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MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS

The Vice-Chancellor has pleasure in inviting all to the 2005 series of free concerts Music on Winter Sundays to be held between June and September in the Macquarie Theatre.

The concerts will be held in the Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm on the following dates:

• 5 June - NSW Police Band
• 19 June - TOPS Orchestra
• 3 July - Roman Rudanytsky—virtuoso pianist
• 17 July - City of Sydney Wind Ensemble
• 24 July - Daniel Herscovitch, Thomas Tsai and Murray Khouri (piano, cello clarinet trio)
• 31 July - Helen Lam Winther, solo pianist
• 7 August - Ku-ring-gai Male Choir
• 14 August - RAN Band
• 11 September - RAAF Band
• 18 September - SBS Youth Orchestra
• 25 September - Bourbaki Ensemble

Please note that admittance is on a first-come first-served basis and that seating is limited to 495 people.

Please note that a parking fee of $6 applies on campus. Tickets can be purchased from coin-operated machines in the carparks.

All are welcome so please pass this information on to anyone in the community interested spending an enjoyable winter Sunday afternoon with us.

For further information please contact Mrs Kerry Klujin on:

Tel: 9850 7460

Fax: 9850 6153

Email: kerry.klujin@mq.edu.au

Kerry Klujin

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WEBINAR SERIES—EDUCATING THE NET GENERATION

The 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 will be three multiple venue presentations produced by the University of Adelaide. They will be run about six weeks apart over the coming months. Higher education institutions from across Australian, Singapore and New Zealand will be involved.

Webinar 1

Friday May 27

Is it Age or IT: First Steps Toward Understanding the Net Generation with Diana Oblinger, VP for the EDUCAUSE teaching and learning initiatives and Director of the National Learning Infrastructure Initiative.

Webinar 2

Friday July 8

The Student's Perspective with Carrie Windham and an international panel of students.

Webinar 3

Friday August 19

Faculty Development for the Net Generation with Anne and John Moore and Shelli Flower.

Venue: The first Webinar will be held in the Mollie Thomson Room. Venues for the July and August Webinars are still to be confirmed. All Webinars will run from 10.00am to 1.00pm.

Bookings are essential. Call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

For further information contact Maree Gosper on x9752 or Trish Edmonds on x9677

Maree Gosper
Centre for Professional Development

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DATES FOR PRESENTING MATERIAL TO THE PRINTERY FOR SEMESTER 2, 2005

Due to peak demands at certain times of the year, the workload in the Printery needs to be regulated. It is important for academic staff to recognise this and to plan their work for submission accordingly. This will enable the printing of materials to be scheduled effectively and deadlines to be met (within reason).

Could you please correctly enter all information on the Requisition for Printing Services Form (available at http://www.mq.edu.au/printery/pdf/requisitionForm.pdf) and check your account number before submitting your material for printing.

For all enquiries please ring the Printery on x7385.

If you foresee a problem with making these deadlines then please let us know so that we can allow for this in planning our schedule.

Distance Education Units

Submit by Friday 20 May 2005
Ready for first despatch of course material by the Centre for Open Education (COE) in early June 2005.

Internal Units

Submit by Friday 3 June 2005
Ready for commencement of classes Monday 1 August 2005.

Internal and Distance Education Units

For sale in the Co-op Bookshop

Submit by Friday 3 June 2005
Ready for sale by Monday 25 July 2005 onwards.

Peter Murphy
A/Manager
Macquarie Lighthouse Press

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MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY PRINTERY NOW OFFERING COLOUR COPYING SERVICE

Click here for information and prices.

Peter Murphy
A/Manager
Macquarie Lighthouse Press

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STAFF MATES

To read about exciting Macquarie University Sports Association StaffMates programs click here.

Rachel Blackadder
MUSA

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE NEWS

Work Experience Program (WEP) 2005

The Career Development Office is currently organising a work experience program for postgraduate accounting students. These students are keen to develop their accounting skills in the local workforce.

Do you know any local accounting practices that require some extra assistance with their business?

Please direct them to the Career Development Office on 9850 7372 or email: careers@mq.edu.au and we will match them to a suitable postgraduate student.

Online Job Postings

Did you know that advertising a part time or casual position on the Career Development Office website is free? If you have a vacancy within your Department, all you need to do is forward the details to us at careers@mq.edu.au. The position will be posted to all enrolled students who access CareerHub, our online job posting service.

Visit our website at:

http://www.careers.mq.edu.au

Please feel free to pass this information on to external employers you know would benefit from our service.

Caroline Spurway
Program Coordinator
Career Development Office

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UNISUPER SEMINAR

How Much is Enough? Financial Strategies for Retirement

Date: Wednesday 15 June 2005
Time: 1.00pm–2.30pm
Venue: W5A T1

This seminar explores the issue of adequacy in retirement savings. Younger members in particular will find it a very useful introduction to the topic of lifetime savings and investment, but the seminar will include material that is very relevant to UniSuper members at all stages of their working lives.

The focus is on member goals and highlights the variables that members can influence to reach their financial goals in retirement.

The seminar will also look at the options to increase the amount of money available to fund retirement, and some of the main trade-offs and decisions that may have to be made. The seminar opens issues such as:

• When to retire
• The implications of increased life expectancy and longer retirement periods
• What size lump sum buys an adequate income?
• What is a realistic target for how much you'll need to live on in retirement?
• Building your savings
• Risk and return
• The impact of compound interest
• Government assistance
• Taking advantage of tax concessions

The registration page is easily accessed through the Seminars section of the UniSuper website. The link below allows you to view the seminars currently scheduled and to register to attend.

http://www.unisuper.com.au/myunisuper/seminars.cfm

Note: If you attend this seminar you may be asked to complete a confidential survey at the beginning and end of the seminar. This is part of research being undertaken on UniSuper's behalf by staff from Deakin University's School of Accounting, Economics & Finance, so we ask all participants to contribute a few minutes of their time to complete the survey forms.

The survey is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of UniSuper's Education Program in improving financial understanding among members, and whether this translates into members taking specific actions. The impact on member actions will be measured by a third survey distributed some months after the seminar. The outcomes will then be compared to experiences in the United States and will be an important contribution to knowledge into the effectiveness of financial education programs.

Members participating in the survey will need to provide contact details to receive the third survey but no information obtained in the surveys will be used to identify individual members, or used by UniSuper or any other party for marketing or sales purposes.

