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INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRAINING FOR STAFF

In Semester 1 2004 the Information and Technology Training Unit is offering a varied range of courses for staff to support the development of skills required for the workplace. Courses cover areas such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Web Development, Creating Digital Images, Database Creation with Access and FileMaker, Adobe Photoshop and more… see below for courses, dates and times.

Ready to learn?? Book online!

•  Go www.lib.mq.edu.au .

•  Click on Training Classes

•  Click on the course required

•  Check you meet any prerequisites listed. Some courses are 2 days and require both days to be attended.

•  Click Enrol and enter your Staff ID.

•  Once you have successfully enrolled remember to note the date in your diary!

Further information about courses can be obtained by contacting ITTU on x7399, visiting us on Level 1, Librar y or emailing: training@library.mq.edu.au

Meredith Martinelli
IT Training Coordinator
Information & Technology Training Unit
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STAFF MATES

With STAFF MATES entering its third month, it’s great to see lots of staff around campus getting involved!

In the coming weeks MUSA will be holding another free Healthy Lifestyle Session with the topic this month focusing on Weight Loss Management. Come along and listen to experienced Personal Trainer, Elena Visic for practical advice and information on becoming fitter and healthier, whilst retaining the essential balance between work and exercise. This session is on Tuesday 18 May from 5.30pm–6.30pm at the Sport & Leisure Centre. For more information call 9850 7636.

Mothers Day Walk/Run Classic

Set yourself the goal of participating in this years Mothers Day Classic. Make a difference by walking, running or sponsoring a participant to help raise vital funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation on Sunday 9 May at the Domain. This event is open to walkers and runners alike (either 4km or 8km). For more info on this great day check out www.musa.mq.edu.au for details and downloadable entry forms.

Get up to speed for the Mothers Day Classic and kick start your walking program by participating in the STAFF MATES weekly Campus Circuit (a campus walking group) on Thursday from 1.05pm–1.50pm, meeting outside the Sport and Leisure Centre.

More events coming up in the next few months:

• Sydney Half Marathon — Sunday 23 May 2004 (21.1 km Run)
• Nike Women’s Classic — Sunday 20 June 2004 (5/10 km Run/Walk)

Improve the balance between your mind body and soul!

Take time out from your daily routine to revive — give Body Balance a go! This fantastic class, designed for all fitness levels, is a holistic blend of yoga, tai chi and Pilates. Combining the physical benefits of working out with mental renewal, this class will bring your body back to a state of harmony.

Body Balance is offered in the STAFF MATES program every Wednesday

1.05pm–1.50pm at the Sport & Leisure Centre.

Got a suggestion on how STAFF MATES can be improved?

MUSA is dedicated to making STAFF MATES enjoyable and effective for all staff on campus, so if there is something you would like to see more (or less) of in the Program please feel free to your comments to: rachel.blackadder@mq.edu.au or contact Rachel on x9484.

MUSA NEWS

Macquarie starts 2004 on fire!

MUSA swimmer Alex Coombes has swum into 8th Place in the Men's 200m Butterfly Final at the 2004 Telstra Olympic Team Swimming Trials. Congratulations to another Macquarie University Sports Association scholarship holder!

Triathletes Christian Kemp and Klayton Smith left an impressive mark on the Australian University Triathlon Championships. Christian Kemp finished a close 2 nd overall in the Open Men’s Individual category, and 2 nd overall in the Universities Category. Klayton Smith finished 6 th in his category, 20 th overall and 4 th in the Universities Category. This means both our athletes finished in the top four for Macquarie University!

The Waterski and Wakeboard Team is doing a fantastic job at representing Macquarie University, and the past Australian University Championships are a perfect example. Congratulations to Helena Koncek who has done a great job at not only coming 1st in the Women's Slalom competition, but also 1st in the Women's Trick competition.

Well done to all our athletes who have kicked off the year with exciting results.

Yes, it’s still on… free Yoga, Pilates and Group Fitness!

Become a member of the Sport & Leisure Centre and your Fitness card membership gives you access to unlimited yoga, pilates, boxing and aerobics classes. This is provided along with access to state of the art electronic cardio equipment and our free weight and pin loaded strength conditioning areas.

We’ve made more improvements to the Sport & Leisure Centre with new stairmasters, rowers and running machines, so come along and see for yourself. Contact the Sport & Leisure Centre on 9850 7636 for more information or check out www.musa.mq.edu.au.

Get a team together!

PLAY… at the Sport & Leisure Centre is Macquarie University’s exciting Social Sports Competition. Touch, soccer and basketball are all offered. Visit; www.musa.mq.edu.au to find out more about PLAY… and entering a team.

Alister Coleman
Macquarie University Sports Association

MGSM HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE

MGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre was recently honoured with the 2003 NSW Meetings Industry Association of Australia's Award for best Meeting Venue — Less than 500 Delegates. This is now the third consecutive year MGSM has been awarded the top prize in its category.

MGSM now goes on to represent NSW at the National MIAA Awards, an award MGSM won in 2001. MIAA is a national industry association with 1600 members in the Australia and Asia/Pacific region. The aim of the Awards is to recognise excellent business practice and those who have achieved outstanding results within the meetings and events industry.

For more information or if you would like to view MGSM's 4-star hotel and conference facilities please do not hesitate to contact Ian Kalms direct on x9322 or email: ian.kalms@mq.edu.au

Ian Kalms
Facilities Manager, MGSM

KIM CARPENTER'S THEATRE OF IMAGE

Upcoming events

Our next show, Tales From The Arabian Nights, is being prepared for takeoff. Tales From The Arabian Nights tells the story of how the brave and beautiful Shaharzad each night weaves magical and exuberant tales to save the kingdom and her life from the wrath of the mean King.

The adaptation is by Donna Abela who has written many plays for the youth market. The director is Patrick Nolan who has directed many operas, including for Opera Australia. He directed Love In The Age of Therapy for the Sydney Festival. Kim Carpenter, Artistic Director of Theatre of Image, is the designer. Oonagh Sherrard is the composer and Jo Elliott is the Lighting Designer.

