Number 17/98

16 October 1998

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  AUSTRALIAN AND CHINESE UNIVERSITIES SIGN AGREEMENT FOR WORKING TOGETHER

The agreement, which is set to introduce a new era of cooperation between Australia and China in the area of higher education, was signed in Beijing on behalf of Australia's universities by the President of the AVCC, Professor John Niland, and for China's universities by the President of the Chinese Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE), Professor Li Tao.

Professor Niland said that the main areas of cooperation covered by the agreement are information sharing, staff and student exchanges, mutual recognition of qualifications, staff development, researcher exchange programs, and university management. The AVCC and the CEAIE have agreed to establish a Joint Working Group to develop and implement specific programs of cooperation.

The potential for Australia's universities created by the signing of this agreement is enormous, he said, especially in terms of internationalising staff and student exchanges. To be at the leading edge, Australia's universities increasingly must tap into global networks of knowledge.

Australia's links with the US and Europe have historically been strong, and our linkages with other parts of Asia have developed rapidly in the last decade. With this new agreement, said Professor Niland, Australia has moved still closer to achieving the fully internationalised system we need in the years ahead.

The signing of the agreement was followed by major seminars in Beijing and Shanghai on education issues in the two countries, and an official dinner to welcome the AVCC hosted by the Chinese Vice Minister for Education, Professor Zhou Yuanqing.

  ONLY THREE MORE ISSUES!

Deadline for Copy (Noon)                            Publication Date

26 October                                                        30 October
9 November                                                      13 November
23 November                                                    27 November

Staff News is an efficient way of disseminating information among staff of the University, and information about changes to services, procedures, or personnel is welcome. Let the rest of the University know what services, activities and events you have on offer!

If your section of the University would like to have a regular column, please contact the editor (x7379).

Remember also that any member of staff of the University or its associated entities may send a classified advertisement, which will be free of charge.

Contact information appears at the end of the Diary in each issue of Staff News. Send your contribution by e-mail (vilma.monios@mq.edu.au) or fax x7391, or on disk.

Barbara McGarity, Editor, Staff News

   NO PAIN - ALL GAIN!

Professional athletes know that warming up, stretching and cooling down are essential for reducing the risk of injury. That Australians spend in the vicinity of a billion dollars every year on treatment of sports injuries is a fair indication that some of the rest of us are not taking the same care of our bodies. Because most of us are not classified as "elite" but as "recreational" athletes, we sometimes unjustifiably cut corners in terms of injury preventative measures.

The Warm-up
Always warm up before you stretch. Warming up increases blood circulation, feeding your muscles much needed oxygen and making them "warmer," therefore more flexible. Your warm-up could include a slow jog of several minutes before launching into the run proper, or practising different shots and serves prior to tennis or golf, or riding an exercise bike before a circuit class.

Stretching
Stretching increases muscle length and can reduce the incidence of muscle strain. Stretch the muscle only until you feel a comfortable pulling sensation - not pain - then hold. Do not bounce or rock. Stretch slowly for 20 seconds. Plan time to stretch or you will not do it! Stretch before and after exercise and this may help to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness.

The Cool-down
Cooling down after exercising is just as important as warming up. Prevent stiffness and soreness after the match or training session by gradually reducing your activity level over several minutes rather than coming to a complete and sudden halt when the final hooter blows.

Technique and Equipment
How you play is as important to your fitness and skill level as how much you play. Have your technique and equipment (eg running shoes, tennis racquet string tension or frame) assessed by a qualified coach or physiotherapist. Good technique and equipment are often not only performance enhancing but also injury preventative.

After the Injury
There is plenty you can do to limit the impact of an injury. Ankle sprains for example, are a very common sporting injury. In the first 24 to 72 hours after the injury, use the RICER method:
Rest: Rest from the offending activity, take it easy, move within your limits of pain.

Ice: Apply ice or a cold pack (or even a bag of frozen vegies) for 15 minutes at a time, every two hours. Do NOT apply heat or alternate heat with cold.

Compression: Firmly and evenly bandage the ankle (from the toes working up the foot to the calf) with elastic bandage. This will help further to reduce swelling.

