The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne Inc
Newsletter September 2013 this issue Upcoming Events Where are You Now Calendar 2014 and Friday Night Drinks Daylesford and Hepburn Springs Day Trip The Graduate Union Tie and 2013 Speakers September Monthly Luncheon Women’s Forum, Is Membership Dead and Staff News Twilight Lecture Finance Seminar Melbourne Theatre Company and Monthly Feedback Winner October Sunday Music Concert Artists Sunday Music Concert Christmas In July Review Conference Accommodation Option August Monthly Luncheon Review Meet and Greet Graduate Tutor Team Australian Institute of International Affairs University of Melbourne Free Public Lectures University Sector News Academic and Professional Development Meetings Thank You for your Feedback Seen At Graduate House Reciprocal Association News What’s Happening on Council
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Welcome to GU Collegiate 2013 Members and non-members alike are invited.
Book via our website, the telephone, on 03 9347 3428, or email through admingh@graduatehouse.com.au.
AUGUST 2013 Wednesday, 21st
WOMEN’S FORUM Join this discussion on Thoughts on Mortality. Feel free to stay for lunch if desired.
Wednesday, 21st, 28th
QUIET BOARD GAME NIGHT Bring your own group or join others to play bridge, scrabble, chess or another quiet card or board game.
Saturday, 24th
DAYLESFORD and HEPBURN SPRINGS DAY TRIP Join resident members on a trip to regional Victoria to visit Hepburn mineral spas and the Daylesford markets.
Tuesday, 27th
RESIDENTS MEET and GREET Resident and non-resident members meet for drinks and dinner. Join us in welcoming new residents.
10.00am for 10.30am Forum is FREE 7.30pm to 10.00pm Members FREE Non-members Gold Coin 8.00am departure All are welcome Cost to be determined 6.30pm onwards Members FREE
SEPTEMBER 2013 Tuesday, 3rd, 17th
ITALIAN CONVERSATION DINNER Dine and speak Italian with an experienced teacher. RSVP by the Monday prior.
Wednesday, 4th
MONTHLY LUNCHEON Professor Chris Briggs will speak on When all that remains are bones.
Wednesday, 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
QUIET BOARD GAME NIGHT Bring your own group or join others to play bridge, scrabble, chess or another quiet card or board game.
Tuesday, 10th
RESIDENTS’ SPECIAL BREAKFAST Resident and non-resident members meet over a hearty breakfast.
Friday, 13th
FRIDAY DRINKS and DINNER Meet with fellow resident and non-resident members for a convivial end-of-week drink and meal.
Wednesday, 18th
WOMEN’S FORUM Join this discussion on Head and Heart - the major elements behind thoughts and actions and stay for lunch if desired. TWILIGHT LECTURE We welcome Professor Zeger Degraeve, Dean of the Melbourne Business School (our neighbours).
Thursday, 19th
FINANCIAL INFORMATION SESSIONS Mr Peter Clark from DCA Advisory Pty Ltd will speak on “Wills: What can go wrong?” RSVP by Wednesday 17th for one of the two sessions.
6.00pm Members $15 Non-members $22 Concession $20 12.00 midday for 12.30pm Resident members $10 Non-resident members $30 Concession $35 General Public $40 7.30pm to 10.00pm Members FREE Non-members Gold Coin 7.30am to 8.30am Members FREE 6.00pm to 8.00pm Non-resident members $15 General Public $20 10.00am for 10.30am Forum is FREE 5.30pm for 6.30pm Resident members FREE Non-resident members $20 Public $25 Concession $22.50 12.00pm to 1.00pm 5.30pm to 6.30pm Each Session is FREE
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Where Are You Now? The Graduate Union College Alumni (GUCA) want to get in touch with past residents. If you, or anyone you know, has ever stayed at Graduate House since 1962 – whether it was for one night or for three years, whether it was your parent or grandparent, or their friends, please contact us by phone or email, or send us a letter so that we can add you and them to our year lists and keep in touch. For each of these past residents, let us know: • who you are; • where you are in the world; • what you are doing now; • how you came to be doing this; • when you stayed here; and • your memories of Graduate House. Our digital database has a limited number of entries of the residents since the beginnings of the residential college in the early 1960s. At that time, and after fifty years as a membership association, the college started with seven rooms in the Gladstone terraces and increased to 24 rooms three years later. By 1971, there was a total of 54 rooms in the William Berry Wing and in 2005 we gained over 50 rooms through construction of the middle main building. In 2013, we have 114 rooms. The following shows the growth in the number of rooms available from 1962 to now. The graph below that illustrates the large task ahead of us in entering all past residents - our college alumni - into our revamped membership management system. In addition to going through all of our past written records, Melbourne Graduates and newsletters, we are tapping the memories of those past staff members and residents with whom we are in contact. However, with a likely number of >10,000 alumni, it may take a couple of years to get everyone entered and a few more years to find current contact details and to get in touch!
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Calendar 2014 The Graduate Union calendar has been circulated by post to members for the last two years. We are in the process of creating our third for next year. It will feature Universities around the World. The calendar is distributed to all members together with the last Newsletter of the year. We have been receiving feedback that some members prefer not to receive a calendar. Please contact us by email admingh@graduatehouse.com.au or indicate in the form below if you wish to receive the 2014 Graduate Union Calendar. Please note that members will be sent a calendar if they have not notified us otherwise. Tear along the dotted line and return to: 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, Vic 3053. Alternatively, a phone call, email or face to face communication is, of course, always welcome. Name :
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Friday Drinks and Dinner 13th September, 2013 Graduates of all universities are invited to drinks and dinner at Graduate House. Drinks are at members’ bar prices from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Dinner is from 6.45pm Members $15 Non-members $20
Enjoy a buffet meal comprising soup, seafood, main course, salads and dessert. To avoid disappointment, book and pay by the Thursday before (12th September) from our website, by email to admingh@graduatehouse.com.au or by calling +61 3 9347 3428. The aim with our Friday Drinks and Dinner is to offer a calm and quietly elegant setting for graduates of all ages to come together for a catch up. Join the friendly regulars or bring along colleagues and friends for a relaxing, convivial and no fuss wind down to your working week. Booking ahead helps us to cater appropriately but you are always welcome to just drop by.
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Saturday 24th August
Daylesford and Hepburns Springs Day Trip - A Visit to the Hepburn Bathhouse - Homemade Scones and Jam - The Iconic Daylesford Markets - And Much Much More!
Bus seats are filling up fast so Book now! For more enquiries, please contact reception. For pricing, please check closer to the date. Stroll though the town of Daylesford for shopping and lunch. Visit the famous Bathhouse. Shop for antiques at Mill Market.
Bathhouse - Relaxation Pool
The relaxation pool is a mineral water mix and is heated to ~32째C.
