MARCH 2022
THE GRADUATE UNION
EVENTS AND UPDATES
Contents GU Collegiate events 2 March Events 4 March Monthly Luncheon 6 College Table 8 Women’s Forum 8 Bridge Nights 9 Welcome BBQ 10 April Monthly Luncheon
Other Updates 12 Membership categories 14 Anniversary Jubilee 15 Notice of election
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ITALIAN CONVERSATION LUNCH Tuesday, 1st, 15th March 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Enjoy lunch while learning to speak Italian with an experienced teacher. Members $12.00, non-members $20.
MONTHY LUNCHEON Wednesday, 2nd March 12:00pm – 2:00pm
with Victor Perton Dine In: Members $37, non-members $42 Virtual attendance; Members $10, non-members $15
BRIDGE NIGHT
Wednesday, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th March 7:15pm – 9:30pm A fantastic opportunity to play social bridge. All levels of bridge players welcome. Player fees: Members $2, non-members $5. Food and beverages at bar prices.
SPECIAL MORNING BREAKFAST Tuesday, 8th March 7:30am – 8:30am
Members and their guest are welcome to join Resident Members for a hearty breakfast at Graduate House. Free for Resident Members, Non-resident Members $12, Non-members $20.
COLLEGE TABLE Friday, 11th March 12:00pm for 12.30pm start
with Dr Jennifer Coller Dine In: Members $12, non-members $20 Virtual attendance; Members $10, non-members $15
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WOMEN’S FORUM Wednesday, 16th March 10:00am for 10.30am start
The topic of this forum is “Women, where are we at? Gender Equity today” The Women’s Forum group extends invitation to new members and welcomes new ideas. Discussions are held in an informal and friendly atmosphere. The group then adjourns for lunch in the dining room. The forum is free. All are welcome.
WELCOME BBQ
Friday, 25th March 6:00pm Graduate House, courtyard area Resident Members free, Non-resident Members $22, Guests/non-members $32.
MARCH EVENTS BOOK NOW: (03) 9347 3428 3 admingh@graduatehouse.com.au www.graduatehouse.com.au
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Monthly Luncheon (Hybrid event)
with Victor Perton Wednesday, 2nd March
Is the “Lack of Optimism” a Global Risk? Join us once again, in a conversation with our members and guests, led by Victor Perton.
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“A lack of optimism” could create a vicious cycle of disillusionment and social unrest”. Pretty dramatic — you could be forgiven for thinking it’s one of the rants of Victor Perton, radical optimist. However, it was upfront this year in Davos, in The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2022. Only 16% of the world’s business and government elites, the respondents to WEF’s 2022 Global Risks Perception Survey, “feel positive and optimistic about the outlook for the world.” Australia’s former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson AO also shared some thoughts — “what I would say is that the thing that worries me is, in fact, a lack of optimism, excitement and a willingness to face challenges.” Victor is Chief Optimism Officer at the Melbourne-based Centre for Optimism. Formed as the offspring of The Australian Leadership Project, the Centre’s members are drawn from 56 countries. Victor’s life experience includes stints as Commissioner to the Americas, 18 years as a parliamentarian, practice as a barrister, mediator, arbitrator, businessman and board service. He was a Senior Engagement Adviser to the Australian G20 presidency focused on the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meetings, and the Brisbane G20 Leaders Summit described by the Prime Minister as “the most important gathering Australia has ever hosted”.
12:00noon arrival for 12:30pm start (Online: 1:15pm Please logon 1:10pm) Graduate House 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053 Online Booking: https://www.graduatehouse.com.au/comingevents/monthly-luncheon-2022-march/ Phone: (03) 9347 3428 Email: admingh@graduatehouse.com.au Dine in Pricing: Members $37, non-members $42 Virtual Attendance Pricing: Members $10, non-members $15
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College Table (Hybrid event) a discussion led by
Dr Jennifer Coller C ON SU LTA N T C A R DIOL O G I ST & DI R E C TOR
Friday, 11th March
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Dr Jennifer Coller is a caring and compassionate cardiologist and has a long history of managing patients with complex and interacting medical issues. After completing her Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery (MBBS) degree at the University of Melbourne (UoM) and Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Clinical School, Jennifer attended her medical school elective placements in South India and Samoa. She then went to United Kingdom locuming in nine different emergency departments in England and Wales and gaining experience within the NHS system. On her return to Australia, she completed Training before embarking on her Advanced Cardiology Training at Eastern Health and then a Fellowship of Echocardiography at St Vincent’s Hospital, followed by a PhD (UoM) in the field of heart failure screening and prevention with natriuretic peptides and echocardiography and completed the Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound during this period. Eleven years into her career, Jennifer continues to feel privileged to care for patients and their carers in often challenging times and has been actively involved in research, publishing in local and international peer reviewed journals. She acts as a regular reviewer for journals such as the Australian Journal of General Practice and the Internal Medical Journal of Australia. Jennifer is involved in cardiac education as a regular lecturer of medical students at the St Vincent’s Clinical School and developed lectures for the University of Melbourne during her time as Associate Dean.
