Global alumni update

Monash Alumni Association Inc

Graduates are invited to join the Monash Alumni Association, run by alumni for alumni. Member benefits include a mentoring program for graduates and final-year students; networking events such as business breakfasts, golf and racing days; grants to support alumni volunteer work in the community; and special offers on accommodation, travel and entertainment. For information, visit the Monash Alumni Association website, email info@monashalumni.com or telephone +61 3 9876 7576.

Monash Environmental Alumni

The Graduate School of Environmental Science held a dinner in November last year attended by more than 85 alumni and 30 staff and students. Graduates of the school can be kept informed of Monash Environmental Alumni opportunities and events in 2004 by keeping their contact details updated with the alumni office.

IT

Five Faculty of IT students spent the (Australian) summer working as interns at Macromedia in San Francisco in a program set up with the assistance of Monash graduate Al Ramadan, Macromedia's executive vice-president, Marketing. To find out about supporting the internship program or developing IT industry contacts, contact Karen Young on +61 3 9903 1452 or email karen.young@infotech.monash.edu.au.

Law

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the Law School will pay tribute to the achievements of its graduates in a program of events including a Gala Dinner on 19 August. Monash Law alumni not only work within the legal profession, they can be found in key positions of government, industry, communications and finance. As well, Monash graduates now dominate the highest positions in the Victorian judicial system. To become involved in the Monash Law Alumni network, telephone +61 3 9641 6203 or visit the Monash Law Alumni website.

MBA

In a move endorsed by members of the former association, the governance and core activities of the Monash MBA Alumni Association have been transferred to the university's Faculty of Business and Economics. With the university's backing, a vibrant program is planned for 2004 that will continue to deliver benefits and networking opportunities to Monash MBA graduates. For information, email linda.carpenter@buseco.monash.edu.au.

Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

The inaugural Dean's Alumni Lecture on 'Big lessons from smallpox: bioterrorism and emerging infections' was presented in April by eminent microbiologist and virologist Professor Frank Fenner AC CMG MBE (Hon. MD 1966). Two further lectures are planned for 2004. For information on these and other activities, look out for the new quarterly faculty newsletter, which will be sent to alumni and posted on the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences website.

Pharmacy

Four pharmacy reunions are being organised for 2004: a 10th anniversary reunion for 1994 graduates, a 25th anniversary reunion for 1979, a 35th anniversary for 1969 and a 50th anniversary reunion for 1954. Information can be found in the next edition of Alchemy, the college's alumni newsletter, which can be requested by email from alumni@vcp.monash.edu.au and is also available at the Pharmacy website.

Singapore

The Monash University Alumni Association Singapore (MUAAS) provides a network of contacts, events and opportunities for Monash alumni based in Singapore. MUAAS members may now use the Alumni House facilities at the National University of Singapore for alumni events. For information on MUAAS membership, contact the MUAAS secretariat at alpfshee@singnet.com.sg. The next annual dinner for Monash alumni in Singapore will be held on Saturday 11 September. To register interest, email monashalumni@adm.monash.edu.au.

Malaysia

Monash University Malaysia coordinates the Monash Career Network, aimed at supporting new graduates, alumni looking for their next job, and alumni who are interested in employing Monash graduates. Job postings appear in the monthly Malaysian edition of At Monash. To subscribe, email monashalumni@adm.monash.edu.au.

Hong Kong

The Monash University Hong Kong Alumni Association (MUHKAA) offers regular events and activities for alumni in Hong Kong. Recently, a group of members undertook volunteer work for a charity that provides training and hostel services to people with disabilities. The association voted in its new president, Business and Economics graduate Ms Bonnie Wong, at a celebration dinner and AGM in March. For more information, email sarahng98@hotmail.com or visit the Monash University Hong Kong Alumni Association website.

Monash Asia Institute

Alumni with an interest in Asia can receive the Monash Asia Institute (MAI) e-newsletter. MAI represents Asian research and teaching expertise in all Monash faculties and campuses. For information, visit the Monash Asia Institute website.

USA

Graduates who wish to meet other Monash graduates and Australians in the San Francisco Bay Area can email Paul Chin (BCom 1995), vice-president of the Australian-American Chamber of Commerce, San Francisco, at pw_chin@yahoo.com.

United Kingdom

New South Wales Premier Bob Carr spoke recently at a seminar, 'From the time of Menzies: the things Australia has got right', organised by the Monash London Centre. Graduates living in the London area can take advantage of the centre's regular program. Find out what's on at the Monash London website.