10 October 1997                                                                                                 Number 17/97
 

DATES FOR PRESENTING MATERIAL TO PRINTERY FOR FIRST HALF YEAR 1998

Due to peak demands at certain times of the year, the workload in the Printery needs to be regulated. It is important for academic staff to recognise this and to plan their work for submission accordingly. This will enable the printing of materials to be scheduled effectively and deadlines to be met (within reason).

Distance Education Units
Submit by Friday 28 November 1997

Ready for first despatch of course material by the Centre for Open Education (COE) in early January 1998.

Internal Units
Submit by Monday 12 January 1998

Ready for commencement of classes Monday 2 March 1998

Internal & Distance Education Units
(for sale in the Co­op Bookshop)

Submit by Monday 12 January 1998
Ready for sale by Monday 23 February 1998.

The Printery will be pleased to provide quotations when requested. Requests should be accompanied by a sample copy and complete details of the work involved.

Applicable dates for the Second Half­Year will be advised at a later date.

For all enquiries please telephone the Printery on x7385 or x7395.

Bill Moody
Printery Manager

RELOCATION OF MAIL ROOM

The University Mail Room will be relocated to Building C1A, the old Central Thermal Plant off University Avenue, on Saturday 11 October. Business as usual will be conducted from Monday morning 13 October. Hours of business will remain the same - Monday to Friday 8.00am until 4.30pm. The telephone extension number will remain as x7171.

The Buildings and Grounds Office apologises for any inconvenience that might arise during this relocation. For further information please contact Bob Dickson, Manager, Security and Attendant Services on x7162.

Y A (Joe) Dikha, Acting Director
Buildings and Grounds

BARGAIN STATS PACKAGE

The Statistical Laboratory has a special academic distribution licence that allows staff and students at Macquarie University to receive a full copy of the statistical package "Minitab" at the following prices:

1. Minitab Release 11 (32 bit) - $215 for Windows95, Windows NT and Windows 3.11

2. Minitab Release 10Xtra for MAC - $200

Please note that the full version retails commercially for $1500.

Your staff/student card is required to be sighted as proof. Cheque or credit card accepted. One copy only per staff/student.

If you would like a brochure outlining Minitab's features or you wish to purchase a copy, please contact Robyn Richards on x8792 (W3A-406), e-mail: robyn@statlab.mq.edu.au.

DISCOUNTED EQUIPMENT

The sales information set out below has been received from a firm located at Jannali that is offering discounts on laboratory equipment.

Thomson Environmental Systems is a fully Australian-owned supplier of environmental and process control equipment and supplies a broad range of equipment for laboratories and research projects. TES offers a 25% Education Discount on any equipment purchased by the University or any student group for study/project purposes. This offer is designed to ensure that students and lecturers have access to state of the art equipment and avoid the promulgation of second best equipment driven by limited budgets.

TES also extend an invitation to lecturers and students to discuss developments in the environmental equipment industry. Our technical staff are always willing to give advice on equipment or systems over the telephone, or by fax or e-mail. Please feel free to discuss this offer by contacting the Managing Director, Paul Thomson on 9589 1666 at any time (e-mail: tes@one.net.au).

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

GSM Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Management
for Macquarie University General Staff

The Graduate School of Management has generously made available to Macquarie University general staff a limited number of scholarships for the Postgraduate Diploma program commencing in January 1998. Over the last 5 years, some 40 general staff have undertaken Postgraduate Diploma study on a GSM Scholarship.

The scholarships cover tuition fees, but participants have to pay the compulsory student charges and the cost of any books or materials. Applicants will have to meet the entry requirements for the Diploma course to which they seek admission and to demonstrate that the program will provide skills directly related to their employment within the University.

The scholarships will be awarded through a competitive process to members of the general staff.

There is also a small number of scholarship places available on a competitive basis in the Master of Management Program, for those who have successfully completed, at a high level, the requirements of one of the Postgraduate Diploma programs in the GSM.

A special application form for the above programs is available from Darelle Sedgers, CHEPD, on x9722. For the January 1998 intake, applications close on 31 October.

