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28 July 2000

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  CHANGES TO CFL AUDIOVISUAL 
   TECHNICAL SERVICES (AVTS)

W6B will be maintained as a Control Room only and will no longer handle bookings for services or the issue of loan equipment.

Services provided by AVTS include

• audio and video recording of lectures, classes etc
• audio and video replays into lecture theatres and classrooms
• loan of portable projection equipment (slides and data projectors)
• maintenance of AV equipment in Central Accommodation Pool teaching areas

C5C Room 227
E6A Room 136
W5C Room 319
W6B Room 233
X5B Room 011

Full further details on the services available may be found on the Web site at www.cfl.mq.edu.au

Points to Note
The following points are drawn to your attention so that AVTS can offer the best possible service to all.

Requests for replays, particularly of videos, must comply with the copyright law. Video tapes hired from a commercial video hire outlet cannot be shown by AVTS staff. The copyright declaration on the reverse of the AVTS Request for Service Form must be completed by the person requesting the service.

We have had to tighten security arrangements following a major (costly) theft of equipment.

• All arrangements for equipment loan must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• An account number from the appropriate Department or Division must be included on the Request for Service Form, as charges will be imposed for late return or damage to equipment.
• Students collecting loan equipment on their own behalf or on behalf of teaching staff must produce a Request for Service Form signed by the relevant academic staff member before the equipment can be handed over.

  NEW LIBRARY DATABASES

• Emerald Intelligence + Fulltext. Emerald is an online full text database of more than 20,000 full text articles from 100+ quality management journals published by MCB University Press. Coverage is from 1994 and subject areas include: operations and production management, economics, marketing and logistics, training and education, human resource management, library management, property, information management, and quality.
• IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Transactions and Proceedings Journal. The online version is now available of these titles which have been held in print by the Library.

Lynne Hill, Manager
Electronic Information Resources (Library)

  STUDENT TRAINING FOR ONLINE UNITS

Please advise your studentsthat these sessions are available. Bookings are not necessary. For further information about location and times visit the ITTU web site at: http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/support/training/online.html

Teaching Online @ Macquarie (http://online.mq.edu.au/pub/CFLTOM/)

The next meeting of Teaching Online @ Macquarie will be held on Wednesday 9 August, 1.00 - 2.00pm in Library Training Room 3. The Topic for discussion is Guiding or Hiding? The Role of the Facilitator in Online Teaching and Learning.

How does the role taken by the facilitator of an online unit affect student interaction and learning? Donna Gibbs (Education) and Patricia Gustafson (CPD) draw on their experiences of analyzing interactions in the postgraduate unit EPG875 Curriculum Studies to reflect on this question from the perspectives of facilitator and outside observer respectively. Participants are invited to share ideas and experiences concerning issues and strategies involved in developing online "antennae" and anticipating/recognising possible effects of the role taken by the facilitator.

For more information contact Robyn Philip x9271. Bookings are not necessary.

  COMPETITIVE AWARDS FOR GENERAL STAFF FOR 2001

All General staff who have been employed by the University for four years or more are eligible to apply, and provision is made each year for up to two awards. Staff are also encouraged to consider opportunities that may exist in Australia which may be easier to arrange.

Details of the Scheme and application forms are available from Sue Verdich in the Personnel Office on x9701. Applications and a current curriculum vitae should be returned to Ms Verdich by Friday 1 September 2000.

Colin J Cashman
Director, Personnel

  IT TRAINING IN SECOND HALF

Some of the concepts taught will include cross-application functions, Internet interactivity, working in an Intranet environment, and more advanced skills including using multimedia and importing and exporting objects.

Experienced trainers will draw upon group knowledge as they facilitate the Workshops. The learning environment will be informal and collaborative and participants will be invited to contribute to the problem solving. Participants are also encouraged to present troublesome concepts for discussion. Specific MS Office training requests and problem files may be emailed to ITTU for inclusion in the Workshop.

The workshops are designed for experienced MS Office users. If participants require help for components included in scheduled MS Office modules they may be directed to attend those courses.

SKIMA Workshops will be held after the Olympic Games break. If you wish to participate, please call x7399.

MS Access, Filemaker Pro and Dreamweaver
Staff members who wish to complete a series of MS Access, Filemaker Pro or Dreamweaver workshops may negotiate mutually suitable dates and times with ITTU. Please direct enquiries to x7399.

Customised Training
ITTU will continue to provide customised training for groups or for Departments. Please contact Trish Edmonds on x6512 to discuss specific training needs.

Bronte Somerset, x7200
ITTU, Library

  REMEMBER THE ISBN FOR YOUR MONOGRAPH

To obtain an ISBN, just contact the Publications Unit (Kim Paino, x7377, kim.paino@mq.edu.au) and you may have a number over the phone immediately. We do need basic information such as the name of the book, author, publisher (often your Department or Centre).

The ISBN numbers should be printed prominently on the imprint page of your book (usually to left of the title page). Pick up some books to check it out; it is typed into the artwork for the book.

ISBN is an aid to reference and identification of publications in libraries and bookshops. An ISBN should be assigned the first time a book is published. A number should be given to all printed books and pamphlets, book readings on cassettes, microform publications and computer software; and for Course Readings for students.

When publishing serials, you need an International Standard Serial Number (ISSN). Enquiries for ISSN should be directed to the ISSN Agency at the National Library of Australia (tel: 6262 1213). A serial is defined as a publication intended to continue indefinitely, made up of a number of parts linked by a common title and issued in a sequence. Serials include periodicals, handbooks, newspapers, newsletters, annuals, journals and so on.

LEGAL DEPOSIT OF YOUR PUBLICATIONS
Legal deposit is a statutory provision which obliges publishers to deposit copies of their publications in libraries in the country in which they are published.

"Deposit" merely means sending a copy to each of four addresses (see below), and these addresses can be stored in with your computer mailing labels. No letter is necessary - at most you can send a With Compliments slip.

Legal deposit extends not only to commercial publishers but also to private individuals, clubs, churches, societies and organisations.

A work requiring legal deposit is defined as a book, a periodical such as a newsletter or annual report, a newspaper, piece of sheet music, map, plan, chart, table, program, catalogue, brochure or pamphlet. A work is deemed to have been published if reproductions of the work or edition have been supplied (whether by sale or otherwise) to the public.

The copy of the material must be a copy of the whole material and must be the best copy of that material as published. For example, if both a hard cover bound edition and a paper-back edition are published, one copy of the hard cover edition must be deposited. A copy of a second or later edition of a work in which copyright subsists does not have to be deposited unless it contains additions or alterations to the text tor the illustrations.

The following are the four addresses to which a copy of your book should be sent.

