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| Number 7/98 | 15 May 1998 | |
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR DIVISION OF INFORMATION SERVICESThe role of the Division is to:
A home page has been established. It is being updated continually and includes or will include the following:
Jack Bassett
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
(Administration and Information Services)
CONVOCATION AGM
NEWS FROM THE PRINTERYThe 6135 printer provides 600 x 600 dpi output at speeds of up to 8000 single-sided A4 sheets per hour. This printer also prints double-sided work with a variety of paper sizes. It has a scanner attached to allow for traditional input from hard copy, together with merging of non-computer-produced documents with those sent over the network.
The Xerox 620 Colour Copier provides up to 400dpi output at speeds of up to 180 single-sided A4 sheets per hour. Small volume double-sided work is also possible. Paper sizes include A3, A4, B4 and B5.
Transmitting your work directly to the Printery means that the quality of the finished product will be higher than that obtained from hard copy.
So that you can benefit from this development, we can install printer drivers on the following: Macs, Windows 95, Windows NT and Windows 3.11. PCs must be already connected to the campus network (CBN) and preferably logged into a server. Installation of drivers and training takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on your configuration.
For further information please contact Bill Moody on x7395.
MORE BLOOD DONORS NEEDEDEvery day, babies, children, men and women rely on the volunteer donors of the Red Cross to provide blood. Your support is important in helping hundreds of people in New South Wales. Donations of blood may be made during the following hours:
| Monday 18 May | 10.00am to | 3.45pm |
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| Tuesday 19 May | 1.45pm to | 7.00pm |
| Wednesday 20 May | 9.45am to | 3.00pm |
Your support will be appreciated by the Blood Bank and by people unfortunate
enough to need blood in coming weeks. For further information about the
Red Cross Blood Service, please telephone Antoinette Trovato on 9229 4444.
ANSTO NUCLEAR OPEN DAYScientific personnel will staff exhibits in the main ANSTO research areas of Biomedicine and Health, Environmental Science, Advanced Materials and Applications of Nuclear Physics. Exhibits will also demonstrate the applications of radioisotopes in medicine, industry and environmental protection.
The HIFAR research reactor and tandem accelerator as well as Safety and Engineering facilities will also be open. The location is in New Illawarra Road, Lucas Heights, and there will be car parking and picnic facilities available.
For further information please contact Dr Renate Domel, phone
9717 3839, mobile 0418 655 205, fax 9717 9274.
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT REPORTINGThe procedure and forms have been sent to all Schools and Offices on campus. Additional forms are available from the front counter in the Personnel Office. Only new forms will now be accepted. Employees submitting old forms will be advised to resubmit on new forms signed by the supervisor.
THERAPY BY E-MAIL!Rod Power
Behavioural Sciences
HISTORIAN ON ADVISORY COMMITTEE
JAPANESE HOMESTAY PLACES SOUGHTWe are preferably looking for families who live close to the University,
where travel involves only one trip by public transport.
If you are interested please contact James
Powell (x7671).
JOB EXCHANGE IN EDINBURGHThe person seeking the exchange is Paul
McGuire, an Australian citizen, a British resident since 1991, and
employed in the past in Australia at the University of Technology, Sydney,
the University of New South Wales, and the University of Wollongong. Paul
has sent a CV (copy available from Publications, x7379).
