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Staff News 15/07 - 31 August 2007
SPRING INTO HEALTH PROGRAMHealthy People, Healthy Campus @MQ. The Spring into Health program has been designed around health research literature and the outcomes of the recent staff survey. Following the pilot program in August, the Spring into Health initiative was launched on 20 August—it is available to all Macquarie University staff. For only $25 staff can enjoy a range of staff only classes that will help:
Sign up anytime at the Sport and Aquatic Centre and prepare for spring!
Fifteen New Group Fitness ClassesWe have introduced 15 new classes to our group fitness timetable (not including the new staff only classes). The new classes include Body Balance, Yoga, Pilates and Aqua Fit. Classes have been added to both lunchtime and evening timeslots. Click here for the new timetable MacRunnersMacRunners brings together a group of like-minded runners and walkers keen to get involved in regular training sessions offered around Macquarie University and the Macquarie Corporate Park. Whether you plan to complete your first run, improve a PB, or just improve your general fitness, come and join the camaraderie of being a MacRunner. For more information email socialsport@musr.mq.edu.au Online Personal TrainingMany staff expressed a desire to have a more flexible personal training regime with online support. As a result of this feedback an online personal training program is currently being trialled with 10 staff members. If successful, it will be offered across campus in late September. Health and Wellbeing Seminars Healthy Eating Lifestyle Management Getting Physical—Activity in Daily Life Stress Management
Staff Inter-Faculty Cup SeriesSocial Sport Carnival (Basketball / Soccer / Cricket 7 a side)—Wednesday 12 September Mini Swimming Carnival—Thursday 18 October Carnivals start at 12.10pm. Cost: $90 per team Sign up your team by emailing lauren.hargreaves@musr.mq.edu.au
Weekly Inter-Faculty CompetitionMixed Soccer 5 a side, Monday at 12.10pm—$80 per team.
Coming SoonAvailable soon:
U@MQ will keep you updated on the various developments and will continue to welcome any further comments or suggestions from staff. For more information on any of the above programs or events please contact Lauren Hargreaves. Tel: x7636
Brendan Lucas NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE CONVOCATION OF MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
The Annual General Meeting of the Convocation of Macquarie University will be held on Thursday 20 September 2007 from 12 noon–12.30pm in the Jubilee Room at NSW Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney. Expressions of interest: Members of the Convocation of Macquarie University are invited to provide an expression of interest for appointment to one of four positions available in the membership of the Standing Committee of Convocation. The four positions will be for a period of three years. Eligibility: You must be a member of the Convocation of Macquarie University to nominate for a position on the Committee. This includes graduates of the University. Procedure: A person may be nominated by a member of Convocation of the University or self-nominate. An expression of interest must include a statement of the nominee's qualifications and experience and full contact details. In the case of a nomination by a third party, written consent of the nominee must be included. The appointments will be announced at the Annual General Meeting. Selection: Candidates will be selected for appointment by the Nominations Committee of the Standing Committee of Convocation. Please visit www.alumni.mq.edu.au for more details. All nomination material should be sent to: Director and the envelope should be clearly marked "Standing Committee of Convocation Nominations Committee". Nominations/consents may also be emailed to: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au Nominations must be received by 5.00pm on Friday 7 September 2007.
Mark Herndon SIXTH ANNUAL SUPREME COURT CONCERT
The Chief Justice of New South Wales cordially invites all staff and students, their partners and friends to an evening of music in the Banco Court with internationally acclaimed opera and recording star Deborah Riedel, Opera Australia principal and leading tenor Paul Ferris and 2006 ABC Symphony Australia Young Performer of the Year virtuoso violinist Cameron Hill. Cocktails and canapés will be served in the Level 13 foyer followed by the concert. Date: Monday, 24 September 2007 Cheques should be made payable to “Supreme Court Concert” and sent to Ms M Finter, Justice Palmer’s Chambers, Supreme Court of NSW, GPO Box 3, Sydney NSW 2001.
Mari Finter CPD NEWSOpen DayThinking of popping in for the University Open Day on Saturday 1 September 2007? Well here is another reason why you should bring the family — Kindi Farm are going to be at the SAM Building throughout the day. This is a great way to entertain the children, whilst you grab a coffee at Marxines Coffee Shop.
Conception Day 2007It’s that time of year again — Conception Day — Macquarie University’s annual celebration of University life that will be held on Friday 14 September from 11.00am until 8.00pm. In 2007 Macquarie University will celebrate the 38th Conception Day. Conception Day it is open to everyone at Macquarie University. For all University staff and students entry to this year’s event is free. If you wish to bring a friend then you can purchase one guest ticket for $45.00. There will be plenty to see and hear so make sure you take time out to come and join the celebrations. Get yourself to SAM Central between 10.00am and 4.00pm or to the SAMBar between 4.00pm and 8.00pm and get your tickets to the party of the year!ChildcareDid you know that there are three childcare centres on campus here at Macquarie University that provide high quality child care for the benefit of all staff here on campus? Banksia Cottage, Waratah Occasional Care and Gumnut Cottage offer a range of child care facilities to suit each parent’s specific needs. All Centres provide a safe, caring and educationally stimulating environment for children, and are well equipped with toys and equipment for indoor and outdoor experiences. Located within the grounds of Macquarie University, children are cared for by professional teams of early childhood teachers and experienced childcare workers who actively encourage parent involvement in the Centres. Vacancies currently exist at both Banksia Cottage and Waratah Occasional Care for children three years and over. Full day care vacancies are available at Banksia Cottage. At Waratah Occasional Care staff are offered the flexibility of occasional care where parents can book their children into the Centre by the hour, session or full day, which caters for those parents specifically looking for vacation care. Both centres also run a pre-school program run by trained early childhood educators. If you would like to find out more about the childcare facilities on offer at Macquarie University please contact Caroline Brigden on x7781 or 9850 7781 if calling externally or banksiachildcare@sam.mq.edu.au
SAM CampusCateringSpring Special—Eat Well, Live Well. With Spring set to kick off in a matter of days, it is time to put the winter clothes away and embrace the warmer weather. Get a breakfast meeting going for only $8.00 per person! Delight your guests with:
Minimum of 10 people. Please call Mary on x6586 to make your booking.