Elevation: Have your ankle and leg well supported, higher than the level of your heart. This uses gravity to reduce swelling.

Referral: If the injury appears to be quite serious or does not settle significantly with the above measures in the first 24 hours, then refer yourself to a doctor, physiotherapist, or hospital. Once diagnosed, the ankle injury can be treated by the physiotherapist to speed recovery and prevent repeated injury, therefore returning you to full sport participation as soon as possible.

If you have any enquiries, please call Ben, Kathy or Mike at
North Ryde Physiotherapy, your physiotherapists in the University Gym, on x7999 or 9850 7999.

   CPD News

Performance Management Supervisor Training
Dates of training for academic supervisors for the Performance Management System are as listed below.

Thursday 5 and Friday 6 November
Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 November
Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 November
Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 November
Thursday 26 and Friday 27 November
Thursday 10 and Friday 11 December

Please note that each session is two full days, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

More details are available at: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/cpd/PERFMGT/Perfinfo.htm
or contact Bronwyn Clarke, x9799, e-mail: bronywn.clarke@mq.edu.au

e.learning@mq
All staff are welcome at e.learning@mq activities, and all staff are invited to discuss online the project's events and issues at: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/e.forum

e.learning Projects
There are funds available for local area e.learning@mq.projects to increase IT awareness, knowledge and skills for Macquarie staff. Closing date for proposals to CPD is 10 November 1998.

Project Management Issues: This support Workshop is on
Tuesday 20 October from 1.00 to 2.00pm E6A 116.

Designing Websites and It Resources: This support Workshop is on
Monday 26 October, 1.00 to 2.00pm E6A 116.

SHOWCASES
Friday 16 October 1.00 to 2.00pm E6A 116 and
Friday 23 October 1.00 to 2.00pm E6A 116

Maree Gosper from CFL will showcase recent e.learning case studies at Macquarie and elsewhere.

Friday 30 October 1.00 to 2.00pm E6A 116

Chris McRae from Chemistry will showcase his use of IT and Chris Hughes UNSW will demonstrate WebTeach software.

IT and Changes to University Work: Professional & Industrial Issues

Wednesday 29 0ctober, 1.00 to 2.00pm in X5B T1

Richard Caladine, NTEU education committee member, will be the final speaker in the 1998 Speaker Series, on the topic above

BOOKINGS are essential as seating is limited

Book online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/e.learning or phone CPD on x9721 or e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au.

More information about e.learning@mq is available at: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/e.learning
or e-mail: andrew.litchfield@mq.edu.au or phone x9780

Preparing Applications for Macquarie University and CUTSD Teaching Development Grants
A series of workshops will be offered to assist staff wishing to apply for Macquarie University or CUTSD Teaching Development Grants. These will be held on:

Wednesday 21 October 12.00 to 2.00pm E6A 116
Tuesday 27 October 12.00 to 2.00pm E6A 116
Wednesday 4 November 12.00 to 2.00pm E6A 116

For more information, contact Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

MGSM Scholarships for General Staff
Just a reminder that applications for entry to MGSM programs, with an MGSM scholarship for Macquarie general staff, are due at the MGSM by 30 October. More information and special application forms are available from Darelle Sedgers on x9722.

  MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

Professor Tony Blackshield (Law): in a story about the decision to put on hold a restructure of the Macquarie Law School was quoted saying that the campaign against the merger (of Business Law with mainstream Law School) had involved abuse and had manipulated students in a way that was not defensible, HES, The Australian, 7 October.

Ms Kathe Boehringer (Law): hoped to attract artists and scholars to the new Culture and Cyberlaw course run by the Law School, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 September.

Mr Luka Budak (Modern Languages): interviewed about the functions and activities of the Croatian Studies Centre and the study of Croatian at Macquarie and in Australia, Radio Voice of America, Washington DC, 8 October; interviewed on the Croatian diaspora and Croatians in Australia, Nichigo Press Japanese monthly, October 1998.

Dr Frank Carrigan (Law): interviewed on the proposed re-structuring of the Law School, Radio 2 SER, 22 September.

Associate Professor John Croucher (Economic and Financial Studies): interviewed on his book Great Scams and Frauds of the 20th Century, Radio 2 SER, 8 September.

