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The Unit requires at least two weeks lead time for placing material - longer for monthly, quarterly and annual publications. The PR Unit will be able to advise on the most appropriate publications or newspaper sections and to supply quotations.
This new service requires staff members responsible for placing ads to send both:
The PR Unit will then supply quotations for desktop publishing and media placement.
On written acceptance of the quotes, the Unit will arrange for laser print or bromides to be delivered by courier to appropriate publications.
Departments and Centres will need to arrange a credit transfer to a nominated PR Unit account to cover all costs. This is to avoid the situation of 1996 when some departments did not raise the appropriate paperwork within a reasonable time, causing extreme difficulties with publications and advertising agencies.
For further information, telephone the PR Unit: Janelle Murphy x7378 or Tilda Sikes x9447.
NEW MANAGER FOR WEB ACTIVITY
Peggy Havukainen has been seconded for 1997 from the Graduate
School of Management to the Division of Information Services to
coordinate web management activities for the University. Her duties
will include coordinating the management of the Macquarie central
Web server, providing direction and assistance to Schools/Offices/Centres
for developmental projects and maintaining the official Macquarie
Home Page. Peggy, who will be. be located in Level 1, Information
Technology Training Unit, Library, will report to the University
Librarian. For more information contact Peggy on x6555 or e-mail:
Peggy.Havukainen@mq.edu.au.
Peggy Havukainen
Coordinator, Web Management
NEW CHILDCARE PLACES
Banksia Cottage, the Macquarie University Child Care Centre, has
recently been renovated and extended at its location in Building
X6A on the western side of campus overlooking the green of the
Golf Driving Range.
Now catering for an additional 30 children each day, Banksia offers Long Day and Occasional Child Care for children aged from three months to school age.
The qualified and experienced staff nurture each child's individual learning potential in a relaxed, caring environment. Freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meals are provided taking into account each child's likes and dislikes, their cultural differences and their health requirements. Vegetarian meals are provided upon the request of the parents.
Staff and students of the University have priority of enrolment at Banksia Cottage. Call in and have a tour of the Cottage or telephone Banksia to make an appointment to discuss your particular needs. The University Union has management responsibility and the Director of Banksia Cottage is Caroline Brigden (x7781).
THE WIGGLES ON CAMPUS
The Friends of Gumnut Cottage are presenting the Wiggles in Concert
on Saturday 26 April 1997 at the E7B Courtyard. There will
be two sessions: one at 10.00am and the other at 11.30am.
Tickets are $8 per person (children under 18 months free). Please
book by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to The Wiggles,
17 Royston Parade, Asquith 2077, enclosing a cheque made out to
Friends of Gumnut Cottage. For further information contact Gumnut
on x7770.
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR APRIL HOLIDAYS
Easter Holiday Creative Workshops for young people will be held
at Macquarie's Institute of Early Childhood from Tuesday 1
April to Friday 4 April, culminating on 5 April with
[a Sydney Opera House concert in association with the Sydney Symphony
Orchestra].
Children aged 5 to 7 years will attend morning workshops (9.30 to 12.30) and 8 to 12 year olds will attend from 1.30 to 4.30pm. The Saturday concerts will be at 1.30 and 3.30pm respectively. The workshops will encompass drama, movement and art with specialist tutors working with the story theme "Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery."
The Workshops are organised by the Theatre of Image and the Institute of Early Childhood. The Theatre of Image's next public production will be Jake and Pete, a road story for cats. It will be staged at Wharf 2 Sydney Theatre Company from 25 June to 19 July. (For bookings, phone 9250 1777.)
Cost of the Workshops is $120 per person for the five days. For information or enrolment, phone 9360 4734 or fax 9360 6256.
MGSM MARCH SEMINARS
The MGSM Research Office has planned two seminars for 4 March
and 10 March at the GSM. There is no charge for these seminars.
They are as follows:
Transition and Change Management
In this seminar, Marc Konings, who studied Business Economics
at the University of Rotterdam and has worked with Coopers &
Lybrand the Netherlands since 1989, will present a pragmatic method
of approaching the human factors and automated systems during
the transition process, along with a number of case studies on
how to optimise this process. This seminar is linked to a research
project in the Business Systems department of the University of
Wollongong. This seminar will be on Tuesday 4 March 1997 from
4.30 to 5.30pm, with light refreshments at 4.00pm.
The Latecomer Firm and High Technology Industrialisation in
East Asia
In this seminar, John Mathews, Associate Professor in Organisational
Behaviour at the University of NSW and currently a visiting scholar
at MGSM, will discuss some of the strategies used by latecomer
firms such as Samsung, Acer and STG in overcoming their initial
disadvantage and in rapidly expanding internationally. Propositions
concerning their use of resource leverage strategies and their
organisational learning approach will be canvassed. This seminar
will be on Monday 10 March 1997 from 3.00 to 5.00pm, followed
by light refreshments.
For further information and RSVP, contact Isabelle Gakavian or Kelly Callaghan (x7732 or x 9038) at the MGSM Research Office (e-mail: gsm.research@mq.edu.au).
EXCITING LAW SEMINAR PROGRAM FOR 1997
The Law School has announced an extensive Seminar Program for
1997. There are 22 dates planned for three different seminar series,
involving invited speakers from around Australia and internationally
as well as members of the School of Law. There is something for
everyone, in a broad spectrum of topics on subjects ranging from
death, AIDS and euthanasia, to free speech, love, and time.
The major seminar series is entitled Courting Death-The Legal Construction of Mortality. Death is the one ineradicable fact of being human, the one thing which we all share and yet can never share. Law has its organisation and values, its form and content, its construction of the past and of the future, and the relationship of law to death remains one of the most perplexing yet undertheorised aspects of the legal system. The dozen provocative papers which make up this series, interspersed throughout the academic year, plumb the relationship of law and death from a rich variety of perspectives, ranging from the medico-legal and forensic to the philosophical.
