Number 4/98                                                                                         3 April 1998

Attachment 1:    Graduation Ceremonies - April 1998
Attachment 2:    Information Technology Training Unit - Shcedule of Staff Courses
 

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 
BEGINS AT RESEARCH PARK
 

The arrival of construction equipment signals the coming to life of Macquarie University's research and development park. Construction works have commenced at the site on the corner of Talavera and Herring Roads.

The initial tenants are to be Siemens Ltd and Becton Dickinson Pty Ltd. The University's research company, Macquarie Research Ltd, will also transfer to the Park so that it can provide a focus for interaction with Park tenants. With these companies in residence, we may be assured of fruitful collaboration in research, teaching and consultancy.

Macquarie postgraduate students will participate in research projects with the tenants, and the prospects for cadetships, scholarships and part-time employment for undergraduate students are being explored.

While there will be short-term disruption to the land, both buildings have ambitious landscaping plans. The Siemens project alone calls for an expenditure of $360,000 on landscaping. Over time, many more trees will be planted and the Park will be a most attractive feature of the campus.

Negotiations are continuing with a number of other organisations with an interest in the Park, some of which already have research links with the University. The major areas of interest appear to be biotechnology and information technology, both of which are particular strengths of Macquarie University.

The introduction of a Technology Innovation Centre within the Park is also planned. This Centre will provide subsidised accommodation for smaller enterprises at an earlier stage of their development. With the technical and managerial support that Macquarie can provide, and in a mentoring relationship with the established tenants, the Macquarie University Research Park can make a substantial contribution to the growth of industry in Australia and the fostering of innovation and export activities.

Carrick A Martin
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)

CREATIVE HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

The Theatre of Image Workshop for young people during the Easter School vacation will run from Monday 20 to Friday 24 April at the Art Gallery of NSW. It is named Drysdale, and is being held in conjunction with the Russell Drysdale Exhibition. It will respond to and explore the world of Drysdale's Australia through drama, art and music.

Drysdale's view of Australia's interior, with its light, red earth, far horizons, heat, spaces and lone figures presents timeless visual images. The bush tales of Henry Lawson and Banjo Patterson's poetry reflect these images and will be referred to in drama and music.

Teaching artists will include Kim Carpenter, Sarah DeJong and Glenda Morgan.

Children 5 to 7 years attend morning sessions from 10.00am to 1.00pm, and children 8 to 12 years attend afternoon sessions from 2.00 to 5.00pm. Cost: $150 for five half-day sessions.

For further information and enrolment, contact Theatre of Image, 4 Clifton Reserve, Surry Hills 2010, or tel: 9360 4734, fax: 9360 6256.

Courses in Windows applications, the Internet and on-line databases are being offered in April by the Information Technology Training Unit of the Library. A list of courses and an application form are provided as an attachment to this issue of Staff News. Telephone the Training Unit on x7399 for further information, or check out the Web site at http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/libit/ 

VACATION CARE AND ACTIVITIES IN APRIL

The Macquarie University Vacation Play Centre will operate from Tuesday 14 to Monday 27 April between 8.30am and 5.00pm, with an extra hour to 6.00pm available (for an extra charge).

The Centre is based in Cottage F2 (near Buildings & Grounds) and is designed for primary-school-aged children.

A range of activities is provided, both using facilities available on the campus and through excursions. The Centre is a non-profit cooperative of staff members, and some places are available for the children of others outside Macquarie (enquiries to Brenda).

The cost is $12 per day ($10 per day for the second and subsequent children from the same family). Half-day enrolments ($10 first child; $8 second child) are available when activities permit and need to be negotiated with staff.

Bookings are essential to permit planning, and enrolments must be made on the form available at the Credit Union. Additional dates may be arranged - contact Brenda or Ruth.

The draft program of activities listed below is subject to change, and dates should be confirmed with staff. Activities such as bush walks, videos and craft occur throughout the program, but the list below indicates the main activity expected for each date.

Tues 14 April Rock climbing ($8/child) - OPTIONAL
Water fights (please bring spare clothes, a towel and water pistols.

Wed 15 April Swimming lessons ($10/child) - with qualified
coaches (please bring swimmers and towel - floaties and kick boards etc optional).

Thurs 16 April Museums: Ancient Egyptian, Biology museum and/or
fauna park (free).

Fri 17 April Craft: Making butterflies. ($3 + please bring 2 twistable
wire coat hangers, 2-3 pairs of old stockings/pantihose preferably skin/tan colour, and heart/star/other small stickers.)

Mon 20 April Taronga Zoo ($6.75/child entry + travel cost to be
advised).

Tues 21 April Sports day: soccer, basketball, tennis and/or ice skating
(children's vote decides).

Wed 22 April Swimming lessons ($10/child - with qualified coaches
(please bring swimmers and towel - floaties and kick boards etc optional).

Thurs 23 April Manly Beach and Manly Aquarium (cost to be advised).
(Please bring 1 or 2 washed out empty bottles e.g. 2L coke or milk with lid.)

Fri 24 April Craft: Sand sculptures ($3 + please bring approx. 20cm
ribbon).

Mon 27 April Movie and McDonalds or Pizza ($6/child + food money).

For further information and booking sheets, telephone Brenda (0414 941 588) or Ruth (0414 665 915).

JOURNAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ON DISKETTE
NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUR PC

Journal Performance Indicators on Diskette (JPIOD) from The Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) is a database of publication and citation statistics that reflects the collective judgment of the research community on the strength of a particular journal's publications. This judgement is based on the frequency of citation of that journal in all journals covered by ISI.

This database will be of particular interest to academics undertaking research and developing publication programs. It will also assist students who wish to identify the most cited journals in their subject areas.

The database covers over 7,700 journals in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities which have received at least 100 citations in journals covered by ISI during the period 1981-1996. The database consists of multiple tables from which data can be drawn selectively, depending on the journals, publishers, categories, countries, and types of statistics selected by the user. The user-friendly interface allows users to print tables and charts of journal performance.

Journal Performance Indicators on Diskette (JPIOD) is available on computers in the Electronic Information Resources Centre on Level 2 of the Library (near the Reference Collection). For more information about making it available on your PC (Windows 3.1 or Windows 95) contact an Academic Outreach Librarian as follows:

Science and Technology

Bill Stinson                 x7541 (bstinson@library.mq.edu.au)
Di van Sommers         x7892 (vansomm@library.mq.edu.au)

Humanities and Social Sciences

Ian Argent                 x7557 (iargent@library.mq.edu.au)
Lindy Collien             x7557 (lcollien@library.mq.edu.au)

Economics, Law and Management

Phanh Oudomlith         x7893 (poudom@library.mq.edu.au)

Di van Sommers (x7892)
Academic Outreach Librarian

SEND CHANGES FOR INTERNAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

The Office of Computing Services plans to distribute the 1998 internal Telephone Directory in July 1998. The electronic database of the directory includes all changes received by the OCS; however, we are aware that this does not include all changes within the University.

