Number 03/06
3 March 2006
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MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY "YOUR SAY" STAFF SURVEYTim Sprague, Director Human Resources advises that the Macquarie University "Your Say" staff survey will be officially launched on March 8 by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Steven Schwartz during his "Meet the Vice-Chancellor" forum. Steven’s initial communication to staff regarding the "Your Say" staff survey is: Dear Macquarie colleague, I am pleased to launch the first Macquarie staff survey—"Your Say". The survey will give both Academic and General staff a chance to voice their opinions about how well Macquarie University is functioning. It will also assist us to track the health of our organisation and identify areas for improvement. I have asked for this survey to be run early into my time at Macquarie as one of the ways I can know the University better. One of its purposes is to take stock of how our staff feel about Macquarie and develop an understanding of our strengths and areas which need greater focus on our interactions with staff. We are taking several steps to ensure confidentiality. The survey is anonymous and all results will be analysed by the independent Voice Project association, which has conducted similar surveys at six other universities. Only aggregated scores from groups with 10 or more respondents will be reported. Responses from individual surveys will NOT be reported. Results will be communicated to staff at Macquarie University in late May 2006. I encourage each and every one of you to participate in the survey honestly and frankly. The more responses, the clearer the current picture of the University will be. This is a chance to have Your Say and the data we collect will contribute to our thinking on the way we shape the University into the future. The survey will be conducted online during 13–27 March. You will receive further information on how to complete the survey in the near future.
Sincerely Yours, Steven Schwartz,
Wayne Bleakley,
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UNISUPER SEMINARSFrank Scarrabelotti from UniSuper will once again present a series of informative seminars for Unisuper members: Contribution Splitting on Thursday 16 March and Transition to Retirement on Tuesday 11 April. Contribution SplittingIf you are married, or in a de-facto relationship, you will now be eligible to take part in super contribution splitting. This gives couples the opportunity to more effectively share their superannuation benefits. This seminar will provide information relating to the process of super splitting between spouses and the associated benefits such as tax advantages. The seminar will cover how placing all, or part, of your superannuation contributions into a spouse account can boost your combined retirement savings and achieve your retirement goals. The seminar will cover:
Date: Thursday 16 March Time: 1.00pm–2.00pm Venue: E6A Room 133 Registration: www.unisuper.com.au/resources/seminars.cfm Transition to RetirementIf you are exploring your retirement options, this seminar will provide you with an alternative to leaving your job. From April 2006, UniSuper is giving members who have reached their preservation age the option to access a superannuation pension income as well as an employment income. This Transition to Retirement is a government initiative that enables you to take some of your super in the form of a non-commutable income stream (a pension that you cannot cash in) without having to retire or finish work. This seminar focuses on the impact this approach may have on your retirement planning, retirement lifestyle, and final benefit. It explores the process involved with this strategy, including any relevant rules and regulations. The seminar will cover:
Date: Tuesday 11 April Time: 1.00pm–2.00pm Venue: W5C Room 320 Registration: www.unisuper.com.au/resources/seminars.cfm Moya Sue Tin,
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STRATEGIC CURRICULUM INNOVATION GRANTSTEACHING DEVELOPMENT GRANTSFLAGSHIP GRANTSApplications are called for Macquarie University Strategic Curriculum Innovation Grants (MUSCIG), Teaching Development Grants (MUTDG) and initial expressions of interest are sought for Flagship Grants. The Macquarie University Strategic Curriculum Innovation Grants scheme supports the process of curriculum innovation, which extends beyond that expected of normal curriculum development. The Teaching Development Grants support small-scale teaching development initiatives that further the University’s Teaching and Learning Plan but extend beyond the normal curriculum development activities. Flagship Grants support a small number of substantial projects also contributing to the Teaching and Learning Plan. The focus of these projects is on significant innovation leading to improvements in the quality of teaching, learning or assessment. A Grants Information Session will be held in E6A 116 on 28 March 2006. Please see information about the workshop by following the link. http://www.cpd2.mq.edu.au/workshop/w_schedl.asp Click on the Workshop titled “Grants Information Session” to register or find out further information. The closing date for both is Friday 12 May 2006. For full details and application requirements: http://www.cfl.mq.edu.au/
Dr Sharon Fraser
