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NEW CENTRE FOR FLEXIBLE LEARNING DEVELOPMENT WILL OFFER SERVICES
USING MODERN MEDIA
The University has established a new Centre for Flexible Learning Development (CFLD) to be oversighted by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Bernard Carey. The new Centre consolidates a range of existing teaching and learning support services, including those formerly provided by Design and Visual Production (DVP) and Audio Visual Technical Services (AVTS), and provides a focus for further development in crucial areas.
The Centre will enhance Macquarie's ability to design and develop high-quality flexible education which can be delivered as on-campus, distance, international, open or continuing education programs.
The Centre will facilitate the development of a range of innovative approaches to teaching and learning, including the appropriate and effective use of information technology. Incorporation of the former AVTS in the Centre will facilitate the provision of high-quality support for all categories of teaching and all groups of students, whether on or off campus. The Centre will also continue to provide support for research, administration and outreach via the preparation of resource materials in print, audio, video and electronic forms.
Services offered by CFLD include:
graphic design
desktop publishing
photography
audio recording, editing and playback
video production, editing and playback
digital imaging
interactive multimedia
WWW development
classroom technologies
AV support for special events
audio cassette duplication
project management
Instructional design and WWW programming services will soon be available.
Contact information for the DVP and AVTS areas remains the same. Other contacts for the Centre are as follows:
Director: Associate Professor David Rich, Library Room 1D, phone x8390, fax x6590.
Executive Manager: Ms Carolyn Wivell, Library Room 1E, phone x7550, fax x6590
General enquiries: Ms Diana Ross, W6B 257, phone x7570
Bernard Carey
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
A summary of AVCC National Leadership Programs for 1997 has been
supplied by the Centre for Higher Education and Professional Development
(CHEPD) as an attachment to this issue of Staff News.
The first five programs, listed on the first page of the attachment,
require institutional nomination, and a further two programs on
the back of the sheet are for individual registration.
HOST A JAPANESE EXECUTIVE
The National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research will conduct two courses in Business Communication for mature Japanese executives in June and July 1997. Families with an interest in Japanese culture are being sought to host executives. Host families will need to provide accommodation with full board close to transport to the University and the city. For more information please contact Robyn Laves (x7671), English Language Services, NCELTR.
DEVELOP YOUR IDEAS FOR MUTINY ON 2SER-FM!
Mutiny, the only radio program of its kind in Australia, began on Monday 14 April on radio 2SER-FM. Every week Mutiny will examine conflict, protest and rebellion, here and abroad. A dedicated team of program makers interested in an in-depth analysis of how change is achieved have combined and made plans to produce a daring, inspiring, thought-provoking hour of radio.
Kyla Slaven, 2SER's Macquarie Talks Producer, says they will not shy away from asking hard questions concerning the strategies, philosophies and usefulness of various people and movements for change. They want to become a vibrant forum for debate.
The first program dealt with the 10th anniversary of the Solidarity Choir, an active Sydney-based musical ensemble concerned with freedom and social change. Future shows will feature the activities of the public relations industry in Australia and its campaign against groups like the anti-gun lobby; attacks by the Nigerian dictatorship on Nigerian playwright and Nobel prize winner Wole Soyinka; the views of high school students and their impact when changes to the education system are being considered; environmental campaigns; and the historical legacy of the Fabian socialists for Australian political life. If you have an idea for a Mutiny program, discuss it with Kyla Slaven on x7641 or 9319 0381 after hours.
MANAGEMENT COURSE FOR WOMEN
Carol Davies, Director of Equal Opportunity in Public Employment has announced that her Office (ODEOPE) will once again sponsor the all-women Public Sector Management Course. It is a course for women thinking about moving into management, and for middle managers and women from a professional or technical background who have recently entered management.
Two courses are scheduled, beginning on 1 August 1997 and 20 February 1998. A course fee of $3,500 is payable by employing agencies. Four one-week modules are undertaken over a 7 to 8 month period, together with assignments and a work-based project. In addition to the standard course, the all-women groups offer mentoring and sessions on employment equity and leadership for women.
The all-women Public Sector Management course is supported by the Office of the Director of Equal Opportunity in Public Employment as one of a number of strategies aimed at improving representation of women in higher grades.
Scholarships are available for these courses. They are targeted to women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of racial or ethno-religious minority groups, people from small agencies, people from country areas and people with a disability.
Further information and course and scholarship application forms are available from Carlie Spencer (ODEOPE), phone (02)9248 3555 fax (02)9248 3500 TTY (02) 9248 3544.
WOMEN'S DAY SEMINAR
Members of general staff from Macquarie University and the Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE (NSIT) marked International Women's Day with a joint staff activity. This took the form of a seminar entitled Women in Organisational Change: Are We Valued or Lost?
The one-day seminar on March 7 was attended by 54 general staff members of Macquarie University and NSIT. The objective was to provide participants with the opportunity to discuss the effects of organisational change on their professional and personal lives. Small group discussions centred on Empowerment, Career Development and Work and Family.
All the distinguished speakers were enthusiastically received by participants. They included Macquarie's Vice-Chancellor Professor Di Yerbury, Professor Valerie Pratt (MGSM), Ms Carol Davies (Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity in Public Employment) and Ms Jenny Michel (Director of Human Resource Services, NSW Department of Education and Training Coordination). Dr Susan Holland (Director of NSIT) gave the summary overview at the end of the day.
As one of the group facilitators, perhaps I should not have been surprised to find that certain long standing issues remain of concern to women. Such issues include being subject to intimidation and bullying at work, sexual harassment, and feeling powerless.
The participant evaluations were very positive and the issues raised at the seminar have been discussed with Associate Professor Ruth Neumann (CHEPD) with the intention that they should be followed up with further joint training initiatives for women.
Sarah Levin
EEO Officer
CANCELLATION
The Late Antiquity Research Seminar scheduled for Monday 28 April
has been cancelled. Unfortunately, the paper by Dr Katherine Adshead,
advertised in earlier issues of Staff News, will not be
given. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett on x9966.
