The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne Inc
Newsletter December 2012 this issue Upcoming Events • 2 November Monthly Luncheon • 3 French Lunch Group • 3 The University of Melbourne Free Public Lectures • 4 Bridge Nights on Wednesdays • 6 News of Publications • 7 Sunday Music Concert Review • 8 Staff News • 8 Academic and Professional Development Meetings • 9 Testimonials this Month • 11 Book Launch and Guide Dogs Victoria Breakfast Event • 12 The Chairman’s Cocktail Party 7th December • 13 Christmas Hamper Draws • 14 Open Day and Members End of Year Dinner 14th December• 15 Give Membership to New Graduates • 16 Salvation Army Wishing Tree Appeal • 16 The End of Year Menu• 17 Free Financial Information Sessions in 2013 • 18
You are invited to attend the following events at The Graduate Union For bookings and to RSVP telephone: 03 9347 3428 or email: admingh@graduatehouse.com.au
NOVEMBER Wednesday, 14th, 21st, 28th BRIDGE NIGHTS If you play the card game Bridge, or would like to learn, join this group each week - see page 6 for more information.
7.30pm for 10.00pm Free
MONTHLY LUNCHEON 12.00pm for 12.30pm Wednesday, 14th Speaker Mr Shane McSweeney presents Living in the Visual World Resident Members Free as a Blind Person. Enjoy a two course luncheon Non-Resident Members $30 Guests $37.50 Concession $32.50 with wine. RSVP by Monday, 12th November. Tuesday, 20th ITALIAN CONVERSATION Dinner and Italian conversation with an excellent and experienced teacher. RSVP by Monday, 19th November.
6.00pm Members $15 Non-Members $20
Wednesday, 21st WOMEN’S FORUM Enjoy a lively discussion on Sticks and Stones will Break your Bones but Names will Never Hurt You - a reflection of names in general. A leisurely buffet lunch will follow if desired.
10.00am for 10.30am Free
RESIDENTS MEET AND GREET Tuesday, 27th Resident and Non-Resident Members meet for drinks and nibbles.
7.00pm Free
Friday, 30th
7.00pm
END OF ACADEMIC YEAR CELEBRATIONS
DECEMBER Tuesday, 4th and 18th ITALIAN CONVERSATION Dinner and Italian conversation with an excellent and experienced teacher. RSVP by Monday, 3rd and 17th December.
6.00pm Members $15 Non-Members $20
BRIDGE NIGHTS Wednesday, 5th, 12th, 19th Join us for a social game of Bridge, or for lessons on rubber bridge. See page 6 for more information.
7.30pm for 10.00pm Free
CHAIRMAN’S COCKTAIL PARTY Friday, 7th The Chairman invites all members to celebrate a wonderful year. RSVP by Friday, 30th November 2012
5.30pm - 7.00pm Free
Tuesday, 11th SPECIAL MORNING BREAKFAST All past-Graduates are welcome to join our post-graduates for a free hearty breakfast.
7.30pm - 8.30am Free
OPEN DAY and PHOTOGRAPHS all day Friday, 14th Bring others in and show them our Carlton Gem. Be part of the collegial photographs (am and pm) MEMBERS END-OF-YEAR PARTY 6.30pm for 7.00pm Early to mid evening - an elegant dinner with song in the dining room Resident Members $20 Party from 9.30pm in the Stella Langford Wing Non-Resident Members $44.50 Guests $54.50 Concession $49.50 WOMEN’S FORUM Wednesday, 19th Join the friendly ladies for a no-set-topic story sharing and fun discussion. Friday, 21st
10.00am for 10.30am Free
Graduate House closes. We re-open 7th January, 2013
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MONTHLY LUNCHEON Wednesday, 14th November 12.00 noon for 12.30pm
Mr Shane McSweeney
Living in a visual world as a blind person
Enjoy a two-course meal with wine and then a presentation by Shane McSweeney, an Occupational Therapist who works at Guide Dogs Victoria. Shane’s particular interest is in working with young adults and those who have experienced vision impairment due to acquired brain injuries. His role includes assessing and providing life skill training appropriate to a person’s age, experience and goals. This may include working with a child to tie shoe laces, teaching a teenager to shave or to apply make-up, through to assisting the frail and elderly to increase home safety. Are puppies coming along? - here’s hoping!
