The University’s annual celebration of excellence in learning, teaching and scholarship commences on Wednesday 9 September and runs for nine days. This exciting and vibrant program contains a mix of lectures, seminars and public events designed to engage prospective, current and former staff and students as well as members of the public.
Educate09 will feature important aspects of the Monash Passport and visiting experts from World Vision Australia and Oxfam Australia, as well as Arizona State University and the University of Warwick, providing a crucial international perspective to the program.
Calendar of events
| Date/Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 9 September 10.45 am - 2 pm |
Opening of Monash Educate09 Keynotes: Melissa Brickell, MacKillop Family Services Marjorie Thorpe, Department of Sustainability and Environment |
Gippsland campus |
| Wednesday 9 September 4 - 7 pm |
Postgraduate Expo | Caulfield campus |
| Wednesday 9 September 6.30 arrival for 7 pm start |
Hypothetical: Indigenous Arts and the Law |
The Langham, Melbourne |
| Thursday 10 September 10 am - 12 pm |
Disaster Preparedness across the Generations | Berwick campus |
| Thursday 10 September 3 - 4 pm |
'Gen Y' and Curriculum Innovation: Exploring new Contexts, Virtual Worlds, and Game-based Learning in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Parkville campus |
| Friday 11 September 11 am - 1 pm |
Partners' Sustainability Project | Clayton campus |
| Monday 14 September 11 am - 3 pm |
Intercampus exchange to Malaysia | Clayton campus |
| Monday 14 September 8.45 am - 6 pm |
2009 Vice-Chancellor's Showcase of Teaching Excellence Keynote: Professor Nigel Thrift, University of Warwick, UK |
Caulfield campus |
| Tuesday 15 September 10 - 11 am |
Empowering the Next Generation: Applications of Google in the Agenda for Social Change Keynote: Dr Samuel A. DiGangi, University Technology, USA |
Clayton campus |
| Tuesday 15 September 11 am - 2 pm |
Intercampus exchange to Malaysia | Berwick campus |
| Tuesday 15 September 11 am - 3 pm |
Intercampus exchange to Malaysia | Caulfield campus |
| Tuesday 15 September 12 - 1 pm |
Challenges in this Generation: Learning Disabilities and Barriers to Higher Education | Clayton campus |
| Tuesday 15 September 2 - 4 pm |
Celebrating the First Anniversary of the Monash-Oxfam Partnership | Caulfield campus |
| Tuesday 15 September 6.30 arrival for 7 pm start |
The Great Alumni, Students and Friends Debate 2009 | The Langham, Melbourne |
| Wednesday 16 September 11 am - 12 noon |
Extending the Use of Technology in Teaching: How do I Make a Podcast? | Caulfield campus |
| Wednesday 16 September 11 - 2 pm |
Intercampus exchange to Malaysia | Peninsula campus |
| Wednesday 16 September 11 - 3 pm |
Intercampus exchange to Malaysia | Clayton campus |
| Thursday 17 September 10 - 11 am |
Visualising Angkor: Animating Archaeology in a Medieval Metropolis | Peninsula campus |
| Thursday 17 September 11 - 2 pm |
Intercampus exchange to Malaysia | Gippsland campus |
| Thursday 17 September 11 - 3 pm |
Intercampus exchange to Malaysia | Caulfield campus |
| Thursday 17 September 3 - 4 pm |
Equity and Ethics of Technology in Education Keynote: Dr Samuel A. DiGangi, University Technology, USA |
Caulfield campus |
| Thursday 17 September 6.30 arrival for 7 pm start |
International Climate Crisis Response: Is Generational Change the Key? Keynotes: Tim Costello, World Vision Australia Rudo Kwaramba, World Vision Uganda |
BMW Edge, Federation Square, City |
| Friday 18 September 11am - 1 pm |
Honours Colloquium: Where is Honours Heading? Keynote: Professor Robyn Owens, University of Western Australia |
Clayton campus |
Contact
Kara.Gilbert@adm.monash.edu.au
+61 3 9905 5139
Educate09 Event Program
Download a printable version of the Educate09 event program (pdf 214kb).
Vice-Chancellors Showcase Program
Download a printable version of the event program (pdf 680kb) for the 2009 Vice-Chancellor's Showcase of Teaching Excellence on Monday 14 September.
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