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5 July 2006

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University news

Donation boosts MS, obesity research
Bellberry Limited will donate $120,000 to the Monash University Medical Foundation over the next three years to support the faculty's research into multiple sclerosis and obesity.

Sun Temple 1 1996 unveiled at synchrotron
A sculpture that represents the power and energy of the Australian Synchrotron was unveiled at a ceremony last week.

Faculty news

Engineering faculty rewards its stars
Outstanding students and staff collected awards and prizes last week at the Faculty of Engineering Awards Presentation Dinner at Clayton campus.

Faculty gallery goes mining
The work of Brisbane-based sculptor Donna Marcus informs the latest exhibition at the Monash Art and Design Faculty Gallery, at Caulfield campus.

>>More faculty news

• Elite training for professional Chinese conference interpreters
• Engineering launches new multi-purpose computer complex

Community news

Student to discover green secrets of success
A 25-year-old Monash law student has won a $30,000 fellowship to uncover the secrets of success of some of the world's best environmental and social programs.

University Campus Watch Program launched
The university Campus Watch program was launched this week at four of Monash's six Victorian campuses.

>>More community news

• Timely exhibition opens at Switchback Gallery

Events

The Merchant Of Venice
The burning issues of justice, mercy, racism and tolerance, combined with a fairytale romance, are at the heart of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy The Merchant of Venice, which will feature at Monash University's Alexander Theatre this month.

>>Ongoing exhibitions at Monash

• Science -- '63% H20 The body in question' - Clayton
• Science -- 'Australian Synchrotron' - Clayton

Billboard in full bloom
A software-driven artwork by Monash Centre for Electronic Media Art (CEMA) co-director Dr Jon McCormack is currently enjoying huge exposure, both literally and figuratively, on Australia's largest public art billboard.