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WEATHER AT MACQUARIE
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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. | 23.5. | 0.4 above average |
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| Mean Maximum for APR (25yrs) | 23.1 | |
| Highest Maximum (Warmest Day) | 33.0 on 08 | |
| Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day) | 16. on 23 | |
| Mean Minimum for Month | 14.7 | 2.5 above average |
| Mean Minimum for APR (25yrs) | 12.2 | |
| Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night) | 09.5 on 15 | |
| Highest Minimum (Warmest Night) | 20.2 on 09 | |
| RAINFALL (mm)(24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Rain for Month | 256.0 on 11 days | Rather wet |
| Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00) | 130.0 on 11 (estimated) | |
| Average for APR (25yrs) | 108.8 on 10.0 days | |
| Total for 04 Months so far | 433.4 on 39 days | still very depleted |
| Average for 04 Months (25yrs) | 559.6 on 50.0 days | |
| Annual Average Rainfall (25yrs) | 1142.8 on 129.4 days | |
| SUNRISE & SUNSET | ||||
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(Sydney.EST.hr:min) (Add 1hr for ESDST) | Date |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Difference |
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| 01 April | 06:07 | 17:51 | 11:44 | |
| 11 April | 06:14 | 17:38 | 11:24 | |
| 21 April | 06:22 | 17:26 | 11:04 | |
| 30 April | 06:29 | 17:16 | 10:47 | |
MARSFIELD (Macquarie University No.2) On the Playing Fields
Note: Temperature and Rainfall means at this station are being compared with the 25 year mean from M.U. No.1
| TEMPERATURES (C) | ||
| Mean Maximum for Month | 23.3 | 0.2 above average |
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| Highest Maximum (Warmest Day) | 33.5 on 08 | |
| Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day) | 17.1 on 23 | |
| Mean Minimum for Month | 13.1 | 1.0 above average |
| Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night) | 07.4 on 15 | |
| Highest Minimum (Warmest Night) | 19. on 09 | |
| Lowest Grass Minimum(Coldest) | 05.5 on 15 | |
| RAINFALL (mm)(24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Rain for Month | 247.4 on 12 days | |
| Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00) | 120.0 on 11 (estimated) | |
| Total Rain so far this year | 426.6 on 41 days | |
| EVAPORATION (Class A Pan)(mm)(24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Evaporation for the month | 75.6 | |
| Driest Day (Greatest) | 9.0 on 01 | |
| Dampest Day (Least) | Overflow on 10 & 23 | |
| RUN OF WIND (At 2m height)(km)(24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Wind Run for the month | 2973 | |
| Windiest Day | 176 on 01 | |
| Calmest Day | 21 on 17 | |
Very heavy rain occurred on Fri.10th in three thunderstorms with 7.0mm 15mins to 12:30, 6.5mm to 14:30 in the second, and in the third, 3.5mm to 15:30, 18.5mm to 15:45, and 20.0mm to 16:00, then 5.0mm to 16:25, 8.5mm to 16:30, 6.0mm to 16:45, 3.0mm to 17:00, and 4.0mm to 17:15. Totals for the four days (24hrs to 09:00) are:
M.U.1 21.6, 130.0, 0.6, and 0.4=152.6mm
M.U.2 18.6, 120.0, 0.6, and 0.4=139.6mm
Readers may wish to view automatic weather station No. 2 data on http://www.atmos.mq.edu.au/~aws2/.
CPD News
Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group
Improving the Teaching of Female Computer Science Students by Borrowing Teaching Techniques from other Disciplines |
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| Tuesday 19 May | 1.00 to 2.00pm | E6A 116 |
At this meeting, Richard Buckland, formerly from Macquarie and currently at UNSW, will provide a lively presentation of his 1998 CUTSD project. It will offer an opportunity to reflect on different approaches to teaching in different disciplines and the need for us to be flexible and creative in our approaches.
All welcome and no booking is necessary for Reflective Teachers' meetings.
Just come along and bring your lunch. Tea and coffee provided. For further
information contact Moya Adams, x8446.
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| Wednesday 27 May | 1.00 to 2.00pm | E6A 116 |
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| Thursday 28 May | 9.30am to 12.30pm | E6A 116 |
The workshop will review the defining characteristics of classroom research and discuss a case illustrating how a university teacher turns a vexing teaching/learning question into a productive classroom research project. Participants will work through a systematic process to plan a practical and useful classroom research project to carry out in one of their courses. To book, by phone Naomi or Pat on x9721.
Outstanding Teacher Awards| Wednesday 3 June | 1.00 to 2.00pm | E6A 116 |
MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIAProfessor Tony Blackshield (Law): interviewed on the role of the media and its capability of reporting on contentious decisions of the Federal Court and the High Court, especially with regard to Patrick Stevedores vs the MUA, Media Report, ABC Radio National, 7 May.
Mr Jordan French (Biological Sciences): subject of article on his research into the velvet worm, Northern District Times, 29 April; Hornsby & Upper North Shore Advocate, 30 April.
Dr Michael Gillings (School of Biological Sciences): explained the nature of his work, as part of National Science Week, 2DAY FM Breakfast Crew program, 4 May.