Legal Deposit Unit
National Library of Australia
Canberra ACT 2600

State Library of New South Wales
Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000

NSW Parliamentary Library
Parliament House
Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Legal Deposit Officer
University of Sydney Library
University of Sydney
Sydney NSW 2006

Copyright
Legal deposit should not be confused with copyright. Under the Copyright Act 1968 copyright protection is granted automatically in Australia from the moment of creating a work. There are no formalities to be completed, such as registration or payment of fees.

Publication is not necessary for copyright to subsist in the work except in the case of sound and television broadcasts and publishers' copyright in editions of works. However, library records and the legal deposit slip issued to the publisher by some legal deposit libraries may be used as evidence of date of issue.

Many publishers like to include on their inprint page a statement about where copyright rests, and an address for contact, although this is not required for copyright to subsist. You will have observed copyright declarations also on the Web.

The Australian Copyright Council, Suite 3, 245 Chalmers Street, Redfern, NSW 2016, phone 9318 1788, can provide advice to authors and publishers on copyright (http://www.copyright.org.au).

Barbara McGarity, Publications

  GIVE BLOOD THIS MONTH

Session times are as follows:

Tuesday        22 August 10.00am - 3.30pm
Wednesday  23 August 9.45am - 3.30pm
Thursday       24 August 9.45am - 3.30pm
Friday            25 August 9.45am - 3.00pm

Every year thousands of Australians are the recipients of blood and life-giving products made from blood. Some are victims of accidents, others victims of diseases. They range from the very old to babies born with immune deficiency disorders; from patients undergoing routine surgery to those battling long-term illness such as cancer or kidney failure. All these people rely on the goodwill of voluntary blood donors - the unsung heroes of our community. For further information phone 13 14 95 or visit www.arcbs.redcross.org.au

  NEW FIRST AID PROCEDURES

If a Person is Injured:
Do not move the person unless there is a danger to life.

Switch off any electricity or mechanical equipment involved (if safe to do so).
Call for a First Aid Officer (see list first aid officers at http://www.pers.mq.edu.au/ohs/firstaid/faolist.html).

(NOTE: All Security Officers are First Aid Officers).

If a First Aid Officer is NOT available nearby and the injury appears to be serious:
Dial 9999, state your name, the problem and the location of the emergency.

The Security Officer will call an ambulance and ensure access for the ambulance.
Security will also seek the assistance of an Occupational First Aid Officer.

If a first aid officer is NOT available and the injury is NOT serious:
Dial 9999, remain by the phone. Security will assist by locating a First Aid Officer.

Members of staff are kindly requested to remove any first aid posters in their workplace which have an issue date prior to July 2000.

Ugo Cernot
OH&S Officer

  SUPPORT FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE

The Symposium, called Sustainable Australia, will be held in Brisbane on Tuesday and Wednesday 21 and 22 November, and will cover environmental and resource issues that challenge the transition to a sustainable Australia.

The Symposium Fellowships will provide free registration and up to $1,500 support funding for travel and accommodation. Application forms (which require the names of two referees) are available from the Executive Director, ATSE, phone: (03) 9347 0622, fax: (03) 9347 8237 or e-mail: michelled@atse.org.auA single copy of the application form is available for copying at the Publications Office (x7381). The ATSE website is at http://www.atse.org.au.

Fellowship applications/nominations must be received by Monday 14 August 2000.

  SERIES ON EDUCATING FOR THE INFORMATION AGE

In this workshop, the nature and process of curriculum design will be investigated using case studies of recent innovations. Liz Devonshire (CFL ) will discuss the development of the Professional Doctorate in Health Sciences at Sydney University; Louie Suthers (IEC) will talk about issues in the development of the Bachelor of Creative Arts Program at Macquarie, a cross-disciplinary program with a unifying web presence; and Michael Roberts (Modern History) will discuss the development of HIST201 European History From The French Revolution To Fascism, which has recently introduced online tutorials for distance students.

The remaining workshops in the series are:

Developing Educational Resources: Monday 21 August, 1.00 - 3.00pm in E6A116
Implementing Innovations:                 Friday 1 September, 1.00 - 3.00pm in E6A116.

For further information visit the web site (at URL above).
Bookings can be made through the Centre for Professional Development (CPD), phone x9721.

  EGYPTOLOGY EXHIBITION

The exhibition, which reports on three years of archaeological investigation, will open on Wednesday 26 July at 7.00pm at Collins Booksellers, Level 2, Broadway Shopping Centre and will run until 11 August. It will be followed by a study day on 12 August in the Valhalla Movie Theatre, Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, 10.00am - 4.30pm.

The exhibition features almost 100 photographs by archaeologists Michael Birrell, David Pritchard, Jane Smythe and Christiana Köhler. It displays the best of three years of archaeological excavation in the ancient cemetery of Helwan and work in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Recently, Dr Christiana Köhler and her team of Macquarie students and overseas experts discovered tombs never before excavated. These now provide valuable insights into the archaeology and religious beliefs of the Second Dynasty (c 2900-2750 BCE) in Egypt. In January the team found a tomb which had not been entered in 4500 years and still contained stone vessels, copper objects and the remains of the deceased.

For further information, contact Christiana Köhler, x8851 or Kathy Vozella x7456.

  SINGERS COMBINE FOR MAJOR WORKS

For bookings, phone x7818. Tickets - Full $40.00; Adult concession $30.00; Student discount $25.00 (limited numbers, advance purchase only).

NOTE: the choir will also be performing in a concert entitled The Best of British at the Sydney Opera House in October, and they are looking for extra singers for this event. If you would like to join in for some fun, please phone x7818.

  SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARDS FOR WOMEN

Each of two Australian women will be awarded the sum of $5000 and a return ticket to the USA to be used to improve their understanding of the ways in which scientific or technological discoveries can be commercialised. The Awards will be given to those applicants who, in the opinion of the judges, best meet the criteria set out below.

To enter for the Awards you must

• be an Australian woman currently enrolled in a science, technology or engineering award course at an Australian university or college
• be intending to develop your career in business or in industry
• have obtained the support of a sponsor from the staff of the institution where you are studying
• with the written support of your sponsor, submit a business proposal, in no more than 1000 words, to use the Award EITHER to establish or improve your knowledge and understanding of the processes involved in the commercialisation of scientific or technological discoveries OR to assist you to convert a particular technological development or discovery into a business opportunity. Proposals should be practical and include travel schedules and confirmed business appointments
• be able to use the Award within one year
• be willing to assist with publicity concerning the Award

• a data sheet setting out details about the applicant (full name, contact details, name of award course being undertaken at the time of application, institution conducting the award course
• a business proposal as described above
• a data sheet about your sponsor (full name, contact details, position held at the institution delivering the award course, relationship to the applicant)
• a letter of support from your sponsor

Contact numbers for information: phone: 9663 4960, fax: 9385 6141.