The Macquarie Guest Seminar Series brings together prominent national and international legal scholars to give specially commissioned papers to the University on a range of subjects with a broad intellectual appeal. Highlights include the renowned US First Amendment scholar Professor Robert Post (University of California, Berkeley) who is well known for his recent article on the Hustler case in the Harvard Law review; he will speak on 12 March on Free Speech and Community. Professor Jeremy Webber (McGill University, Montreal), known for his work on comparative constitutional law and aboriginal rights, will speak on 13 August on Citizenship and Cultural Belonging. There will also be a third series of Work in Progress Seminars given by members of the Law School reflecting the range of research interests within the School.
All three seminar series will run in conjunction throughout the year. They are to be held on Wednesday lunchtimes 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. The School of Law is keen to establish intellectual dialogue with a wide range of colleagues working in related areas, and welcomes the attendance of all interested staff and students in any discipline. The program for Semester One is included with this Staff News as an attachment.
Further information and brochures may be obtained from Desmond Manderson (x9094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).
HELP INFORM FAMILIES AT ORIENTATION EVENING
All Schools/Centres within the University are invited and encouraged
to send along as many representatives as possible to enhance the
information available to students and prospective students at
this year's Family Orientation Evening. You may, if you wish,
set up a School/discipline area with posters/display in the E7B
Courtyard.
Continuing the practice of past years, high school students have also been invited by notice sent to all schools through the Careers Advisers, The evening last year attracted over 400 guests.
The annual information evening for the parents, family and friends of new undergraduate students, which is sponsored by the Office of Graduate Affairs and The Macquarie Foundation, will be held on Tuesday 25 March at 8.00pm in the Mason Theatre, Building E7B.
The panel of speakers will include the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, the Dean of Students and representatives from the Career Development Office, the University Counselling and Health Services, Students' Council and the University Union.
Refreshments will be served after the formal presentations. Enquiries and further information: Sandra Lamaro x7312, fax 9478 or e-mail graduate.affairs@mq.edu.au.
Thanks to everyone for your participation in this recycling program. If you require any further information, please contact Mike Rochfort on x7187.
Owing to this uncertainty, there is poor coordination in Schools/Offices in relation to workers' compensation claim processing. Employees must report all injuries promptly, using the Register of Injuries which is Form 27.05a in the Personnel Management Handbook. A GIO Claim Form must be completed where appropriate.
Additionally, any medical certificates, hospital/medical accounts or receipts, travelling expense receipts, or other documents which support or relate to the employee's claim for compensation should also be supplied before personnel staff can submit the claim to the Insurer.
When Does an Employee Qualify for Workers' Compensation?
The compensation system is based on a no fault scheme and if the following criteria are met then the employee is entitled for workers' compensation:
Note: The injury means: (a) a disease suffered by an employee; or (b) an injury (other than a disease) suffered by an employee (being physical or mental injury or aggravation of such injury) arising out of or in the course of employment; but does not include any such disease or injury suffered by an employee as a result of disciplinary action taken against the employee or failure by the employee to obtain working conditions or benefits in connection with their employment.
In sum, the University cannot accept claims for workers' compensation blindly without satisfying points (2) and (3) above for the insurer, GIO. It is therefore necessary to have evidence of what did happen at work, ie to provide a factual incident sequence; thereafter medical opinion should provide a diagnosis.
Ugo Cernot, x9723
OH&S Officer
BACK INJURIES AND MANUAL HANDLING
WorkCover NSW has commenced a compliance program called BackAttack. Inspectors may investigate any back injury occurring at a place of work and may place measures, including fines, on the management of the workplace to improve safety and to minimise the likelihood of further back injuries.
The law related to manual handling requires supervisors to assess manual handling risks in workplaces under their control and introduce appropriate control measures. "Managers" at Macquarie here includes Heads of Schools, Centres and Offices and any staff member who controls the work of others. Manual handling information can be found in the Personnel Management Handbook, Section 27.39.
Ugo Cernot
OH&S Officer
WEATHER AT MACQUARIE
from Roger T Nurse, Senior Observer, School of Earth Sciences
for December 1996 and January 1997
Macquarie University owns and operates two Climate Stations to
Bureau of Meteorology Standards. These are called:
Marsfield (Macquarie University No. 1) located On Campus in Square
F9
Marsfield (Macquarie University No. 2) located On the Playing Fields
Marsfield (MU No. 1) has been running since November 1970 (26 years) and the averages from January 1971 to December 1995 have been taken as a basis for comparison with subsequent years at MU No. 1, and all years at MU No. 2. MU No. 1 is now very urbanised although rural in its early years. In 1996 it became much smaller, new buildings have encroached to the east and south, and a carpark lies to the west. A temperature rise has occurred in the last five years, and the wind has been reduced considerably. Automatic Weather Stations now operate at both sites. At MU No. 1 AWS-1 is linked to the display in E5A-Foyer.
Marsfield (MU No. 2) has been running since April 1994, nearly 3 years, which is not enough to determine its 'Climate', but comparison with the 25 year averages at MU No. 1 will give a good indication as years pass. MU No. 2 is 850m north and 8 degrees east of MU No. 1 and the same height.
However it is very rural and has quite different, rather rough topography. So far it has shown the same or similar rainfall, but temperatures are generally cooler, and it is generally windier. The Evaporation Pan and the Wind Run Meter have been moved to this site.
