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ALUMNI NEWSAlumnus takes on Victoria's top jobOne of the University’s most prominent alumni, the Hon. John Brumby (BCom 1974), was sworn in as Premier of Victoria on 30 July. more >> Vice-Chancellor's Oration for Alumni - 19 SeptemberWill the Town Vote for the Gown? Universities in the 2007 Election Recent alumni achievements
Join the Melbourne University team - Ride or RunGet together with your work colleagues, family or friends and join the Melbourne University team in one of our Community Events for 2007/08.
Monash Award applications openThe General Sir John Monash Awards are Australia's equivalent to the Rhodes scholarship and the American Fulbright programme, providing up to $150,000 for overseas postgraduate studies. Closes 31 August. more >> Dunlop Fellowship applications openThe Dunlop Fellowships aim to promote Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop's vision for peace and prosperity in our region through interpersonal exchange and interaction. Closes 5 September. more >> A new life for your old booksThe University Bookshop is seeking donations of appropriate, saleable titles for a giant 'new and used' book sale to raise funds for St Vincents Hospital Foundation. more >> MTC ticket offer - The Glass Soldier
GradNet Special Ticket Offer Thanks to MTC, GradNet readers who book for performances of The Glass Soldier between 16 August and 20 August will receive up to 25% off the full price adult ticket. Bookings through the Arts Centre box office, Ticketmaster* outlets and online* at www.mtc.com.au. *To activate this offer please quote the word GRADNET. A booking fee applies for all online and phone transactions. UNIVERSITY NEWSNew landmark teacher training program inspired by best of international practice The Master of Teaching was launched on 1 August, marking a momentous change to teacher training at the Faculty of Education and a move to align with the Melbourne Model. more >> McCaughey Centre will focus on wellbeing A new multi-million dollar research centre to promote the mental health and wellbeing of all Australians has been set up at the University of Melbourne. more >> For more University News read The Voice. Alumni are welcome to subscribe to The Voice. Up Close Podcasts Find an expertWant to locate a former colleague, lecturer or tutor, find a prospective PhD supervisor, search for others with a mutual research interest or international linkage or identify an expert commentator? Find an Expert LIFELONG LEARNINGMelbourne Graduate Expo - 5 SeptemberDiscover the opportunities available through graduate study at the University of Melbourne. Wednesday 5 September, 3.30pm to 7.30pm. more >> The Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor) 2008Final opportunity to register for the 2008 intake of the Melbourne JD program - closes Friday 24 August 2007. more >> Finance, Economics and Commerce graduate programsInformation sessions: 1 October and 1 November. more >> Business writing courses at MBS - October 2007A special discounted rate is available for alumni. Download the course brochure (pdf) Business Chinese courses at the Confucius InstituteLearn Chinese in a business setting at the University's new Confucius Institute. Registrations are now open. more >> Community Access ProgramAdvance your career, pursue a new interest or enhance your academic record. more >> IN EVERY ISSUETell us your story We are always interested to hear about what you've been doing since you left University. If you'd like to share what's been happening in your life, please tell us your story. Alumni website Benefits, services, getting involved, and more... Faculty alumni Find out what is happening in your faculty. Have you moved? Please let us know if your details have changed. GradNet is published monthly by the Advancement Office. All information was believed to be correct at the time of publishing.
GradNet Email Recipients JOB OF THE MONTHEducation Policy OfficerEducation Policy Officer - Deaf Children. Contribute to the development of education policy for deaf and hearing impaired children; assist in the development and implementation of a communication strategy; provide information and advice on deaf education and undertake a range of projects relating to education. To find out more about this position (Vacancy ID #35321) log onto Careers Online. Alumni who don't have access please submit a request form. Careers@MelbournePositions available
at the University of Melbourne. COMING EVENTSVisit the Alumni Events Calendar to find out about reunions and other events for alumni. For a complete list of University events, visit Upcoming Events. Climate Change: Luncheon and Business Briefing Friday 10 August more >> Inaugural Clinical Research Excellence Conference 17-19 August 2007 more >> International House 50th Anniversary Dinner Saturday 25 August more >> Protecting Human Rights Conference Tuesday 25 September more >> Melbourne Teachers' College TITC Graduates of 1960 - reunion in October Contact Lyn Heasly (Holbery) for details. Alumni Bushwalking Group Next walk: Gembrook, Saturday 18 August. Contact Joan Kenny for details. PUBLIC LECTURES at the University of MelbourneThe Richard Pratt Oration 2007 'Jews, Statehood and Power - Israel and the Challenge to Jewish Morality' by Professor Michael B. Oren, Thursday 16 August more >> Under the Volcano – The Story of Bali Cameron Forbes in conversation with Professor Tim Lindsey, Tuesday 21 August more >> Five Minutes to Midnight - Climate Change Dr Peter Christoff and Dr Graeme Pearman, Thursday 23 August more >> Caldwell Lectures Public lecture series on history, art and architecture by Professor Richard J Evans and Dr David Starkey CBE more >> School of Historical Studies Winter Lecture Series Thursdays, 6.30pm more >> Dean's Lecture Series Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences more >> Education, Science and the Future of Australia Public seminar series more >> Graduate UnionGraduate Union Newsletters Committee of ConvocationThe Committee of Convocation represents all graduates of the University. Here are the minutes of the most recent meeting. |
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American Notebook is an extended essay on the United States under George W. Bush, written by one of Australia's most distinguished journalists and editors. Michael Gawenda investigates the psyche of the most powerful nation in the world at a time of crisis in its affairs. Written in a highly readable style, straddling both the personal and political, this book describes the real America, from the sanctums of power in Washington to the shattered streets of New Orleans. 
Black & Blue is the first comprehensive account of the fascinating, near 150-year history of the Melbourne University Football Club. It will be launched by AFL Commission Chairman Mike Fitzpatrick on 15 August and advance sales are now open. 
To celebrate its centenary, the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology has published Humanity's Mirror - 150 Years of Anatomy in Melbourne. The book was officially launched by Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser AO, on Tuesday 31 July. 
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