Moya Sue Tin
Superannuation Officer
Human Resources

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CHORAL MASTERPIECE ON CAMPUS

Macquarie University Singers, now in their 38th continuous year, begin their 2005 season with a performance of Handel's great oratorio for double chorus, orchestra and soloists, Israel in Egypt. Conducted by musical director Margot McLaughlin, the work tells a story that has captured people's imaginations across the ages—that of the plagues of Egypt and the exodus of the people of Israel—with graphic musical renditions of the plagues of flies, frogs and locusts, and a very dramatic parting of the Red Sea!

With rising young professional solo artists Goknur Shanal, Katharine Tier, David Corcoran, Andrew Moran and Brett Carter, and an orchestra led by Adrian Keating, Associate Principal to the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, this promises to be a most exciting performance. If you haven't yet heard your University's own choir, come along to a great night out, and discover the many moods of choral music.

For further information please email: publicity2@mus.org.au or visit: www.mus.org.au

Date: Saturday 14 May
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Macquarie Theatre
Tickets: $30 adult, $20 concession, $15 student.
Bookings: www.mca-tix.com or 9645 1611 or at the door

Margot McLaughlin
Musical Director

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JOIN MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS

Q. After the Israelites left Egypt, where did they go?

A. They registered to sing in MUS's August concert, and it was so beautiful they all thought they'd died and gone to Heaven!

Yep they've done it again! Macquarie University Singers have another great program lined up—and you can be in it! If you're a student or staff member of the University, all you have to do is turn up to X5B 219 on Monday 16 May from 6.15pm to join and register for the next concert, to be held on 13 August. And then attend rehearsals, of course! Monday nights, plus a few extras.

The main work, taking up the entire second half of the concert, is Rutter's Requiem, which includes a delightful solo soprano setting of the Twenty Third Psalm.

Complementing this is a selection of yummy stuff from the likes of such diverse fellows as Bernstein, Schubert, Clemens non Papa, Durufle and Purcell. Special features of this concert will include:

• a chamber group of singers who will be chosen from the main choir to sing in two of the works;
• the Australian premier of a work by US composer Greg Bartholomew;
• based on a little-known text from biblical times, the Odes of Solomon;
• beautiful solos for soprano and countertenor;
• an ensemble of professional musicians on harp, organ, percussion, flute, oboe and cello;
• a whole program of uplifting music.

So, how about it? There are no auditions to join the main choir—if you can hold a tune and love choral singing, that's all you need.

For more experienced singers who want a bit more of a challenge, there is also a smaller, auditioned group that performs more demanding works.

Margot McLaughlin
Musical Director

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THE THREE TENORS AT MGSM?

It's not..but it is..."The Other Three Tenors"!

On Mother's Day, Sunday 8 May, we have secured the fabulous "The Other Three Tenors" to serenade your special person.

Enjoy their broad repertoire which includes Nessum Dorma from Turindot, Maria and Tonight from West Side Story and many more.

Accompanying this fabulous trio is an equally indulgent seafood buffet, choose from Sydney rock oysters, king prawns, scampi and other fine seafood delights. For those that love the land there will be a standing rib roast and roast pork with the ever popular crackling and apple sauce all with plenty of salads and other dishes. Naturally the desserts will tempt the smallest appetite so leave a little room for that sweet finish.

All of this with a complimentary glass of Gartelmann vintage sparkling wine (for those over 18) on arrival, the full buffet with beer, wine and soft drink for only:

• Adults-$82.50
• Children under 12-$35.00
• Infants up to 3 years-free

Don't miss out on this fabulous day in the Macquarie Room at MGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre from 11.30am to 2.30pm. Tables of 2 to 10 are available.

For bookings or more information please contact the MGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre on 9850 9300 or via email: lachlansrestaurant@mgsm.edu.au

Nigel Logue
Hotel Manager

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING

http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/

Information Technology Training

http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/

The Macquarie University Library Information Technology Training Unit (ITTU) is offering the following IT courses over the next month.

Access—Database User

Learn to use the basic features of Access 2000 to work with tables and forms; create queries to manipulate data; create reports; and export data.

Prerequisites: include confident PC skills and knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.

Date: Monday 30 May, 9.00am–4.30pm

Enrol online at:
http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/courses.php?cmd=details&cid=35

Excel Basics

Learn how to create, edit and format a simple spreadsheet. Developed for users with little or no experience with Excel, but also shows great ways to work more efficiently in Excel.

Date: Tuesday 31 May, 9.30pm–12.30pm

Enrol online at:
http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/courses.php?cmd=details&cid=23

Filemaker Pro—Database User

Using Filemaker Pro, learn how to create a new database; define fields; enter records; find and sort data; and create and modify database layouts.

Prerequisites: confident PC skills.

Date: Wednesday 1 June, 9.30am–4.30pm

Enrol online at:
http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/courses.php?cmd=details&cid=41

Dreamweaver MX

Introduces web authoring skills using Dreamweaver MX 2004.

Prerequisites: PC proficiency, knowledge of HTML is recommended.

Date: Thursday 2 June, 9.00am–4.30pm

Enrol online at:
www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/courses.php?cmd=details&cid=39

The Macquarie University Library Information Technology Training Unit (ITTU) offers a wide selection of IT courses including training in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint; Dreamweaver; and Filemaker Pro. 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
Online / IT Training Coordinator
Information Technology Training Unit
Macquarie University Library

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CPD NEWS

http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Principles of Self- Management

This two-part workshop will explore aspects of your personal and professional development such as:

• goal setting
• time management
• personal communication styles, and
• assertiveness.

Through active learning, you will assess your current skills, identify future needs and prepare a plan for your development. The activities will directly link to your day-to-day interactions within your team, as well as in your personal life. With strategies such as “saying no without really saying no,” and “assertive I-statements”, you will be able to practise skills that can be immediately applied in work and home life situations. We will also have some fun along the way, using scenarios and challenging”games”.

There will be a mini self-development project to be completed between the two days and you will also be asked to give a short presentation on the outcomes of your project to the group on the second day.

The Principles of Self Management is targeted for all general and academic staff.

Lunch will be provided.

Part 1:
Date: Thursday 12 May, 9.30am–5.00pm, E6A 116

Part 2:
Date: Thursday 26 May, 9.30am–1.00pm, E6A 116

Facilitator: Marie Josee Shurey-Boesten, external consultant
Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au

Opportunities for Postgraduate Study for Staff

The Institute of Higher Education Research and Development (IHERD), a unit of ACES, offers postgraduate programs in Higher Education and Educational Leadership. Each program is offered at Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters level.