12:00noon arrival for 12:30pm start (Online: 1:00pm Please logon 12:55pm) Graduate House 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053 Online Booking: https://www.graduatehouse.com.au/comingevents/college-table-1-2022/ Phone: (03) 9347 3428 Email: admingh@graduatehouse.com.au Dine in Pricing: Members $12, non-members $20 Virtual Attendance Pricing: Members $10, non-members $15
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Women’s Forum Every third Wednesday of the month 10:00am for 10:30am start The topic of this forum is “Women, where are we at? Gender Equity today”
Bridge Night 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th March 7:15pm – 9:30pm
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A fantastic opportunity to play social bridge. All levels of bridge players welcome. Player fees: Members $2, non-members $5. Food and beverages at bar prices.
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Welcome BBQ 6:00pm, Friday, 25th March The Graduate Union welcomes you to a new academic year! Join us for a mixed grill BBQ at the courtyard of Graduate House. There will be vegetarian options and a wide range of salads.
Resident Members FREE Non-resident Members $22 Guests and non-members $32 Concession $27
RSVP by email admingh@graduatehouse.com.au contact us on (03) 9347 3428 or come to the Reception desk
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Monthly Luncheon (Hybrid event)
with Professor Alfred Poulos Wednesday, 6th April
In this presentation, Professor Poulos will talk about his book, The Secret Life of Chemicals which provides extensive information on chemicals that inhabit our environment, food, water and air and explores the impact chemicals may be having on human health. 10
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Born in Australia of Greek parents, Professor Alfred Poulos has worked in universities, research institutes and hospitals in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. Alfred has a PhD from London University, a law degree from Adelaide University and a professorship from Adelaide University, for his research into genetic diseases, fats and fat metabolism. He held the position of Chief Medical Scientist at the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide, South Australia, for many years and has published over 150 papers in international scientific and medical journals. He is a current member of the Alfred Health Ethics Committee, reviewing research projects for Alfred Health and Alfred Research Alliance partners. While Professor Poulos’ medical and scientific research has been wide and varied, it has chiefly focused on the role fats play in health and disease. His recent interests are in nutrition, and in the chemical pollutants present in our food, water and the environment. To learn more on his other publications, go to: https://professoralfredpoulos.com/about-professor-alfred-poulos/
12:00noon arrival for 12:30pm start (Online: 1:15pm Please logon 1:10pm) Graduate House 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053 Online Booking: https://www.graduatehouse.com.au/comingevents/monthly-luncheon-2022-april/ Phone: (03) 9347 3428 Email: admingh@graduatehouse.com.au Dine in Pricing: Members $37, non-members $42 Virtual Attendance Pricing: Members $10, non-members $15
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M EM B ERSHI P
Each year more than 600 graduates from all over the world reside with us to undertake post-graduate studies or research and academic collaborations. Each month over 2,000 people meet in our facilities to advance research, careers, social good and lifelong learning. We bring together graduates of all universities through membership, so that educational, professional, cultural and social networks are fostered and maintained. We promote lifelong sharing of knowledge and skills; and educational outcomes for wider public benefit through our relationships with like-minded organisations around the world who share our enthusiasm for fostering academic, career and social experiences.
Types of Membership Individuals (graduates) Non-resident regular
Open to graduates of universities around the world, our nonresident Members work, are in caring roles or are retired, are aged from mid-20s to early 100s and are from all fields and disciplines.
