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CARRICK INSTITUTE GRANT SCHEME 2007

The Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (CILTHE) has a number of grant types to promote and advance learning and teaching in Australian higher education, with funding of up to $200,000 per grant.

The CILTHE Grants scheme consists of:

• Leadership for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Program
• Priority Projects Program
• Competitive Grants Program.

For further information regarding the CILTHE Grants Scheme and the closing dates for applications, please go to: www.carrickinstitute.edu.au/carrick/go/pid/16

Staff members considering applying for a CILTHE grant, must send a notification of intent (NOI) to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). For NOI forms and submission dates go to: www.cpd.mq.edu.au/teaching/grants.htm

Staff members considering applying for a CILTHE grant, must send a notification of intent (NOI) to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). For NOI forms and submission dates go to: www.cpd.mq.edu.au/teaching/grants.htm

For further advice, please contact Conni Lord, Centre for Professional Development, x9798, or email conni.lord@vc.mq.edu.au

Conni Lord
Centre for Professional Development

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STATISTICS SHORT COURSE—CORRESPONDENCE ANALYSIS

The Department of Statistics is hosting a short course Correspondence Analysis in Practice by Professor Michael Greenacre, author of well-known texts on the subject. The course will be held on campus on
18–19 December 2006.

Correspondence analysis has proved to be the most versatile of the family of multidimensional scaling techniques because of its flexibility in handling different data types and the natural way it incorporates various weighting systems in the analysis.

Correspondence analysis has found applications in every area of research that involves the collection and interpretation of large sets of categorical data; for example, questionnaire data or tables of frequencies and percentages. Popular areas of application are the social sciences (eg comparing demographic groups on their responses to a questionnaire), marketing research (eg analysing brand*attribute relationships) and environmental research (eg analysing species*environment relationships). It also has many applications in linguistics, archaeology and geology.

It is a method that leads to a visualisation of the data in the form of a spatial map, where points in the map represent individuals (or other sampling units), groups of individuals, response categories and/or variables. This type of graphical representation facilitates the understanding and interpretation of large complex data sets and is an essential first step in data analysis before proceeding to more formal statistical modelling.

This two-day short course, presented by Michael Greenacre, gives a comprehensive introduction to the technique as well as recent developments in its application. The emphasis will be on concepts underlying the technique and how to use it in practice. Many examples will be discussed, mainly in social science and marketing research but also treating applications in environmental science.

Michael Greenacre is Professor of Statistics at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. He obtained his doctorate in 1978 at the Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, under the supervision of Jean-Paul Benzécri, the originator of correspondence analysis. Since then he has authored and coedited five books and numerous journal articles on correspondence analysis and visualization of categorical data. The most recent book Multiple Correspondence Analysis and Related Methods was published in June 2006. Michael has given short courses on correspondence analysis in Germany, USA, Canada, Italy, Switzerland, UK, South Africa and Norway.

For further information please visit the website: www.stat.mq.edu.au/ca

Gillian Heller
Department of Statistics

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FINAL PRINT VERSION OF STAFF NEWS

The next edition of Staff News, No. 20/06, will be the last print version of Staff News. From 2007 Staff News will be available solely online.

Anyone who would like an item to appear in this final print edition is reminded that the deadline is 12 noon Monday 13 November. Material received after this time cannot be guaranteed of publication.

Thanks to all the contributors to the print and online versions of Staff News—we look forward to continuing to receive your items for the 2007 online version commencing in February 2007.

Michelle Coventry
Staff News
Publications Unit

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UNISUPER SEMINAR—PRE-RETIREMENT

Date: Tuesday 5 December, 1.00pm
Venue: W5A T1

This seminar covers planning for retirement, UniSuper retirement strategies and products and the effect of the Government’s proposed changes to superannuation rules.

The registration page is easily accessed through the Seminars section of the UniSuper website. Please use the link below allows to register to attend. www.unisuper.com.au/resources/seminars.cfm

Moya Sue Tin
Superannuation Officer
Human Resources

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ACADEMIC CULTURE: A STUDENT’S GUIDE TO STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY

Staff may be interested in a book that NCELTR has just produced by author Jean Brick, Academic Culture: A Student’s Guide to Studying at University. The book is aimed at helping students entering university for the first time. Postgraduate students returning to study may also find it very useful.

The book helps students understand the attitudes, values and ways of behaving of those working or studying in universities. It enables students to understand what lecturers expect of them and to interpret and act upon the feedback they receive.

The book provides students with:

• an understanding of the attitudes and expectations shared by academics and researchers at universities in English-speaking countries
• an understanding of how these attitudes and expectations influence expectations about how students should behave
• an increased ability to express an individual voice and to relate appropriately to the voices of others
• an increased understanding of plagiarism, including why it is so seriously regarded and how to avoid it
• an understanding of the demands of different types of written texts, including essays, reports and research reports
• an increased ability to structure logical, coherent texts
• an increased ability to take part effectively in tutorials, seminars and group work.
  

“I’d recommend all new students spend a few hours reading through this realistic account of what will be expected of them at university.” Associate Professor Jill Burton School of Education (TESOL), University of South Australia.

The book is priced at $29.95. For further information please contact NCELTR.

Muammer Ulukan
Publications Sales and Marketing Administrator
NCELTR

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TRANSIT OF MERCURY

Date: Thursday 9 November, 6.12am–11.10am

The Macquarie University Observatory will open early on 9 November. The special event is the Transit of Mercury across the face of the Sun. There will not be another Transit of Mercury until 2016. You will be able to view this event through telescopes fitted with safe solar filters and by projection methods.

Please remember to never look directly at the Sun as this causes serious eye damage.

The Transit occurs between 6.12am and 11.10am Eastern Summer Time (ie daylight saving time). The observatory will be open for the duration of the event.

The observatory will also offer a light self-service breakfast from dawn until stocks run out (tea, coffee, juice, raisin toast, cinnamon toast). Entry is by donation; suggested donation is $2 a look, $2 for a drink, $2 for toast.

Further details: Lesa Moore 9850 8951, 0427 433 388, starrylady@hotmail.com.

Lesa Moore
Department of Physics

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IEC MUSIC PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN

The Institute of Early Childhood’s Music Program for Children offers music classes for children aged from 4 months to 8 years of age.

The Music Program gives children a wonderful introduction to music. Creative musical expression is encouraged through singing, moving and dancing to music, playing musical games and exploring simple percussion instruments. Classes for 5–8 year olds also introduce children to musical literacy.

Classes for 0–5 year olds are held on weekdays and Saturday mornings at Macquarie University, and on weekdays only at Neutral Bay, Woollahra and Strathfield. Classes for 5–8 year olds are held at Macquarie University on Saturday mornings.

To receive information for classes starting in February 2007, please email your postal address to the office or leave your details on the voicemail.

