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Alumni Careers @
Melbourne
THE LABOUR MARKET PART ONE – WHAT IS YOUR
DESTINY?
Whether you are a recent graduate or an
experienced professional or manager, employed or
self-employed, making decisions about your future
direction
can be quite daunting. While self-reflection can be of
assistance, so can an investigation into relevant areas of
the
labour market. This includes finding out about employers’
expectations or those of your clients, and developing an
understanding of the industries and occupations of
particular
interest to enhance your value to others and improve your
marketability and employability. more
GRADNET JOB OF THE MONTH: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH &
SAFETY COORDINATOR
A global science and technology
company requires an Environmental Health & Safety
Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for
providing support in industrial hygiene, administering the
workers' compensation scheme, maintaining the safety
management system and delivering EH&S training. The
ideal
candidate will have qualifications in OH&S or a
related
discipline such as HR or Law, with 3-6 years experience in
a
similar or related role. To find out more about this job
(Vacancy ID #14673) log onto Careers
Online. Alumni who do not have access to Careers
Online
can request access by filling out the online
form.
Read more about Careers
& Employment Services for Alumni.
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Graduate Profiles
| PARIS LOVETT
Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery 1992
Emergency Physician, Columbia University Medical Centre
Treating an infected ingrown toenail, bringing “dead”
people back to life, attending to stroke victims and
dealing with alcoholics and homeless people - it’s
a typical day at the office for Paris Lovett, an Emergency
Physician at Columbia University Medical Centre in New
York. more
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HATICE BASARIN
Master of Urban Planning 1983
Researcher, Writer and Editor, Turquoise Publications
Hatice Basarin previously enjoyed a successful career
in town planning, becoming extensively involved in a
range of projects for various state government departments.
She has since made a significant career move into the
literary industry and has recently co-authored her third
book, Gallipoli: The Turkish Story. GradNet
asked Hatice to tell us more...
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Offers &
Opportunities
for Alumni
AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI
CONVENTION
(AUIAC 2004)
The University of Melbourne is proud to be a silver sponsor
of The Australian Universities International Alumni Convention
(AUIAC 2004), December 1-3, Hong Kong. Speakers include The
Hon Bob Hawke, former Prime Minister of Australia. more
BECOME
A MEMBER OF MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY SPORT
Alumni and graduates of the University of Melbourne are eligible
to become members of Melbourne University Sport, one of the
most comprehensive sport and recreation facilities in Melbourne.
Facilities include heated indoor swimming pool, strength &
fitness gym, massage and physiotherapy clinic, as well as
impressive outdoor facilities. Simply bring proof of graduation
(degree/results) and you can get started on your way to better
health, fitness, fun and wellbeing. Read
more.
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University
News
FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
"Given recent media
speculation on the future of the rural campuses of our
Faculty
of Land and Food Resources (LFR), I would like to put
current
developments into perspective." more
LFR
LOOKS AT RURAL NEEDS IN EDUCATION
The University of
Melbourne is looking at ways to ensure that academic
programs
offered by its Faculty of Land and Food Resources (LFR)
continue to meet the contemporary educational needs of
students wishing to pursue careers in the rural sector. more
TEAM MELBOURNE WINS AUSTRALIAN UNI GAMES
The
University of Melbourne has won the 2004 Australian
University
Games, reclaiming the title of Australian University Games
Overall Champions for the first time since 1997. more
CIE APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR
Tjanara Goreng Goreng has been appointed Director of the Centre
for Indigenous Education (CIE) at the University of Melbourne,
building on a career in education and academia, government,
and counselling. more
More news from the
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Research @
Melbourne
SQUARE BACTERIA GROWN IN THE
LABORATORY
University
of Melbourne scientists, in a world first, have
successfully
grown an unusual square-shaped bacterium - found in salt
lakes
- that has mystified scientists for a quarter of a
century. more
EDUCATORS TACKLE GLOBAL QUESTIONSA three-day
symposium involving some of the world's most influential
educators has highlighted the need for collaborative
research
and policy on issues such as the role of schooling in
racial
politics and bilingual education. more
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Faculty News &
Events
ARTS
Eat My Words: The second of this monthly literary series will
feature Australian novelist and University of Melbourne graduate
M J Hyland, whose debut novel How The Light Gets In
was nominated for the prestigious Age Book of the Year Award.
M J Hyland will be speaking on the topic 'The Truth and Nothing
But'. Hosted by poet and critic Emeritus Professor Chris Wallace-Crabbe,
this will be an opportunity for current and past students
of the University to chat with a prominent literary identity
in a casual atmosphere over afternoon tea. Wednesday November
17, 3pm, Junior Common Room, Trinity College, cost: $15, students
$10. more
(PDF 59 kb)
Arts
homepage, Arts
alumni info
ECONOMICS AND COMMERCE (E&C)
Become a Commerce Alumni member: The Commerce Alumni Society
regularly holds events for members and friends throughout
the year. Members are also sent a newsletter featuring faculty
news and upcoming events twice a year. Membership is free.