General Public Dates

Seymour Theatre Centre

Cut-price preview: Saturday 5 June 2.00pm — all tickets $19.50

Holiday season: 13–17 July 11.00am and 2.00pm

Bookings: 9351-7940 Ticketek 9266 4800

Riverside Theatres Parramatta

Saturday 3 July 2.00pm

Bookings: 8839 3399 Adults $28.50

Child/Concession $22.50

Laycock Street Theatre Gosford

Saturday 22 May 2.00pm

Bookings: (02) 4323 3233

Official Opening Performance Party

An official opening performance party will be held at 2.00pm on Saturday 3 July at Riverside Theatres Parramatta. This is your big opportunity to dress up in your Arabian finery as a Sultan, an Exotic Oriental Princess, one of Ali Baba's 40 Thieves, a Genie or a Demon. You will be able to join the cast after the show for a party. Everyone will be awarded prizes for their exotic appearance at the show.

Bookings must be done through the Riverside Theatres Parramatta Box Office on 8839 3399 and say the magic words “Open Sesame” so we know that you are coming in costume.

Creative Holiday Workshops

Two full days of creative hands-on activity will be held at the Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University, North Ryde, for children aged 5–12. Equal sessions of Art, Music and Drama with our highly experienced tutors — Louise Dique (Drama), Tony Lewis and Sarah de Jong (Music) and John and Helen Fisher (Art). The children are broken up into three groups: 5–7 year olds, 8–10 and 11–12 year olds. Cost is $130. In our Creative Holiday Workshops we emphasise the creative process, focusing young energies to tackle problem-solving in their artistic quest. We promote a team spirit through building creative ideas.

The Creative Holiday Workshops for 2004 and January 2005 are:

Bazaar Tales: 5 and 6 July. Based around the concept and stories of Tales From The Arabian Nights, this workshop is centred around an exotic oriental bazaar full of colourful and dazzling people and objects.

Space Odyssies: 2 and 3 October. Based around the concept and story of Stella & The Moonman — a brand new production we will be presenting in 2005. We will be investigating how big space really is and what sort of way-out life-forms you would find if you had a spaceship and could travel to the ends of the universe.

Rumble in the Jungle: 17 and 18 January. This workshop will take animal lovers into the wilds of the jungles — Australia, Africa, the Amazon, Sumatra, Borneo, the Highlands of New Guinea. Wherever exotic animals and birds live there is always an element of danger and excitement.

All workshops run from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Bookings 9518 8458 or by email to theatreofimage@idx.com.au

Neil Hunt
Theatre of Image

MACQUARIE FIRST

At a recent function held in their new conference facilities, Dunmore Lang College announced their “Macquarie First” Benefits Package.

In effect “Macquarie First” highlights several benefits that Dunmore Lang College extends to University colleagues, in recognition of the importance we place on our relationship with the University.

Dunmore Lang College was built over 30 years ago to provide accommodation for students of Macquarie University. Additions and changes that have occurred over the years have been done with the University in mind and for the main purpose of providing extra facilities for all associated with the University — students, staff, friends, relatives and associates.

Macquarie First is to remind you that we are here to provide you with hospitality and support services, particularly relating to accommodation, conference, function and teaching needs. If you are not familiar with the facilities we have, we would relish the opportunity to show you around. Contact details are listed below. You may also like brochure material which we will happily supply.

John Reid
Business Development Manager
Dunmore Lang College

DUNMORE LANG COLLEGE ANNUAL PUBLIC LECTURE

To be delivered by Dr Keith Suter, social commentator, strategic planner, writer and broadcaster this year’s lecture is e ntitled: Three Global Revolutions: Globalisation, Technological Change and the Rise of China.

The lecture will be held at the Almgren Centre, Dunmore Lang College on Wednesday 28 April at 8.00pm.

Supper will be served at the conclusion of the lecture.

RSVP: Helen Keys on 9856.1015 or email: helen.keys@dlc.mq.edu.au

Helen Keys
Dunmore Lang College

PR AND MARKETING UNIT HAS MOVED

The Public Relations and Marketing Unit has moved from its office in Building W6B to Ground Floor, Goodman Fielder Building, Macquarie University Research Park.

All phone numbers and email addresses remain the same. We look forward to seeing you in our new office.

Megan Etheridge
Manager
PR and Marketing Unit

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Ethics Workshop - Research Involving Human Participants Conducted in Countries outside Australia

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Tuesday 4 May, 1.00pm - 3.00 pm, E6A 116

Enquiries and Bookings: Kokila De Silva, x7854, kdesilva@vc.mq.edu.au

On Being a Team (Member)

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Thursday 6 May, 9.30am - 5.00pm, E6A 116

Facilitator and Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au

Exploring E.Learning Options, Issues and Infrastructure - Part 1

Date: Wednesday 12 May, 9.30am - 12.30pm, E6A 116

Facilitator and Enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752, maree.gosper@mq.edu.au

Making Work Work for Me and Others - Customer Service

Date: Thursday 13 and Thursday 27 May, 9.30am - 1.00pm, E6A 116

Facilitator and Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au

MGSM Scholarship Scheme for General Staff

Applications are now open for the MGSM Scholarship Scheme for General Staff. Two scholarships are available to allow members of general staff to complete the MGSM Postgraduate Certificate in Management.

Applications are due on Wednesday 5 May 2004. Further information: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au or contact Alison Cameron, x7598, alison.cameron@mq.edu.au

WORKPLACE RELATIONS TRAINING

Hot Topics: Language and Communication

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Wednesday 12 May, 12.00 noon - 2.00pm, Workplace Relations Training, Ground Floor, C4B

Facilitator: Dr Jennifer Peck

Enquiries: Lyn Nasir, x7389, lyn.nasir@mq.edu.au

CPD bookings can be made on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Macquarie in the Media

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: kathy.vozella@mq.edu.au ; by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to
W6B 148.