| Temperatures (C) | December 1996 | January 1997 |
| Mean Maximum for Month | 25.9 Below Average | 25.2 Below Av. |
| Mean Maximum (25yrs) | 26.6 | 27.1 |
| Highest Maximum (Warmest Day) | 36.7 on 24 | 32.7 |
| Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day) | 18.5 on 12 | 21.0 on 30 |
| Mean Minimum for Month. | 15.9 Average | 15.8. Well Below Average |
| Mean Minimum for (25yrs) | 15.8 | 17.2 |
| Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night) | 10.5 on 14 | 10.7 on 14 |
| Highest Minimum (Warmest Night) | 21.7 on 23 | 21.3 on 07 |
| RAINFALL (mm) (24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Rain for Month. | 43.4 on 8 days Low | 185.2 on 12 High |
| Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00) | 20.2 on 08 | 86.0 on 30 |
| Average for (25yrs) | 73.6 on 10.9 days | 130.2 on 12.5 days |
| Total for Year 1996 | 1018.8 on 124 days rather depleted | |
| Annual Average Rainfall (25y) | 1142.8 on 129.4 days | |
| Temperatures (C) | December 1996 | January 1997 |
| Mean Maximum for Month. | 25.8. Below Average | 25.0 |
| Highest Maximum (Warmest Day) | 36.3 on 24 | 33.1 on 22 |
| Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day). | 19.0 on 12,17 | 20.5 on 12,24 |
| Mean Minimum for Month. | 14.9. Below Average | 15.0 Well below |
| Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night) | 09.2 on 15 | 09.4 on 14 |
| Highest Minimum (Warmest Night) | 19.5 on 23 | 22.5 on 07 |
| Mean Terrestrial Minimum | 10.5 | 11.9 |
| Lowest Grass Minimum (Coldest) | 01.8 on 01 | 05.9 on 14 |
| Highest Grass Minimum (Warmest) | 17.5 on 23 | 18.0 on 29 |
| RAINFALL (mm) (24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Rain for Month. | 40.2 on 10 days Low | 177.2 on 11 days High |
| Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00) | 13.6 on 08 | 79.0 on 30 |
| Total Rain for year 1996 | 1013.8 on 124 days | |
| EVAPORATION PAN (24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total for Month | 172.6 | 149.4 |
| Driest Day (Most Evaporation) | 13.0 on 01 | 9.8 on 05 |
| Dampest Day (Least) | 1.2 on 18 | overflow on 30 |
| RUN OF WIND (Km at height 2m) (24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total for Month | 4258 | 3853 |
| Windiest Day | 270 on 03 | 224 on 09 |
| Calmest Day | 53 on 18 | 34 on 29 |
On 19 March 1997, the Centre for Higher Education and Professional Development (CHEPD), in association with Management Frontiers Pty Limited, will host a series of forums for university staff, at which Dr Charles Glassick, Interim President of The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, will speak on the nature of scholarship and how it should be assessed.
Dr Glassick's work at the Carnegie Foundation, in conjunction with Ernest Boyer and others, has resulted in two of the Foundation's most important recent reports Scholarship Reconsidered and Scholarship Assessed.
Dr Glassick is an eminent scholar and administrator within the higher education sector in the United States. Prior to taking up his current appointment, he held a number of senior academic and administrative appointments including those of Vice-President for Administration and Senior Associate/Presidential Research Fellow at the Carnegie Foundation; President of the Robert W Woodruff Arts Centre; President of Gettysburg College; Vice-President and Provost of the University of Richmond; and Dean of Academic Affairs at Albion College, Albion, Michegan.
In the forum to be held on Wednesday 19 March 1997, Dr Glassick will outline a new paradigm for scholarship based on the Foundation's research and discuss the implications of this new view of scholarship for the evaluation of scholarly work.
Further details regarding the forums can be obtained from CHEPD on x9721.
Tuesday 11 March, 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116
If you are beginning to use the Web to publish information or develop course materials you will come across terms such as HTML, CGI, JAVASCRIPT and JAVA. Are you are wondering what these terms mean and in what context each should be used? If so, you may find this session helpful. A team of Macquarie developers will give a brief overview of each function and then leave you with the opportunity to ask questions.
Web Ed is an informal forum for meeting colleagues, discussing ideas and keeping in touch with the latest developments in the WWW. It will not be necessary to book for this session. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Maree Gosper (x9752) or visit the WebEd homepage at:
http://www.chepd.mq.edu.au/chepd/webed/webed.html
As you may be aware, in July 1996 the Minister for Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs, Senator Amanda Vanstone replaced the Committee for University Teaching (CAUT) with a new committee, the Committee for University Teaching and Staff Development (CUTSD).
CUTSD has announced the 1997/8 round of funding for the National Teaching Development Grants. The new scheme differs form the old in that there are now two funding mechanisms available for innovative teaching enhancement projects -
individuals in universities; and organisational units within universities, such as faculties or departments.
1. National Teaching Development Grants - Individual
These grants continue the aims of the CAUT National Teaching Development
Grants scheme and are intended for individual academics and teams
of academics. The focus of this program is the development of
processes and/or product(s) which enhance student learning. Staff
development of applicant(s) and other collaborators or users may
also be a component. There are some important modifications in
the guidelines, notably the requirement that applicants provide
a project plan and management strategies.
2. National Teaching Development Grants - Organisational
This is a new program. Applicants for this granting scheme are
academic organisational units such as departments, schools, faculties,
or inter-institutional groups and cross-institutional networks
within the same discipline. The aim of this program is to maximise
the impact of and commitment to effective educational innovation
and practice through the development of processes and practices,
within an organisational unit or a discipline, which enhance teaching
and learning. Staff development which would enhance development
of processes/products and/or the adoption and implementation of
them is an integral part of the program.
(Full details, guidelines and application forms are available on the CUTSD Website at: http://uniserve.edu.au/CUTSD/)
As in previous years, Macquarie is required to rank its endorsed applications before forwarding them to the Committee. The University closing date for applications for both types of grants is Monday, 14 April. This will allow the University Project Ranking Committee time to assess the applications, arrange any modifications and determine the final ranking.
CHEPD will run two workshop sessions to assist you in your applications, on:
13March - to provide general information session on the new scheme, and application procedures. E6A 116, 1.00 to 2.00pm
20 March - a workshop to assist in writing applications. E6A 116, 1.00 to 3.00pm
More details will be available on these workshops in the next
issue of Staff News. For further details contact Maree
Gosper, x9752, e-mail: maree.gosper@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 Carroll Pierce, Media Officer (Acting), 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.
Dr Paul Beggs (Earth Sciences): Variations in the incidence of asthmatic triggers and causal links to house design, Courier Mail (Brisbane), Daily Telegraph (two editions), 7 February.
Ms Caroline Bergman (Student): A student's experience of university life during first year, Sydney Morning Herald, 7 February.
Dr Yola Center (Education): Schoolwide Early Language and Literacy (SWELL) programme developed jointly by Macquarie and Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Sydney Morning Herald, 24 February. How best to help low-progress readers, Sydney Morning Herald, 24 February.
Ms Anita Chang (Modern Languages): Chairing an international seminar on contemporary literary review, Australian Chinese Daily, Independence Daily, 13 February, Chinese Herald, 14 February.
