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Dear Alumni
It's with great pleasure that we bring you news this month of the recipients of the 2010 La Trobe Alumni Awards.
We're also putting a call out to our alumni to partcipate in La Trobe's Open Days in August, so if you've been looking to get involved with La Trobe, this might be your chance.
For our more media-savvy readers, you may be interested to know that La Trobe's History iTunes podcast series hit the big time in May, making it to the coveted iTunes home page.
Don't forget Alumni e-news brings you fresh La Trobe podcasts every month; giving you access to our sharpest and sometimes most controversial thought-leaders.
And on the subject of sharp and controversial, don't miss the upcoming free event 'Does Wikileaks Matter?', featuring La Trobe's Robert Manne and Crikey's Guy Rundle.
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2010 La Trobe Alumni Awards
Recent Events
Careers Corner
News
Feature Profile
La Trobe Foundation
Upcoming Events
Postgrad Studies
La Trobe International
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THE 2010 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI AWARDS RECIPIENTS
It is with great pleasure that we announce the recipients of the 2010 La Trobe University Alumni Awards.
David Atkin, Linda Beilarz, Dr Yong Qiang Cai, Dr Patricia Edgar AM, Kon Karapanagitidis OAM and Dr Tony Radford join this select group of our most notable alumni.
They have demonstated outstanding achievements and leadership capabilities across scientific, social, cultural, business and political endeavours. Read more
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RECENT EVENTS
Inaugural Arab Business Expo and Forum
On 5 - 6 May 2011, the Sofitel Mebourne hosted the Inaugural Arab Business Forum and Expo. This landmark event's purpose was to promote and facilitate two-way trade and investment between Australia and the Arab countries. La Trobe University’s Dr. Ishaq Bhatti, Founding Director of the Islamic Business and Finance Program was amongst a panel of experts including Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and the Honorable Kevin Rudd MP, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs.
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CAREERS CORNER
Changing Jobs: Are you Prepared?
Job change is an now inevitable and almost constant aspect of our modern working lives. Some have their job search thrust upon them by redundancy, while others will actively seek out their next career challenge. Find out how you can sell your qualifications to prospective employers and develop your personal brand to set yourself apart from others Personal branding helps define who you are, how good you are at what you do, and why you should be sought out and hired.
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 Written by Paul Stevens and submitted by Kelly Magowan, alumna of La Trobe University and CEO of Six Figures.
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YOUR LA TROBE NEWS
Top Spot for La Trobe History's iTunes Podcast Series
La Trobe’s Australian History podcast series made it to the top spot on the worldwide iTunesU homepage on May 24, beating Oxford and Stanford. Two days later it received an unprecedented 88,000 downloads. With hundreds of world universities and research institutes vying for this position, the result attests to the high-calibre of content being produced at La Trobe.
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Faculty of Law and Management Achieves Prestigious EPAS Accreditation
La Trobe’s Faculty of Law and Management has joined a select group of institutions worldwide with EPAS accreditation - recognising excellence in business programs that operate on an international level. La Trobe University’s MBA and Business programs underwent a rigorous application process to ensure it met the high standards of EPAS. The La Trobe University MBA is now the first MBA in Australia with EPAS Accreditation.
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 Alumni Survey Results Winners
Congratulations to Deanna Knight and Zoe Krupka; winners of our Alumni Survey prize draw, who will each receive $500. We'd also like to thank those who completed the recent Alumni Survey. Your thoughts and opinions are helping to shape the development of a more engaging and relevant alumni program.
New Library Databases for Alumni
We are pleased to announce that alumni library members can access two new databases. AustLit: Australian Literature is an encyclopaedia of Australian writers and writing. Project MUSE is a collection of over 400 electronic scholarly journals in the humanities and social sciences from nearly 100 not-for-profit publishers. Read more
 La Trobe Graduate Takes Chief Justice Honour
The Victoria Law Foundation has awarded La Trobe University’s Mr Hugh Crosthwaite as a recipient of the 2011 Chief Justice’s Victoria Law Foundation Medal for Excellence and Community Service, for demonstrated academic excellence in legal studies and dedication to community service. Read more
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FEATURE PROFILE
 Professor Andrew Sinclair - PhD (BiolSc) 1989
A 1998 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Professor Andrew Sinclair leads an internationally recognised research group that focuses on gonad development and dysfunction. Andrew is the Director of Early Development and Disease at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and holds a joint appointment with the University of Melbourne, Department of Paediatrics.
