Number 11/97 ......................................................................... 11 July 1997
TIME FOR ACADEMICS TO APPLY
FOR PERMANENCY
Academic staff
are now invited to apply for permanency in the second round of Permanency
for 1997. Please note that the closing dates for applications is 31
August 1997, and no late applications will be accepted.
Heads of Schools have lists of their staff who are on probation. For the information of applicants, who are now given the opportunity of an interview with the Permanency Committee, the meeting date when interviews will be held will be in mid to late September.
Academic staff who have completed two years or more on probation are eligible to apply, but it is especially important for those staff whose probation runs out before the next meeting of the Committee, in April 1998, to submit their applications in this round. All staff, particularly at the lower levels, are encouraged to seek assistance and counselling from their supervisor and/or Head of School regarding the format and timing of their applications.
Applicants should note that the Permanency Application Form is to be completed, with the Head of School Report Form attached, along with all Annual Probation Report Forms. Eight copies of the entire application should be provided to the Personnel Office by the closing date, (31 August). (Please allow time for your Head of School to complete his/her report.)
All policy documents and forms are available from your Head of School, or from the World Wide Web for forms, or the gopher server for the policy/procedure documents (see Personnel Management Handbook Chapter 10).
Remember that if you wish to provide SETS for the Committee, you are responsible for arranging for them to be forwarded from CHEPD. It is also a good idea for applicants currently undertaking a higher degree to organise for a progress report from their supervisor to be sent to the Committee.
Any enquiries about procedures should be directed to Anne Micallef (x9785) or Nancy Watson (x9760) in the Personnel Office.
Kristin Adair
Manager, Personnel Services
COMPETITIVE AWARDS FOR GENERAL STAFF 1998
Applications are invited for the 1998 Competitive Awards for General Staff for Australian and Overseas Experience. The purpose of the awards is to enable General Staff to acquire experience outside Macquarie in matters relevant to their University employment.
All General staff who have been employed by the University for four years or more are eligible to apply, and provision is made each year for up to two awards. Staff are also encouraged to consider opportunities that may exist in Australia which may be easier to arrange.
Details of the scheme and application forms are available from Sue Verdich, Personnel x9701. Applications and a current curriculum vitae should be returned to her by Friday 29 August 1997.
Colin J Cashman
Director, Personnel
SERVICES FOR CITY-TO-SURFERS
In fostering community spirit on campus, the University, Students Union and Sports Association have once again joined forces to make the 1997 City-to-Surf fun run bigger and better than last year for those participating on Sunday 10 August.
If you plan to run, walk or crawl, don't miss out on the incentives. They include a free T-shirt to all Macquarie participants - staff, academics and students ($10 for family and friends); a BBQ at the end with steaks, sausages, vegetable patties, softdrinks, for only $5 (vouchers available at The Union Spot); and a free bus ride from the Sports Gym to the start of the race (leaving at 8.00am), and a free ride back to the Gym (departing Bondi Beach at 2.00pm - belongings may be left in the bus).
Trophies and other prizes will be awarded to the first male and female runners home, as well as the last place getters within the official time. Please contact The Union Spot within 2 days of the official publication of the items in the Sydney Morning Herald to be eligible for the prizes.
North Ryde Physiotherapy (located at the Gymnasium) have again agreed to attend to any sore muscles after the race. In addition, they can advise you on pre-race aspects to get in shape and prevent injury (call Kathy on x7999).
Race forms are available at The Union Spot. To be eligible for all the goodies, simply provide The Union Spot with your official entry acknowledgment, and register. Whether you enter as an individual, part of a team or group on campus, join us at the end of the race to relax and recharge the batteries.
Steve Thompson, Union
Marketing & Member Services Manager
SEARCHING FOR YOUNG
AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR
On Australia Day 1998 a young Australian will be given the title
of Young Australian of the Year. The person named will have demonstrated
outstanding performance in his or her chosen field.
Each State has pre-selections, and anyone may nominate a young person between the ages of 14 and 27 (at 26.1.98) in any of the following categories: career achievement, arts, community service, environment, sports, science and technology, or regional development. A winner will be selected for each category, and from these winners a State winner will be selected, who will then take part in the finals for the nomination of Young Australian of the Year.
There are prizes to be won as well: the winner of each of the seven categories receives a trophy and a $4,000 Commonwealth Bank account. The NSW winner will also receive a Qantas trip for two plus an additional $4,000. The national winner receives a further $40,000 from the Commonwealth Bank (plus exposure and opportunities to represent young Australians for a year).
The University Promotion Coordination Committee has accepted that we should promote the search for quality people at our University. If you know of any student or young staff member (academic or general staff) whom you wish to nominate for any of the above categories, please obtain a nomination form from Anneke van Mosseveld, (Member, University Promotion Coordination Committee) x8555, e-mail: avanmoss@efs.mq.edu.au - or another member of the Committee (Schools have representatives on the Committee). Nominations close Friday 5 September 1997.
POSTGRADUATE TAX DECISION
The Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee (AVCC) had applauded the unanimous agreement of all parties in the Australian Senate to end the threat of taxing the scholarships of postgraduate students, according to a recent media release.
The decision to accept the Democrat amendments to the existing legislation means that postgraduate research will not be unfairly bracketed together for tax purposes with the work of industry and university employees doing research work, said the AVCC.
Uncertainty about the taxation status of postgraduate scholarships has existed since the ATO's draft ruling in 1994 which allowed scholarships to be taxed if the recipient was deemed to have "rendered a service" to the provider of the scholarship. The uncertainty has now been resolved, and it is hoped that this might further strengthen university-industry links and lead to an increase in support for scholarships from industry, said the release.
PHILLIP ADAMS IS MUPRA INAUGURAL LECTURER
Broadcaster and writer Phillip Adams will give the MUPRA Inaugural Lecture on Tuesday 5 August 1997 from 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Lecture Theatre, X5B. Phillip Adams is often described as the "godfather" of the Australian film industry who persuaded the Gorton government to establish the National Film and Television School, the Australian Film Development Commission and the Experimental Film Fund.
As presenter of Radio National's Late Night Live he has interviewed many of the world's most influential people. He has published many books and is about to publish a book on the "shock-jock" phenomenon dominating Australian radio and the escalating debate on the issues of immigration, reconciliation and tolerance.
The lecture is open to all students and staff of Macquarie.
Marilyn Dodkin, President of MUPRA
NATIONAL DATA BASE OF FEMINIST RESEARCH
A project to collect information for a National Data Base of Feminist Research on Women, Social Policies and Community Services has been initiated by the Women's Studies Unit, Social Work, University of Melbourne, in conjunction with The Women Against Violence Journal. Information is sought on research done from 1994 onwards, and research in progress by feminist academics, graduate students and organisations. Deadline for information contributions is end of July 1997.