NEW COURSE FOR WEB PAGE ENTHUSIASTS
Creating Images for the Web This is a new course that will show you how to create simple images for inclusion on Web pages. If you have had experience with the World Wide Web and Basic HyperText Markup Language (HTML), and you want to enhance your web pages, this course is for you! Trainer: Mark Gregory (CHEPD).
Dates:
| Thurs 22 May | 11.00am to 1.00pm | (TR2) |
| Weds 28 May | 11.00am to 1.00pm | (TR2) |
Places are still available in the following courses:
EMAIL - Pine and Pegasus Mail
Introduction to the Internet
Searching not Surfing the Internet
Basic HTML
Advanced HTML
Current Contents
Firstsearch
Searchbank
Uncover
Advanced Database Searching
Please see Staff News of 27 March (4/97) for more detailed course information and course dates.
To register for any Library IT courses, visit: http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/libit/ or call Jean x7200 or e-mail: jmitchel@libnet.lib.mq.edu.au
Note. You might like to bring a disk to sessions to save files or search results. Please note your training room number (TR1 or TR2).
Jean Mitchell
Information Technology Training Unit
Library
CHANGES TO CACHE/PROXY
www-proxy.mq.edu.au port 3128
The cache/proxy will change on 2 May 1997. To make the necessary
changes in Netscape select Options: Network Preferences: Proxies:
Manual Proxies. Enter the changes as shown in the figure below:
For more information see:
http://www.mq.edu.au/proxy-changes.html
Any problems or queries contact Leigh Hume on #6121 or email lhume@iliad.lib.mq.edu.au
ARE YOU OR DO YOU HAVE A SECRETARY?
The University Union is offering a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival for lunch at the Courtview Restaurant on Secretary's Day, Wednesday 23 April (bookings are essential and may be made for 11.30am on). The champagne will be followed by a special $16.50 per person luncheon menu, including vegetarian options.
Although the title of Secretary is rare these days (and maybe the name of the day should be changed), many assistants and executive support persons would warrant special recognition on the day! For further information and bookings phone the Courtview on x7609 or fax x7702.
INJURY TREND
Falls outnumber manual handling injuries by two to one among all injuries reported in the period 1 January to 31 March 1997. They constitute about 27% of total reported injuries and include minor injuries with no lost time off work. Falls have enormous health and economic costs for both people and the University. Most falls, (more than 80 percent) occur outside buildings.
Employees can take steps to prevent a fall. There are many causes of falls and not all falls are caused by trip hazards such as faulty pavements or steps. Strategies to prevent a fall include regular exercise, balance and physical activity, regular eye checks and safe shoes.
Ugo Cernot
OH&S Officer
REGISTRAR'S CRICKETERS DEFEAT BEAN COUNTERS
The John Whittaker Memorial Trophy is safely housed in the Office of the Registrar and Vice-Principal for the next 12 months as a result of the annual cricket match played between Brian Spencer's team and Carrick Martin's teams at the University Oval on Sunday 16 March.
About 32 superbly conditioned men and women (the number varied throughout the day) did battle in the great tradition of cricket. Rules were suitably modified to fit the dignity of the occasion - no LBW - and underarm bowling was permitted upon request to the umpire. In spite of the wind-assisted cap worn by Carrick Martin, his team was no match for Brian Spencer's. The margin of victory was impressive, and the Council Building housed a number of stiff and sore old bodies on the Monday.
Special thanks go to Gary Grocott and Robert Tongue and their team in the Finance Office for arranging the superb BBQ lunch. (It is rumoured that Buildings and Grounds have challenged the loser.)
John Pryor
Registrar's Cricket Reporter
BRIDGES AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS
Marylou Big Day is a senior woman of the Crow Tribe from Pryor, Montana. She is travelling in Australia with Macquarie Visiting Scholar, "medicine man" and Crow Sun Dance leader Heywood Big Day. Following in the footsteps of the renowned William Big Day, they seek to "build bridges to the white world". Marylou will talk about "women's business" in the context of contemporary Crow life on Wednesday 30 April at 1.00 to 2.00pm in W6A 325. Enquiries: Beverley Barnett (x7095) or Wendy Waring (x7684).
WEATHER AT MACQUARIE for MARCH 1997
from Roger T Nurse, Senior Observer, School of Earth Sciences
MARSFIELD (Macquarie University No1) On Campus, Square F9
Note: Mean values for temperature and rainfall are given for this station for 25 years from 1971 to 1995.
| TEMPERATURES © | |||
| Mean Maximum for Month | 26.1 | 0.7 above average | |
| Mean Maximum for March (25 yrs) | 25.4 | ||
| Highest Maximum (Warmest Day) | 34.7 on 19 | ||
| Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day) | 21.0 on 09, 31 | ||
| Mean Minimum for Month | 16.5 | 1.1 above average | |
| Mean Minimum for March (25yrs | 15.3 | ||
| Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night) | 12.5 on 23 | ||
| Highest Minimum (Warmest Night) | 21.5 on 04 | ||
| RAINFALL (mm) (24hrs to 09:00) | |||
| Total Rain for Month | 24.2 on 06 days | Very dry | |
| Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00) | 8.2 on 24 | ||
| Average for March (25yrs) | 146.2 on 13.7 days | Below average | |
| Total for 03 Months so far | 374.6 on 31 days | ||
| Average for 03 Months (25yrs) | 417.4 on 39.4 days | ||
| Annual Average Rainfall (25yrs) | 1142.8 on 129.4 days | ||
| SUNRISE & SUNSET Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Difference |
| (Sydney.EST.hr:min) 01 March | 05:43 | 18:32 | 12:49 |
| 11 " | 05:51 | 18:19 | 12:28 |
| 21 " | 05:59 | 18:06 | 12:07 |
| 31 " | 06:06 | 17:52 | 11:46 |
SUMMARY
The month was warmer than average but very dry. The rainfall for the three months is slightly below average. There were three days with maximums of 30.0 or above. These were: 01 (31.9), 19 (34.7), and 28 (32.1). The month cooled toward the end with cool nights from 21 to 27 and 31st. Thunderstorms occurred on 02 and 23rd. On the 23rd some very spectacular clouds were seen, hail fell at North Pymble and a fine lightning display followed later in the evening. There was fog on two days (06, 07), and mist on 06, 07, and 19.