Ms Jennie Hudson (Behavioural Sciences): quoted in relation to a research program she is conducting at Macquarie's Child and Adolescent Anxiety Clinic, Northern District Times, 29 April.
Dr Michael Johnson (Mathematics, Physics, Computing & Electronics): noted as having been honoured with the Outstanding Teacher Award at recent graduation ceremonies at Macquarie University, Laurels/Noticeboard section in Campus Review, 6-12 May; mentioned as the supervisor of university medal winner Ryan Shelswell, Inner Western Suburbs Courier, 4 May.
Dr Peter Karuso (School of Chemistry): explained the nature of his work, as part of National Science Week, 2DAY FM Breakfast Crew program, 4 May.
Dr Robin Kramar (Graduate School of Management): quoted as saying that people should run themselves as a business and would need to anticipate where the work will be in the future, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 May.
Professor Konrad Kwiet (Modern Languages): gave the opinion that Konrad Kalejs, a man accused of war crimes during WW2, must have a case to answer because he was an officer of the Arajs Komando whose job it was to carry out executions in Latvia, ABC TV 7.30 Report, 6 May.
Ms Catharine Lumby (English, Linguistics & Media): in her regular column wrote that objectivity in media reporting is passe because it is not possible to find a universal viewpoint to any given event, Sydney Morning Herald, 8 May.
Mr Jacob Milczanowski (Biological Sciences Museum): as part of National Science Week, draped snakes around children on TV, Channel 7 Sydney Weekender program, 2 May.
Professor Elizabeth More (Graduate School of Management): welcomed the joint venture between UNSW's AGSM and Sydney University's School of Management, saying that graduate schools of management should not compete against one another but use "competitive collaboration" against world competition, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 May.
Professor Rod O'Donnell (Economic & Financial Studies): noted as having been honoured with the Outstanding Teacher Award at recent graduation ceremonies at Macquarie University, Laurels/Noticeboard, Campus Review, 6-12 May.
Associate Professor Irina Pollard ( Biological Sciences): presented the 700th Ockham's Razor program "Bioscience Ethics a new approach to modern ethical challenges" on ABC Radio National, 5 and 11 April.
Professor John Pollard (Economic & Financial Studies): reported as saying that employers were looking for graduates with broadest skills possible and that is why Macquarie is offering double degree programs, Australian Financial Review, 8 May.
Associate Professor Ron Rapee (Behavioural Sciences): mentioned in connection with his research into phobias, The Age, 5 May.
Dr Malcolm Reed (Biological Sciences): gave a dissertation on the nature-walk along Mars Creek, as part of National Science Week, Channel 7 Sydney Weekender program, 2 May; featured as having launched the Mars Creek nature trail, Northern District Times, 6 May.
Professor Jill Roe (History, Philosophy & Politics): was a panelist discussing biography and spirituality, Radio 2BL, Sydney, 3 May.
Associate Professor Graeme Russell (Behavioural Sciences): reported as being part of a seminar which aims to examine how working fathers can balance their executive and home roles, and as saying that companies were finding that it was preferable in having an employee available to take a call from home rather than having them work long hours into the night at the office, Financial Review, 8 May.
Mr Ryan Shelswell (Microsoft Institute): featured in a story as a university medallist in computing, Inner Western Suburbs Courier, 4 May.
Professor Robert Spillane (Graduate School of Management): confessed to being a subversive in his area because he questioned the legitimacy of management and also said that he was struck by a lack of logical thinking in MBA students and managers, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 May.
Dr Mary Spongberg (History, Philosophy & Politics): her book, Feminising Venereal Disease mentioned as having been short-listed for the NSW's Premier's History Prize, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 May.
Professor David Throsby (Economic and Financial Studies): interviewed about the economics of cultural policy, New Zealand Herald, and NZTV1, 18-19 April.
Mr Ken Wark (English, Linguistics and Media): raised a number of issues in his regular column that high density cities make it economically viable for fresh groceries to be available after hours and within walking distance; that proliferation of supermarkets which cater to other cultures may be alienating to you if you don't belong to that group and as Australian cities don't have a strong tradition of urbanity, there is much to be learned from migrants who know about dense urban living, The Australian, 29 April.