APEC Long WeekendOn Friday 7 September 2007, due to the APEC long weekend, please be advised that Gumnut Cottage, Banksia Cottage and Waratah Occasional and Long Daycare Centre will be closed. For further information please ring Donna Thornton on 9850 7770 for Gumnut Cottage or Caroline Brigden on 9850 7781 for Banksia Cottage and Waratah Occasional and Long Daycare Centre. Marion Malouf HUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENTATEM@MQ Lunch Time Presentation: The Viable Systems Model (VSM)—Managing ComplexityMark Ainsworth shares his considerable experience in the management of complexity and change using the Stafford Beer Viable Systems Model (VSM). He brings to the discussion extensive management and strategic planning experience working in various roles at BHP for 13 years. Additionally, he has had extensive experience working in the higher education sector both in academia, 8 years, and in general staff roles. Mark has also worked in the commercialisation of research and development and intellectual property. There is no need to book a place, just come and bring your lunch for an interesting session and discussion. ATEM is the Association for Tertiary Education Management (for Australia and New Zealand), the pre-eminent professional body in Australasia for tertiary education administrators and managers. ATEM@MQ is the local branch, currently co-ordinated by Sharon Messina x9734. Date: Wednesday 19 September
ATEM—2007 Conference“Look to the Future” is the theme for this year’s conference, and will be providing participants with an opportunity to consider, visualise and discuss the changing face of tertiary education and what the future may bring or what we may do now to influence the future. Key note speakers include:
Date: 23–26 September, Canberra Human Resources TrainingSenior First Aid Recertification—One Day CourseTo attend this one day course, participants must have a current Senior First Aid Certificate, which is to be sighted on the day. If you do not have your current certificate with you, you will not be issued with a new First Aid Certificate. An assessment will be completed at the end of the session. Comfortable clothing should be worn. Lunch will be provided. Date: Tuesday 25 September Achieving Effective Workplace Relationships
Learning outcomes:
Designed for all managers working at the frontline of an organisation, from supervisors and team leaders through to business unit and Divisional managers. Lunch is provided. Date: Tuesday, 4 September, 9.30am–4.30pm Principles of Self Management Part 1 and 2Learning outcomes:
This two-part workshop will explore aspects of personal and professional The activities will directly link to day-to-day interactions within other team members as well as personal life. With strategies such as ‘saying no without really saying no’ and ‘assertive I statements’, you will be able to practice skills that can be immediately applied in work and home life situations. We will also have some fun along the way with some scenarios and challenging ‘games’. There will be a mini self-development project to be completed between the 2 days and participants will be asked to do a short presentation on the outcomes of their project back to the group on the 2nd day. The Principles of Self Management is targeted at all general and academic staff that interact with other people on a daily basis. Date:
Getting Things Done Through Project Management
This workshop focuses on how to manage large and small projects more effectively. Whether it involves managing a research grant or implementing a new system or practice in the workplace, the skills involved are based on the same principles. This practical program is specifically designed for the University environment and is Date: Tuesday 16 October, 9.30am–5.00pm (Lunch is provided)
Tim Sprague WHAT’S ON IN PR & MARKETINGOpen Day 2007Open Day is on Saturday 1 September from 10.00am–4.00pm. The Open Day website is at www.openday.mq.edu.au. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Riley on x7465 or michelle.riley@mq.edu.au
Movies at Macquarie—Hunt Angels (M),Sunday 2 September, 6.00pm, Macquarie TheatreRupert Kathner and Alma Brooks were the Bonnie and Clyde of Australian showbiz. They were young, in love and on the run from the police and the dark forces of the city wanting to shatter their vision...but Rupe and Alma would stop at nothing to realise their dreams to make movies. After the film, join writer and director of Hunt Angels, Alec Morgan, from the Department of Media to discuss the making of, and the history behind, this very special film. If you would like to be kept updated on what exciting movies are in store for 2007, please email emma.norton@mq.edu.au with your details or phone: (02) 9850 6079.
