Dear {FIRST_NAME|Alumni},

The last month has proven to be a very busy time, with a number of events and developments in the La Trobe University community.

We helped to develop the career potential of students and alumni with the Snack to the Future and Alumnights events, while a fresh group of high-achieving students were welcomed to into the Golden Key chapter.

2,500 international students came together recently to experience the atmosphere and excitement of an AFL match, coinciding with the news that La Trobe University’s Melbourne campus will be the home of Australia’s newest professional football team, Melbourne Heart.

We look forward to the excitement continuing over the coming months, and hope to welcome you to one of our events soon.

The Alumni and Advancement Team

In this e-news

Featured Artcile
Recent Events
Future Events
Careers Corner
News
Profiles
La Trobe Foundation
Australian Graduate Survey
Mid-Year Expo
Podcasts
Research
Alumni Lifestyle Benefits

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FEATURED EVENT

Golden Key New Members' Reception

On April 20 the Western Lecture Theatre at La Trobe’s Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus played host to the 2010 Golden Key New Members’ Reception.

Over 500 students took up the offer to join the Society in 2010. Golden Key offers membership to the top 15% of students across all campuses and faculties each year. This year for the first time, membership was also offered to post-graduate students.

The reception included a keynote address by Professor Brian McGaw on the planned developments in infrastructure for the Faculty of Science and Technology. Honorary Membership of the Society was also bestowed a select group during proceedings. Read more

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RECENT EVENTS

Snack to the Future

Snack to the Future: The Ultimate Career Panel lived up to its name according to students who attended the networking event on May 6.

The event included a special presentation on networking good practice by Anne Stansfeld, Former Associate Director of Careers and Employment. Anne also played the role of mediator during the enthralling panel session. Read more

Alumnights

La Trobe University alumni and Golden Key members gathered at the Ondergronds Bar in the CBD on April 28 for the latest instalment of the Alumnights Seminar Series.

The topic for the event, Small business: All you need to know, attracted a broad range of past and present students of the University. Read more 

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CAREERS CORNER

Does HR really know what keeps you engaged at Work & Loyal to an employer?

In a recent HR publication, there was an article about how to keep employees more loyal and engaged at work. There were about five things - as I recall - and the article went to great lengths to say that salary was not really a key, which I question. Of course salary is important. As much as employers may like to deny it, as it may be seen as politically incorrect, in private they know it is what determines the calibre of employees they can attract and retain. Now, it's not the only driver; but it is one of the key ones.  Read more

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

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NEWS

Simply inspirational!

Bendigo is preparing to recognise University alumna and adventurer, Linda Beilhartz, for her achievment in trekking to the North Pole. Linda has now completed 'the double' having already trekked to the South Pole in 2004. Member for Bendigo East, Jacinta White, and City of Greater Bendigo chief executive, Craig Niemann, have praised Linda's achievement. Read full article

Melbourne Heart at La Trobe

La Trobe University’s Melbourne campus will become the inaugural home of A-League football team Melbourne Heart, after an elite sporting partnership was launched between the University and Australia’s newest professional football team. Read more

Energy rises at the MCG

On Saturday April 24, the AFL game at the MCG between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Football Club attracted a large crowd of international student supporters, many of them from La Trobe University.

The AFL, in partnership with La Trobe University and Monash University, made available 5000 free tickets for international students living and studying in Victoria. For many of the cheering students, this was the first AFL game they attended, enjoying the energy of the atmosphere, clapping and encouraging the players.  Read more

La Trobe University student wins Golden Key award

Meagan Rathgeber, a formed Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Development Studies student at La Trobe University has been awarded the 2010 $1,000 Asia-Pacific Remote Community Literacy/Numeracy Service Award by the Golden Key International Honour Society. Read more

La Trobe University Choral Society

The La Trobe University Choral Society (LaTUCS) has recently been re-formed and past students and staff are warmly invited to join in this free, inclusive activity.  LaTUCS is a non-auditioned choir with a varied repertoire that includes jazz and swing, African Freedom songs and traditional choral pieces.

LaTUCS meets every Wednesday night between 6.30PM – 9.00PM in Room Three in the Union Building. Visit the website at http://latucs.aicsa.org.au/ or join them on Facebook.

Alumni and Foundation merge

The Alumni Relations Office and the La Trobe University Foundation Office have merged to become The Alumni & Advancement Office.  Professor Paul Johnson, Vice-Chancellor, proposed the merging of these two departments to ensure that the University’s engagement with its alumni is focussed towards the 50 Year Anniversary, which will involve significant alumni and community support.

For more information, please contact: Kim Downes, Head of Alumni & Advancement at k.downes@latrobe.edu.au or call 03 9479 3471.

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PROFILES

Maria Rosa - BA 1987, DipLegStuds 1993, LLB 1996

Senior Project Officer

After years of prosecution work within the Children’s Court, Maria offers her heart and time reaching out to disadvantaged children through her charity, PIA KIDS. Read more

Joe Tran - LLB/Bcom 2004

Manager

Joe's investment banking position takes him throughout Asia, supporting Macquarie's expansion into the Asian markets. Read more

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LA TROBE FOUNDATION

Professor Edgar Smith Scholarships

Through the La Trobe University Foundation, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics has established a memorial scholarship to honour the life and work of Professor Edgar Smith.  Professor Smith was appointed to the Chair of Applied Mathematics in 1986.  He subsequently served as Head of the Department, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering and was also Pro Vice-Chancellor IT from 1995-2005. He passed away in July 2009.

Funded entirely from philanthropic donations, the Professor Edgar Smith Scholarship takes the form of a Travel Award, to be awarded annually to a full-time PhD student of outstanding merit from the Department. 

The Foundation is delighted to add this exciting award to the list of funded support opportunities for La Trobe University students. For more information on this and other Foundation awards please click here

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AUSTRALIAN GRADUATE SURVEY

Your feedback counts!

If you completed a course or postgraduate research during July – December 2009, you will receive an invitation to participate in the Australian Graduate Survey. You can complete the survey online (www.latrobe.edu.au/agsurvey), hardcopy or over the phone. 

We ask for 10 minutes of your time to complete the survey which helps improve La Trobe University courses and outcomes for future students. For further information please contact the Management Information Unit on (03) 9479 3383.

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MID-YEAR EXPOS

Thinking about postgraduate study?

There’s no need to wait until next year to start, at La Trobe we offer you the opportunity to commence mid-year, with a variety of postgraduate courses available*.

Explore your options at one of La Trobe's Mid-Year Expos:

Tuesday 18 May - State Library of Victoria

Thursday 20 May - Albury-Wodonga campus

Tuesday 1 June - Melbourne Campus

Thursday 3 June - Bendigo campus

For a complete list of available courses, application deadlines and relevant contact details, visit www.latrobe.edu.au/midyear or call us on 1300 135 045.

*conditions and prerequisites may apply

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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
• CD Wow
• 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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