The purposes of the project are to develop a data base of feminist research on women and violence, women and social policies, community services and women's services, in order to facilitate researchers, including graduate students, making contact with like-minded researchers while research is still in progress; to recruit articles and contributions on current research for the Women Against Violence journal; and to disseminate information on research in progress through the journal, a Feminist Research Directory and perhaps ultimately on a website.
The project is under the direction of Associate Professor Wendy Weeks, and further information or data collection forms may be obtained from Rae Mathew: rae@social work@unimelb.edu.au or phone (03) 9344 9429.
CHIROPRACTIC AND MIGRAINE - SOME RESULTS
Peter Tuchin (Centre for Chiropractic) will give some findings from his project on the efficacy of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy in the treatment of migraine at a public lecture on Saturday 19 July 1997 at 2.00pm in C5C Theatre 2.
The Australian Spinal Research Foundation - funded project began during 1996 and the results of surveys of a sample of thirty migraine sufferers are encouraging.
Levels of pain experienced by this sample group during a migraine were reduced by around 40%, duration of episode decreased by approximately 30%, and the speed at which normal activity was resumed increased a significant 50%. The amount of medication needed by sufferers was also reduced by around 25%.
The research is ongoing, and it is planned to increase the sample size. Any migraine sufferers interested in participating in this research should contact the Centre for Chiropractic for information, telephone x9380.
WILL MACQUARIE HAVE ANOTHER
RHODES SCHOLAR?
Applications for consideration of the New South Wales Rhodes Scholar 1998 close on 1 September 1997. The person selected will have an outstanding academic record, a record of leadership achievements and community service, and of active participation in sport.
Suitable students for the scholarship should be encouraged to contact Jennifer Redhead or Kerrin Parry at the Postgraduate Studies Section of the Registrar's Office (x7663) for further information. Heads of Schools may contact the Secretary of the NSW Selection Committee, Michael Bannigan on telehone 9351 5400 to discuss cases of reluctant genius.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS
The Young Scientist Creative Writing Award 1997 will be sponsored by Macquarie University in collaboration with The Science Teachers' Association of NSW, The Powerhouse Museum, The Sydney Morning Herald and the NSW Department of School Education.
Entering for this award will give students in years K to 12 the opportunity to show scientific thinking, originality and creativity. There will be certificates and book and cash prizes ($25 to 200) for three different sections - years K-6 years 7-9 and years 10-12. The author of the best entry in the Creative Writing Award will become a contender for the Young Scientist of the Year Award, with major prizes including $500.
For application forms and information on categories (also working models, scientific research, and multi-media) contact The Science Teachers' Association of NSW, phone: 9746 3210 or fax: 9746 7467. Closing date: 29 August 1997.
Working model entries from young scientists will be on display to the public at Macquarie University during the Information Days on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September 1997. (phone x9658 for information).
Applications for current Year 9 students to attend the Siemens Science Experience School at Macquarie (20 to 22 January 1998) have a closing date of 8 September 1997. For information telephone Siemens on (03)9428 8966 or fax: (03)9427 9825.
ACU AWARDS SERIES: NEW EDITIONS
Awards for Postgraduate Study at Commonwealth Universities 1997-99 and Awards for First Degree Study at Commonwealth Universities 1997-99 are new editions of the two Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) directories for postgraduate and undergraduate students wishing to undertake some form of research or study-mainly, but not exclusively, in another Commonwealth country. Many of the awards are tenable outside Commonwealth countries and are open to candidates of any nationality. Between them, these fully revised directories contain 1,260 detailed entries describing the many sources of financial assistance available to students for study or research towards a formal qualification (degree, diploma etc), or for study visits, field work, attendance at conferences etc. The range of contributors includes universities, other tertiary educational bodies, governments, research councils and commercial firms.
Two other titles in the ACU Awards Series are Awards for University Teachers and Research Workers 1996-98 and Awards for University Administrators and Librarians 1996-98.
Leaflets on all these are available, with details of prices and order forms. To contact ACU direct, the numbers are tel: +44 (0) 171 387 8572; fax: +44 (0) 171 387 2655; and e-mail: pubinf@acu.ac.uk.
BE A NORTH AMERICAN SPEAKER!
The Australian Embassy in the US is funding a North American Speaker Series. Funding is available for Australian speakers to travel to the US and Canada, and to speak at four to five different institutions throughout North America. Chosen speakers will be established in their field, with a substantial record of relevant professional activity and achievement. They must be permanent residents of Australia.
The program covers both international and domestic air travel. .Host institutions are expected to cover on-ground costs during a speakers visit. All sites will work with Lisa Murphy of the Australian Education Office in Washington DC, and with the speaker to organise each tour.
A list of speakers and their dates of availability will be advertised once the speakers have been selected and have accepted an invitation t our North America.
Individuals who would like to nominate or host an Australian academic should complete a Speaker Nomination Form by 18 July 1997, and hosts must complete a Host Site Application Form by 26 September 1997. Forms are available from Lisa Murphy and on the Australian Studies website: http://www.austudies.org. For more information please contact Lisa Murphy (Australian Studies Officer) on phone: 202 332 8285, fax: 202 332 8304 or e-mail: aeo@cais.com.
AN APPROACH TO ESSAY WRITING
NCELTR Publications has just published a new book which will help all your students who have difficulties with essay writing!
This innovative book has been designed to help students write academic essays by focusing on the vocabulary used for essay writing. It introduces various functions of the essay (such as stating the topic of your writing, reporting the research of others) and concentrates on a limited number of the most common vocabulary items used for carrying out these functions. The selection of the vocabulary is based on frequent usage in professional academic writing and the focus is not on esoteric or subject-specific vocabulary, so the book can be used by students of any tertiary subject. Words include research, according to, issue, factor, analysis.
The book is primarily intended for university students (or students preparing for tertiary study) from both English and non-English speaking backgrounds, whose courses require essay or report writing. It can be used for independent learning or in a class or workshop context. The materials have been extensively tried and tested in the classroom through national and international trialing.
Exploring Academic English: Workbook for Student Writing by Jennifer Thurstun and Christopher Candlin is available from the University Co-op Bookshop on campus ($21.95).
For more information about this book or a flier, please contact Marika Martinez at NCELTR (x9971, fax: x7849, e-mail: marika.martinez@mq.edu.au.
IEC CENTENARY CONFERENCE
Shaping The Future For Young Children, Their Families And Communities is the title of the centenary conference of the Institute or Early Childhood. Now located at Macquarie, the Institute has a long history with different names and has shown a remarkable talent for survival in its aim to further the interests of early childhood education.
The conference on 15 to 17 August will open on the Friday evening with a special address by Emeritus Professor Jacqueline Goodnow.
Geraldine Doogue has accepted the position of moderator at the conference, and key speakers include Dr Deb Brennan, Commissioner Chris Sidoti, Dr Judy Cashmore, Moira Rayner and representatives from the major political parties. Presenters and invited representatives will formulate recommendations on the Sunday.
