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December 2006 |
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News |
| Monash wins major education award |
Monash University has received one of the five main prizes at the recent Business-Higher Education Round Table Awards.
The Best Education and Training Collaboration award for 2006 went to a project involving alumnus and staff member Associate Professor Gordon Sanson (PhD Sci 1977). |
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| Tim Costello inspires alumni to tackle global challenges |
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| Mr Tim Costello, AO (BJuris 1976, LLB 1978, DipEd 1979) |
Tim Costello, CEO of World Vision, captured the attention of guests with his views on world poverty at the final Monash University Gearing for Success seminar for 2006.
It was a topical address, given the previous weekend’s G20 Summit and the Make Poverty History concert in Melbourne.
A video of this event is now available on the Gearing for Success website.
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| Art and Design alumnus wins best art film in Italy |
A short film about the poetic quest of a smoking dog, by Monash University alumnus Dr Michael Vale, has won the Best Art Film award at the Asolo Art Film Festival, in Northern Italy. |
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| 'Team Monash' hits the streets in Singapore Marathon |
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‘Team Monash’ were out in full force at the Singapore Marathon – part of the Monash Fun Run Festival – held in scenic settings throughout the island state on Sunday 3 December. Mr Martin Doulton, General Manager of Monash Sport, said he was “very pleased” with 2006 participant numbers, which were up significantly from last year. |
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| Monash researcher wins top endocrinology award |
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Professor Gail Risbridger (MBBS 1981), Director of Monash Institute of Medical Research's Centre for Urological Research, has received one of the world's top endocrinology awards. |
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| History book launch: Victorian College of Pharmacy |
The Victorian College of Pharmacy invites you to the launch of its history book written by historian Dr Janette Bomford. The book is a collection of the stories, people and events that have made up the college’s 125 years, including when it became part of Monash University in 1992.
Date: Tuesday 12 December, 11.00am
Venue: Cossar Hall, Victorian College of Pharmacy, 381 Royal Parade, Parkville
Guest speaker: Dr Geoffrey Vaughan, AO
Price: No cost
RSVP: Essential by Friday 8 December to Charis Dossor via email or on +61 3 9903 9635 |
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| Swim with Monash in the Portsea Classic |
Monash Sport invites you to join the university team in the Portsea Swim Classic, one of the largest open water swims held in Australia. Build your sense of belonging and connection with others in the Monash community by joining the team as a swimmer or a volunteer.
Date: Saturday 20 January 2007, 9.30am for a 10.30am event start
Venue: Monash University marquee, Portsea front beach (Melway ref: 156 E2)
Price: $35 per person
Enquiries: Terry Jenvey via email or on +61 3 9905 1155, or register online.
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Professional development |
| New postgraduate programs focus on research commercialisation, European integration |
Monash University is introducing two new courses in 2007.
The innovative Master of Business (Commercialising, Science and Technology) program is the first of its kind in Australia and will suit recent graduates from science or technology fields.
A new inter-disciplinary course - a Master of European Integration - aims to provide professionals with a broad understanding of the European Union and its political, legal, economic and socio-cultural implications. The program, run by the European and EU Centre, also offers students the chance to study in Europe. |
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Classnotes |
| Alumni profile: Kristin McFarlane |
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| Glass artist Kristin McFarlane |
Kristin McFarlane (BA(GraphDes) 1994, GradDipA(CeramicDes) 2003, MFA 2005) is an accomplished glass artist with an impressive resumé. Her greatest achievements include her involvement with the National Australia Day Committee and installation work with some of Melbourne's major institutions.
Read more alumni profiles on the 'Classnotes' pages of the alumni website. |
Campaigns |
| Your donation makes a difference |
Your gift to the 2006 annual giving campaign will support Monash University students through scholarships, emergency grants and refugee student bursaries. |