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THE LEARNING ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LAMS)LAMS is a new piece of technology that helps students and staff with online collaboration and activities. We are now in our second six month period of the LAMS@Macquarie Implementation Project. The integration with WebCT at Macquarie is about to be released, and details about the project can be found at http://www.melcoe.mq.edu.au/projects/LAMS@MQ/index.htm LAMS has been used successfully in undergraduate and postgraduate units at Macquarie in many ways. For instance it has been used as a tool for encouraging follow up questions and investigation between lectures (in Statistics), for organising small group discussions during class time and varying the delivery method during long on-campus sessions (in the post-graduate MBA program and the Bachelor of Community Management); for supporting student creation of resources, and as a tool for encouraging reflection on the design of learning itself (in undergraduate and postgraduate units in Education). The Macquarie Institute of Innovation will be using LAMS to help support its problem-based approach to its new postgraduate course, and Japanese Studies is once again using LAMS along with other technologies to improve their students’ experience online. LAMS is complementary to WebCT and experience at Macquarie shows that it can be incorporated into online learning quite easily. Orientation time is relatively short for both staff and students. Where staff already have well established WebCT courses, some are trialling LAMS in a strategic way, using it to maximise student interactions between classes. Some have used LAMS to focus on special investigations, brainstorm ideas, or support decision making activities in class. Education staff have used LAMS intensively right throughout the semester in one second year unit. It has been an important part of the overall assessment. Some of the strategies they used are discussed in a case study at the LAMS@MQ website http://www.melcoe.mq.edu.au/projects/LAMS@MQ/caseStudies.htm If you are interested in LAMS, there are several LAMS training sessions scheduled, but if you would like a special presentation for your interest group or department please contact: Robyn Philip, rphilip@melcoe.mq.edu.au, x4150. Robyn Philip |
LAMS@MacquarieAre you interested in developing critical thinking in your students? Are you looking for innovative new tutorial activities? Do you want to help your students make better use of your online resources? If the answer is yes, then join the LAMS at Macquarie Implementation Project and trial LAMS (the Learning Activity Management System). Come to a LAMS training session and see how the new collaborative software created at Macquarie can help you. Bookings are essential: send your name and staff number (required) and session details (LAMS Basics) to training@library.mq.edu.au
Monday March 6 Tuesday March 21 Wednesday March 8 Wednesday April 26 Friday March 10 Friday May 19 Thursday March 16 Thursday June 15
Angela Voerman, x 4151, avoerman@melcoe.mq.edu.au or Trish Edmonds, x 9677 trish.edmonds@mq.edu.au or visit: http://www.melcoe.mq.edu.au/projects/lams@mq.htm
Angela Voerman
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INTENDING TO APPLY FOR PROMOTION?There are important changes to the application procedure in 2006. Applications for promotion are invited to the levels of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor for the 2006 round with a closing date of Friday 28 April 2006. Applications are now lodged online through the Macquarie University Online Recruitment System (similar to applications for vacant positions). Please refer to the Human Resources website at http://www.pers.mq.edu.au for details. Enquiries: Gaby Laudams x9725 or Sue Verdich x9701, Human Resources. Gaby Laudams
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TRIBUTE CONCERT FOR EMERITUS PROFESSOR DI YERBURYThe Balmain Sinfonia in association with Macquarie University will perform a tribute concert for Emeritus Professor Di Yerbury. The soloist will be Carl Schmidt, conducted by Gary Stavrou, performing Weber’s Euryanthe Overture, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 1. The Sinfonia will also perform three more concerts at the Macquarie Theatre later in the year. Free parking for concert goers is available from 1.00pm to 6.00pm in W4 and X3 carparks. Elsewhere is $7 with tickets available from coin operated machines. Date: Sunday 2 April 2.30pm Macquarie Theatre Tickets: $20 ($15 concession) Balmain Sinfonia PO Box 230 Balmain 2041 Telephone bookings: 9810 5080 , also at the door if not sold out. Kerry Klujin
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MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYSOnce again the Music on Winter Sundays concert series will be held in the Macquarie Theatre. Concerts begin at 2.30 pm.
4 June - NSW Police Band 25 June - TOPS Orchestra 2 July - City of Sydney Wind Ensemble 30 July - Richard Pulley. Violinist with David Miller, AM, Pianist 6 August - Daniel Herscovitch—clarinet cello and iano Trio—Apollo Trio 20 August - Ku-ring-gai Male Choir 3 September - RAAF Band 10 September - Bourbaki Ensemble 24 September - Helen Lam Winther, solo pianist Please note free parking is available in W4 and X3 carparks only. A fee of $7.00 applies for parking in any other carpark location on campus. Tickets can be purchased from coin-operated machines in the carparks. Admittance is on a first-come first-served basis and seating is limited to 495 people.
