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0March 2008 Australian Edition
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News Alumni achievements recognised in Indonesia UoM gets top 100 ranking in Medicine, Engineering, Life Sciences Latest awards for VCA alumni Leading expert appointed to new chair in Indigenous Eye Health Events Lecture by eminent architect Hijjas Kasturi - 17 March Australian Universities International Alumni Convention - 10 to 13 June Vice-Chancellor's Oration for Alumni - 12 June and more... Lifelong Learning MUP Book of the Month - Drawing the Global Colour Line Global Warming: Science, Politics, Ethics The Melbourne JD 2009 Employment Job of the Month - Renewable Energy Research Associate Careers in Bioscience seminar Graduate Careers and Employment Function - Indonesia Get Involved Share your latest news and you could win a prize pack Mentor a student Alumni volunteers help regional students overcome study barriers and more... Special Offers Comedy Festival ticket giveaway Discount ticket offer for MTC's Rock'n'Roll NEWS Alumni achievements recognised in Indonesia Two prominent University of Melbourne alumni have won Australian Alumni Awards in Indonesia. Mr Budiman Holan Hendropurnomo (BArch(Hons) 1982) and Mr James Riady (BCom 1978) were recognised for their outstanding talent, achievements and contributions. more >> Top 100 ranking in Medicine, Engineering, Life Sciences The University of Melbourne is the only Victorian university – and one of only six in Australia – to appear in the recently-released 2008 Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) top 100 ranking of broad subject fields. more >> VCA alumni make their mark on the arts world Director Michelle Lehman (Film and Television 2003) took the top prize at Tropfest, the world's largest short film festival. The Home Song Stories, a feature film written and directed by Tony Ayres (Film and Television 1985), won two major awards at the 2007 Golden Horse Awards in Taipei, Taiwan. Meanwhile, this year’s Green Room nominations for the best of live theatre in Melbourne include a host of VCA Drama graduates. Leading expert appointed to new chair in Indigenous Eye Health A University of Melbourne alumnus and world leader in trachoma research, Professor Hugh Taylor, AC (MB BS 1971, GDip Opthal 1975, MD 1979), has been appointed to the University's new Harold Mitchell Chair of Indigenous Eye Health. more >> Australia Day honours list roll call Seventy-six University of Melbourne alumni received recognition for service to the nation in the recent Australia Day honours list. For more University News... read and subscribe to The Voice fortnightly broadsheet watch Visions, a monthly video magazine download and/or listen to Up Close, a fortnightly audio talk show These publications will keep you informed about the latest research, personalities and cultural offerings at the University of Melbourne. top EVENTS In Search of Identity in Architecture: Hijjas Kasturi Free public lecture - Eminent architect and University of Melbourne alumnus Mr Hijjas bin Kasturi (BArch 1965, GDipTRP 1966) will speak on the topic ‘In Search of Identity in Architecture’ in conjunction with the opening of an exhibition of work by his practice, Hijjas Kasturi Associates. Monday 17 March, 6.30-7.30pm, Prince Philip Theatre, Architecture building, Parkville campus. Australian Universities International Alumni Convention Alumni are invited to attend the sixth Australian Universities International Alumni Convention (AUIAC) to be held in Singapore from 10 to 13 June 2008. The convention will bring together illustrious alumni of Australian universities, tertiary and professional institutions to deliberate on relevant issues impacting the world today. Vice-Chancellor's Oration for Alumni Alumni and guests are invited to register their interest in attending the Vice-Chancellor's Oration for Alumni on Thursday 12 June at a University campus venue to be confirmed. The first of this year's Orations will be given by distinguished alumnus, influential philosopher and bioethicist Peter Singer. Public Lectures Inaugural Lecture: ‘We know there are known unknowns’: Policy Making in an Uncertain World, Professor Nilss Olekalns (Faculty of Economics and Commerce), Tuesday 11 March, 6.30pm, Theatre 1, ICT Building, Parkville Tradition in Preventive Conservation, Dr Ana Labrador (University of the Philippines), Thursday 13 March, 5.30pm, Old Geology Theatre 2, 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. top LIFELONG LEARNING Melbourne University Publishing (MUP) Book of the Month Drawing the Global Colour Line: White Men’s Countries and the Question of Racial Equality by Marilyn Lake and Henry Reynolds RRP $36.95 Leading historians Marilyn Lake and Henry Reynolds tell a gripping story about the circulation of emotions and ideas, books and people in which Australia emerged as a pace-setter in the modern global politics of whiteness. 