Dear Alumni,

There's still time to register for next week's alumnights event 'Your Career: What's Your Plan B?' No matter what field you work in (or would like to) it is vital to plan ahead and to know how you would deal with a change in circumstances.

Alumnights gives you an unmissable opportunity to meet expert careers counsellor Kelly Magowan and to network with other La Trobe alumni. Register now or find out more

Planning is underway for a special 40th anniversary of the graduations of our Founding Cohort (classes of 1969, 70 and 71) to be held on October 23 and 24. Invitations will be in the mail soon.

Warm regards,

Chintan Bharwada
Manager, Alumni Relations

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La Trobe Cheerleaders
Careers Corner
Recent Events
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News
PNG Plane Crash
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FEATURED ARTICLES

La Trobe Cheerleaders to perform at U·Ball event

Lead by Simone McSweeney (President) and James Gibbons & Emma Podbury (Coaches) the recently established team, which currently includes 21 competing members, takes its role of encouraging students and spectators to take pride in La Trobe's many sporting teams very seriously.

In addition to cheering at various La Trobe events such as basketball games, the team also take part in competitions. They won the AASCF International Showdown and are heading off to the Victorian State Championship in a couple of weeks.

Watch the Cheerleaders video on the YAG channel

The Cheerleaders will be performing live at the upcoming student U·Ball, which is presented by The Guild and the Young Alumni Group.

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CAREERS CORNER

Top ten effective habits of a highly successful networker

With a tightening job market numerous job seekers have increased their networking endeavours with the hope of tapping into the hidden job market, where 70-80% of unadvertised opportunities are located.

While networking should be an integral part of your search (and overall career management) efforts here are some secrets which can make a significant difference between not really generating much success and the potential for networking burnout in comparison to building influential and productive relationships that open the doors to potential job opportunities. Read the full article (51Kb PDF)

Six Figures logo Submitted by Kelly Magowan, alumna of La Trobe University and CEO of Six Figures

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RECENT EVENTS

Student career mentoring breakfast

A group of dedicated mentors from the La Trobe University Student Career Mentoring Program recently met over breakfast at Rydges Bell City Hotel. The mentors, including La Trobe alumni, staff and local professionals, exchanged stories about their challenging but rewarding experiences of mentoring La Trobe students. Read more

Trivia Mania 2009

La Trobe Golden Key and the Young Alumni Group joined forces to host a Charity trivia quiz night, which raised more than $1,000 in aid of the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation, helping to raise language, literacy and numeracy standards in Australia. Read more

Downtown Lecture revealed the truth about the 'Great Australian Dream'

On Wednesday 3 June 2009 at the La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre, the Bendigo Chapter of the La Trobe University Alumni Association presented 'Tell ‘em, they’re dreaming: Is the Great Australian Dream still relevant?' by Mr Ken Marchingo, CEO of Loddon Mallee Housing Services (LMHS). Read more

Art history short course

One of the very interesting events to do with the Salvador Dali: Liquid Desire exhibition, at the NGV, that included two lectures. One lecture given by Dr Stewart King, Senior Lecturer, Spanish and Catalan Studies, Monash University, was titled 'Living in Interesting Times: Dali and 20th Century Spain' and the other given by Dr Frank Heckes, Honorary Research Associate in Art History, La Trobe University was titled Political Implications in Dali’s Art: From the Spanish Civil War through the Franco Years. The Art History Chapter met for lunch in the Tea Rooms at the NGV International prior to the lectures. Read more

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NEWS

La Trobe alumni fully fledged lawyers

After studying for two years at the University’s Bendigo campus and three in Bundoora before completing a year of practical training, James Callahan and Daniel Cole this week were admitted as solicitors at a formal ceremony in the Supreme Court in Melbourne. Mr Callahan and Mr Cole were students in the first intake when the law course began at the Bendigo campus in 2004. Read more

Open to the world with podcasting to the people

Stimulating lectures and guest speakers, ground breaking research, thought-provoking interviews and vodcasts are just some examples of the material now available to the world through La Trobe on iTunes U. Read more

'Care' robots on campus for Open Day

A little taller than your average vacuum cleaner, 'Jackson' and 'Matilda' are critical players in global research into advanced intelligent communications robots for the health care industry. Read more

YAG launched in Mildura

The Young Alumni Group will be launched at the Mildura campus on Friday 11 September. Current students and staff will hold a BBQ function, with the theme of 'Wackiest Pair of Shoes'. Ten prizes including including movie vouchers and a free dinner will be awarded to winning participants. This will be the first of a number of YAG events in Mildura, with staff anticipating that they will take place four times per year.

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PNG PLANE CRASH

Sad loss of two La Trobe students

It is our sad duty to report that two of the victims of the plane crash in PNG on Tuesday 11 August were students of La Trobe University. Kelly Weire graduated as an occupational therapist in 2007 and Peter Holliday was a current MBA student. Both attended our Bendigo campus.

The whole La Trobe community deeply mourns the tragic loss of these young lives and offers condolences to their bereaved families.

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PROFILES

Peter Goudge

BA (OldSocialSc) 1986

Peter's long and winding path from graduation has lead him to the point where he is about to open his own English Learning Centre in Ho Chi Min City. Read more

Katherine Hancy

BPharmacy 2007

Since graduating from La Trobe in 2007, Katherine has become a full-time pharmasist in Kangaroo Flat, treating every single patient with understanding, caring and patience. Read more

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POSTGRADUATE STUDY

Thinking about a new career?