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Once upon a Tie-me In the August issue of The Graduate Union Newsletter, we put out a call for anyone with a Graduate Union tie to get in touch. In response, Life members Dr Geoffrey Vaughan AO (pictured on Page 30) and Dr Geoffrey Bowell dropped by with their ties. We thank these kind gentlemen both for their in-house searches and for taking the time and effort to bring the ties in and to explain their origins. - - - -
About the tie Introduced by the Secretary-Warden of the time, Mr William Berry and his colleague, Ms Barbara Funder. Made available in the sixties and seventies which have been explained to us as ‘perfect years’ for a tie-wearing graduate population of those times. At that time, the tie was bought by almost all of the male Members. The tie is Made-in-Australia
From the April 1987 issue of The Melbourne Graduate.
The Graduate Union is looking to develop a new series of ties, bow ties and scarves. If you would be interested in purchasing such Graduate Union merchandise, please let us know as we are assessing Member interest prior to commencing such a project. To contact us, telephone 03 9347 3428 or email shirley.ho@graduatehouse.com.au.
To help you plan ahead, the Monthly Luncheons for October and November 2013 are: October 2nd November 13
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September Monthly Luncheon Wednesday, 4th September, 2013 12.00 noon for 12.30pm
Professor Chris Briggs
When all that Remains are Bones Professor Chris Briggs is Head of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Melbourne University as well as a consultant forensic anthropologist for the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM). Dr Briggs’ professional expertise is in anatomy, applied anatomy and forensic anthropology. He is Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne, Honorary Associate Professor in Forensic Medicine at Monash University and Forensic Anthropologist at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine. In the latter capacity, his expertise is in forensic identification and he has been involved in domestic forensic cases as well as work in the international arena: East Timor in 2000, Bali in 2001 and Christchurch in 2011. He is co-author of Practical Anatomy: Guide and Dissector and General Anatomy: Principles and Applications as well as a series of instructive CD’s in anatomy, titled An@tomedia. He has published many articles as well as several book chapters in anatomy, applied anatomy and forensic anthropology.
Main Dessert
Luncheon Menu Lamb back-strap with roasted pumpkin and red capsicum with creamy peppercorn sauce. Flourless orange and poppy seed cake.
Resident Members $10 Non-resident Members $30 Non-members and Guests $40 Concession $35 Book by Monday, 2nd September 2013 via our website, telephone 03 9347 3428 or email admingh@graduatehouse.com.au www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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Upcoming forums Wednesday, 21st August Thoughts on Mortality Wednesday, 18th September Head and Heart - the major elements behind thoughts and actions The forums are free. Lunch afterwards is at member and non-member prices. Arrive at 10.00am for a 10.30am start.
Is Membership Dead? The Graduate Union and Carlton Rotary have come together to host the screening of a free webinar (from AuSAE in Canberra) on “Membership is Dead?� presented by Belinda Moore on Tuesday, 27th August from 11.00am to 12.00pm AEST. Join us for this webinar at Graduate House or register online to attend via your computer! http://www2.redbackconferencing.com.au/membershipisdead STAFF NEWS Happy Birthday Scottie ! In June 2012, we welcomed a young lad from New Zealand as a Building Services Officer for the Graduate Union. We featured him in our September 2012 Newsletter. He is part of the team responsible for the restoration and painting of the William Berry Wing and for the many other maintenance and repair jobs around the facility. Time flies and our Scottie celebrated his 21st birthday on the 25th July, 2013. The Graduate Union wishes him a very Happy Birthday! Scott Nelson
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Twilight Lecture
Wednesday, 18th September, 2013 5.30pm for 6.30pm
Professor Zeger Degraeve
Decision Making for Leaders
Professor Zeger Degraeve (B.Sc (Ghent) MBA (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) PhD (Chicago)) is currently Dean of Melbourne Business School and a former Professor of Decision Sciences at London Business School. Professor Degraeve is a leading expert in decision making, operations research and the management of project portfolios. An award-winning teacher, he has contributed to executive development programs in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America for such leading businesses as HSBC, Cadbury Schweppes, Rio Tinto, Carlsberg and IBM. After studying at the Universities of Ghent and Leuven in Belgium, Zeger Degraeve gained his PhD from the Graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago. He was Professor of Management Science in the Department of Applied Economics at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, before joining London Business School in 1999 where he served as Deputy Dean (Programs) and as a member of the School’s Management Committee from 2006 to 2009. Professor Degraeve established London Business School’s new centre in Dubai, and between September 2007 and August 2009, was the centre’s faculty director. In July 2008, he was appointed Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Professor of Innovation at London Business School in recognition of his innovative work in establishing London Business School programs at a foreign location, a first in the School’s history. For this last Twilight Lecture in 2013, Professor Degraeve will focus on how leaders learn and self-train to become leaders. Business leaders constantly make important decisions with lasting consequences, often facing tremendous uncertainty. Don’t you find it surprising that most of them are self-trained in decision making? In this talk, he will explore answers to questions like: How do we make good decisions facing uncertainty? and What are we accountable for while making decisions? He hopes to demonstrate that decision making is a process that we can all learn and master. Drinks and canapés will be served before and after the Twilight Lecture and are included in the price.
Resident members Free Non-resident members $20 Concession $22.50 General public and guests of members $25
RSVP by Monday, 16th September, 2013 Book via our website, telephone 03 9347 3428 or email admingh@graduatehouse.com.au
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Finance Seminar Thursday, 19th September
Wills: What Can Go Wrong? Book by Monday September 16th Sitting One 12.00pm to 1.00pm
Sitting Two 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Free for Members Gold Coin Donation for guests and non-members Members and guests may stay on for lunch or dinner in the dining room to speak more informally with the presenter. We ask that you book in advance for catering purposes and because we often have a large number of people in for lunch and dinner. Invite along others to learn from this seminar and to learn first hand of the benefits of membership.
The convenor of these excellent sessions is Mr Peter J. Clark of DCA Advisors Pty Ltd in Carlton.
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We continue to give away double passes to attend 2013 Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) productions. These are awarded as door prizes at each of our 2013 Music Sundays. MTC is part of what makes this city the culture, arts and entertainment capital of the world. Established in 1953, Australia’s oldest theatre company has enriched the lives of its patrons through its contemporary and classical takes on the performing arts. In addition to twelve productions each year, the MTC provides undergraduate and postgraduate education for actors and the theatre. We congratulate Cara Bradley, Duncan Collyer and Jenny Mullan who all won MTC tickets at our Sunday Music on the 11th of August. We know that you will enjoy the MTC experience and look forward to hearing about the plays that you attend. The Cherry Orchard 10th August to 25th September
Rupert 24th August to 28th September
Zeitgeist 3rd October to 9th November
The Mountaintop 1st November to 14th December
The Book of Everything 27th November to 22nd December
With only one more GU Music Sunday in 2013, there is just one more opportunity (on the 13th October) to win free MTC double passes.
Your feedback helps us to continue providing excellent service.