For further information please contact the IEC Continuing Education and Research group on x9826 or fax: x9890.
USE SERVICE REQUEST, NOT S-10 FORM!
With the introduction on 7 July of a new Buildings and Grounds charging policy, it will no longer be necessary to submit S-10 forms. S-10 forms were used for many years by budget units to request work to be performed by the Attendant Services Division, minor room re-arrangements, small moves, confidential waste collection and furniture removal. For the above services under the new policy, a standard Buildings and Grounds Service Request Form should be submitted to the Customer Services Group at the Office (fax 9850 7181).
These services are generally provided at no charge. However, where the request involves work not of a minor nature there maybe some charges incurred, for contract labour or a Building and Grounds flat labour charge ($35/hour). Any S-10 form received by the Attendant Services Division after 14 July will be returned to the originator with a request that A Service Request be submitted.
For further enquiries please contact Bob Dickson on x7162 or the Buildings and Grounds Customer Service Group, x7187 or x7145.
Bob (R A )Dickson
Manager, Security & Attendant Services
CONTACTS 1997 AVAILABLE
There is a plentiful supply of Contacts 1997 in the Public Relations Unit and staff are welcome to request a copy. Contacts is a list of areas of interest and research of Macquarie University staff and is useful for media and other enquiries. For your copy, please telephone the Public Relations Unit on x9658.
Peta Lane
Public Relations Unit
CONCERT TICKETS AT UNION SPOT!
Tickets for the Macquarie University Singers 30th Anniversary Concert on Saturday 26 July (8.00pm) are now available at the Union Spot. MUS would like members of the University to be part of this historic celebration, so secure your seat for the concert in the Macquarie Theatre, when the singers will be accompanied by brass, organ, percussion and continuo.
The program includes Bach's Lobet den Herrn, Purcell's Funeral Music for Queen Mary, Gabrieli's Jubilate Deo and Rutter's Gloria, as well as works by Schubert and Gershwin. Tickets at Union Spot: $18 (concession $12).
COMPUTER TUTOR NEEDED AT DUNMORE LANG
Dunmore Lang College has a vacancy for a postgraduate student (or senior undergraduate) to join the College as a live-in tutor in Semester 2. The position involves assisting with the maintenance of the new student computer network and providing assistance to students who are using the network. Experience with Windows for Workgroups is desirable. Applicants for the position will need to demonstrate appropriate personal maturity to work as tutors in residence.
The position offers accommodation and meals at a discounted rate.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Giles Yates, Manager of Student/Tutor Affairs on 57 1020 (internal call) or 9856 1020 (external call). The closing date for applications is Friday 25 July 1997.
Giles Yates
Dunmore Lang College
BOOK PUBLISHERS AND MAP FAIR
Over 120 book publishers will be represented at the Australian Book Fair, incorporating the Australian Map Fair at Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, on Saturday, Sunday and Monday 2 to 4 August.
A number of discussion sessions are planned, including The Cutting Edge and Global Publishing. Sending a registration form for the Book Fair is free and you will be mailed an entry pass. Information is available on the web: http://www.exevents.com.au.book97.htm. Enquiries: Expertise Events, phone 9977 0888.
TIMELY PUBLICATIONS ON FISCAL FEDERALISM
Two books about fiscal federalism have just been published by the Centre for Strategic Economic Studies at Victoria University of Technology. The Public Sector in Jeopardy and Federal Finance (republished) together provide a comprehensive account of the subject from the 1890s to the end of 1995, especially the last 30 years. They reflect the profound changes in the role of government in Australia and the results of the uncritical acceptance of economic rationalism by both major political parties.
The books may be purchased direct from the Centre for Strategic Economic Studies (phone (03) 9248 1024, fax: (03) 9248 1048) or from the Co-op Bookshop.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS AT SPECIAL PRICES
Computer systems as outlined below are available for purchase from the Statistical Laboratory (W3A 406). The section has a web site at http://www.efs.mq.edu.au/statlab and can be contacted on x8792 (fax: x7285).
1. Special price on IBM Thinkpad 365XD
Pentium 120
16Mb EDO RAM
810Mb HDD
1.44Mb FDD
4xCD-ROM
10.4" TFT Display
Windows95
Lotus Smartsuite
Limited quantity while stocks last
Ex-Tax: $2,500
Inc-Tax: $2,999
2. Pent 133 System
Pentium 133, 512k Cache
16Mb EDO RAM
1.7Gb HDD
1.44Mb FDD
2Mb Video Card
14" Monitor
12x CD-ROM
16bit Soundblaster + Speakers
Keyboard, Mouse, Mat
Mini tower case
Windows95
Warranty: 2 years RTB
Ex-Tax: $1,499
Inc-Tax: $1,749
Other systems are available also. Please call for a no obligation quote to fill your needs for new equipment.
Robyn Richards, Operations Manager
MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA
If you wish to be included in the next Staff News media listing, please forward details of any media interviews (until Bruce Williams returns) to Peta Lane in the Public Relations Unit on x9658 or by e-mail to plane@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au. Please let us know particularly about television and radio appearances.
Ms Kathe Boehringer (Law): The deregulation and privatisation of the telecommunications industry, 2SER Overdrive, 1 July.
Ms Sue Butler (Macquarie Dictionary): Dilemmas arising from evolving forms of address for women and terms of expression for couples, The Australian, 3 July.
Dr Kay Bussey (Behavioural Sciences): On her work developing appropriate interview techniques for child witnesses in criminal cases, ABC Radio Canberra, 23 June, ABC Radio Perth Peter Holland, 25 June, 2BL Radio Elizabeth Heath, 1 July, Sunday Telegraph, 6 July.
Ms Janet Conti (Student): Research into the experience of anorexia nervosa, Northern District Times, 25 June.
Dr Gary Dowsett (National Centre in HIV Social Research): The recent international AID Impact conference in Melbourne and his paper on how HIV/AIDS has cut through difference on a global level, 2SER Overdrive, 1 July.
Dr Mark Eldridge (Biological Sciences): His DNA studies on Jenolan wallabies, Australian Geographic No 47, July.
Dr Christine Everingham (Behavioural Sciences): Public participation in decision-making and government attempts to control it, 2SER Mutiny, 1 July.
Associate Professor Donald Gibson (Graduate School of Management): Live interview from Hong Kong on the eve of handback to China, 2GB Radio Clive Robertson, 30 June.
Dr Michael Gillings (Biological Sciences): About his work on the diagnosis and identification of the quarantinable disease Fire Blight, Sunday Age, 18 May, Weekly Times, 21 May, ABC Radio Country Hour, 28 May, Weekly Times, 4 June. On Australia's quarantine barriers, Sunday Age, 25 May.
