News and Events - Archive 2008
December
'It's What I Do' - Staff profiles on the web
New short movies highlighting our staff - first episode features Andrew Stocker from the Wildlife Sanctuary
Professor Paul Johnson presents the 2008 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching
Congratulations to Dr Susan Lawler and Dr John Banks. Read the media release to find out more.
DVC (Academic) 5th newsletter now available
Read about the release of the Curriculum Green Paper, student engagement data and more.
Holidays for La Trobe
La Trobe University is closed between Dec 24 - Jan 2 (inclusive), reopening Jan 5
La Trobe's Vice-Chancellor, Prof Paul Johnson on ABC's 7:30 Report [external link]
Prof Paul Johnson and other VCs discuss the future of the higher education sector in Australia.
La Trobe Master Plan - Have a look and make a comment
Find out about the vision for developing a campus infrastructure ten to twenty years into the future.
Staff Climate Survey closes today (Friday 12 Dec)!
To gain a deeper understanding of staff views and feelings, La Trobe is running a Staff Climate Survey. Be heard - complete the survey online.
Launch of La Trobe’s solar power station
Wednesday 3 December, 11.30am, outside the Cycle-Smart centre next to Physical Sciences 4, Science Drive, Bundoora campus. Light lunch provided. RSVP to Emma Yager at e.yager@latrobe.edu.au by COB Tues 2 December.
Have your say! Changechat - a blog about change at La Trobe [restricted]
In her latest blog post Belinda Bain from the Faculty of Health Sciences discusses the name change from HR to People and Culture and comments on the Voluntary Redundancy Scheme.
November
Television and the National - Australian Centre for the Moving Image, November 19-21 2008
This La Trobe organised conference will bring together national and international scholars in the field of Television Studies. Contact Sue Turnbull (S.Turnbull@latrobe.edu.au) 0407 810 090.
Human Resources becomes People and Culture
With renewed focus on servicing the La Trobe staff community and supporting the University's Strategic plan, HR is repositioned.
Greensborough Community Market
Held EVERY Sunday on campus at La Trobe University Bundoora, car park 2. Come along and experience over 120 stalls under the gum trees! Free parking. No dogs.
Voluntary Redundancies announced [restricted]
Eligible staff are invited to put in an expression of interest for the Voluntary Redundancy Scheme. Closes November 7, 2008.
October
Call for nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award
In the University's 41-year history, 19 graduates have received this Award. The Award recipients will be announced in December 2008 and presented at a ceremony to be held in April 2009. Closes Oct 31.
The Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary 'Friends of the Wildlife Reserves' 2009 calendar
Beautiful wildlife photography in a 13 month calendar for only $10. Order through wildlife@latrobe.edu.au
Alumni lecture - "Is the China bubble about to burst?" - presented by HE Dr Geoff Raby
Wednesday 22 October - Melbourne Town Hall. Free event – drinks and canapés provided.
RSVP required: alumni@latrobe.edu.au or 1300 737 133
September
Fourth newsletter from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Find out about progress with the Curriculum Taskforce, improvements to our teaching infrastructure, work integrated learning and more
Greening La Trobe - Awards presentation - you are invited
Over 100 entries, 26 short listed, 10 winners. Wednesday September 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm. Bundoora - WLT2, Video conference to Bendigo - Art403, Albury-Wodonga - 3117 and Shepparton, Student Hub area (Welsford St). RSVP Emma Yager by 3pm Tuesday Sept 23 (light lunch provided)
La Trobe University Art Museum invites you to the opening of VERA MÖLLER: NEOMORPHICS (NEUGEMÜSE) To be opened by the Natural History Filmmaker DIONE GILMOUR, tonight, Tuesday 23rd September 2008, 6-8pm at the University Art Museum. Further information - 9479 2111.
HR on Raisin Toast at Bundoora will come to a close but open morning teas will continue
Come to the HR tea room in the David Myers Building for our first Spring morning tea on Friday 26th September at 10.30am (and thereafter the last Friday of every month)
La Trobe sponsors Agribusiness 2008 [external link]
This year’s summit focuses on the big issues & opportunities facing agriculture today. Dynamic speakers presenting local & global perspectives
La Trobe is looking for your ideas to make the University a greener place
'Greening La Trobe' is a competition open to all La Trobe students and staff. Submit your idea, no matter how big or small, and you could win fantastic prizes and have your idea implemented.
August
Adams at La Trobe, Coldstream Hills; St Huberts Wine Tasting and Lunch
Wine Tasting: Wednesday 27 August 4pm-6pm. Lunch: Thursday 28 august 12.30pm. Both at John Scott Meeting House. Email adams@latrobe.edu.au or phone 9479 2304.
La Trobe University will be audited by the Australian Universities Quality Agency in 2009
The performance portfolio is to be submitted to AUQA on June 16 2009 and the audit visit will take place on 21-24 September 2009. As well as examining progress towards recommendations and affirmations from the last audit, Cycle 2 audits will focus on the themes of ‘Research and Research Training’ and ‘Internationalisation’