Submit a Dining Room Feedback form to be both in a monthly draw and in the running for the yearend prize of a $500 Coles Myer Gift Voucher.
for July we congratulate Graeme Hart
The lucky feedback-giver for this month has won a bottle of Rocco, Yarra Valley Blanc de Blancs. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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The Artists Ken Murray and Doug de Vries
Ken Murray
Doug de Vries
Ken Murray has developed a singular path as a guitarist combining performance, composition, teaching and research.
Doug de Vries is one of Australia’s foremost guitarists and a significant composer for the guitar.
Ken has championed and recorded Spanish music from the early twentieth century, worked extensively with contemporary composers and has been active as a performer of Brazilian and South American musical styles. Composition is increasingly becoming a focus and he has written a variety of works for guitar in solo and ensemble settings. As a teacher he has over twenty years of experience at home and overseas.
Doug excels in many musical genres, from jazz to choro, tango and bossa nova. He is considered Australia’s leading exponent of Brazilian guitar repertoire and recently released a solo album of original works and classic Brazilian repertoire, DdV Solo. He is particularly noted for his sophisticated accompaniments, deep knowledge and daring improvisations whether in solo or group settings.
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Sunday Music Concert A Day for Everything Spanish 13th October, 2013, 2.30pm
Ken Murray and Doug de Vries Playing Spanish and South American classical music and jazz. Join us for this stimulating mix of music styles. Member $30 Adult $35 Concession $32 Student $20 Resident Member $15 Invite friends for Sunday lunch from 12.30pm Spanish tomato and chickpea soup Vegetarian paella Spanish style lamb Shanks Buttered potato mash SautĂŠed green olives with capsicum and Chorizo sausages Pumpkin, zuchinni and fetta frittata Pear and custard tart Members $12
Public $18
Concession $16
Book online at www.graduatehouse.com.au/trybooking.com.au or at reception, via email at admingh@graduatehouse.com.au or by telephoning +61 3 9347 3428.
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Christmas In July review What a great night it was! Friday, July 19th, 2013 It has been three years since the last Graduate Union Christmas In July and as expected, it was much anticipated by residents, members and staff. In previous years there was a DJ (discjockey) and karaoke machine and this year was no different. For the staff, the festivity began on the Monday of that week, with discussions on the decorations and the programme for the evening taking place in the main office. Throughout the week, our dedicated function facility staff went above and beyond in decorating the dining room in the Christmas spirit.
The tables were set for the Christmas mood with starters that included seafood and salad.
Members, resident and non-resident, started streaming into the dining room around 5.30pm for pre-drinks and conversation. The tables were set up, complete with Christmas crackers (Bonbons) and every diner was presented with a raffle ticket which made them eligible for lucky draws throughout the evening. The entrees were served, and included assortments from the seafood platter and fresh garden salad, carefully prepared by our kitchen crew. Everyone was seated by 6.30pm. Our very own MCs (Masters of Ceremony), Eliah Castiello and Zac Matthews, welcomed guests and announced the event open.
Staff of The Graduate Union performing the YMCA dance. Yes, this picture could be deliberately blurred!
And then the entertainment began! The staff of the Graduate Union put together a dance routine to the tune of the Village People’s YMCA, followed by resident member Ranjaka Mayadunne performing an acoustic rendition of Coldplay’s famous hit, Yellow. Non-resident members Marguerita Adam, Margaret Mayers and Kitty Van Wees-Miller got together with other members for a beautiful rendition of Silent Night and everyone was encouraged to join the group or sing from their seats. Resident members who joined the group sang in the languages of their countries of origin, like Spanish and German.
Masters of Ceremony for the night, Zac Matthews (left) and Eliah Castiello.
Santa was the Best Male Singer for the evening (AKA Tim).
Non-resident and resident members came together to sing Silent Night in various languages.
Best Female Singer for the evening was Louise McLeod.
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Dinner was served. Members enjoyed a traditional seasoned turkey breast and pavlova with fresh fruits for dessert.
A group of residents enjoying the evening.
Resident members singing My Heart Will Go On, with Syano Musyimi (far left) dancing his way through the song.
Many members took to the microphone throughout the night which kept our DJ busy with karaoke requests. The Best Female Singer prize went to resident member Louise McLeod who sang KT Tunstall’s Suddenly I See; while the Best Male Singer prize was won by Santa himself, aka duty resident, Tim Stephens who sang Whitney Houston’s The Greatest Love of All. Group performers from each table had their turn at the microphones, with special mention to resident member Syano Musyimi, who had the audience in stitches when he performed an interpretive dance of his group’s song choice.
Bon-bons lead to this fine head wear.
Resident member Ranjaka Mayadunne with his guitar and rendition of Coldplay’s hit, Yellow.
Residents gradually moved towards the floor to dance as the night’s DJ started spinning dance hits and creating a great environment to get everyone off their seats. Members also performed the Gangnam Style dance where the floor was filled with dancers who formed a circle as they galloped in a horse-like style. Recipe for a successful evening? We had the ingredients: song, dance, fabulous food, great music and good company. All we had to do was mix them together!