Ms Effy Alexakis (Centre for Flexible Learning): review of Images of Home, a book on Greek-Australian return migration to Greece, which she co-authored with historian Leonard Janiszewski, appeared in, Greek-Australian Vema (Sydney), 1 March

Associate Professor Frank Ashe (Applied Finance Centre): wrote a letter to the editor saying that index benchmarks cloud reality, Australian Financial Review, 19 April

Mr Bob Brozman (Centre for Contemporary Music): interviewed about his tour of Australia, and said he is recording music with traditional musicians in Papua New Guinea, ABC 702, 30 March

Dr Suzan Burton (MGSM): along with Professor Peter Steane, has edited Surviving your Thesis and their emphasis on survival starts with whether a thesis is right for you, Australian Financial Review, 19 April

Miss Anita Chang (Asian Languages): her article 'From Hero, Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon to Blessed are those Giving People' appeared in, Sing Tao Daily, 10 April

Professor Max Coltheart (Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science): described his research-based understanding of some kinds of dyslexia at the recent SPELD conference, Manly Daily, 16 April

Professor Des Cooper (Biological Sciences): is one of five Australian scientists who last year proposed a project to decipher the genetic blueprint of the tamar wallaby, The Australian, 2 April; is part of a consortium that will sequence the genome of the tamar wallaby, Canberra Times, 8 April

Professor John Croucher (MGSM): interviewed about winning Lotto and said it can take more than a lifetime to win Lotto, Today Tonight, Channel 7, 2 April; his weekly 'Number Crunch' column included statistics such as 'longest time spent balancing on one foot: 76 hours, 40 minutes’, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 April; The Age, 3 April; his weekly 'Number Crunch' column included statistics such as 'proportion of Australians whose relationships suffer from trying to balance family and work: 89 per cent', Sydney Morning Herald, 10 April; The Age, 10 April; wrote that if you can spare a millennium or two, and a few tens of millions of dollars, you too could hit the big time, Australian Financial Review, 17 April

Dr Alan Dearn (Ancient History): interviewed about martyrdom and discussed how the concept of martyrdom has changed in an historical and religious context, ABC 666 Canberra, 14 April

Dr Robyn Dowling (Human Geography): is conducting a study into the way Sydney people individualise their homes by making functional changes and adapting them according to preferences, family histories and style choices, Campbelltown-Macarthur Advertiser, 31 March

Professor Brian Gulson (Graduate School of the Environment): said high lead levels were recorded in 10 per cent of the children in his study, which he believes likely to be caused by lead-based house paint, Sunday Telegraph, 11 April

Professor Phil Hayward (Centre for Contemporary Music): said that young people don't have that sense of rebellion against their parents, or the values and behaviours that were around in the 60s when there was a deep schism in music tastes, dress code, sexual mores, drug use and so on, Weekend Australian Magazine, 3 April

Professor John Hewson (MGSM): wrote an opinion article on 'Where NAB went wrong', Australian Financial Review, 2 April; is working on 'special projects', Sydney Morning Herald, 3 April; has not performed the duties of the job of Dean of MGSM since October last year, Australian Financial Review, 5 April; blames stress for the collapse last year of his marriage, West Australian, 13 April; wrote that a thorough overhaul of the NAB board would set a good example in corporate governance, Australian Financial Review, 16 April

Mr Leonard Janiszewski (Modern History): review of Images of Home, a book on Greek-Australian return migration to Greece, which he co-authored with photographer Effy Alexakis appeared in, Greek-Australian Vema , 1 March; discussed the development, life and demise of the regional 'Greek cafe' in Australia, Radio National, 19 March

Mr Daniel Keating (Physical Geography): along with Dr Craig Miller, is revitalising an eight-kilometre stretch of the Hunter River and the two will be featured on the cover of the new phone book for the Muswellbrook, Scone and Singleton area, Scone Advocate, 1 April

Dr Elizabeth Kefallinos (European Languages): discussed the importance of Greek language in Australia, ABC Radio National, 30 March

Mr Ron Kendall (Undergraduate Studies): said that at the moment we're probably going back towards a generalist degree like the BA due to the rapidly changing nature of work, Sydney Morning Herald, 31 March

Dr Craig Miller (Physical Geography): is leading a project to revitalise an eight-kilometre stretch of the Hunter River and along with Dan Keating will be featured on the front of the new White Pages directory for the Muswellbrook, Scone and Singleton area, Scone Advocate, 1 April

Mr Richard Miller (Information and Communication Sciences): made a 'Macquarium' about four years ago with a Mac Classic SE and said it's a cute thing to have in the office, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 April

Dr Peter Murray (Business): along with colleague Dr Nick Parr, has found that women don't just outnumber men in the professions 52.5 per cent, but younger women are beginning to dominate the classic male professional domains, Australian Financial Review, 3 April

Dr Quentin Parker (Physics): is one of the collaborators on a project to study a class of galaxy called 'ultra-compact dwarfs', Coonabarabran Times, 8 April

Dr Nick Parr (Business): along with colleague, Dr Peter Murray, has found that women don't just outnumber men in the professions 52.5 per cent, but younger women are beginning to dominate the classic male professional domains, Australian Financial Review, 3 April; found that highly educated women were more likely to be babyless than their less-educated sisters, which may be explained by a higher opportunity cost of childbearing, Australian Financial Review, 5 April

Dr John Pickard (Graduate School of the Environment): says rural fences do far more than mark boundaries and keep in animals — they also reveal the history of rural prosperity and confidence people had in the future, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 April

Dr John Potts (Media): interviewed about SCAN, the new media online journal and magazine, Radio 2SER, 5 April

Dr Kalpana Ram (Anthropology): interviewed about Indian film making and its relationship to India's social and political landscape, Radio 2SER, 29 March

Ms Janet Robertson (Institute of Early Childhood): said attitudes about what is dangerous (in the playground) for children have changed, and that there is this hysteria about danger — no grazed knees — and the difference between risk-taking and hazards, Sydney Morning Herald, 8 April

Associate Professor Graeme Russell (Psychology): said around 40 per cent of men believe that seeking more family friendly working conditions will hinder their career, ABC Radio Tasmania, 3 April

Dr Nonna Ryan (European Languages): interviewed on SBS radio about Russian Studies at Macquarie University and the Prizes which were awarded to the three high-achievers in Russian Studies, SBS Radio, 23 March

Ms Cathy Rytmeister (NTEU Macquarie Branch): said the Vice-Chancellor has grossly overreacted — we're not talking about ruining people's graduation but it's an opportunity to demonstrate their staff's views, Sydney Morning Herald, 31 March; said the University had made agreements, then walked away from them and now they won't even tell us their position on key matters, The Australian, 31 March; said members decided on the strike action because of the management's inability to come up with a bargaining position on a range of issues, Campus Review, 31 March; said she was confident last week's industrial action had been successful, Northern District Times, 7 April

