS 1998

Applicants are invited for CSFP awards for Postgraduate study in the UK in 1997. Scholarships are intended for men and women of high intellectual promise who may be expected to make a significant contribution to their own countries on return from study abroad. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents who hold at least upper second class Bachelor Honours. Scholarships provide return airfare to the UK, approved tuition fees, a living allowance and a grant for books and equipment. Married award holders may receive an additional allowance. Applications and information sheets are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section. Applicants who have completed their undergraduate degree in Australia must apply through the institution that they attended. Applicants who have not attended a university in Australia must apply direct to the Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee. Closing date: 10 October 1997.

AUSTRALIAN POSTGRADUATE AWARDS WITH STIPEND 1998
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS 1998

Applications are invited for the above awards tenable at Macquarie University 1998. The awards may be held for higher degree research programs, applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. It is expected that applicants will have high first class honours or equivalent to be successful in obtaining an award. The awards provide a living allowance of $15,637 pa (1997) for a full time program. Applications for part time status will be considered according to set criteria and have a living allowance of $8,423 pa (1997). Various other allowances for some expenses may also be applicable. Applications and information sheets are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (level 1, Council Building). Closing date: 31 October 1997 - late applications will NOT be considered.

THE BRITISH CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS

The British Chevening Scholarships for postgraduate study at British Universities in the British academic year beginning in September/October 1998. Eight scholarships will be awarded to Australians. The award intended for outstanding graduates and young professionals, with the potential to rise to senior positions in the professions or in the public or private sectors, and to be in a position to contribute to furthering Australian-British relations and understanding. The awards will be for either a maximum of one year's formal study for a postgraduate qualification or for a minimum of 3 months, to pursue private study or research at a university or similar institution in Britain. The awards will cover tuition and other fees, a maintenance allowance and a return economy or excursion class airfare between Australia and Britain, for the scholarship holder only. The awards are not available to anyone who has benefited in the last 3 years from other awards funded by the British Government. Copies may be obtained form the British Council, PO Box 88, Edgecliff, 2027 (phone 02-9326 2022 or fax (02) 9327 4868) or Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 1, Council Building). Closing Date: 31 October 1997.

KOBE STEEL POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AT OXFORD 1998

Applications are invited for the Kobe Steel Postgraduate Scholarship to the University of Oxford. One scholarship will be awarded each year for postgraduate study at St. Catherine's College, Oxford. The scholarship shall be available to Australian nationals who have graduated from Australian universities or who expect to complete degree courses during 1997, including graduates in the workforce. The scholarship will be awarded to outstanding individuals who display qualities of leadership and excellence in sports as well as academic ability. Candidates' past or future interest in Japan will also be taken into account. Closing Date: 31 October 1997. Further information and application form available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 1, Council Building).

POSITIONS VACANT

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Plant Ecology Researcher - Ref. 18216. The appointee will collect materials and data from the field, quantify anatomical properties or carry out experiments in growth chambers for Professor Westoby's ARC-funded project "Comparative Ecology of Plants". Applicants must have a degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent qualification. Preference will be given to applicants with strong academic records or past research accomplishments. Experience with botanical fieldwork including plant identification, comparative anatomy or evolutionary theory would be an advantage. Proven success in preparing research results for publication would be well regarded. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Ms Robyn Delves on x8153 or rdelves@rna.bio.mq.edu.au. The position is available for one year. Salary range: Level 5 $31,525 to $35,603 per annum, plus superannuation.

Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, names and addresses, plus phone or e-mail for three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 19 September 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF COMPUTING SERVICES: Switchboard Operators (Two Positions) - Ref. 4448. The appointees will be members of a small team responsible for the operations of the main University switchboard (which has 120 incoming lines and the facility to expand to over 4000 extensions.) Applicants must be experienced switchboard operators/telephonists, be able to show they have worked in a similar team, have excellent interpersonal skills, good oral communication skills and be able to operate a screen based system. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the use of GPT Screen Based and DataPulse systems.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mrs Laraine Armfield on (02) 9850 7420. Salary range: Level 3 $25,022 to $28,329 per annum, plus employer and contributory superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 29 August 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for Macquarie Staff Only):
SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES: School Manager - Ref. 16144. The School Manager provides high level management support, including budgetary advice, principally to the Head of School but also to departmental heads in the School. Responsibilities include the administration and management of School activities including personnel, finance, student affairs and facilities. The successful applicant must have relevant administrative experience; appropriate tertiary qualifications with some exposure to accounting, business or financial management studies; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training; demonstrated budget management skills ; a willingness and ability to implement and develop University policy and procedures; demonstrated well-developed management and planning skills; computer literacy; proved communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to work as part of a team; a demonstrated record of initiative and a high level of organisational knowledge. Qualifications and/or experience in personnel management or marketing would be an advantage.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Professor Patricia Ryan on x8554, facsimile x9363, e-mail pryan@efs.mq.edu.au The position is available initially for two years, with the possibility of extension after review of the position in the light of changing needs of the School and the successful applicant's performance in the position. Salary range: Level 9 $52,580 to $55,556 per annum, plus employer and contributory superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 29 August 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for Macquarie Staff Only):
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Undergraduate Studies Section: Admissions Officer - Ref. 6578. The appointee will be responsible for administering all aspects of the Higher Education Contribution Scheme within the Undergraduate Studies Section; supervising student helpers during the admission and enrolment periods; interpreting and administering the Bachelor Degree Rules; processing applications for admission; and preparing and monitoring rosters for the enquiry counter. Applicants must have proved ability to handle complex matters; meet deadlines; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; have an understanding of computerised systems and their applications; and excellent interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant administrative experience in the tertiary sector and a relevant tertiary qualification.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mr R Kendall on x7327. The position is available until 31 March 1999. Salary range: Level 7 $41,006 to $44,201 per annum, plus superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 29 August 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for Macquarie Staff Only):
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Undergraduate Studies Section: Assistant Admissions Officers (Two positions) - Ref. 11690/6319. The appointees will process applications for admission to undergraduate programs and administer changes of program; provide advice to students, prospective students and staff on admission, enrolment, student records, programs of study and other student matters. Applicants must have proved ability to handle complex matters, meet deadlines, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, have an understanding of computerised systems and their applications and excellent interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant administrative experience in the tertiary sector and a tertiary qualification. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Stephen Mu Sung on x7328.

Salary range: Level 5 $31,525 to $35,603 per annum, plus employer and contributory superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 29 August 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity and No Smoking in the Workplace are University Policies

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

The Statistical Laboratory has the following surplus equipment for sale. Please contact Amanda on x8792, fax: x7285 for further information.

Power chord: ?Asia $5
2 Pagers: $20 each
5 1/4 inch disks: 1 box of 100 $5
Minitab release 8 for DOS: $40
Printer: QMS Postscript (PS 810) $300
Photocopier: Develop 1211 $300
Fax Machine: $50
Plotter: HP in box, brand new $100
Plotter: HP 7475A $50
Software: Microfax Flowcharter v7 (CD) $50
NEC Carphone: $50

The following Computer is also for sale: Company Prescerio 486SX, Windows 3.1, DOS 6.0, 4 MB RAM, 210 HD, MS Word 6, Lotus 123, Ami Pro 3.1, various education software, monitor. It may not be a pentium but it is perfectly good for everyday student life. $500.

CLASSIFIED

ACCOMODATION WANTED: Fully furnished 2 bedroom unit, flat or house in eastern suburbs, lower north shore or Balmain, Rozelle for professional couple visiting from London from 13 September to 15 October. Housesit would also be acceptable. E-mail :mclaflin@pip.engl.mq.edu.au, phone 9850 8757(W) or 9810 6396 (AH).

SHARE ACCOMODATION: (Around 7 months) Eastwood. One female to share a two bedroom secured and furnished unit with an Indian working woman. Eight minutes walk to transport and shops. Off-street parking. A female non-smoker preferred. Available from end of October 1997 until end of May 1998. Rent: $80.00p.w. Contact Sridhar, 9874 3344 (anytime) or Brinda, 9856 5381 (9.00am to 5.00pm).

