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			November 2006, International Edition
For Alumni and Friends of the University of Melbourne
Rhodes Scholar can see the funny side of life A University of Melbourne student who performs stand-up comedy in his spare time has won the prestigious 2006 Victorian Rhodes Scholarship. Malaysian born Leng Lee, in his final year of a University of Melbourne Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree, will travel to the United Kingdom next year to begin a Doctorate in Economic Geography at Oxford University. more >> ALUMNI PROFILE: Peter Bucknell Degree: Commerce 1991 Current Position: Viola Player with the New York Harp Trio Once Peter Bucknell had completed his Commerce degree, he was quick to pursue his passion for music. It has paid off handsomely with a flourishing career based in New York and taking in performances at some of Europe's leading music halls. His experience and skill as a musician brought him a Professorship at the State University of New York and in 2006 Peter released two chamber music CDs. more >> ALUMNI NEWS Alumni gather in New York, Los Angeles and London The past month saw alumni in the northern hemisphere gather together at two receptions in the United States and a gala dinner in London which was hosted by Vice-Chancellor Glyn Davis. International House hosts its past presidents International House, one of the University's residential colleges, recently hosted a dinner for past presidents of the International House Student Club in the Julian Gardner Room. more >> New General Manager, Alumni Relations for University A senior educator and development professional, Campbell Bairstow, has joined The University of Melbourne as General Manager, Alumni Relations. more >> University Magazine scores alumna an iPod Congratulations to University of Melbourne alumna Wendy Katz who recently won an Apple iPod Nano for completing an online survey about the 2006 Melbourne University Magazine. The survey received nearly 400 responses. Thank you to everyone who provided such insisive and constructive feedback which will greatly assist improvements to the magazine in 2007. Update on Clare Arthurs Last year, GradNet featured a profile of Clare Arthurs who was working as a broadcast journalist at the BBC, reporting on East Asia, and writing and producing for live news and current affairs programs. Clare has had a remarkable year in 2006, taking leave from the BBC to help the development of journalists in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. more >> UNIVERSITY NEWS Melbourne ranks among the world's top unis - Times Supplement The University of Melbourne is already up with the world’s top-performing universities, according to the recent academic discipline rankings released by the Times Higher Education Supplement (THES). The University’s ranking has moved up in all disciplines surveyed by the THES. All Melbourne disciplines are in the top 30 in the world, with three in the top 10. more >> New Architecture Dean gives Melbourne Model the 'nod' The University’s Melbourne Model approach to higher education delivery has won approval from the newly-appointed Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning. Professor Thomas Kvan who will take up the post in late January 2007 says that if the architecture profession is to be able to challenge conventions, students need broad intellectual and cultural exposure while they are gaining skills related to the profession. more >>			GradNet Email Recipients If using a Hotmail or Yahoo address, ensure your filters are set to receive University of Melbourne email from: gradnet@xmr3.com Melbourne University Up Close Podcast Professor Loane Skene and Professor Peter Rathjen discuss the debate on stem cell research with Jacky Angus 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. Dr Graeme Lindsay Rogers, BAgrSc 1966, MAgrSc 1974 Mr Henry Albert Birrell, BAgrSc 1965, MAgrSc 1979 Dr Jo-Anne Elizabeth Cherry, BDSc 1980 Mr Archibald Lawson Campbell, BSci 1951 Mr Gregory Morris Otto, BSci (Hons) 1989 Dr Leo Leonard Morgenstern, MB BS 1944 Dr Fiona Margaret Weir, MB BS 1961 Mrs Alma Bessie Douglas, BA (Hons) 1949, GDipEd 1955 If you know how we can contact these alumni again, please tell us. Email: info@alumni.unimelb.edu.au Fax: +61 3 9348 0013 Update your contact details online at: www.unimelb.edu.au/alumni/details COMING EVENTS The University runs over 1000 events during the year. For a complete list of events, visit the website. IN EVERY ISSUE Tell us your story We are always interested in hearing what you've been doing since you left University. If you'd like to share what's been happening in your life, we'd like to hear it! more >> Alumni website Benefits, services, getting involved, and more... Faculty alumni Find out what is happening in your faculty. 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