GES News and Announcements 19 - 10 - 2006
Lecturer School of Geography and Environmental Science Faculty of Arts
Applications are invited for a Lecturer to contribute to teaching and research in the field of biogeography/palaeoecology. A capacity to extend our existing strengths by way of expertise in Quaternary palaeoecological methods would be especially advantageous. The successful applicant will be expected to teach into the school's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and to develop a research portfolio of international standing.
Salary range: $63,925-$75,912 pa Level B plus generous superannuation
Contact: Professor Chris Cocklin, tel. 9905 2910 or email sue.drummond@arts.monash.edu.au
Applications:
By email to the above contact or by mail addressed to Mrs Sue
Drummond, School of Geography and Environmental Science, Monash University,
Building 11, Clayton Vic 3800 by 27/10/2006
Location:
Clayton campus
Ref No: A067179
Position information, selection criteria and application
details can be viewed on our website at
www.monash.edu.au/opportunities
Applications must address the selection criteria, quote the reference number and include curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of three referees.
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Cartographer maps 40 years at Monash
12 April 2006
School of Geography and Environmental Sciences cartographer Mr Gary Swinton has chalked up a rare milestone at Monash, completing 40 years of service at the university.
Mr Swinton began his career at Monash on 28 March 1966 -- 40 years and 15 days ago.
As the school's cartographer and illustrator, he has prepared myriad diagrams, charts and maps for students and academic staff, as well as being responsible for the design, layout and sale of all of the school's publications.
Mr Swinton drew the first site map of the Clayton campus in the late 1960s, at a time when the buildings were few and there was no such thing as a sealed car park.
Over the past four decades, Mr Swinton has seen the art of cartography evolve from a hands-on, time-intensive drawing activity to a largely technologically driven task, aided by sophisticated computer packages.
"When I started, every line, dot and letter was hand done using drawing instruments," Mr Swinton said. "There were no mechanical aids for creating maps and diagrams -- a simple map could take a couple of days and a complex map could take weeks.
"Gradually the equipment improved, with the introduction of LeRoy stencil kits, letraset and ziptone (mechanical shading) and from the mid-1980s with drawing packages available on computer.
"These days the computer has taken over, although I still hand draw occasionally if I'm asked to produce a facsimile of an old map."
Mr Swinton's skills as an illustrator have been much valued by other Arts faculty community members who have asked him to provide drawings for many books, particularly those published by the School of Music -- Conservatorium and the Monash Asia Institute.
Head of the School of Geography and Environmental Sciences Professor Chris Cocklin said Mr Swinton's contribution was greatly appreciated by all his colleagues.
"Gary is a tireless and dedicated worker who is deeply committed to the school community. He is to be congratulated on his 40 years of continuous service."
GES is ranked No. 1 among Geography Schools in the Group-of-Eight Universities
The School of Geography and Environmental Science has been ranked No. 1 in the latest benchmarking comparison of leading Geography Schools in Australia, which was based on 2003 data. This reflects the success of the School in winning research grants, producing peer-reviewed research publications, and in achieving completions of theses by higher-degree research students. The School intends to maintain this position though continuous high-level activity across all of these areas
Trash & Tresure Fundraiser in Conjunction with Monash University
Come, relax and be entertained in the interests of charity on a Spring Sunday afternoon at the Tote. Past Monash University Geography students are putting on a 'Trash and Treasure' fundraiser with a number of attractions in order to raise funds to send directly to 'self help' community group projects in South Africa.
For a small $6 door fee, you will be impressed by some of Melbourne's finest upcoming rock bands - Telecom, The Cheats, the Kissingers and Blackchords, plus awesome Melbourne DJs. In the company of friends you will be able to chill out in the beer garden and browse through a wide range of trash and treasure at bargain prices. Also in the mix is a BBQ, and bake sale for those amongst us with a sweet tooth. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon for a good cause?
Put it in the diary - Kicks off at 3pm, October 29th. Bands at 3.30pm. Any queries, contact Christabel (0419115945) or Gemma (0439 423 959)We look forward to seeing you all there. GET IN.