TO LET: Holiday house - south coast, opposite popular surfing beach. Walks, fishing etc. Four bedrooms, sleeps 6 to 8. Available September - October school holidays. Rent: $450p.w. Also available weekends. Phone x7937 or 9569 1172 (AH).

TO LET: Newport Beach. Two bedroom fully furnished unit, recently renovated, one minute walk to beach, shops and transport. Available December to January, negotiable, minimum 3 week stay. Rent: $400p.w. + bond. Phone: 9997 7306 (AH).

FOR SALE: Virago 250cc black motorbike with sheepskin seat covers. Registered until April 1998. $4,000 ono. Contact Tania in Security x7112 or 9553 0879.

FOR SALE: Bar Fridge (Westinghouse) very slightly used, as new, bought for $400, must sell at $200. Call Elmer on x9822 or e-mail: ecruz@iec.iec.mq.edu.au.

FOR SALE: Desk, very large (168 x 84 cm) with four drawers and a filing cabinet, all lockable. Suits someone who needs ample desk space and storage/filing facility. $140 ono. Phone x8644 or 9416 6543 (AH).

FOR SALE: Two cream coloured two-seater lounges in good condition. $150 ono. Phone Jo on x9272(W) or 0418 230 519(AH).

FOR SALE: Small price for a big return. Kingswood. Two bedroom unit with new tenant paying $125p.w. Double garage, internal laundry, large L-shape lounge, pool, north-east corner on 2nd floor with distance views. Only meters from station. $82,000 (about 8% return). Contact Frank on x9419 or 9873 4310 (AH).

FOR SALE: Kitchen dresser , circa 1930, in good condition.$300 ono. Phone 9419 5003 (AH).

FOR SALE: Eight Persian rugs, all hand made, different sizes 3m x 4m to 4m x 5, some with different patterns on each side (reversible), $1,600 each. Phone Anna after 5.00pm on 9809 2997.

FOR SALE: Daihatsu Charade CS, 1.3 (current shape) 1993. Air con, 5-door, registered May 1998, 4 new tyres, light and bonnet guards, spotless interior. Good on petrol. Urgent sale, buying new car. $10,000 ono. Phone Sue on 9982 8149.

FOR SALE: Ford Corsair (identical to Nissan Pintara) 1990, 5 speed manual, 108,000kms, light metallic blue, immaculate condition, serviced fastidiously, 12 month registration. Drastically reduced from $10,000 to $7,500 for quick sale. Please phone either Bernice Sutcliffe on x7145, Mark Sutcliffe on 9877 7277 or 9630 7104(AH).

FOR SALE: Ladies ski gear - Head (Austria) racing skis 175cm with poles, boots (Salomon) size 8, ski pants (red), powder suit (pink), gloves and mask. $550 the lot ono. Contact Setsuko x7008 or 9942 1847.

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1997
August

Fri 29 August GEOLOGY SEMINAR: Comparative Stable Isotope and Temperature Investigation of Minerals and Associated Fluids in Two Regionally Metamorphosed (Kuroko-Type) Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposits, presented by Dr John Lusk (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E6A Room 102. Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 29 August LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Roman Frontier Studies: Current Theories, presented by Professor Benjamin Isaac (Tel Aviv). 3.00 to 5.00pm in Museum of Ancient Cultures Seminar Room, Building X5B Room 321. Admission free. All welcome. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966, e-mail: agillett@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au.

September

Mon 1 to Fri 5 Sept MUU CAMPUS ART COMP EXHIBITION: The University Union presents the annual campus art competition in the Courtview restaurant (Union Building Level 2). Entries in the three categories of two and three-dimensional art, and photography will be on display. The winner in each category will be entered in the National Tertiary Art Prize hosted by University of Newcastle Union. Viewings Monday to Friday during morning coffee (10.00am to 12noon) and afternoon tea (2.00 to 3.00pm). Enquiries: Nicky Shortridge x7623.

Mon 1 Sept MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS REHEARSAL: 7.00 to 9.30pm in C5C 209 every Monday evening. All voice parts welcome. Phone Corinna on 9413 7108, or just come!

Tues 2 Sept SCHOOL OF EDUCATION COLLOQUIUM: What is Happening with Information Technology in Australian Schools, presented by Donna Gibbs. 1.00 to 2.00pm in C3A 918.