Mr Mark Gregory (CHEPD): Music by numbers, on the use of computers in music, particularly folk song, Australian Folklore Society Journal, June.
Professor Brian Gulson (Graduate School of the Environment): His research on the effects on children of lead transmissions during pregnancy and breast-feeding, Herald Sun (Melbourne), Northern District Times, 25 June, Northern Herald, 26 June.
Dr Kate Hannan (History, Philosophy and Politics): Overshadowed issues surrounding the Hong Kong handback, 2SER Overdrive, 30 June.
Dr Daphne Hewson (Behavioural Sciences): Supervising doctoral research into the experience of anorexia nervosa, Northern District Times, 25 June.
Dr Tom Hillard (History, Philosophy and Politics): On Amanda Vanstone's ill-advised move to weed out ineffective lecturers, Weekend Australian, 28 June.
Dr Neil Holbrook (Earth Sciences): The influence of climate on our lives and the accuracy in reporting the El Niño effect, 2SER Future Shock, 3 July.
Professor Naguib Kanawati (History, Philosophy and Politics): The boom in ancient studies in schools and universities and the popularity of Egyptology at Macquarie, Northern Herald, 3 July.
Professor Daniel Kane (Modern Languages): The weakening of Radio Australia transmissions in China, ABC Radio PM, 24 June.
Ms Elizabeth Kefallinos (Modern Languages): The vision of modern Greek studies at Macquarie, O Kosmos (The World), 24 June.
Dr Jim Kohen (Biological Sciences): On Native Title claims, specifically one currently under consideration from two Blacktown residents on behalf of the Darug people, Hills Shire Times, 24 June.
Dr Christiana Köhler (History, Philosophy and Politics): On who built the pyramids, 2BL Radio, 30 June. Her forthcoming trip to Egypt to excavate at Helwan, Northern Herald, 3 July.
Ms Catharine Lumby (English, Linguistics and Media): On the burgeoning market for generalist advice magazines for men, Sydney Morning Herald, 4 July.
Dr Kevin McCracken (Earth Sciences): Unravelling the world of demographic forecasting, 2SER Future Shock, 26 June.
Professor Ray Offen (Joint Research Centre for Advanced Systems Engineering): The threat posed by the Millenium bug and its possible effects in our community, 2SER Futureshock, 19 June.
Associate Professor Pam Peters (English, Linguistics and Media): Confusion caused by differing stages in social progress on forms of address for women and terms of expression for couples, The Australian, 3 July.
Ms Frances Press (Institute of Early Childhood): The effects of cuts in child care funding, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 July.
Mr Brian Spencer (Registrar and Vice-Principal): The implications of cuts to the Abstudy budget, Northern District Times, 25 June, Business Sydney, 30 June.
Professor Robert Spillane (Graduate School of Management): How management values differ between Australia and the US, Australian Financial Review, 27 June.
Dr Paul Van de Ven (National Centre in HIV Social Research): His research findings on the verbal and physical abuse suffered by young gay and bisexual men, ABC Radio News, Radio 2CN Canberra, 2UE Radio News, 2GB Radio News, 23 June, Herald Sun (Melbourne), 24 June, Brother Sister (Melbourne), Brother Sister (Brisbane), 26 June, Capital Q, 27 June.
Dr Andrew Vincent (History, Philosophy and Politics): The possible rapprochement between Iran and Iraq, SBS TV News, 23 June.
Professor Malcolm Walter (Earth Sciences): On the NASA probe set to touch down on Mars and the potential for Australian involvement in pioneering work on the planet, ABC Radio Brisbane, 30 June, ABC Radio 3LO Melbourne, 1 July, 2BL Radio, 4 July, Sun-Herald, 6 July.
Ms June Wangmann (Institute of Early Childhood): Conference call for establishment of an Office for the Status of Children, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 June. On the long-term cost of poor-quality child care, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 July.
Mr Ken Wark (English, Linguistics and Media): Revisiting the contribution of art critic Robert Hughes to Australian culture, The Australian, 25 June. How popular art can soothe an anxious national psyche, The Australian, 30 June.
Ms Deborah Weekes (Graduate): Reference to her letter of 21 June, Canberra Times, 27 June.
Special Issues and Events
Abstudy cuts: Confidential report on indigenous education shows Macquarie to be one of tertiary institutions adversely affected by Federal government budget cuts, The Australian, 27 June, 2 July.
Cartoon cat and mouse: Macquarie Design and Visual Production Unit's cartoon character design for Jake and Pete, the Theatre of Image production opening this week, Sydney Morning Herald, 27 June.
Diggers on the Nile: Plug for forthcoming Australian Centre for Egyptology conference on Macquarie excavation at Helwan, Egypt, Northern Herald, 3 July.
Fee-paying income: Macquarie commercially outstrips UTS and UNSW, Campus Review, 25 June.
Honorary degrees: Dr Frank Wroe, Professor John Thom, Campus Review, 25 June.
Jake and Pete: Critical plug for this month's Wharf 2 performances, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 July, Metro, 4 July.
Kangaroo refugees: Macquarie's offer to accommodate kangaroos currently on ADI site, Mt Druitt-St Mary's Standard, 25 June.
Macquarie Dictionary: Its definition of "oscillate", Herald Sun (Melbourne), 30 June.
Macquarie Trio: Appointment of William Hennessy to replace violinist Charmian Gadd, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 June. Review of recent Macquarie Theatre performance, Northern Herald, 26 June.
Mentor: Voluntary mentor already working with tertiary students at Macquarie, Northern Herald, 3 July.
Penguin Macquarie Thesaurus: Its synonyms for "spouse", The Australian, 3 July.
Private school lawyers: Macquarie's School of Law has increased its private school student intake to half its overall numbers last year, Sydney Morning Herald, 28 June.
Testing PS: Macquarie helped design the public service entry test, Canberra Times, 27 June.
Theatre of Image: Plug for Macquarie University's creative school holiday workshop, Daily Telegraph, 2 July.
Wiggles: How SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) touched the Macquarie graduate band personally, Australian Women's Weekly, July.
Writing for children: One-day July workshop at Macquarie by acclaimed writer Donna Jo Napoli for writers and aspiring writers of books for children, Northern District Times, 25 June.
CONFERENCES
Edna Ryan, Women's Activism and the Australian Labour Movement: A Celebration Saturday 2 August 1997, Women's College U of Sydney
This conference organised by the Sydney Branch of the Australian Society for the Study of Labour History will commemorate the life and work of Edna Ryan (1904-1997) - feminist, trade unionist, political activist, historian. Speakers include Eva Cox, Raelene Francis, Margot Oliver, Lyndall Ryan, Laura Bennett, and Joyce Stevens. Cost: $35 ($20 concession) includes lunch. For further information contact John Shields on phone 9385 3375, e-mail: j.shields@unsw.edu.au.
