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UNIVERSITY WELCOMES NEW VICE-CHANCELLOR
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With the departure of Professor Alan Gilbert earlier in the year, the University Council has appointed Professor Kwong Lee Dow (left)
as Vice-Chancellor for the period of 2004. Professor Lee Dow has had a long-standing association with the University, spanning more than
30 years.
Professor Glyn Davis (right) will replace Professor Lee Dow as the University's Vice-Chancellor in 2005.
Professor Davis is currently Vice-Chancellor of Griffith University in Queensland and formerly Queensland’s top public servant. Professor Davis’ appointment was confirmed by the University Council at a special meeting on 23 January.
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Alumni News
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AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS
Congratulations to the Melbourne alumni and staff who received Australia Day Honours awards. The complete list is available at:
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/alumni/ausday.html
GRADUATE PROFILE
This edition, GradNet @ Melbourne profiles entrepreneur Darrell Wade (BCom 1981) who is the co-founder of Intrepid Travel. Established in 1989 with the help of fellow Commerce graduate Geoff Manchester, Intrepid Travel now has over 200 staff and 150 different trips with various styles of travel.
Darrell shares his thoughts on his time at Melbourne, career highlights and the travel industry.
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HAVE YOU PROFILE PUBLISHED ONLINE
The Alumni Program is seeking profiles from its Alumni to include on the Alumni @ Melbourne website and in future editions of GradNet @ Melbourne. If you would like to be profiled submit your profile
online
Uni News
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"BEST AND BRIGHTEST" RECEIVE MELBOURNE SCHOLARSHIPS
Thirty-five outstanding young Victorians have been named winners of the University of Melbourne’s 2004 round of Melbourne Scholarships, from a fund worth up to $1 million.
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INTERNATIONAL MATHS CENTRE TO BE BASED AT UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
The University of Melbourne is playing a leading role in the new International Centre of Excellence for Education in Mathematics (ICE-EM), announced recently by Education Minister Brendan Nelson.
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STRONG DEMAND FROM HIGH QUALITY STUDENTS
The University of Melbourne continues to attract large numbers of high-achieving students to generalist degree courses such as Science and Arts.
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Faculty and Department News
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FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND PLANNING
* The Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning website can be accessed at:
http://www.arbld.unimelb.edu.au/
FACULTY OF ARTS
* The Faculty of Arts website can be accessed at:
http://www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
The Faculty of Education website can be accessed at:
http://www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
* The Faculty of Engineering website can be accessed at:
http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/
FACULTY OF LAW
* The Melbourne Law School will host a 55 year Reunion Celebratory Luncheon on Friday 26 March, 1pm at the Law School, University Square. Cost is $100.
For further details contact:
Wendy Beech
FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
* The Dean's Lecture Series will be taking place throughout 2004. Lectures are held on Tuesdays from 6 - 7pm in the Sunderland Lecture Theatre, Medical Building. Read more...
NEWSLETTER: The latest Faculty newsletter can be accessed
online
MELBOURNE BUSINESS SCHOOL
* NEWSLETTER: Keep up with the latest news on MBS alumni
on-line
FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
* NEWSLETTER: The Melbourne University Veterinary Society alumni newsletter can be accessed
on-line
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College News
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GRADUATE HOUSE
Graduate House will hold its monthly luncheon on Wednesday March 3 from 12.30pm onwards. This month's guest speaker is Mr John Coulson, Principal Wellington Secondary School. For further details, contact Graduate House on (03) 9347 3428.
CALL FOR INTEREST IN GRADUATE SOCIAL GROUP
Graduate House is seeking interest from Melbourne University graduates in their 20's who may be interested in forming a social group. To register your interest, contact Lyn Weston:
sec@graduatehouse.com.au
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Research @ Melbourne
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WAR ON TERMITES CALLS FOR NEW HOUSE RULES
Eighty model homes have been built on termite-infested land in the Northern Territory in a University of Melbourne-led experiment to test novel solutions to a problem that costs Australians $780 million a year.
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UNIVERSITY JOINS MAJOR NEW INITIATIVE TO MANAGE BUSHFIRES
Fire fighters, universities, industry and government last week launched a fresh initiative to manage the impact of bushfires.
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Careers and Opportunities
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HISTORY OF UNIVERSITY UNIT
The History of the University Unit is calling for seminar proposals from anyone conducting research on any aspect of the University's history or particular people associated with the institution.The Unit will also be very pleased to hear from anyone conducting research, so that they may be included in the register of works-in-progress.
Further details can be found at
the History of University website.
LOOKING FOR STAFF?
Careers Online jobs database is a service offered by Careers & Employment at the University of Melbourne. All types of employment vacancies can be lodged on the system. Further information available at:
http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers/.
LOOKING FOR A JOB?
Alumni who graduated from the University of Melbourne during the past twelve months can access Careers Online to search for graduate employment opportunities. Further information at:
http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers/. If you graduated more than twelve months ago please go to:
http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers/students/employ/request/
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Melbourne Events
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MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BUSH WALKERS
The first walk for 2004 is scheduled for March 20, at 10.30am. The walk will cover parts of Point Nepean National Park. For further details please contact:
Ms Bee Ng
*Please note that the annual subscription fee is now $20.
MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY MOUNTAINEERING CLUB REUNION
The MUMC will be holding a 60 year Anniversary Dinner in October 2004. If you are interested in being on the mailing list for this event contact Jim Newlands on (03) 9802 7702 or email:
mumc_sixtieth@yahoo.com.au
Public Lectures
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Complete details of upcoming public lectures can be found at:
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/ExtRels/PubLectures/
POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN THE WORLD: HAS IT GOT BETTER OR WORSE?
Speaker: Dr Martin Ravallion. Thursday 4 March 2004 6PM, Sidney Myer Asia Centre. RSVP required.
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PROGRESS AND OBSTACLES IN CURING TYPE 1 DIABETES
Speaker: Associate Professor Matthias von Herrath from La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology, San Diego USA.
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2004 MARJORIE SMART MEMORIAL LECTURE
Speaker: Professor Emeritus Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE FAA FRS. The topic will be "International Health Advances in a Troubled World" and will take place on March 24 8pm at the Prince Philip Lecture Theatre, Architecture Building.
For further details please contact
Ms Deborah Pugh
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Other Events
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FUTURE SUMMIT 2004
Created as an annual event, the Future Summit will bring together around 250 business, political, academic community and media leaders to discuss in an integrated and outcome-oriented way the key issues facing the future of Australia. The theme for this year's Summit is 'Confronting Australia's Challenges'. Visit the
Future Summit website for more details.
SYDNEY ALUMNI NETWORK EVENTS
The Sydney Alumni Network has a number of events planned throughout 2004. On Friday March 19, 6pm there will be a Kirribilli Twilight Party. The party will be held at the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 16-18 Fitzroy Street.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
The 'Alumni @ Melbourne' website also has an online events calendar
where you can search for events according to date, event type, location or faculty. Visit:
http://www.melbournealumni.com/events
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