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TIME FOR APPLICATION FOR PROBATION REVIEW –Policy documents and forms are available from your Head of School and on the web at http://www.pers.mq.edu.au, (see Personnel Office Forms and Chapter 10, Personnel Management Handbook).
Applications must be made on the Application for Review of Probation (form 10.01a) with the Formal Report for Permanency Committee attached (form 10.01b) along with all Annual Probation Report forms.
Applicants will need to refer to the Probation for Academic Staff in Tenurable Positions (Section 10.01), or Probation for Academic Staff in Convertible Positions (Section 10.02) policies for further details.
Applicants who wish to provide SETS will need to arrange for them to be forwarded from the Centre for Professional Development (CPD) to the Committee. Applicants undertaking higher degrees should organise a progress report from their supervisor to be sent to the Committee.
All staff are encouraged to seek assistance and counselling from their supervisor and/or Head of School regarding the format and timing of their applications. Heads of Schools have lists of their staff who are currently on probation.
Eight copies of the entire application should be provided to the Personnel Office by the closing date on Monday, 31 August 1998. Late applications will not be accepted. Enquiries should be directed to Anne Micallef (x9785) or Sue Verdich (x9701) in the Personnel Office.
Colin J Cashman
Director, Personnel
CITY TO SURF FUN RUN TIME!If you plan to run, walk or crawl, don't miss out on a bevy of incentives. For a fee of $5 will come:
Whether you enter as an individual, part of a team or group on campus, join us at the end of the race to relax and recharge the batteries. Further enquiries: x7045.
Steve Thompson
Union Marketing & Member Services
Manager
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING COURSESYou can also enrol:
Bronte Mitchell
ITTU, Library
THE UNIVERSITIES AND ONE NATIONThese questions will be raised at the next meeting of the Macquarie University Discussion Group on Friday 17 July at 1.00pm. It will be led by Professor Barry Leal. The venue is the Senate Room in the Lincoln Building (Old Council Building).
The Group meets on the third Friday of every month (except December and January). All staff and ex-staff are welcome to attend.
Now that the group is established, the "everyone" announcement by e-mail will no longer be sent. Future seminars will be announced through a mailing list. To join that list, please reply to cmartin@basil.bursar.mq.edu.au
Carrick Martin
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
SSAU SUPERANNUATION SEMINARThe seminar at Macquarie University will be held on Tuesday 28 July. A morning session will be from 10.00 am to 11.30 am in Building C4A Room 318, and it will be repeated in the afternoon from 2.00 to 3.30pm in Room 315 of the same building.
If it is more convenient for members to attend a seminar at another University location, the complete timetable is available on the Unisuper website, www.unisuper.com.au Supervisory approval to attend should be obtained in the normal way.
Please note that these seminars are for members of SSAU only and will have no relevance to staff who are members of State Super. A seminar for State Super members is planned for September, and information on this will be sent to staff in due course.
Marie Richardson
Personnel Office
GOOD NEWS STORYJudith Goyen
School of Education
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LANGUAGE TASKI would therefore appreciate hearing from people (by e-mail) who would be prepared to assist me by doing a language-comprehension task of about 20 minutes duration. The criteria for those participating are: female, aged between 40 and 50 inclusive, without a university degree, and working in a secretarial capacity or some other non-academic, clerical position.
Your help would be appreciated. Please
contact Lesley Inglis (Psychology) on e-mail: linglis@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au.
THE RETURN OF THE JED.....BUSHWALKERS
The cooler drier weather makes lunch-time walking feasible. Why not go walking further afield than usual and try some easy bush-walking during the winter lunch-hours? Begin by walking eastward along the back of E7A-E8A-E8B, past the University Workshop F9B, the Child Care Cottage, and F8A, and out the small gate into Talavera Road. Cross the road at the Christie Road traffic lights and follow Christie Road over the M2 Bridge, to the Soccer Club. This takes 5-10minutes.
Walk up the Car Park and into the pedestrian gate at the front of the Club House, and walk straight on past the Club House with the soccer fields on your right. Soon you will reach three scribbly gums in the NW corner of the field, the M2 is on your left, and a narrow track follows the fence downhill. There are more scribbly gums, wattle, banksia, and bottle-brush. This is part of the Ecological Reserve administered by Biology. When you are level with the M2 Toll Gates you will see double gates in the fence on your left, and a wide track going to the right. This is the Water Board Sewer Track. This takes 15minutes.