Dr John Cunningham (Behavioural Sciences): mentioned as co-author of a study into family life, Courier Mail (Brisbane), 13 October.

Ms Judith Dawes (Centre for Laser Applications): in an article about controversial surgeon Earl Owen, said to be one of the researchers involved in developing a protein-based "solder" for use in microsurgery that can weld nerves and blood vessels without the tissue damage that occurs with stitches, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 October.

Professor Murray Goot (History, Philosophy and Politics): conducted a post-mortem examination on the federal election, PM program, ABC Radio, 4 October; 7:30 Report, ABC TV, 5 October.

Associate Professor Chris Hall (Graduate School of Management): said to believe that there is about a 20 percent chance Australia will go into a recession in the next two years and that advertising agencies and marketers should be prepared for the inevitable cyclic downturn of the economy, Ad News, 25 September.

Mr Murray Jess (student): finalist in a competition which offers cash for budding entrepreneurs; his idea is to provide Internet-based employment service for young people, Manly Daily, 30 September.

Associate Professor Johannes Juttner (Economic and Financial Studies): was of the opinion that the mooted economic rescue package for Brazil in the form of guarantees to the country's creditors would possibly stop the country's economy contracting further and exacerbating its already dire (20 percent) unemployment problem, World Today program, ABC Radio 2 BL, 6 October; in a story on the Reserve Bank having its monopoly as the federal government's banker broken, commented that, in principle, there is nothing that can be said against this and that government's cash management and foreign exchange dealings should be thrown open to competition, Australian Financial Review, 10 October.

Dr Halyna Koscharsky (Modern Languages): interviewed about Ukrainian Studies, Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty, 9 September; interviewed about the current situation in Ukraine, SBS Radio, 1 October.

Professor John Loxton (Deputy Vice-Chancellor): in a story relying on preliminary data from the University Admissions Centre showing that there has been no drop in applications for undergraduate places, he is quoted saying that the halt in decline in admissions would prevent a fall in academic standards, Sydney Morning Herald, 7 October.

Ms Catharine Lumby (English, Linguistics and Media): amplified cultural theorist Meaghan Morris' analysis of PM John Howard's relationship with history, quoting from Morris' Too Soon Too Late book of essays, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 October.

Professor Carrick Martin (Deputy Vice-Chancellor): in a story about the decision to put on hold a restructure of the Macquarie Law School was quoted saying that decision was due to a breakdown in relations, HES, The Australian, 7 October.

Professor Elizabeth More (Graduate School of Management): pointed to an agreement with Astra Pharmaceuticals to provide residential courses for its executives as an example of the many partnerships with outside organisations that MGSM has established, The Australian, 2 October.

Mr Michael Noone (Law): interviewed on the proposed re-structuring of the Law School, Radio 2 SER, 22 September.

Associate Professor Pam Peters (English, Linguistics and Media): said Macquarie University's Graduate Diploma in Editing and Publishing is designed for people who are already connected with editing, publishing or publicity, also said that the diploma is a definite career mover, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 September.

Professor Jim Piper (Centre for Laser Applications): in an article about controversial surgeon Earl Owen, Piper was said to be involved with Owen in developing a protein-based "solder" for use in microsurgery that can weld nerves and blood vessels without the tissue damage that occurs with stitches and was quoted saying that Owen can be difficult to work with because he tends to jump the gun with things and that can lead to recriminations, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 October.

Mr Brendan Reville (student): subject of an article on young people involved with information technology, focusing on multimedia they have created, Living IT section, The Australian, 10 October.

Ms Juliet Richters (NCHSR): noted as the main author of a report into gay sexual practices which has revealed high incidence (22.7 per cent) of unprotected sex, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 October.

Professor David Throsby (Economic and Financial Studies): commented on the arts and cultural policies of the major parties, ABC Radio National, 21, 28 September.

Mr Rodney Trickett (Centre for Laser Applications): in an article about controversial surgeon Earl Owen, said to be one of the researchers involved in developing a protein-based "solder" for use in microsurgery that can weld nerves and blood vessels without the tissue damage that occurs with stitches, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 October.