For more information visit our web site at www.aces.mq.edu.au/iec/musicforchildren, email: musicforchildren@aces.mq.edu.au, or phone 9850 9879.

Catherine Figgis
Program Administrator—Music Program for Children
Institute of Early Childhood

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DIVISION OF LAW PUBLIC FORUM

The Division of Law and The Law Reform Commission of NSW have jointly convened a Public Forum on the subject of Minors’ Consent to Medical Treatment. The forum will be held on Monday 27 November 2006 at NSW Parliament House in Macquarie St, Sydney.

This one day forum will explore a number of issues with a variety of high calibre speakers.

Speakers include:

• The Hon James Wood QC, NSW Law Reform Commission
• Derek Morgan, Faculty of Law, Queensland University of Technology
• Cameron Stewart, Division of Law, Macquarie.

Other forum participants include:

• Don Chalmers, Faculty of Law, University of Tasmania
• Gillian Calvert, Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian
• Deborah Frew, NSW Health

Issues discussed will include:

• Role of Legal Systems in Regulating Minors’ Capacity to Consent to Medical Treatment
• International Developments on the Law on Minors’ Consent to Medical Treatment
• Special Treatments: Special Dilemmas-palliative care, bone marrow transplantation, genetic testing
• Minors with Special Needs-street kids, minors in detention settings, aboriginal health
• Making Decisions: Guardianship and the Courts, Capacity and Consent

Registration is free, although RSVP by 20 November is essential as places are limited. Registrations should be sent to: kate.mcloughlin@law.mq.edu.au Please include name, institution, email address, phone and fax in reply.

Fran Chandler
Special Projects Officer
Division of Law

WHAT’S ON IN PR & MARKETING

Macquarie University School Partners Prizes

As part of the Macquarie University School Partners program, every year we donate prizes to partner schools and offer to have a University representative present these awards. Below is a list of schools that have asked for an academic staff member to come and present their award.

If anyone one would like to assist us by presenting any of these awards on behalf of the University it would be much appreciated. Some schools have requested academic dress be worn. If you do not have any we can organise to borrow a gown from SAM.

Please advise Bonnie Linsell via email bonnie.linsell@vc.mq.edu.au as soon as possible if you would be interested in presenting Macquarie University prizes on any of these dates:

December 2006

• Ryde Secondary College— 11 December, 7.00pm
• Castle Hill High School at Castle Hill Showground—11 December, 12 noon
• James Ruse Agricultural High School—12 December, time tbc
• Marsden High School—13 December, 7.00pm
• Hunters Hill High School—13 December, time tbc

February 2007

• Freshwater Senior Campus— 7 February, time tbc
• Fort Street High School—16 February, time tbc
• Pennant Hills High School— 20 February, time tbc
• Girraween High School—20 February, time tbc
• Baulkham Hills High School— 22 February, 7.00pm
• Carlingford High School—28 February, time tbc

Pathways Day 2007

Pathways Day is on Wednesday 3 January 2007 from 9.30am–4.00pm.

This event addresses the growing number of enquiries related to students not getting their expected UAI, and how they should therefore proceed.

HSC students who have Macquarie University 1–6 in their preferences will be mailed The Essential Guide to Macquarie University 2007. The booklet will provide detailed information about the University and will emphasise the Advising Hotline operated by the PR and Marketing Unit from 19 December.

As agreed with the Marketing Advisory Committee, Pathways Day will include an information session schedule with topics reflecting the different pathways available to Macquarie. Additionally, the day will have booth representation from the various pathway options to Macquarie University.

If you have any questions regarding Pathways Day, please contact Michelle Riley on x7465 or michelle.riley@mq.edu.au.

Open Day/Events Focus Groups

Would you like some input into how Open Day and other major university events are structured?

The Public Relations and Marketing Unit is holding focus group discussions to discuss Open Day including focus, purpose, date (next year our normal date clashes with an additional public holiday for APEC), accommodation issues among others.

We are also seeking feedback on our other major event, the Postgrad Expo and explore ideas that staff may have re this event, its impact, if we should explore other options etc.

The focus groups will be held in the Senate Room in the Lincoln Building from 1.00pm to 2.00pm on 31 October and 6 November. Lunch will be provided.

Please advise Megan Etheridge on megan.etheridge@mq.edu.au if you would like to attend one of these sessions.

The Macquarie Experience Program

We are exploring new ideas for high school liaison activities in 2007. We have had several approaches from areas of the University keen to engage with high schools. We know that a coordinated approach is most effective and, indeed, reduces confusion while increasing impact with schools.

To this end we are proposing that we develop the Macquarie Experience Program. This can be marketed to schools in the form of a booklet outlining opportunities for schools across a range of areas. This ensures elimination of duplication of effort and streamlining of scarce resources.

If you would like to discuss this concept and engage with its development please come to a meeting on 8 November from 10.00am to 11.00am in the Senate Room in the Lincoln Building.

Please let Megan Etheridge know if you would like to attend by emailing megan.etheridge@mq.edu.au

Kathy Vozella
PR and Marketing

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DUNMORE LANG COLLEGE—DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE AND LEARNING

Work with the new CEO, re-energise strategic goals. DLC seeks a full-time, residential director with the energy, understanding and commitment to direct residential life at this vibrant academic community, home to upwards of
300 undergraduates and graduates. With an enviable reputation since its establishment in 1972, the College provides quality, year-round services with student revenue supplemented by significant conference income.

Working closely with the Principal, you will lead, coordinate and further develop the academic and pastoral life of the College in line with the College’s new directions. You will direct the student business, manage a small team, and coach and inspire a network of residential advisors and tutors delivering academic and pastoral services.

Organisational, analytical and decision-making skills are standard requirements along with the people-skills to do things well.

Other essentials include experience in a residential university college, a strong academic background preferably including graduate research and confidence in a performance-managed workplace.

DLC is a leading edge residential college affiliated with Macquarie University, both innovative institutions. The College has a strong ethos of learning, leadership and responsibility, and empowers men and women to take their place in a diverse, dynamic world.

Accommodation is provided in a two-bedroom apartment and after-hours duty is shared with the Principal and other senior staff. Start in 2007 for a three to five-year contract. In keeping with its goals, the College’s remuneration policies acknowledge high performance.

Applications close on Monday 13 November 2006. Interested persons (a job share would be considered) should review the College’s website and email for a position description from the Principal, Dr Lewis Rushbrook, to whom enquiries should also be addressed to lewis.rushbrook@dlc.mq.edu.au.

Dr Lewis Rushbrook
Principal
Dunmore Lang College

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MUSR CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES

In 2005 the Federal Government introduced VSU legislation. As a result, the University has been prohibited from collecting the Student Activity Fees (SAF) from second semester 2006.

