Number   2/98                                                                                   6 March 1998
 
 

OPEN DAY ON CAMPUS FOR 2SER-FM

On Wednesday 18 March, 2SER-FM, our own radio station, is having an Open Day. You can meet the producers and see a dynamic, alternative radio station that operates right here on campus. The Macquarie studio and offices are located in Building W6B, on the third level (room 353).

You are invited to drop in for a coffee between 10.00 and 11.00am, or later on in the afternoon, between 2.00 and 3.00pm.

Radio 2SER-FM is Australiaís largest community station. It has studios at Macquarie University and at the University of Technology, Sydney; the two universities are joint owners of the station. It has been broadcasting educational and culturally progressive radio across the whole of the Sydney metropolitan area since 1979, twenty four-hours a day, seven days a week.

The station has over three hundred volunteers, from a diversity of backgrounds, actively involved in creating fresh, alternative radio. The studio at Macquarie University is staffed by two producers with backgrounds in Journalism, Politics, Arts, and Law. They work closely with a team of dedicated student volunteers to produce a range of specialist talks and music programs.

The station provides a unique opportunity for academics and other Macquarie staff to promote their ideas and the University. It provides training in radio program production and presentation skills; and joint initiatives, combining your research and the station's creativity, can make your work more accessible.

Contact 2SER to arrange an on-air interview or to discuss ideas for special programming. For more information contact Jo White or Carla Omiciuolo on x7641 or drop in to W6B 353.

EXHIBITION ON MACQUARIE'S FIRST 20 YEARS

The University has produced an exhibition covering the early history of the selection of the site for Macquarie, which was to become Sydney's third metropolitan university, and the planning and development process over its first twenty years.

The story is told through a series of 18 panels displaying photographs, plans, maps and archival material of the site and its development over the period from the early 1960s through to the mid 1980s.

Making It New, the title of the exhibition, has been prepared by the University's first Architect Planner, Dr Wally Abraham, and will be on display in the University Library from 2 March until 15 April.

The exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Emeritus Professor Alexander George Mitchell, (1911-1997), CBE, MA Syd. PhD Lond., FAHA, the Foundation Vice-Chancellor of Macquarie University (1964-1975).

PROFESSORIAL
INAUGURAL LECTURE

Professor Alan Hayes, Professor of Early Childhood Studies, Institute of Early Childhood, will deliver his Inaugural Lecture on Friday 20 March at 6.00pm in Lecture Theatre 1, Building X5B. The title of the Lecture is Future Directions for Australian Children, Families and Communities: From Poverty and Parsimony to Prevention and Sustainability.

Despite the rhetoric of improved quality of life for children, strengthening of their families and renewal of their communities, recent census and demographic data reveal a different reality. For too many children, families and communities these data paint a picture of reduced quality of life, diminished resources to cope in the face of increased risks, and limited social cohesion. Professor Hayes' Lecture will explore contemporary ideas about prevention and analyse the concept of social sustainability.

Refreshments will be provided following the Lecture.

For further information and RSVP, please contact The Executive Officer, Graduate Affairs and the Macquarie Foundation, Sandra Lamaro x7311, fax x9478 or e-mail: graduate.affairs@mq.edu.au

STAFF NEEDED FOR CAREERS NIGHT

Representatives of Schools and disciplines in the University are invited to attend on Thursday 20 August at 6.00pm a Careers/Tertiary Awareness Night at The King's School. Year 12 students from The King's School, James Ruse Agricultural High School and Tara Anglican Girls' School will be attending.

Interested staff and postgraduates, especially those who have links with the above schools, who wish to attend the evening are asked to contact Linda Micallef (High Schools Liaison Officer) on x6402 or e-mail: lmicalle@osc1.ocs.mq.edu.au

MUPRA ACTIVITIES IN 1998

MUPRA, the Macquarie University Postgraduate Representative Association, has a full program planned for 1998, including thesis writing workshops, happy hours, internet workshops, counselling and study seminars; and an annual lecture. For the opportunity to meet other postgrads, MUPRA encourages postgraduates to participate in social and educational events, which will be updated on the web site at http://www.mq.edu.au/~mupra/

Registration forms for the Weekend Seminar and Thesis Writing Seminar are on the web site.

MUPRA is having a lunchtime BBQ at the Fauna Park on Saturday 4 April. Seven internet workshops are planned between March and November (see the web site or telephone x7699).

The MUPRA office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9.00am to 12 noon, and 1.00 to 5.00pm and is located in Building W3A, Room 309. Contact MUPRA by e-mail at mupra@mq.edu.au telephone x7699 or fax x9954.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND CONCESSIONAL DAYS 1998

In 1998 the following days are public holidays:

Good Friday - Friday 10 April 1998
Easter Saturday - Saturday 11 April 1998
Easter Sunday - Sunday 12 April 1998
Easter Monday - Monday 13 April 1998
Queen's Birthday - Monday 8 June 1998
Labour Day - Monday 5 October 1998
Christmas Day - Friday 25 December 1998
Boxing Day - Saturday 26 December 1998

Although there is a strong possibility the NSW Government will gazette Monday 28 December as a public holiday in relation to Boxing Day, it will not finalise its decision on this matter until a few weeks before the Christmas period.

Concessional Days

In 1998 the number of University Concessional Days between Christmas Day and New Year's Day will remain at three. This year the dates of the Concessional Days are:

Monday 28 December 1998
Tuesday 29 December 1998
Wednesday 30 December 1998

If Monday 28 December 1998 is not a public holiday, Thursday 31 December 1998 will be a normal operating day. Staff who work variable hours can develop and carry a credit of hours to cover that day, over and above their normal maximum credit, and for up to two additional fortnightly pay periods. Other staff will need to perform their normal duties or take annual leave on Thursday 31 December 1998.

Later in 1998, after it is known whether Monday 28 December 1998 is a public holiday, staff will be advised if there is a resulting change in the dates of the Concessional Days.

Sharon Litchfield
Manager, Industrial Relations Services

LIBRARY BORROWING CHANGES

Some changes have been made to loan periods in the Library which will increase loan periods and borrowing flexibility from the beginning of the academic year.

Academic staff have had their loan period increased from 8 weeks to 16 weeks, with multiple renewals. The general staff loan period will remain at 8 weeks with the option of 2 renewals.

Changes have also been made to student loans, with increases in the number of loans for some and the introduction of renewals for undergraduates. All borrowers should bear in mind, however, that all items on loan are subject to recall if required by another borrower, and that fines will still apply for overdue material.

Telephone renewals are available from 9.00am to 9.45pm daily and 9.00am to 4.45pm on weekends on x7506.

Access to information regarding individual borrowing records is available through the Patron Information screens on the Library catalogue. This can be used by anyone who has dial-in access from the home or office. Borrowers can also place reservations directly through the Library catalogue without contacting Library staff. More information is available at loans counters.

For enquiries contact Alison Briggs, Manager, Lending Services on x7552.

EMERGENCY FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students unable to pay their fees because of the economic meltdown in Asia will benefit from a new Emergency Fund established by Macquarie University. The University has created a Loans Fund to help overseas students completing both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The initiative responds to requests received over the past weeks from students from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

The loans are interest free. The University does not wish to be a credit provider. There will be no seeking of guarantors. The loan will need to be repaid prior to graduation

Policy

The following criteria will be applied in the assessment of applications for loans from the Emergency Fund to cover the payment of tuition fees at Macquarie University. The student must

• be an international student
• be currently enrolled in an award course on campus in Australia at Macquarie University and have already completed a substantial part of the course on campus in Australia at Macquarie University
• have performed academically at a better than average level
• provide evidence of a change in circumstances outside the student's control which affects the ability to pay tuition fees
• provide evidence of ability to pay personal living expenses for the remaining time in Australia, for example through part time work
• agree to repay the loan prior to graduation.

Identification of Students in Need

The International Students Office is receiving some enquiries from students who are having difficulty with fees, particularly following economic events in Asia. Schools may be aware of students who might be eligible to borrow from the Emergency Fund and Schools should ask these students to approach the Manager in the International Office.

It is intended that all applicants will be interviewed in the International Office, and will need documentation about changed circumstances. The International Office will seek a recommendation from the Head of School. On the recommendation of the Director, International Programs, access to the Fund will be authorised by the Registrar and Vice-Principal.

Further information on the Emergency Fund is available from Tanya Domney (x7297), Manager in the International Students Office.