Professor Kevin Wheldall (Special Education): was featured in article on the "culture of child improvement" wherein he is quoted as saying that the most important thing parents can do to help their child learn to read is to hear it read every day for as little as 10-15 minutes, Good Weekend magazine, 11 April.
Dr Danny Wong (School of Chemistry): previewed the National Science Week at Macquarie - specifically, the Chemistry Magic Show, Channel 7 Sydney Weekender program, 2 May.
POSITIONS VACANT — ACADEMIC & GENERAL STAFFPreference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate practical abilities in the construction of linguistic technologies; some experience in developing information extraction tools, in the use of robust parsing techniques, and in using text generation tools would be desirable. Enquiries and further information: Associate Professor Robert Dale, Director, on x6331 or e-mail Robert.Dale@mq.edu.au or refer to http://www.mri.mq.edu.au. This position is available from July 1998 for a fixed term of one year with the possibility of further appointment subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance. Salary range: Level B $47,363 to $56,245 per annum increasing to $49,495 to $58,776 per annum from 1 January 1999. 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 5 June 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Research Fellow (Enzyme Evolution) - Ref. 18456. The appointee will work with Professor Peter Bergquist and Dr Helena Nevalainen on an ARC-funded research project on the directed molecular evolution of an industrial enzyme. Research will involve the application of contemporary in vivo and in silico techniques for large scale screening of mutants generated by several PCR methods to identify potential candidates for extensive biochemical characterisation and testing. Applicants must have a PhD and a strong record of research publications in international refereed journals as well as contributions to scientific conferences. An extensive knowledge of in vitro mutagenesis techniques, PCR applications, protein modelling, general molecular genetics techniques and microbial screening methods is essential. A detailed understanding of rational and irrational methods in mutant generation and/or population genetics is also required. A high level of written and oral reporting skills and a proven ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks is essential. Experience in protein purification, enzyme characterisation and kinetics is desirable. Working experience with industrial applications of enzymes will be regarded highly. This position is available from February 1999 for a fixed term of two years.
Research Fellow: (Thermophilic Lipases) - Ref. 18457. The appointee will work with Professor Peter Bergquist and Dr Helena Nevalainen on an ARC-funded research project on the isolation and characterisation of thermophilic lipases from culturable and unculturable thermophilic bacteria. Research will involve the development of gene libraries and application of contemporary PCR techniques for large scale screening of bacteria growing under extreme conditions to identify potential candidates for extensive biochemical characterisation, gene isolation and expression in a heterologous host. Applicants must have a PhD and a strong record of research publications in international refereed journals as well as contributions to scientific conferences. An extensive knowledge of molecular genetic techniques, development and screening of gene libraries, PCR applications and microbial gene manipulation for high level gene expression is essential. A high level of written and oral reporting skills and a proved ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks is also required. Experience in protein purification, enzyme characterisation and kinetics is desirable. Knowledge of protein modelling techniques is an advantage. Working experience with industrial microorganisms and enzyme applications will be regarded highly. This position is available from February 1999 for a fixed term of one year. Enquiries and further information: Dr Helena Nevalainen, School of Biological Sciences on x8135, fax x8245 or e-mail hnevalai@rna.bio.mq.edu.au.