Associate Professor June Wangmann (Institute of Early Childhood): reported saying that quality in childcare centres had improved thanks to government funding being conditional on participation in an accreditation process, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 October.

Mr Ken Wark (English, Linguistics and Media): characterised old This Day Tonight alumni still working in TV current affairs as smugly superior and mindlessly cynical, praised Meaghan Morris and her book of essays Too Soon Too Late, was amused by the wit of the panel at the first Newcastle Young Writers Festival, all in his column in the HES, The Australian, 7 October.

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): in a letter-to-the-editor of the SMH wrote to refute an allegation contained in a previous SMH letter-to-the-editor by Mr Frank Carrigan of the Law School (that Macquarie was facing a $4-$7 million loss associated with its academic management information system), she also said that Macquarie University's strategic financial management has kept the number of redundancies lower than in comparable universities, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 October; interviewed on the proposed re-structuring of the Law School, Radio 2 SER, 22 September.

Issues and Events

Doctor of Business Administration introduced last year at the MGSM, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 September.

Fifth HIV/AIDS and Society Conference at Macquarie, The Australian, 5 October.
Flexible learning at Macquarie courses mentioned: Early Education, Ancient History, Modern History, Law, Linguistics, Geology and Geophysics, Sydney Morning Herald, 13 October.

Graduate School of Management participates in bringing up to date with financial management strategies executives from 20 not-for-profit organisations, HES, The Australian, 30 September.

Macquarie University hosts the NSW Tournament of Minds for high school students, Macarthur Chronicle, 30 September.

Macquarie University's postgraduate area expands threefold since 1990, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 September.

Macquarie University's women's rowing team rowed topless at the Intervarsity Championships, Sunday Tasmanian, 4 October; Sunday Territorian, 4 October; Daily Telegraph, 5 October.

Office complex being developed at Macquarie University Research Park, Australian Financial Review, 8 October.

Protest meeting of academics at Macquarie University heard an address by ALP education spokesman Mark Latham on 1 October, The Australian, 2 October.

   CONFERENCES

This Annual Conference of the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) provides institutional international education leaders with a structured yet informal forum for exchanging ideas and information with colleagues, seeking solutions to common problems, and influencing international education policy. The 1999 AIEA conference will be held at Mérida, capital of the state of Yucatan with a rich Indian heritage and several universities. Nearby archaeological sites are Uxmal and Chichen Itza. Conference convenor is Joyce Randolph, randolph@pobox.upenn.edu and information may be obtained from Tony Adams, phone x7296 or tony.adams@mq.edu.au.

Women @2K: Pasts, Presents, Futures
11 to 13 March 1999, New Orleans (USA)

This 1999 South Central USA Women's Studies Association Conference will be held on the Tulane University campus. The conference committee welcomes proposals for presentations or panels from activist, scholarly, pedagogical and theoretical perspectives which address such questions as the following: What have we learned from the past centuries of women's social, cultural, economic and political struggles? What are the critical issues currently affecting women's lives and well-being, and how well are we addressing them? How can we continue to work together across differences to shape the world we want to bequeath to future generations? Who are "we"? Whither "feminism"? Innovative strategic and practical components welcome. Deadline for paper/workshop proposals (250-500 words) is 1 November 1998, to be submitted to SCWSA 99, c/o Crystal Kile, Newcomb College Centre for Research on Women, e-mail: scwsa99@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu; phone (504) 865 5238, fax (504) 862 8948. Regular updated information will be posted on the website at http://www.tulane.edu/~wc/scwsa99.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

The Fellowships available at Harvard University for the US academic year 1999-2000, will be made available to enable two students from Australia who are Australian citizens, and have recently graduated or are about to graduate from an Australian institution. The value of the Fellowship is at least US$15,500 a year. Tuition fees, health insurance and service fees will be met in addition to the stipend. Closing Date: 1 December 1998. Further information and application forms available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 1, Lincoln Building)