Dr Ben Searle (Psychology): said the three major psychological factors affecting business operators who work at home are the absence of social and emotional support, the lack of instrumental support, and the absence of feedback, Dynamic Small Business, 1 April

Professor Peter Steane (MGSM): along with Dr Suzan Burton, has edited Surviving your Thesis and their emphasis on survival starts with whether a thesis is right for you, Australian Financial Review, 19 April

Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): interviewed about the war in Iraq and said the treatment of France is an example of what can happen if a country does not contribute, ABC 702, 15 March; interviewed about the war in Iraq and said that while Iraq has not reached the same proportions as Vietnam, it does have the potential to reach the same level, Radio 2UE, 8 April; Radio 6PR, 8 April

Associate Professor Millar Whalley (Biological Sciences): interviewed about equine herpes viruses vaccine strategies, The Veterinarian, 1 March

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): wrote an article on diversity in higher education, Campus Review, 24 March; said she was surprised the union was taking industrial action and believed it was part of an orchestrated strike campaign by the NTEU at other universities, The Australian, 31 March; said threats by academics at Macquarie University to picket student graduation ceremonies are ‘absolutely abhorrent’, Sydney Morning Herald, 31 March; said it had been apparent for some time that the NTEU negotiating team had wanted to participate in this multi-campus stoppage, Campus Review, 31 March; said student income support needs a very thorough review, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 April; sought John Hewson out for the Dean of MGSM's job when it fell vacant two years ago, Australian Financial Review, 5 April; interviewed about changes to tertiary education, Life Matters, Radio National, 6 April; said she was aware of dissatisfaction within the sector over the AVCC's ('minimalist' negotiating) position regarding future research funding, but defended its demands as realistic, The Australian, 7 April

Issues and Events

The Faulkes Telescope Australia project is managed from Swinburne University of Technology, with support from ANU, Macquarie University, Charles Sturt University and the Anglo-Australian Observatory, Border News, 22 March

Acting manager of youth service Miyay Birray, Ros Sampson, said her experience working within government agencies and in places other than Moree, including Macquarie University would help her with the restructure of Miyay Birray, Moree Champion, 30 March

A study by the CSIRO and Macquarie University indicated the Liverpool valley collected pollution from the Sydney Basin and that air, tested at Camden and Campbelltown, had unhealthy levels of ozone, Macarthur Chronicle, 30 March

Job creation in Liverpool is lagging behind Western Sydney, a study by Macquarie University has found, Liverpool Leader, 31 March

Students from Macquarie University will meet UTS students for a rally as part of the National Union of Students national day of action, The Australian, 31 March

Classes have been cancelled in anticipation of a 24-hour strike by staff at Macquarie University, The Australian, 31 March

Unionised academics at Macquarie University called a 24-hour strike over the breakdown of enterprise agreement talks, Sydney Morning Herald, 31 March

The Federal Opposition has attacked the Government over its lack of defence for an Australian icon — the ugh boot (which is a word in the Macquarie Dictionary) — being stolen by a giant American company, Radio 2SM, 31 March

Macquarie University was mentioned in an article about the University of New England, which one year after the NTEU served its log of claims on UNE for a new set of conditions, staff are still without a new enterprise agreement, Northern Daily Leader, 31 March

A pay dispute involving staff at Macquarie University could drag on for more than a month, Radio 2CH, 31 March; Radio 2GB, 31 March; Radio 2KY, 31 March

A study by the CSIRO and Macquarie University indicated the Liverpool valley collected pollution from the Sydney Basin and that air, tested at Camden and Campbelltown, had unhealthy levels of ozone, Liverpool Leader, 31 March

A recent Macquarie University study of employment in western Sydney pointed out that Parramatta was no longer the leading manufacturing centre it once was, Parramatta Sun, 31 March

Members of the Kids and Traffic team from Macquarie University's Early Childhood Road Safety Education Program visited Lismore recently with a driveway display kit that highlights the difficulty drivers may have in seeing a small child behind or close to a car, Northern Rivers Echo (Lismore), 1 April

The Macquarie Dictionary has been asked to remove the word 'ugh' as in ugh boots by American company Deckers who has trademarked the term, Triple M, 1 April

Macquarie University has offered staff 19 per cent (pay rise) over three years, Illawarra Mercury, 1 April

According to columnist Miranda Devine, most of (new Sydney Lord Mayor, Clover) Moore's neighbourhoods are self-defined, but some need to be 'zhuzh-ed’ — a buzz word defined in the latest Macquarie Dictionary as 'too add a touch of individual flair', Sydney Morning Herald, 1 April

Staff at Macquarie University yesterday went on strike for 24 hours in support of a proposed new enterprise agreement, Daily Telegraph, 1 April

'Proof: Portraits from the Movement 1978-2003', on display at the Macquarie University Art Gallery, is an important piece of history and is beautiful portraiture, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 April

According to the UNE NTEU president, a host of other universities, including Macquarie University have 'well advanced' EBA negotiations in comparison to UNE, Northern Daily Leader, 2 April

Following the retirement of Macquarie University's long-serving human resources director, Col Cashman, the University took time to evaluate the function of HR across the University and is now ready to hire a replacement, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 April

Ben Dalton became convinced his men-only cooking school could work while completing an MBA at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Sun-Herald, 4 April

ANU, the University of Melbourne and Macquarie University have received $12 million in funding to sequence the kangaroo genome, Australian Financial Review, 5 April

New Burwood Councillor Bob Nanva gained entry to Macquarie University law school despite a low TER due to persistency, Inner Western Courier, 5 April

ASIC has been involved in the development of scam search software known as Scamalert, developed under the banner of the Scamseek project carried out by the Capital Markets CRC working in partnership with the University of Sydney and Macquarie University's Department of Linguistics, Sydney Morning Herald, 6 April; The Age, 6 April

Murder suspect Sef Gonzales had failed a bridging course in medicine at UNSW and was facing expulsion from a pre-law course at Macquarie University, Sydney Morning Herald, 6 April; The Age, 6 April

Tutsi Lambert Ndakaza has a Masters in Accounting from Macquarie University and is returning to Rwanda to help rebuild his former country, Sydney Morning Herald, 7 April