Global Conversations: What You and I Can Do for Future Generations
28 September to 3 October 1997, Brisbane
This world conference of the World Futures Studies Federation sponsored by UNESCO and QUT is based on the themes of environment/ecology, Communication, Politics/Governance, Economics/Business Work, Sailing Future Horizons, Culture, and Science and Technology. Futurist speakers include Australia's Keith Suter. Registration: $445. Conference Secretariat: Phone: (07) 3365 6360, fax: (07) 3365 7099 (Sally Brown), e-mail: wfsf@qut.edu.au.
6th National Women and Labour Conference
28 to 30 November, 1997, Deakin U (Geelong)
There has been a call for papers (due by 15 July) for this conference on the theme: Feminist Social Change Across the Generations: Diversity, Power, Communication, Strategies for Change. The conference is about all the work/labour that all women do in all spheres of life. It aims to gather women together who are interested in improving the lives of all women in Australia; to share information and research and formulate strategies for change; to involve community workers, activists and academics; and to form a national women's organisation. Registration: $165 or $180 after 30 August. Please send a 100-word summary of your paper or contribution together with a title and three keywords. Include your name, address, contact details and a short biography. Send to the Organising Committee, e-mail: aworc@deakin.edu.au phone: (03) 5227 2597, fax: (03) 5227 2018.
Star Trek and Endgame: Millennial Politics/Narratives/Images
11 to 13 December 1997, Fremantle
This annual conference of the Australian and South Pacific Association for Comparative Literature Studies (ASPACLS) has a theme relating to consideration of the cultural significance of the millennium. Does the year 2000 signal the end of (a) tradition? The beginning of a new one? In what ways might the culture's own projects be seen as transforming themselves? What continuities from one millennium to the next might there be? What, if anything, might postmodernity hail?
Papers are invited across a wide range of topics, including: authenticities/fakeries; colonised/decolonised states/bodies; cyberspace/the Internet; genres; gender/queer theory; genders and sexualities; imag(in)ings; imperialisms; mappings; past/present/future histories; realisms; SF/fantasy/cyberpunk. (Abstracts of no more than 200 words should be sent by post or fax by 8 August 1997. For further information, contact David Buchbinder, School of Communication and Cultural Studies, Curtin University of Technology. Phone: (08) 9266 7621, fax: (08) 9266 7726, e-mail: rbuchbin@cc.curtin.edu.au.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
1998 SHELL AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
The Scholarship is available to Australian Citizens or permanent residents who are proceeding to PhD studies in 1998 in Science, Engineering, Economics/Commerce, Computer Science or some closely related discipline. It provides $20,000 pa for a maximum of 3 years. Closing Date: 24 October 1997. Information and application forms are available the from Postgraduate Studies Section or Postgraduate Scholarships, ARF, Shell Australia, GPO Box 872K, Melbourne Vic 3001, phone: (03) 9666 5666.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: KUWAIT
Arabic as a Foreign Language - Scholarship to Language Centre,
Kuwait University
Two grants have been made available by the State of Kuwait for study at the Kuwait University Language Centre in the Arabic Language Program. Applications for Semester 11, commencing in March 1998 are sought from undergraduate or postgraduate students between 18 to 30 years of age (non-Arabic speakers) to study Arabic, which will contribute to the attainment of an academic degree at their home university. Modern standard Arabic is taught, but advanced students are also exposed to classical Arabic literature. The scholarships offer free tuition, student accommodation and meals only. Closing Date: 1 December 1997. Further information and application forms are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section, or His Excellency, Dr Suhail Shuhaiber, Embassy of the State of Kuwait, No 4-13-12 Mita Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 108.
INTERNAL STAFF VACANCIES
- FOR STAFF OF MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR
(ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION SERVICES)
Applications are invited from distinguished senior academic staff
of the University for appointment to the full-time position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor
(Administration) at Macquarie University.
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) reports to the Vice-Chancellor and will accept full managerial responsibility for the following specific areas, working in close cooperation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic):
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor will also be responsible for other academic and policy-planning initiatives, such as some aspects of restructuring and deregulation, together with convening, chairing and membership of committees and working parties as designated by the Vice-Chancellor.
Applicants would normally be expected to have a background in teaching and research, demonstrated administrative skills, a demonstrated capacity to develop and carry through projects relating to the University's mission, recognised leadership qualities, and the ability to communicate at all levels within Macquarie's collegial environment.
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor will be appointed on a full-time basis, for an initial fixed-term of four years (with the possibility of further appointment subject to review) and will carry the title of "Professor".
The University reserves the right to fill this position by invitation, to make no appointment or to make enquiries of any persons regarding any candidate's suitability for appointment.
Further information may be obtained from the Professor C A Martin, Deputy Vice Chancellor. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 31 July 1997.
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for
Macquarie Staff only)
Institute of Early Childhood: Mia-Mia Child and Family
Study Centre: Early Childhood Teacher (Part-time) - Ref. 16942. The
appointee will teach children aged three to five years, two days per week
and must plan a program which reflects a sound understanding of developmentally
appropriate practice and the principles of the QIAS. The program must also
reflect a sensitivity for the diversity of cultures of the children enrolled
in the Centre. Applicants must have a Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood),
the ability to work as a member of a committed team and to liaise with
academic staff, students, parents and visitors to the Centre. Preference
will be given to applicants with experience working in a demonstration
program and the ability to team teach.
All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Wendy Shepherd, Director, or Jennifer Eaton, Assistant Director, on x9880. The position is available for a fixed-term of two years. Salary range: Level 7 $39,053 to $42,096 per annum, pro rata rates apply, plus employer and contributory superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 18 July 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for
Macquarie Staff only)
School of Earth Sciences: Administrative Assistant (Half-time)
- Ref. 18158. The appointee will be required to work within the School's
administrative offices, carrying out wordprocessing duties and maintaining
various simple computer based data and communication systems. The appointee
will also be required to carry out general office duties, and maintain
records. Applicants must have a certificate from business college in wordprocessing
and general office experience or considerable practical experience in office
situations. Preference will be given to applicants with some experience
with HTML for School Web site maintenance and X500 system maintenance.
All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred
to Rod Bashford on x8417.
Salary range: Level 4 $27,505 to $29,394 per annum, pro rata rates apply, plus employer and contributory superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 18 July 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for
Macquarie Staff only)
School of Earth Sciences: Student Services Officer (Half-time)
- Ref. 18159. The appointee will assist with advice to current and
potential students by promotional activities, despatch of publicity material,
maintenance of statistical information and coordination and processing
of examination results. They will also assist with school entries in the
University calendar and various annual reports, information guides and
booklets; liaise with media, the public and other areas of the University;
will perform as administrative secretary to various School committees;
and will prepare minutes, agendas and initiate action arising from committee
decisions. Applicants must have a knowledge of wordprocessing and spreadsheets;
good organisational abilities and interpersonal skills, good analytical,
written and oral communication skills; and the ability to work with minimum
supervision.
