Dear Alumni,

The Upcoming alumnights seminer has been really popular, and we are very happy with the response, but there is still time for you to sign up if you haven't already done so. See below for details.

This month the Young Alumni Group have produced video news snippets for a number of the stories in the e-news, giving you a different way to learn about La Trobe Alumni events. Just click the YouTube buttons throughout this email to view the videos.

Warm regards,

Chintan Bharwada
Manager, Alumni Relations

In this e-news

Leadership Program
Open Days 2009
Young refugee documentaries
La Trobe values tolerance
Tim Flannery & Robert Manne
Future Events
Queen's Birthday Honours
Careers Corner
Profiles
New Course
Careers and Employment
Alumni Lifestyle Benefits

FEATURED ARTICLES

Infinity Leadership Program 2010 now open to alumni
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After the successful introduction of the 2009 Infinity Leadership Program for students, the 2010 program is open to La Trobe current students and alumni who have graduated since 2007, who are aspiring to leadership roles.

It provides an opportunity for participants to develop their knowledge of leadership and to extend their skills and experiences by putting leadership into practice. Applications are now open for the 2010 program. Read more

It provides an opportunity for participants to develop their knowledge of leadership and to extend their skills and experiences by putting leadership into practice. Applications are now open for the 2010 program. Read more

Open Days - 28 July to 30 August
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Are you looking to further your studies? Join us for one of the Open Days and Information Sessions which will be taking place on La Trobe campuses throughout August.

The Mildura travelling Roadshow debuts, bringing La Trobe to you, with stops Swan Hill, Broken Hill, Berri, Renmark and Mildura. Read more

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NEWS

Young refugees release documentaries

‘4us’, a series of four short documentaries, has been developed by researchers in the Refugee Health Research Centre at La Trobe University and community artists alongside refugee young people, to explore their experiences of settling in Australia.  Read more

La Trobe values tolerance and safety

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Johnson, recently wrote to all students to confirm that “La Trobe University is committed to a set of key values that underpin all of our work: responsibility, relevance, critical enquiry, integrity, participation and excellence. It is important to the whole La Trobe community that all our students and staff feel safe and respected while at the University"

Last year's India Independence Day celebration is an illustration of the University’s long-standing tradition of inclusion. The event was attended by staff of La Trobe, Indian and non-Indian students and members of the Indian community.  Read more in Uni News 25 August 2008

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RECENT EVENTS

Tim Flannery talks with Robert Manne

In the first of a La Trobe University conversation series dealing with issues of significance to Australia and the world, these two leading public thinkers talked politics, international relations, sustainability, the environment and more.

A video extract, relating to Australia's response to climate change, is available to view, along with a full transcript and audio of the conversation.  Read more

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QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS

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Congratulations to our alumni and staff, listed below, who have been honoured in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours list for their leadership and service to the community.

For further information, or for details of alumni honorands from previous years, please click here.

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CAREERS CORNER

Tips to write and sell work achievements in your résumé
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Achievements are an important part of your résumé, more so perhaps than responsibilities and should be given prime résumé real estate. If you have achievements already listed in your resume, be sure that they are engaging to the reader and actually quantify and or qualify what you achieved. If they are fairly un-inspiring due to how you have presented them or if you have more exciting and relevant examples, please include these. Think of the reader. A couple of great achievements well written paint a positive picture and outshine a long list of basic and poorly written achievements. Read more

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

Six Figures is Australia's leading job site for businesses who want to recruit from the top levels of job seekers by offering them access to professionals on more than $100,000pa. Six Figures helps to match the top 10% of jobs with the top 10% of job seekers.

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PROFILE

Vaibhav Bhagaria

Telecommunications

La Trobe alumnus Vaibhav Bhagaria settles in Bendigo, finding reward in giving back to the community that helped launch his career Read more

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NEW COURSE

Master of Marketing Management

From July 2009, the Graduate School of Management will offer a brand new Master of Marketing Management course. This course has been developed as a response to a rise in demand from employers around the world seeking graduates with the skill-set to manage a marketing function.

The Graduate School of Management was recently the first business school in Victoria to adopt the UN-backed Principles of Responsible Management Education. This means that graduates from this course will come out holding an internationally recognised degree in marketing management and will possess the ability to manage all aspects of marketing in a socially responsible manner.  Read more

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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 also 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.

