At Monash: Past Editions

NOVEMBER 2001

Welcome to the monthly Monash University Alumni email newsletter.

NEWS FROM MONASH
1.1 Election 2001: Monash calls for urgent action on higher education
1.2 Monash University Medical Foundation launched
1.3 Monash researchers reveal vegetable link to diabetes
1.4 Victorian College of Pharmacy's 'pharmaCe' website program launch
1.5 Basketball's high hoops at Monash South Africa

EVENTS
2.1 Online - listen to Al Ramadan's Leading Ideas Forum presentation
2.2 KL - Nov 8-9: Workshop, 'Traffic Engineering and Management'
2.3 London - Nov 14-16: Conference, 'A New Girl Order'
2.4 Hong Kong - Nov 17: Alumni Reception
2.5 Melbourne - Nov 21: Rev. Tim Costello, Inaugural Law Alumni Lecture
2.6 KL - Nov 30: Leading Ideas Forum, Dato' M Yeoh,' Asia in Transition'
2.7 Melbourne - Nov 30: Monash Blues Presentation Dinner
2.8 KL - Dec 1: Seminar, Concrete Practice Codes in Malaysia after 2006
2.9 KL - Feb 2002: Conference, 'Quality, Innovation, Knowledge'
2.10 Prato/UAE - Mar 2002: Conference, 'The New World of Medicine'

ALUMNI NEWS
3.1 Reunion for Monash Alumni in Western Australia
3.2 Monash Law Alumni - Singapore and KL events 2002
3.3 2002 Monash Gippsland alumni and staff reunion
3.4 2001 Distinguished Alumni Award nominations close Nov 30

OPINION
4.1 'Free Trade: The Way Forward', by Alan Oxley

FURTHER STUDY
5.1 New Master of Business Management
5.2 PELS: a new pathway to postgraduate study
5.3 IT Postgraduate Information sessions

CAMPAIGNS AND APPEALS
6.1 Japanese Studies Centre Building extension commenced
6.2 Supporting Monash

CONTACT THE ALUMNI OFFICE
7.1 We welcome your comments, suggestions and questions

NEWS FROM MONASH

1.1 ELECTION 2001: MONASH CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Monash has called upon the winner of the forthcoming Australian federal election to urgently strengthen the higher education system, identifying five key 'gap' issues that the next government must address. For more information, see: http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/monmemo/memo39_01/item07.html

1.2 MONASH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FOUNDATION LAUNCHED

Medical ethics and health sciences education will be among the key areas to benefit from the recently established Monash University Medical Foundation, launched last month by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, in the Grand Ballroom of the Rippon Lea Estate. For more information, visit http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/monmemo/memo37_01/item01.html

1.3 MONASH RESEARCHERS REVEAL VEGETABLE LINK TO DIABETES

Researchers at Monash University and the International Diabetes Institute in Melbourne may be close to discovering what causes Type 1 (insulin-dependent diabetes) - one of the most serious childhood illnesses affecting more than four million children worldwide. For more information, visit http://www-pso.adm.monash.edu.au/news/Story.asp?ID=389&SortType=1

1.4 VICTORIAN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY'S 'PHARMACE' WEBSITE PROGRAM LAUNCH

The Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Mr Alan Griffith MP, launched a new addition to the PharmaCe website recently. The website is an initiative by the College responding to the increasing number of health professionals such as doctors, nurses, dentists, paramedics and pharmacists using the internet to keep pace with changes in the health care sector in areas such as drug therapies, wound care, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and pharmacotherapy. Just launched is the 'Improving Oral Health for Older People - Online Program. For more information, view http://www.pharmaCe.vic.edu.au/ or contact Carolyn Fox on +61 3 9903 9017 or email cce.coord@vcp.monash.edu.au

1.5 BASKETBALL'S HIGH HOOPS AT MONASH SOUTH AFRICA

The newly formed Monash South Africa basketball team has scored a victory in its first outing. The team which consists of seven male and seven female students, is the first official sports team at the campus. The winning match was played against Ceda City Campus. For more information, visit http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/monmemo/memo38_01/item05.html