Each program is intended to be immediately relevant to participants' work and provide tools for analysing and enhancing practice. Assessment tasks give participants the opportunity to reflect upon and apply theory to their own immediate work situation.

The Postgraduate Program in Higher Education allows participants to focus on higher education learning and teaching (including postgraduate supervision) or e-learning. It encourages participants to demonstrate a scholarly approach to teaching and scholarship within the discipline of teaching, as increasingly required for career progression and employment purposes. The program is designed to meet the needs of University staff at all levels of appointment and experience.

The Postgraduate Program in Educational Leadership (Higher Education) has been designed to support academic or general staff holding, or seeking appointment to, senior positions of leadership and management responsibility (e.g. as deans, heads of department/centres/offices, team or project leaders). The program allows participants to develop their understanding of the nature of academic and administrative leadership and management in higher education, organisation and governance, and human resource management in higher education.

As part of the University's commitment to the professional development of its staff, Macquarie University staff are eligible for a waiver of tuition and student activities fees for the three core units of the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education or Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Leadership (Higher Education), provided that they have not already been granted a fee waiver towards any other course of study while a member of staff at Macquarie University.

Applications are now open for staff wishing to commence study in Semester 2, 2005. Applications must be submitted by 31 May 2005.

For further information about IHERD, its Postgraduate Programs, or application forms for the programs, contact Alison Cameron, x7598, or email iherd@mq.edu.au

WORKPLACE RELATIONS TRAINING

MU Enterprise Agreement Requirements for Workplace Change

The Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003-2006 outlines the requirements of managing significant change in line with the MUEA processes. In this workshop, the steps required to support an area involved in significant change are investigated.

Additional components of the program include:

• Review of MU recent examples of Managing Change scenarios
• Practical case studies to highlight when the Managing Change processes need to be implemented
• Panel presentation from members of the University community who have been involved in Managing Change processes.

Staff participate in planning exercises that could be supportive for their own area, when involved in managing change. This is strongly recommended for current and future members of Work Design Committees, in conjunction with the workshops Introduction to the Concepts and Processes of Work Design and The Nature of Organisational Change.

Date: Tuesday 17 May, 9.30am–12.30pm, Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B
Facilitator: Amanda Phillips

Issues in Recruitment and Selection for Experienced Members

This module is required for all members of Selection, Promotion or Probation Committees who have extensive recent experience in the area of recruitment and selection.

The workshop will examine current issues regarding recruitment and selection in discussion with the participants, based on case study examples.

To apply to attend this shortened program, staff will be required to submit to CPD a one-page application which addresses certain selection criteria. Selection Criteria can be obtained from CPD by calling x9721 or emailing cpd@mq.edu.au

Applications will be administered by the Director of CPD and approval will be given by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). Applications for attendance at this program will close a fortnight before the start of the program, i.e. 6 May 2005.

Please forward your one-page application to Kim Richard:

Email: cpd@mq.edu.au
Fax: x9778

Please note that as of 1 January, 2004, all members of Selection Committees are required to have attended an MU Recruitment and Selection training program.

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Friday 20 May, 9.30am–5.00pm, Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B
Facilitator: Amanda Phillips

To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

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WHAT’S ON IN PR & MARKETING

If you have any questions, or would like to provide any feedback to the PR and Marketing Unit please contact Kathy Vozella on 7456 or email kathy.vozella@mq.edu.au

Major event dates 2005

Open Day—Saturday 10 September

Movies at Macquarie: Fact or Fiction?

Movies at Macquarie: Fact or Fiction? presents a FREE screening of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Rated M15+) starring Jim Carey and Kate Winslet on Sunday 15 May at 7.00pm in the Macquarie Theatre.

The screening will be followed by a discussion forum hosted by Dr Doris McIlwain from the Department of Psychology and Dr Robert Sinnerbrink from the Department of Philosophy.

All welcome. No bookings required.

For the full season 1 program, visit the Movies @ Macquarie website: www.pr.mq.edu.au/mqmovies or contact Dina Mura on 9850 6079.

Postgrad and Beyond E-newsletters

The Public Relations and Marketing Unit produces five targeted postgraduate e-newsletters in the areas of Business and Law, Science and Technology, Health, Humanities and Language, and Education. Launched in 2003, the e-newsletters now attract almost 10,000 subscribers. Topics covered include relevant events, areas of research, student success stories and course information targeted at prospective postgraduate students.

To subscribe see the site:
http://www.postgradandbeyond.mq.edu.au/register/

To view current editions:
http://www.postgradandbeyond.mq.edu.au/enewsletter/index.htm

If you have any future story ideas, please contact Diana Giese on x6078 or email: diana.giese@vc.mq.edu.au

Kathy Vozella
Media Manager

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ALUMNI

Golden Key International Honour Society Cocktail Evening

Date: Friday 13 May
Time: 6.30pm–8.30pm
Venue: La Cita Latin American Restaurant, King Street Wharf, 9 Lime Street, Sydney
Cost: $35 per person
Bookings: essential by Wedesday 11 May

An invitation is extended to Macquarie University Golden Key International Honour Society Members and Honorary Members to attend a cocktail evening at La Cita Latin American Restaurant to mark Golden Key’s 12th anniversary at Macquarie University.

La Cita is Sydney’s newest Latin Restaurant, famous for its authentic Latin cuisine and invigorating Latin Salsa. You will be treated to a variety of Latin specialty dishes whilst enjoying your choice of wine, beer or soft drinks.

The restaurant is located at Sydney’s famous King Street Wharf, offering guests enchanting views of Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay.

Come along to reminisce with fellow Golden Key members, and if you want to extend the evening, stay in the club and dance to the sounds of the Colombian DJ.

Gourmet Dinner and Beer Tasting-Redoak Boutique Beer Café

Date: Saturday 18 June
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Redoak Boutique Beer Café, 201 Clarence Street, Sydney
Cost: $60 per person
Bookings: essential by 3 June

Australia’s new Redoak Boutique Beer Café is the venue for this Alumni event. This independently owned brewery offers a range of European-style premium beers, individually hand-crafted at the Redoak and sold exclusively on the premises.

The Redoak offers gourmet cuisine specially developed as the perfect accompaniment to its range of beers, offering a unique tasting experience for the diner.

The night will begin with a welcome drink followed by a 4-course degustation dinner, with each course accompanied by a complementing beer. During the evening the owner, David Hollyoak, will explain the individual flavour and aroma profiles of the different beer styles.

A special Macquarie University brew will be launched on the night.

