24 April 2006
Monash University experts are available to speak to the media on various issues related to Anzac Day.
Australian history: Dr David Dunstan, Director of Monash's National Centre for Australian Studies, can comment on different periods of Australian history, including those that resulted in Australian troops going to war. Dr Dunstan can be contacted on 0410 331 272.
National identity and nationalism: Professor John Rickard, an Honorary Professorial Fellow from the Department of History can comment on how Australians will or won't be identifying with Anzacs marching in tomorrow's parade. Professor Rickard can be contacted on 0401 564 373.
Vivian Bullwinkel Chair in Nursing: Professor Margaret O'Connor holds the Vivian Bullwinkel Chair in Nursing at Monash, and can comment on V ivian Bullwinkel's life and on issues surrounding modern-day nursing. Professor O'Connor can be contacted on 0417 372 331.
History of Anzac Day: Dr Christina Twomey, from the School of Historical Studies , can comment on the tradition of Anzac Day and issues relating to prisoners of war. Dr Twomey can be contacted on 0418 290 191.
For further information contact Ms Natasha Whalley, Media Communications on +61 3 9905 9201 or 0437 458 457.
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