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The Graduate Union Newsletter - December

2014

Welcome to the December 2014 Newsletter This Issue:

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Upcoming GU Collegiate

Summer School or Conference Accommodation

Service reviews

Festive Season Products

Chairman’s Cocktail Party Invitation Members’ Christmas party 2015 GU Collegiate at a glance End of Year Functions Menu

Women’s Forum Review

Resident News

November Luncheon Review Frances Mirabelli

University Sector News Innovations Puzzles

At Graduate House

Free Lectures at The University of Melbourne Academic and Professional Development Meetings

Donate for the Future of Graduates

Upcoming Events We invite you, Members and non-members, to attend our upcoming events. I TA L IA N C O N V E R S AT I O N DINNER

CARD AND QUIET B OA R D G A M E N I G H T

C HA I R M A N ’ S C O C K TA I L PA RT Y

Tuesday

Wednesdays

Friday

02, 16/12/2014

03, 10, 17/12/2014

05/12/2014

D i n e a n d s p e a k It a l i a n with an experienced t e a c h e r. R S V P b y t h e Mo n d a y p r i o r.

Bring your own group or join others to play bridge, Scrabble, chess or another quiet card or board game.

The Chairman of Council i nv i t e s all members to celebrate another w o n d e r f u l y e a r.

6:00pm

7:30pm to 10:00pm

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Game sessions are free for Members. G old coin for the general public.

FREE for Members. By invitation only for non-members.

Members

$15

No n r e s i d e n t Members Concession

$22 $20

M E M B E R S’ C H R I S T M A S PA RT Y

WO M E N ’ S F O RU M

Friday

Wednesday

12/12/2014

17/12/2014

Jo i n Me m b e r s a n d t h e i r guests for a traditional C h r i s t m a s d i n n e r. T h i s is a ver y popular event so reser ve your seat/ table as soon as possible.

Come join the ladies for their end-of-year session of laughter and c o nv e r s a t i o n . S t a y f o r lunch if desired.

6:30pm for 7.00pm

10:00am for 10:30am

Resident Members $20.00

Forum is free. Lunch is at dining room prices.

No n r e s i d e n t $44.50 Members No n - m e m b e r $49.50 Concession No n - m e m b e r o t h e r $ 5 4 . 5 0

Book Now

T h e G r a d u a t e Un i o n c l o s e s for the festive season on t h e 2 0 t h o f D e c e m b e r, 2 0 1 4 , a n d r e - o p e n s o n t h e 5 th o f Ja n u a r y, 2 0 1 5 . Ours is a contributing and generous membership. Thank you to all who have participated, advocated, supported and felt a part of our unique international collegium of graduates. We w i s h y o u a h a p p y f e s t i v e season and a safe and prosperous 2015.

via our website, by phone 03 9347 3428 through email to admingh@graduatehouse.com.au or at the venue, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton.

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Festive Season Products Available for a limited time only, The GU festive products are made with carefully selected ingredients by our talented culinary team here at Graduate House. Items may be purchased individually or in a small or large hamper basket. To order, call (03) 9347 3428, visit our website or come in to Graduate House.

Mango Chutney $7.50 - 500ml This sweet and tangy chutney is made from fresh mango pulp combined with sugar, vinegar and salt. Our Mango Chutney is great as a delicious sticky glaze for your Christmas turkey. It is also a tasty accompaniment to a variety of dishes such as grilled meats, or in sandwiches and hamburgers.

Apple and Rhubarb Jam $5.50 - 350ml Made with fresh apples and rhubarb combined with cinnamon and sugar, our delicious Apple and Rhubarb Jam has a smooth consistency and is excellent on freshly baked scones with dollops of whipped cream. You can also simply spread it on your breakfast toast, pancakes or crumpets.

Apricot Jam $5.50 - 350ml This rich fruity preserve is made from carefully selected apricots and a spice mixture of cinnamon, cardamon and cloves. In addition to being perfect with scones and cream, our Apricot Jam is ideal as a filling for jam tarts and as a glaze for the end-of-year ham. Standard postage charges will apply to send products (individually or in a hamper) to your home or to your chosen gift recipient(s). Hampers will be costed according to your chosen product combination plus a $4.50 to $5.50 surcharge depending on the size of the hamper basket. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B

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Mr RhysWatson Chair of Council invites Members to the

Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053 Friday, 5th December, 2014 5.30pm to 7.00pm Dress: After Five

R.S.V.P Friday, 29th November, 2014 Telephone (03) 9347 3428 or email admingh@graduatehouse.com.au

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Tis the season to be singing so... Let’s Sing some Christmas Karaoke! We invite all Members and Guests to form their own singing groups. Lots of prizes to be won! Sing along to top Christmas Carols and other Festive Songs: Have Yourself a Merry Little Xmas White Christmas Hark! the Herald Angels Sing Silent Night Frosty The Snow Man It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Jingle Bells And many many more!

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MeMbers' ChristMas Party Friday, 12th deCeMber, 2014 6.00PM For 6.30PM with traditional Carols and a visit FroM

santa!

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Fresh seaFood Platter oF oysters, Prawns and sMoked salMon with CoCktail sauCe and a Grilled Mediterranean veGetarian Platter Main Course seasoned turkey breast with aPriCot and MaCadaMia stuFFinG, served with Gravy or

MaPle oranGe salMon served on sweet Potato Puree with ManGo salsa dessert PluM PuddinG with Custard and brandy sauCe or

house-Made ProFiteroles with a riCh ChoColate sauCe and Fresh strawberries

$44.50 non-resident MeMbers $20.00 resident MeMbers

$54.50 Guests $49.50 ConCession

book by tuesday, 9th deCeMber via our website, by telePhoninG 03 9347 3428 or by eMailinG adMinGh@Graduatehouse.CoM.au abn 5561066496

iar no. a0023234b

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2015 GU Collegiate Graduate House re-opens on the 5th January, 2015. This ‘Year at a Glance’ table may assist you in planning for the coming year. Function