Parent Information Evening—Wednesday 19 SeptemberAn information evening for parents and their children in high school will be hosted by Macquarie University from 6.00pm–8.00pm in X5B T1 on Wednesday 19 September. The speakers for the evening are Professor George Cooney AM who will speak on the UAI, Brian Hurd of Undergraduate Studies, who will discuss Macquarie University’s new scholarship program, and Academic Registrar Colin Hawkins who will talk about Macquarie University’s new entry scheme. Information on Macquarie University degree programs will also be available. The event is free of charge, but seats are limited so bookings are essential. Visit http://www.futurestudent.mq.edu.au/undergraduate/ParentInformationEvening/index.html to download the booking form, call (02) 9850 7382 or email macquarieexperience@mq.edu.au Macquarie’s Media PerformanceThere were 320 mentions of Macquarie University in the media during the past three weeks. The graph below shows coverage in the media by day for the period 14 August – 27 August, volume (grey bar) and audience reach (red line).
Greg Welsh
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 Fiona Crawford: fiona.crawford@mq.edu.au by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to Level 2, BD Building, Macquarie University Research Park. Media mentions
Associate Professor Frank Ashe (Applied Finance Centre): interviewed about collateralised debt obligations, Australian Financial Review, 18 August Associate Professor Andrew Buck (Law): wrote about Australia's relationship with Canada, Bulletin with Newsweek, 21 August Professor Max Coltheart (MACCS): won the CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science at this year's Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 August; ABC 702 Sydney, 22 August; ABC 819 Adelaide, 22 August; Canberra Times, 22 August; Radio National, 23 August Professor John Croucher (MGSM): his regular NumberCrunch column included statistics such as 'Estimated number of teenagers in Australia who will start smoking in 2007: 45,000', Sydney Morning Herald, 18 August; his regular NumberCrunch column included statistics like 'Number of Muses in Greek mythology: 9', Sydney Morning Herald, 25 August Professor Ed Davis (Economic and Financial Studies): interviewed about a voice-coaching course for academics which seeks to cultivate a neutral-sounding Australian accent, ABC 666 Canberra, 22 August Honorary Associate John Dickson (Ancient History): wrote about the various debates surrounding Jesus, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 August Ms Libby Eyre (Biological Sciences): interviewed about humpback whales, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, 21 August Mr Nigel Finch (MGSM): interviewed about the increasing numbers of companies who are funding their employees' postgraduate business education, The Australian, 15 August Professor Tim Flannery (Environmental and Life Sciences): as a guest of the Upper Hunter Waterkeepers Alliance will speak in Scone next month on the issues surrounding water across Australia, Scone Advocate, 9 August Ms Anne Gaskett (PhD student, Biological Sciences): has conducted research which reveals that five species of orchids mimic female wasps in order to attract male wasps, Science, 21 August; Sydney Morning Herald, 25 August Mr Jonathan Gaston (Psychology): interviewed about teenage anxiety, Courier Mail, 14 August Associate Professor Paul Gollan (Business): wrote about Paul Keating's attack on Labor's industrial relations policy platform, HR Monthly, 1 August; wrote about the future of the trade union movement, Age, 15 August; Courier Mail, 27 August; wrote about the ACTU, Canberra Times, 23 August Professor Roy Green (MGSM): interviewed about a potential collaboration between MGSM and the Melbourne Business School, and the growing gap in the global MBA market between premium high price, high-quality providers and low cost, high-intake providers, The Australian, 15 August; participated in a Macquarie debate which asked the question Is capitalism bad for the soul?, The Australian, 22 August Dr Geoffrey Hawker (Politics and International Relations): says the Howard Government focuses too much on modes of governance rather than on solutions to the problem around providing Australians with infrastructure, Radio Adelaide, 20 August; Radio 4ZZZ Brisbane, 21 August Professor Lesley Hughes (Biological Sciences): interviewed about animal extinction due to global warming, Sun Herald, 26 August Dr Julia Irwin (Psychology): interviewed about ways in which drivers can be distracted on the road such as by using mobile phones or speaking with fellow passengers, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 August Dr Joanne Jamie (Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences): interviewed about the programs she has initiated to encourage Indigenous students to study science, Sun Herald, 19 August; Northern Star, 24 August Professor Robin Kramar (MGSM): is former editor of HR Monthly, HR Monthly, 1 August Dr Catriona Mackenzie (Philosophy): won the Australian Catholic University Eureka Prize for Research in Ethics at this year's Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, Canberra Times, 22 August Professor John McAneney (Risk Frontiers): co-authored a report which reviewed a century of building damage caused by natural perils, Insurance & Risk Professional, 1 September Dr Doris McIlwain (Psychology): says that constant exposure to images of death and destruction accompanied by the use of strong language like 'terror alert' could see Australians afflicted with a kind of 'mass anxiety disorder', Radio 2GB Sydney, 24 August; Sunshine Coast Daily, 25 August; Western Advocate, 25 August; Ballarat Courier, 25 August; Border Mail, 25 August; Cairns Post, 25 August; Daily Advertiser, 25 August; Hobart Mercury, 25 August; Launceston Examiner, 25 August; Maitland Mercury, 27 August Dr Christopher McRae (Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences): interviewed about a new washing machine