Salary range: Level A $34,647 to $47,019 from 1 January 1999. Appointee with a PhD will be appointed to a minimum of Point 6 on the salary scale at $43,803 from 1 January 1999. 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 12 June 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
VICE-CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE: Division of Information Services: Information Technology Security Officer - Ref. 17870. The appointee will plan and implement a monitoring program for the University's Network and associated services to ensure compliance with approved policies and procedures, plan and undertake security audits, identify security risks and provide appropriate reports, develop, implement and present security training programs. They will also provide advice and technical support in regard to IT security matters, intellectual property, privacy and copyright regulations. Applicants must have experience in computer operating systems, programming, networking protocols, disaster recovery procedures and Information Technology security issues including an understanding of security risk analysis, planning and undertaking of security audits, developing and presenting IT security training programs, and communicating with all levels of IT users. Applicants should have a degree or be progressing towards a degree in Information Technology or have equivalent qualifications or experience. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mr Doug Warren on x7478 or email doug.warren@mq.edu.au. The position is available for three years with the possibility of further appointment subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance. Salary range : Level 9 $55,104 to $58,222 per annum, increasing to $57,583 to $60,842 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 26 May 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, COMPUTING AND ELECTRONICS: Administrator, Electronics Department: Ref. 5231. The appointee will provide high level administrative support to the Head of Department; answer enquiries about the Department's programs and activities, make and schedule appointments, arrange travel, process correspondence including maintaining filing systems, support conferences and act as coordinator for special projects such as seminars and workshops, and assist in administering the appointment of new staff. They will also maintain and develop databases, maintain a WWW site, and contribute to administrative processes within the School. Applicants must have excellent organisational, communication and keyboard skills, the ability to liaise with senior staff, and competency with office software. They must have completed business college training, or equivalent. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed courses in computing, wordprocessing, and databases, or who have a degree or equivalent in a relevant area. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mrs Kaye Beach on x9500 or e-mail kbeach@mpce.mq.edu.au Salary range: Level 5 $33,038 to $37,312 per annum increasing to $34,525 to $38,991 per annum 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 22 May 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (For Macquarie University Staff Only)
OFFICE OF COMPUTING SERVICES: Administrative Assistant -Ref. 17812. The appointee will provide administrative support to the Office. Duties will include assisting the Administration Manager with a wide range of tasks, including reception and switchboard. Applicants must have good interpersonal skills, organisational ability and be able to establish good client rapport as well as an understanding of computerised systems and their applications, wordprocessing and spreadsheet software. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mrs Laraine Armfield x7420. A job description is available on request. The position is available for one year with the possibility of further appointment. Salary range: Level 3 $26,223 to $29,689 per annum increasing to $27,403 to $31,025 from 1 January 1999, plus employer and contributory 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 21 May 1998. 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
CLASSIFIEDSWANTED: Professorial desk in good condition. Phone Helma x7005.
HOUSE CLEANING: Husband and wife working? No time to clean your house? House cleaning now available at competitive rates around the Ryde environs. Call Clara or Gladys on 9858 4378 for a free quote. For further information call Michael on x7260.
WANTED: Accommodation sought by visiting honorary senior research fellow with family of five (three children aged 8 to 14 years) for period 15 July 1998 to 31 January 1999. Prefer 3 to 4 bedroom house, either near Macquarie or in Chatswood-Middle Cove area. Contact Tim Moulton, e-mail: bragamoulton@ax.apc.org (Rio de Janeiro) or Robyn Delves at Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources, 9850 8153 (phone), 9850 9237 (fax), e-mail: rdelves@rna.bio.mq.edu.au.
SHARE ACCOMMODATION: Beecroft $100 pw and shared expenses. Easy-going person to share freshly painted two-bedroom cottage with large yard. Must like animals and be able to tolerate smoker. Phone 9460 2911(bh).
TO LET : Balmain. Fully furnished (futon bed, TV and stereo) large room with ensuite in a modern town house close to coffee shops and restaurants, perfect for sabbatical visit, access to car negotiable. Available from 15 August 1998 until 30 October 1998. Rent: $150p.w. Contact Leila on 9325 3151 or e-mail: leila.alem@cmis.csiro.au.
TO LET: Turramurra. Furnished or unfurnished 3 bedroom house in quiet location, stroll to station, bus at door. Available July 1998 to January 1999. Rent: $300p.w. Phone 9840 2860 (W) or 9943 2627 (AH).
TO LET: West Pymble. Unfurnished 3 bedroom home available for one year from 1 July 1998. Rent: $380p.w. Garden maintenance provided. No groups. Phone x7984(W) or 9498 5223(AH).
FOR SALE: Mazda 121, green, manual, 1992 model, 3 months registration, alloys, rolla roof racks, always garaged. Ideal car for student or mum's "run-around". $7,500 ono. Call Scott on 0412 454 393.
FOR SALE: Mitsubishi Lancer GL Hatchback, 1993, immaculate condition. One owner. $12,800 ono. Phone Linda on x7954 between 9.00am and 3.00pm or 9899 6104 (AH).
FOR SALE: Electric Drier (Simpson) $175; electric hand mixer (Black and Decker) $25; electric food processor (Phillips) $55; cordless phone $50; odds and ends. All items are only 6 months old and under manufacturer's warranty. (Owner returning home after a sabbatical.) Phone: 9498 5300 or x8468.
