MONASH MEMO

15 August 2007

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University news

Staff and students Walk the Talk
A team of 150 Monash staff and students joined nearly 40,000 walkers to raise money for charity in the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk, in Johannesburg on Sunday 22 July.

Clean Sweep for Pharmocologists
The "Molecular Pharmacology of G Protein-Coupled Receptors, 2007" is the fourth in a series of focussed international meetings held on the east coast of Australia.

>>More University news

• New study shows link between international volunteering and employability
• iThink Seminar Series 2007

Faculty news

Inspiring words at Student Leaders' function
Marathon swimmer Tammy Van Wisse passed on some of the secrets to her success at the Victorian College of Pharmacy Foundation's annual Student Leaders' Function.

Local high achievers gather at Monash Berwick for High Fives program
Local high-achieving Year 11 students gathered recently at Monash University's Berwick campus as part of the High Fives program developed by the South-East Education Forum.

>>More faculty news

• Mildura nurse recognised with Nurses Union award
• Monash research shows families getting stronger
• Palliative care research gains government support

Community news

Artwork on counselling speaks to students
Student art with a healthy message will line the walls of Mamadukes Café every fortnight over the next three months.

Events

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60 seconds with ...

Dr Michael Bailey
Dr Michael Bailey is passionate about statistics and AFL football. In this week's 60 Seconds segment, he gives some updated predictions for the top eight and Brownlow medal chances.

Did you know?

This week: The power of the Australian Synchrotron

Open Day a big hit at Monash Victorian campuses
More than 39,000 people visited Monash University's six Victorian campuses over the Open Day weekend (August 4 -- 5).