After months of planning and development, the portals are now at an exiting stage, with staff and students having recently participated in prototype testing.

Web Project Director Rich Powell will be updating all staff on project developments at two upcoming presentations. Attend one of these session to learn what will be changing, and when.

Student portal wireframes are also available to view in the windows of the Web Transformation Project office in the courtyard side of the Lincoln Building (C8A).

Student and staff portals update
When: Tuesday 22 March and Tuesday 5 April
Time: 3pm
Where: E7B T2 Theatre

Visit the website for more details and opening hours.

Library
The Library will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but will resume normal opening hours on Saturday and Monday.

Visit the website for full details.

Food outlets on campus
Food and beverage outlets around campus will be closed all long weekend, with the exception of Crunch Café and the Library Café which will be open for limited hours when the Sport and Aquatic Centre and Library are open, respectively.

MUSE
MUSE will be closed all weekend.

Security
The Campus Security Office (C1A) is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. If you’re on campus this weekend and need assistance,  contact the office on 9850 7112, or 9850 9999 (ext 9999) in an emergency.

Aimed at primary school aged children from Year two to six,  the program is designed to help children develop their understanding of science concepts and extend their school science learning in a fun, hands-on way.

The program is supported by Faculty of Science and Engineering academic staff, delivered by final-year University student teachers, and is aligned with the NSW science curriculum.

During the April holidays a new course in Energy is available and also a course for children in year 1 at school.

Children may attend single, multiple or all days of each program, which run from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Learn more about the Junior Science Academy or explore other April school holiday programs on campus.

• Student Disability Support Policy , Procedure and supporting documents
• Recognition of Prior Learning Assessment Procedure
• Student Discipline Procedure and supporting documents
• Student Experience Surveying Policy , Procedure and Schedule
• Learning and Teaching Awards and Grants Policy and Procedure
• Biosafety and Biosecurity Policy.

If you have questions on the interpretation and implementation of any policy document, the Contact Officer listed at the end of each document can assist. Any questions about policy development or review can be directed to staff in the Policy Unit.

And you can check the New/Amended page in Policy Central at any time to see what’s changed in policy.

Save the date: Policy writing workshop Tuesday 26 April
This half-day, hands-on workshop will give participants an understanding of the essentials of good policy writing. Participants will develop skills to enable them to write effective policy and procedures.

If you are a member of staff who writes or implements policy, a manager who works with policy, or just interested in developing your policy skills, this workshop is for you.

To express your interest in attending the workshop, contact Ellen Carlson, Policy Manager ellen.carlson@mq.edu.au or call ext 4791.

Macquarie University has recently become aware of fraudulent activity that is targeting Macquarie University and other suppliers.

This electronic scam involves requests for quotations and establishment of a credit account, then a subsequent issue of a purchase order, which purports to come from Macquarie University but is in fact fraudulent. In some cases the fraud has involved completing an online request for information/quotation through the supplier’s website.

It appears the scam operates through the ordering of goods which when delivered, are then transferred elsewhere and the supplier does not receive payment for the goods.

The University has informed the relevant law enforcement agencies and we will work with those agencies to investigate this fraudulent activity.

Information for suppliers

Though the investigation is ongoing we are aware of some common traits or themes of the fraudulent activity and its origin. These are as follows:

• The sender’s email address is not from the University’s email address domain which is @mq.edu.au. Fraudulent emails have been received by suppliers from:
  • ksocproc@gmail.com
  • purchasing@mqpurchasing.org
  • purchasing@mq-procurement01.org
  • accounts@mqpurchasing.org
• The email message is poorly written, with misspellings and awkward sentence structure.
• The email requesting a quotation or attaching a purchase order will appear to be from a staff member at Macquarie University’s accounts payable division.
• The purchase order will include a delivery address that is typically a warehousing and/or distribution centre that is NOT associated with the University’s current delivery address (Unit 2, Warehouse C, 68 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 Australia).
• The phone number in the email will include the prefix ’61 2 8317′ (The University’s phone numbers all have the prefix 9850).

In the event that you suspect fraud in any way please contact your local law enforcement agency.

Should you wish to discuss this matter with us, please refer your query to Andrew Hallman, Director, Operations via email andrew.hallman@mq.edu.au or 02 9850 1670.