ATEM Course: Towards Middle Management

CHEPD has received information about Towards Middle Management, a three-day residential workshop to be offered by the Association for Tertiary Education Management, on 19 to 21 November. The program is ideally suited to managers who have recently become responsible for work groups of at least three to four staff, and participants will typically be employed at Levels 5 to 8. Themes for the program include The Tertiary Education Sector, Middle Managers in Action, and Tools for Middle Managers. The cost of the program is $750 (members $700).

For a leaflet about the program, please contact Bronwyn Clarke on x9799. For further information about ATEM, please contact Christine Noel on x7357.

MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

If you wish to be included in the next Staff News media listing, please forward details of any media interviews Bruce Williams 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.

Associate Professor John Croucher (Economic and Financial Studies): Interviewed about his book Great Frauds and Everyday Scams, Radio 198, 1 October.

Dr Robyn Dowling (Earth Sciences): Differences between women and men in the way they use cars, Herald Sun, Canberra Times, West Australian, The Advertiser, The Examiner, 26 September.

Dr Julie Fitness (Behavioural Sciences): The anatomy of road rage, 2BL, 23 September.

Mr Loftus Harris (Graduate): New Director General of the NSW Department of State and Regional Development is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program of the Graduate School of Management, Business Sydney, 29 September.

Mr Manoj Kumar (Student): Winner of a Young Achievement Australia award for the company he helped set up as part of the YAA scheme, 24 September.

Ms Catharine Lumby (English, Linguistics and Media): Computers and new forms of literacy, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 September.

Professor Elizabeth More (Graduate School of Management): A new learning alliance with merchant banker Deutsche Bank/Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, Campus Review, 1 October.

Dr Greg Pemberton (History, Philosophy and Politics): Guest speaker at a debate on the republican issue at Parramatta Council, Mt Druitt-St Mary's Standard, 1 October.

Mr Brian Spencer (Registrar and Vice-Principal): Macquarie has no plans for a dramatic rise in postgraduate coursework fees, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 September.

Associate Professor June Wangmann (Institute of Early Childhood): Calls for a high-level protector of children, Sydney Morning Herald, 27 September.

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): Dismay over research showing that 72 percent of Malaysian university students are influenced by perceptions that Australia is racist, The Australian, 1 October.

Special Issues and Events

Asian Course Launch: The Graduate School of Management launches courses throughout southern Asia, Business Sydney, 22 September.

Bachelor of Business, Hospitality and Tourism: A new degree offered by Macquarie in partnership with the International College of Tourism and Hotel Management, The Australian, 29 September

Centre for Comparative Genocide Studies: The Centre in need of funds to ensure its future, Campus Review, 1 October; Northern Herald, 2 October.

Derivatives: The launch at the Centre for Money, Banking and Finance of Derivatives: The risks that remain edited by Elizabeth Sheedy and Sheelagh McCracken, The Australian, The Age, Australian Financial Review, West Australian, 27 September.

Heads of School: Mr Michael Noone (Law) and Dr Brian Holbeche (Modern Languages) elected Head of School, Campus Review, 24 September.

Honorary Doctorate: Macquarie awards honorary Doctor of Letters to novelist, Dr Christopher Koch, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 September.

Japanese Scholarships: Up to 20 scholarships offered by the Japanese Studies Centre for Teaching Development within the School of Modern Languages, Northern District Times, 1 October.

Obituary: Foundation Vice-Chancellor, Emeritus Professor Alex Mitchell, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 October; The Australian, 2 October.

Postgraduate Teacher Education: Macquarie is among the NSW institutions offering postgraduate options in teacher education, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 September.

SOHO: The Small Office Home Office expo held at the University, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 September; Northern Herald, 25 September.

Spooky Workshop: A workshop for children held by Theatre of Image in conjunction with Macquarie's Institute of Early Childhood, Daily Telegraph, 25 September.

Story Telling: The Australian Storytelling Guild holding its third annual festival at Macquarie, Northern District Times, 24 September.

CONFERENCES

Social Implications of Artificial Intelligence Technology
Saturday 18 October 1997, Redfern

This seminar being organised by Sydney University's Centre for the Human Aspects of Science and Technology (CHAST) with AI SIG and ANZAAS will be held at the National Innovations Centre, Australian Technology Park, Redfern; admission $40 includes lunch ($20 for students). Speakers from business, privacy, medicine and defence industries. For further information/booking ASAP, contact Des Maddelena phone 9521 1120 or check the net on http://www.usyd.edu.auCHAST/chast.html.

