Number 11/05
1 July 2005
A Fortnightly Newsletter for University Staff, incorporating The University Diary
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E-RECRUITMENT-COMING TO MACQUARIEThe new Macquarie On-line Recruitment System (MORS) will shortly be going live. The main aim of MORS is to provide cost efficient electronic lodgement of job applications and review by selection panels. Macquarie University is currently spending around $500,000 per year on recruitment, mainly using the print media for advertising. Applications are received in hard copy format, then bundled and forwarded to selection panels for review, candidate selection and reply to unsuccessful applicants. In 2004 Human Resources undertook a comprehensive market review of electronic recruitment systems. These systems allow electronic lodgement of applications and review by selection panels. Based on our specifications, short-listed providers were invited to present comprehensive details of their systems. Towards the end of 2004, NGA.net was selected as the system provider. NGA.net is a privately owned, Melbourne-based company. It is a leading web-based e-recruitment software supplier to more Australian Top 500 companies and government organisations than any other vendor. What are the expected benefits?
How does it work?The system will act as a comprehensive, interactive database for all applicants for positions within the University. Advertisements will be placed on this database with a link to the University website; there will also be a link to SEEK. Advertisements in the traditional print media can still be placed, but can be very brief, becoming pointers to the website. Applications can be as simple as name, email address, CV and a statement addressing the selection criteria. Additionally, applicants can be asked a series of on-line questions to assist with the short-listing process. Applications can be ‘zipped’ into a file and forwarded to selection panels, reducing the need to print off multiple copies, and applicants can easily be contacted by either automated or manual emails, reducing the need for hard copy letters. What will it look like?The On-line Recruitment site will look similar to the current Human Resources Positions Vacant page. Applicants will be asked to complete a simple registration process, capturing their name and email address. They will be emailed a password, for which they can log in to apply for future positions. If an applicant forgets their password, they only need to enter their email address and it will be sent to them. How will it help managers and selection panels?Managers and selection panels will be able to include on-line questions and obtain or score answers on-line to assist with the short-listing process. It allows for panel members to have their own login and to conduct their own screening. Training will be provided in the use of the system. When will it be available?The system will be going ‘live’ shortly. For any new jobs to be advertised, Human Resources will be contacting recruiters to see if there are any questions that could be asked which will make the short-listing process easier. Human Resources will also be asking for advertising details and job descriptions in electronic format and the names of selection panel members. If you are interested in learning more now, please call or email Gaby Laudams in Human Resources at: gaby.laudams@pers.mq.edu.au Gaby Laudams |
STRATEGIC CURRICULUM INNOVATION GRANTS
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2SERFM STAFF CHANGEReged Ahmad will be leaving her positin as 2serFM's Macquarie University producer to take on a new role at Charles Sturt University with National Radio News, as News Editor. Michael Jones has been appointed as interim producer, until the position is filled. 2serFM wishes Reged all the best in her future. Any inquiries, please call Michael Jones on 9850 6791 or 2serFM UTS on 9514 9514 or email: macquarie@2ser.com Michael Jones |
PSALM ENCHANTED EVENINGMacquarie University Singers 13 August concert is an enchanting evening of heavenly Psalms from composers such as Rutter, Purcell, Bernstein and Durufle. A chamber group chosen from the choir will sing the Australian premiere of a work by the US composer Greg Bartholemew. His work is based on a text from biblical times, the Odes of Solomon. The performance will include beautiful solos for soprano and countertenor and an ensemble of professional musicians on harp, organ, flute, oboe, percussion and cello. This program of uplifting music will be performed at the Macquarie University Theatre. Parking for the evening is free. Ticket prices $30, $20 and students $15. Ann Davies |
STUDENTS AT MACQUARIE NEWSSAM UpdateDon’t forget all food, beverage and retail outlets in the SAM Building are still open during exam periods and recess. Operation times below: Marxines: 8.00am–5.00pm, (Monday–Friday) Burger Bar: 8.30am–5.00pm, (Monday–Thursday and 3.00pm on Friday) Rolling On: 10.00am–5.00pm, (Monday–Friday) Pasta Box: 8.30am–5.00pm, (Monday–Thursday and 3.00pm on Friday) Thai Kiosk: 11.30am–5.00pm, (Monday–Thursday and 3.00pm on Friday) Cafeteria: 11.00am–3.00pm, (Monday–Friday) SAMBar: 4.00pm–7.00pm, (Monday–Friday) SAM Shop: 8.30am–6.00pm, (Monday–Friday) SAM Spot: 9.00am–5.00pm, (Monday–Friday) Other retail outlets: Coffee Cart: 8.00am–5.00pm, (Monday–Friday) The Globe: 8.00am–6.00pm, (Monday–Thursday and 5.00pm on Friday)
Free Daily TelegraphDuring the July recess the free Daily Telegraph offer is still available when you purchase any regular tea or coffee at Marxines Coffee Shop or The Globe. Offer ends 28 July.
