At Monash: Past Editions

April 2002

Welcome to the monthly Monash University Alumni email newsletter.

NEWS FROM MONASH
1.1 Vale Sir Louis Matheson - Vice Chancellor 1960-76
1.2 Death rate lower in IVF patients: research
1.3 New cervical cancer screening hope
1.4 Monash Malaysia's business students among selected interns
1.5 Law experts help developing countries expand e-trade

EVENTS
2.1 Online - Listen to Neville Roach's Leading Ideas Forum presentation
2.2 Melbourne - Apr 12: Monash Law Alumni Association event: Blue
2.3 NSW - Apr 27-28: Pharmacy alumni cricket match
2.4 Melbourne - Apr 30: 2002 Chancellor's Cup Golf Day
2.5 KL - May 2: Leading Ideas Forum, Tan Sri Dr N Sophiee, The economy
2.6 KL - May 8-9: Monash University Malaysia Career Fair 2002
2.7 Prato - Jul 2-5: Conference, Internat. Institute of Forensic Studies
2.8 Melbourne - Sep 5-7: Aust. Universities Internat. Alumni Convention
2.9 Prato - 2003: International Medical Conference

ALUMNI NEWS
3.1 Celebrating Gippsland's history: Monash Gippsland's March reunion
3.2 Stelarc given faculty's first honorary doctorate
3.3 Monash University Hockey Club: New men's veterans team

OPINION
4.1 'Teaching: the way forward', by Professor Sue Willis

FURTHER STUDY
5.1 Monash Law School's Postgraduate Professional Development program
5.2 Research degrees seminar - Singapore and KL
5.3 The Monash MBA

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
6.1 2002 Victoria Prize and Fellowships applications close Apr 30

CAMPAIGNS AND APPEALS
7.1 Eric Glasgow appeal: on-line guest book launched
7.2 Supporting Monash

CONTACT THE ALUMNI OFFICE
8.1 Update your contact details online
8.2 We welcome your comments, suggestions and questions

NEWS FROM MONASH

1.1 VALE SIR LOUIS MATHESON - VICE CHANCELLOR 1960-76

Monash University has paid tribute to its foundation Vice-Chancellor,
Sir Louis Matheson, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday 27 March.
Sir James Adam Louis Matheson was Vice Chancellor of Monash University
from its beginnings in 1960 until 1976. Under Sir Louis Matheson, Monash
University underwent 16 years of remarkable growth. The present
Vice-Chancellor of Monash University, Professor David Robinson, said Sir
Louis Matheson had made a major contribution to the development of
higher education in Australia. For more information, see
http://www-pso.adm.monash.edu.au/news/Story.asp?ID=547&SortType=1

1.2 DEATH RATE LOWER IN IVF PATIENTS: RESEARCH

Australian women who undergo IVF treatment have a lower death rate than
other women the same age, according to new Monash University research.
The Monash research team investigated outcomes for nearly 30,000 women
who had been referred to IVF clinics throughout Australia before 1994.
The study included both treated and untreated women. For more
information, see
http://www-pso.adm.monash.edu.au/news/Story.asp?ID=534&SortType=1

1.3 NEW CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING HOPE

Monash University researchers are testing a new device with the
potential to revolutionise screening for cervical cancer. The device,
which was developed by Australian company Optiscan Pty Ltd, is a probe
about the size of a ballpoint pen that enables high magnification of
intact living tissue. For more information, see
http://www-pso.adm.monash.edu.au/news/Story.asp?ID=536&SortType=1

1.4 MONASH MALAYSIA'S BUSINESS STUDENTS AMONG SELECTED INTERNS

Like any good friends, Jennifer Lee, Jolene Choo and Verena Chua like
doing things together to the extent that they even applied for the same
internship program with a leading international accounting firm. And
it turns out that all three, who are from Monash University Malaysia,
were accepted into the vacation program at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Students interested in applying for the internship programme, see
http://www.pwcglobal.com/extweb/pwclocations.nsf/ViewLocByCityDisplay/Malays
ia~MY~ENG~YH