   POSITIONS VACANT

The position is available for a period of one year, and may be offered either full-time or part-time. The appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of four weeks. Starting date for the position is negotiable. Salary range: Level 5 $33,038 to $37,312 per annum increasing to $34,525 to $38,991 per annum from 1 January 1999, plus superannuation. Applications in writing, curriculum vitae including full academic record, and quoting reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 30 October 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Publications Unit: PUBLICATIONS OFFICER (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 6091. The appointee will edit official University publications, including the Macquarie University Calendar (manual of c 600 pp), and will have responsibility for the collection, assembly, coordination, writing and editing of information for major printed publications through all stages of production. Liaison with academic and administrative staff of the University will be necessary. Experience in a similar position or as an editor of textbooks would be desirable. Applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to demonstrate outstanding editing, writing and English language skills. Applicants must also have experience with word processing, the ability to organise complex information and materials and the capacity for meticulous attention to detail. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in a publications setting, including liaison with graphic designers and printers, and having a working knowledge of printing processes. An appropriate tertiary qualification, desktop publishing skills (Pagemaker, Ventura, Quark) and some experience of uploading documents on to the Web will be well regarded.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Barbara McGarity on x7379. The position is available from January 1999 on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. Salary range: Level 6 $39,837 to $43,700 per annum from 1 January 1999, plus employer and contributory superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 23 October 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

WEATHER AT MACQUARIE    for  SEPTEMBER  1998

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.	21.8	1.1 above average
Mean Maximum for Sept (25yrs)	20.7
Highest Maximum (Warmest Day)	32.0 on 29
Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day)	15.0 on 25
Mean Minimum for Month	12.1	4.1 above average
Mean Minimum for Sept (25yrs)	08.0
Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night)	06.6 on 17
Highest Minimum (Warmest Night)	18.0 on 30
RAINFALL (mm)(24hrs to 09:00)
Total Rain for Month	37.8 on 10 days	Rather dry
Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00)	10.0 on 06
Average for Sept (25yrs)	56.2 on 8.3 days
Total for 09 Months so far	1270.4 on 108 days	Well above average
Average for 09 Months (25yrs)	892.0 on 96.3 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
	01 Sept	06:13	17:37	11:24
	11 Sept	06:01	17:43	11.42
	21 Sept	05:47	17:50	12:03 (Equinox)
	30 Sept	05:34	17:57	12:23

 
SUMMARY
The month was rather cloudy with warm nights ending with two hot
days with maximums of 32.0 on 29th and 31.9 on 30th. There was
a slight thunderstorm on 12th, with little rain, rain was well
below average.
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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	21.1	0.4 above average
Highest Maximum (Warmest Day)	31.2 on 29 and 30
Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day)	14.7 on 05, 14.8 on 25
Mean Minimum for Month	10.5	2.5 above average
Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night)	03.7 on 17
Highest Minimum (Warmest Night)	16.6 on 20
Terrestrial Minimums are no longer taken
RAINFALL (mm)(24hrs to 09:00)
Total Rain for Month	32.5 on 09 days	Rather dry
Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00)	9.5 on 06
Total Rain so far this year	1316.3 on 110 days

 
Sunshine (Global Short-Wave Radiation)
Maximum Values (Best 15 minutes to 12:00 or 12:15) watts/sq.metre
1st with 760, 2nd 750, 7th 780, 17th 850, 19th 830, 29, 30th 890,
most other days were cloudy, and really dismal on 5th and 20th.
Evaporation is no longer measured. Wind Run is no longer measured.

Windiest Day
Strong winds occurred on 15th with 8.9m/s to 15:00 and 9.0m/s
to 16:30 on 4th with 6.9m/s to 16:30 on 19th with 6.9m/s to 14:30.

Calmest Day
7th, but this was not a very calm day in a windy month. October
was not to be outdone by this and strong winds have occurred on
October 6th with 11.5m/s to 10:15 and 10.2m/s to 11:15 on 13th
with 10.0m/s to 12:30 and 14:30 and 9.9m/s to 13:30.

Note: the data is from the Automatic Weather Station AWS2
and are average values for 15 minutes ending at the times given.
The values are derived by taking the mean of 90 samples at each
10sec. Individual wind gusts could be considerably greater than
the 15min average values shown.

Bush-walkers please note: I walked the Forest Track on
Monday of the long week-end, October 5th, and it was easy to follow,
but strong winds on 6th and 13th October may have brought down
more debris (trees).