'Proof: Portraits from the Movement 1978-2003' will be on display at Macquarie University Art Gallery, Sydney Morning Herald, 7 April

Swimmer, Susie O'Neill and 400m Olympic champion, Cathy Freeman, told an audience of more than 400 at the recent Macquarie University Blues Awards about their experiences competing in the Olympic Games, Northern District Times, 7 April

There have been great technological changes since a CSIRO and Macquarie University study which suggested if a 60,000 lot development went ahead ozone concentrations would increase by 13 per cent in Liverpool, Liverpool Leader, 7 April

A recent study by the CSIRO and Macquarie University indicated the Liverpool valley collected pollution from the Sydney basin and that air tested at Camden and Campbelltown had unhealthy levels of ozone, Liverpool Champion, 7 April

The first definition of religion in the Macquarie Dictionary is 'the quest for the values of the ideal life', Daily Telegraph, 8 April

Reserve Bank Governor, Ian Macfarlane, will discuss the world economy and its implications for Australia at the inaugural Di Yerbury Economic and Financial Studies Lecture, Sydney Morning Herald, 8 April

Reserve Bank Governor, Ian Macfarlane, is to deliver a speech at Macquarie University titled 'The world economy and its implications for Australia', Courier Mail, 12 April; Illawarra Mercury, 12 April; The Australian, 12 April

Reserve Bank Governor, Ian Macfarlane, is to deliver a speech at Macquarie University titled 'The world economy and its implications for Australia', The Australian, 13 April; Radio 2UE, 13 April

Macquarie University will be a haven for movie buffs in the coming months as the 2004 season of Movies @ Macquarie kicks off with the free screening of blockbuster Hollywood movies, North Shore Times, 14 April

Unisys Australia has selected 12 of its middle managers for an executive development program in conjunction with the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Business Review Weekly, 15 April

Reserve Bank Governor Ian Macfarlane said during his Macquarie University address that the two biggest risks to the Australian economy — the rising dollar and household debt - appeared 'less menacing' than they did a few months ago, ABC 702, 15 April; ABC 891 Adelaide, 15 April; Courier Mail, 15 April; Radio 2UE, 15 April; The Australian, 15 April

Reserve Bank Governor Ian Macfarlane delivered the inaugural Di YerburyEconomic and Financial Studies Lecture, Central Coast Herald, 15 April; Newcastle Herald, 15 April; Northern Territory News, 15 April; Sydney Morning Herald, 15 April

Reserve Bank Governor, Ian Macfarlane, said in his Macquarie University speech that financial institutions are still lending at strong levels, ABC TV News, 15 April

Now in its fourth year, Movies @ Macquarie - Fact or Fiction? involves film buffs watching popular movies and then putting questions about the screening to experts from Macquarie University, Sydney Morning Herald, 16 April

Reserve Bank Governor Ian Macfarlane said during his Macquarie University address that the two biggest risks to the Australian economy — the rising dollar and household debt — appeared 'less menacing' than they did a few months ago, ABC TV News, 16 April

In his spare time, Burwood's new councillor Bob Nanva has been toiling on an honours degree in law and business administration from Macquarie University, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 April

A study by the CSIRO and Macquarie University in 1992 found that the South Creek Valley had some of the highest levels of air pollution because the valley acted as a sinkhole for polluted air from the Sydney basin, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 April

A recent actuarial study from Macquarie University forecast that women aged 50 in 2001 would, on average, live to 88.8 and their male counterparts to 84.4, Sun-Herald, 18 April

Macquarie University's postgraduate program offers double degrees including a combination of a Master of International Relations with a Master of International Trade and Commerce Law, and another one combining a Master of Commerce in Information Systems and Technology with a Master of IT, Australian Financial Review, 19 April

The Macquarie University report analysed the 2001 census to provide a detailed view of the Western Sydney region's employment and labour market, Liverpool Champion, 7 April

Kathy Vozella
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Alumni

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MAY – JUNE EVENTS

All staff and alumni welcome to all events. All bookings and reservations, phone x7237 (Alumni Office)

A night at the Sydney Opera House

Saturday 10 July 2004, 7.30pm

The Mikado - Gilbert & Sullivan at their finest.Special rate: $70 Circle B Res (normally $88) Bookings by 21 May

Reunion for 'Early Years' Mature Age Graduates

Wednesday 5 May 2004,10.00am

Were you on campus in the 1960s or early 1970s? If so, please join us to welcome early graduates back onto campus and help them catch up on four decades of Macquarie developments. Curators Rhonda Davis and Errol Davis will then lead a guided tour of Juno Gemes photographic exhibition ‘Proof’ and the University's famous sculpture walk. Venue: Function Room and Art Gallery, E11A

No charge, but bookings essential.

The Galactic graveyard — the ultimate fate of our sun

Thursday 24 June, 6.30pm

Lecture by Dr Quentin Parker, Department of Physics.

Planetary nebula represent the final effervescent death throes of low mass stars like our own sun. Such dying stars, at the end of their long multi-billion year life-times, throw off their outer envelopes of tenuous gas to give some of the most beautiful forms in nature's cosmic diaspora, before fading to oblivion. Dr Parker will outline the University's research of these majestic objects.

Venue: Mason Theatre, E7B

No charge, but bookings essential

Exploring Australian History

Wednesday 7 July, 6.00pm

An opportunity to view the University's Australian History Museum, with a guided tour by Curator Ms Valda Rigg. This museum contains an extensive collection of twentieth century items documenting our diverse cultural heritage. Followed by ‘Australian History — Some unusual stories’ Lecture by Dr George Parsons, Department of Modern History. Research into Australian history from colonial times to the 20th century requires investigation far beyond our own borders — stretching even to North America. Dr Parsons weaves a fascinating tale, revealing how serendipity is sometimes a researcher's best friend.

Venue: Meet at Australian History Museum, W6A (Ground floor)

No charge, but bookings essential

Sandra Harrison
Manager,
Alumni Office

Scholarships

http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/HDRU/scholar.htm

Ernest Jackson Memorial Research Grant

The River Basin Management Society (RBMS) is now calling for applications for the Society’s Ernest Jackson Memorial Research Grants. The purpose of these grants is to provide support and assistance in meeting costs associated with student research projects being undertaken in Australia in any field allied to river basin management.

The RBMS can contribute up to $2,000 toward your project.