Resident Members Free Non-Resident Members $30 Non-Resident Students $30 Non-Members and Guests of Members $37.50 Concession $ 32.50 RSVP by Monday, 12th November, 2012 Book via our website www.graduatehouse.com.au or telephone 03 9347 3428
French Lunch Group Commencing 1st February, 2013, the French Lunch Group meets each month for conversation luncheons from 12:30pm - 2:00pm. This lively and interactive group brings together resident and nonresident members to speak only in French. Please do not be shy. Prendre dans la conversation! Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Bookings are not essential. 2013 Meeting dates are: 1. February 1st 2. March 1st 3. April 5th 4. May 3rd
5. June 7th 6. July 5th 7. August 2nd 8. September 6th
9. October 4th 10. November 1st 11. December 6th
Corrigendum The story on the Family of Mr Frank Stillwell which appeared in the November Newsletter contained typographical errors regarding the spelling of Mr Stillwell’s relatives, his sister Effie, his niece Etta Jean Shaw and his (great) nieces Jenny Stillwell and Claire Ward for which we apologise most sincerely. Paragraph two should also have read “Generous donation towards the upkeep of the Stillwell Room” rather than “towards the library”.
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The University of Melbourne Free Public Lectures Dear Members, Don’t miss the upcoming free events at The University of Melbourne. We suggest that you meet first at The Graduate Union, perhaps to dine, perhaps for coffee. In good company, you could then stroll to campus for the free presentation. Following this feeding of the mind, you might then reconvene at The Graduate Union in the newly named Philip Law Members Lounge for a scholarly social conclusion to your outing.
The University of Melbourne Free Public Lectures 2012
Date
Time
Title
Speaker
Venue
Faculty/School
Bookings and Enquiries
Thursday 15 November
5.30pm - The Quotidian 7.00pm and the crisis in International Law
Hilary Charlesworth, Australian National University, and Professor Dianne Otto, University of Melbourne
Theatre A, Alan Gilbert Building
Arts (Social and Political Sciences)
Bookings http://alumni.online.unimelb. edu.au/crisisinlaw Enquiries georgina.cahill@unimelb. edu.au Call 8344 8550 http://alumni.online.unimelb. edu.au/crisisinlaw
Monday 19 November
6.30 7.30pm
Professor Guido Ruggiero, University of Miami, US
Theatre A, Elisabeth Murdoch Building
Arts (Historical and Philosophical Studies)
Bookings http://alumni.online.unimelb. edu.au/guidoruggiero Enquiries c.kovesi@unimelb.edu.au Call 8344 8160
New News Mildura Dr Margaret The Benetook Arts – The Simons, University Room, Alfred (Advanced Media We of Melbourne Deakin Journalism) Deserve Building, Cr John Arnold 180-190 Mayor, Mildura Deakin Rural City Avenue, Council Mildura Deb Banks ABC Local Radio Kieran Iles Sunraysia Daily Alan Erskine Mildura Weekly
Bookings http://alumni.online.unimel b.edu.au/newnewsmildura Enquiries lucycw@unimelb.edu.au Call 8344 7637
Wednesday 6.00 7.30pm 21 November
Machiavelli the Wimp: Mocking One’s Emotions and Self-Presentation in the Renaissance
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The University of Melbourne Free Public Lectures 2012 Date
Time
Title
Speaker
Wednesday 6.30 7.30pm 21 November
Common Law Divergences Allen Hope Southey Memorial Lecture
Wednesday 5.307.00pm 22 November
Integrity in Politics: The Honourable The Lindsay Power of Ideas Tanner
Wednesday 5.306.30pm 28 November
Dialogues on Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
1.002.00pm
Islam and the Mainstreaming of Intolerance in Indonesia under Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono: Influence on the fate of minorities
Wednesday 6.00 7.00pm 5 December
The Redemptive Power of the Face: Beatrice (Portinari) to Bérénice (Bejo)
6.30Thursday 6 December 7.45pm
Thursday 29 November
Tuesday 11 December
6.007.00pm
Venue
The Hon Paul Finn Law Building, University of 185 Pelham Melbourne Street, Carlton
Faculty/School
Bookings and Enquiries