Nobody has picked up the glaring error in the February data; the first staff member who can describe the error and send the correct answer by e-mail will win a genuine AMOS Mug from me! To be fair I think Physical Geography Staff should not enter. The answer will be given with the Weather Summary for April. My e-mail is rnurse@atlas.es.mq.edu.au - also Roger.Nurse@mq.edu.au
MARSFIELD (Macquarie University No 2) On the Playing Fields
Note: Temperature and Rainfall means at this station are
being compared with the 25 year mean from MU No 1.
| TEMPERATURES (C) | ||
| Mean Maximum for Month. | 26.0 | 0.6 above average |
| Highest Maximum(Warmest Day) | 33.9 on 19 | |
| Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day) | 20.7 on 09 | |
| Mean Minimum for Month | 15.7 | 0.4 above average |
| Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night) | 11.6 on 23 | |
| Highest Minimum (Warmest Night) | 21.1 on 04 | |
| Mean Terrestrial Minimum | 08.6 | |
| Lowest Grass Minimum (Coldest) | 03.1 on 24 | |
| Highest Grass Minimum (Warmest) | 14.3 on 06 | |
| RAINFALL (mm)(24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Rain for Month. | 23.8 on 08 days | Very dry |
| Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00) | 11.0 on 24 | |
| Total Rain so far this year | 364.6 on 32 days | |
| EVAPORATION (Class A Pan)(mm)(24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Evaporation for the month | 127.8 | |
| Driest Day (Greatest) | 7.2 on 20 | |
| Dampest Day (Least) | 0.8 on 07 | |
| RUN OF WIND (At 2m height)(km)(24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Wind Run for the month | 3071 | |
| Windiest Day | 159 on 05 | |
| Calmest Day | 38 on 07 |
SUMMARY
Macquarie No 2 was slightly cooler than No1 with similar rainfall. The much cooler nights reflect the rural nature of the MU 2 site on the Playing Fields.
CHEPD News
http://www.chepd.mq.edu.au
9th Women, Management and Industrial Relations Conference
29 and 30th July 1997
In 1989 the Labour-Management Studies Foundation held the first Women, Management and Industrial Relations Conference, and 1997 sees the ninth program. Each Conference has involved leading speakers from business, unions, government, agencies and universities who have commented on key developments in EEO and industrial relations, analysed best practice and explored trends. The Conferences provided an opportunity for people to get the latest information, exchange views and network. Selected papers from each conference have been published in the series Making the Link: Affirmative Action and Industrial Relations.
This year the Conference will be held at the Hilton Hotel, Pitt Street, Sydney on 29-30 July 1997. The foci for the conference are:
Managing Diversity: Directions and Strategy
New IR rules: Implications for EEO
Women In Leadership
Tackling Sexual Harassment
EEO: Best Practice
Women Training and Development
Speakers will include:
Heather Carmody, World Competitive Practices
Jennie George, ACTU
Catherine Harris, Affirmative Action Agency
Christine Nixon, New South Wales Police Service
Peter Reith, Minister for Industrial Relations
Rohan Squirchuk, Council for Equal Opportunity
Sandra Yates, Chair of Saatchi and Saatchi Australia
Sue Walpole, former Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Nominations and enquiries are now being sought from University staff interested in attending. As in the past, the Centre for Higher Education and Professional Development (CHEPD) is able to support two full-time Macquarie University staff members to attend this Conference with 50% of the discounted registration fee of $900. The remainder of the fee plus any other costs would need to be met by each individual's School or Office.
As the number of places that can be supported is limited, staff wishing to attend this conference with CHEPD support must nominate by submitting:
* a brief two-page CV detailing current and past work experience, qualifications, and a statement of approximately 300 words on what they expect to gain from the program, and
* a supporting statement from their Head of School, Office or Centre, including a declaration that the School/Office is willing to cover costs (as detailed above).
The closing date for nominations is 5.00pm, Wednesday 30th April 1997. Please note that nominations cannot be accepted after the closing date.
For further information, and registration forms for those wishing to attend the conference without CHEPD support, contact Ms Lyn Hammett on x9721.
AVCC National Staff Development and Training Program
Each year the Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee (AVCC) Staff Development and Training Centre offers a series of development programs for university staff. This year seven programs will be offered. Details of these programs can be found on the attachment at the end of this issue of Staff News. Five of the programs require institutional nomination (those on the front page of the attachment, with an asterisk) and two are open to all interested participants.
Nominations and enquiries are now being sought from staff interested in attending any of these programs. The number of places available per university in each course requiring nomination is strictly limited. Consequently, nominations from this university will be determined by a specially convened Selection Committee to meet during the last week in April.
CHEPD is able to support staff attendance at any of the courses requiring institutional nomination by up to 50% of the registration fee. The remainder of the fee plus travel and any other costs would need to be met by the individual's School or Office.
The closing date for nominations for all courses requiring university nomination is 5.00pm, Tuesday 22 April 1997. Closing dates for registration for the remaining two programs are Thursday 24 April 1997 for the Effective University Management program and Friday 2 May 1997 for the Academic Leadership program.
Staff members interested in nominating for any of the courses requiring university nomination should submit:
* a brief two-page CV detailing current and past work experience, qualifications, the name of the program they wish to attend, and a statement of approximately 300 words on what they expect to gain from the program, and
* a supporting statement from their Head of School, Office or Centre, including a declaration that the School/Office is willing to cover costs (as detailed above).
Deadline for submission of information to CHEPD, CC1, is no later than 5.00pm, Tuesday 22 April 1997. Please note that nominations cannot be accepted after the closing date due to the deadline for nominations to reach the AVCC.
For further enquiries on all programs, please contact CHEPD on x9721.
WebEd Special Interest Group
WebEd 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 the session described below. Everyone is welcome.