Women's Worlds '99: International Interdisciplinary Congress
20 to 26 June 1999, Tromso (Norway)

This Nordic-organised international Congress will focus on women's worlds in the 21^st century (utopias or dystopias?). Deadline for first proposals/pre-registration is 1 November 1997. (Final deadline for proposals is 1 November 1998). Contact: fax +47 7764 6420, e-mail: womens.worlds.99@skk.uit.no and webpage: http://www.skk.uit.no/WW99/ww99.html.

Style Council 97
21 to 23 November 1997

The tenth Style Council with the theme of Language and the Media will be held in the Metcalfe Auditorium at the State Library of NSW. It will bring together editors, publishers, journalists, educators, lexicographers and representatives of government and industry. Discussion about Australian English, linguistic standards and conventions is a feature of Style Councils. A dictionary seminar (21 November) on the third edition of the Macquarie Dictionary will precede the main conference. Enquiries: Pam Peters (x8773) or Colin Yallop (x8756). Bookings: Maureen Leslie x9800, fax: x2984.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDY IN BRITAIN

Applications are invited for various scholarships administered by the British Council for 1998/99.

The Swire Group - Chevening Scholarship
For study from 3 to 12 months - special consideration to applications in Marine and Agricultural Sciences

The Britain-Australia Landerer Commercial Law Scholarships
Two scholarships to undertake a one-year Master degree by coursework in Commercial Law (LLM)

The Lloyd's Register of Shipping - Chevening Scholarship
A one-year MSc course in Marine Engineering/Naval Architecture

The Shell-Chevening Scholarship and the Hermon Slade Foundation-Chevening Scholarship
Two scholarships in Science Communication, to pursue a 4 month period of personal study and professional development.

Closing Dates for all of the above: 31 October 1997

Sir Charles McKerras/Australia-Britain Society Music Scholarship
For young Australian conductors, composers and repetiteurs to study in Britain for 6 months. Closing Date: 14 November 1997.

Information from Postgraduate Studies Section, Level 1, Council Building. Application forms and information from The British Council tel: (02) 9326 4868, fax: (02) 9327 4868, e-mail: exchanges@bc.org.au.

POSITIONS VACANT

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Systems Support Services: PC Systems Support Officer - Ref. 5493. The appointee will be responsible to the PC Systems Support Manager for microcomputing support for the Registrar's Office desktop computing activities relating to office automation and other information services. Applicants must have a relevant tertiary qualification as well as relevant experience in PC systems support and administration, including Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or 4.0, Windows 95 and MS Office95. The successful applicant must also have proved ability to prepare clear end-user documentation; good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills; a pro-active approach and a commitment to maintaining the currency of their technical knowledge. The ability to lift and move standard items of PC equipment, such as monitors and printers, is essential.

Preference will be given to applicants with some knowledge of Novell products and previous relevant experience in a tertiary education environment. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Ms Robyn Bull on x9472. The position is available for a period of two years. Salary range: Level 6 $36,375 to $39,903 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 13 October 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Systems Support Services: PC Systems Support Assistant - Ref. 18264. The appointee will be responsible to the PC Systems Support Manager for assistance with microcomputing support for the Registrar's Office desktop computing activities relating to office automation and other information services. Applicants must either have, or be nearing completion of, a relevant tertiary qualification as well as some relevant experience of Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or 4.0 or Windows 95, and MS Office 95. The successful applicant must also have the ability to prepare clear documentation; good interpersonal and communication skills; a pro-active approach and a commitment to maintaining the currency of their technical knowledge. The ability to lift and move standard items of PC equipment, such as monitors and printers, is essential. Preference will be given to applicants with work experience which includes training PC users in products such as MS Word; and with previous relevant experience in a tertiary education environment. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Ms Robyn Bull on x9472.

The position is available for a period of one year. Salary range: Level 4 $28,880 to $30,864 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 13 October 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE: Research Office. The Research Office has responsibility for administratively supporting all aspects of University research activity and provides secretarial support to relevant University committees. The Research Office also manages the University internal research funding schemes and all aspects (except financial) of external grants and research agreements, including contracts and consultancies.