 THURSDAY ALIVE PROGRAM

Thursday Alive 2000 Program

(every Thursday 1.00 - 2.00pm at Biological Sciences Museum, E8B 110)

August 3	Video +  Rita Holland	Fungi & Of Nematodes and Fungi
August 10	Video	The Rotten World About Us
August 17	Ron Oldfield	China in Focus
August 24	Jim Kohen	Aboriginal Land Management in the Kimberley Region
August 31	Video	Desert People
September 7	Video	1) Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories 2) Bush Mechanics
September 14	Walter Ivantsoff	Fish of the Australian Arid Zone
September 21	Olympic Games
September 28	Olympic Games
October 5	Barbara Rice	Travels Through Spinifex
October 12	Alison Downing	Sky Islands in the Sonoran Desert
October 19	Jean Joss	Australian Lungfish at Macquarie
October 26	Belinda Curley & Kathy Cannon	Of Rocky Shores and Tropical Waters
November 2	Video	The Great Barrier Reef
November 9	Andi Holmes	Postcard from Brazil
November 16	Video	Amazon - The Flooded Forest
November 23	Rob Kingsford-Smith	Steam Engines

The program includes natural history video screenings and slide talks from Department of Biological Sciences academic and general staff.

For further enquiries please contact the curator of the Biological Sciences Museum, Frank Stadler, onx8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au
 

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  JOURNAL ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS

The journal is published by Kluwer Academic. Editors are: Ruut Veenhoven (sociologist, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands), Ed Diener (psychologist, University of Illinois, USA) and Alex Michalos (philosopher, University of Northern British Columbia Canada).

The first issue appeared in June 2000. The full text is free, available on the publisher's website: http://www.wkap.nl/journals/johs

The scope of the journal is described in detail in the editorial statement of that first issue. For more information contact the editor-in-chief: Professor Ruut Veenhoven, Erasmus University Rotterdam, POB 1738, NL3000DR Netherlands, e-mail: veenhoven@fsw.eur.nl

SAM's 2000 Annual Dinner
SAM Enchanted Evening marks the occasion of SAM's first Annual Dinner. The Hon Gough Whitlam, AC, QC, will be joining us as guest speaker, on what promises to be an enchanting evening of dance, fine food and great entertainment in The Macquarie Atrium.

University staff are invited to join the celebrations on Saturday 12 August, with prizes going to the most "samsational" dancing shoes worn on the night! Tickets are $25 members and $45 non-members, available at the Spot (SAM Building Level 1) or by telephone on x7610 until Wednesday 9 August.

Become an Associate Member
Why not consider becoming an associate member of Macquarie University Union Limited? Membership is just $5.50/month (inclusive of GST) from the month of joining through until 28 February 2001, and will entitle you to almost all of the discounts and services offered to members.

That means discounts on sandwiches, meals, coffee, selected stationery, events, courses, access to discount drinks during Bar happy hours, 50 percent off the Herald and the Financial Review, discounts on dry cleaning at the Spot, 10 percent off meals at the Courtview Restaurant, discounts on darkroom hire and more. And you will be contributing to the community life of Macquarie University. For a membership form, please telephone SAM's main office on x7601.

Creative + Leisure Courses
Did you know that over 100 short courses are on offer at Macquarie University? Enrol now in salsa, rockclimbing, kickboxing, web design, weight loss, yoga, gymnastics, aromatherapy, fencing, photography, DJing, henna tattooing and much, much more! Courses from just $15. To receive your free Guide, visit the Spot (SAM Building Level 1) or www.muu.org.au, e-mail courses@union.mq.edu.au or call x7607.

The Book Shwop
Second-hand textbooks go on sale at SAM's Book Shwop in Weeks 1 and 2 of Semester Two (Monday 24 July to Friday 4 August). The Book Shwop, located next to STA Travel (SAM Building Level 1), will be open for trade Monday to Friday, 11.00am - 2.00pm and 5.00pm - 7.00pm. Shwop 'til you dwop!

"Bite Me!" - SAM's Caption Comp
Write the funniest, naughtiest, most outrageous caption and you could win a Sanyo portable CD player or Pentax compact zoom camera! Entry forms - including the photo to be captioned - are issued free with every purchase from a SAM outlet. For full details, pick up a "Bite me!" entry form from 9.00am on Monday 31 August. The competition closes at 5.00pm on Friday 1 September.

Passing Show Out Now
Pick up your copy of Passing Show issue No. 5 at the Spot (SAM Building Level 1) or from any of SAM's red boxes located all around campus.

SAM Activities
The semester gets off to a flying start with SAM Fest 2000 in Week 2, featuring a host of activities, the chance to meet Sam the mascot in the flesh and an exclusive Something For Kate show on Thursday 3 August (tickets $11 members, $16.50 non-members available at the Spot). The National Campus Band Comp campus final takes place in the Bar on Wednesday 2 August, followed by the regional final on Thursday 10 August. Women in Education Week hits campus in Week 4, with a full range of fun and informative events. The hugely popular Conception Day strikes on Friday 1 September, with all the traditional excitement and mayhem. For details of our full regular entertainment and activities program, pick up your free copy of What's Up from one of SAM's red boxes located all around campus.

SAM… the new name
Students At Macquarie (SAM) is the new name that Macquarie University Union has adopted for the new century.

Nicky Shortridge
Acting Member Services Manager x7045

Handling Difficult and Uncommunicative People
Monday 31 July 1.30pm - 5.00pm E6A 116

How much of our energy is taken up at work in coping with our interactions with people we find "difficult" and "uncommunicative". Apart from the personal cost, it is often hard to stop the fall-out from these relationships from affecting the quality of the work of the unit or section as a whole.

The workshop is suitable for both academic and general staff.

Facilitator: Amanda Phillips, external consultant
Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x 9619

Job Design, Recruitment and Inducting New Staff
Tuesday 8 Augus 9.30am - 1.00pm E6A 116

This workshop will provide the participants with a framework for analysing and planning their unit's future human resource needs. In particular, it will focus on the processes of defining meaningful and effective work roles, the development of job descriptions, the development of effective recruitment strategies, and the induction of new staff. Participants will be made aware of the University's policies and processes with regard to job design and recruitment.

Case studies of local practice and the experiences of new academic and general staff will inform the discussions.