Macquarie University values its relationship with its suppliers and greatly appreciates your cooperation in reporting instances of suspected fraud.

If you are new to surveys at Macquarie read the tips and considerations before placing your order.

Place your order.

Read more about survey order dates.

If you have any questions relating to student evaluation surveys please contact teds@mq.edu.au.

Important: Allow 21 days notice to ensure you receive your surveys when required.

Learn how to play golf in one of the best facilities in Sydney; get Scuba certified and explore the beauty of the ocean; learn the art of fencing; or the poise and expression of Latin dancing.

With ten courses available there’s something for everyone. Meet new people, learn new skills, and have fun!

Courses are open to all staff, students and members of the community.

 Learn more and register now.

The implementation process is well under way (some staff have already have been contacted to assist). The Ergo team have commenced management of all new requirements from today, Monday 14 March.

If you have a project you would like to discuss now, please contact Ergo for assistance. Please complete, reconcile and close all current projects with incumbent suppliers. Orders placed via Printerface will continue, Printerface has been redirected to Ergo.

There will be several process changes involved, and some training sessions have already been scheduled for print buyers. If you need assistance, contact the Print Production Manager and he will help you every step of the way.

Contact details
Martin Kennedy
Print Production Manager
Ph: 9850 6305
Email:martin.kennedy@ergoasia.com
Address: Group Marketing, Level 2 BD Building, 4 Research Park Drive, Macquarie University

What is a production manager/what does a production manager do?
The Ergo Print Management Centre (PMC) will be responsible for procurement and process management for all print and related activities from brief to delivery. This initiative is designed to deliver a single streamlined process which will increase efficiency, improve production standards and reduce total costs. Digital print and other on-demand requests will continue to be enabled through the Printerface technology in place today. Ergo will provide management and oversight of both requirements noted above.

Ergo will have an established panel of suppliers that have a proven history of delivering quality production at a competitive price within the lead times requested. Upon receiving a job request the production manager will assess the job requirements (be it quick turnaround, superior quality print, reduced costs etc) and will then contact the suppliers on the panel that are most capable of producing the job required.

Why was an independent print manager the solution?
Macquarie is joining the majority of government departments, educational institutions and multi-national companies who use an independent marketing production management solution to leverage their spend. It is a widely used and accepted model for obtaining greater efficiency and cost savings and for achieving better control of an organisations brand.

Who do I contact if I have further questions?
Contact Martin Kennedy, Print Production Manager – Ergo on ext 6305 or email: martin.kennedy@ergoasia.com or alternatively Fiona Rooney, Manager Marketing Services: fiona.rooney@mq.edu.au who will be happy to help with your query.

Mini MacWarrior Holiday Program
Keep the kids fit, active and entertained at the Sport and Aquatic Centre! Whether your children are looking to learn a new sport or pursue a new activity in a fun, friendly and safe environment, this program has something in store for them.

Age group: Primary school children (ages 5 to 12).
When: 11 – 22 April 2016

Visit the program website for more information, pricing and to register.

Macquarie University Vacation Care
Registrations are now open for Macquarie University Vacation Care, commencing Monday 11 April 2016.

The program caters for children who are enrolled and attending primary school. Children will need to bring a hat and a packed lunch (including morning and afternoon tea) and wear suitable clothing for the programmed activities.

Age group: Primary school children (ages 5 to 12).
When: 11 – 22 April 2016

Learn more about vacation care.

FIRST Australia RoboCamps
RoboCamps are a unique and innovative way to engage children in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). RoboCamps are run by FIRST Australia, part of the largest robotics for sport organisation in the world. The camps are run professionally with fun and education at their core.

Age Group: All school children from Kindergarten to Year 12.
When: 11 – 22 April 2016

Visit the FIRST Australia website for camp details and to book.

Cops on Campus will be setting up a mobile van at a different location across the campus every week, to provide the NSW Police with a presence on our campus and the opportunity to become part of our Macquarie community.

Police officers from Ryde Police will be here to talk with students and staff.  They will be on hand to provide general safety awareness information, offer safety tips, listen to any concerns you might have and answer your questions.

Ongoing, the van will be on campus most Wednesdays between 12pm and 2pm at different locations.

Visit the Security website for more information.