MONASH MEMO

13 June 2007

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University news

Monash has best practice in Work Life programs
A new report has found working at Monash University allows a good work-life balance and it is getting even better.

Castan Centre organises Dalai Lama visit
A packed audience of Monash staff, students and community members heard an address by his Holiness the Dalai Lama and expert panel members at Robert Blackwood Hall last week.

>>More University news

• From South Africa to Peninsula, students speak up
• Monash South Africa conference examines diversity

Faculty news

Faculty of Arts Dean's Teaching Awards
A ceremony was held last week at the Monash Staff Club to recognise excellence in teaching within the Arts Faculty.

Chinese language competition winners head to China
Monash University students have again been recognised for excellence in Chinese language.

>>More faculty news

• Bridging divide between science and success
• Following the music in central Europe
• International students get sought-after scholarships

Community news

The Queen's Birthday 2007 Honours List
Monash University Academics and former staff again feature in the Queen's Birthday Honours List

Events

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Monash only events - staff and students

60 seconds with ...

60 seconds with ... Dr Amy Forbes
Former University of the Phillipines lecturer Dr Amy Forbes is our 60 seconds profile this week and discusses news, the media and being a ‘millionaire’.

Did you know?

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Crash risk higher for black cars
Black coloured cars are more likely to be involved in a crash, according to definitive new research linking road safety and vehicle colour.