For further information contact: Mrs Kerry Klujin Kerry Klujin
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PHARMACY NEWSThe topic for this Pharmacy News is ear problems especially swimmer's ear. The most common symptoms of swimmer’s ear are:
Should these symptoms occur it is best to consult your doctor regarding treatment. However, there are strategies that may help prevent the problem:
If you would like further information please do not hesitate to call in at the University Pharmacy. We would be pleased to help you with further information and suitable products. Elizabeth Yeghykian
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LACHLAN’S RESTAURANTAre you looking for a new place to dine? Conveniently located on the Macquarie University Campus at the award winning MGSM Executive Hotel & Conference Centre is Lachlan's Restaurant. Lachlan's Restaurant features creative modern Australian cuisine and is fully licensed. Our exciting new menu has many new dishes such as:
Also the traditional favourites are still available:
For dessert, try the millefeuille of crispy apple and berry mascarpone. Opening hours:
If you have a large group or are pressed for time, you can take advantage of our pre-order arrangement. This can be emailed or faxed to you—simply follow the link below and request a pre-order form. MGSM's staff can also assist you plan a private luncheon, dinner or cocktail reception for special events such as department functions, farewells, birthdays etc. For more information please contact Lachlan's Restaurant on x9139 or email: lachlans.restaurant@mgsm.edu.au Nigel Logue |
STA TRAVEL NEWSJake Chiem has been appointed as the new Sales Manager for STA Travel Macquarie University. Jake has been with STA Travel for the past four years working with both the academics and students at Macquarie University Andrew Turner has moved south to Melbourne to take up a management position at the STA Travel Melbourne University branch. Andrew Turner |
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CPD NEWSPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTResearch Writing: Abstracts and IntroductionsIn this workshop we focus on a strategic analysis of these two important components of a research article. Participants will analyse and evaluate examples from published articles, and organise the facts for an abstract and introduction of their own. Date : Monday 6 March 1.30pm–4.30pm E6A 116 (morning session is full) Facilitator: Dr Alan Jones Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@vc.mq.edu.au Developing a Research ProgramThis workshop is specifically designed for early career academics and those who are wanting to boost their research activity. It is about the strategic planning of an entire research program. It will look at the entire work of an academic and how to plan for, and implement, a program of research that is sustainable over the next few years. Having a purposeful research agenda is only one prerequisite for developing a research program in any domain. It is essential that the researcher determines priorities, in order to sequence supporting activities such as funding and publication strategies. By the conclusion of this workshop, participants will have identified appropriate gaps in their research field so that they can exploit those gaps, and strategically develop their research track record. Date: Tuesday 7 March , 9.30am–11.30am E6A 116Facilitator and Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780 Job Applications and Your ResumeThis interactive workshop will provide you with the opportunity to update your resume and prepare for applying for a job internally in Macquarie University. By the end of the workshop you will have had the opportunity to:
You will need to bring a copy of your current resume, or notes to transfer to a resume and a copy of a job advertisement and/or selection criteria on which you would like to work. Date: Wednesday 8 March Facilitator: Linda Williamson Applying for Promotion: Information for Academic Staff at MacquarieThis three-hour briefing session will provide excellent advice to academic staff, from an expert panel, on preparing a promotion application at Macquarie. It will cover documenting teaching, research and service, together with procedural information from the Human Resources Office. The session will provide the opportunity for staff applying for promotion this year to check that they are preparing appropriately. The session will also be particularly helpful to those who are planning to apply for promotion in future years. The panel will welcome questions and discussion of issues raised by participants. Date: Tuesday 14 March 10.00am–1.00pm E6A 116 Facilitator and Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446, sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au Special Interest Group for Research Leaders and MentorsThis Special Interest Group is intended to support collaboration between senior researchers and support their role as research leaders and mentors. The SIG will meet casually over lunch and discuss issues such as:
Special Interest Group 1: Research Readers DiscussionThe university is developing the role of research readers to support the development of research applications. Readers critique and provide advice on applications and contribute to the strength and quality of an application. This session of the SIG will look specifically at what a research reader does and how research readers contribute to the quality of research at Macquarie. Date: Wednesday 15 March 12.00 noon–1.00pm E6A 116 Specialist presenter: Professor Max ColtheartEnquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au
Developing an Academic Portfolio—Documenting PracticeIn this workshop we will discuss the collection and use of evidence for the development of teaching, research and community outreach, and the way in which that development process can be represented in an academic portfolio. The academic portfolio is a reflective tool for personal academic development, as well as a tool for both evaluating the nature of your work and providing evidence of its quality. This workshop is run back-to-back with the “Applying for Promotion” workshop and is recommended for academic staff interested in documenting their work for promotions purposes. Attending the workshop is also an essential first step for academic staff who want to begin thinking strategically about developing and documenting their teaching, research and community outreach activities. Date: Thursday 16 March 10.00am–12.00 noon E6A 116Facilitator and Enquiries: Sharon Fraser, x8446, sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au
Macquarie Research Students Intellectual Property Seminar—Access MacquarieAccess Macquarie invites all Macquarie Research Students to attend an Intellectual Property Seminar. If you discover something during your research, have an idea and or an invention, and are unsure about what appropriate steps to take to develop it, then the University also assists you with this “commercialisation” process. To learn more about how to turn your research, ideas and or inventions into money, you're encouraged to attend the Access MQ Intellectual Property Seminar. This IP seminar has been tailored to suit the specific needs of research students at Macquarie University. Lunch will be provided. Date: Friday 17 March, 10.00am–1.00pmAccess Macquarie, Level 1 Training Room, 3 Innovation Road, Macquarie University Facilitator and Enquiries: Bryan Williams, x9275, bwilliams@access.mq.edu.au