House Of Aboriginality: From CD-ROM to WWW
Monday 21 April, 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116
The House Of Aboriginality is an award winning CD-ROM conceptualised by Dr. Vivien Johnson (School of Behavioural Sciences) and produced by Macquarie University's Design and Visual Production team. That team has now successfully transformed the CD-ROM into a World Wide Web site which serves Research Teaching and Community Outreach interests. This WebEd session will consider the educational and technical issues underpinning this evolution.
For more information contact Maree Gosper (x9752) or visit the WebEd homepage at: http://www.chepd.mq.edu.au/chepd/webed/webed.html
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 Jennifer Bowes (Institute of Early Childhood): Kids who clean up pocket a tidy sum, Sunday Mail (Brisbane), 30 March.
Ms Nerida Butler (Graduate): Fundraiser moving into marketing, Northern District Times, 19 March.
Associate Professor Bernard Carey (Graduate School of Management): Steps down as head of MGSM to take up position as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Macquarie, Campus Review, 2 April.
Mr Chris Clark (Graduate School of Management): Panel member, discussion on competition, Radio National Life Matters, 2 April.
Associate Professor Kit Dampney (Mathematics, Physics, Computing and Electronics): Made a fellow of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) in recognition of his work in the development of information systems as an academic discipline, The Australian, 25 March.
Ms Maureen Fegan (Institute of Early Childhood): On the "marriage" of the former Sydney College of Advanced Education to Macquarie in 1990, Campus Review, 26 March.
Dr Julie Fitness (Behavioural Sciences): On love, 2SER Head over Heels, 8 April.
Dr John Franklin (Behavioural Sciences): Overcoming Panic, his home treatment program for panic disorder available in book form, Northern Herald, 10 April.
Ms Tonia Godhard (Institute of Early Childhood): Appointment to the National Childcare Accreditation Council, Northern District Times, 2 April.
Mr Len Harper (Graduate): SRA chief executive on reduced fare evasion, Sydney Morning Herald, 4 April.
Professor Daniel Kane (School of Modern Languages): New professor of Chinese at Macquarie, Campus Review, 2 April. Australia's decision not to support UN Resolution on Human Rights in China, SBS TV News (6.30pm), 10 April.
Associate Professor George Lewis (Institute of Early Childhood): On the "marriage"' of the former Sydney College of Advanced Education to Macquarie in 1990, Campus Review, 26 March.
Professor Elizabeth More (Graduate School of Management): Takes up directorship of MGSM, Campus Review, 2 April.
Professor Trevor Parmenter (School of Education): Macquarie a partner organisation in a joint venture which sees the opening of the Centre for Developmental Disabilities in Ryde, Northern District Times, 2 April, Northern Herald, 3 April.
Ms Nicole Pickup (Graduate): One of Cosmopolitan magazine's thirty most successful Australian women under 30, on working in a male-dominated field, The Australian, 6 March.
Dr Susan Roberts (Institute of Early Childhood): On the "marriage" of the former Sydney College of Advanced Education to Macquarie in 1990, Campus Review, 26 March.
Ms Glenys Schwab (Library): Obituary for this former Macquarie librarian, Sydney Morning Herald, 24 March.
Professor Colin Tatz (History, Philosophy and Politics): Honorary doctorate from his South African alma mater, the University of Natal, and the acceptance speech he is to make on race relations in Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 April. Also awarded the Order of Australia medal in the Australia Day honours list, Campus Review, 2 April.
Dr Paul Van de Ven (National Centre in HIV Social Research): Homophobia in schools/playground prejudice/schoolyard victims, 2BL Philip Clark, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 April, 5 April, The Australian, 3 April, Capital Q Weekly, 4 April.
Professor Malcolm Walter (School of Earth Sciences): Two more of Jupiter's moons show signs of chemicals which act as building blocks of life, Sydney Morning Herald, 4 April.
Mr Ken Wark (English, Linguistics and Media): Letter from Helen Irving, UTS, in response to his 19 March article on republicanism, The Australian, 26 March. The changing form of the memoir, The Australian, 2 April.
Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): Full fees for undergraduates - smaller, regional universities the ones most likely to lose out, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 April.
Special Issues and Events
Access and Equity Programs: Macquarie shown statistically to have one of lowest proportions of students from rural/isolated areas, The Australian, 9 April.
Climatic Impacts Centre conference: Macquarie CIC two-day conference listing in "today's diary", Australian Financial Review, 9 April. Opening address on energy efficient building design by Professor Ian Lowe, Griffith University, Australian Financial Review, 10 April.
Equinox: Yet more plugs for imminent rock concert at Macquarie, Time Out, 19 March, Northern District Times, 26 March. Review of the day's music output, Sydney Morning Herald, Northern District Times, 2 April. Eccentric participant, Glebe & Inner Western Weekly, 2 April.
Full fees for university students: Macquarie still considering its position, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 April.
Macquarie's proposal to charge for appeals: Response to Emma Murphy's letter of 12 March, Northern District Times, 19 March.
Macquarie Trio: Review of Sydney Town Hall performance, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 April. Weekly listing of forthcoming arts events, Canberra Times, 7 April.
Open Learning Australia: Macquarie already a shareholder in OLA which is planning to expand overseas, Australian Financial Review, 11 April.
Top 20 Asia-Pacific business schools: Macquarie one of the eight Australian universities listed, The Australian, 9 April.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
1997 GREEK GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The State Scholarship Foundation announces that it will offer up to seventy(70) scholarship for non-native teachers, postgraduate/postdoctoral students or undergraduates in the last year of their studies, specialised in the Modern Greek Language and Culture. The scholarship will be offered in order to attend courses and seminars of Modern Greek Language, Literature, History and Art within the framework of a specific summer programme. Closing date: 30 April 1997. Further information and application forms are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (level 1, Council Building).
RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT SOCIETY
ERNEST JACKSON MEMORIAL RESEARCH GRANTS
The Society will provide grants of up to $2,000 to assist tertiary students undertaking research in the field of river basin management (PhD, Master and 4th year Honours students). Capital expenditure will not be supported. Further information and application forms are available from the Postgraduate Studies Office and applications should be lodged by 30 April 1997.