For changes to be included in the Directory they need to be submitted to the Data Entry Supervisor OCS (on the form at the back of the 1997 Directory) or by e-mail to Liz.Reeve@mq.edu.au by 31 May, 1998.

Information or assistance is available from the Supervisor, Elizabeth Reeve on x7412.

Ed H Dobell
Director
Office of Computing Services

NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK AT MACQUARIE

Macquarie celebrates National Science Week with its twin events of Science-ation! and Museum-athon!, both to be held on Sunday 3 and Monday 4 May (9.30am to 4.00pm).

A wide range of activities and displays on Sunday will entrance young and old - students from primary to tertiary level, families and members of the community. School groups are invited to book now for special guided tours on Monday.

Make science live, by getting close to tiny and bizarre life forms, panning for real sapphires, having personal fossil items identified, running individual spine and posture analyses, making soap or gooey slime, checking out lung function, playing flume games or forest roulette, and finding the C in fruit juice, among other things!

Sunday events include: Magic Shows at 11.00am, 1.00 and 3.00pm. Special interest talks at noon and 2.00pm.

Ten Museums and Collections will open to visitors. Explore science in World War I, sculpture and art. Reconstruct dinosaurs and Jurassic battles. Discover technology in boomerang, spear and woomera. Visit Governor Macquarie in his real surroundings and in cyberspace.

Parking and all admissions are free. Details available from Rebecca McAuliffe, x9447. School bookings can be made with Peta Lane, x7309.

BIOETHICS BEING DISCUSSED BY NEW GROUP

The Macquarie University Discussion Group was formed to provide a forum for interdisciplinary discussion of issues of general interest to the University community. The Convenor is Professor Barry Leal, and all staff and retired staff are welcome to attend meetings, which will generally be held between 1.00 and 2.00pm on the third Friday in each month, in the Senate Room in the Lincoln Building (the old Council Building). Tea and coffee will be provided.

The first meeting took place on 18 March. The topic of Bioethics was introduced by Dr Irina Pollard of Biology, with particular reference to Assisted Reproductive Technologies. The 28 people present then engaged in a spirited discussion of some of the scientific, philosophical, psychological and to some extent economic aspects of the question, all within the context of seeking an appropriate ethical response to the uses of such technology. The discussion was wide­ranging and brought contributions from staff in many parts of the campus. Consequently, this first meeting went a long way towards achieving the goal of the group, which is to bring staff together and to promote the interchange of ideas across the campus.

The next meeting will be held on Friday 17 April at 1.00pm in the Senate Room. Now that some of the general issues have been broached, the topic of bioethics will be pursued in a rather more focused fashion. Discussion will be introduced by Dr Martin Kelly, who is a qualified medical practitioner, working at St Vincent's Hospital, and is also an ethicist writing a doctoral thesis in Philosophy at Macquarie on the topic of trust in clinical practice.

It is planned to post information concerning discussion group meetings and preparatory readings on the University Intranet shortly. In the meantime, all enquiries about membership and attendance should be directed to Barbara Banfield, x7441 (Carrick Martin's office) or Barbara.Banfield@mq.edu.au.

NEW DIRECT ENTRY ENGLISH PROGRAM AT NCELTR

The National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research (NCELTR) now conducts a Direct Entry English Program (DEEP) for international students intending to study an undergraduate or postgraduate program at Macquarie University.

DEEP is a 10-week advanced level Academic English and Research Skills program and is designed as an alternative to the usual external university English language tests (IELTS, TOEFL, CULT).

The program at NCELTR is unique in the approach it takes in helping international students to develop academic language and research skills essential to successful study at university level. The focus in the program is highly individualised, but at the same time students are encouraged to develop the strong independent learning skills they will need for study at Macquarie.

The program focuses on developing studentsí skills in the following areas:

• academic writing including critical reviews, book reviews, essays, reports and research papers
• advanced level grammar and text analysis
• research skills and strategies using CD-Rom and Internet sources
• advanced reading for academic purposes
• critical evaluation and analysis skills
• skills for effective participation in seminars and tutorials, including seminar presentation skills
• listening and note taking

Semester 2 Entry:             4 May 1998 - 10 July 1998
Semester 1 (1999) Entry: 16 Nov 1998 - 5 Feb 1999

If you have any students who wish to find out more about the program please contact: ELS Courses Administrator, NCELTR, Tel:x7956 or x9655, e-mail: els-nceltr@mq.edu.au

LEARN ABOUT PERMANENCY
AT LUNCHTIME MEETING

Academic staff are invited to attend a lunchtime meeting for staff seeking to apply for permanency in 1998. Academic staff are also encouraged to attend if they are eligible to apply or close to the end of their probation.

The meeting will be held on Thursday 9 April from 1.00 to 2.00pm in C4A Room 312. Attending will be members of the Permanency Committee and the Personnel Office who will be available to answer questions and clarify the permanency process. Staff who wish to attend, please advise Anne Micallef on x9785 (anne.micallef@mq.edu.au) or Sue Verdich on x9701 (sue.verdich@mq.edu.au)

Colin J Cashman
Director, Personnel

THE COURTVIEW IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS AS USUAL

The Courtview restaurant, Union Building, Level 2, is open for morning tea (10.00 to 11.45am), lunch (12 noon to 2.00pm) and afternoon tea (2.00 to 3.00pm). The old favourites are back: special Caesar salad with sweet chilli and garlic prawns; warm chargrilled chicken salad with honey and mustard vinaigrette; barbequed lamb medallions layered on tangy Greek salad; and the coffee and cake combo for $3.90. Bookings for lunch are essential. Just call Lyn, Heather or Rosalie on 9850 7609.

FUJI XEROX PRODUCTS ON CAMPUS

Fuji Xerox Australia will be showcasing their range of office products on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 May in the Function Rooms, Level 3, Union Building between 9.00am and 4.00pm. Document specialists will be on hand to discuss your specific requirements.

On show will be the latest range of digital copiers, faxes and printers, colour copiers and printers and high volume copiers. If you would like to integrate your document management systems, saving you both time and money, Xerox invite you to come along and see the display. Light refreshments will be served throughout the day.

LETTERS

Dear Editor,

Thank you for printing the information I sent you about the death of Diana Salisbury last month.

Unfortunately, the news of her death and that of Bernice Hamilton, who died earlier in the year, seems to have generated some confusion about Di's role in the University. It was Bernice who took Voluntary Early Retirement from her position in the Personnel Office.

