Dear {FIRST_NAME|Alumni},

In the September edition of your Alumni e-news, we feature the educational partnership between Melbourne Heart and La Trobe University, with information on how taking up membership with the newest A League soccer club goes directly to supporting student scholarships.

We have the updates on recent events from our alumni chapters, including the European Languages Alumni Chapter launch event and La Trobe Golden Key's trivia fundraiser, and information on a range of upcoming events.

Also check out the latest podcasts, research news and the monthly Foundation update, and remember to check out the many benefits and discounts available to you from our Benefits Partners.

The Alumni and Advancement Team

In this e-news

Feature
Recent Events
Upcoming Events
Careers Corner
LUMA
News
Profile
La Trobe Foundation
Infinity Leadership Program
Postgrad Expo Month
Podcasts
Research
Alumni Lifestyle Benefits

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NEWS FEATURE

Alumni to support La Trobe University scholarship fund through Melbourne Heart FC memberships

La Trobe University and Australia’s newest A League soccer team, Melbourne Heart Football Club have finalised an agreement for an education partnership.

As part of the agreement, for every membership that is purchased by La Trobe alumni, Melbourne Heart Football Club has agreed to support a scholarship fund established to support students with financial difficulties.

More information about the partnership and details of the membership offer can be found here

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RECENT EVENTS 

European Languages Alumni Chapter Launch

The launch of La Trobe University’s European Languages Alumni Chapter was held on 30 July at Belucci’s function centre in South Melbourne to a warm reception. Alongside a captivating Flamenco dance performance from La Luna, El Sol Y La Terra, staff members treated invited Alumni members, whose time spanned over the last 25 years, to reminiscent stories from the programs’ past and how this has transformed to present day.

Dr Lilit Thwaites (Spanish program coordinator til 2006), enticed the crowd with past memories of the inception of the Spanish studies program at La Trobe University followed by speeches from current program coordinators Read More

La Trobe Golden Key Supporting Indigenous Literacy

La Trobe Golden Key hosted its annual fundraising event at the La Trobe Eagle Bar on Indigenous Literacy Day - Wednesday September 1.

An excellent crowd of over one hundred University students, staff, alumni and friends turned out for the trivia competition, which seriously tested even the most erudite trivia-buffs.

Having raised over$1000 for the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation at last year's fundraiser, the committee was determined to reach that mark again in 2010. Read More

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CAREERS CORNER

Why "Job Seeking" is not the right approach

Are you job-seeking right now?

Perhaps you should be out marketing and selling yourself – it is far more empowering! Read more

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

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LUMA: LA TROBE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ART

Through the Cipher’s Interval

A new installation by Lyn Plummer @ La Trobe University Museaum of Art, with interactive video by Rodney Browne and soundtrack by Mark Finsterer. Exhibition runs until 31 October.

To be opened by Dr. Dan Wollmering, senior Lecturer, Department of Fine Arts, Monash University
Tuesday 14 September 6-8 pm.
RSVP by Friday 10 September 2010

Public Programs @ LUMA

Lyn Plummer in Conversation
Friday 24 September, 11 am – 12 noon, LUMA Gallery

LUMA Director Vincent Alessi talks to Lyn Plummer about the motivations and themes behind her work, its development spanning years of practice, and the influence of the architectural space which it inhabits. 

Following the talk, join Lyn and the LUMA staff for refreshments as you enjoy the installation. 

Bliss, Blasphemy and Belief: Exploring Spirituality in Contemporary Australian Art
Friday 15 October, 12 noon – 1 pm, Glenn College Theatre

LUMA presents a lecture by Rev. Dr. Rod Pattenden, Chair of the Blake Prize for Religious Art, on the role of spirituality in contemporary Australian art, and the history of the Blake Prize.

These are FREE events, but bookings are required. Please contact: Anita La Pietra, Education and Public Program Officer, La Trobe University Museum of Art
T: 9479 2111   E: A.LaPietra@latrobe.edu.au    W: www.latrobe.edu.au/luma

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NEWS

Students gearing up for the Australian University Games

Despite poor weather, a huge crowd poored into the Eagle Bar on August 19 to help support our students participate in the Australian University Games in Perth starting later this month.

The BBQ and Bar Night fundraiser, supported by Sports Centre staff and various clubs on-campus raised enough money to cover the official team dinner at the event.

The team is planning another Bar Night for September 16 to farewell the team and raise additional fund.

Alumni Prizes Awarded to the University's most outstanding Students

Each year Alumni Prizes are awarded to the most outstanding student in the final year of a pass degree or the penultimate year of an honours degree in each faculty. The recently announced 2009 Alumni Prize and Chapter Prize winners are: 

Carolyn Jones - BEd 2009 - Faculty of Education
Danielle Hobbs - BVA Hons 2009 - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Kim Long Ma - BFin 2009 - Faculty of Law and Management
Brydon McNeill-Guy - BSpPath 2010 - Faculty of Health Sciences
Luke Formosa - BSc/BSc - Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering

The Art History Chapter and Psychology Chapter 2009 Chapter Award recipients are:

Emily Miller - Art History Alumni Prize
Crystal Ford - Psychology Chapter Prize 

View the full list of Alumni Prize recipient.

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FEATURE PROFILE

Professor Datin Paduka Dr Khatijah binti Mohamad Yusoffhu Pham - Bachelor of Science (Hons)(BiolSci) 1979, PhD 1983, Doctor of Science 2010

Deputy Secretary (Science), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia

Professor Datin Paduka Dr Khatijah binti Mohamad Yusoff was a recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award, and awarded an honourary doctorate from La Trobe University in 2010. Read more

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INFINITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Applications are open for the 2011 Infinity Leadership Program

Applications for the highly regarded La Trobe University Infinity Leadership Program for 2011 have now opened. The Infinity Leadership Program is for students and recent graduates of La Trobe University aspiring to leadership roles.

The 2011 Program will include participation in the La Trobe University Leadership Conference to be held at the La Trobe University Melbourne (Bundoora) campus in February. The Leadership Conference will give participants the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and network with other La Trobe University current and former students. More information

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LA TROBE FOUNDATION

Civil Engineering Scholarships

Seven civil engineering students were acknowledged at a certificate presentation on 30th August 2010 at which their industry sponsors presented them with a certificate of achievement.

There are many industry supported and university-wide undergraduate scholarships and prizes available for both commencing and continuing civil engineering students at La Trobe University, Bendigo.

Sponsors for 2010 included the City of Greater Bendigo, SJE Consulting, the Shire of Campaspe, Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water and the FRRR/Pratt Foundation, and CPG Australia Pty Ltd. The Department of Civil Engineering and Physical Sciences is very thankful for the industry support of the sponsors and hope to continue this fantastic program into the future.

Scholarships provide a range of benefits that may include financial support, paid vacation work, access to career mentoring advice from practising engineers and guaranteed, post-graduation employment. Applications for 2011 are opening up later this month.

More information can be found at: www.latrobe.edu.au/ceps/scholarships/index.html

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

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Travel and Accommodation

• Beechworth Accommodation
• Holiday Accommodation in the High Country
• La Trobe 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
• City Osteopathy - Massage Therapist
• Dell Australia
• Heavy Metal Group - Counselling Service
• La Trobe Alumni Health Plan with HCF
• Rebel Sport
• Six Figures
• Ultra Tune

La Trobe Services

• La Trobe Agora Theatre
• 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 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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