October 2008

Alumni-ENews @ La Trobe is a free email bulletin published for La Trobe University graduates and friends around the world.

This issue includes:

University News

La Trobe University Foundation News

The La Trobe University Foundation is gearing up for its official launch in November 2008. However, there are a number of projects existing that provide opportunities for Alumni to get involved with the exciting developments at La Trobe University. Read more...

MBA rating underscores excellence

The La Trobe University MBA has been given a four star rating by The Good Universities Guide, a key reference used by many domestic and international students when choosing a further study destination.

In addition, the academics at the Graduate School of Management who teach the La Trobe MBA received five stars for the excellence of their qualifications confirming the University's high standards. Read more

More news at: La Trobe Bulletin

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Alumni News

Alumni reunion events 2008

A range of Alumni reunion events are planned for October and November, with La Trobe Alumni invited to attend any or all events.

  • Wednesday 22 October, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
    Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne
    Dr Geoff Raby, Ambassador to China and La Trobe University Distinguished Award recipient 2007, will be the guest speaker.
  • Thursday 30 October, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
    Gallery 25, Deakin Avenue, Mildura
    Inagural reunion event.
  • Thursday 13 November, 6pm - 8pm
    The Carrington, Wyndham Street, Shepparton
    Inaugural reunion event.
  • Thursday 20 November, 6pm - 8pm
    Student Union floor, La Trobe University, Bendigo
    Annual reunion event for all graduates from La Trobe and its antecedent institutions.

RSVP to all events by Wednesday 15 October to alumni@latrobe.edu.au or phone 1300 737 133.

Rae Alexander Lecture 2008

Friday 14 November 2008, 6pm
Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

The eleventh annual lecture is being presented in conjunction with the NGV. Speaker, Carl Villis : Conserving the Renaissance: Recent Research and Restoration of Renaissance Portraits in the National Gallery of Victoria.

Please contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@latrobe.edu.au or phone 1300 737 133 for further information.

Past event : Singapore: 12 September

A dinner for La Trobe University alumni was held at the Grand Copthorne Hotel. Approximately 60 alumni attended the dinner representing graduates from a diverse range of years and disciplines studied.

The Chancellor, Mrs. Sylvia Walton AO, as patron of LTU Alumni, was guest speaker. The Chancellor spoke passionately about how her La Trobe university degree had assisted her in her career and life choices. This is the first event to be held in Singapore for many years, and it was good to see so many alumni enthusiastic for a stronger more vibrant presence in Singapore.

Past event: Kuala Lumpur : 14 September

The Malaysian Alumni Chapter held their AGM just prior to the Alumni Dinner, that was held at the Crowne Plaza Mutiara. Among the distinguished guests were the Crown Prince of Perlis and his wife, Her Royal Highness of Perlis, the Minister for Science and Professor Khatijah Yusoff, a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International) Universiti Putra Malaysia.

Approximately 30 guests attended the dinner, and listened to the guest speaker alumnus, Dr Ongkili Maximus Johnity, the Minister for Science, Malaysian Government. A highlight of the evening was the opportunity for alumni to take the microphone and share with guests their memories of experiences during their time at La Trobe University.

Infinity Leadership Program

La Trobe University is introducing an exciting new pilot program in 2009 for aspiring student leaders. The Infinity Leadership Program will consist of three components; a two day residential retreat, a series of leadership seminars and a final project.

Career Mentoring Program

The La Trobe University Alumni Relations Office has established a mentoring program geared to helping final year students in their transition from University to full-time employment.

The Office is now calling on the University’s Alumni community to volunteer and mentor a final year student in 2009.

Please contact alumni@latrobe.edu.au for further information.

Career Mentoring Program Interview

Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Scholarship Programme

Three La Trobe students have been presented with the Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Scholarship Programme at a gala ceremony at Parliament House on Wednesday 24 September 2008.

They are Melbourne based and taking up opportunities overseas.

Louise Seymour - visiting Mahidol University in Thailand,
Claire Vonarx - also visiting Mahidol University in Thailand, and
Brodie Williamson - visiting the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Catching up with major China partners – and graduates

John Molony, Chief Officer International and his executive officer, Leon Lyell, recently met major University partners and some key graduates in China.  All three Universities visited are top level ‘211’ institutions.

John and Leon met with students and staff from all LTU programs and East China National University offered to assist in strengthening the University's alumni liaison in Shanghai. Constructive discussions also took place at Tongji University where La Trobe also delivers a Diploma of Business Administration. The major partner in Beijing is CIBT, part of Beijing University of Technology.

For further details, please contact Leon at l.lyell@latrobe.edu.au.