Assistant Research Management Information Officer - Ref: 18249. The appointee will assist in the development and maintenance of the University Research Management Information System (RMIS). Duties will involve the acquisition and collation of data, maintenance of files and production of reports on request. Applicants must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in the information technology or computer related field, or equivalent relevant experience, demonstrable experience with relational databases and with using ORACLE and SQL and experience with standard desktop applications such as Excel, Word, Netscape or similar. The ability to meet deadlines at short notice, prioritise workload and a high level of interpersonal skills and accuracy are also essential.

Preference will be given to applicants with familiarity in research administration and administrative functions within the University sector. Familiarity with relational database software would be well regarded as would a knowledge of database applications such as Filemaker Pro, Access or similar. Salary range: Level 5 $31,525 to $35,603 per annum, plus employer and contributory superannuation.

Assistant Research Grants Officer - Ref.18250. The appointee will assist in the administration of internal and external grants and applications and with the committees supported by the Research Office. Duties include administration and processing of applications, liaising with applicants, record keeping and monitoring of grants and provision of accurate and timely data for RMIS database. Applicants must have a tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience and demonstrable administrative ability. Experience with standard desktop applications such as Excel, Word, Netscape or similar is essential. The ability to meet deadlines at short notice, prioritise workload and a high level of interpersonal skills and accuracy are also essential. Preference will be given to applicants with familiarity in research administration and administrative functions within the University sector. Salary Range: Level 6 $36,375 to $39,903 per annum, plus employer and contributory superannuation.

General

The positions are available for a fixed term of five years. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Dr Peter Freeman on x8612, fax x8799, e-mail:peter.freeman@mq.edu.au

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 13 October 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE: Research Office: Research Database Officer - Ref. 16855. The appointee will be responsible for the collection, compilation and analysis of research performance data, and for managing the University Research Management Information System (RMIS), including provision of reports and statistics to meet internal and external requirements. The appointee is also expected to generally assist in the smooth running of the Research Office, including administration of the Office file server, maintenance of the Office's web page and computer support to office staff members. Applicants must have a tertiary degree, or equivalent, preferably in Information Systems Management or a computer-related field; experience in information technology/electronic data handling; the design, development and maintenance of information systems/relational databases; experience using ORACLE and SQL with Microsoft applications; and experience in the use of Netscape and WWW applications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with the ability to work flexibly in a small team are also essential.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in university administration, ideally in the research/postgraduate areas; management of priorities where there is a wide range of competing demands; and experience in preparing reports, handling statistical data, both textual and graphical. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Dr Peter Freeman on s8612, fax x8799, e-mail: peter.freeman@mq.edu.au. Salary range: Level 6 $36,375 to $39,903 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 13 October 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for Macquarie Staff Only)
FINANCIAL SERVICES: Deputy Director - Ref. 4054. Applications are invited for appointment to the position of Deputy Director, Financial Services. This position follows from the integration of the former Offices of Accounting and Finance into the Office of Financial Services. The integrated office provides the University's central financial services and the Deputy Director will play an important role in this function at a time when the University faces critical budgetary constraints. The appointee will provide pro-active advice to the Office clients in respect of budget preparation and management.

The successful applicant must have a degree in an accounting related field, be a member of a professional accounting body (ASCPA or ICAA) and have demonstrated a commitment to continuing professional development. In addition to broad experience in all aspects of the provision of financial services, extensive experience in financial planning evaluation and control is required as the Deputy Director will undertake primary responsibility for the preparation and monitoring of the University's budgets which include the operating and capital management budgets and supervision of the Budget and Systems areas. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Michael Webster, Director, Financial Services on x7369.