Follow this track (heading NE) until you can see it curving to the right onto rocky ground. Stop here and listen to the sound of the Waterfall on your left. Take the track on your left which runs steeply down towards the sound of falling water. Bear left for the Waterfall, and you will see a deep cove with Mars Creek flowing over flat terraces then plunging into space. About 20 minutes. Just off the track is a lookout place which overlooks the deep cove, and you can see the water falling sheer for three metres, and then cascading down a rock slope for another seven metres into a pool.
Nobody I have met can remember the name of this Waterfall, so I have named it Thomas Falls after my two grandfathers, I hope nobody minds! You may be lucky and see Kookaburras, Rosellas, and Parrots in the trees. Return the same way you came, and watch out for M2 traffic in Christie Road. If you have time, stand on the bank beside the main soccer field and see the superb view of the Lane Cove River Valley, Chatswood, and the Meriton Apartments. I hope that wasn't too hard. Happy walking!
Roger T Nurse, Earth Sciences
AUTOMATIC ONLINE ENROLMENT SYSTEM Macquarie staff and students can automatically enrol in courses by following the easy online instructions. After filling in the enrolment form you will receive an instantaneous response which either confirms your enrolment or advises that the course is full and then asks you to select another date.
This enrolment system transfers web-based information into a Microsoft Access database, checks place availability in the requested course and automatically generates the response. We believe that this is a first for Macquarie.
The Library's ITTU asked Jerry Kirkpatrick
from the Statistical Laboratory to create the database programming. Nishan
Naidoo from the Library created the e-mail link programming and Bronte
Mitchell provided the hypertext markup language formatting. This combined
effort has provided a streamlined, person-free enrolment system which has
worked efficiently since implementation.
NEW IT COURSESLearn how to transfer your Win 3.11 skills to the exciting features in Windows 95! This course explains the differences in the operation of features that were present in Windows 3.1 and their counterparts in Windows 95. You will explore new dynamic Windows 95 and use:
Internet: FTP and Plug-Ins
Presenters: Katie
Wilson & Trish Edmonds
This course covers the installation and use of additional software or plug-ins to view, save and print material from the World Wide Web. Look at examples of materials on the Internet which are presented in PDF (portable document format). PDF presents information as it would appear in an original published version, including graphics, text, images, tables and figures. Discover how to download the plug-ins which you need to view video and listen to audio formats. Understand FTP (file transfer protocol) and how to use it. Explore the fascinating applications of Java.
Creating and Using Web Sounds
Presenter: Mark
Gregory
This course will benefit people who work in areas such as languages, multimedia, music, special education and audiology. Explore sound players and plug-ins such as RealAudio, Quicktime, Shockwave and MIDI. This course will cover:
Katie Wilson (x7509), Trish Edmonds (x6512) or Wendy McGuigan (x9511).
Bronte Mitchell
IT Trainer & Website Designer
YOUNG AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR SOUGHTThe Awards aim to recognise young people between 14 and 27 years of age who are achieving excellence in their chosen field of endeavour.
Nominations are being sought in seven categories as follows:
A winner will be chosen in each of the seven Award categories and will receive a $4,000 Streamline Express Account from the Commonwealth Bank. One young person will also be named as the 1999 Young Achiever of the Year for NSW and will receive a further $4,000 from the Commonwealth Bank plus a fabulous holiday package from Qantas and Hilton Hotels.
All NSW category winners will automatically become eligible for a National Awards final, where seven national category winners will be chosen as well as the 1999 Young Australian of the Year.
Nominations close on Friday 4 September
1998. Further information may be obtained from the State Coordinator
Shauna Wood, phone 9899 7099, fax 9899 6196.
2SER-FM WINS TWO CONTRACTSThe New Age: Positive Direction in Ageing for a New Millennium project, funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Services, will produce ten documentary radio programs addressing issues about ageing and preventative health.
Each program will highlight creative health and well-being programs initiated by and for older people around Australia. Cassette programs will be packaged in an attractive box and distributed to 130 community radio stations across Australia, many of them in rural and remote areas. In addition, ten community service announcements will be produced for the community, commercial and public radio networks.
Series Producer Jackie Randles says that contrary to media-driven images, older people are generally active and well, with many taking positive steps to prevent a decline in health. These documentary programs will focus on the initiatives being generated by older people including political lobbying, preventative health, adult education programs, fitness groups, social networks and financial advisory services.
Radio 2SER-FM has also won a tender to produce 15 radio documentaries on Problem Gambling in NSW on behalf of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia. A recent estimate by the Tasmanian Gaming Commissions suggests Australians gamble away around 80 billion dollars each year on a wide range of activities, lotteries and sports.
