THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

Number 9 ISSNI033·3894 Registration NBH3127 June 4 to June 18, 1990 New records for University's graduation , ' Graduation 1990 set new records for the University. Degrees, diplomas and certificates were conferred upon more that 2000 people by the Chancellor, Justice Elizabeth ,ll,vatt. , The new graduates were the first admitted to awards since the proclamation of the University of Newcastle Act (1989) last November, establishing the "'l'algamated institution. ) On April 7, a separate graduation was held for the Faculty of Music (fonnedy the Newcastle Branch of the Conservatorium of Music). Conferring ofdegrees ceremonies for the seven Faculties and six schools at Shortland (the old University and the fonner Hunter Institute of Higher Oh, Whata/eeling! . . the University. work for the Newcastle Umverslty Education) were combined on May 11, At every one of the ceremonies, College, the Hunter Valley Research 12, 18 and 19. It was necessary to hold one of the candidates admitted to degrees Foundation, the Councils of the fonner eight graduations - two each day. responded on behalf of the candidates. Newcastle CAE and the University, and ) The new graduates received loud Eight people were admitted to radio station 2NUR. applause from their families, relatives, honorary degrees -the largest number for Mrs Margaret Bowman, Principal University staff and friends when they any graduation except the Bicentennial of Wyong High School, had an honorary received awards after several years of Graduation in 1988, when 11 people were Doctor of Letters degree conferred upon study. honoured. her in recognition of her long service to ,) An estimated 10,000 .people An honorary degree of Doctor of the former Newcastle CAE and the former attended the Great Hall ceremomes. Science was awarded to Professor Ray Hunter Institute and the Council of the The first new graduate was Miss Chambers, retired Professor of University. Norshidah Abdul Majid, of Malaysia, Accounting at the University of Sydney, Mr John Miner, OAM, was who was admitted to a BCom degree. in recognition of his outstanding awarded an honorary master of Laws Eight days later, Dr Gloria Ross contribution to teaching and research in degree for his coDlribution to rugby, rugby Webb walked across the stage and received accounting. her PhD, becoming the last new graduate Mr Ted Flowers, fonner University for 1990. Librarian, had an honorary degree of The Chancellor played a leading Doctor of 'Letters conferred upon him in part in Graduation 1990. She officiated at recognition if his long career as a local every one of the graduations and government and university librarian. personally congratulated all recipients of Mr Warren Derlrenne was awarded awards. an honorary Master of Arts for his The Vice-Chancellor, Professor contribution to the University in several Keith Morgan, was also busy, delivering roles including member of the Council nine addresses on the state of the and Warden of Convocation. University. Professor Cyril Renwick, AO, Included in the awards were 86 Professor of Political Economy at the higher degrees (Masters and PhDs) and University, was a recipient of a honorary 71 Graduate Diplomas - also a record for degree of Doctor of the University for his administration, optometry and the University. First graduates in program for Aborigines An honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering was presented to Mr Bruce Thomson, AO, Chairman of several peak authorities associated with shipping and coal marketing and Chairman of the UniversityAls Institute of Coal Research. Dr Alan Hewson, Oinical Lecturer in Reproductive Medicine at the University and a member of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine, was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Medicine for his achievements as a practitioner and a researcher in the fields ofobstetrics and gynecology. This year men eclipsed women in the list of recipients of University Medals. 1bey not only achieved first class honoms but also displayed outstanding ability in the subject. Medallists are: Michael Ostwald, of New Lambton (Architecture); Linden Drzyzga, Theftrst medical students to graduate under the University's special program for Aborigl of Tingara Heights (History); Wylie students were admitted to their degrees at the May 19 afternoon graduation. Bradford, of Medowie (Economics); Peter Dr Sandra Ea~s. of Perth, and Dr Louis Peachey, of Murray-Upper,near Tully.;n Austin, of Kotara South (Chemical Northern Queensland,plctured above, were in theftTst intake ofAboriginal medical students in Engineering); Peter Ward, of Newcastle 1985. Drs Eades ~nd Peachey are presently working as Interns at Royal Newcastle Hospill!f' (Civil Engineering); Richard Mazzaferri, The Medical SchooL£s tally of Aboriginal student doctors has steadily increaset / )) of Cooranbong (Computer Engineering); recent years, with 13 presently enrolled in Years I to IV. Steven Chadban, of Merewether (Medicine) and Lynne Rankin, of Eleebana (Science). Aboriginal community to Rapturous moments were created at the commencement of particular come to the campus ceremonies by the playing of the The leaders point out that the University Conservatorium Brass The University's Art Advisory Group, in University held exhibitions of ancient Ensemble (Mr Robyn Fischle, leader), conjunction with groups representing the Greek and Egyptian, and primitive Pacilic the University Conservatorium Choir (Mr Aboriginal community, is planning a 'first' Michael Dudman, leader) and the for the Hunter - an exhibition of Goorie art this year. their express the view )'\at the exhibition in October could l ,)Je University Choir (Father Peter Brock, art and artefacts and a corroboree. start of a long-term partuership between leader). The exhibition will be held in the Goories and the University. At the invitation of the Chancellor, Great Hall from October 12 to 16 and the The corroboree looks like being a the new graduates, their relatives and corroboree in the grounds of the University truly memorable event. At a meetiJ Vf friends "took tea" in the Union follOwing on October 12 at Sunset. the organisers recently, ouly one p, jn the graduations. In the Union there was a Aborigines (or Goories, as they he said could remember baving seen an great deal of camera-clicking, kissing and traditionally. identify themselves) from authentic corroboree. Mr Leonard de hand-shaking. most parts of New South Wales have Silva, of Armidale, who is 76, said he And, to conclude main sessions been invited to submit art and artefacts remembered a corroboree being conducted of the graduation events Graduation for inclusion in the exhibition. at Bellingen in the late twenties, or early Dinner Dances were held in the Union, 1be leaders of the groups arranging thirties. He had attended, along with with music for dancing provided the double event have informed their several thousand other people. (appropriately in Newcastle) by 'brothers and sisters' that all the things Corroborees were sometimes described Housequake. • 'we make (paintings, boomerangs, clap­ in the writings of the earliest inhabitants Approximately 580 people sticks,axes,spears,digging-sticks,dilly of Newcastle. attended the three Graduation Dinner bags, coolamins, bush jewellery, etc.' ') The corroboree at the University Dances. • 'would be proudly displayed and would on October 12 will involve about 30 The Warden of Convocation, Mr be on sale for our white brothers and performers in traditional body paint. Vic Levi, welcomed the guests and urged sisters". Further details of the exhibition the new members ofConvocation to to be "What we want to put on show is and the corroboree may be obtained from sure to cast their votes in the forthcoming the genuine thing - proud traditional and Mr Paul Gordon, Cultural Officer election for four Convocation members authentic images, objects, weapons and Awabakal Co-op (telephone 67 1765 or of the Council. implements - not the kind of things we just make for tourists (like plywood 69 2424), or Mr John Armstrong, boomerangs and objects with house-paint University Information Officer (telephone 687333). 2 decoration, g1ass/plastic beads, etc.)". in the Behavioral Sciences Bnilding. Overseas recognition tor Social Work Anybody interested in social worlc education, particularly students seeking The BachelorofSocial Work, afour-year other areas, that both relevance and to enrol in 1991, are encouraged to contact degree, will have its first intake in 1991. excellence could be achieved by him to discuss the course. Accordiug to the Uuiversity's new introducing members to people and Professor of Social Work, Professor Brian problems ftom the very beginuing of their English, the first intake will be of courses and combining this field education The elections approximately 30 students and some with campus-based courses and self additioual places will be provided in directed learning related discipliues, includiug welfare, for Discussing the format of the at a glance students who may be eligible for advanced Bachelor of Social Worlc degree, he said standing. students in the undergraduate degree The degree will prepare graduates would study selected subjects in other The essential details of the elections for for membership of the Australian departments of the University and would the new Council of the University to be Association of Social Worlcers and will, undertake substantial parts of their courses conducted soon: consequently, be widely recoguised in supervised field education placements Elections to be held for - overseas. in agencies and orgauisations within the • Two members of the Council who Former Senior Lecturer in the Hunter Region and beyond are members of the academic staff. School of Social Worlc at the University "Special attention will be given • One member who is a member of of New South Wales, Professor English in the course to regional issues, problems the non-academic staff. has filled the foundation Chair of Social and population groups and to worlc in • One member who is a student. Worlc at the University. non-metropolitan and ruraI settings," he • Four members who are members Professor English said the decision said. "However, all graduates will be of Convocation, and to establish a Department of Social Worlc qualified to practise in any stale or region. .. ~.this University came at a time when The Department also plauned to • The Warden of Convocation. \ ))at changes were taking places in offer postgraduate degrees and continuing Nominations have been called society, in the planuing and provision of education courses for practitioners closing on June 18 at 5 pm. social and welfare services, and even in wantiug to achieve advanced skills and The terms of office of the academic the organisation of tertiary education itself. those who wanted to undertake research and non-academic members is two years He said many ideas taken for for a Masters degree or a PhD. and the term of office of the student fl"nted until recently were now under Discussions were also uuderway member is one year. \;;.wenge and some had already been with other Departmeuts, especially the The Convocation members and abandoned. Department of Social Health and the Warden of Convocation have been "In Australia and overseas, Commuuity Studies, about the possibility allotted three-year terms of office. political and economic systems are being of postgraduate courses in social welfare transformed as political and social administration. Voting will begin on July 16 and ideologies are changing," he said. Professor English outlined the close on August 24. "There is a general movement proposals for staff appointments over the The elections will be conducted away from traditional ideas, parties and next two years as the full program of by means of postal ballots. policies and a new emphasis is being undergraduate and postgraduate studies placed on individual responsibility and was implemented effort .• , "A critical appointment to be made \ Professor English indicated that soon will be that of a seuior academic to (J_Aal worlc education must prepare its be responsible for developing the field graduates to take part in this process of education program; establishing student change. learning units in community agencies and The University of To identify and to promote those orgauisations; and recruiting field, worlc Newcastle Art Advisory /h;ngs that will greater human well-being, supervisors amongst professional social; \ .. licularly by helping individuals, workers in the region. "Leading Group presents ~ilies and commuuities to find a sense professionals from the Hunter Region The Art Advisory of identity and to gain access to power and beyond it will also be employed on a Dinner on and control over their own lives. sessional basis as cliuicallecturers in the "It must also prepare graduates to campus based teaching of the July 27, 1990 worlc with those who face personal or department. .. community crises, as the result illness, Brian EnglishlEs own research Launching of the Art Catalogue, accident and natural disasters, and with interests include social demography; 6.30 pm in the Great Hall Dinner, 7.30 pm in the Staff those who are disadvantaged, through marriage and family studies; and the House deprivation, disctimination, disability, assessment of social needs and the personal characteristics or special provision and evaluation of services. Guest Speaker condition" . Other staff, to be appointed, would He expressed the view that the extend the research profile of the Mr Edmund Capon Director of the Art Gallery of New greatest challenge facing professional department and would, through 1iuks South Wales, Sydney education in any field was to remain already established with Law, Sociology relevant to current issues, problems and and Health, contribute to regionally-based Entry by ticket ouly, $50 per conditions, without simply succumbing or relevant research in social, legal and person to current facts and passing fashions and policy studies, as well as nudertake Tickets are available by thus losing any notion of excellence. research on basic social worlc teclmiques telephoning 68 5535 (Christa) or He believed that the University and intervention strategies. 685473 (Kate). was already demonstrating, particularly Professor English is (temporarily) in its School of Medicine, but also in located in the Department of Education