Dr Garry Darby (Continuing Education Programme): A course on the art galleries of Sydney, North Shore Times, 5 February.
Professor Ed Davis (Graduate School of Management): Be the boss for a day: one way of gaining valuable employee input in management decision-making, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 February.
Dr Robyn Dowling (Earth Sciences): Volunteers needed for a study into transport needs for women on the Central Coast, The Express Advocate, 7 February.
Mr John Gava (Law): Commercial law is not particular important to the operation of a free market, Australian Financial Review, 4 February.
Professor Brian Gulson (Graduate School of the Environment): Dental lead content reliable indicator of a dead body's origin, Sydney Morning Herald, 7 February. Radio interview (with Richard Glover) , 2BL, 10 February.
Professor Beryl Hesketh (Behavioural Sciences): Stress in the workplace no worse for senior executives, who have more control, than for those at other levels of the organisational hierarchy, The Australian, 13 February.
Mr Alexander Jones (Student): An example of a prudent credit card user, Australian Financial Review, 14 February.
Professor Daniel Kane (Modern Languages): The legacy of Deng Xiaoping, The Australian, 21 February.
Professor Konrad Kwiet (Centre for Comparative Genocide Studies): Post WWII immigration programme, Bonegilla Migrant Reception Centre and possible war criminals, Northern Herald, 6 February.
Ms Catharine Lumby (English, Linguistics and Media): The proliferation and impact of day-time talk-shows, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 February.
Mr Neil McLean (University Librarian): Information Services Market, 2BL, Bob Hughes' Sunday Programme, 19 January.
Professor Bernard McMahon (Graduate School of Management): The benefits of having a well worked-out crisis management strategy and why Arnotts got it right, Australian Financial Review, 17 February.
Mr Darren O'Brien (Centre for Comparative Genocide Studies): Macquarie course on issues surrounding the holocaust and genocide, 2SER FM, 'Overdrive', 18 February.
Professor Graeme Russell (Behavioural Sciences): Flexible work options, HR Report, 28 January.
Mr Stuart Russell (Law): On ASIO and the security threat to the Sydney 2000 Olympics, 2SER FM, 'Overdrive', 10 February.
Mr Brian Spencer (Registrar and Vice-Principal): Mid-year intakes provide additional service to prospective students, especially those paying full fees and whose circumstance are subject to rapid change, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 February. Budgetary restraint and its possible effects on 'wannabe sandstone' universities, Weekly Times (Ryde), 5 February.
Dr Mary Spongberg (History, Philosophy and Politics): Generational issues in feminism, 2SER FM, 5 February.
Ms Theresa Wahba (Graduate): One of more than 140 students enrolled The Graduate Medicine Program at the University of Sydney, Sydney Morning Herald, 20 February.
Mr Ken Wark (English, Linguistics and Media): Our perception of 'the university' and whether it is time for the concept to be remodelled, The Australian, 5 February. Social impacts of the Internet, The Weekend Australian, 8 February. The post-PC re-emergence of the language of racism, The Australian, 19 February.
Ms Catherine Welch (Centre for European Studies): Response to editorial on Australia's proposed framework agreement with the European Union, The Australian, 5 February.
Professor Kevin Wheldall (Education): Connection (or lack of it) between a child's intelligence and ability to learn to read, Australia's Parents, February/March, Sydney Morning Herald, 24 February.
Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): Rise of Australia's new women elite in new governing regime, The Weekend Australian, 8 February. The survival/triumph of universities over the current tough climate will be achieved through the talents and efforts of staff, Monitor (University of Canberra), February.
Asthma incidence set to rise: A report by Macquarie's School of Earth Sciences warns of the significant social and economic consequences as a result of a worsening of asthma, Daily Telegraph, 14 February.
Budget cuts/falling enrolment: Macquarie figures in graphic illustrating most popular courses with top 1,000 students, Sydney Morning Herald, 7 February.
Course applications: Macquarie offering no direct applications this year, Daily Telegraph, Sydney Morning Herald, 7 February.
Elimination of the black sheep: CSIRO/Macquarie collaboration on project involving DNA fingerprinting of merino rams to eradicate wool faults and achieve improvement in national fleece quality, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 February
Equinox rock-fest: taking place at Macquarie end March, Sunday Telegraph, 23 February.
Handling the putt: Brett Ogle's controversial long-shafted chipping iron, extending the principle of broomstick putter, was made up at Macquarie, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 February.
International Business Institute: Macquarie is one of four Australian universities to sign an agreement with Metropolitan College, Malaysia to set up a new business college in Kuala Lumpur, Campus Review, 5 February.
Law as a career stepping stone: Macquarie amongst top five university performers for postgraduate law enrolment, The Australian, 12 February.
Open Learning Australia: It is anticipated that Macquarie and seven other universities are to be joined by the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) as ninth and final shareholder, Campus Review, 5 February.
Rivals: Competition between Macquarie and UWS likely to intensify as the latter expands its Nepean Campus near Parramatta, The Australian, 19 February.
Sexual sites: Macquarie-based National Centre for HIV Social Research project investigating the impact of location on men's sexual practices, Sydney Star Observer, 20 February.
'Thirtysomething': Macquarie Institute for Women's Studies conference, 'What's happening', Sydney Morning Herald, 21 February.
VisLab: Macquarie's involvement in collaborative technology research project, The Age (Melbourne), 11 February.
Wannabe: Macquarie a 'wannabe sandstone' university according to report by Dr Simon Marginson, Centre for the Study of Higher Education, University of Melbourne, Western Advocate (Bathurst), 30 January, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 February.
Oh dear...
Do student/tutor affairs require management? Spotted in 'another newspaper' by 'another university official', a Macquarie recruitment ad seeking a manager of student/tutor affairs [Dunmore Lang College was the advertiser], Column 8, Sydney Morning Herald, 28 January.
CONFERENCES
Outlined below is information about the Institute of Early Childhood's planned Continuing Education Program conferences.
