Number 5/98
17 April 1998
DATES
FOR PRESENTING
MATERIAL
TO PRINTERY FOR
SECOND
HALF YEAR 1998
Due to peak demands at certain times of the year, the workload in the Printery needs to be regulated. It is helpful for academic staff to recognise this and to plan their work for submission accordingly. This will enable the printing of materials to be scheduled effectively and deadlines to be met (within reason).
Distance Education Units
Submit by Friday 29 May 1988
Ready for first despatch of course material by the Centre for Open Education (COE) in early June 1998.
Internal Units
Submit by Tuesday 9 June 1998
Ready for commencement of classes Monday 27 July 1998.
Internal and Distance Education Units
(for sale in the Co-op Bookshop)
Submit by Tuesday 9 June 1998
Ready for sale by Monday 20 July 1998.
The Printery will be pleased to provide quotations when requested. Requests should be accompanied by a sample copy and complete details of the work involved.
For all enquiries please telephone the Printery on x7385 or 7395.
Bill Moody
Printery Manager
MQ CHANNEL: GRADUATES JOINED ROUND THE WORLD
In August 1997, the Executive endorsed a new graduate communication project in the Office of Graduate Affairs and The Macquarie Foundation in the Registrars Office using Internet technology to rebuild its marketing and communication effectiveness.
Undergoing final testing is a new Graduate Communication model built on Internet technology called the MQ Channel. The model will provide a new framework for building and developing the unique Macquarie Graduate community located throughout the world.
On 20 March, after the Inaugural Convocation Lecture of Professor Alan Hayes (IEC), graduates located in Glasgow (Scotland), Singapore and Albury (NSW) tuned in to hear the lecture across the web.
The Project is defining a range of products and management reporting benchmarks. It aims to
REVISED POLICY ON AARNet ACCESS
At its meeting held on 10 March 1998 the Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee (AVCC) endorsed a revised Policy on Allowed Access to AARNet, which states as follows:
This policy has been developed from the earlier version which was approved by the Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee (AVCC) in October 1995, and takes into account a number of changes impacting on the sector including: the arrangements with the AVCC's suppliers; the 1997 Telecommunications Act ("Act"); and the exemptions for the Carrier and Carriage Service obligations of that Act granted to eligible tertiary education institutions (specially AVCC Member institutions) by the Minister for Communications, the Information Economy and the Arts.
The Policy is available on the AVCC webpage at: http://www.avcc.edu.au/avcc/aarnet/aarnpols/accessr3.html
Ed H Dobell
Director, OCS
VOLUNTEER FAMILY SOUGHT
Are you part of a family or do you know a family with two children (aged between 7 and 16 years) who have a spare 90 minutes over the holiday break? We would love to have this family visit the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Clinic and participate in our research program. The family would be used as part of a comparison group, and the only other criterion is that the parents must never have sought treatment from a mental health professional for either of the two children.
The research involves doing a few fun puzzle tasks and a few discussion exercises. There will also be some questionnaires to complete. The family will be rewarded. Please contact Jennie Hudson on x9439 or e-mail jhudson@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au.
AUSTRALIAN/MALAYSIAN AGREEMENT
The Malaysian and Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committees (AVCC) met at the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on 27 March to discuss closer working relations between the two organisations, and between the universities of the two countries, according to a recent AVCC media release. There are already extensive co-operative arrangements between the two countries in higher education - the two governments having signed a memorandum of understanding on education; while there are currently 76 bilateral agreements and 176 joint programs between institutions.
The meeting, was the first between representatives of the two organisations. Discussions were productive, enabling both sides to gain a better appreciation of one another's educational systems, and to understand where cooperative action for the benefit of both countries might be most valuable.
It was agreed to pursue several specific initiatives. Among these a very high priority is to be given to schemes for student and staff exchange, in both directions. The meeting highlighted in particular the importance of the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) program.
Agreement was also reached on developing arrangements to promote credit transfer, research collaboration and staff development. A Working Group has been established to develop and implement specific programs under the agreement, including possible funding mechanisms.
