StaffNews No 381
Friday 30 October 2009
News of interest to staff of the University of Melbourne
CONTENTS
1. Melbourne Cup Day mail deliveries and collections
2. University elections
3. Narrm Oration and Murrup Barak launch
4. Email scams - a message from IT Security Services
5. HR policy consultation
6. New Property and Campus Services website
7. Themis technical upgrade
8. Final Change Management workshops
9. Cornelius Regan Trust 2009 awards
10. Staff welfare fund
11. EOWA employment of choice for women
12. Proofreading course
13. Staff development
14. MSGR-Engineering Supervisor workshop
15. Senate inquiry into suicide in Australia
16. Digital Print Centre online ordering
17. Travel Advice from Environment Health and Safety Unit
18. What's On
19. Career opportunities
20. Contributing to StaffNews
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1. Melbourne Cup Day mail deliveries and collections
Australia Post and Spring Global Mail do not deliver incoming or collect
outgoing mail on Melbourne Cup Day. Outgoing mail will not be collected
from the University Mailroom until the afternoon of 4 November. There
will only be one delivery/collection of mail by University staff and the
contract courier service on Cup Day, which will take place before 12
noon. Queries : Manager - Facility Services on 8344 8221, 0408 994 507,
or by e-mail to alans@unimelb.edu.au.
[Source: Alan Smith Property and Campus Services]
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2. University elections
Nominations for two elected positions on University Council- one
professor and one academic non-professor close at 12:00 noon on Friday 6
November. Nominations for two elected professional staff positions on
Academic Board close at 12:00 noon today.
For further information contact Steve Halliwell at hals@unimelb.edu.au
[Source : Janet White, University Secretary]
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3. Narrm Oration and Murrup Barak launch
The Narrm Oration, first of the University's Parkville Indigenous
Orations, is entitled 'Indigenous Partnerships: The Academy as a site
for enduring relationships and the transmission of old and new
knowledge' and will be delivered by Mason Durie, Professor of Maori
Research and Development and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Massey University,
New Zealand, on Thursday 5 November from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the
Basement Theatre, The Spot, Faculty of Economics and Commerce. The
Murrup Barak, Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development will be
launched by the VC immediately following the Narrm Oration. RSVP
essential: l.gilbert@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Lynda Gilbert, Knowledge Transfer and Partnerships Office]
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4. Email scams - a message from IT Security Services
Staff are advised NOT to respond to emails requesting sensitive
information such as usernames and passwords. The University will NEVER
request sensitive information via email. Be wary of unsolicited emails,
specifically those purporting to be from the University, banks or other
financial institutions. Report such emails via the web form at the
Service Desk website, servicedesk.unimelb.edu.au/ or call the
Information Services Service Desk on 8344 0888.
[Source: George Ng and Tim Arneaud, Information Services]
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5. HR policy consultation
The HR Division is seeking input from interested staff members on
proposed policy changes relating to the management of discrimination,
sexual harassment and bullying matters, until 5:00pm Friday 13 November.
Staff can review a draft version of the policy at
www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/aboutus/hr-policies/consultation.
All comments submitted by staff will be considered and, where
appropriate, included in the ongoing policy development process.
Enquiries: Lara Rafferty 8344 4266
[Source: Lara Rafferty, Equity and Diversity Unit]
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6. New Property and Campus Services website
The newly-designed Property and Campus Services website has been
finalised, and can be accessed at www.pcs.unimelb.edu.au/ . It
replaces the existing website at www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/. Staff
should bookmark to reflect the new site. For continuous improvement of
the website, any feedback or suggestions are most welcomed via email:
pcs-feedback@unimelb.edu.au.
[Source: Ning Luo, Corporate Support]
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7. Themis technical upgrade
Themis will be unavailable from 3:00pm on Friday 6 November, and back
online on Monday morning 9 November due to an upgrade of Themis to the
most recent technology patches.
[Source: Marlena Axel, Information Services]
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8. Final Change Management workshops
These workshops support supervisors and staff to navigate the change
process.
'My Change Journey' on 9 November is designed for staff. ' Enabling the
Change Journey' on 5 November is designed for supervisors. Workshop,
'Building Optimism and Resilience' is now open for enrolments. Enrol
through Themis self service: www.themis.unimelb.edu.au
Enquiries: Liesbeth van Oijen 8344 8277 / vanoijen@unimelb.edu.au For
more information: www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/development/courses/rdm-change
[Source: Liesbeth van Oijen, Human Resources]
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9. Cornelius Regan Trust 2009 awards
The Cornelius Regan Trust 2009 awards for the professional development
of academic and professional staff are now open for applications. These
awards provide recognition and assistance to outstanding academic and
professional staff and enable them to pursue a professional development
activity in relation to their work. Closing date for applications is 13
November. Enquiries: Liesbeth van Oijen 8344 8277 or
vanoijen@unimelb.edu.au More information:
www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/development/reward/organisation/crt
[Source: Liesbeth van Oijen, Human Resources]
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10. Staff welfare fund
The University provides financial assistance to staff or their
dependants in circumstances of special need through the Edward Stevens
Trust. Special circumstances may include absence from work due to
illness where all paid leave credits have been expended, needing to
maintain contributions to a superannuation scheme while on sick leave,
or any other circumstances so judged by the Head of Department or
Executive Director (Human Resources). Policy and procedures for making
an application for assistance are in the Personnel, Policy and
Procedures manual at www.unimelb.edu.au/ppp/docs/10.html#10.13.