January

February

March

April

May

Italian Conversation Dinner

3rd, 17th

7th, 21st

5th, 19th

Monthly Luncheon

No luncheon

4th

1st

6th

Residents’ Special Morning Breakfast

10th

14th

12th

Bridge Night

4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

Friday Drinks and Dinner

13th

10th

8th

Summer BBQ

13th

Residents MaG (Meet and Greet)

24th

13th

28th

8th

Womens’ Forum

18th

15th

20th

Influenza Vaccination Day

10th

Rotary and GU Health and Wellbeing Twilight Seminar and GU Tastings

26th

14th

GU Open Day

10th

College Table Discussions

20th

17th

22nd

(Psychology)

(Marketing)

(Vet Science)

Day Trips

GU Annual General Meeting and Dinner

28th

Residents’ Christmas in July

Graduate Union Ball

Residents’ End of Year Celebration

Chairman’s Cocktail Party

Members’ Christmas Party

21st (Mornington)

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We thank you for your support in attending and promoting these functions. June

July

August

September

October

2nd, 16th

7th, 21st

4th, 18th

1st, 15th

6th, 20th

17th

1st, 15th

3rd

no luncheon

5th

2nd

7th

11th

no luncheon

9th

14th

11th

8th

13th

10th

8th

3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

2nd, 9th, 16th

12th

10th

14th

11th

9th

25th

11th

27th

13th

17th

15th

19th

16th

21st

18th

16th

24th

16th

21st

18th

16th

(International (Mathematics (Literature Studies) and Physics) and Writing)

8th

November December

10th

3rd

20th

4th

11th

(Healesville)

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End of YEar function MEnus sEt MEnu for Lunch or dinnEr

traditionaL christMas MEnu Two course - $45.50 per person or Three course - $54.50 per person (includes CanapĂŠs on arrival)

EntrĂŠE

Fresh Seafood Platter of Oysters, Prawns and Smoked Salmon with Cocktail Sauce and a Grilled Mediterranean Vegetarian Platter

Main coursE

Seasoned Turkey Breast with Apricot and Macadamia Stuffing, served with Gravy or Maple Orange Salmon served on Sweet Potato Puree with Mango Salsa

dEssErt

Plum Pudding with Custard and Brandy Sauce or House-made Profiteroles with a rich Chocolate Sauce and fresh Strawberries Fresh Fruit Platter at additional cost of $30.00 per platter

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End of YEar function MEnus sEt MEnu for Lunch or dinnEr

christMas suMMEr bbQ $39.90 per person (in the Graduate House Courtyard)

Main coursE Lamb Loin Chops, Rump Steaks, Gourmet Sausages, Tandoori Chicken, Onions, Vegetarian Burgers and a selection of summery Salads Seafood-Prawn Kebabs and Oysters Natural are available for $7.50 extra per person

dEssErt Pavlova, Fruit Salad and Ice-cream

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The Women’s Forum Review The following are salient points discussed at the The Dilemma of the Modern Woman forum on the 15th October. In Australia, at the time of settlement, there were few paths to status or security for most women, with the most usual one being marriage, within which they took on the biological and traditional roles of bearer of children and household management. During World War 2, with the departure of so many men to war, women were of necessity, drafted into previously ‘male only’ roles such as in factories, offices, farm labouring and support services for defence forces. These were usually carried out in conjunction with the traditional roles of running the household and caring for children. After the war, women were expected to resume these traditional roles full-time but the wartime experience had awakened a latent awareness of ability and capability and many chose to combine paid employment with household duties. This dilemma becomes apparent with awareness of choice! Historically, especially in Europe, things had been different. Women had, in many countries, held positions of power and influence (e.g., Catherine the Great in Russia, Queen Elizabeth the first in England). Queen Victoria, although a reigning monarch was somewhat different as she had chosen to highlight the importance of family life, albeit combined with her royal responsibilities. Gradually, during the next three or four decades in Australia, women became more assertive in seeking a role beyond domestic duties. This presented problems as this new found independence conflicted with the expectations of society and with many women who did not have role models of other possibilities in their own mothers. Changes in expectations (societal or personal) combined with the introduction of effective contraception, government assistance with the cost of raising and caring for children and increasing standards (as well as cost) of living eventually created a situation where households ‘expected’ women to contribute to provide a substantial contribution to household expenses. The dilemma deepens. By the 1950s, girls were staying longer at school, proceeding to tertiary education and expecting to follow chosen professional careers. Choices increased to pursue a career, put it on hold or forego it forever in favour of raising a family. These choices were confused by the attitudes of parents who had invested in the education of daughters, the girls themselves and their own ambitions plus awareness of biological imperatives and the general ‘undervaluing’ of raising children. In general, men still ‘wrote the rules’ (by holding the most influential places in commerce and politics) and career-oriented women were still regarded as ‘feminist stirrers’ or dilettantes in significant roles outside domestic duties. In conclusion, it was decided that the dilemma is continuing in that each generation of women will find different obstacles. Change will depend largely on personal attitudes, the ability of individuals (both male and female) to accept the complementary roles of both genders in any field of endeavour rather than competing for superiority, and the education of both boys and girls during the impressionable years through exposure to fitting role models within homes and workplaces. There is no set topic for the last forum on the 17th December, 2014. Come join the friendly ladies and bring along some laughter. The forum is free. Lunch is at Member and non-member prices. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B

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November Monthly Luncheon Review Wednesday, 13th November, 2014 AMA Victoria - What this organisation does and my role as CEO Frances Mirabelli began her address with an introduction about herself. She is a Founder of Mayflower Reservoir, a not-for-profit group that offers retirement and residential care community living. Prior to this, she was Chief Operating Officer at Wintringham, an innovative company which provides housing and care for the homeless. Armed with a science degree, Frances soon found that this discipline did not suit her and applied for a program run by the Victorian Hospital Association, The Department of Health and major Victorian hospitals. The program gave her the opportunity to work with, and be mentored by, chief executive officers of hospitals and other health service providers. It was also the first time that Frances came into contact with the Australian Medical Association - a contact which left her with a long-lasting impression of the power and prestige of this organisation. After completing her management program and spending several years in various senior executive health and aged care roles, Frances accepted the position of chief executive officer (CEO) at the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Victoria. She saw this position not only as an honour, but also as a challenging and game changing role. So what is AMA? Though some say it is a union for doctors, the AMA is not registered as a union with Fair Work Australia - the majority of doctors having expressed preference for not being unionised. Others espouse the view that the AMA is a lobby group or a group of medical professionals minting money and protecting themselves. Not without surprise, it seems that the chief proponents of these latter perspectives are in government! Frances explained that the AMA Victoria is the only membership organisation representing registered Victorian doctors and medical students. Put simply, AMA and its members are committed to improving health services. The vision is to shape the future of health in Victoria. Originally known as the Port Phillip Medical Association in 1846, the AMA was founded by the first four doctors who settled in Melbourne. Since then, the organisation has seen several name changes and an increasingly varied and broad range of roles and responsibilities. One key objective of AMA Victoria is to promote,

