Conversation at Masani - 2009 Series
Alumni are invited to join us for a Conversation at Masani in 2009. This series has been organised to provide alumni with the opportunity to take part in an intimate, challenging and thought-provoking conversation with a fellow alumnus.
The Conversations will take part in the elegant surrounds of one of Melbourne's finest Italian restaurants, Masani.
- Elegant, relaxed and intimate atmosphere
- Thought provoking, challenging and open conversations
- Interesting and inspiring guest speakers
- Superb wines and delicious Italian antipasti
Due to sell-out success of the 2008 series, we have organised 10 conversations in 2009. Places are limited, and alumni are encouraged to reserve their place early to avoid disappointment. Priority will be given to alumni from the same faculty as the speaker, and to those alumni who have not yet had the opportunity to attend a Conversation.
Download your booking form here.
| Time: | All Conversations will start at 6:00pm and conclude at 8:00pm |
| Location: | Masani Restaurant, 313 Drummond St, Carlton |
| Cost: | $25 for alumni, $35 for guests who are not alumni |
| Enquiries: | Dallas Fisher, Alumni Relations Manager
Please email or phone +61 3 8344 1746. |
| Special dinner discount for alumni: | Alumni who make a dinner reservation at Masani for the same evening of their Conversation will receive a 15 percent discount off the food bill in the a la carte restaurant. Contact Masani directly to book on +61 3 9347 9322. |
2009 dates and special guest alumni
Month |
Speaker |
About the Speaker |
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Dr Berhan Ahmed (PhD 2001) |
Scientist who won Victoria's 2009 Australian of the Year award for his work to raise the standard of living in Melbourne's African communities. More>> |
| 23 April
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Professor Roz Hansen |
Managing Director of urban planning and design firm Hansen Partnership, Professor Hansen is a one of Victoria's leading planning experts. More>> |
21 May |
Dr Brigid Nossal (BA, GDipEd 1982) | Senior Associate, Innovative Practice Consulting. As a teacher of 'difficult' students, Dr 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>> |
| 25 June | Dr Steven Conte (PhD 2005) | Dr Conte is the author who won the 2008 Prime Minister's Literary Award for fiction with his debut novel The Zookeeper's War. More>> |
| 23 July | Ms Munya Andrews (LLB 1994) | Ms Andrews is the only Indigenous female barrister currently practising at the Victorian Bar. More>> |
27 August
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Professor Robin Batterham, AO (BE (Chem) 1965, PhD 1969, LLD 2004) | Professor Batterham is the President of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering. |
10 September
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Ms Sally Capp (BCom, LLB (Hons)1993), Chief Executive Officer, Committee for Melbourne | Ms Capp if the Chief Executive Officer of the Committee for Melbourne, a private, not-for-profit, action-focused group of Melbourne leaders who are interested in enhancing Melbourne's liveability. More>> |
| 15 October | Dr Peter Symons (Bachelor - VET 1979) | Dr Symons was named "WA's Most Inspiring Man", for the work he has done to tackle depression. Dr Symons, who survived three brain haemorrhages and a battle with suicidal depression, has helped to develop a new theory to explain depression. More>> |
November Date TBC |
Professor Andrea Hull | Longest-serving director of the Victorian College of the Arts and Chair of the Advisory Board of the Centre for Cultural Partnerships. |
9 December Please note: This event is on a Wednesday evening.
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Professor Trevor Kilpatrick (MBBS 1982, PhD) | Professor Kilpatrick is the Director of the Centre for Neuroscience. More>> |
A Conversation at Masani with Richard Woolcott AC
On Thursday 1 November 2007 a reception was held at Masani Restaurant in Carlton to thank alumni who had participated in reference groups during the year.
Eminent alumnus Richard Woolcott AC spoke about his fascinating career as an ambassador, High Commissioner and Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, and his recently-published reminiscences, Undiplomatic Activities.
The Conversation was enjoyed over a glass of fine wine and some delicious Italian treats. A series of these Conversations at Masani is planned for alumni for 2008. These will be publicised in GradNet and the Alumni Events Calendar.
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| Masani Restaurant, Carlton, Victoria | Graham Sussex, Alice Richardson and Jeff Richardson |
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| Noelle McKeogh, Alexa McGuaran, Richard and Elaine Tan | Richard Woolcott with Geoff and Sue Burrows |
More images from Masani November 2007