THE QUEENS TRUST FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS
The Trust promotes and encourages the pursuit of excellence by awarding grants of up to $15,000 to individuals aged 18 to 28 years. The grants can be used to seek specialised qualifications of a higher degree, in Australia or overseas. The projects must ultimately be of benefit to the Australian community as well as the individual. Closing date: 30 April 1997. For further information phone 1800 033 625, The Queens Trust for Young Australians, GPO Box 239E, Melbourne 3001, e-mail: queens@ozemail.com.au http://www.ozemail.com.au/~queens
TOYOTA FINANCE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP 1998
Applications for this award are invited from members of the academic staff at Macquarie for a one-off payment of $4,000. The successful applicant must be a current member of academic staff at Macquarie; researching an area relevant to the Japanese economy; must provide a research proposal and an explanation of expenses. Acknowledgment of financial assistance of Toyota in any publication required and must be willing to present a Seminar on the research. The funds are to be used to assist with research into Japanese economics, including travel to Japan. For further information contact Dr Craig Freedman, Acting Director, Centre for Japanese Economic Studies phone x7444. Closing date: 30 May 1997.
FRENCH GOVERNMENT POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 1998/1999
The French Government is offering two twelve month scholarships to Australian Graduates to undertake studies in France, leading to a French postgraduate degree.
Field of study must be French literature, language or civilisation. Applicants must be Australian citizens, hold an Honours degree or higher degree in French or be completing one. Applicants must determine a program of study and establish contact with a French university before applying for the scholarship. The award must commence between October 1998 and September 1999. Benefits include a living allowance, payment of approved tuition fees, and assistance with medical expenses. Return airfare is not included. Closing date: 30 November 1997. Information and application forms are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (level 1, Council Building).
CLEAN AIR POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD AUD$5000
Applications are called for the AUD$5000 Clean Air Postgraduate Research Award for 1997, offered by Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand Inc for students enrolled in either second or third year of a PhD or Master degree program with a research project connected with air quality. Closing date: 28 April 1997. Further information and application forms are available from the Postgraduate Studies Office (level 1, Council Building).
STAFF VACANCIES
SCHOOL OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES: National Centre in HIV Social Research: Administrative Assistant - Ref 17106. The research program run by the Centre is focused on HIV/AIDS education and prevention issues, with regard to gay and homosexually active men. Duties include receptionist work, word processing, photocopying, sending faxes, mail collection, organising couriers, organising meetings, as well as a variety of day to day activities associated with running an administration office. Applicants must have some previous experience in general office administration and sound word processing skills using Word for Windows 6. Experience with spreadsheets using Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 is also desirable. A pleasant telephone manner is essential as is good oral and written communication skills. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mr Edward Reis on x8047. The position is available to 31 December 1998, on a part time basis of 30 hours per week. Salary range: Level 3 $23,830 to $26,980 per annum, plus employer superannuation. Pro rata rates apply.
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 25 April 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
SCHOOL OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES: National Centre in HIV Social Research: Research Officers- Ref 17031. The appointee will assist with and undertake quantitative research in the area of HIV/AIDS and sexuality. The research is focused on gay and homosexually active men. Applicants must have an Honours degree in Social Science or related discipline, a strong background in sexuality theory, experience in quantitative research skills, excellent communication skills, proved ability to produce academic papers for publication and the ability to liaise effectively with HIV/AIDS affected communities. The position is available until 31 December 1998. Salary range: Level 5.
Ref 18094
The appointee will assist and undertake research in a study to monitor current safe sex practices of gay men. The study will be conducted in Sydney and Perth. The appointee will coordinate focus groups in each of the two cities and collect and analyse project data. The appointee must have an Honours degree in social science and experience in qualitative data analysis, excellent management skills and high level communication skills and the ability to liaise with HIV affected communities. The position is available until 31 December 1997. Salary: Level 5 or Level 6. Possible appointment at the higher level is subject to consideration of experience and skill levels.
Ref 18095
The appointee will assist and undertake research in the area of HIV in the Context of the Sexual Health of Homosexually Active Men from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds. The project will be conducted on a national level and will include an audit of services currently available to the target group, a review of existing research, and development of appropriate research instruments. The appointee will coordinate with local agencies, assist in the development of appropriate research instruments and data collection and analyse project data. Applicants must have an Honours degree in social science and experience in data collection, both survey and close focus design, proven management skills, excellent negotiation skills and high level communication skills. Knowledge of and familiarity with a range of NESB and sexual health issues and organisations is desirable.
Depending on the successful applicant's level of experience and skills it may be possible to appoint at Level 6 of the salary scale. The position is available for a period of one year. Salary: Level 5 or Level 6. Possible appointment at the higher level is subject to consideration of experience and skill levels.
General
Salary range: Level 5 $30,024 to $33,908 per annum, Level 6 $34,643 to $38,003 per annum, plus employer superannuation. All enquiries concerning the positions or your application should be forwarded to Mr Edward Reis on x8047.
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 25 April 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
Macintosh Powerbook 180, manual included. Please submit offer to Mrs Rebecca Chan, School of MPCE , by 25 April, 1997. The highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Please contact Ms Emma Milne, x9101 if you wish to view the computer.
School of History, Philosophy & Politics has the following equipment for sale: 10 386 DX systems @ $250 ea; 10 486 SX systems @ $400 ea; 3 Macintosh Classic systems @ $400 ea. All systems come with Keyboard, Mouse, cables and Windows/Mac OS. Most IBM machines have 200 Mb hard disks and 8 Mb of RAM. Enquiries: Don Suthers on x8839.
CLASSIFIED
FREE: Puppies. Cute kelpie cross puppies, 7 weeks old, free to good home. Phone Helen on x8801 or 9559 4934.