MACFest WeekPreparations for MACFest Week 2005 (1–4 August) are well underway. The SAM courtyard will come alive for the second semester orientation week with entertainment, fun activities and market stalls during the day on 1–3 August and for the party night in the SAMBar on Thursday night. For more information contact SAM Marketing at marketing@sam.mq.edu.au
Women’s WeekWomen’s Week 2005 (16–18 August) is a special week to celebrate the many accomplishments of women and their contributions to this University and society. There will be breast cancer awareness workshops, a ladies movie night in the SAMBar, a Women’s Forum and much more…stay tuned for more information. Rebekah Donders |
CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE NEWSTelstra Undergraduate Education FellowshipTelstra recently launched an Undergraduate Education Fellowship for final year students. The scholarship includes a $9,000 Fellowship stipend and the opportunity for vacation employment with the Telstra Research Laboratories during 2005/06 summer term. Staff across the following disciplines are encouraged to promote the Fellowship to their students:
Staff can direct students to CareerHub at http://www.careers.mq.edu.au/careerhub/students/ where they can search under ‘fellowship’ for further information. CareerHub StatisticsStudent activity on CareerHub has been strong over the last month. CareerHub had over 7,700 hits from students during June, with the majority of hits for part-time, casual and graduate employment opportunities. For further information about the Career Development Office and the services provided to Departments across campus visit: http://www.careers.mq.edu.au/staff.htm Caroline Spurway |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAININGhttp://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/ The Macquarie University Library Information Technology Training Unit (ITTU) offers a wide selection of IT courses. A list of courses and their availability is located at: www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/courses.php Online IT and Information Skills training can be undertaken any time at your leisure via LearningFast TeachMe or Information Skills Online. Find out more at: http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/online.html Cecily Lenton |
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CPD NEWSPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTWebinar Series: Webinar 2: The Student’s PerspectiveThe Net Generation has grown up with information technology. The aptitudes, attitudes, expectations and learning styles of Net Gen students reflect the environment in which they were raised—one that is decidedly different from that which existed when faculty and administrators were growing up. To explore the potential challenges we will face in educating the Net Generation, the Centre for Professional Development and the Centre for Flexible Learning are hosting a Webinar Series. There are three multiple venue presentations produced by the University of Adelaide. They are run about six weeks apart over the coming months. Higher education institutions from across Australia, Singapore and New Zealand are involved. Webinar 2: The Student's Perspective, with Carrie Windham and a panel of international students. Date: Friday 8 July, 10.00am–1.00pm, Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5, Library Foundations in Learning and Teaching (FILT) at Macquarie for New, Continuing and Sessional Teaching StaffIn 2005, the Centre for Professional Development is offering a professional development program, Foundations in Learning and Teaching (FILT), for Macquarie staff. The FILT program is open to all Macquarie staff involved in teaching, including sessional and contract teaching staff, and is particularly useful for staff new to teaching. The program is based in theory, but also offers a practical, interactive and experiential approach to teaching. It is offered twice yearly prior to the commencement of each semester, and consists of four daylong sessions run over a 2-week period. After the program, there is a follow-up lunchtime session for participants to continue the discussion begun during the program and to identify emerging learning and teaching issues.
