Alumni-ENews @ La Trobe - August 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
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
- 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 Ms Jo Watts on +61 3 9479 5015, email development@latrobe.edu.au or visit the Foundation's website.
La Trobe University on Facebook
The Marketing and Promotions Unit has launched an official La Trobe University Facebook page. If you are already a Facebook user, become a fan of the page to be automatically updated on page changes.
Helping Students Stay Active on Campus
An involvement in University sport and sports clubs is a great way for students to meet people and make new friends. La Trobe has sports clubs which cater for all tastes and levels of activity! The La Trobe University Foundation recently received a $10,000.00 donation from the Myer Foundation to be used by the LTU Rowing Club. We thank the Myer Foundation for its generosity and 100 per cent of this donation will go directly to the Rowing Club.
Perhaps you remember your time on campus and might wish to have a further involvement with your chosen sport for the benefit of current students studying at your University? At La Trobe, there are recreational, competitive, and instructional clubs. Any assistance goes straight to the intended sports and donations are also fully tax deductible.
For further information, please contact Ms Jo Watts on +61 3 9479 5015 on how your donation might have the greatest impact.
More news at: La Trobe Bulletin
Alumni News
Olympics 2008
Congratulations to our Alumni who have been selected to complete in the Beijing Olympics.
| Alumni | Qualification | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine Arlove | BPhysio 1993 | Judo |
| Samuel Beltz | BPhysio 2004 | Rowing |
| Warwick Draper | BCompSc/BEng(Elec)(Hons) 2006 | Kayak |
| Matthew Gray | BNur(Pre-Reg)(Dook) 1993 | Archery |
| Rachel Imison | BProsth&OrthHons 2005 | Hockey |
| Tamsyn Lewis | BBSc(Bundoora) 2003 | Athletics |
Numerous other Alumni have been selected as Physiotherapists for Olympic teams - Mark Alexander (Triathlon), Eric Clarke (Sailing), Cameron Dunkerley (Football), Stephen Evans (Basketball), Susan Everett (Rowing), Danealle Lilley (Waterpolo) Katrina MacDonald (Softball), David Morarty (Swimming), Andrew Stanford (Waterpolo) and Mark Stokes (Hockey).
La Trobe University wishes them the very best of success.
La Trobe University Football Club
The La Trobe University Football Club is consolidating its data base of some 2000 former players. If you are a former player, administrator or supporter of the Club and are interested in attending the frequent functions conducted by the Club or renewing contact with old mates, please forward your email address, years and games played to Simon Hast (Captain 1977-1980) at hasts@tpg.com.au.
Recent Alumni event in India
La Trobe University Alumni Relations recently organised Alumni Networking functions India.
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.
Alumni Profiles
If you would like to be included in our profiles section, please forward your information to alumni@latrobe.edu.au.
Alumni Benefits
Discounted rates available to Alumni.
15% discount on nocturnal tours
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
Reunion event : Faculty of Law and Management Reunion, Albury-Wodonga and Beechworth
23 - 24 August, 2008
7th Annual Pharmacy Ball
Saturday 23 August
All Seasons Quality Resort, Bendigo
All Pharmacy graduates are invited to attend. Further information is available from Miriam Tawfik on 0407 432 183 or mtawfik@students.latrobe.edu.au.
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.pm.
All inclusive cost is $40 (lunch & afternoon tea). Graduates, former staff, friends and partners are most welcome to attend and are invited to bring memorabilia and photos to relive the golden years of BTC.
Please notify any contacts you might have who may like to attend as our mailing lists may not be current.
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.
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.
La Trobe University Art Museum Program for July and August (PDF 1MB)
Phyllis Palmer Gallery - BENDIGO
School of Visual Arts & Design, Gate 8, Sharon Street, Bendigo Campus
Email visualarts@latrobe.edu.au for further information.
121 View Street, Bendigo, opposite Bendigo Art Gallery
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
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 La Trobe Times, La Trobe International's Online Newspaper, is now online at http://www.latrobenews.net.au/.
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
Visit the Open Day website for further information.