Di's appointment to the University was as Personal Assistant to the Equal Opportunity Officer, and she left that position to work with the Royal College of Physicians.

Both these women will be missed.

Cynthia Hamilton

GRADUATION CEREMONIES 

A list of Graduation Ceremonies and Occasional Speakers for the April series of ceremonies is included in this issue of Staff News, as an attachment on green paper. 

ELECTION OF ONE MEMBER OF COUNCIL BY STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY

1.    I hereby give notice that, pursuant to the Macquarie University Act, 1989 (Section 9(5)(c), an election of one member of Council by the students of the University will be held on 21 May 1998. Those eligible for election are persons enrolled as candidates proceeding to a degree or diploma at the University and who are not members of the academic or non-academic staff of the University. Only persons enrolled as candidates proceeding to a degree or diploma at the University on 9 April 1998 shall be entitled to vote.

2.    I invite nominations of persons for election. Each nomination must be made in writing signed by two persons entitled to vote, and must be endorsed with or accompanied by the written consent of the candidate to his or her nomination. Subject to these requirements, no particular form of nomination is prescribed, but specimen nomination forms are available from me.

3.    Candidates are invited to submit with their nomination, a statement not exceeding 150 words, relating to their candidacy as permitted under By-law IV.3(d)(III), and a passport-style photograph, for circulation to voters.

4.    Nominations must reach the Registrar by 12 noon on Thursday 9 April 1998. It would be helpful if the statement and photograph were submitted with the nomination. All nomination material should either be delivered in person to:
June Donovan
Assistant Registrar (Administration)
Registrar's Office
E11A 216 (Through 215)

or posted to:

Registrar and Vice-Principal
Attention: June Donovan
Building E11A
Macquarie University NSW 2109

In either case, the envelope should be clearly endorsed "Council Election - STUDENT MEMBER".

Brian J Spencer
Registrar and Vice-Principal
(Returning Officer)
 

WEATHER AT MACQUARIE for MARCH 1998

from Roger T Nurse, Senior Observer, School of Earth Sciences
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	28.1	2.7 above average
Mean Maximum for MAR (25yrs)	25.4
Highest Maximum (Warmest Day)	36.5 on 13 & 23
Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day)	20.0 on 15
Mean Minimum for Month.	18.1	2.8 above average
Mean Minimum for MAR (25yrs)	15.3
Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night)	13.7 on 11
Highest Minimum (Warmest Night)	22.0 on 24

RAINFALL (mm)(24hrs to 09:00)

Total Rain for Month	17.2 on 08 days	Very Dry
Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00)	9.2 on 15
Average for MAR (25yrs)	146.2 on 13.7
Total for 03 Months so far	177.4 on 28 days	Very depleted
Average for 03 Months (25yrs)	417.4 on 39.0 days
Annual Average Rainfall (25yrs)	1142.8 on 129.4 days

 

SUNRISE & SUNSET	Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Difference
(Sydney.EST.hr:min)	01 Mar	05:42	18:32	12:50
(Add 1hr for ESDST)	11 "	05:51	18:19	12:28
	21 "	05:59	18:06	12:07 (equinox)
	31 "	06:06	17:52	11:46

SUMMARY
The month was much warmer than average with 11 days with maximums of 30 degrees or more, and 7 days with minimums of 20 degrees or more. This was our warmest March in our 28 years of records and our third driest. Others were March 1991 with 13.8mm and 1986 with 16.2. One thunderstorm occurred on the afternoon of the 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 MU No.1

TEMPERATURES (C)

Mean Maximum for Month	28.1	2.7 above average
Highest Maximum (Warmest Day)	37.4 on 13
Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day)	20.0 on 15
Mean Minimum for Month	16.6	1.3 above average
Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night)	11.2 on 11
Highest Minimum (Warmest Night)	21.3 on 24
Lowest Grass Minimum (Coldest)	07.0 on 11
Highest Grass Minimum (Warmest)	17.3 on 01

RAINFALL (mm)(24hrs to 09:00)

Total Rain for Month	18.6 on 08 days	Very Dry
Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00)	9.2 on 15
Total Rain so far this year	179.2 on 29 days

EVAPORATION (Class A Pan)(mm)(24hrs to 09:00)

Total Evaporation for the month	138.0
Driest Day (Greatest)	7.8 on 24
Dampest Day (Least)	0.8 on 01

RUN OF WIND (At 2m height)(km)(24hrs to 09:00)

Total Wind Run for the month	3151
Windiest Day	274 on 08
Calmest Day	36 on 01

SUMMARY
Macquarie No.2 was slightly cooler than No.1 with equal rain. There were 11 days with maximums of 30 or more, and 2 nights with minimums of 20 or more.

RESEARCH OFFICE NEWS
http://www.ro.mq.edu.au

Research Office Staff

The Research Office has another new staff member. Ms Terry Walker has taken up the position of Personal Assistant to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Peter Bergquist. At the moment, Terry is working mornings in the Research Office, and afternoons in her position as Secretary to the Head of the School of History, Philosophy and Politics. She will commence full time in the Research Office after Easter. Terry's extension is 8645.

Research Committee

The Research Committee has a new Commerce Cluster representative, Dr Dipendra Sinha, a Senior Lecturer in Economics in the School of Economic and Financial Studies (x9948).

Each year, the Research Committee coopts several members for the purpose of reviewing internal grants scheme applications and associated interviews. In 1998 the coopted members are Associate Professor Yola Center (Education), Dr Karu Esselle (Mathematics, Physics, Computing and Electronics), Associate Professor Norma Harrison (Graduate School of Management), Dr Zada Lipman (Law), and Dr Helena Nevalainen (Biological Sciences).

NHMRC - GrantNet

This year, for the first time, all NHMRC applications were required to be submitted entirely electronically via the GrantNet system on the World Wide Web. As the researchers involved already know, the entire exercise was nothing short of disastrous, being plagued with multiple problems of the GrantNet system which necessitated several extensions of the closing date. Macquarie's proposals were finalised on 30 March. Our sincere thanks go to Mira Junge for becoming completely acquainted with a difficult process, steadfastly seeking solutions to the various problems which arose, and ably assisting our applicants to overcome them. We sincerely hope that the NHMRC will perfect the system before next year's round!

Macquarie University Research Grants Scheme

Applications for Round 2 of the 1998 MURG Scheme close on Friday 15 May. The Guidelines and application form may be accessed via the Web at http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/MURG/. Hard copies may be obtained from the Research Office. Contact Alice Lo on x8612, or e-mail at alice.lo@mq.edu.au.