Information and application form can be downloaded from the RBMS website: www.rbms.com.au

Closing Date: Friday 30 April 2004.

The Menzies Research Scholarship in the Allied Health Sciences

The Foundation wishes to stimulate research in the allied health sciences and is now offering a research scholarship in this field. The level of remuneration is $24,000 pa free of income tax.

The award will be tenable at an Australian tertiary institution with adequate facilities for postgraduate research in the applicant’s discipline. The scholarship will be open to persons who will be working as full-time students in a research PhD program which is likely to be completed during the two year tenure of the scholarship. The applicant will generally have completed the first stage of the PhD project.

Application forms are available from the Scholarships Officer in HDRU (ph 9850 7277) or through the Menzies Foundation’s website at www.menziesfoundation.org.au

Closing Date: 30 June 2004

Conferences

National TechTrain 2004 Conference
1-2 July
University of Adelaide, South Australia

A conference for all Australian University technical staff hosted byTechNet SA, representing technical staff of the University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, and Flinders University.

The program aims to encompass the breadth and depth of university technical areas, eg management, career development, undergraduate teaching, instrumentation, information technology, engineering, research and development, and technical work related to laboratories, workshops, nursing and the sciences, and will be structured to maximise networking opportunities. The program includes oral presentations, poster presentations, innovation displays, trade exhibition

With the theme Growing Together, the conference will promote networking and the professional and personal development of technical staff in Australian universities.

Contact: http://technetsa.bio.flinders.edu.au/ or contact peter.kay@adelaide.edu.au , phone (08) 8303 5458.

Positions Vacant

MACQUARIE INTERNATIONAL
Internship Program Officer
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 19517

The appointee will provide administrative and clerical support for the University’s Internship program for incoming international students.

Essential Selection Criteria: Higher School Certificate or equivalent; excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; cultural understanding and sensitivity; administrative, clerical and computer skills of a high order; attention to detail and accuracy; ability to prioritise and work as part of a team.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Degree or substantial relevant work experience;experience working in an international office environment or study overseas; understanding of Australian university systems and procedures.

Enquiries: Mr Ryan Lawson on (02) 9850 6941 or ryan.lawson@io.mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Salary Range: Level 5 - $47,953 to $54,079 pa, including base salary $40,521 to $45,697 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses ( including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by
3 May 2004. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

MACQUARIE INTERNATIONAL
Education Abroad Adviser
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 19463

The appointee will work on a prescribed caseload to provide sound administrative support, advice and client services for the University's inbound programs, which include study abroad, incoming exchange students, recruitment, admissions, enrolment, orientation, social and pastoral programs.

Essential Selection Criteria: Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or substantial relevant experience; client focus; excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; cultural understanding and sensitivity; administrative and computer skills of a high order; ability to prioritise and work as part of a team; initiative and lateral thinking in program development.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Experience working in an international office environment or study overseas; understanding of Australian university systems and procedures.

Enquiries: Ms Davina Potts on (02) 9850 6481 or davina.potts@mq.edu.au

probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Salary Range: Level 6 - $55,236 to $60,532 pa, including base salary $46,675 to $51,150 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses ( including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 3 May 2004. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
GEMOC National Key Centre
GEMOC-Nu Instruments Fellowship in Isotopic Geochemistry
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 19799

Nu Instruments has provided funding to the ARC National Key Centre for Geochemical Evolution and Metallogeny of Continents (GEMOC) for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship to undertake novel research in isotopic geochemistry using MC-ICPMS (including laser sampling) technology. GEMOC is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to take advantage of the potential of its two Nu Plasma Instruments (one a recently installed high-resolution instrument).

The appointee will develop and carry out an appropriate research program to investigate isotopic systems relevant to the evolution and composition of the Earth, using both conventional and in situ analytical techniques, within the scope of GEMOC’s goals within the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. There will also be opportunities to contribute to postgraduate teaching.

Essential Selection Criteria: PhD in a relevant field of geology or geochemistry; experience in MC-ICPMS analysis and method development; excellent track record of relevant publications in international journals; evidence of significant novel contributions to relevant fields; evidence of capacity for productive scientific collaboration; evidence of ability to attract research funding; ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Evidence of productive research collaboration (including international links); experience in laser ablation isotope geochemistry; relevant postdoctoral research experience; ability to contribute to postgraduate teaching.

Enquiries: Professor Suzanne Y O’Reilly, Director of GEMOC on (02) 9850 8370 or fax (02) 9850 8428 or sue.oreilly@mq.edu.au for information about GEMOC and the Department, www.es.mq.edu.au/GEMOC/ and www.es.mq.edu.au/geology

Application package : Ms Leigh Newton on (02) 9850 8953 or fax (02) 9850 8943 or lnewton@els.mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available from May 2004 for three years with a possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Probationary conditions may apply.

Salary Range: Level B (Lecturer) - $68, 480 to $81,202 pa, including base salary $57,866 to $68,617 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses ( including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 3 May 2004. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
Department of Biological Sciences
Research Fellow (Parasitology / Molecular Biology)
(Full time (fixed term))
Ref. 19630

The appointee will study the host specificity of Cryptosporidium from feral and wild animals in water catchment areas, carry out a detailed epidemiological survey using genetic analysis of isolates and test their infectivity in tissue culture assays.

Desirable Selection Criteria : Experience in parasitology; experience in animal handling and organising fieldwork.

Enquires : Dr Martin Slade on (02) 9850 8210 or mslade@rna.bio.mq.edu.au.

Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of one year, with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Probationary conditions may apply.

Salary Range: Level A (Associate Lecturer) – $44,867 to $60,685 pa, including base salary $40,662 to $54,997 pa, 9%employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading; an appointee with a PhD will be appointed to a minimum of Point 6 on the salary scale, currently $51,271 pa.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses ( including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 10 May 2004. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
Departments of Biological Sciences and Chemistry
Manager/Mass Spectroscopist
(Macquarie University Centre for Analytical Biotechnology (MUCAB))
(Full time (continuing))
Ref. 18573

MUCAB manages substantial instrumentation resources appropriate to the study of biomolecules and natural products. Instrumentation includes triple quadrupole and GC/MS mass spectrometers, biosensor, CD-spectropolarimeter and Äkta-Explorer HPLC systems. The appointee will operate the mass spectrometers, manage the maintenance of all instrumentation and provide user training to researchers within the Departments of Biology and Chemistry.