3 performers and between performers and Five generations - Can you beat this? users. The weakness, and even absence, of these linka has been a fundamental flaw in AustraIiaiEs R&D system. Mr Crean said that the Science Council had heard presentations on five possible proposals for Co-operative Research Centres. The presentations covered mining technology and equipment; land management; information technology Antarctic and Southern Ocean environment; and biological growth factors. Mr Crean stressed that the presentations were only to provide the Science Council with examples of the scope and character of possible centres. "Any formal applications based on the presentations will not be given preferential treatment. The Science CounciJ will not select the successful proposals. This will be done by the Government on the basis ,!l(. recommendations made by the

The School of Education will conduct three research seminars in June. The venue will be Room A149 in the Hunter Building between midday and 12.55 pm on the following days: June 4 Mr Alistair Inglis (RMIT) will speak on Satellite based education.

Junel8 Dr John Schiller will speak on The Primary Ptincipal as an agent ofchange -myth or reality?

June 25 Ms Jill Scevak will speak on Learning in a map-text context

Mr Inglis is attached to RMlT Educational Research and Developm Ms Sally Purcell and Mr Colin Lawson admire a work by Studio Craftsperson. Unit He is Leader of the Edsat Project Mr Herbert Heinrich entitled "Gloucester Tops Study". (distance education by satellite). Mr Lawson is also a Studio Craftsperson and has several items in the exhibition of artworks by artists employed by the University as Studio Craftspersons. In his seminar Mr Inglis will The exhibition, which embodies work by a variety of people with technical and artistic describe his research on how recognisejA\ backgrounds will be on display in the Foyer ofthe Art Building until June B. innovators see the climate fcNJ Artists participating include Linda Mepham. Ron Hunter, Robert Stow, Giselle Penn, innovatioo. 1be wOlk is \inked to earlier Toni Shuker and Liane Audrins. studies of the EdSat Project in collaboration with Dr Roger Coldwell. He has interviewed some 30 innovators to discover what precipitated New Name for their decisions to become involved in specific innovations, what factors they Staff Social Body consider militated against innovation at RMIT and what they have got out of The social body of the fonner Hunter said. .. A number of ideas and their projects. Institute has undergone a name change "While the results obvious . and elected a new Management Executive suggestions have already come forward reflect RMITlEs special characteristics, and discussions with the management following its 1990 Annual General there are a number of findings we have committee ofthe Staff House are likely to Meeting. made which are likely to apply The body was known the Hunter be on the agenda." as generally", Mr Inglis said. Institute of Higher Education Staff Members of the Executive are: Association but this was changed at the President - Paul McGrath (Applied annual general meeting to the Hunter Sciences); Vice-Presidents - Luke Solly Building Staff Social Association of the (Industrial Technology) and Peter Attention Overseas University of Newcastle. Zimmennan (Maintenance); Secretary - Students Re-elected President, Dr Paul Stella Aubrey (Huxley Library); Treasurer Ms Joanna '!bonnan, AlDAB Social McGrath, said the name change was - David Heggart (Property Services); Worker will visit the University of necessary because of the amalgamation Membership Secretary - Doreen Jenkins Newcastle on June 8 between 9 am and (Staff Lounge). 4 pm. last year of the Institute, the University She will be located in the Hunter and the Conservatorium. He said a slight Stella, Luke and Peter are new Building, Student Services Section, in problem arose in the change of name members on the Executive while Doreen the room next to the Library. because a Staff House already existed on has swapped from Secretary to Ms '!bonnan will be available to campus and that the operations of the Membership Secretary. see any AlDAB, IDP or private Mr McGrath said that a number of subsidised students regarding personal, fonner Institute social body centred on health, family or legal problems that the HunterBuilding (the main building of aspects would be looked at by the may be affecting their studies. AU tbe fonner Institute). Association in the next 12 months in interviews are confidential and free. "As a result, it was decided to addition to discussions with the Staff For appnintment please put your include "Hunter Building" in the new House committee. These include a name down in advance, on the calendar ofsocial activities and provision appointment list, held at the International name and for the Executive to look at the Student Office with Ms Cathetine overn11 social operations of the University of services in the Staff Lounge at the Brown, Room A79A, Hunter Building, in the coming 12 months", Dr McGrath Hunter Building. or telephone 68 7691 or 68 7667. 6 Campus stopover for leisure expert Inaugural presentation held I in the City