Special Interest Research Group in e-LearningThe Special Interest Research Group in e-Learning, aims to support the development of a critically reflective, evidence-based approach to the development of sustainable, high quality e-learning environments. One of the activities of the group is a series of research seminars. Each of the seminars will feature guest speakers who have been researching and working in the area of e-learning. Through ongoing discussion, it is hoped that the e-Research forum will assist in identifying research issues, developing collaborative partnerships, providing feedback on current projects and identifying the implications of research outcomes for professional practice. All staff interested in developing their scholarship in learning, e-learning, teaching, leadership, management or organisational development are invited to participate. Date: Tuesday 21 March 1.00pm–3.00pm E6A 116Facilitator and Enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752, maree.gosper@mq.edu.au
Harnessing the Power of e-Learning in Higher EducationThe Centre for Professional Development (CPD) and Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL) are jointly hosting a Webinar with Professor Diana Laurillard of the London Knowledge Laboratory, Institute of Education, University of London. The Webinar will be a two hour live interactive event in a web-based virtual classroom. Date: Tuesday 21 March 9.30am–11.30am Molly Thomson Room, Level 5, Library For more information contact Margot McNeill (CPD) on x9722, margot.mcneill@mq.edu.au or Trish Edmonds (CFL), x9677, tedmonds@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au
Research Writing: Helping the Reader to Follow Your LogicThe aim of this is to help writers assist their readers to navigate around their text. We examine the use of structural “metalanguage” to “guide” the readers, and also ways in which the organisation of content can pave the way to fuller understanding and agreement. Date: Tuesday 21 March 9.30am–12.30pm E6A 116 Facilitator: Dr Alan Jones Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@vc.mq.edu.au
Job Interview SkillsPreparing yourself for an interview is essential if you want to make the right impression and fully understand the questions being asked. This interactive workshop will provide you with the opportunity to:
Prior to the workshop, think about the interviews that you have been involved in to prepare any questions that you may have. The focus of the workshop is on applying for jobs within Macquarie University and on the interview process that is currently used. Lunch will be provided. Date: Wednesday 22 March 9.30am–4.30pm E6A 116Facilitator: Linda Williamson
MGSM Scholarship Scheme for General StaffThe Macquarie Graduate School of Management is making available to general staff of Macquarie University two scholarships to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Management program. The winners of the scholarships will commence study in June 2006. This Scheme, which the MGSM has generously supported for several years now, provides members of general staff with access to a valuable professional development activity. The MGSM's Postgraduate Certificate in Management covers the core management areas of:
It therefore provides an excellent qualification for general staff in, or aspiring to, management and leadership positions within the University. The scholarships will be awarded through a competitive process, and cover the cost of all tuition fees. Copies of the guidelines for the Scheme and application forms are available from CPD. For further information, contact Rebecca Taylor, x9734, rebecca.taylor@mq.edu.au, or see the CPD homepage at: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au Applications must be returned to CPD by Friday 28 April 2006.
2006 Macquarie University Competitive Awards for General Staff The closing date for applications is Friday
31 March 2006 . Full guidelines and WORKPLACE RELATIONS TRAININGMU Performance Management System Training for General and Academic Staff AdvisersThis two-day workshop is designed to train both Academic and General staff Performance Management System Advisers appointed under the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006. Participants will be:
Skills practices will be targeted to the specific role of the Adviser—either General or Academic Staff. The workshop is open to those staff who have been nominated as an Adviser within the Performance Management System and who have not previously attended this workshop. Participants commit themselves to attending both days. Lunch will be provided. Date: Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 March 9.30am–5.00pmHuman Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B Facilitator: Amanda Phillips
OH&S Fire Warden TrainingThis 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
Module 2—Practical
Facilitator: Consultant from Adair Fire and Security
Introduction to the MU Performance Management SystemIn accordance with the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006, the Macquarie University Performance Management System will continue to be implemented for both Academic and General Staff during 2006. This introductory workshop provides background information for understanding the Performance Management System at Macquarie University. The two-hour session is designed to:
It is recommended that staff should have attended this session prior to Performance Management discussions in their own work area. Lunch will be provided at the start of the session. Date: Monday 13 March 12.00 noon–2.00pm Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B Facilitator: Marie-Josee Shurey-Boesten
OH&S Chemical Safety TrainingThe aim of the training program is to provide knowledge and concepts in the application of hazardous substances regulation, especially how to conduct a workplace assessment and read a Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). This training module is required for OH&S Coordinators and OH&S Committee Members, for managers/supervisors of laboratories, and for all staff who handle hazardous materials at Macquarie University workplaces, and who have not attended this program in 2003, 2004 or 2005. Date: Friday 17 March 1.00pm–5.00pm Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B Facilitator: Julie Armour Enquiries: Kerrie Gregory, x9774
Women’s NetworkThe Women’s Network has been developed to provide University women with a series of events to enhance and support their professional development, by providing opportunities for members to interact and broaden their network. For 2006, a regular schedule of lunchtime seminars has been organised. The topic for this Lunchtime Seminar will be: Employee relations at MQ: Question and answer session (Who are they? What are the issues? What services are provided?) Date: Thursday 23 March 12.30pm–1.30pm Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B Lunch will be provided Speaker: Sharon Kraemer, Senior Employee Relations Officer, Human Resources