that claims to clean clothes without using detergent, Sun Herald, 19 August Dr Nicole Moore (English): interviewed about censorship and books that have been banned in Australia, Radio National, 24 August Senior Research Fellow Ted Nixon (Ancient History): as a Greens campaigner, will contest the seat of North Sydney at the next Federal Election, Mosman Daily, 16 August; North Shore Times, 17 August Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): wrote that the word 'dukka' means a crumbly mix of spices, seeds and nuts which can be baked as a crust on fish or chicken or eaten on its own as an appetiser, Campus Review, 14 August Professor Ron Rapee (Psychology): interviewed about fear, ABC 774 Melbourne, 15 August; Cruise Adelaide, 18 August; Gold FM 104.3 Melbourne, 18 August; MIX FM Adelaide, 18 August Professor Judyth Sachs (Deputy Vice Chancellor (Provost)): is co-leading a project which aims to develop and implement a framework that identifies indicators and outcomes of teaching quality at the institutional and individual level, Campus Review, 14 August Professor Steven Schwartz (Vice-Chancellor): quoted in a story about Macquarie's decision to use UniTest as an additional selection tool, MX (Sydney), 13 August; Weekly Times, 15 August; Education Review, 15 August; will be speaking at The University Governance and Regulation Forum, Campus Review, 14 August; interviewed about Macquarie's partnership with soccer club Sydney FC which will see the national A-League players train at Macquarie, use the facilities at the new Macquarie Sport and Aquatic Centre, and be able to access educational opportunities, Weekly Times, 15 August; chaired a Macquarie debate which posed That capitalism is bad for the soul, The Australian, 22 August Ms Mary Sharp (Director IT Services): interviewed about the gender gap in information technology, SearchCIO, 22 August Mr Adam Smith (Linguistics): wrote that the word 'smirting' is a blend of smoke and flirt, and is the opportunity for romantic dalliance between smokers presented by being forced outside to light up, Campus Review, 21 August Dr Keith Suter (Politics and International Relations): interviewed about APEC, ABC Newcastle, 17 August; Radio 2UE Sydney, 26 August Professor Frank Talbot (Graduate School of the Environment): interviewed about the $5000 donation the Sydney Institute of Marine Science at Chowder Bay, of which Macquarie University is a partner, was recently given, Mosman Daily, 16 August; North Shore Times, 17 August Professor David Throsby (Economics): participated in a Macquarie debate which asked the question 'Is capitalism bad for the soul?', The Australian, 22 August Associate Professor Jane Torr (Institute of Early Childhood): interviewed about reading to babies, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 August Associate Professor Graham Town (Electronics): interviewed about Macquarie's new suite of engineering degrees which will be introduced for 2008, Sun Herald, 19 August Dr Sean Turnell (Economics): interviewed about the Burmese Government's crackdown on public protests, ABC 666 Canberra, 23 August; Radio National, 23 August Dr Wayne Warburton (Psychology): interviewed about his research on aggression and violence, Sun Herald, 26 August Professor Ladd Wheeler (Psychology): interviewed about ostracism with regard to Ku-ring-gai councillors who conduct their meetings with their backs to the public gallery, North Shore Times, 24 August Dr Leigh Wood (Division of Economic and Financial Studies): has initiated a voice-coaching course for academics which seeks to cultivate a neutral-sounding Australian accent, ABC 702 Sydney, 22 August; ABC Illawarra, 22 August; ABC New England North West, 22 August; FM 104.7 Canberra, 22 August; MIX FM Sydney, 22 August; NOVA 100.3 Melbourne, 22 August; NOVA 91.9 Adelaide, 22 August; NOVA 96.9 Sydney, 22 August; Sydney Morning Herald, 22 August; Vega 95.3FM, 22 August; Radio 2UE Sydney, 22 August; WS FM, 22 August; Vega 95.3FM, 23 August; Radio 2GB Sydney, 23 August; ABC Newcastle, 23 August; ABC Western Queensland, 23 August; ABC 702 Sydney, 24 August; Radio Adelaide, 24 August; Age, 27 August Issues and EventsResearchers at the University of St Andrews, Scotland and Macquarie University have demonstrated a compact, fluidic-fiber dye laser that operates without the need for external mirrors or lithographically defined microstructures, LaserFocusWorld, 1 July A program, developed at the Kurri Kurri and District Preschool NSW, which seeks to address the education needs of boys has gained the attention of lecturers at Macquarie University who visited the centre to discuss the program, Education Horizons, 1 August Macquarie University will hold its Open Day on Saturday 1 September, Inverell Times, 10 August; Sun Herald, 19 August; Weekly Times, 22 August; North Shore Times, 22 August; Northern District Times, 22 August Due to its success in Coen Macquarie University literacy program MULTILIT has been expanded and will now be used in Mossman, Aurukun and Hope Vale, Cairns Post, 14 August Students applying to Macquarie University will have the option to sit aptitude test UniTest to boost their chances of gaining entry next year, MX (Sydney), 14 August; Australian Financial Review, 20 August In the 2008 Good Universities Guide Macquarie University scored well in the areas of student/staff ratio, getting a job, and graduate starting salary, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 August The MGSM is one of a number of institutions to offer business degrees such as MBAs separate to its host university's commerce faculty, The Australian, 15 August The MGSM has been ranked among the region's best executive education providers according to the latest annual survey published by the Financial Times, beating the AGSM and the Melbourne Business School, The Australian, 15 August Seth Grantley, operational manager with Australia Post, who went to China as part of his MBA degree at MGSM, testifies to the value of an overseas study tour, The Australian, 15 