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November 2004 |
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| Top of the class |
| A Gippsland education graduate has been declared one of Victoria's top teachers.
Ms Jacqui Maiden has been named the 2004 Graduate Teacher of the
Year in the competition sponsored by the Herald Sun newspaper and the
Victorian Department of Education and Training.
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Jacqui Maiden |
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Breakfast seminar a good deal
Dr Sandy Caspi Sable |
Early morning negotiations were on the table at the latest Gearing for Success breakfast seminar.
Drawing on theory developed by the Harvard Negotiation program, law graduate Dr Sandy Caspi-Sable demonstrated how to evaluate deals using the seven elements of negotiation. <more> Listen to an audio recording of the presentation (RealPlayer audio) |
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| BusEco young grads group |
'Accelerate' is an innovative new social group for young Monash Business & Economics
graduates. Run in partnership with young professionals group Networx
Events, and supported by Monash University Faculty of Business and
Economics, Accelerate enables alumni to build contacts and friendships with other Monash business graduates. <Visit the Accelerate website> |
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| IT alumni share their wisdom |
Alumni from the Faculty of Information Technology shared their industry knowledge with students and recent graduates at the latest 'Employ' information evening. <more>
More IT alumni events are planned for 2005. To receive notification email the alumni office. |
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| Nicholas Lee, Ashley Cambrell and Jay Freedman |
| Schools who have held IT alumni events recently include:
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| Alumni Convention 2004 |
Former Prime Minister The Hon Bob Hawke and prominent Monash graduate Dato' Dr Jannie Tay are just two of the well-known speakers who will present at the Australian International Alumni Convention in Hong Kong on 1-3 December 2004. A business matching program will also be available to help participants pursue business interests in the region. <more>
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| Charismatic leaders may undermine staff |
Charismatic leaders, traditionally thought to make the best managers, can actually undermine the performance and attitudes of staff, according to a Monash researcher. <more>
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| Penguins weigh in |
An innovative weighbridge will provide vital information on the breeding habits of Phillip Island's penguin colony. <more>
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Professional Development |
| Calling all Monash medical alumni in General Practice |
| Monash University is keen to recruit GP teachers for 2005. You can help with teaching Monash students by:
- Taking a 4th year student, one day per week for eight or 16 weeks
- Taking a 6th year student for four days over a two week period, one or more times for the year.
- Taking a 1st year student for a ½ day session, one or more times for the year.
Remuneration through the Practice Incentive Program has recently increased to $100 per student per ½ day session. CME points are awarded at the rate of 1 point per ½ day teaching session.
Inq: Dr Carol Lawson / tel +61 3 8575 2208 |
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| Monash Law Masters Program Expo |
Monash Law School offers an extensive range of Masters degrees and graduate diplomas for law and non-law graduates. Speak to academic staff and learn more about what's on offer at the 2005
Masters program launch and information expo, 5.30 - 7.30pm, Tuesday 9 Nov,
Monash Law Chambers, 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne. <more>
Registration/Inq: Heather Beeching / tel + 61 3 9641 6206.
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| Graduate School of Business |
The newly formed Graduate School of Business at Monash offers a range of Masters programs, related certificates and diplomas, as well as higher degrees by research (PhD, DBA and MPhil). <more> |
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Events |
| Medicine Dean's and Alumni Lecture Series |
Palliative Care: care for the many or for the few?
Professor Sheila Payne from the University of Sheffield, UK will lead a discussion on the advances in palliative care. 6pm, Tuesday 9 Nov, Monash Medical School's Lecture Theatre, Alfred Hospital, Commercial Road, Prahran.
Inq: Email / tel +61 3 9905 9329
Download the event flyer (PDF 67.9KB)
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| Monash Marketing Awards: 'The Future Ignited' |
Join industry, academics and top students from the Monash Marketing Department for the 33rd Marketing Awards for Excellence. 6pm, Wednesday 8 Dec,
Park Hyatt Ballroom
<more>
Bookings/Inq: Timmie Michelakos / tel: +61 3 9903 2982
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| MEA book launch |
Monash Environmental Alumni (MEA) members are invited to the launch of Sustainability and Change in Rural Australia (UNSW Press), edited by
Professor Chris Cocklin and Dr Jacqui Dibden
from the School of Geography and Environmental Science.
The book addresses a range of themes associated with the sustainability of rural communities. Two launch events will be held in November.<more>
Inq: laura.little@arts.monash.edu.au |
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| Managerialism in Australian Criminal Justice:
RIP for KPIs? |
Professor Arie Frieberg will examine the issue of managerialism and its
influence on the criminal justice system
at the Monash Law School Inaugural Lecture of the Dean, 6pm, Wednesday 17 Nov,
Monash University Law Chambers, 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
Inq/RSVP: Jodi Rockman /tel +61 3 9905 2630 by Fri 12 Nov
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| Institute for Public History events |
Great Eras of Europe - a debate
Enjoy the controversy as historians from Monash and Melbourne Universities challenge their colleagues in an entertaining debate.
Sunday 21 Nov, State Library, Melbourne.
Download the event flyer (PDF 158 KB)
Making Connections: New Directions in Family History
A day of lectures and workshops offering practical pointers on how to think about and write better family histories. Sunday 14 Nov, State Library, Melbourne. <more>
Inq: hsenq@arts.monash.edu.au
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Classnotes |
| Alumni in Print: Simon Johnson |
After starting his own information security business Simon Johnson, BComp(InfoSys) 1997, penned his knowledge and produced a book designed to keep children safe from the dangers of the internet. 'Keep Your Kids Safe on the Internet' was launched last month.
Read more alumni profiles on the 'Classnotes' pages of the alumni website. |
Simon Johnson |
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Campaigns |
| Annual Appeal |
Monash University is running its third Annual Appeal to alumni. Last year's Appeal raised funds which provided much welcomed resources to the university libraries, scholarships and assistance to Higher Degree by Research students. <more>
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