New staff are advised that they need to enrol in the entire Foundations program, because of its integrated nature. They will receive a personal invitation to participate, and they should seek support to attend from their Heads of Department. Lunch will be provided Dates: Tuesday 19, Thursday 21, Tuesday 26 and Thursday 28 July, Making Work Work for Me and Others – Information SessionThis innovative program consists of 5 modules, presented over 10 sessions, and is designed to support General staff at HEW levels 2-5, in being successful, confident and inspired at work. After a short introductory information session on Wednesday 27 July in the Human Resources Training Room (downstairs), C4B, those who choose to participate in the program will be focussing on the following topics:
It is possible to enrol into individual modules; however, preference is given to staff who choose to attend the full program. A certificate of completion will be given to those who attend at least 8 out of the 10 sessions. Registration forms are available from CPD, x9721. Places are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
Facilitators: Joy Barrett & Rachel Lee EEO Principles and Practice for SupervisorsThis half-day training module is required for all staff with supervisory responsibilities. The program is designed to ensure participants are aware of the specific responsibilities that supervisors have in relation to EEO. Focus of the workshop will be on:
Participants are encouraged to review the University’s online EEO and anti-discrimination module for Supervisors, prior to attending. Date: Wednesday 13 July, 9.30am – 1.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B Facilitator: Mary-Jane Gleeson, Manager EEO OH&S for Managers, Supervisors and Safety CoordinatorsEffective training of supervisory personnel has a major impact on the ability of management to implement and maintain appropriate systems of work. Increasingly, regulations, legally required Australian Standards, and approved Codes of Practice call for specific training of Managers and Supervisors and other line management personnel. Enforcement activity by Government Inspectors reinforces the importance of this aspect of OH&S management systems. OH&S philosophy is based on the principle that “supervising for safety” must be integrated with all other management/ supervisory imperatives e.g. productivity, quality. This course gives staff the specific OH&S knowledge and skills to allow this integration. This workshop is required for all Heads of organisational units across campuses, who have not attended this program, or a similar workshop in the last three years, as well as for local safety coordinators. Lunch will be provided. Date: Wednesday 20 July, 9.30am – 5.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B Facilitator: Julie Armour |
WHAT’S ON IN PR & MARKETINGThis is a regular column to keep all staff informed of the activities of the Public Relations and Marketing Unit. Through this column we will tell you about major events, opportunities to get involved with high school visits and careers markets, new marketing campaigns and activities, as well as the regular reporting of Macquarie University’s media mentions. If you have any questions, or would like to provide any feedback please contact Kathy Vozella on x7456 or email kathy.vozella@mq.edu.au Major event dates 2005Open Day - Saturday 10 September Science and Technology StudyAs mentioned in an earlier Staff News column, the Public Relations and Marketing Unit is conducting the Macquarie University Science Engineering and Technology Study (MQ SET study), an initiative formed in response to the apparent national decline in enrolments for science courses and bachelor degrees. The first phase of this study involves four on-line surveys targeting high school students, current Macquarie University students, all science professionals, and employers within the science community. These surveys have been designed to capture information relating to the attitudes and opinions of these groups towards SET issues at large, their impressions and experience of SET-related careers, and SET tertiary study and perhaps most importantly, how these opinions were formed. More specifically we are also trying to ascertain how Macquarie University fits into the picture, to ensure we continue to offer the most relevant programs of study and fulfill our role of effectively promoting SET issues to the greater community. The surveys are now online and we’d like to encourage you to share your opinions, as this study has been designed to benefit us all. Log in from now until the end of August: http://www.macquarieunisurveys.com For more information contact Madeline Raison at madeline.raison@mq.edu.au Visual