Global alumni update

Make new contacts in your area of interest or around the globe by getting involved with an alumni network. For the full list, visit the alumni networks website.

Monash Alumni Association Inc: Melbourne-based graduates are invited to join MAAI, the Monash Alumni Association run by alumni for alumni. Member benefits include mentoring, networking events, community development grants and special offers on accommodation, travel and entertainment. For information, visit the Monash Alumni Association website or email info@monashalumni.com.

Environment: Working with the Monash Environment Institute, Monash released its first Triple Bottom Line report this year. Alumni can find out more about Monash's environmental work and the report at the Monash Environment Institute website.

Information Technology: The IT faculty keeps its graduates informed of continuing educational opportunities and invitations to special events. For more information, email karen.young@infotech.monash.edu.au or visit the Faculty of Information Technology website.

Law: The Monash Law Alumni Association organises seminars and social functions that offer law alumni the chance to network, develop professionally and reconnect with former peers. To receive the law alumni newsletter, make sure the alumni office has your current details.

Marketing: The Monash Marketing Alumni Association (MMAA) is now officially a chapter of the Monash Alumni Association Inc. The MMAA welcomes marketing alumni and looks forward to establishing a rewarding relationship with them. For more information, visit www.monashalumni.com or email info@monashalumni.com.

Medicine: Monash Medicine turns 40 this year. Celebrations included the 40th Anniversary Ball on Saturday 25 October in Melbourne. To find out more about Monash Medical Alumni, contact alumni@med.monash.edu.au.

Pharmacy: The Victorian College of Pharmacy alumni program keeps its graduates informed of college and alumni news, continuing education opportunities and invitations to special events. For information, telephone +61 3 9903 9507 or email alumni@vcp.monash.edu.au.

Science: Thank you to all science graduates who contributed to the 2003 Careers Directory for science students, produced by the Monash Science Society (MSS). If you would like a copy, email hklyn1@student.monash.edu.

Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management: IEEM alumni recently enjoyed an evening showcasing career and academic achievement. The event, titled 'The Secrets of My Success', included an awards presentation. To stay informed of IEEM activities, contact +61 3 9903 2335.

MBA: Monash science gradute Dr Kim Silverman (pictured right), now principal research scientist at Apple in the US, recently spoke to MBA alumni on bringing new technologies to the market. For more information on Monash MBA alumni seminars and events, visit the Monash MBA website.

Singapore: Through its members, the Monash Alumni Association Singapore works closely with other alumni and business organisations in Singapore and the region. The president and committee of MUAAS invite membership and active participation from all Monash alumni in Singapore. Email monashalumni@adm.monash.edu.au.

Malaysia: The Malaysian campus will hold its annual Open Day in January 2004. To find out more about news, events and activities for alumni in Malaysia, subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter. Email monashalumni@adm.monash.edu.au.

Hong Kong: Sport days and heritage nature tours are some of the networking events run by the Monash Hong Kong Alumni Association. Get involved and make new friends. To find out more, email sarahng98@hotmail.com.

South Africa: The inaugural graduation ceremony for the first South Africa campus graduates will take place on 29 November. Alumni in southern Africa are invited to join us for a celebratory dinner at the campus in Johannesburg to mark this historic occasion. For details, email monashalumni@adm.monash.edu.au.

*USA: A reunion is planned for San Francisco on 20 February. Email monashalumni@adm.monash.edu.au for information. *Note date changes from those published in the current print version of Monash Magazine; New York reunion has been postponed and San Francisco event has moved to 20 February.

UK: A reunion is planned in London for 19 February 2004. Visit the Monash Centre in London website for a range of alumni events and opportunities.

Gearing for Success seminars: At a recent seminar, Monash alumni and their guests filled the room to hear the presentation 'Successful leadership: what, why, how' by Professor James Sarros of Monash's Department of Management. More seminars are planned for 2004. For more information visit the alumni events website.

Club 66: Club 66 alumni enjoyed catching up at several events this year, including a tour of the exhibition Depth of Field at Monash's Museum of Art in June and a talk by Dr David Nadel, student activist from Monash's early days, held at the Louis Matheson library in August. More events are planned for 2004.