maintain, advance and extend the honour, interests and standing of the medical profession. In meeting this objective, the AMA policy unit consults with its members and collates their responses into carefully constructed and wellinformed submissions to government. Examples of recent submissions at the state level have been in relation to the supply and use of the drug â€˜iceâ€™ in Victoria, task substitution, and guidelines for practitioners who have blood borne diseases. AMA Victoria has also developed a manifesto and budget submissions in anticipation of the upcoming Victorian state elections. At the federal level, AMA submissions have been in relation to such topical matters as the general practitioner (GP) co-payment, the senate enquiry into healthcare and expenditure and the concerning increases in the incidence of self-harm and suicide nationwide. Policies and lobbying are essential to protecting the medical profession. Another key objective of AMA is to represent the medical profession as a whole during major consultation processes. A recent example of this is AMAâ€™s involvement in extensive government consultations on Advance Care Planning, a process to support those wishing to make a healthcare plan for a time when they may be

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unable to make their own decisions. Advance Care Planning attempts to promote dignity and to help ensure that a person’s choices are known and respected for future medical treatment. It is also designed to make things easier for family and friends by decreasing the amount of confusion and conflict over medical end-of-life decision making. As Frances outlined, there is currently no Victorian statute associated with advanced care directives and the common law position is unclear. This has led to uncertainty as to whether medical professionals are obliged to follow these directives. Because advanced care directives are not legally binding, doctors are also potentially exposed to legal actions for negligence. On the one hand, this can be if they have respected their patient’s wishes. On the other, it can be because they administered treatment that was against the patient’s directives. The members of AMA have repeatedly stated that they want amendments to legislation in order both to protect the treating practitioner and to ensure that their patient’s wishes are upheld. AMA Victoria is not only lobbying for these changes but is also being encouraged by the Department of Health to establish guidelines for health practitioners to explain advance care directives to patients. A third key objective of AMA Victoria is to take an active part in the promotion of health care programs for public benefit and to participate in the resolution of major social and community health issues. As Frances explains, this is time consuming and resource intensive. A third of the State Election Manifesto from AMA Victoria is dedicated to public health issues, in particular, to alcohol misuse and tobacco reforms. A recent survey showed that in Australia and New Zealand alone, one third of cases brought to emergency rooms are alcohol related. Similarly, another study found that more than 98% of emergency room staff interviewed have suffered verbal aggression due to alcohol abuse in the past year, 92% have received physical and abusive threats and 87% felt unsafe while working with patients who were demonstrating signs of alcohol or drug misuse/abuse. Our monthly luncheon audience agreed that these figures are of major concern. AMA is advocating for a reduction in alcohol promotion and advertising in Victoria. Research has shown that children who constantly see alcohol advertisement are more likely to start drinking at an early age and more likely to have

these habits escalate into larger health issues in later life. The AMA is lobbying hard also for reforms in tobacco advertising and for the adoption of harm minimisation approaches that are in place in other states and territories. Victoria remains the only state that has not committed to banning smoking in outdoor dining areas. AMA will continue lobbying until they see this position changed. Having seen the resistance encountered in the early days of lobbying for seat belts and the now accepted use of seat belts, the AMA understands well how to hold true and resilient to a strong stance on issues that are incontrovertibly beneficial for public good. A fourth key objective for AMA Victoria is to consider and advise on medical and health policy issues that range from protecting emergency workers, to e-health, mental health, hospital expansion, paediatric services and many others. For example, and following a long campaign, AMA was successful in passing legislation for harsher penalties for those who assault emergency workers, including the police, paramedics, doctors in emergency services and other emergency response workers. A final key objective of the AMA is to provide advice and act on behalf of members in industrial matters. AMA is the first point of call for doctors if they have problems, whether it is about their employment, training or if their rights have been eroded. Stating the obvious, it is AMA’s responsibility to represent doctors and to work with them on contract reviews and on legislation that is relevant to doctors. AMA is proud, for example, to have recently negotiated an enterprise agreement for doctors in public hospitals. This agreement has not only been seen as fair and reasonable by and for all parties, but has also rapidly become a benchmark for the sector. The five key objectives boil down to three pillars: advocacy for doctors, patients and the community. It is the CEO’s role to ensure that the AMA’s strategies, businesses, directions and actions advance and promote the organisation. While it is the Council and board that dictate AMA’s medical views, it is the role of the CEO to ensure that AMA progresses, expands and remains powerful. Frances explained that although her role as CEO is challenging, she feels that she has found the balance between enjoying a great family life and working within such a worthwhile sector. She concluded that there is no such thing as a perfect

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job, but in the right role, right industry or sector and right company, this position as CEO of AMA Victoria is the best one can hope for. The first question from the audience was on approaches recommended by AMA to address alcohol and drug problems and the high number of emergency room presentations. Frances explained that harm minimisation and restricted access to alcohol appear to work in reducing the number of cases presenting to emergency departments. In NSW, for example, the introduction of measures to restrict access to alcohol after certain hours - unlike in Victoria where alcohol is available 24 hours a day - has seen improvements. On how AMA ensures that its members adhere to reasonable standards, Frances explained that AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) supports National Boards in protecting the public and in setting standards and policies that all registered health practitioners must meet. To a question on blood borne diseases, Frances said that the AMA has launched

an enquiry on how to deal with doctors who have blood-borne diseases, has consulted with medical experts and is awaiting the outcome of its submission. On assisted death, Frances explained that the AMA, in representing doctors on this issue, is against assisted death and that physicians who assist death are breaking the law and can be charged with a criminal offence. The Graduate Union extends gratitude to Frances Mirabelli for sharing her insights on the work of AMA and on her role as CEO.