New Bachelor and Master Double Degree programs in The Faculty of Heath Sciences
In 2009, La Trobe will be the first Victorian University to offer four year combined Bachelor and Master degree programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences. These 8 innovative double degree programs (listed below) will enable students to obtain both a Bachelor and Master degree in only four years.
| Existing Course | New Course |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Health Information Management | Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Information Management |
| Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice |
| Bachelor of Orthoptic and Ophthalmic Sciences | Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Orthoptics |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy | Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice |
| Bachelor of Podiatry | Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Podiatric Practice |
| Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics | Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics |
| Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Human Services | Bachelor of Human Services and Master of Social Work |
| Bachelor of Speech Pathology | Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Speech Pathology |
The new programs lead to the same professional qualifications and registrations as the University�s existing Bachelor degrees.
As part of this exciting curriculum development, all new double degree programs also share a common first year. This enables maximum flexibility for suitably qualified students to transfer between these programs, following first year and where places are available (with the exception of Bachelor of Human Services and Master of Social Work).
The common first year also provides students with a strong foundation for professional studies in their discipline. The focus on inter-professional learning allows students to collaborate with their peers in other disciplines which future employers look upon favourably.
The Faculty is also introducing a number of two year Graduate Entry (GEM) programs for students who have already undertaken an undergraduate qualification in health sciences or another discipline area.
In 2009, the Master of Occupational Therapy Practice and the Master of Speech Pathology will be offered. In 2010, the University plans to offer the Master of Health Information Management, Master of Orthoptics and Master of Social Work. The Master of Physiotherapy Practice, Master of Podiatric Practice and Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics will be offered in 2011.
For further details about these new programs, please refer to the Health Sciences Faculty website or contact +61 3 9479 3573.
Career and Networking Opportunities
Otesha Project
The Otesha Project (Australia): Cycling for Sustainability is currently seeking participants for two cycle tours: Brisbane to Newcastle (15 November to 22 December 2008) and Melbourne to Adelaide (18 January to 1 March 2009).
Since 2000, The Otesha Project (Aus.) has pedalled across Australia educating youth and raising awareness about environmental sustainability and social justice issues. The Otesha crew combines theatre performance with interactive workshops to empower high school students to consider their life choices to ensure a positive future. Current consumption behaviours in Australia have far reaching consequences that are both unsustainable and inequitable. The negative impacts of these practices usually affect the most disempowered people in society, including young people who now face an uncertain future.
Otesha (Aust.) is seeking people with varying experiences, backgrounds and interests. While on tour, participants not only learn skills to become strong advocates for living sustainably, but also develop skills such as media communication, leadership, acting and communal living. The application deadline for tour participants is 15 August 2008. For information about applying, visit the Otesha (Aust.) website.
The Dafydd Lewis trust
This year The Dafydd Lewis Trust will celebrate its 65th Anniversary, an outstanding milestone which provides the opportunity to recognise the Trust's contribution to the lives of its scholars, a number of whom are graduates of La Trobe University.
Two important activities scheduled for 2008 are the establishment of the Dafydd Lewis Alumni Community, and an Anniversary Dinner in September.
If you are a past scholarship recipient and you have not updated your details with the Trust this year, you are warmly invited to email rosemary@goodworkgroup.com.au with your details.
Latest news concerning the Trust's activities can be found at http://www.dlewis-scholarship.org.au/Dafydd-Lewis-Trust/default.htm.
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.
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
Drugs in your drinking water?
Consumers should not be drinking water from local wastewater treatment plants, according to La Trobe environmental chemist, Dr Michael Angove until compounds known as EDCs — endocrine disrupting chemicals — are removed.
Unless special methods are used by authorities to remove these potentially harmful chemicals, they pass through wastewater treatment plants. Currently there are no EPA regulations on their removal nor standard tests for their detection.
The Holy Grail of traffic management
Traffic authorities in Australia and overseas are trialling a new vehicle detector system that identifies changes in the Earth's magnetic field at intersections to detect passing or stopped cars — an alternative to the wired inductive loop detectors now in place at most traffic lights. The new system then uses radio communication to transmit the data to roadside traffic controllers.
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