Life Subscriber
Offered for limited periods each year, this is for graduates who seek a lifetime membership. Life Subscriber Membership is the perfect graduation gift.
Associate
Open to those who have not had the opportunity to gain a degree and who want to contribute to education and social good through our network of graduates around the world.
Resident
Open to graduates of universities around the world who seek to reside in a post-graduate only college to study, undertake a sabbatical, lecture, research or other university-related activities.
Non-Resident Student Graduate
Open to post-graduate students enrolled at any university in the world so that may participate in this international collegium and enjoy the career benefits that ensue.
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M E M B E R S H IP
With the Graduate Union Membership, you can enjoy the following benefits. 1. Use of Graduate House accommodation, bar and dining and meeting facilities. 2. Attend all events and functions at member’s price. 3. Use of the premises for catered meetings and functions. 4. Use of reciprocal arrangements and discounted services. 5. Vote at elections and general meetings.
Daily membership and Loyalty card Daily
Open to those seeking to access Graduate House for the day (e.g., to use the car park while attending a meeting, seminar, conference or function at Graduate House)
Loyalty Card
Allows access at lunchtime and dinner for meals and beverages at discounted prices.
Group/organisation member Not-for-profit group
Open to charities, not-for-profits, professional development agencies, university departments and schools, Local/State/ Federal/International Government groups, as well as alumni reunion groups, book clubs and language learning groups.
For-profit organisation
Limited openings for businesses so that they can hold professional development courses, board meetings and conferences. Membership is subject to demonstration of corporate social responsibility (e.g, pro bono service).
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A N NIVERSARY JUBI L E E
Jubilee Endowment Fund 2021 How to become a 110th Anniversary Jubilee Donor The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne has been providing specialised services to university graduates for 110 years, since its establishment in 1911. To mark this milestone anniversary, we are establishing an Endowment Fund in perpetuity. We invite 110 Donors to contribute $5,000 each to the fund. They will be known as our 110th Anniversary Jubilee Donors. Their special contribution will be acknowledged and they will be presented with a commemorative plaque crafted by renowned international Australian artist, Charles Billich. This will be the first of other fundraising initiatives for contributions towards our Endowment Fund. The income from this fund will be used to support and deliver much-needed and much-appreciated services to our members, students and residents at Graduate House. To becoming a 110th Anniversary Jubilee Donor, please complete and return the Donor Form available at: https://bit.ly/3gZc3LU. Forms are also available at our reception. Your generous donation is fully tax deductible. We need your generous support more than ever! Graduate House relies on the generosity of donors to continue giving support to all divisions of our membership. For more information, email: admingh@graduatehouse.com.au or telephone: 03-9347 3428.
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N OT IC E O F E L ECT IO N
THE GRADUATE UNION - COUNCIL Notice of Election
The closing date and time for Nominations is 10th March 2022, 4.00PM The Notice of Election was sent to voting members of The Graduate Union on 31st January, together with the January/February 2022 Newsletter, and contains information on the Call for Nominations. An Election Kit is available •
by application to the Returning Officer at: Postal: PO Box 265, Mount Waverley, VIC, 3149 Email: ronritchie@optusnet.com.au
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from The Graduate Union office.
The Election Kit contains the following essential information for any member who seeks election to Council: 1. the Nomination Form; 2. The Graduate Union Nomination and Election to Council Regulation; 3. forms for completion by the nominee to inform Members of their qualifications, experience and skills for governance; 4. declarations to be signed; and 5. other relevant information. The completed Nomination Form and other forms provided in the Election Kit should be lodged by post to the Returning Officer’s address above or by email (signed, scanned and as an attachment) to ronritchie@optusnet.com.au or placed in the ballot box at the offices of The Graduate Union. The completed Nomination Form is to be received by the Returning Officer by the stated closing date and time.
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WHO WE ARE The Graduate Union and The Graduate House are unique. We are an association of graduates, a residential college for undergraduates and postgraduates and a graduate meeting place. It was established 110years ago as a graduate membership association with The University of Melbourne. 60 years ago we became a residential college specifically for universitygraduates.
THE GRADUATE UNION of The University of Melbourne Inc.
220 Leicester Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia Telephone: +61 (0)3 9347 3428 ww.graduatehouse.com.au
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Australian Business Number: 55 610 664 963 Incorporated Association Registration Number: A0023234B