Please note that this was the last Monthly Luncheon for 2014 and that there will be no Monthly Luncheon in December. We look forward to your attendance at the firstWednesday-of-the-month luncheon series in 2015. To assist your planning, below is a list of speakers for the first half of next year.

Monthly Luncheons in 2015 We welcome the following Monthly Luncheon speakers: February 4th

Associate Professor Peter Verhezen Department of Management and Marketing The University of Melbourne. March 4th

Dr Bethia Wilson

Victoria’s Health Services Commissioner from 1997 to 2012. April 1st

Loretta Sullivan

Queensland’s Cooktown’s Captain Cook Re-enactments. May 6th

Dr Vicky White

Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences The University of Melbourne. June 3rd

Father Bob Maguire Bob Maguire Foundation

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Resident News It is easy to be proud and harsh and selfish - so easy; but we have been created for better things Mother Teresa (1910-1997)

Resident member Cecilia Liando recently shared her experience about life in a residential college in her blog, an excerpt of which is below. Thank you Cecilia! Living in a Residential College October 27, 2014 Hi! My name is Cecilia Liando and I’m currently a Master of Publishing and Communications student at The University of Melbourne. At the moment, I live in a residential college for graduate students, affiliated with the University of Melbourne, called Graduate House. Have you ever thought of living in a residential college during your studies? There are actually many benefits of staying in a residential college. Although I have been ‘warned’ by people in Indonesia during my pre-departure briefing that residential colleges are very costly, after weighing in everything, I found that the price is very reasonable, especially after looking at the services provided and time and energy saved. Depending on your needs, living in a residential college might be the best option for you. These are the benefits of living in a residential college, compared than any other places... To read the complete blog, please go to: http://indonesiamengglobal.com/2014/10/ living-in-a-residential-college/

Nina Bliznina was a resident at Graduate House from July to November 2014. She has provided us with her pathway story below. Many thanks Nina for keeping in touch. We hope that you will always consider Graduate House as your Melbourne home. I am an international student undertaking a graduate coursework degree at The University of Melbourne. I chose my accommodation option at Graduate House for the first Semester of my master’s program. This experience was very challenging for me and has brought into my life a range of fascinating people. Graduate House residential community is flexible and multicultural. It provided me with both moral and technical support for the whole duration of the semester. My Master of Urban Planning degree requires many skills for international students - education in a non-native language, training in a highly competitive environment and a wide range of issues requiring attention and concentration. The University of Melbourne, in particular, teaches me how to cope with academic challenges through intensive study. However, one of my purposes of living in Melbourne is to learn from these academic challenges and to build a multicultural network of contacts. Graduate House completely provides the connection to the highly intelligent

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multicultural community and allows me to build networks easily and in a friendly environment. Furthermore, Graduate House residential atmosphere ensures a sense of confidence in daily life. Personally, I highly respect the attitude of Graduate House as it is human oriented and empathetic. Practically, this means that you always meet support and that you are easily understood here. The social events at Graduate House are particularly engaging and this makes Graduate House a convenient place to meet interesting people who come here. - Nina Bliznina

Other News The Graduate House kitchen closes on Friday, 19th December. The last meal for the year is the Residents’ dinner on the 19th December, 2014. The kitchen reopens on Monday, 5th January, 2015 with the first meal of the year being the Residents’ breakfast. During the holiday break There will be no housekeeping during the period from 20th December, 2014 to 4th January, 2015. The normal housekeeping routine resumes on Monday, 5th January. During this period, Resident Members who require a change of bed linen and towels must exchange their used with clean items at the reception desk. Reception will be open for the limited hours of 7.30am to 2.00pm, excluding weekends and public holidays. Duty Residents will be able to assist with out-of-hours enquiries.

We are pleased to hear from former resident, David Budden, who recently received another award for Excellency in Tutoring from the Department of Computing and Information Systems. In 2013, while in residency at Graduate House, David received the Melbourne School of Engineering Award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. Congratulations again David! At a recent local TEDx event David discussed the field of ‘Systems and Computational Biology’ and the importance of computer scientists, engineers and mathematicians in medical research. In this talk he outlined his use of Moore’s law to explain the accelerating growth of technology and its impact on the life sciences. Link to the video at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=xM0_EhugD7g. Information on David’s work can be found at http://www.davidbudden.com/ It is always wonderful to hear of the successes of our past residents. Thank you David.

Highlights of 2015

Day Trip (Fruit Picking on the Mornington Peninsula) 21st March Residents’ Christmas in July 10th July Day Trip (Healesville Sanctuary) 8th August Graduate House Ball 3rd October

The Graduate Union wishes Resident Members a safe and enjoyable festive season. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2015 and/ or to hearing from you as you enter the next phase of your graduate pathway. Don’t forget to send in your graduation and new job photographs and stories. Our non-resident Members across the world are truly interested in learning about you and in supporting your career. They are part of an influential network.

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University Sector News

Stories that may be of interest to our Members

Science and Interstellar By now you may have heard of director Christopher Nolan’s profound sci-fi thriller, Interstellar. Chistopher, known for movies such as the Dark Knight Trilogy and Inception, is being lauded for creating one of the most scientifically accurate space films of all time. Interstellar takes place in a future where the surface of the earth is plagued with dust storms and Blight, a crop-eating virus that is wiping out farms. In a last ditch effort for survival, a small team of astronauts heads towards the heavens in search of a habitable planet for continuation of the human species. There will be no more details regarding the plot, as the film’s makers have gone to great lengths to ensure that people enter the cinema not knowing what to expect. What can be spoken about, however, is the science behind the film. Nolan employed the help of Dr Kip Thorne, a theoretical physicist to help guide the scientific constructs. Although Dr Thorne assisted with almost all the science in the film of which there are many - his main contribution was with the theories of time dilation in the face of gravity. Time dilation is where the dimension of time is distorted by large gravitational fields, in this case, by a black hole.