BLOOD BANK COMING TO E7B

The Red Cross Blood Bank mobile unit will visit Macquarie again soon. It takes all types to give blood, and you can contribute when the mobile unit visits Macquarie over three days to keep up with the demand. The next visit to E7B Courtyard is on:

Monday 9 March 10.00am to 3.45pm
Tuesday 10 March 1.45 to 7.00pm
Wednesday 11 March 9.45am to 3.00pm

Healthy adult men and women up to 70 years can give blood. To protect the blood supply, all donors must sign a safety declaration before every donation. Giving blood is absolutely safe - all equipment is sterile, used once only and then discarded. For further information about the Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, please telephone Antoinette Trovato on 9229 4444.

SUPER SURCHARGE UPDATE

In an article in Super Views, the superannuation surcharge is discussed. Following is the text on this matter:

The original legislation has been amended. The main area of change is what is counted for surcharge purposes and how it is counted. Unfunded employer payments since 1 July 1997 (ETP's paid by an employer such as golden handshakes) are now treated more consistently, whether they are rolled over or retained. Consequently it may now generally be preferable to roll over such payments rather than cash out, unless the money is required before age 55.

Despite these changes, there are still a number of situations which may cause you to incur a surcharge liability as detailed in the previous issue. If you find yourself in one of these situations, you should seek financial planning advice.

State Super Financial Services has ten offices across NSW so there is an office close to you. For an appointment with a financial planner, please call 1800 620 305. [(A few copies of the latest Super Views are available in the Publications Office, x7381.)]

STATE SUPER INVESTMENT

The earnings for the State Super Pooled Fund in the six month period to 31 December 1997 is 3.7%. This figure is quoted in Super Views, which states that, due to recent economic uncertainties emerging from Asian markets, investment returns for 1997/98 are likely to be well down on the very high returns obtained in 1996/97, which proved to be an exceptional year.

YEAR 2000 HELP IS ONE OF STATLAB'S MANY SERVICES

If you are concerned about Year 2000 compliance for your databases and need some professional advice, call Jerry Kirkpatrick on x8592 at the Statistical Laboratory. In many cases this is not a large or expensive job, and it does need to be addressed by all database managers soon.

The Statistical Laboratory is a statistical and database consulting organisation based on campus at Macquarie, providing advice and assistance to both the University community and external clients on a variety of matters. The StatLab has recently provided on-campus assistance with reports, labels and other enhancements for a MS-Access database storing information on Workshop enrolments, as well as the tailoring of a packaged MS-Access Events database. A "data driven" web application for course enrolment by staff and students is also under development. Delegates will enrol via menus on a web page and the underlying MS-Access database will be updated automatically with delegate details. It will automatically cut off courses when full. Other reporting functionality will be built into the system.

The Statistical Laboratory also employs a statistician. If you need advice on analysing or interpreting your data, call Rebecca Oyomopito on x7968.

Through Macquarie Educomp, the Laboratory continues to provide the services of a computer shop on campus. We have great pricing on PCs, Laptops, Printers, Modems, Upgrades and other hardware, and educational pricing on a range of software. We also have an education agreement that allows us to sell the full version of MINITAB to all staff and students at Macquarie for $229. You can purchase copies from W3A 406: we do require sighting of your current student/staff card. (This version of the software retails commercially for $1595).

For further information on StatLab and its services, please call the Operations Manager, Robyn Davies on x8792, or e-mail: robyn@statlab.mq.edu.au.

OPEN DAY AT BANKSIA COTTAGE

Banksia Cottage is a fully accredited and licensed child care centre located on the grounds of Macquarie University primarily serving the needs of University staff.

On Friday 20 March the Centre is having an Open Day from 9.00am to 4:30pm, when staff on campus can experience first hand the excellent services and facilities provided, plus be entertained by the children at the Centre.

The many benefits offered by Banksia Cottage include: licensed for 90 places (for children ranging in age from 3 months to 5 years); friendly and safe environment; well equipped facilities; open Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 6:15pm; trained staff and qualified nurses to look after the children; nutritious food & drinks provided; educational games and activities conducted; Centre operates 49 weeks per year; competitive rates.

If you are interested to visit the Centre during the Open Day, please contact Caroline Brigden (Banksia Director) on x7781 by Monday 16 March.

BLISS OUT IN BALI COMPETITION!

The Union has organised a competition with a trip for two to Bali to the value of $2,500 for the winner. It is to celebrate the refurbishment and re-opening of all the catering outlets on Level 1 & 2 of the Union Building, and in anticipation of the building extension works to be completed by mid-year.

When you purchase any item from a Union outlet on Level 1 or 2 of the Union Building (Level 1: Burger Bar, Mac Wok, Edge of Vedge, Milk Bar, Marxines; Level 2: Cafe, Courtview Restaurant, Break, Bar) you will automatically receive an entry form. Enter as many times as you like - the more often you buy, the better your chance of winning!

The competition commences on Monday 9 March and concludes on 12 June. It will be drawn and announced on 15 June.

Membership Has Rewards!

An invitation from the University Union offering Associate Membership of the Union for 1998 has recently been sent to all staff at Macquarie University. Some of the rewards of Union membership include a 10% discount on marked items at the Union Shop and Union catering outlets, discounted movie tickets (at Hoyts, Village and Greater Union), 10% discount on dry cleaning and fax service at the Union Spot, 10% discount on the price of a meal at the Courtview Restaurant (food only), 25% discount on the Union's creative + leisure courses, regular discounts and promotions.

The annual membership is good value at only $60 per year (from 1 March through to 28 February) - you only need to save around one dollar a week to recoup the fee. If you would like to become an Associate Member of Macquarie University Union in 1998 and save money, simply return the application form (with payment) or contact the Union on x7601.

Steve Thompson
Marketing & Member Services Manager

GRADUATE SOUGHT FOR HELPDESK JOB

CISCO Systems (http://www.cisco.com), a routing, switching and voice internetworking company, is seeking a graduate with above average grades in business computing or computer science or electronic/electrical engineering for a position providing front line helpdesk support for CISCO's Asia-Pacific employee base. Further training towards Local Area and Wide Area Networking may be provided. For further information telephone Wei-Zen at ASK Solutions on 9202 8335, fax CV to 9929 0282 or e-mail weiz@solutions.com.au

LETTERS

Dear Editor,

Given the very large number of staff who have contacted me regarding my letter in Staff News 19/97 concerning the action taken against me by the Australian Taxation Office, perhaps this report on the progress of the affair will be of some interest.

On 10 November 1997 I sent an "Application For Review" and a cheque for $500 to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). This Application contained my previous letter of objection sent to the ATO in Newcastle in July, along with a couple of extra sheets and some rephrasing properly put in legalese.

The AAT acknowledged receipt, and notified the ATO, sending them a copy of the Application.

On 14 November 1997 the ATO Newcastle faxed the AAT suggesting that I withdraw my Application and that the ATO "treat the papers referred to us (by the AAT) as a valid objection". The ATO also suggested that my $500 be refunded, and that I be allowed to retain the right of appeal after their review.

On 17 November 1997 the AAT notified me of the contents of the above ATO fax. On 21 November my tax agent and I withdrew the "Application For Review" and left all the papers (basically a second copy of what they had, and acted on, in July) in the hands of the ATO Newcastle.

Other than the fact that I received a prompt refund of my $500, the rest, so far, has been silence.

I'll keep you informed of any developments that may have ramifications for our colleagues.

Kevin Harris (Education)
 

NCELTR would like to hear from anyone who would like to be relieved of some spare shelving. It must be strong enough for heavy boxes (not the pallet racking). The size needed is approximately 2 metres high with 90cm wide shelves. About 25 to 30 metres of shelving is sought. If you can oblige, please call Muammer on x7966 or e-mail: mulukan.nceltr@mq.edu.au 

WEATHER AT MACQUARIE

Roger T Nurse, Senior Observer, School of Earth Sciences
February 1998

MARSFIELD (Macquarie University No. 1) On Campus, Square E5
Note: Mean values for temperature and rainfall are from this station for 25 years from 1971 to 1995.

