News
Alumnus to lead CPA Australia in Singapore
Vet Science alumnus wins coveted Fulbright award
UoM appointment for renowned economist Ross Garnaut
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Events
Private Viewing of the Archibald Prize - Sydney
Goulburn Valley Piano Recital and Alumni Reception
Perth Alumni Reception and Public Address
Vice-Chancellor's Oration for Alumni
Director's Tours of the Potter for Alumni - new series
and more...
Lifelong Learning
MUP Book of the Month - The Best Australian Political Writing 2008
Passage to India - A Book Club Journey through Contemporary India
Employment
Job of the Month - Corporate Governance Analyst
Careers Discovery Seminar
Revolving Doors networking event for ‘global Australians’
Get Involved
Celebrate International Week on campus
Bushwalking Group
Annual Meeting of Convocation with guest speaker Peter Doherty
and more...
Special Offers
Win tickets to alumnus Bill Garner's new play, The Future Australian Race
Win tickets to MTC's The 39 Steps
NEWS
Alumnus to lead CPA Australia in Singapore
Mr Chaly Mah (BCom 1980) has been appointed President of the Singapore division of CPA Australia, Australia's largest accounting body. Mr Mah has more than 30 years' experience in the accounting profession in Singapore and Melbourne, and is currently the regional managing partner and CEO of Deloitte Asia Pacific. more >>
UoM parasite expert wins Fulbright Senior Scholarship
Robin B. Gasser (PhD 1990, DVSc 2000), Professor of Parasitology and Associate Dean International in the Faculty of Veterinary Science, is one of four talented Australians to be recognised as a Fulbright Senior Scholar in 2008. The award will enable him to further his research into parasite genomics using cutting-edge technologies only available in the USA. more >>
Ross Garnaut to be Vice-Chancellor's Fellow
Professor Ross Garnaut, author of the forthcoming Garnaut Climate Change Review and an internationally recognised expert on Asia-Pacific economics, has been appointed a Vice-Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Melbourne and a Professorial Fellow in the Faculty of Economics and Commerce. more >>
Professor Garnaut was the keynote speaker at the University's recent cross-disciplinary conference on Climate Change and Social Justice.
University news now in The Age
Starting on Monday 14 April, the University of Melbourne's monthly news publication The Voice will appear as a 20-page insert in The Age, bringing the latest research, in-depth features, arts coverage and alumni news to more than 250,000 readers. more >>
 VCA launches YourVCA e-news
The Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts has launched YourVCA, a free monthly e-newsletter. Subscribe now and receive a vibrant mix of news, events, giveaways and ticket offers straight to your inbox.
Read the April 2008 edition of YourVCA
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These publications will keep you informed about the latest research, personalities and cultural offerings at the University of Melbourne.
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EVENTS
Private Viewing of the Archibald Prize
Alumni in Sydney are invited to attend a private viewing of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2008 at the Art Gallery of NSW. Saturday 26 April, 8.45am for 9.00am, to be followed by morning tea. Bookings essential.
Goulburn Valley Piano Recital and Alumni Reception
Alumni in the Goulburn Valley region are invited to a piano recital and reception.
Friday 2 May 2008
5.30pm for a 6.00pm start
Function Room, Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton
For information and registration contact Naomi Amos, tel 03 5823 6600.
Perth Alumni Reception
Alumni and guests are warmly invited to catch up with fellow alumni and the University over fine food and wine at one of Perth’s most exciting galleries.
Thursday 8 May 2008
6.30pm-8.30pm
FORM Gallery, 357 Murray Street, Perth
Registration essential.
Public Address in Perth
The University of Melbourne Provost Peter McPhee will give a public address about the Melbourne Model for alumni, professionals and employers, as well as prospective students and their families. The address will be 30 minutes followed by a question and answer session.
Wednesday 7 May 2008
6.30pm
Hyatt Regency (North Ballroom), 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
Enquiries: 03 8344 6004
Vice-Chancellor's Oration for Alumni
Alumni and guests are invited to the Vice-Chancellor's Oration to be held on 12 June in the stunning contemporary surrounds of the University's Sidney Myer Asia Centre. Distinguished Melbourne alumnus, internationally influential philosopher and bioethicist Peter Singer will speak on the topic ‘The Many Demands of Living Ethically’. Registration essential.
 New series - Director's Tours of the Potter for Alumni
Alumni are warmly invited to a series of exclusive Director’s Tours of upcoming exhibitions at the Ian Potter Museum of Art. Choose from afternoon and evening tours, each followed by light refreshments. Places are limited and bookings essential.
Public Lectures
- The City as Encyclopedia: Lessons from Melbourne's Urban Past, Dr Andrew Brown-May (School of Historical Studies), Wednesday 16 April, 6.30pm, Theatre A, Elisabeth Murdoch Building (bldg 134), Parkville
- Climate Change Impacts on Viticultural Terroirs, Professor Greg Jones (Southern Oregon University), Wednesday 7 May, 5.30pm, Turner Lecture Theatre, Botany Building (bldg 122), Parkville
Visit the Alumni Events Calendar to find out about events for alumni and Upcoming Events for a complete
list of University lectures, concerts and other events.
