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Division of Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy
SCMP News: November 2007
Now that’s what I call Cultural Studies!
CCS Postgraduate Conference, 2007
14 November
Room: W6A 107
9.00am-5.00pm
Keynote Speakers: Maria Giannacopoulos and Daniel Nourry
This year’s showcase of postgraduate work will take the form of a one-day conference highlighting the department’s postgraduate research output. The conference will feature keynote addresses from some of our senior students because we want to show just how good our postgraduate work is!
All academic staff are warmly invited to attend. The event is also open to any honours and postgraduate students and other interested parties. We also encourage honours and undergraduate students wishing to pursue higher degree research to attend the conference to what kind of research the department produces and meet potential supervisors.
If you have any enquiries or questions please email Holly Randell-Moon: Holly.Randell-Moon@scmp.mq.edu.au
Temple of Dreams
Centre for Research on Social Inclusion is screening the documentary: Temple of dreams
*Free screening*
Introduced by the director, Tom Zubrycki
(Molly and Mobarak, The Diplomat, Billal) and followed by a post-screening Q&A discussion.
Temple of Dreams follows a group of Lebanese Australians who set up an
Islamic youth centre in Western Sydney. The documentary - by one of
Australia's leading documentary film makers - follows the group's
battle against the local council to keep the centre open, and their struggle
to fit into the wider community.
When: Wednesday 14 November
Time: 4-6pm
Place: Building C5C Room 498 (Enter via Research Hub EAST), Macquarie University
RSVP: By 12 November 2007 to crsi@scmp.mq.edu.au or on 02 9850 9171
Please spread the word to your colleagues and friends - download event flyer here .
For more information about the film, click here, or visit http://australianscreen.com.au/titles/temple-dreams
Special Afternoon Tea - 15 November, 3pm
In recognition of achievement within the Division, we are hosting a special afternoon tea honouring our recently promoted staff members, successful grant recipients and awardees.
You are invited to join the celebrations on Thursday November 15 at 3pm in W6A, 707, and mail room area.
Please respond to either Ashley or Justine confirming your attendance by Monday November 12.