Facilitators: Amanda Phillips and representatives from the Personnel Office
Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598

Teaching Large Classes in Lectures
Wednesday 9 August 12.30 - 3.00pm E6A 116

This workshop will focus on practical ways of making learning more interactive and teaching in lectures more effective, based on research into learning and teaching. Two Macquarie Outstanding Teachers will add their experience. Lunch will be provided.

Facilitators: Professor Rod O'Donnell and Alex Malley with Moya Adams
Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446

Macquarie University's Academic Performance Management System: Training for Supervisors
Wed 9 and Thurs 10 August 9.00am - 5.00pm Student Union Level 3

This two-day workshop is designed to prepare nominated supervisors in the new Macquarie University Performance Management System for their task. Participants will be introduced to the principles behind the design, goals, and processes of the system and be provided with opportunities to develop the practical skills associated with the effective conduct of performance management interviews.

The workshop is open only to those academic staff who have been nominated as supervisors within the Performance Management System and who have not previously attended this workshop.

Facilitators: Amanda Phillips, Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten
Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x 7598

Project Management as a Way of Getting Things Done
Monday 14 August 9.30am - 4.30 pm E6A 116

This workshop will provide a practical framework for approaching work from a project management perspective. The following areas will be addressed: basic principles of effective Project Management, developing and operationalising a project plan, managing time-lines, developing and delivering in project stages, negotiating and managing constraints, issues of team leadership and team performance, conducting effective evaluation of project outcomes, and reporting.

This workshop is suitable for both academic and general staff. Lunch will be provided.

Facilitator: Amanda Phillips, external consultant
Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x 9619

Addressing Bio-Safety Issues in Research
Tuesday 15 August 1.00 - 3.00pm Mollie Thomson Room Level 5 Library

This workshop has been designed to provide participants with the opportunity to further develop their understanding of bio-safety, the relevant legislative and policy frameworks within which researchers and institutions must operate, and the management practices that must be followed in order to meet the requirements of these policies.

Case studies of good and poor practice will be used to illustrate issues of concern.

Facilitators: Peter Bergquist, Millar Whalley, Duncan Veal
Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598

Re-energising Yourself and Your Work
Wednesday 16 August 9.30am to 12.30pm E6A 116

How easy it is to become demoralised at work, in the face of constraints and obstructions, decision-making which does not seem to make sense, work overload, and demands where there is little support or where we feel under-valued.

In this workshop we will explore alternative approaches to these challenges, so as to enable us to remain personally buoyant and re-empowered, even in the face of frustrating and constraining circumstances.

The workshop is suitable for both academic and general staff.

Facilitators: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten and Brenda Turnbull
Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x 9619

Teaching Large Classes: Teaching in Teams, Large Tutorials
Wednesday 16 August 12.30 - 3.00pm E6A 116

This workshop will look at practical ways to increase interaction and active learning in large tutorials. It will introduce participants experientially to strategies to increase class participation. Two Macquarie Outstanding Teachers will add their experience. Lunch will be provided.

Facilitators: Kelsie Dadd and Cathy Rytmeister with Moya Adams
Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446

AVCC Leadership Program for HEW Levels 5-7, 2000
Nominations are now being sought from staff interested in attending the Leadership Program for HEW Levels 5-7, to be conducted by the AVCC. The course is designed for people who would benefit from an orientation to the higher education system, and would be particularly relevant to people in an administrative role or to staff who are potential or aspiring managers.

The program will run from 16-20 October 2000, and will be held at the Global Leadership Centre, Deakin University, Geelong. Registration Cost: $2,600.

Funding: CPD is able to support staff attendance at this course by a contribution of $1,000 towards the registration fee. The remainder of the fee, plus travel and any other costs, must be met by the individual's Department or Office.

Deadline: Nominations must be received at the Centre for Professional Development by Monday 28 August.

Please contact Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619, or Alison Cameron, x7598, for further information about the program and details of the nomination procedure.

Media mentions: We are now using both print and broadcasting monitoring services, but they do sometimes miss Macquarie mentions. To ensure a more comprehensive and accurate MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA column, please always let us know whenever you have been a subject or an author of any print media item, including reviews of your work or letters-to-the-editor from you, and if you appear on the electronic media. Kindly forward the information by email to Kathy Vozella: kvozella@vc.mq.edu.au by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to W6B 148.

Ms Cathy Adderton (Biological Sciences PhD student): has begun trials of a new contraceptive implant for kangaroos and koalas which, if successful, will provide a humane and reversible method of controlling the populations of native animals both in the wild and in captivity, Campus Review, 5-11 July

Mr Andrew Baillie (Psychology): says anxiety is not new, and he doubts that the way we live now is any more stressful than living through the Great Depression or growing up in an era when getting pregnant came with no guarantee you would actually survive the birth, The Sun-Herald, 16 July; said that people affected by anxiety disorders often find themselves unable to perform their major obligations, Sunday Telegraph, 16 July

Dr Glenn Brock (Earth and Planetary Sciences): said that Orange was chosen for the international palaeontology conference because the region was renowned for certain geological formations, Central Western Daily (Orange), 11 July

Ms Meredith Brooks (Actuarial Studies graduate): is now the global head of international investment services for Frank Russell Co in New York, and recently returned to Australia to receive the Institute of Actuaries' Actuary of the Year Award, The Australian Financial Review, 5 July

Associate Professor Ailsa Burns (Psychology): will present her research which has discovered that many women are happier in their 60s and feel they have left stormy seas behind them, The Sydney Morning Herald, 24 July; www.smh.com.au, 24 July; The Age, 24 July; www.theage.com.au, 24 July; The West Australian, 24 July; Mike Carlton program, Radio 2UE, 24 July

Mr Philip Butler (Master of Education, Early Childhood student): has a Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood and Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood, is director and teacher at St Ives Pre-school Kindergarten, and is currently studying for a Master degree at Macquarie University, Sunday Telegraph, 16 July

Associate Professor Frank Clarke (Modern History): commented on the Centenary of Federation, saying that what is often overlooked is that Australia didn't have to fight a war like the US to gain some independence. He then went on to talk about Earl Page, Australia's first country Australian Prime Minister, ABC Radio 2BL, 5 July; interviewed about the historical background to the federation movement and the two referendums on federation at the end of the nineteenth century, SBS Radio, 4 July

Professor George Cooney (Education): said UAI predictions relying on information from students could be quite wrong as students often over-estimate how well they will do in the HSC, The Sydney Morning Herald, 17 July

Professor Des Cooper (Biological Sciences): is PhD supervisor of Cathy Adderton and wanted to see if a reversible contraceptive implant for domestic cats and dogs would be successful in marsupials, Campus Review, 5-11 July; wrote an Opinion Letter outlining two major problems with the proposed oral vaccine for possums in New Zealand and saying that similar considerations could affect the proposed immunocontraception of koalas in Australia, New Scientist, 25 March