Law
Bookings www.law.unimelb.edu.au Enquiries lawevents@unimelb.edu.au Call 8344 1153
Lecture Theatre G08, Ground Floor, Law Building, 185 Pelham St, Carlton
Law (Comparative Constitutional Studies) in association with the Accountability Roundtable
Dr Geoff Mulgan United Kingdom’s National Endowment for Science Technology and Arts Dr Jim Minifie Grattan Institute Dr Ahman Suaedy University of Indonesia
Woodward Conference Centre, Level 10, Law Building, 185 Pelham St, Carlton
University of Melbourne
Bookings http://www.law.unimelb.ed u.au/melbourne-lawschool/ news-andevents/ news-and-eventsdetails/ diaryid/6406 Enquiries law-cccs@unimelb.edu.au Call 8344 1011 Bookings http://events.unimelb.edu.a u/events/2632-dialoguesoninnovation-creativityandentrepreneurship Enquiries tgroom@unimelb.edu.au Call 8344 427
Room 321, Level 3, Sidney Myer Asia Centre
Arts (Asia Institute)
Bookings ramilac@unimelb.edu.au Enquiries www.asiainstitute.unimelb. edu.au Call 8344 3559
Professor C. Stephen Jaeger University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, US
Theatre A, Elisabeth Murdoch Building
Arts (Historical and Philosophical Studies)
Bookings http://alumni.online.unimel b.edu.au/stephenjaeger Enquiries jessica.scott@unimelb.edu .au Call 8344 5152
Image and Meth- Professor DesLecture odology in mond Theatre Legal Thinking: Manderson GM15, Law Scopic Australian National Building, 185 Regimes of Sover- University Pelham St, eignty in Carlton the Photography of War
Law
Bookings www.law.unimelb.edu.au law-mdft@unimelb.edu.au Enquiries dehmj@unimelb.edu.au Call 0423 119 580
The Role of Rumi- Professor Bennie nants in the Osburn Ecology of Human University of Disease California Pathogens D.C. Blood Oration
Veterinary Science
Bookings www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/e vents vetcommunications@ unimelb.edu.au Enquiries rfeasey@unimelb.edu.au Call 9035 4103
Bio21 Institute, 30 Flemington Road, Parkville
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Bridge Nights on Wednesdays Join the friendly group of Bridge players every Wednesday. Play starts at 7:30pm with a break at 8:30pm for tea and coffee (free for members, $2 for non members). Play is aimed to finish at 10:00pm. From 6.30 to 7.30pm, you may also choose to enjoy a college-style three-course buffet dinner. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. To avoid disappointment, please book by calling 9347 3428. We welcome new players. A major aim of the group is to introduce players to the game in a way that they can enjoy. There is minimal formality, with numbers ranging from 4 to 10 each week. The emphasis is on learning by playing, with basic instruction given at the table, and maximum opportunity to practice. Bidding using the American Standard System is used, and prompt sheets are available to help players. There is minimal emphasis on scoring - the main focus is bidding and playing. Players with a ‘500’ background adapt very readily. The Graduate Union Bridge Group was established more than eight years ago, and it has introduced a lot of people to bridge, some of whom have gone on to play in clubs registered with the Australian Bridge Federation. Early members included Byron Holdaway, Betty Keay and Peter Dickson – Betty is still an active member of the group. Membership is not restricted to Graduate Union members, although many players join because they enjoy playing and come to love Graduate House. If you would like a social game of bridge, or would like to learn to play rubber bridge, please contact Graham Skewes. Telephone 0408 279 804 or email gdskewes@bigpond.com
WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK When you dine at Graduate House please fill in a Dining Room Feedback Form to be in the draw for a
$500 MYER-COLES VOUCHER which is drawn at the end of the year. We also award smaller prizes each month. Our November winner was: Ana Diaz, who won a bottle of Rocco Yarra Valley Blanc de Blancs
