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UOW Alumni Network E-news

Volume 29 October 2009

UOW Alumni Network E-News is a bi-monthly email newsletter which keeps you up-to-date with University developments and alumni activities. More information on the UOW Alumni Network is available at www.uow.edu.au/alumni/. Your suggestions and comments are always welcome. To give us your feedback, email alumni@uow.edu.au.

UOW NEWS

Bandaged Bear Benefit Night raises $300,000
A 12-year-old with severe cerebral palsy, Mecenzi Howard, will be one of the main beneficiaries of the Bandage Bear Benefit Night held at West Illawarra Leagues in September. Another beneficiary will be Southern Children’s Care of which UOW is the driving force. It aims to provide world-class medical care for seriously ill children in the Illawarra so they and their families do not have to travel to Sydney for treatment. Full story.

UOW academic invited to World Innovation Summit for Education
Associate Professor Ian Brown from UOW’s Faculty of Education has been invited to attend the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) being held from 16-18 November in Doha, Qatar. Read more. 

Government announces seven UOW academics as Future Fellows
The Federal Government has announced the outcomes of a new scheme, ARC (Australian Research Council) Future Fellowships to promote research in areas of critical national importance. The aim is to give outstanding researchers incentives to conduct their research in Australia so that the country can attract and retain the best and brightest mid-career researchers. The Minister for Innovation, Industry Science and Research Senator Kim Carr said at present many highly qualified mid-career researchers choose to work overseas to further their careers due to lack of opportunities in Australia. Full story.

UOW research team wins top mental health award with a flourish
The Flourish Program developed by researchers at the University of Wollongong won a Gold Award in The Mental Health Services Conference 2009 Achievement Awards. Read more. 

University Council Elections 2009
Nominations for the 2009 University Council elections have closed. Voting will take place October 6 to October 20 2009 for the following positions on the University Council:

• 1 Postgraduate Student member
• 1 Undergraduate Student member
• 1 Graduate Member

Biographical information and candidate statements for nominees in the Graduate, Undergraduate and Postgraduate elections can be found on the Council Elections 2009 website. 

LIVING AT UOW NEWS - What’s happening in the residences?

International House Global Wellbeing Residential Scholarships
Fundraising for the  Global Wellbeing Residential Scholarships commences this month with the aim of reaching the $5000 target by the end of the year.  In the lead up to the 30 years of International House in 2010, International House plans to raise $5,000 which will enable International House to offer 5 x $1,000 residential scholarships to residents who have demonstrated intercultural leadership. For more information contact International House Student Residence Managers: Lindsay Oades or Alison Hemsley or phone 02 4221 5255 or go to the new International House Alumni Website.

For all the latest news in the residences, please go to:  http://www.uow.edu.au/about/accommodation/news/index.html.

ALUMNI NEWS

Wollongong UNIBAR joins UOW Alumni Network Benefits Program!
Wollongong UniCentre (UniBar) is now offering all alumni the opportunity to purchase tickets for all UniBar events at student prices! Just present your UOW Alumni Benefits Card to take advantage of the discounted ticket prices. Coming up in October are the Bang Gand DJ’s and Hilltop Hoods. For more information on what’s on at UniBar. Go to: http://www.unicentre.uow.edu.au/whatson/index.htm.

Archived Alumni magazine 1983-2001 now online
The University of Wollongong is digitising selected sections of its archival material. Our aim is to make available the records preserved in UOW’s Archives for the purpose of research, teaching and learning. The digitised back issues of the Alumni magazine are now available online at http://www.library.uow.edu.au/uowlibraries/digitalarchive/alumnimagazine/index.html.

CHAPTER NEWS

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

Executive MBA 2010
Sydney Business School is now calling for applications for the 2010 cohort of its Executive MBA (EMBA) program. The SBS EMBA is run out of its Liverpool Street, Sydney, campus and has been designed for mid to upper level managers who are seeking to broaden their business knowledge base. The program focuses on the business strategy and managerial skills required for senior leadership and is run over a series of 3 day weekends (one per subject). Assessment is via a portfolio of work related management reports.

For more information, please call Sue Mathews on 4221-5030 or email smathews@uow.edu or visit our website at http://www.uow.edu.au/sbs/courses/emba/index.html.

