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May 2003

Malaysian edition
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Challenging management
Middle managers are most likely to assume their CEO is competent if he/she does NOT earn an exorbitant salary, according to the management research of Monash psychology lecturer, Simon Moss. Dr Moss presented his counterintuitive findings at the first alumni breakfast seminar in the Gearing for Success series. 
Listen to Dr Moss's presentation or view the slides. 		Simon Moss
     

Profile of an entrepreneur
Jui HongAccounting graduate Jui Hong has tried the corporate life, hung-out with pop stars, survived 2 years running his own advertising agency and now has a boutique retailing women's lingerie. He's only 27. 

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Monash at Bio 2003, Washington DC
Monash has been invited to participate in Bio 2003, a major international biotechnology convention to be held in Washington DC, June 22-25. The delegates are aiming to increase awareness of Monash research and development and to develop biotechnology partnerships. <more info>
Enq: wendy.cooley@med.monash.edu.au
 

Fulbright scholarships awarded to Monash graduates
Two Monash graduates have been awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarships for 2003 to undertake research and further their studies in the US: commerce and law graduate Mr Danny Rosen and geography and environmental science graduate Mr Elya Tagar. <full story>
     

Cherie Booth lecture
Monash's Castan Centre for Human Rights Law in conjunction with legal firm Mallesons Stephen Jaques recently hosted a lecture by Ms Cherie Booth QC, wife of British Prime Minister Mr Tony Blair. <full story>
 

Opinion: Asian retailers under threat from global retail giants
International retailers 'muscling in' on domestic markets have made
the Asian retail industry extremely vulnerable to economic crisis,
according to two American professors conducting a strategic retail
management course in conjunction with Monash University's
Australian Centre for Retail Studies (ACRS) <full story>
 

Exchange students from Australia

After only one month in Monash University Malaysia, these students feel so much at home that some have even toyed with the idea of prolonging their stay in Malaysia. <full story>

 

Monash Magazine out later this month
Does the Alumni Office have your current address details? We'll be sending you your copy of Monash Magazine later this month. Update your details online
 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Monash Career Network

Don't miss the Career Fair 2003 if you're looking for a new job - 7 May <more info>
To help you with some career guidance tips, come along to the career talk: 'Managing Career Expectations' - 10 May <more info>

If you are an employer interested in employing Monash graduates, please complete the vacancy details at the second half section of the
career form
 

New course: Medical Bioscience

Monash University Malaysia is offering a new undergraduate course on Medical Bioscience, from July 2003. If you have a penchant for biotechnology, with a special interest in tropical medicine, find out more. <more info>
 

Volunteers for a good cause
Monash University Malaysia is planning to implement a community 
project related to educating children. More volunteers are needed, especially in the area of tutoring primary level children. If you are interested to find out how you can help, email Ivy Cheong 
 

Employment

Managers in the hospitality industry
Business Development Analyst <full details>

If you are a Monash graduate with an employment opportunity for other Monash graduates, please submit details to Ivy Cheong. Include position title, name of organisation, a website for further information, your name and contact details. Positions will be listed in the next newsletter, distributed 2 June and the online jobs database. <more careers info> 
 

EVENTS

David Beckhams of Monash!
Calling for alumni to form a team for a friendly match against/with players
from Monash Maniax (football enthusiasts).  
Thu 15 May, 6-8pm, Sports Unlimited (Lot 14, Jln Bersatu Section 13/4, 46200 PJ), indoors. Sports wear & shoes with non-marking soles required. Enq/Bookings: Christopher Ho/ tel 03-5636 0600, ext 319. 
 

International Islamic Banking Conference
From Money Lenders to Bankers: Evolution of Islamic banking in relation to Judeo-Christian and Oriental banking traditions. A 2-day conference in the historic city of Prato, Italy. 9 - 10 Sep 2003 <more info>
 

Industrial Engineering Alumni launched
Monash Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) Alumni was launched at the Caulfield campus last week. President Jackie Cook (BE 1985) invites all IEEM Alumni to the 20th anniversary awards night in July. Enq: bernard.chen@eng.monash.edu.au
 

CAMPAIGNS & APPEALS

2002 Econometrics Honours Memorial Scholarship Fund 
In response to the tragic incident at the Clayton campus in October last
year, Econometrics alumni have initiated and sent out, so far, 26 appeals under their various signatures, to their classmates. Donations are put directly into the Memorial Fund. Donations from other alumni are most welcome.Enq: Sara Kelly, tel + 61 3 9905 9957 <more info>
 
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