News
Alumnus wins inaugural $100,000 Basil Sellers Art Prize
Study shows link between diabetes and breast cancer
Get set to jet-set just for taking our survey
New award to honour Vietnamese and Australian alumni
Events
Business Council of Australia CEO to speak at next VC Oration
Human Rights Forum - A lawyer and alumna's work in India
Capturing the spirit of the Ewing and George Paton Gallery - exhibition and book launch
Alumni invited back to the future on Open Day
Reconnecting - Reunions, Entertainment and Future Study - new events page
Lifelong Learning
MUP Book of the Month -A Light History of Hot Air- Special Giveaway Offer
Prepare for the Games with a free Chinese session
Asialink event: Panel Discussion on “The New Rich in China”
Upcoming Public Lectures - This month's free lectures explore legal, psychological, Islamic issues and more
Employment
Job of the Month - Procter and Gamble logistics manager (Sydney)
More Special Offers
Win tickets to Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
NEWS
Alumnus wins inaugural $100,000 sporting art prize
A VCA alumnus has been announced the winner of an inaugural $100,000 sporting art prize.
Photography and digital artist Daniel Crooks (GDip (Film and TV) 1995) won the Basil Sellers Art Prize for digital work Static No.11(running man). The piece is an almost life-sized video work that shows Champion sprinter Christopher Brown running on a treadmill, with the image sliced into column of pixels, and stretched across the screen in serpent-like movement. Benefactor Basil Sellers created the prize in a bid to marry his two loves, art and sport. More>>
Study shows link between diabetes and breast cancer
WOMEN at risk of Type 2 diabetes also have a much greater chance of being diagnosed with an advanced breast cancer, new research has found. The University of Melbourne researcher Dr Anne Cust was a key collaborator on an international study that was recently presented to the Population Health 2008 Conference in Brisbane. The study found that women who were overweight or had signs of insulin resistance - such as elevated blood glucose or insulin levels - were about 50 percent more likely to be diagnosed with an advanced breast cancer tumour. More>>
Get set to win - New prizes announced for Alumni Preferences Survey competition
THREE lucky alumni will soon be resting easy and in style, simply for completing the Alumni Preferences Survey 2008. The Alumni Team has launched a new competition to give alumni another chance to win. To be in the draw to win one of three $500 accommodation vouchers, alumni need to complete the survey by 14 November. The three previous winners were Dr Deidre Greig (PhD Arts 2000; MA 1979; GradDip (Social Studies) 1965; GDipEd 1957; BA 1956), Jacinta Schreuder (P.Grad Dip(Fine Art) 1993) and Brendan Watson OAM (BEd (Visual Arts) 1996). They each won their choice of Melbourne Theatre Company tickets, University sports centre membership or bookstore vouchers worth $300, for taking the survey by 14 July. The survey will help shape the future direction of the alumni program. Take it online at www.unimelb.edu.au/alumni/preferences.
Conductors share special music score
TWO music alumni have led their way to success, each scoring a coveted prize for emerging Australian conductors. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra assistant conductor Paul Fitzsimon (B(Mus) 2005) and Phantom of the Opera (Australian tour) musical director Vanessa Scammell (B(Mus)Hons 1992; B(Mus.Ed) 1993) were joint winners of the 11th Brian Stacey Award and have each received $3000 prize money. Mr Fitzsimon will use his prize money to attend the Sir George Solti International Conducting Competition in Germany, and Ms Scammell will use hers to fund her post-graduate studies at the Sydney Conservatorium. The award was created in memory of highly-respected Australian conductor Brian Stacey, who was killed in a motorcyle accident in 1996. More>>
New award to honour Vietnamese and Australian Alumni
A NEW award has been launched to mark the 35th year of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia. The inaugural Australian Alumni Awards aim to acknowledge the contributions made by thousands of Vietnamese who are studying or have studied in Australia to Vietnam. Both Vietnamese alumni and Australian citizens working and living in Vietnam, who have excelled in their chosen field, are eligible. More>>
When the blues are calling, pick up your phone
A UNIVERSITY of Melbourne psychology student is investigating whether a new software program that can be used on mobile phones will detect and combat depression in teenagers. PhD student Sylvia Kauer said the software acted as an early intervention system. It asked the phone's user four times a day about their daily activities, moods and if anything stressful had happened. The phone diary could then be used, in consulation with a doctor, to establish how they were feeling and whether further treatment was needed. More>>
EVENTS
Business Council CEO announced as guest speaker for VC Oration
THE Business Council of Australia's Chief Executive is set to speak at the next Vice Chancellor's Oration for Alumni.