The impacts of this are two-fold. Firstly, as these fees were the dominant source of income for MUSR we have had to find alternate methods of sourcing funding and secondly, under the existing MUSR Constitution students currently are no longer automatically members because they have not paid the appropriate membership fee.

Consequently the MUSR constitution has been amended to reflect the new landscape and to provide for the ongoing provision of sport and recreation activities on campus.

The new constitution recognises the University as the key benefactor and provides for a much closer alignment with the University’s strategic direction. It will also place ultimate control of MUSR in the hands of the University Council which will have the power to approve appointments to the MUSR Executive and annual funding levels as part of the University annual budget process.

The MUSR Executive will develop the long term strategic direction, approve annual plans and operating budgets and oversee the day to day operation of MUSR.

The University will pay the equivalent of the SAF fees to MUSR for the remainder of the year so that current services and programs can continue for 2006. However, from 2007 the implication of VSU will mean that the University will determine the level of funding for sport and recreation on campus and the access and level of subsidisation of services and facilities.

The VSU legislation has created a number of expected and unexpected consequences. MUSR is committed to working through these issues with the University to ensure that we can continue to add value to the fabric of campus life through the provision of sport and recreation programs and facilities, playing a key role in making Macquarie University a great place to study and work.

Jim Corbett
Business Development Director
Macquarie University Sport and Recreation Inc.

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ACCESS MACQUARIE—CONFERENCE AND BOARD MEETING FACILITIES

Access Macquarie, the commercial arm of Macquarie University, has high-grade, professional and well-equipped conference and board meeting facilities available for hire. The facilities are available for seminars and conferences, staff events and company board meetings.

Hire of the facilities also includes:

• security access
• reception for your guests
• amenities.

The meeting room facilities include:

• presentation equipment (data projectors, white boards)
• refreshments upon request
• high quality fit out.

Access Macquarie is located on Level 1, Dow Corning Building in the Macquarie University Research Park.

For more information or if you would like a tour of the facilities, please contact:

Tanya Davies, Executive Manager
Telephone: (02) 9850 9293
Mobile: 0421 600 025
Email: tdavies@access.mq.edu.au

Tanya Davies
Executive Manager
Access Macquarie Limited

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TRINITY CHAPEL

Trinity Chapel Macquarie is having a special Thanksgiving Service on Sunday the 19 November. You are welcome to join us. Services are at 10.00am and 6.30pm and at 12 noon there will be a BBQ lunch to which you can come along.

The Church’s address is 136 Herring Road which is diagonally opposite the Macquarie Shopping Centre. Reverend Ian Hadfield is the Pastor of Trinity Chapel and can be contacted on 9936 6560.

Trinity Chapel is connected with Robert Menzies College and the Anglican Chaplaincy.

Michael Nott
Trinity Chapel Macquarie

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BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY AT MGSM!

Enquire now for your festive season Christmas parties. Whether a private / office party or client entertaining, come and celebrate at MGSM.

MGSM has three function rooms plus Lachlan's Restaurant available for Christmas functions, and we can also organise a Marquee on the University grounds overlooking the lake for any size event you can imagine.

MGSM is offering a table d'hote menu at $42.50 per person, which is available in Lachlan's Restaurant or as a festive celebration in the Macquarie Room or Lake Lounge.

Buffet menus will be available in the Macquarie Room or Lend Lease Room from $45.00 to $85.00 per person, with a minimum number of 25.

Beverage packages are available or may be pre selected and charged on a consumption basis.

When booking a Christmas package at MGSM, function room hire and decorations are complimentary.

Please contact MGSM on 9850 9300 or email us at hotel@mgsm.com.au

For any person attending a Christmas package event at MGSM, they can take advantage of our special rate of $125 per room including buffet breakfast in Lachlan's Restaurant.

Nigel Logue
Hotel Manager, MGSM

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CPD NEWS

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

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Dealing with Difficult People

Dealing with people is an integral part of a staff member’s life. Understanding how to work effectively in these situations can make a difference. Questions such as:

• What types of situations are difficult?
• What do people do or say when they are being difficult?
• How do others react to this difficult behaviour?
• What might cause people to become difficult? Do they jump out of bed in the morning, full of energy, saying “Boy, I’m going to be the most difficult person in the world today?”

This workshop is appropriate for academic and general staff.

Lunch will be provided.

The Social, Behavioural and Economic Sciences and the ARC: A Workshop with Professor Elim Papadakis

Professor Elim Papadakis shares with us his ideas on how to maximise grants success in the social, behavioural and economic sciences. He will also provide us with an overview of the results of the 2007 ARC Discovery Grant round and what that might tell us about success rates in the 2008 round.

Bring along your questions relating to grant application and success. Learn more about how to make the most of the important funding opportunities available through the ARC.

Professor Elim Papadakis was appointed Executive Director for Social, Behavioural and Economic Sciences at the ARC in November 2003 and has previously served on the Social Sciences discipline panel of the Australian Research Council.

His posts prior to his appointment with the ARC have included, at the Australian National University, those of Foundation Director of the National Europe Centre, Professor of Modern European Studies and Head of the School of Social Sciences in the Faculty of Arts. He has also held the posts of Professor of Sociology and Head of Department at the University of New England and Research Fellow in Social Policy at the University of Kent at Canterbury.

Professor Papadakis is author of several influential books on environmental politics and policy, including a pioneering study of the Green Movement in West Germany, as well as prize-winning articles on public attitudes and policies in the areas of welfare and environmental policy.

Date: Thursday 9 November, 3.00pm–4.30pm, Lecture Theatre 102, Building E6A
Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au

Minute Taking: Art and Practice

Learn from experienced and skilled Macquarie University staff members how to take minutes with ease. In this two-part workshop we will address practical issues and provide hands-on training, to enhance your skills in taking minutes.

The workshop consists of two parts, which both need to be attended for maximum benefit.

There will be a small assignment to be completed between the sessions.

Date: Tuesday 14 and Tuesday 21 November, 9.30am–1.00pm, E6A 116
Facilitators: Robyn Clark and June Donovan

Specialist Research Series: Writing ARC Summary Statements

The hundred word statements on the ARC application forms are intended to provide reviewers, and the general public, with a clear idea about the merit of any particular project. Succinct writing styles and conceptual clarity can be an indicator of a successful application. Dr Jennifer Biddle will provide good advice on how to construct these important aspects of ARC applications.

Date: Thursday 16 November, 9.30am–11.00am, E6A 116
Facilitator: Dr Jennifer Biddle
Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au

WORKPLACE RELATIONS TRAINING

Women’s Network Seminar—Women and Finance

The topic for the November Women’s Network Seminar is Women and Finance. In this seminar we will hear from Frank Scarrabelotti from Unisuper. Frank will discuss the importance of understanding and managing finances for women.