You are welcome to browse the data at: http://atmos.es.mq.edu.au/~aws2/
 
SUMMARY
Macquarie No. 2 was dry and windy with sparse rainfall but slightly
above average temperatures.
 

  SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Please note: The items listed below have no warranty and no technical support. Contact Lynn Bryant NCELTR x7668.

                      Model                                                         Price
3 x Monitors TP 14'' work at 16bit 640*480 ok            $75 each
Monitor         TP 14''                                                         $75
Monitor         Raster Ops                                                 $50
Monitor         Radius two pages                                      $50
Monitor         Apple                                                           $50
Monitor         Apple Audio Vision                                    $50
3 x Monitors Apple                                                           $50 each
Monitor         Philips VGA only                                         $50
Monitor         Nec                                                               $50
Monitor TP   14''                                                                $50
PC                 486SX/33 8M/240M                                  $100
PC                 CSS                                                             $50
PC                 IBM                                                               $50
PC                 TP                                                                 $50
PC                 Philips                                                          $25
Mac               Mac LCIII                                                      $250
Mac               Mac LCII                                                       $200
Mac               Mac Classic                                                 $25
Monitor         Mac Portrait                                                  $150
Mac              Mac ClassicII                                                 $25
Mac              Mac PowerBook 170                                   $250
Mac              Mac PowerBook 100                                   $200
3 xSyquest   Hard drive                                                     $15 each
Syquest       Tape drive                                                     $15
Electric        Typewriter                                                      $15
Lasermax                                                                            $15
HP                Scanner                                                         $15
Amstrad       Fax                                                                 $50
Printer          Apple LaserWriter Select                            $100
Apple           Personal LaserWriter                                   $50
4 x Printers  Canon                                                            $25 each
Typewriter   Adler Electric                                                 $15
Printer          LZR 960 Laser printer                                  $50

   CLASSIFIED

LOST: False teeth made of plaster with wires attached. Lost in University's internal mail system. Phone Ray on x8765 or 9489 8561.

WANTED: House to mind for up to 1½ years. Excellent references. Phone Rosemary on x7663 (Mon, Tue) or 9985 8126(AH).

FOR SALE: 1 set of double bed Sheriden sheets $40. Phone x7385.

FOR SALE: Holden Barina, Joy, 1994. Sporty, manual, immaculate condition, tinted windows, alloy wheels, 58 000kms, single owner. Registered until end July, 1999. $9,400. Contact Carolyn on x9439, 018 207 921, or e-mail: carolyn@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au.

FOR SALE: Racing bike, Graecross frame, 19", Suntour gears, 12-speed, Sugino chainwheel, Araya alloy wheels, excellent condition, $190. Phone Daniel on x7013 or 9977 8958.

TO LET: North Rocks. Large 4 bedroom house, eat-in kitchen, built-ins, ensuite, 2 bathrooms. Double LUG and self-care garden. Unfurnished but could be partly furnished. Suit staff or visiting academic. Rent: $450p.w. Contact Janice Hiam on 9428 1783.

TO LET: Marsfield. Fully furnished 2 bedroom townhouse close to the University. Available from 1 October 1998. Rent: $250 p.w. Contact Danuta on 9969 3674 (AH).

TO LET: Neutral Bay. Fully furnished one bedroom unit close to shops, transport and city. Available mid-September for 2 to 3 months. Rent: $200p.w. negotiable. Contact Kevin Watson on 9909 3862 (AH) or 9959 7158 (W).

SHARE ACCOMMODATION: Mature tidy person non-smoker to share sunny unit in small friendly block at Balgowlah close to beaches, shops and public transport . Rent: $125p.w. plus bond, share electricity, phone. Short-term OK. Contact Christine on x7361 or 9949 8197.

DIARY

Fri 16 October
GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Heat Flow in Australia, presented by Professor Paul Morgan (Macquarie). 1.05pm in Building E7B Room 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 16 October
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY DISCUSSION GROUP: Globalisation and Education. Discussion introduced by Professor Brian Orr. 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Senate (Old Council) Room, Lincoln Building. All staff and ex-staff welcome. Enquiries: Barbara Banfield x7441.

