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August

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Einstein's Lighthouse: The Australian Synchrotron Lecture Series -- 'Einstein, Pythagoras and dead stars', by Dr Leo Brewin. South one lecture theatre, building 64, Clayton, 7.30--8.30 pm. Further information is available at www.sci.monash.edu.au. Bookings essential. Contact +61 3 9905 4613 or email lectureseries@sci.monash.edu.au.

September

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Department of Chemical Engineering Seminar -- 'Molecular simulation of polymer nanocomposite materials', by Associate Professor Peter Daivis, School of Applied Sciences, RMIT University. Room 201, building 69, Clayton, 2 pm. For further information, contact Dr Ravi Jagadeeshan on +61 3 9905 3274.

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School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences Lecture -- 'The impact of personal learning style preferences in the development and utilisation of online learning environments', by Ms Julie Williams, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences. Higher Education Development Unit, Roseville room, first floor, 700 Blackburn Road, 12.30--1.45 pm. For further information or to register, email gillian.lueckenhausen@celts.monash.edu.au.

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Centre of Southeast Asian Studies, Monash Asia Institute Public Lecture -- 'Young Muslims: religion, education and gender transformation in contemporary Java', by Associate Professor Nancy Smith-Hefner, Department of Anthropology, Boston University. SG02, ground floor, Menzies building, Clayton, 11 am -- 12.30 pm.

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Centre of Southeast Asian Studies, Monash Asia Institute Public Lecture -- 'Civil democratic Islam: prospects and policies for a plural Muslim world', by Professor Robert Hefner, Department of Anthropology, and associate director, Institute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs, Boston University. SG01, ground floor, Menzies building, Clayton, 4 pm. For further information or to RSVP, email monash.asia.institute@adm.monash.edu.au.

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School of Music-- Conservatorium and Jazz and Popular Culture Concert -- performed by Jim Black (US). Music Auditorium, building 68, Clayton, 2.30--4.30 pm. Cost: $20/$15 students (at the door). For further information, email angela.harman@arts.monash.edu.au.

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Department of Marketing Seminar -- 'The impact of internal and external market orientations on firm performance', by Dr Ian Lings, University of Technology, Sydney. Ramler conference room, level 3, building S, Caulfield, noon. Further information is available at www.buseco.monash.edu.au/depts/mkt/research/seminars.php.

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Asia and the Future of Europe Public Lecture -- 'Westernisation and Easternisation in global perspective', by Mario Rutten, professor of comparative sociology, Asia, University of Amsterdam. Room B1.24, Melbourne University, 221 Bouverie Street, Carlton , 5--7 pm. Further information is available at www.arts.monash.edu.au/mai/events.html#asiaeurope.

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Monash Pipe Organ 25th Anniversary Celebration -- Robert Blackwood Concert Hall, Clayton, 2 pm. Cost: $25 per person. For bookings or further information, contact +61 3 9905 1111 or email boxoffice@adm.monash.edu.au.

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Annual Indonesian Lecture Series -- 'Muslim politics and democratisation in Indonesia'. Iwaki Auditorium, ABC Southbank Centre, corner Sturt Street and Southbank Boulevard, Melbourne, 6 pm for 7 pm start. For further information or to RSVP, email monash.asia.institute@adm.monash.edu.au.

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Dinah and Henry Krongold Lecture -– 'Stocktake special education: where to from here?', by Professor Luanna H. Meyer, Professor of Education, Victoria University of Wellington. Immigration Museum , Old Customs House, 400 Flinders Street , Melbourne , 6--7.30 pm. For further information or to RSVP, contact Ms Darlene McGown on + 61 3 9905 2862 or email darlene.mcgown@education.monash.edu.au.

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Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering Seminar -- 'Small brains, smart mind: vision, navigation and cognition in honeybees', by Professor Mandyam V. Srinivasan, Centre for Visual Sciences, Australian National University. Theatre S4, building 25, Clayton, 1 pm. For further information, contact Dr Malin Premaratne on +61 3 990 55382 or email malin@ieee.org.

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Gippsland Lunchtime Performances -- 'You are my heart's delight', performed by Peter Mander (vocal) and Teresa Lavers (piano). Hexagon theatre, building 1S, Gippsland, 1.10--2 pm. Cost: $3. For further information, contact +61 3 9902 6211.

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Berwick Campus Animation Symposium -- Various events and venues at the Berwick campus. For further information, contact +61 3 9904 7005 or email suzette.morris@adm.monash.edu.au.

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Einstein's Lighthouse: The Australian Synchrotron Lecture Series -- 'Einstein's microscope: illuminating billion-year old rocks', by Dr Andy Wilde. South one lecture theatre, building 64, Clayton, 7.30-- 8.30 pm. Further information is available at www.sci.monash.edu.au. Bookings essential. Contact +61 3 9905 4613 or email lectureseries@sci.monash.edu.au.

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School of Historical Studies -- 'Telling the truth about Aboriginal history', by Associate Professor Bain Attwood. Cinema, building 10, Clayton, 6.30--8.30 pm. For further information, contact +61 3 9905 2172 or email hsenq@arts.monash.edu.au.

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MUMA Exhibition -- 'Pavilions for New Architecture', curated by Ms Geraldine Barlow and Mr Max Delany. Monash University Museum of Art, ground floor, building 55, Clayton, and Faculty Gallery, Faculty of Art and Design (building G) Caulfield. Until 29 October. For further information contact +61 3 9905 4217 or email muma@adm.monash.edu.au.

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Sustainability Forum -- 'The future of Melbourne Water', by Mr Rob Skinner, Melbourne Water CEO. Lecture theatre R2, Rotunda (building 8), Clayton, 5--7 pm. For further information or to RSVP, contact Ms Bianca Roggenbucke on +61 3 9905 4624 or email bianca.roggenbucke@arts.monash.edu.au.

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Faculty of Education Seminar -- 'Not by breadth alone: imagining a self-organised classroom', by Dr Inna Semetsky, postdoctoral fellow, Faculty of Education. Room G25, building 6, Clayton, 1-- 2 pm.

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Illustrated Public Lectures -- 'Aspects of Egyptian art', by Dr Janet Richards, Michigan University and Dr Steve Harvey, University of Chicago. Lecture theatre E7, building 72, Clayton, 7.30--9.15 pm. For further information, contact +61 3 9905 2172 or email HSEnq@arts.monash.edu.au.

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School of Computer Science and Software Engineering Seminar -- 'Do human randomised control trials give us the information we think they are giving us? Answer: no, not by a long shot', by Dr Neil Thomason, Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Melbourne. Philosophy department library, 9th floor, Menzies building, Clayton, 2 pm. Further information is available at www.csse.monash.edu.au/cgi-bin/seminar?2005.09.09.14.00.

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Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Lecture Series -- 'Rust-proofing our blood vessels: oxidative stress and new concepts in treating hypertension', by Professor Harald Schmidt, Department of Pharmacology. South 1 lecture theatre, building 64, Clayton, 6.30--7.30 pm. For further information, contact +61 3 9905 5971 or email alumni@med.monash.edu.au.

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Einstein's Lighthouse: The Australian Synchrotron Lecture Series -- 'Synchrotrons: decoding the chemistry of life', by Professor Don McNaughton, Dr Bayden Wood and Dr Philip Heraud. South one lecture theatre, building 64, Clayton, 7.30--8.30 pm. Further information is available at www.sci.monash.edu.au. Bookings essential. Contact +61 3 9905 4613 or email lectureseries@sci.monash.edu.au.