PRESCHOOL PLACES AVAILABLE NOW
The Early School Program at the Special Education Centre has vacancies for children (without disabilities) who will go to school in 1999. This is an inclusive program which caters for children with disabilities right through to children with advanced development. Children participate in traditional play-based programs as well as being offered opportunities to develop early literacy and numeracy skills. In fourth term children are prepared for school entry by participating in a "preparation for school" program. Places available are for two days (Thursday-Friday) 9.15am to 3.00pm. For further information please contact Sharyn Gilkes x8695, Special Education Centre, X5A.
SEMINAR PROGRAM AND TOUR TO TAIWAN
Information has been received about two programs that might be of interest to staff or students. Both are sponsored by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan. They are the 1998 International Youth Culture and Study Tour to Taiwan for two weeks from 17 to 30 August 1998, and the 1998 Seminar on China Studies for International Youth to be held in Taiwan from 31 July to 20 August.
International participants for the Seminar will be scholars, professors, experts or students who are engaged in Asia or China Studies aged 20 to 40 years.
For further information and application forms, please contact Professor John Loxton (x7442).
INTERNET INFORMATION MANAGEMENT STANDARDS: HTML 4.0, RDF, XML, QUICKTIME 3.0
The popular web publishing approach is to focus on creating a "web page", with little discussion of how web pages fit into the broader issues of information management. When we write a letter or an essay there are a number of conventions that we follow to structure the document, check the spelling and how to communicate it on paper. The "paper" conventions are used so that other colleagues can read the document, store it (file), and later retrieve it. On the Internet there is a set of standards available now that are bringing the same conventions to the networked environment. The Internet Project in the Office of Graduate Affairs is developing workflow techniques to implement these developing standards.
HTML 4.0
The standard for Hyper Text Mark Up Language (HTML) includes support for style sheets, internationalisation, accessibility to web pages for people with disabilities, frames, richer tables and forms.
RDF (Resource Description Framework)
This provides a gateway for more efficient searching of information and preservation of intellectual property using the Dublin Core Meta Tags.
XML (Extensible Mark Up Language)
While HTML is a language to describe the presentation of a web page, XML describes the data that fills the page. Its importance is that it offers a way for data to be shared across applications and platforms.
QUICKTIME 3.0
This is a way to seamlessly manage all forms of digital media across platforms and delivery media.
When you are next talking about web publishing seek out advice and be informed about the international standards. Their application will see your web communication stand out for years to come.
John Brien, Internet Project Officer
Office of Graduate Affairs
CHEPD
News
http://www.chepd.mq.edu.au
Applications for CUTSD 1999 National Teaching Development Grants (Individual)
A reminder that 1999 INDIVIDUAL grant applications are due in at CHEPD on 4 May 1998. Applications are then internally selected before being submitted to Canberra by 22 May 1998. Andrew Litchfield (x9780), andrew.litchfield@mq.edu.au at CHEPD is available for more information, support and feedback on drafts.
WebEd: Feedback and Assessment using
the Web
Tuesday 5 May 1.00 - 2.00, E6A 116
Assessment has two main roles in any teaching program. Firstly it can be used to measure student performance for grading purposes. Just as importantly it can be used as a tool to assist students in their learning. It is the latter where the web is currently of most value. Probably the most familiar mechanism for providing formative feedback is the self assessment quiz delivered on-line. There are other feedback mechanisms. It is possible, for instance, to select from a range of options to suit your specific teaching needs. As an example, progress through a teaching sequence can be blocked until a required level of expertise has been acquired or, if this is too draconian, hyperlinks to remedial materials can be provided.
At the WebEd session we will discuss some different options for assessment and feedback and show examples of how these are being used at Macquarie.
Upcoming Programs
The following programs are coming up soon and still have places available:
Applying for Jobs
Thursday 30 April 12.00 - 2.00
This lunchtime session will explore skills and techniques for making a positive impact when applying for jobs.
