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February 2006 |
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| Monash's distinguished alumni named |
The Monash University Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2005 have been announced as ground-breaking surgeon Dr Susan Lim
(MBBS(w/hons) 1979); the head of Foster's Group Mr Trevor O'Hoy
(BEc 1976); and barrister and conservationist Mr Simon Molesworth AM, QC
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| Eminent Professor named Governor |
| Reproductive medicine expert Professor David de Kretser (MD 1969) has been named the next Governor of Victoria. Victorian Chief Justice Marilyn Warren (BJuris 1973, LLB 1974, LLM 1983, LLD 2004)
has been appointed Lieutenant-Governor. |
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| The Power of Curiosity: breakfast seminar |
Shaun Carney (BA 1978), associate editor of The Age newspaper, will explain how 'The Power of Curiosity' can help you find the truth and maintain your appetite for discovery
at the next breakfast seminar in the 'Gearing for Success' series. Tuesday 7 March 7.15 - 8.45am, Grand Hyatt Melbourne.
Inq/bookings: Jennifer Smith / Tel +61 3 9905 2636 Book online
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| Alumnus wins Sir John Monash Award |
Twenty-five-year-old alumnus Mr Justin Moore (BMedSc(Hons) 2004, MBBS(Hons) 2004, LLB 2005) has been presented with a Sir John Monash Award in recognition of his contribution to research on the human brain. |
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| Art and Design alumni achievements |
| Louise Rippert (BA(Fine Art)(Hons) 1996) was the joint winner of the 2005 Blake Prize for Religous Art for her work Dance. Meanwhile, Louisa Vilde (LLB(Hons) 2001, BA(Hons) 2001, BFA 2005) will this month have her Terrain Rug exhibited at The Edge - the design and innovation showcase at the Australian International Furniture Fair, Sydney. |
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| Terrain Rug (Louisa Vilde) |
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| Australia Day Honours 2006 |
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Three senior academics and 25 alumni are among Monash University's recipients of Australia Day Honours for 2006. |
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| Extinction threat for the world's most valuable flowering plants |
Flowering plants in the world's most ecologically diverse areas are not receiving adequate pollination from birds and insects - putting the plants at risk of extinction, an international survey has found.
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| Are you a past member of the Monash University Hockey Club? |
The club is looking to establish an honour board in the hockey club rooms at Clayton campus for players who have achieved a milestone in games. If you are a past member of the club and would like to be included on the board, please fill out the pdf form and return it to the club. Inq: Scott Doyle / Tel + 61 3 9905 3289 |
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Professional Development |
| Monash Business Review |
| The second issue of Monash Business Review is now available. Topics covered include nanotechnology and cyberfraud and identity theft in IT outsourcing. Postgraduate Business and Economics alumni receive free access to the journal; all other alumni receive a 20 per cent subscription discount. Inq: Sarah Cannon at Monash University ePress / Tel + 61 3 9905 0526 |
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| Monash Short Courses |
| Enrolments are now being taken for semester one short courses ranging from IT training and business management to life drawing and yoga. Monash alumni are offered concession rates on all courses. |
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Events |
| Victorian College of Pharmacy 125th anniversary |
Since 1881 the Victorian College of Pharmacy (VCP) has had a tradition of excellence in both teaching and research. Alumni, past staff and friends of the college are invited to share in the celebrations for VCP's 125th anniversary. |
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| Law lecture: Sentencing and the Garden of Eden |
Professor Richard Fox, one of the Law School's most distinguished scholars will retire this year after 34 years of service. His valedictory lecture will focus on issues of crime and punishment. Thursday 9 March 6 - 7pm, Monash University Law Chambers, 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
RSVP: Friday 24 February to Ben Wallis/ Tel + 61 3 9905 2326 |
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| 2006 Performing Arts season |
Take advantage of special alumni ticket prices for the 2006 performing arts season and enjoy a night at the Alexander Theatre. Productions include The Merchant of Venice performed by the Bell Shakespeare Company. |
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