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 Art Museum
The La Trobe University Art collection was founded in 1966. Today the Art Collection comprises more than two thousand works of art many of which are exhibited on the metropolitan and regional campuses of La Trobe University.
Works of art are lent to state and regional public galleries for specific purposes. The Collection is also an important research facility for staff, students and the public.
Recently, Ms Rae Alexander - BA(OldHumanities) 1973, GradDipHum 1992 - made a sizeable donation to the Art Museum for the purchase of books and catalogues to assist staff and students in their research. The University is most grateful to Rae for her ongoing support.
If you would like to consider contributing to the Art Collection either through the Federal Government's Cultural Gifts Program or by way of a donation the Museum, we would welcome your inquiry. Please contact the Development Office on +61 3 9479 5199 or development@latrobe.edu.au for further information.
The La Trobe University Foundation
The Vice-Chancellor has announced the establishment of The La Trobe University Foundation. The Foundation will be promoting a number of key projects to assist the University in supporting its learning and teaching and research - with key programs aimed at student support.
The Foundation's key activities are:
* Help alumni support specific learning & teaching, research and student support projects.
* Develop giving relationships with corporations and foundations, parents and friends to grow La Trobe University's scholarly and academic objectives;
* Invite financial support from the community for projects to support La Trobe University's distinctive and exceptional teaching and research; and
* Report the impact of this support and how it contributes to the development of La Trobe University, and advise on the management of funds.
If you would like more information on the work of the Foundation, please contact the Development Office on +61 3 9479 5199, development@latrobe.edu.au or visit the Foundation's website.
More news at: La Trobe Bulletin
Alumni News
CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT
A range of Alumni Careers resources is available online, using La Trobe CareerHub. When registering, please select the service area "Graduate".
Please email careers@latrobe.edu.au for further information.
COMPUTER SCIENCE GRADUATES RECEIVE DUPONT INNOVATION AWARD
Evan Davey and John Cameron, both BCompSc graduates in 2000, were part of the WSP Online Solutions team that was awarded the Innovation Award for Sustainable Services.
Alumni Profiles
If you would like to be included in our Profiles section, please forward your information to alumni@latrobe.edu.au.
Alumni Benefits
Thrifty Car Rental
Discounted corporate rates available to Alumni.
Ultra Tune Australia
10% off the local retail price of an "Ultra Manufacturers Handbook Service", "Ultra Minor Service" or "Ultra Major Service".
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.
Chapter News
What's On
ALUMNI EVENT : SINGAPORE
10 June 2008 at 6pm
Hilton Hotel, Singapore
La Trobe University Alumni Relations is seeking enthusiastic alumni currently residing in Singapore to form a La Trobe University Singapore Alumni Group. Ms Ruth Delagas, Alumni Relations, will meet all interested alumni over drinks at the Hilton Hotel, Singapore.
If you would like to attend, or require further information, please contact alumni@latrobe.edu.au.
DOWNTOWN LECTURE - ‘INCLUDING THE EXCLUDED’
5.45pm, Wednesday 11 June
La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre, 121 View Street, Bendigo
Mr David Pugh, CEO, St. Luke’s Anglicare, will discuss the buzz word ‘social inclusion’ and how the broad application of this concept has led to a 30% reduction in Youth Homelessness in Bendigo in the past 4 years. Social issues can be addressed when communities are smart and work together.
RSVP by 6 June bendigoalumni@latrobe.edu.au or telephone 1300 737 133.
ALUMNI EVENT : MALAYSIA
14 June 2008 at 12pm
Le Meridien Hotel, KL Central
La Trobe University Alumni Relations is offering a free networking lunch for Malaysian Alumni. Ms Ruth Delagas, Alumni Relations, will meet all interested alumni for lunch at Le Meridien Hotel, KL Central.
If you would like to attend, or require further information, please contact alumni@latrobe.edu.au.
REUNION EVENT : FACULTY OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT REUNION, ALBURY-WODONGA AND BEECHWORTH
23 - 24 August, 2008
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.
REUNION EVENT : CLASS OF 1985 : 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.
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM
Glenn College, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
Email artmuseum@latrobe.edu.au for further information.
PHYLLIS PALMER GALLERY - BENDIGO
School of Visual Arts & Design, Gate 8, Sharon Street, Bendigo Campus
Email visualarts@latrobe.edu.au for further information.
Email vacentre@latrobe.edu.au for further information.
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.
International News and Events
IPO CHANGES NAME TO LTI
The International Programs Office (IPO) has changed its name to La Trobe International (LTI). We think this name more accurately reflects our role as an office that oversees the recruitment and support of international students. Check out the LTI website.
DO YOU HAVE A GRADUATE SUCCESS STORY?
International Programs would like to recognise the many success stories amongst our international graduates. If you are an international graduate who has an interesting story to tell, or know one who has, please contact Leon Lyell.
Course Information
OPEN DAYS 2008
The 2008 La Trobe Open Days will be held on the following dates:
Sunday 3 August - Bendigo
Sunday 10 August - Shepparton and Mildura
Sunday 24 August - Albury-Wodonga
Sunday 31 August - Bundoora
In line with the University's recent rebranding, this years theme for our Open Days is 'Infinity 2008: A day of possibilities'.
Please feel free to inform any one interested in seeing what La Trobe University has to offer - whether at Postgraduate or Undergraduate level - that Open Days are the perfect opportunity to see the campus, meet current staff and students, and have access to course information. Visit Open Day for further information.
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.
GRADUATE OF A BUSINESS OR SCIENCE DEGREE?
Come share your experience with final year students who want to hear about your career. We would love to hear from you if you could spare an hour in late August on the Bundoora campus.
Please contact Pat (Business) or Rita (Science) on +61 3 9479 2459 or careers@latrobe.edu.au.
FORMER INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AT LA TROBE WHO IS LIVING AND WORKING IN AUSTRALIA?
Come share your experience with current international students who want to hear about your career in Australia. We would love to hear from you if you could spare an hour in late August on the Bundoora campus.
Please contact Rita on +61 3 9479 2459 or careers@latrobe.edu.au.
Research at La Trobe
ON BEING AUSTRALIAN
Being Australian is a complex and passionate issue that cannot be reduced to twenty questions on a citizenship test, says La Trobe University social scientist Dr Anthony Moran. Dr Moran, co-director of Nations and Identities in La Trobe's recently re-named Thesis Eleven Centre for Cultural Sociology, has just completed an in-depth study of first and second generation immigrants that explores their feelings and ideas about being Australian.
WORDS FROM THE BORDER - A WEST PAPUAN TELLS HIS STORY
Autobiography is a political act, particularly when it comes from a freedom fighter and is the first by a West Papuan. Dr John Stuyfbergen, a tutor in lifewriting at La Trobe University, is helping George Dimara tell his story so that the rights for self-determination of his people are placed in the public arena. Born in Biak in West Papua, George Dimara joined the Indonesian Army at the age of 19. With some others he deserted after having been promoted to sergeant and joined the guerilla forces fighting in the jungle. When he finally sought asylum in Australia, he was imprisoned first in Brisbane, then in Baxter detention centre.
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