The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne Inc
Newsletter October 2012 this issue Upcoming Events • 2 Twilight Lecture and Monthly Argument • 3 October Monthly Luncheon • 4 The University of Melbourne • 5 October Sunday Music Concert • 6 Brotherhood of St Laurence Donation • 7 Academic and Professional Development Meetings • 8 Testimonials • 11 Phillip Law Dinner • 12 Show Your Support for our Residents - City2Sea • 15 August Sunday Music Concert Review • 15 2012 Young Researcher of the Year and Friday Night Drinks • 16 Melbourne University Open Day and The Diabetes Series • 17 September Monthly Luncheon • 18 Staff News • 19 College Garb • 20 2012 Annual General Meeting • 21 Can Your Skills Help The Council? • 22
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You are invited to attend the following events at The Graduate Union for Bookings please telephone: 03 9347 3428
SEPTEMBER Friday, 14th
FRIDAY DRINKS AND DINNER
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Meet up with fellow Non-Resident and Resident Members for a convivial end-of-the-week drink and meal. RSVP by Thursday 13th.
Members $15 Guests $20 Concession $17.50
Wednesday, 19th
10.00am for 10.30am
WOMEN’S FORUM
Enjoy a lively discussion on The Significance of Context then a leisurely buffet lunch if desired.
Wednesday, 19th
TWILIGHT LECTURE
Speaker: Professor Emeritus David Penington AC Topic: Challenges in developing the bionic eye. Drinks and nibbles will be served before the lecture.
Tuesday, 25th
Free
6.00pm for 6.30pm Resident Members Free Non-Resident Members $20 Guests $25 Concession $22.50
RESIDENTS MEET AND GREET
7.00pm
Resident and Non-Resident Members meet for drinks and nibbles.
Wednesday, 26th
ITC SERIES
Mobile and Smart Phones. Why are they so popular and what are their features and functions?
Free
5.00pm - 6.00pm Members Free Non-Members $5
OCTOBER
Tuesday, 2nd and 16th ITALIAN CONVERSATION Dinner and Italian conversation with an excellent and experienced teacher. RSVP by the Monday prior (1st and 15th October).
Wednesday, 3rd
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
6.00pm Members $15 Non-Members $20
12.00pm for 12.30pm
Speaker Dr Ralph Audehm presents Just another pill? Resident Members Free Enjoy a two course luncheon with wine. Non-Resident Members $30 Guests $37.50 RSVP by 1st November. Concession $32.50
Tuesday, 9th
SPECIAL MORNING BREAKFAST
7.30am - 8.30am
An invitation to all past-Graduates: join our post-graduates for a hearty breakfast.
Tuesday, 9th
DIABETES SERIES
Join the CEO/Head of College in a discussion on Society’s Responsibility to Stop the Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic
Friday, 12th
FRIDAY DRINKS AND DINNER
Free
5.00pm - 6.00pm Members Free Non-Members $5
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Meet up with fellow Non-Resident and Resident Members for a convivial end-of-the-week drink and meal. RSVP by Thursday 11th.
Members $15 Guests $20 Concession $17.50
Wednesday, 17th
10.00am for 10.30am
WOMEN’S FORUM
Enjoy a lively discussion on What is the Role of Government in Modern Western Society then a leisurely buffet lunch if desired.
Sunday, 21st
SUNDAY MUSIC CONCERT
Free
3.00pm
Soprano Greta Bradman accompanied by well known Resident Members $15 guitarist Ken Murray will play Spanish and Non-Resident Members $25 Public $30 South American music. Non-Resident Students $20 Concession $27.50
Tuesday, 30th
RESIDENTS MEET AND GREET
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TWILIGHT LECTURE Wednesday, 19th September 6.00pm for 6.30pm Professor Emeritus David Penington AC
Challenges in developing the bionic eye
Professor Emeritus David Geoffrey Penington AC (MA, DM, BCh) is described by reviewers of his autobiography Making Waves as “one of Australia’s leading public health experts” and “a tireless leader who, at every stage of his working life, has never shunned public controversy in a bid to improve the lives of all Australians”. Born in Melbourne in 1930 and educated at The University of Melbourne and at Oxford University, he worked as a Consultant Physician in London Hospital (1963-1967) before returning to Australia to hold the positions of Professor of Medicine (1970-1987) and then Vice Chancellor (1988-1995) at The University of Melbourne. He then co-founded Foursight Associates Pty Ltd in 1996 with other leaders in biomedicine (Dr Graham Mitchell, Sir Gustav Nossal and Dr John Stocker AO) to provide advisory services in science, technology and innovation to clients in industry, academia, the financial sector and government. Professor Penington has contributed significantly to the governance of major medical research and biotechnology organisations. He is currently Chair of Bionic Vision Australia, a national consortium of researchers working together to develop a bionic eye that will (all going well) restore vision in those suffering visual impairment from retinal degenerative conditions (including age-related macular degeneration). Resident Members Free Non-Resident Members $20 Non-Members and Guests of Members $25 RSVP by Monday, 17th September, 2012 Book via our website or telephone 03 9347 3428
The Monthly Argument Drinks, Dinner and Discussion Thursday, September 20th
While there are no plans at this stage to revive the full scale regular debates, The Monthly Argument lives on as a less formal gathering for drinks, dinner and discussion on the third Thursday of the month. We may trial a few different formats such as pre-reading on a particular topic or a guest speaker. However, even if the evening is totally informal, the idea is to spend at least part of the time exchanging different perspectives on political and social issues and not just small talk. Dinner will be a resident’s style buffet dinner comprising soup, main course and dessert all for only $15.00 for Graduate Union members and $20.00 for non-members. Drinks are at members’ bar prices. Try to be there by 6.30pm for drinks and chat. We eat at 7.00pm sharp. Book at monthlyargument@ gmail.com or ring/text David on 0488 532 559 by Wednesday, September 19th.
