MONTHLY LUNCHEON Graduate House An address to be delivered by
The Hon Dr Kay Patterson Wednesday, 6 April 2011 Noon for 12.30pm 220 Leicester Street Carlton
TOPIC: REPAIRING BODIES. REBUILDING LIVES Dr Patterson was elected to the Australian Senate in 1987. Prior to entering the Senate, she managed a small business before attending university and attaining a PhD in Psychology. She has taught at Sydney and Monash Universities and held senior academic positions including Chairman of the School of Behavioural Sciences at the Lincoln Institute (now at Latrobe University). She was elected to the Senate in 1987 and in Government held a number of executive positions including Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Immigration and the Minister for Foreign Affairs. In 2001, she was appointed to Cabinet as Minister for Health and Ageing, and then in October 2003 Minister for Family and Community Services and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women’s Issues. She retired from the Cabinet in 2006 and from the Senate in June 2008. She was a member of Monash University Council for twenty years and has been a member of Guides Australia since she was 10. In 2002 she was honoured to be appointed an Honorary Life Member of Guides Victoria. She is Director and Vice-President of Interplast Australia New Zealand, Director of the Brockhoff Foundation and Vice-Chancellor’s Professorial Fellow at Monash University. Admission (pre-paid only): Members $30; Guests $37.50. RSVP Mon 4 April Bookings Essential. For enquiries and to book Telephone Graduate House 03 9347-3428
UNIVERSITY GRADUATES CLUB welcomes members and their friends to attend the following events:
APRIL EVENTS Wednesday, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
BRIDGE EVENINGS
If you can play Bridge, or would like to learn, be part of the group each week at Graduate House Time: 7.45 pm Tuesday, 5th
ITALIAN CONVERSATION DINNER
Enjoy dinner and Italian conversation. Excellent & experienced teacher Time: 6pm Cost: Members $10, Guests $15 Book by Monday prior (numbers required for catering) For information call Graduate House 93473428 Wednesday, 6th
MONTHLY LUNCHEON Speaker: The Hon Dr Kay Patterson Topic: Repairing Bodies. Rebuilding Lives
Time: 12 noon for 12.30pm Cost (pre-paid only): Members $30 Guests $37.50 Bookings required by Monday, 4 April 9347-3428 Friday, 8th
DRINKS EVENING AND DINNER AT GRADUATE HOUSE
Meet up with fellow members and residents for a convivial end-of-the-week drink. Time: 6pm – 8pm Please see flyer for details. Thursday, 14th
Wine Appreciation Dinner
Attend our French inspired Wine Dinner hosted by The French Wine Centre Time: 6.30pm for 7pm Cost (pre-paid only): Please see flyer for details. Members $45; Non-members $55 Wednesday, 20th
WOMEN’S FORUM
Enjoy a lively discussion – with a leisurely $10 buffet lunch to follow in the bistro if desired. Topic: Do attitudes and behaviour change with generations and, if so, in what ways? Time: 10.15 am Cost: No charge Bookings through Graduate House 9347-3428 Wednesday, 27th
(Held on Wednesday as Anzac Day is on Tuesday 26th)
RESIDENTS’ MEET AND GREET/ELECTION CANDIDATES MEET AND GREET (if required)
Residents and members invited to meet for a drink and nibbles. Time: 5.30pm
BISTRO FEEDBACK COMPETITION We value your feedback -When you dine at Graduate House please fill in a Feedback Form to be in the draw for a $1000 HARVEY NORMAN VOUCHER Major prize will be drawn at the Members Christmas Party on Friday, 16 December 2011 Each month there will be a draw for a small prize (the winner will stay in the competition)
At Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton Thursday 14 April 2011 6.30pm for 7pm start Menu Canapés Gruyere’s garlic snails Entrée Chicken liver parfait with orange jelly Intermediate course Poached oysters with leeks and truffles Main Course Eye fillet with beef bourguignon and bone marrow beignet Dessert Pineapple ile flottante Coffee and macaroons Wines by The French Wine Company
Cost: Members: $45pp Guests: $55pp RSVP: Tuesday 12 April 2011 Phone: 9347 3428
2011 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Regular Functions Bridge every Wednesday evening at 7.45pm Italian Conversation Dinner – 1st Tuesday each month, except November (Cup Day) Drinks Evening – 2nd Friday each month 6pm – 7pm followed by dinner from 6.45pm Women’s Forum – 3rd Wednesday each month (topics advised monthly) Residents Meet & Greet – last Tuesday each month Other Functions April 6th Monthly luncheon – Speaker The Hon Dr Kay Patterson: Topic – ‘Repairing bodies. Rebuilding lives’ 14th Wine Appreciation Dinner 27th Election Candidates ‘Meet & Greet’ May 4th Monthly Luncheon - Speaker: The Honourable Dr Gareth Evans th 4 LAUNCH OF CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS – 4PM 26th Annual General Meeting and Autumn Dinner