DEETYA Publications Data Collection of 1997 Publications

The OPUS system, located on the Research Office home page, is now available for the 1998 Publications data collection of 1997 publications. All 22 original DEETYA categories will be collected again this year. Please read the OPUS guidelines carefully as DEETYA has modified some of the requirements. If you have any questions in relation to the 1998 Publications data collection, please contact Denise Wenderoth (x7811, e-mail rdo@research.ro.mq.edu.au) or Tim Harris (x7809, e-mail tharris@research.ro.mq.edu.au).

Timetables of Grants Schemes

Staff are reminded that timetables for both internal and external grants schemes are available on the Web. Both may be accessed via the Research Office home page, http://www.ro.mq.edu.au.

Strategic Plans

Copies of the Research Strategic Plan 1998-2000 and the Research Office Strategic Plan 1998-2000 are available from the Research Office. Contact Terry Walker on x8645. The Plans will be available shortly on the Web.

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

Enrolments to the CHEPD Certificate in Higher Education

Do you need to manage change, or develop plans for research or teaching? Are you interested in increasing the flexibility and effectiveness of your teaching within different teaching contexts?

It's now time to enrol for the next block of the CHEPD Certificate in Higher Education. The Certificate offers a coherent program of professional development for academic and general staff at Macquarie in the areas of teaching and management.

It is possible to enrol in either the Learning and Teaching Strand or the Leadership and Management Strand, or to select units from both strands. The Certificate offers you the opportunity to study current research and theory and relate it to very practical issues in your own teaching or management practices. It also offers the rare opportunity to undertake this study cooperatively with colleagues across the University.

The Leadership and Management Strand meets on Tuesday mornings and the Teaching and Learning Strand meets on Thursday mornings. Copies of the CHEPD Certificate booklet and enrolment forms have been sent to Heads of Schools and Offices. If you need further information please contact Alison Cameron on x7598, or see the CHEPD home page at http://www.chepd.mq.edu.au. Enrolments for the second block are due on Friday 17 April.

Outstanding Teacher Awards 1998

The third round of the Macquarie University Outstanding Teacher Awards is being offered in April. The awards are given annually to encourage and reward outstanding teachers of both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as part of the University's strategy to value excellence in teaching.

All members of the teaching staff of the University are eligible. Each nomination must be made by at least three people who may be staff members, students, or former students, and must have the agreement of the nominee. Nominators please note: nominees will need a week to prepare their part of the application.

Copies of the Guidelines and Nomination forms have been sent to all Schools. For further copies, contact Alison Cameron, CHEPD, x9721, or materials can be collected from Cottage C1, Room 120.

The closing date for nominations is 25 May 1998.

Leadership and Management Development Program

Due to a number of factors, CHEPD has had to make some changes to the Leadership and Management Development Program which was outlined in our blue Programs and Activities 1998 book distributed earlier in the year.

Strategic Planning

The series of workshops on Strategic Planning (p 33) which were to have been held from August to October, will now not be held. Staff members who are interested in improving their skills and knowledge in this area are invited to attend the sessions of the second unit of the Leadership and Management Strand of the CHEPD Certificate in Higher Education: Strategic Dimensions of Leadership/Management in Higher Education (p 12). Staff members who do this will have the option of attending sessions without participating in additional assignment work, or they may enrol formally in the unit and receive credit for it on satisfactory completion of the additional assignments.

Strategic Dimensions in Leadership/Management in Higher Education comprises eight sessions on Tuesday mornings, from May 5 to June 23. Enrolments for this unit close on Friday 17 April

We apologise for these changes. Please do not hesitate to contact either Stephen Marshall on x9795 (e-mail stephen.marshall@mq.edu.au) or Bronwyn Clarke on x9799 (e-mail bronwyn.clarke@mq.edu.au) if you have any enquiries or would like to discuss any aspect of the Leadership and Management Development Program.

1998/9 Conference Sponsorship from CUTSD

The Committee for University Teaching and Staff Development (CUTSD) invites conference convenors to apply for sponsorship of conference sessions which promote quality and excellence in university teaching. Sponsorship is open to educational and discipline-specific conferences scheduled during 1998/9 in Australia.

CUTSD aims to promote quality and excellence in university teaching by encouraging innovation and fostering good practice.

Conference sponsorship may include:

• sponsorship of selected keynote speakers with recognised scholarship and demonstrated leadership in teaching,
• sponsorship of participants who are presenting papers, posters or workshops that promote good teaching, learning and assessment practices in universities, and
• sponsorship of workshops that provide relevant staff development opportunities for academic and/or administrative staff.

Conference convenors are encouraged to seek advice regarding potential keynote speakers and/or submit expressions of interest for sponsorship by CUTSD. Preference for sponsorship will be given to CAUT, CSDF or CUTSD grant recipients who have brought their project to a successful conclusion, and to National Teaching Fellows. Convenors are encouraged to consider including inter-disciplinary presentations to facilitate the dissemination of innovative approaches to teaching and learning across traditional discipline boundaries. Further information is available from: Professor Gail Hart, CUTSD Convenor, Conferences and Dissemination, c/- Queensland University of Technology Qld 4001, Tel: (07) 3864 4318, Fax: (07) 3864 4395 e-mail: g.hart@qut.edu.au

MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

Media mentions: While the Public Relations Unit subscribes to a print media monitoring service, there are times when it misses a mention. Hence, to ensure higher accuracy in MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA, please let us know whenever you have been either a subject of a newspaper or a magazine article, a review, or indeed, your byline appears on any of them. This includes letters-to-the editor. Importantly, we rely on your help for radio/ TV mentions or personal appearances. Kindly forward the details to Jack Rozycki, Media Officer, by e-mail to: jack.rozycki@mq.edu.au Other options are fax: (9850) 9658; or the internal mail system (room 148 W6B).

Associate Professor John Antill (Behavioural Sciences): his obituary in Valete column of Campus Review, 18-24 March.

Professor Tony Blackshield (Law): reported as having given advice to Senator Dee Margetts on the amendments to the Native Title Bill, The West Australian, 27 March.

Mr David Blair (English, Linguistics and Media): quoted, as the director of Macquarie Dictionary Research Centre, saying that Australians vary their accent according to the context and audience, Sydney MorningHerald, 28 March.

Dr Ken Cheng (Behavioural Sciences): mentioned in education section's Rollcall, as having received a grant to study flowers selected by bees, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 March.

Professor Frank Clarke (History, Philosophy & Politics): commenting on the notion that knife-wielding urban gangs may be something new, by citing a number of 19th century Sydney "pushes" as an example, Northern Herald, 26 March.

Dr Mark Clayton (Special Education): wrote a letter-to-the-editor bemoaning the relatively modest remuneration of academics compared to wharf crane drivers, Daily Telegraph, 14 March.

Ms Felicity Cox (English, Linguistics and Media): talking about the convergence of the Australian accent, with the extremes of "Broad" Australian and the "Cultivated" Australian, making way for a more general Australian accent, Sydney Morning Herald, 28 March.