around the black hole. Instead, they found that a spinning black hole is actually spherical in shape, with halos of light spinning on top of, around and below the black hole. The phenomenon was not only so spectacular that Nolan decided to leave it as it was without further special effects’ editing, but it gave scientists a greater understanding of how light behaves around a black hole. Christopher Nolan had this to say about using Dr Thorne’s equations: What we found was … we could get some very understandable, tactile imagery from those equations, they were constantly surprising and it spoke to the maxim that truth can be stranger than fiction. For more information, you can see Interstellar at your local cinema or visit http://www. businessinsider.com.au/interstellar-black-holephysics-discovery-2014-11

In a show of the things that can be accomplished when disciplines intertwine, the black hole depicted in the movie actually led to a scientific discovery in reality. Dr Thorne, along with thirty special effects experts and over a thousand computers, input theoretically accurate data of a black hole into animation software, expecting to see a flat disk of light distorting the light www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B

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Colour and More Colour As humans, we live in a colourful world, but differences in visual systems means that not all animals see the world in the same way. In humans, there are three types of cone cell that are responsible for the early stages of colour vision. Each type of cone cell is maximally absorbent in a different part of the spectrum â€“ short, medium and long wavelengths of light. These are typically named blue, green and red cones, respectively, to describe how humans perceive light at each coneâ€™s peak absorbency. When light hits the eye, the cones are stimulated differentially according to their type, and the relative excitation of each type underlies colour sensations. In a process known as colour opponency, the outputs are then compared against each other in various permutations. This information is then sent to and interpreted by the brain, which provides the final sensation of colour. Animals vary in the number and sensitivity of cones present, so visual processing can result in very different colour sensations, even before differences in brain processing are taken into account. Most mammals are dichromatic â€“ they have only two cone types (blue and green sensitive). Humans have three types of interacting cones and so are trichromatic, although there is at least one documented case of a female having four cone types.

trichromatic vision, but New World monkeys have variable colour vision that is also sex-linked, meaning that males and females of the same species can have different numbers of cone types. Generally, females are trichromats whereas males are dichromats as they lack the photoreceptor that is sensitive to red wavelengths of light. In several species of New World monkey, such as marmosets and tamarins, all males are dichromatic but females may be either dichromatic or trichromatic. Trichromacy may offer a foraging advantage by enabling green and red food items to be easily distinguished, but may also be useful in signalling amongst individuals of the same species, whereas dichromacy may be advantageous when foraging for camouflaged food or in low light levels. In truth, we can probably never know how any kind of animal, perceives colour. Not only is it difficult for us to imagine colour vision more with more dimensions than our own, but we also need to account for how the brain interprets such information. That being said, there is still much left to learn about the colourful world of animal vision. Written by Laura Kelley of the University of Cambridge. For the full article: http:// theconversation.com/inside-the-colourfulworld-of-animal-vision-30878

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University Sector News

Stories that may be of interest to our Members

Rosetta and the Comet Continuing the theme of outer-space and its many wonders, this month marks some of the first transmissions from the robotic Rosetta Spacecraft. The Rosetta was launched in 2004 and has been on a mission to rendezvous with comet ‘67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko’. Since its launch, the Rosetta has made three fly-bys of Earth and one of Mars to slingshot it to the speed it needed to be in line with the comet.

contributions to our understanding of the movement, makeup and deterioration of comets.

Now in the comet’s orbit, the Rosetta has successfully launched its comet landing drone, the Philae Lander. The Philae is a perfect example of human ingenuity. It is the first lander to place itself on the surface of the comet, collect samples and relay the data back to earth.

For more information, go to http:// theconversation.com/why-rosetta-is-thegreatest-space-mission-of-our-lifetime-33763

The Rosetta, however, will continue with the comet until December 2015. Scientists everywhere await the treasure trove of information that the Philae is providing (albeit with limited solar energy), as well as that provided through transmissions from the Rosetta.

The Philae is faced with a number of challenges during and after its landing. For example, it is impossible to know how structurally sound the comet’s surface is. As if to add insult to injury, the comet’s gravity is so low that just by jumping, an astronaut could leave the comet’s orbit. The Philae combats these facts with drills attached to each of its stands, which harpoon the comet’s surface. Furthermore, there are reverse thrusters attached to the top of the Philae which push the lander to comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko’s surface. After the extended landing process, the Philae is set to observe, take samples and report to the Rosetta. The findings may answer some of the greatest questions pertaining to the origins of the universe. The mission will ultimately lead to the Philae’s destruction, but not without valuable www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B

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Innovations

The very latest

The Smart Tooth Brush Microtechnology is taking new leaps in the field of internal memory based and detection hardware. Microelectromechanical systems, or MEMS, are pieces of hardware that can be inserted into everyday items. For example, some of you may have noticed smart watches and fitness devices connecting with mobile phones. Once they become more affordable, it is envisaged that these MEMS will be in almost all our personal items. For example, they will be in your clothes to monitor your heart rate and blood pressure. They will be in your furniture and white goods letting you know when to replace or fix a component. They will be in our food packaging telling us when food has expired or is no longer safe to eat. Perhaps most curiously of all, MEMS are being placed in toothbrushes. These smart brushes will record how long you have brushed your teeth, the teeth you covered and those you missed and the strength of your brushing technique. The brush then sends a signal to your smart phone, letting you know the quality of your morning routine. We predict this to feel a little less embarrassing than being told same by the dentist! MEMS are still expensive and the technology is inefficient. In the next ten years, however, developers hope to bring out more of these quirky pieces of micro-technology. For more information go to: http://edition. c n n . c o m / 2 0 1 4 / 0 1 / 0 9 / t e c h / i n n o v at i o n / smart-toothbrush-kolibree/

The Smart Tooth On the topic of MEMS and oral technology, researchers at National Taiwan University in Taipei have developed a slightly more intimate piece - WOSS, a tooth-sized “wearable oral sensory system”. This sensor knows when you’ve been eating or talking too much and can recognise when you are chewing, drinking, speaking, swallowing and coughing. The system sits inside an artificial tooth. It comprises small sensors which detect mouth movement and small communicators which send information to the user. Currently WOSS is a prototype and the research team hopes its next design will involve wireless communication and a rechargeable battery. As explained by the researchers: Because the mouth is an opening into human health, this oral sensory system has the potential to enhance exiting (sic) oralrelated healthcare monitoring applications such as dietary tracking. The Taipei team presented its findings at the 18th International Symposium on Wearable Computers in September, 2014 in Seattle. For more information: http://mll.csie.ntu.edu. tw/papers/TeethProbeISWC.pdf

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Puzzles Mind benders for our Members

Sudoku

MEDIUM

Sudoku is an 81 square grid comprising of nine square blocks, each with nine cells. To complete this puzzle, all blank cells must be filled with a number between and including 1 and 9.