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Tuesday 14 November, 12.30pm–1.30pm, Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B
Speaker: Frank Scarrabelotti, Unisuper

OH&S Fire Warden Training

This workshop is required for all Building and Floor Wardens as well as for OH&S Coordinators, who have not attended one of these workshops in 2003, 2004 or 2005. Heads of organisational units are advised to attend.

Module 1—Theory

• Warden’s duties and responsibilities
• Reaction to fire
• Fire safety equipment in buildings
• Location of assembly areas
• Fire containment in enclosed spaces
• Range of emergencies.

Module 2—Practical

• Principles of triangle of combustion
• Methods of extinction
• Types of fire extinguishing agents
• Fire size
• Safe use of fire extinguishers, blankets and hose reels.

Date: Thursday 16 November, 9.30am–1.00pm, Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B
Facilitator: Adair Fire and Security

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

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SAM NEWS

Faculty Festivities

With the festive season fast approaching, SAM CampusCatering is delighted to offer the following one hour Canapé and Beverage Package Christmas package exclusive to Macquarie University Departments for only $20 per person including GST (minimum 30 people).

Package includes:

• spinach and feta frittatas with home made tomato relish
• cracked pepper and roast pumpkin tart
• satay chicken and coriander wrap
• beverage choice of white wine, red wine, Tooheys New, Hahn Lite, orange juice and mineral water.

For more information or to make a booking, contact Jennifer Howard on x6586 or email catering@sam.mq.edu.au

Motorway Tolls

$25 Beep Tags by Cross City Motorway are now available at SAM Shop.

Can be used on all toll roads, tunnels and harbour crossings including Cross City Tunnel, Eastern Distributor, M2, M4, M5, M7, Harbour Bridge and Lane Cove Tunnel.

No annual fee, no expiry date and can be used immediately. Receive a $30 credit on the Beep Tag if you register and pay an additional $70 by 30 November. Terms and conditions apply See in store for details.

Newspaper Deals

Looking to save on your newspapers? Need to get ahead with tomorrow’s news? Seven days of papers now available.

There’s nothing better than getting your paper delivered to your door on the weekend. Enjoy either The Sydney Morning Herald and the Sun Herald or The Australian and The Sunday Telegraph in 2007. Plus you can pick up your daily copy of The Sydney Morning Herald or The Australian during term time from one of the participating SAM outlets ie SAM Shop, Globe Café, Coffee Cart or Marxines.

All this for just $20 for the SMH/Sun Herald deal and $15 for The Australian/Sunday Telegraph. To take advantage of these great deals or find out more information visit the SAM Shop or log onto

• www.tertiary.smh.com.au/smh for the SMH and Sun Herald
  

Marion Malouf
Marketing Coordinator
Students At Macquarie (SAM)

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ALUMNI

http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/index.htm

Macquarie Institute for Innovation Lecture

Topic: An Eco-system for Nurturing Startups—A Silicon Valley View
Date: Tuesday 14 November
Time: 6.30pm–7.30pm
Venue: MGSM city campus. Level 6, 51-55 Pitt St Sydney
Speaker: Professor Craig Mudge, Director, Macquarie Institute for Innovation
RSVP: Friday 10 November, Alumni Office
Cost: No charge, but bookings essential.

A great opportunity to view the world differently: practical, international and connected. Craig Mudge had ten years’ experience in Silicon Valley, California, where he focused on strategy development for both large companies and early stage firms. Hear his point of view on China vs Silicon Valley and Europe vs the US.

Light refreshments and drinks provided.

Online bookings are now available at: www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/FormBooking.php

Gourmet Dinner and Beer Tasting: Redoak Boutique Beer Café

Date: Saturday 2 December
Time: 7.00pm for registration and pre-dinner drink; 7.30pm commence dinner
Venue: 201 Clarence Street, Sydney
Cost: Alumni—$30, Non-alumni—$55
RSVP: 24 November

Guests are most welcome, but bookings are essential! Priority will be given to alumni bookings.

Capped at 80 persons on a first come first serve basis.

A unique tasting experience of European-style premium beers. Specially prepared cuisine to accompany boutique beer.

• Australia’s Most Awarded Brewery 2004, 2005, 2006
• Winner of Grand Champion Trophy 2006
• Winner of 2 Gold Medals at the World Beer Cup—USA 2006

Last year, alumni attended our first Dinner and Beer Tasting at the Redoak Boutique Beer Café, Australia’s newest, independently owned brewery. It was a sell-out and a great night was had by all!

Following on from last year’s successful event, the Alumni Office is delighted to offer another dinner and beer tasting at this stylish Café. The night will begin with a welcome drink followed by a four course degustation dinner, with each course accompanied by a complementing beer. During the evening, the owner and brewer, David Hollyoak, will explain the individual flavour and aroma profiles of the different beer styles.

Bring along your friends and make up a table of up to 10 people. Note that the first 80 bookings will be accepted.

Don’t miss this uniquely different experience in eating and drinking!

All enquiries:

Alumni Office
Tel: x7310
Fax: x9478
Email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au

Mark Herndon
Director, Alumni Office

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CDO NEWS

Employer Presentations on Campus

For Semester 2, 2006 there were a number of well attended on-campus sessions run by employers, including:

• ·New York Bar Association
• Consulate General of Japan
• Australian Market and Social Research Society
• Department of Finance and Administration
• Procter and Gamble
• Ernst & Young Vacation Work
• Media Sales Cadetships
• Teaching Personnel.

These presentations provided information to students for vacation and graduate employment programs. They are an excellent way for employers to promote their employment opportunities and to meet with graduating students.

If you are aware of any organisations that would be interested in presenting on campus during 2007, please refer them to the ‘Employer’s section of the CDO website at: www.careers.mq.edu.au.

Workshop Schedule for Semester 2

The final Careers Workshop for 2006 is designed to help job seekers successfully prepare for interviews

Topic: Interview Skills
Date: Wednesday 8 November
Time: 10.00am–12.00 noon
Location: C5C Room 209
All workshops cost $3.00 for students to attend and they can register online.

Please ask students to register for workshops by visiting www.careers.mq.edu.au Students should log onto Career Hub at www.careers.mq.edu.au/careerhub and ‘Book In’ under ‘Events—Workshops’.

Work Experience Firms

Do you have any accounting colleagues who require help with their business?

The Career Development Office, in partnership with the Masters of Accounting Program, coordinates a work experience Program for postgraduate accounting students. The program is for 70 hours and is covered by the University’s WorkCover insurance.

If you have colleagues, friends or relatives who may be looking for work experience students for placement in their accounting practice, please refer them to the Career Development Office on (02) 9850 7372 or by email to careers@mq.edu.au

Career Hub Statistics

During October, Career Hub received
109 new employer registrations. The majority of these employers were registering to provide full-time or graduate roles. Of these new employers, the three most active industries were: IT (13%), retail/wholesale business (12%) and accounting (10%).

