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July 2003

Antarctic adventurer

Joe Johnson

Arts graduate Joe Johnson (BA, MA) has experienced being trapped in ice for over a month and endured some of the coldest temperatures ever recorded at sea-level. His research and involvement with Antarctica has earned him the Australian Antarctic Medal and more recently, the position of Chair of the Australian Antarctic Names and Medals committee. <full story>

Nation's top honour for Monash graduate

	Monash graduate and Qantas chair Dr Margaret Jackson has received the nation's highest award - Companion in the Order of Australia (AC) - in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours. <full story> Congratulations to all Monash graduates who received awards. <full list>
Margaret Jackson

Premier's Award goes to protein scientist

Science and medicine graduate Dr James Irving has been awarded the 2003 Victorian Premier's Award for Medical Research. <full story>

Where has your Monash qualification taken you?

Send us your news and we'll post it in Classnotes on the Monash Alumni website and in Monash Magazine. <more info>

Immune system treatment brings cancer hope

Monash University scientists have made significant inroads into the treatment of cancer, a development that could give millions of patients a chance of prolonging their lives or even beating the disease. <full story>

Online database access for alumni

Monash alumni around the world will be able to access Proquest online databases as part of a six-month trial commencing mid-July. The databases offer full-text research materials from a broad range of disciplines including business, law, sciences, medicine, social sciences, education, pharmacy and engineering. <more info>

Event roundup: How to become 'Australia's Most Wanted'

"Identify and live your values - people want people who are authentic" was one tip presented by alumnus and executive coach Barbara Wilby at the recent Gearing for Success breakfast.
Listen to Barbara's presentation and view event photos.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Monash mid-year entry

Thinking of studying at Monash in 2003? Undergraduate and postgraduate study opportunities are currently available in many areas. <more info>

Need a copy of your academic transcript?

Business Breakfast: 'Winning strategies for getting the job you want'

Monash Alumni Assoc. Inc present a business breakfast with Arts and Education graduate, Kathy Townsend. Presentation includes tips for changing direction mid-career.
Date: Tue 19 Aug, 7.30am
Venue: Victorian Club, Rialto South Tower, Melbourne
Cost: MAAI members no charge / guests $25
Enq/Bookings: +61 3 9876 7576 <more info>

Join the new Monash Book Club

Ever finish a book and wish you had someone to discuss it with? A new book club run by Monash Short Courses will meet monthly to discuss fiction and non-fiction works from Australian and international writers. <more info>

Employment Service

If you are a Monash graduate and have an employment opportunity for other Monash graduates, please submit details to the alumni office. Include position title, name of organisation, a web link and contact details. Positions will be listed in the next newsletter, distributed 4 August and the online jobs database. <more careers info>

EVENTS

Alexander Downer to launch Monash Institute for the Study of Global Movements

Monash University Institute for the Study of Global Movements will be launched by The Hon. Alexander Downer MP, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs. Guest speakers include Bob Rowthorn (Cambridge), ethicist Peter Singer (Princeton) and Tan Sri Musa bin Hitam, former Deputy Prime Minister, Malaysia. <more info>
Alumni and guests are welcome to attend.
Date: Thu 24 July, 12 noon
Venue: Windsor Hotel, Melbourne
Cost: A$150 (full conference program)
Enq: Irene Thavarajah, tel +61 3 9905 1344

Bell Shakespeare company: 'The Servant of Two Masters'

Set in romantic 18th Century Venice, this comic play is a celebration of the underdog triumphing over adversity amidst disguise, deception, love and longing.
Date: 15 - 16 July
Venue: Alexander Theatre, Monash University, Clayton
Cost: Alumni $30/$26, Guests $35/$30
Enq/Bookings: +61 3 9905 1111 <more info>

CAMPAIGNS & APPEALS

Annual Appeal Phonathon

Over two weekends in June, Monash students telephoned over 2,000 Monash graduates asking for donations to the University. The areas of need highlighted were libraries, equity-based scholarships and research. In addition to some interesting conversations, many generous gifts were made or pledged over the phone.
If you would like to contribute to this year's Annual Appeal please visit the website or contact Sara Kelly, tel + 61 3 9905 9957

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