Ms Mary Demovic (Museum of Ancient Cultures): has been trialling holiday sessions for preschoolers who watch the dramatisation of a 3000-year-old Egyptian story, pick out their names in hieroglyphs, make pectorals and cartouches and leave clutching sphinx balloons, The Australian, 19 July

Dr Serge Doublet (PhD graduate): says there's no clear medical definition of stress, which is nowadays used as a catch-all word to describe a range of feelings, The Sun-Herald, 9 July; interviewed about stress as a concept rather than as a phenomenon, Radio 2SER, 11 July; Radio 2GB, 9 July; ABC 702, 11 July; BBC Radio, 12 July; Radio 2GB, 12 July; Radio 2NC, 18 July; The Australian, 20 July

Mr Michael Edgeloe (Mathematics): interviewed about coming concerts in the Music on Winter Sundays series at Macquarie University, Radio 2NSB, 30 June

Dr Craig Freedman (Centre for Japanese Economic Studies): interviewed about reforming the Japanese economy, Radio 2SER, 4 July

Dr Robbie Gates (Computing): said competitors in the International Olympiad in Informatics have to think quite hard about how to solve the problem, Radio B105 (Brisbane), 14 July

Mr Mark Gregory (Economic and Financial Studies): interviewed about streaming Internet media, Radio 2SER, 17 June

Ms Erica Griffith (Law graduate and Macquarie Youth Ambassador): interviewed about her upcoming Australian Youth Ambassador for Development mission to the Philippines to work with UN High Commission for Refugees in the area of law reform, Radio 2SER, 20 June

Mr Matthew Kidman (Economics/Law graduate): studied economics/law at Macquarie University before deciding to move into journalism and is now with Wilson Asset Management, The Australian Financial Review, 15 July

Mr Bob Lawton (Sports Association): is a member of the NSW Olympic Council, and his relationship with the Canadian team goes back to the time when Sydney won the bid for the 2000 Games, Campus Review, July 12-18

Mr Andrew Leigh (Master of Arts student): was awarded a prestigious Frank Knox Fellowship to study for a Master in Public Administration at Harvard University, Campus Review, 5-11 July

Mr David Myton (Modern History PhD student): is editor of Campus Review's Postgraduate Forum and is researching his PhD on JF Archibald and the Spirit of Australia, Campus Review, 5-11 July; wrote an article on the Australian Historical Association's 10^th biennial conference which explored how people in the past have imagined our future and how the present and future are shaped by understandings of the past, Campus Review, 19-25 July

Dr Robert Norton (Anthropology): wrote a Letter to the Editor about the crisis in Fiji, The Sydney Morning Herald, 8 July

Dr Greg Pemberton (Politics): interviewed about a female charged with the unlawful receipt of classified documents from the Defence Intelligence Organisation, Radio 702 ABC, 21 July; ABC Radio National, 21 July

Dr Joanna Penglase (Sociology PhD graduate): interviewed in relation to her thesis on the Home Children of NSW 1939-1965, saying that it was a very common solution to put children into homes if their parents were poor or if there was a single parent, Radio 2UE, 18 July; was guest of a talkback session relating to her research results, ABC 702, 19 July

Professor Ron Rapee (Psychology): says that because anxiety is so common, we think it's no big deal, yet it's potentially serious because, like depression, anxiety is also linked to suicide and drug and alcohol abuse, The Sun-Herald, 16 July; says shy kids don't necessarily turn into shy adults, although they are at greater risk, Sunday Telegraph, 16 July

Professor David Rich (Centre for Flexible Learning): says advances in online technology are blurring the lines between on and off-campus learning, The Sydney Morning Herald, 12 July

Professor Jill Roe (Modern History): told the Australian Historical Association conference that there are about 350 historians at work in Australian universities, declining from 451 in 1989, Campus Review, 19-25 July

Mr Stuart Russell (Legal Institutions): says that the private security industry's growth reflects a misapprehension that crime rates are higher than they really are, that only the rich and businesses can afford private security and that it is used to harass young people in shopping centres, Insight, SBS TV, 6 and 7 July

Ms Clair Scrine (Modern History PhD student): wrote about her PhD research into nymphomania in the Victorian era, saying that sex offers a wealth of potential for historical analysis and an alternative insight into the past, Campus Review, 5-11 July

Dr Kerry Sherman (Psychology): interviewed about her PhD research into breast health and how women cope with breast cancer screening, as well as the Bounce lesson plan and educational initiative for high schools, Radio 2SER, 7 June

Mr Philip Shine (2SER): is the new station manager at Radio 2SER-FM, owned by Macquarie University and UTS, Campus Review, 19-25 July

Mr Brian Spencer (Registrar): will act as Mayor of Canada Olympic Place for the duration of the Olympic Games, and said that Macquarie will be the first stop for the Canadian athletes and officials in Sydney, Campus Review, 12-18 July; said Macquarie would let 850 rooms to 1,125 people involved with the Canadian Olympic Association, and only a handful of Macquarie students had chosen to remain on campus during the Olympics Games, The Sydney Morning Herald, 24 July

Dr Mary Spongberg (Modern History): mentioned as PhD supervisor of Clair Scrine, Campus Review, 5-11 July

Mr Bill Steele (Research Park): interviewed in relation to the Macquarie University Research Park, Radio 103.2FM, 11 July

Professor Noel Tait and Professor John Talent (Earth and Planetary Sciences): presented a travelogue of palaeontology at a public lecture in Orange, Central Western Daily (Orange), 11 July

Professor John Talent (Earth and Planetary Sciences): said that a tour of the Wellington Caves by a group of international palaeontologists will help them get better ideas about their own work, Prime TV News Canberra, 13 July; Prime TV News Orange, 13 July

Dr Hsu-Ming Teo (Post-doctoral research fellow): completed her Australian/Vogel Literary Award-winning debut novel, Love and Vertigo, while researching a history of women's romance writing in the 20^th century, Who Weekly, 17 July

Dr Alan Tidwell (MGSM): says the rapid speed of the uptake of technology into the business environment in recent years has been a key issue in forcing management - as well as management education - to roll up its sleeves and confront the task, The Sydney Morning Herald, 5 July

Mr Andrew Vittiello (Chiropractic): interviewed about the problem of students not wearing their backpacks properly and carrying too much weight for their size, ABC Radio Newcastle, 17 July; ABC Radio 702, 17 July; ABC NSW Regional Radio, 17 July; said some students he treated privately were carrying 25kg or up to 30% of their body weight, The Sydney Morning Herald, 17 July; mentioned on Radio 3AK Melbourne, 17 July