Series Producer Kyla Slaven commented that these radio documentaries will paint a broad picture of the history, economics, politics, culture, health and social issues associated with gambling and examine some of the legal and psychological options for dealing with gambling problems and debts. By creating images through the use of sound, listeners will gain a sense of what it is like to be at the crab races being held in a local pub, or on the floor of the Futures Exchange.
For further information on these activities, contact 2SER's Program Manager, Michele Bawden, on 9514 9514.
CPD News http://www.cpd.mq.edu.auConcerned about teaching students from different cultures? This is early warning to set aside the above date in your diary if you are able. The workshop will be conducted by Charles Khoo, who conducted successful workshops at Macquarie as part of the Cross-Cultural Teaching Project in 1996 (financed by the Commonwealth Staff Development Fund). Charles is a highly qualified consultant in the area of cross-cultural diversity, who has worked with Sydney, Wollongong and Monash Universities. His focus is on practical processes and techniques for managing the learning environment of international students.
MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIAProfessor Tony Blackshield (Law): consulted on the future of Justice Bruce, quoted as saying that Bruce could still be removed on the grounds of "misbehaviour" (as a result of the judge's problems with the ASC as a failed company director), Financial Review, 26 June; interviewed about the Wik "10-point plan", said it was doubtful that it would be legal to deprive Aboriginal people of their rights (which the planned legislation may do) and that the strategy inherent in the 10-point plan predated the Wik decision anyway, AM program, Radio 2BL, 6 July; mentioned as one of a group of constitutional lawyers which warned the Commonwealth that the new Wik bill was vulnerable constitutionally on the questions of compensation and the races power, Sydney Morning Herald, 6 July.
Associate Professor John Croucher (Economic & Financial Studies): interviewed about his book on exam scams, Radio WRXN, Reno, Nevada, US, 19 June; interviewed on the popularity of various sports in Australia and the regional differences in sport, Yomiuri Shimbun (Japan) 1 July.
Professor Murray Goot (History, Philosophy & Politics): correlated One Nation's voter appeal with lack of education beyond age 15 among the electors, Weekend Australian, 4 July.
Dr John Howard (Behavioural Sciences): mentioned as having given input into a play Good Soul Blues which deals with youth suicide, Australian Financial Review, 4 July.
Associate Professor Vivien Johnson (Behavioural Sciences): quoted as saying that Macquarie University's new Bachelor of Creative Art studies taught survival skills in the arts industry, Northern District Times, 24 June.
Dr Christiana Kohler (History, Philosophy & Politics): described ancient Egyptian social relations in context of an Egyptian exhibition at the Australian Museum, "Time Out", Sun-Herald, 28 June.
Mr Noel Leslie (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs): outlined the history and work of Macquarie's Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs Unit, Campus Review, 24-30 June.
Ms Catharine Lumby (English, Linguistics & Media): took part in discussion on the desirability of dealing with explicit sexual topics on TV in the wake of the axing of Channel Ten's "Sex/Life" show, Drive, ABC Radio 2BL, 1 July; in her regular column she wonders why La Hanson shares with the yuppies a fascination for 60s retro culture, The Age 3 July.
Associate Professor Irina Pollard (Biological Sciences): appeared on a "Quantum" science program episode explaining how caffeine affected fertility, ABC TV, 25 June.
Dr Kerri Pratt (Behavioural Sciences, research): discussed her study, which linked productivity with family issues, in particular, work and family satisfaction in employed men, ABC Radio 2NC (Newcastle), 19 June.
Dr Andrew Vincent (History, Philosophy & Politics): interviewed about sanctions against Iraq, Radio 5UZ (Adelaide); ABC Radio 5AN (Adelaide).
Mr Ken Wark (English, Linguistics & Media): quoted in a story on the politics of the axing of Channel Ten's "Sex/Life" show, saying that moral conservatives, recognising that they are a minority and out of step with community standards, attempted in this instance to exploit their temporary advantage of having a deeply conservative minister and the swinging vote of Senator Harradine, The Australian, 24 June; reviewed David O'Reilly's "Cheryl Kernot: The Woman Most Likely" and mused that it was curious that the two figures that have riveted the attention of the media of late have been women - Hanson and Kernot, HES, The Australian, 1 July.
Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): quoted in a story about Macquarie's plans to restructure its academic administration where she said the restructure had been a consultative process over three years and that the proposal would match new realities, The Australian, HES, 24 June; reported as taking a resolution to the University Council which said people should not have to fear they will be overtly or covertly denigrated, vilified or discriminated against because of their race, Daily Telegraph, 1 July.