Teaching is a career experiencing high demand and outstanding employment prospects both locally and abroad.

Our new Master of Teaching (P-12) and courses in Educational Leadership, Applied Linguistics, Mathematics & Science Education, Student Welfare, Special Education, Outdoor Environmental Education, Applied Learning, Vocational Education and Training as well as our Diploma of Education in Primary and Secondary will help you towards your new career in Teaching.

For further information on our new Master of Teaching (P-12) or other education courses across our entire campuses network visit www.latrobe.edu.au/education

September is Postgraduate Expo Month

Find out about our range of Postgraduate Expos and Information Evenings

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CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT

A range of careers information is available on the Careers and Employment website, www.latrobe.edu.au/careers, under the heading 'Services for Students'. Under 'Services for Alumni', you can read about the services that are still available to you once you have graduated and ways in which you can get involved with our current students. You can continue to access our jobs database, La Trobe Career Hub, but you must first register as a graduate. Please email careers@latrobe.edu.au or call 9479 2459 for more information.

CareerHub has a new RSS feature, allowing you to subscribe to the feeds and automatically receive information about new jobs or events as they are updated.

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Alumni Benefits are a great way to promote your business and maintain a link with your alumni network. We welcome alumni to be involved in this program. Please contact alumni@latrobe.edu.au if your business would like to be part of the Alumni Benefits program.

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FUTURE EVENTS

alumnights - Plan B in Your Career

La Trobe alumna Kelly Magowan, CEO of premium jobs site Six Figures - BA Humanities 1994 - will explain why it is important to have a Plan B at any stage of your career.

6.00pm Wednesday 9 September
Ondergronds Bar
Basement, 27 Russell Street, Melboune

To register or find out more about alumnights and this event click here

Al Gore’s Towards Copenhagen Lecture

Bendigo Alumnus, David Jones will present this public lecture as part of the 2009 Arts and Planning Forum Series. All are welcome.

6.00pm Thursday 17 September
LTU Visual Arts Centre
121 View St, Bendigo
(5:50pm for a 6:00pm start)

BCAE Reunion

The class of 83 & 84 Bachelor of Business graduates from the Bendigo College of Advanced Education (BCAE) will hold a reunion on October 17 2009.

For further information and bookings please contact Sharon Gleeson (Renkin) or Greg Scott

Public Lecture - Creative Genius

As part of La Trobe University’s Infinity Leadership Program, participants utilise their leadership skills and knowledge to initiate a project in the community.

Emily Miller, a 2009 ILP participant, has organised a free public lecture at the NGV International as part of her community project. Emily worked with the NGV and the Mental Health Foundation (Victoria) to create the lecture, Creative Genius. The lecture looks at a history of mental health through the gallery’s collection and examines the work of significant artists such as Francisco Goya, Mark Rothko and Andy Warhol who led innovative, creative and productive lives, while dealing with mental health issues.

3.00pm Saturday 10 October
NGV International

Art History Chapter - Dali and Politics

Persuasion Short Talks Afternoon

Prof John Wiltshire will be speaking on Austenmania: Jane Austen and the Cinema. Read more

2009 Rae Alexander Lecture
'The Impact Of Digital Technologies On Contemporary Printmaking'

Presented by Professor Sasha Grishin AM, FAHA - Sir William Dobell Professor of Art History and Head of Art History at Australian National University, Canberra - this lecture examines digital technology's impact and the slippages which have occurred in the aesthetics of printmaking and in the concept of the original print.

6.00pm Friday 6 November
NGV International
Clemenger BBDO Auditorium

Download the RSVP form and return by 30 October. Click here

Opera In The Alps

This wonderful annual event is expected to attract 4000 people this coming year, with popular performers Marina Prior and David Hobson accompanied by a 50 piece orchestra and 100 singers in a spectacular outdoor setting at La Trobe, Beechworth.

Tickets at special Alumni Discount prices will be available through Australian Music Events (AME) directly on (03) 9819 7166. AME Director Graeme Wall is also a La Trobe alumnus!

8.00pm Saturday 16 January 2010
La Trobe, Beechworth

For more information or to book tickets Click here

SPORTS CLUB NEWS

Finals Fever for Football Club

La Trobe University Football Club has had a very successful year with both the seniors and reserves winning 16 out of 18 games. The seniors' performance has them sitting second on the ladder after the home and away season and with few injuries they are well positioned for the finals. Read more

End of Season for Hockey Club

Last weekend saw the final round of the season for the La Trobe University Hockey Club. While we’re still awaiting results, we’ve confirmed at least two of our teams through to the finals which begin next week with our men’s firsts finishing top of the ladder and moving up a division next year.

For more details visit www.latrobeunihockey.com

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

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The La Trobe Times is La Trobe International's online newspaper. The latest edition is available to view. Read more

RESEARCH

X–ray imaging – a beautiful friend Read more

Adding colour to botany research Read more

PODCASTS

Global melting point with John Russell - An engineer's view on how to heal the global climate Listen to podcast Read transcript

Exploring biochemistry with Nick Hoogenraad - The length and breadth of the field from a lifelong biochemist
Listen to podcast Read transcript

Snail heart research with Dr Michelle Gibson - Snails could be the key to reducing heart disease
Listen to podcast Read transcript

You can subscribe to the La Trobe podcasts in iTunes. Read more

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