All bookings can be made online at:

http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/htm/FormBooking.html

or email or fax your acceptance to:
Email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au
Fax: (02) 9850 9478
Tel: (02) 9850 7310

Mark Herndon
Director
Alumni Office

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MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

We 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.

Learning): in her Onsite Insight exhibition has created a visual diary of the daily toil and complexities behind scholarly investigation, delving into a world of discovery and intrigue, Sydney Morning Herald, 28 April

Ms Deidre Anderson (MUSA): said students would make the proposed new pool viable despite the introduction of voluntary unionism, Northern District Times, 27 April

Professor Richard Badham (MGSM): believes the Australian ratbag has fallen under the combined guns of Japan and the managerial age, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 April

Dr Luciano Beheregaray (Biological Sciences): and his research team aim to understand dispersal of marine organisms using DNA methods, Eden Imlay Magnet, 14 April

Dr Heike Behlmer (Ancient History): said Coptic studies is at the intersection of many subjects and anyone interested in the New Testament, religious or Gnostic studies and Egyptology will have an interest in Coptic studies, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 April

Ms Sue Butler (Macquarie Dictionary): interviewed about golf terminology, ABC 702 Sydney, 19 April

Dr Adrian Carton (Modern History): interviewed on the subject of "patriotism" as part of the War and Peace series, Radio National, 23 April

Professor David Collins (Economics): reviewed the GST and Commonwealth-state financial relations and warned that the data used by the Commonwealth Grants Commission in its funding formula is generally flawed and creates a near-random result, The Age, 19 April, about anti-plagiarism strategies, SBS Radio, 14 April

Associate Professor Anne Cranny-Francis (Critical and Cultural Studies): says media commentators who criticise such lines of inquiry (such as how the human body is being modified and reshaped with culturally specific knowledge) miss the point and are demonstrating ignorance, The Australian, 22 April

Professor John Croucher (MGSM): his weekly column included statistics such as 'proportion of the world's coral reefs that have been wrecked or placed at risk by human activity: 70 per cent', Sydney Morning Herald, 16 April; The Age, 16 April; his weekly column included statistics such as 'number of children killed in wars since 1990: 1.6 million', Sydney Morning Herald, 23 April; The Age, 23 April; his weekly column included statistics such as 'estimated proportion of the world's population who have never used a telephone: 75 per cent', Sydney Morning Herald, 30 April; The Age, 30 April

Professor Peter Curson (Health and Chiropractic): said they are aiming for the new postgraduate ageing and health courses to be a small group because we want it to be a seminar environment, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 April; said humans' increasing mobility also meant that outbreaks of infectious diseases anywhere in the world could spread quickly and easily, Sun Herald, 1 May

Professor James Dalziel (MELCOE): shared in the development costs of LAMS with the University and although the software is open source, will get a commercial return through a company, LAMS International, which supports it with training and technical help, Australian Financial Review, 18 April; said a large number of organisations are already using LAMS, including the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and other higher education institutions in the UK, as well as several Australian universities, Campus Review, 20 April

Professor Paul Davies (Australian Centre for Astrobiology): interviewed about the legacy of scientist Albert Einstein on the 50th anniversary of his death, ABC Newsradio, 18 April

Mr Julian de Meyrick (Business): said Richard Branson is a leader in targeting emerging groups of product-wary consumers, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 April; interviewed about frugal consumers being an untapped market saying it is a segment opening up and there is now more emphasis on the no frills, generic brands, Radio 6PR Perth, 22 April

Ms Vinita Deodhar (Economics): her PhD study found heritage houses on Sydney's upper north shore were worth more than regular non-heritage homes, Sunday Telegraph, 24 April

Mr Paul Gollan (MGSM): wrote that a new structure to replace the Australian Industrial Relations Commission is needed, Australian Financial Review, 28 April

Dr Bridget Griffen-Foley (Modern History): is writing a history of commercial radio in Australia and was one of the speakers at the Harold White Fellows Conference, Canberra Times, 29 April

Associate Professor Chris Hall (MGSM): said that to help entrepreneurs pinpoint where their skills really lie, they should look at where their businesses can go and how far they and their management team can take them, Sydney Morning Herald, 19 April; The Age, 19 April

Professor John Hedberg (ACES): is the new ICT Millennium Chair at ACES, The Australian, 13 April; Campus Review, 20 April

Associate Professor Geoffrey Humphreys (Physical Geography): provides consultancy services on geomorphology to organisations such as BHP, the Australian Museum and CARE Australia through Macquarie Research Limited, the commercial arm of the University, Campus Review, 13 April

Professor Ernie Jordan (MGSM): A survey of PA Consulting Group's global IT experts asked respondents to name his or her top three risks, based on definitions of such risks taken from his co-authored book Beating IT Risks, CFO, 1 May

Professor Naguib Kanawati (Ancient History): baring thousands of years of history has been a life's work for him, Northern District Times, 13 April; will discuss his investigation of King Teti's tomb in his talk titled Murder and Conspiracy in the Egyptian Palace at the Australian Museum, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 April; interviewed about the Macquarie excavations at Saqqara, Egypt, ABC Classic FM, 19 April

Dr Natalie Klein (Law): interviewed about the legalities surrounding the Timor Sea oil and gas reserves, Radio 2SER, 26 April

Associate Professor John Lechte (Sociology): said flash mobs are a way for people to participate in spontaneous and irreverent acts in a public setting without being individually subject to the public eye, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 April; Sydney Morning Herald, 27 April

Dr Annabelle Lukin (Linguistics): interviewed about her study into the language of war, ABC Radio Hobart,
27 April; ABC Radio Newcastle, 28 April

Dr Anna Lyth (Graduate School of the Environment): according to Anna Lyth, at present 12 per cent of Australians are over 65 and that number will rise in 30 years to more than 22 per cent, Inner Western Suburbs Courier, 26 April

Professor Craig Mudge (Innovation): has a mission to lift the spirit of enterprise and innovation across an entire university, Campus Review, 20 April

Mr Maurice Newman (Chancellor): interviewed about the global economy, Radio 2SER, 26 April

Dr Kerstin Pilz (European Languages): interviewed about the work of the Italian author Italo Calvino and the interplay of science and literature in his works, SBS Italian language program, 20 April

Dr Mike Poulsen (Human Geography): said Sydney had become one of the world's great melting pots, Sunday Telegraph, 1 May