Each number can only appear once in each nine celled block, row and column.

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3 equals the clue on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on top.

9 Addition Kakuro

Name: ________________________ Class: ___________

Use the numbers 1 to 9 to fill the empty cells so that the sum of each horizontal block Each number can only be used once per block!

Kakuro Use the numbers 1 to 9 to fill the empty cells so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the clue on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on top.

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Answers

Use the numbers 1 to 9 to fill the empty cells so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the clue on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on top. NB:can There beonce more Each number onlymight be used peranswer block! combinations possible!

Last monthâ€™s results

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27 27

11 10

15 15

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Cryptic Crossword 1

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Across 1. Large creature, cowâ€™s tail looks healthy (5) 4. Tin primate or starter (6) 8. Shred tempo for syncopated music (7) 9. Find perfection inside Alaska (5) 10. Hawaiian garland, certain relaxation (7) 11. Oddment found in pendant (3) 12. Star gets to discover objective (6) 14. Bravest try to find room in church (6) 18. Snow runner wrapped in buckskin (3) 19. Cop able to rearrange inert medication (7) 21. Young woman is out of order (5) 22. Find strength, request a minaret (7) 23. Uses caper to find a way out (6) 24. Replace initial calories in a dairy product with a dead end aspiration (5)

Down 1. Conflict and declamation result in court order (7) 2. Spiritual being viewed from different angle (5) 3. Building discovered if ice found (7) 4. Confused her cub with infant (6) 5. Lacking experience, twisted a vein (5) 6. Introduce a gift (7) 7. Foreign leader showed the way or ran (4) 13. Spanish affirmative during monsoon produces fruit (7) 15. Turn mere lad into stone (7) 16. Measure limb on sailing ship (7) 17. Has sleep trouble, essentially (6) 18. Box or spring ring leader (4) 19. Previous Australian leader makes dough (5) 20. I love various Mediterranean fruit (5)

Last monthâ€™s results Across: 1. Enticed 5. Tails 8. Rules 9. Pause 10. Nylon 11. Kites 12. Recess 14. Apiary 18. Amble 20. Adore 22. Rapid 23. Intro 24. Total 25. Needles

Down: 2. Talon 3. Castles 4. Depend 5. Trunk 6. Inertia 7. Ships 8. Cabaret 13. Profile 15. Yahoo 16. Warden 18. Afoot 19. Expel 21. Extol

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Meet at our centrally located facility before and after free Public Lectures held at various locations around The University of Melbourne. These lectures are usually held in the middle of the day or early evening (to suit city workers and students after their regular lectures). See http://events. unimelb.edu.au/all/free-public-lecture and share notice of these lectures across your networks. Non-members are welcome also to meet, dine or refresh here at Graduate House.

Date

Time

Venue

Wednesday, 1.00pm - Davis Auditorium, 26th 2.00pm Walter and Eliza Hall November Institute, 1g Royal Parade, Parkville

Faculty or School Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

Title Immunoregulation by CD52 ... but thereâ€™s more!

Speakers Professor Len Harrison

Call

Thursday, 27th November

12.30pm Room 410, Melbourne - 1.30pm School of Population and Global Health, 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton

Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

Curriculum for Psychologists Working in Primary Health Care in Indonesia

Ms Diana Setiyawati

Thursday, 27th November

12.30pm Room 515, Level 5, - 1.30pm 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton

Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

Complex alcohol control policies in Indigenous communities in Queensland

Associate Professor Alan Clough

The Net Effect: An Optimist in the News Business

Morry Schwartz

Thursday, 27th November

6.30pm - Carrillo Gantner The University 7.30pm Theatre, Sidney Myer of Melbourne Asia Centre

Monday, 1st - 2nd December

9.00am - Level 6, Melbourne 5.00pm Law School, Parkville

Tuesday, 2nd December

6.00pm - Lecture Theatre 7.00pm G08, Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton

Bookings and Enquiries Enquiries falcone@wehi.edu.au

Enquiries j.yeadon@unimelb.edu.au Call

Faculty of Business and Economics

Public Science and its Output: First Evidence from the California Institute of Technology

Professor Jacques Mairesse

03 8344 2178

Enquiries handreck@unimelb.edu.au Call

Seminar/Forum

03 8344 0710

Enquiries gemma.catley@unimelb. edu.au Call

Melbourne Law Seventh Melbourne School Doctoral Forum on Legal Theory

03 9345 2555

03 8344 4408

Enquiries law-mdflt@unimelb.edu.au Call

0400 008 329

Enquiries james.davis@unimelb. edu.au Call

03 9035 7561

Wednesday, 1.00pm - Davis Auditorium, 3rd 2.00pm Walter and Eliza Hall December Institute, 1g Royal Parade, Parkville

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

The impact of arginine methylation in B cell receptor signaling

Dr Simona Infantino

Wednesday, 10.00am The University of 3rd - 4th - 4.00pm Melbourne, Parkville December Campus

Faculty of Veterinary Science

Innovative Learning and Teaching: The Why and The How

Dr Liz Norman, Enquiries Professor Anton Pijpers, mavlt-request@lists. Associate Professor unimelb.edu.au Liz Tudor Call 03 9035 7884

Enquiries falcone@wehi.edu.au Call

03 9345 2555

Sunday, 7th December

12.30pm Carrillo Gantner Faculty of Arts - 5.00pm Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre

Raising Children in More Than One Language

Dr Susanne Dopke, Enquiries Professor John Hajek rumaccc-info@unimelb. edu.au

Monday, 8th December

11.00am Davis Auditorium, - 2.00pm Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, 1g Royal Parade, Parkville

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

Signaling pathways connect the cell cycle to epigenetics and cell fate determination

Professor Stephen Dalton

Tuesday, 9th December

5.15pm - Auditorium, 6.30pm Melbourne Brain Centre, Kenneth Myer Bldg, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville

Melbourne Neuroscience Institute

The No-Bell Prize

Dr Lauren Ayton, Enquiries Dr Adam Bandt, info-mni@unimelb.edu.au Dr Shane Huntington, Call 03 8344 1819 Professor Trevor Kilpatrick, Associate Professor Megan Munsie

Call

0425 710 396

Enquiries falcone@wehi.edu.au Call

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Date Tuesday, 9th December

Time

Venue

5.30pm - Seminar Room, 6.30pm Australia India Institute, 147-149 Barry Street, Carlton

Faculty or School Australia India Institute

Title

Speakers

The Ideas SoirĂŠe: Bridging Dr Ashis Jalote Gaps in Engineering Parmar Education

Bookings and Enquiries Enquiries aii-rsvp@unimelb.edu.au Call

03 9035 7538

Wednesday, 1.00pm - Davis Auditorium, 10th 2.00pm Walter and Eliza Hall December Institute, 1g Royal Parade, Parkville

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

Wednesday, 4.30pm - Theatre A, Elisabeth 10th 9.00pm Murdoch Building, December Parkville

Melbourne Human rights in mental School of health Population and Global Health

Dr Erminia Colucci, Ben Rinaudo

Monday, 15th December

4.00pm - Auditorium, Bio21 5.00pm Institute, 30 Flemington Road, Parkville

Bio21 Institute

Chemical Analysis in Situ using Mass Spectrometers: Operating Rooms, Crime Scenes, Grocery Stores and Factory Floors

Professor R Graham Cooks

Monday, 15th December

5.00pm - Auditorium, Kenneth 6.00pm Myer Bldg, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville

Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

A Raving and Melancholy Madness

Professor Allan Young Enquiries janmar@unimelb.edu.au

Friday, 17th December

1.00pm - Davis Auditorium, 2.00pm Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, 1g Royal Parade, Parkville

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

Understanding and treating stroke using advanced brain imaging

Dr Bruce Campbell

Friday, 17th December

10.00am Foyer, Sidney Myer - 2.30pm Asia Centre

Office of Admissions

Course Information Day

Future Students Event Enquiries kparsons@unimelb.edu.au

Investigating the cellular origins of lung cancer

Dr Kate Sutherland

Enquiries falcone@wehi.edu.au Call

03 9345 2555

Enquiries ecolucci@unimelb.edu.au Call

03 9035 3082

Enquiries reply-bio21@unimelb. edu.au Call

Call

03 8344 2220

03 8344 5509

Enquiries falcone@wehi.edu.au Call

Call

03 9345 2555

03 8344 8899

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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 Graduate House. Department of Finance

Department of Infrastructure Engineering

Melbourne Graduate School of Education

Melbourne Law School

10th, 17th , 24th , 31st October 5 attendees each day

10th , 30th October 37 attendees

10th October 10 attendees

13th October 10 attendees

McCaughey Centre PHL Writing Retreat

MDHS Equity Diversity and Staff Development Forum

Melbourne University Alumni and Friends Bushwalkers

School of Chemistry

29th , 30th October 20 attendees

10th October 90 attendees

4th October 30 attendees

14th October 3 attendees

UoM Commercial Catholic Education Office Melbourne Palliative Care

UoM Commercial Chilean Study Tour

UoM Commercial Clinical Research 2014

UoM Commercial Clinical Teaching

3rd, 9th, 27th, 28th, 30th October 116 attendees

13th to 24th October 40 attendees per day

20th to 24th October 18 attendees per day

20th to 22nd October 124 attendees

The patronage of organisation Members in charitable, not-for-profit, government and professional development sectors is acknowledged below. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL)

Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)

Australian Asian Association of Victoria (AAA)

Australian Film Base (AFB) 4-month Film School

6th October 30 attendees

2nd October 21 attendees

6th, 20th October 66 attendees

7th, 14th, 21st, 28th October 15 attendees per evening

Australian School of Applied Management (ASAM)

Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) Headstart Narrative

Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN)

Bob Slater Duntroon Society Luncheon

7th, 8th October 42 attendees

30th October 30 attendees

13th, 14th October 24 attendees

16th October 26 attendees

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Academic and Professional Development Meetings

CRC for Spatial Information CRCSI Workshop

David Bennett Fellowship Dinners Australia

Disability Sports Victoria (DSV)

Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)

3rd, 24th October 24 attendees

4th October 20 attendees

14th October 15 attendees

10th, 29th October 60 attendees

STONE GRILL DINING Leukaemia Foundation Getting My Financial Life In Orderâ€™

Maree Wiggins

Melbourne College of Contemporary Psychotherapy (MCCP)

NIODA National Institute of Organisation Dynamics

24th October 30 attendees

6th October 9 attendees

8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th October 6 attendees each day

8th October 15 attendees

Opticum Pty Ltd UNSW Canberra - Laser Safety Course

Organisation Development Australia (ODA)

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre - Victorian Cancer Access Project

Carlton-Parkville Probus Club Inc

13th to 17th October 112 attendees

28th October 26 attendees

3rd October 50 attendees

14th October 70 attendees

SLAVERY LINKS

Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) Oral Health

Rotary of Carlton - D9800, Lunch & Board Meetings and Heritage Cluster

Roscoe Howell Slavery Links

Social Work Department Writing Group

13th October 37 attendees

6th,7th,14th,15th,21st,28th October 174 attendees

6th October 4 attendees

7th October 8 attendees

The Graduate Union GU Collegiate and Governance Meetings

The Jack Brockhoff Child Health and Wellbeing Program

Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) Board Meeting

Western and Central Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service (WCMICS)

1st, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 21st, 22nd, 25th, 28th, 29th, 31st October 521 attendees

