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Joe Curtis dinner raises $16,000

12 October 2005

More than 250 people last week attended the fourth annual dinner in memory of Mr Joe Curtis, former director of the Clayton Campus Centre, CEO of Monash Unicomm and general manager of Monyx Food and Beverage.

The dinner, at the Main Dining Room of the Campus Centre, raised more than $16,000 for the Cancer Council Victoria's Relay for Life.

Mr Curtis died of prostate cancer in 2003, after 20 years at Monash. He was remembered as a kind and thoughtful friend and a loyal servant of the university.

Academic dress manager Ms Arlene Nicholas organised the event with the support of a hard-working committee.

"The event was a fantastic success again -- even bigger than last year -- and we're delighted it has become an annual event," she said.

Mr Curtis's widow Glenda, his three daughters and other family and friends attended the dinner, along with senior Monash staff including pro vice-chancellor (Business and Industry) Mr John Anderson, pro vice-chancellor (Quality) Professor Graham Webb, and International and Equity director Ms Sue Wales.