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LIFELONG LEARNING
Melbourne University Publishing (MUP) Book of the Month
The Best Australian Political Writing 2008 edited by Tony Jones
RRP $32.95
 Lateline’s Tony Jones selects the most illuminating, provocative and incisive analysis of the past year in politics, from Kevin Rudd's march to the Lodge and John Howard's historic defeat to the bungled cases of David Hicks and Mohamed Haneef. more >>
Visit the MUP web site for more information on this and other new titles. Visit the Melbourne University Bookshop to get your alumni discount on this and many other books.
Special offer for Alumni Web Community members
(Please note: to be eligible for this offer, you first need to register for the Alumni Web Community)
MUP is offering a complimentary copy of The Best Australian Political Writing 2008 to the first three AWC members to email alumni-office@unimelb.edu.au. Please include your '@alumni.unimelb.edu.au' email address in the body of the message.
Passage to India - A Book Club Journey through Contemporary India
Explore contemporary India with Asialink experts who will share and lead discussions on their favourite books. Inaugural meeting: Tuesday 29 April, 6.00pm, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne. Reservations essential.
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EMPLOYMENT
Job of the Month: Corporate Governance Analyst
The RiskMetrics Group is seeking a Corporate Governance Analyst to conduct research on international corporate governance issues, corporate transations and capital markets. Candidates need a minimum 2 to 5 years of experience using VBA, SQL and Excel in an employment environment.
To find out more (Vacancy ID #40959) log on to Careers Online.
Careers Discovery Seminar
Hear about a range of career pathways and learn from industry professionals about how to launch your desired career.
Wednesday 9 April, 4.30pm, Woodward Conference Centre, University of Melbourne. Registration essential.
Revolving Doors - The Ins and Outs for Global Australians
Alumni are invited to this Advance networking event for Australians heading overseas to forge their careers or returning home after living and working internationally. Guest speaker is Andrew Butcher, former chief spokesman for News Corporation in New York, now Director of International Communications for Telstra.
Wednesday 9 April, 6-8pm, 55 Collins St, Melbourne. Register online by 5pm on Tuesday 8 April.
Careers@Melbourne
Positions available at the University of Melbourne.
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GET INVOLVED
International Week 2008
The Melbourne University Overseas Students Service (MUOSS) invites you to join them in celebrating International Week on the Parkville campus with a series of exciting events. Highlights include:
- Exhibition: We are Different but the Same
This week-long artistic exhibition aims to promote multiculturalism, diversity and equity, racial harmony and social responsibility among students.
7-11 April, 10am-5pm, Concrete Lawn
- MUOSS Night Market
Students from around the world share their food, crafts and traditions at the largest multicultural event of the academic year.
Friday 11 April, 6pm-10pm, Concrete Lawn
Melbourne University and Alumni Bushwalking Group
The group's next activity will be two short walks in the Marysville area on Saturday 19 April. Intending walkers who are not members should contact Joan Kenny by 14 April for a copy of the walk notes.
Annual Meeting of Convocation
All graduates of the University of Melbourne are invited to join the Annual Ordinary Meeting of Convocation, to be held at Graduate House, 220 Leicester St, Carlton at 6.30pm on Wednesday 30 April. The guest speaker will be Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, AC.
The nature of business to be considered at the meeting will be published in Melbourne newspapers on Wednesday 23 April. Please contact the Committee Secretary, Steve Halliwell, with any enquiries.
Centenary of Black and Blue Rugby
A Centenary Game and Centenary Dinner on Saturday 7 June will mark the 100-year anniversary of the Melbourne University Rugby Football Club. Former players, supporters and coaches are all welcomed to join the celebrations.
Heritage Society explores the big issues
Members of the University's Heritage Society recently had the opportunity to meet international climate change expert Professor David Karoly as part of the Society's new 'Morning Tea with an Expert' series. more >>
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Alumni Profile
 As a teacher of 'difficult' students, Dr Brigid Nossal learned the fundamentals of people management at an early stage in her career. She is now a consultant helping organisations deal with complex issues such as the intergenerational differences between the Baby Boomers and Generations X and Y. more>>
Thousands of alumni have joined your alumni web community! Join now to get your email forwarding address, update your details, find friends and classmates, and be eligible for GradNet offers and prizes.
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Special Offers
 Win tickets to The Future Australian Race
The Future Australian Race: Redmond Barry takes on Marcus Clarke is a new play written by Bill Garner (BA(Hons) 1967) and Sue Gore. 5-24 May, Queen’s Hall, State Library of Victoria. Tickets $30/$25; preview tickets $20/$15. For bookings contact Commonplace on 03 9534 5984 or complays@bigpond.com
Special offer for Alumni Web Community members
(Please note: to be eligible for this offer, you first need to register for the Alumni Web Community)
We have three double passes to see a preview of The Future Australian Race on Tuesday 6 May at 6.30pm. To win a complimentary pass, be one of the first three AWC members to email fcreedy@unimelb.edu.au with your ‘@alumni.unimelb.edu.au’ email address in the body of the message.
 Win tickets to MTC's The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps (Arts Centre Playhouse, 5 April to 10 May) is a hilarious stage recreation of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film masterpiece using just four actors, a few props and plenty of bare-faced cheek.
Special offer for Alumni Web Community members
(Please note: to be eligible for this offer, you first need to register for the Alumni Web Community)
MTC is offering a complimentary double pass to see The 39 Steps on Wednesday 9 April at 8pm to the first five AWC members to email fcreedy@unimelb.edu.au. Please include your ‘@alumni.unimelb.edu.au’ email address in the body of the message.
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