August Macquarie University has forged a partnership with soccer club Sydney FC which will see the national A-League club train at Macquarie and use the facilities at the new Macquarie Sport and Aquatic Centre, Northern District Times, 15 August; Northern District Times, 22 August The Macquarie University Art Gallery is hosting the Celebrating Aboriginal Rights? exhibition during August and September, Koori Mail, 15 August; Weekend Australian, 18 August There will be a discussion about telescopes as part of Science Week at Macquarie University, ABC 702 Sydney, 16 August Bachelor of Science student Ben Landsberry discusses Macquarie University's flexibility which allowed him to change his major from advanced mathematics to atmospheric science, Sun Herald, 19 August Macquarie University allows internal transfers under a set of guidelines, Sun Herald, 19 August Soccer club Sydney FC held its annual fan day and season launch at Macquarie University, Sun Herald, 19 August Logie award-winning comedian Chris Lilley studied for a teaching degree at Macquarie University, Sun Herald, 19 August; Daily Telegraph, 26 August A spokesperson from Woolworths says many of their senior managers do their Masters in Business in conjunction with Macquarie University, Territory FM (Darwin), 20 August Macquarie University finance student Nik Nimpradit is one of 80 students to take part in an APEC volunteer program, Inner Western Suburbs Courier, 21 August A number of articles have covered the court case involving former chairman of the Macquarie University Students Council Victor Ma, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 August; Sydney Morning Herald, 22 August Debating students Luigina Webb and Thomas Hosking participated in a Macquarie University debate which posed 'That capitalism is bad for the soul', The Australian, 22 August Macquarie University is one of at least seven universities to cut maths staff in the last 18 months, The Australian, 22 August Great Lakes College student Robbie Bishop-Taylor won this year's Macquarie University Eureka Schools Prize for Earth and Planetary Sciences, Radio 2UE Sydney, 22 August Young High School Year 11 student Ryan Shroad will attend the 2007 Honeywell Engineering Summer School in December. The event features lectures at Macquarie University, Young Witness, 22 August Roseville College was victorious when it competed in the Macquarie University Schools Debating Cup intermediate division, North Side Courier, 22 August The North Shore Times incorrectly reported that Dr Malcolm Irving was elected Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Macquarie University on 24 March this year. He was in fact elected to this position in 2000, North Shore Times, 22 August Venues at Macquarie , child care facilities at Macquarie University and the Sport and Aquatic Centre were among sponsors of this year's Ryde Business Expo, Northern District Times, 22 August; Weekly Times, 22 August Special education authority Dr Keith Watkins wrote Education for People with Impaired Vision: From Antiquity to the Antipodes, which was based on his Macquarie University PhD, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 August Macquarie University students Juliana Jo and Genesha Krishna Gandi are two of 80 students taking part in an APEC volunteer program, North Shore Times, 24 August Australian netball captain and former Macquarie University student Liz Ellis discusses Macquarie's voice-coaching course for academics which seeks to cultivate a neutral-sounding Australian accent, ABC 702 Sydney, 24 August Labor candidate for Bennelong Maxine McKew believes that Prime Minister John Howard has little respect for universities in spite of the fact Macquarie University is in his electorate, Age, 25 August Modelling by research centre Risk Frontiers at Macquarie University suggests the probability of an event as intense or more intense than a category 4 tropical cyclone crossing the coast in any given year is 88%, Insurance & Risk Professional, 1 September Pioneer of insurance broking Gwen Fletcher is a former lecturer at MGSM, Insurance & Risk Professional, 1 September
Greg Welsh ALUMNIhttp://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/index.htmRon Oldfield Botanical Art Exhibition Date: Wednesday 12 September The exhibition will be opened by the Vice-chancellor, Professor Steven Schwartz at 6.30pm. Macquarie University Art Gallery
Division of Economic and Financial Studies—Postgraduate Information Evening Date: Thursday 13 September Make your move now. Ask Macquarie's economic and financial studies experts about single and double postgraduate coursework degrees in accounting, actuarial studies, economics, finance, international business, information systems and technology, marketing and statistics. Division of Economic and Financial Studies—Getting Started in Research Date: Wednesday 26 September Not sure if you want to be a researcher? Come along and hear from our research students and academic staff about research strengths and opportunities in business and commerce discipline areas. Find out about support services, scholarships and the new Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods commencing in 2008.
All enquiries: Alumni Office Mark Herndon
CLASSIFIEDS
DIARYAugustFriday 31 AugustANCIENT HISTORY POSTGRADUATE MINI CONFERENCE All day event. Convener: Dr Stephen Llewelyn. For more information: 9850 8843. POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STAFF/STUDENT SEMINAR How Fluctuations in Energy Prices Affect Political Reform in the Middle East. Steve Townsend (Politics and International Relations, Macquarie University) 3.00pm in W6A Room 107. SeptemberSaturday 1 SeptemberOPEN DAY 2007 10.00am–4.00pm. The Open Day website is at www.openday.mq.edu.au. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Riley on x7465 or michelle.riley@mq.edu.au Monday 3 SeptemberMACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION TALKS ON TURKEY Termessos—City in the Clouds. Dr Michael Birrell. 8.15pm in X5B 321. No charge.