Corrigendum The caption to a photograph of Elizabeth Alexander on page 6 of the August Newsletter should read Chancellor rather than Vice-Chancellor. We apologise most sincerely for this erratum. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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MONTHLY LUNCHEON Wednesday, 3rd October 12.00 noon for 12.30pm
Dr Ralph Audehm
Just another PIll ? Doctors are bombarded with medications by drug companies and their patients are taking more medications. Is this better treatment or are we taking many drugs blindly? Dr Ralph Audehm is a general practitioner and the GP Director at Dianella Community Health. Prior to this he was the Director of Programs and Services for Diabetes Australia Victoria where he developed and successfully implemented statewide diabetes education, prevention and management programs, such as LIFE, across the state. Dt Audehm holds a Fellowship (Honorary) in the Department of General Practice at The University of Melbourne.
Resident Members Free Non-Resident Members $30 Non-Members and Guests of Members $37.50 Concession $ 32.50 RSVP by Monday, 3rd September, 2012 Book via our website or telephone 03 9347 3428
THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE Free Public Lectures Dear Members, On the next page we have listed upcoming free events at The University of Melbourne including lectures by ex-Prime Minister the Hon Malcolm Fraser and ex-Premier, the Hon John Brumby. Should you and others choose to attend such events, we invite you to consider using The Graduate Union as the car parking and group meeting place, and perhaps also to catch a drink and a meal. Sated and in good company, you could then walk to the campus for the free presentation. Following this feeding of your mind, we then suggest reconvening in the newly named Philip Law Members Lounge for a scholarly social conclusion to your outing. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE Free Public Lectures 2012 Date Tuesday 18 September
Tuesday 25 September
Time
Venue
Faculty/School
Title
Speaker
Bookings and Enquiries
6.30pm - Basement 8.00pm Lecture Theatre, The Spot, Business and Economics Building, 198 Berkeley St, Carlton
Asialink in association with the Australian Institute of International Affairs and UN Youth Australia
When China Martin Jacques, Rules the World: Author the End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order
Bookings http://asialink. unimelb.edu. au/calendar
Australia’s Role in the World Public Lecture Series
www.asialink.unimelb. edu. au
6.30pm - Carrillo 8.00pm Gantner Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre
Asialink in association with the Australian Institute of International Affairs and UN Youth Australia
Malcolm Fraser in Australia – US Relations in the Asia Century
Wednesday 5.15pm - Linkway 3 7.00pm Meeting October Room, 4th Floor, John Medley Building
Arts (Social and Political Sciences)
Call 9035 3789 Enquiries l.vandiemen@ asialink.uni melb.edu.au
The Right Hon Bookings http://asialink. Malcolm Fraser unimelb.edu. au/calendar AC CH, Former Prime Minister of Call 9035 3789 Australia Australia’s Role Enquiries l.vandiemen@ in the World Professor Tony asialink.uni melb.edu.au Public Lecture Milner, AM www.asialink.unimelb. Series Asialink edu. au Professor Richard Tanter, University of Melbourne Beyond Dr Paul Green, Bookings http://alumni. methodologiUniversity of online.unimelb.edu.au/ cal nationalism: Melbourne green expatriate and marginal retirees Enquiries eveades@ unimelb.edu.au Call 8344 6564
Wednesday 5.15pm - Linkway 7.00pm Meeting 17 Room, October 4th Floor, John Medley Building Thursday 18 October
6.30pm - Public 7.30pm Lecture Theatre, Old Arts Building
Arts (Social and Political Sciences
Transformative policy for poor women: a new feminist network
Dr Bina Fernan- Bookings http://alumni. dez online.unimel b.edu.au/ University of binafernandez Melbourne Enquiries eveades@unimelb.edu.au Call 8344 6564
Arts
After the Big The Hon John Reforms – What’s Brumby Left and What’s Next? Dean’s Lecture Series
Bookings http://alumni. online.unimel b.edu.au/ johnbrumby Enquiries tamsinc@unimelb.edu.au Call 8344 8985
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SUNDAY MUSIC CONCERT 21st October 3.00pm
Greta Bradman, soprano accompanied by Ken Murray, guitarist
Greta Bradman, soprano, is gaining a reputation as a vocalist of great beauty and skill. Currently nominated for a 2012 Helpmann Award and awarded the SA 2012 APRA AMCOS ‘performance of the year’ Award, Greta’s recitals are not to be missed. She is a Sony recording artist and much sought after as a soloist and recital singer. Ken Murray, well known guitarist, has a special interest in the music of Spain, South America and contemporary Australia. Their program will feature music from Spain (de Falla), Brazil (Villa Lobos), England (Britten) and Australia. Book online at www.graduatehouse.com.au or in person over the phone on +61 3 9347 3428 or at reception. We suggest booking early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available at the door from 2.30pm on the day of the performance but we cannot guarantee a seat as most people know to book ahead. This event is open to members, their guests and interested potential members - if you have a degree from a university anywhere in the world, you are a potential member. Members can use the car park for free and non-members may book in advance ($10).