Human Resource Management in Early Childhood Services
22 March 1997 - 9.00am to 4.00pm, X5B T1 at Macquarie
This conference will address aspects of human resources management such as staff planning, recruitment, industrial relations, professional development and renewal of human resources. Dr Paula Jorde Bloom from the National Louis University in Illinois USA will be the keynote speaker and a workshop presenter. Registration: $135 (IEC Students $70). For further information and registration details contact the Institute of Early Childhood Continuing Education on x9826.
Reggio Emilia - Further Implications for Australian Early Childhood
Practice
10 and 11 May 1997, X5B T1 at Macquarie
The work of educator of Reggio Emilia in Italy continues to capture the attention, imagination and respect of Early Childhood educators around the world. This conference further explores the Reggio Emilia experience and examines in detail the documentation and observation through both plenary and workshop sessions. Further information and registration details will be available in March. Please contact the Institute of Early Childhood Continuing Education on x9826.
Child Development Conference: Child Development Research:
Approaches
to Early Development and Intervention
21 June 1997 - 9.00am to 5.00pm, X5B T1 at Macquarie
As part of the Centenary celebrations of the Institute of Early Childhood, academic staff from the Centre for Child Development and the Early Childhood Intervention and Development Unit will present the latest research and findings explaining recent trends, issues and directions in Child Development Research, which have implications for practitioners working with young children with special needs and their families. Further information and registration details will be available in May. Please contact the Institute of Early Childhood Continuing Education on x9826.
The Centenary Conference:
Shaping the future for young Children and their Families.
15 to 17 August 1997, X5B T1 at Macquarie
This conference will be the focal point of the Centenary celebrations. It will identify and explore some of the key issues confronting the wellbeing of young children and their families throughout Australia. The conference will be opened with a public address by internationally renowned developmental and psychologist, educator and advocate for children, Emeritus Professor Jacqueline Goodnow, AC. There will be keynote addresses by a range of eminent Australians who will explore the issues that they perceive to be the most pressing challenges for young children and their families. Further information and registration details will be available in May. Please contact the Institute of Early Childhood Continuing Education Program on x9826.
EOPHE Victoria: Racial Discrimination Policy in Higher Education
20 March 1997, University of Melbourne
The program for this one-day seminar will be introduced by Fay Marles, First Equal Opportunity Commissioner of Victoria. The program will look at issues in higher education racial discrimination policy in the context of the university, the state and the nation. For further information contact the EEO Officer, University of Melbourne.
Education in a Competitive Global Marketplace
25 and 26 March 1997, Hyatt Regency, Sydney
This Conference on international direction, student support, marketing and partnerships will have speakers who are education and marketing specialists. Issues will include developing increased focus on external relationships, future directions in a competitive environment, demographics for student movements, student choice, keeping students on, quality service, and marketing mediums and techniques. Cost: $1695. Enquiries: IIR, phone 9954 5844, e-mail: IIR@ozemail.com.au.
Development, Diversity, Leadership and Strategy
29 and 30 July 1997, Hilton, Pitt Street, Sydney
The 9th Women, Management and Industrial Relations Conference presented by the Labour-Management Studies Foundation of Macquarie Graduate School of Management will analyse key developments in industrial relations and EEO. It will explore the challenges in the management of diversity and discuss strategic options. It will look at EEO best practice, at the most effective ways to tackle sexual harassment and broader issues in training and development. Also featured are accounts from senior women managers on their experience and the factors which assisted and impeded them. Program fee: $1125, covers conference folder, lunches, morning and afternoon teas and drinks on 29 July. To book or for further information, please contact Pam Morpeth phone x8985, fax: x9019, e-mail: Pam.Morpeth@mq.edu.au.
Universities' Responsibilities to Society
12 to 14 November 1997, Bangkok
This is the Fourth Mid-Term Conference of the International Association
of Universities, and it will be held at Chulalongkora University.
For preliminary registration or information, contact the IAC (France)
on phone +33 145 682 545 or fax +33 147 347 605. On the net: iau@unesco.org
http://www.unesco.org/iau.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
AUSTRALIAN COMMERCIAL DISPUTES CENTRE 1997 RESEARCH GRANT
A project grant for research undertaken in commercial dispute
resolution has been announced by the ACDC using funds of $10,000
for grants in 1997. Eligible research topics are concerned with
the understanding and use in the commercial sector of mediation,
its effectiveness, its relevance to the needs of stakeholders,
and whether regulation of the industry is necessary or desirable.
For application forms and requirements contact Michelle McAuslan,
CEO, Australian Commercial Disputes Centre, Level 6, 50 Park Street,
Sydney 2000. Phone 9267 1000, fax: 9267 3125, e-mail: acdc/td@msn.com.
Closing date: Friday 21 March 1997.
ANZAAS AND MUELLER AWARDS
Nominations have been called for these two awards, which will
be presented at the 1997 ANZAAS Congress in Adelaide (29 September
to 2 October).
The ANZAAS Medal is awarded to residents of Australia and New Zealand for services in the advancement of science in their countries, including research achievement, the administration and organisation of scientific activities, the teaching of science, the application of science, the communication of science to the public or other services that have advanced science. Nominations for the award of the Medal may be made by any Member or Fellow of ANZAAS. Names submitted should be of persons who have not only made outstanding contributions to technology, research or education, but who have furthered the advancement of science in public areas, either national, international or both. They should have made contributions that lie beyond the normal professional activities expected of them.
The Mueller Medal honours great pioneers of exploration and science in Australia. It is awarded to a scientist who is author of important contributions to anthropology, botany, geology or zoology, preferably with special reference to Australia and published within the British Commonwealth.
Both the medallists are encouraged to give a lecture or symposium on the broader aspects of their work. References with nominations and CV should address the contribution made by the nominee, how it has affected his/her field or other fields and the outstanding characteristics of the work. Nominations for both medals should be sent to The Secretary, ANZAAS, GPO Box 2816, Canberra ACT 2601. Closing date: 31 March 1997.
ITALIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP 1997/98
The Italian Embassy has advised that the Italian Government is
offering scholarships during the academic year 1997/98 to Australian
citizens. The scholarship quota for 1997/98 provides for monthly
instalments of one million Italian Lira each (to be confirmed
by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs) for Australian citizens
who are under 35 years of age at the closing date for lodgement
of applications. The scholarship is of eight months duration for
research awards and three months for Italian language awards.