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IT TRAININGwww.library.mq.edu.au/training/ Enrolments for semester 1 2006 IT courses are now open and can be made online via http://www.library.mq.edu.au/training/courses.php 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; Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat; Dreamweaver; and Filemaker Pro. 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.library.mq.edu.au/training/online.html Training Room UpgradeThe Library training rooms are now fitted with new computers. These computers provide access to Office 2003 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access) and other applications on an XP operating platform. This change reflects standard use across campus and aims at providing access to training relevant to staff needs. A full listing of software applications installed on the training computers is available from http://www.library.mq.edu.au/training/trbookings.html
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WHAT’S ON IN PR & MARKETINGThe Public Relations and Marketing Unit is movingOn Monday 13 March, the Public Relations and Marketing Unit will move from the ground floor Goodman Fielder Building to Level 2, BD Building in the Research Park. All phone numbers will remain the same. Postgrad Expo—Tuesday 11 AprilThe draft Postgrad Expo website will be up on Friday 3 March for final checking by University staff. The URL will be emailed out via an “everyone email” and we ask that you check all details relating to your area to ensure that information provided on the site is accurate. The site will go live on Tuesday 7 March at www.expo.mq.edu.au. Staff requiring purple Macquarie t-shirts to wear at the event can contact Dina Mura on x6079 or email dina.mura@mq.edu.au. These are to be collected from the PR and Marketing Unit, but please remember that we will be moving to Level 2, BD Building on Monday 13 March—the t-shirts can be picked up from there after this date. Science, Engineering and Technology ReportThis year-long research project investigating the issues around the national decrease in enrolments in Science, Engineering and Technology conducted by the PR and Marketing Unit is now being prepared for presentation to interested Macquarie staff. Over the next few weeks staff will be informed of times when they can attend an information session on the findings of the report. Web Usability StudyIn December 2005 a Web Usability Study was conducted by the PR and Marketing Unit. This study will inform efforts to improve the web presence of the University given that increasing numbers of potential students and industry partners are using the website to gain a knowledge of Macquarie, its programs and procedures. A number of information sessions on the outcomes of this study will be held for interested staff over the next few weeks. For further information about the SET Report or the Web Usability Study please contact Megan Etheridge at megan.etheridge@mq.edu.au or phone x7378. Kathy Vozella
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ALUMNIhttp://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/index.htmMasters of Accounting Alumni—Cocktail PartyDate: Thursday 23 March Venue: Stamford Grand @ North Ryde, Corner of Epping & Herring Rds, North Ryde Time: 6:30pm Speaker: Bob Cruickshanks, Deputy Official Receiver (NSW), Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia No charge but bookings essential. RSVP: Friday 17 March, Catherine Pattison Clarke: cpattiso@efs.mq.edu.au or 02 9850 8537 Graduates of the Master of Accounting Program (MAcc) and their guests are warmly invited to this inaugural alumni event. Meet and network with other graduates of the program living and working in NSW.
Alumni Lecture Series 2006Date: Thursday 30 March Time: 6.30pm Venue: Macquarie University, SAM Level 3 Topic: Security Intelligence Failures: A Retrospective Speakers: Peter Anderson, Director of the new Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (PICT), and Sandra Bilson, Operations Manager, PICT. Peter Anderson and Sandra Bilson will provide insight into recent intelligence “failures” including September 11, Beslan, Bali and the SIEV-X sea disaster.
Premium Wine Tasting EveningDate: Thursday 6 April Time: 6.30pm Venue: Yuga Café and Art Gallery , 172 St John’s Road, Glebe Alumni are invited to our wine and cheese evening sponsored by Taylors Wines. No charge, but bookings essential. This event is limited to the first 75 bookings. Book online for all events: http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/FormBooking.html
Grapevine Online—A New Service for AlumniYou can now share your news with other alumni by registering on Grapevine Online http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/grapevine.html
Macquarie University MerchandiseMacquarie University Merchandise can now be purchased online at http://www.sam.org.au/index.cfm?s=74073E90-3048-1075-638A5A6A39D03937
All Enquiries: Alumni Office Mark Herndon |
CDO NEWSRecruitment FairAll FINAL YEAR students are encouraged to come along to the CDO Graduate Recruitment Fair to meet potential employers and get information about graduate roles for next year. There will be a range of employers on hand looking to employ graduates from a wide variety of degrees including Accounting, Actuarial, Arts, Business, Government, Humanities, Science and Education. Over 30 employers will be attending, including Allianz Australia, ANZ Bank, APRA, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Taxation Office, the Big 4 Accounting Firms, Chubb Insurance, Australian Government Department of Defence, Energy Australia, Masterfoods AUS/NZ, Mission Australia, Pitcher Partners, Roads & Traffic Authority, Westpac & BT Financial Group…and lots more! Date: Monday 13 March 2006 Time: 1pm–6 pm Location: E7B Courtyard
Teaching Opportunities ExpoStaff are asked to encourage all Education and Early Childhood students to attend the annual Teaching Opportunities Expo on campus on Tuesday 14 March. The Department of Education (Teach NSW), Catholic Education Office, Independent School and Early Childhood employers will attend this Expo and it is a great opportunity for Education students to investigate their job options for 2007. Date: Tuesday 14 March Time: 9am–11am Location: E7B Courtyard
Management Consulting Seminar—Accenture and The Litmus Group on Campus
Management consulting is often a career path that students have limited information about.To help demystify this industry, the CDO is holding a Management Consulting Seminar with two leading consulting employers, Accenture and The Litmus Group. This forum will also provide an opportunity for students to hear about the “life” of a graduate consultant and for them to ask questions about this industry. Please encourage final year students to attend and hear more about this career outcome.