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News of Publications New releases from Melbourne University Press (MUP) This November, MUP is releasing Maxine McKew’s Tales from the Political Trenches. In this highly-anticipated memoir, Maxine McKew counters the view that Julia Gillard, Australia’s current Prime Minister, was a reluctant Deputy who was forced to move against a chaotic and dysfunctional Kevin Rudd and offers a different version of events. About the author: Maxine McKew is a Vice Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of Melbourne. She also works as an advisor on education to the notfor-profit group Social Ventures Australia, is Chair of Playgroup Australia and a member of the board of Per Capita. At the 2007 federal election Maxine McKew wrote herself into Australian political history as only the second candidate ever to beat a Prime Minister in his own seat. She was immediately elevated to the Executive and served as Parliamentary Secretary for Early Childhood, and later as Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Regional Development. Before making the switch to politics, Maxine had a thirty-year career as a broadcast and print journalist. As host of Lateline and part-time anchor of The 7.30 Report she earned a reputation as one of the country’s most authoritative interviewers. Her television reporting has been recognised by her peers with both Logie and Walkley awards for broadcast excellence, while her work for the Bulletin saw her secure the Magazine Publishers Award for Columnist of the Year. A sought-after speaker and facilitator, Maxine is represented by Claxton Communications and is involved in a range of voluntary activities.
Other News
Maxine will be the guest speaker for our 1st May 2013 Monthly Luncheon.
• MUP author Jo Chandler has been shortlisted for the Bragg UNSW Press Prize for Science Writing for the chapter ‘Storm Front’ in Feeling the Heat • Artist David Lancashire won a Qantm Create Design Award for his illustration for Meanjin Volume 71 Number 1. • Major General John Cantwell, spoke at the Shrine of Remembrance this month about his book Exit Wounds.
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SUNDAY MUSIC CONCERT reviewed Greta Bradman, the young and distinguished soprano delighted the audience on Sunday the 21st of October with a wonderful program of music that had a folk song theme. Greta was accompanied by talented guitarist Ken Murray. Greta began her program with Benjamin Britten’s innovative arrangements of English folk songs Volume 6 for high voice and guitar, which was followed by two American songs, one by Elliott Carter and Aaron Copeland’s moving’ Simple Gifts’. Brazil was represented by Villa-Lobos with his familiar ‘Choro No. 1’ for guitar solo and with probably his best known work ‘Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5’, originally scored for six cellos and solo soprano and later arranged by the composer for soprano and guitar. Greta then sang music from Spain - four of Fernando Sor’s ‘Seguidillas’, poems set to music written about 1800, and concluded the concert with Manuel de Falla’s ‘Seite Canciones Populares Espanolas’, the well loved collection of seven folksongs dating from 1914. Greta’s subtle interpretations with her wonderfully controlled rich voice will long be remembered. We were fortunate to hear her perform such an interesting and varied program and to hear her performing such contrasting styles of music. We enjoyed the afternoon tea which followed, including the company of Greta’s family who joined us. David Eyres, for the music group
STAFF NEWS The Graduate Union takes great pleasure in welcoming Fiona Kerr who has been appointed as Secretariat and Content Manager. Fiona began on the 5th of November, and has already contributed remarkably to our great team.
Fiona Kerr
Fiona graduated with a BA (Melb) in 1988, to then spend eight years at The University of Melbourne as Personal Assistant to the Director of Financial Operations and as Secretariat to the University’s Finance and other committees of University Council.