Messers MacMaster and Maguire

After the first of the University's aviation graduates were awarded their diplomas, the first annual wings and prize ceremony was held in Newcastle City Hall. Attended by 130 srudents, parents, Ms Jenny Graham. Head of the School of Health, presents Professor Jack Kelly with a friends, members of staff and donors or O'niversity plaque. Course Director in Recreation and Tourism and seminar convenor, Mr Peter prizes, the ceremony fearured certificate Brown. looks on. presentations for the 39 srudents who had attained private pilot licences and wings. The presentation was made by The School of Health recently hosted Grant for Special Captain W. Willrinson, Manager, Base Professor Jack Kelly, Professor in Leisure Training, Qantas, who was also the guest Studies and Director of the Office of Education Centre speaker. Gerontology and Aging Studies at the The prize winners are: University of 1llinois. Mr Marl< Thibault - Chris Smith A $50,000 grant to support researcb into Memorial Prize for demonstrating the Professor Kelly is one of the special education has been awarded by greatest degree of skill and leading writers in the leisure field and a the Austra1ian Researcb Council to the professiOnalism in pilot perfonnance out onner ChaiIperson of the Commission nf.' University's Special Education Centre. of the University's first-year students at \jJf Research of the World Leisure and The Director of the Centre, Dr the Civil Air Training Academy, Recreation Association. Phil Foremen, said the ARC Infrasuucture Cessnock. Speaking on Life in Between: Grant will support the expansion of Ms Donna Porter-Ernst & Young Continuity and Constriction, Professor Prize for the best perfonnance in Aviation existing research in areas such as / ,;:J(elly outlined his thoughts on the critical I. development and evaluation of '\6'/!ignificance ofleisure for older people at Mr JolmMacMaster-The Boeing insUUctional strategies for people with a public seminar, which attracted a varied Prize for Excellence in Aviation, disabilities. audience of academics and practitioners demonstrating the highest level of "The grant will also allow for from the Hunter Region. attaimnent in both pilot skills and planned research into the use of computer­ academic perfonnance. During his two-day visit, he also assisted learning concept development Mr Jolm Maguire - the McDonnell lectured to students and staff involved in and in the development of metacognitive Douglas Trophy for best graduating pilot. the Tourism and Recreation and strategies". Dr Foreman said. Mr Gavin Jones and Mr David Occupational Therapy courses. "The advantage of infrastructure Donnelly - Saville & Holdsworthy During his brief stay, Professor akills funding is that it can be used to support a Psychology Prize for pilot and high Kelly developedataste for Hunter Valley academic achievement and interest in variety of research activities and is not wines. He has promised to return to subjects relating to human factors or tied to a particular project Academic Newcastle in 1991, when the University psychology. staff in the Special Education Centre are is proposing to organise a satellite Mr MacMaster, who comes from involved in several research projects conference on Regional Impacts of Jugiong, is the first of the University's whicb can now be extended though the Tourism. aviation graduates to receive his wings on use of the funding", he added. attaimnent of his commercial pilot's The conference will be held in The grant results from a licence. He has been employed by conjunction with the World Leisure and submission by the Special Education Quantas, continuing a family tradition Recreation Association Congress which Centre as part of a broader submission by with the company. is held every four years, and is being the Schools of Education and Health. Mr Maguire, who lives at Nelson hosted by The University ofTeclmology, Bay, is in the final stages of being tested Sydney, in July 1991. for employment by Quantas. 7 there is no other academic bookshop in • Is the driver competently driving LETTER TO EDITOR the whole region. Isn.IEtit time the Union the bus? and did something to encourage students to • Is the bus actually beading in the get more out of books rather than merely direction it should in order to reach Dear Sir, encouraging the (profitable) consumerism its stated destination? At the Graduation Ceremony on Friday and the other mindless activities that are afternoon, May 11, it was interesting to given space within its walls? John Foster hear the Vice-Chancellor stress the An answer from the Unionplease! Physics Department importance the University places on encouraging students to study D.Munro, Dear Sir, mathematics, despite all the evidence to Department of Psychology the contrary. I recently returned from an Easter break But it was gratifying to bear from Dear Sir in Wollongong, where I was impressed Mr Ostwald, speaking on behalf of the Following recent industrial action called by the bus service provided by the BHP students, detailing some of that evidence by the PSA, the usual diatribe has started for workers at the Port Kembla steel plant. to tbe contrary: that students come fresh to circulate, directed at both unionists and Double deckers carry passengers around from high school to attend classes in non-unionists. the works on a regular basis. lecture theatres over-crowded far beyond I would like to comment on some Now that University unification their fire regulation capacity. of the points made by the Chairperson, in has taken place, there is a great deal of More evidence to the contrary the publication Not the Ad Hoc News, movement between the main centres of came from a graduating mathematics under the heading 'You're on the Bus and teaching. The population of the halls of student, who could not understand why Have You Paid the Fare?' She writes: " residence is growing quickly; staff in the tbe Mathematics Department, with such Members pay the salaries of paid officials McMullin and Hunter Buildings have a large number of students, does not have and elect delegates who they trust will close links because their departments have a professor. represent them". In my opinions, this been fused; the library, Great Hall, UnWI\ . The graduate.iEs lack of should read: "Members pay the salaries and Staff House are located a long distarIII' understanding had arisen because the of paid officials and, in return, expect from the halls and the Hunter Building, DepartmentAls professorial chair has been these officials to act responsibly towards also it is now inappropriate, we are told, vacant over the student.IEs entire period the said members. They also elect to think of a divided campus. as an undergraduate. delegates who they hope will represent A bus service like the one in Pili. them". Trust surely implies more than Kembla would be a boon, particul~ John Giles just recognition of a name, a face or a when it is raining, and a way ofachieving passing acquaintance. greater campus cohesion. Dear Sir My comment is: wben industrial action is the only alternative is the one­ John Armstrong. It is interesting to read about the new day strike the only alternative, industrial Hunter Building dining facilities planned for the Union action? In an era of dwindling unionism Building, and they will certainly make and given the type of institution we are in eating there more pleasant, as well as and the break up of unionists versus non­ Dear Sir, more efficient. What is less beartening is unionists, often in the same workplace, Twice a week some 500 of my Economics that no mention is made of improving the and bearing in mind the "marvellous 1 students, have to walk to, and from, the bookshop facilities. Arguably the most effectiveness" of past similar stoppages, main campos to the Griffith Duncan important thing in the Union (if we are to it seems to me that calling a one-day Theatre across the creekl Most of tld\\ be taken seriously as a University of strike to sbow outrage is a bit like shooting walk, several abreast, along the road M 12,000 students and about 1,500 academic yourself in the foot and hoping the runs past the Engineering Faculty. This staff), the bookshop is crowded into such University feels the pain. Surely may be unwise, but there is no path - just a small and inadequate space that it is overworked union officials can fiod dry earth, or mud (depending on the difficult 10 see how it could actually display something more productive to do than weather). Sooner or later, perhaps ~ even one book per student. Text book managing picket lines against their own wet day, one, or more, of these student""· sections are small and