Professor Malcolm Walter (Earth and Planetary Sciences): quoted in a news item saying that the huge zinc, lead and iron ore deposit at the NT's McArthur River mine is providing NASA scientists with possible clues about life on Mars, ABC Radio Darwin, 3 July; ABC Radio News 2BL, 3 July; Radio 2RN, 3 July; Triple J, 3 July; said he was confident that microscopic organisms would be found on Mars, perhaps as soon as 2025, The Age, 5 July; interviewed about NASA techniques to determine the possibility of life on Mars and mentioned the Understanding Planet Earth symposium, Radio 6PR Perth, 5 July

Dr McKenzie Wark (Media Studies): discusses Akira Mizuta Lippit's book Electric Animal, which argues that animals never entirely vanish but exist in a state of perpetual vanishing, The Australian, 19 July

Ms Margaret White (Institute of Early Childhood): said children's art is a significant form of communication for young children, The North Shore Times, 28 March; interviewed about art as a means of communication for children affected by war, Radio Australia (Cambodian service), 3 April; interviewed in relation to arts education - is it essential or peripheral, and argued that it is essential and access to such education would depend on a revision of priorities in teacher education, Directions in Education, Australian Council of Educational Administrators, 27 June

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): pictured with fellow AVCC Board members at the historic meeting between Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid and members of the AVCC Board, Campus Review, 5-11 July

Issues and Events

Granddaughter of Jack "Puppy" Taylor, Hannah, is studying at Macquarie University and playing rugby for Eastwood in a women's team, The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 July

Macquarie Universityoffers communication degrees with film majors, The Sydney Morning Herald, 5 July

The MBA has not been knocked off its pedestal as the premium degree to be taken by ambitious business wannabes, especially not an MBA from the top-shelf outfits such as the AGSM and the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, The Sydney Morning Herald, 5 July

Mr Phillip Berriman, deputy chair of Hunter Orchestra, claimed to have four degrees including an MBA from Macquarie University, but it was revealed in 1996 that all were fabrications, The Newcastle Herald, 5 July

Macquarie University will participate in the Eastern Australia University Games, hosted by the Albury-Wodonga campuses of Charles Sturt University and La Trobe University, Border Mail (Albury-Wodonga), 3 July

Macquarie University's Centre for Japanese Economic Studies held its fifth biennial conference in Sydney this week, with former Bank of Japan executive Mikio Wakatsuki addressing the conference lunch, The Australian, 7 July

Long-time Japan observer James Abegglen, in Australia to speak at Macquarie University's economic conference, "Can the Japanese Change?" said the Japanese are destined to be like the Swiss: rich but dull, The Australian, 7 July

Macquarie Universityfirst grade Australian Rules team served notice that they are a force to be reckoned with after crushing traditional rivals Manly Warringah last Saturday, The Weekly Times, 5 July

North Shore AFL Bombers play East Coast Eagles at Macquarie University oval in a bid to cement their top-four spot, The Mosman Daily, 6 July

Technology One claimed to have "swung the balance" after signing up Macquarie University and the University of Technology, Sydney, The Australian, 12 July

Macquarie University is one of the six universities to sign up with Technology One's Student One program, The Australian, 12 July

During the Sydney Olympic Games,Macquarie University will transform itself into Canada Olympic Place - the home away from home for around 500 officials and support staff from the Canadian Olympic Association, Campus Review, 12-18 July

Macquarie University's Department of Chiropractic says children should not carry loads of more than 10% of their lean body weight, but a study has found those surveyed to be carrying 15% of body weight, The Newcastle Herald, 17 July; The Sydney Morning Herald, 17 July

Macquarie University and the Association of Australasian Palaeontologists organised the "Palaeontology Down Under 2000" conference in Orange, Central Western Daily (Orange), 11 July

Macquarie University mentioned as one of the brief stopovers for prison escapee, John Killick, during Killick's commital hearing, Channel 10 News, 17 July

Rezoning land around Macquarie University has made it mandatory for companies moving in to conduct research and development, The Sydney Morning Herald, 19 July

Macquarie Universityhas 20,212 students, The Age, 19 July

Venues@Macquarie will host the Hornsby Girl's High 70^th anniversary lunch on August 26, The Sydney Weekly, 18 July

Macquarie University mentioned in news items about a man twice found guilty of murdering his girlfriend who has been jailed for 14-20 years, Radio 2KY, 20 July; Channel 10 News, 20 July, The Illawarra Mercury, 21 July

Macquarie University and UTS have recently bought Technology One's Student One product, leading the way for further sales in the education sector, The Age, 21 July

Macquarie University was given $2.3million to develop a new course in child care for the Federal Government, which has spent more than $630m on consultants after sacking tens of thousands of workers and making massive redundancy payments, The Courier Mail, 24 July; Radio 3AW, 24 July; Radio 3AK, 24 July; Radio 3MP, 24 July; Melbourne Magic Radio 693, 24 July; Darwin MIX 104.9FM, 24 July; Darwin HOT100, 24 July

Macquarie University will provide 850 rooms to 1,125 people involved with the Canadian Olympic Association during the Olympic Games, The Sydney Morning Herald, 24 July
 

AUSTRALIAN POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS 2000-2001
The Australian Friends of the London School of Economics (LSE) wish to offer two scholarships, each valued at $A4,000, to assist Australian students who are undertaking postgraduate studies at the LSE. To be eligible, students must be Australian citizens and either be starting a course this year or be currently enrolled as postgraduate students at the LSE.

Applicants are invited to send a statement giving details of the course they are undertaking, a curriculum vitae and evidence that they meet the above criteria. Applications close on 1 September 2000 and should be sent to Professor Russell Lansbury, Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Sydney NSW 2006. Fax 9351 4729, e-mail: r.lansbury@econ.usyd.edu.au

THE LIONEL MURPHY FOUNDATION
Each year the Lionel Murphy Foundation offers Postgraduate Scholarships to Law and /or Science Scholars to undertake a postgraduate degree. The scholarships are worth: $30,000 for the overseas scholarship and $15,000 for domestic scholarship. Closing Date: 1 September 2000. Further information and application form is available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 3 Lincoln Building).

JULIAN SMALL FOUNDATION RESEARCH GRANT 2000
Applications are sought from postgraduate and undergraduate students who are undertaking research and involved in the study of law, or the study of industrial relations. Julian Small was one of Australia's leading industrial lawyers. The Foundation was established with a generous donation from Julian's partners at Minter Ellison and has many other supporters. The Foundation's annual grant has a maximum value of $6,000. The Trustee Directors may, in their discretion, also make available a second grant of up to $4,000. The successful applicant will be chosen on the basis of a research proposal which clearly sets out how the research will advance thinking and practice in the area of employment law and industrial relations in Australia. Closing date: Friday 18 August 2000. Application forms may be obtained from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 3, Room 328 Lincoln Building), phone: x7277.