After a period working as a consultant with the Faculty of Law, she travelled to London in 1998 where she broadened further her corporate experience, amongst other roles, working in investment banking. Fiona has 24 years senior administrative experience in a range of industries which include Telecommunications, Medicine, Law, the Media (at the Australian Financial Review), and more recently, in the education sector at Education Services Australia Limited, as Executive Officer to the Chief Executive Officer. Fiona’s areas of interest are Corporate Governance, and she will commence post-graduate study in Law in 2013.
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Academic and Professional Development Meetings The following groups from The University of Melbourne have convened meetings and workshops and seminars at The Graduate Union. UoM Committee of Convocation Committee of Convocation Meeting – 17th October, Attendees = 10 UoM Property and Campus Services - providing a world class sustainable campus environment “What Can I Recycle?” – 9th October, Attendees = 40
The patronage of organisation members in the not for profit, government and professional development sectors is acknowledged. Thank you. 1941 Medical Graduates Reunion Lunch – 11th October, Attendees = 4 ACHPER Victorian Branch (Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Inc.) - representing professionals working in health and physical education. ACHPER Conference Student Assisting Briefing - 1st October, Attendees = 30 Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL) - a member-based not-for-profit for those interested in mental health and the law. Twilight Soiree – 22nd October, Attendees = 85 Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) - promoting technologies to improve and sustain Australia’s society and economy. ATSE Meeting - 4th October, Attendees = 21 Australian Asian Association of Victoria (AAA) - fostering friendship, understanding and good fellowship between the peoples of Australia and Asia. AAA Language Awards - 3rd October, Attendees = 60 AAA Meeting - 8th October, Attendees = 10 Australian Defence Force Academy UNSW UNSW Laser Safety Course - 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th October, Attendees = 17 Bob Slater (Duntroon Society) - 18th October, Attendees =35 Business Networking Strategies (WOMM Think Tank) - 11th October, Attendees = 6 Career Education Association of Victoria (CEAV) - is a not for profit association that represents school-based careers practitioners and related professionals. Dinner – 30th October, Attendees = 12 Proving Career Development is effective in Schools, a Forum for Career Practitioners 31st October, Attendees = 80 Corporate Communique - a boutique company, running conferences and events. Children’s healthcare Australasia Palliative Care Insight Forum - 12th October, Attendees = 20 Environment Protection Authority (EPA) - regulating and influencing for a healthy environment that supports a liveable and prosperous Victoria. Exercising Your Powers - Workshop 6 - 22nd and 23rd October, Attendees = 17 www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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Academic and Professional Development Meetings International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) - promoting and improving the practice of public participation. Keith and Buddies - 5th October, Attendees = 4 International Coach Federation (ICF) - building, supporting and preserving the integrity of the coaching profession. Interactive Workshop - Developing your Coaching Skills - 30th October, Attendees = 30 Judicial College of Victoria (JCV) - provides education for judges, magistrates and VCAT members. JCV Seminar - 19th October, Attendees = 40 Rationalist Society of Australia - Dr Meredith Doig Rationalist Society of Australia AGM - 18th October, Attendees = 20 Nursing Group (NG) - placing reliable, well qualified nursing staff to those in direct need, families, Case Managers and Insurance Companies within New South Wales. NG Meeting – 9th October, Attendees = 7 Organisation Development Australia (ODA) - supporting those working or with an interest in organisational development. Unconscious Bias, an Organisational Response with Dr Jennifer Whelan - 24th October, Attendees = 30 Pat Phair Lunch - 26th October, Attendees = 26 Planning Institute Australia, VIC Division (PIA) - serving and guiding thousands of planning professionals in their role to create better communities. Creating Community Place – 16th and 23rd October, Attendees = 20 and 22 Probus Carlton Parkville - a Community Service Activity of Rotary clubs. Probus Meeting – 9th October, Attendees = 50 Rotary - making lives better and raising funds to assist the Carlton community. Carlton Rotary Weekly Luncheon – 2nd October, Attendees = 32 Carlton Rotary Lunch – 9th October, Attendees = 32 Carlton Rotary Board Meeting - 16th October, Attendees = 8 Carlton Rotary Lunch - 23rd October, Attendees = 35 Carlton Rotary Bistro Lunch - 30th October, Attendees = 32 Carlton Rotary Cluster Meeting - 24th October, Attendees = 7 Carlton Rotary District 9800 - DLT Meeting - 18th October, Attendees = 30 North Melbourne Rotary Dinner – 25th October, Attendees = 55 Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - a global university of technology and design. Global Cities Research Institute - 12th October, Attendees = 25 Slavery Links Australia - Roscoe Howell Australians and Modern Slavery in the Asia Pacific - 17th September, Attendees = 4