Fri 16 October
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: The Investment Opportunity Set and Voluntary Use of Outside Directors: Some New Zealand Evidence, presented by Mahmud Hossain (Massey University, New Zealand). 2.00 to 3.30pm in Building C5C Room 452. Enquiries: Lois Cook x8535, e-mail: lcook@efs.mq.edu.au.

Fri 16 October
RESEARCH SEMINARS IN EARLY CHRISTIANITY AND JUDAISM: A Theory of the Lost Beginning of the Gospel of Mark (to be confirmed), presented by Stuart Pickering (Macquarie). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Judith Lieu x8867, e-mail: jlieu@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au.

Wed 21 October
HAIL SEMINAR: Multivariate Process Monitoring - A Method of Describing and Signalling Process Behaviour, presented by Ross Sparks and Allan Adolphson (CMIS). 2.00pm in CMIS conference room, Building E6B.

Wed 21 October
STATISTICAL SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATION: Discover the Power of S-PLUS. A seminar demonstrating the latest features of the S-PLUS analytical and graphical environment, presented by Kris Angelovski (CSIRO). Included are new features in version 4.5, a demonstration of the link to the ArcView mapping software, and a sneak preview of version 5 for Unix & Linux. 10.00am in CMIS conference room, Building E6B. Enquiries: 9325 3175, s+enquiries@cmis.csiro.au

Wed 21 October
MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Colonel Robert Torrens and the Political Economy of Colonisation, presented by Peter Moore. 11.30am to 1.00pm in W6A 107. Enquiries: x8879.

Wed 21 October
CPD Program: Preparing Applications for MU/CUTSD TDGs: Session 1. 12.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Thurs 22 October
ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: What's a Nice Girl Like you Doing in a Bar Like this?: Fieldworking Sex Tourism in the Philippines, presented by Rosemary Wiss (Macquarie). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: x8077.

Thurs 22 October
CFL SUPPORT SESSION: Online Teaching Support, an overview of the Centre for Flexible Learningís services and facilities. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A116. Enquiries: Carolyn Wivell, e-mail: Carolyn.Wivell@mq.edu.au.

Thurs 22 October
MAHA LECTURE: The Amazons and Athens: the Gale Amazon Kylix, presented by Graham Joyner (Macquarie). 8.15pm in the Museum Seminar Room, Building X5B 321.

Fri 23 October
GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Extensional Tectonic Processes & Products from Archean to Recent: Key Influences on Minerals & Petroleum Provinces, presented by Dr Mike Etheridge. 1.05pm in Building E7B Room 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 23 October
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINARS: Dirty tricks in Late Roman Diplomacy, presented by Dr Doug Lee (University of Wales). All welcome (no charge). 3:00 to 4:30pm in Museum of Ancient Cultures Seminar Room, Building X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966. E-mail: agillett@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au.

Mon 26 October
NATIONAL CENTRE IN HIV SOCIAL RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM: Suck my Nation: Sexual Metaphors for a Virile Nation and the Queer Dream, presented by Dr Sasho Lambevski (Research Fellow, NCHSR). 2.00pm in C3B 601. Enquiries: Erica Southgate, x8039.

Tues 27 October
CPD Program: Preparing Applications for MU/CUTSD TDGs: Session 2. 12.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Wed 28 October
PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY JOINT SEMINAR: Thinking Technical Action without "Large Causes": the case of Serres and Latour, presented by Dr Adrian Mackenzie (University of Sydney). 11.00am to 1.00pm in Philosophy Seminar Room, W6A 707. Enquiries: Jane Farquhar x8837.

Wed 28 October
MUPRA HAPPY HOURS: 5.00 to 7.00pm in the Macquarie University Staff Club, W5A.

Wed 28 October
CPD Program: e.learning@mq: Keynote Speaker 3: Richard Caladine. 1.00 to 2.00pm in X5B T1. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Thurs 29 October
CPD Program: e.learning@mq: Teaching & Learning Online: Conclusion. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Thurs 29 October
ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Anthropology of the Nation - The View from Oceania, presented by Bob Norton (Macquarie). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: x8077.