Preference will be given to applicants with a tertiary qualification and a knowledge of desktop publishing. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Rod Bashford on x8417. Salary range: Level 6 $34,643 to $38,003 per annum, pro rata rates apply, plus superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 18 July 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for
Macquarie Staff only)
Buildings and Grounds Office: Cleaning Services Co-ordinator
- Ref. 18166. The appointee will monitor the cleaning and pest control
contractors' performance throughout the campus, including supervision of
three daytime cleaning contractors, and the control, ordering and distribution
of consumable cleaning stock. Applicants must have experience in the co-ordination
and supervision of commercial cleaning contracts. Good written and oral
communication skills are essential, as well as a Class IA driver's licence,
School Certificate and/or equivalent experience. All enquiries concerning
the position or your application should be referred to Mike Rochfort on
x7187. Salary range: Level 5 $30,024 to $33,908 per annum, plus
superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting
the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees
should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie
University, NSW 2109 by 18 July 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged
unless specifically requested.
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for
Macquarie Staff only)
School of Behavioural Sciences: Research Fellow in Psychology
- Ref. 18172. The appointee will collaborate with Professor M Coltheart
in research on computational modelling of reading using the DRC software
package. Applicants must have a PhD in psychology or a cognate discipline
and demonstrated expertise in the use of the DRC modelling software. All
enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred
to Professor M Coltheart on x8086. The position is available for a fixed-term
of six months. Salary range: Level A $30,130 to $40,889 per annum.
Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference
number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be
forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University,
NSW 2109 by 18 July 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged
unless specifically requested.
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for
Macquarie Staff only)
School of Behavioural Sciences: Research Officer - Ref.
17420. The appointee will be required to interview young children,
liaise with schools and parents, prepare video stimuli (use multi-media
computer packages), data entry and analysis. Applicants must have an Honours
degree in Psychology; skills for interviewing young children; multi-media
skills; knowledge of word processing and statistical packages and a current
driver's licence. Preference will be given to applicants with qualitative
analytic skills. All enquiries concerning the position or your application
should be referred to Dr Kay Bussey on x8085 or e-mail Kbussey@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au.
Salary range: Level 5 $30,024 to $33,908 per annum, plus superannuation.
Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference
number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be
forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University,
NSW 2109 by 14 July 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged
unless specifically requested.
Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity and No Smoking in the Workplace are University Policies
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
LEO 386, SX, 1MB 42mb, $200 ono; NEC PowerMate 1 Plus 286, $50 ono. Enquiries: Pauline Wong, School of Modern Languages, x7022.
CLASSIFIED
TO LET: Lane Cove. Fully furnished unit including household appliances, kitchenware and linen. Also includes lock-up garage, built-ins, extra large balcony in a quiet block. Walk to shops and buses. Short-term lease available. Rent: $260 p.w. Contact: Ray Smith on 9559 4029 or 9559 7174 (fax/phone).
TO LET: Concord. Furnished 3 bedroom townhouse available for 6 weeks from 23 August to 5 October 1997. Suitable for visiting academics or staff.. Phone David on x7234.
TO LET: Leichhardt. Furnished 4 bedroom house with sunny garden, loft and deck in quiet street available mid-July to mid-January. Close to parks, shops and restaurants. Reliable buses nearby. Smokers n.n.a. Rent: $420. Contact Andrew or Liz on 9560 9520 or e-mail afitz@magna.com.au.
TO LET:Marsfield. Fully furnished and self contained 2 bedroom unit with internal laundry, fully supplied kitchen, linen provided. Available for 7 weeks from 21 August (flexible) while owner is overseas. Close to park, university and transport. Rent: $250 if owner's personal are required to be stored, but $175 if they remain (rent negotiable). Contact Jill Foster on 9869 4094.
UNIT FOR HOLIDAY LEASE: Newport Beach. Recently renovated fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment, 1 minute walk from beach, shops and transport. Available for the months of December and January 97/98 (dates negotiable). Rent: $450p.w. (includes weekly cleaning, linen available if required). Phone Kristen on 9997 7306 (AH).
ACCOMMODATION WANTED: House/flat to mind or on short-term lease. Couple moving to Sydney looking for accommodation from November 1997 (or soon after). We are hoping to house-mind or to find a short-term lease before we decide where to live. Any location/time span considered. Please contact Valerie Walkerdine at coa01vw@gold.ac.uk.
ACCOMMODATION WANTED: Visiting Professor of Philosophy from Oxford University seeks accommodation for 5 weeks from approximately 29 July 1997. Prefers a location with reasonable public transport access to Macquarie. Please contact Max Coltheart (max@currawong.bhs.mq.edu.au or x8086).
ACCOMMODATION WANTED: New Research Fellow and husband looking for temporary furnished accommodation from 28 August 1997 for one-two months while waiting for shipped belongings to arrive. House-sit preferable; anything considered. Please e-mail Karin Verspoor at kversp@cogsci.ed.ac.uk.
ACCOMMODATION WANTED: An academic from South Africa coming to Macquarie's Philosophy Department for six months sabbatical from the end of July. Please e-mail Matthew Clarke at clarkem@unpsun1.cc.unp.ac.za or http://www.cs.unp.ac.za/staff/matt.html
HOUSESITTING AVAILABLE: Two experienced housesitters (1 Macquarie Uni staff member) seeking a house or 2 bedroom unit to housesit from 8 October 1997 preferably long-term (min 1 to 2 months). Pets and plants are no problem. References available on request. Please call Debbie on x6813, e-mail: dwhittin@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au or 9817 3845(AH).
HOUSESITTING AVAILABLE: Responsible and caring family available to housesit (lower north shore) for period 7 July to 31 October 1997 while their home is being renovated (will take care of pets). Phone Margaret or Andy Delloso on 9958 8640 or Mobile 0411 591 161.
FOR SALE: Nissan Bluebird GX 1982 auto, air conditioned, towbar, white, good condition inside and out, runs well. $2,300 ono (LXZ 779), Westleigh. Contact Iain on x7090 or at iain@law.mq.edu.au.
FOR SALE: Ford Corsair (identical to Nissan Pintara) 1990, 5 speed manual, 108,000kms light metallic blue, immaculate condition, 12 months rego. $8,600 ono. Please phone Bernice Sutcliffe on x7145, Mark Sutcliffe on 9877 7277 or 9630 7104(AH).
FOR SALE: Girls bike, good condition with helmet, suit 7 to 13 year old. $45. Phone Sharyn on 9980 7020.
FOR SALE: Toyota Corolla sedan, CSX auto 1990, 1.6 twin cam, metallic grey, p/steering, air, 86,000kms, alarm, remote locking, electronic miror, new battery and brake pads, very good condition. Macquarie parking permit also included. $11,100 negotiable, owner going overseas, must sell. Phone Yuming on x8486 or 9887 3739.