FOR SALE: Honda Accord, 1981, hatchback, registered to December 1998. $1,300 or best offer. Contact Jennifer on x7946 or 9906 3003.
FOR SALE: Mitsubishi Colt, 1984, registered until December. Goes well. $900 ono. Phone Ros on 9513 or e-mail: ros@mpce.mq.edu.au.
FOR SALE: Many items including household furniture, desks, bookcases and electricals going cheap! Moving to London at end of May. Please phone Jennifer on x7946 or 9906 3003. Or turn up to garage sale at 80 Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft on Saturday morning 16 May.
FOR SALE: Records. 33 1/3 LPs. Classical operas, symphonies,
etc. Top labels. All mint condition. 12" $5; 10" $4. Contact x7004.
DIARYSat 25 April to Wed 20 May EXHIBITION: ANCIENT HISTORY IN A MODERN UNIVERSITY. A celebration of the release of proceedings of the 1993 conference which celebrated 25 years of Ancient History teaching at Macquarie. The exhibition will be held in the foyer of the University Library.
Wed 13 May to 5 June NEW ART FEAST EXHIBITION at Courtview Restaurant (level 2). Opening: Wednesday 20 May 4.00 to 6.00pm. Fabric and Photos of Italy by Simone Paterson; Digital Images by Roberto Bocci. Enquiries: Simone Paterson, x7607.
Thurs 14 May ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: "Lower Slope" Villages Going Downhill: Lao Lum (Lue) and Lao Sung (Akha) Relations in Muang Sing, Northern Laos, presented by Paul Cohen (Macquarie). 10.00am to 12 noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: Rose Lilley x8096 or riilley@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au.
Fri 15 May CPD PROGRAM:Interview Techniques. 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.
Fri 15 May GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Lithospheric Structure of the Siberian Platform from Geophysical Studies, presented by Dr Yvette Poudjom Djomani (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.
Fri 15 May ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Measuring Meaning in Accounting: Sharing Connotations of Underpinning Concepts, presented by Professor Keith A Houghton (University of Melbourne). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by drinks with department staff.
Fri 15 May RESEARCH SEMINAR IN EARLY JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY: Jesus before Galilee, presented by Dr John Pryor (Macquarie). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Dr Judith Lieu x8867.
Sat 16 May IEC CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM: CONFERENCE: Unpacking Education Environments; Visions from Reggio Emilia, Australia, Sweden, Denmark and the United States. 9.00am to 5.00pm in X5B. Contact Catherine Wall x9826 or e-mail: cwall@iec.iec.mq.edu.au
Mon 18 May CPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing within the University Session 5. Managing financial and physical resources. 12.00 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795 e-mail: stephen.marshall@mq.edu.au.
Tues 19 May CPD PROGRAM: Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group, 1.00 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 20 May EXHIBITION LAUNCH: Art Feast at the Courtview Resaurant. 4.00 to 6.00pm. Enquiries: Simone Paterson, x7607.
Thurs 21 May ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Filipinos in Statue Square, Hong Kong, presented by Lisa Law (UWS, Nepean). 10.00am to 12 noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: Rose Lilley x8096 or riilley@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au.
Thurs 21 May INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S STUDIES WORK IN PROGRESS SEMINAR: The Right-Coloured Lipstick - Tabloid Feminism and the Politics of "Bad", presented by Robyn Westcott and Rebecca Curran. 1.00 to 3.00pm in W6A 107.
Fri 22 May GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Paleobiology of Hydrothermal Mineral Deposits, presented by Professor Malcolm Walter (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.
Fri 22 May ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: An Empirical Comparison of Rules-Based and Substance-Over-Form Accounting Standards in a Consolidated Accounting Setting, presented by Dr Jim Psaros (Newcastle University). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by drinks with department staff.
Fri 22 May LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Romans Versus Barbarians: The Evidence of Numbers, presented by Dr Robert Tannenbaum (Macquarie). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966.
Sat 23 May THE AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY SEMINAR: The Dead Do Tell Tales, presented by Mark Spigelman, FRCS. 9.30am to 5.30pm in the Seminar Room, Museum of Ancient Cultures, Level 3, X5B. Cost: $40 (morning and afternoon tea included. Bring your lunch). Limited numbers. Enquiries: Joan Beck, x8848 (Monday and Wednesday, 7.30am to 2.30pm).