Wed 3 Sept PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Habermas and Foucault Two Philosophies of the Present. Presented by Professor James Tully (University of Victoria, British Columbia). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Peter Menzies x8876 or Jane Farquhar x8837.

Wed 3 Sept LAW SEMINAR: Deadly Perversions: S&M, AIDS, and the Criminal Law, presented by Simon Bronitt (ANU). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. Further information/brochures can be obtained from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).

Thurs 4 Sept DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: House and Country - Finding an Aranda Way, presented by Professor Diane Austin Broos (Anthropology, University of Sydney). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601.

Thurs 4 Sept ECONOMICS SEMINAR: The Impact of a Transaction Tax on Investors: The Case of Australia's Stamp Duty Reduction, presented by Professor Peter Swan (University of Sydney). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.

Fri 5 Sept GEOLOGY SEMINAR: Untangling the Catastrophic K-T Boundary Triangle: Impacts, Mass Extinction, and Plume Volcanic Flares, presented by Dr Lyn Sutherland (Australian Museum). 1.05pm in E6A Room 102. Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 5 Sept ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: (topic to be announced), presented by Associate Professor Stephen Salter (University of Cincinnati, USA). 2.00 to 3.30pm in Building C5C Room 452, followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries: Dr Chris Chan x7765.

Fri 5 Sept RESEARCH SEMINAR IN EARLY JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY: Temple and Synagogue in John, presented by Dr Judith Lieu (Macquarie). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Dr Judith Lieu, x8867.

Fri 5 Sept AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP: The Sea Peoples, chaired by Ken Garven, followed by supper - no charge. 7.00pm, 3rd floor X5B. Enquiries: Joan Beck x8848.

Mon 8 Sept to Fri 17 Oct MUU INDIGENOUS ART EXHIBITION: The University Union celebrates indigenous culture with speakers, performances, music, films and an exhibition of indigenous art in the Courtview restaurant (Union Building Level 2), including a special display on the 1967 Referendum. The opening is on Monday 8 September, 4.00 to 6.00pm, with free refreshments and speakers. Viewings Monday to Friday during morning coffee (10.00am to 12noon) and afternoon tea (2.00 to 3.00pm). Enquiries: Nicky Shortridge x7623.

Wed 10 Sept MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Images of War and Women in Twentieth-Century Ireland, presented by Professor Keith Jeffery (University of Ulster). 11.00am to 1.00pm in the Australian History Teaching and Research Collection Seminar Room, W6A 331. Enquiries: x8879.

Wed 10 Sept PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Contingency and Criticism, presented by Dr Nick Smith (Macquarie). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Peter Menzies x8876 or Jane Farquhar x8837.

Wed 10 Sept LAW SEMINAR: Representations of the International, presented by Anne Orford (ANU). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. Further information and brochures can be obtained from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).

Wed 10 Sept ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Discussion Series: Church Historians" Treatment of Women, presented by Associate Professor Alanna Nobbs. Cost: $7, full-time students free. Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.

Wed 10 Sept MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: A Report on the Dig at Gharandal, Jordan, presented by Malcolm Choat and Norman Ricklef. 8.15pm in X5B Seminar Room, Level 3.

Thurs 11 Sept DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: (topic to be announced), presented by Professor Ien Ang (Cultural Studies, Director, Research Centre in Intercommunal Studies, UWS, Nepean). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601.

Thurs 11 Sept ECONOMICS SEMINAR: (topic to be announced), presented by Peter Manzo (Investment Banker, ex-Coopers and Lybrand). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.

Thurs 11 Sept CIC SEMINAR: Environmental Changes in Antarctica: Evidence of Global Warming? presented by Olga Balachova (IT Devlopment Officer, Australian Oceanographic Data Centre). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E5A 143. Enquiries: Roy Leigh x8356.

Thurs 11 Sept JERUSALEM FORUM: MU Middle East Society (MUMES), a student club on campus, will host a student discussion forum on the issue of Jerusalem. 6.30pm in X5B T1. Staff and students are invited to attend. Enquiries: Mura Whyte 9476 3958.