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LA TROBE ALUMNI LIFESTYLE BENEFITS - Show your Alumni Card and Save

Travel and Accommodation

• Beechworth Accommodation
• Holiday Accommodation in the High Country
• Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary
• Odyssey Travel
• Rydges Hotels and Resorts
• STA Travel
• Thrifty Car Rental

Subscriptions and Memberships

• CEO Online
• National Gallery Victoria (NGV) Membership
• Student Magazines Australia

Products and Services

• Australian Translating and Interpreting Service
• Bulleen Rejuvenation & Wellness Clinic
• CD Wow
• City Osteopathy - Massage Therapist
• Dell Australia
• Heavy Metal Group - Counselling Service
• Rebel Sport
• Ultra Tune

La Trobe Services

• La Trobe Agora Theatre
• La Trobe Bookshop
• Image La Trobe
• La Trobe Podiatry Clinic
• La Trobe Sports Centre

NEW BENEFITS PARTNERS

Alumni Benefits are a great way to promote your business and maintain a link with your alumni network. We would 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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CHAPTERS

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Bendigo Chapter
Biological Science Network
Golden Key Network
GSM Network
Malaysia PALTUM Chapter
Mildura Chapter
Outdoor Education Group (Bendigo)
Psychology Chapter
Physiotherapy Network
Sports Clubs
Young Alumni Group
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GET CONNECTED

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FUTURE EVENTS

alumnights - Buying Your First Home: An Insider's Guide

Petra Sprekos - B.Bus(Hons) 2001 - will give you an insider's guide, with expert advice covering everything you need to know when buying your first house.

6.30pm Wednesday 8 July
Ondergronds Bar
27 Russell Street

To register or find out moreabout alumnights and this event click here

Mature Age Information Evening

You can talk with faculty staff about courses and career paths, applications and selection. You may even be able to start straight away.

Wednesday 15 July
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Circular Lecture Theatre,
Bendigo Campus
Contact the Future Students Centre on 03 5444 7444 or email bendigo.study@latrobe.edu.au

Australia China Alumni Association Guangzhou Launch

Australian Consular-General to Guangzhou, Mr Sean Kelly, will officially launch the ACAA's South China Branch at this event, followed by a buffet dinner and drinks.

Thursday 16 July
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Grand Ballroom,
Ritz-Carlton, Tianhe, Guangzhou
Complimentary for alumni of all Australian universities

To register, or to find out more click here

Year 10 VCE Expo and Information Evening

This expo is designed to help year 10 students plan their VCE studies in preparation for university entry. It will provide students and their parents with comprehensive information about prerequisite studies, selection processes, scholarships, pathways to university the range of courses available at La Trobe, and the transition from school to university.

Wednesday 29 July
6.00 PM to 8.00 PM
West Lecture Theatre 1 and foyer
Bundoora Campus

For more information and to register, please click here

Persuasion: Fashion in the Age of Jane Austin

July (date TBA)
National Gallery of Victoria

For further details, please contact alumni@latrobe.edu.au

Work Experience Expo

This expo offers you the opportunity to speak to representatives of organisations that offer voluntary positions and overseas opportunities.  Whether you are paid for your time or not, employers want to see evidence of generic skill development; volunteering demonstrates a willingness to give back to the community which is a quality that is highly valued.
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Wednesday 5 August
12.30 PM to 2.30 PM
Union Hall, Bundoora Campus

Dali-icious Breakfast

Breakfast, introductory talk and viewing of the Dali exhibition.

Sunday 30 August
Persimmon Café, NGV

For further details, please contact alumni@latrobe.edu.au

SPORTS CLUB NEWS

La Trobe Women's Football Team - a day at the 'G'

La Trobe University Women's Football Team invited to take part in a lap of honor around the MCG during the recent Melbourne v Collingwood clash.  Read more

La Trobe Volleyball champ prepares to take on the world

La Trobe student Steve Wallace has had his application for the AUS High Performance Regional Assistance Program accepted.  Read more

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The La Trobe Times is La Trobe International's Online Newspaper. The latest edition is now online. 
Read more

RESEARCH

How decisions are made to predict and control fires
Read more

Family and friends key to adolescent mental health
Read more

Water restrictions have a social cost   Read more

PODCASTS

Imaginary Friends with Evan Kidd - Children with imaginary friends experience real benefits in their development
Listen to podcast  Read transcript

Fighting Corruption with Cobus de Swardt - Corruption is an international issue of social justice
Listen to podcast  Read transcript

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

FEATURED BENEFITS

NEW BENEFIT PARTNER
Bulleen Rejuvenation & Wellness Clinic - 15% off initial consultation, 10% off prescribed herbals and/or nutrients. Read more