Conference Delegate Accommodation Options The Graduate Union is proud to announce that we are offering accommodation to delegates attending conferences in Melbourne that are scheduled outside the academic year - for example, late November to December, and in the early part of the year before semester begins. As non-members, delegates can choose to stay for a maximum of seven nights. Should they become members - and they are eligible if they have graduated from any university in the world - they will pay the lower member accommodation rates and will also become part of The Graduate Union’s vibrant international collegium of graduates from multiple disciplines and countries, and at different life stages. If you are a conference organiser, please consider recommending The Graduate Union as a college stay that can cater for various budgets - from student to professorial. To avoid disappointment, we also suggest advising delegates to book well in advance. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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August Monthly Luncheon review Wednesday, August 7th, 2013
Mr Tim Colebatch While preparing his speech for the 2013 August Monthly Luncheon, our guest speaker, Mr Tim Colebatch, economics editor for The Age newspaper, found copies of the notes he had written for a presentation he gave at The Graduate Union fifteen years ago. Coincidentally, this last talk had been on a similar topic: Australia’s Economic Future. Mr Colebatch admitted that his predictions in this 1998 talk had relied on past economic and political trends, and that he may have failed to account for factors that thence impacted Australia independently. As he explained, the reality of economics is that it is an ever shifting playing field and that, while past trends are an excellent reference in theory, they cannot be used to predict economic futures. He noted that the first big change since his late 1990’s presentation was the pattern of global income growth which had been relatively slow in 1982 at 11%, crept up to 17% by 2012 and recently forecasted by International Monetary Fund (IMF) economists to reach 20% by 2018. In addressing the question on what constituted this growth trend, Tim explained that the growth in countries with advanced economies continued at a steady pace while that of emerging market and developing economy regions had grown significantly. He saw this rapid growth in the latter as an obvious positive, pointing to improvements in living situations and job opportunities for the many citizens in these areas. He noted, however, that in the so-called advanced economy countries, the opposite was the case, with recovery growth rates after each global recession declining progressively from 3.2% in the past twenty years to the latest post-recession recovery growth rate of 1.6%. Globally, the regions and countries that have shown the greatest increases in growth over the last twenty years include China (30%) and India (10%), as well as the Middle-East, Latin America and particularly Africa. A key factor attributed to these higher growth rates is the application of education to economic growth, social development and the critical thought that underpins planning and development. These lessons have gone hand in hand with the spread of democracy in the developing world and the associated increase in the importance of the public voice and influence. He noted that China’s growth over three decades has been the most resource intensive growth in the world’s history, overtaking the growth rates of Japan and Korea. China purchases raw materials from other countries for use in manufacturing, particularly of steel and aluminium. As one of the primary providers of raw materials to China, this has impacted Australia significantly. Mineral prices are high and continue to rise. This boom, however, has rendered a previously competitive industry non-competitive in the current global economy. In Mr Colebatch’s view, action has been taken neither by the Reserve Bank nor the government to halt the consequential rises in inflation; and the Australian Government appears to have relied too heavily on the dollar rising to keep inflation under control, hoping for a massive boom, and all the time thinking that having a high dollar meant that lower import prices would offset the growth that was coming from the huge demand. Tim presented statistics on exports in different Australian industry sectors. For the mining sector, the growth since 1972 has been significant: from 25% to 52% in 2012. Similarly, but for the shorter period from 1972 to 1997, exports from Australia’s manufacturing sector, particularly to Asia, rose significantly and sharply. In the last 10 years, exports have risen to $140 million, of which $108 million is from the mining sector, and economists are predicting a continuing and healthy 5% growth, for this sector particularly, into the near future. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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In addressing the question of Australia’s competition in export markets, Tim noted that from 2002 to 2012, the United States, Europe and New Zealand had managed to take 30% of the Australian export industry but that this figure had since gone down to 18%. In 2002, China received 10% of Australia’s exports; and by 2012, this had tripled to 30% of our exports. Mr Colebatch felt that developing countries were likely to continue with rapidly increasing growth rates and he questioned the means by which such growth might be sustained. He noted, for example, that Indonesia seems to be falling backwards and that the government in India is running deficits mainly because growth appears to be concentrated on its coastal cities. China is repaying loans to semi government sectors and Nigeria, with a large population and a massive 8% growth per annum, is experiencing civic turmoil and thus falling backwards. Pointing to Singapore, Mr Colebatch outlined this country’s monetary policy to hold the value of its currency steady and close to the currency values of the major advanced economies. He explained that this had proven to be a sound approach and that it had resulted in a reduction in the risk of currency fluctuations on the large import and export industries of Singapore, and thence on the debt levels of its citizens. He expressed his alarm at the high and complex levels of personal debt currently in Australia and of the difficulties Australian’s now face in selling and then buying again in the same high-price market. Many questions were posed to Tim. One listener asked if we were getting maximum value out of our mineral exports or whether we should be looking at taking ownership and ensuring that it is Australian owned. Mr Colebatch replied that he thinks we should not change the current system, and added that it is good, by and large, to have free flow of capital. He added that employment of Australian’s in these industries remains high and irrespective of ownership, and that because we do not take ownership and responsibility, we also don’t take the very high risks of a volatile industry. When asked whether lower interest rates for mortgaged householders would lead to decreases in income for the elderly from lower interest on their savings, Mr Colebatch’s view was that this would not affect the overall economy in any significant way because the borrowing figures far outweigh the value of bank deposits. This means that the losses to investors are outweighed by the gains of people with mortgages. On whether growth is a good thing in a first world economy like Australia, Tim expressed the view that growth at any cost is not always positive. He gave the example in China where the very large cities are facing significant and negative public health effects from over-development and pollution. He explained that development must always be with the view to remain ecologically and economically sustainable, and that growth must be distributed fairly. Another question was on the future for Australia in making small parts, like car and mechanical components. Tim responded by agreeing to this potential, provided that the contracts with oversea’s companies were high-volume, or if the parts in question are Australia inventions and thus with potential for sustained patent and intellectual property income. Otherwise, he felt it more cost effective to export the raw materials as we remain a high wage economy nation that cannot compete for the small part export market. On whether we should be making cars in Australia when it is cheaper to buy from overseas, he said that this will depend on the exchange rate. On Australia’s attractiveness to major corporate banks as being politically stable when compared to other parts of the Pacific, he explained that this advantage had decreased in recent years and that few companies set up regional companies here because it is too expensive to do business in and from Australia. On Australia’s current low percentage gross domestic product (GDP) spending on biomedical research as compared to that of Singapore, Israel, Sweden, Tim said the first task should be to control our currency and make it competitive, and explained that Singapore is now one of the richest countries in the world because of good economic policies and low company tax incentives. On the future of local entrepreneurs and the capacity to develop new technologies for the world market, Tim gave the example of Taiwan - a country of similar economy and population, but with citizens who have lower living standards than those in Australia - investing a lot on innovation, keeping their currency low and making it very economical for their manufacturers to produce locally. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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Meet and Greet There are two kinds of light: the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures. — James Thurber
At the July Meet and Greet, resident members and guests learnt about the prestigious Australia Awards which are for people from developing countries to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions. The Awards grant the winners: • full tuition fees; • return airfares; • $5,000 one-off to set up (e.g. for accommodation); and • fortnightly living expenses (about AUD$30,000 per year). Members in all countries are asked to spread the word to ensure that graduates in developing countries are aware of this unique and generous opportunity and get the chance also to stay at Graduate House!!
As mentioned in previous Meet and Greets, the Graduate Union is a proud supporter of The International National Trusts Organisation (INTO). We would like to encourage Members to spread word of the efforts of INTO in maintaining and restoring some of the world’s most beautiful landmarks. INTO is an international network of National Trusts and similar non-governmental organisations, globally diverse but united by a shared commitment to conserving and sustaining our shared heritage – built and natural, tangible and intangible.
July 30th Meet and Greet The following resident members are acknowledged for sharing their graduate pathway stories.
Jade Patterson
Jacqueline Tinkler
Sahil Khanna
Applications for the General Sir John Monash Scholarships close 31st August, 2013. We encourage our resident members to apply for this prestigious award and leadership development opportunity.
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Graduate Union Tutor Team We invite all resident members to contact us should they wish to join as tutors and to assist us in matching tutors to potential tutees when we receive enquiries. Our gratitude is also extended to the many members who have embraced the spirit of spreading the word to support this program and our new tutors.
Zoe Ma offers tutorials to undergraduates in micro, macro and managerial economics, management principles and business strategies. She also tutors in basic to advanced Mandarin.
Toralf Burghoff is offering tutorials to undergraduate and postgraduate students in mathematics and well as in the language of German to advanced levels of listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Juan Ceron is currently undertaking his Masters in Energy Systems Engineering and is offering tutorials in this field at all levels from VCE to postgraduate, as well as in Spanish language.
