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27 September 2006

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University news

Renowned scholar appointed to Herb Feith Chair
Distinguished Australian academic, Professor-elect Greg Barton has been appointed to the inaugural Herb Feith Chair for the Study of Indonesia. The position carries with it an appointment as research professor.

Join Team Monash in the Around the Bay bike ride
Monash staff and students are urged to take part in the cycling event, Around the Bay in a Day, being held on Sunday 15 October.

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• $100K to study apprentice completion rates

Faculty news

Renowned British sculptor shapes up at Monash
Acclaimed British sculptor and academic Professor Brian Catling has joined Monash for a six-week residency at the Faculty of Art and Design.

Biostatistician honoured at public health awards
Monash biostatistician Associate Professor Damien Jolley is part of a team whose research into links between obesity, local environment and buying habits was recognised at the recent Victorian Public Health Awards.

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• Economics Nobel Laureate speaks at Caulfield
• IT whiz kids dream up healthier realities
• Monash medical students lead peak body

Community news

Monash team contests Australian University Games
Almost 350 athletes who are representing Monash University at the Australian University Games were presented with their uniforms on Friday 15 September.

Psychodramas unfold at Switchback Gallery
Illicit night encounters, domestic entanglements and menacing bedroom scenarios are just some of the scenes depicted in the Gippsland Switchback Gallery's latest exhibition.

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• Monash alumni victorious at Malaysian go-kart race

Events

CLOC Musical Theatre Company presents CATS
Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning musical CATS will set audiences purring at the Alexander Theatre from 29 September -- 14 October.

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Monash only events - staff and students

Chemistry hat trick lauds research and teaching
Monash's Professor Steven Langford has been recognised for excellence in the 'twin peaks' of teaching and research awards, with a trifecta of wins this year.