inadequate, and members. likely to be hit by a carwith unpredictable there is almost no space for other books The Chairperson writes inNot the consequences. Ifsuch a thing happens, it with which to broaden one.IEs horizons or Ad Hoc News: "Believing in a 'fair go' will of course be refened to as an accident merely have a good read. Furthermore, and paying our way, general staff in this It is, however, the responsibility of the much of the time one has to clamber past, University may like to measure themselves University Administration to prevent such or over, cartons and piles of books to get against the standard". If we take a an .. accident" by providing a sealed path to the sbelves - or to the staff, who sit in member who belongs to a two-wage from the Union and along the southern unhealthy cubbyholes, almost hidden by household, who hasn't any children and side of the road. The need for such a path further piles of books and records. In who has extensive assets, and if we has been evident for several years. short, it's a disgrace in every respect to the compare him with a member wbo belongs Amalgamation has made it a necessity. Union and to the University. to a one-wage household, who has five Either our senior administrators do not Why is this state ofaffairs allowed children and who is living from pay-to­ walk from one side of the campus to the to continue from year to year? Even pay, who makes the bigger sacrifice by other, or they do so with their eyes shut. without the latest expansion, there are relinqnishing a day's pay? Are both I look forward to an assurance facilities in the Union which are less members paying the same fare for the from our new managerially-oriented deserving of precious space, such as the same bus ride? Administration that a small project so gift shop (how many gewgaw shops do However, the question I, and many vital to the safe operation of the campus we need in the community?) and the others, are asking is not, have you paid will be given the very highest priority, stationery shop (which has more floor the fare? Instead, we are wondering: even ahead of the $5.4 million new' space than the booksbop, for a rather Administration Block. limited stock). These facilities are also • Is the fare reasonable for the bus available in every shopping centre, while ride question? Howard Dick Economics Department 8 Student Subject to a report to the Council, tenders will be called with a view to the University opening as many new units as possible for the 1991 academic year. accommodation Council also approved an investigation into the best form and style ofdevelopment building boom for Student Resident No.4. It set up a committee, chaired by Professor Ken Dutton, Dean ofStudents, to carry out the investigation and ascertain ifa church might become involved The 1990-1992 Triennium will be a new in the project. era of development for University student Council resolved that not less than $4 million should be made available for the accommodation. residential college. A major building program worth a potential $7 million will increase the maximum size of residential colleges 1iom It's not good enough to have a degree the present figure of 480 students to 730 students. Extensions to International House and Evatt House, and planning the establishment of a fonrth residential college, are due to begin as soon as possible. The Interim Council approved the capital works program at its meeting on April 27. The council was told that the projects are imperative if the University · to alleviate the acute shortage of a, ccommodation for students. The extensions to International House and Evatt House will be needed next year to offset the temporary n:commodation in University Village, ~hich will be closed at the end of this On account of the emphasis being given to selection skills when students apply for year. employment, workshops in resume writing and interviewing techniques have been University Village provides 180 commenced by the Careers Office. Students from all Faculties and Schools - andfrom first year to final year - are beds. The village was established in the able to enrol in the workshaps, which are being conducted on Tuesdays between 2 and wake of the Newcastle Earthquake to 4 pm in the Counselling Service and on Thursdays between 9 am and 11 am in Room help students who were not able to obtain V03, Mathematics Building. Please telephone 685466 to arrange for your attendance. housing in the city. Our phatograph shows organisers Ms Helen Parker and Ms Kate Grimmel with Following a request for special Scott Mallender and Michael Williams. assistance from the University, the Ministerfor Employment, Education and ~anning, Mr Dawkins, provided $3 2NUR appeal tops $220,000 , ~lion to boost student accommodation at the University. In a report to the Council, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Admin- ' ,\tration), Mr Lance Hennessy, said a \ C~ student accommodation plan for the 1990-1992 Triennium should be developed based on the policies approved in 1989. He said these provided for student residential colleges to be established under their own governing bodies to aocommodate 120-150 students. International House and Evatt House had been established on this basis. Mr Hennessy recommended that the Government's Earthquake Grant, plus $500,000 allocated for 1992, be matched by the University to make a total provision for student accommodation for 1990-1992 The appealfor funds to build new studios for 2NUR has produced of $7 million. $220,000 in donations or pledges so far. Council asked the Interim Boards One of the organisations that have given the appeal a boost is the Universities of International House and Evatt House Credit Union, whose Newcastle Branch Manager, Mr Paul Cootes (centre), to consult closely with the student body presented a cheque for $500. and advise the Council on the style and Others in the photograph are (left) the Manager of 2NUR, Mr Brett Gleeson desigu of the accommodation sought by and Dr Peter Hendry, who was appointed Chairman of the lNUR Board by the Vice­ the Boards. Chancel/or, succeeding Professor Cyril Renwick, whose term ofoffice has expired. 9 Senate committee the whole University. and the effectiveness of hot-dip "While the existing Faculty galvanising as a means of achieving that supervising graduate Doctoral and Master Degree Committees protection. programs can provide the expert discipline oriented Mr Harrold was presented with advice, the overall monitoring of his cheque and certificate by Ms Kertie implementation and standards is not Howells on behalf oftbe Association. Ms possible under that scheme. Howells is the Marketing Co-ordinator "For this reason, Academic Senate for the Newcastle company, Industrial bas accepted the idea of the Graduate Gaivanisers, and said she boped the awan! Studies Committee", he said. wonld increase the awareness of bot Professor MacDonald added that dipped galvanising for the engineering regnlations to allow dissolution of the sector of her industry. Facnlty Committees, with the introduction "In many cases hot dip galvanising of the Graduate Studies Committee and can save the total cost of a project in the possible formation ofFacnlty or School maintenance costs alone and our company Sub-Committees, were under preparation at Hexham holds a number of seminars and wonid be placed before the University each year to educate the steel industries as quickly as possible. on the qualities of hot dipped In the meantime the Graduate galvanising" , Ms Howells said. Studies Committee was considering the "This is the second occasion the reports necessary to monitor and record Association has made available the prize the implementation of the guidelines to University of Newcastle students (the throughout the students' candidature. previous winner was Mr Stephen Fityus) and I hnpe that we can continue to support Professor Ron MacDonald Student recipient of our future engineers in coming ye) Deputy President of the Academic SenaIe, Galvanising Industry through the award" . I Professor Ron MacDonald, believes that In receiving his prize, Mr Harro a new era in the training of graduate Award said he thanked the Galvanisers' students in the University bas commenced An award by the galvanising industry in Association on behalf of all civil with the Academic Senate's acceptance AustraJia to recognise its continued engineering students. He hoped to finish of a Graduate Studies Committee. interest in education has been presented his course in engineering in Newcas,· Professor MacDonald explained to a Civil Engineering student who hopes this year and then continue his emolme that changes in the conditions