TEMPERATURES (C)

Mean Maximum for Month	30.5	3.6 above average
Mean Maximum for Feb (25 years)	26.9
Highest Maximum (Warmest Day)	38.5 on 15 and 27
Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day)	22.0 on 28
Mean Minimum for Month	19.7	2.6 above average
Mean Minimum for Feb (25 years)	17.1
Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night)	12.5 on 18
Highest Minimum (Warmest Night)	23.9 on 06

RAINFALL (mm)(24hrs to 09:00)

Total Rain for Month	53.8 on 08 days	Rather dry
Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00)	20.2 on 16
Average for Feb (25 years)	141.0 on 12.8
Total for 02 Months so far	160.2 on 20 days	just over half the average
Average for 02 Months (25 years)	271.2 on 15.3 days
Annual Average Rainfall (25 years)	1142.8 on 131.3 days

 

SUNRISE & SUNSET	Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Difference
(Sydney.EST.hr:min)	01 Feb	05:16	19:01	13:45
(Add 1hr for ESDST)	11 Feb	05:26	18:52	13:26
	21 Feb	05:35	18:42	13:07
	28 Feb	05:42	18:33	12:51

SUMMARY

The month was much warmer than average and is easily the warmest February in our 28 years of records, and taking the mean maximum temperatures, beats two others, February 1978 and 1991. There were 17 days with maximums of 30 or over, and 16 nights with minimums of 20 or over. This is very difficult for people who have trouble coping with the hot days, and cannot sleep on the warm nights. Hopefully the weather in March will be much easier. This has been our hottest Summer in our 28 years with the mean maximum for 25 years being 26.9. (Dec.26.6,Jan.27.1,Feb.26.9); mean maximum for this Summer is 29.5 (Dec.28.7,Jan.29.2.Feb.30.5). This is also our hottest four months(November to February) since November 1997, which was also the hottest of our 28 years.

February on average is our second wettest month, but this year the rainfall was rather poor being just over a third of average, and making the total so far this year very depleted already. Thunderstorms occurred on 04,15,16,and 28.

The storm of the 15 had brilliant lightning and heavy thunder and caused great disruption to the University telephone system and delays in the E-mail. None of them brought very much rain. Strong winds caused minor damage to trees on 15,16, and 28.

MARSFIELD (Macquarie University No. 2) On the Playing Fields

This station commenced observations in March 1994.

Note: Temperature and Rainfall means at this station are being compared with the 25 year mean from MU No.1

TEMPERATURES (C)

Mean Maximum for Month	30.3	3.4 above average
Highest Maximum (Warmest Day)	38.3 on 15	38.1 on 27
Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day)	22.0 on 28
Mean Minimum for Month	18.2	1.1 above average
Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night)	13.7 on 19
Highest Minimum (Warmest Night)	23.0 on 08
Mean Terrestrial Minimum	15.1
Lowest Grass Minimum (Coldest)	08.1 on 18
Highest Grass Minimum (Warmest)	20.2 on 08

RAINFALL (mm)(24hrs to 09:00)

Total Rain for Month	48.0 on 08 days	Rather dry
Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00)	15.0 on 16
Total Rain so far this year	160.6 on 21 days

EVAPORATION (Class A Pan)(mm)(24hrs to 09:00)

Total Evaporation for the month	173.4
Driest Day (Greatest)	11.4 on 16
Dampest Day (Least)	1.4 on 11

RUN OF WIND (At 2m height)(km)(24hrs to 09:00)

Total Wind Run for the month	3159
Windiest Day	243 on 17
Calmest Day	57 on 11

SUMMARY

Macquarie No. 2 was very warm and temperatures were well above average, but still slightly cooler than No.1. The rainfall was only a third of average. There were many days of fresh to strong Northerly breezes, bringing warm humid air down the coast, or hot dry air from the continent. Some very welcome Southerly changes occurred, these were on 03,15,20,22,and 27. There were 16 days with maximums of 30 or more, and 8 nights with minimums of 20 or more, slightly better than at Macquarie No.1

WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS OF 1997 AT MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

The Climate Station at Marsfield (Macquarie University No.1) commenced observations of temperature, rainfall, wind and cloud in October 1970. Average values for the station have been calculated from 25 years data from January 1971 to December 1995. A new station on the Playing Fields (MU 2) opened March 1994.

SUMMARY OF 1997 RAINFALL

January and February had above average rainfall. January 185.2 (Av. 130.2). Longest sequence of days with rain on every day was 10 rain days from 10th to 19th February. February 165.2 (Av. 141.0). Wettest Day was 24hr to 09:00 on 12th February.

March was our fourth driest of 27 years with 24.2mm, others were 1981 (21.8), 1986 (16.2), 1991 (13.8). (Av. 146.2).

Driest three months were March, April, and May with 88.2mm. Longest sequence of days with no rain (mini-drought) was 14 dry days from 10th to 23rd March.

April was our driest of 27 years with 3.4mm, and driest month of 1997, others were 1982 (7.0), 1980 (11.2), 1977 (13.0).

May and June had below average rainfall. May 60.6 (Av.89.2). June 73.0 (Av.109.0).
July had nearly twice its average. July 98.6 (Av. 53.0).
August was very dry with only a quarter of its average. August 14.4 (Av. 58.4)
September had nearly twice its average. September 91.8 (Av. 56.2).
October, November, and December were well below average.
October 54.6 (Av. 83.6)
November 32.0 (Av. 93.6)
December 37.6 (Av. 73.6)

The year 1997 was our fifth driest of 27 years with 840.6mm. Others were 1980 (639.2), 1979 (641.4), 1982 (711.8), 1977 (839.4). The average rainfall for 25 years is 1142.8mm.

SUMMARY OF 1997 MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES

January had its third lowest mean maximum with 25.2, others were 1972 (24.4), 1989 (25.0). 25 year mean maximum of 27.1.

April had its third highest mean maximum with 24.9, others were 1986 and 1990 with 25.0, 25 year mean maximum of 23.1.

June had its fourth equal highest mean maximum with 18.1, others were 1996 (18.1), 1979 (18.2), 1988 (18.4), 1991 (19.4). 25 year mean maximum of 17.3. October had its fourth highest mean maximum with 24.4, others were 1971, 1977 (25.3), 1988 (26.8). 25 year mean of 22.9.

November had its highest mean maximum with 26.9, others were 1980 (26.1), 1982 (26.7). 25 year mean maximum of 24.4.

December had its fourth equal highest mean maximum 28.7, others were 1972, 1977 (28.7), 1976 (29.5), 1979 (29.6), 1990 (29.9). 25 year mean maximum of 26.6.

The effect of these high monthly maximums combined with unusually high minimums, has been to make 1997 our warmest year in our 27 year record.

Only one day in 1997 reached 40 degrees, 21st December with 40.9 (40.1 at MU 2). Other very hot days were 27th November 38.7, (39.5 at MU 2). 2nd December 38.0, (37.3 at MU 2)

Windiest Month

October 1997 (on the Playing Fields) (MU 2)
Run of Wind for Month 4083km
Windiest Day 10th May 443km

SUMMARY OF 1997 MINIMUM TEMPERATURES

Lowest Temperatures in 1997 15th June 1.7 (0.7 at MU 2)
22nd July 1.8 (1.4 at MU 2)
11th August 1.7 (0.2 at MU 2)

Coolest Month - July 1997. Mean Maximum of 16.9, Mean Minimum of 06.1. Average temperature 11.5.

January was the second coolest January with mean minimum of 15.8, and the coolest was 1975 with 15.6. 25 year mean 17.2.

February was our warmest ever, with a mean minimum of 19.1, kept warm by cloud and rain in the middle of the month. 25 year mean minimum 17.1.

March was equal second warmest with mean minimum of 16.5, others were 1982 (16.5), 1989 (16.6). 25 year mean of 15.3.

May was equal second warmest with mean minimum of 11.4, others were 1995 (11.7), 1989 (11.4). 25 year mean of 09.3.

April and June were close to average.

July was equal fifth warmest with mean minimum of 06.1, others were 1996 (06.1), 1973 (07.1), 1974 (06.2), 1988 (06.6), 1993 (08.1). 25 year mean minimum of 05.1.

August mean minimum was right on average with 05.9.

September was third warmest with mean minimum of 09.9, others were 1988, 1996 (10.0). 25 year mean minimum of 08.0.

October was equal fourth warmest with mean minimum of 12.3, others were 1973 (12.8), 1980 (12.3), 1981, 1996 (12.7). 25 year mean minimum.

November was by far the warmest with mean minimum of 16.3. Second warmest was 1984 (15.0), 1979, 1995 (14.9). 25 year mean minimum of 13.3.

December was equal warmest with mean minimum of 17.9, the other was 1990 with 17.9 also. 25 year mean minimum of 15.8.