SWISS GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS 2001/2002
Three scholarships are being offered to Australian citizens for study in Switzerland for the academic year 2001-2002. for a period of 9 months. Candidates are required to have a sufficient knowledge of French or German as all courses are given in these languages. Candidates born before 1 January 1966 are not eligible to apply. Allowances range from approximately SFr1450 per month for undergraduate students, to SFr1650 per month for postgraduate and art students; medical insurance and return travel from Switzerland to Australia is covered under the scholarship. Closing date: 18 September 2000. For further information and application forms are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 3, Lincoln Building).

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

The Registrar's Office has the following computers for sale by tender:

Model Hard Disk

There is one Pentium 233 MHZ with 32MB of memory without a hard disk drive that is available for separate tender. All the computers are sold with Windows NT Operating system. There are no monitors with the units, they are to be sold with a keyboard and mouse only. Please note that the computers are sold as is, with no warranties whatsoever. Tenders close pm Friday 4 August 2000.

For viewing and tender information please contact Genevieve Freys on x6173.

TO LET: Balmoral. Furnished 2 bedroom townhouse. Walk to beach, buses and ferries. Undercover car space. Available 1 August until 20 December 2000. Short-term OK. Rent: $500. Contact Val Street on 9660 4721.

TO LET: London WC1 - Russell Square/Mecklenburgh Square. Light, comfortable, well equipped furnished flat for short-term rent. 1½ bedrooms, (50.sq.m) plus charming rooftop terrace. Available mid-July to 1 Sept. Rent: £stg240p.w. (also available 2001) Contact Jean Cooney, Tel/fax: 9357 1025 or e-mail: cooneyjean@hotmail.com

SHARE ACCOMODATION:Hornsby. Large room in spacious 1920s weatherboard house, in a quiet area with large garden. Close to transport and shops. To share with one person and small dog. Postgraduate student/staff member preferred. Rent: $110p.w. + share of bills. Phone Nicholas on 9477 268 (AH), x9662 (W) or e-mail: nicholas.cope@mq.edu.au

ACCOMMODATION WANTED:In vicinity of Macquarie University. Furnished or unfurnished 2/3 bedroom unit or house for approximately 6 months. Approximate rent: $320. Contact Susanna Thompson at Proteome Systems on 9889 1830.

HOUSESITTERS AVAILABLE: Professional couple moving to Sydney January 2001. Seek housesitting opportunity, mid to long-term (3 months + if possible). Contact Ian and Tanya on 0011 649 521 3349 (NZ) or e-mail tanyag.sks.school.nz

URGENT SALE: Moving overseas: Toyota van lite 86B 1987, perfect condition $3,500; colour printer $150. Phone Javier on 9868 4829 or 0419 230 492.

FOR SALE: Kelvinator fridge, 340 litre, 2 door, cyclic defrost. $150 ono. Phone 9983 1181.

FOR SALE: Baby stroller and carry bag - used for one child only. In excellent condition. $70 ono. Phone 9983 1181.

FOR SALE: (Red Convertible) Toyota Celica ST Cabriolet 1986 $6,500 ono. 5 speed manual, air con, power steering, electric mirrors, tint, mags, alarm, 132,000km, registered until May 2001. Phone 9712 0256 or 9422 4412 (W).

FOR SALE: Holden Barina 1992, red, first registered 1993, registered until January 2001. 5 door auto, 3M tinted windows, 1 owner, immaculate condition, 49,500kms. Must sell $7,790ono. Phone 9868 5468 or 0414 679 832.

FOR SALE: 1988 Toyota Corolla Seca 5 door hatch, 1.6L, 5 speed manual, white, 146,000kms air con, stereo, only two owners, registered until September 2000. $4,200. Phone Melissa on 0413 023932.

FOR SALE: Wedding dress, size 10½, professionally dry cleaned. Guipure lace bodice with bow under bust,also mathcing veil. $390 ono. Phone 9868 5468 or 0414 679 832.

FOR SALE: Beckman P/ACE 2050, capillary electrophoresis instrument. Includes UV absorbance detector, can be supplied with operational software but no computer. All offers considered. Contact Dr. Daniel Jardine, Department of Chemistry, Macquarie University, x8263.

FOR SALE: Black desk on casters, with keyboard facility (Ikea). L:1300 x W:800, $60.00; colourbond garden shed, green with beige trim. Has flat sloping roof, with front sliding door. As new. Fully dismantled and very easy to assemble. H: 2200 x L: 2200 x W: 1800 cms. $170.00. Phone 98072909.

FOR SALE: Hoover Apollo deluxe clothes dryer 5 kilo. Stainless steel bowl. Includes wall plate, stacking rack (for use with front load washing machine), instruction book. Six years old. Excellent condition. $175 ono. Phone June on x7390.

2000

July

Friday 28 July
CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: The Native Vegetation Conservation Act and our Living Wealth - the Current Account and Future Prospects, presented by Ian Oliver (Department of Land and Water Conservation, Armidale). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E8A 290.

Sunday 30 July
MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS:Andrea Lam (Piano) performs sonatas by Beethoven and Prokofiev, plus piano works by Chopin, Schumann and Stravinsky. 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre. Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925, 9428 1463 or medge@ics.mq.edu.au

Monday 31 July
CPD WORKSHOP:Handling Difficult and Uncommunicative People, facilitated by Amanda Phillips and an external consultant. 1.30 - 5.00 pm, E6A 116. Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. Bookings: CPD, x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au.

August

Tuesday 1 August
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Research Series:Fultonia Betitia Proba: The First Female Christian Writer, presented by Dr Ian Plant. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost $7 ($5 SSEC members). Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Thursday 3 August
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHOPOLOGY COLLOQUIA 2000:Autobiography and Testimonial Discourse in an Aboriginal Life History, presented by Jeremy Beckett. 10.30am to 12.30pm in C3A 630.

Thursday 3 August
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE: The World of Fungi: Carnivorous Nematode Eating Fungi, presented by Rita Holland. 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Friday 4 August
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: The Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition. A private viewing and accompanying lecture. 6.00 to 8.00pm in the Art Gallery of NSW. Places are limited so book early. Cost: $32 (includes lecture, refreshments and viewing). Cheques should be made payable to the University of Sydney and sent to Anne Irish, Ancient History Secretary, Macquarie University.