EVENTS

2.1 ONLINE - LISTEN TO AL RAMADAN'S LEADING IDEAS FORUM PRESENTATION

Monash alumnus and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Al Ramadan discussed his 'Adventures in Capitalism' at the Monash Alumni Leading Ideas Forum in Melbourne in October. Listen to his presentation online at: http://www.monash.edu.au/alumni/events/leading_ideas/alramadan.html

2.2 WORKSHOP, 'TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT'

This is a two-day workshop presented by the Institute of Transport Studies, a joint venture between Australia's leading transport groups at Monash University and the University of Sydney, Nov 8-9, at Monash Malaysia, Bandar Sunway. For more information contact cheang.kok.soon@engsci.monash.edu.my or visit http://www.monash.edu.my/events/TEM/main.htm

2.3 CONFERENCE: 'A NEW GIRL ORDER'

Jointly presented by Monash, King's College London and the Menzies Centre for Australian Studies, this conference aims to explore a wide range of issues concerning young women in the new century. The conference will be held Nov 14-16 at King's College, London. For more information, see http://www.monash.edu.au/alumni/events/uk/#newgirl

2.4 HONG KONG ALUMNI RECEPTION

Alumni in Hong Kong are invited to join Monash vice-chancellor and president Professor David Robinson at a reception for Monash alumni on Nov 17, at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. Professor Robinson will speak on 'Toward Monash 2020: Recent Developments'. For more information, see: http://www.monash.edu.au/alumni/events/hongkong/ or contact michael.simmonds@adm.monash.edu.au

2.5 INAUGURAL LAW ALUMNI LECTURE WITH THE REV. TIM COSTELLO

The Monash Law School invites alumni and friends to 'The Power of Asking Questions' by the Rev Tim Costello, at 6 pm for 6.30 pm, Nov 21. At the East Wing Gallery, The Immigration Museum, Old Customs House, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne. For more information, contact: +61 3 9905 5324 or Fleur.Haberfield@law.monash.edu.au or visit: http://www.monash.edu.au/alumni/events/melbourne/

2.6 LEADING IDEAS FORUM, DATO' M YEOH, 'ASIA IN TRANSITION'

What are the implications for Asia of the September 11 tragedy? Monash alumnus Dato' Michael Yeoh, CEO of the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI), will examine this and other factors driving the social, political and economic transformation of Asia at November's Monash Malaysia Leading Ideas Forum in KL. From 7.30-9.30 pm, Nov 30, at the Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel. All alumni are welcome. To register, email puspha.venkatesan@adm.monash.edu.my or for more information, visit http://www.monash.edu.au/alumni/events/malaysia/next_forum.html

2.7 MONASH BLUES PRESENTATION DINNER

Monash alumnus Chris Wardlaw, a dual Olympian and head coach to the Australian track and field team at the 2000 Olympics, will be guest speaker at the Monash Blues dinner. Guests should arrive at 7 pm for a 7.30 pm start, Friday, November 30, in the Banquet Room, first floor, Campus Centre, Monash University, Clayton. To book or for more information, contact +61 3 9905 4118 or email Bev.Olbrich@general.monash.edu.au

2.8 SEMINAR, CONCRETE PRACTICE CODES IN MALAYSIA AFTER 2006

When the UK adopts Eurocode EC2 for the construction industry, it will greatly affect the construction industry in Malaysia after 2006. Find out what are issues are currently being discussed among engineers, architects, quantity surveyors. The seminar will take place between 8 am -5 pm, Dec 1, at Monash University Malaysia. For more information, contact cheang.kok.soon@engsci.monash.edu.my

2.9 CONFERENCE, 'QUALITY, INNOVATION AND KNOWLEDGE'

Are you interested in sharing new ideas relating to quality, innovation and knowledge management and the associated challenges in the rapidly developing digital economy of the 21st century? Then add to your diary the QIK conference to be held Feb 18-20 2002, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. For more information, visit http://www.monash.edu.au/oce/qikconference/

2.10 CONFERENCE, 'THE NEW WORLD OF MEDICINE'

The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences will be holding its 2002 International Medical Conference, 'The New World of Medicine', in Prato, Italy and the United Arab Emirates from Mar 28 to Apr 4 2002. For more information, email annabel.whitby@med.monash.edu.au or see http://www.med.monash.edu.au/conference/tuscany.html

