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4 October 2006

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University news

Appointment of new Pharmacy dean
Monash Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins has announced that Professor William (Bill) Charman will be the Dean of the Victorian College of Pharmacy next year.

Music, laughter and health tips at the Monash staff breakfast
The Governor of Victoria and former director of the Monash Institute of Medical Research, Professor David de Kretser AC, was guest speaker at the annual Monash staff breakfast last week.

Faculty news

Chemical Engineering excellence
Professor Xiao Dong Chen of the Department of Chemical Engineering has been honoured for his research excellence in the area of food processing and chemical and biochemical engineering.

Education Dean re-appointed to peak body
The Dean of the Faculty of Education, Professor Sue Willis, has been appointed to a second term as leader of a peak body in higher education.

>>More faculty news

• Two awards for reproductive biologists

Community news

Children get a kick out of the Monash school holiday program
Former VFL and WAFL player Mr Jon Perrett last week shared his football skills with children taking part in the Monash school holiday program, held at the Clayton campus over the past few weeks.

Monash excels at Australian University Games
Monash University has placed second overall out of the 39 universities that competed in last month's Australian University Games.

>>More community news

• WHAM 10,000 steps challenge
• 'Flying scientist' brings language to life

Events

Around the Bay in a Day
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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What's on this week

Monash only events - staff and students

SMS to streamline Monash Library loans service
The Monash University Library has launched a free SMS service that will provide library users with quick access to information on items ready for pick-up or due for return, and any fines that are due.