Caroline Spurway
CDO

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MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

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

Media mentions

Professor Tony Adams (Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)): said that students studying on the Scholar Ship are going to work as if they were on a campus studying those subjects, The Australian, 25 October
Dr Abigail Allwood (Australian Centre for Astrobiology): was named one of Australia's top 10 scientific minds under 45 by Cosmos, Northern District Times, 25 October
Professor Andy Beattie (Biological Sciences): his letter titled 'In Praise of Lectures', which advocates a mix of personal and electronic methods in many classes, was published in, The Guardian Weekly, 5 October; over 12 subsequent days, 12 articles appeared based on his book Wild Solutions in the series 2026: A Vision for the Nation's Future, The Australian, 23 October
Emeritus Professor Tony Blackshield (Law): said he doesn't think there are more of the influential female barristers today than there used to be and he doubts there are even more women barristers than there used to be, Sydney Morning Herald, 28 October
Dr Peter Bull (Health & Chiropractic): spoke at a chiropractic seminar in Tamworth on topics including spinal radiology and scans undertaken by CT and MRI, Northern Daily Leader, 28 October
Ms Sue Butler (Macquarie Dictionary): has seen a tree grow from a sapling to a giant during the years it has taken to transform the Macquarie Dictionary from an idea to a national institution, The Australian,
18 October
Professor Stephen Crain (MACCS): discussed his research on language acquisition on Mid-Week Conference on the Richard Glover Drive program, ABC 702 Sydney, 25 October
Professor John Croucher (MGSM): his weekly column included statistics such as 'year that playwright George Bernard Shaw died: 1950; his age: 94 years, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 October; The Age, 14 October; his weekly column included statistics such as 'According to the Kinsey Report in 1948, the proportion of American men who had been unfaithful to their wives: 56 per cent', Sydney Morning Herald, 21 October; The Age, 21 October; his book Number Crunch is a collection of facts, figures and trivia, Canberra Times, 30 October
Professor Paul Davies (formerly from Australian Centre for Astrobiology): his book The Goldilocks Enigma was reviewed by David Papineu, Canberra Times, 21 October; celebrated Australia's Centenary of Federation by taking Australian citizenship, in the same year moving to Sydney's Macquarie University to help establish an Australian Centre for Astrobiology, Adelaide Advertiser, 28 October
Professor Ed Davis (Economic and Financial Studies): remembered the first ACTU congress he attended in Melbourne in 1979—a massive affair in an area of fierce debates at congresses over five days with deep division between factions on issues such as uranium mining and foreign policy, The Age, 25 October
Ms Libby Eyre (Biological Sciences): discussed her research on the songs of the hump back whale on Self Improvement Wednesday during Richard Glover's Drive program, ABC 702 Sydney, 18 October
Associate Professor Michael Fine (Centre for Research on Social Inclusion): interviewed about loneliness, isolation, friendship and a sense of belonging, The Sunday Show, ABC 774 Melbourne, 15 October
Dr Paul Gollan (Labour-Management Studies Foundation): wrote that the style of employee representation in the financial sector is in a fluid state, The Age, 17 October; wrote that the new pay judge must walk a fine line between reality and relativity, Canberra Times, 27 October; The Age, 27 October; predicted the Fair Pay Commission would take a conservative approach in its first minimum wage determination, particularly given uncertainty about inflation, rising interest rates and regional disparities in employment, Australian Financial Review, 25 October
Dr Joy Goodfellow (Institute of Early Childhood): interviewed about older Australians who have become full-time carers for their grandchildren, Today Tonight, Channel 7, 20 October
Professor Murray Goot (Politics): said he followed Pauline Hanson quite closely and was struck by the fact that, despite everything else she said, she never said that migrants should be speaking English, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 October
Dr Bridget Griffen-Foley (Modern History): interviewed about history of media ownership in Australia, Overnight program, ABC local radio, 21 October
Associate Professor Rob Harcourt (Graduate School of the Environment): gave evidence in the Warrnambool Magistrates Court that whales could respond to boats from up to one kilometre away, Warrnambool Standard, 27 October
Professor John Hooper (Higher Degree Research): said these new ARC research projects will not only increase our knowledge on a range of important issues and help to keep our country competitive in the business world, they will also have very real benefits for the community in their day-to-day lives in areas such as health, environment and technology, Northern District Times, 18 October
Dr Julia Irwin (Psychology): enlisted students to study driver concentration and found males' errors dropped while they talked on the phone, but females' increased, and said when males had passengers they were more distracted, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 October
Mr Leonard Janiszewski (Modern History): said that many people think that the Americans who came here in 1945 after the war were the ones who introduced us to American culture, but it was in fact the Greek cafe owners, Boorowa News, 12 October
Professor Jean Joss (Biological Sciences): said she was delighted the Queensland Government was conducting more research, but work on the Traveston Dam should be halted until the results were known and made public, Sunshine Coast Daily, 14 October; has called for the Mary River Dam to be deferred, Radio 4GY (Gympie), 16 October
Dr Manolya Kavakli (Computing): said that with facial recognition systems, if you have a still image, the success rate is 75 to 80 per cent; to get up towards 98 and 200 per cent you have to support it with some other medium—we believe the answer is gait recognition, Sun Herald, 22 October; interviewed about her research into gait recognition, ABC Newcastle, 24 October
Dr Ros Kitson (Institute of Early Childhood): said that we underestimate what children are capable of taking in, for example the best time to teach children about music is between three and seven years of age, Sydney Morning Herald, 19 October; interviewed about why exposing children as young as three to 'high art' like classical music and art is beneficial for them, ABC 612 Brisbane, 26 October
Dr Michelle Lemon (Graduate School of the Environment): specialises in whale and dolphin acoustics and said that the sounds of feeding humpback whales has never been recorded off the coast of southeast Australia, Narooma News, 18 October
Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): wrote that the Greek word 'phobia' has proved extraordinarily useful in our modern English to describe the irrational fears of our polyphobic society, Campus Review, 18 October
Professor Andy Pitman (Physical Geography): said south-eastern Australia's drying was consistent with greenhouse-related climate change, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 October
Professor Judyth Sachs (Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Provost)): has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Provost) at Macquarie University, a new role for which she will have major responsibility for all academic matters, Campus Review, 18 October; an apology was issued to her for the publication of an incorrect photo, Campus Review, 25 October
Professor Steven Schwartz (Vice-Chancellor): said a more equitable way of selecting students would be to combine the HSC marks with references and interviews, Southern Courier, 17 October; wrote that the playing field is not even, yet the UAI system attempts to judge all students on the same scale, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 October; said discounted HECS fees were deeply inequitable because wealthy students benefited from the lower rates, which provided smaller returns for future use in scholarships to support poor students, The Australian, 18 October; said a more equitable way of selecting students would be to combine the HSC marks with references and interviews, North Side Courier, 18 October; said the Government's diversity agenda for universities could not be achieved as long as it controlled price and supply, The Australian, 25 October; said we are not hiring people at the moment who are not accomplished researchers. The future is not very bright for people without PhDs, The Australian, 25 October; said the issue of equity was a problem for those who could not afford the day-to-day study expenses, The Australian, 25 October; wrote that a subsidy should be available to anyone accepted by a recognised university and universities should be allowed to charge what they wish on top of this, Australian Financial Review, 30 October
Mr Adam Smith (Dictionary Research Centre): wrote that the word 'gunzel' has been reclaimed by trainspotters to refer to themselves, Campus Review, 25 October
Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): said Sheik Hilaly is a religious nutter but there are plenty of religious nutters of all persuasions in Australia saying stupid and offensive things. He asked why it's only the comments of Muslim leaders that capture the media's attention, Sydney Morning Herald, 28 October; his comments were the subject of a letter to the editor which said that a religion that through its leaders preaches hate and seeks to impose its views by acts of terrorism deserves to be under the utmost media scrutiny, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 October
Professor Malcolm Walters (Australian Centre for Astrobiology): interviewed about life on Mars and said that they do know there was liquid on Mars, with strong evidence it was water, ABC Western Plains NSW, 20 October
Professor Kevin Wheldall (MUSEC): said that children who have failed to learn to read by the usual methods in the first few years of school need intensive, systematic and direct reading instruction, Northern District Times, 25 October
Adjunct Professor Clive Williams (PICT): wrote an opinion article describing his recent trip to China, Canberra Times, 4 October; wrote, in relation to Afghanistan's forgotten war, that it might take five years for local area improvement, Canberra Times, 11 October; wrote that policy on Iraq is shifting and the consequences are becoming apparent, Courier Mail, 25 October; wrote that US and British exit strategies from Iraq don't attract Howard, Canberra Times, 25 October; interviewed about the theft of 400 kg of explosive ammonium nitrate from a freight train earlier this month, Radio 2UE, 28 October
Dr Amanda Wise (Centre for Research on Social Inclusion): will be one of the speakers at a conference examining anti-racism strategies, Koori Mail, 25 October; interviewed about plans to make shop keepers in Marrickville translate their shop signs into English and said the suburb of Ashfield is implementing the idea of welcome shop days, SBS Ethnic Radio, 25 October