Workshop: Graduates in Management Consulting Time: 12 noon–1pm Speakers: CDO, Accenture, The Litmus Group Location: E4A Room 523 Career Development Office WorkshopsCDO Workshops will continue throughout Semester 1 2006. Before a workshop, students must register at the CDO. The CDO is temporarily located on the Ground Floor of C5C (the old ERIC Room). Workshops cost $2.00 to attend. Career Insight WorkshopsMacquarie Bank—Resumes and Cover LettersDate: Wednesday 15th March Time: 1pm–2pm Location: E7B Theatre 2
Masterfoods Australia and New Zealand—Interview Preparation SkillsDate: Monday 20 March Time: 1pm–2pm Location: E6A Room 102
General Career Workshop—Online ApplicationsDate: Monday 20 March Time: 10am–12 noon Location: The Senate Room, Level 3, Lincoln Building For a full schedule of workshops to be held throughout Semester 1, encourage students to visit the CDO Website. A downloadable schedule is available from: http://www.careers.mq.edu.au/careers/workshop.pdf
CareerHub StatisticsCareerHub has already registered 158 new employers in 2006 and continues to place a range of full-time, graduate and part-time roles with our online job searching service. Over 15% of jobs advertised this year have been in the IT industry, and 10% of opportunities are from the Education sector. The Career Hub website has also had close to 16500 hits by student job seekers in the past two months. This figure is a great starting point for the year and is likely to grow strongly with the start of the Graduate Recruitment season in early March. Please direct students to the careers website for a full list of workshop times and dates: http://www.careers.mq.edu.au/students.htm For general CareerHub news, please refer to: www.careers.mq.edu.au Caroline Spurway |
MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIAWe 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 Ground Floor, Goodman Fielder Building, Macquarie University Research Park. Media MentionsProfessor Tony Adams (International): said skilled migration was an important influence on international education but should not be the only influence, Australian Financial Review, 20 February Dr Heike Behlmer (Ancient History): interviewed about the field of Coptic Studies and the new online MA in Coptic Studies at Macquarie, Orthodox Christian Television, California, 10 December; an article about two presentations she gave in Los Angeles, mentioning Macquarie's MA in Coptic Studies appeared in Watani (Cairo-based newspaper), 29 January; interviewed about the field of Coptic Studies and the new online MA in Coptic Studies at Macquarie, Watani (Cairo-based newspaper), 5 February Mr Harvey Broadbent (Modern History): interviewed about his Gallipoli Turkish Archives Research Project, ABC Radio WA, 22 February Professor Tyrone Carlin (MGSM): said that from a high of 1450 students enrolled in the MGSM's various postgraduate programs three years ago, numbers have dropped to about 1000, Australian Financial Review, 27 February Miss Anita Chang (Asian Languages): her participation in a cultural-art function was mentioned, Singtao Daily, 14 February Professor John Croucher (MGSM): his weekly column included statistics such as “number of days an ant can survive underwater: 2 to 14”, Sydney Morning Herald, 25 February; The Age, 25 February Professor Peter Curson (Health and Chiropractic): said parts of northern Australia are on the paths of migratory birds and so the warning (about bird flu entering the country) are a reasonable assumption, ABC 666 Canberra, 23 February; ABC News Radio, 23 February; Radio National AM, 23 February; wrote that hysteria clouds the coverage of the bird flu outbreak, The Australian, 24 February Dr Mark Eldridge (Biological Sciences): in 2001 his DNA studies confirmed the purple-necked rock wallaby was a new species, Canberra Times, 20 February Mr Nigel Finch (MGSM): has taken a keen interest in the books of winemakers Evans and Tate, who was once worth $150 million and is now valued at less than $20 million, Sunday Telegraph, 19 February Associate Professor Andrew Fraser (Public Law): last year appeared on Hack to explain his controversial views that black people have lower IQs and are more likely to commit crimes, Hack, Triple J, 13 February; has been stopped from teaching this year as well, Radio National, 13 February Mr Paul Gollan (MGSM): wrote that while they may, as intended, marginalise the ALP the Coalition could also find itself pushed to the extremes by its IR reforms, The Age, 21 February Professor Roy Green (MGSM): paramount on his agenda at the MGSM is to push management education to the cutting edge by forging catalysts for innovation, Australian Financial Review, 18 February; says the development of innovative capabilities at the workplace level, on the part of management as well as the workforce, will be of immense importance, Campus Review, 22 February Dr Bridget Griffen-Foley (Humanities): wrote articles about Kerry Packer, crikey.com, 28 December; was quoted about Kerry Packer, Daily Telegraph, 28 December; Gold Coast Bulletin, 29 December; Sydney Morning Herald, 29 December; The Bulletin, 4 January; interviewed about Kerry Packer, Radio National Media Report, 26 January; wrote an article about talkback radio and the Van Nguyen execution, Australian Book Review, 1 February; interviewed about Kerry Packer, Radio 2SER, 6 February; interviewed about Kerry Packer coverage and memorial service, Vega FM Sydney, 15 February; ABC 612Brisbane, 16 February; Radio National, 17 February; Radio New Zealand, 28 February Dr Anita Heiss (Warawara): interviewed re Macquarie International's Indigenous Studies lecture series, Public TV, Colorado, USA, 30 January Dr