Chanchal Chandramouli offers tutorials to undergraduate and postgraduate students in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology and cardiac physiology and is proficient in Malay and Tamil.
Tutorials are being offered by the GU Tutors at Graduate House during the day, in the evenings and on weekends and according to their study and work schedules. These tutorials will be individualised for ‘tutees’ who are: • undergraduates in any discipline; • senior secondary school students (e.g. those undertaking VCE); • seeking to pass the IELTS (International English Language Testing System); • seeking to learn or improve in other languages; • post-graduates needing specialist tutorials – e.g. to edit their theses; • undertaking course entry tests (e.g., the Graduate Management Admission Test).
and in other Resident Member News The Graduate Union would like to congratulate Alexandra Veuthey (left), Trâm Ho (center), and Erina Machida on their graduations with post-graduate degrees in law from The University of Melbourne. All were in college at The Graduate Union last year and have returned to Australia for this wonderful occasion. We wish Alexandra, Erina and Trâm all the best with their future graduate pathways and look forward to their lifelong membership and contribution from wherever in the world they may be. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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Friday 30th August 2013
RMIT University Storey Hall, 342 Swanston Street, Melbourne Conference registration available at www.aiia.asn.au/vic-icc
Further your professional development network with international career professionals
This year’s ICC brings together professionals from international careers in government, international development, business and diplomacy.
Learn about a variety of international careers Meet representatives from government, international development, business & diplomacy and NGOs Hear presentations from international career professionals
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Don’t miss the upcoming free events at The University of Melbourne. We suggest meeting here at The Graduate Union before walking over to the lecture and either dining here first or returning later for a meal, beverages and further discussion. Feel free to share notice of these lectures across your networks and assure non-members that they are most welcome to meet here to dine or refresh.
Date
Time
Venue
Faculty or School
Thursday, 22nd August
6.00pm - Public Lecture Faculty of 7.30pm Theatre, Old Arts Arts Building, Professor’s Walk
Monday, 26th August
5.00pm - The Oratory, 6.00pm Newman College, 887 Swanston Street, Parkville
Title
Australian and British travelogues on Spain: Rereading from a gender perspective
The The architecture University of of Walter Burley Melbourne Griffin: Canberra manifestations
Speakers
Faculty or School
Enquiries Professor Alberto Egea jeremy.taylor@unimelb.edu.au FernándezMontesinos Call 03 8344 4720 Dr Jeffrey Turnbull
Bookings http://www.trybooking. com/56578 Enquiries outreach@snac.unimelb.edu.au Call 03 9342 1614
Tuesday, 27th August
Thursday, 29th August
12.00pm - Chemical and 1.00pm Biomolecular Engineering Theatre, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Bldg, Bldg165
Melbourne World Energy, School of Climate Change Engineering and the Peter Cook Centre for Carbon Capture and Storage Research
12.45pm - Australia India Australia 2.00pm Institute, The India University of Institute Melbourne, 147 149 Barry Street, Carlton
Tiffin Talk: India and the International Climate Negotiations
Professor Geoff Stevens
Enquiries mriemer@unimelb.edu.au
Professor Robyn Eckersley
Bookings http://www.eventbrite.com.au/ event/7527947293
Call 03 8344 9063
Enquiries aii-rsvp@unimelb.edu.au Call 03 9035 7538
Thursday, 29th August
6.30pm - Theatre A, Faculty of 7.30pm Old Arts Building Arts
Projecting Australia on the World Stage
Professor The Honourable Gareth Evans AC QC
Bookings http://alumni.online.unimelb. edu.au/projectingaustralia Enquiries emma.shortis@unimelb.edu.au Call 03 9035 8358
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Date
Thursday, 29th August
Time
Venue
Faculty or School
6.30pm - Basement Melbourne 7.30pm Lecture Theatre, School of Business and Engineering Economics Building (The Spot), 198 Berkeley Street, Carlton (Bldg 110)
Wednesday, 6.00pm - Theatre A, Old 7.00pm Arts Building 4th September
Faculty of Arts
Title
Speakers
A cellular approach Professor to banking and Michael beyond Stumpf
Bookings and Enquiries
Bookings http://cellularbanking.eventbrite. com.au/ Enquiries events@eng.unimelb.edu.au Call 03 8344 7597
Women’s Rights Bookings Professor in the International Francisca de http://alumni.online.unimelb. Domain: the Impact Haan edu.au/franciscadehaan of Cold War Politics Enquiries emma.shortis@unimelb.edu.au Call 03 9035 8358
Friday, 6th September
9.00am - The Oratory, Faculty of 4.00pm Newman College, Arts The University of Melbourne, 887 Swanston Street, Parkville
Iconoclasm: A Symposium
Convenors: Dr Felicity HarleyMcGowan
Bookings http://alumni.online.unimelb. edu.au/franciscadehaan Enquiries emma.shortis@unimelb.edu.au Call 03 9035 8358
Thursday, 3th - 4th October
9.00am - Grd Floor 5.00pm Theatre Faculty of Business and Economics Bldg 111 Barry St, The University of Melbourne
Faculty of Business and Economics
Household, Melbourne Income and Conference Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey Research Conference
Bookings http://www.melbourneinstitute. com/miaesr/events/ conferences/HILDA_2013/ conference_HILDA_2013_ default.html Enquiries melb-conf@unimelb.edu.au Call 03 8344 2151
Monday, 7th October
12.00pm - Theatre 1 207 1.00pm Bouverie St, Carlton
The A Transformative Professor University of Agenda for Global Lawrence Melbourne Health Justice O. Gostin
Bookings http://www.socialequity.unimelb. edu.au/event/a-transformativeagenda-for-global-health-justice/ Enquiries gary.dickson@unimelb.edu.au Call 0439 602 555
Tuesday, 8th October
12.00pm - Chemical and 1.00pm Biomolecular Engineering Theatre, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Bldg, Bldg165
6.00pm - Michell Theatre, Thursday, 10th October 7.00pm Richard Berry Building
Melbourne PhotoDr Kei Saito Enquiries School of responsible mriemer@unimelb.edu.au Engineering Reversible Call 8344 9063 Polymers using Dynamic Covalent Bonds Faculty of Science
How to stack oranges in three dimensions, 24 dimensions, and beyond
Enquiries Professor jdgier@unimelb.edu.au Akshay Venkatesh Professor of Call 03 8344 9709 Mathematics
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UNIVERSITY SECTOR NEWS Chocolate Fit for a Nobel There is evidently a sweet side to the Nobel Prize. Results from a survey about the chocolate consumption of 23 male Nobel laureates during their years of prizewinning work, indicate that 10 (43%) report eating chocolate more than twice a week, compared to the percentage of 25% for 237 educated, age-matched men. These results follow in the foot steps of an analysis that suggested a correlation between national chocolate consumption per capita and Nobel Prize nominees. The science behind the theory points to flavonoids, a chemical present in chocolate and red wine. Flavonoids are known as a key chemical in boosting cognitive ability and are thought to be a fantastic source of antioxidants. While they may help cognitive ability, there is a sub-theory that they may not impact positively upon memory as some Nobel Prize winners did not remember that they had even completed the chocolate survey. Of course, correlation does not mean causation and the theory is largely based on speculation. It is thus imperative that further study be considered and that the investigators remain hopeful of an increase in sample sizes with the anticipated large influx of volunteers for a program that boasts Nobel Prize chances and an unlimited supply of chocolate. On the topic of a chocolate correlation a number of Nobel Prize winners commented anonymously: I can offer you a sure example of a “double dissociation� between Nobel Prize winning and chocolate consumption ... I am not particularly fond of chocolate but received a Nobel Prize ... My wife is crazy about chocolate and eats it almost every day but so far she has not received the phone call. Having grown up in England after the second world war when chocolate was rationed I have been trying to make up for many years of abstinence ever since. I am trying to consume more chocolate every day to recapture my youthful IQ. For more information on the survey, go to the following website: http://theconversation.com/more-chocolatemeans-better-nobel-prize-odds-true-or-false-16454