Issues and Events

PBL's John Alexander did an economics degree at Macquarie University while a copy boy at the Fairfax afternoon tabloid The Sun, Canberra Times, 21 October
The Sydney Harbour Institute of Marine Science is a joint venture between Macquarie University, UTS and the University of NSW, Mosman Daily, 19 October
A Macquarie University researcher is looking for married couples to participate in a study investigating cultural differences in the communication of emotions in marriage, Northern District Times, 19 October; North Shore Times, 20 October
A 20 kilometre trip from Ashfield to Macquarie University takes one hour, whether by public transport, car or bike during peak hours, according to cyclist Adrian Emilsen, Australian Financial Review, 20 October
Macquarie University will receive more than $7.5 million in Australian Research Council funding over the next four years for 27 new research projects, Northern District Times, 18 October
A Macquarie University researcher is examining the benefits of mindfulness meditation for people whose lives have been affected by cancer, Northern District Times, 18 October
Macquarie University researchers said 'broadband to the bush' would benefit from their work on wireless receiver architecture, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 October; The Age, 17 October
Set by Macquarie University, the Big Draw includes nearly 80 projects across the country during September and October, Ballarat Courier, 17 October
Marrickville Councillor Victor Macri said that a Macquarie University study found that some immigrants are offended by non-English signs, Radio 2GB, 22 October
Only four Australian business schools offering full-time MBA courses were placed in the world's top 100 by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The Macquarie Graduate School of Management was ranked no. 81, Australian Financial Review, 23 October
Examples of business joining universities to gain grants include Rio Tinto joining with Macquarie University to provide insights into the processes by which diamonds crystalise; and Allen & Unwin and Macquarie for the Macquarie PEN Anthology of Australian Literature, Daily Telegraph, 23 October
Don Aitken wrote in relation to the Times Higher Education Supplement's rankings of the world's top 200 universities that if the Group of Eight can exult because the six Australian universities in the top 50 are their members, it ought not to pass notice that Macquarie University headed both Adelaide and UWA, while UTS and La Trobe joined the others within the top 100, Australian Financial Review, 23 October
Macquarie University accidentally sent 25,000 email addresses to its alumni mailing list, The Australian IT online, 25 October
Shares in BluGlass a spin-off company from Macquarie University have doubled following the Treasurer's announcement to build a $420m solar power station in Victoria, SKY News Australia (Brisbane), 26 October
Malcolm Nance, lecturer Macquarie University was interviewed about the theft of 400kg of ammonium nitrate from a freight train near Newcastle, Radio 2UE, 26 October; Radio 3AW, 26 October
UTS will lodge a joint $1.5 million application with Macquarie University to build a new hockey facility at Macquarie, mX Sydney, 26 October
Micro Bio-Gen Australia, from Macquarie University was mentioned in an interview with Dr Phillip Bell about yeast research, ABC Far North Qld (Cairns), 26 October
A new multimedia site containing videoed interviews with academics and researchers on a range of topics, plus podcasts, blogs and tips are all part of Macquarie University's MQtv, Campus Review, 25 October
Blacktown actor Luke Murphy is playing the lead role in a new play City of Angels at the Macquarie University Lighthouse Theatre, Blacktown Advocate, 25 October
UTS, Macquarie, Charles Sturt and Canberra earned more than 7 per cent of their revenue from domestic student fees and loans, but of these only Canberra grew strongly, The Australian, 25 October
Macquarie University was awarded $4,898,575 in ARC Discovery Grants, The Australian, 25 October
This year the International College of Management, Sydney, developed a partnership with Macquarie University, Sydney Morning Herald, 25 October
Macquarie University researcher Dolores Foley is looking for people who have been diagnosed with cancer, or carers of patients, to participate in an eight-week mindfulness meditation training course, Sunday Telegraph, 29 October
You can study planning at a range of universities, including Macquarie University, Australian Financial Review, 30 October

Kathy Vozella
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POSITIONS VACANT

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE PRINCIPAL
Support Services
Manager, Welfare and Equity Services
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 20636

The position of Manager, Welfare and Equity Services provides management of both the Welfare Service and the Equity Support Unit. The central function of the role is to establish and manage the Office of Welfare and Equity Services, whose role is to identify and develop appropriate responses for welfare, lifestyle, equity and disability issues that may have an adverse effect on students’ university experience. The role has a particular focus as a means to firstly provide a systemic structure to develop welfare and equity services across the University, and secondly to case-manage, coordinate and integrate support activities in situations where a particular case is either complex, potentially requiring long-term management, or involves a number of other University agencies.