Please note that return airfares are no longer provided. Further
information and application forms may be obtained from: Italian
Embassy, 12 Grey Street, Deakin ACT 2600. Phone: (06)273 3333
fax: (06)273 4223. Closing date: 10 March 1997
BRIAN FROST PRIZE FOR GAMBLING RESEARCH
The prize valued at $5,000, is designed to encourage innovative
research into gambling studies at the Postgraduate level. Open
to graduate students from any discipline, it will be awarded for
an Honours or Master thesis on a gambling-related topic. Alternatively,
an applicant may submit a 10,000-word essay on a gambling research
issue. Application forms are available from the Australian Institute
for Gambling Research, UWS Macarthur, P O Box 555, Campbelltown
2560, (Professor Jan McMillen, Executive Director). Closing
date: 5 December 1997.
1997-98 TURKISH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship for university graduates is for two months commencing
1 July 1997; student receives allowance and payment of tuition
fees. Further information and application forms are obtainable
from the Embassy of Turkey, Canberra. Closing date: 30 May
1997.
AFUW-ACT INC BURSARY
AFUW-ACT offers free board and lodging for up to four weeks at
Ursula College in the Australian National University, Canberra,
to a woman graduate or final year honours student from a university
or tertiary institution in Australia, New Zealand, Papua-New Guinea
or South Pacific countries. The award is open to women of any
age who wish to carry out some short project, in any field, that
necessitates a short stay in Canberra. Closing date: 31 July
1997.
Further information and application forms is available from the Postgraduate Studies Section, Level 1 Council Building.
STAFF VACANCIES
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY:
Reference Officer - Ref 16891.
The appointee will be responsible to the Manager, Reference and
Research Services, for the provision of support for services requested
at the Information Desk for students with disabilities, materials
in Closed Access collections and physical maintenance of the CDRom
and Reference areas. Applicants must demonstrate good interpersonal
and communication skills, be able to work accurately and with
attention to detail and have some familiarity with library terminology
and procedures. Commitment to quality customer service is essential.
Preference will be given to applicants who have completed or are
currently undertaking library studies. All enquiries concerning
the position or your application should be referred to Ms Lynne
Hill on x7553. The position is available from February 1997 to
November 1997 for 20 hours per week and may involve some evening
and weekend shifts. Salary range: Level 2 $22,676 per annum
to $23,620 per annum pro rata, plus employer 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 7 March 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT: AVAILABLE TO MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY STAFF ONLY
Assistant Librarian - Reference and Research Services - Ref
18043. As a developmental opportunity, the Reference and Research
Services section has created a position of Assistant Librarian
to provide professional experience for a newly qualified librarian
or someone undertaking postgraduate studies in Librarianship or
Information Science. The appointee will be responsible to the
Manager, Reference and Research Services for providing general
reference services to the users of the Library on the Information
Desk, CDROM Help Desk and the Information Technology Support Desk
and for providing assistance to the Subject Liaison Librarians.
The position will involve regular evening, weekend and public
holiday shift work.
Applicants must have tertiary qualifications in Librarianship or Information Science or be undertaking a postgraduate qualification in Librarianship. Applicants must also have good communication and analytical skills, good organisational and planning skills, a commitment to quality customer service, a high level of computer literacy and demonstrated computer skills. The position is available from February 1997 to 27 October 1997. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Ms Lynne Hill, Manager, Reference and Research Services on x7553. Salary range: Level 5 $30,024 per annum to $33,908 per annum, plus shift allowances where applicable. Applications addressing the selection criteria and quoting the reference number, visa status and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University by 24 February 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES:
Centre for Studies
in Professional Accounting: Professorial Fellow - Ref 18058. Macquarie
University is establishing a Centre for Studies in Professional
Accounting. The appointee will be expected to develop, manage
and promote the Centre's postgraduate education programs in professional
accounting and its links with the professional accounting communities
as well as maintain an active research/scholarship program. The
successful applicant will also be appointed as Foundation Director
for an initial fixed-term of five years. Applicants must have
a proved record of achievement in the development and management
of postgraduate education programs in professional accounting.
They must also have extensive university experience in teaching
and development of units and courses in professional accounting
at both postgraduate and senior undergraduate levels; a higher
degree by research; and have an established record of achievement
in research and scholarship in professional accounting, as evidenced
by publication of books, monographs, and papers in national and
international refereed journals.
Applicants must also hold professional qualifications from both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants, and have a demonstrated record of involvement in the educational activities of the professional accounting communities. The position is available for a fixed-term of five years with the possibility of further appointment. Enquiries and further information package: Associate Professor R C Reeve, (e-mail: rreeve@efs.mq.edu.au) or Professor G L Harrison (e-mail: gharriso@efs.mq.edu.au), on x8511, facsimile x8497. An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application.
Salary range: Level E (Professor) $81,780 per annum. Market based salary supplementation will be negotiated. 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 28 March 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 School of MPCE has telephone answering
machines for sale. Please contact Mrs. Rebecca Chan, School
of MPCE. E-mail rchan@mpce.mq.edu.au, phone x9600.
The Graduate School of Management wishes to dispose of the following equipment through sale. Buyer beware! No exchanges. No refunds. All items to be sold as is. Please be advised that some of these items may have problems that we are not aware of. All figures stated are indicators only. If you want to test a piece of equipment before you purchase, please make an appointment.
For enquires regarding the hardware please contact staff of the Technology and Information Services Office in the GSM on x8443. Purchase of this equipment can be made from Vino Jeyapalan, the Schools Accounting Officer, Room 136 of GSM Bldg 3. Payment will be accepted by cash, personal cheque or by journal entry. For payment enquires contact Vino on x9040.
Macintosh Classic (E1110NEM0421X/A), keyboard, mouse, $180 ono
Macintosh PowerBook 160 (b&w LCD) (CK249691451), 80 Mb HDD,
10Mb RAM, $1300 ono.
Macintosh PowerBook 160 (b&w LCD) (CK2J24PS451), Will not
startup. $1000 ono.