Tuesday 4 SeptemberPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Achieving Effective Workplace Relationships. Sharon Messina, AIM. 9.30am–4.30pm in C4B L2. To enrol email misa.zhang@vc.mq.edu.au including name, position, staff number and email address. For further details of these programs, please see the professional development link on the HR web page http://www.pers.mq.edu.au HEALTH AND WELLBEING SEMINARS Healthy Eating. 1.00pm–2.00pm in C5A 229. Further information: http://www.musr.mq.edu.au
Wednesday 5 SeptemberHISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY SEMINAR SERIES Islam, Secularism and Women in France: Another exception française or a French Lesson for the Rest of the West? Bronwyn Winter (French Studies, Sydney). All seminars held from 12 noon to 1.15pm in W6A 127. Further details: Adrian Carton x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au All welcome to attend. Thursday 6 SeptemberOPEN FORUM: LUNCHTIME MEETING FOR STAFF AND POSTGRADUATES Work as Vocation: A Christian Perspective on the Daily Grind. Dr Armen Gakavian (Lecturer, Macquarie Christian Studies Institute and Centre Manager, Centre for Research on Social Inclusion). 1.00pm–2.00pm, W6A Room 107. Tea and coffee available. BYO lunch. For further information, contact: Ursula Ibaraki Ursula.Ibaraki@humn.mq.edu.au or Armen Gakavian armen.gakavian@scmp.mq.edu.au DEPARTMENT OF ANCIENT HISTORY STAFF/POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR A Periplus to Ascalon in the Late Hellenistic Period. Dr Haim Gitler (Israel Museum). 4.00pm in X5B 321. No charge.
Friday 7 SeptemberPOLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STAFF/STUDENT SEMINAR Interrogating Nationalism Through Literary Analysis: The Case of Israel/Palestine. Jumana Bayeh (Departments of English and Politics, Macquarie University). 3.00pm in W6A Room 107.
Monday 10 SeptemberDEPARTMENT OF ANCIENT HISTORY PUBLIC LECTURE Fake and Fantasy Jewish Coins in Europe of the 15th–20th Centuries. Dr Haim Gitler. 7.00pm in X5B 321. No charge. MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION TALKS ON TURKEY Constantinople—Byzantine Capital. Dr Michael Birrell. 8.15pm in X5B 321. No charge.
Tuesday 11 SeptemberPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Principles of Self-Management — Part 1. Rachel Lee, Sharon Messina. 9.30am–4.30pm in C4B L2. To enrol email misa.zhang@vc.mq.edu.au including name, position, staff number and email address. For further details of these programs, please see the professional development link on the HR web page http://www.pers.mq.edu.au PHILOSOPHY@MACQUARIE SEMINARS Female Terrorists: Does Gender Make a Normative Difference? Professor Marilyn Friedman (Washington University). 11.00am–1.00pm in W6A 107. Wednesday 12 SeptemberHISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY SEMINAR SERIES Imperial Journeys: Lachlan Macquarie’s Travels in the Ottoman, Persian and Russian Empires in 1807. Robin Walsh (Modern History and University Library, Macquarie). All seminars held from 12 noon to 1.15pm in W6A 127. Further details: Adrian Carton x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au All welcome to attend. SOCIAL SPORT CARNIVAL (Basketball / Soccer / Cricket 7 a side). Carnival starts at 12.10pm. Cost: $90 per team. Sign up your team: lauren.hargreaves@musr.mq.edu.au RON OLDFIELD BOTANICAL ART EXHIBITION The exhibition will be opened by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Steven Schwartz at 6.30pm. 6.00pm–8.00pm Macquarie University Art Gallery, E11A. Enquiries: Kirri Hill, khill@vc.mq.edu.au Tel: x7437 RSVP: essential—Monday 10 September via Booking Form
Thursday 13 SeptemberMACQUARIE LAW SEMINAR SERIES 2007 RECONCEIVING REGULATION: A PLACE AT THE TABLE Governing Research Ethics: Is Human Experimentation Ready for the Law? Mr George Tomossy (Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, located in Building W3A Room 328 from 1.00pm–2.00pm with a light lunch preceding the presentations. Contact: Ms Vijaya Nagarajan 9850 7911; vijaya.nagarajan@law.mq.edu.au, Dr Niloufer Selvadurai 9850 7103; niloufer.selvadurai@law.mq.edu.au, Mr Simon Rice 9850 7867; simon.rice@law.mq.edu.au CENTRE OF HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT AND EXPERIENCE SEMINAR Bishop Campbell West-Watson’s Role in the NZ Council of Churches Campaign for Christian Order 1941–1945. Martin Sims. A Healing Ministry in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. Paul Egan. 6.00pm in W6A 308. No charge.
Friday 14 SeptemberPOLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STAFF/STUDENT SEMINAR The New East Asian Regionalism: Much Ado About Nothing? Professor John Ravenhill (Department of International Relations, Australian National University). 3.00pm in W6A Room 107. CLOSING DATE MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY GENERAL STAFF GRANTS 2007 The Macquarie University General Staff Grants enable general staff, employed by the University for the full-time equivalent of two years or more on a continuous basis, to acquire knowledge, skills and experience from outside the University in matters relevant to their professional role within the University. Information pack, Guidelines and Application Form: http://www.hr.mq.edu.au/od/index.html For more information contact: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au Submit applications to Robyn Clark, Organisational Development Unit, Human Resources, C4B by 4.00pm.