Here, Catch! Once every few years there is an idea that is thrown into the global conversation that will revolutionise our future way of life. Sometimes it is on at the microscopic level as we saw last year with the discovery of the Higgs Boson. Sometimes, it is ever so slightly larger than molecules. NASA has decided to catch an asteroid, claiming that it would be a necessary step towards a manned mission to Mars. The concept, seemingly taken from a sci-fi novel, would be to bring an asteroid, seven to ten yards wide, close to earth and send astronauts up for the purposes of further examination. The program would be the first step towards the successful management and movement of large items in space, provide significant contributions to our understanding of space mining and assist in the development of thinner and lighter solar panels that would be useful for a human mission to Mars in the 2030s. The designs for such a colossal capture have already been drawn up and approved, the only snag being US politics. After a review by Congress, it was decided that the asteroid capturing project may well be too much of a distraction from NASA’s mission to get to Mars as soon as possible. For more information read the following article: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/30/science/space/plan-tocapture-an-asteroid-runs-into-politics.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&ref=science
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UNIVERSITY SECTOR NEWS Need a Backyard Statue? Our city of Melbourne reflects the best combination of urban planning and aesthetic design, and it is this combination that defines Melbourne as the art capital of Australia. Many of the public artistic pieces have become such an integrated part of this city’s scenery that it is hard to imagine a walk through the city without passing such icons as the Flower Clock near the Botanical Gardens, or the fountains in front of the National Gallery of Victoria. One piece of Melbourne’s iconic art scene is regrettably in search of a new home: Bunjil, the 25-metre high eagle sculpture on the median strip of Wurundjeri Way. The move is predicated upon the green light being given for Lend Lease’s $1.5 billion development of 100,000 square metres of office space and 600 apartments in seven towers, all connecting to a public plaza. The plan is also to link the Docklands to Collins Street. It will be no easy move. The statue itself weighs in at just over 20 tonnes, and the concrete slab that supports it comes in at just under 90 tonnes. Bunjil’s creator, Bruce Armstrong, was surprised by talk of the eviction of this landmark, stating that he first heard of the news after a phone call from Fairfax Media. Bruce believes that the move should be based on public opinion, claiming that the statue is public property. For information read the following article: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/no-room-for-bunjil-in-docklandsplan-20130801-2r2b5.html
12 Doctors, 50 years young There are few television shows that stand the test of time. Fewer still retain not only their primary audience but gain new and committed audiences every season. Doctor Who, the charismatic sci-fi show that launched in 1963, is one of those few. For those of you who have not viewed the show, the Doctor is an alien who, alongside human, alien and robotic companions, travels through time and space using his TARDIS (Time And Relative Dimension In Space), a blue police call box which is larger on the inside. When the Doctor dies, his body regenerates into a new form - a new person who retains the Doctor’s memories. This is how the producers of Doctor Who change the main actor for the role of the Doctor every couple of seasons, without upsetting the audience with a lack of explanation. The original series screened from 1963 to 1983 and the show was then taken up again in 2005. Since then it has gained popularity en masse and has become one of the major sci-fi series in contemporary times. 2013 marks 50 years for the series and franchise. Many actors have played the role of the Doctor and it has become an exciting and special role in British television. Each Doctor is remembered by their number, with William Hartnell being the first Doctor. Since then, there have been ten other Doctors, each giving something new to the Doctor Who universe. On August 4th, 2013, it was announced that the 12th Doctor would be played by Peter Capaldi, who takes the role from the 11th Doctor, Matt Smith. The appointment in this particular case, is a decision not taken lightly as the doctor is thought to only have twelve regenerations. As such, Peter may be the last person to ever play the role. Fans now eagerly await the Doctor Who Christmas Special in December 2013 to meet their new Doctor. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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UNIVERSITY SECTOR NEWS Unique Howling May Save Rare Howlers In a recent paper published in the journal Bio-Acoustics, the authors report on a new, sophisticated means of analysing the sound recordings of wild wolf howls to recognise and distinguish between the howls of individual wolves. Using the pitch and amplitude of the recorded howls, research teams in the US and Canada have even been able to identify individual wolf howls in pack howling sessions. The technique allows researchers to track the wolves successfully and efficiently in their natural habitat, and is being proposed as a potential means for saving the Grey Wolf from being removed from the US endangered species list. The wolves were placed on the list after they were very nearly made extinct in the 1960s when they were considered a pest and became a common target for hunters. With their population increasing and thriving in Michigan, Alaska and Wisconsin, American farmers have increasingly expressed concerned over their livestock and trade. By tracking the howls, researchers claim that they can keep count and track of the wolves, and thus introduce methods to keep the wolf population within their territory, out of the farmers’ lands. For more information, go to the following website: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/07/130730wolves-howling-science-animals-environment/
Pitch perfect patience Did I tell you how much I love my job? I love my job. We get to meet the coolest people on ABC Afternoons and today I think we met the most patient man in the world. Professor John Mainstone has been custodian of a single science experiment for 52 years. Enough time for eleven Prime Ministers to move in and out of Kirribilli House and for the passing of seventeen Olympic games. The experiment is called The Pitch Drop wherein it takes between ten and twelve years for a lump of pitch to schmooze through a funnel and drop. Pitch is solid enough to smash with a hammer but its solidity co-exists with fluidity. I know. Crazy. In terms of visible thrills and spills, there are none, yet science egg-heads the world over watch this thing on webcams and obsess about seeing the exact moment when one piece of pitch becomes two. It happens in one tenth of a second. You can ignore it for nearly a decade but after that, look away at your peril. Professor Mainstone has been watching since 1961, during which time the pitch has dropped eight times and on every occasion ... he’s missed it - once in 1979 because he took a Sunday off and again in 1988 because he was getting a cup of tea. That right there would rot my socks. Yet he remains the most patient and sunny-natured man. He didn’t even throw his cup of tea at a wall. On the most recent drop, Professor Mainstone had cameras rigged to capture the moment, but the cameras failed. So while the dual properties of pitch might excite the science-y types among us, people like Professor John Mainstone inspire in me equal levels of wonder. Excerpt from 720 ABC Perth http://blogs.abc.net.au/wa/2013/07/pitch-perfect-patience-.html