Essential Selection Criteria: Undergraduate degree in Social Work or a closely related field; extensive successful experience in the direct provision of welfare support services to clients in a university setting; extensive successful management experience in a university welfare and equity support context; experience in the development and management of peer support services, and in the supervision of peer counsellors and peer welfare workers; proven ability to manage crisis situations; proven ability to negotiate sensitive issues; registration with an appropriate professional body.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Evidence of on-going professional development training in a relevant area, or postgraduate qualifications in an appropriate discipline; demonstrated extensive knowledge of the support needs of students and staff in a university setting.

Enquiries: Bruce Hunter on (02) 9850 7495 or email bruce.hunter@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.

Package: From $92,145 pa, including (Level 9) base salary $77,864 to $82,237 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2006–2009. The successful applicant will be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Please visit www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online.

Closing date: 8 November 2006.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE PRINCIPAL
Support Services
Disability Adviser
(Part-time (continuing))
Ref. 20269

The incumbent is responsible for providing an assessment, advisory, counseling, referral and liaison service to students with disabilities and /or health conditions. In addition the position contributes to the oversight of the Equity Support Unit’s administrative and reporting functions. The focus is to provide students with a wide range of support and assistance in reaching their academic potential.

Essential Selection Criteria: A university degree in a relevant discipline, plus extensive relevant experience in a university context; an understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of disability access services in post secondary education; knowledge of student equity issues; demonstrated experience in the delivery of access and support services to people with disabilities; experience in advisory counseling relating to disability issues; demonstrated experience in the compilation of DEST annual disability reports; demonstrated experience in word processing and data base functions as well as list servers.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Ability to assess the needs of individuals with disabilities in a formal educational environment; well developed oral and written communication skills including the ability to respond sensitively and effectively to individual students with disabilities; effective liaison and advocacy skills; understanding of technology available to assist students with a disability and/or health condition

Enquiries: Bruce Hunter on (02) 9850 7495 or email bruce.hunter@mq.edu.au

The position is available on a part-time (4 days per week) (continuing) basis, and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package: From $72,019 pa, including (Level 7) base salary $60,857 to $65,551 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation. Pro-rata rates apply for part-time employment.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2006–2009. The successful applicant will be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Closing date: 8 November 2006.

DIVISION OF HUMANITIES
Grants Officer
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 20706

Generally to provide strategic assistance to the Associate Deans of Research and Teaching and Learning in the development of policy and practice in support of the Division’s research community, with the objective of improving overall performance in research and teaching grant success rates through provision of support for, and development in, research excellence.

Essential Selection Criteria: Proven experience in research grant application writing and teaching and learning funding application writing; proven experience in providing support to academic staff to improve overall performance in research and teaching grant success rates; ability to work effectively with Research Office staff and with public sector bodies; work effectively as past of a team; tertiary qualifications; high level of communication skills; proven project management skills.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Experience of working in University environment.

Enquiries: Professor Christina Slade, Dean of Humanities on (02) 9850 8736 or christina.slade@humn.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.

Package: From $79,108 pa, including (Level 8) base salary $66,847 to $74,381 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2006–2009. The successful applicant will be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Please visit www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online.

Closing date: 10 November 2006.

MACQUARIE INTERNATIONAL
Online Marketing Coordinator
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 19990

Within an e-business context, the incumbent will have responsibility for the coordination, development, supervision and maintenance of all virtual and web-based strategies, communications and tools that support the recruitment of international students to the University.

Essential Selection Criteria: Degree; ability to plan, budget and implement marketing strategies; demonstrated ability to provide e-business solutions; demonstrated ability to develop internet tools for marketing purposes; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team; ability to understand and work with different cultures; interpersonal and communication skills of a high order; sound analytical and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise; experience working in an international marketing/recruitment education environment.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Postgraduate qualification; a broad understanding of Macquarie University’s overall structure and its courses; understanding of Macquarie University’s internationalisation strategy; knowledge of the Information Systems used on Macquarie University.

Enquiries: Ms Kathleen Evesson, Marketing Communications Coordinator, Macquarie International on (02) 9850 4323 or kathleen.evesson@io.mq.edu.au

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

Package: From $72,019 pa, including (Level 7) base salary $60,857 to $65,551 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.

The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2006–2009. The successful applicant will be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment.

Please visit www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online.

Closing date: 10 November 2006.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a University Policy.

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CLASSIFIEDS

DIARY

November

Friday 3 November

ANCIENT HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINARS The Pitiless Bronze: A Re-appraisal of Hoplite Warfare. Chris Matthews. The Trial of Jesus in its Political Context. Murray Smith. Professor Sam Lieu, topic TBA. 4.00pm in X5B 321. No charge.

Saturday 4 November

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS Latin American and Spanish music in Macquarie Theatre. Co-directed by the Singers’ Musical Director Margot McLaughlin and one of Australia’s leading Latin American musicians, Chilean born Hernan Flores. Hernan and his group Dosyplus will perform Ariel Ramírez’ Misa Criolla and lesser known but beautiful Navidad Nuestra (Our Nativity) Tickets $30 adult, $20 concession, $15 students. Bookings MCA 1300 306 776 or www.mca-tix.com Free parking for performance. Refreshments provided during interval. For further information: David Goodwin at publicity@mus.org.au Ann Davies at publicity2@mus.org.au

Wednesday 8 November

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY The American Discovery of Australia in the 1940s. Dr George Parsons (Department of Modern History, Macquarie University). W6A 127 at 12.00 noon–1.15pm. All welcome. For further information contact: Adrian Carton on x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au

CRITICAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES SOMATECHNICS SEMINAR Post-Human Bodies. Light refreshments served. 3.00pm–5.00pm in W6A 827. For further details see: www.ccs.mq.edu.au/events_seminars.php All welcome. For enquiries contact Dr Joseph Pugliese x8863 or Jessica Cadwallader x8778.

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Facilitator and Enquiries: Cathy Rytmeister, x9719, cathy.rytmeister@mq.edu.au 9.30am–4.30pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Thursday 9 November

SOCIOLOGY SEMINAR SERIES The Art of City Making: City Dynamics and the Fifth Wave. Dr John Montgomery (Managing Director, Urban Cultures Ltd) 3.00pm–5.00pm in C3B 503, C Wright Mills Room. All welcome—join us for drinks afterwards. Further details call: Shaun Wilson 9850 8074 or Sean Scalmer 9850 8069.