GOING OVERSEAS SALE: Refrigerator, TV, VCR, microwave, dining and lounge suites, single and double beds, recliner, vacuum cleaner, toys, books and lots more. Some items only months old. Everything must go. 10.00am on Saturday 12 July at 10/7 Cottonwood Crescent, North Ryde. Phone x8486 or 9887 3739.
FOR SALE: 3 solid pine bookcases, lacquer finish. One sized 180 cm x 120 cm,
$120. Two, each sized 180cm x 60 cm, $60 each. Or $200 for all three. All in as new condition. Phone Jodi Steel on x9078.
FOR SALE: Westinghouse Email 280 litre refrigerator/freezer in good working order, $100. Crystal bon-bon dish $25; stainless steel orange juicer (hand press) $40. Phone Roz on x8777 or 9818 2226.
FOR SALE: Parking permit valid to early 1998, $40 ono. Phone Peter on 9948 1266.
Wed 25 June to 19 July THEATRE OF IMAGE PRODUCTION: Jake and Pete, a road story for cats. Wharf 2 Sydney Theatre Company. For bookings telephone 9250 1777.
July
Fri 11 July CHEPD FORUM: Web-based teaching in Edinburgh Meteorology Department, presented by Dr Charles Duncan, University of Edinburgh. 11.00am to 12.30pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Dr Peter Love, x9677. Bookings: CHEPD, x9721.
Fri 11 July AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP: Relationships with the Hittites, general discourse, followed by supper - no charge. 7.00pm, 3rd floor X5B. Enquiries: Joan Beck x8848.
Fri 11 July MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION LECTURE: Hellenistic Kingships and the Boscoreale Paintings, presented by Professor Richard Billows (Columbia University). 8.15pm in X5B Room 251.
Tues 15 July ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Discussion Series on Women: The Role of Women, presented by Ross Saunders. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7/$5 full-time students free. Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.
Wed 16 July MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: Final of the 1997 MAHA Festival of Greek Drama. Performances by nine schools chosen at Regional Finals. 9.45am in X5B T1.
Thurs 17 July ITALIAN INSTITUTE OF CULTURE LECTURE: This is the last of two lectures on Hidden Italy: Underground Rome, presented by Professor David Millar. 6.00 to 8.00pm at the Italian Institute of Culture, Level 45, Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney. Refreshments served. Cost: $50 (2 lectures); $25 (1 lecture). Bookings: 9392 7939 fax: 9392 7935.
Fri 18 July LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR Eunuchs and Angels in Byzantium, presented by Dr Kathryn Ringrose (University of California, San Diego). 3.00 to 4.30pm in the Museum of Ancient Cultures Seminar Room, building X5B room 321. Admission free. All welcome. Enquiries Dr Andrew Gillett x9966, e-mail: agillett@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au.
Fri 18 July MGSM RESEARCH SEMINAR: A Historical Perspective on Strategic Information Systems Planning, presented by Doug Hamilton (Department of Commerce, Melbourne University). In this seminar Doug Hamilton will present the findings of a longitudinal case of IS planning in Telstra. 10.45am to 12.00pm in the MGSM Unilever Theatre, Room 101. Morning tea will be served on arrival. Enquiries: Kelly Callaghan x9038, Isabelle Gakavian x7732 or e-mail: gsm-research@mq.edu.au. Admission and refreshments are free.
Sat 19 July AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY 1997 CONFERENCE: Diggers on the Nile : Australian Excavations in Egypt, presented by Professor N Kanawati. Australian Egyptologists will discuss their excavations in the important sites of Helwan (Early Dynastic), Abu Sir (Old Kingdom), the Teti Cemetery at Sawwara (Old and New Kingdoms) and Thebes (New Kingdom). 10.00am to 5.00pm in X5B Theatre 1. Cost $35 (Stu/Pen $25) Bookings: Joan Beck x8848.
Sun 20 to Wed 23 July 4TH INTERNATIONAL DECISION SCIENCES INSTITUTE MEETING: Innovation - New Products, Processes and Techniques. To be held at Sheraton-on-the-Park.. Cost: $380. For more information: http://www.gsm.mq.edu.au/conferences/dsi/ or Kelly on x9038, e-mail: idsi97@work.gsm.mq.edu.au.
Sun 20 July MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS: SBS Radio & Television Orchestra performs music by Brahms, Kodaly, Prokofiev (Piano Concerto No 1), Schubert (Symphony No 3) and Verdi. 2.30 pm in the Macquarie Theatre. Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925 or 9428 1463 or e-mail medge@mpce.mq.edu.au
Fri 25 July AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP: El Amarna, chaired by Juliette Bentley, followed by supper - no charge. 7.00pm, 3rd floor X5B. Enquiries: Joan Beck x8848.
Sat 26 July MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS GALA CONCERT: Macquarie Theatre at 8.00pm. MUS celebrates its 30th anniversary with an exciting concert including works by Bach, Schubert, Gabrielli, and Rutter. Organ, brass and percussion accompaniments. Tickets are available at the Union Spot. Enquiries: Dinah Hales x8181, dhales@rna.bio.mq.edu.au.
Tues 29 July MGSM RESEARCH SEMINAR: Restructuring, presented by Len Harper (Executive Director, Commercial Services, Austral Pacific Group Ltd). 6.00 to 8.00pm in MGSM Stage V, Room 165. with light refreshments at the end. Enquiries: Kelly Callaghan x9038, Isabelle Gakavian x7732 or e-mail: gsm-research@mq.edu.au.Admission and refreshments at the end of the seminar are free.
29 and 30 July 9TH WOMEN, MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS CONFERENCE: Development, Diversity, Leadership and Strategy, presented by the Labour-Management Studies Foundation, Macquarie Graduate School of Management to be held at the Hilton Hotel, Pitt Street, Sydney. Program fee: $1125, covers conference folder, lunches, morning and afternoon teas and drinks on 29 July. To book or for further information, please contact : Pam Morpeth, phone x8985 Fax: x9019. E-mail: Pam.Morpeth@mq.edu.au
Wed 30 July MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Australian Women and America, from Miles Franklin to Jill Ker Conway, presented by Professor Jill Roe (Macquarie). 11.00am to 1.00pm in the Australian History Teaching and Research Collection Seminar Room, W6A 331. Enquiries: x8879.
Wed 30 July INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S STUDIES WORK IN PROGRESS SEMINAR: Humour and Sexuality, presented by Sandra Mackay (PhD student). 1.00 to 2.00pm in Room W6A 325. Enquiries Beverley Barnett x7095. All welcome.
Wed 30 July LAW SEMINAR: Did he fall or was he pushed? Enquiring into Pitjantjantjara Deaths presented by John Willis (Dept. Of Anthropology University of Queensland). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. Further information and brochures can be obtained from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).
