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			May 2005, Australian Edition
For Alumni and Friends of the University of Melbourne
College life promises Liam a socialising experience University of Melbourne students at St Mary's College have a new and particularly playful fellow 'student' - a black Labrador puppy and trainee Guide Dog called Liam. more Winner of $200 account at Uni bookshop Congratulations to alumnus Peta Krahn, Bachelor of Property and Construction 2002, who has won this month's $200 Melbourne University Bookshop account. We are giving away a $200 account each month so update your contact details now for a chance to win. PROFILE: Abdul-Rahim Abdul-Hamid Masters of Landscape Architecture 2002 Landscape Architect, Johnson Pilton Walker Seeing his drawings translated into real life is like a dream come true for landscape architect, Abdul-Rahim Abdul-Hamid. more ALUMNI NEWS Sydney Alumni Network The guest speaker at the Sydney Alumni Network Autumn Dinner on 20 May will be Professor Peter McPhee, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). For location and cost email Network Secretary. Tsunami benefit book sale The University of Melbourne Bookshop is holding a giant new and used book sale, 26-29 May Union House, to raise money for charities working in Tsunami afftected areas. Donations of saleable titles welcome. Sir John Monash Awards Australian citizens who are graduates, or about to graduate, from an Australian University can apply for a General Sir John Monash Award for further study overseas. Apply by 31 August 2005. Australian Volunteers International Australian Volunteers International is currently recruiting skilled professionals from education, health, legal, IT and community development. Asian Studies PhD graduate Tanya McIntyre was a Volunteer in Africa in 2001. UNIVERSITY NEWS Council opposes ban on collecting non-academic fees The University Council has firmly opposed the Federal Government's plans to prevent Australian universities collecting non-academic fees from their students. more MTC's new home comes closer A new 500-seat theatre and permanent home for the Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) moved closer last week. more RESEARCH NEWS $300k research award to spinal cord regrowth A University of Melbourne researcher has been rewarded with a SpinalCure Australia Fellowship for her groundbreaking research to enhance the regrowth of spinal cord nerves after they are damaged. more New findings reveal mothers' poor health Sleep deprived new mothers are doing it tough, but getting help from early parenting centres improves their mental health. more More news from the University of Melbourne is available online. Tell us what you think of the new-look GradNet In response to your feedback we have made some changes to GradNet to make it easier to quickly scan. We have tried to keep your favourite features. Let us know what you think. Your suggestions and comments are always welcome.			JOB OF THE MONTH Policy Officer State Govt Department. Must have demonstrated capacity in: policy development, working independently or in a team, oral and written communication skills, and preparing concise briefings and reports. (Vacancy ID #18285) log onto Careers Online. Alumni who don't have access please submit a request form. Careers@Melbourne Positions available at the University of Melbourne. COMING EVENTS 2-16 MAY Alfred Deakin Innovation Lecture series 17 MAY 2005 Law Week Oration - Sixty Years from Nuremberg: What progress for international criminal justice? 6pm Public Lecture 18 MAY Ormond College Choir - Preview before their 10th European tour. 8.15pm. For tickets call 9344 1100. 19 MAY The Humanising Power of Story - Arnold Zable - 6pm Annual Kathleen Fitzpatrick Lecture 20 MAY Tariq Ali on Iraq, Israel and the World Today 1pm Public Lecture 21 MAY Singapore-Australia dinner - Speaker: Dr Susan Lim, Singapore medical specialist and philanthropist. 7pm. RSVP by 16 May. 21 MAY Trinity choir celebration concert - Includes Miserere (Allegri), Motets (Tallis), Five Spirituals (Tippett). 5.30pm. Contact Michael Leighton Jones. 21-22 MAY Alumni Bushwalking Group - next walk Creswick/Ballarat 24 kms, 1 or 2 days. Contact Bee Nah Ng. 24 MAY Changing Corporate Culture: The Role of Workplace Design - 6:30pm Public Lecture 7 JUNE What can schools do? Knowledge, social identities and the changing world. 6pm Public Lecture More Events IN EVERY ISSUE Alumni website Benefits, services, getting involved, and more... Your story Tell us what you have been doing since graduation. Faculty Alumni Find out what is happening in your faculty. Have you moved? Please let us know if your details have changed. About GradNet Gradnet is published monthly by the Development Office. All information was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. Disclaimer and copyright information.
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