Associate Professor John Croucher (Economic & Financial Studies): his book "Great Frauds and Everyday Scams" reviewed in The Birmingham Post (UK) on 27 -2- 1998 and Daily Telegraph (UK), 28 -2-1998; warning that some universities may be attracted to offering courses on the Web for "wrong reasons", ie., as an economy move; elsewhere he says the advent of the Internet has made academic cheating a lot easier, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 March.

Professor Ed Davis (Graduate School of Management): quoted on the subject of organising holidays for employees to suit them and that it was the management's responsibility that this should be so, Business Review Weekly's There magazine, Autumn 1998.

Ms Marilyn Dodkin, Ph.D student (History, Philosophy and Politics): in a letter-to-the-editor claims John Howard is engineering Telstra legislation to be a double dissolution trigger, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 March.

Dr Robyn Ferrell (History, Philosophy and Politics): interviewed by Radio National Art Today program on the "Going Australian" conference on Australian feminist philosophy at Warwick University, 3 February.

Dr Alma Fleet (Institute of Early Childhood): quoted saying that every child has a range of special gifts and talents and that it is unreasonable to rate one child's individual gifts and talents above another's, Sydney MorningHerald, 16 March.

Professor Murray Goot (History, Philosophy and Politics): quoted saying that an analysis he had done showed national support for One Nation party is falling, Sunday Mail (Brisbane), 28 March; revealed a study which says that Australian attitudes towards Asian migration remain ambivalent, Weekend Australian, 28 March.

Dr Vivien Johnson (Behavioural Sciences): appeared on the 7:30 Report talking about the moral rights of traditional Aboriginal art, ABC TV, 25 March.

Professor Danny Kane (Modern Languages): mentioned as giving a talk on the origins of Chinese writing at the Art Gallery of NSW, Sun-Herald (Sydney), 15 March.

Associate Professor George Lewis (Institute of Early Childhood): quoted in connection with Bachelor of Teaching course targeting experienced workers in early childhood centres for Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander people, The Australian, 25 March.

Dr Desmond Manderson (Law): quoted as saying that Australian lawyers are among the world's most ardent users of IT technology for reference, Northern District Times, 18 March; explained how the web-based Jurisprudence On Line course works, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 March.

Associate Professor Ron Rapee (Behavioural Sciences): subject of a feature article on social phobias, his speciality, The Age, 30 March.

Professor Robert Springborg (History, Philosophy and Politics): subject of an article about him directing a US-funded project aiming to improve the quality of decision-making in Egypt's rural development projects, Northern District Times, 18 March.

Dr Judith Ungerer (Behavioural Sciences): mentioned as one of the researchers into television viewing habits of very young children and quoted as saying that there was a need for programs aimed at a younger age group, The Age (Melbourne), 24 March; mentioned in relation to the same survey, Daily Telegraph, 24 March.

Dr Paul Van de Ven (Behavioural Sciences): talking on Sydney gay community periodic survey, Panancea program, Radio 2SER, 18 March.

Mr Ken Wark (English, Linguistics and Media): commented in his regular column on authors hawking themselves for payment when they go around the media traps to promote their books, characterising such activity as "text porn", The Australian,18 March; used comments from students in a class discussion by way of response to an attack on media studies (and on critical theory, deconstruction and postmodernism) by journalist and media school proprietor, Keith Windschuttle, The Australian, 25 March.

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): quoted saying that Macquarie University is offering dial-in IT service to students for $100 a year, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 March; mentioned as a trailblazer for women vice-chancellors, Sydney Morning Herald, 24 March.

CONFERENCES

Uniserve Science Annual Workshop
17 and 18 April 1998, University of Sydney

The theme of Uniserve Science's annual workshop is University Science Teaching on the Web. For further details, consult the Web at http://science.uniserve.edu.au/su/SCH/other/webshop.html or contact Anne Fernandez, Educational Technologist, Uniserve Science, Science claringhouse. Tel: 9351 5783 Fax: 9351 2175; or Andrew Litchfield (CHEPD) on x9780.

Christianity and Competing Cults
8 to 9 May 1998, Macquarie

Christianity jostled with Judaism, Graeco-Roman cults, and with the cult of the Emperor in the Graeco-Roman world. How different was Christianity?

The key speaker will be the Society's Visiting Fellow for 1998 Associate Professor Paul Trebilco from the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Otago, New Zealand. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512.

Feminist Perspectives on Economics: Global, National and Local
12 and 13 June 1998, Dublin

This WERRC conference will explore economic thinking, economic policy and economic development in Ireland and internationally from the standpoint of women. Feminist perspectives will be brought to bear on the economic situation of different sectors of women in local communities, in paid and unpaid work, international and global economic development, in the construction of economic theory and in the making of economic policies.

For further information contact Ursula Barry, WERRC, Arts Block, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4. Tel: (353-1) 7068 405; fax: (353-1) 7061 195, e-mail: ubarry@ollamh.ucd.ie

AAHPSSS Annual Conference 1998
7 to 10 July 1998, Flinders University

A last call for papers has gone out for the next AAHPSSS Conference (Annual Australian History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science), which will be held at Flinders in South Australia. Topics include: cognitive science and philosophy of mind, the role of social interests in science, the history of the various sciences, science and values, metaphysical aspects of science, and methodological aspects of science. There will also be a special stream of papers on Recent Approaches to the Problem of Induction. The Dyason lecture will be presented by Professor John Norton. Registration $80 ($40 concession). Details are available from the Centre. Send all copy to: George Couvalis or Sandra Egege, C/- Centre for Applied Philosophy, Philosophy Department, Flinders University of South Australia (e-mail: Sandra.Egege@flinders.edu.au).

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MONBUSHO) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 1999

The Japanese Government (Monbusho) is offering scholarships to Australian Citizens for study at Japanese Universities.

Research Scholarship: Applicants must be graduates or final year students under 35 years of age on 1 April 1999 and must also be willing to study the Japanese language, and to receive instruction in that language.

Undergraduate Scholarship: Applicants must complete year 12 to matriculation standard by March 1998. Further enquiries and applications forms are available from Monbusho Scholarships, The Embassy of Japan, 112 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, ACT 2600. Tel: (02) 6272 7268, fax: (02) 6273 1848. Closing Date: 2 July 1998.

An information sheet is 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 4^th year Honours level students undertaking relevant research are encouraged to apply. Further information and application forms are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (level 1, Council Building). Closing Date: 30 April 1998

ASIAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (ASAA)
ASAA Presidents' Awards

The purpose of the ASAA Presidents' Award is to encourage and reward excellence in scholarship on Asia at the doctoral level, to publicise the best Australian scholarship at this new level, and to encourage its publication in Australia. The Award is restricted to PhD theses accepted for the award of PhD at Australian tertiary institutions on topics wholly concerned with Asia or the relations between Australia and Asia. The award in each year will be made for theses submitted during the previous year. The award consists of a prize of $1,000, a certificate, and an offer of publication in one of the Publication Series sponsored by the ASAA. An information sheet is available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 1, Council Building).

