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December 2004 |
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| Monash student named 2005 Rhodes Scholar
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A sixth year medicine student has become the fourth successive Monash student to be awarded the prestigious
Victorian Rhodes Scholarship.
Ms Farnaz Sabet, who has worked extensively with developing communities around the world, hopes to undertake a master's in Development Studies at Oxford in 2006. <more> |
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Farnaz Sabet |
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Alumni celebrations in Hong Kong & Malaysia
Guests at the Alumni & Friends dinner in Hong Kong |
Alumni in Hong Kong joined Vice-Chancellor professor Richard Larkins at a celebratory dinner last month. <more> In Malaysia, over 230 alumni and friends enjoyed a dinner to celebrate the The Next Chapter of Monash University Malaysia. <View photos> |
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| New director for Monash Prato |
Dr Annamaria Pagliaro, a specialist in Italian studies, has been appointed the new academic director of the Monash University Prato Centre. <more>
Read about further study opportunities at Prato Centre |
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| Sports Blues Awards |
Champion rower Justine Tonner was inducted into the Monash Sport Hall of Fame at the annual Sports Blues Awards dinner last month. <more>
Represent Monash at the inaugural Australian University Masters Championships |
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| Inspirational Zimbabwean student graduates |
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Farayi Chipungu was a long way from her home in Zimbabwe when she graduated with an arts/law degree at Clayton campus last month. <more> |
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| Leopards hard to spot |
Monash University researchers are working to halt the decline in South
Africa's wild leopard population, a problem caused by increased land
clearing and illegal hunting. <more>
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| Global award for Monash student |
Young Australian of the Year and Monash student Mr Hugh
Evans has received a prestigious international award for his
humanitarian and volunteer leadership. <more>
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| Final 'At Monash' for 2004 |
This is the final edition of 'At Monash' for 2004. The next edition will be distributed in February next year. If you are moving house or changing jobs over the new year, don't forget to update your contact details to ensure you continue to receive 'At Monash' in 2005.
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Professional Development |
| Leadership, negotiation and mediation workshops |
In October this year law graduate Dr Sandy Caspi-Sable, senior consultant at CMA (an independent consulting and training organisation
), shared her negotiation expertise with alumni at a Gearing for Success seminar.
Alumni receive a 20% discount on all open workshops presented by CMA , in association with Monash University. Topics include negotiation, leadership and managing conflict. For further information or a copy of the 2005 Open Workshop Calendar email CMA or tel + 61 3 9613 0717. <Visit the CMA website>
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| Recruit Monash students |
Monash University Careers and Employment has recently launched Jobs Online, a new web-based jobs database. Alumni employers keen to employ Monash students for part-time, casual, vacation and graduate positions can now lodge vacancies directly online. <more>
Employers can also register for exhibition space at the 2005 Graduate Careers Fairs held during March at Clayton campus. <more> |
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| Masters in Renaissance Studies |
What was the Renaissance? Why did the arts flourish in this particular time? The new Master of Renaissance course looks at the historical context in order to understand the art, literature, and architecture of the period. There will be an opportunity to take at least one unit at Monash University’s Centre in Prato near Florence. Inq: Dr Carolyn James / tel +61 3 9905 3267 or download the word doc (24.5KB)
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Events |
| Gearing for Success with John Bertrand AM |
World champion yachstman and Monash engineering graduate John Bertrand AM will present at the next Gearing for Success breakfast seminar on Wednesday March 2, 2005 at the Hotel Sofitel, Melbourne. <more>
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| 2005 Performing Arts season |
Take advantage of special alumni prices on all productions at the Alexander Theatre in 2005. Performances include 'Flatfoot' by playwright and Monash graduate David Williamson, and The Bell Shakespeare Company's production of 'The Two Gentleman of Verona'. Subscription packages and gift certificates available. <more>
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| Storm Surge lecture |
Coastal storm surges and climate change presented by Dr Kathleen L. McInnes,
Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO Atmospheric Research. $8.00 per adult / $5.00 concession. 7pm, Thursday 9 Dec, Monash Science Centre, Clayton campus. <more>
Bookings/Inq: Helen Rayner / tel, +61 3 9905 1370
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| Alumni needed for Masters championships |
The first ever Australian University Masters Championships will be held from 25-28 March 2005 in Armidale, NSW. Monash Sport is calling for alumni who are 30 years and over to represent the University in a range of sports including netball and soccer. <more>
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| Hong Kong |
| Hong Kong Alumni Association members spent a night camping in the wilderness in Sai Kung last month. Despite some difficulties setting up their tents, the campers eventually enjoyed a BBQ dinner followed by a fun-filled day of buswalking, canoeing and archery. Read about upcoming events on the Hong Kong Alumni Association website. |
Classnotes |
| Fiona Balfour |
Fiona Balfour studied history at Monash. She is now the Chief Information
Officer of Australia's largest airline - Qantas Airways.
Although an arts degree is an unlikely beginning into the technical world, Fiona says the
skills she gained from her Monash degree are invaluable in her current role.<more> |
Fiona Balfour |
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Campaigns |
| Thank you |
Thank you to everyone who made donations to our annual appeal and special projects this year. Your support makes a valuable difference to all our students - today and in the future. <Giving website >
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| At Monash next edition: February 2005 |