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Academic and Professional Development Meetings The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) - combines research, education and clinical services to provide world-class healthcare to children. Florence May McCredie Symposium, 24th October, Attendees = 20 SAI Global Advanced Food Safety (AFS) - providing training services to the Australian and New Zealand food industry. Principles and Applications of HACCP - 10th, 11th & 12th October, Attendees = 33 Internal Food Safety Auditor - 8th and 9th October, Attendees = 18 Introduction to Food Safety and HACCP Awareness - 29th October, Attendees = 12 Seafood Industry Victoria (SIV) - peak body representing the Victorian seafood industry SIV AGM 2012 – 15th October, Attendees = 20 Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) - supporting professionals and practitioners in the fields of supply chain and logistics SCLAA Victorian Committee Meeting - 4th October, Attendees = 10 SCLAA - 31st October, Attendees = 35 Workplace Training Advisory Australia (WTAA) - providing employee development and leadership programs. The Women’s Leadership Alliance - 11th October, Attendees = 33 Advanced Leadership Program Day 6 and Day 7 - 9th and 10th October, Attendees = 24 The Leadership Journey - 22nd and 23rd October, Attendees = 25 The Australian Applied Management Colloquium - 29th and 30th October, Attendees = 20
Testimonials this month: Congratulations to the Graduate Union Committee for planning a lively and stimulating mix of activities. - from Judith Oliver Brand The process of organising our function at Graduate House was very easy. The staff at GH are very helpful and let you know all your options. The function room suited our needs well and the food, both in terms of quality and quantity, was excellent. The staff were extremely helpful in both the lead up to our event, and during the event. - from Lee Ponsioen, Career Education Association of Victoria Inc First of all, thank you most sincerely for organising and executing my party lunch so well. The food was delicious, the service impeccable, and thank you for accommodating my error with the numbers so smoothly and without fuss or complaint. Once again, many thanks - also to Rosie for initiating the function. We plan to be in for lunch before Christmas. - from Pat Phair The process of organising our function at Graduate House was easy. The function room was suitable to our needs. Participants enjoyed the food very much. - from Peter Fullerton, Rushall Consulting Group Pty Ltd I love the seafood buffet - from Heather Kudeviita Customer service is excellent, staff are always friendly, helpful and encourage return. The variety of the buffet menu is excellent and it is great that the menu is listed for the following day on the website. I enjoy the roasts. - from Darren Room This is a little gem hidden in The University of Melbourne. - from Ana Diaz www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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BOOK LAUNCH Even Grimmer Tales: Not for the Faint-Hearted by Author Valerie Volk
6th December 2012, Thursday from 6pm onwards
Readings Bookshop, The Brain Centre, University of Melbourne to be launched by Professor Doreen Rosenthal
(Professor Emeritus, Melbourne School of Population Health)
Valerie Volk
When Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, on 20th December, 1812, published the first volume of their Kinder-und Hausmärchen, they would not have anticipated that this year we would be celebrating the 200th anniversary of that household institution, Grimms Fairy Tales. That first volume was much criticized as being quite unsuitable for children. In subsequent years many revisions to Grimms classic Fairy Tales have been published. The Tales, valued by W.H.Auden as one of the founding works of Western culture, have endured for two hundred years as part of our literary heritage and have been translated into 160 languages. In her new book, “Even Grimmer Tales” Valerie Volk has put a new spin on the already dark world of the Brothers Grimm, and against the background of twelve well-known stories, explores what the writer in her preamble calls the “caves and crannies of the human mind’ – darker places than even the original story-tellers envisaged. Definitely not for children’s bedtime reading, these stories may leave the reader with a wry smile and a feeling to echo the Epilogue’s closing line:
“There, but for God’s good grace, go I.”