Salary range: Level 10 Band 2 $70,988 to $74,955 per annum, with an annual allowance payable to bring the total remuneration to Level 10 Band 3 $79,475 to $83,001 per annum, plus employer and contributory superannuation. The allowance is in recognition of the current special needs of the University given the severe budgetary constraints imposed upon it by the Federal Government and the need for the appointee to report direct to the Vice-Chancellor on budgetary matters. The allowance will be paid for up to a maximum of five years. 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 14 October 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 Officer - Ref. 7729. The appointee will be responsible for processing 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. The appointee will have responsibility for a number of specific areas including the hiring and rostering of on-line data entry operators, various Graduate Diploma programs and applications for re-admission. 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. The position is available to 31 March 1999. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Stephen Mu Sung on x7328. Salary range: Level 6 $36,375 to $39,903 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 13 October 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for Macquarie Staff Only)
SCHOOL OF LAW: Lecturers in Law (Two Positions) - Ref. 18273+ Applications are sought from people who are interested in working to foster an innovative approach to teaching and research relating to any area of legal scholarship. Two positions are available. The aim of the School is to provide a plurality of interdisciplinary approaches to the study of law. The School has two teaching programs: internal (full-time) and distance education (by correspondence and on-campus sessions). Students receive a thorough preparation for professional practice and other careers. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a related area. In addition, applicants must also have made substantial progress towards a higher degree or the equivalent in published work, have a good record of teaching, scholarship and research. A demonstrated capacity for administration or community outreach would add strength to applications. The teaching and curriculum development needs of the School will be taken into account in making appointments to these two positions.

Enquiries and further information package: Mr Michael Noone on x7085, or e-mail: michael.noone@mq.edu.au. An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application. The positions are available from 1 January 1998 for a period of one year, to be taken up by 1 February 1998. Salary range: Level B $47,363 to $56,245 per annum. (Rates applicable from 1 January 1998). Applications, including full curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 31 October 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for Macquarie Staff Only)
SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES: Associate Lecturers in Statistics - Ref. 17320+. The Statistics Department is the largest in Australia and is committed to develop an outstanding presence in teaching and research. Three positions are available. The appointees will be required to teach in the undergraduate program in Statistics, undertake research and publication in the fields of Statistics, and contribute to the administration of the School. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in statistics or closely related area. Applicants must have demonstrated teaching experience at tertiary level in core undergraduate units in either of the two areas of operations research or epidemiology, along with experience in the administration of undergraduate statistics units. The successful applicants must also hold, be completing or willing to undertake a higher degree in Statistics, and develop a suitable research and publication program. Industry experience will be viewed favourably.

Enquiries and further information package: Associate Professor John Croucher on x8551. An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application. The positions are available from 1 January 1998 for a fixed-term of five years, with the possibility of conversion to tenure. Salary range: Level A $33,155 to $44,994 per annum. (Rates applicable from 1 January 1998). Market-based salary supplementation may be available. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 7 November 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 University Counselling and Health Services has the following PCs including keyboard, mouse and cables for sale:

386 SX33, no memory, no monitor
386 SX20, 4mb ram, not working
386 SX33, 8mb ram, no monitor
486 SX33, 4mb ram, no monitor
486 DX33, 4mb ram, no monitor
486 DX33, 8mb ram, including 14" VGA monitor
486 DX33, 16mb ram, including 14" VGA monitor
386 SX20 Notebook computer, 4mb ram
Sharp facsimile machine FO550 (paper roll)

The highest offer on each computer will be accepted. Please place your offer in an envelope indicating which machine you are bidding for and mark it to the attention of Vanessa DeGaris, Office Administrator, UCHS, SSB1 by Friday 17 October 1997.

Buyer beware! No exchanges, no refunds, all items sold as is. All of these computers have functioned well and are surplus owing to the purchase of new computers. For enquiries or testing of equipment, please phone Vanessa DeGaris on x7403.

CLASSIFIED

WANTED: Macquarie Phonecard. My son needs the "Macquarie" phonecard (handed out on campus last January) to add to his collection. He will pay any value left on the card. If you can help, please phone x8644.

TUTORING: High school English at reasonable rates. Qualified and currently employed English teacher to HSC level. Phone Christine on 9868 3817.

ACCOMMODATION WANTED: Visiting academic, wife and 2 children seeking furnished accommodation close to campus from 13 October 1997 to 12 January 1998. Contact Rosemary Eliott x8953.

