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	Civil Eng dinner
	Kevin Rudd lecture
	Tomorrow's people
	The White Rose

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August 2003

Law Chambers opened by Federal Treasurer

Peter Darvall, Peter Costello and Stephen Parker

Monash alumnus and Federal Treasurer Peter Costello officially opened the Monash University Law Chambers in July. The Chambers provide postgraduate law students with first-class facilities in the heart of Melbourne's legal district.
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The magic of speech technology

Kim Silverman

Apple's Principal Research Scientist Kim Silverman (BSc 1978) returned to Monash last month to give students and alumni insights into Apple's approach in managing the path from research to product development. Silverman, who in his spare time is President of the Society of American Magicians (Palo Alto chapter), demonstrated Apple's latest technologies in speech recognition and speech synthesis. <more info> Videos of the presentation will shortly be available at the Monash libraries.

The crest makes a comeback

The Monash University crest is making a comeback as part of a comprehensive overhaul of university communications. Commenting on the crest's return, Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Darvall said "the crest represents our history and our mission – our founders' aspirations and our place as a high-quality teaching and research institution." The new look is being gradually rolled out from this month.

Online research database access for alumni

Monash alumni around the world are able to access Proquest online databases as part of a six-month trial that commenced last month. The databases offer full-text research materials from a broad range of disciplines including business, law, sciences, medicine, social sciences, education, pharmacy and engineering. <more info>

New scholarships for high achieving students

Monash is aiming to attract Australia's highest achieving
Year 12 students under a new scholarship scheme for 2004. <more info>

MCG blues for Monash

Monash Blues, the university footy team, shared a memorable experience when they stepped out onto the MCG to battle Melbourne University rivals, the Blacks. <full story>

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Business Breakfast: 'Winning strategies for getting the job you want'

Top end of town head hunter Kathy Townsend is experienced in identifying the qualities of exceptional executives in recruiting them to senior appointments. Her breakfast presentation will also include strategies for changing direction mid-career. Presented by the Monash Alumni Association Inc.
Date: Tue 19 Aug, 7.30am
Venue: Victorian Club, Rialto South Tower, Melbourne
Cost: MAAI members no charge / guests $25
Enq/Bookings: +61 3 9876 7576 <more info>

Teach English overseas

Interested in living and working overseas?
Recognised at more than 200 centres around the world, the English language teaching course CELTA will now be offered through Monash University English Language Centre (MUELC). <more info>
Attend the information session:
Date: Wed 13 Aug, 6-8pm
Venue: Monash University International Centre, Clayton
Enq: Adrian Rice, +61 3 9905 5559
Bookings: Daelene Shellie, +61 3 9905 9778

Monash Short Courses

The semester two program is now available and has over 150 courses on offer including T'ai Chi, Watercolour, Yoga, Jewellery Making, Mosaics, Singing, Tarot and Photography. Concession rates for alumni apply on all courses. <more info>

Employment*

Administrative Officer, Monash London Centre
The position is half-time and suitable for an Australian staying in London on a Working Holiday or Student visa. <more info>

DataStream Software Vacancies (Sales & Functional Consultants)
E-Recruitment Australasia seeks two to six people for IT sector positions in the Middle East. Positions are for at least one year.
Enq: careerpath4u@e-ra.biz, tel +61 7 3206 7742

If you are a Monash graduate and have an employment opportunity for other Monash graduates, please submit details to the alumni office. Include position title, name of organisation, a web link and contact details. Positions will be listed in the next newsletter, distributed 1 September and the online jobs database. <more careers info>

EVENTS

Free symposium to open Monash Centre for Brain and Behaviour

A free public lecture and symposium, 'Tomorrow's People: how 21st century technology is changing the way we think and feel', will mark the opening of the Monash University Centre for Brain and Behaviour. The lecture will be presented by Baroness Susan Greenfield, Director of the Royal Institution of Great Britain and Fullerian Professor of Physiology, University of Oxford. <more info>
Date: Thu 4 Sep
Venue: Hotel Sofitel, Melbourne
Enq: Dr Michelle Kett, tel +61 3 9905 9456

Singapore Alumni annual dinner & dance

Alumni and graduating students are invited to attend the Annual Dinner of the Monash University Alumni Association Singapore. This evening of fine food, fun and entertainment will precede the Monash Singapore graduation ceremonies and will feature highlights from the Monash University musical theatre production of 'The White Rose'. <more info>
Date: Sat 20 Sep, 7pm
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Ballroom, Singapore
Cost: $50 - MUAAS members, Monash students
S$60 - Alumni (non MUAAS members) and guests
S$500 - Table of 10
Enq: tel +65 6736 7039

Musical on anti-Nazi movement tours Australia and Singapore

'The White Rose' musical theatre production starring Monash performing arts students hits Australia and Singapore next month. Loosely based on the anti-Nazi political movement 'The White Rose' formed at the University of Munich in 1942-43, the show features courage, danger and romance in 1930s cabaret style musical entertainment.
Australia: 5-13 Sep. Drama Theatre, Clayton. A$25 adults/$15 students. Enq: +61 3 9905 2970
Singapore: 25-27 Sep. Esplanade Performing Arts Centre. S$35. Enq: +65 6348 5555, www.sistic.com.sg

Club 66 Alumni library event

Club 66 alumni and their guests are invited to attend ‘Now and Then - the student experience in 1966 and in 2003’. A lively discussion between notorious 1960s Monash student activist Dr Dave Nadel and current Lot’s Wife student editor Sarah O’Brien, followed by a tour of the library and afternoon tea in the Rare Books Collection. No charge but registrations essential.
Date: Fri 29 Aug, 2.30pm
Venue: Matheson Library, Clayton.
Bookings: Jessica Arnold, +61 3 9905 2636

Civil Engineering Award and Annual Dinner

Dr Anthony Collins (BE 1971), recently appointed President of Clarkson University, Potsdam USA, has been selected as the 2003 Civil Engineering Alumnus of the Year. The award will be made at the Civil Engineering Alumni Dinner on Friday 26 September. All Civil Engineering alumni are invited to attend.
Date: Fri 26 Sep
Venue: Monash University Staff Club, Clayton campus
Enq: Jenny Manson, +61 3 9905 1956

Engineering alumni can consider joining Engineering Australia for professional development and networking opportunities. <more info>

Kevin Rudd to give annual Castan Centre lecture

'The Role of the UN After Iraq: International Security and Human Rights', presented by Mr Kevin Rudd MP, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs. Castan Centre for Human Rights Law, Annual Lecture. <more info>
Date: Mon 25 Aug, 6.45pm
Venue: Alexander Theatre, Monash Clayton campus
Enq: Kay Magnani, +61 3 9905 3327

Are you an AIESEC alumnus?

Next year is the 40th year of AIESEC Australia and AIESEC alumni are invited to help celebrate this special anniversary. Enq: email Lilian Chu

CAMPAIGNS & APPEALS

Equity-based scholarship programs

Monash University equity-based scholarship programs provide financial assistance to students who exhibit academic potential and motivation but lack the support necessary to cope with the financial challenges of living and studying. <more info>
If you would like to find out more about giving to Monash, please contact Sara Kelly, tel + 61 3 9905 9957

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