FOR SALE: Canberra home with 2 studies, 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms. Position, aspect, ventilation, natural light, energy efficiency, harmonious blend of indoors and outdoors, north facing in popular central location yet near open fields and close to convenient transport. $210,000 and worth every cent. Owner now working at Macquarie. Please contact managing agents Dwyer Maxwell on (06) 239 6422 or fax (06) 295 9064.
FOR SALE: Yamaha electronic keyboard with stand and songbook. $125; Super Nintendo game (plus 2 games) (15 months old). $150. Phone Eira on x9819 or e-mail ebattagl@iec.iec.mq.edu.au before 26 April.
FOR SALE: Kitchen corner table and bench set. Seats 5 (with room for extra chairs if necessary). Benches have storage area inside. Ideal for small flat. $150. Phone Ian on 9850 8880 or e-mail: iplant@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au
FOR SALE: Lounge suite,Van-Treight 5th-Avenue, brand new 3-piece fully upholstered and zip-cushioned. $6,190 or as 3 separate items: 3-seater, $2,690; 2½ seater $2,250, both delft blue; armchair, sapphire dark blue $1,290, all with scatter cushions and armcaps. Phone 9876 4458.
FOR SALE: Single bed (white tubular) with mattress, good condition. $100; Office/student desk with 5 drawers (152cm x 76cm), solid, good condition. $100; Table (teak colour) with rounded corners. Legs can be folded, 121cm x 75cm. $50. Phone 9876 5789
TO LET: Ryde. Unfurnished house with 2/3 bedrooms, large yard, lock up garage, close to shops, bus at door. Suit family or student share accommodation. Rent: $240 p.w. Phone John Lamela, United Realty, 9713 2555.
SHARE ACCOMMODATION: Hornsby. Half of a 2 bedroom furnished house available, built-ins and own bathroom. Share other facilities. Quiet location. Family and friends most welcome. No smokers or pets. Children negotiable, Cost: 1/2 bond $360, rent $160p.w. and expenses - equal share of cleaning, phone, power and water usage charges. Weekly self-contained arrangement negotiable. Access to: fully equipped 4x4, car, 12ft boat, canoe, fax, e-mail and other computing facilities negotiable. Close to: National Park and playing field, bus at door, 10 minute walk to train station. Work available from time to time as sub-contractor for some with appropriate skills. Contact Dr Leong Lim on 9909-3209 or 018-688-909.
SEEKING ACCOMMODATION: Canadian Professor and family seeking to rent a 3-4 bedroom home (preferably furnished) for a period of either 6 months or one year, commencing July or August 1997. Contact Professor Cameron Blimkie at C.H.I.S.M. on 9845 0765 or by fax at 9845 3076.
HOUSE TO LET OR SWAP: Kew, Melbourne. Available 25 May to 24August (or part thereof). Lovely Garden, 10 minutes to city. Rent negotiable (house-swap with Sydney). Phone Tim or Zsuzsanna on (03) 9853-7031.
TO LET: Hornsby. Double room in spacious old house, 5 minutes walk to rail/bus and shops, readily accessible to the University. For person/couple to share with one other and small dog. Prefer MU staff/postgraduate. Rent negotiable. Phone Nicholas on x9662 or 9477 2268.
TO LET: Small one bedroom flat located a short walk away from campus. Owner will be on study leave overseas from 1 September until at least 31 December 1997. (There is a possibility that the flat will be available until 30 June 1998, but this will not be known until June 1997.) Flat can be let partly or fully furnished. Macquarie Centre and city buses are close by. Shared laundry and undercover parking. Rent: approximately $150p.w. Phone Scott McCallum on 9888 9400 (AH), 9850 9575 (W), or by e-mail: scott@mpce.mq.edu.au.
HOUSE TO MIND WANTED: Sydney 10 July to 25 August. Honest + Reliable, can give references. Phone Tim or Zsuzsanna on (03) 9853-7031.
DIARY
1997
April
Fri 18 April GEOLOGY SEMINAR: Mantle Convection, Tectonic Evolution, and Continental Keels, presented by Dr Geoff Davies (RSES, ANU, Canberra). 1.05pm in E6A 102. Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.
Fri 18 April 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.
Fri 18 April LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: The Cult of the Cross Between Byzantium and Francia, presented by Dr Brian Brennan (Macquarie). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966.
Fri 18 April AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP: The Hyksos, presented by Leonie Donovan. 7.00pm in X5B, 3rd Floor.
Mon 21 April PSYCHOLOGY STAFF COLLOQUIUM: The Realities of Evaluation Research: Two Case Studies, presented by Graeme Russell (Macquarie). 12noon to 1.30pm in C4A 245.
Mon 21 April WebEd Special Interest Group: House Of Aboriginality: from CD-ROM to WWW. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: contact Maree Gosper, x9754.
Mon 21 April HIV SOCIAL RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM: Oral Sex, presented by Dr Basil Donovan (Director, Sydney Sexual Health Centre). 2.00 to 4.00 pm in C3B 601. Enquiries Juliet Richters x8606.
Tues 22 April EDUCATION COLLOQUIUM: Why Nurses Prefer Educationalists, presented by Sister T Koop. 1.00 to 2.00pm in C3A 918.
Wed 23 April PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR: What is Positive Freedom?, presented by Professor Dr Walter Schweidler (University of Weingarten). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Dr Catriona Mackenzie x8865 or Sandra Dunn x8837.
Wed 23 April GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT SEMINAR: Greenhouse Policy and Policymaking, presented by Ros Taplin (Macquarie). 12noon in E7B 829. Enquiries: Dr Ken Cussen x7973.
Wed 23 April 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 and brochures can be obtained from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).
Wed 23 April MU LIBRARY FRIENDS: Diana Giese will discuss her recently published book Astronauts, Lost Souls and Dragons: Conversations with Chinese Australians. 5.30pm for 6.00pm, Level 5, Mollie Thomson Room, University Library.
Wed 23 April ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Discussion Series on Women: Romans 16 - a Window into an Early Church, presented by Dr John Pryor. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7, full-time students free. Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.
