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The Monash University Alumni Newsletter, February 2004
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Hear prominent Monash alumna Margaret Jackson, Qantas Chairman, at a special 'Gearing for Success' series lunch. Margaret will speak on managing a major company in uncertain times and overcoming the challenges she has faced in corporate Australia.
Wed 10 March, 12-1.45pm, Grand Hyatt Melbourne. $65 Monash alumni, $85 Guests, $60 Monash Alumni Assoc. members, $520 Table of 8. Inq: Jessica Arnold tel +613 9905 2636 <more>
Attend a free information night on the Monash Alumni tour to Tuscany and the Cinque Terre in Italy, 9-24 October 2004. Tour leaders will give visual presentations of the tour sites. Information night Thurs 26 Feb, Caulfield campus. <more>
Economics graduate Ian Macfarlane is among the Monash alumni and friends who were recognised in the 2004 Australia Day Honours list. Ian was awarded a Companion in the Order of Australia (AC). <full list>
Monash Law/Science student Hugh Evans was named the Young Australian of the Year. <more>
A protein found in the placenta of pregnant women could be used to predict whether they will miscarry their babies. <more>
Monash Sport has established a Hall of Fame to acknowledge graduates with sporting achievements at the highest level. The first graduates to be inducted are Claire Mitchell-Taverner OAM (BA 1996) field hockey, Robby Foldvari (BEc 1980) billiards and snooker, and Simon Yudelevich (BEc 1989) beach volleyball and volleyball. <more>
Monash Whites Football 40th Anniversary
Calling all past players, officials, friends and family of the Monash Whites Football Club (MWFC). Reunion events are being planned to celebrate forty years since the first season. Details on the Vicnet MWFC website.
Five of the highest undergraduate achievers in Information Technology at Monash University have been selected to undertake an overseas internship with Macromedia Inc. Silicon Valley, USA. The students will work in an IT role for three months and be mentored by senior staff at macromedia, including Monash science alumnus Al Ramadan. <more>
Seeking the views of Australian expats
The Australian Senate's Legal and Constitutional References Committee has opened an inquiry into the Australian diaspora. This is your chance to make your thoughts count, whether you're in Australia or overseas. Details on the Southern Cross Group website.
Alumni are invited to support Monash students by becoming involved with the Faculty of Information Technology 'Industry Projects' program for 2004. <more>
Mentoring Programs
The successful Monash Alumni Association (MAA) Mentoring Program for MAA members will continue in 2004. New mentees and mentors are invited to participate through a targeted 3 month mentoring partnership. Final year students can now also be mentored by an MAA member to support the transition from academic to professional life. Inq: anna@monashalumni.com, tel 9876 7576
Law Mentor Scheme
Law graduates can enhance the professional development of current law students through the Monash Law Mentor Scheme and help with the difficulties law students face in transition from uni to the work place. Inq: Samuel Hawkins, tel +613 9905 2326.
Four half-day workshops in the coming months are designed to improve the performance of legal firms. Workshops are targetted to lawyers, paralegal staff and legal marketers, human resource practitioners and finance specialists.
Monash University Law Chambers, Bourke St, Melbourne. Inq: Diane O'Neill, tel +61 3 9905 5136 <more>
An 'academic transcript' lists the subjects you took at Monash, the results attained and the degree that you graduated with. A copy of your academic transcript can be obtained from the Student Services Centre. <more>
Breakfast Briefing with Alan Fels
Monash Alumni Association members and their guests are invited to a Business Briefing breakfast with guest speaker, Professor Allan Fels AO. No charge for members; $25 guests
Tues 24 Feb, Victorian Club, Collins Street, Melbourne
Inq: rosemary@monashalumni.com, tel 9876 7576
Monash graduates in the US are invited with a guest to a dinner on Fri 20 Feb at the W San Francisco. Meet fellow alumni, new Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins AO, and celebrate the completion of the second round of IT student internships in Silicon Valley. <more>
Hong Kong AGM and dinner
This month's event for the Monash University Hong Kong Alumni Association (MUHKAA) is volunteer work with the Fu Hong Society, a charity providing training and hostel services to people with disabilities. On 6 March they will hold their Annual General Meeting and Dinner. Inq: sarahng98@hotmail.com
Corporate abuses such as the Enron and HIH scandals provoke a re-examination of our corporate governance structures.
5.15pm, Thurs 19 Feb, Collins St, Melbourne <more>
 Monash graduates Ross Laidlaw and John Bertrand AM celebrated the victory of super-maxi yacht Skandia in the recent Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2003. <more>
More Classnotes on the website.
Campaigns
Giving to Monash University makes all the difference to our students - today and into the future. A number of current projects and appeals need your support. <more>
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