80-year-old alumnus graduates with an MD from University of Melbourne

An 80-year-old surgeon recently became the oldest person on record to graduate from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Medicine (MD). Mr Robert Marshall, who first graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from the University in 1948 and obtained a Master in Surgery degree in 1955, received his MD – a postgraduate doctoral degree for medical professionals - on 2 December. more >>

ALUMNI PROFILE: Greer Allica

Degree: Arts 1966

Current Position: Author and artist

Greer Allica has lived on the Mornington Peninsula for more than a quarter of a century which allows her to be close to nature and pursue her artistic interests.

Having worked as a secondary school teacher and librarian, Greer now devotes her time to writing and painting with exhibitions on the Peninsula and in Melbourne bearing testimony to her skill. more >>

ALUMNI NEWS

Message from the President of Convocation, Lesley Boston

Convocation is the term for the body comprising all the graduates of the University of Melbourne. On behalf of the Committee of Convocation I invite you, as a graduate of the University, to find out about your committee and to communicate with members so that your views about the University can be made known to Council and other University bodies. more >>

Kernot Medal Launch for 2007

The Melbourne University Engineering Foundation is planning a luncheon in March 2007 for holders of the prestigious Kernot Medal. more >>

Commerce alumni return for 45+ reunion

The 2006 Annual Reunion Luncheon of Commerce Alumni who graduated 45 years ago or more was held in the Formal Dining Room at Union House on 16 November. Guests enjoyed a two-course meal and the chance to catch up with fellow graduates from as early as 1944. more >>

Melbourne University and Alumni Bushwalking Group

Come walking with the Melbourne University and Alumni Bushwalking Group in 2007. This small, friendly group offers a stimulating program of well-planned walks and walking weekends for university staff, alumni and friends. Prospective members should contact Joan Kenny for a copy of the 2007 program.

Online community and email forwarding on track

The new online community and email forwarding for alumni is on track for March 2007. We are starting to get some enquiries about how it will all work. Check out the FAQs. more >>

Melbourne University Press (MUP) Book of the Month McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art: this publication is an institution, the bible of Australian art since 1968. With over 1500 new entries – including an extensive section on Aboriginal art – both buyers and collectors, curators and art lovers will continue to ask the question: “Have you looked in McCulloch’s?” The Encyclopedia is just one of the books available at a discount price to members of MUP's Miegunyah Book Club which enables book-lovers to acquire high quality, timeless books on very special terms. Join now to receive the many benefits or visit MUP for more information.

UNIVERSITY NEWS

Scholarships for students in areas hit by drought

One hundred prospective students in drought-affected areas will benefit from the University of Melbourne’s $500,000 Drought Recovery Scholarship program. more >>

Four Melbourne scholars appointed to the Australian Academy of Humanities

Four outstanding scholars from the University of Melbourne - including a film theorist, an expert in Spanish music, an historian of Baroque art and architecture, and a medievalist – are among the twenty new Fellows appointed this month to the Australian Academy of the Humanities. more >>

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Adviser - Freedom of Information and Privacy

The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet is seeking someone with experience in or a demonstrated capacity to develop knowledge of Freedom of Information and privacy legislation, regulations, guidelines and procedures. To find out more, log onto the University's Career and Employment Online Service (Vacancy ID #30447). Alumni who don't have access please submit a request form.

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LOST ALUMNI
The University values its alumni and is keen to stay in touch as part of a life-long relationship. However we have lost contact with some alumni and are seeking assistance in locating them.

Mr Timothy Offor, BSci (Hons)
Ms Catherine Lucy Scott, BSci (Hons) 1980, BCom 1989
Mr Kah Kong Thean, BEng 1971
Mr John Edward Heine, BCom 1965, MBA 1969
Professor Yung Kuo Lim, BSci 1953, MSci 1955, PhD Sci 1976
Mr William Anthony Reid, BA 1954
Mr Gerald Mussen, BEng (Mech) 1964
Dr Bryan Harold Dumsday, BSci 1967, MSci 1976, PhD Sci 1976
Mr Peter William Brown, BSci 1990, GDip MDHS 1998
Mr Teik Wah Lee, BEng (Mech) 1975

If you know how we can contact these alumni again, please tell us.
Email: info@alumni.unimelb.edu.au
Fax: +61 3 9348 0013

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