Politics and the EU
In September, Don Watson, another La Trobe alumnus, well-known author, public intellectual and former speechwriter to Paul Keating, delivered the Sir John Quick Lecture on the University’s Bendigo campus.
Dr Watson, whose latest book, American Journeys, recently won the The Age Book of the Year Award, spoke on the topic Politics and the Public Language.
The Sir John Quick Lecture commemorates the ‘father’ of Australian Federation. It is held annually by the University with support from the City of Greater Bendigo.
La Trobe, through the Innovative Universities European Union Centre and its Bendigo campus, also held a series of very high-profile events, including hot-air EU balloon flights, in Bendigo during September.
Centre Director Dr Philip Bull said the purpose was to increase awareness and understanding of the EU in the region. Events included a workshop on EU trade and investment and a session for staff and students on educational exchange opportunities in Europe.
For more about the Alumni Lecture and forthcoming events for graduates, see the La Trobe Alumni website.