Resident Members $15
Non-Resident Members $25
Guests $30 Non-Resident Students $20
Concession $ 27.50
Afternoon tea follows the concert from 4.00pm. The Bar is open before and after the concert. Bar prices apply for alcohol.
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NEED MORE SPACE IN YOUR WARDROBE?? This spring The Graduate Union is putting on their first Big Spring Clean for the Brotherhood of St Laurence!
Donation bins will be set up in the games room from September 17th for resident and non-resident members to donate any good quality clothing, bric-a-brac, shoes, books, furniture or white goods that are no longer needed. All donations will go towards the Brotherhood of St Laurence which strives for a poverty-free Australia. Donations will either go to the Brotherhood’s 23 community stores, their Hunter Gatherer store for vintage clothing or directly to people in need. For a full list of items that can and cannot be donated, please visit: http://www.bsl.org.au/Donate-Goods This will be something that all associated with The Graduate Union can get actively involved in, benefitting people of all ages across Australia whose lives have been affected by poverty. The CEO/Head of College acknowledges and thanks resident members Rachel Conroy and Phillipa Moir for suggesting and implementing this initiative.
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Academic and Professional Development Meetings
We acknowledge the patronage of our organisation members in August and September: UOM-Committee of Convocation Committee of Convocation Dinner - 15th August, Attendees = 12 UOM-Department of Infrastructure Engineering Department of Infrastructure Meeting - 7th August, Attendees = 30 UOM-National Tertiary Education Union NTEU Bluestocking Week - 17th August, Attendees = 40 UOM-Office of the Academic Registrar Managing Successful Programs Foundation Training - 15th-17th August, Attendees = 26 UOM-Student Administration Services Student Administrative Workshop - 7th August, Attendees = 14 UOM-The Jack Brockhoff Child Health & Wellbeing Program Brockoff Writing Retreat - 6th-10th August, Attendees = 50 UOM-Commercial Determinants of Women’s Health - 13th-17th August, Attendees = 75 UOM-Commercial Art Authentication - 20th, 22nd-24th August, Attendees = 6 UOM-Commercial - Catholic Education Strategic Literacy Leadership - 24th August, Attendees = 23 UOM-Commercial - Catholic Education Foundations of Literacy Leadership - 31st August, Attendees = 22 UOM-Department of Ophthalmology Centre for Eye Research Australia, Board Planning Session - 29th August, Attendees = 12 UOM-Department of Infrastructure Infrastructure Engineering SEC Committee Meeting - 28th August, Attendees = 6 UOM-Information Technology Services Lunch - 24th August, Attendees = 60 UOM-Melbourne School of Engineering Clive Pratt Scholarships - 22nd August, Attendees = 11 UOM-Office of the Provost Managing Successful Programs Practitioners Training - 23rd-24th August, Attendees = 11 UOM-Property & Campus Services PCS Practice Leadership Workshop - Project Management - 28th August, Attendees = 38 UOM-School of Health Sciences Centre for Psychiatric Nursing Strategic Planning - 28th-30th August, Attendees = 5-15 UOM-School of Historical & Philosophical Studies Death, Disaster and the Emotion in the Shadow of the apocalypse: Symposium - 1st-2nd September, Attendees = 90 UOM-Student Administration Services Student Administration Workshop - 23rd-24th August, Attendees = 14 UOM-Melbourne Materials Institute Materials for Energy - 20th August, Attendees = 90
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Academic and Professional Development Meetings
We acknowledge the patronage of our organisation members in August and September: ACHPER Victorian Branch (Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Inc) - representing professionals working in health and physical education. ACHPER/SRV Foundation for Competition Project Advisory Committee Meeting - 31st August, Attendees = 10 AURIN (Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network) - accessing built environment and urban research datasets. CRCSI/AURIN MAV meeting - 8th August, Attendees = 8 AAA (Australian Asian Association Vic) - fostering friendship, understanding and good fellowship between the peoples of Australia and Asia AAA Meeting - 6th, 13th and 20th August, Total Attendees = 30 Australian Food Hygiene Services - an accredited company offering consulting, training and auditing for the hospitality industry. Specialising in Health Care. Food Safety Supervisors Course - 14th August, Attendees = 24 Archway Group (Rotary International) - a recruitment and human resource consulting firm. Club Vision Multidistrict ‘ Train the Trainer’ - 12th, 18th and 19th August, Attendees = 20, 18, 45 Career Education Association of Victoria - the Victorian peak body for secondary school career practitioners, work experience coordinators, VET coordinators and MIPS coordinators. DEECD Study Grants for Career Practitioners 2013 Intake Briefing Session 20th August, Attendees = 50 CSIRO (The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) - Australia’s national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world. Melbourne Research Commercialisation Professionals - 22nd August, Attendees = 16 DHSV (Dental Health Services Victoria) - providing dental and oral health services. Smiles 4 Miles Induction Program - 27th & 28th August, Attendees = 17 Continuing Professional Development Advances in resin & Bonding - 31st August, Attendees = 100 EPA Victoria (Environment Protection Authority) - regulating and influencing for a healthy environment that supports a liveable and prosperous Victoria. EPA Authorised Officer Training Program - 16th August International Coach Federation - building, supporting and preserving the integrity of the coaching profession. What’s in an ‘Aha’ moment - 28th August, Attendees = 12 LEADR - an Australasian, not-for-profit membership organisation that promotes alternative dispute resolution including mediation. Mediation Horrors and how to handle them - 23rd August, Attendees = 50 MLTAV (Modern Languaue Teachers Association Victoria) - a professional association for language teachers and the umbrella organisation for more than twenty Single Language Associations (SLAs) in Victoria. MLTAV LOTEHAT 3 Workshop (30) - 21st August, Attendees = 30 Nursing Group Nursing Group Meeting - 28th August, Attendees = 7 ODA (Organisation Development Australia) - supporting those working or with an interest in organisational development. Shared Wisdom Using Open Space Technology - 28th August, Attendees = 20