POSITIONS VACANT

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Research Fellow (Microbial Physiology and Molecular Biology) - Ref. 17808. The appointee will work with Dr. Duncan Veal on various research projects many of which are industrially funded and will involve liaison with microbial biotechnology industries/services. Research will involve development and application of flow cytometry methods coupled with molecular techniques to identify critical physiological factors and genes affecting performance of industrially relevant microorganisms and will also involve development of diagnostic tools for contaminants in foods and water. Applicants must have a PhD, and have a good record of research publications in international refereed journals as well as contributions to scientific conferences. A strong knowledge of microbial physiology, experience of flow cytometry/ fluorescent techniques and/or molecular genetics methods, high level of written and oral reporting skills, and proved ability to co-ordinate and manage multiple tasks is essential. Experience of microbial genetic manipulation (classical and recombinant), and of development and screening of gene libraries is also required.

A detailed understanding of stress biology and genetics is desirable. Working experience of research and development in industrial situations will be regarded highly. Enquiries and further information package: Dr Duncan Veal, School of Biological Sciences on x8185, fax x8245 or e-mail: dveal@rna.bio.mq.edu.au The position is available for a period of one year with the possibility of further appointment for up to a further eighteen months, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance. Salary range: Level A $33,155 to $ 44,994 per annum increasing to $34,647 to $47,019 from 1 January 1999. Appointee with a PhD will be appointed to a minimum of Point 6 on the salary scale, currently $41,916 per annum. 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 24 April 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Academic Program Section Timetable Officer/Assistant Graduation Officer - Ref. 17567. The appointee will be responsible for the preparation of the University's undergraduate class timetable, allocation of accommodation for postgraduate coursework units and for the administration of University prizes and undergraduate scholarships. In addition, the appointee will assist the Graduation Officer in the organisation of graduation ceremonies in Sydney, interstate and other off-shore locations and will be expected to provide assistance in relation to the conduct of University examinations and other matters handled by the Academic Program Section. The University has recently purchased a new timetabling package and the appointee will work closely with a Project Manager on the co-ordination and installation of this system. Applicants must have experience in the use of computer-based systems, particularly in the conversion of data and the implementation of systems. Experience in a tertiary institution, the ability to coordinate multiple complex tasks and to meet tight deadlines, good keyboard skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff and students is essential.

Preference will be given to applicants with a tertiary qualification. Experience with timetable packages, as a committee secretary and in the documentation and maintenance of procedures manuals is desirable. The position is available for a period of two years with a possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Rosalie Coe, Assistant Registrar, Academic Program Section on x7351. Salary range: Level 6 $38,121 to $41,819 per annum increasing to $39,837 to $43,700 from 1 January 1999, plus superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 17 April 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Opto-Electronic Engineer - Ref. 18425. The appointee will work within a team of motivated researchers, from the

Centre for Laser Applications and School of Biological Sciences on a project funded by the Australian Research Council. The project involves the modification of an epifluorescene microscope so that it has a time resolved fluorescence image acquisition capability. Fluorescent labelling techniques are used widely in the biological science. However, such techniques are often limited by the high background autofluorescence present in samples resulting in poor S/N ratios. By using long-decay time fluorochromes in combination with time resolved imaging techniques it is possible to significantly improve S/N ratio's in biological samples.

Applicants must have a relevant degree or significant technical qualifications and experience in opto-mechanical engineering, electronics and data acquisition and processing. Applicants must have an interest in working in a research environment and an ability to work with scientists from both laser physics and biology.

Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with biological samples, experience with fluorescent staining is desirable. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Dr Duncan Veal, School of Biological Sciences on x8185, fax x8245 or e-mail: dveal@rna.bio.mq.edu.au The position is available for a period of one year with the possibility of further appointment for up to a further six months subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance. Salary range: Level 6 $38,121 to $ 41,819 per annum increasing to $39,837 to $43,700 from 1 January 1999, plus superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 17 April 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

SCHOOL OF ENGLISH, LINGUISTICS AND MEDIA: National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research: Director of Studies - Ref. 17487. The appointee will be responsible for managing the teaching program of the English Language Services Section of the National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research (NCELTR) which provides a range of English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) and other language-related programs and services. The Director of Studies will be responsible to the Co-ordinator of English Language Services. The appointee will supervise teaching staff, prepare timetables, conduct student interviews, undertake course development and act as a team meeting convenor. The appointee will be required to liaise within the University and with external clients, to administer and supervise appropriate tests, and teach for approximately eight hours per week. Applicants must have a relevant first degree and postgraduate qualifications in TEFL/TESOL/Applied Linguistics. The minimum postgraduate qualification is a postgraduate certificate or RSA Diploma, or equivalent. A relevant Master's degree would be an advantage.

Applicants must show evidence of managerial ability in language teaching operations, have an excellent knowledge of the ELICOS industry, excellent interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity. The successful applicant will have the ability to deal with conflict and to solve problems, have excellent English language teaching skills, and be computer literate. Experience in preparing and managing budgets is desirable. Enquiries: Mr David Hall, Co-ordinator of English Language Services on x7673. This position is available for a fixed-term of two years with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) $47,363 to $56,245 per annum, increasing to $49,495 to $58,776 from 1 January 1999 per annum. 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 April 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT  (for Macquarie University staff only)
SCHOOL OF HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY AND POLITICS: Personal Assistant, Head of School - Ref. 4062. The appointee will be responsible for providing high level administrative support to the Head of School. Duties include maintaining central School records; organising School functions, including prize ceremony; arranging appointment of honorary academics, co-ordinating applications for MURG, ARC, OSP, Promotions, Permanency and student applications for cross-institutional and non-award; co-ordinating all matters relating to examinations, providing secretarial support for meetings as required; acting as returning officer for student elections; co-ordinating administration of change of program forms, waivers, preclusions, student files; co-ordinating staff attendance at graduation ceremonies; co-ordinating preparation of Annual Report; assisting in co-ordination of academic advising roster for open days, information days and enrolling days. Applicants must have proved administrative skills, organisational ability, and good oral and written communication skills. The successful applicant will have advanced wordprocessing skills (the School uses Word for Windows 6), e-mail and use of the University on-line services. Preference will be given to applicants with shorthand ability. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mrs Marlyn Horgan, School Personnel Administrative Officer, on x8884.