Joanne Jamie (Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences): interviewed about work her team has been doing with north coast Indigenous groups in the area of bush medicine research, ABC North Coast NSW, 20 February Professor Naguib Kanawati (Ancient History): will give a lecture titled “The Beaded Mummies: Major Australian Discoveries in Egypt” on April 28, Courier Mail, 25 February Professor John Mathews (MGSM): co-wrote an article saying that we shouldn't rush to overturn wheat export arrangements, Courier Mail, 17 February Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): interviewed about the origin of the word tmesis, ABC 666 Canberra, 24 February Associate Professor Graeme Russell (Psychology): has been conducting worklife programs in organisations for the past 20 years and programs specifically for men in the past five years, The Age, 18 February Dr Tamara Russell (MACCS): interviewed about high tech computer software that helps Customs Officers randomly search tourists which is now being used to help schizophrenia sufferers, ABC TV News, 16 February Professor Bill Shields (MGSM): told the inaugural Critical Issues conference that without urgent investment, infrastructure problems would begin to affect national growth and performance within five years, The Australian, 17 February Professor David Throsby (Economics): according to columnist Janet Albrechtsen, his paper “Does Australia Need a Cultural Policy?” was merely a polite way of saying Australia had gone to the dogs under John Howard, The Australian, 15 February; wrote a letter to the editor saying that he believes a bottom-up approach to cultural policy would reflect the views of the people, not those of either left-wing academic handbags or right-wing media pundits, The Australian, 17 February; said a cultural policy is a collection of actions a government takes to facilitate cultural projection across the board, Radio National, 23 February Emeritus Professor John Veevers (Earth and Planetary Sciences): feels that the downsides of nuclear energy are too great, Central Western Daily, 18 February Mr Robin Walsh (Library): calls the State Library's acquisition of a 200-year-old wooden desk which belonged to Governor Lachlan Macquarie a highly significant acquisition, Daily Telegraph, 21 February Professor Clive Williams (Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism): wrote a piece about what is happening in Iraq, Courier Mail, 23 February Dr Shaun Wilson (Sociology): has researched the reasons why Australians, who have become more liberal on many social issues, consistently vote for a conservative government, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 February; says the Howard Government has been able to ride the very strong economy over the last decade or so, meaning voters have been willing to return his government, ABC 702 Sydney, 23 February Dr Amanda Wise (Centre for Research on Social Inclusion): has been working in Ashfield for three years, interviewing both shopkeepers and older Anglo-Saxon Australians to identify ways in which they can live together in a multicultural setting, Radio 2UE, 23 February Professor Di Yerbury (Former Vice-Chancellor): has raised the white flag after a nine-month battle with the Sydney Morning Herald over a series of reports it ran last year on international education, The Australian, 15 FebruaryIssues and EventsMacquarie University has cancelled a 2006 course taught by Andrew Fraser, a legal academic with contentious views on race, intelligence and social conflict, The Australian, 15 February Operator of the new preschool at Blaxland, Janet Tawadros, had recently completed a two year course in early childhood studies at Macquarie University, Blue Mountains Gazette, 8 February Students at the Sydney Institute of Business Technology are guaranteed acceptance into the second year of a Macquarie University undergraduate degree, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 February Mackay-based Glen Hodges is undertaking a PhD at Macquarie University that is quite innovative—known as a creative component PhD, Daily Mercury, 15 February The Macquarie Dictionary definition of nab is to “catch or seize, especially suddenly”, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 February Michael De Iuliis finished a science degree at Macquarie University in 1998 not knowing what direction he wanted to take and has since completed a postgraduate course in winemaking, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 February The Macquarie Graduate School of Management has its own executive hotel and conference centre, Country Leader Tamworth, 20 February The Macquarie Trio will perform Towers of Power, a tribute to Bach, Beethoven and Brahms at Adelaide University, Independent Weekly, 19 February Keshvar Mirzarazi graduated from Macquarie University with a law degree last year, Sydney Morning Herald, 18 February Leigh Freeman completed a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree with a diploma of education at Macquarie University last year, Sydney Morning Herald, 18 February Marine students from Macquarie University, ANU, and the University of Wollongong will be involved in the mobile marine research project, ABC South East NSW, 20 February The Macquarie Dictionary definition of “snippet” is a small piece snapped off; a small bit, scrap or fragment, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 February The Macquarie Dictionary definition of “anthology” is a collection of short, choice poems, especially epigrams, of varied authorship, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 February To be mean, according to the Macquarie Dictionary is to be sufficiently