Thurs 24 April DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: The Production of the Sacred: Indian Calendar Art, presented by Kajri Jain (Postgraduate, Fine Arts, Sydney University). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601.
Thurs 24 April 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.
Mon 28 April PSYCHOLOGY STAFF COLLOQUIUM: Stress After Early Foetal Loss, presented by Kim Conway (Macquarie). 12noon to 1.30pm in C4A 245.
Wed 30 April FEMINIST FORUM: Marylou Big Day (senior woman of the Crow tribe, Montana), will talk about women's business in the context of contemporary Crow life.1.00 to 2.00pm in W6A 325. Enquiries Beverley Barnett on x7095 or Wendy Waring x7684.
May
Thurs 1 May DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Living Death; Negotiating Respect on Nua'ata, presented by Shelley Mallett (Gender Relations Project, RSPAS, ANU). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601.
Thurs 1 May CLIMATIC IMPACTS CENTRE SEMINAR: Perspectives on the Modelling of Greenhouse Induced Changes at the Land Surface, presented by Associate Professor Andy Pitman (Macquarie). 1.00pm in E5A 143. Enquiries: Catherine Ciret x8396 or Margaret Dudgeon x8398.
Thurs 1 May ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Public Lecture: Paul's Missionary Strategy, presented by Visiting Fellow Professor John O'Neill. 7.30pm in X5B 321. Cost: $7, full-time students free. Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.
Thurs 1 May ECONOMICS SEMINAR: The Economic Cost of Transport Noise, presented by Associate Professor Ernestine Gross (MGSM). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.
Fri 2 May GEOLOGY SEMINAR: A Space Venture into the Interior of Yakutian Diamonds presented by Dr G Bulanova (Central Research Institute of Metal Exploration ,TSNIGRI, Moscow). 1.05pm in E6A 102. Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.
Fri 2 May 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.
Fri 2 May AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP: The Warrior Pharaohs presented by Warren Fallon. 7.00pm in X5B, 3rd Floor.
Sat 3 May 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
Mon 5 May 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!
Mon 5 May CHEPD WORKSHOP: Supervision in the Workplace, presented by CHEPD Staff. 9.00am to 5.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries and bookings: x9721.
Mon 5 May HIV SOCIAL RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM: What Happens to Your Paper When You Send it to a Journal, presented by Juliet Richters, NCHSR, former managing editor of the Australian Journal of Public Health. 2 to 4 pm in C3B 601. Inquiries Juliet Ricbters x8606.
Tues 6 May EDUCATION COLLOQUIUM: Collaboration Among High School Teachers, Pedagogy, Micropolitics and Professional Development, presented by Geoff Riordan. 1.00 to 2.00pm in C3A 918.
Wed 7 May 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 and brochures can be obtained from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).
Thurs 8 May DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Analysing the Emergence of the Middle Class in the Kingdom of Tonga, presented by Dr Kerry James (Consultant Anthropologist, Visiting Fellow, Macquarie). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601.
Thurs 8 May 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 May (evening) Sat 10 (all day) ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Conference: Towards 2000 - Apocalypse Then and Now. 15 papers. Cost $65 (full-time students, pensioners $35), followed by SSEC's 10th Anniversary Dinner ($25). W5C 220. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833 or Continuing Education x7470.
Fri 9 May ANCIENT HISTORY BOOK LAUNCH: Image & Reality. The Jews in the World of the Christians in the 2nd Century, by Dr Judith Leiu in C5C 220 at 6.30pm prior to above SSEC Conference. Refreshments courtesy University Co-Op Bookshop. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833 or Continuing Education x7470.
Fri 9 May 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 May IEC CONTINUING EDUCATION CONFERENCE: Reggio Emilia - Further Implications for Australian Early Childhood Practice, X5B T1. For further information and registration will be available in March. Contact IEC Continuing Education on x9826.
Wed 14 May INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S STUDIES WORK IN PROGRESS SEMINAR: The Representation of Aboriginal Women in the Northern Territory News 1988-1996, presented by Donna Davies (Women's Studies honours student), 1.00 to 2.00pm in Room W6A 325. Enquiries Beverley Barnett x7095 or Wendy Waring x7684. All welcome.
Wed 14 May ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Research Series: Why is the Doctrine of Christ's Death so Elusive? Paper by Visiting Fellow Professor John O'Neill. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost $7, full-time students free. Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.
16 to 18 May MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION WEEK-END RESIDENTIAL CONFERENCE: Who Dunnit? A mixture of lectures and less serious activities. Lecturers include Dr Bill Leadbetter, Mr Graham Joyner and Associate Professor Ted Nixon. Cost: $100. Camira Conference Centre, Stafford Street Gerroa (south of Sydney). Bookings close on 2 May.
Fri 16 May BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Coral Reefs: The Evidence and Reasons for 20 Years of Change; and the Long Term Prognosis, presented by Frank Talbot (Macquarie). 1.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.
Tues 20 May EDUCATION COLLOQUIUM: The Aboriginal Education Unit. Is Pauline Hanson on the Board?, presented by Nancy Burridge. 1.00 to 2.00pm in C3A 918.
Wed 28 May PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Friendship and Moral Danger, presented by Dr Jeanette Kennett (Monash University). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Dr Catriona Mackenzie x8865 or Sandra Dunn x8837.
Wed 28 May 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 and brochures can be obtained from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).
Thurs 29 May DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Nationalist Inclusion or Emancipatory Identity? - North Korean Women in Japan, presented by Dr Sonya Ryang (Research Fellow, Anthropology, RSPAS, ANU). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601.
Thurs 29 May 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.
Fri 30 May GEOLOGY SEMINAR: GPS & Plate Tectonics of Australia & Papua New Guinea, presented by Dr Paul Tregoning. 1.05pm in E6A 102. Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.
Fri 30 May LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: The Consolations of History in a Declining Empire: Orosius and Retributive Logic, presented by Professor Garry Trompf (University of Sydney). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966.
June
Mon 2 June 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 3 June EDUCATION COLLOQUIUM:Chinese Writing, presented by Dan O'Brien and Kerri-Lee Krause. 1.00 to 2.00pm in C3A 918.