Golden Key Trivia Night

Around 70 people from far and wide converged on the Eagle Bar in early September to compete for the honour of 'Quiz Master' in support of Ian Thorpe's Fountain for youth Literacy Backpack Program.

A table from Ballarat University were rewarded for their two hour long journey to La Trobe University by taking taking out 2nd prize; but it was the intellectually supreme Ngarn-gi Bagora Indigenous Centre Team who were eventual victors.

The target to raise $750 was reached comfortably, with the final total (including donations) taking us to just shy of $1000 - a fantastic result!

La Trobe Golden Key would like to thank the many retail and food outlets on Campus who donated prizes for the event, Eagle Bar for allowing us to use their facilities, and Alumni Relations for their generous donation and ongoing supoport for La Trobe Golden Key.

A big thankyou to all who had a hand in putting the night on, and to everyone who attended - keep an eye out for more La Trobe Golden Key Events.

School of Physiotherapy

The September 2008 edition of the School newsletter is now available.

Wanted: Class of 1960 - Physiotherapy

Anne Taylor (Dodds), Elfreda Marshall (Love), June Harris (Baglin) and Robin Hickling (Powers) are organising the reunion of the graduating class of 1960. If you are one of these past students, please contact Mary Tomlinson at the School of Physiotherapy on +61 3 9479 5793 - details being planned at present for sometime in 2010.

Wanted : Humanities and Social Science Graduates

As part of it's dedication to academic excellence, Chisholm College at La Trobe University, Bundoora, runs a bi-weekly mentor session for its first year students, to help them with study skills and good study habits, as well as to educate them on the career benefits of their chosen course.

In order for us to continue, graduates from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences are needed to give a brief talk on their experiences in the workforce, and how their degree helped prepare them for or assisted in performing their chosen career.

If you are interested, please contact Samuel Pelzer, Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Representative, Chisholm College.

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Alumni Profiles

If you would like to be included in our Profiles section, please forward your information to alumni@latrobe.edu.au.

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Alumni Benefits

New Benefits Partners
Alumni Benefits are a great way to promote your business and maintain a link with your alumni network. We would welcome Alumni to be involved in this program. Please contact alumni@latrobe.edu.au if your business would like to be part of the Alumni Benefits program.

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Chapter News

Art History Chapter

Bendigo Chapter

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What's On

End of Semester Break Up - Shepparton

Friday 17 October, 7pm
G.V. Hotel, Piano Bar
All staff, students and alumni are invited to attend. Receive a drink card on entry. Raffle to be drawn on the night.

Alumni Dinners : America

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission and Australian Education International invite Australian University Alumni to an Australia-US Dinner.

Saturday 18 October 2008, 6.30pm - 10.30pm, Purdue University.

Please contact alumni@latrobe.edu.au for further information.

Reunion event: Bendigo Teachers College

Saturday 18 October

Bendigo Teachers’ College 1951/52/53 graduates are invited to participate in a reunion lunch and social gathering at the Burnett Lounge on the Osborne Street campus of La Trobe University [formerly BTC & State College Victoria site] from 11:30 am – 4:00pm.

RSVP essential by Friday 10 October via email alumni@latrobe.edu.au.

Reunion event : 60th anniversary Gala Dinner : Occupational Therapy

To celebrate 60 years of occupational therapy education in Victoria, the School of Occupational Therapy invites graduates and former staff to attend a dinner on:
Saturday 18 October 2008 at 7pm, Great Hall,
National Gallery of Victoria,
St Kilda Road, Melbourne.

Please use this opportunity to plan a reunion with your peers from your occupational therapy course!

Please contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@latrobe.edu.au or phone 1300 737 133 for further information.

Rae Alexander Lecture : Art History Chapter

Friday 14 November 2008, 6pm
Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

The eleventh annual lecture is being presented in conjunction with the NGV. Speaker, Carl Villis : Conserving the Renaissance: Recent Research and Restoration of Renaissance Portraits in the National Gallery of Victoria.

Please contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@latrobe.edu.au or phone 1300 737 133 for further information.

Reunion event : School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Friday 21 November, 6pm - 10pm

Please mark this date in your calendar. An invitation will be sent to all graduates soon with venue and other details.

Reunion event: Class of 1984 : Bendigo College of Advanced Education

If you attended Bendigo CAE : Diploma of Teaching : 1982 - 1984 (graduating 1985), we would like to get in contact with you. Sue Opie and Faye Linford-Stevenson are planning a reunion later in 2008.

If you attended the course or know someone who did, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@latrobe.edu.au or 1300 737 133.