MEAN TEMPERATURE FOR 1997

Summing the twelve monthly mean maximums for 1997 and taking the average maximum temperature gives 23.1. Treating the twelve mean minimums for 1997 the same and taking the average minimum temperature gives 12.5.

The overall average temperature for 1997, taking the mean of the 1997 maximums (23.1) and minimums (12.5) gives 17.8.

This makes 1997 easily the warmest year of our 27 years. Other years are 1980 (17.6), 1988, 1991 (17.5), 1973 (17.4), and 1993, 1994 (17.3). There are records still to be broken.

The overall average temperature for all 25 years, taking the average maximum (22.4) and average minimum (11.4) gives an average temperature over the whole 25 years of 16.9.

Roger T Nurse, School of Earth Sciences

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1998 National Teaching Fellowships

The Committee for University Teaching and Staff Development (CUTSD) invites applications from senior academics with recognised scholarship and demonstrated leadership in teaching and learning for 1998 National Teaching Fellowships worth up to $50,000 each. CUTSD aims to promote quality and excellence in university teaching by encouraging and fostering innovation in higher education teaching.

Teaching Fellowships are designed to:

• recognise and reward outstanding contributions to teaching and learning in Australian universities,
• provide opportunities for selected Fellows to undertake appropriate programs to expand and enhance their knowledge and skills in teaching and learning,
• provide for the dissemination of good practice to academic and other staff in universities throughout Australia, and
• contribute to raising the profile of teaching in Australian higher education through the provision of a prestigious system of honours and awards and the recognition of outstanding contributions in teaching practice or leadership.

The application form and guidelines for applicants are available from Andrew Litchfield at CHEPD. Electronic copies are available at http://www.canberra.edu.au/CUTSD/ For further information, contact Andrew Litchfield at CHEPD x9780, e-mail andrew.litchfield@mq.edu.au Applications close with the CUTSD Secretariat on 30 June 1998.

Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group

Interested in discussing teaching issues with your colleagues? The Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group was launched in September last year to provide an informal forum for gathering ideas, meeting colleagues, and keeping in touch with the latest developments in teaching and learning in higher education.

Four lunchtime meetings are planned for this semester to discuss an interesting range of issues, for example:

• teaching students of diverse cultural backgrounds
• developing collegiality and peer support in a cross-disciplinary teaching setting.
• developing generic skills in our students
• improving the teaching of computer science students by borrowing teaching techniques from other disciplines
• how can reflective teaching contribute to research (your CV)?
• examples of good practice in teaching at Macquarie

There is no need to book and all are welcome. Just bring your lunch and have a rewarding discussion with colleagues. For further information about Reflective Teachers, see our homepage at: http://www.chepd.mq.edu.au/chepd/macteach/macteach.htm or contact Moya Adams on x8446.

Applying for Promotion and Preparing a CV

Monday 16 March, 12.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116

This two-hour briefing session provides excellent advice from an expert panel on preparing for promotion and preparing a Curriculum Vitae. It will offer academic staff who are applying for promotion in the current year an opportunity to ensure that they are preparing appropriately, and will be particularly helpful to those who are starting to plan to apply for promotion in future years. Opportunity will be given for questions and discussion with the expert panel.

The panel will consist of Professors John Loxton, DVC (Academic), Peter Bergquist, DVC (Research), Bernard Carey, PVC (Academic), Alf Van Der Poorten, Vice-President, Academic Senate and Peter Wenderoth, BHS, together with Col Cashman and Sue Verdich, Personnel, Associate Professor John Corbett, MUSA and Associate Professor Ruth Neumann, Director, CHEPD. Enquiries: contact Moya Adams, x8446. Bookings can be made with Naomi Bower, x9721.

ATEM Programs

CHEPD has received information from the NSW Branch, Association for Tertiary Education Management about their Professional Development Activities Program for 1998. Workshops include:
 

Law for Administrators	13 March	Sydney
Current Staffing Issues	3 April
Sydney
Effective Writing for Administrators	May*	Sydney
Women's Forum	May*	Newcastle
State Conference	25 to 26 June	Coffs Harbour
Graduation Ceremonies	24 July	Sydney
Use of the Intranet in Administration	August*	Sydney
National ATEM Conference	1 to 4 September	Darwin
Orientation	28 to 30 September	Wollongong
Servicing Committees	October*	Sydney
Towards Middle Management	November*	Sydney

(*Final date to be advised)

Further information about these programs will be distributed as it is received by CHEPD. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799.

Winds of Change: Women and the Culture of Universities

CHEPD has received information about this international conference which may be of interest to Macquarie staff. The conference is being hosted by UTS and will be held in Sydney from 13 to 17 July, 1998. It will provide a forum to consider and compare the issues confronting women in higher education internationally, to explore the ways women are participating in higher education, the diversity of conceptual models used to analyse their participation, and the strategies from around the world that have produced real outcomes for women. The Conference has a web page at http://www.woc.uts.edu.au CHEPD has received a limited number of brochures - please contact Bronwyn Clarke on x9799.

Don't Forget!

Places are still available in the following sessions:

• Assertiveness
• Career planning in difficult times

MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

CATCH UP: Media mentions from 18 November 1997 to 31 December 1997 are listed below; they were not included in the last issue of Staff News. This catch-up list is followed by the current listing of mentions in the media.

Dr John Arnould (Graduate School of the Environment): subject of TV feature on seals in Bass Strait islands, ABC TV News (Melbourne), 21 December.

Dr Gayle Avery (Graduate School of Management):quoted in a piece about the role of the corporate wife, Weekend Financial Review, January 10-11.

Professor Tony Blackshield (Law): mentioned as one of the lawyers who said that proposed Wik legislation was clearly to the detriment of Aborigines and may not be valid constitutionally even with changes mooted by the government, The Age, 2 December.

Associate Professor Ailsa Burns (Behavioural Sciences): mentioned as co-author of a study of divorced teenagers and quoted as saying: "They all felt they should be consulted and told ...but did not want to take responsibility for the decision where they would live...", Sun-Herald (Sydney), 23 November.

Ms Nancy Burridge (Behavioural Sciences and Institute of Aboriginal Research & Study): spoke on Wik and prime minister's address on 30/11/97, Mutiny program, Radio SER, 1 December.

Dr David Butt (English, Linguistics & Media): quoted on the language of the office where there are subtle signals about maintaining hierarchies and order, Good Weekend magazine, 6 December.

Ms Anita Chang (Modern Languages): speech at the inauguration of 1997 exhibition of Chinese periodicals reported in The Independence Daily, 9 December; reportage of her research of 1990s Chinese literature and films during a recent trip to China, Radio 2AC, 12 December.

Mrs Misuzu Chow (Modern Languages): noted as being awarded one of the "outstanding teacher" awards, Noticeboard, Campus Review, 19 November.

Associate Professor John Croucher (Economic and Financial Studies): quoted in article on reports that students are using the Net as a cheat resource, Weekend Australian, 6 December.

Professor Ed Davis (Graduate School of Management): noted, recipient of outstanding teacher award, Noticeboard, Campus Review, 26 November.

Dr Rosemary Dunlop (Behavioural Sciences): mentioned as co-author of a study of divorced teenagers, Sun-Herald (Sydney), 23 November.

Ms Rhondda Fahey (English, Lingusitics and Media): noted, recipient of outstanding teacher award, "Noticeboard", Campus Review, 26 November.

Dr Terry Freeman (Mathematics, Physics, Computing and Electronics): noted, recipient of outstanding teacher award, "Noticeboard", Campus Review, 26 November.

Dr Ray Hayek (Biological Sciences): reported as saying researchers would explore whether asthma symptoms could be alleviated by structural improvement of the spine and rib cage, The Herald-Sun (Melbourne), 20 December.

Associate Professor Philip Hayward (English, Linguistics and Media): commenting on proposal to open up two years of media studies geared towards the Olympics as part of the Bachelor of Media course, Sydney Morning Herald, 19 December.

Dr Paul Hesse (Earth Sciences): quoted in an article "Left high and dry by glaciers", trend towards aridity in the Australian environment in last 300,000 years, Canberra Times, 9 December.

Professor Naguib Kanawati (History, Philosophy & Politics): mentioned as having been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, Campus Review, 25 November.

Associate Professor Bruce Kercher (Law): debunks the notion that Aboriginal land ownership as a concept was invented only in 1992, Letters to the Editor, Sydney Morning Herald, 8 December.