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Academic and Professional Development Meetings
We acknowledge the patronage of our organisation members in August and September: Peer Support Australia - providing school communities with an evidence based, peer led approach to enhance the mental, social and emotional wellbeing of young people. Peer Support Implementation Workshop - 14th August, Attendees = 15 Probus Carlton Parkville - a community service activity of Rotary clubs. Monthly meeting - 14th August, Attendees = 50 Queensland University of Technology - an Australian university with an applied emphasis in courses and research. NANORP Meeting - 15th August, Attendees = 26 Rotary - making lives better and raising funds to assist the community. Carlton Rotary Club meeting - 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th August, Attendees = 32, 32, 42, 32 Rotary Club of Melbourne Vision Workshop - 19th August North Melbourne Rotary - Robin De Crespigny Luncheon - 27th August, Attendees = 25 Rotary Council Governors Dinner - 10th August, Attendees = 30 Rotary Cluster Meeting - 22nd August, Attendees = 12 SAI Global AFS (Advance Food Safety) - providing training services to the Australian and New Zealand food industry. Principals and Applications of HACCP for Produce - 16th - 17th August Solo Graduates Committee - a social group run by member volunteers AGM - 24th August, Attendees = 20 SCLAA (Supply Chain And Logistics Association of Australia) - supporting professionals and practitioners in the fields of supply chains and logistics. SCLAA Victorian Committee Meeting - 9th August, Attendees = 10 University of Queensland - one of Australia’s premier learning and research institutions 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 - 10th August, Attendees = 12 VCCC (Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Care) - saving lives through the integration of cancer research, education and patient care. VCCC Research Information Workshop - 10th August, Attendees = 40 Master of Cancer Sciences Workshop - 10th August, Attendees = 40 WTAA (Workplace Training Advisory Australia) - providing employee development and leadership programs. The Leadership Journey - 13th August, Attendees = 25 The Women’s Leadership Alliance - 16th August, Attendees = 34 Women and Leadership Australia - 29th August, Attendees = 13 The Women’s Leadership Alliance - 30th August, Attendees = 34
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Testimonials this month National Tertiary Education Union
Our guests reported back that they enjoyed the food. From an organising point of view, there was enough food and drink to satisfy. Staff were very helpful up to and during the event. As the food was in a public space, the staff ensured patrons that were not of the NTEU did not eat their food.
Queensland University of Technology - Michelle Gane
Quality and quantity of food was ideal for our needs. The staff were extremely attentive and very helpful before and during the event. I would have no problem recommending Graduate House for any function in the future.
Rotary Club of Melbourne - Club Vision Day
Function rooms suited our needs well. Members and facilitators all commented favourably on the venue, there was plenty of food. Coffee and tea served on time and fresh. Staff were very helpful.
Peer Support Australia Workshop
Quality and quantity of food was good. During the event, all staff were friendly and professional and actioned any needs we had.
Rotary District 9800 Council of Governors
Organising of the event was straight forward. Rosie was most professional. Function rooms definitely suited our needs - so much so that one of the senior Governors indicated he would like to organise a big luncheon there later. Excellent food quality and quantity. Staff were outstandingly helpful. Keep maintaining the standard and we’ll keep coming back
Solo Graduates Inc, AGM and Cocktail Function
Organising of the event was extremely easy. Complete information provided from the very beginning. All enquiries answered promptly and courteously. The function room suited our needs and it was appropriately set up with lectern, table and AV for the meeting, and having the food at tables at the other end, with room for circulation, was just right. The quality and quantity of food was good. (CEO note:- Thanks Solo for your specific suggestions on our catering menu. Quality control is ensuing). Staff were very helpul. Both Rosie and Bill were great and we look forward to having another function at Graduate House.
PCS Practice Leadership Workshop
Thank you so much for providing excellent facilities and service yesterday for our workshop. Appreciate the efficient and professional manner in which your services were provided. Must come in for coffee one day soon! (CEO note:- Please do.)
Dental Health Services Victoria - Michelle McNamara
Enquiries are managed efficiently, as in the confirmation of venue. Function room absolutely suited us. Staff as always terrific and the entire team was extremely helpful!
Melbourne Material Institute - MMI Research workshop
Organising our workshop at Graduate House (GH) was a very simple and straightforward process. We really appreciated the fact that GH met all our needs by providing a venue, catering and AV equipment. The GH staff we dealt with were very organised, friendly and helpful. They have also been very accommodating of our needs and late changes. The rooms were perfectly suited to our needs. Food quantity was perfectly fine. Our attendees thought the food was good. GH staff were extremely helpful, well prepared and very competent. We are very pleased with the service they provided, both before and during the event. It would be good if video-recording was available, as both attendees and invitees unable to attend have expressed their interest in being able to view the presentations (again).
