Issue 8 Monday 22 September 2003

New Vice-Chancellor visits Caulfield 

Over 100 staff and students  attended the address given by the new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard Larkins, on Wednesday 3 September.  Professor Larkins fielded questions on research, funding and the university's future directions. 

Professor Richard Larkins addresses the staff and students of Caulfield Campus

(From left to right) Professor Rob Willis, Academic Director, Professor Richard Larkins, Vice-Chancellor & Helen Dunne, Campus Manager 

Photographs courtesy of Tim Wilson 

Multicultural Week  

Multicultural Week at the Caulfield campus was held  during the week 19 August to 22 August.  The Overseas Students Services team filled Chisholm Hall with flags of the world, posters and orange balloon displays.  The colour orange symbolising "harmony", was the theme for this year's Multicultural Week.

Activities for the week included face painting, collages, costume show, and dance performances by various cultural groups.  

A multicultural band entertains the crowd

Students participating in the multicultural activities

Academic Director's Event 

Over 120 staff attended the Academic Director's event held on Tuesday 26 August.  Professor Rob Willis provided the following update:

• Open Day – approximately 9,000 attended Open Day at Caulfield Campus, many thanks to all staff and students for their great work – it was an excellent day.
• Student Services Centre – will be open  mid-September.  Jill Falkland has been appointed Manager.  The Student Services Centre is a  ‘one-stop shop’ and will be the contact centre for student admininstration enquiries of the University– shared services centre doing some administrative tasks of the Faculties – IT, Bus/Eco and Monash International will be there some of the time.   ITS will have its Helpdesk located there.
• New Academic Building and Car Park – model and information boards are view in the Library (level 2), with  photos and Information Bulletins on the Caulfield Campus website.  We will continue to provide the campus with regular updates.
• Building D and E Refurbishment – this work is now complete, parking in this area is minimal and landscaping work will be undertaken later in the year near the ‘Fine Arts’ sign, go over and have a look!
• Staff and Postgraduate Dining Facility/Club – planning is underway, and will utilise A1.39, A1.40 and the dining room, outdoor eating area on the terrace.
• Postgraduate Student Facilities – Postgraduate Lounge in A1.38, refurbishment of this room will start in late September and will be complete one to two months after.  The Lounge will be fitted with swipe card access, computer terminals, lounges, tables, tea/coffee facilities and microwave.
• Caulfield Campus Vision – reminder that this document is available for viewing on the Caulfield campus website, any feedback/comments please email Helen Dunne
• Bike Racks/Lockers/Cages – new bike racks/lockers/cages will be installed on the campus in various locations in the next few months, some will be lockable and MONSU will be handling bookings/payments of these.

 Monash Careers & Employment Service 

Monash Careers & Employment Service (formerly MONSEACS) which has been relocated, renamed and revitalised was officially opened on 1 September.  The opening was two-fold - to celebrate the relocation to Building S, which has a high student traffic flow and the launch for the new online Job Seeker's guide for Monash students.

Leo Grogan, Manager Student Assistance, Monyx 

Andrew O'Brien, CEO, Monyx officially opens Monash University Careers & Employment

From left to right: Marie Dermott, Marian Longmire and Mary Gordon, the very helpful careers counsellors at Monash University Careers & Employment

Photographs courtesy of Tim Wilson 

Community Services

 The University Community Services  celebrated its official opening of its new premises on Wednesday 10 September.  

From left to right:
Suzanne Wolf, Manager Community Services, Caulfield and Peter Marshall, Divisional Director Student & Staff Services, officially opens the new Community Services premises.

Members of staff from Caulfield and Clayton attended the official opening of the new  Community Services premises.

 Relay for Life

Get a group together from your faculty, department, administrative area, register a team and be involved! Encourage family and friends to join your team.  It is a fantastic event in which to be involved and this year the Organising Committee is keen for teams from Caulfield Campus to take part in the event.


Have a look at the Frankston Relay for Life website where you can find more information and view a video. You need to view the video via Internet Explorer.

Take a look at website at the following address:

www.monash.edu.au/campuses/peninsula/Relay4Life/relay2002.html

Details regarding registration and copies of registration forms can be obtained from Helen Dunne (Team Recruitment Coordinator Monash internal teams) on x31595.

At this stage three Caulfield teams have expressed interest in
participating:

Faculty of Business and Economics/School of Information & Management Systems (Faculty of IT) (joint team) - Contact Emma White on x31881 or Carol Jackway on x 31398

MONSU Student Reps/Student Team - Contact Astrid McCormack on x32525 or Tim Wilson on 32567

MONSU Student Assistance - Contact Dave McCluskey on x32596

If you don't want to/are not able to form your own team please contact any of the above to join their team!

Women's Networking and Support Group

If you would like to join the Women's Networking and Support Group at Caulfield Campus please contact Helen Dunne on ext 31595 or via email helen.dunne@adm.monash.edu.au

The group meets monthly over lunch to listen to speakers, be involved in workshop and to network.

Caulfield Farewell

 Rochelle Umansky who has been a counsellor at Community Services, Caulfield for the past eight years has now departed the campus.  Rochelle was a fantastic member of the Community Services team and will be sadly missed.  We wish her all the very best for her future. 

Monyx Monthly Coffee Club Draw

 Food and Beverage is conducting a monthly Coffee Club Draw across Clayton, Peninsula, Caulfield and Berwick campuses.  The September prize has been donated by Pioneer Electronics and is a Pioneer surround sound system. 

To enter, simply complete your coffee card and fill in your name and contact details and place in the entry box at participating outlets.  The September winner will be notified. 

The winner of the trip to Mt. Buller was a student from the Peninsula campus.

Campus Profile

In this issue, we are profiling Rod Thomas, newly appointed Manager of Facilities & Services, Caulfield.

What other jobs/industries did you hold before landing here at Caulfield?

I completed my trade and tertiary qualifiactions during my 20 year career in the Navy.  I then made the transition into Faciltites
Management with BHP Billiton before landing here at Monash.

What three great skills do you wish you had?

I'd like to spend my twilight years playing in a jazz band. 
I'd like to be a wine maker 
I'd like to be a better skier.

What is the best advice ever give to you and by whom?

My father always used to say that I'd realise he was right when I was
his age.  now that I am, I realise he was right and I'm telling my son
exactly the same thing.

What is your favourite holiday destination?

My family and I went to Seaworld Nara late in 2002.  Excellent family
holiday spot.

What hobbies/interests do you do in your spare time?

I keep fit by in-line skating, bike riding, snow skiing and chasing the
children.  I like watching all codes of football, my playing days are
over.

What is your greatest extravagance?

A quiet seat in my back garden with a nice bottle of red

Caulfield Moves

Are you or someone you know making a move this year either to a new job, a conference or through a collaborative venture? Please let  Offcourse  know. 

Authorised by the Office of the Campus Manager 

Caulfield Contributions can be emailed to Christel.Kent@adm.monash.edu.au