Leading and Managing Change
Tuesday 28 April 9.00 - 5.00
This session will provide participants with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the nature of change, provide them with the analytic tools required to successfully lead and manage change, and assist them to develop skills necessary to deal effectively with a constantly changing environment.
Leading and Managing within the University
Mondays from 20 April, 12.00 to 2.00
Staff are welcome to enrol in individual sessions in this program. Full details of each session are in CHEPD's Program Book, or follow the links from the CHEPD Homepage at http://www.chepd.mq.edu.au
To book for any of the sessions above, or for further information, contact CHEPD on x9721.
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 the 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).
Professor Tony Blackshield (Law): agreed with the proposition that the Senate should delay passage of the Wik Bill until the Hindmarsh Island matter is settled and said that there's no point in considering something which is unconstitutional, The Australian, 31 March; remembered teaching High Court Chief Justice designate, Murray Gleeson at Sydney Law School, Daily Telegraph, 1 April; agreed with the proposition that Justice Gleeson's credentials for High Court were impeccable and (in another article) said he shared Gleeson's Burkean concern to preserve the integrity of the institutions; in the aftermath of the High Court decision on Hindmarsh Island, said special laws had been made before to protect single groups of Aborigines, but never to give them fewer rights than others, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 April; endorsed the view that government's Wik legislation has an impact on statutory and common law rights of Aborigines and said the Hindmarsh decision provides no certainty for Wik, Financial Review, 2 April.
Dr Jennifer Bowes (Institute of Early Childhood): interviewed on the perennial dilemmas of children, pocket money and household work, Courier Mail (Brisbane), 24 March; ABC Radio, Bundaberg, 1 April.
Mr Geoff Brindley (National Centre for English Teaching & Research): book he co-authored, Access: Issues in Language Test Design and Delivery, caption reviewed, The Australian, 1 April.
Professor Des Cooper (Biology): in a report compiled for the NSW Wildlife Information and Rescue Service, said the main road kill victims were wombats, wallabies, koalas, kangaroos, kookaburras, magpies, possums and blue tongue lizards, Daily Telegraph, 7 April.
Professor Bob Fagan (Earth Sciences): interviewed about the laissez faire direction of economics and the implications this has for the future, Future Shock program, Radio 2SER, 9 April.
Mr Paul Gollan (Graduate School of Management): interviewed on the future of employment, Future Shock program, Radio 2SER, 2 April.
Ms Catharine Lumby (English, Linguistics & Media): suggested that there is no unbridgeable divide between postmodern ideas and liberal humanism (this was in response to the now heated debate sparked off by Keith Windschuttle in Quadrant that media studies, as they are currently taught in universities, are a load of rubbish), her column Sydney Morning Herald, 1 April.
Dr Desmond Manderson (Law): interviewed on drug laws as a form of racism, Head Over Heels program, Radio 2SER, 7 April; SBS Worldview, 9 April.
Professor Bill Norton (Centre for Studies in Money, Banking & Finance): mentioned as sitting on the board which oversees the accreditation of financial markets dealers, Australian Financial Review, 4 April.
Associate Professor Portia Robinson (History, Philosophy & Politics): quoted saying that crimes committed by the few re-offenders of early settlement in Australia falsely coloured the perception of the early Australian as drunken and debauched, Northern Herald, 9 April.
Dr Duncan Veal (Biology): said improving hygiene in public swimming pools may have to start with children and toddlers; he was commenting on increased popularity of swimming classes for babies and toddlers which may have greatly contributed to the spreading problem of cryptosporidium infection -- Newcastle Herald, 11 April.
Dr Gillian Wigglesworth (English, Linguistics & Media): book she co-authored, Access: Issues in Language Test Design and Delivery, caption reviewed, The Australian, 1 April.
Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): mentioned as one of the vice-chancellors supporting a protest against federal government's funding cuts to universities, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 April; commenting on "day of action" protest, quoted saying "we are all united in the hope of a better deal for higher education", Sydney Morning Herald, 2 April; said she believed that Open Learning Australia had a strong future and that the eight shareholding institutions (of which Macquarie is one) were keen to see the company operate as an innovative and effective consortium, Campus Review, 7-14 April.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
RURAL ALLIED HEALTH
PLACEMENT GRANTS
First Semester
1998
The NSW Health Department is offering allied health clinical placement grants of up to $500 to assist with travel and accommodation costs. Students, from both rural and urban backgrounds, who are undertaking a rural placement in 1998 and are in their final 2 years of an undergraduate course, or either year of postgraduate courses in Dietetics (UG & PG)/Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy /Podiatry/Pharmacy/Social Work/Speech Pathology /Psychology (MA) are eligible to apply. First semester applications open: Monday 6 April 1998. Closing Date: Friday 15 May 1998. Grant Application Guidelines and forms can be accessed through the internet address: www.nor.com.au/community/rhsu or e-mail: rhsu@nor.com.au, phone 6640 2304, fax: 6640 2499.
THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION
The scholarship ($8,000) is open to University Graduates who are Australian citizens, 35 years of age, or younger, living in New South Wales or the Australian Capital Territory, whose intention it is to return to Australia. Further information and application form is available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 1, Lincoln Building). Closing Date: 5 June 1998.
RUSSIAN SCHOLARSHIPS 1998/99
The Ministry of Education in Russia is offering scholarships to Australian citizens for study in Russia in 1998 and 1999. Acceptance into Russian tertiary education establishments is limited to a number of disciplines: Journalism, Law, Economics and Administration, International Relations, Medicine. For postgraduate studies at tertiary institutions, acceptance may be granted to candidates holding higher degrees of Master of Science/Arts level, preferably no older that 35 years of age. Further information and an application form, is available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 1, Lincoln Building). Closing Date: 15 May 1998.
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 application forms are available from Monbusho Scholarships, The Embassy of Japan 112 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla ACT 2600. Tel: 6272 7268, Fax: 6273 1848. Closing Date: 2 July 1998. An information sheet is available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (level 1, Lincoln Building).
POSITIONS VACANT
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
(for Macquarie University Staff Only)
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL:
Centre for Open Education Non-Award Admissions Clerk - Ref. 1699. The
appointee will support the admission and enrolment of non-award students,
by responding to student enquiries, processing applications and enrolments
and meeting any need for on-going student support. Applicants must have
demonstrated clerical experience, fast accurate keyboard skills, and good
interpersonal and communication skills. All enquiries concerning the position
or your application should be referred to Mr Alan Tilley on x7467.
The position is initially available for 25 hours per week for three years, with the possibility of further appointments, based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Salary range: Level 3 $26,223 to 29,689 per annum, increasing to $27,403 to $31,025 from 1 January 1999, plus superannuation. 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 24 April 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
SCHOOL OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES: Clinical Research Officers (Part-time) - Ref. 18437+. Two positions are available. The appointee(s) will be part of a team working on a NHMRC funded project looking at early detection of anxious behaviours in very young children. The successful applicant(s) will carry out assessments of young children identified "at risk" and an education program for parents. Other responsibilities will include assisting with the day to day running of the program. Applicants must have an Honours degree, and be currently enrolled in a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the anxiety disorders, and experience working with very young children in research and/or clinical settings.
All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Dr Lynne Sweeney on x8711. The positions are available from a half-time basis up to 28 hours per week, from 14 May 1998 to 31 December 1998, with the possibility of further appointment up to 2 years, based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Salary range: Level 6 $38,121 to $41,819 per annum (pro-rata rates apply), plus superannuation. 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 24 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
1 x 2 door (sliding) steel cabinet (depth 460 x length 1,525 x height 1,010, $25; 1 x timber set of shallow drawers (2 x drawers per shelf, depth 700 x length 1,360 x height 1,190), $100. Contact Valda Rigg on x8870 or e-mail: vrigg@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au.
CLASSIFIED
TO LET: North Ryde. Fully furnished 2 bedroom unit, 5 minute walk to Macquarie University/Centre. Available from July 1998 to January 1999. Rent: $190p.w. Possibility of car. Suit visiting academic. Contact: Kang Zhang on x9515, or kang@mpce.mq.edu.au.