Mon 25 May COLLOQUIUM: Suck My Nation - Sexual Metaphors for Virile Nations and the Queer Dream, presented by Dr Sasho Lambevski. 2.00 to 4.00pm in C3B 601.
Mon 25 May CPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing within the University Session 6. Managing people. 12.00 noon and 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, ext. 9795 email: stephen.marshall@mq.edu.au
Wed 27 May MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Sedition and Sunstroke: The NSW Corps and the History of Newcastle, presented by Dr George Parsons (Macquarie). 11.30am to 1.00pm in W6A 127. Contact: Discipline office on x8879, fax x8892.
Wed 27 May MUPRA INTERNET WORKSHOP. 2.00 to 4.00pm in Training Room 2, Level 1, Library.
Wed 27 May MUPRA HAPPY HOURS: 5.00 to 7.00pm in the Macquarie University Staff Club, W5A.
Thurs 28 May ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Stars in the Shadows: Celebrity, Media and the State in Vietnam, presented by Mandy Thomas (UWS, Nepean). 10.00am to 12 noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: Rose Lilley x8096 or riilley@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au.
Thurs 28 May CPD PROGRAM: Making Real the Scholarship of Teaching, presented by Dr Tom Angelo, 1998 HERDSA Scholar. 9.30am to 12.30pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, ext 8446, email: moya.adams@mq.edu.au.
Thurs 28 to Sun 31 May CONTEMPORARY DESIGN CRAFT EXP: An Exhibition and Sale of Fine Australian Craft, to be held at Darling Harbour Overseas Passenger Terminal. Admission: $6 at the door ($5 seniors children under 12 free).
Fri 29 May GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR:Complementary Tonalite Origins on the Western and Central Peninsular Ranges Batholith of Northwestern Mexico, presented by Dr Marcus Tate (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.
Fri 29 May LITERATURE AND CULTURAL HISTORY GROUP (ELM) SEMINAR: identity and Nationhood, presented by Professor Tony Gibbs, Dr Antonina Harbus and Dr Anne Vickery. 2.00 to 6.00pm. All welcome. Enquiries: Marea Mitchell x8754.
Sun 31 May MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS: Sydney Occasional Concert Orchestra, with Sarah Lowry as soloist, 2.30pm. in the Macquarie Theatre. Music by Wagner (Overture to "Tannhaser"), Haydn (Cello Concerto in C) and Dvorak ("New World" Symphony). Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925, 9428 1463 or e-mail medge@mpce.mq.edu.au.
Mon 1 June CPD PROGRAM: Leading and Managing within the University Session 7. Managing Quality. 12.00 noon to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Stephen Marshall, x9795 or e-mail: stephen.marshall@mq.edu.au.
Tues 2 June WebEd SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9797, andrew.litchfield@mq.edu.au.
Wed 3rd June MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FRIENDS: Ms Sue Butler of the Macquarie Dictionary will talk to the Friends. Please meet in the Mollie Thomson Room, level 5, Macquarie University Library at 5.30 for 6.00pm. All welcome. Enquiries: Mrs Cissy Wong x7499.
Thurs 4 June HOUSE OF ABORIGINALITY CD-ROM LAUNCH: Three years in the making, this pioneering in-house multimedia production on copyright and cultural integrity issues in Indigenous art finally comes off the presses. Secure your copy and help us celebrate; demonstration and refreshments. All Welcome. 4.30 for 5.00 to 6.00pm in X5BT1.
Fri 5 June GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: The Multi Collector (MC) - ICP-MS - A Progress Report, presented by Dr Simon Jackson (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.
Fri 5 June ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: An Examination of the Variation in Equity Market Returns and Volatility in the Asia Pacific Region, presented by Dr Richard Heaney (ANU). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by drinks with department staff.
Fri 5 June LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Late Antiquity to Early Islam: Hellenistic Traditions and Arabic Civilisation, presented by Associate Professor Ahmad Shboul (University of Sydney). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966.