Identity GuideDon’t forget that the University logo and corporate style elements can all be downloaded from the Visual Identity Guide site at: http://www.mq.edu.au/vig/ Both print and electronic versions are available in various sizes and formats. Movies at Macquarie: Fact or Fiction?Movies at Macquarie: Fact or Fiction? presents a free screening of Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut on Sunday 17 July at 7.00pm in the Macquarie Theatre, Macquarie University. Join Dr Robyn Langdon, Dr Melissa Green and Dr Tamara Russell from the Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science after the film to discuss psychotic experiences in young people, the nature of hallucination and delusion. All welcome. No bookings required. For more information, visit the Movies @ Macquarie website: www.pr.mq.edu.au/mqmovies or contact Dina Mura on x6079. Kathy Vozella |
ALUMNIhttp://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/index.htm |
MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIAWe are 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 Ground Floor, Goodman Fielder Building, Macquarie University Research Park. Professor Tony Adams (International): co-wrote an article saying we shouldn't let allegations of soft marking and poor performance blind us to the beneficial consequences of international education, Campus Review, 22 June Dr Michelle Arrow (Modern History): has written a paper on the cultural history of the long-running ABC radio serials Lawson and Blue Hills and how they impacted on the general population at the time, ABC North Queensland, 17 June Mr David Blair (Humanities): interviewed about Tasmanian place names, ABC 936 Hobart, 21 June Professor Francis Buttle (MGSM): believes that as companies get larger and more remote from the markets they serve then the role of technology at all the touch points becomes much more important, CIO, 1 June Professor John Croucher (MGSM): was interviewed about cheating and said the Internet has enabled a lot more opportunity to cheat, Radio 2GB, 20 June; his weekly Number Crunch column included statistics such as 'longest recorded lifespan of a goldfish: 41 years', Sydney Morning Herald, 25 June; The Age, 25 June Miss Anita Chang (Asian Languages): her speech on behalf of the adjudicators at the 2005 Chinese Recital Competition was mentioned, Singtao Daily, 11 June Mr Chris Clark (MGSM) said that breakfast talks work best when they are kept short, catchy, relevant and mildly entertaining and stick to topics delving into current management practice and theory, Australian Financial Review, 20 June Professor Peter Curson (Health and Chiropractic): has spent 25 years looking at public reaction and human behaviour in previous epidemics in Australia and there's no doubt that people have an underlying fear of contagion, particularly when there's no specific cure or specific treatment, Investigate, 1 June Professor James Dalziel (MELCOE): says that going open source provides our companies with a new model for marketing overseas—viral marketing - that is much cheaper and faster, Business Review Weekly, 16 June Professor Paul Davies (Australian Centre for Astrobiology): in Macquarie's new marketing campaign is illustrated wearing a bright yellow rock band T-shirt with a formation of stars resembling an electric guitar as a backdrop, Australian Financial Review, 20 June; said that although little is known about the interiors of comets, they could provide an even better refuge for microbes than rocks, The Australian, 27 June Mr Julian de Meyrick (Business): said that the Australia Institute's Clive Hamilton is attributing far too much power to marketing to say that it has changed society, Sydney Morning Herald, 25 June Ms Megan Etheridge (Public Relations and Marketing): said the year-long science and technology research project aims to determine just who is and who isn’t interested in studying science and technology and why, the attitudes of high school science and technology teachers, and what the scientific community needs in terms of skilled graduates, Campus Review, 15 June; said that while previous campaigns have successfully emphasised Macquarie's ability to offer flexible degrees, it was time to highlight the university's research and teaching, Australian Financial Review, 20 June; said the year-long research project aimed to determine who was and was not interested in studying science and technology and why, Daily Telegraph, 21 June Dr Chris Forbes (Ancient History): said the most important thing to remember when reading the Da Vinci Code is that it is fiction, and that author Dan Brown either stretches facts of early Christianity or completely fabricates them, Burwood Observer, 1 July; Emeritus Professor Richard