THE SOCIAL, BEHAVIOURAL AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES AND THE ARC A Workshop with Professor Elim Papadakis. Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au 3.00pm–4.30pm in Lecture Theatre 102, Building E6A. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL Facilitator: Joanne Golder, North Sydney TAFE. 9.00am–3.30pm in the Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5, Library. Lunch will be provided. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

TRANSIT OF MERCURY This is the Transit of Mercury across the face of the Sun. There will not be another Transit of Mercury until 2016. Telescopes will have safe solar filters and projection methods will also be used. The Transit occurs between 6.12am and 11.10am The University observatory will also offer a light self-service breakfast from dawn until stocks run out of tea, coffee, juice, raisin toast and cinnamon toast. Entry is by donation; suggested donation is $2 a look, $2 for a drink, $2 for toast. Please remember to never look directly at the sun as this causes serious eye damage. Further details: Lesa Moore 9850 8951, 0427 433 388, starrylady@hotmail.com.

CENTRE FOR COMPARATIVE LAW, HISTORY AND GOVERNANCE Lessons from the Emergency for the War on Terror: Non-jury trial, Military Commissions and the Normalisation of Emergency Powers. Dr Fergal Davis (Law, University of Sheffield). Lunchtime seminar-Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A 328, 1.00pm to 2.00pm. Light lunch will be provided. Further information: Associate Professor Andrew Buck x7087 or andrew.buck@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 14 November

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FRIENDS Rose Quong Becomes Chinese: An Australian in London & New York (1920s-70s). Professor Angela Woollacott. Mollie Thomson Room, Library Level 5, 5.30pm for 6.00pm. All welcome. Enquiries: Mrs Cissy Wong x7499.

WOMEN’S NETWORK SEMINAR Women and Finance. Frank Scarrabelotti, Unisuper. 12.30pm–1.30pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. Lunch will be provided. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

MACQUARIE INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION LECTURE An Eco-system for Nurturing Startups—A Silicon Valley View. Professor Craig Mudge, Director, Macquarie Institute for Innovation. No charge, but bookings essential. A great opportunity to view the world differently: practical, international and connected. Light refreshments and drinks provided. 6.30pm–7.30pm. MGSM city campus. Level 6, 51–55 Pitt St Sydney. RSVP: Friday 10 November, Alumni Office Online bookings are now available at: www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/FormBooking.php

Tuesday 14 and Tuesday 21 November

MINUTE TAKING ART AND PRACTICE Facilitators: Robyn Clark and June Donovan. 9.30am–1.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 15 November

2006 DI YERBURY ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES LECTURE Challenges Facing the Australian Economy. Heather Ridout (CEO, Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)). Free public lecture in honour of Professor Di Yerbury, former Vice-Chancellor of Macquarie University. Refreshments will be available following the lecture. 6.30pm for 6.45pm start, Fort Macquarie Room, Hotel Intercontinental Sydney. RSVP: 6 November. For further enquiries and registration: Skaidy Gulbis, Division of Economic and Financial Studies, telephone: 9850 4774, fax: 9850 6140, email: sgulbis@efs.mq.edu.au

Thursday 16 November

SPECIALIST RESEARCH SERIES: WRITING ARC SUMMARY STATEMENTS Facilitator: Dr Jennifer Biddle. Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au 9.30am–11.00am in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

OH&S FIRE WARDEN TRAINING Facilitator: An Accredited Consultant from Adair Fire and Security. Enquiries: Kerrie Gregory, x9774, kerrie.gregory@mq.edu.au 9.30am–1.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 22 November

CRITICAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES SOMATECHNICS SEMINAR Converted Bodies. Light refreshments served. 3.00pm–5.00pm in W6A 827. For further details see: www.ccs.mq.edu.au/events_seminars.php All welcome. For enquiries contact Dr Joseph Pugliese x8863 or Jessica Cadwallader x8778.

Monday 27 November

DIVISION OF LAW PUBLIC FORUM Minors' Consent to Medical Treatment. jointly convened Public Forum by the Division of Law and The Law Reform Commission of NSW. NSW Parliament House in Macquarie St, Sydney. This one day forum will explore a number of issues with a variety of high calibre speakers. Registration is free, although RSVP by 20 November is essential as places are limited. Registrations should be sent to: kate.mcloughlin@law.mq.edu.au Please include name, institution, email address, phone and fax in reply.

Tuesday 28 November

MGSM EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST SERIES The Ironic Manager. Professor Richard Badham. The breakfast briefings aim to provide managers with insights into current management practice and theory. 7.15am–9.00am, MGSM CBD Campus. Bookings and enquiries: Alison Tusler, Event Coordinator, tel: 9850 6084, fax: 9850 9022 or email: alison.tusler@mgsm.edu.au. For further information please visit: www.mgsm.edu.au/ebs

Wednesday 29 November

THIRD MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INNOVATION AWARDS The Awards will recognise and reward staff for outstanding performance and excellence in innovation. Three innovations will be short-listed in each category, and the winner will be announced at the awards evening.

December

Saturday 2 December

GOURMET DINNER AND BEER TASTING REDOAK BOUTIQUE BEER CAFÉ Guests welcome, but bookings are essential! Priority will be given to alumni bookings. Capped at 80 persons on a first come, first served basis. Specially prepared cuisine to accompany boutique beer. 7.00pm for registration and pre-dinner drinks; 7.30pm commence dinner. 201 Clarence Street, Sydney Alumni—$30, Non-alumni—$55 RSVP by 24 November to Alumni email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au

Tuesday 5 December

UNISUPER SEMINAR—PRE-RETIREMENT This seminar covers planning for retirement, UniSuper retirement strategies and products and the effect of the Government’s proposed changes to superannuation rules. 1.00pm Room W5A T1. To register to attend see www.unisuper.com.au/resources/seminars.cfm

Thursday 7 December

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY Preacher-audience Interaction in Early Christianity. Professor Pauline Allen. Champagne supper and talk. X5B 321 at 7.00pm. Cost: $8.00, $10.00. Enquiries: AHDRC@humn.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 13 December

ANCIENT HISTORY LECTURES From Baghdad to Toledo and Constantinople: Contexts for the Medieval Transmission of Knowledge. Professor Dimitri Gutas, Yale University. John Italos: A Fervent Defender of the Autonomy of Philosophy. Associate Professor Katerina Ierodiakonou (University of Athens). 3.00pm–6.00pm in W6A 308. No charge.

Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 December

STATISTICS SHORT COURSE—CORRESPONDENCE ANALYSIS The Department of Statistics is hosting a short course Correspondence Analysis in Practice by Professor Michael Greenacre, author of well-known texts on the subject. The course will be held on campus. For further information please visit the website: http://www.stat.mq.edu.au/ca

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