Speaker: Professor Patrick McGorry June 1st Monthly Luncheon – Speaker: Professor Bernard Rechter: Topic – ‘Australia’s Jewish Community – a historical perspective’ July 6th Monthly Luncheon – Speaker: Archbishop Denis Hart 14th FOUNDERS DAY ORATION 26th Residents & Members Christmas in July Karaoke August 3rd Monthly Luncheon - Speaker: Dr Robin Hirst 25th Twilight Lecture – Speaker: Major General Jeffery Rosenfeld, Topic: ‘Leadership’ September 7th Monthly Luncheon – Speaker: Dr Tony Gould October 5th Monthly Luncheon - Speaker: Sr Brigid Arthur, Topic: The Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project’ 13th Wine Appreciation Dinner November 9th Monthly Luncheon - Speaker: Ms Wilma Farrow Topic: ‘Vida Goldstein-that dangerous and persuasive woman!’ 10th Twilight Lecture – Speaker: Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, Topic: ‘Leadership’ December 7th Monthly Luncheon - Speaker: Ms Philippa Challis, Topic: ‘Live Life Laughing’ th 9 Chairman’s Cocktail Party 16th Members’ Christmas Party
Members – enjoy your birthday at Graduate House Complimentary glass of champagne for birthday celebrations You may redeem your Birthday offer at ANYTIME – not just on your birthday. Bring your birthday card. Tables of 4 will receive a complimentary bottle of wine.
University Graduates Club
SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
DRINKS & DINNER Friday 8th April 2011 Drinks 6.00pm - 7.00pm Dinner at 6.45 sharp 220 Leicester St Carlton, Adjacent to University Square Dress to impress (smart casual) Drinks at members’ bar prices.
Members and guests are invited to drinks and then have dinner at Graduate House. You can just drop in for drinks anytime after 6pm on your way home (we meet near the bar) or stay for dinner however please book if you plan to stay for dinner. Please bring friends and prospective members, everyone is welcome. Dinner will be a resident’s style buffet dinner comprising soup, main course and dessert all for only $15.00 for Graduate Union members and $20.00 for non-members. (Prepaid only) Please pay by cheque to Graduate House or credit card by phone.
Booking essential. Please book & pay with Graduate House on 9347 3428 by Thursday 7th April 2011. For information email Andre at: or phone 9584-2087 bus hours, 9515 3432 after hours or 0408-594-859 The Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne www.graduatehouse.com.au
GRADUATE HOUSE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
The Scholarship is available to all long-term residents of Graduate House and will provide financial assistance to a resident who is engaged in a project in their chosen field. The Graduate House Research Scholarship will be presented at the AGM on 26 May 2011 and the successful applicant will give a short presentation about their project. It is anticipated that recipients of the Graduate House Research Scholarship will form a prestigious alumni into the future. APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 30 MARCH 2011.
CARPARKING At Graduate House
$ 5.00 Daily / $ 150.00 Monthly
• Secure Parking • Access 24 / 7 • Reserved Parking Bay • Cheapest Rate around 220 Leicester Street Carlton, Vic 3053 for enquiries, call 9347 3428 email: admingh@graduatehouse.com.au
March Luncheon reviewed Emeritus Professor Bruce Holloway In his address on the Genetics of Human Behaviour, Professor Holloway touched on the genetic variations which result in all living creatures being different. Changed environmental conditions result in changes to DNA with a changed gene having selective advantage in the process called evolution. The audience learnt of some aspects of genetics and the many types of genes which dictate human behaviour and noted that animals share many genes with us. Professor Holloway gave as an example of gene disorder a rare genetic condition known as the Lesch-Nyham syndrome which affects young children and leads them to self-harming behaviours. There are also genes affecting our interaction with others, e.g the chemical basis of love, resulting in the natural production of genes for biological purposes and to ensure continuation of the species. Another gene is the FOXP2 which is the basis for communication and a disorder within this gene can cause speech abnormalities in humans. Professor Holloway also spoke of the DRD2 gene which is known as a ‘risk-taking’ gene. It is found predominantly in males and associated with compulsive behaviour. It is common in alcoholics and drug addicted humans. Professor Holloway pointed out that in the past this was a very important gene to the human tribe. Tribal members with this gene would have been the ones brave enough to face the prey during the hunt for food. Professor Holloway answered quite a few questions from the audience on various aspects of his address, before wrapping up his presentation. Shirley Ho