SHARE ACCOMMODATION: Hunters Hill. Non-smoker to share spacious 2 bedroom house, large garden, buses to town and Macquarie Centre at door. Walk to all amenities including restaurants, pubs, parks. Share with easy-going youthful but not immature 26 year old academic and 3 beautiful cats. Rent: $125 p.w. + bond. Contact hwatt@iec.iec.mq.edu.au.

TO LET: Brooklyn. Fully furnished 2/3 bedroom house, available from December 1997 to June 1998 while I am on OSP. A short walk from Hawkesbury River station, within easy commuting distance of Macquarie: 45 minutes by train to Epping/bus to Macquarie, or 35 minutes by car. Rent: $180 p.w. Phone Ian on x8880 or e-mail: iplant@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au.

FOR SALE: Daihatsu Charade CS 1.3 auto, 2/93, 5 door hatch, white, great NRMA report, extras, registered to February 1998, only $8,500. Phone Victoria on x7416.

FOR SALE: Pentium 100, 16 Mb, 1.2Gb hard disk, 14'' monitor, CD drive, modem "Netcom" 28.8, printer, speakers, floppy drive, keyboard, accessories. All for $1,000 ono. Phone Natasha on x8972 or 9888 3496(AH).

FOR SALE: Mazda 626, 1984, 5 door, automatic, 12 months rego, excellent condition. Phone Natasha on x 8972 or 9888 3496(AH).

DIARY
1997
October

Fri 10 Oct AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP: Nubia, and all its secrets - general discourse, followed by supper - no charge. 7.00pm, 3rd floor X5B. Enquiries: Joan Beck x8848.

Mon 13 Oct CHEPD WORKSHOP: Developing a Flexible Learning Environment, presented by Associate Professor David Rich (Director, CFL) and Maree Gosper (CFL). 12noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116.

Tues 14 Oct MACQUARIE TRIO CONCERT SERIES: 8.00pm in the Sydney Town Hall. For further information on Series subscriptions and single tickets phone x9447 or x9658.

Wed 15 Oct PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR: The Unhappy Consciousness and History: On the Places of Judaism in Hegel's Philosophy, presented by Dr Andrew Mason (Macquarie). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Peter Menzies x8876 or Jane Farquhar x8837.

Wed 15 Oct LAW SEMINAR: Judgments of Danger, presented by Peter Rush (Deakin University). 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 16 Oct ECONOMICS SEMINAR: Can Measurement Error Explain the Productivity Paradox? presented by Dr Kevin Fox (UNSW). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.

Thurs 16 Oct CIC SEMINAR: Ecological Sustainable Development and the Olympic Village, presented by Maria Atkinson (ESD Project Manager, Mirvac Lend Lease Village Consortium). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E5A 143. Enquiries: Roy Leigh x8356.

Thurs 16 Oct ANCIENT HISTORY: SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY PUBLIC LECTURE: Greeks and Romans in Ancient Pisidia - Historical Background of Paul's First Missionary Journey, presented by Dr Rosalinde Kearsley. 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C T1. Free. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.

Thurs 16 Oct WEBED SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP: The Atmospheric Science Flagship Program, presented by Dr Peter Love (Earth Sciences). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Bookings not necessary.

Fri 17 Oct BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: What Museum Collections Reveal about Insect Diversity, presented by Dan Bickel (Entomology Division, Australian Museum). 1.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.

Fri 17 Oct GEOLOGY SEMINAR: Application of Laser Ablation Microprobe (Lam) ICP-MS to In-Situ Trace Element and U/Pb Determinations in Minerals, presented by Dr Simon Jackson (Macquarie).1.05pm in E6A Room 102. Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 17 Oct ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Wu & Hahn's Control Complexity/Control Point Approach to CIS Audit: An Empirical Test in an EDI Context, presented by Associate Professor Robert Reeve (Macquarie). 2.00 to 3.30pm in Building C5C Room 452, followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries: Dr Chris Chan x7765.

Fri 17 Oct RESEARCH SEMINAR IN EARLY JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY: The Johannine Paraclete and Jesus - Again, presented by Professor Frank Moloney (ACU, Melbourne). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Dr Judith Lieu, x8867.

Sat 18 Oct SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY FORUM: Held at the Australian Technology Park, Redfern from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Speakers from business, privacy, medicine and defence industries. For further information contact Dr D.Maddalena, 9521 1120 or check the net on http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/CHAST/chast.html.