Friday 4 August
THE LITERATURE AND CULTURAL HISTORY GROUP, DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, DIVISION OF HUMANITIES: HALF-DAY SEMINAR:Names, Places, Contexts, features papers by David Blair and Dale Lehner, Marcelle Freiman and Sarah Plant. 1.00pm onwards in W6A 107. All welcome. For more information please contact Marea Mitchell, x8754.

Friday 4 August
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR: 1.0 to 0.9 Ga Granitic Magmatism in South Norway: Timing, Petrogenesis and Consequences for Crustal Structure and Evolution, presented by Professor Tom Andersen (Mineralogisch-Geologisch Museum, Oslo). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard).

Monday 7 August
EDUCATING FOR THE INFORMATION AGE: Defining The New Curriculum. 1.00 - 3.00pm in E6A116. Enquiries and Bookings: Centre for Professional Development: x9721

Monday 7 August
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION LECTURE:New Light on Rome's India Trade, presented by Roger Bagnall (Professor of Classics and History, Columbia University). 7.30pm in X5B Level 3 (Museum of Ancient Cultures).

Tuesday 8 August
CPD WORKSHOP: Job Design, Recruitment and Inducting New Staff, facilitated by Amanda Phillips and representatives from the Personnel Office. 9.30am - 1.00pm, E6A 116. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: CPD, x9721, email cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au.

Wednesday 9 August
CPD WORKSHOP:Teaching Large Classes in Lectures, facilitated by Moya Adams and experienced teachers from Macquarie and elsewhere. 12.30 - 3.00pm, E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446. Bookings: CPD, x9721, email cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au.

Wednesday 9 August
TEACHING ONLINE @ MACQUARIE:Guiding or Hiding? The Role of the Facilitator in Online Teaching and Learning. 1.00 - 2.00pm, Library Training Room 3. Enquiries Robyn Philip x9271. No bookings required.

Wednesday 9 - Thursday 10 August
CPD WORKSHOP: Macquarie University's Academic Performance Management System: Training for Supervisors, facilitated by Amanda Philips and Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten. 9.00am 5.00pm, Student Union Function Rooms, Level 3. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: CPD, x9721, email cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au.

Thursday 10 August
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHOPOLOGY COLLOQUIA 2000:Masculinity and its Ramifications: Mimetic Male Bodies in Indian Mass Culture, presented by Kajri Jain. 10.30am to 12.30pm in C3A 630.

Thursday 10 August
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE: The World of Fungi: The Rotten World About Us (video). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Friday 11 August
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR: Possible Astronomical Influence on the Origin of Life on Earth, presented by Dr David Blank (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard).

Friday 11 August
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION FILM FESTIVAL: Swords and Sandals Season:The Rape of the Sabine Women. 7.30pm in the Museum of Ancient Cultures, X5B Level 3.

Monday 14 August
CPD WORKSHOP: Project Management as a way of Getting Things Done, facilitated by Amanda Phillips, external consultant. 9.30am - 4.30pm, E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. Enquiries: Mareejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. Bookings: CPD, x9721, email cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au.

Tuesday 15 August
CPD WORKSHOP: Addressing Bio-safety Issues in Research, facilitated by Peter Berquist, Millar Whalley and Duncan Veal. 1.00 - 3.00pm, Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5, Library. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: CPD, x9721, email cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au.

Tuesday 15 August
PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR: Does Meaning Determine Truth Conditions? Presented by Ernest Lepore (Rutgers). 11.00am to 12.45pm in the Philosophy seminar room, W6A 720. For further information contact Nina Ralph x8837 (nralph@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au) or John Sutton x8817 (jsutton@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au) See also the Philosophy Department website at http://www.phil.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 16 August
CPD WORKSHOP:Re-energising Yourself and Your Work, facilitated by Brenda Turnbull. 9.30am - 12.30pm, E6A 116. Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. Bookings: CPD, x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au.

Wednesday 16 August
CPD WORKSHOP: Teaching Large Classes: Teaching in Teams; Large Tutorials, facilitated by Moya Adams and experienced teachers from Macquarie and elsewhere. 12.30 - 3.00pm, E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446. Bookings: CPD, x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au, or enrol online at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au.

Thursday 17 August
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity PUBLIC LECTURE: From a Human Point of View, 2 Cor. 5.16-21 From a Social Science Perspective, presented by Ross Saunders. 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C T1. No charge. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Thursday 17 August
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHOPOLOGY COLLOQUIA 2000: Synthesising Desire, presented by Aaron Darrell. 10.30am to 12.30pm in C3A 630.

Thursday 17 August
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE: China in Focus: The People's Republic through the Eye of a Photographer, presented by Ron Oldfield. 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Friday 18 August
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR: Three Cardinal Events that Shaped Australia in its Billion-Year Earth History, presented by Professor John Veevers (GEMOC). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard).

Friday 18 August
REFLECTIVE TEACHERSSpecial Interest Group. 1 - 2pm, E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446.

Monday 21 August
EDUCATING FOR THE INFORMATION AGE: Developing Educational Resources. 1.00 - 3.00pm in E6A116. Enquiries and Bookings: Centre for Professional Development: x9721

Tuesday 22 August
PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR:Is it a Crime to Belong to a Reference Class? Presented by Mark Colyvan (Tasmania). 11.00am to 12.45pm in the Philosophy seminar room, W6A 720. For further information contact Nina Ralph x8837 (nralph@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au) or John Sutton x8817 (jsutton@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au) See also the Philosophy Department website at http://www.phil.mq.edu.au

Thursday 24 August
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHOPOLOGY COLLOQUIA 2000:Opium Reduction Programs and Gender Among the Akha of Northern Laos, presented by Paul Cohen and Chris Lyttleton. 10.30am to 12.30pm in C3A 630.

Thursday 24 August
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE: Celebrating Aboriginal Australia: Aboriginal Land Management in the Kimberley Region. Slide Lecture by Jim Kohen. 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Friday 25 August
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR: Microcontinent Formation around Australia, presented by Dr Carmen Gaina (University of Sydney). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard).

Sunday 27 August
MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS: Concert by the Royal Australian Air Force Band. 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre. Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925, 9428 1463 or medge@ics.mq.edu.au
 
 

Wednesday 30 August
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity, Judaism Series: The Development of Jewish Philosophy in Antiquity, presented by Rabbi J Kamins. 7.30pm in X5B 321. Cost $7 ($5 SSEC members), free for full-time students. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Thursday 31 August
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHOPOLOGY COLLOQUIA 2000:Fijians, Indians and Africans: The Politics of Ethnicity in Fiji and Trinidad, presented by Bob Norton. 10.30am to 12.30pm in C3A 630.

Thursday 31 August
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE: Celebrating Aboriginal Australia: Desert People (video). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au