The Melbourne Materials Institute research workshop held annually to prepare for the Interdisciplinary Seed Funding (IDSF) round, brings together researchers and external partners to discuss material challenges and to foster submission of innovative, interdisciplinary and eligible proposals. In 2012, over 90 participants from 19 organisations across academia, research and industry attended, including 19 speakers on themes of energy, materials processing, quantum and nanophotonics materials, materials conservation, drug and vaccine delivery, and tissue engineering and regenerative materials.
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PHILLIP LAW DINNER Frederick Winton Elliot honoured members and guests at the Phillip Law Dinner with historical and behind-the-scenes stories of his friend and colleague. The following short version of this presentation, in first person and with references to ‘Phil’ peppered throughout, is in keeping with this gentle evening of intimate narrative and personal insights. A more complete version of this talk will be in the upcoming edition of The Melbourne Graduate.
9th August, 2012
Frederick Winton Elliot presenting at the 2012 Phillip Law Dinner
For Phil the opportunity for adventure came when Sir Douglas Mawson urged the Australian Government to send an expedition south to establish a scientific base, so that Australia’s claim to a slice of Antarctica might be better recognised, especially in view of Norwegian and American exploration in the area. Mawson advised Phil to re-establish his old base at Macquarie Island and the British were eager for Australia to take over its claim to Heard Island, to forestall a possible American claim. Dr Herbert (Doc) Evatt, Minister for External Affairs, became enthusiastic about the scheme and an Executive Committee on Exploration and Exploitation of the area claimed by Australia formed under the auspices of the Department of External Affairs, decided that Group Captain Stuart Campbell, who had been the pilot with Mawson on the British Australian and New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition (BANZARE) be seconded from the Department of Civil Aviation to become the Executive Officer of the expedition. Following Sir Douglas’ suggestion for a refit of HMAS Whyatt Earp, Phil, in his capacity as Senior Scientific Officer (appointed July, 1947), went to Adelaide to ensure adequate space on the vessel for scientific work. This was successful but the sail on her back to Melbourne led to Phil passing out with seasickness on a deck coil of rope and having to be Members and guest at the 2012 Phillip Law Dinner carried below. Phil was not a good sailor, but he never made that an excuse for not fully carrying out his workload. He was a most determined person. Phil persuaded the Government to charter the Kista Dan for the 1954 season - and so began a remarkable association between ANARE and the Lauritzen Line which lasted for thirty years, the last ship being the M.V. Nella Dan named after Phil’s wife, Nell. The Kista Dan made an Antarctic station feasible. With Phil on board, it called in at Heard Island to collect five of us from the 1953 Heard Island party and was then sailed to the French base at Kerguelen before heading south to set up Mawson station. On the way home we picked up the rest of our Heard Island crew and then went back to Kerguelen before returning to Melbourne. On the wharf at Kergeulen, a Frenchman www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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asked me “Doctor Law, he is your Director?” I confirmed this. “But you do not show him any respect. When we wish to speak to Commandant M. Armengaud, we make an appointment. But you, you people just call out, ‘Hey Phil!’” He did not seem to understand that our respect for Phil was personal, nothing to do with rank. Or perhaps Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité lose something in translation into Australian. Phil’s infectious enthusiasm was a vital element in gathering around him people who willingly worked long hours at the ANARE headquarters in Melbourne and at the Stations. George Smith, Lem Macey and Dick Thompson come to mind from that time towards the end of 1952. They were loyal, but by no means servile. Sometimes Phil’s enthusiasm reached the “Gung Ho” category. One example of this was just after Operation Highjump” which the Americans taking photographs from aircraft carriers in one hit of almost all of the Antartic coastline. Phil was keen to get accurate fixes on land features shown in these photographs (such as Mawson base in one selected photograph). In simply getting to the first stop, Scullin Monolithg, it had taken us almost six hours to free the Kista from the newly frozen sea at Mawson base. Arriving at the ‘fix’ site, Second Mate Bill Pederson rowed Jim Brooks, Dick Thompson, Dr Arthur Gwynn and Phil towards the rock to find that a high ledge of ice attached to the rock prevented them from getting ashore. Phil was all for making a flying leap, but Dick told him not to be a bloody fool. Phil took Dick’s advice. I note though, in my diary entry for the day, that there was a fairly heated exchange on the deck when they returned to the Kista. The most serious case of excess enthusiasm occurred not long after when Phil insisted a very late season voyage to unchartered waters at the Vestfold Hills where Davis base now stands. Under severe hurricane winds, Kista Dan broached to over seventy degrees to port. Our remaining Auster had to be cut loose, an arduous and debilitating painful task undertaken by Bill whose hands were so frozen by leaking petrol that he could not write for a month. Down below in cramped quarters the Fourth Engineer cleared slush ice from the engine water intake which the list had brought to the surface. It was such a terrifying experience that he never got over it. He never went to sea again.
To honour the bequest from Dr Phillip Law, a benefactor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has donated a sculpture relief by Michael Meszaros for display in the newly named Phillip Law Members Lounge. The design reflects the ‘path cutting’ of Dr Law in both the Antarctic (chunks of ice at the front) and through the difficulties he encountered - bereaucracy, lack of funding, politics, etc. The path leads from back to front, cutting through each abstract barrrier, to the final horizon of a range of natural hills. On each side of the path, the modified elements symbolise Dr Law’s effect in forging ahead and changing.
