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Capturing the spirit of Monash

11 June 2008

Students at the South African campus regularly help out at an orphanage in nearby Muldersdrift. One of 178 colour plates from Go Boldly the new Monash 50th anniversary book. Picture Mark Rogers.

A new book celebrating the 50th anniversary of Monash University provides a unique insight into the breadth of the University -- with outstanding photographs capturing staff and students across all campuses.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins said the book, titled Go Boldly, captured the spirit, dedication and enthusiasm of the Monash community.

The 190 page book is presented in a photo-journalism style. Though the project took several months to complete, the impression is one of a "snapshot" of university life.

Professor Larkins said the book revealed the rich and diverse life of a university campus. Go Boldly celebrates a number of the University's well-known research staff, a diverse selection of students and a number of outstanding alumni -- sometimes taking an off-beat approach to portraiture.

Among the staff and students celebrated are social commentator Waleed Aly, author and Dean of the Arts Faculty Professor Rae Frances, head of the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute Professor Nadia Rosenthal, and the Information Technology lecturer Tom Chandler who has recreated the ancient world of Angkor in Cambodia using 3D modelling.

The book covers the development of the University's international presence in South Africa and Malaysia, the on-campus social and intellectual experience for students, the sporting life and the University's history archive.

Director of Marketing Tim Winkler said the book aimed to capture some of the University's spirit, capturing a taste of the talent and vitality of students, staff and alumni.

"The book aims to provide a taste of the breadth of Monash University -- and the myriad of ways in which staff, students and alumni contribute to improving the human condition," Mr Winkler said.
The book was produced by Kate Scott and Jenny Wilmoth from Italic Studio.

The photographs are by Andrew Curtis, Mark Rogers and Adam Haddrick. Copywriting is by Helen Wayland, Tim Winkler and Martin Curtis.

The book was commissioned by the Divisional Director, Marketing and Student Recruitment, Lee-ann Norris.

The project coordinators for Monash University were Tim Winkler and Martin Curtis.

The book is on sale at the Clayton, Gippsland, Berwick, Caulfield, Peninsula and Alfred Hospital bookshops for $45.