Monday 17 SeptemberMACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION TALKS ON TURKEY Istanbul — Ottoman Capital. Dr Michael Birrell. 8.15pm in X5B 321. No charge.
Tuesday 18 SeptemberSOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY The Impossible Problem of Toleration. Professor Edwin Judge. 7.05pm in X5B 321. Charge: $5/$7. MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION Archaeological Seasons in Greece and Pompeii: 2007. Dr Jaye Point. 8.15pm in X5B level 3. No charge.
Wednesday 19 SeptemberHEALTH AND WELLBEING SEMINARS Lifestyle Management. 1.00pm–2.00pm in E6A 131. Further information: http://www.musr.mq.edu.au ATEM@MQ The Viable Systems Model (VSM)—Managing Complexity. Dr Mark Ainsworth, Division Manager, ICS. Mark Ainsworth shares his considerable experience in the management of complexity and change using the Stafford Beer Viable Systems Model (VSM). Booking not required. BYO lunch. 1.00pm–2.00pm in the C4B Level 2 Training Room. Enquiries: Sharon Messina, x9734, sharon.messina@mq.edu.au
Thursday 20 SeptemberALUMNI ANNUAL PARLIAMENT HOUSE LUNCHEON The 2007 Australian of the Year, Professor Tim Flannery will be the guest speaker. He is a climate change champion and Macquarie University professor within the Division of Environmental and Life Sciences. 12.30pm in the Strangers' Dining Room, State Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney. Cost: alumni and guests: $60 per person. RSVP: Thursday 6 September via Booking Form Friday 21 SeptemberPOLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STAFF/STUDENT SEMINAR The Quest for Legitimacy in Regulatory Governance: GM Food Regulation in the European Union. Kutay Kesim (Politics and International Relations, Macquarie University). 3.00pm in W6A Room 107. Tuesday 25 SeptemberSENIOR FIRST AID RECERTIFICATION—ONE DAY COURSE To attend this one day course, participants must have a current Senior First Aid Certificate, which is to be sighted on the day. An assessment will be completed at the end of the session. Lunch will be provided. 8.00am to 5.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. Bookings: Kerrie Gregory on x9774, kerrie.gregory@pers.mq.edu.au or www.cpd.mq.edu.au and click on "workshop bookings". Wednesday 26 SeptemberPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Principles of Self-Management — Part 2. Rachel Lee, Sharon Messina. 9.30am–1.00pm in C4B L2. To enrol email misa.zhang@vc.mq.edu.au including name, position, staff number and email address. For further details of these programs, please see the professional development link on the HR web page http://www.pers.mq.edu.au OctoberWednesday 3 OctoberHISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY SEMINAR SERIES Because they were white, baby, and they ruled the world: James Baldwin's "Another Country" Banned in Australia in 1963. Nicole Moore (English, Macquarie). All seminars held from 12 noon to 1.15pm in W6A 127. Further details: Adrian Carton x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au All welcome to attend. Thursday 4 OctoberMACQUARIE LAW SEMINAR SERIES 2007 RECONCEIVING REGULATION: A PLACE AT THE TABLE Consumer Protection, Globalisation and Democracy. Judge John Goldring (District Court of NSW). Trevor Martin Moot Court, located in Building W3A Room 328 from 1.00pm–2.00pm. Contact: Ms Vijaya Nagarajan 9850 7911; vijaya.nagarajan@law.mq.edu.au Friday 5 OctoberPOLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STAFF/STUDENT SEMINAR Legitimacy and Hegemony in the Post-Cold War Period. Dr Lavina Lee (Politics and International Relations, Macquarie University). 3.00pm in W6A Room 107. Tuesday 9 OctoberPHILOSOPHY@MACQUARIE SEMINARS Hegel and the Problem of the Retrospective Character of Reconciliation. Dr Simon Lumsden (University of New South Wales). 11.00am–1.00pm in W6A 107. Wednesday 10 OctoberHISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY SEMINAR SERIES A Modest Investment in Civilization: Comparing Indigenous Assimilation Policies in the United States and Australia, 1880s–1930s. Katherine Ellinghaus (Historical Studies, Monash). All seminars held from 12 noon to 1.15pm in W6A 127. Further details: Adrian Carton x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au All welcome to attend. Thursday 11 OctoberMACQUARIE LAW SEMINAR SERIES 2007 RECONCEIVING REGULATION: A PLACE AT THE TABLE A Theoretical Analysis of the Effectiveness of Disclosure in the Regulation of Franchising in Australia. Ms Liz Spencer (Bond University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, located in Building W3A Room 328 from 1.00pm–2.00pm with a light lunch preceding the presentations. Contact: Ms Vijaya Nagarajan 9850 7911; vijaya.nagarajan@law.mq.edu.au, Dr Niloufer Selvadurai 9850 7103; niloufer.selvadurai@law.mq.edu.au, Mr Simon Rice 9850 7867; simon.rice@law.mq.edu.au Friday 12 OctoberPOLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STAFF/STUDENT SEMINAR Realizing the Responsibility to Protect: From Norm Building to Operationalization. Professor Alex Bellamy (Political Science and International Studies, University of Queensland). 3.00pm in W6A Room 107. Tuesday 16 OctoberHEALTH AND WELLBEING SEMINARS Getting Physical—Activity in Daily Life.12.05pm–1.05pm in E11A. Further information: http://www.musr.mq.edu.au GETTING THINGS DONE THROUGH PROJECT MANAGEMENT This workshop focuses on how to manage large and small projects more effectively. This practical program is suitable for both academic and general staff who are currently working on projects or who are looking to do more project-based work. Lunch is provided. 9.30am–5.00pm in C4B Level 2 Training Room. Registration: Sharon Messina, x9734, sharon.messina@mq.edu.au