Ms Kerry-Lee Krause (Institute of Early Childhood): discussing "cyber-language" (the language of the Internet, Head Over Heels program, Radio 2SER, 25 November.

Dr Stephen Llewelyn (History, Philosophy and Politics): interviewed as editor of the 8th volume of "New Documents Illustrating Early Christianity", Head Over Heels program, Radio 2SER, 2 December.

Ms Catharine Lumby (English, Linguistics and Media): regular column: essay on the word "slut" leading with a proposition that the epithet is a response to women who pose a political threat, Sydney Morning Herald, 19 December.

Mr Peter McGraw (Graduate School of Management): noted, recipient of outstanding teacher award, Noticeboard, Campus Review, 26 November.

Professor Elizabeth More (Graduate School of Management): quoted saying applications from local students had risen leading to appointment of 11 new staff, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 December.

Mr Paul Oslington (Economics and Financial Studies): quoted saying that there are big benefits in bringing in skilled immigrants, Business Review Weekly, 1 December.

Associate Professor Pam Peters (English, Linguistics and Media, Dictionary Research Centre): Commenting on the use of word "fuck" by ex-Inspector Fowler on Wood Royal Commission videotape, as pause filler, quoted by letter writer to Sydney Morning Herald, 18 November; seen by Alan Peterson to be open minded as convenor of the Style Council, in Peterson's column, Sydney Morning Herald, 19 November.

Professor Graeme Russell (Behavioural Sciences): quoted as believing that the male identity is still largely tied up with work, in article about "Melbourne man" The Age, 18 November.

Ms Elizabeth Sheedy (Economic and Financial Studies): quoted as author of a study on the proliferation of "exotic derivatives" (financial instruments) which had no justification, Financial Review, 20 November.

Professor Robert Spillane (Graduate School of Management): equates personality tests with astrology as a means of selecting managers, The Age, 18 November; opines that our bosses are best at human touch as Australians judge others by character rather than personality, "Australians are sceptical, if not cynical, about leaders ...", Australian Financial Review, 28 November.

Professor Robert Springborg (History, Philosophy and Politics): guest columnist - while Iraq with Saddam is a problem, Iraq without him may prove to be even a bigger one, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, 18 November.

Mr Doug Stewart (Financial Services): talked about the cycle and walking track linking Turramurra and Macquarie University, Overdrive program, Radio 2SER, 1 December.

Professor Colin Tatz (History, Philosophy and Politics): his book Reflections on the politics of remembering and forgetting reviewed and quoted extensively in an essay by Roger McDonald on the racialist premise which has consequences in genocide, The Australian, 10 December; trying to fathom Aboriginal youth suicide as guest columnist in Sydney Morning Herald, 20 December.

Professor David Throsby (Economic and Financial Studies): spoke on possibilities for philanthropy, ABC Radio National, Late Night Live program, 25 November; Financial Review, 25 November.

Mr Ken Wark (English, Linguistics and Media): wrote in regular column on being interviewed for a TV documentary Bohemian Rhapsody which dealt with the difficulty of linking old avant-garde with new, post-modernist, avant-garde, The Australian, 226 November.

Professor Kevin Wheldall ( Special Education Centre): subject of feature article on MULTILIT program at Macquarie, p.5, Kids Connection, November issue.

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): said postgraduates wanted convenient, relevant and flexible learning arrangements, The Australian, 10 December; mentioned as being one of the seven women vice-chancellors at Australian universities, Rollcall column, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 December 1997.

Media mentions 1998: While the Public Relations Unit subscribes to a print media monitoring service, there are times when it misses a mention. Hence, to ensure higher accuracy in the MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA listing, please let us know whenever you have been either a subject of a newspaper or a magazine article, a review, or indeed, your byline appears on any of them. This includes letters-to-the editor. Importantly, we rely on your help for radio/ TV mentions or personal appearances. Kindly forward the details to Jack Rozycki, Media Officer, by e-mail to: Jack.Rozycki@mq.edu.au. Another option is fax: (9850) 9658; the internal mail system (W6B 148).

Professor Jack Bassett (Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Administration): quoted defending the $50 student fee add-on to cover cost of providing Internet access to all students, Sydney Morning Herald, 24 February.

Professor Tony Blackshield (Law): author of article on the push to completely rethink the Australian Constitution, Financial Review, 27 February.

Associate Professor John Croucher (Economic and Financial Studies): gave an opinion on Olympic tickets ballot, James Vallentine program, Radio 2BL (ABC, Sydney); quoted on high tech exam cheating, The Australian, 28 January.

Mr Mark Dras (Mathematics, Physics, Computing and Electronics): on panel judging PCs, IT section, Weekend Australian, 14 February.

Associate Professor Peter Kincaid (Law), who is an author of a book, "The Rule of the Road, an International Guide to History and Practice", has written a letter-to-the-editor rebutting misconceptions how countries decided on which side of the road to drive, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 February; this led to an interview on Radio 2BL, James Vallentine Program, 23 February; grudgingly acknowledged by Peter McKay, author of original item, Sydney Morning Herald, February 28.

Dr Christiana Kohler (History, Philosophy and Politics): subject of feature article about her leadership of a team of archeologists from Macquarie who got special access to a collection of artefacts from Memphis, ancient Egypt's first capital, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 February.

Ms Catharine Lumby (English, Linguistics and Media): in regular column, discusses why the c-word for vagina is proving difficult to gentrify, Sydney Morning Herald & The Age, 27 February.

Associate Professor Ron Rapee (Behavioural Sciences): quoted in article about imagined ugliness syndrome, said advertising and media contributed to women's perception that they have to look a certain way or be a certain weight to be acceptable, Daily Telegraph, 23 February.

Professor Robert Spillane (Graduate School of Management): quoted in context of a story about psych testing as a personnel recruitment tool, he said that as a predictor of performance personality testing has been a failure and he wondered why it persists, Financial Review, 20 February.

Mr Brian Spencer (Registrar and Vice-Principal): mentioned as one of the leading officials of the International Golden Key Honour Society which awards high-achieving scholars, Campus Review, 18 February.

Professor David Throsby (Economic & Financial Studies): his book, "When Are You Going To Get a Real Job" mentioned in editorial, The Australian, 18 February.

Dr Andrew Vincent (History, Philosophy & Politics): commentator on the Middle East and Australia's role in the armed enforcement of UN resolution in Iraq, 9 O'clock News, SBS Channel 28; Sky News, 8am, Foxtel; interview, John Hindle program, Radio 3AK (Melbourne); Radio 2ST (South Coast); 18 February; latest Middle East peace talks, Sky News, Foxtel, 23 February; Radio 3CR, 24 February.

Mr Ken Wark (English, Linguistics and Media): in discussion of men's spiritual angst, Compass program, ABC TV, 1 March.

Professor Kevin Wheldall ( Special Education Centre): subject of feature on Macquarie's Special Education Centre and remedial reading techniques, quoted as saying that while whole language immersion technique is good for children who had no problems, the centre was "teaching (children with reading difficulties) the sounds that different letters and letter combinations make, as opposed to whole words...", Northern Herald, 19 February; profiled in a story about the "Schoolwise Literacy Program" at Ashfield Exodus Centre (he is its project manager), quoted as saying that the philosophy of the Macquarie-developed program was to transform children "from streetwise to schoolwise", Inner Western Suburbs Courier", 23 February.

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): mentioned as one of the leading officials of the International Golden Key Honour Society which awards high-achieving scholars, Campus Review, 18 February.

CONFERENCES

Accreditation and Beyond: Essentials on Program Quality
Saturday 21 March 1998, IEC, Building X5B

This one-day conference is the first of three at IEC between March and June. All children who participate in early childhood programs deserve to benefit from the experience, within an environment that nurtures, stimulates and enhances each child's development. Good quality programs are therefore essential to achieving good quality outcomes for children. Programming to enhance quality involves responsive interactions between adults and children; the recognition of children's rights; establishing and monitoring sound statutory frameworks and implementing quality assurance processes in all service types. This conference will particularly focus on the determining and contributing components of program quality to the Australian context. Registration: $140 or $80 (MU students). For further information and registration please contact Catherine Wall, IEC Continuing Education, x9826 or e-mail: cwall@iec.mq.edu.au

National Literacy and Numeracy Strategies:
Implications for Educators
7 and 8 May 1998, Canberra

This day and a half conference will look at questions such as what will constitute a literate and numerate society in the 21^st century? Are the current debates addressing the right questions? Will the national strategies be helpful? Are the "inoculation" and "one fix" approaches compatible with lifelong learning? Do we confuse achieving outcomes and measuring outcomes? What practices work? What do current benchmarks measure? For further information, see the Australian College of Education web site at http://www.austcolled.com.au or telephone (02) 6281 1677. Limited places, closing date 5 May.