Dr David Raftos (Biological Sciences): is heading the research team to study the immune systems of Sydney rock oysters in a bid to cultivate their resistance to the QX parasite, Daily Telegraph, 13 April; and a team of researchers are studying the immune systems of the oysters in an attempt to establish just how the parasite Marteilia sydneyi, which causes QX disease, takes hold, Great Lakes Advocate, 20 April

Professor Ron Rapee (Psychology): said separation anxiety occurs when a child is excessively anxious whenever he or she is separated from an attachment figure, most often the mother, Sydney Morning Herald,
14 April; said that tests produce anxiety in children, and for most that anxiety is short lived and temporary, and doesn't produce any long term impacts, The Australian, 18 April

Mr Simon Rice (Law): wrote that the freedom of association invoked in the debate on voluntary student unionism is a deceptively complex concept, The Australian, 27 April

Professor Robert Spillane (MGSM): believes that from the moment a potential recruit walks through the foyer to their final promotion through the ranks, an employee is judged as much by how they get along with everyone else as by how they perform, Australian Financial Review, 16 April; occasionally hears back from former students when the penny, placed in their minds years before, finally drops and the philosophy he taught them comes to life, The Australian, 20 April

Dr Mary Spongberg (Modern History): interviewed about the life of feminist Andrea Dworkin who died recently at the age of 58, Life Matters, Radio National, 13 April

Dr Jennifer Stephenson (MUSEC): said that while music is a popular therapy in schools and hospitals to help severely disabled children improve communication skills, research offered no proof it achieved any educational results, The Australian, 18 April

Dr Nikki Sullivan (Critical and Cultural Studies): said society was constantly bound up with images of body modification, and that the Body Modification Conference aimed to find out why people engaged in body modification and how society reacted to confronting images, The Australian, 20 April; said the feedback received to the first staging of the Body Modification conference in 2003 was incredibly positive, Northern District Times, 20 April; said her work is very much driven by wanting to ask questions about why it is that we have the kinds of responses we have to people who appear different to us or to people whose desires are different to ours, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 April

Dr Colin Symes (Education): wrote about the perils of publishing, Campus Review, 20 April; interviewed about Setting the record straight: a material history of classical recording, Radio National, 23 April

Dr Malcolm Voyce (Law): said many heroic family farm boys lose out in unnegotiated wills, Radio National, 12 April; interviewed about contesting wills due to moral obligation over family property, ABC Goldfields-Esperance WA, 20 April

Mr Wayne Warburton (Psychology PhD student): interviewed about his PhD research to determine what conditions lead to violence, Radio 2SER, 26 April

27 April; said the agreement between Australian and Brazilian universities would increase cooperation between them, Australian Financial Review, 30 April; last year said that the university staffing system was notable for its lack of efficiency, Australian Financial Review, 2 May

Issues and Events

The 2005 season of Movies at Macquarie will begin with a special screening of The Passion of the Christ on Sunday April 17, Northern District Times, 13 April

Golden Key has chapters on most Australian university campuses, including Macquarie, Armidale Express Extra, 13 April

Of all the universities that decided not to increase HECS in 2005, only Macquarie University has made a decision not to raise fees next year, The Australian, 14 April

Macquarie University ancient history lecturer Hawa Arya and food critic Paul Byrnes will both speak at Alexander: A Feast of an Empire at the Perama Greek Restaurant, The Glebe, 14 April

The Macquarie Graduate School of Management in its MBA program offers a 10-week two-day-a-week internship that counts as one unit of the course, Australian Financial Review, 18 April

Wollongong University had earlier broken ranks with last year's HECS premium resisters by plumping for the full 25 per cent increase, as Macquarie University became the first university to resist the HECS-increase push for a second year running, Campus Review, 13 April

The Macquarie Trio's two-disc set Dvorak—Complete Piano Trios was reviewed by WL Hoffmann, Canberra Times, 15 April

Quentin Bryce was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws by Macquarie University in 1998, Courier Mail, 15 April

Lily Jhang, who spent 10 years in corporate marketing before launching her Peony brand in late 2003, found an informal mentor in Dr Chris Hall of Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Sydney Morning Herald,
19 April; The Age, 19 April

Robert Haski had never considered philosophy as a business tool, but four years after he took part in a two-day seminar at Macquarie University he still appreciates the way it changed his outlook, The Australian, 20 April

Of the 37 publicly funded universities eligible to raise fees, six have not done so (including Macquarie), and of these only Macquarie has made a decision not to raise fees next year, The Australian, 20 April

The late Bob Bellear received an honorary doctorate of laws from Macquarie University in 1993 and was appointed Australia’s first Aboriginal judge in 1996, Murri Views, 1 April

Macquarie University student representatives and sporting identities joined an anti-voluntary student unionism protest at Sydney University yesterday, Northern District Times, 20 April

Bionic ear pioneer Professor Graeme Clark has been presented with the Macquarie University-based Macquarie Christian Studies Institute's inaugural Faith and Work Award, Northern District Times, 20 April

Only those who have worked as a team in a music ensemble know the sadness the Macquarie Trio of Macquarie University must feel that its violinist of eight years Nicholas Milton has resigned, Courier Mail, 21 April

Zoo, who yesterday was prowling around the Body Modification: Mark II conference at Macquarie University does not know why she is drawn to alter herself in this way, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 April

Do they teach courses in pubic hair at Oxford or Yale? At (the Body Modification Conference at) Macquarie University yesterday no one batted an eyelid, The Australian, 22 April

Poking fun at eccentric academic interests is unnecessary when some university researchers are so good at making a mockery of their work. Like the academics who organised a Macquarie University conference on such essential scholarly subjects as amputation on demand and mouth-stitching, The Australian, 22 April

Macquarie University's Sports Union is putting aside running, swimming and ball games in a bid to help set a world record whilst sitting down when it holds a fundraising session as part of the Cancer Council's Australia's Biggest Morning Tea, Weekly Times, 20 April

The Somatechnics exhibition at Macquarie University shows how six contemporary artists capture the body, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 April

Macquarie University's Applied Finance Centre is running a short course in Sydney and Melbourne called Venture Capital—an Introduction, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 April

Gosford High School science teacher Mark Butler realised he had a passion for teaching while lecturing and researching high powered lasers at Macquarie University, Central Coast Express, 22 April

Martin Berg from the Body Modification Conference at Macquarie University was interviewed about the conference and how people change the appearance of the body through plastic surgery and clothes, ABC 702 Sydney, 22 April

A Macquarie University conference on body modification shows how mainstream body piercing has become, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 April

Instead of being money pits for costly renovations, a study by Macquarie University found historic homes were not liabilities, Sunday Telegraph, 24 April