Professor Kevin Wheldall (Special Education Centre): quoted saying that the reason for the success of the MULTILIT program is that the approach is designed to meet each child's individual needs, Australia's Parents magazine, June/July.
Issues and Events
Chemical spill at Macquarie University, reported, Daily Telegraph, 3 July.
Macquarie's free Sunday afternoon concerts of chamber music featured, Inner Western Suburbs Courier, 22 June; Mosman Daily, 25 June.
Macquarie's Infant and Early Childhood Research Centre was reported as seeking mothers with babies aged 10 to 15 months to participate in studies investigating a child's understanding of other people's feelings and how this changes during the first two years of life, Hills Shire Times, 23 June.
Macquarie's Psychology department reported as seeking children with anxiety problems with view of helping them and for further research, Hills Shire Times, 30 June.
Macquarie's School of Economic and Financial Studies, included among respondents to a poll which canvassed key economic issues which face Australia, Herald Sun (Melbourne), 29 June.
Macquarie University Council lauded in Maralyn Parker's education column for passing unanimously a vote supporting students regardless of race or religion, Daily Telegraph, 1 July; also reported in HES, The Australian, 1 July.
Macquarie University's new Bachelor of Creative Art course featured, Northern District Times, 24 June.
Macquarie University is to be one of the stops on a new railway line to be built from Parramatta to Chatswood, Sydney Morning Herald, 6 July; Daily Telegraph, 6 July.
Macquarie University was said to be one of the winners from an increase in the size of the research quantum, HES, The Australian, 1 July.
Macquarie's historians was said to have declined in number from 25 to 14, according to figures compiled by Stuart Macintyre from the University of Melbourne, The Australian, 30 June.
Theatre of Image (based at the Institute of Early Childhood) reviewed, Sun-Herald, 5 July.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS1999 RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
Applications are invited for Rhodes Scholarships
tenable at Oxford University for the 1998-99 academic year. Scholars may
read for the Oxford BA in any Final Honour school, or may be permitted
to read for a higher degree. Awards are highly competitive and selection
is based on both academic achievement and personal abilities in sports,
leadership, community involvement etc. The value of the scholarship is
8,000 in the first year, plus travelling expenses to the United Kingdom.
All fees are paid by the Trust direct to the College. Closing Date: 1 September
1998.
SWISS GOVERNMENT
SCHOLARSHIPS -1999/2000
Three university scholarships are being
offered to Australian citizens tenable in Switzerland for the academic
year 1999/2000 for a period of nine months. One scholarship for art/music
discipline, and two scholarships for postgraduate students in other disciplines.
Scholarship Benefits include allowance range from approximately SFr1450
per month for undergraduate students, to SFr1650 per month for postgraduate
and art students. In addition, payment of regular university fees, medical
insurance, travel from Switzerland to Australia and language course if
required. Closing Date: 16 October 1998.
JULIAN SMALL FOUNDATION
Applications are sought from postgraduate
and undergraduate students who are undertaking research and involved in
the study of law, or the study of industrial relations.
The Foundation's annual grant has a maximum value of $5,000. The successful applicant will be chosen on the basis of a research proposal which clearly sets out how the research will advance thinking and practice in the area of employment law and industrial relations in Australia. Julian Small was one of Australia's leading industrial lawyers. The Foundation was established with a generous donation from Julian's partners at Minter Ellison and has many other supporters. Closing Date: Friday 21 August 1998.
KOBE STEEL - POSTGRADUATE
SCHOLARSHIP AT OXFORD - 1999
Applications are invited for the Kobe
Steel Postgraduate Scholarship to the University of Oxford. One scholarship
will be awarded each year for postgraduate study at St Catherine's College,
Oxford. The scholarship will be available to Australian nationals who have
graduated from Australian universities or who expect to complete a degree
course during 1998, including graduates in the workforce. The scholarship
is normally available for two years for scholars admitted to either postgraduate
bachelor or master degree study at the College. The scholarship benefits
include all tuition fees and dues, a fixed maintenance allowance, travelling
expenses to and from Oxford. Closing Date: 2 October 1998.
Further information and application
forms for all the above scholarships are available from the Postgraduate
Studies Section, x7277 (Level 1, Lincoln Building).
GRANTS FOR STUDY
AND RESEARCH IN THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
DAAD - GERMAN ACADEMIC EXCHANGE SERVICES
One Year Scholarships
Eight scholarships are being offered for
the academic year 1999/2000, full grants for Graduate Students (12 months).