The BCA is an association of Chief Executives of 100 top Australian companies. As Chief Executive of the Victorian Tourism Commission from 1989 to 1992, Katie Lahey (BA(Hons)1979; MBA 1989) took up the position of BCA Chief Executive in 2001. The council focuses on policies of national economic significance that are centred on the role of business in generating wealth and employment for Australians. Alumni and guests are invited to attend the free oration by Katie Lahey, which will be held at the University of Melbourne on Thursday 25 September. More>>
Head back to the future on Open Day
ALUMNI are invited back to the University campus to relax in a special alumni lounge on Open Day. Alumni and their families are invited to enjoy a complimentary coffee and donut in the Alumni Lounge, in the Old Moot Court Room, where they can learn of more alumni benefits, events and free services. Alumni can also sign up for a lifelong email forwarding address and take the Alumni Preferences Survey. More>
Human Rights Forum - A lawyer and alumna's work in India
A HUMAN rights lawyer and alumna will share her eye-opening experiences of working for a human rights NGO in India at a lunchtime lecture. Gudrun Dewey (BA, 2007, LLB, 2007) spent 2007 working for a pan-Commonwealth NGO based in Delhi, India. Commencing as an intern with their Access to Justice programme, she co-authored a report addressing the impact of anti-terrorism laws on police powers and accountability around the Commonwealth. Her human rights work took her from Delhi to Kenya to Uganda, before she accepted a job with the human rights law team at the Victorian Government Solicitor's Office. Gudrun will speak at the lecture about her year living and working in Delhi, describing the day to day workings of a small international NGO mandated to advocate for the prevention of human rights abuses. It's on Wednesday 13 August from 1-2pm, at the Moot Court Room, Old Quad Building, South-side, University of Melbourne, map reference H15.
Capturing the spirit of Ewing and George Paton Gallery - exhibition and book launch
AN art exhibition and book will capture the history of one of Melbourne's most spirited art spaces. With richly illustrated history book of the Ewing and George Paton Gallery "When You Think About Art" set to launch this month, more than 300 artists and writers have been asked the question:"When you think about art, what do you think of?". Their creative responses will be exhibited at the book launch on Wednesday 13 August, along with the gallery's archival material. The exhibition runs from 12-22 August. More>>
Hidden treasures uncovered at the University of Melbourne
PRECIOUS cultural collections and museums are set to open to the public, for a special four day event.
Next month’s “Cultural Treasures Days” will give alumni, family and friends the chance to view some of the University’s most historic and fascinating museums and collections, including the Medical History Museum, Bailleu Library’s Rare Books Collection, Tiegs Zoology Museum, East Asian Library and more.
The four day event runs from 18 - 21 September , and will include performances, tours, demonstrations, talks and workshops. More>>
Reconnecting - Reunions, Entertainment and Future Study
With the range of events for alumni and friends rocketing, GradNet now has a new events page.
To view details of more arts, entertainment and leisure events, reunions and future study opportunities, click here.
Some of the items included in this month's listing relate to:
Dafydd Lewis Trust Scholars |
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Agricultural Science 1953 alumni |
Law alumni - pre 1970 |
Music Lovers |
Asialink |
Science |
Bushwalkers |
Writing workshops |
Theatre |
Commerce and Accounting |
Graduate study events |
Engineering |
Lunchtime entertainment |
LIFELONG LEARNING
Upcoming Public Lectures
What do medical experts need to learn to win the battle against cancer? Who are the many faces of the International War on Terrorism? International and local experts will discuss these topics and more in upcoming free public lectures at the University of Melbourne. Click here to view our Public Lectures listing.
Prepare for the Games with a free Chinese session
In preparation for the Beijing Olympic Games, alumni and friends are invited to a free Chinese session. The Confucius Institute at the University of Melbourne is holding special workshops that will include a presentation on cross-cultural awareness and a practical guide to undertanding Chinese culture. Participants will also be taught some basic Chinese. The sessions are on on Monday 4 August and Tuesday 12 August from 1-2pm, at the Confucius Institute, 172 Bouverie Street, Carlton. RSVP to jgong@unimelb.edu.au.
Discount for alumni - The Confucius Institute is soon to launch its second semester of courses in Business Chinese. Alumni are offered a 10 percent discount on courses. More>>
Asialink event: Panel Discussion on “The New Rich in China”
JOIN David Goodman and other contributors for the Melbourne launch of “The New Rich in China: Future Rulers, Present Lives”. This intriguing new book explores the hierarchies of wealth, status and power of China’s New Rich, their place within the current class structure and the chasm created in an ostensibly communist society. A free event on Thursday 14 August from 6.30pm at the Carrillo Gantner Theatre – Basement, Sidney Myer Asia Centre. To reserve a seat, send an email to events@asialink.unimelb.edu.au with "New Rich" in the subject line. More>
Melbourne University Publishing (MUP) Book of the Month
A Light History of Hot Air
By Peter Doherty RRP $27.99
WE'VE lit big fires and gentle flames over the ages to open our minds, to warn of danger, to brighten our way through the darkess and to allow us to read in bed at night …
Nobel Prize-winner Peter Doherty's enthusiasm and curiosity about the world around him informs this atmospheric collection of stories on illumination, hot air and burning in all their guises. Written with great style and richly intimate with personal anecdotes, A Light History of Hot Air is concerned with the world and the simple beauty of science. More>>
Your chance to win
MUP has three copies of "A Light History of Hot Air" to give away to Alumni Web Community members.
To be in the draw to win, email alumni-office@unimelb.edu.au with your '@alumni.unimelb.edu.au' email address in the body of the message.
Please note: To be eligible for this offer, you must be a member of the Alumni Web Community who has not won a prize in the previous three editions. Please register here to become a member.
EMPLOYMENT
Job of the Month:
Procter & Gamble has an opportunity available for a Logistics Manager in Sydney. In this role you are accountable for managing import & export process across Australia & New Zealand. Candidates will lead key process improvements to reduce cost, eliminate loss and improve service and will also need strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate data and develop action plans to improve the supply chain process. To find out more about this position (Vacancy ID #43500) current students and recent graduates should log onto Careers Online at http://careersonline.acs.unimelb.edu.au/cae/studentscae/ with your student number and family name.
Careers@Melbourne
Positions available at the University of Melbourne.