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Academic and Professional Development Meetings Thank you for your patronage The following groups from The University of Melbourne have convened meetings, workshops and seminars at The Graduate Union. ORGANISATION
EVENT DATE
ATTENDEES
Department of Chemical and Bimolecular Engineering Australian Society of Rheology Annual General Meeting
22nd July
40
Department of Infrastructure Engineering Department of Infrastructure Engineering
16th July
20
Faculty of Arts Embracing and Enhancing a Service Culture in the ABC
1st August
26
Medical Education Unit, Melbourne Medical School APT Professional Development Day
22nd July
11
Melbourne Research Office (MRO) MRO Biomed Team Planning Day
24th July
8
24th - 26th July
16 each day
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Injury Management G08 OHS Directors
8th July
12
Primary Industries Climate Challenges Centre Chinese FECO Delegation - PES Workshop
30th July
10
Property and Campus Services (PCS) PCS Leaders Workshop PCS Managing Client Expectations’ Workshop (Part 1) Cultural Collections / CDF Consultative Workshop PCS Managing Client Expectations’ Workshop (Part 2)
17th July 23rd July 30th July 31st July
20 25 20 30
The Jack Brockhoff Child Health and Wellbeing Improving children’s lives collaboration
30th July
7
8th - 12th July
15 each day
17th July
28
18th July
28
19th July
29
19th July 22nd - 23rd July 25th - 26th July 26th July
15 12 17 each day 17
Melbourne School of Population Health Scoping the Evaluation short course
UoM Commercial Ltd Thermography ITC - Level 1 Palliative Care - Critical Enquiry in Adult Palliative Care - Pain Assessment and Management Palliative Care - Critical Enquiry in Adult Palliative Care Symptom Management Palliative Care - Critical Enquiry in Adult Palliative Care - Non Cancer Context Strategic Literacy Leadership Palliative Care Contemporary Approaches to Bereavement Palliative Care - Paediatric Palliative Care CEO - Curriculum Leadership
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The patronage of organisation members in charitable, not-for-profit, government and professional development sectors is acknowledged. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. ORGANISATION
EVENT DATE
ATTENDEES
Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) - promoting technologies to improve and sustain Australia’s society and economy. ATSE Meeting 31st July ACHPER Victorian Branch (Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation) - representing professionals working in health and physical education. New Study Design Teaching Health and Human Development 22nd July in 2014
20
20
Australian Asian Association of Australia (AAA) - fostering friendship, understanding and good fellowship between the peoples of Australia and Asia. Australian Asian Association meeting 22nd July
6
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) - ensuring most elements of Australia’s media and communications legislation, related regulations and numerous derived standards and codes of practice operate effectively and efficiently, and in the public interest. Australian Communications and Media Authority 31st July
30
Australian Film Base - a production company and film school and centre that provides training to become a professional film maker 4-month Film School 9th, 16th, 30th July
15 each day
Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN) - providing built environment and urban researchers, designers and planners with infrastructure to facilitate access to a distributed network of aggregated datasets and information services. AURIN meeting 15th July
8
Chit Chat Chit Chat
20
10th July
DCA Advisors Pty Ltd - assisting with taxation, accountancy, superannuation fund planning and management, business development and many other personal and business accounting needs. DCA Advisors Pty Ltd 11th July
10
Dental Health Services (DHSV) - providing dental and oral health services. Dental Health Services DHSV Communication Skills CPD Program
70 50
29th July 2nd August
Environment Protection Authority (EPA) - regulating and influencing for a healthy environment that supports a liveable and prosperous Victoria. DAU Planning and Culture Day 10th July
23
International Coach Federation (ICF) - building, supporting and preserving the integrity of the coaching profession. ICF Victoria 16th July
20
Melbourne College of Contemporary Psychotherapy (MCCP) - providing training for established mental health professionals and other counsellors and giving critical consideration to the diversity of theory and practice in contemporary psychotherapy. College of Contemporary Psychotherapy 17th, 24th and 31st July
6 each day
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Thank you for your patronage ORGANISATION
EVENT DATE
ATTENDEES
Organisation Development Australia (ODA) - supporting those working, or with an interest, in organisational development. Redux: Reinventing OD, The Conversation 31st July
13
Probus Carlton Parkville - a civic organisation for fellowship and intellectual stimulation. Probus Carlton Parkville meeting 9th July
70
Roscoe Howell Slavery Links
10
17th July
Rotary - making lives better and raising funds to assist the Carlton community. Rotary Lunch Meeting 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th July Rotary Heritage Cluster Meeting 17th July Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) - promoting and celebrating agriculture through events that link industry with consumers and aiming to improve the quality and increase demand for Victorian agriculture produce. Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria 16th July SAI Global Advanced Food Safety (AFS) - providing training services to the Australian and New Zealand food industry. Allergen Management for Food Manufacturers and VITAL Tool 15th July Introduction to food safety and HACCP Awareness 16th July Principles and Applications of HACCP 17th, 18th, 19th July Food Legislation and Labelling 1st and 2nd August
32 each day 8
8
15 5 13 per day 3 each day
Social Work Department Social Work Department Writing Group
30th July
8
The Graduate Union Friday Drinks and Dinner Italian Conversation Dinner Finance Seminar - Self Managed Superannuation Funds Christmas In July with Resident members
12th July 16th July 18th July 19th July
10 5 30 100
The Public Land Consultancy - providing independent professional consultancy advice for developers, land managers and user groups who work with public land. Building Law and Regulation 23rd July Land Law for Managers of Rivers and Lakes 1st August
10 10
Uniseed management Pty Ltd - a $60 million venture fund operating at the Universities of Melbourne, Queensland and new South wales, with investment capital provided by the three universities and Australian Super. Uniseed Investment Committee Meeting 18th July
10
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Thank you for your feedback The process of organising a function at Graduate House was very easy, with friendly and very competent support from your staff. The events always go off without a hitch. Our function went very well and the function room absolutely suited our needs. The food, both in terms of quality and quantity, is fine. The staff were very helpful in both the lead up to our event and during our event. - Ray Wilson, Property and Campus Services UoM It was a very easy process to organise a function at Graduate House. You do a great job and the function room suited our needs well. Morning tea was great - thanks. - Anonymous Excellent customer service and good buffet variety. I used my birthday voucher Thank You - and Marwa setup a table for me - terrific customer service! - Graeme Hart The mid-year Christmas party was superb! Well done ...