The International College of Tourism and Hotel Management won an inaugural Macquarie University Innovation Award for Innovative Partnerships, Daily Telegraph, 26 April

Macquarie University students will join students at Sydney University to protest against voluntary student unionism, ABC 702 Sydney, 28 April

The International Association of Conference Centres has 30 members in the Australian chapter, including the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Australian Financial Review, 28 April

Small businesses making sheepskin-lined boots have US fashion giant Deckers breathing down their necks after the company registered Ugh-Boot and Ugg Australia as trademarks, even though the term has been in generic use for years and boasts an entry in the Macquarie Dictionary, The Australian, 28 April

If you show aptitude to tertiary study while at TAFE, universities such as New England, Macquarie and Wollongong will give you credit towards a degree, Daily Telegraph, 27 April

The 'MUV' is a multi-utility vehicle, but if you don't make yourself clear you might accidentally purchase the Macquarie University Village, now known as MUV according to their website, Sydney Morning Herald, 27 April

Business partners Rosemaree Lechner and Sallie Strang, who have set up their own manufacturing operation in China, found their interpreter at the Macquarie University cafeteria, by 'ambushing' a Chinese actuarial student fluent in Mandarin and English, The Australian, 29 April

Along with UTS and UNSW, Macquarie University is one of the partners in a project to establish Sydney Harbour's first marine science institute, Daily Telegraph, 2 May

The evocative sound of gypsies inspired the Macquarie Trio's program of works by Haydn, Chopin and Brahms, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 April

The Wiggles circulated a 14-page thesis with their first CD to prospective record companies in 1991. The CD was an exercise in preschool entertainment by three early childhood education students at Macquarie University, joined for the recording session by Jeff Fatt, Anthony Field's bandmate from the Cockroaches, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 April

The head of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Jeff Sher has two MBAs—one from Macquarie University and the other he got under Jack Goldin, Herald Sun, 30 April

Fourteen years after forming at North Ryde's Macquarie University as a part-time musical group, The Wiggles have become Australia's highest-paid entertainers, grossing $45 million last year according to BRW, Sunday Telegraph, 1 May

The Macquarie Dictionary gives five definitions of carnival, but Carnivale is dismissed simply as a 'multicultural festival, held annually in Sydney', Sunday Telegraph, 1 May

La Trobe, Macquarie, Newcastle, Flinders, Murdoch and Tasmania are in the top 500 of the world's research universities, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 May; The Age, 2 May

Radio station 2SER needs $850,000 annually to operate and UTS and Macquarie University provide almost a third of that, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 May

Kathy Vozella
Media Manager

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SCHOLARSHIPS

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

2006 FULBRIGHT SYMPOSIUM

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission annually offers a grant of $A30,000 to an Australian university, group, or individual to host what is recognised as the Fulbright Symposium. The Symposium focuses on a topic of current bi-national interest between Australia and the United States and engages leading speakers from both countries.

The grant is awarded following a national competition with proposals assessed on criteria including a topic of bi-national significance, defined outcomes and benefits, and the wider professional and institutional interest and support. The Symposium must be held between March and October 2006.

Further information: Applications forms for the 2006 Fulbright Symposium, further information and details of previous Symposiums are available at: http://www.fulbright.com.au/

Closing date: 29 July 2005.

The General Sir John Monash Awards

Annually, up to eight Awards may be awarded to outstanding Australian citizens graduating from Australian universities to enable them to undertake postgraduate study abroad at the world’s best universities, appropriate to their field of study.

The General Sir John Monash Awards are not limited by age, gender, and academic field of study, country or university, subject to the university being considered to be amongst the global leaders in the chosen field of study. However, whilst no upper age limit is stipulated, Awards will generally favour those whose major contribution to their field and to the community lies ahead of them.

Fields of Study

A study program in any field listed in the relevant university’s academic offerings leading to the degree of PhD/DPhil or equivalent or to a relevant professional Masters Degree.

Qualifications and Eligibility

Academic excellence

Demonstrated outstanding leadership ability

Altruism demonstrated through community service

Benefits:

• Up to AUD $150,000 over three years
• The General Sir John Monash Awards may be held concurrently with other scholarships or awards, at the discretion of the Foundation

The annual Award sum of $50,000 is normally paid in two equal payments, in advance and after six months.

Further information:

The General Sir John Monash Foundation
Level 5
30 Collins Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000

Tel: (613) 9654 8811

Fax: (613) 9654 3411

Email: crompton@monashawards.org

Website: www.monashawards.org

Closing date: 31 August 2005

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars 2006–2007 Fellowship in the Social Sciences and Humanities

The Center awards academic year residential fellowships to scholars and practitioners from any country with outstanding project proposals on national and/or international issues.

Topics and scholarship should relate to key public policy challenges or provide the historical or cultural framework to illumine policy issues of contemporary importance.

The Center values diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Private office at Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, D.C.
• Use of Windows-based personal computer
• Materials on loan from Library of Congress
• Part-time research assistant
• Stipend based on current salary.

Please contact the Center for eligibility requirements and application guidelines.

Further information:

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20004-3027

Tel: (202) 691 4170

Email: fellowships@wwic.si.edu

Website: www.wilsoncenter.org

Closing date: 1 October 2005

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CONFERENCES

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POSITIONS VACANT

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
Department of Health and Chiropractic
Chiropractic Clinic Practice Manager
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 20158

The Department wishes to appoint an experienced, energetic and motivated individual to undertake administrative and promotion duties for its three off-campus community Chiropractic Clinics located at Epping, Eastwood and Summer Hill. The Chiropractic Clinics are training facilities for final year students enrolled in the Master of Chiropractic program. Management and leadership are required in setting up operating policies and procedures to ensure that the highest level of practice management and service is maintained.

The appointee will provide leadership in the development, implementation and administration of new and existing clinic policies and procedures, including front office systems, facility and equipment maintenance, marketing and promotion as well as management of clinical supplies.

Essential Selection Criteria: Degree with considerable experience operating a business unit or an appropriate combination of qualifications and experience in operating a business unit; experience in facilities management; demonstrable ability to develop and deliver training programs; high level of communication and people management skills; effective office administration skills; ability to effectively identify and manage competing priorities; skilled use of spreadsheet and word processing programs; demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively; demonstrated ability to plan ahead; driver’s licence; capacity to develop a sound knowledge of the structure of the Department and its relationship to the Division and other areas of the University and the wider community.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Business management or human resources management qualification and extensive experience within the health or service sector; knowledge of University administration procedures and systems; experience with training and administration within the health care or service sector; experience or background in the Tertiary Education Sector.