You’ll never again read Grimms fairy tales the same way. For further information, please ontact: Valerie Volk Telephone 08 8376 6665 Email vjvolk@bigpond.net.au David Reiter, IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd) Telephone 07 3324 9319 Email reiter@ipoz.biz
Valerie is a Life member of The Graduate Union. She joined the Association of Graduates in 1962.
The second in a series of breakfast events, a high profile panel will discuss leadership in sport and the value of teamwork in contributing to personal and organisational success. When: Thursday 6 December 2012 Time: 7am sharp to 9am Where: MCG, Members Dining Room Ticket Price: $90 per person or $850 for a table of 10 To register, go to: https://register.eventarc.com/11731/taking-the-lead-in-sport Or contact Natalie Pauleit at Perfect Events on 03 9384 1190 Or email admin@perfectevents.com.au. Event MC: Karen Hayes (Chief Executive Officer, Guide Dogs Victoria) Panel Moderator : Chris Connolly (General Manager, Club Development, Melbourne Football Club, Former AFL Player & Coach) Panel Speakers: Ron Barassi (Public Speaker, Legend - AFL Hall of Fame , Former AFL Player, Captain & Coach) Steve Moneghetti (Australian Sporting Legend, Olympic & Commonwealth Games Athlete) Bianca Chatfield (Australian & World Netball Championship Player) www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne Inc
Mr David Sparks Chair of Graduate Council requests the pleasure of your company at the ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Chairman’s Cocktail Party
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ on Friday, 7th December 2012 5.30pm at Graduate House 220 Leicester Street, Carlton 3053
RSVP: Friday, 30th November 2012 Ms Shirley Ho / Ms Kay Davies Tel: 03 9347 3428 email: ghonline@graduatehouse.com.au
Dress: Cocktail
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End of Year Prizes Dear Members, On page 6, you learnt of our $500 Myer-Coles Voucher. If you have dined here and provided feedback on our form, you are in this draw. To win a Christmas Hamper or an overnight stay in one of our lovely apartments, please fill in the forms below, cut them out and send in to The Graduate Union at 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, VIC, 3850. Our 2012 calendar also has these same coupons on the November and December pages - cut out and post in. You may choose also to scan and email in the form to admingh@graduatehouse.com.au
The closing date for all forms is 30th November, 2012. All prizes are drawn 14th December at the Members’ End of Year Dinner
DRAW ENTRY Send this coupon in to enter the draw to win a
CHRISTMAS HAMPER
Name: __________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________ Membership Number: ____________________________
NO CASH REDEMPTION
DRAW ENTRY to win a
ONE NIGHT STAY AT GRADUATE HOUSE Accommodation valid from 23rd December, 2012 to 31st December, 2013 for two people. Subject to availability. SELF-CONTAINED DELUXE APARTMENTS
Name: __________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________ Membership Number: ____________________________
NO CASH REDEMPTION
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Friday 14th December 2012
8.00 am College Photo
all members – resident and non-resident
10.00 am Open House begins
join graduates living, learning and meeting
Introduce Graduate House to other graduates and potential members.
Do you want to join, live here or meet other graduates? Come in.
4.00 pm Open House closes
College Photo
after a day of tours and new members joining
all members – resident and non-resident
6.30 pm Dinner with song
traditional, elegant and joyful with carols
a three-course traditional dinner with excellent wine. Carols at intervals.