ALUMNI NEWS

3.1 REUNION FOR MONASH ALUMNI IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

A cocktail reception will provide an opportunity for Western Australian-based alumni to catch up and hear about Monash's new directions and recent developments. From 6-8 pm, Nov 9, at The Rydges Hotel Perth, Cnr Hay and King Streets, Perth. For more information, email monashalumni@adm.monash.edu.au

3.2 MONASH LAW ALUMNI - SINGAPORE AND KL EVENTS 2002

The Monash University Law School is planning alumni events for KL and Singapore in January 2002. If you're a Malaysian or Singaporean law grad, the school would like to hear from you.
Contact: Isabelle.Droulers@law.monash.edu.au or
Michael.Simmonds@adm.monash.edu.au

3.3 2002 MONASH GIPPSLAND ALUMNI AND STAFF REUNION

Organisers are calling on former students and staff to lend photographs/memorabilia for the event on 1 Mar 2002. The reunion will embrace graduates from the three major stages of Monash Gippsland's history: Yallourn Technical School/College, 1928-1968; Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education, 1968-1990; and Monash University, 1990 to today. For more information, contact Lanie Martin-Lefevre or Cheryl Van Berkel on +61 3 5122 6273 or email gippsland.alumni@adm.monash.edu.au

3.4 2001 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD NOMINATIONS CLOSE NOV 30

Monash University Distinguished Alumni Medals are awarded each year to graduates or diplomates who have demonstrated:

outstanding professional achievements;
inspirational leadership;
exceptional human qualities.

The closing date for receipt of nominations is Nov 30. To nominate online or for more information visit http://www.monash.edu.au/alumni/events/distinguished_alumni/

OPINION

4.1 'FREE TRADE: THE WAY FORWARD' BY ALAN OXLEY

The terrorist attacks in the US diverted attention from Australian Prime
Minister John Howard's original purpose in visiting the US in September
- a free trade agreement. This will be of vital importance to
Australia's capacity to prosper in the world economy in the future,
argues the Chairman of Monash University's APEC Study Centre Alan Oxley.
Read more at:
http://www.monash.edu.au/alumni/news/at_monash/freetrade.html

FURTHER STUDY

5.1 NEW MASTER OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

The Master of Business Management is designed for candidates who wish to gain knowledge in general business management principles and their application both locally and globally. It will be offered from semester one 2002, via off-campus distributed learning. For more information, email enquiries.gippsland@buseco.monash.edu.au.

5.2 PELS: A NEW PATHWAY TO POSTGRADUATE STUDY

The introduction of the national Postgraduate Education Loan Scheme (PELS) makes it even easier to access postgraduate study at Monash. The PELS scheme provides an interest-free loan facility for eligible Australian citizens and permanent residents who commence fee-paying postgraduate coursework award programs from from Jan 1 2002. For more information, see: http://www.monash.edu.au/postgraduate/pels.html

5.3 IT POSTGRADUATE INFORMATION SESSIONS

Want to enter the exciting world of IT? Already in the industry and want to move to a position of leadership? Interested in learning about how the new Postgraduate Education Loans Scheme (PELS) can cover your fees? Then attend a course information session anytime between 5.45 pm and 7.30 pm, Nov 14 and 21. At Level 7, 30 Collins Street, Melbourne. Call +61 3 9903 2697 to register.

CAMPAIGNS AND APPEALS

6.1 JAPANESE STUDIES CENTRE BUILDING EXTENSION COMMENCED

Construction of the extension has already commenced and a 'friends' group is being launched this month to provide ongoing support, both financial and in-kind. For further information on becoming a Friend and/or a Member go to: http://www.monash.edu.au/alumni/networks/global/asia/japanesesc.html

6.2 SUPPORTING MONASH

Gifts of time, talent and money make a difference to our students through appeals such as the Scholarships for the Future program. For more information, visit http://www.monash.edu.au/info/support.html

CONTACT THE ALUMNI OFFICE

7.1 WE WELCOME YOUR COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS AND QUESTIONS

Email: monashalumni@adm.monash.edu.au
Tel: + 61 3 9905 2044
Fax: + 61 3 9905 5010
Hours: The office is open 9 am to 5 pm (AEST) or (GMT +10)