Enquiries and Information Package: Professor Peter Curson on (02) 9850 8419 or pcurson@els.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 9—$83,547 to $88,239 pa, including base salary $70,598 to $74,563 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, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 20 May 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
Graduate School of the Environment (GSE)
Lecturer/Associate Lecturer in Sustainable Development
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 20184

This appointee will be required to teach and conduct research in the Graduate School of the Environment (GSE) within the Division of Environmental and Life Sciences. The department offers postgraduate programs in environmental studies, education, management, planning and economics, sustainable development and wildlife management and conducts research in related areas.

The appointee will contribute to the teaching of postgraduate units in sustainable development; conduct research; and contribute to the administration, organisation and promotion of the School. Applicants with a record of teaching and research in an area related to sustainable development or environmental education are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should indicate the level at which they are applying, or whether they wish to be considered for both levels.

Essential Selection Criteria for Lecturer and Associate Lecturer: Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline; familiarity with sustainable development, education for sustainability or action research; research ability; capacity for effective teaching at postgraduate level.

Additional Essential Selection Criteria for Lecturer: Experience in course development and in advising students.

Desirable Selection Criteria for Lecturer: A higher degree in a relevant area; experience in flexible learning approaches.

Enquiries: Professor Peter Nelson on (02) 9850 6958 or pnelson@gse.mq.edu.au

The position is available from June 2005 on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of one year and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Salary Range: Level B (Lecturer)—$67,042 to $79,499 pa, including base salary $60,759 to $72,048 pa, 9% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. Level A (Associate Lecturer)—$47,110 to $63,719 pa, including base salary $42,695 to $57,747 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 $53,834 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, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 27 May 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

To apply for internally advertised positions, you must be:

• a current Macquarie University staff member AND

• a Continuing, Fixed-term or long-term Casual staff member

AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR ASTROBIOLOGY (ACA)
Personal Assistant
(Part-time (continuing))
Ref. 20129

The appointee will provide personal assistance to the Director and Assistant Director of the Centre and to a high profile member of staff. This includes assistance with diary/travel arrangements, workshops, conferences, other event planning, library research, web maintenance, powerpoint presentation development, a high profile education and outreach program and meet and greet reception duties. The appointee will report to the Executive Officer.

Essential Selection Criteria: Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of web design and maintenance; good phone manner; highly organised; able to work with the minimum of supervision.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Working knowledge of Access or other Database system; some experience of library research; strong customer service; knowledge of conference/workshop organisation or willing to learn; previous experience of a research/PhD environment.

Enquiries: Carol Oliver on (02) 9850 8351 or coliver@els.mq.edu.au

The position is available from May on a part-time (continuing) basis for 2 days per week (14 hours per week) and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Salary range: Level 6—Package up to $63,559 pa, including base salary $49,009 to $53,708 pa, up to 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, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 9 May 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

To apply for internally advertised positions, you must be:

• a current Macquarie University staff member AND

• a Continuing, Fixed-term or long-term Casual staff member

AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR ASTROBIOLOGY (ACA)
Executive Officer
(Part-time (continuing))
Ref. 20180

The appointee will be capable of innovating, implementing and managing office systems, provide budgetary management, will be able to interpret policy and ensure the Centre complies with University regulations. A high degree of independence is required as well as the ability to multi-task and act on own initiative to problem-solve through a wide range of administrative duties. The appointee will be responsible for managing a part-time personal assistant and will report to the Assistant Director working with minimal supervision.

Essential Selection Criteria: Degree with at least four years experience or extensive experience and expertise or a combination; excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office; knowledge of account keeping and budgetary control; able to work independently with proven problem solving ability.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Previous experience of a research/postgraduate student environment.

Enquiries: Carol Oliver on (02) 9850 8351 or coliver@els.mq.edu.au

The position is available from May on a part-time (continuing) basis for 3 days per week (21 hours per week) and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Salary Range: Level 7—$65,297 to $70,335 pa, including base salary $55,177 to $59,434 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Pro-rata rates apply.

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, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 10 May 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a University Policy.

www.jobs.mq.edu.au

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CLASSIFIEDS

DIARY

May

Tuesday 3 May to Thursday 26 May

AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY On Site Insight. An exhibition featuring the work of the Australian Centre for Egyptology will be on display at the Macquarie University Art Gallery in E11A.

Friday 6 May

CRITICAL & CULTURAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINARS Rethinking the ethical through film: Todd Haynes' Far From Heaven. Nicole Anderson (Macquarie University ) 1.00pm–2.00pm W6A Room 707.

MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION Swords and Sandals film to be announced. No charge 7.30pm X5B 321.

GETTING PUBLISHED—PRACTICAL POINTERS FOR DEVELOPING A PUBLICATION STRATEGY Facilitator and Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au 9.30am–12.00 noon in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or cpd@mq.edu.au

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Decision Making Under Uncertaint–Application to Mineral Exploration (and to scientific research) Professor Mike Etheridge (GEMOC) 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A.Chair: Dr Dick Flood. Enquiries: John Veevers (02) 9850 8355.

Saturday 7 May

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY ANNUAL CONFERENCE Sinners, Saints and Scholars. Fifteen speakers, most in parallel sessions. Stunning list of topics, not to be missed. W5C 220 $110/$100, Pensioners $85. Gourmet morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided. 9.00am-6.00pm.

Wednesday 11 May

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Historical Films and Identity. Marnie Hughes Warrington (History, Macquarie) 12 noon to 1.30pm in W6A 127. Further details: Mary Spongberg on 9850 8887.

Thursday 12 and Thursday 26 May

Thursday 12 May

ANTHROPOLOGY SEMINAR Umma, Watan, Nation: Competing Narratives of Peoplehood in (Pen)insular Southeast Asia. Joel S Kahn (La Trobe). 10.30am–12.30pm in C3A Room 630.

CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES ‘Thank you for the opportunity to reminisce': ABC Radio, Memory and Popular Culture. Dr Michelle Arrow (Modern History, Macquarie University) Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3 from 1.00pm–2.00pm.

Friday 13 May

ANCIENT HISTORY COLLOQUIUM LANGUAGE SHOWCASE SERIES NO VI Linguistic research on historical and literary questions. Dr Malcolm Choat. No charge. Enquiries: 9850 7561 2.00pm–5.00pm. X5B 321.