Unpacking Education Environments: Visions from Reggio Emilia
Saturday 16 May, IEC, Building X5B

This second full-day IEC conference for the year (9.00am to 5.00pm) will look at environments (including Australia, Sweden, Denmark and the United States). The influence of Reggio Emilia on the design and expectation of early childhood environments around the world is significant. The Reggio Emilia notion that the school environment is a third teacher and impacts on children's learning, rings bells of recognition for us in Australia. This conference will examine environments from new buildings to tweaking the existing environment on a shoe string. Underlying design decisions, whether big or small, is a philosophy which is embedded in our understanding of how children will learn. For further information and registration please contact Catherine Wall, IEC Continuing Education, x9826 or e-mail: cwall@iec.mq.edu.au

Child Development Research: An Investment in Children and the Nation
Saturday 6 June, IEC, Building X5B

This year IEC's Child Development Conference will feature internationally and nationally known researchers who will contribute to a debate of national and international importance on the impact of the ways we care for infants and young children on their personal, social and intellectual development. For further information and registration please contact Catherine Wall, IEC Continuing Education, x9826 or e-mail: cwall@iec.mq.edu.au

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

STATE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS IN GREECE - 1998/99

One scholarship is for postgraduate/postdoctoral studies in Greece. The other is intended for non-native teachers, postgraduate/postdoctoral students or undergraduates in their last year of studies specialising in Modern Greek language and culture. Further information and application forms are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 1, Lincoln Building). Closing Date: 31 March 1998.

AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY
WOMEN QUEENSLAND INCORPORATED - 1998/9 Fellowships
The Freda Bage Fellowship

Awarded for postgraduate research for a maximum period of three years. Total Value $A48,500.

The Commemorative Fellowship(s)

Awarded for postgraduate study for a maximum period of one year. Total Value $A14,000. All Fellowships are open to all women graduates of a university or recognised territory institution from any country. For an information package and application form, contact the Administrator, Queensland Fellowship Fund, Private Box 8, 217 Hawken Drive, St Lucia, Qld 4067 or http://www.biosci.uq.edu.au/afuwffi/ Closing Date: 31 July 1998.

TRINITY COLLEGE POSTGRADUATE AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS

This year the University of Dublin is offering University of Dublin Ussher Fellowships and International Postgraduate Studentships to well-qualified candidates of outstanding promise to enable them to undertake postgraduate studies in the University of Dublin. The International Postgraduate Awards provide full fees remission and allowance of IR3,000pa. The Ussher Fellowships provide full fees remission and an allowance of IR5,000pa. Applicants must have applied to be accepted as a research student in Trinity College. Closing Date: 20 April 1998. Applications forms are available from the Graduate Studies Office, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Tel: +353-1-6082722 fax: +353-1-6712821 e-mail: mmorriss@tcd.ie. See also the Graduate Studies web site at http://www.tcd.ie/GraduateStudies/

POSITIONS VACANT

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT  (for Macquarie Staff Only) OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Centre for Open Education: Legal Education Officer - Ref. 17823. The appointee will assist the Centre's Manager, Student Services, principally to co-ordinate and administer on a day-to-day basis a distance education program in practical legal training, and to provide student support in this and other programs. Applicants must have appropriate administrative experience, a high level of communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision. Preference will be given to applicants who possess a degree. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Joy Martin on x7466.

The position is available for a fixed-term of one year, with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Salary range: Level 5 $33,038 to $37,312 per annum increasing to $34,525 to $38,991 from 1 January 1999, 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 13 March 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (for Macquarie Staff Only) MACQUARIE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT: Client Services Centre: Client Services Officer (Programs) - Ref. 18409. The appointee will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Programs Section of the Macquarie Graduate School of Management Client Services Centre. Duties include assisting with Student Helpdesk enquires, enrolments, graduations, data entry and maintenance of student files. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to quality customer service, possess developed written and oral communication, interpersonal and team skills, and the flexibility and adaptability necessary to cope with a rapidly changing work environment. Demonstrated computer skills in databases, spreadsheets and word processing packages are essential. All enquires concerning the position or your application should be referred to Ms Elspeth Driscoll, Personnel Manager on x8873.

The position is available for a fixed-term of one year with a possibility of further appointment subject to funding and performance. Salary range: Level 4 $30,267 to $32,345 per annum increasing to $31,628 to $33,801 from 1 January 1999, plus superannuation, plus shift allowances where applicable. 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 16 March 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT  (for Macquarie Staff Only) OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Centre for Open Education: ASFA Program Officer - Ref. 9421. The appointee will provide support to distance education students enrolled in courses of superannuation management, offered in conjunction with the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Ltd (ASFA). The appointee will administer processes of admission and fee payments, maintain a student records system, and co-ordinate the provision of teaching materials. Applicants must have demonstrated clerical and administrative experience, good organisational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently. Preference will be given to applicants with tertiary studies, keyboard skills, familiarity with computerised records management.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mr Alan Tilley on x7467. The position is available to 31 December 1999, with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Salary range: Level 4 $ 30,267 to $32,345 per annum increasing to $31,628 to $33,801 from 1 January 1999, 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 13 March 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

SCHOOL OF ENGLISH, LINGUISTICS AND MEDIA: Distance Education Officer (Part-time or Full-time) - Ref. 16840. The appointee will administer the Distance Education delivery of postgraduate programs in Linguistics. Duties include: dealing with student enquiries, establishing and maintaining a relational database system for keeping records of enquiries, applications and grades, etc; filing, answering routine correspondence and responding to requests for information. Applicants must have excellent database management skills, experience in word processing and electronic mail, strong organisational skills and good interpersonal skills, including cross-cultural sensitivity. Previous administrative experience in a tertiary institution would be an advantage.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Ms Mary Feely on x8736. The position is available for a period of twelve months, with a possibility of further appointment. Salary range: Level 4 $30,267 to $32,345 per annum, increasing to $31,628 to $33,801 from 1 January 1999 plus superannuation. Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 13 March 1998. Please express your preference for a part-time or full-time appointment on your application. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

MACQUARIE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT: Client Services Centre: Client Services Officer (Support) - Ref. 11524. The appointee will be part of a team responsible for the daily operation of the Academic Support Section of the Macquarie Graduate School of Management Client Services Centre. Duties include the provision of quality Academic support services, including production of resources and materials. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to quality customer service, possess developed written and oral communication, interpersonal and team skills, and the flexibility and adaptability necessary to cope with a rapidly changing work environment. Demonstrated computer skills in the design and preparation of Word and powerpoint documents, and the use of spreadsheets and databases are essential.

Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of design and preparation of Internet/Intranet documents. All enquires concerning the position or your application should be referred to Ms Elspeth Driscoll, Personnel Manager on x8873. The position is available for a fixed-term of one year with a possibility of further appointment subject to funding and performance. Salary range: Level 4, $30,267 to $32,345 per annum increasing to $31,628 to $33,801 from 1 January 1999, plus superannuation, plus shift allowances where applicable. 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, MacquarieUniversity, NSW 2109 by 18 March 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

MACQUARIE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT: Client Services Centre: Client Services Officer (Support) - Ref. 11524. The appointee will be part of a team responsible for the daily operation of the Academic Support Section of the Macquarie Graduate School of Management Client Services Centre. Duties include the provision of quality Academic support services, including production of resources and materials. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to quality customer service, possess developed written and oral communication, interpersonal and team skills, and the flexibility and adaptability necessary to cope with a rapidly changing work environment. Demonstrated computer skills in the design and preparation of Word and powerpoint documents, and the use of spreadsheets and databases are essential.

Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of design and preparation of Internet/Intranet documents. All enquires concerning the position or your application should be referred to Ms Elspeth Driscoll, Personnel Manager on x8873. The position is available for a fixed-term of one year with a possibility of further appointment subject to funding and performance. Salary range: Level 4, $30,267 to $32,345 per annum increasing to $31,628 to $33,801 from 1 January 1999, plus superannuation, plus shift allowances where applicable. 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, MacquarieUniversity, NSW 2109 by 18 March 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

MACQUARIE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT: Client Services Centre: Client Services Officer (Programs) - Ref. 17095. The appointee will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Programs Section of the Macquarie Graduate School of Management Client Services Centre. Duties include assisting with Student Helpdesk enquires, enrolments, graduations, data entry and maintenance of student files. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to quality customer service, possess developed written and oral communication, interpersonal and team skills, and the flexibility and adaptability necessary to cope with a rapidly changing work environment. Demonstrated computer skills in databases, spreadsheets and word processing packages are essential. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in university administration. All enquires concerning the position or your application should be referred to Ms Elspeth Driscoll, Personnel Manager on x8873.

The position is available for a fixed-term of one year with a possibility of further appointment subject to funding and performance. Salary range: Level 4 $30,267 to $32,345 per annum increasing to $31,628 to $33,801 from 1 January 1999, plus superannuation, plus shift allowances where applicable. 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 March 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

SCHOOL OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES: Research Officer (Part-time) - Ref. 18406. The appointee will carry out research fieldwork, the management and analysis of data, and participate in the design of the research fieldwork for an ARC Large Grant supported project on Contractualism and Citizenship. This work will be undertaken in collaboration with and under the supervision of Professor Anna Yeatman. Applicants must have an honours degree in sociology or another empirically-based social science (postgraduate degree is desirable) as well as experience in the conduct, management and analysis of empirically based research on human subjects in social context. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Professor Anna Yeatman, Sociology Department on x8080.

The position is available from March 1998 to 31 December 1998 on the basis of 21 hours per week, with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Salary range: Level 6 $38,121 to $41,819 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 13 March 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE: Research Office: Manager, Central Animal House/Animal Welfare Officer - Ref. 6054. The appointee will be The Manager of its Central Animal House Facility and its Animal Welfare Officer on Campus and will report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) via the Manager of the Research Office. The appointee must also liaise closely with the Chair of the University's Animal Care and Ethics Committee. As the University's Animal Welfare Officer, the successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing and monitoring the University's research and teaching activities involving all animals both on and off campus in accordance with statutory requirements. Applicants must have an Associate Diploma in Animal Technology, high level management skills and extensive experience in the handling, care and husbandry of small laboratory animals. A knowledge of the statutory requirements for the care and welfare of animals is essential. Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of university administrative procedures.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Dr Peter Freeman, Manager, Research Office on (02) 9850 8612. Salary range: Level 6 $38,121 to $41,819 per annum increasing to $39,837 to $43,700 from 1 January 1999, 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 13 March 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

The following positions are available in the Centre for Chiropractic.
Executive Assistant Ref. 18412
The appointee will provide assistance in student program administration, including managing bookshop sales, inventory, cash receipts and office supplies. The appointee will also provide administrative support to the Centre's Executive, manage the Director's diary, coordinate meetings, prepare minutes and undertake other general administrative activities such as word processing, photocopying and filing.

Finance Assistant Ref. 18410
The appointee will undertake banking and petty cash reconciliation, provide statistical data entry and general office administrative services, assist with student program administration and maintenance of files, and provide daily courier services to Chiropractic clinics.

Customer Service Officer Ref. 18411
The appointee will manage the front office/desk providing customer services to students, academics, and the Centre's broader customer base as well as assisting with program administration and maintenance the Centre's publications. They will also provide secretarial support to the Centre's Program Administrator and carry out general administrative activities such as word processing, photocopying and filing.

Applicants for all positions must have a strong customer services focus; good oral and written communication skills; the ability to prioritise; maintain accurate records and a good knowledge of banking and petty cash reconciliation procedures. Computer skills in word processing, databases and spreadsheets are essential as is ability to select and interpret information, and to function under pressure in a busy environment. A current NSW driver's licence is also required for the Finance Assistant and is desirable for the other positions.

Preference will be given to applicants with a relevant business/secretarial college certificate or relevant work experience and in addition for the Executive Assistant, HTML experience.

All enquiries concerning the positions or your application/s should be referred to Ms Sheri Evans on x9384.

The positions are available from April 1998 for a fixed-term of one year, with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance.

Salary range: Level 4 $30,267 to $32,345 per annum increasing to $31,628 to $33,801 from 1 January 1999, plus employer superannuation.

Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number/s, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 20 March 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. A separate application is required for each position applied for.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity and No Smoking in the Workplace are University Policies

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

The Career Development Office has the following equipment for sale. Please contact Jeanette Murry, Career Development Office or telephone x7371 with regard to viewing the items and submitting a bid.

1 x Canon Photocopier NP1215
1 x Canon Photocopier FC5
3 x 14" colour monitors
2 x 486sx cpu
1 x 286sx cpu
1 x 486 Versa 486 2000 notebook, 16 meg ram & 540 mb HD

CLASSIFIED

FOR SALE: Modern weekender metres from the beach at Copacabana - the Central Coast beach between Avoca and McMasters, one hour from Wahroonga. Compact 2 bedroom strata unit (house made into 2 units), lots of light, easy care, own laundry. Large private patio on title catches sea breezes and ocean glimpses, phone line for your modem. Phone Barbara on x7379.

FOR SALE: Computer and printer. IPC, 486, 33MHZ, 4 Mb RAM, 155 MB HDD, 1.44MB floppy disk drive, Windows 3.1, Word 6, 15" monitor. Printer - Canon Bubble Jet BJ - 10SX. Good condition (updating). $500 ono. Phone 9437 6916.

FOR SALE: IPC Dynasty SEP100 Quad. Pentium 100, 16 Mb RAM, 4CD reader. Windows 95, MS Office 95. IPC 17" high resolution monitor, Longitech Scan Man hand held scanner, various software titles on CD. Asking $2,000 ono. Phone Ken on x9474.

FOR SALE: Computer, Pentium 133, 16 Mb RAM, 1.08 Gb HDD, 14" monitor, 33.6k internal modem (Netcomm), loads of software including Win 95, MS Office, Lotus Smartsuite, games. Comes with HP deskjet 400 printer with colour capacity...all for $1,500 ono. Phone Elmer on x9822 or -email to ecruz@iec.iec.mq.edu.au.

FOR SALE: Home-grown beef - professionally butchered and packaged. $3.50/kg fore quarter (about 40 kgs); $4.50 hind (about 60kgs); $4.00 side. Can deliver. Phone Peter, Law School, x7093 or 9652 1165 (AH).

FOR SALE: Volvo 244DL manual sedan 1977, rego August 1998, mechanically A1, excellent condition, very reliable must sell, $2,900ono. Phone x7058 or 9868-1444.

FOR SALE: Toyota Corolla CSi Ltd Hatch, 11/93. Registered August 1998. 70,000kms. Auto, air, power steering, central locking, log books. Excellent order. Genuine reason for sale. $14,500 ono. Contact Tim Glover x9649 or 9818 1562.

FOR SALE: Two beds: one double pine bed as new $80; one queen-size bed. Base designed for water bed but with mattress and spring base $70 ono. Phone Janine x9259, 9825 1984 or e-mail: jbuist@possum.bio.mq.edu.au

FOR SALE: Dining table, round, extendable, white enamelled surface $80; four chairs with cane inlay, 2 requiring repair $10 each for the two useable chairs, other two free; Kelvinator bar size freezer, good condition $100. Phone Philip x7530. E-mail plincoln@library.mq.edu.au.

FOR SALE: Gas bottle, Jackaroo, 4.5kg with gas $35; 3 children's car seat boosters - 2 x $15, 1 x $10; 2 small square garden tables, white, $5 each; gas bar-be-que, 3-burner grill/plate on trolley with cover $120 ono. Phone Sue on 9982 8149 after 3.30pm.

FOR SALE: Steelcraft pack'n'play cot, almost new, still in original box with fitted cotton sheet set to match, only used a few times $95 ono; Infa brand change table with bottom shelf - folds up neatly - in perfect condition. $80 ono. Phone x7385.

TO SUBLET: Balmoral Beach. Nicely furnished cottage, lounge, double bedroom (queen bed), office (2nd bedroom), eat-in kitchen, sunroom. Secure, all mod cons (dishwasher, washing machine,....), polished boards, built-in robes both bedrooms, off-street car space. 100 metres to Balmoral Beach. Transport to CBD--15 minute bus direct to Taronga Park Wharf Ferry (10 mins). Available 12 March to 9 June (negotiable). $500p.w. Call Wendy Waring on x7684.

