Dear Alumni

The end of 2010 is almost upon us and the festive season is getting into full swing.

This month we feature the brand new Shepparton campus and the master plan for the developments on the Bendigo campus.

The 2011 Student Career Mentoring Program is now accepting applications and we can recommend this as a really worthwhile program from the viewpoint of both the mentees and the mentors.

We would also like to take this opportunity to recognise all of the generous donors who have supported La Trobe in 2010, helping us to make La Trobe University all that it can be.

Seasons Greetings!

The Alumni and Advancement Team

In this e-news

Shepparton Campus
Recent Events
Upcoming Events
Careers Corner
News
Feature Profile
La Trobe Foundation
Student Career Mentoring
Podcasts
Research
Lifestyle Benefits Program

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SHEPPARTON CAMPUS OPENING

Come to our housewarming...

La Trobe University has delivered on its promise to expand tertiary education in the region, with the upcoming official opening of its new $10 million Shepparton Campus which has been jointly funded by the Federal Government, the Victorian State Government and La Trobe University.

La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Johnson, who personally led the program to establish the Campus, said he was delighted that the new Campus was complete and wanted to thank the people of Shepparton for their extraordinary support.

You are invited to come and see the new Shepparton Campus on Fryers Street from 2pm on Friday 10 December.

• Check out our exciting new campus
• Meet current students and find out about what life at La Trobe is really like
• Chat to staff about what La Trobe can offer you!

Register now   T: 5820 8600  E: shepparton@latrobe.edu.au

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RECENT EVENTS

Psychology Alumni Chapter Re-launch Event

On Friday 19 November 2010 the School of Psychological Science and the Alumni and Advancement Office collaborated to celebrate the re-launch of the Psychology alumni chapter.

Over eighty former psychology students and their guests attended the event, to reunite with fellow alumni, network and to take advantage of the great opportunity to listen to special guest speaker Professor Patrick McGorry AO. Read more

University events in Asia

Thank you to all our La Trobe family who joined us recently at our alumni and friends of the University events in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and in Singapore hosted by the Chancellor, Mrs Sylvia Walton AO and senior staff of the University.

Read more

School of Law Hosts 2010 Public Law Lecture

On 21 October 2010, the La Trobe Law School hosted the second Public Law Lecture. This annual lecture is part of La Trobe Law efforts to promote community engagement and public debate.

This year, The Hon the Chief Justice Marilyn Warren AC delivered an engaging speech titled, ‘What is justice?’. Read more

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CAREERS CORNER

Can Staff ‘Experiment Without Fear’ at Your Organisation?

The article by Jay Steinfeld Why Your Company Is at Risk If Your Employees Won’t Take Risks is one that affects organizations and staff alike. While we all hunger for challenging work, to learn and try new things, too many organizational cultures espouse the values of ‘entrepreneurship and innovation’ yet don’t appear to have an understanding of these concepts. Read more

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

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YOUR LA TROBE NEWS

Melbourne campus Master Plan

Join Tony Inglis, Executive Director Infrastructure and Operations, as he takes you on a virtual tour of the Melbourne campus to explain the new buildings and proposed architectural changes to the campus.

A Master Plan was developed following an extensive process of input, plan development, consultation and feedback with key stakeholders in the University. The focus is on creating and sustainable amenity for the University community while leveraging the University’s geographic and historical strengths. Read more

You really like us! La Trobe makes friends with over 10,000 fans!

La Trobe University has reached a social media milestone this week surpassing 10,000 fans, with students, future students, staff and alumni all joining to follow the University’s Facebook page.  With over 30,000 current students, the figure is almost 30% of the University’s student body.

Click like at www.facebook.com/latrobe to join in.

Leadership for Climate Change and Sustainability

A Business Forum designed to accelerate the development of Leadership for Sustainability and to confront the particular challenge of Climate Change.

The forum takes place on 1 March 2011 and the National Australia Bank, 800 Bourke Street, Docklands, Melbourne, Australia. Read more

To register please download the conference registration form [PDF 769KB] or contact: sustainability@latrobe.edu.au.

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FEATURE PROFILE

Helen Keleher - BA 1989, Master of Arts 1994, PhD 2001

Academic

Now National President of the Public Health Association of Australia, Professor Helen Keleher took up university studies at La Trobe's Bendigo campus as a 36 year old mature age student with four children. Read more

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LA TROBE FOUNDATION NEWS

Thank you...

Thank you to all of you who have supported La Trobe University over 2010 through your generous gifts. We appreciate each and every one because it helps us achieve what we need to as a University. Your donations assist our students, contribute to our research outcomes, help us teach well and mould our physical environment so that it is more suited to our purposes. Your gift will make La Trobe all that it can be.

View the donor roll

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2011 STUDENT CAREER MENTORING PROGRAM

Applications are now open for Alumni to volunteer in this program as career mentors in 2011. The program gives mentors an opportunity to share their knowledge and experience with current students and new graduates who are just starting out on their career journey.

You will be matched with a mentee for one to one mentoring (Melbourne and Bendigo based alumni), or invited to participate in a speed mentoring and networking event.  Through volunteering your time you can not only give back to your University, but also develop your own communication and leadership skills.

To apply and for more information go to http://www.latrobe.edu.au/careers/mentoring/mentors.html. You can also contact the Program Coordinator, Patricia Brown at mentoring@latrobe.edu.au.

Applications close on February 25, 2011.

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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
• Dell Australia
• Heavy Metal Group - Counselling Service
• La Trobe Alumni Health Plan with HCF
• Rebel Sport (offer expires December 31, 2010)
• 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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