Essential Selection Criteria : Postgraduate qualifications in an appropriate area of Chemistry or Biochemistry; substantial experience in the operation of mass spectrometers; demonstrated experience in chromatographic separations of biomolecules.

Desirable Selection Criteria : PhD in Chemistry or Biochemistry; experience with mass spectroscopy of biomolecules; characterisation and analysis of biomolecules using contemporary biochemical and physical methods.

Enquiries : Dr Bridget Mabbutt on (02) 9850 8282 or bmabbutt@mq.edu.au or Dr. Rob Willows on (02) 9850 8146 or rwillows@bio.mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and maybe subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Salary Range: Level 7 - $62,188 to $66,986 pa, including base salary $52,550 to $56,604 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses ( including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 10 May 2004. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
Department of Chemistry
Research Fellow (Chemistry)
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 19808

The appointee will isolate and solve the structure of novel natural products from marine invertebrates; design and synthesise fluorescent and biotin labelled linkers; synthesise biotinylated and fluorescently labelled natural products; supervise PhD students in synthesis and natural products chemistry.

Essential Selection Criteria: PhD (or equivalent) in organic chemistry; an outstanding academic record and experience in organic synthesis.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Experience specifically in natural products chemistry, structure elucidation (NMR spectroscopy), chromatography (HPLC), biotinylation and linker design/synthesis and working with water soluble compounds.

Research Fellow (Molecular Biology)
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 19809

The appointee will construct genomic and cDNA libraries; T7-phage display libraries; study ligand receptor interactions; screen geromic/cDNA libraries for small molecular binding partners.

Essential Selection Criteria: PhD (or equivalent) in biology; an outstanding academic record and experience in cDNA library construction and bacteriophage.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Experience specifically in protein expression and purification, bacteriophage T7, phage display, ligand receptor interactions; proteomics analysis.

General Information for both positions

Enquiries: Ms Maria Hyland on (02) 9850 8275 or mhyland@alchemist.chem.mq.edu.au

Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. The positions are available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of one year with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Probationary conditions may apply.

Salary Range: Level A (Associate Lecturer) – $44,867 to $60,685 pa, including base salary $40,662to $54,997 pa, 9% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading; an appointee with a PhD will be appointed to a minimum of Point 6 on the salary scale, currently $51,271 pa.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses ( including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 10 May 2004. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY
Department of Psychology
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology
(Neuroscience)
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 19807

The Department of Psychology at Macquarie University wishes to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience, broadly defined as investigating the neurobiological bases of human behaviour through human and/or animal research. The appointee will be expected to carry out independent research, teach in biopsychology and related areas, and supervise research students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Department facilities support work with small animals, ERPs, eye movements, and general psychophysiology studies. We have strong links to the Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science, the Departments of Biology and Chemistry, and research centres in major teaching hospitals.

Essential Selection Criteria for Lecturer: PhD in Psychology; significant record of research achievement relative to opportunity; demonstrated capacity to attract external research funding; demonstrated capacity for high quality tertiary-level teaching.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Research interests complementary to existing staff; ability to take advantage of existing laboratory infrastructure; experience in research supervision; an interest in innovative teaching approaches.

Additional Essential Selection Criteria for Senior Lecturer: Demonstrated capacity for high quality research supervision.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Judy Ungerer, Head of Department on (02) 9850 8045/ 8030 or judy.ungerer@mq.edu.au

Further information about the Department can be found at: http://www.psy.mq.edu.au

Staff research interests are listed at http://www.psy.mq.edu.au/research.htm

Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and may be subject to probationary conditions.

Salary Range: Level B (Lecturer) - $68,480 to $81,202 pa, including base salary $57,866 to $68,617 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Level C (Senior Lecturer) - $83,748 to $96,473 pa, including base salary $70,768 to $81,521 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses ( including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 31 May 2004. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Equal Employment Opportunity
is a University Policy.

www.jobs.mq.edu.au

Classifieds

Diary

April

Wednesday 28 April

GUEST SPEAKER Macquarie Ancient History Association Pagan Virtues: Classical Humanism in a Modern Context, Dr John Vallance, X5B Level 3, Museum of Ancient Cultures.

MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR Stephen Gapps, (Humanities, UTS) Re-fighting the Battle of Vinegar Hill: The Politics of Re-performance. W6A Room 127 Wednesday 12.30pm-2.00pm. For details call Mary Spongberg (x8887).

Thursday 29 April

ANCIENT HISTORY Society for the Study of Early Christianity. Research seminar by Dr Neil McLynn, formely of Oxford now in Japan, on The Churchgoing Habits of Theodosius II. Donation $7, $5 for SSEC members, 7.30pm in W3A 501.free for full time students. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833.

ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM PROGRAM . Dr Amanda Wise (Australian National University) Sensory Multiculturalism: An Ethnography of Interethnic Living in Sydney's Ashfield. 10.30am to 12.30pm in Room C3A 630. All welcome. Contact: Kirsten Bell x8079.

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR Professor Stephen Gray, University of Queensland. Using Stock Price Changes to Estimate the Value of Dividend Franking Credits . 11.00am – 12.30pm, Lincoln Building, Room 310. Enquiries to the Seminar Convenor Dr Egon Kalotay x8490 or Florence Adamou x8535.

OH&S FOR MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS AND SAFETY COORDINATORS 9.30am – 5.00pm in the Workplace Relations Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B Lunch will be provided. Facilitator: Julie Armour. Enquiries: Ugo Cernot, x9723, ugo.cernot@mq.edu.au To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

SOCIOLOGY STAFF SEMINARS E-health: Transforming doctor-patient relationships with a dose of technology , Paul Henman, Centre for Research on Social Inclusion, Macquarie University. 3.00pm-5.00pm, C3B Room 501. Refreshments will be provided after each seminar.