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LA TROBE FOUNDATION NEWS
350 Prizes and Scholarships to Support Students in Need
An important part of The La Trobe Foundation's charter is to provide support to students who otherwise would not be able to participate in tertiary study due to financial disadvantage.
Through the generosity of our alumni and community of support (including Faculties), this year La Trobe is awarding approximately 350 prizes, scholarships and bursaries.
During the course of May through to July, the University holds a series of Prize Ceremonies (including scholarships and bursaries), across our regional campuses and in Melbourne. This is a very special time of year for our top students, whose efforts are formally recognised.
La Trobe University has very proud of its history of encouraging access and participation. We are most grateful to members of our alumni and our community of supporters who continue to assist us in making this a reality for our students.
Would you like to support our students in need? You can make a donation here.
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LA TROBE ALUMNI LIFESTYLE BENEFITS - Show Your Alumni Card and Save
Travel and Accommodation
Subscriptions and Memberships
Products and Services
La Trobe Services
NEW BENEFITS PARTNERS
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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UPCOMING EVENTS
Open Day 2012 - Get Involved!
Have you graduated in the past five years? We'd love for you to be part of our Open Days in August, to share your La Trobe knowledge and experience with the next generation of students. This is a great opportunity to hone your public-speaking skills and to contribute to La Trobe's future. Interested? Please email us with your name, campus of study, contact details and area of study. More info
Does Wikileaks Matter - Free Event
La Trobe University’s Ideas and Society Program is presenting a special symposium exploring the implications and ramifications of Wikileaks. What does it mean for journalism, for diplomacy, for governance? Featuring speakers La Trobe's Robert Manne and Crikey's Guy Rundle.
When: 3.00-4.30pm, 13 June 2011
Where: The Wheeler Centre, Melbourne
More info
Tania Lienert Memorial Lecture 2011
Friends and colleagues of La Trobe Alumna, Tania Lienert have organised a memorial lecture in her honour, following her passing in December last year. This free public lecture: The Healing Power of Story, will be delivered by the award winning writer and activist Arnold Zable at Southern Cross University in Lismore.
When: 6pm, 30 June 2011
Where: Southern Cross University
More info
POSTGRAD STUDIES AT
LA TROBE
If you are still considering mid-year postgraduate study at La Trobe University, it's not too late.
Most courses start 25 July 2011, however closing dates for Mid-Year Entry are fast approaching. Don't miss your chance for mid-year entry.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
The La Trobe Times is La Trobe International's online newspaper. The latest edition is available to view.
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PODCASTS
 Obama vs Osama - Nick Bisley on how Osama's death changes Obama's Presidency
Listen to podcast | Read transcript
 Sex Ed in Primary Schools - Jenny Walsh on sexuality education at a younger age
Listen to podcast | Read transcript
 Saving Rural Health - Prof Jane Farmer on issues of rural health
Listen to podcast | Read transcript
 Beyond Homophobia - Lynne Hillier talks sexual education and policy change
Listen to podcast | Read transcript
RESEARCH NEWS
HIV-Prevention Interventions
 Recent research conducted by La Trobe University and collaborators from Columbia University in the US, has found HIV-prevention interventions have paid insufficient attention to sexual drives and pleasures, crucial elements of the psychological aspects of sex.
Read more.
See the La Trobe Bulletin for more research related news
FEATURE BENEFIT
HCF Alumni Health Plan- Save 5%
La Trobe Alumni are eligible for a 5% discount from leading health insurer HCF. Coverage options include family, couples, single parent and singles.
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