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March 2006 |
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| Monash alumni to compete in the Commonwealth Games |
| Good luck to six Monash alumni who will represent Australia in the Commonwealth Games: Lauren Hewitt (BSc 2005), Rosanna Ditton (BCom 2004), Travis Brooks (BComp 2005), Kate Quigley (BComn 2005), Janine Ilitch (BE(Civ) 1997) and Rosie Hooper (BA/LLB(Hons) 2005). |
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| Alumni profile: Dick Gross |
| From public interest lawyer to media commentator, local government leader and author, Dick Gross (BA 1980, LLB 1980) has enjoyed a varied career. |
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| Princess Mary to unveil Monash artist's work in Denmark |
| Monash University lecturer and fine arts graduate Ann Holt will travel to Copenhagen next month for the opening of an exhibition featuring her
30-metre panoramic oil painting, Circumnavigating the Island. The Australian Visit exhbition at
the Danish National Museum at Frederiksborg Castle will be opened by Crown Princess Mary. |
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| Man-made prostate created by women |
In a major step towards understanding prostate disease, Melbourne scientists have grown a human prostate from embryonic stem cells.
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| Business and Economics at Monash receives international acclaim |
Monash has become the first Victorian university to be awarded international business school accreditation by the Brussels-based European Quality Improvement System, better known as EQUIS.
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| Faculty of Art and Design review |
An external review of the Faculty of Art and Design is currently being undertaken. Alumni are invited to have their say on the art and design education provided the faculty and its future direction by making a written submission to the review panel. Inq: Janice Newham/Tel +61 3 9903 2434 |
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| Monash Industry Engagement Awards |
Has your business benefited from research undertaken at Monash? If so, you could recommend that the research team with which you've been dealing, be nominated for a Monash Industry Enagagement Award.
Teams of researchers or individuals who provided excellent service to industry and/or the community in 2005, through their contract research projects, are eligible for Category C of the awards. Nominations for Category C close on 15 March. The awards will be presented by the Vice-Chancellor on
Friday 12 May. |
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Professional Development |
| New library database |
| Alumni library members with database access can now use AusLit - a database containing information on more than 75, 000 Australian authors and literary organisations from 1780 to today. Annual alumni library membership costs A$110 and includes access to a range of online databases and borrowing rights
to the libraries on any Monash University campus within Australia. |
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Events |
| Victorian College of Pharmacy 125th anniversary dinner |
Graduates from the Victorian College of Pharmacy are invited to join staff, students and industry colleagues for this black-tie event in celebration of VCP's 125th anniversary. Saturday 8 April 7pm, Grand Hyatt,
Melbourne. Tickets are strictly limited. To register contact Elizabeth Welch/ Tel + 61 3
9903 9087
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| Lecture: 'A Vision for the Future of Indigenous Health and Education' |
At this free public lecture, leading indigenous people's advocate Mr Noel Pearson
will give his view on the roadmap to improving the health and education systems to meet the needs of indigenous Australians. Thursday 23 March 6pm, Alexander Theatre, Clayton campus. Inq: Melinda Warnecke/ Tel + 61 3
9905 5971
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| Medical alumni golf day |
All Medical, Nursing and Health Sciences alumni are invited to enter the third MMADoGS (Monash Medical Alumni Devotees of Golf Society) golf day. It's a great opportunity to mingle with graduates, staff, students and colleagues. Monday 27 March, Melbourne Metropolitan Golf Club, Oakleigh
Cost for non-Metropolitan members is $55 (members play free) and includes lunch before the game, and nibbles afterwards. Inq: Carol Rogers
+ 61 3 3 9562 7455
or download a pdf entry form |
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