Sat 6 June IEC CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM: CONFERENCE: Child Development Research: An Investment in Children and the Nation. 9.00am to 5.00pm in X5B. Contact Catherine Wall x9826 or e-mail: cwall@iec.iec.mq.edu.au
Wed 10 June MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: History and the HSC:L The State of Play, presented by Ms Kate Cameron (Education, Macquarie). 11.30am to 1.00pm in W6A 127. Contact: Discipline office on x8879, fax: x8892.
Wed 10 June CPD PROGRAM: Managing with Less Time Part 1. 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
Thurs 11 June ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Globalisation and Cultural Identity, presented by Nikos Papastergiadis (UNSW). 10.00am to 12 noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: Rose Lilley x8096 or riilley@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au.
Thurs 11 June ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity: Public Lecture: The Quest for the Historical Pontius Pilate, presented by Dr Paul Barnett. 1.00pm in C5C T1. Free. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.
Fri 12 June GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS SEMINAR: Organic Geochemistry of Neoproterozoic Microbial Mats, Central Australia, presented by Dr Khaled Al-Arouri (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E7B 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.
Fri 12 June CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: The Diversity of Primates and their Varied Roles as Bioresources, presented by Dr Dedee Woodside (Director, Environment and Education and Australian Conservation Training Institute, Zoological Parks Board NSW). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.
Sat 13 June MUS PERFORMANCE: Macquarie University Singers will perform a semi-staged version of Purcell's Dido & Aeneas in the Macquarie Theatre. More details later, but please keep the date free.
Mon 15 June CPD PROGRAM: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. 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.
Wed 17 June CPD PROGRAM: Managing with Less Time 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.
Wed 17 June MUPRA ANNUAL LECTURE: 1.00 to 2.00pm in X5B Theatre 1.
Thurs 18 June ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: Hong Kong for a Song: On Consumption, Boredom and "I997", presented by Rozanna Lilley (Macquarie). 10.00am to 12 noon in C3B 601. Enquiries: Rose Lilley x8096 or riilley@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au.
Fri 19 June ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: The Comparative Usefulness of Direct and Indirect Cash Flow Disclosures, presented by Dr Baljit K Sidhu (UNSW). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by drinks with department staff.
Fri 19 June LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Early Medieval Descriptions of Natural Phenomena: How to Mention Everything but Still Leave out the Obvious, presented by Paul Farquharson (Macquarie). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966.
Mon 22 June CPD PROGRAM: Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group. 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446, e-mail: moya.adams@mq.edu.au
Mon 22 June CPD PROGRAM: Dealing with Difficult Clients Part 1. 9.30 to 11.30am 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.
Wed 24 June CPD PROGRAM: Managing with Less Time 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.
Sun 28 Jun MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS: Trio Novalis (violin, cello, piano) plus clarinet (all members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra), 2.30pm. in the Macquarie Theatre. An all-French afternoon of chamber music, works by Debussy, Faur, Ravel, Saint-Sans and Messiaen. Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925, 9428 1463 or e-mail medge@mpce.mq.edu.au.
Mon 29 June CPD PROGRAM: Dealing with Difficult Clients Part 2. 9.30 to 11.30am 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.
July
Mon 13 to Thurs 16 July INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM: Society For Conservation Biology Annual Meetings: Plenary speakers include Professor Sir Robert May (Oxford University), Professor Ralf Conrad (Max Planck Institut, Marburg), Professor Steven Handel (Rutgers University), Professor Peter Bridgewater (Chief Science Adviser, Dept of Environment, Sport and Territories), Dr Michael Gillings (Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources), Dr Lesley Hughes (Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources). Website: http://www.bio.mq.edu.au/consbio/
Tues 14 July MUPRA INTERNET WORKSHOP: 6.00 to 8.00pm in Training Room 2, Level 1, Library. For registration see http://www.mq.edu.au/~mupra/.
Wed 22 July MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: Greek Drama Festival Finals. 9.30am in Lecture Theatre T1, X5B.
Sat 25 July MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: HSC Ancient History Study Day. 9.00am to 1.00pm in various lecture theatres.
Tues 28 July ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Discussion Series: Typical Men in the Gospels, led by Ross Saunders. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7 (free for full-time students). Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.
The next issue of Staff News will be published on Friday
5 June 1998.
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 1 June 1998.
Barbara McGarity, W6B, x7379, Fax x7391.