Closing Date: 30 September 1998.
Research Grants
Short-term visits for PhD candidates and
recent PhD graduates (2 to 6 months). No deadline.
1 Semester German
Studies
Ten Scholarships available to students
in their third year of German studies towards an honours degree. Closing
Date: 1 July 1998.
Deutschlandkundlicher
Winterkurs
Fifteen Scholarships are available at
Freiburg University (8 weeks in January/February 1999) to undergraduate
and graduate students from all fields with at least 2 years of university
level German at the time of application. Academic record must be better
than B average. Closing Date: 14 August 1998. Application forms for
the above scholarships can be obtained from The Federal Republic of
Germany, 119 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, Canberra, 2600.Visit their
Homepage: http://www.daad.de. E-mail: LEMMENS@DAAD.DE
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WEATHER AT MACQUARIE
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MARSFIELD (Macquarie University No.1) On Campus, Square E5
Note: Mean values for temperature and rainfall are from this station for 25 years from 1971 to 1995.
| TEMPERATURES (C) | ||
| Mean Maximum for Month. | 17.6 | 0.3 above average |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Maximum for June (25yrs) | 17.3 | |
| Highest Maximum (Warmest Day) | 23.6 on 01 | |
| Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day) | 13.5 on 23 | |
| Mean Minimum for Month | 09.9 | 3.3 above average |
| Mean Minimum for June (25yrs) | 06.6 | |
| Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night) | 04.7 on 19 | |
| Highest Minimum (Warmest Night) | 16. on 22 | |
| RAINFALL (mm)(24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Rain for Month | 83.0 on 14 days | Below average |
| Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00) | 30.6 on 23 | |
| Average for June (25yrs) | 109.0 on 10.1 days | |
| Total for 06 Months so far | 762.6 on 67 days | Above average |
| Average for 06 Months (25yrs) | 724.4 on 71.6 days | |
| Annual Average Rainfall (25yrs) | 1142.8 on 129.4 days | |
| SUNRISE & SUNSET | |||||
| (Sydney.EST.hr:min)
(Add 1hr for ESDST) |
Date |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Difference |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 June | 06:51 | 16:54 | 10:03 | ||
| 11 June | 06:56 | 16:53 | 09.57 | ||
| 21 June | 07:00 | 16:54 | 09:54 (shortest day) | ||
| 30 June | 07:00 | 16:55 | 09:55 | ||
| 07 July | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10:00 | ||
Although the shortest day (longest night) is the 21st, sunsets begin to get later from the 11th onward, but sunrise does not get earlier until well into July.
ASTRONOMICAL NOTE: Try getting up at 06:00 on a clear morning to see the Planets. Jupiter is large and bright and high in the NNW, Saturn is fainter and high in the NNE, and Venus is very bright and low to the ENE, and the sunrise is approximately to the ESE(around 07:00).
SUMMARY
The month was slightly warmer than average
in the maximums, but the warm minimums are influenced by the buildings
around the site. Rainfall was below average, but the total so far this
year is slightly above. A few warm days occurred early in the month, but
a powerful low developed off the coast on 22nd, bringing heavy rain on
22,23, and was followed by strong winds and a cold day on 23 with heavy
snow inland. Nights remained cold for the rest of the month. Mist and fog
occurred with moderate rain on 3rd and 4th.
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 M.U. No.1
| TEMPERATURES (C) | ||
| Mean Maximum for Month | 17.4 | 01 above average |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Maximum (Warmest Day) | 23.5 on 01 | |
| Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day) | 13.5 on 23 | |
| Mean Minimum for Month | 08.5 | 1.9 above average |
| Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night) | 02.5 on 27 | |
| Highest Minimum (Warmest Night) | 15.0 on 02, 22 | |
| Lowest Grass Minimum(Coldest) | -1.0 on 19, 27 (also -0.1 on 30) | |
| RAINFALL (mm)(24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Rain for Month | 88.0 on 14 days | Below average |
| Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00) | 30.6 on 23 | |
| Total Rain so far this year | 800.4 on 69 days | |
| EVAPORATION (Class A Pan)(mm)(24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Evaporation for the month | 59.8 | |
| Driest Day (Greatest) | 4.0 on 24 | |
| Dampest Day (Least) | Overflow on 23 | |
| RUN OF WIND (At 2m height)(km)(24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Wind Run for the month | 3369 | |
| Windiest Day | 385 on 24 | |
| Calmest Day | 31 on 03 | |
APOLOGY:
The Automatic Weather Station Web
Site was given incorrectly last month. Please try http://atmos.es.mq.edu.au/~aws2/
POSITIONS VACANT — Applicants must have a higher degree in applied linguistics, educational linguistics, TESOL or a related field; proved record conducting and/or managing language and literacy research; the ability to work collaboratively with language and literacy practitioners and administrators; highly developed skills in spoken and written communications; strong organisational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure. Experience using a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods and familiarity with relevant project management and statistical software tools is desirable. Enquiries and further information: Mr Colin McNaught, General Manager on x7673.