Friday 30 April

COMMUNICATE AT WORK Communicate so that others feel respected without forsaking your own needs, achieve win/win more often. Suitable for staff at all levels (including senior management) who want to become more effective at work. Presented by Joe Bowers, former partner of PriceWaterhouse Coopers and now consultant, coach and corporate trainer. Dunmore Lang College at 7:30am – 9.00am (with extended question time and notes). Cost: $35 with light breakfast included. For bookings please contact: Michael Patoka 9856 1011 or email: michael.patoka@dlc.mq.edu.au

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINARS Dr Kirsty Tomlinson, GEMOC Topic: The Superior Province: A Few Bits and Pieces . Chair: Professor Sue O'Reilly. 1.05pm Room 100 of Building E7B. Enquiries: John Veevers x8355.

May

Saturday 1 May

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY Conference The Founding Fathers and the Fledgling Church and launch of Early Christian Life and Thought in Social Context by Dr Mark Harding. W5C 220. Cost: $105/$95/$75 (full time students). Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512 or Associate Professor Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Wednesday 5 May

ACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES David Pitt, Senior Lecturer in Actuarial Studies, ANU. Modelling the Experience of Disability Income Insurance Policyholders Venue: Mollie Thompson Room, Level 5, Library. Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm.

MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR Deryck Schreuder (Arts, University of Sydney) 'Living in Interesting Times: the Historian as 'Public Intellectual' and Commentator' . W6A Room 127, Wednesday 12.30pm-2.00pm. For details call Mary Spongberg (x8887).

MGSM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GENERAL STAFF Copies of the guidelines for the Scheme and application forms are available from CPD. For further information, contact Alison Cameron, x7598, alison.cameron@mq.edu.au, or see the CPD homepage at: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au Applications must be returned to CPD by Wednesday 5 May 2004

Thursday 6 May

ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM PROGRAM Dr Anita Lundberg (University of New South Wales). From Lived Experience to Exhibition Experiment, or, a Traditional Wooden Malay House with a DVD Player. 10.30am to 12.30pm in Room C3A 630. All welcome. Contact: Kirsten Bell x8079.

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR Mr Philip Sinnadurai, Macquarie University. Voluntary Disclosure of Good Versus Bad Earnings News: Australian Evidence . 11.00am - 12.30pm, Lincoln Building, Room 310. Enquiries to the Seminar Convenor Dr Egon Kalotay x8490 or Florence Adamou x8535.

Wednesday 12 May

MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR Nick Mansfield (Cultural & Critical Studies, Macquarie) Other Economies: The Politics of Subjectivity After Post-Structuralism. W6A Room 127, Wednesday 12.30pm-2.00pm. For details call Mary Spongberg (x8887).

LAW SEMINAR Dr Dianne Nicol (Law, University of Tasmania) Commercial use of human tissue: the patent trump card. 1.00pm–2.00pm in W3A 626 (Law Staff Library). All welcome. For further information contact Fran Chandler x7097, Fran.Chandler@law.mq.edu.au

Thursday 13 May

ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM PROGRAM Dr Kalpana Ram (Macquarie University) Agency: Postcolonial Predicaments. 10.30am to 12.30pm in Room C3A 630. All welcome. Contact: Kirsten Bell x8079.

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR Ms Kym Boon, Ms Susan Crowe, Associate Professor Jill McKinnon, and Dr Philip Ross, Macquarie University. Compulsory Audit Tendering and Audit Fees. 11.00am - 12.30pm, Lincoln Building, Room 310. Enquiries to the Seminar Convenor Dr Egon Kalotay x8490 or Florence Adamou x8535.

SOCIOLOGY STAFF SEMINARS Max Weber on art and religion . Eduardo de la Fuente, Department of Sociology, Macquarie University. 3.00pm-5.00pm, C3B Room 501. Refreshments will be provided after each seminar.

Wednesday 19 May

MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR . Lara Palombo (Gender Studies, University of Adelaide). Reading the F-Files and Narrating Stories of Italo-Australian Women's Internments during World War II . W6A Room 127, Wednesday 12.30pm-2.00pm. For details call Mary Spongberg (x8887).

Thursday 20 May

ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM PROGRAM . Dr Sarah Franklin (University of Sydney) The Seed and the Soil Revisited: an Anthropology of Stem Cells . 10.30am to 12.30pm in Room C3A 630. All welcome. Contact: Kirsten Bell x8079.

LAW SEMINAR Associate Professor Prue Vines (Law, UNSW) The use of property concepts in post-mortems. 1.00pm–2.00pm in W3A 626 (Law Staff Library). All welcome. For further information contact Fran Chandler x7097, Fran.Chandler@law.mq.edu.au

SOCIOLOGY STAFF SEMINARS Smoking as gendered practice: An analysis of Australian Cigarette Advertisements. Emillee Gilbert, Sociology, Macquarie University. 3.00pm-5.00pm, C3B Room 501. Refreshments will be provided after each seminar.

Friday 21 May

KEY CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY AND BIORESOURCES 2004 SEMINAR SERIES Steve Cork, Research and Development, Land and Water Australia. The Future for Eecosystem Services - Impact for Biodiversity. 1.00pm-2.00pm Building E8A Room 290 (Biological Sciences).

Wednesday 26 May

MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR . Maggie Pickering (History, University of Sydney). Cutting Steps: Femininity, Mountains and Exploration . W6A Room 127, Wednesday 12.30pm-2.00pm. For details call Mary Spongberg (x8887).

Thursday 27 May

ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM PROGRAM . Dr Estelle Dryland (Macquarie University) Baltistan: Past, Present and ? . 10.30am to 12.30pm in Room C3A 630. All welcome. Contact: Kirsten Bell x8079.

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR Professor Teemu Malmi, University of Technology, Sydney. An Empirical Study on Customer Profitability Accounting, Customer Strategies and Corporate Performance. 11.00am - 12.30pm, Lincoln Building, Room 310. Enquiries to the Seminar Convenor Dr Egon Kalotay x8490 or Florence Adamou x8535.

LAW SEMINAR Anita Stuhmcke (Law, UTS) Using foetal tissue for research: issues of regulation, property and identity. 1.00pm–2.00pm in W3A 626 (Law Staff Library). All welcome. For further information contact Fran Chandler x7097, Fran.Chandler@law.mq.edu.au

SOCIOLOGY STAFF SEMINARS . Feminist monsters: Female misogyny, enlightenment and sacred chimeras Angela Voerman, Sociology, Macquarie University. 3.00pm-5.00pm, C3B Room 501. Refreshments will be provided after each seminar.

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