of award to finisb his course inNewcastie this year in the Bachelor of Natural .Resources and the administration of graduate students before embarking on further studies in degree at the University of New England resulting from the transfer of responsibility 1991. in Armidale. for scholarship holders from the MrTnnothy Harrold is in the fowth The Head of the Department of Commonwealth Government to the year of his Bachelor of Civil Engineering Civil Engineering and Surveying, University had dictated a need to change degree and won the $500 'Hot Dip Associate Professor John Fryer, also the oversight of graduate programs. Galvanising Prize' for best performance congratulated Mr Harrold on his effort He said students holding in the third year subject CE325 Concrete and thanked the Association for its co­ scholarships now signed a form of contract and Materials Technology. operation in support of students. with the University and the University The Galvanisers' Association of He said that Mr Harrold's was required to define in more precise Australia, as part of its 25th anniversary, continued study in AnnidaJe was the I'e8\IIi terms its expectations of students and the established a University award program of a combined degree offered .. support they could expect. in 1988. The award, accompanied by a Newcastle and New England Universities "The University, in 1989, special certificate, is designed to promote in Civil Engineering and Natural introduced Gnidelines for the Supervision awareness amongst future engineers of Resources. About 15 students were of Research Higher Degree Students", the importance of corrosion protection currently enrolled in the cornbiJned delgll he said. "The guidelines refer to all aspects of a student's tenure at the University, giving guidance to the University's expectations not only of the student but also to the supervisor and the Head of Department. Individual student histories will be better documented, in a standard format allowing each stage of a student's enrolment to be clearly described". Following amalgamation, Professor MacDonald said, there would be more departments seeking involvement in higher degree studies. In some of these departments there would be a lack of experience in such studies, and possibly a shortage of staff with supervision experience. "The University's implementation of the guidelines and the movement and expansion of graduate studies, particularly by research, must be carefnlly monitored, drawing on the experience available across Galvonisers' Association ofAustralia. 10 improving spotting performance. The drug controversy in sport: contract His main concern, however, was not so much to exantine exhaustively ned for book futuristic trends in sport as to bring into bold relief that unless the assumptions and attitudes undetpinning our cu~nt philosophy ofsport are reconceptualis~, we will achieve far less than we expect m our vigorous campaigus to eliminate dmgs from sport. The central issue is wbether, when we say 'winning is not e~erything', ~e really mean it, or are we m .fact.s~ymg reyes, winning is not eve~g~ 1118 the only thing'. What is at stake m this debate is the hidden agenda of sport, whicb regards the body as ameans to anend,and whether, as a society, we are in truth willing to cballenge it. Professor Laura also addressed the recommendations that flowed from the Congress. The Con~s made clear th~t today insufficient attenlionbad been patd to the articulation of a coberent Professor Ron Laura and Professor Saxon White philosophical framework within whicb The recent signing of an agreement with Professor Arnold Beckett, on behalf of the roCs stance on doping conld be t\Jen & Unwin by Professors Ron Laura the Hunter Academy of Sport, tabled the justified and consistently applied. ~ Saxon White for a book on the drug prime recommendation, namely: Put simply, theIOC bad taken the controversy in sport is seen as a landmark • That the International Olympic view that the ban on drugs at Olympic in the history of the Hunter Academy of Committee provide a coherent competitions was not motivated by Sport and the evolution of sport in philosophical framework within which concepts sucb as 'fair play' and 'unfair J.pstralia. the IOC position on doping can be justified advantage" since the IOC regarded these V Now inmanuscript form, the book and consistently applied. concepts as too ambitious and idealistic Will be a distillate of the proceedings of • The philosophy should e.mbrace to be achieved. the First National Congress of Socio­ educational programs, drug testing and Professor White agreed that with Ethical and Medical Aspects of Drugs in penalties. reapect to human performance much will Sport, held in Newcastle last year. • The determination of the depend on how society applies its outcome Contributions come from Senator knowledge of the Hwnan Genome Project, philosophy may require tru: creation ~f a John Black (Chairman of the specific advisory body mcotporatmg whicb began at the National Institutes of Commonwealth Senate Enquiry inDrugs philosophers, scientists o.f. different Health in the United States in January, in Sport), Professor Arnold Be7kett persuasions, e.g. medICIne and 1989, and which will take 15 years to (International Olympic C~mmlttee psychology, and above all, contemporary complete. Medical Commission), Dr DaVId Cowan champion athletes tu consider c0D?'P'." The main aim of the project is to (Drug Control Centre, KingiEs College, of 'fair play' and reunfair advantage as It determine the composition of human ~ndon), Dr Robert Goldman (Chainnan, relates to competition at the highest ~an DNA molecnie by molecnle. V>ping Commission USA Amate.ur level. It is perceived that an appropr,tate , Such information would permit the eventual diaguosis of some 3,000 Athletic Association), Dr L. Scott-Frazier philosophical framework would take ~to (Institute of Human Studies), and account ethical issues concerned With known genetic diseases, and lead to Professor Vernon Howard (Harvard e.g. genetic engineering, as well as ~e understanding of mecbanisms of normal University). problems of performance boosting atds and abnormal biological ftmctions, and Q Professor Laura will write on The including drugs. to the repair of genetic abnormalities. oping Problem in Sport: from Drugs to The Advisory Body should also The hope of preventing gene~c Genetic Engineering and Professor White consider effective international disorders and the engineering ofbealthier on The Needs for and Abuses of Steroids communications, decision-making humans would inevitably go hand-in-hand in Human High Performance. processes and ensure consistency of with the creation of bumatlS who can The State Government, together recommendations and the value systems perform faster, higher and stronger, in with NIB Health Funds Ltd., have that undetpin them. line with the Olympic motto. Such feats generously provided financial support for The recommendations from the of genetic engineering have already been the book, and royalties will be returned to Moscow Conference are awaited with accomplished in animals. the Hunter Academy of Sport for further interest. Professor Saxon Wbite is initiatives by its Education Committee. In addition, an invitation was Foundation Professor of Human Apart from raiSing public extended to Professor Laura to speak on Pbysiology in the University's Medical awareness of the problem of drugs in the Drug Controversy in Sport and the School. Part of his current research sport on a regional and national basis, the Future of the Olympic Movement at the concerns the neuroscience mechanisms congress outcomes have already ~n International Drugs Congress beld in Patis controlling exercise and their long-term considered internationally. A sutpnsmg in November, 1989. effects, particularly inhigb level athletes. finding was that the IOCwas not working In his paper, Professor La~ He is currently Chairman of the Hunter within a documented philosophical examined certain developments taking Academy of Sport. framework to guide the behaviour of place in genetic engineering which may Professor Ron Laura is Professor athletes with respect to performance soon represent a challenge to the concept of Education and writes widely on spotting boosting aids. of 'fair play' in sport. issues including ethics in sport. He is Tberefore, immediately after the He mentioned in particular gene Chairman of the Spotts Medicine and congress, at the Second Permanent World mapping, cloning and gene therapy and Health Education Conunittee of the Hunter Congress of Drugs in Sport in Moscow, considered their potential relevance for Academy of Sport. It t GRADUATION ACCOLADE