Fri 30 October
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: (E)valuation of Customers in a Loyalty Program Context: Three Case Studies of Contemporary Australian Practice, presented by Dr Jane Baxter and Dr Graham Bradley (UNSW). 2.00 to 3.30pm in Building C5C Room 452. Enquiries: Lois Cook x8535, e-mail: lcook@efs.mq.edu.au.

Fri 30 October
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINARS: Romans versus Barbarian: The Evidence of Numbers, presented by Dr Robert Tannenbaum (Macquarie). All welcome (no charge). 3:00 to 4:30pm in Museum of Ancient Cultures Seminar Room, Building X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966. E-mail: agillett@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au.

Fri 30 October
CELTIC STUDIES FOUNDATION LECTURE: Popular Politics in Ireland: Charles Parnell and Oscar Wilde, presented by Emma Hunt (UNSW). 1.00pm in the Rogers Room (N397), Woolley Building, University of Sydney. Enquiries: Helen Fulton, 9351 2557, e-mail: helen.fulton@english.usyd.edu.au.

November

Tues 3 November
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Research Series: Why Eunuchs? led by Associate Professor Alanna Nobbs. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7 (free for full-time students). Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.

Wed 4 November
CPD Program: Preparing Applications for MU/CUTSD TDGs: Session 3. 12.00noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116.

Thurs 5 November
ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Shamanism and the Process of Healing in Cuivan Society, presented by Arells Sumabila (Macquarie). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: x8077.

Thurs 5 November
CPD Program: Supervisor Training (and Fri 6 Nov). 9.00-5.00. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721, e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au.

Fri 6 November
GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Deformation & Magmatism in the Peninsular Ranges, Mexico, presented by Dr Scott Johnson (Macquarie). 1.05pm in Building E7B Room 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 6 November
RESEARCH SEMINARS IN EARLY CHRISTIANITY AND JUDAISM: Paul's Principalities & Powers: Demythologising Apocalyptic?, presented by Chris Forbes (Macquarie). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Judith Lieu x8867, e-mail: jlieu@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au.

Mon 9 November
Special Interest Group: WebEd: The Web and discursive teaching. 1.00 - 2.00pm. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Mon 9 November
CPD Program: Supervisor Training (and Tues 10 Nov). 9.00am to 5.00pm. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721, e-mail naomi.bower@mq.edu.au.

Wed 11 November
Special Interest Group: Reflective Teachers. 1.00 - 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721.

Fri 13 November
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Accounting in the Health Sector: A Case of Latrogenic Disorder, presented by Professor Stewart Lawrence. 2.00 to 3.30pm in Building C5C Room 452. Enquiries: Lois Cook x8535, e-mail: lcook@efs.mq.edu.au.

Fri 13 November
BOOK LAUNCH: A Handbook to the Macquarie Papyri. Guest speaker: Michael Smee (Headmaster, Newington College). 7.30 for 8.00pm in the Museum of Ancient Cultures, Building X5B Level 3. Enquiries: x7512 or x8833. In conjunction with the Macquarie Ancient History Association and the Society for the Study of Early Christianity.

Mon 16 November
CPD Program: Supervisor Training (and Tues 17 Nov). 9.00am to 5.00pm. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721, e-mail naomi.bower@mq.edu.au.

Wed 18 November
MUPRA INTERNET WORKSHOP: 2.00 to 4.00pm in Training Room 2, Level 1, Library. For registration see http://www.mq.edu.au/mupra/.

Wed 18 November
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity: End-of-year function and farewell paper by Professor Judith Lieu on Where Are We Going in the Study of Early Christianity? 7.30pm in X5B 321. Cost: $7. A champagne supper will be served. Enqjiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844 or Anne Irish x8833.

Mon 23 November
CPD Program: Supervisor Training (and Tues 24 Nov). 9.00am to 5.00pm. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721, e-mail naomi.bower@mq.edu.au.

Thurs 26 November
CPD Program: Supervisor Training (and Fri 27 Nov). 9.00am to 5.00pm. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721, e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au.
 
 

The next issue of Staff News will be published on Friday  30 October 1998.