The most recent newsletter was sent in September to recent
graduates and members. Should you wish to become a member,
please contact Emily
Nugent.
E&C homepage, E&C
alumni info
ENGINEERING
The 3rd edition of engineering@home,
the engineering alumni newsletter features a
graduate
profile of Paul Adler, co-founder of the
technology
services company Invizage (2002 Victorian Small
Business
of the Year). This edition also features lots of
interesting
stories and a give-away to encourage engineering
alumni
to keep the Faculty informed about what they have
been
up to.
Engineering
homepage, Engineering
alumni info
LAW
10 Year Reunion Cocktail Party for the
Graduating Class of '94 and associates: Thursday November
11,
6pm. more
(PDF 75 kb)
Law homepage, Law alumni
info
MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
2004 University of Melbourne Medical Society (UMMS) Lecture:
The DNA Revolution - A Personal Perspective, by Professor
Suzanne Cory AC (Director, Walter & Eliza Hall Institute
of Medical Research), Tuesday November 30, 7.30-8.30pm, Sunderland
Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Medical Building, University
of Melbourne, cnr Grattan Street and Royal Parade, Parkville.
For more information, phone (03) 8344 5888 or email Gael
Bidgood.
The October issue of Melbourne PostCard, the newsletter
of the University of Melbourne Medical Society, looks at sports
medicine. View
the lastest issue.
Medical mentors are needed in 2005 to participate in a
mentoring program to link second year MBBS students with
GPs
or specialists from rural or urban areas. For more
information, phone (03) 8344 3377 or email Liz
Everist.
Medicine,
Dentistry and Health Sciences News, Medicine,
Dentistry and Health Sciences Homepage
MELBOURNE BUSINESS
SCHOOL
(MBS)
Melbourne Business School (MBS) is delighted to announce that
three new full-time Associate Professors will join their distinguished
teaching faculty. more
MBS homepage, MBS alumni
info
MUSIC
The Richard Wagner Society and the Faculty of Music presents Wagner’s Ring: A Symposium, a prelude to the performance of Wagner's Ring des Nibelungen in Adelaide this November. Keynote speaker is Professor John Deathridge (Kings College, London). Saturday November 13 (9am-late) to Sunday November 14 (10am-4pm), Tallis Wing, Conservatorium Building, Faculty of Music. more
Music
homepage, Concert
info
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College Events &
Opportunities
CAROLS IN THE CATHEDRAL
Now a Melbourne Christmas tradition, the internationally-acclaimed
Choir of Trinity College will sing a Festival of Nine Lessons
and Carols, telling the Christmas story in word and song in
St Paul's Cathedral, corner Swanston and Flinders streets
(opposite Federation Square), on Saturday 11 December 2004
at 3pm. Everyone welcome. Free admission. Enquiries: Michael
Leighton Jones, phone (03) 9348 7146. more
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOLS AT TRINITY
COLLEGE
2004
Applications are being received for the University
of
Melbourne Science Summer School at Trinity
College,
5-18 December (for current Year 11 students) and
the
Creative Thinking Summer School at Trinity
College,
4-17 December (for current Year 9 and 10
students).
Both are residential programs with a focus on
Global
Sustainability. more
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG
GRADUATES
The New Graduate House (on University Square) which opens
in October is offering recent graduates the opportunity to
join a business networking and social activities group. Contact
Graduate
House on 9347 3428.
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Public Lectures
Complete details of upcoming public
lectures can be found online.
AT THE LIMIT OF THE HUMAN: RETHINKING RACE
FROM
AUSTRALIA
Thursday November 4, 5.15-6.45 pm, by Professor
Kay
Anderson (Professor of Cultural Research,
University
of Western Sydney), Lecture Theatre 1 Basement
Level,
221 Bouverie Street. more
BALANCING CHINA AND THE US: POLICY
OPTIONS
FOR AUSTRALIA
Thursday November 4, 6.30-8.00 pm, launch of a new
Melbourne
Asia Policy Paper, by Hugh White (outgoing
Director
of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute),
Basement
Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre. more
THE GENOMICS REVOLUTION
Monday November 8, 12.00-1.00 pm, by Dr J. Craig
Venter
(Founder and President of the Venter Institute and
the
J. Craig Venter Science Foundation), Copland
Theatre,
Economics and Commerce Building. more
2004 DAVID FINCH LECTURE - THE MYSTERY OF
GLOBAL
CAPITAL
Tuesday November 9, 6.00-7.00 pm, by Professor
Alan
Taylor (Professor of Economics and a Chancellor's
Fellow
at the University of California), Copland Theatre,
Economics
and Commerce Building. more
2004 MARION ADAMS MEMORIAL LECTURE -
GENRE
WORLDS: THE DISCURSIVE SHAPING OF
KNOWLEDGE
Tuesday November 9, 6.00-8.00 pm, by Professor
John
Frow (Department of English and Cultural Studies),
Public
Lecture Theatre, Old Arts Building. more
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