UOW Alumni Network E-News
Volume 10 October 2006
Multiplicity – A
Multiplicity explores the development of prints and multiples from
the 1960s to the current day. Drawing on the permanent collections of the MCA
and UOW, Multiplicity offers visitors the chance to see the evolution of
this influential part of contemporary
art practice across four decades.
Curated by Glenn Barkley UOW Art Collection Curator and alumnus.
Also discover the latest emerging visual arts talent
at Primavera 2006, a popular annual exhibition of Australian artists 35
years or under. Primavera 2006 is curated by UOW alumnus Aaron Seeto. More information on these exhibitions
Visit
the Alumni Website
The Alumni website
has been refreshed with a new layout and the addition of new sections, such as
Alumni Profiles, Volunteering and Nostalgia. Please check out the Alumni
website and provide us with your feedback.
Good
Universities Guide
Reaffirms UOW’s Reputation as a Top 5-Star Performer
The
University has maintained its long standing position as a five-star performer
in the Good Universities Guide. The 2007
edition of the Guide comments on the
University’s strong performance and highlights how UOW has scored consistently
well across all major categories. Full story
UOW
Alumnus Develops World’s First Polymer Actuator ‘Fish’
Engineering graduate, Laleh Bayat Sarmadi, has developed a Polymer
Actuator Fish that will one day be able to travel through a human vein to
relieve a clot. Laleh hopes her invention inspires other females to study
engineering. Complete
story
Books
for
The Arts Chapter recently organised a book drive to collect
second-hand academic text books for universities in
Suzuki’s
Journey to Sustainability
On his final Australian tour, David Suzuki will share his views on the
environment at the Wollongong Entertainment Centre on 12 October 2006. David
will also present his autobiography and speak about his life at a networking
cocktail event to be held in the University Hall on 16 October 2006. Full details
UniMovies
UniMovies provides state-of-the-art screenings of popular
mainstream and limited-release films for the University community. Graduates
and University staff run every screening on a voluntary basis. Admission is
currently $4.00 for pre-purchased tickets or $5.00 on the night of the show. Upcoming movies
Volunteers
Required for Graduation Ceremonies
Nearly 3000 students will be graduating over eleven
ceremonies between 11 and 15 December. Graduation volunteers are required at
each ceremony to help greet guests and hand out graduation booklets. For more
information or to register your interest, email the Alumni Network.
Campus
News Magazine
The July 2006 edition of Campus
News has been mailed out to all UOW graduates. If you did not receive your
copy of Campus News the Alumni Office
may not have your current postal address. Please update your details
Do
You Know Any Lost Alumni?
The Alumni Office is currently trying to make contact with our lost
alumni. Please help us to find them so that they can be welcomed back to the
UOW community. If you know anyone on the lost alumni list, please
encourage them to update their details.