Frankham (Biological Sciences): has received the title of Emeritus Professor, Campus Review, 15 June Mr Paul Gollan (MGSM): wrote that it is hard to defend the preservation of the current minimum wage-setting body, the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, Canberra Times, 15 June; wrote that unions must go with the times, The Australian, 22 June; wrote that companies that give workers a real say may find their staff are less likely to depend on the union, Australian Financial Review, 22 June Professor Murray Goot (Politics): has cited the Australian Constitutional Referendum Survey of 1999 which shows 62 per cent of Australians believe politicians look after themselves sometimes or usually, Australian Financial Review, 23 June Dr Elisabeth Harrison (Linguistics): said the study involved using SMS texting to gather information about the severity of stuttering in preschool-aged children, Sydney Business Review, 1 June Dr Geoffrey Hawker (Politics): along with Dr Andrew Vincent, will present a talk titled In the name of terrorism—the erosion of our rights and freedoms at the Mosman Art Gallery, North Shore Times, 24 June Dr Anita Heiss (Warawara): reads poetry at the Black Poets night and discusses Sorry Day, Radio National, 24 June Professor Bryan Horrigan (Law): has joined Macquarie University's Division of Law as the new assistant dean of research, Campus Review, 15 May; has joined the Division of Law as assistant dean for research, Australian Financial Review, 20 June; said Justice Michael McHugh is one of the few judges to publicly discuss in speeches the intricacies of judicial method and the jurisprudential process, and then practice what he preaches in his judgements by articulating the underlying principle and policy, Australian Financial Review, 24 June Professor Rafiq Islam (Law): has been promoted to professor of law at Macquarie University, Campus Review, 22 June Dr Anthony Lambert (Critical and Cultural Studies): interviewed about theories of queer space, Radio 2SER, 13 June Professor Sam Lieu (Ancient History): and colleague Dr Ken Parry are part of a team who have discovered that Manichaeism, a once-powerful and widespread religion, thought to have died out out around the world centuries ago, is still being practised in south-east China, Border News, 13 June Professor Stephen Marshall (CPD): has been promoted to professor and executive director of Macquarie University's Centre for Professional Development and Institute for Higher Education Research and Development, Campus Review, 22 June Professor John Mathews (MGSM): along with co-authors Linda Weiss and Elizabeth Thurbon, will be present at a forum in Dubbo to discuss whether Australia has been politically white-anted for the past 30 years, Daily Liberal, 22 June Professor Craig Mudge (Institute for Innovation): said the Institute will be a place where scientists can learn how to start companies, Business Review Weekly, 16 June Professor Philip Newall (Linguistics): said the latest technology was so sophisticated it could amplify a single speaker at a party and suppress other noise, such as a lot of people talking together, Daily Liberal, 17 June; said the most recent hearing aids are really good and they are significantly helping the hearing impaired to cope better in difficult listening situations, Sun Herald, 19 June Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): interviewed about the origins of the term "couch potato", and the Dictionary's record of it as British farmers challenged the Oxford Dictionary over including it, when this could be seen as defamatory to the familiar vegetable , ABC 666 Canberra, 21 June Dr Nonna Ryan (European Languages): said, at the student prize giving, how pleasing it was for the staff of Russian Studies that three students with very different ethnic backgrounds had achieved such good results in Russian, Unification, Russian language newspaper, 13 May Dr Colin Symes (Education): his book, Setting the record straight: a material history of classical recording was discussed by music critic Alex Ross, New Yorker, 6 June Dr Peter Tuchin (Health and Chiropractic): interviewed about his study into the treatment of migraines with chiropractic therapy, Today, Channel 9, 16 June Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): along with Dr Geoffrey Hawker, will present a talk titled In the name of terrorism—the erosion of our rights and freedoms at the Mosman Art Gallery, North Shore Times, 24 June Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): said universities received 7,000 fewer applications in 2005 at a time when the government had allocated almost 10,000 extra Commonwealth-funded places, Daily Advertiser, 11 June; as AVCC President would not comment on