Mrs Unden Drzyzga, BA with Honours Qass I and the University Medal in History, shared the enjoyment of her success with (from left) Professor Alan Ward, Dr Peter HempenstaIl and Assoc. Professor Eric Andrews, who lectured her during her undergraduate subjects. Mrs Drzyzga and her husband, Joe Drzyzga, have four children. She is a full-time school teacher and a part-time Tutor at the University. Moreover, she intends to commence studies for a PhD next year.

Professor Cyril Renwick, who was honoured for his contribution to the life of this Stale, this region and this Univelliity by the presentation of a degree of Doctor of the University, is congratulated by the man who succeeded him as Chainnan of the Hunter VaIley Research Foundation, Professor Mick Carter, the University's Deputy Vice-ChanceUor (Academic).

Dr Ken Williams (left) is the Principal oQ, ) Cessnock West Primary School. Dr Neville Schofield (right) is a Lecturer in Education at the University. Pictured with their supervisor, Dr Phil Moore (Head of the Department of Education), they each graduated with a PhD degree. Two active participants in student affairs took out their degrees. Ms Vanessa Bates, BachelorofArts graduate, is well-known for her work as Co-editor of OPUS last year. Vanessa presently is associated with Freewheels and is the SRCs Women's Officer. Mr Kent Gillman, Diplomate in Education, was a student member of the Council of the former University and is presently a member of the Interim Council

"It used to be though unusual forwomen to Vreceive engineering degrees. Five of the . women who graduated in the Faculty of Engineering this year are: Ms Teresa McDonald (BCompSc with Honours Class I), Ms Pam O'Donoghue (BEng in Civil Engineering), Ms Tracey Day (BEng in Chemical Engineering with Honours Class I), Ms Latha Ahanantakrishnan (BEng in Chemical Engineering) and Ms Yap Mei Ling (BEng in Chemical Engineering). ()

Dr Bernice Sharp, who was admitted to a PhD in mathematics, (shown with her supervisor, Assoc. Professor John Giles) migrated to Australia from England with herhusbandandtwosons. ShetookaBA in mathematics as an external student of the University of New England and went on to take a LittB in functional analysis. She continued her research with an MSC(hons) at the University of Sydney. In 1987 Dr Sharp became Head of the Mathematics Department at the Catholic College of Education in Sydney. Mr Chen Swee-Eng, a Sub-warden at Edwards Hall, is the first student to be awarded a Master of Business Administration degree with merit. Congratulating bim is Mr Bruce Cheek, Head of the Department of Management. A family occasion

Mr Marl< Swinkels, who graduated with a BMath degree, is the fourth member of the Swinkels family to gain adegree from this institution. The others in the picture are (liom left) Ms Linda Swinkels, BMath, Dr Dom Swinkels, Research Associate in Chemisuy, PhD, and Ms Wendy Swinkels, BSc in mathematics. Mark's and Linda's parents were students of the former Newcastle University CoUege.

M s Deirdre Todd, BA (Communication Studies) was congratulated by her mother and father, Mrs Viv and Mr John Todd.

Sharing the happy occasion with .V'''~ '"

Tbe Department of Community Programmes is offeriug busiuess people a semiuar on franchisiug. It will be held iu the Audio-Visual Room iu the Auchmuty Library on June 19 from 1.30 to 5 pm. The organiser, Mr David O'Brien, a Tutor iu Marketing at the Central Coast Campus, said the semiuar would cover both practical and theoretical aspects of runniug a franchised busiuess network. It was aimed at busiuess people wbo wanted to expand, potential franchise buyers, solicitors and accountants, he said Mr O'Brien said small busiuess faced a genuiue dilemma iu Australia, with returns sbowiug a rate of small Ms Richards conducts a music and movement lecture at the University business failures of 80 per cent after five years. The nation could ill-afford such a (}'>ince the beginning of time, children historically used iu the education ofvery trend continuiug. nave not liked to study. They would young children. Small business bad to look to c0- much rather play, and if you have their She said that iuvolvement iu operative, or franchise systems. iuterest at heart you will let them learn creative music and movement lessons Franchisiug was a proven way, he while they play; and then eventually, takes children along the road to discovery said, of selliug. Persons, or companies, about music and develops their love and (\)ey will find what they have mastered is developed and successfully tested melhods play. This is true of any skil1 but appreciation of it. \Jinids of operating businesses. The 'franchise' particularly, it is true of music". (Carl "I have been iuvited to conduct a then granted the 'franchisee' the rights to Ont). special session at the Symposium entitled These words have specia1 meaning Usiug the Current Culture to Develop use the method. for music lecturer, Ms Carol Richards, Musicianship which will focus on the Mr O'Brien said people were taking who will be attendiug an iutemational relevancy and strategies involved iu using advantage of franchising for several symposium of Music and Dance the Orff approacb with high scbool reasons, iuc1udiug the fact that they were Educatiou at the Orl'f Institut iu Salzburg, students through the mediums of Rock joiuiug businesses with recognised names Australia, duriug July. and Jazz music," Ms Richards said. and there was an opportunity to tum to The four-day symposium which " As well, I am one of 12 people somebody for help iu difficult times. is only held every five years, will be who have been selected to teacb at the '\\lended by 250 music and dance two-week iutemational Summer School (Jlucators from all over the world, and whicb follows the Symposium. will feature the latest developments iu "I'm excited about the 2-day talks on the field as well as the philosophies and Symposium - there is always so mucb to techniques of the Orff Institut. learn. adult literacy " Carl Orl'f was a Gennan composer, "Duriug the Symposium, a panel ( '~own for famous wolks of music of esteemed educators will discuss the To focus attention on current issues and -tomposed duriug the early part of this applications of the Orff philosophy iu practices iu the provision of adult literacy century, but was also very interested iu various countries. I have been iuvited to and achieve other aims, the New South the way children learned music and be amember of the panel and will be able Wales Adult Literacy Council will bold a movement. His innovative approach to report the developments andimpact of conference iu the Griffith Duncan Theatre survives to the present time andis known Orff-Schulwerk on all levels of music as the Orff-Schulwerk methods. education iu Australia. This will be one at the University on June 16 and 17. Ms Ricbards describes Orff­ of the highlights of the visit forme," she After a welcome by Mr Peter Schulwerk as a general artistic education said. Morris, Federal Member for Sbortland, with rhythm as the central poiut, rather Ms Richards studied at the Orl'f two keynote addresses and a panel tban a method of music iustruction. It is Institut duriug 1980 majoriug iu .,Music discussion, the conference will form a summary of artistic experiences which and Movement iu EducationAl and has wolkshops to exarniue Philosophies and lead children to musical understandiug travelled around Australia giviug lectures Policies of the Provision of Literacy, and uses melody and rhythm as the on the technique. Sbe has lectured iu Community Literacy and Workplace elemental forces whicb form the seed for Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia as Literacy. the future and provides nourishment for well as New South Wales and next year More than 20 speakers have tbe musicality of eacb child. will give a lecture iu Perth. accepted iuvitations to conduct sessions Ms Richards is one of the few For a lecturer iu Music Method, and share their expertise with the people people wbo have pioneered the the trip to Salzburg seems like an wbo attend the two-day conference. development of Orff techniques for "enjoyable workiug boliday" and Ms The HOD. Sir John Carrick, a fonner specific use iu secondary classrooms. Richards plans to do a little sightseeiug member of the Senate, will give the c10siug Sbe said that Orff Scbulwerk was duriug her stay there as well as absorhiug address at 12.45 pm on June 17. the music and the atmosphere. 17 Here From Canada Visiting academic

