2 April 2008

Monash Memo is a weekly newsletter designed to keep the Monash community up to date with the latest news and events in and around Monash.

Monash chosen for selective-entry school
The Berwick campus of Monash University is to be the home of a new selective-entry State Government senior school.

Nick Cave receives honorary Monash degree
Musician, novelist, actor, film score composer and screenwriter Nick Cave has been presented with an honorary degree from Monash University.

Local students act globally
Two Monash medicine students are raising the profile of global health issues in Australia.

Student and graduate share Fulbright success
A PhD student and a Monash graduate are among 24 Australians awarded with scholarships from the Australian American Fulbright Commission this year.

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Monash acknowledges much-loved chaplain
A memorial Mass will be held on 9 April to celebrate the life of one of our longest serving and best loved chaplains.

Conference praised for green effort
A recent medical conference sponsored by Monash has been praised for its efforts to 'go green.'

Internship pays off for Monash graduate
Graduate Alicia Cruickshank is paving the way for environmental change after gaining employment at the Australian Sustainable Industry Research Centre.

MSA staff benefit from skills training program
Monash South Africa staff have participated in a computer-based Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) program.

Graduate receives von Humboldt Fellowship award
Monash graduate, Dr Carlo Salzani has been awarded an Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship award for a post-doctoral study at a German university.