For further information staff can contact their relevant Human Resources
Consultant -
www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/aboutus/contact/client_services.
[Source: Colin Mcintosh, Human Resources]
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11. EOWA employment of choice for women
The Federal Office for Women is reviewing the Equal Opportunity for
Women in the Workplace Act 1999 and Agency. Organisations with more than
100 employees are required to report to the Agency. The Agency will
continue to assess compliance reports and applications that are due this
year. The University is participating in the consultation process and
will submit an application for the 2010 Employer of Choice for Women
citation. Enquiries: Hang Nguyen 8344 4438 hangn@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Hang Nguyen, Human Resources]
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12. Proofreading course
Understand the general principles, finer points and common traps of
proofreading. This half-day course combines instruction, discussion and
practice on a range of proofreading tasks, and is ideal for staff who
want to boost their proofreading skills. Participants should bring a
notebook, red and blue pens, a pencil (plus pencil sharpener if
required) liquid paper and an eraser. The course will be given by Glenys
Osborne, former managing editor at Macmillan Education and Thomson
Learning (now Cengage). Friday 20 November, 9.30am - 12.30pm Jim Potter
Room, Old Physics. Booking essential, places are limited. For further
information, please call Silvia Dropulich, Writer and Managing Editor
Corporate Publications 8344 7999.
[Source: Silvia Dropulich, Marketing and Communications]
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13. Staff development
Enhancing Wellbeing and Managing Stress: Participants will examine the
effects of thinking patterns on managing mood and building resilience.
This course will provide information on improving long-term life
satisfaction, happiness and wellbeing. Next session: 5 November.
e-Recruitment: This workshop provides an overview of the University
policy in relation to recruitment and selection, the process and
procedures utilising e-recruitment. Next session: 16 November.
Enquiries: Melania Guzman 8344 6079 / guzman@unimelb.edu.au For more
information: www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/development/courses
[Source: Erin Guo, Human Resources]
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14. MSGR-Engineering Supervisor workshop
A special half-day intensive workshop for all supervisors in
engineering.
Thursday 12 November,1.00 pm - 3.00 pm (registration opens at 12.45pm)
Gryphon Gallery, Graduate Centre. Afternoon tea will be provided
Enquiries: Dr Gail Ellis 8344 8468 g.ellis@unimelb.edu.au Registrations
essential: www.apps.unimelb.edu.au/sgr/eforms/supervisor/
[Source: Christopher McBrearty, MSGR]
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15. Senate inquiry into suicide in Australia
On 10 September the Senate referred to the Community Affairs References
Committee an inquiry into suicide in Australia. Stories and opinions
from the public are needed for the Committee to produce a report with
recommendations for the Commonwealth Government to consider. Send
contributions to SPA,
suicidepreventionaust.org/SenateInquiry.aspx, or go to
www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/wit_sub/index.htm or contact Dr
Erminia Colucci. Deadline is 20 November. Enquiries: Erminia Colucci
83443174. For submission and information, ecolucci@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Erminia Colucci, Centre for International Mental Health]
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16. Digital Print Centre online ordering
The Digital Print Centre has launched a new step-by-step online ordering
system. Staff will be able to obtain an instant quote, submit jobs
online, upload print files and check the status of jobs. Go to
www.dpc.unimelb.edu.au/PMSX/ and click on the "new user registration"
link. Training will be available if required by emailing
apbe@unimelb.edu.au.
[Source: Tony Bertolotti, Digital Print Centre]
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17. Travel Advice from Environment Health and Safety Unit
The Environment Health and Safety Unit advises staff that DFAT has
changed its information on travelling to: El Salvador, Sweden, Guyana,
New Caledonia, Algeria, Senegal, Trinidad and Tobago, Iraq, Israel, the
Gaza Strip and the West Bank, Afghanistan, Moldova and Vanuatu.
This most recent DFAT advice may be viewed at:
www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/
For further information on the University's Overseas Travel Policy refer
to:
www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/ehs/workplace_ehs/travel/
[Source: Anne De Bono, Environment Health and Safety Unit]
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18. What's On
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PUBLIC LECTURE: Thursday 5 November, 5:45 - 7:15pm, the Oratory, Newman
College, 887 Swanston Street. ' Saintly Identity in Medieval Art and the
Tapestries of
Arthur Boyd' by Dr Ursula Betka and Margaret Pont, author of 'Arthur
Boyd and Saint Francis of Assisi' The lecture is in association with The
Arthur Boyd Tapestries of St Francis of Assisi exhibition at the Chapel
of the Holy Spirit, Newman College, 5 November - 4 December.