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR The Deep-sea Fate of the Eastern Australian River of Beach Sand. Associate Professor Ron Boyd (University of Newcastle). 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A.Chair: Dr Dick Flood. Enquiries: John Veevers (02) 9850 8355.

Saturday 14 May

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS present Handel's great oratorio for double choir, solo singers and orchestra, Israel in Egypt. Conducted by Margot McLaughlin, this work recounts the story of the plagues of Egypt and the exodus of the people of Israel, with graphic musical renditions of flies, locusts and frogs, and a most dramatic parting of the Red Sea. Macquarie Theatre 8.00pm. Tickets: $30/$20, students $15. Bookings: www.mca-tix.com 9645 1611. Enquiries: publicity2@mus.org.au

Monday 16 May

CAREERS IN MEDIA Seminar for Media Students in MAS203 from 1.00pm–2.00pm in X5B Theatre 1. Representatives from the media industry will discuss their experiences with students. Book at the CDO, Level 3 Lincoln Building or email: careers@mq.edu.au

AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGYExcavations at Helwan. Dr Chistiana Köehler (Macquarie University). An informative slide presentation on the excavation at Helwan. 1.00pm, Art Gallery E11A.

Tuesday 17 May

MU ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKPLACE CHANGE Facilitator: Amanda Phillips. 9.30am–12.30pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. To book call CPD on x 9721 or cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 18 May

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Vicki Grieves (History, Macquarie/Wollotuka School of Aboriginal Studies University of Newcastle) Title to be announced. 12 noon to 1.30pm in W6A 127. Further details: Mary Spongberg on 9850 8887.

Thursday 19 May

CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES A Legal Trauma—the Lindy Chamberlain case. Dr Deborah Staines, (Critical and Cultural Studies, Macquarie University) Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3 from 1.00pm–2.00pm.

ACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Fraud, Climate Change. Tony Coleman (Chief Risk Officer and Group Actuary). 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350.

Friday 20 May

CRITICAL & CULTURAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINARS Trangressing the law with Foucault and Derrida. Professor Margrit Shildrick (UCD, Dublin). 1.00pm–2.00pm W6A Room 707.

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR New Hydrothermal Activity and Alkalic Magmatism in the Backarc Coriolis Trough, Vanuata. Dr Tim McConachy (CSIRO Exploration and Mining, North Ryde). 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A. Chair: Dr Dick Flood. Enquiries: John Veevers (02) 9850 8355.

ISSUES IN RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION FOR EXPERIENCED MEMBERS Facilitator: Amanda Phillips. Selection criteria can be obtained from CPD by calling x9721 or emailing cpd@mq.edu.au Applications for attendance at this program will close on 6 May 2005. 9.30am–5.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday 25 May

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Feminist History in Australian Women’s Periodicals. Mary Spongberg (History, Macquarie) 12 noon to 1.30pm in W6A 127. Further details: Mary Spongberg on 9850 8887.

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY RESEARCH SEMINAR Papyri Illustrating the Rise of Christianity in Egypt. Associate Professor Alanna Nobbs, Dr Don Barker, Dr Malcolm Choat. 7.30pm in W6A 308. Cost: $5 / $7

Thursday 26 May

CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES 'Culture Matters': The Perils and Opportunities of the Culture Fever in Decision-making. Dr Nyíri Pál, (Anthropology, Macquarie University) Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3 from 1.00pm–2.00pm.

Friday 27 May

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Proterozoic Glaciation and Snowball Earth: Global or Low-latitude. Dr Phil Schmidt (CSIRO Exploration and Mining, North Ryde). 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A.Chair: Dr Dick Flood. Enquiries: John Veevers (02) 9850 8355.

Tuesday 31 May

OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDY FOR STAFF Applications are now open for staff wishing to commence study in Semester 2, 2005. Applications must be submitted by 31 May 2005. For further information about IHERD, its Postgraduate Programs, or application forms for the programs, contact Alison Cameron, x7598, or email iherd@mq.edu.au

June

Wednesday 1 June

NCELTR SEMINAR SERIESIssues for TESOL in the Philipines and China. Juliet Padernal (Chair of the Department of English and Literature, Silliman University, Philippines) and Cheng Yu Nan (Head of English at Yan Bian University). Both are visiting NCELTR for four months under sponsorship from the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia. The context of English language teaching in their two countries differs greatly. This session will explore some of the challenges English learners and teachers face. 4.30pm–6.00pm, followed by drinks, in Building E3B Room 315–6. Free but please RSVP to Becky Robertson on tel: 9850 7959. For further information please visit: PGCert@nceltr.mq.edu.au

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDA Y Judging 'character' at the Old Bailey, 1674–1834: www.oldbaileyonline.org Margaret Sampson (History, Macquarie) 12 noon–1.30pm in W6A 127. Further details: Mary Spongberg on 9850 8887.

Thursday 2 June

ACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Topic to be announced. Dumaria Tampubolon PhD student, Department of Actuarial Studies, Macquarie University 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350.

CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES TOGETHER WITH ANTHROPOLOGYSEMINARCustoms Not in Common; The Decline of Cultural Relativism Professor Peter Sutton, (Social Sciences, University of Adelaide, and South Australian Museum, and Archaeology, University College London). Trevor Martin Moot Court, Division of Law, W3A, Level 3.

Friday 3 June

CRITICAL & CULTURAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR Mamdou Habib and the Continuing Management of Racialised Passport Technologies . Dr Goldie Osuri (Macquarie University ). 1.00pm–2.00pm W6A Room 707.

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Tectonic Implications of Fault-scarp-derived Volcaniclastic Deposits on Macquarie Island. Dr Nathan Daczko (GEMOC). 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A. Chair: Dr Dick Flood. Enquiries: John Veevers (02) 9850 8355.

Sunday 5 June

MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Free concert—NSW Police Band. 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 10 June

CRITICAL & CULTURAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR Queer by Numbers: Gay Men as Mimics, Robots and Commodities in Contemporary Cultural Spaces . Dr Anthony Lambert (Macquarie University ). 1.00pm–2.00pm W6A 707.

Wednesday 15 June

MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION Eat, Drink and be Merry: Entertainment at Greek Drinking Parties . Dr Babette Pütz (Victoria University, Wellington). 8.15pm, Seminar Room, Museum of Ancient Cultures. No charge.

Sunday 19 June

MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Free concert—TOPS Orchestra. 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 23 June

MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION Roman Ruins of Libya. Dr Michael Birrell. 8.15pm, Seminar Room, Museum of Ancient Cultures. No charge.

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