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Later, Phil admitted he had made a grave error of judgement and put lives in jeopardy. I once heard him say that he had never been so terrified, not just for his own safety, but for the future of Australia in Antarctica. Indeed we were reminded of what could happen in 1958 when the sister ship of the Thalla Dan disappeared with all hands in the North Atlantic. Most of us though will remember a relaxed and happy Phil sitting, cigar in mouth, in the smoke-filled saloon, leading the singing with his piano accordion, cartons of Tuborg and Carlsberg skidding round the deck as the Kista rolled, making it an interesting operation trying to open a well-shaken can without spraying half of it on the deckhead. “Hey Phil! Can you play Smoke Gets in Your Eyes?” yells out someone and starts to sing it while Phil valiantly attempts to find the right pitch and key to suit the voice. Luckily he was a very good musician. At Phil’s 90th birthday celebration one of the speakers said, “There were many times when we could have screwed the little bugger’s neck, but we are all here because of him.” And so we are tonight.
thank you for your feedback Elizabeth Carvosso Congratulations on the very productive AGM, the very well produced Annual Report and the delightful dinner speaker. It was a good night all round. David Eyres It was a great occasion on Thursday night. The AGM went very smoothly and the dinner most enjoyable - the room and tables looked wonderful when we entered and the food and speaker top class, so thank you all. Thank you also for the kind words on completion of my membership of the council - I think I will miss the drama! And thank you for the wine, pen and certificate which were much appreciated. Best wishes. Keith Ryall I just wanted to congratulate you and your staff (particularly Daniel, Rosie and Bill with support from many others – Shirley, Diana, Alex, Eliah and Chef Kris) for doing such a great job last night. Both the AGM and the Sir Philip Law Dinner were a credit to all concerned. As I mentioned to Chairman David, I think we all hope that 2012-2013 will be a very different year to the previous 2 years. There seems a real chance that we can all get on with the job without the threat of internal dissention within the Council. Peace at last! (Peace through Service, for Rotary). I’ll be back again tonight with our esteemed Council of Governors; this is a group of Past District Governors within Rotary International District 9800; some were DG’s as far back as 1986/87 when the Council was established. So we look forward to further superb Graduate House hospitality.
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Show your support to our Residents On November 11th, two of our residents, as well as one exresident, will be taking part in the 14km City2Sea event. Rachel Conroy, Angela Band and Tristan Blackshaw will each be running to raise money for their chosen charities. Rachel’s charity is Headspace – Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, which provides young people with access to general health, mental health, counselling, education, employment, and alcohol and drug services. Angela will be running for the National Stroke Foundation, a cause which is close to her heart.
Tristan Blackshaw and Angela Band
Tristan has chosen Autism Spectrum Australia, which is the largest not for profit provider of autism specific services in Australia. You can support our residents as they undertake this challenge by making a tax deductable donation through these links: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/rachel_conroy http://www.everydayhero.com.au/angela_band http://www.everydayhero.com.au/tristan_blackshaw
SUNDAY MUSIC CONCERT reviewed
Rachel Conroy
19th August, 2012
Members and guests enjoyed an informal concert on the 19th of August given by the jazz trio Pep Talk, established last year by students from the Victorian College of the Arts. This was led by Pepita Emmerichs on violin with Lincoln McKenzie on guitar and Stephen Hornby on bass. They played a lively program of mainly gypsy jazz or hot club jazz, which began with Grapelli and Reinhardt in Paris of the 30s. The concert included the musicians’ own arrangements of some familiar jazz standards like the Gershwin classic Lady be Good, Ain’t Misbehavin’, a swinging Sweet Georgia Brown as well as beautiful quieter songs. We also strayed to Brazil with Tico Tico. In each number the original tune was played first, followed by individual improvised solos. Pepi introduced each item and we were able to ask questions and learn more about the music. Much of the concert can be viewed on a video on our website : www.graduatehouse.com.au. A splendid afternoon tea followed, giving us the opportunity of meeting the performers and talking to old and new friends. The last Sunday concert for this year will be on the 21st of October and given by Greta Bradman, the wonderful and engaging young soprano. She will be accompanied by well known guitarist Ken Murray in a program of mainly Spanish and South American music. Hope to see you there! David Eyres www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation’s 2012 Young Researcher of the Year Award Life Member of The Graduate Union, Dr Bruce Campbell has been awarded the Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation’s 2012 Young Researcher of the Year Award. The award is in respect of Dr Campbell’s research in the use of advanced imaging to improve the understanding and treatment of stroke. Professor Stephen Davis, who presented the award on behalf of the Foundation, said of Dr Campbell, “I would place him at the absolute top rung of young clinical researchers.” Bleeding into the brain is rare after stroke treatment but can have serious consequences for the patient. Results from Dr Campbell’s research have shed new light on the selection of treatments for acute stroke, indicating which patients are likely to benefit and those where treatment should be avoided due to increased risk of cerebral haemorrhage. Dr Campbell has also played a vital role in identifying stroke damage using CT scanners. This new approach reduces the need for MRI imaging which is often too difficult to access rapidly. Accepting his award, Dr Campbell acknowledged the support of his supervisors Professor Stephen Davis, Professor Patricia Desmond and Professor Mark Parsons as well as his colleague Dr Soren Christensen. Dr Campbell understands that this type of research depends on a good team over a sustained period. He is a great mentor for neurological trainees and a gifted and enthusiastic teacher contributing his time and talents to rural teaching initiatives in stroke.
Dr Bruce Campbell (left) with Mr William Clancy AM, BGRF Chairman and Professor Stephen Davis (right).
The Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation was established in 1994 through a bequest from the Estate of the late Mr Glen W A Griffiths, in appreciation for the care he received at Calvary Health Care Bethlehem for motor neuron disease.