Book to avoid disappointment. The menu and prices are shown below.
9.30 pm Party
Latin American dance and GU Gangnam Style
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The Gift of Membership Graduation provides an ideal opportunity for the new graduate to receive the Gift of Membership of The Graduate Union, an esteemed membership association of graduates from around the world. Email admingh@graduatehouse.com.au or call us on +61 3 9347 3428 to purchase a gift certificate and to request an application form which we will post or email to you. You may also download the application form from http://www.graduatehouse.com.au.
The Membership fee for a New Graduate is discounted. The discount is greater for longer terms of membership and applies only when a one-off payment (for 1-5 years) is made.
ONE year of membership $ 140 TWO years of membership $ 270 THREE years of membership $ 400 FOUR years of membership $ 530 FIVE years of membership $ 660
Dont forget the annual
Salvation Army Wishing Tree Appeal Each year the Salvation Army runs a Wishing Tree Appeal where members donate gifts for distribution by volunteers to the less fortunate in our community. Drop off unwrapped gifts for any age by:
16th December, 2012 to 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, VIC 3085
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The End of the Year is Nigh A gentle reminder to book early for groups of twenty or more.
The following set menus provide options that range from a formal sit-down luncheon or dinner, to a lunchtime barbeque or an after-work courtyard function. For more information contact our Hospitality Manager, Rosie Ellul on (03) 9347 3428.
a Contemporary
$48.50 per person for a two-course meal and $62.00 for a three-course meal - includes canapés on arrival -
to warm up Sweet Potato and Leek Roulade with Sage and Garlic Stuffing or Poached Salmon Mousse en Croute with Caper Butter the main event Turkey Breast Stuffed with Fig and Pistachio with a Plum and Ginger Glaze or Fillet of Salmon on Mediterranean Couscous with Mango and Chilli a sweet end Plum Pudding with Traditional Favourites or Profiteroles with a Rich Chocolate Sauce and Fresh Strawberries Fresh Fruit Platter at an additional cost of $30 per platter
an elegant Courtyard BBQ
$45.00 per person Main Lamb Loin Chops, Rump Steaks, Gourmet Sausages, Tandoori Chicken Onions, Vegetable and Tofu Kebabs and a Selection of Fresh Summer Salads Dessert Fruit Salad and Ice Cream Prawn Kebabs and Oysters Natural at an additional cost of $9.50 per person Please discuss special dietary requirements in advance Alcohol at Bar Prices Minimum Numbers Apply for Set Menu Functions www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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Financial Information Sessions in 2013 Mr Peter Clark, a long term member of The Graduate Union, will donate his time to give a series of Financial Information Sessions over 2013. His accounting business - DCA Advisors Pty Ltd - is just around the corner from The Graduate Union at 249 Bouverie Street Carlton, and he and his team of twelve qualified accountants and administration staff have over 30 years in public practice. To foster attendance by different segments of our graduate membership, Peter will present both a lunch time and an early evening seminar on the Thursdays of: 28th February 18th July 18th April 19th September The Graduate Union would be most grateful for your advice on the four topics to select so that we meet the education and advice needs of our members and maximise attendance by members, their guests and potential members. The table below gives a list of the topics that could be presented. To give us your vote on the top four topics: Write the numbers 1 to 4 against your preferred topics (with the number 1 indicating the session you would be most likely to attend, number 2, the second most likely, etc.) he Gift of and then tear off this page and send it to us at : The Graduate Union, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, VIC 3053; or telephone us on +61 3 9347 3428 and tell us your top four preferences; or email to admingh@graduatehouse.com.au; or drop by and let us know at reception.
Estate planning: what you need to know Self-Managed Superannuation Funds: taking control of your future Superannuation made simple Transition to retirement Wealth building basics Aged care Wills: what can go wrong Borrowing through Self-Managed Superannuation Funds Debt and savings – managing debt Insurance for all stages of your life “Tax effective” death Taxing of capital gains
www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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