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 Drawing the Global Colour Line to the first three AWC members to email emazza@unimelb.edu.au. Please include your '@alumni.unimelb.edu.au' email address in the body of the message. Global Warming: Science, Politics, Ethics The Melbourne School of Continental Philosophy's 2008 Evening School program focuses on environmental issues, food for thought and strategies for action. The Melbourne JD 2009 Information sessions about the Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor), a graduate law degree offered by the Melbourne Law School, will be held on Wednesday 12 March and Tuesday 22 April. top EMPLOYMENT Job of the Month: Renewable Energy Research Associate (Sydney) New Energy Finance is looking for a Research Associate to undertake primary research and analyse the drivers in each clean energy market, including wind, solar, power infrastructure, biofuels and the carbon markets. Three to five years' relevant economic, financial or energy industry experience is essential. To find out more (Vacancy ID #39747) log on to Careers Online. Careers in Bioscience: Paths, Pitfalls and the Work/Life Balance Seminar/forum - Monday 10 March, 12.00-12.30pm, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Lecture Theatre, 1G Royal Parade, Parkville Graduate Careers and Employment Function - Indonesia An excellent opportunity to meet a range of key employers and other experienced University of Melbourne alumni in Indonesia. Wednesday 26 March at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jakarta. RSVP essential. For more international alumni events and opportunities, see the international edition of GradNet. Careers@Melbourne Positions available at the University of Melbourne. top GET INVOLVED Got some news you want to share with fellow alumni? Now you can, with our new Class Notes. Take a few minutes to send us your Class Note and you could win one of 30 prize packs and be published in the Melbourne University Magazine. Mentoring@Melbourne The Career Mentor Connection (CMC) program matches undergraduate and postgraduate students with mentors in industry. We are now seeking mentors for the 2008 program and encourage alumni to register their interest. For more information, contact Leisha Mitchell or visit the CMC website. Alumni volunteers help regional students overcome study barriers The volunteering efforts of a unique University of Melbourne alumni team have created a new scholarship for Mildura area students. more >> Feel great in ‘08 at MU Sport Melbourne University Sport’s facilities, conveniently located on campus, are available to graduates – and we’ve got programs to suit everybody. Committee of Convocation The Committee of Convocation represents all graduates of the University. Next meeting 19 March 2008- a special election meeting. There are 6 casual vacancies following the election in 2007. Nominations close 5 March. top			Alumni Profile Northern Territory-based psychologist Dr Allan Skertchly (BSc 1960) has worked and studied at universities around Australia and overseas. He remains a proud Melbourne alumnus and still keeps in touch with classmates from his undergraduate days. 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. Have you moved? Please let us know if your details have changed. Special Offers Comedy Festival ticket offer Greatness Thrust Upon Them (19 March to 12 April), the second Comedy Festival show by award-winning writer/director Lorin Clarke (Arts/Law 2002) and producer Rita Walsh (Creative Arts 2002), is about insignificant people accidentally changing the world. At a UN environment conference. After a few drinks... 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) Standing There Productions is offering a complimentary double pass to Greatness Thrust Upon Them to the first four AWC members to email fcreedy@unimelb.edu.au. Please include your '@alumni.unimelb.edu.au' email address in the body of the message. Melbourne Theatre Company ticket offer Rock‘n’Roll by Tom Stoppard (23 February to 29 March) takes a double-exposed image of Cambridge and Prague from the political tumult of 1968 through to the momentous changes of 1990. *Special offer for GradNet* readers** GradNet readers can see Rock‘n’Roll for $50 per ticket, a saving of more than $20. Valid for performances from Monday 3 March to Saturday 8 March. To activate this offer quote RED when booking online at www.mtc.com.au, through Ticketmaster outlets, calling 1300 723 038 or at the Arts Centre Box Office. 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