TO LET: Pymble. Furnished 2 bedroom unit with sunroom, breakfast area and dining/lounge room. Lock-up garage. Large garden. Available now. Rent: $450 negotiable. Contact Pauline Whitfield on 9358 1047.

TO LET: 1920s Elizabeth Bay apartment available for 6 weeks from Easter 1998. Reduced rent for house-sitting sensibilities. Rent: $250p.w. Phone 9368 1719.

DIARY
1998
March

Fri 6 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Dealing with the Stress of Change Part 2. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799, e-mail: bronwyn.clarke@mq.edu.au; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691, e-mail: mjshurey@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Mon 9 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Introduction to Teaching at Macquarie, Day 1. 9.30am to 4.30pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446, e-mail: moya.adams@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Tues 10 March HAIL SEMINAR: Constructing the Amorphous, presented by Horst Kiechle (CSIRO Artist in Residence). 11.00am in the CMIS Conference Room, E6B. Enquiries: Ccile Paris 9325 3100.

Tues 10 March STATISTICS SEMINAR: Statistical Models for Longitudinal Biomarkers for Disease Diagnosis and Prognosis, presented by Professor B Turnbull (Cornell University, USA). 4.00 to 5.00pm in C5C 452. Refreshments available at 3.50pm. Enquiries: x8555.

Wed 11 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Introduction to Teaching at Macquarie, Day 2. 9.30am to 4.30pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446, e-mail: moya.adams@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Fri 13 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Introduction to Teaching at Macquarie, Day 3. 9.30am to 4.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446, e-mail: moya.adams@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Fri 13 March GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Overview of CRC AMET, presented by Dr Brian Spies. 1.05pm in E5A 131. Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 13 March ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: The Coming Confrontation on International Accounting Standards, presented by Professor Stephen Zeff (Rice University, Texas, USA). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by drinks with department staff.

Fri 13 March LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: The Multi-Cultural Pantheon: Kushan Power and Patronage in Ancient Central Asia, presented by Craig Benjamin (Macquarie). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966.

Mon16 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Assertiveness Part 1. 9.30am to 11.30am in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Mon 16 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Applying for Promotion and Preparing a Curriculum Vitae (Academic Staff), presented by a panel of senior staff from promotions committees, the Research Office, MUSA and the Personnel Office. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Mon 16 March MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: Rediscovering the World of the Ancient Hittites, presented by Professor Trevor Bryce. 8.15pm in the Seminar Room, X5B, Level 3.

Tues 17 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group, 1.00pm to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446, e-mail: moya.adams@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Wed 18 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Giving Feedback On CUTSD Teaching Development Grant (Organisational) Applications. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Wed 18 March GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT SEMINAR: Reinventing the Objectives of Fisheries Management, presented by Tony Pitcher (Professor of Fisheries, UBC, Vancouver). 12 noon in E5A 240. Enquiries: Ken Cussen x7973.

Wed 18 March ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Research Series: Who Wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls? Presented by Dr Lena Cansdale. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7 (free for full-time students). Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.

Fri 20 March CLOSING DATE: CUTSD (Organisational) Teaching Development Grants to CHEPD.

Fri 20 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Dealing with the Stress of Change Part 3. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799, e-mail: bronwyn.clarke@mq.edu.au; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691, e-mail: mjshurey@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Fri 20 March GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: A History of Continents in the Past Three Billion Years, presented by Professor John Rogers (University of North Carolina). 1.05pm in E5A 131. Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 20 March PROFESSORIAL INAUGURAL LECTURE: Future Directions for Australian Children, Families and communities: From Poverty and Parsimony to Prevention and Sustainability, presented by Professor Alan Hayes. 6.00pm in X5B T1. For further information and RSVP contact Sandra Lamaro x7311, fax x9478 or e-mail: graduate.affairs@mq.edu.au

Sat 21 March IEC CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM: CONFERENCE: Accreditation and Beyond; Essentials on Program Quality. 9.00am to 5.00pm in X5B. Registration: $140 ($80 for Macquarie students). Contact Catherine Wall x9826 or e-mail: cwall@iec.iec.mq.edu.au

Mon 23 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing Change. 9.00am to 5.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795; Bronwyn Clarke, x9799. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Tues 24 March HAIL SEMINAR: A Reference Model for Intelligent Multimedia Presentation Systems, presented by Shijian Lu (CSIRO-CMIS). 11.00am in the CMIS Conference Room, E6B. Enquiries: Ccile Paris 9325 3100.

Wed 25 March MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: Shell Middens Around the World, presented by Paul Irish. 8.15pm in the Seminar Room, X5B, Level 3.

Fri 27 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Career Planning in Difficult Times. 9.00am to 1.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799, e-mail: bronwyn.clarke@mq.edu.au; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691, e-mail: mjshurey@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Fri 27 March GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Microstructural Signatures of Fluid Flow Mechanisms in Mylonites, presented by Dr Andrew McCaig (University of Leeds). 1.05pm in E5A 131. Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 27 March ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Do Stock Index Futures Prices Lead the Stock Index?, presented by Dr Alex Frino (Sydney University). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by drinks with department staff.

Fri 27 March LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Editing Ockham's "Dialogus", presented by Associate Professor John Kilcullen (Macquarie). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966.

Mon 30 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Assertiveness Part 2. 9.30am to 11.30am in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Mon 30 March CHEPD PROGRAM: Assisting Students with a Disability: an Overview, presented by Gai Wibberley, Disability Services Coordinator. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446, e-mail: moya.adams@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

April

Thurs 2 April WebEd Special Interest Group. 1.00pm to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9797, e-mail: andrew.litchfield@mq.edu.au.

Fri 3 April GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Detailed Mesozoic Plate Kinematics off Western Australia, presented by Dr Dietmar Mueller (University of Sydney). 1.05pm in E5A 131. Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 3 April MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: (Topic to be announced), presented by Dr Gae Callender. 7.00pm in the Price Theatre, W5A. Cost $5.

Mon 6 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Assisting Deaf Students, presented by Viona Woodroffe, Coordinator of Academic Support Services for Deaf Students, Macquarie University. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446, e-mail: moya.adams@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Tues 7 April HAIL SEMINAR: Software Surgery, presented by Keith Gallagher (Loyola College). 11.00am in the CMIS Conference Room, E6B. Enquiries: Ccile Paris 9325 3100.

Tues 7 April ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Research Series: Problems in the Greek Translation of Job - Clues to the Early History of the Septuagint, presented by Dr Peter Gentry. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7 (free for full-time students). Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.

Wed 8 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Giving Feedback On CUTSD Teaching Development Grant (Individual) Applications. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446; Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

14 April to 18 May MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: Personalities of the Ancient Past. Six Monday morning talks by six different speakers. 9.45pm in the Seminar Room, X5B, Level 3. Cost $100. Proceeds to the Museum of Ancient Cultures.

Fri 17 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Documenting Teaching for Career Purposes, presented by Ruth Neumann, CHEPD. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Ruth Neumann, x9722, e-mail: ruth.neumann@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Mon 20 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing an Academic Unit Session 1. Leadership and Management: What are they? 12.00 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795 e-mail: stephen.marshall@mq.edu.au Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Tues 21 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Developing your Career. 9.30am to 1.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799, e-mail: bronwyn.clarke@mq.edu.au; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691, e-mail: mjshurey@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Wed 22 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing within the University Session 1: Leadership and Management: What are they? 9.30 to 11.30am in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795; Bronwyn Clarke, x9799. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Thurs 23 April SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP: Reflective Teachers. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446.

Mon 27 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing an Academic Unit Session 2. Strategic Thinking and Planning: Establishing vision and mission. 12.00 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795 e-mail: stephen.marshall@mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Wed 29 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing within the University Session 2: Strategic Thinking and Planning: Establishing vision and mission. 9.30 to 11.30am in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795; Bronwyn Clarke, x9799. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Thurs 30 April CHEPD PROGRAM: Applying for Jobs. 12 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799, e-mail: bronwyn.clarke@mq.edu.au; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691, e-mail: mjshurey@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au. Bookings: Naomi Bower, x9721; e-mail: naomi.bower@mq.edu.au

Thurs 30 April MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: Jebel Khalid: Coins and History, presented by Associate Professor CEV Nixon. 8.15pm in the Seminar Room, X5B, Level 3.

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 16 March 1998.

Barbara McGarity W6B x7379, Fax x7391.