Issue 10 Friday 21 November 2003

Service Centre Opens 

Wednesday 19 November marked the official opening of the Caulfield Service Centre by Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins.   

In addition to central student administration the Centre also provides administrative and inquiry services for the faculties of Art & Design, Business & Economics and Information Technology, together with Monash International and the IT Helpdesk.

Peter Yates, Director Services and Systems provided a brief history of the project and Professor Gill Palmer, speaking on behalf of the three major participating faculties said that, " the Centre represented a significant development for faculties in providing a single point for students to access all services."

With its bold, bright access at ground floor level, the Centre can also be used for Open Day and other campus activities and events.

Academic Director, Professor Rob Willis acted as Master of Ceremonies at the official Opening of the Caulfield Service Centre

Peter Yates, Director of Services and Systems has overall responsibility of the Service Centre

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Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard Larkins, officially opens the Service Centre

 Photos courtesy of  Tim Wilson.

Redevelopment of Fine Arts Building

Last month Monash Art & Design was delighted to celebrate  the completion of the redevelopment of the Fine Arts Building. The building was officially launched on 30^th October by guest speaker Elizabeth Ann Macgregor, Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney.

Professor John Redmond, Elizabeth Ann Macgregor & Bernard Hoffert

Designed by the award-winning Melbourne architectural firm Lyons, the new development provides studios for drawing, painting, printmedia, photomedia and tapestry.

From Dandenong Road, the entrance is presided over by the highly identifiable original art deco tower.  In dramatic contrast, from inside the campus, observers are treated to the addition striking postmodern yellow tower as the feature entrance to the building.  Light is the central feature of this building, from the entrance atrium through to each of the light infused drawing and painting studios. The space also provides extensive exhibition possibilities and some of the best studio facilities in Australia.

Professor John Redmond, Foundation Dean, Faculty of Art & Design believes that the new building signifies Monash Art & Design’s commitment to the visual arts.  “The opening of the Fine Arts Building represents an important milestone for Art & Design at Monash,” says Professor Redmond.  “

The building complex we now operate from attests to the commitment to excellence that infuses everything we do. We have achieved a lot in a short amount of time and will continue to grow in exciting and innovative ways.”

The introduction of the cutting-edge new Fine Arts complex enhances the overall environment on the Caulfield Campus for students, staff and visitors.   “The existing buildings had always been perceived as the 'back end' of the campus. The new canopy and entrance, with its intense yellow and sculptural form, acts to visually connect these buildings back into the heart of the campus, and to identify the building users,” says Carey Lyon, a Director of Lyons.

One of the new studios in the redeveloped Fine Arts Building

Relay for Life - Fundraising Luncheon

About 80 staff enjoyed catching up over a delicious lunch to raise funds for the Ballam Park  Relay for Life event on Friday 31 October.  Paul Cameron, Executive Conference Officer with the Conferences of Church of Christ gave a very inspiring talk and some interesting insights into his role as Chaplain at the Richmond Football Club.

The event raised over $1,200 for the Cancer Council.

Paul Cameron gives some interesting insights into his role as Chaplain of the Richmond Football Club.

(Left to right) Helen Dunne, Campus Manager, Peter Hughes, Site Manager, Monyx, Paul Cameron and Ravi Chand, Co-Chair Manager Relay for Life Ballam Park

 Photos courtesy of  Tim Wilson.

Relay for Life - Ballam Park

Thank you to all from Caulfield who participated in the Relay for Life Event held at Ballam Park on Friday 14 November and Saturday 15 November.  A final figure is yet to be released, but it looks like close to  $60,000.00 will be raised -  a fantastic effort.  

Academic Director's Christmas Event 

Academic Director, Professor Rob Willis cordially invites all staff to Christmas drinks on Thursday 4 December in the Clayfield Room between 12.30  and 2.00 p.m. For catering purposes, please email christel.kent@adm.monash.edu.au to advise your attendance.

Free Computer Recycling 

A free computer recycling collection is being offered at the Caulfield campus.  This is a free service and is an opportunity for departments to dispose of Monash "e-waste" (cpus, printers, electric typewriters, mobile phones, faxes, photocopiers, batteries, etc.) in a convenient and environmentally friendly manner. 

If you wish to participate in this program and have equipment that you wish to have disposed of please contact Rachel Gerber on ext 54040 or email rachel.gerber@adm.monash.edu.au

Summer/First Semester Wine Draw Winner 

The Bookshop wish to thank all lecturers who submitted their textbook lists prior to the end of September.  The winner of the Fine Wine competition was Stella Minihan.  Congratulations Stella!!

To all lecturers who are still pondering their texts for next year, please contact Melissa Seedy or Steven Heath for any assistance.  They are more than happy to help you with the inspection copies, sales representative contact details, book searches or anything else you might need help with.  Melissa and Steven can be contacted on  ext. 32147.

Home & Away Exhibition

 Traditionally the Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) has been based at the Clayton campus, but an exhibition titled "Home & Away" is now on view in The Gallery in the Art & Design Building.  The exhibition has just returned from a successful national tour and provides an interesting slice through the University's art collection and features paintings, sculptures, photography and works on paper from seventeen artists.

The exhibition opens on 20 November until 16 January, 2004.  Please note the Gallery will be closed from 23 December, 2003 until 5 January, 2004. 

Graduate Exhibition 2003

Why not head across to Fine Arts and view the artwork on display by 3rd Year and Honours students of Fine and Applied Arts? 

The works include jewellery, sculpture, oil and watercolour painting, prints, digital prints and photography.

The exhibition runs from 17 November to 28 November 2003.

 Christmas/New Year Closedown 

For Academic and General staff, the 2003/2004 Christmas/New Year closedown period is as follows:

Tuesday 23 December - last working day for 2003

Wednesday 24 December - University holiday

Thursday 25 December - Christmas Day - public holiday

Friday 26 December - Boxing Day - public holiday

Saturday 27 December - weekend

Sunday 28 December - weekend

Monday 29 December - University holiday

Tuesday 30 December - University holiday

Wednesday 31 December - University holiday

Thursday - 1 January - New Year's Day - public holiday

Friday 2 January - University holiday

Saturday 3 January - weekend

Sunday 4 January - weekend

Monday 5 January - Return to work for 2004.

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