This position is available until 31 December 1999, with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding. The appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of 3 months. Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) $47,363 to $56,245 per annum, plus superannuation, increasing to $49,495 to $58,776 per annum from 1 January 1999. 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 17 July 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
OFFICE OF COMPUTING SERVICES: ADABAS/Natural Analyst/Designer/Programmer (Full-time (Continuing)) - Ref. 6558/17473. The Office of Computing Services requires two ADABAS/Natural Programmers with analysis and/or design experience to assume responsibility for the maintenance and support of a mission critical Management Information System. Applicants must be competent ADABAS/Natural programmers and have good oral and written communication skills together with a demonstrated ability to quickly understand the operation of a major management information system. These positions require someone who has initiative and can operate without direct supervision. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience is essential. Familiarity with MVS style JCL is desirable. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mrs Laraine Armfield on x7420 or e-mail Laraine.Armfield@mq.edu.au.
These positions are available on a full-time (continuing) basis and are subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. Salary range: Level 8 $47,248 to $52,620 per annum, plus superannuation, increasing to $49,374 to $54,988 per annum from January 1999. Applications, including full curriculum vitae 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, NSW 2109 by 22 July 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, COMPUTING AND ELECTRONICS: RESEARCH FELLOW IN MATHEMATICS (Two Year Fixed-Term) - Ref. 18489. The appointee will conduct research with Professor A McIntosh and Dr X T Duong and the Analysis Group on the ARC funded project ''Harmonic Analysis, Boundary Value Problems and Maxwell's Equations in Lipschitz Domains''. Applicants must have a relevant PhD (or be close to submitting it) in a relevant field of mathematics. Preference will be given to applicants who have undertaken research in the project area. All enquiries concerning your application, and further information about the position should be obtained from Dr Xuan Duong, e-mail duong@mpce.mq.edu.au or Mrs Elaine Vaughan on x8947, fax x8114 or e-mail evaughan@mpce.mq.edu.au
The position is available immediately for a period of two years which is the duration of the research project. The appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. Salary range: Level A $33,155 to $44,994 per annum increasing to $34,647 to $47,019 per annum from 1 January 1999. An appointee with a PhD will be appointed to a minimum of Point 6 on the salary scale, currently $41,916 per annum and increasing to $43,803 from 1 January 1999. Applications including curriculum vitae setting out research interests and a publication list, the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 31 July 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
CLASSIFIEDSFOR SALE: Avanti Bicycle 10 speed, with spare wheels, $80; full sized fold-up table tennis table, $70; black & white bedspread (double bed), $40. Phone Tony on 9869 7083.
TO LET: Marsfield. Fully furnished 2 bedroom town house, close to the University. Available until the end of the year. Rent: $260p.w. Contact: Danuta Hosowiciz on 9969 3674.
TO LET: Lane Cove. Furnished house, recently renovated, in quiet cul-de-sac. Three bedrooms plus study. Close to bus and shops. Available mid-July to mid-November. Three month stay OK. Rent: $375p.w. Contact Dr Geoff Oddie on 9427 3691(AH) or e-mail geoffrey.addie@history.usyd.edu.au.
HOUSESITTING: Mature reliable professionals (with 16 month old infant) looking to housesit and tend garden for 6 to 8 months. References available. Phone 9144 6894.
ACCOMMODATION WANTED: Visiting scholar and family (3 children) from Denmark, seek accommodation from the end of January 1999 to the end of November 1999. Prefer 3 to 4 bedroom house with pool either near Macquarie or close proximity. Contact: Kerry Gough, e-mail: kgough@rna.bio.mq.edu.au School of Biological Sciences, x8157, or x9687 or fax: x8253.
ACCOMMODATION WANTED: Visiting scholar and wife from Canada are looking for accommodation from 1 September 1998 to March 1999 (or longer). Prefer furnished 3 bedroom home with pool. Contact John by e-mail: x-zljhg@jcu.edu.au or reverse call charge to 07 4722 0763 evenings.
