• Preferred suppliers - Apple computers

The university has appointed Designwyse and Desktop Power as the nominated resellers of Apple computer equipment. In association with The Apple University Consortium Reseller Agency Program, it will enable the university to purchase Apple computers at special education rates from the nominated suppliers.

Apple computers can be purchased outright or the IT leasing option is available at fixed low prices with a three-year warranty. Staff and students can also benefit from these prices if they wish to purchase an Apple computer for their own personal use (incl. sales tax).

For further information, links to the suppliers' websites and details of products and pricing, see the Procurement Services website at http://www-facserv.adm.monash.edu.au/procurement/default.htm or contact Procurement Services on extn 54040.

• Honour for Monash musician

Andre de Quadros, senior lecturer/conductor in the School of Music, has been invited to join the prestigious international jury for the first Choir Olympics to be held in July 2000 in Linz, Austria.

This event will be the largest choir competition ever held and will be conducted under the patronage of the President of Austria and in collaboration with the European Union.