DINNER & DRINKS AT GRADUATE HOUSE Friday 12th and 26th October, 2012 Members and guests are invited to drinks and then dinner at Graduate House. Drinks are at members’ bar prices from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Dinner is at 6.45pm sharp. $15 for Graduate Union members. $20 for non-members.
Dinner is a college style buffet dinner comprising soup, main course and dessert. To avoid disappointment, please book and pay by the Thursday before (11th and 25th October) online or by calling 9347 3428. For information, email Andre at: andre@alphalink.com.au or phone 03 9584 2087 during business hours, 03 9515 3432 after hours, or 0408 594 859. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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Melbourne University Open Day
19th August, 2012
In conjunction with the Open Day at The University of Melbourne, we at Graduate House opened our doors to welcome prospective members from the entourage of parents, carers, relatives and friends. A stretch of Grattan Street was closed to traffic with stalls being set up in University Square all the way to the University entrance. Amongst the stalls were organisations such as UniLodge and Army recruitment. Staff arrived from 8.00am to blow up balloons, prepare displays of our Graduate Union merchandise - hoodies, caps, vests and pullovers - prepare the bar and, of course, the mandatory sausage sizzle (gold coin donations went to the Brotherhood of St Laurence). Trays of sausages taken over to University Square by Rosie and Diana were quickly snapped up and facilitated the streaming of people in search of the BBQ source. Chair of Council, Mr David Sparks provided formal welcomes and lead people through our doors. Back in Graduate House, staff were kept busy conducting regular tours for potential graduate resident and nonresident members. To those reading this newsletter who visited on that day, we hope that you enjoyed this introduction to our Carlton gem and that you will return.
Head Chef Kris serving a shy little friend
Big welcome from UniLodge mascot
Donation drive by Rosie and Diana
Graduate House Diabetes Series Session 5: Society’s Responsibility to Stop this Epidemic Wednesday, 10th October 2012 5.00pm to 6.00pm Dr Kerry Bennett, CEO/Head of College Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton Resident and Non-Resident Members Free Guests $5 Non-Resident Students $2 RSVP by Monday, 8th October, 2012
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September Monthly Luncheon reviewed
5th September, 2012
Dr Palmer’s talk covered the more significant cultural changes in postwar Melbourne, a time when many European refugees immigrated and introduced Australia to the “modern” in art, architecture, literature and education. It was this influence which raised Australia’s international standards whilst at the same time strengthened multiculturalism. In her view, Dr Palmer felt that this postwar period gave direction to Australia’s existing modernists such as Arthur Boyd, Sidney Nolan, Albert Tucker, Noel Counihan and John and Sunday Reed.
Dr Sheridan Palmer at the September 2012 Monthly Luncheon
Gino Nibbi, an Italian, was one of these more notable émigrés who had a crucial presence from early 1930s to the post-war period. He established the Leonardo Art Shop at 170 Little Collins Street where he sold quality Australian and international literature, reproductions and postcards. This bookshop became an oasis for artists, writers and Europhiles who were more than happy to have his tastes imposed upon them. Several Australians were important in turning the conservative cultural climate in Australia. Basil Burdett, a well-informed art collector, was one of the most astute and best remembered for organizing the Herald Exhibition of French and British Contemporary Art in 1939, giving both Australian artists and the public a chance to engage with post-impressionist and modern paintings not experienced before in this nation. Between 1919 and 1933 many German and Austrian émigrés arrived in Australia, urged to get out of Germany before war was declared. Following the war the architects and photographers amongst them were particularly sought after in Melbourne and would document the dramatic growth and prosperity of the country. (Wolfgang Sievers would in turn do the same for the rape of the land and dispossession of the indigenous people by the mining companies. He eventually refused industrial commissions and became a major activist for humanitarian issues). With the influences which had come into Melbourne, the city became an active commercial hub for textile, industrial, graphic and furniture design. The performing arts were also given a new lease of life with the likes of Erwin Rado, a concert pianist who was to later become a dominant figure in the Melbourne Film Festival. Likewise, Edouard Borovansky arrived in 1938 and is acknowledged as the man who made Australian ballet. After the Second World War, Melbourne was in a wave of reconstruction. Australian art and education were reinvigorated at both secondary and tertiary levels. More European refugees applied to enter Australia and were accepted in the 1950s. This was described by Dr Palmer as one of the most exciting revisionist phases in Australia. After the war, the explosion in art and culture was replaced by a return to the pre-war civilian life with women returning to the home. Of course there were some notable exceptions. Helen Ogilvie managed Stanly Coe’s interior design shop in Bourke Street which represented established and emerging artists and developed a market for modernist art. This lead to a new breed of collector from a new generation. New galleries opened. Even the Women’s Weekly offered a major portrait prize worth £1,500 for the best portrait by a woman. This was the first time many people could afford to buy an original work of art. Dr Palmer concluded her facinating insight on the links between war, dispossession, resettlement and the arts with her summary of the 1950s as a period of significant émigré and multicultural influence and the emergence of a rich, yet uniquely Australian, culture of art, architecture, music and intellectualism. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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STAFF NEWS We are please to welcome Philip Murphy to the staff team.