Macintosh PowerBook 165c (colour LCD) (CK31007F492), 120 Mb HDD,
4Mb, RAM, $1900 ono
Macintosh Portrait Display (mono) (HT0311QQM0404), $450 ono
Macintosh Portrait Display (mono) (HT13636PM0404), $450 ono
Apple Laserwriter IINT (CA907734%M6000G), $700 ono
Apple Laserwriter IINT (CA944NKL%M6000G), $700 ono
Apple Personal Laserwriter IINT (CA046TEZ%M0101G/A), $600 ono
Apple Personal Laserwriter IINT (CA130CUH%M0101G/A), $600 ono
Apple Scanner (black and white/grey) (1030168), $300 ono
Telport Modem/FullFax (Model A400) (219888), $25 ono
Telport Modem (Model A300) (121048), $20 ono
CLASSIFIED
TO LET: Wahroonga. Unfurnished or partly furnished house available for 6 months (1 May to 31 October), with 3 bedrooms, study, lounge, dining-room and kitchen opening onto large deck overlooking bushland garden of 1100m. Rent: $375p.w. Phone 9487 1732.
TO LET: Cammeray. Furnished house with 3 bedrooms, study, lounge, dining, kitchen and bathroom. Available from middle of March to November. Close to transport. Rent: $410p.w. Contact Penny Barnes on 9417 1234.
SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION WANTED: For responsible German academic visiting the University in first 2 weeks of April. Willing to mind house, garden, pets, etc. Convenient access to Macquarie preferred. References available. Contact Professor Brian Orr on x8289 or e-mail: brian.orr@mq.edu.au.
SHARE ACCOMMODATION: Ryde/Denistone East. Female n/s (pref. 25+) to share 2 bedroom house with one other and one cat. Less than 10 minutes walk to Midway Shops and bus to Macquarie University. Rent: $95p.w. plus share expenses. Phone 9807 4963 (after 6pm) or e-mail jwyllie@library.mq.edu.au.
UNIT FOR SALE: Lane Cove. Two bedrooms, living/dining room, separate laundry, quiet rear of building, very convenient to shops and buses to University and city, undercover parking. Enquiries: x8925, 9428 1463, medge@mpce.mq.edu.au.
FOR SALE: Bar Fridge; Samsung, 18 months old, $150 ono. Phone Robyn on x9935.
FOR SALE: Ikea "Trundle bed" 1840mm L x 820mm D x 180mm H (about 6' x 2'8" x 7"). On castors, designed to roll under couch or bed. $45.00 Phone Barbara on x8192 or e-mail:brice@rna.bio.mq.edu.au.
FOR SALE: (North Ryde, near the University.) Visiting academic wishes to sell before return to Britain on 3 March: Sofa, large 3 piece suite, extremely comfortable fantastic orange 1960s style $250; round topped wooden table with 4 chairs, diameter 1.4m, $150; futon, queen size, wooden base with 8" mattress (6 months old), $200; single bed with metal stand and mattress (1.5 years old), $140; cabinet, small, wooden with drawers, $30; cot, white bassinette/carry cot on frame (6 months old), $65; car, 1983 Ford Fairmont stationwagon (white), aircond, tinted windows, power steering, automatic, good stereo, 6 months rego. Passed blue slip 6 months ago, $3,500 ono. Phone Duncan McIlroy, Earth Sciences x8354.
FOR SALE: KAWAI piano (upright black) in excellent condition, hardly used, was purchased new, $3,000; girls' bike, suite 6 to 12years, good condition, $50. Phone Sharyn on x8695 or 9980 7020.
Fri 28 CHEPD WORKSHOP: Time Management. presented by Eleanor Olding, (CHEPD). 9.00am to 5.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Eleanor Olding, x9751. Bookings: x9721.
Fri 28 BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Toward Ecological Sustainability in Forests - the Importance of Forest Structure for Biodiversity Conservation, presented by David Lindenmayer (Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies, ANU). 1.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.
Fri 28 AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP SOCAL NIGHT: 7.00 to 9.00 pm in the Seminar Room 3rd Floor X5B - All welcome - No charge, please bring a plate.
Tues 4 STAFF BIBLE STUDY: Recommences on 4 March and meets each Tuesday of term time. 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C 238. Enquiries: Noel Clarke, 9878 3974.
Thurs 6 ECONOMICS SEMINAR: Pricing Options Under Generalised Garch and Stochastic Volatility Processes, presented by Associate Professor Rob Trevor (CMBF, Macquarie). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.
Fri 7 WOMEN AND ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE: One-day program, forms to be lodged with CHEPD by 25 February. Enquiries: Eleanor Olding, x9751, fax: x9778 or e-mail: eolding@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au.
Mon 10 MGSM RESEARCH SEMINAR: The Latecomer firm and High Technology: Industrialialisation in East Asia, presented by Associate Professor John Mathews, (Visiting Scholar from UNSW). 3.00 to 4.30pm followed by light refreshments at MGSM Stage V room 167. Enquiries: Isabelle or Kelly x7732 or x9038. There is no charge for seminar or refreshments.
Tues 11 WebEd LUNCHTIME FORUM: HTML, CGI, JAVASCRIPT, JAVA: What's the difference? 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752. Bookings: x9721.
Wed 12 CHEPD WORKSHOP: Applying for Promotion and Preparing a Curriculum Vitae (for Academic Staff), presented by an expert panel, including chairs of promotions committees, and representatives from MUSA and the Personnel Office. 12.00noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, CHEPD, x9795. Bookings: x9721.
Wed 12 GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT SEMINAR: Energy in the Food Chain, presented by Hans-Erik Uhlin, (Associate Professor of Economics, University of Gavle, Sweden). 12noon in E7B 829. Enquiries Dr. Ken Cussen, x7973.
Wed 12 LAW SEMINAR: Free Speech and Community, presented by Professor Robert Post (University of California, Berkeley). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. Further information from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).
Wed 12 AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY LECTURE: Ancient Egypt Off the Beaten Track presented by Professor James Hoffmeier (Department of Archaeology, Wheaton College, Illinois, USA). Two Illustrated lectures: A Visit to Unvisited Pyramids and Recent Exploration in North Sinai: Some Implications for the Israelite Exodus. 7.00 to 9.00pm. Supper included. Cost $20 (Stu/Pen $15). Bookings: Joan Beck x8848.
