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December 2002.   Next edition: 3 February 2003

News from Monash

Monash medical student named 2003 Rhodes Scholar

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Ms Geraldine Buckingham
A Monash student has been named Victorian Rhodes Scholar for the second consecutive year. Aspiring gastroenterologist Geraldine Buckingham says "It's amazing to be seen as worthy of being in that group of people."  <full story>  
     


New research: Why your management style may be wrong

Monash University researchers have uncovered hundreds of examples of incorrect assumptions made by managers and supervisors that are seriously impairing management and supervision in workplaces.
<full story>
     

Celebrating 40 years of the Monash University collection

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Cover of Monash University Museum of Art publication
The Monash University Museum of Art has released a comprehensive publication which spans the development of contemporary Australian art. The book has 136 pages with 80 colour plates and black-white-images accompanying essays. Cost: A$35
Enq: +61 3 9905 1644
muma@adm.monash.edu.au 		 
     

Alumni News

Hong Kong graduations

  


Vivienne Lun (BEc 1985, LLB 1987), Peter Darvall, Jill Wong (BEc 1983, LLB 1984)
368 Monash students received their graduation certificates last month in Hong Kong, having completed their studies either at Monash in Australia or at a partner institution in Hong Kong. <full story>

While in Hong Kong, vice-chancellor Professor Peter Darvall met with alumni and caught up on local news and developments. 

<Contact the Monash HK Alumni Association>

 
     

Law alumnus nominated for Asian Legal Business award

Sam Farrands (BEc 1987, LLB 1989), Managing Partner of Minter Ellison Hong Kong, has been nominated as a finalist for Asian Legal Business' inaugural Managing Partner of the Year Award. Sam's office was a key adviser to Australia LNG Pty Ltd in its successful bid for the A$25 billion contract to supply LNG (liquified natural gas) to China. 
     

Environmental alumni website goes live

  

  MEA members at launch
Following the recent launch of Monash Environmental Alumni, the MEA website is now live. The site provides information on networking, consultancy, employment and a mentoring program. <full story>  
     

Events

Monash Governance Forum
Alumni are invited to attend "The Role of Shareholders and Directors in Current Corporate Governance". Speaker: Mr. Henry Bosch AO, Australia's leading and most authoritative commentator on corporate governance. Mon 2 December, Parliament House, Melbourne <more details>
 

Seminar: Is Malaysian Islam Moderate? A Post-September 11 Reflection 

Monash Asia Institute seminar by Monash alumnus Prof. Dr. Shamsul A.B (PhD 1983), Director, Institute of the Malay World and Civilisation, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Tues 3 December, Melbourne <more details>
 

MAAI end of year celebration 
The Monash Alumni Association Inc. is holding an end of year celebration with the vice-chancellor Professor Peter Darvall as guest speaker.

Tues 10 Dec, 6.00 pm, drinks at the Victorian Club, Collins St, Melbourne. MAAI members no charge, guests $25
Enq/RSVP: Tel +61 3 9876 7576, info@monashalumni.com

 

Opinion

Colluders to get jail: Professor Allan Fels 
Criminal sanctions should be imposed to help stamp out 'hardcore collusion' by big business, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman and honorary professor in the Faculty of Business and Economics Professor Allan Fels said at a recent Monash Governance Research Unit seminar.<full story> 
 

Professional development

Summer Short Courses
Brush up your interview skills, first aid technique or learn how to start a home business this summer via courses at the Monash Short Courses Centre,  Clayton campus. Courses are available to alumni at concession rates.<more details> 
 

Community Development Grants for MAAI members
For Monash Alumni Association Inc. members: if you have a great community development project, want to build your skills to become a community leader, or see an opportunity to make a difference as a volunteer in your local community, consider applying for a grant to make it happen. For more information on grants or joining MAAI, tel +61 3 9876 7576 or visit the MAAI website. 
 

Employment service notice board*

Opportunities for Monash alumni by Monash alumni. 

Senior Marketing Executive, Hong Kong
Aviva Life Insurance Co Ltd.
Conduct marketing research for insurance product development and develop the Hong Kong website. Minimum 3 years experience in insurance or banking.
Contact: Abby Liu (GradDipBusAdmin 1995) fax: +852 2907 1787, www.aviva.com.hk

<more careers information> 
 

Campaigns and appeals

Herb Feith Foundation

Monash University is involved in establishing a foundation in honour of the late Herb Feith - teacher, scholar, activist and humanitarian. The foundation will support teaching and research on Indonesia and projects in the public sphere. For more information, contact Serhat.Abdurazak
<Giving to Monash>

 

Websites to watch
 
*Disclaimer: Monash University accepts no responsibility for accuracy or completeness of employment information contributed by Monash alumni. Potential applicants should obtain full information from the employing organisation.


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