Tues 3 June ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Discussion Series on Women: Women - Mediterranean model, presented by Ross Saunders. 7.30pm in W3A 501. $7, free for full-time students. Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.
Wed 4 June PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR:Fragmented Citizens, presented by Associate Professor Ross Poole (Macquarie). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Dr Catriona Mackenzie x8865 or Sandra Dunn x8837.
Thurs 5 June CLIMATIC IMPACTS CENTRE SEMINAR: Insurance and Adaptation to Change, presented by Mr Roy Leigh (Macquarie). 1.00pm in E5A 143. Enquiries: Catherine Ciret x8396 or Margaret Dudgeon x8398.
Thurs 5 June ECONOMICS SEMINAR: Trade and the Distribution of Income, presented by Dr Peter Robertson (UNSW). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.
Thurs 5 June DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: The Interdiction of Music in Islam, presented by Dr Ian Bedford (Macquarie). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601.
Fri 6 June BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Ecological Economics and Biodiversity Conservation, presented by Clive Hamilton (Executive Director, The Australia Institute and Australian National University). 1.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.
Fri 6 June GEOLOGY SEMINAR: Organic Geochemistry of Petroleum Source Rocks of the Permo-Triassic Bowen Basin and the Neoproterozoic Amadeus Basin, presented by Dr Khaled Al-Arouri (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E6A 102 (situated east of E5A). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.
Fri 6 June ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Financial Management Strategy in a Community Welfare Organisation: A Boardroom Perspective, presented by Professor Lee Parker (Flinders University of SA). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries Dr Geoffrey Loudon x8536.
Wed 11 June PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Oppression, Autonomy and the Social Imaginary, presented by Dr Catriona Mackenzie (Macquarie). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Dr Catriona Mackenzie x8865 or Sandra Dunn x8837.
Wed 11 June ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Research Series The Historical Jesus Research and Apocryphal Gnostic Gospels, paper presented by Dr Majella Franzmann. 7.30pm in W3A 501. $7, free for full-time students. Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.
Thurs 12 June DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Empowerment or Control: Northeast Thai Women and Family Planning, presented by Dr Andrea Whittaker (Post-Doctoral Fellow, Gender Relations Project RSPAS, ANU). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601.
Thurs 12 June ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Free Lunch-hour Public Lecture: Gnostic Jesuses - Orthodoxy & Heresy in Earliest Christianity, presented by Dr Majella Franzmann. 1.00pm in C5C T1. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.
Thurs 12 June CLIMATIC IMPACTS CENTRE SEMINAR: AMIP Phase II: The BMRC Contribution, presented by Dr Bryant McAvaney (Group Leader, Climate Change Modelling Group, Bureau of Meteorology Research Centre).1.00pm in E5A 143. Enquiries: Catherine Ciret x8396 or Margaret Dudgeon x8398.
Thurs 12 June ECONOMICS SEMINAR: The European Economic Union, presented by Mr Max Walsh (Sydney Morning Herald). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.
Thurs 12 June MACQUARIE TRIO CONCERT SERIES: 8.00pm in the Sydney Town Hall. For further information on Series subscriptions and single tickets phone x9447 or x9658.
Fri 13 June BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Principles and Practice of Managing the Impacts of Alien Species on Australia's Biodiversity, presented by Roger Pech (CSIRO Division of Wildlife & Ecology). 1.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.
Fri 13 June ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Pricing GARCH Options, presented by Associate Professor Rob Trevor (Macquarie). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries Dr Geoffrey Loudon x8536.
Fri 13 June GEOLOGY SEMINAR: Tectonics of the SE Pacific Ocean and Bellingshausen Sea off West Antarctica, presented by Dr Karsten Gohl (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E6A 102 (situated east of E5A). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.
Fri 13 June LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: The Function of Arians and Jews in the Histories of Gregory of Tours, presented by Dr Averil Keely (Sydney College of Divinity). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966.
Sun 15 June MACQUARIE TRIO CONCERT SERIES: 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre. For further information on Series subscriptions and single tickets phone x9447 or x9658
Tues 17 June EDUCATION COLLOQUIUM: Human Literacy: Liberal Neglect in a Statement on English for Aiustralian Schools, presented by Michael Kindler. 1.00 to 2.00pm in C3A 918.
Wed 18 June PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR: What's Wrong with Infinite Regresses?, presented by Dr Daniel Nolan (Macquarie). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Dr Catriona Mackenzie x8865 or Sandra Dunn x8837.
Thurs 19 June ECONOMICS SEMINAR: Economic Policy, Accumulation and Productivity, presented by Professor Geoffrey Harcourt (Cambridge University). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.
Thurs 19 June CLIMATIC IMPACTS CENTRE SEMINAR: Climate and Sea Level Variations as Recorded from the Bahamas Platform: Results from Ocean Drilling Program Leg 166, presented by Dr Alexandra Isern (Dept of Geology and Geophysics, University of Sydney). 1.00pm in E5A 143. Enquiries: Catherine Ciret x8396 or Margaret Dudgeon x8398.
21-28 June HISTORICAL TOUR TO NORFOLK ISLAND: $979. Includes airfare, transfer, car, accommodation and historical talks. Phone x8828 for further details.
Sat 21 June IEC CONTINUING EDUCATION CHILD DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE: Child Development Research: Approaches to Early Development and Intervention. 9.00am to 5.00pm in X5B T1. For further information and registration contact IEC Continuing Education on x9826.
Wed 25 June PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Individual and Social Ethics Interwined?, presented by Professor Julies Moravscik (Stanford University). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Dr Catriona Mackenzie x8865 or Sandra Dunn x8837.
25 June to 19 July THEATRE OF IMAGE PRODUCTION: Jake and Pete, a road story for cats. Wharf 2 Sydney Theatre Company. For bookings telephone 9250 1777.
The next issue of Staff News will be published on Friday 2 May 1997.
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Attachment to this issue of Staff News follows: AVCC National Leadership Programs 1997