TO LET: North Ryde. Furnished bedroom + study. Would suit couple. Rent: $200. Contact Jacinta Livermore on 9878 3924.
TO LET: Wahroonga. Furnished 3 bedroom house in leafy, quiet environment. Suit visiting academic couple. Available 1 May to 1 November. Rent: $400p.w. (includes garden maintenance). Contact Denise Webb on 9489 1074.
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), x9662(W) or e-mail: nicholas.cope@mq.edu.au.
HOLIDAY ACCOMODATION: Salamander Bay (Horizons Golf Estate). New villa located in the residential estate of NSW's No.1 Golf Resort Course. The villa sleeps 6 comfortably with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and has use of pool and tennis court. Available for weekends, full weeks or the "golfers' week", which includes Monday to Thursday nights for those who want to avoid the busy weekend traffic on both the freeways and the fairways! For bookings or enquiries please call Wendy on x9774 or mobile 0414 523641.
FREE: Wardrobe in good condition. Large white 2 louvre doors - 4 drawers. Come & Get it! Contact Dianne on x7354.
FOR SALE: 1 x Jobe 1200 Waterski; 1 x Learner's Ski; 1 x Wake Board - as new (Value $600). Sell all for $650 ono. Phone Franck or Alison on 9871 2819.
FOR SALE: Display Cabinets (2), mahogany, elegant Queen Anne style, mirror backed 6' H x 3' W, as new condition. $800 each (cost $1,200). Contact Sue on x7930 or 9876-3430.
FOR SALE: Roland Digital Piano (HP1700), very good condition, including stool and cover. $1,400 ono. Pine buffet & hutch $300 ono. Solid pine lounge suite with cushions, including coffee table, make an offer. Phone Yvonne x8030 or 9805-0681(AH).
FOR SALE: Magna wagon SE, 1990, air, power windows, central locking, cruise control, all extras. 98,000 kms, immaculate condition. Going overseas soon, must sell. $7,995 ono. Phone 9719 2103 or 0413-976-456.
FOR SALE: Wardrobes (2) matching set, solid oak, very good condition, $500 for both; Federation style bookcase, solid pine, $200 ono. Phone 9719 2103 or 0413-976-456.
FOR SALE: Pentax Z20 camera & case, $300; Unomat BC38T flash, $120; Fujinon-Z lens (f=43-75mm) $100; Fujica ST605N camera, $250; Focal tripod 57-156cm, $50; Camera bag, $40. Phone Robyn on x9472.
FOR SALE: Baby change table - Infa brand with a shelf, folds up neatly. In perfect condition. $75; Series III car set in perfect condition, $50. Phone x7385.
FOR SALE: Computer 486DX 120MHz, 16Mb RAM, 540Mb HDD, 3.5" FDD, 14" SVGA monitor. $450. Phone 9869 7613.
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR SALE: due to overseas move, available immediately: Sony PMC-202 mini stereo system (CD/cassette), bought new in October, $375, sell for $300 with receipt and warranty; Sharp microwave oven, large capacity, revolving tray, $40; white cabinet, 88cm h x 68cm w x 45.5cm d with wheels, $60; coffee table, small, black, needs coat of paint, $10. a couple of halogen floor lamps, $60 each. The following will be available early May: Refrigerator (280L, fridge/freezer, 2 door), $220, good working order; Kenwood toaster, black, with variable heat, defrost, reheat, bun rack, nine months old, new $60, sell for $40; Philips Cafe Roma filter coffee machine, white, new in November, $70, sell for $50. Buyer collects from North Sydney. Call Karin on x9518, 9460 0815, or e-mail at kversp@mri.mq.edu.au.
April
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).
Sat 25 April to Wed 20 May EXHIBITION: ANCIENT HISTORY IN A MODERN UNIVERSITY. A celebration of the release of proceedings of the 1993 conference which celebrated 25 years of Ancient History teaching at Macquarie. The exhibition will be held in the foyer of the University Library.
Mon 27 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing within the University 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.