1.5 LAW EXPERTS HELP DEVELOPING COUNTRIES EXPAND e-TRADE

Monash's e-commerce law experts visited Vietnam recently in a bid to
help developing economies take advantage of expanding trade
opportunities in the APEC region. Representatives of the university's
Centre for Law in the Digital Economy visited Hanoi, where they
conducted an e-commerce Legal Infrastructure Workshop. For more
information, see http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/monmemo/item01.html

EVENTS

2.1 ONLINE - LISTEN TO NEVILLE ROACH'S LEADING IDEAS FORUM PRESENTATION

In March the Monash Asia Institute and the Alumni Relations Program
presented Neville Roach AO, speaking on why Australia should develop an
active and positive program of welcoming migrants and refugees to this
country. Listen to his talk online at:
http://www.monash.edu.au/alumni/events/leading_ideas/pastforums.html

2.2 MONASH LAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EVENT: BLUE

The Monash Law Alumni Association presents 'Blue', a function for Monash
Law Grads from 1985-2000 and friends. From 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm, Apr 12 at
Blu Pols, 142 Greville St, Prahran. For more information, see
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/alumni/events.html or call Isabelle
Droulers +61 3l 9905 5308 or email isabelle.droulers@law.monash.edu.au

2.3 PHARMACY ALUMNI CRICKET MATCH

Interested players and spectators are invited to participate in a
cricket match between the Victorian College of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical
Society of Australia (Victorian branch), and the Sydney University
Pharmacy Alumni Association. The match will be played in Bowral, NSW, on
the weekend of April 27-28. For further information, contact
sarah.vincent@vcp.monash.edu.au

2.4 2002 CHANCELLOR'S CUP GOLF DAY

The Monash Alumni Association Inc. is pleased to invite you to
participate in the 2002 Chancellor's Cup Golf Day at 6:30 am, Apr 30, at
Kingston Heath Golf Club, Kingston Road, Cheltenham. For more
information or to register email jane@monashalumni.com or see
http://www.monashalumni.com/page.php?page=golfday.html

2.5 LEADING IDEAS FORUM, TAN SRI DR N SOPHIEE, THE ECONOMY

Distinguished commentator Tan Sri Dr Noordin Sophiee will deliver a
talk on the economic growth of Malaysia, on May 2 at the Monash Malaysia
campus. A networking event takes place prior to the talk. For more
information, email ivy.cheong@adm.monash.edu.my

2.6 MONASH UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA CAREER FAIR 2002

The Monash University Malaysia Career Fair 2002 will be held May 8-9, at
the Monash Malaysia campus. For more information regards participating
as a graduate seeking employment, or as a prospective employer,
contact ivy.cheong@adm.monash.edu.my

2.7 INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC STUDIES CONFERENCE

The Faculty of Law's International Institute of Forensic Studies will
hold its inaugural conference examining the presentation of expert
opinion evidence, at the Monash University Centre Prato, Italy, in July.
The aim of the conference is to provide a forum for legal and other
professionals who give evidence in courts and tribunals, to explore and
develop better ways of utilizing expertise. For more information,
contact +61 3 990 54734 or see http://www.law.monash.edu.au/iifs/

2.8 AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI CONVENTION (AUIAC)

An exciting program of speakers and networking opportunities is
currently being put together by the 2002 AUIAC conference organising
committee, led by former senator and current Monash professor John
Button. It will take place on Sept 5-7 in Melbourne. The convention
website is now online at http://www.auiac2002.com/

2.9 2003 INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONFERENCE

The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences has rescheduled
its international medical conference, 'The New World of Medicine', to
run from May 6-10 2003 at the Monash University Centre Prato, Italy. For
more information, email annabel.whitby@med.monash.edu.au

ALUMNI NEWS

3.1 CELEBRATING GIPPSLAND'S HISTORY: MONASH GIPPSLAND'S MARCH REUNION

Graduates and former staff last weekend celebrated the first reunion of
Monash's Gippsland campus to commemorate the three stages in the
campus's history. The reunion, which was attended by almost 400 people,
celebrated the history of Yallourn Technical College from 1928 to 1968,
Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education from 1968 to 1990 and Monash
University from 1990 till the present. For more information, see
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/monmemo/memo07_02/item03.html