The University'S Department of Health Studies was recently host to a Professor of Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California. The goest, Professor Betty Yerxa, also fonnerly held the Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy at that University. Professor Yerxa who is currently a Visiting Fellow at Cumberland College of Health Sciences, spoke to a group of Occupational Therapy students and cliniciaus on the current approaches to practice aud the challenge of the 21st century. She recommended considerable effort be devoted to developing a basic science of occupation to support the practice of Occuparional Therapy. Stimulating discussion followed Some of the Canadian visitors with students and pupils at the Special Education Centre. on the value placed on work in mO different cultures and the need to focus . Pictured are part of a group of Cauadiau bush daucing, visited your local tourist the diversity aud necessity of pia teacher education students whoenjoyeda attractions aud have been welcomed by behaviour to the development of ski1ls in two-week practicum at the Special the staff aud students here" , they said the adult. Education Centre as part of their course. Organiser of the visit, Cou~ The students from the University Director of the Bachelor of Health Scie~ J of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, visited (Occupational Therapy), Ms T)'ish Jacobs, Newcastle with two academics from the Calls for said she hoped this will be the first of University, Dr Maggie Winzedr aud Dr mauy such seminars for the Occupational Naucy Grigg. expressions of Therapists in the Hunter Region. Six of the group of 11 were based at the centre while the other five were interest placed in schools throughout the region The Headbutt and although they were not totally Do you have a disability or expertise involved in teaching, they were required in areas relating to particular Ever seen a goy tear a hamstring? to observe aud assist, attend lectures aud disabilities? Or pop a shoulder? write log books. After their Newcastle Are you interested in promoting Ever played football? Ever been ) stay, they spent auother two days in Syduey affinnative action for women? woman? observing special education techniques Are you au Aborigine? Emotionally and physically which is in high schools. Do you feel that work-based more daugerous? The students said they found the childcare is essential? Ever shared a house in Cooks Hill? basic concept of special education in Are you from a non-English Shared with a footballer? <.) Australia very similar to that of Cauada, speaking background? Ever had a garlic curry? Ever but found the strategies varied. In Canada, tapped a keg? students needing special attention are all If your auswer to auy of these questions Physically aud gastronomically integrated into the school system, with is 'yes' aud you are interested in joining which is more enjoyable? very Jew special centres such as the Special a working party to consider Ever stolen oysters? Driven a Education Centre on this campus. employment issues relating to auy of Datsun Homer Vau? They said they had enjoyed their the above, then please contact the EEO Been a raging elephaut? stay in Newcastle aud were billeted in the Unit at 68 5317 or 68 5473. All these experiences occur magically homes of students and staff during their Membership of the working in The Headbutt, by Stephen Abbott. stay. parties is not restricted to members of The Heodbu# is a brand new Newcastle When asked what was the most the advisory committee, or current musical, with 10 songs by Johnny striking difference in Australiau culture employees of the University of Goodmau, of The Castanets. to that of Cauada, the students replied Newcastle. Students and members of The musical (being promoted wilhout exception that they were surprised the community are invited to express as 'a suburbau opera') opened at The by the uniforms that our school children their interest too. Playhouse on May 30 aud runs unli! wear and had developed a liking for The Advisory Comm­ June 23. Vegemite. ittee on Equal Employment Tickets are available from the "We have learnt a lot, not only Opportunity aud Affirmative Action Hunter Valley Theatre Compauy, about special education in Australia, but invites you to contribute your time aud telephone: 262526 or 26 2755. about Australians too. We have been expertise. 18 of people who completed the Earthquake At the 'information session', a Quake Impact Impact Survey". motion that non-academic staff work to Survey "We appeal to everyone who rule was passed unanimously. receives the Earthquake Impact Survey Members were told they could get in the mail to fill it in and return it as soon expert advice on how to comply with the The Quake Impact Study investigates the as possible. The valuable information we motion if they needed it. social and psychological effects of the receive from this study will hep us A motion that 24-hour strikes be earthquake on people's lives. According understand how the earthquake has discontinued because they were usually to research, 20 to 50 per cent of people affected people. We can then more unsuccessful and that indefinite strikes will experience psychological problems adequately belp people in Newcastle and be held instead was putto the meeting and such as anxiety or depression following a also help people in future disasters to lost. disaster, and for some this will not become avoid some of the psychological Messages of support from the evident until several months after the consequences of such events. University's Staff Association, the event. "The survey may also benefit University's Lecturer's Association and Professor Vaughan Carr, Head of people by giving them a chance to write the Academic Union of New South Wales the Discipline of Psychiatry at the ahout their experience and express the were read to the meeting. The bndies said University, is Cbairperson of the research feelings they have about the earthquake that although theirmembers would not be group and Ms Rosemary Webster is the and the effect it has had on their lives. called out members would be advised not Project Officer (telephone 67 9762). The Ms Webster added that it was to cross picket lines. study was devised by a group of anticipated that preliminary findings Ms Sjostedt told the BULLETIN psychologists and psychiatrists from would be available later this year and the as it was going to press that following the Newcastle with contributions from results ofthe follow-up surveys should be strike AHElA had returned to the Australian experts in the field of disaster available next year. negotiaring table in amore reconciliatory f),"earch, Professor Beverly Raphael, frame of mind. The universities had told , . Professor Scon Henderson and Dr Sandy One-day strike the Acru that they would in fact negotiate McFarlane. Also involved in the project on the basis of a new salary structure that are three undergraduate and two included picket included annual increments. -1!0stgraduate psychology students. Ms Sjostedt said the unions and / 1 The Quake Impact Study is partly lines at gates employers had been able to put together a , . runded by the State Health Department document that set out an understanding and is being conducted by the University The PSAbeld a 24-hour strike on May 15 for future negotiations. in association with the Hunter Area Health to protest against an alleged breakdown "In the meantime, the employers Service. in negotiations over the restructuring of and unions consider that this will be The first phase of the study their award. sufficient to put before the Commission comprises the Earthquake Impact Survey, Some PSA members formed piclret to gain the second three percent increase. which will be posted to 5,000 people in lines at the entrances to the University to "The Commission will bear a the community in two weeks time. The try to encourage members ofother unions report on the agreement on June 12, and survey will also be sent to 800 people staff to support the issue. the acceptance or otherwise by who were directly affected by the A 'Day of Action', called by the membership. It is then expected that the • J.~uake; those who were injured, those Acru, affected terliary institutions in all 3 per cent will be awarded ifendorsed by \. .ho had to move from their homes, owners states, wbere the non-academics held members" , she said. of small business and emergency/rescue either strikes or stopwork meetings. or welfare workers. The award restructuring The questions in the Earthquake negotiations are being held by the Acru Scholarship • )"pact Survey ask about people's and the body representing the universities, \ _~perience of the earthquake, how the Australian Higher Education Industry winners stressful they found it, whether it affected Association (AHEIA). their bealth, what support they were given An 'information session' was held This year's and last year's Neal J. and how they have coped with the effects by the University's Departmental Dickinson Memorial Awards are Ms of the earthquake. Committee of the PSA on May 11 to tell Jenny Blunden and Mr Max Shirley Ms Webster told the BULLETIN staff and students why the Union believed respectively. that the research group was interested in strike action was necessary to protect the The award perpetuates the everyone's experience, regardless of how salary conditions of its members. memory of a Senior Lecturer in much they were affected by the The Chairperson, Ms Carol Economics who died in 1981 and is earthquake. All information provided Sjostedt, said non-academic staff at made from the proceeds of the Neal would be kept strictly confidential, sbe Australian universities were angry Dickinson Memorial Fund. said. Results of the study would be made because in the negotiations for the payment The award is made to students available in such a way that no-one who of the second three per cent award increase of the University who have completed participated could be identified. the universities had held up progress by the Higher School Certificate within "Since it is the first time that a threatening to take away the staffs' long­ the Hunter Region and are enrolled in major earthquake has occurred in an standing conditions, such as automatic Economics I. Austraiiancity",Ms Webster said, "it is incremental salary scales. Professor Barry Hughes, Head important that we know about both the She said that previously the PSA of the Department of Economics, immediate and long-term effects. We had reacted to the employers' proposals presented the cbeques to Ms Blonden will be sending a follow-up survey on two by holding two stopwork meetings in the and Mr Shirley. subsequent occasions to a small sample Great Hall. 19 Community Programmes ADVERTISEMENTS Academic Seminars, workshops etc.