The position is available for a fixed-term of one year. Salary range: Level 5 $33,038 to $37,312 per annum plus superannuation, increasing to $34,525 to $38,991 per annum from 1 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 9 April 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity and No Smoking in the Workplace are University Policies.

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

The Department of Slavonic Studies (School of Modern Languages) has the following equipment for sale:

1 modem 28.8 ($49.90)
2 modems 33.4 ($79.90 each)

For more information please e-mail: mcuk@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au or call May on x7015.

CLASSIFIED

FOR SALE: Holden Camira Executive Wagon, 1986. Automatic, power steering, air conditioning. Only 98,000 kms, well maintained, looks like new. Registered to October 1998. Going overseas, must sell immediately. $3,900 or best offer. Phone 9956 5767.

TO LET: Jervis Bay. Holiday house at Erowal Bay in Jervis Bay area. Close to beaches and national park. Two bedrooms, fully equipped. Weekends $120; full week $350. Inquiries to Robyn x9935.

TO LET: Pymble. Luxury unit - top floor of 2 storey heritage mansion. Four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate lounge and dining rooms. Off street parking. Fully maintained garden. Has dishwasher and washing machine. Five minute walk to station. Rent - $440p.w. Contact Peter Goodwin on 9980 7176 or 0418 698 260.

TO LET: Beecroft. Comfortable, well-kept unfurnished 3 bedroom house, pleasant leafy area. Suit mature professional couple or similar. Close to bus to Macquarie University, walk station. Available soon for 6 months lease. Competitive rent. Refs and bond required. Sorry, no pets. For more information please phone 9875 3872.

SHARE ACCOMMODATION: Mature female, non-smoker, share modern 2 bedroom unit at Gordon with one other. LUG, 5 minutes to transport. Rent: $120p.w. + bond + expenses. Suit staff member or postgraduate. Phone 9498 3735.

SHARE ACCOMMODATION: Hornsby. Large room available in spacious 1920s house, in a quiet area with sunny verandah overlooking large garden. Close to transport and shops. To share with one person and one small dog. Postgraduate student or staff member preferred. Rent: $100p.w. + share of bills. Phone Nicholas on 9477 2268 (AH) or 9850 9662 (W) or e-mail: nicholas.cope@mq.edu.au

Diary

1998
April

Fri 3 April GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Detailed Mesozoic Plate Kinematics off Western Australia, presented by Dr Dietmar Mueller (University of Sydney). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 3 April MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: (Topic to be announced), presented by Dr Gae Callender. 7.00pm in the Price Theatre, W5A. Cost $5.

Sat 4 April ASTRONOMY OPEN NIGHT: 6.30 to 10.30pm in Building E7B. Fred Watson (Anglo-Australian Observatory) will give an illustrated lecture entitled Getting in on the Act - Australia's Place in the 8 - Metre Telescope Era. This lecture will begin at 7.45pm. There will be displays of Telescopes, books, maps and posters. Videos and other material will be on sale. Hot food and drinks available. Cost: Adult $5 child $2 ($15 family).

Mon 6 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Assisting Deaf Students, presented by Viona Woodroffe, Coordinator of Academic Support Services for Deaf Students, Macquarie University. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446, e-mail: moya.adams@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Tues 7 April HAIL SEMINAR: Software Surgery, presented by Keith Gallagher (Loyola College). 11.00am in the CMIS Conference Room, E6B. Enquiries: Ccile Paris 9325 3100.

Tues 7 April ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Research Series: Problems in the Greek Translation of Job - Clues to the Early History of the Septuagint, presented by Dr Peter Gentry. 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 8 April MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Urbanisation in Nineteenth-Century Shanghai, presented by Dr Xianquing Ye (Hon. Research Associate, Macquarie). 11.30am to 1.00pm in W6A 127. Contact: Discipline office on x8879 fax: x8892.

Wed 8 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Giving Feedback On CUTSD Teaching Development Grant (Individual) Applications. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446; Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

14 April to 18 May MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: Personalities of the Ancient Past. Six Monday morning talks by six different speakers. 9.45pm in the Seminar Room, X5B, Level 3. Cost $100. Proceeds to the Museum of Ancient Cultures.

Thurs 16 and Fri 17 April INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CONFERENCE: Environmental Justice and the Legal Process. This is a joint project between Macquarie and the University of Cape Town. Registration: $115. Enquiries: Zada Lipman, School of Law, x7099, fax: x7686 or e-mail: zada@law.law.mq.edu.au

Fri 17 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Documenting Teaching for Career Purposes, presented by Ruth Neumann, CHEPD. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Ruth Neumann, x9722, e-mail: ruth.neumann@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Mon 20 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing an Academic Unit Session 1. Leadership and Management: What are they? 12.00 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795 e-mail: stephen.marshall@mq.edu.au Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Tues 21 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Developing your Career. 9.30am to 1.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799, e-mail: bronwyn.clarke@mq.edu.au; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691, e-mail: mjshurey@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Wed 22 April THE AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY LECTURE: Professor Bouillier, of the Sorbonne, Paris, will speak (in English) of his impressions and memories of Egypt during the period 1950-1955, when he taught at the University in Heliopolis and from 1964-1967 as Head of the French Department at the University of Cairo. 8.00pm in the Seminar Room, Level 3, X5B (Museum of Ancient Cultures). Cost: $5. Enquiries: Joan Beck, x8848 (Mon and Wed, 8.00am to 2.00pm).

Thurs 23 April SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP: Reflective Teachers. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446.

Mon 27 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing an Academic Unit Session 2. Strategic Thinking and Planning: Establishing vision and mission. 12.00 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795 e-mail: stephen.marshall@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Mon 27 April NATIONAL CENTRE IN HIV SOCIAL RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM: The Beginnings of Community Mobilisation on AIDS: Sydney, Melbourne and the Rest, presented by Dr John Ballard. 2.00pm in C3B 601.

Thurs 30 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Applying for Jobs. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799, e-mail: bronwyn.clarke@mq.edu.au; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691, e-mail: mjshurey@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Thurs 30 April MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: Jebel Khalid: Coins and History, presented by Associate Professor CEV Nixon. 8.15pm in the Seminar Room, X5B, Level 3.

May

Mon 4 May CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing an Academic Unit Session 3. Strategic Thinking and Planning: Establishing SWOTs, goals, outcomes, and strategies. 12.00 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795 e-mail: stephen.marshall@mq.edu.au.

Tues 5 May WebEd. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9797 e-mail: andrew.litchfield@mq.edu.au.

Tues 5 May ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity: Public Lecture: The Early Christians in Ephesus from Paul to Ignatius, presented by Associate Professor Paul Trebilco (Otago University,SSEC's Visiting Fellow).. 7.30pm in Museum of Ancient Cultures (X5B 321). Cost: $7 (free for full-time students). Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.