accomplished and determined to make success very difficult for an opponent, The Australian, 21 February Macquarie University is one of the organisations appearing on EOWA's Employer of Choice for Women citation list, Australian Financial Review, 21 February Comedian Adam Hills from ABC TV's Spicks and Specks studied mass communication at Macquarie University, ABC 702 Sydney, 22 February Macquarie University announced last year it would close the Parents Cottage and replace it with Waratah, a service it will run in partnership with the students' association, Northern District Times, 22 February British author and journalist Robert Fisk will give a free public lecture at Macquarie University based on his latest book The Great War of Civilisation: The Conquest of the Middle East, Northern District Times, 22 February A group of business leaders will meet at Macquarie University to develop a vision and strategic plan to secure a successful and sustainable future for Sydney's north, North Shore Times, 22 February The Macquarie Graduate School of Management has signed a deal with the privately owned education and training school Raffles Campus, Business Review Weekly, 23 February Scone solicitor Kate Mailer, who completed an arts degree at Macquarie University, with a double major in politics and business law, will speak at an “Inspiring Potential” breakfast, Scone Advocate, 16 February Macquarie University's Centre for Cognitive Science reports the case of a man convinced a former colleague was impersonating his wife, West Australian, 22 February Macquarie University is one of the top female-friendly NSW companies, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 February Violinist Michael Dauth still travels plenty: as a guest soloist, performer at classical music festivals, or member of the Macquarie Trio, Sydney Weekly, 22 February Other concerts in Musica Viva's subscription series include the Macquarie Trio in June, Newcastle Herald, 23 February To accelerate your career in banking and finance, Elizabeth Roberts from Michael Page International recommends people attend Macquarie University's Master of Applied Finance classes in the city, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 February A new exhibition at Macquarie University Art Gallery is titled Picture the Seventies, Northern District Times, 22 February The Macquarie Dictionary defines nickname as a short form of a proper name, Liverpool Champion, 22 February Sideways screens at Macquarie University's lakeside lawn on March 3, Sydney Morning Herald, 24 February Bondi rockers Cog start their national tour at Macquarie University on Thursday, Sydney Morning Herald, 24 February The Macquarie Graduate School of Management needs a marketing coordinator to help with events, publications and other promotional activities aimed at prospective MBA students, Sydney Morning Herald, 25 February Professor Paras Prasad, a leader in the field of biophotonics, was in Sydney this week to address a scientific conference at Macquarie University, Sydney Morning Herald, 25 February The Macquarie Dictionary says palooka is a stupid or clumsy boxer, Sun Herald, 26 February The hip-hop hipsters of Scan, a journal of media arts culture published by Macquarie University were thrilled to the tips of their Converse runners [about the new Tourism Australia “see Australia” campaign], wrote Andrew Bolt, Sunday Mail, 26 February A Macquarie University study found women with only one brother or sister were also more likely to be childless than women with other numbers of siblings, as were women who were the oldest sibling, Sunday Herald Sun, 26 February The ashes of James Bean, a former Barker College and Macquarie University student, will be blasted into space as part of his family's desire to fulfil one of his great wishes, Daily Telegraph, 27 February; Radio 2UE, 27 February Macquarie University chemistry postgraduate student Masoud Faroughi was killed in his home on Saturday, Channel 7 News, 26 February; Radio 2GB, 27 February; Sydney Morning Herald, 27 February; Channel 10 News, 27 February The Macquarie Graduate School of Management will shortly start to offer an executive program, Foundations of Financial Management, for people from non-finance areas who have to make decisions that carry financial implications, Australian Financial Review, 25 February
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SCHOLARSHIPSSydney Chinese Lions Humanitarian Scholarship for 2006Applications for the Sydney Chinese Lions Humanitarian Scholarship for 2006 are now open. The Scholarship was first established by the Lions Club of Sydney Chinese Inc (the Club) in 2003, and its purpose is to encourage and recognise humanitarian services undertaken by university students. This year, the award is $1,500 for one award winner. The eligible applicant must be studying at one of the universities in Sydney, with good character, who has undertaken and/or is planning to undertake humanitarian services. Selection is based on the nature and social value of services rendered and/or to be rendered by the applicants. The Club has full discretion in selecting the award winner. No further correspondence will be entered into once the winner has been selected. Applicants are required to submit a report including:
Applicants may be invited to a brief presentation of their contributions at a meeting of the Club. Results will be announced in May/June 2006. Further information: Contact Rita KwanTel: 0409 576 848 Email: akwan1@bigpond.net.au. Deadline: Submissions must reach the Lions Club of Sydney Chinese Inc, P O Box 850, Chatswood NSW 2057 by 31 March 2006. |
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