- Jennifer Gill
Excellent customer service, buffet variety and value. Amazing and friendly staff. - Jay Solanki Excellent customer service, buffet variety and value for money. It is good to be able to use the members’ carpark. - Alison Harcourt I visit regularly - excellent customer service, buffet variety and great value. Good to have themes throughout the year, maybe for every season! - Orazio Francavilla Excellent customer service, buffet variety and value. The menu was varied and very tasty. Our compliments to the Chef for the delightful soup. - Susan Sahhar I visit often. Thank you for the excellent customer service and meal. - John Katopodis I visit every week. Great food, great decor, great place to eat and I enjoy lunch time. - Dr Suraj Pandey Customer service and buffet variety is excellent and great value for money. The Christmas in July was excellent. - Darvi Sam I visit once a month - excellent customer service, buffet variety and great value. Please continue the friendly atmosphere. - John Johnson I visit once every few months, the customer service and buffet variety is excellent and food is good value for money. I thoroughly enjoyed it. - Marie Iglesias We enjoy working with our friendly and considerate members and guests and look forward to seeing you all again soon. Thank you for your kind words. It is indeed a pleasure to meet such wonderful people every day.
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Seen at Graduate House On the 17th July, the Finance and Planning Research Department from The University of Melbourne held their Christmas In July Luncheon. Their table was set up to reflect the traditional feel of Christmas festivity. Staff from the department enjoyed a seafood platter with fresh salad as starters, turkey breast and ham off the bone for mains and pavlova for dessert. The Graduate Union extends happy birthday wishes to Damien Dunlop (far right) who celebrated his big day with wife Lisi (seated on Damien’s right) and friends Soo Thye Tan (far left) and wife Wan Ping. Damien joined the Graduate Union as a Life member in 1987.
Life member since 1961, Dr Geoffrey Vaughan AO is seen here with wife Jennie to celebrate his birthday; and astute readers will note that he is wearing his Graduate Union tie, purchased in the sixties. Currently residing in Beaconsfield, the Vaughans drop by occasionally for a meal at Graduate House when they are in the vicinity. Life member Ann Graves (second right) came for lunch with friends Mr West (second from left), member Eileen Balsamo, (right) and her husband Franco. Ann joined the Association of Graduates in 1987 and is a regular volunteer at our monthly mail out sessions. Eileen joined in 2008. Both ladies are involved actively with the Women’s Forum group.
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Reciprocal Association News The Bellevue Club Located at 525 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, The Bellevue Club is about eight miles from Oakland International Airport and a forty minute drive from San Francisco International Airport, making it accessible for international travellers such as those travelling from Melbourne, Australia! Initially, the Club was founded as The Women’s Athletic Club by three women with great foresight. Articles of Incorporation were signed in 1926 and the Clubhouse was completed in 1929. The Front view of The Bellevue Club. Bellevue Club’s rich history and architectural aesthetics makes it an ideal place to visit and its many members hold private events at this venue, including weddings, banquets, birthdays, anniversaries and Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations. The Bellevue Club provides comfortable and recently refurbished guest rooms, each with a private bathroom, phone and cable TV. Most rooms also have balconies overlooking the beautiful Lake Merritt. King, queen, double or twin bed configurations are available. A large parking lot is available at no extra charge to members and guests of the Club. Additionally, a small office with free wireless internet access may be used by overnight guests - the Club providing copying and facsimile services at a nominal charge.
Function room facilities.
The Club has a large and well-equipped fitness centre which has Nautilus machines, treadmills, exercise bicycles and free weights. The near Olympic sized indoor pool is heated and has five lanes for lap swimming from 6.00am to 10.00pm every day. This year, The Bellevue Club members are celebrating the 84th anniversary of their beautiful club and have scheduled a range of activities and events which may be of interest to Graduate Union members who are visiting the mid west coast of America.
A typical guest room.
The Graduate Union is proud to hold reciprocal arrangements with this prestigious club. This means that our members are guaranteed a warm welcome when choosing to stay at The Bellevue Club; and that we, in turn, extend a warm welcome to their members when they choose to reside here in Carlton when visiting Melbourne. Permission to use the images for this article has been provided by Margo Murray, Coordinator – Reciprocal Clubs and Website of The Bellevue Club.
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What’s Happening in Council? In the August newsletter we informed Members that the new Council (governing body) met on the 12th June after the annual general meeting (AGM) on the 31st May. At this meeting, Councillors Tony Pagone and Cheryl Kidston were elected as Chair and ViceChair, respectively. The new committee structure and terms of references were also adopted, as was the composition of each committee. We are pleased to report that each of these committees has since met and that the office bearers for each have been appointed as follows: Committee
Meeting Date
Chair
Vice-Chair
Buildings and Facilities
15th August
Cr A Cleghorn
Mr R Heaton
Membership and Marketing
21st August
Cr K Davis
Cr K Ryall
Governance and Nominations
2nd September
Cr M Doig
Cr C Kidston
Finance and Audit
10th September
Cr L Santalucia
Mr P Clark
Additionally, the Fundraising and Benefactions Working Party met to progress planning of a major campaign to raise over $10M in the next two years; and the Resident Members Committee met to address quality control improvements and suggested refurbishment options for resident areas of the 114 room college (e.g., of the residents’ kitchen, dining and TV rooms). Council met again on the 31st July to receive the reports and recommendations from each of these committees and working parties. Preparation of the new constitution continues to be a key focus, and Council was thus grateful to hear from those who attended the Member consultation forums on the 7th and 14th August. We assure all Members that the final version is near, and that the differences between our current and the proposed rules are few. History and traditions are respected, and the changes provide clarity and enhancements while also ensuring continuing compliance during a period of great regulatory change at state and federal levels for charities and not-for-profits. Though on schedule to put the new constitution to a Member vote later this year, Council remains committed to ensuring that this new constitution is good and proper. As such, Council is cautious in advising a firm date for a general meeting of Members to decide on this new constitution but is confident in achieving the change before the May 2014 AGM. In other news, Council continues to analyse the Member Survey results and to gain a more comprehensive understanding of our Members, their interests and their ideas for continuing to move to an actively engaged and vibrant membership organisation with which all graduates of any age, discipline or culture will want to be involved. As we all are too aware, all membership associations face challenges in retaining and recruiting members. To learn more about these challenges, please come along to a free one hour webinar at Graduate House on Tuesday, 27th August from 11.00am. We are hosting this jointly with the Carlton Rotary Club which meets here, at Graduate House, weekly. As such, this will be a unique and valuable opportunity also to share experiences with a membership association that operates successfully at the international level. The webinar will be conducted from Canberra by Belinda Moore, copies of whose article were made available to Members at the 2013 AGM. If you are not able to travel in on that day, join us and the rest of Australia and New Zealand online by registering at www2.redbackconferencing. com.au/membershipisdead. Feel free to contact the office if you are unsure of how to access this webinar. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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