Wed 6 May CHEPD PROGRAM: Australian University Museums Online (AUMOL), presented by a team from the University of Sydney. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446, e-mail: moya.adams@mq.edu.au

Wed 6 May THE AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY LECTURES (2): Excavations at Carthage: The Child Sacrifical Cemetery (and after supper) a second lecture Egyptian Setting of the plague Account, both lectures presented by Dr John Currid (Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi, USA). Cost $10 (including supper). Enquiries: Joan Beck x8848.

Thurs 7 May MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: Excavations of the Commercial Harbour at the Site of Punic Carthage, presented by Professor John Currid. 8.15pm in Lecture Theatre T1, W5A.

Fri 8 May GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Ordovician Sediments, S-Type Granites and the Lachlan Fold Belt Basement, presented by Professor Bruce Chappell (ANU). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 8 May ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: The Value of Dividends: Evidence from Cum-Dividend Trading in the Ex-Dividend Period, presented by Mr Scott Walker (UTS). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by drinks with department staff.

Fri 8 May LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Constantinopolitan Women in Chrysostom's Circle, presentred by Dr Wendy Mayer (ACU). (Macquarie). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966.

Fri 8 May (evening), Sat 9 May (all day) ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity: Conference: Christianity and Competing Cults; 16 papers. W5C 220. Cost: $70 (full-time students and pensioners $40) followed by SSEC's Annual Dinner at 6.30 at Staff Club ($30), with Guest Speaker Mr Roderick West. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.

Fri 8 May ANCIENT HISTORY: BOOK LAUNCH of Associate Professor Judith Lieu's The Gospel of Luke by Professor Edwin Judge at 6.30pm prior to above SSEC Conference. Refreshments courtesy of the University Co-op Bookshop. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.

Mon 11 May CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing an Academic Unit Session 4. Managing information. 12.00 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795 e-mail: stephen.marshall@mq.edu.au.

Tues 12 May ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Research Series: Paul and the Riot in Ephesus - History and Theology in Acts 19.23-41, presented by Associate Professor Paul Trebilco. 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 13 May CHEPD PROGRAM: Library and Information Resources: A Technology Tour, presented by Library staff. 9.30am to 1.00pm in Training Room 2, level 1, Library. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799, e-mail: bronwyn.clarke@mq.edu.au; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691, e-mail: mjshurey@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au

Fri 15 May CHEPD PROGRAM: Interview Techniques. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799, e-mail: bronwyn.clarke@mq.edu.au; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691, e-mail: mjshurey@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au.

Fri 15 May GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Lithospheric Structure of the Siberian Platform from Geophysical Studies, presented by Dr Yvette Poudjom Djomani (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 15 May ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Measuring Meaning in Accounting: Sharing Connotations of Underpinning Concepts, presented by Professor Keith A Houghton (University of Melbourne). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by drinks with department staff.

Sat 16 May IEC CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM: CONFERENCE: Unpacking Education Environments; Visions from Reggio Emilia, Australia, Sweden, Denmark and the United States. 9.00am to 5.00pm in X5B. Contact Catherine Wall x9826 or e-mail: cwall@iec.iec.mq.edu.au

Mon 18 May CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing an Academic Unit Session 5. Managing financial and physical resources. 12.00 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795 e-mail: stephen.marshall@mq.edu.au.

Tues 19 May CHEPD PROGRAM: Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group, 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446, e-mail: moya.adams@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Fri 22 May CHEPD PROGRAM: Getting ready for research publications, presented by a panel of Macquarie staff who are editors of academic journals. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Ruth Neumann, x9722, e-mail: ruth.neumann@mq.edu.au

Fri 22 May GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Paleobiology of Hydrothermal Mineral Deposits, presented by Professor Malcolm Walter (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 22 May ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: An Empirical Comparison of Rules-Based and Substance-Over-Form Accounting Standards in a Consolidated Accounting Setting, presented by Dr Jim Psaros (Newcastle University). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by drinks with department staff.

Fri 22 May LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Romans Versus Barbarians: The Evidence of Numbers, presented by Dr Robert Tannenbaum (Macquarie). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966.

Mon 25 May CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing an Academic Unit Session 6. Managing people. 12.00 noon and 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, ext. 9795 email: stephen.marshall@mq.edu.au

Wed 27 May MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Title TBA, presented by Associate Professor John Perkins (Hon. Visiting Fellow, UNSW). 11.30am to 1.00pm in W6A 127. Contact: Discipline office on x8879, fax x8892.

Thurs 28 May CHEPD PROGRAM: Making Real the Scholarship of Teaching, presented by Dr Tom Angelo, 1998 HERDSA Scholar. 9.30am to 12.30pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, ext 8446, email: moya.adams@mq.edu.au

Fri 29 May GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Biological Extinctions, presented by Professor Andrew Knoll (Harvard University). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

June

Fri 5 June GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: The Multi Collector (MC) - ICP-MS - A Progress Report, presented by Dr Simon Jackson (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 5 June ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: An Examination of the Variation in Equity Market Returns and Volatility in the Asia Pacific Region, presented by Dr Richard Heaney (ANU). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by drinks with department staff.

Fri 5 June LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Late Antiquity to Early Islam: Hellenistic Traditions and Arabic Civilisation, presented by Associate Professor Ahmad Shboul (University of Sydney). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966.

Sat 6 June IEC CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM: CONFERENCE: Child Development Research: An Investment in Children and the Nation. 9.00am to 5.00pm in X5B. Contact Catherine Wall x9826 or e-mail: cwall@iec.iec.mq.edu.au

Wed 10 June MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: History and the HSC:L The State of Play, presented by Ms Kate Cameron (Education, Macquarie). 11.30am to 1.00pm in W6A 127. Contact: Discipline office on x8879, fax: x8892.

Thurs 11 June ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity: Public Lecture: The Quest for the Historical Pontius Pilate, presented by Dr Paul Barnett. 1.00pm in C5C T1. Free. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.

Fri 12 June GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Organic Geochemistry of Neoproterozoic Microbial Mats, Central Australia, presented by Dr Khaled Al-Arouri (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Sat 13 June MUS PERFORMANCE: Macquarie University Singers will perform a semi-staged version of Purcell's Dido & Aeneas in the Macquarie Theatre. More details later, but please keep the date free.

Fri 19 June ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: The Comparative Usefulness of Direct and Indirect Cash Flow Disclosures, presented by Dr Baljit K Sidhu (UNSW). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by drinks with department staff.

Fri 19 June LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Early Medieval Descriptions of Natural Phenomena: How to Mention Everything but Still Leave out the Obvious, presented by Paul Farquharson (Macquarie). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966.

Barbara McGarity W6B x7379, Fax x7391.

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