Wed 30 July AUSTRALIAN METEOROLOGICAL AND OCEANOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Presents: Estimating the Risks and Costs of Hail Damage, presented by Professor Russell Blong (Macquarie University, Natural Hazards Research Centre). 7:30pm in E5A-143.
Thurs 31 July DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: (Topic to be Announced). Presented by Dr Patricia Uberoi (Reader in Social Change and Development, Institute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601.
Thurs 31 July ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Research Series: The Latin Old Testament: Jerome and his Predecessors, presented by Professor Kevin Lee. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7, full-time students free. Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.
August
Mon 4 August MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS REHEARSAL: 7.00 to 9.30pm in C5C 209 every Monday evening. All voice parts welcome. Phone Corinna on 9413 7108, or just come!
Tues 5 August MUPRA INAUGURAL LECTURE: Phillip Adams, AO, will be the guest speaker. Phillip Adams is a well known broadcaster and writer, and is often described as the "godfather" of the Australian film industry. 1.00 to 2.00pm in Lecture Theatre X5B.
Wed 6 August LAW SEMINAR: Power and Morals: Elites and Processes of Norm Erosion, presented by Dr Susanne Karstedt (Bielefelt University, Germany). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. Further information and brochures can be obtained from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).
Thurs 7 August DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Na Shareeram Nadhi, "My Body is Mine": the Urban Women's Health Movement in India and its Negotiation of Modernity, presented by Dr Kalpana Ram (Macquarie). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601.
Fri 8 August AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP: Egyptian Literature, chaired by Baska Bartsch, followed by supper - no charge. 7.00pm, 3rd floor X5B. Enquiries: Joan Beck x8848.
Sun 10 August MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS: St Mary's Cathedral Choir and organist Peter Kneeshaw perform music by Bach, Brahms, Buxtehude, Faure, Franck, Holst, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Palestrina, Vaughan Williams and others. 2.30pm in St Alban's Church Epping. Please note the change of venue, a change needed so that the church's fine pipe organ can be used. Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925, 9428 1463 or e-mail: medge@mpce.mq.edu.au.
Tues 12 August ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Discussion Series on Women: The Disappearance of Women, presented by Ross Saunders. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7, full-time students free. Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.
Wed 13 August MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: As Many Sources as the Nile? The Contested Origins of the Charity Organisation Society, presented by Dr Michael Roberts (Macquarie). 11.00am to 1.00pm in the Australian History Teaching and Research Collection Seminar Room, W6A 331. Enquiries: x8879.
Wed 13 August LAW SEMINAR: Citizenship & Cultural Belonging: An Essay on Formal & Informal Definitions of Membership, presented by Professor Jeremy Webber (McGill University, Montreal). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. Further information and brochures can be obtained from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).
Thurs 14 August DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Political Economy, Culture and the Nation in Fiji, presented by Dr Bob Norton (Macquarie). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601.
Thurs 14 August MGSM SEMINAR: Public Policy Challenges in the 21st Century, presented by Percy Allan, AM. 6.00 to 7.30pm in Stage V, room 165, with light refreshments to follow. Parking and refreshments free. Enquiries: Isabelle x7732, Kelly x9038 or e-mail: gsm-research@mq.edu.au.
Thurs 14 August MACQUARIE TRIO CONCERT SERIES: 8.00pm in the Sydney Town Hall. For further information on Series subscriptions and single tickets phone x9447 or x9658.
Fri 15 August BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: A New Technique for Analysing Patterns of Species Turnover in Environmental and Geographical Space, presented by Simon Ferrier (National Parks & Wildlife Service, Armidale). 1.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.
15-17 August MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATON: 1997 Annual Week-end Residential Conference: Who Dunnit? Lecturers will include Dr Bill Leadbetter, Graham Joyner, Russell Granger and Associate Professor Ted Nixon. Venue: Camira Conference Centre, Stratford Street, Gerroa. Cost: $100. Bookings close: 1 August. Enquiries: Margaret Parker x9965.
15 - 17 August IEC CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTENARY CONFERENCE: Shaping the Future for Young Children and their Families. X5B T1. For further information and registration contact IEC Continuing Education on x9826.
Sun 17 August MACQUARIE TRIO CONCERT SERIES: 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre. For further information on Series subscriptions and single tickets phone x9447 or x9658.
Wed 20 August MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION LECTURE: An Introducton to the Opera Iphigenia in Tauris, presented by Graham Joyner (Macquarie). 8.15pm, Seminar Room X5B.
Fri 22 August AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP: The Ptolemies, chaired by Ted Davidson, followed by supper - no charge. 7.00pm, 3rd floor X5B. Enquiries: Joan Beck x8848.
Fri 22 to Sat 23 August ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Postgraduate Seminar: Power and Patronage: Authority and Legitimacy in Antiquity. Cost: $15, X5B 321 Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.
Sun 24 August MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS: A concert of vocal and instrumental music for the bicentenary of Schubert's birth, the sesquicentenary of Mendelssohn's death and the centenary of Brahms' death, performed by Jane Edwards (Soprano), Alex Todicescu (Viola), Mark Walton (Clarinet) and Gerard Willems (Piano). 2.30 in the Macquarie Theatre. Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925, 9428 1463 or e-mail: medge@mpce.mq.edu.au.
Wed 27 August MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: The Naval "Friends of Liberty", the Court of Criminal Jurisdiction, and the Attack on "Aristocracy" in Early New South Wales, presented by Professor Keith Jeffery (Macquarie). 11.00am to 1.00pm in the Australian History Teaching and Research Collection Seminar Room, W6A 331. Enquiries: x8879.
Wed 27 August LAW SEMINAR: Death & Taxes: The Uses of Certainty, presented by Judith Grbich (La Trobe University). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. Further information and brochures can be obtained from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).
Wed 27 August AUSTRALIAN METEOROLOGICAL AND OCEANOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Presents: Weather Operations at the Sydney Airport Unit, presented by Ms Sue Lawrence (Bureau of Meteorology, Sydney Airport Unit). 7.30pm at the Bureau.
Thurs 28 August DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Carnival and Sexuality, presented by Dr Vanda Gorecki (Macquarie). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601
Thurs 28 August MGSM SEMINAR: MicroFinance - or Banking with the Masses in Poor Countries, presented by Professor Harry Edwards. 6.00 to 7.30pm in Stage V, room 165, with light refreshments to follow. Parking and refreshments free. Enquiries: Isabelle x7732, Kelly x9038 or e-mail: gsm-research@mq.edu.au.
The next issue of Staff News will be published on Friday 1 August 1997.
All items for inclusion to be submitted in writing, preferably on disk, if lengthy, or by e-mail (vilma.monios@mq.edu.au) by noon, Monday 28 July 1997.
Barbara McGarity W6B x7379, Fax x7391.