Sun 19 Oct MACQUARIE TRIO CONCERT SERIES: 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre. For further information on Series subscriptions and single tickets phone x9447 or x9658.

Mon 20 Oct CHEPD WORKSHOP: Managing the Introduction of Technology into the Curriculum, presented by Dr Stephen Marshall (CHEPD) and Maree Gosper (CFL). 12noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116.

Tues 21 Oct CHEPD WORKSHOP: Principles of Records and Archives Management, presented by Judith Russell (Manager, Records and Archives). 9.30am to 1.00pm in E6A 116.

Tues 21 Oct ANCIENT HISTORY: SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY RESEARCH SERIES: Paul and the Jerusalem Collection: An Act of Graeco-Roman Reciprocity? Presented by Dr Jim Harrison. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7, full-time students free. Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish 8833.

Wed 22 Oct MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Truth, Lies and Fiction in 16^th Century English Historiography, presented by Professor Patrick Collinson (J M Ward Visiting Professor of History, University of Sydney). 11.00am to 1.00pm in the Australian History Teaching and Research Collection Seminar Room, W6A 331. Enquiries: x8879.

Wed 22 Oct PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR: The Liar: Gaps and the Ladder That Can't be Kicked Away, presented by Dr Drew Khlentzos (UNE). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Peter Menzies x8876 or Jane Farquhar x8837.

Wed 22 Oct ECONOMICS SEMINAR: The Economics of Sports Policy, presented by Dr Alain Michel (University of Paris Dauphine). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.

Wed 22 Oct INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S STUDIES ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Price Theatre. For further details contact either Dr Wendy Waring on x7684 or Beverley Barnett on x7095.

Wed 22 Oct HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY & POLITICS LECTURE: Religion, National Sentiment & Citizenship in Early Modern England, presented by Professor Patrick Collinson (University of Cambridge). 7.30pm in W5C 320. Enquiries: x8831.

Thurs 23 Oct DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: The Ghazal: Cultural Artefact or Symbol of Ethnicity? presented by Estelle Dryland (Macquarie).10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601.

Thurs 23 Oct CIC SEMINAR: Temporal and Spatial Relationships Between Rainfall, Runoff, Landuse and Climatic Variabilty in the Bogan River Catchment, presented by Margriet Nakken (PhD student, Climatic Impacts Centre). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E5A 143. Enquiries: Roy Leigh x8356.

Fri 24 Oct BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Functional Roles of Termites in Undisturbed and Disturbed Tropical Forest: Does Biodiversity Matter? presented by David Bignell (School of Biological Sciences, Queen Mary and Westfield College, UK).1.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.

Fri 24 Oct ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Auditor Litigation: Reputation and Auditor Switching Effects, presented by Professor Keith Houghton (University of Melbourne). 2.00 to 3.30pm in Building C5C Room 452, followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries: Dr Chris Chan x7765.

Fri 24 Oct LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Christian Charity and Prisoner Supplications in the Late Antique/Early Medieval Period, presented by Dr John Koenig (Macquarie). 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.

Fri 24 Oct AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP: The Exodus - general discourse, followed by supper - no charge. 7.00pm, 3rd floor X5B. Enquiries: Joan Beck x8848.

Mon 27 Oct CHEPD WORKSHOP: Resolution And Negotiation, presented by Amanda Phillips, (CHEPD). 9.30am to 5.00pm in E6A 116.

Tues 28 Oct SOCIAL/DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY GROUP: Parenting and Employment Roles, presented by Ruth Way (Macquarie). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C3A 532. Enquiries: Jennifer Bowes x9844 or Julie Fitness x8015.

Wed 29 Oct LAW SEMINAR: The Law of Love, presented by Professor Michael Detmold
(University of Adelaide). 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 29 Oct PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR: The God Effect, presented by Professor Kevin Hart (Monash University). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Peter Menzies x8876 or Jane Farquhar x8837.

Wed 29 Oct INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S STUDIES WORK IN PROGRESS SEMINAR: Women's Poetry, with particular reference to the work of Anne Sexton, presented by Rebecca Curran (joint Women's Studies/English Honours student). 1.00 to 2.00pm in W6A 325. Enquiries: Dr Wendy Waring x7684 or Beverley Barnett x 7095. All welcome.