the annual vice-chancellors' retreat at Bunker Bay, The Australian, 15 June; has reservations about DEST's proposal to create an extra layer of bureaucracy through a national board, The Australian, 15 June; her weekly column was about the Division of Economic and Financial Studies, Weekly Times, 15 June; said the University Council had made the decision not to raise fees because they wanted to leave it as an absolute last resort, The Australian, 22 June; her weekly column was about Theatre of Image, Weekly Times, 22 June; was profiled by Jennifer Byrne in, Bulletin with Newsweek, 28 JuneIssues and EventsOutgoing Commonwealth Bank CEO David Murray has an MBA from Macquarie University, Australian Financial Review, 15 June Macquarie University is listed as an Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency 2005 Employer of Choice for Women 2005, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 June Christine Maunder, who also tutors at Macquarie University says a diploma course is ideal for people who want a broad, practical education and do not have any firm career path in mind, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 June There is usually one or more students from each of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Australian study abroad partners—La Trobe, Macquarie, James Cook and Charles Sturt universities—on its Beppu campus, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 June Mayor of Hornsby Nick Berman congratulated Korinne McDonnell for being the first female student to be awarded the Macquarie University Medal for Physics, Hills News, 14 June Open Learning Australia has seven stakeholder universities—Swinburne, RMIT, Monash, the University of South Australia, Curtin, Griffith, and Macquarie, Business Review Weekly, 16 June Artist Ambrose Reisch's latest exhibition References and Notations is on display at the Macquarie University Art Gallery, Northern District Times, 15 June Work has started on concreting the future platforms, escalator shafts, and stairwells for the underground stations at Macquarie University, Macquarie Park and Delhi Road, Northern District Times, 15 June Macquarie Trio is chamber ensemble-in-residence at Macquarie University, Southern Highlands News, 8 June Most of the State's 10 publicly funded universities have already introduced full-fee paying places, with ACU, Wollongong and Macquarie universities, as well as UTS, the exceptions, Sydney Morning Herald, 20 June Music on Winter Sundays at Macquarie University was mentioned on the Sydney Weekend program, Radio 2GB, 19 June Chamber music group the Macquarie Trio have released a two CD set recording of Dvorak's Complete Piano Trios, Sunday Age, 19 June The Macquarie Dictionary defines 'schadenfreude' as pleasure in others' misfortunes, Sun Herald, 19 June Only the ACU, Wollongong and Macquarie universities are still resisting the move toward full fee paying places, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 June Melbourne composer Brenton Broadstock not only writes distinctive and inspiring music but he gives them delectable titles, for example I touched your glistening tears which the Macquarie Trio plays at Queensland Conservatorium Theatre on Friday at 7.30pm, Courier Mail, 21 June Proteome Systems was founded in 1999 by Keith Williams and a team of scientists from Macquarie University's Centre for Analytical Biotechnology, who pioneered the field of proteomics during the 1990s, The Australian, 21 June Finance reporter Andrew Robertson discussed the funding of biotech company Proteome Systems by Bill Gates and mentioned that the company came out of research at Macquarie University for a new TB test, ABC 702 Sydney, 22 June Lane Cove Tunnel community representative said that a rerouted cycle path on Epping Road would provide a safer bike path linkage to Waterloo Rd, in the heart of the Macquarie Park business corridor, and on to Macquarie University, Northern District Times, 22 June Macquarie University student Kalon Jarvis starting brewing beer as a hobby at his family home in the Southern Highlands and it is now shaping as a lucrative new career path, Northern District Times, 22 June Dr Keith Williams who developed the technology at Macquarie University became, on paper at least, one of the nation's richer men after the world's richest man Bill Gates agreed to back Proteome Systems' new tuberculosis-fighting biotechnology, The Australian, 22 June Friday's surprise decision by the Australian Catholic University to raise its HECS fees by the full 25 per cent leaves only Macquarie University, the University of Tasmania and the ANU bucking the trend, The Australian, 22 June The Macquarie Trio is performing Gaetano Donizetti Trio in D major, Beethoven and