ACCOMMODATION
WANTED: Graduate student (28 year old male non-smoker) from
late July. Budget: preferably $100p.w. + expenses. Reference available
from current landlord. E-mail: jon1906@yahoo.com
or contact Roselyne on x8487.
DIARYJune
Thurs 11 June to
17 July
ART FEAST EXHIBITION: Another
Museum. Paintings and Works on Paper (Matthew Tome). Level 2, Union
Building (Courtview). Lunch bookings x7609. Exhibition enquiries: Simone
Paterson x7607.
Thurs 25 June to
25 July
SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY/THEATRE OF IMAGE
PRODUCTION: The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde at the Wharf Theatre.
School holiday treat! Wilde's beautiful tale about love and giving with
inventive settings, outstanding cast and wonderful puppetry. Dates: 25
and 26 June; 29 June to 3 July; 20 to 24 July (10.30am and 1.00pm); 6 to
10 July; 13 to 17 July (11.00am and 2.00pm). All Saturdays (11.00am and
2.15pm). Bookings: 9250 1777 or Ticketek: 9266 4800. General Enquiries:
9360 4734.
July
Sun 12 July
MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS: Royal
Australian Air Force Band (formerly known as the RAAF Air Command Band),
with LAC Brendon Tasker as soloist. 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre. Music
by Arutunian (Trumpet Concerto), Benson (The Solitary Dancer), Bernstein
(Candide Suite), Sparke and others. Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael
Edgeloe x8925, 9428 1463 or e-mail: medge@mpce.mq.edu.au.
Mon 13 to Thurs 16
July
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM: Society For
Conservation Biology Annual Meetings: Plenary speakers include Professor
Sir Robert May (Oxford University), Professor Ralf Conrad (Max Planck Institut,
Marburg), Professor Steven Handel (Rutgers University), Professor Peter
Bridgewater (Chief Science Adviser, Dept of Environment, Sport and Territories),
Dr Michael Gillings (Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources), Dr
Lesley Hughes (Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources). Website:
http://www.bio.mq.edu.au/consbio/
Mon 13 July
THE NATIONAL CENTRE IN HIV SOCIAL RESEARCH
COLLOQUIUM: Quantitative and Qualitative Methodological Developments
in Sexual Behaviour Surveys, presented by Professor Anne Johnson (Professor
of Epidemiology, University College, London). 2.00 to 4.00pm in C3B 601.
Enquiries: Erica Southgate x8039, e-mail: erica@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au
Tues 14 July
MUPRA INTERNET WORKSHOP 6.00 to
8.00pm in Training Room 2, Level 1, Library. For registration see http://www.mq.edu.au/~mupra/.
Tues 14 July
HAIL SEMINAR: The Classification
of Skin Lesions for Melanoma Detection, presented by Hughes Talbot (CMIS).
11.00am in CMIS conference room, Building E6B. For further information
e-mail: shijian.lu@cmis.csiro.au.
Fri 17 July
HAIL SEMINAR: Multivariate Process
Monitoring - A method of describing and signalling process behaviour, presented
by Ross Sparks and Allan Adolphson (CMIS). 11.00am in CMIS conference room,
Building E6B. For further information e-mail: shijian.su@cmis.csiro.au.
Fri 17 July
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY DISCUSSION GROUP:
The Universities and One Nation: Ramifications and Responsibilities.
Discussion introduced by Barry Leal. 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Senate (Old
Council) Room, Lincoln Building. All staff and ex-staff welcome. Enquiries:
Barbara Banfield x7441.
Mon 20 July
THE NATIONAL CENTRE IN HIV SOCIAL RESEARCH
COLLOQUIUM: Topic: To be announced, presented by Dr Steve Thomsen (Department
of Anthropology and Sociology, University of Newcastle). 2.00 to 4.00pm
in C3B 601. Enquiries: Erica Southgate x8039, e-mail: erica@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au.
Mon 20 July
HAIL SEMINAR: Categorisation Of
Image Databases For Efficient Retrieval Using Robust Mixture Decomposition,
presented by Raghu Krishnapuram, (Department of Mathematical and Computer
Science, Colorado School of Mines). 11.00am in CMIS conference room, Building
E6B. For further information e-mail: shijian.su@cmis.csiro.au.
Wed 22 July
MGSM RESEARCH SEMINAR: Human
Resource Management Practice in the European Context: Convergence or Divergence?,
presented by Olga Tregaskis (Cranfield School of Management). 12:00
to 1:00pm with light refreshments following. Check theatre at MGSM reception.