28th October 6 attendees

16th October 15 attendees

9th October 36 attendees

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At Graduate House

Service reviews and other news Thank you for your Patronage Membership Feedback To everyone at Graduate House, many thanks for the birthday card. The years go by very fast now! Sorry that I am unable to visit Melbourne. I know I miss out on some great lectures and social Occasions ... oh well ... thanks again, sincerely. - Life Member, Joy Wellings Accommodation Services Feedback I ‘discovered’ GH in August 2010. Since then I have spent time here in December, February, May, July and the present. On each occasion all service has been exceptional. I am sure you realise that the staff at GH are excellent but I don’t know if guests actually tell you so. In my visits here I have always been looked after VERY well by the office staff, the kitchen staff and the housekeeping staff but it just gets better. This time I wanted to let you know that the room change could not have been handled better. It was so smooth and so gracious. To George, my grateful thanks (what a gentleman) and the housekeeping staff likewise. GH is Melbourne’s best kept secret. I stay here when I come to study and when I come for pleasure. I constantly spread the word. Please pass on my remarks to George, in particular, and to the staff. Very grateful. Regards Member Barbara Tynan (November 2011) I write again in praise of your lovely staff at Graduate House. I had a nasty fall on a tram in Melbourne last Friday. I came back to GH very sore and sorry and in need of help. Priya and George sprang into action arranging bags of ice and strapping to wrap the ice to my elbow. Having strapped the ice pack to my arm, George escorted me to my room with extra ice. Really, I would not get that service at a ***** hotel. Again, I thank George and Priya for their kind assistance. Congratulations to GH for great work as usual. I am delighted that (assuming all goes well with my final essay) I will walk across to Wilson Hall from GH to my graduation in December. It is perfect that having stayed at GH for my first and last subjects (and others) at Melbourne, I will stay there for graduation as well. GH will remain my Melbourne home away from home. Regards Member Barbara Tynan (October 2014)

Thank you for your hospitality, I got a lot of work done and completed a book chapter for The University of Melbourne book to be published in 2015 and am happy! - Resident Member, Australia Thanks for a great stay :) (smiley face) - Organisational Member, Paul Duldig Academic and Professional Development Meeting Services Feedback I would like to thank Bill and his team for the excellent service the Australian Asian Association members received at their Annual Language Awards evening. Our guests from the Consular Corps were very impressed with the setting and the high standard of hospitality they received at Graduate House. - Mary R. Kelleher Vice President, Australian Asian Association Victoria Inc. It was a simple and friendly feel in organising my function at Graduate House. The function room was suitable and the set-up of the room enabled us to adjust to our number of attendees. Both Rosie who took my booking and Bill who followed up and was in attendance on the night did a great job. - John Wigley, Rotary International My function was well organised, flexible and an easy process. The event room suited our needs and the food was great. Rosie and all the staff were friendly and helpful in both the lead up to my event, and during the event. Keep up the great work. See you all again in November and December! - Claudine Evans, UoM Commercial Everything about our event just ran smoothly with the assistance of the function staff. Any requests we had the team were able to help us. The function room suited us and we were able to have break out areas and move the participants from area to area with ease. Great food and service. The food, both in terms of quality and quantity was fantastic. The staff went above and beyond to ensure the participants with dietary requirements were looked after. - Erin Turner, Excellence in Clinical Teaching Feedback helps us. Thank you for taking the time to tell us what you think.

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Personal Detail Distribution The Graduate Union is committed to privacy. We have heard and are listening to Members who have expressed concerns from past campaigns for election to Council. As with our old Rules, Members intending to stand for election and their Member supporters, may inspect the Register of Members to send you their campaign material. We thus offer the option to prevent your contact details being released to other Members both during elections and otherwise, and to authorise The Graduate Union to send you any additional campaign material. The Graduate Union must not impede the democratic process of elections. Even if you

decide not to share your details with other Members, you may still receive election material. However, this material will be sent from our offices and candidates will not receive your contact details from The Graduate Union. Candidates will pay for these mail-outs. Please contact us our office to ‘opt-out’ of having your details released in the copy inspected by other Members. If you have already done so, only contact us if you would like to reverse your ‘opt-out’. Once you have opted-out, please inform us if you continue to receive unauthorised emails, post and/or telephone calls.

Have you submitted your Entry? Entry in a draw

Entry in a draw

one night in a GU apartment

to win a Christmas Hamper

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Members (only) have the opportunity to win a Christmas Hamper or an overnight stay in one of our lovely apartments. Fill in the Draw Entries in your 2014 calendar, cut them out and send in to The Graduate Union at 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053. You may choose also to scan and email in the completed draw entry as an attachment to admingh@graduatehouse.com.au. The closing date for all forms is 30th November, 2014. All prizes are drawn 12th December, 2014 at the Members’ Christmas Party. Please do not worry if you are not able to attend the party. If you are one of the lucky winners we shall ensure that your prize will reach you. Throughout the year we encourage Members, guests and dining room patrons to submit feedback about food, beverages and service. We hold a monthly draw at the end of each month and all feedback forms go into a grand draw for the year-end prize of a $500 Coles Myer Gift Voucher. The winner will be drawn at the Members Christmas Party on 12th December 2014. The lucky feedback-giver for November, Catherine Bunard who won a bottle of Rococo, Blanc de Blancs, Yarra Valley, is now also in this end of year draw. Fingers crossed! Thank you to all those who provide us with solutions that we can implement to improve the experience for all. www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B

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The fund of highest priority and need at the time of my donation Buildings Resident Members Capital Fund I am Interested in Gifting to Name: a space wiThin The GraduaTe union (buildinG, floor, rooM or oTher space) a scholarship or an award To a residenT MeMber a recoGniTion of excellence award for a residenT or non-residenT MeMber a career or reTireMenT developMenT proGraM for an in-career or a reTired MeMber

My Bequest (will) i would like To provide for The GraduaTe union in My will

(please Telephone The GraduaTe union on 03 9347 3428 in This circuMsTance)

ABN: 556 10 664 963

IAR No. A0023234B

www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Incorporated Association Registration No. A0023234B

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