Wednesday 17 OctoberHISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY SEMINAR SERIES A Palimpsest of Historiographies: New Paradigms, Old Agendas, and the Invention of Late Antiquity. Andrew Gillett (Ancient History, Macquarie). All seminars held from 12 noon to 1.15pm in W6A 127. Further details: Adrian Carton x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au All welcome to attend. Thursday 18 OctoberMACQUARIE LAW SEMINAR SERIES 2007 RECONCEIVING REGULATION: A PLACE AT THE TABLE Regulating the Citizen: A Multidisciplinary Project on Citizenship. Associate Professor Andrew Buck (Macquarie). Trevor Martin Moot Court, located in Building W3A Room 328 from 1.00pm–2.00pm with a light lunch preceding the presentations. Contact: Ms Vijaya Nagarajan 9850 7911; vijaya.nagarajan@law.mq.edu.au, Dr Niloufer Selvadurai 9850 7103; niloufer.selvadurai@law.mq.edu.au, Mr Simon Rice 9850 7867; simon.rice@law.mq.edu.au MINI SWIMMING CARNIVAL Carnival starts at 12.10pm. Cost: $90 per team. Sign up your team: lauren.hargreaves@musr.mq.edu.au
Friday 19 OctoberPOLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STAFF/STUDENT SEMINAR Social Movements and Global Politics. Professor Marc Williams (School of Politics and International Relations, UNSW). 3.00pm in W6A 127. CLOSING DATE MGSM SCHOLARSHIP FOR GENERAL STAFF MGSM is making available to general staff of Macquarie University two scholarships to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Management program to commence study in January 2008. The Certificate covers the core management areas of organisational behaviour, marketing management, and accounting for management. 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 HR. For further information and an application pack contact: Sharon Messina, x9734, sharon.messina@mq.edu.au
Tuesday 23 OctoberPHILOSOPHY@MACQUARIE SEMINARS Dr Elizabeth Schier (Macquarie University). Title to be confirmed. 11.00am–1.00pm in W6A 107. Thursday 25 OctoberMACQUARIE LAW SEMINAR SERIES 2007 RECONCEIVING REGULATION: A PLACE AT THE TABLE Transformational Changes and Comparative Approaches in Regulating Corporate Responsibility and Governance in the Public and Private Sectors. Professor Bryan Horrigan (Macquarie). Trevor Martin Moot Court, located in Building W3A Room 328 from 1.00pm–2.00pm with a light lunch preceding the presentations. Contact: Ms Vijaya Nagarajan 9850 7911; vijaya.nagarajan@law.mq.edu.au, Dr Niloufer Selvadurai 9850 7103; niloufer.selvadurai@law.mq.edu.au, Mr Simon Rice 9850 7867; simon.rice@law.mq.edu.au Friday 26 OctoberPOLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STAFF/STUDENT SEMINAR Truth, Lies and Weapons of Mass Destruction: Reflecting on “Trust” After Iraq. Dr Lloyd Cox (Politics and International Relations, Macquarie University). 3.00pm in W6A Room 107.
Wednesday 31 OctoberHISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY SEMINAR SERIES Colonialism, the Holocaust and the Concept of Genocide. Dirk Moses (History, Sydney). All seminars held from 12 noon to 1.15pm in W6A 127. Further details: Adrian Carton x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au All welcome to attend. NovemberFriday 2 NovemberPOLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STAFF/STUDENT SEMINAR The African Presidential Archives Project. Professor Preston King (Leadership Centre, Morehouse College) 3.00pm in W6A Room 107.
Tuesday 6 NovemberPHILOSOPHY@MACQUARIE SEMINARS Genocide and the Identification of Social Groups. Professor Larry May (University of Washington). Special venue: Seminar Room, Museum of Ancient Cultures, X5B Level 3 Room 323 at 11.00am–1.00pm. Friday 9 NovemberPOLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STAFF/STUDENT SEMINAR Political Developments in Zimbabwe. Dr Geoff Hawker (Politics and International Relations, Macquarie University). 3.00pm in W6A Room 107.
Wednesday 14 NovemberHEALTH AND WELLBEING SEMINARS Stress Management. 12.05pm–1.05pm in E11A. Further information: http://www.musr.mq.edu.au
Friday 16 NovemberPOLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STAFF/STUDENT SEMINAR (Failing to Make) The Business Case for Gender Analysis in Neoliberal
Development: The World Bank, HIV/AIDS and Masculinities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Dr Penny Griffin (Politics and International Relations, Macquarie University). 3.00pm in W6A Room 127.
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