Reunion event : Class of 1988 : Physiotherapy

A 20th reunion is being planned for November 2008 for the Physiotherapy graduating class of 1988. Tracey Gregson (Jukes) and Kirsty Larkworthy (Murray) would like to hear from any past students.

Please contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@latrobe.edu.au or phone 1300 737 133.

Reunion event : Class OF 1979 : Agricultural Science

A 30th reunion is being planned for 2009 for the Agricultural Science graduating class of 1979. Greg Campbell and Nilantha Hulugalle would like to hear from any past students.

Please contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@latrobe.edu.au or phone 1300 737 133.

Art events

Cultural tour to Egypt - January 2009

For the last six years, tours to Egypt for La Trobe alumni, staff, their friends and families, in conjunction with RMIT University and the Egyptian Federation of Victoria have been successfully organised. A similar tour for 2009 is now ready for booking.

The tour will leave Australia on 1 January, 2009 for 20 days covering Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, the Red sea and a 4-day cruise on the Nile.  The tour costs $4690 including international (Singapore Airlines) and domestic airfares, and twin share accommodation.

More details can be obtained from Professor Trang Thomas, email trang.thomas@rmit.edu.au.

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International News and Events

Staff from La Trobe International regularly attend events and venues overseas and around Australia to talk to prospective students and catch up with alumni.

Please visit La Trobe International for further details.

La Trobe International's Online Newspaper

The fifth edition of La Trobe Times is now out! Read articles about the university's international community, from student activities and blogs to the latest research and academic news.

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Course Information

Postgraduate Expos 2008: A head start to your future

Melbourne Town Hall
Tuesday 14 October, 4pm - 7pm, Swanston Street, Melbourne

Register to attend and go into the draw to win great prizes.

Family Therapy Postgraduate Course Information Evening

Tuesday 14 October 2008, 6pm - 7.30pm
The Bouverie Centre, La Trobe University,
8 Gardiner Street,
Brunswick.

    Postgraduate Courses Available in 2009:

    Coursework
    • Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy
    • Graduate Certificate in Narrative Therapy
    • Master of Clinical Family Therapy
    • Master of Couple and Relationship Counselling
    Research
    • Doctor of Clinical Science(ClinScD) in Family Therapy
    • Doctor of Philosophy

RSVP to bouverie.academic@latrobe.edu.au or phone +61 3 9385 5112. For further information, please visit The Bouverie Centre website.

MBA Information Evenings

Bundoora Campus - Tuesday 28 October

Bendigo Campus - Thursday 30 October

See the Graduate School of Management website or Email gsm@latrobe.edu.au for further information.

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Career and Networking Opportunities

Odyssey Travel

La Trobe is a member of Odyssey Travel - a non profit company providing educational travel for the over 45's. The company is made up of twenty-five member universities,colleges and partner organisations throughout Australia,New Zealand and Asia. The host organisation is the University of Wollongong.

Programs are currently operating in more than forty countries and there is also an extensive in-bound program for overseas participants.

As this is Odyssey's 25th anniversary, Alumni can benefit from a discount of $200 on 2008 programs.

Further information is available via email from Cliff Picton who is La Trobe's representative on the Odyssey Board, or via the Odyssey Website.

Cultural and Educational Tour to Vietnam

For La Trobe University staff, alumni and friends in Feb 2009.

For the last five years, La Trobe alumni, staff, their friends and families, have been together to several trips to Vietnam. A 20-day tour to Vietnam (with Angkor Wat as optional extra) is now ready for booking. The tour will leave Australia on the 7th and return on the 27th of February, 2009 visiting, Ha Noi, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Dalat, Saigon, and many other places.

The cost is $3850 including return international flights (Singapore Airline) from Australia, two domestic airfares, twin share in four star hotels, plus many meals.

More details can be obtained from Professor Trang Thomas, email trang.thomas@rmit.edu.au.

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Research at La Trobe

Survey taps into household water use

Householders in the Bendigo area of the Coliban Water Region will be given the chance to have their say about what drives their water use behaviour, thanks to a research project by the Centre for Sustainable Regional Communities at La Trobe's Bendigo campus. Read more

Brain scans break the mould for market mavens

Market researchers and neuroscientists from La Trobe University's School of Business and Swinburne University's Brain Sciences Institute have confirmed in hard data what previous studies have demonstrated empirically ö that most informed consumers fall into one of four broad personality groups whose personal preferences correlate predictably with consumer behaviour.

The work was carried out by La Trobe senior lecturer in Marketing Dr John Gountas and Swinburne neuroscientist Dr Joseph Ciorciari. Read more

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