Thurs 13 ECONOMICS SEMINAR: Trade versus Technology: Impacts on UK Employment 1979-90, presented by Dr Mary Gregory (Oxford University). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.
Fri 14 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Advanced Cost Management Systems: A Study of Their Adoption and Usefulness, presented by Associate Professor Robert Reeve (Macquarie). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries Dr Geoffrey Loudon x8536.
Sat 15 ASTRONOMY OPEN NIGHT: Displays of telescopes, books maps and posters. Quasars, Black Holes and the Universe, an illustrated lecture presented by Dr Brian Boyle (Director, Anglo-Australian Telescope). Cost: Adults $5, Children $2, Family $15. Time:From 7.00 to 10.30pm in Building E7B. The evening will not be cancelled because of the weather.
Tues 18 CHEPD Workshop: Assertiveness, presented by Christine Gardiner, (Director of University Counselling and Health Services). 9.30am to 4.30pm in UCHS Training Room. Enquiries and bookings: x9721.
Wed 19 LAW SEMINAR: The Private on Parade: National and Sexual Identities before the US Supreme Court, presented by Dr Carl Stychin (University of Keele, UK). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. Further information from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).
Thurs 20 ECONOMICS SEMINAR: (Topic to be announced), presented by Professor Alison Booth (University of Essex). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.
Fri 21 BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Historical, Selective and Random Determinants of Inbreeding and Outbreeding Depression in Isolated Populations of Peromyscus Mice, presented by Robert Lacy (Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield, USA). 1.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.
Fri 21 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: The Performance of Ethical Unit Trusts within Australia: A Study on the Financial Advantages of Ethical Screening, presented by Mr Lorne Cummings (Macquarie). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries Dr Geoffrey Loudon x8536.
Sat 22 IEC CONTINUING EDUCATION CONFERENCE: Human Resource Management in Early Childhood Studies, presented by Dr Paula Jorde Bloom (National Louis University in Illinois, USA). 9.00am to 4.00pm in X5B T1. Registration: $135 (IEC students $70). For further information and registration contact IEC Continuing Education on x9826.
Tues 25 FAMILY ORIENTATION EVENING: The panel of speakers will include the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, the Dean of Students and representatives from the Career Development Office, the University Counselling and Health Service, Students' Council and the University Union. 8.00pm in the Mason Theatre, Building E7B. Enquiries: Sandra Lamaro x7312, fax x9478 or e-mail: graduate.affairs@mq.edu.au.
Wed 26 LAW SEMINAR: The Questionable Foundations of Hart's Notion of Authority, presented by Mr John Touchie (Macquarie). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. Further information from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).
Thurs 27 ECONOMICS SEMINAR: Household Consumption Behaviour during Spells of Unemployment, presented by Dr Thomas Crossley (York University, Toronto). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.
Thurs 10 ECONOMICS SEMINAR: Problems in the Measurement of Output and Productivity in Service Industries, presented by Professor Jim Melvin (University of Waterloo, Ontario). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.
Fri 11 BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Microbial Biodiversity - a Functional Gene Approach, presented by Andrew Holmes (Macquarie). 1.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.
Fri 11 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Cross-Cultural Research in Management Control Systems Design: A Review of the Current State, presented by Professor Graeme Harrison and Associate Professor Jill McKinnon (Macquarie). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries Dr Geoffrey Loudon x8536.
Wed 16 LAW SEMINAR: Corporations and the Challenge to Democracy, presented by Professor Harry Glasbeek (Osgoode Hall, Toronto). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. Further information from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).
Thurs 17 ECONOMICS SEMINAR: Market Definition during Mergers, presented by Mr Ross Jones (UTS). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.
Fri 18 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Activity Based Costing in Singapore: A Synthesis of Evidence and Evaluation, presented by Dr Herbert Schoch (Macquarie). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries Dr Geoffrey Loudon x8536.
Mon 21 WebEd: 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752. Bookings: x9721.
Wed 23 LAW SEMINAR: Bodily Remains: A Comparative Anthropology of Law & Death, presented by Ms Prue Vines (UNSW). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. Further information from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).
Thurs 24 ECONOMICS SEMINAR: Identifying Transitory Shocks in Vector Error-Correction Models: An Application to US Investment and Output, presented by Dr Lance Fisher (UNSW). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.
Fri 2 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Some New Evidence on the Relationship between Beta Stability and Market Conditions, presented by Professor Robert Faff (RMIT). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries Dr Geoffrey Loudon x8536.
Sat 3 AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY SEMINAR: Egyptian Mummification & Burial Customs, presented by Mr Paul Bentley. The Lectures will be fully illustrated and will follow the development of tombs and pyramids and cover the history and processes of mummification and the funerary beliefs and practices. 10.00am to5.00pm
Wed 7 LAW SEMINAR: Euthanasia and the Language of Killing, presented by Dr Roger Magnusson (Sydney University). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. Further information from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).
Thurs 8 ECONOMICS SEMINAR: Unions and Free Trade, presented by Associate Professor Tim Fisher (Wilfred Laurier University, Canada). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.
Fri 9 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: RAPM re-visited: Some Theoretical and Empirical Investigations into the Concept, presented by Professor David Otley (Lancaster University, UK). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries Dr Geoffrey Loudon x8536.
Sat-Sun 10 and 11 IEC CONTINUING EDUCATION CONFERENCE: Reggio Emilia - Further Implications for Australian Early Childhood Practice, X5B T1. Further information and registration will be available in March. Contact IEC Continuing Education on x9826.
Fri 16 BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: (Topic to be advised), presented by Frank Talbot (Macquarie). 1.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.
Wed 28 LAW SEMINAR: Logonomocentrism and the Hippodrome Massacre, presented by Mr Iain Stewart (Macquarie). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. Further information from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).
Thurs 29 ECONOMICS SEMINAR: Empirical vs Theoretical Proofs in Economics, presented by Dr Craig Freedman (Macquarie). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.
The next issue of Staff News will be published on Friday
14 March 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 10 March 1997.
Barbara McGarity W6B x7379, Fax x7391.