PHILIP MURPHY
Raised in Hong Kong to an Australian family I did all my schooling in Hong Kong before gaining my first degree in Law at the University of Kent at Canterbury (UK) followed by a Theology degree through the University of Southampton (UK). For nineteen years I then worked with the Anglican Church, first of all in England, before moving back to Australia to work in Benalla and then Fitzroy. During my time at Fitzroy I led St Mark’s Community Centre Fitzroy into a partnership with Anglicare Victoria, allowing for this excellent service to the homeless in the City of Yarra to expand the services on offer and provide an improved staffing structure. In 2010 I accepted the position of Executive Officer at Catchment Youth Services Inc. This organisation runs Philip Murphy programmes for young homeless people in Victoria (aged 16 to 25 years of age, many with children) through crisis accommodation and early intervention. It was during this time that I was appointed to the Ministerial Advisory Council on Homelessness. I am delighted to have begun work at The Graduate Union as Secretariat and Content Manager and look forward to meeting many of you in the near future.
GET WELL SOON, ANNA
Everyone at The Graduate Union sends their best wishes to Anna and wishes her a speedy recovery after her recent fall. Anna is a member of our fantastic Housekeeping team here at Graduate House. Anna Condello
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 at the end of the year. We also award smaller prizes each month. Our September winner was:
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COLLEGE GARB A small step in college development is the giving to our resident and non-resident members the opportunity to demonstrate their proud allegiance through dress. Over the past few months, we have thus developed a college-appropriate clothing range which we encourage all members to purchase in anticipation of college photographs. Our apparel range is made from the highest quality materials and to last. These items are available at our offices and can be purchased online from our website http://www.rowbust. com/graduate-house/
MENS POLO $40
CREW NECK T-SHIRT $30
WIND CHEATER WITH HOOD $50
KNITTED VEST $50
CAP $30
MERINO PULLOVER $110
WOMENS POLO $40
Our gift range includes: MUG
$5
PEN
$5
KEY CHAIN
$3
REUSABLE KEEPSAKE CUP
$10
METAL HANDBAG HOLDER
$15
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
9th August 2012
A very successful 100th Annual General Meeting was held on the 9th August, 2012 with 68 members in attendance. We were pleased to present to members reports on the significant achievements in governance reform and in running our sound business over the last 14 months and to have the Financial Report for the year ended 31st December, 2011 accepted. Following the announcement of the election results by the Returning Officer, Mr Ron Ritchie, we welcomed back to Council Mr Andre Cleghorn, Mr Kingsley Davis, Dr Jane McKellar and Mrs Glenda Fisher. We acknowledged the contributions of retiring Councillors Dr Christopher Booth and Mr David Eyres, who did not seek re-election this year. (I am pleased to inform you that, subsequent to the AGM, Mr Eyres will continue on as a member of the Membership Committee and of the Sunday Music Committee). The resignations of Dr D Bellair, Mr A Binns, Dr R Gibson and Dr R Weber were acknowledged. Members in the audience at the AGM provided sound advice and suggestions to which I respond as follows: Council is meeting over two days of retreat (one on the 22nd September and the other early October) to advance the strategic plan, to construct detailed business plans and to advance the formulation of new Rules and Regulations. Key to our sustainability will be our ability to manage our debts and the business. Council is thus looking at loan consolidation and refinancing options, together with strategies to maintain and grow income through existing and new channels. We are also in the process of forming a Benefaction Working Party. In terms of governance, we shall discuss matters relating to the number of people on Council, terms of appointment, co-option to Council, attendance of members as observers at meetings and access to company documents, including minutes and the Register of Members. In this newsletter we have included an invitation to members to have themselves listed on a ‘pool’ of people who we may co-opt for specific projects or working parties. Please let us know how you want to contribute. We are also following up on the invitation from member John Farrell to speak to members on how they can contribute to our mission of engaging in intellectual and social stimulation for the wider community of The Graduate Union members. We endeavour to respond to all suggestions for member functions and events and although we have increased the number of evening events this year we are currently looking at options to further increase the number of evening events so that those members who have day time commitments may be better positioned to attend; and at different speakers and content areas of interest to a greater number of members and their guests.
Mr David Sparks, Chair of Council
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Can your skills help the Council? The Council of The Graduate Union is looking to form a pool of talented and skilled people who may be able to assist the work of Council and its Standing Committees should the need arise. If you are interested in being listed on this pool and believe that you can contribute, please forward an Expression of Interest to admingh@ graduatehouse.com.au, providing your name, qualifications, skills and experience, together with a copy of your curriculum vitae. All submissions will be acknowledged and you may be contacted in the event of a match arising in the future. In addition to providing an Expression of Interest, please place a tick in up to five of the boxes alongside each of the following “Key words” of relevance to the skill set required for each Standing Committee: More information about the work of Council can be found under the ‘Membership’ tab of our website at www.graduatehouse.com.au. HouseBoard
Accounting and Audit Committee
Residential Colleges
Economics
Hospitality
Finance
Tertiary Education
Accounting
Graduate Students
Auditing
International Relations
Charities and Non-for-Profits
Buildings and Major Projects
Taxation Law
Body Corporates
Investment and Trust Management Risk and Compliance Debt Management
Membership Committee
Governance and Policy Review Commitee
Member Clubs
Boards and Governance
Event Management
Policy Making
Sales/Marketing
Strategic Planning
Customer and Public Relations
Law and Legislation
Communication
Incorporated Associations Act
Social Media
Corporations Act
Hospitality and Tourism
Local Government
Database Management
Non-for-profit Risk and Compliance Quality Control
After you have completed the form, please tear off this page and include it in the post of the other required information documents to 220, Leicester Street, Carlton, Vic 3053 www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B
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