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At Monash: Past EditionsSeptember 2002Welcome to the monthly Monash University Alumni email newsletter. CONTENTSNEWS FROM MONASH EVENTS ALUMNI NEWS OPINION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CAMPAIGNS AND APPEALS CONTACT THE ALUMNI OFFICE
NEWS FROM MONASH1.1 COMMONWEALTH GAMES SUCCESS FOR MONASH COMMUNITYMonash graduates, staff and students have made a strong contribution
to the success of the Australian team at the recent Commonwealth Games
in Manchester. 1.2 VALE KENNETH HENDERSON HUNTEmeritus Professor Kenneth Hunt, the foundation dean of the Faculty of
Engineering, passed away recently after an illness. Professor Hunt led
the Faculty of Engineering with distinction through its formative years
from 1960, overseeing the establishment and expansion of the Chemical,
Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering departments. Vice Chancellor
Professor Peter Darvall said Professor Hunt was known for his charm, wit
and love of music, as well as for his outstanding leadership of the Faculty
of Engineering. EVENTS2.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI CONVENTION (AUIAC)Melbourne, 5-7 September REGISTRATION FOR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS ALSO AVAILABLE. Click on links for full details.Cities and Urban Environments in the 21st Century 'Let me Entertain You', Bob Isherwood, Worldwide Creative Director of
Saatchi & Saatchi The Earth - Friends and Enemies Taking Risks - Tales from Venture Capitalists Science & Technology/Laboratory to Listing 2.2 MBA ALUMNI NETWORKING SEMINAR: THE STEM CELL DILEMMAMelbourne, 2 September. 2.3 DINNER FOR 60s AND 70s GRADUATESKuala Lumpur, 18 September. 2.4 MONASH PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM - UPCOMING PRODUCTIONSAlexander Theatre, Clayton campus ALUMNI NEWS3.1 JULIAN SAVULESCU TO TAKE UP CHAIR IN APPLIED ETHICS AT OXFORD UNIVERSITYJulian Savulescu (BMedSc 88, MB BS 88, PhD 95) has been named as the
first Uehiro professor of applied ethics at Oxford University. Professor
Savulescu is best known for his work regarding ethics and genetics/new
technology, especially stem cells and cloning. Professor Savulescu says
that during his time at Oxford, he aims to promote "the highest level
of scholarship in applied ethics, to affect people's practices for the
better". 3.2 VICTORIA FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTSDr Gary Rosengarten (BSc (Hons) 92, BE (w/hons) 1994) and Dr Cindy Yap
(BA 96, BSc (Hons) 97) have been awarded Victoria Fellowships. The fellowships,
which take the form of travel grants of up to $15,000, recognise emerging
innovators in science, technology and engineering early in their careers. 3.3 MONASH CIVIL ENGINEERING ALUMNUS 2002Mr Richard Cugley (BE w/hons 73, MEngSc 81), currently employed by Maunsell Australia, is the recipient of the 2002 Monash Civil Engineering Alumnus Award. The award recognises an alumnus of the Department of Civil Engineering who has made a significant contribution to the engineering profession and the community. The award will be presented at the annual Civil Engineering Alumni and Guest Lecturer's Dinner, to be held at the Monash University Club at 7 pm on Thursday 17 October. Tel: +613 9905 1956, jenny.manson@eng.monash.edu.au 3.4 ENGINEER ELECTED TO ACADEMY OF SCIENCEThe research achievements of Professor Tam Sridhar, head of the Department
of Chemical Engineering and Monash alumnus (PhD 78), have been acknowledged
with his election to the Australian Academy of Science. 3.5 UPDATE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS ONLINEStay connected to your Monash global network. Continue to receive 'Monash
Magazine' and 'At Monash' by updating your address and email details online
at 3.6 RECEIVE 'MONASH MAGAZINE' ONLINEAre you interested in receiving your copy of 'Monash Magazine', produced twice a year, on the internet via an email prompt instead of as a hard copy in the post? If so, please email monashalumni@adm.monash.edu.au OPINION4.1 CORPORATE COLLAPSE: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?Who is responsible for corporate success, failure and conduct? Professor
of financial accounting at Monash University Jayne Godfrey argues that
responsibility needs to be accepted across the business community, from
boards of directors, auditors and executives to analysts and investors.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT5.1 MBA AND DBA INFORMATION SESSIONS IN KUALA LUMPUR AND SINGAPOREInformation sessions on the Master of Business Administration and Doctor
of Business Administration will be held in: 5.2 MENTORING PROGRAM - MONASH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC.Need some professional support or guidance? Be mentored by a Monash alumnus who will be carefully matched with you and who can support your growth and development over a period of 12 months. The MAAI Mentoring Program is a new initiative from the Monash Alumni Association Inc. There are no fees but you must be a member of the MAAI, an independent alumni association ($55 to join). More information at www.monashalumni.com or call +61 3 9876 7576. 5.3 DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPSPostgraduate Enhancement Scholarship - $27,000 pa (tax free) 5.4 EMPLOYMENT SERVICE NOTICE BOARDIf you are a Monash alumnus and have an employment opportunity you would
like to make available to other Monash alumni, please submit details to:
monashalumni@adm.monash.edu.au 5.5 MONASH RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOOLMonash University offers a comprehensive range of scholarships for Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students interested in undertaking a postgraduate research degree program. Visit http://www.monash.edu.au/phdschol/schols/ CAMPAIGNS AND APPEALS6.1 SUPPORTING MONASHMonash University is dedicated to offering students access to the knowledge and special skills that a quality education can deliver - whatever their background. To achieve this we need your help. For information on how you can support our students and programs, visit http://www.monash.edu.au/giving/ CONTACT THE ALUMNI OFFICE8.1 WE WELCOME YOUR COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS AND QUESTIONSWebsite: http://www.alumni.monash.edu Go to top of page
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