Bookings: 03 9342 1614
/agehrig@academiccentre.stmarys.newman.unimelb.edu.au
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UMAR SPRING CONCERT: Friday 6 November 3.00pm - 4.00pm. Free concert by
members of the University of Melbourne Artists Register (UMAR) in the
Gryphon Gallery Graduate Centre (1888 Building) on Grattan St. All
welcome. Program includes Saint-Saens "Christmas Oratorio". Enquiries:
Andrew Anderson 9349 7403 umar-info@unimelb.edu.au, UMAR website umar-
info@unimelb.edu.au
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VETERINARY SCIENCE ORATION: Thursday 12 November 7.00pm 8:00pm, "The
Thorny Side of Animal Disease Surveillance" presented by Professor Paul
Morley, Professor of Epidemiology and Biosecurity, Colorado State
University. VRI Lecture Theatre, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Western
Precinct, Parkville. Enquiries and bookings: Lauren Hull 90358109
/lauren.hull@unimelb.edu.au. For more information:
www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/events/dcblood_oration_nov2009.html
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ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN ON CAMPUS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE (AWCUM)
EVENT: Thursday 12 November 5.30pm - 7.00pm, 'Take Control of Your
Financial Wellbeing' by Michelle Tate-Lovery (Unified Financial
Services). Executive Lounge, Alan Gilbert Building. AWCUM members $8,
non members $15, includes refreshments. Enquiries: Jane Bourke 8344 5622
RSVP by 10 November jane.bourke@unimelb.edu.au
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SOCIAL JUSTICE SEMINAR SERIES: Wednesday 4 November 1.00pm - 2.00pm,
'The Sex Discrimination Act after 25 years: what is its role in
eliminating gender inequality and discrimination in Australia?' by Dr
Beth Gaze, Melbourne Law School. Theatre D, Old Arts Building.
Enquiries: Social Justice Initiative Selina Hughes 8344 3203 /
s.hughes@unimelb.edu.au For information:
www.socialjustice.unimelb.edu.au/
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PERFORMANCE: Wednesday 4 November 7.30pm - Friday 6 November 7.30pm,
Graduate Dance Performance Season: Claire Rosenhain, Gareth Hart, Ma Li,
Andrea Patriau Hildebrandt and Rachel Vogel. Five new choreographic
works. Studio B221, Dance Building, 234 St Kilda Rd, Southbank.
Enquiries: 03 9685 9392 More information:
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/EventList.aspx?eventTypeID=32
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PERFORMANCE: Tuesday 3 November 7.30pm - Saturday 7 November 7.30pm,
Masters Season 2009: 'Kin' devised and directed by Rinske Ginsberg;
'10/01' devised and directed by Sapidah Kian; 'Fire Face' written by
Marius Von Mayenburg, directed by Samara Hersch. Performing Arts
Building, 28 Dodds Street, Southbank. Enquiries: 03 9685 9225 Bookings:
vcam-theatre@unimelb.edu.au More information:
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/EventList.aspx?eventTypeID=32
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PERFORMANCE: Friday 30 October 7.30pm, 'Invisible Stains', Acting
Company 2009 Graduation Season. Conceived and directed by Tanya Gerstle.
Space 28, Performing Arts Building, 28 Dodds Street, Southbank.
Enquiries: 03 9685 9225 Bookings: vcam-theatre@unimelb.edu.au For
information: www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/EventList.aspx?eventTypeID=32
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LIFE SCIENCE COMPUTATION SEMINAR TODAY: Friday 30 October 12.00pm -
1.00pm, "Bacterial turbulence" - Dr Prabhakar Ranganathan, Lecturer,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Monash University. Sanderson Room,
Medical Building. Enquiries: Mark Graham 8344 3607 /
mark.graham@unimelb.edu.au VeRSI Life Science Computation Seminar
website www.versi.edu.au/versi/lsc-ranganathan.html
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LIFE SCIENCE COMPUTATION SEMINAR: Friday 6 November 12.00pm -1.00pm,
"Systems Biology for Drug Discovery" - Professor Liam O'Connor, Chair of
Systems Biology & Bioinformatics, Institute for Molecular Sciences
Bioscience Research Centre, La Trobe University. Sanderson Room, Medical
Building. Enquiries: Mark Graham
8344 3607 / mark.graham@unimelb.edu.au VeRSI Life Science Computation
Seminar website www.versi.edu.au/versi/lsc-oconnor.html
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CENTRE FOR COMPARITIVE CONSTITUTIONAL STUDIES SEMINAR: Thursday, 19
November, 5.30 pm. With Professor Frances Raday, Lieberman Chair in
Labour Law at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem and Expert Member for the
UN Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (2001-
2003) on 'Women's Autonomy - Religion on Trial.'Room 920, Level 9,
Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton.
RSVP: law-iilah@unimelb.edu.au / 03 8344 6589
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19. Career opportunities
www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers/
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