Wed 29 Oct AUSTRALIAN METEOROLOGICAL AND OCEANOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Presents: Professor Ted Bryant (University of Wollongong). Topic and venue to be advised.

Thurs 30 Oct DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: (Topic to be Announced). Presented by Dr Santi Rozario (Lecturer, Anthropology/Sociology, University of Newcastle). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601.

Thurs 30 Oct ECONOMICS SEMINAR: (Topic to be announced), presented by Professor Peter Goenewegen (University of Sydney). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.

Thurs 30 Oct CIC SEMINAR: On the Choice of Soil Hydraulic Models in Land Surface Parameterization Schemes, presented by Parviz Irranejad (PhD student, CANCES and School of Applied Mathematics, UNSW). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E5A 143. Enquiries: Roy Leigh x8356.

Fri 31 Oct GEOLOGY SEMINAR: The Skippy Project: Seismic Structure of Australia, presented by Professor Brian Kennett (RSES, ANU, Canberra). 1.05pm in E6A 102. Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 31 Oct ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: The Appropriateness of Reliance on Accounting Performance Measures: Is it a Case of National Culture or Task Uncertainty?, presented by Ms Alina Lee (University of Melbourne).2.00 to 3.30pm in Building C5C Room 452, followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries: Dr Chris Chan x7765.

Fri 31 Oct RESEARCH SEMINAR IN EARLY JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY: The Significance of Genesis in the Persian Period, presented by Dr Mark Brett (Whitley College, Melbourne). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Dr Judith Lieu, x8867.

November

Mon 3 Nov 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 4 Nov  SOCIAL/DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY GROUP: Power in Lesbian Relationships, presented by Judith Isben (Macquarie). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C3A 532. Enquiries: Jennifer Bowes x9844 or Julie Fitness x8015.

Wed 5 Nov MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Military Revolution or Maritime Evolution? European Imperial Expansion 1492-1788, presented by Dr George Raudzens (Macquarie). 11.00am to 1.00pm in the Australian History Teaching and Research Collection Seminar Room, W6A 331. Enquiries: x8879.

Wed 5 Nov PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR: The Importance of Love in Rawls' Theory of Justice, presented by Dr Susan Mendus (York University). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Peter Menzies x8876 or Jane Farquhar x8837.

Wed 5 Nov LAW SEMINAR: Curbing Activism: Contracts and the Jurisprudence of Justice Kirby, presented by John Gava (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 6 Nov DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: (topic to be announced). Presented by Dr Christine Jourdan (Sociology/Anthropology, Concordia University, Montreal). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601.

Thurs 6 Nov ECONOMICS SEMINAR: Micro versus Macro Explanations of Unemployment: An Australian Study, presented by Chris Heaton and Paul Oslington (Macquarie). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.

Fri 7 Nov GEOLOGY SEMINAR: Dedolomitization Reactions: The Fate of Primary Dolomite, presented by Professor Blair Hostetler (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E6A 102. Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 7 Nov ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Be(com)ing the Leader of a Finance Function: Three Vignettes of Accounting in Action, presented by Dr Jane A Baxter (UNSW). 2.00 to 3.30pm in Building C5C Room 452, followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries: Dr Chris Chan x7765.

Fri 7 Nov AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP SOCIAL NIGHT -please bring a plate. 7.00pm, 3rd floor X5B. Enquiries: Joan Beck x8848.

Tues 11 Nov CHEPD WORKSHOP: Stress Management, presented by Christine Gardiner, (Director, Counselling and Health Services). 9.30am to 4.00pm in the Mollie Thomson Room, Library. For bookings contact CHEPD, x9721.

Wed 12 Nov LAW SEMINAR: Law & Religion Scholarship and the development of common law teaching, presented by Pat Kavanagh (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).

Wed 12 Nov PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Discursive Commitments, presented by Dr Phillip Staines (UNSW). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Peter Menzies x8876 or Jane Farquhar x8837.

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 20 October 1997.

Barbara McGarity W6B x7379, Fax x7391