Events and opportunties for alumni and friends
This month's events page includes listings for:
Arts, Entertainment and Leisure
Reunions - (Law, Medical, Dafydd Lewis Trust scholars,Dookie and Agricultural Science)
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND LEISURE
Zombies take over Union House
EXQUISITELY gross production The Zombie State will darken the halls of Union House Theatre this month. In this theatrical feast with a darkly comic edge, Melbourne finds itself in the grip of the vengeful dead. Who will stand and fight? Presented by Melbourne Workers Theatre and MU Student Union Ltd's Union House Theatre, this play by Ben Ellis runs from 17 - 27 September. Tickets cost $10. More>>
Award-winning conductor to lead University of Melbourne Orchestra in free concert
Brian Stacey Award-winning conductor Paul Fitzsimon will lead the University of Melbourne Orchestra in a free concert at Hawthorn Town Hall. Piano soloist Daniel Yim will take centre stage as the orchestra performs enchanting works by composers Vine, Verdi and Shostakovich on Monday 13 October at 8pm. No booking required. More>>
Women discuss "the genesis of identity"
FEMALE alumni and friends are invited to partake in a lively discussion on the genesis of identity at Graduate House this month. The free women's forum starts at 10.15am on Wednesday 17 September. Those who wish to stay for a meal afterwards can enjoy a buffet lunch for $10. Bookings: Graduate House on +61 3 9347 3428.
Enjoy free music from Beethoven for lunch
MUSIC from Spain, England, Scotland and France will flavour the menu of September's lunch hour concerts. On Monday 15 September Vivien Hamilton and Len Vorster will present Ancient Melodies, Modern Music, an enchanting voice and piano performance of music from these countries. On Monday 8 September Natasha Vlassenko will commemorate the 80th birthday of pianist Lev Vlassenko with a piano performance of Beethoven's Fantasie Op. 77, Bagatelles Op.33 and Sonata No.2 Op.27 "Moonlight". The Faculty of Music's free lunch hour concerts take place each in Melba Hall every Monday from 1.10 to 2pm, and feature local and international artists, Faculty staff, students and ensembles. More>>
REUNIONS
Social Work Alumni Association annual dinner
The Social Work Alumni Association will host its annual dinner on Thursday 6 November at University House. Please contact Jane Miller on +61 3 9380 9497 or email socialwork-alumni@unimelb.edu.au for further information.
Dookie graduates head back to lunch
Graduates from Dookie Agricultural College, VCAH-Dookie and the University of Melbourne, Dookie campus are set to be invited to a back-to lunch on Sunday 9 November. The lunch will allow alumni to renew frienships and contact with Dookie, and to hear about the developments planned for the campus.To ensure you are on the mailing list to receive an invitation, contact Peter Geddes at Dookie on (03) 5833 9200 or pgeddes@unimelb.edu.au
Agricultural Science 55th reunion
Agricultural Science alumni from 1953 are invited to a 55th reunion. It will be held at Graduate House from 11am to 3pm on Wednesday 19 November. Please contact Anthony McGowan at banda@dcsi.net.au or (03) 5636 4307 for further details.
Medical reunions approaching
A number of medical reunions will be held in October and November. These include the following:
MBBS 1953 – reunion 21 November 2008
MBBS 1958 – reunion 8 November 2008
MBBS 1963 – reunion 22 November 2008
MBBS 1968 – reunion 29 November 2008
MBBS 1978 – reunion 22 November 2008
MBBS 1988 – reunion 18 October 2008
Medical alumni who are keen to attend should contact Linda Richardson at lric@unimelb.edu.au or phone +61 3 8344 4510 for further details.
FUTURE STUDY AND DISCUSSION
Fringe benefits for those who dream of working in the arts
Alumni and staff of the Faculty of Arts, the University of Melbourne, present a panel discussion as part of the 2008 Melbourne Fringe Festival:
A Working Life in Arts: For Love and Money
Who works in the Arts? What do they do? How did they get their first job? Where do Arts students go when they graduate? Is it possible to do what you love and make a buck at the same time? Hear inspiring stories from alumni of the Faculty of Arts as they discuss how they followed their passion and found career success.
Saturday 4 October, 4.30pm, North Melbourne Town Hall. RSVP to arts-alumni@unimelb.edu.au by Monday 29 September to reserve a place.
Faculty of Arts information sessions
The Faculty of Arts will hold an infromation evening for alumni interested in pursuing further study at the University of Melbourne. The Honours and Graduate Studies Information Evening will be held in the Public Lecture Theatre of the Old Arts Building on Wednesday 1 October from 4 - 7pm. To register for this event, please visit www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/grad/gs/.
Melbourne JD information sessions
The Melbourne Juris Doctor is a law degree for graduates that gives you the knowledge and skills to take on the world. To find out more, you are invited to attend an information session to be held on Wednesday 15 October 2008 at 6.30pm (refreshments served from 6pm). The speaker for the evening will be Laureate Professor Cheryl Saunders AO. The event will be held at Melbourne Law School - 185 Pelham Street, Carlton (view map here). To register for this information session, please contact the Melbourne Law School Student Centre on telephone: +61 3 8344 8912 or email jd-law@unimelb.edu.au. More>>
Melbourne Law Masters Information Evening
Melbourne Law School offers one of the largest ranges of graduate law subjects in the world. Find out more about the outstanding 2009 Melbourne Law Masters program, available for both law and non-law graduates. Applications will be accepted on the night, and you can discuss your course and subject selection with our expert selection staff.
When: Thursday 30 October 2008 at 6.00pm
Where: Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham Street Carlton
Register via email to law-masters@unimelb.edu.au or call + 613 8344 6190
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Graduate Science information sessions
The Melbourne Graduate School has launched a new range of Master of Science programs for 2009. The programs will give students the option of pursuing a career in scientific research or to enter the workforce armed with both scientific knowledge and industry relevant business skills. An information evening will be held to share details of these new programs on Thursday 4 September from 4.30 to 7.30pm in the foyer of the architecture building at the University of Melbourne. More>>
International conference- "Challenges to Social Inclusion in Australia: The Muslim Experience"
The National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies is set to host a two-day conference exploring issues of social inclusion and Muslim integration in Australia.
This event will bring together academic scholars, policy-makers and community leaders to discuss the issue of social integration and focus on the impact of public policy designed to facilitate it on Muslim youth and women. This conference will be held at the University of Melbourne from 19 to 20 November. More>>