Fri 1 May CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Survival, Physiological Response and Recovery of Enteric Bacteria Exposed to a Polar Marine Environment: Implications and Environmental Impact, presented by Dr Dr James Smith (Macquarie). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.
Mon 4 May CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing within the University 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.
Sat 9 May ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Annual Dinner: Guest speaker Mr Roderick West (Chairman, Commonwealth Review Committee on Higher Education). 6.00 for 6.30pm at the Staff Club. Cost: $27. All welcome. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833. Bookings essential.
Mon 11 May CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing within the University 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
Wed 13 May GSM RESEARCH FORUM: Using Creative Thinking Tools - A Systematic Approach to Better Decision: How do you Allocate Scarce Resources among Competing Projects? Presented by Des Klass and Lee Malone (Curtin University). 3.30 to 5.00pm in MGSM Theatre 121, refreshments following. Refreshments and parking are free. RSVP: Julie Goldsbrough x7732, Kelly Callaghan x9038 or e-mail: gsm-research@mq.edu.au.
Thurs 14 May ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: "Lower Slope" Villages Going Downhill: Lao Lum (Lue) and Lao Sung (Akha) Relations in Muang Sing, Northern Laos, presented by Paul Cohen (Macquarie). 10.00am to 12 noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: Rose Lilley x8096 or riilley@bunyip.bhs.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.
Fri 15 May RESEARCH SEMINAR IN EARLY JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY: Jesus before Galilee, presented by Dr John Pryor (Macquarie). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Dr Judith Lieu x8867.
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 within the University 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
Thurs 21 May ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Filipinos in Statue Square, Hong Kong, presented by Lisa Law (UWS, Nepean). 10.00am to 12 noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: Rose Lilley x8096 or riilley@bunyip.bhs.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 within the University 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: Sedition and Sunstroke: The NSW Corps and the History of Newcastle, presented by Dr George Parsons (Macquarie). 11.30am to 1.00pm in W6A 127. Contact: Discipline office on x8879, fax x8892. P>Thurs 28 May ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Stars in the Shadows: Celebrity, Media and the State in Vietnam, presented by Mandy Thomas (UWS, Nepean). 10.00am to 12 noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: Rose Lilley x8096 or riilley@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au.
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
Mon 1 June CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing within the University Session 7. Managing Quality. 12.00 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795 or e-mail: stephen.marshall@mq.edu.au.
Tues 2 June WebEd SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9797, andrew.litchfield@mq.edu.au.
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.
Wed 10 June CHEPD PROGRAM: Managing with Less Time Part 1. 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
Thurs 11 June ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Globalisation and Cultural Identity, presented by Nikos Papastergiadis (UNSW). 10.00am to 12 noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: Rose Lilley x8096 or riilley@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au.
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.
Fri 12 June CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: The Diversity of Primates and their Varied Roles as Bioresources, presented by Dr Dedee Woodside (Director, Environment and Education and Australian Conservation Training Institute, Zoological Parks Board NSW). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.
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.
Mon 15 June CHEPD PROGRAM: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. 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.
Wed 17 June CHEPD PROGRAM: Managing with Less Time Part 2. 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.
Thurs 18 June ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Hong Kong for a Song: On Consumption, Boredom and "I997", presented by Rozanna Lilley (Macquarie). 10.00am to 12 noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: Rose Lilley x8096 or riilley@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au.
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.
Mon 22 June 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
Mon 22 June CHEPD PROGRAM: Dealing with Difficult Clients Part 1. 9.30 to 11.30am 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.
Wed 24 June CHEPD PROGRAM: Managing with Less Time Part 3. 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.
Mon 29 June CHEPD PROGRAM: Dealing with Difficult Clients Part 2. 9.30 to 11.30am 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.
The next issue of Staff News will
be published on Friday 1 May 1998.
All items for inclusion to be submitted
in writing, preferably on disk, if lengthy, or by e-mail (vilma.monios@mq.edu.au)
by noon, Monday 27 April 1998.
Barbara McGarity W6B x7379, Fax x7391.