Schubert, Australian Financial Review, 24 JuneRepresentatives from CSIRO Atmospheric Research, the Macquarie University Climate Impact Centre, Bureau of Meteorology and the Bureau of Rural Sciences also attended the climate change workshop in Melbourne last month, Morning Bulletin, 24 June The SMH printed a correction, saying that their article of 21 June should have said that the ACU and Macquarie University had introduced full fees for some domestic undergraduate places, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 June Macquarie University student Tom Howard was in Seattle in early June to sell his institution as a study abroad site for college students from around the world, Campus Review, 22 June Tucked between shops in Lackey St Summer Hill is Macquarie University's Chiropractic Clinic which is staffed by 40 students plus a team of supervisors, Inner-West Weekly, 23 June All universities, bar the Australian National University, Macquarie University and the University of Tasmania have now opted to lift their HECS fees by the full 25 per cent, Canberra Times, 23 May Macquarie University and University of Qld have excellent websites for anxiety disorders, according to Professor Ian Hickey from the Brain and Mind Research Institute, ABC 702 Sydney, 22 June Kathryn Selby says her piano is the star of the Macquarie Trio's third national tour, Sydney Weekly, 22 June NSW Greens Senator Kerry Nettle told a group of Macquarie University students at a VSU forum in May this year that post-July it will be a very difficult climate in which to effect change to this legislation, Sydney Observer Magazine, 1 June The Macquarie Trio will perform the irresistibly named I touched your glistening tears among others at their concert on Sunday, Sydney Morning Herald, 25 June The Macquarie Trio is presenting its third program at the James O Fairfax Theatre, National Gallery of Australia, and introduces Natalie Chee as guest violinist, Canberra Times, 25 June
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SCHOLARSHIPShttp://www.ro.mq.edu.au/HDRU/scholar.htmTOYOTA FINANCE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP 2005 Centre for Japanese Economic Studies
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CONFERENCES AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES QUALITY FORUM 2005
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POSITIONS VACANTDIVISION OF SOCIETY, CULTURE, MEDIA AND PHILOSOPHY
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DIARYJulySunday 3 JulyMUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Free concert—Roman Rudanytsky, virtuoso pianist. Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm. Admittance is on a first-come first-served basis. For further information please contact Mrs Kerry Klujin on 9850 7460 or email: kerry.klujin@mq.edu.au Friday 8 JulyWEBINAR SERIES Webinar 2: The Student’s Perspective. 10.00am–1.00pm in the Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5, Library. Facilitator: Carrie Windham. Enquiries: Trish Edmonds, trish.edmonds@mq.edu.au or x9677 Wednesday 13 JulyEEO PRINICPLES AND PRACTICE FOR SUPERVISORS. 9.30am – 1.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4BFacilitator: Mary-Jane Gleeson, Manager EEO. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au Saturday 16 JulyMCSI WINTER WORKSHOP Worship, Mission and Peace after Christendom. Alan and Eleanor Kreider, leading Anabaptist authors and speakers. Trinity Chapel 136 Herring Road North Ryde from 10.00am–4.00pm. Everyone welcome. Cost: $60 and $40 concession. To register or for details contact MCSI: 9850 6133 or integration@mcsi.edu.auSunday 17 JulyMUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Free concert—City of Sydney Wind Ensemble. Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm. Admittance is on a first-come first-served basis. For further information please contact Mrs Kerry Klujin on 9850 7460 or email: kerry.klujin@mq.edu.au Tuesday 19, Thursday 21, Tuesday 26 and Thursday 28 JulyFOUNDATIONS IN LEARNING AND TEACHING (FILT) AT MACQUARIE FOR NEW, CONTINUING AND SESSIONAL TEACHING STAFF. 9.30 am – 3.30 pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. Follow-up lunchtime session: Wednesday 28 September, 12.00 noon – 2.00 pm in E6A 116. Facilitators: Sharon Fraser and Maree Gosper. Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446, Sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au Wednesday 20 July5th ANNUAL MCSI ADDRESS Is There Life After Christendom? Learning From the Early Church for a Post-Christian World. Alan and Eleanor Kreider, leading Anabaptist authors and speakers. Cost: $30 and $20 concession. Trinity Chapel 136 Herring Road North Ryde at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. To register or for details contact MCSI: 9850 6133 or integration@mcsi.edu.au OH&S FOR MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS AND SAFETY COORDINATORS. 