Postgraduate Applications
Applications are currently being accepted for postgraduate courses commencing in Autumn 2010. Details about courses offered and relevant closing dates are available from the UOW coursefinder or by contacting UniAdvice on 1300 367 869.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALUMNI

EVENTS

Alumni Speed Networking event in the ACT
The UOW Alumni Network will be holding a speed networking event for alumni living and/or working in the ACT on the 4th of November. Speed Networking provides a great opportunity for you to meet fellow alumni across a variety of industries and organisations. It not only provides a forum for you to network for the benefit of your professional career, but also an opportunity to reminisce about life at UOW. For more information and to register for the event, please go to the invitation.

UOW Alumni Christmas Drinks
The UOW Alumni Network will be hosting a social networking Christmas Drinks event for alumni living and/or working in Sydney on the 2^nd of December. Invitations will be emailed out in early November and details will be on the Alumni Website.

Public Lecture: Ruben's Wiki - Today's educational opportunity? Tomorrow's obsolescence?
Wednesday 21^st October, 5:30-6:30 pm at the Five Islands Brewery - All Welcome!
A/Prof Lori Lockyer from the Faculty of Education at UOW will present. Lori will discuss the changing nature of technologies in the school environment and what the research tells us about what they mean for teaching and learning in our schools. Full Uni in the Brewery event information. 

Community Campus Tour
Friday, 16 October 2009, 2pm
The University of Wollongong is offering a free campus tour for alumni and other members of the community. Learn about the latest developments in ground-breaking research, engage in the cultural and social life of the University and learn more about the services and facilities available for you to use.

Places limited. Bookings essential. Please RSVP by Friday 9^th of October to Emily Davis 4221 5131 or email community@uow.edu.au.

The Faculty of Creative Arts 2009 Art and Design ‘GradShow’
All alumni are warmly invited and encouraged to attend and support fellow artists at the 2009 FCA ‘GradShow’ on Friday, 27^th November. Further details will be available on the FCA website. The exhibition will be running from 23 November - 19 December.

Faculty of Creative Arts Performances
October 29^th - 31^st October, ‘Angels in America’ written by Tony Kushner will be presented by third year students at the PACT Theatre, in Erskineville –Please refer to the FCA website for booking details: http://www.uow.edu.au/crearts/index.html

November 6^th and 7^th at 8pm, both second & third year Sound Composition Music Production students will be making their debut with ‘Voltage’ to be held in the Performance Space: 25.168, Faculty of Creative Arts UOW. For bookings please contact: 4221 4889

Master of Business Coaching Information Evening – 5 November
The Master of Business Coaching at Sydney Business School is a 2-year part-time program to help experienced coaches and managers develop their coaching skills and knowledge in a business context.  For details of our next information evening on 5^th November 2009, please see http://www.uow.edu.au/sbs/informationevenings/mbc/index.html. 

Sydney Business SchoolInformation Evening – 18 November
Sydney Business School (SBS) offers postgraduate programs in a range of business disciplines at its Sydney CBD Campus and Wollongong Innovation Campus. The SBS Information Evening on 18 November is your opportunity to speak with the faculty to find out the study option that is right for you. Please click here for details and RSVP information.

MENTORING

Learning for Life program - Call for Mentors
In partnership with UOW, the Smith Family's Learning for Life program provides mentoring opportunities so that all young people make a smooth transition from school to work or further education.

Mentoring can be wonderfully rewarding and a great opportunity to utilise your experience and skills in giving a ‘hand up’ to a young person. We are calling on mentors to help continue to support our students currently on our Learning for Life program. If you would like to receive more information or want to get involved as a mentor then please call 1300 397 703  or email volunteer@thesmithfamily.com.au

Information on the Learning for Life program can be found at www.thesmithfamily.com.au.

GIVING TO UOW

So far this year UOW alumni have donated over $50,000 to help the fight against cancer and provide scholarships to students in need through the UOW Annual Appeal. If you would like to join this group of committed donors you can Donate Now and support researchers and students at the University of Wollongong.

BENEFITS PROGRAM

Benefit Partner Highlight

Relish on Addison and Relish @ The Links
Relish on Addison offers a unique dining experience in the heart of Shellharbour village. During the day it’s a casual up market cafe, a great place to catch up with friends for lunch or a coffee and dessert. http://www.outinwollongong.com.au/relishonaddison.

The presentation of the gourmet dishes served at Relish @ the Links is as stunning as the views. Looking across the splendid golf course to the south and to the escarpment to the west, the views offered through the picture windows are simple breathtaking. Dining in the modern and fresh surroundings of Relish @ the Links is a delightful experience. http://www.outinwollongong.com.au/relishthelinks.

UOW alumni are entitled to 10% off the total bill at both Relish on Addison and Relish @ The Links for maximum groups of 10 from Tuesday to Friday.

Full list of alumni discounts