women June 11, 12 and 14, 6 to 9 pm The EEO Unit invites you to an Computer Awareness. Venue: For Sale iofonnation-sharing meeting on Microcomputing Laboratory S108B, Social Sciences Building. Lecturer: Dr Wednesday, June 6, from Noon to 1 PCB Etching kit (negative photo-resist Paul Walsh. Enquiries: 68 5522 or 68 pm or 1 to 2 pm io the Group ER-71) io near new condition (nonnal 5600. sells for $19.95). Askingprice: $15; 3.5 Counselling Room, University June 18, 19, 20, 25 and 26,6 to 9 pm Learning Lotus 123. Venue: Digit Multimetre (Dick Smith), iocludes Counselliog Service (under the Auchmuty Library). Microcomputing Laboratory, S108B, capacitance, transistor testing and Social Sciences Building. Lecturer: Dr frequency measurement, still new (never Topics will ioclude: Paul Walsh. Enquiries: 68 5600 or 68 been used)!! (nOlmally sells for $179). * How is the Academic Senate 5522. Asking price: $150; a:TorchlE Bass functioniog these days? June 27 and 28, and July 2 Guitar, black, small body, two full octaves, * How to make female Writing Lotus Macros. Venue: two humbuckers and soft case iocludedio participation io selection Microcomputing Laboratory, S108B, excellent condition (hardly used). Asking Social Sciences Building. Lecturer: Dr committees more meaniogful; Paul Walsh. Enquiries: 68 5522 or 68 price: $150; Ibanez Guitar Pedal (digital), and nine sounds io one pedal. All combioable 5600. EEO Unit update on activities. Friday, June 29, 2 to 4 pm to create your own sounds, nioe pedals io * Taxation semioar - a semioar lookiog at one for just $350 (brand new condition, All academic women are encouraged to attend one or the other Capital gains legislation, Company tax worth $400 new). Ifyou are ioterested io collection and Year end tax planning. any of the above please telephone David sessions, and to raise any EEO/AA Held io conjunction with the Commerce at 63 1547. issues they wish. There is no need to Department io the Audio-Visual ROf) iodicate your iotention to come. Just Auchmuty Library. Lecturer: Df\ . Three chrome and black leather Brauer tum up. Orange juice, tea and coffee Wallschutzky. Enquiries: 68 5600 or 68 Chairs (with armrests) in excellent will be provided - please bring your 5522. condition, $60 each; one pair of lambs July 3, 4 and 5, 6 to 9 pm lunch if you wish. Developiog Skills io DOS. Venue: wool lined black leather Bike Boots (size (Note: a meeting of general eight), new, $60. Please telephone 68 Microcomputing Laboratory, SI01 staff women will be held early io July. Social Sciences Building. Lecturer:, . 5485 or 489879 after hours. Watch out for details). Paul Walsh. Enquiries: 68 5522 or 68 5600. Yamaha P2 Series Piano io perfect Sunday, July 8 to Friday, July 13 SusanM.Jones condition (recently tuned), Walnut Gloss Counselliog Skills Workshop - a five-day Finish, $3,500 or nearest offer. Please EEO Co-ordinator workshop providing skills trainiog with telephone 68 5329 or 294487. Telephone: 68 5317 personal growth for people who wolk with people at the CB. Alexander Mazda 808, four-door manual sedan. Agricultural College, Tocal. Enquiries: Registered until August (runs perfectly), 68 5600 or 68 5522. urgent sale as owner is going overseas on Michael June 21. Please telephone 68 5329 or 26 Music making at 2907. Dudman plays the Con ()

Macrac bike carrier, $45. Please telephone organ Wednesday, June 6, 1.10 pm Marie at 68 5219. ABC/Conservatorium Series featuring Sunday, June 10, 8 pm Gerald English (tenor), Robert Johnson One 240 volt 3Kva portable petrol Prelude and Fugue io B major by (hom) and Geoffrey Tozer (piano). '~J-Q generator unit, $400; one Ramset Oun and $7 concession. Subscription avail, • and attachments, $250; one C-9 Ditch­ Saint-Saens. Choral Dorien by Jehan for $25 and $15 concession. witch chain trenching machioe. Digs 5" Alain and Tuba Tune io D by C.S. trench 3' deep, $800; 300 Red Turton Lang. Thursday, June 7, 1.10 pm terracotta roof tiles, $1 each. Please George Pederson (cello) and Nikoli Evrov telephone 68 53820r33 2908 after hours. Sunday, June 17, 8 pm (piano), Bach, Brahms and Bartok. $2 and $1 concession. Prelude and Fugue in C mioor by Teac Model 540CD compact disc player J.S. Bach. Lamento by Augustin Wednesday,lune 13,1.10 pm (unwanted prize, still io box). Please Barie. A concert by the ComervatoriumAls siogle telephone Brian at 685201. study students. $4 and $2 concession. Sunday, June 24, 8 pm Carpool Thursday, June 14, 1.10 pm On Sen Vont Ces Oais Bergers by Paul Curtis (flute) and Ann OAiHeam Anybody ioterested io a car-pool to the Claude Balbastre. Diapason (piano). Sonatas by Mozart and Feld. $2 University from the Cessnock, Weston or Movement by John Keeble and and $1 concession. Miouetto by Eugene Gigou!. Kurri Kurri area should telephone John at Friday,lune 15, 8 pm 685386 or 374461 after hours. Friends of the Conservatorium featuring Jamie Allen (flute) and Carmel Lutton (piano). June's Slogan: "If you think autonomy is a luxury, try bureaucracy".