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September 2006 |
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| Monash's distinguished alumni named |
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| From left: Mr Trevor O'Hoy, Dr Susan Lim and Mr Simon Molesworth AM QC |
Three Monash graduates who have travelled very different paths to success last month received the University's Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2005.
They were presented with their awards by the Chancellor, Mr Jeremy Ellis, at a gala dinner at the Grand Hyatt, Melbourne. |
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| Japanese Studies celebrates 40 years at Monash |
Monash University's internationally renowned Japanese Studies Program has celebrated its 40th anniversary.
The occasion was marked by a symposium on 25 August attended by alumni, former staff, associates and friends. The symposium was followed by a dinner at the Monash Club where the guest speaker was Ms Caitlin Stronell - an alumna of the program and a lecturer, AIDS activist and practising Shinto priest - who has lived in Japan since graduating from Monash in 1990. |
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| International Student Friendship Program |
Monash University Community Services welcomes volunteers from the Monash community to be involved in a new intiative titled the International Student Friendship Program (ISFP). The aim of the program is to promote the transition of international students into the University and surrounding community.
An information session is planned for September. If you are interested in taking part in this new iniatiative, please contact Renee Simone on +61 3 9905 3156 for more information. |
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| Create your future with a Monash postgraduate course |
With more than 500 postgraduate research and coursework programs available, Monash offers prospective postgraduate students a world of opportunity.
Whether you want to study on or off campus, full-time or part-time or by research or coursework (or a combination of both), Monash has a course that will suit your professional and personal needs.
During September, October and November a series of information sessions will be conducted for prospective students. |
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Professional Development |
| Towards a cure for Multiple Sclerosis |
| Pre-eminent neuro-immunologist Professor Claude Bernard will give a free public lecture on the new developments in the understanding of Multiple Sclerosis.
Tuesday 12 September, 5.00pm
South 1 Theatre, Building 64
Monash University, Clayton campus
Register your attendance with Melinda Warneke or on +61 3 9905 5971
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| Victorian College of Pharmacy: Public lecture series |
Come and hear how the work of researchers at the Victorian College of Pharmacy makes a difference to the community.
The public lecture series looks at several important issues in our biomedical community; bird flu, malaria, prostate conditions, drug discovery, medication use and safety and the future of our medicines.
Admission to the public lectures is free, but you must register your attendance. |
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Events |
| Gearing for Success breakfast seminar |
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| Stephen Ogden-Barnes |
Monash University Alumni Relations with the Faculty of Business and Economics and the Victorian College of Pharmacy presents:
Maximise your marketing efforts
Multi-channel marketing:
Why you need it
Guest Speaker: Stephen Ogden-Barnes
Tuesday 26 September, 7.15am - 8.45am
Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Mayfair Room
123 Collins Street, Melbourne
Bookings are filling fast so in order to avoid disappointment, please contact monashalumni@adm.monash.edu.au |
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| IEEM End of Year Drinks |
Once again, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management alumni will host a Christmas break-up function in November. In the past, these functions have worked successfully to reunite Monash graduates who reminisce on the times they shared while studying and wind down after the year that was.
Thursday 16 November, 6.30pm
The Racecourse Hotel, Caulfield
RSVP to Tanya Seidel on 0438 771 408
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| Stay in touch by joining a Community Fitness Event team |
Monash Sport welcomes all alumni to 'stay in touch' with Monash University by participating or volunteering in its Community Fitness Events program.
Upcoming events include:
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| Extraordinary Gifts - Mendelssohn & Mozart |
Mendelssohn octet
Mozart - Quintet for Piano and Winds, K 452
Witold Lutoslawski - Variations on a Theme by Paganini for two pianos
"A Study in Style" - A Theatrical Piano Work for Six Hands by Melissa Perrin
Saturday 9 September, 8.00pm
Music Auditorium, Building 67/68
Monash University, Clayton campus
Adults - $25, Concession - $22, Monash alumni - $20
Bookings via boxoffice@adm.monash.edu.au or on +61 3 9905 1111
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Classnotes |
| Alumni profile: Christopher Wright |
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| Christopher Wright |
Christopher Wright (MBA(IntBus) 1996) has held high level positions at BA Systems Australia, British Aerospace and Siemens. His current appointment is as Senior Trade Commissioner Shanghai with the Australian Trade Commission.
Read more alumni profiles on the 'Classnotes' pages of the alumni website.
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