3.2 STELARC GIVEN FACULTY'S FIRST HONORARY DOCTORATE

The Faculty of Art and Design at Monash awarded its first honorary
doctorate to performance artist Stelarc last month. Born Stelios
Arcadiou in Cyprus, Greece, in 1946, the artist has achieved a high
level of international recognition in the field of conceptual,
performance and body art. Stelarc, who trained at the former Caulfield
Technical College, an antecedent of Monash, will return to Monash as
artist-in-residence in June. For more information, see
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/monmemo/item06.html

3.3 MONASH UNIVERSITY HOCKEY CLUB: NEW MEN'S VETERANS TEAM

The Monash Hockey Club have launched a new Men's Veterans Team for the
new season commencing in late April. For more information, contact
George Gatenby on 0409 166 188 or email george.gatenby@maunsell.com.au
or Scott Doyle on 0411 447 715 or email scott.doyle@its.monash.edu.au

OPINION

4.1 OPINION: TEACHING: THE WAY FORWARD

After years in the wilderness, the status of teaching and the state of
education is now back on the national agenda. But to improve the quality
of our education system and maintain renewed interest in the profession,
there must be an increase in the number of teacher training places,
warns Monash University educationalist Professor Sue Willis. Read more
at http://www-pso.adm.monash.edu.au/news/Story.asp?ID=539&SortType=1

FURTHER STUDY

5.1 MONASH LAW SCHOOL'S POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Monash Law School's postgraduate program caters to lawyers and
non-lawyers who wish to:
- update their skills;
- specialise in specific areas of the law;
- gain accreditation.

Monash Law is committed to providing the highest-quality postgraduate
and continuing legal education, in an environment that is flexible and
responsive to the needs of graduates and the profession. The Law School
is still taking enrolments for some semester one units. For further
information, visit http://www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate/
or call Emma Rutherford +61 3 9905 3338.

5.2 RESEARCH DEGREES SEMINAR - SINGAPORE AND KL

Professor Max King, Director Monash Research Graduate School, will
present on Monash research opportunities and scholarships, in Singapore
on Apr 28 and in KL on Apr 29. RSVP by Apr 23. Associate Deans from the
Faculties of Arts, Science and Business & Economics will also be
available for consultation. To RSVP for Singapore, email
counsellor.8@singapore.idp.edu.auor telephone 6736 7038. To RSVP for
KL, email claudine.ngoh@adm.monash.edu.my or telephone 5636 0600.

5.3 THE MONASH MBA

An information session on the Monash MBA will be held from 6 pm - 8 pm,
May 2, and from 10 am - 12 noon, May 18, at Monash University,
Caulfield campus, Sir John Monash Drive, Caulfield East (Melway 68, F1).
To register your interest or for more information, email
MBA@buseco.monash.edu.auor call +61 3 9903 1166.

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

6.1 2002 VICTORIA PRIZE AND FELLOWSHIPS APPLICATIONS CLOSE APR 30

To celebrate the excellence of Victoria's world-class science,
technology and engineering, the Victorian Government awards the
prestigious Victoria Prize of $50,000. Six Victorian Fellowship overseas
study grants of $15,000 each are also awarded to encourage the
innovation and R&D excellence of emerging researchers. Nominations and
applications open shortly. For more information, see
http://www.innovation.vic.gov.au/ or call +61 3 9651 9228.

CAMPAIGNS AND APPEALS

7.1 ERIC GLASGOW APPEAL: ON-LINE GUEST BOOK LAUNCHED

A memorial bust in honour of Professor Eric Glasgow AO MB BCh BAO MD
1931-2001 was unveiled on Mar 26, in the Department of Anatomy and Cell
Biology Courtyard at Monash's Clayton campus. As part of the
proceedings, the Eric Glasgow Appeal and an on-line guest book were
launched. For more information, visit
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/foundation/appeals.html

7.2 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/giving/

CONTACT THE ALUMNI OFFICE

8.1 UPDATE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS ONLINE

Keep in contact with Monash and continue to receive 'Monash Magazine'
and 'At Monash' by updating your address and email details online at
http://www.monash.edu.au/alumni/faq/address.html

8.2 WE WELCOME YOUR COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS AND QUESTIONS

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