Refreshments, Enquiries: Julie Goldsbrough x7732, e-mail: julie.goldsbrough@mq.edu.au
Wed 22 July
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION:
Greek Drama Festival Finals: Excerpts from Ancient Greek plays performed
by school groups who have been successful in NSW regional finals. 9.30am
in Lecture Theatre T1, Building X5B. Enquiries: Contact Margaret Parker
x9965; e-mail: airish@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au.
Wed 22 July
OPENING, ART FEAST EXHIBITION:
Photographs by Irena Conomos. 4.00 to 6.00pm on Level 2, Union Building
(Courtview). Exhibition enquiries: Simone Paterson x7607.
Sat 25 July
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION:
HSC Ancient History Study Day. 9.00am to 1.00pm in various lecture
theatres. Enquiries: x8833.
Tues 28 July
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study
of Early Christianity Discussion Series: Typical Men in the Gospels,
led by Ross Saunders. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7 (free for full-time students).
Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne
Irish x8833.
Tues 28 July
HAIL SEMINAR: Technology, performance,
training and transfer, presented by Professor Beryl Hesketh (Macquarie).
11.00am in CMIS conference room, Building E6B. For further information
e-mail: shijian.lu@cmis.csiro.au.
Tues 28 July
ASIA SOCIETY AUSTRALASIA CENTRE in
association with The Australian Institute of International Affairs presents
a seminar: Japan: A Crisis Spreading Globally?, Presented by
Peter Hartcher (Asia Pacific Editor, Australian Financial Review).
5.30 for 6.00pm at the Australian Institute of International Affairs, The
Glover Cottages, 124 Kent Street Sydney. Cost: $20 (members) $25 (non-members).
Enquiries: Jackie or Michaela, tel: (03) 9650 0998 or fax: (03) 9654 6680.
August
Tues 4 August
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study
of Early Christianity Public Lecture: Competing Cults in the World
of the New Testament, presented by Dr Chris Forbes. 1.00pm in C5C T1.
Free. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.
Thurs 6 August
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION
- SEMINAR: Virtual Reality and Classical Archaeology: The Forum
of Trajan in Rome Revisited, presented by John Papadopoulos (Associate
Curator, Antiquities, John Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. 3.00pm in Building
X5B, level 3, Room 321.
Thurs 6 August
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION
- PUBLIC LECTURE: Isaac and Iphigenia: Human Sacrifice in Near East
and Greece, presented by Professor Sarah Morris (Chair, Dept of Classics
and Institute of Archaeology, University of California). 8.15pm in Building
X5B, Level 3, Room 321.
Mon 10 August
MGSM RESEARCH SEMINAR: Recent
Developments in German Industrial Relations presented by Professor
Karl Koch (South Bank University, UK). 12noon to 1.00pm in Unilever Theatre
102, MGSM. Light refreshments from 11.30am. Parking and refreshments free.
Enquiries: Kelly Callaghan x9038 or e-mail: Kelly.callaghan@mq.edu.au
Wed 12 August
MOTIVATE WITH MUPRA. 1.00 to 2.00pm
in the Mollie Thomson room, Level 5, Library.
Thurs 13 August
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study
of Early Christianity Research Series: Man as the Measure of Nature
in Aristotelian Science, presented by Dr John Vallance. 7.30pm in W3A
501. Cost: $7 (free for full-time students). Supper provided. Enquiries:
Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.
Fri 14 August
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR:
The Effects of Cognitive Style on Accounting Students' Preference for
and Performance in Cooperative Learning, presented by David Smith (Monash
University, Melbourne). 2.00 to 3.30pm in Building C5C Room 452. Enquiries:
Lois Cook x8535, e-mail: lcook@efs.mq.edu.au.
Tues 18 August
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study
of Early Christianity Discussion Series: Typical Men in Acts,
led by Ross Saunders. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7 (free for full-time students).
Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne
Irish x8833.
Thurs 27 August
MUPRA INTERNET WORKSHOP: 10.00am
to 12 noon in Training Room 2, Level 1, Library. For registration see http://www.mq.edu.au/~mupra/.
Fri 28 August
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: The
Evolution of Crown Financial Statements in New Zealand, presented by
Joanne Lye (University of Melbourne). 2.00 to 3.30pm in Building C5C Room
452. Enquiries: Lois Cook x8535, e-mail: lcook@efs.mq.edu.au.
The next issue of Staff News will be published on Friday
24 July 1998.