Bendigo Chapter
The La Trobe University Alumni, Bendigo Chapter, can provide the opportunity to assist the regional community, the University and Alumni to capitalise on these networks and relationships for mutual and long term benefit. Members will be provided with networking opportunities both social and professional, continuing education, access to services the University provides as well as many other benefits.
Message from the Chair
The Bendigo Chapter’s mission is to promote pride in, and commitment to, the Bendigo Campus of La Trobe University. We achieve this by providing an ongoing link between the University, the community, and former graduates and staff. We maintain contact and foster relationships with graduates and former staff by encouraging them to be involved, stay connected and celebrate their achievements.We provide La Trobe graduates and the wider Bendigo community with an annual Downtown Lecture Series, alumni undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships for students at the Bendigo Campus, and support local graduate reunions. Furthermore, this website is your link to the Bendigo Chapter and news about its activities. It provides information on our events, what is happening at the Bendigo Campus, and with our graduates.
We believe that it is important to stay connected, and that there is a mutually beneficial ongoing relationship between former students and La Trobe. Therefore, we want to know what is happening in your professional lives. We want to know if you have ideas about how we can improve the relationship between our graduates and the University; and if you have suggestions for activities, events, and programs.
Ever since the Chapter was established in 1999, it has been fortunate to have had enthusiastic, capable, hard working people on its Committee. The success that the Chapter has enjoyed since its inception is a reflection of their commitment and ability. However, if we are to continue to grow and evolve we need your support. If you do not currently receive the Bendigo Chapter Enews letter or information on the events we organise, please contact the Alumni Relations Office and we will add you to our mailing list.
Membership of the alumni chapter presents you with the opportunity to foster mutual interests with other like-minded people, and provides ongoing links with the University and its graduates; as well as providing great networking opportunities. So, go on, stay connected and be involved with your local university, and join the Bendigo Chapter of La Trobe Alumni today.
Katherine Hancy
Chair
Bendigo Chapter of La Trobe University Alumni Association
How to Join
If you choose to make a contribution to the Alumni at Bendigo by becoming a financial member, please forward your membership fee of $15 (GST inc) along with the Membership Application [PDF 35KB] to the address below.
Alumni and Advancement Office
La Trobe University
VIC 3086
T: 1300 737 133 or +61 3 9479 2011
E: alumni@latrobe.edu.au
Benefits
Membership to the Bendigo Chapter includes the following benefits:
Library
Members can arrange borrowing privileges through the La Trobe University libraries for $88.00 per annum, including access to selected online journal databases.
Evolution Sports & Fitness Centre
Members are entitled to the Gold Membership concession rate of $35 per month, plus a start up fee of $45. This membership entitles members to unlimited use of the gym and fitness facilities, including personal fitness assessments and program starts. This discount is only available as a direct debit membership.
Prizes
Bendigo Chapter Alumni Award
The Bendigo Chapter Alumni award is presented to a final-year full-time student at the Bendigo campus who has successfully completed all units in the previous years of their course and has contributed to the welfare of the student community.
Value: $500 cash
Donor: La Trobe University Bendigo Alumni Chapter
Please visit the Scholarships Page for further information contact bendigoalumni@latrobe.edu.au for details.
Bendigo Chapter Postgraduate Scholarships
Available to a student enrolled or approved to enrol in an approved postgraduate (research or coursework) course at the Bendigo campus.
Value: $500 cash
Donor: La Trobe University Bendigo Alumni Chapter
Please visit the Scholarships page for further information contact alumni@latrobe.edu.au for details.
About the chapter
Committee Chair
Katherine Hancy.
Katherine was elected to the committee in 2009 and became chair at the beginning of 2012.
Katherine first became involved with La Trobe University Bendigo in 2004 when she commenced her pharmacy degree. During her time at La Trobe Katherine was on the Bendigo Student Association Board; the president the Bendigo Association Pharmacy Students and also sat on the National Council of the National Australian Pharmacy Students Association (NAPSA).
Graduating from La Trobe Bendigo in 2007, Katherine is currently an accredited pharmacist working full-time at a community pharmacy in Bendigo; and also does occasional work at Bendigo Health. Katherine has a keen interest in educating new pharmacy students and is involved with student mentoring programs both through La Trobe and other professional pharmacy bodies.
Committee
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Deputy-Chair | John Deane |
| Treasurer & Minute Secretary | Andrew Watson |
| E-news editor and website coordinator | Charon Freebody |
| Committee Members |
Gary Hill Mary Martin Angela Pollock Leon Moulden Steven Baker |
| Secretariat |
Alumni Office |
You can contact the committee via the Alumni and Advancement Office.
Copies of the chapter's AGM minutes, annual reports and the chapter constitution are available upon request.
T: 1300 737 133 or +61 3 9479 2011