9.30 am – 5.00 pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. Lunch will be provided. Facilitator: Julie Armour. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au Sunday 24 JulyMUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Free concert—Daniel Herscovitch, Thomas Tsai and Murray Khouri (piano, cello and clarinet trio). Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm. Admittance is on a first-come first-served basis. For further information please contact Mrs Kerry Klujin on 9850 7460 or email: kerry.klujin@mq.edu.au Wednesday 27 JulySOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY The Dead Sea Scrolls. Dr Shani Berrin. 1.00pm–2.00pm, X5B T1. Free public lecture. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512. MAKING WORK WORK FOR ME AND OTHERS-INFORMATION SESSION. 12.00 pm – 2.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room (downstairs), C4B. Lunch will be provided. Facilitators: Joy Barrett and Rachel Lee. Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au Friday 29 JulyMAHA GREEK DRAMA FESTIVAL—STATE FINALS Macquarie Theatre, 9.30am to 3.00pm. Saturday 30 July AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY ANNUAL DINNER 6.30pm at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. Charge: $50. Enquiries: 9850 8848 Sunday 31 JulyMUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Free concert—John Winther, solo pianist. Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm. Admittance is on a first-come first-served basis. For further information please contact Mrs Kerry Klujin on 9850 7460 or email: kerry.klujin@mq.edu.au AugustThursday 4 AugustACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Topic to be announced. Emiliano A. Valdez, Associate Professor in Actuarial Studies (UNSW). 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350. Sunday 7 AugustMUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Free concert—Ku-ring-gai Male Choir. Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm. Admittance is on a first-come first-served basis. For further information please contact Mrs Kerry Klujin on 9850 7460 or email: kerry.klujin@mq.edu.au Thursday 11 AugustSOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY Research Seminar. Reading the Bible in Medieval England. Dr Diane Speed. W6A 308 at 7.30pm. Charge: $5/$7. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512. CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Judging Historians, Judging History. Lawrence McNamara, (Law, Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm. Friday 12 August–Sunday 14 AugustMACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL WEEKEND CONFERENCE Home and Away. Merroo Conference Centre, Kurrajong. Enquiries: 9850 8833. Saturday 13 AugustPSALM ENCHANTED EVENING Macquarie University Singers evening of Psalms from Rutter, Purcell, Bernstein and Durufle. A chamber group from the choir will sing the Australian premiere of a work, based on the Odes of Solomon, by US composer Greg Bartholemew. The performance will include solos for soprano and countertenor and an ensemble of professional musicians on harp, organ, flute, oboe, percussion and cello. Macquarie University Theatre. Parking for the evening is free. Ticket prices $30, $20 and students $15. Sunday 14 AugustMUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Free concert—NSW Police Band. Back by popular demand! Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm. Admittance is on a first-come first-served basis. For further information please contact Mrs Kerry Klujin on 9850 7460 or email: kerry.klujin@mq.edu.au Wednesday 17 AugustCUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES 'Any Resemblance to Persons Living or Dead': Disclaiming History in Historical Films? Dr Marnie Hughes-Warrington, ( Modern History, Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm. Thursday 18 AugustACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Topic to be announced. Claymore Marshall, honours student. (Actuarial Studies, Macquarie University). 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350. Thursday 25 AugustCUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Derrida and The Law of the Home: Economy, Gift, Hospitality. Associate Professor Nick Mansfield, (Cultural Studies, Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm. Friday 26 AugustMACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION Swords and Sandals—The Last Days of Pompeii. X5B 321 at 7.30pm. No charge for members, others by donation of coin.
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