Fri 12 Sept BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: The Effects of Artificial Sources of Water on Rangeland Biodiversity, presented by Jill Landsberg and Steve Morton (CSIRO Division of Wildlife & Ecology). 1.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.

Fri 12 Sept ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: International Accounting Standards, presented by Professor Sidney Gray (Warwick Business School, visiting UNSW). 2.00 to 3.30pm in Building C5C Room 452, followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries: Dr Chris Chan x7765.

Fri 12 Sept LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: The Battle of Adrianople: What Happened, Why it Happened, What Happened Next, presented by Dr Robert Tannenbaum. 3.00 to 5.00pm in Museum of Ancient Cultures Seminar Room, Building X5B Room 321. Admission free. All welcome. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966, e-mail: agillett@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au.

Sun 14 Sept MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS: Senarius Saxophone Quartet (finalists in ABC TV's Quest 95) and Tohzah Piano Trio (one of three chamber groups selected for the 1st National Chamber Music Competition in the Melbourne Town Hall late in October). 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre. Music by Beethoven, Bozza, Debussy, Gershwin, and others. Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925, 9428 1463 or e-mail medge@mpce.mq.edu.au.

Tues 16 Sept CHEPD WORKSHOP: Introduction to Library Services for General Staff, presented by Library Staff. 9.30am to 1.00pm. (Venue to be notified.) Bookings: CHEPD, x9721.

Tues 16 Sept LUNCHTIME FORUM: WebEd, 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Maree Gosper or Mark Gregory, Centre for Flexible Learning.

Tues 16 Sept SCHOOL OF EDUCATION COLLOQUIUM: Mark Carter will discuss his recently completed PhD Thesis. 1.00 to 2.00pm in C3A 918.

Wed 17 Sept PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Uncovering Spirit (Geist) as Telos: a Central Motivation of Husserl's Phenomenology, presented by Dr Luciana O'Dwyer. 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Peter Menzies x8876 or Jane Farquhar x8837.

Wed 17 Sept LAW SEMINAR: Et Lex Perpetua: Dying Declarations and the Requiem, presented by Desmond Manderson (Macquarie). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. Further information and brochures can be obtained from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).

Thurs 18 Sept ECONOMICS SEMINAR: Wages Policy in Australia, presented by Dr Michael Keating (ANU and ex-Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet). 100 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.

Fri 19 Sept CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY AND BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: The Loss of Population Diversity and Why it Matters, presented by Jennifer Hughes (Department of Biological Sciences, Stanford University). 1.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.

Fri 19 Sept ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: The Usefulness of Accounting Data and Share Returns: The Case of Bank Supervision in Australia, presented by Dr Sue Wright (Macquarie). 2.00 to 3.30pm in Building C5C Room 452, followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries: Dr Chris Chan x7765.

Fri 19 Sept AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP: The Pharos of Alexandria - general discourse, followed by supper - no charge. 7.00pm, 3rd floor X5B. Enquiries: Joan Beck x8848.

Mon 22 Sept CHEPD WORKSHOP: Focus on Student Learning: Does Technology Have a Role? presented by Moya Adams (CHEPD) and Maree Gosper (CFL). 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams x8446. Bookings: CHEPD, x9721.

Wed 24 Sept AUSTRALIAN METEOROLOGICAL AND OCEANOGRAPHIC SOCIETY: Weatherwatch Group Meeting: Study of Winter and Early Spring Storms. 7.30pm in E5A 143.

Mon 29 Sept CHEPD WORKSHOP: Curriculum Design: Which Technologies to Use for Different purposes, presented by Maree Gosper (CFLD) and Moya Adams (CHEPD). 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams x8446. Bookings: CHEPD, x9721.

Tues 30 Sept CHEPD WORKSHOP: Managing Change, presented by Dr Stephen Marshall and Amanda Phillips (CHEPD). 9.30am to 5.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall x9795 or Amanda Phillips x9751. Bookings: CHEPD, x9721.

The next issue of Staff News will be published on Friday 12 September 1997. All items for inclusion to be submitted in writing, preferably on disk, if lengthy, or by e-mail (vilma.monios@mq.edu.au) by noon, Monday 8 September 1997. Barbara McGarity W6B x7379, Fax x7391.