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September 2004 |
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| No generation gap as Monash Law turns 40 |
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Negotiate your way to Success
What skills are needed to become a successful negotiator? Dr Sandy Caspi-Sable, law graduate and negotiation expert, will present a breakfast seminar on the art of negotiation. <more>
Date: Tue 5 Oct, 7.15-8.45am
Venue: Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Inq/bookings: Jennifer Smit/ tel +6 13 9905 5116
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| Civil Engineering award |
Clive Weeks |
The Department of Civil Engineering at Monash has named Mr Clive Weeks, 2004 'Alumnus of the Year'.
The award recognises alumni of the department who have made a significant contribution to the engineering profession and the community. Mr Weeks (BE(Civil) 1969, MEngSci(Civil) 1972) will be presented with the award at an alumni dinner on 10 September. <more> |
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| Email used in office battles |
Email is fast becoming an important political weapon in office power struggles, a Monash research study has found. <more>
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| Ant supercolony in Melbourne |
Biologists have discovered a giant supercolony of ants stretching across the Greater City of Melbourne. <more> |
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| Monash Magazine out soon |
The next edition of Monash Magazine is coming soon. If you have moved recently please update your details online to ensure you receive your copy.
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Professional Development |
| 2004 Monash Postgraduate Expo |
| Find out about postgraduate opportunities at Monash. Course advisers from many faculties will be on hand to answer questions. Tuesday 5 Oct, 12 - 7.30pm, Melbourne Town Hall. <more>
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| Monash MBA in the UK |
UK alumni are invited to an information session to learn about Monash MBA study opportunities in the UK. Presented by Professor Rob Willis, Associate Dean MBA/DBA, followed by cocktails and an informal get-together.
Monday 27 Sep, 6.30 - 8.30pm.
Venue: The Nelson Suite, The Strand Academy,
The Strand Palace Hotel
372 Strand, London.
Inq/RSVP: Jackie Torry by Friday 17
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| Chemical Engineering Scholarships |
The Department of Chemical Engineering is offering postgraduate scholarships to graduates wishing to undertake a Masters of Engineering Science (MEngSc) or PhD by research. <more>
Inq: Lilyanne Price |
Events |
| Singapore Alumni Dinner |
Alumni and friends in Singapore are invited to attend the Annual Dinner on Saturday 11 September. Enjoy a banquet dinner, live music, entertainment and prizes. <more>
Inq: Alumni Relations/ + 61 3 9905 2636
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| Leaders in IT Lecture Series |
The 'Leaders in IT Lecture Series' extends the Faculty of Information
Technology's engagement with industry by bringing leaders of the IT
industry in Australia to Monash University. The next lecture will be presented by Rick Mamur, Vice President and General Manager of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Monday 4 October, 4.30 - 6pm, Link Theatre Caulfield Campus. All Alumni are welcome. <more>
Inq/RSVP: Karen Young by Thurs 30 Sep
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| IEEM 'Secrets of My Success' evening |
Hear how successful IEEM graduates have forged their careers at the second IEEM function for 2004. The night will feature presentation of the Alumni Leadership Award. Wed 15 Sep, 6.30pm, Caulfield campus. <more>
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| Theatre for the whole family |
Second Childhood
Special
School Holiday Entertainment program
Presented by Melbourne Theatre Company,
Sep 14 -
24 <more>
Inq: tel +61 3 9905 1111
Mack and Mabel
Musical theatre love story
Presented by CLOC Music Theatre Inc,
Oct 1 - 16
Inq: Contact CLOC on tel + 61 3 592 2897 or visit the website
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| Songs of the Sea Philharmonic Concert |
The Monash University
Philharmonic Society presents "Waterworks, Songs of Sailor and Sea".
Sat 18 Sep, 7:30pm,
Melba Hall, Melbourne University.
Tickets $15 Adults, $12 Concession. <more> |
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| Growing with China: Opportunities, Myths, Realities conference |
A must-attend event for any Australian business developing or reviewing their China strategy. 13-14 October, Park Hyatt, Melbourne. <more>
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| 2004 Alumni Convention, Hong Kong |
Graduates from Australian Universities are invited to the Australian Universities International Alumni Convention (AUIAC) at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1-3 December.
Under the theme 'The Bridge to Opportunities' the convention will feature internationally renowned speakers, including Monash Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Dato' Dr Jannie Tay, managing director of The Hour Glass Ltd. <more> |
Classnotes |
| Alumni in Print |
Roland Perry |
Noted writer Roland Perry (BEc 1973) is the author of 17 books. He has recently launched a new biography about Sir John Monash. <more>
Read about more alumni authors in the Alumni in print pages of the website. |
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Campaigns |
| Giving to Monash |
Giving to Monash University makes all the difference to our students - today and into the future. A number of current projects and appeals need your support. <more> |
