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QUT Alumni E-Newsletter – July 2009
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Student Leadership Award Winner

The Student Leadership Awards, an initiative of QUT Alumni, aims to recognise students of QUT for their contributions to the University and the wider community.

Each year one overall winner - QUT Alumni Student Leader of the Year and up to 9 Student Leadership Excellence Awards will be awarded.

Queensland University of Technology announced Engineering student Katrina Bukauskas as the 2009 Student Leader Award winner as its Student Leadership Awards Ceremony. In addition, nine Student Excellence Awards Winners were also announced.
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Ready for new life: Old Government House restored

Old Government House, the 1862-built, sandstone building, which graces the heart of QUT's campus next to the City Botanic Gardens, has undergone a $15 million intensive restoration and was unveiled as a living centrepiece of Queensland's colonial history on June 7, 2009.  The building's next milestone will be the opening of the new William Robinson Gallery on the upper floor in August, which will provide a permanent home for the Queensland artist, who is regarded as Australia's greatest living landscape painter.
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QUT professor honoured in Queen's Birthday list
A leading Queensland University of Technology academic has been made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen's Birthday honours list announced this week. Author, researcher and commentator, Distinguished Professor John Hartley was recognised for his contribution to education in the field of journalism, culture and media studies.
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$1.25 million awarded to prostate cancer research
New treatments to ease or even cure the most common cancer affecting Australian men are a step closer to reality with a $1.25 million grant awarded to QUT prostate cancer researcher Professor Colleen Nelson.  Professor Nelson received the top Smart Futures Premier's Fellowship, worth $1.25 million over five years, which she said would be used to develop new, advanced treatments for prostate cancer.
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Churchill Fellowship sees Liz living her dream
Liz Skitch is about to embark on a unique adventure. The QUT graduate, and now occasional teaching artist with the Creative Industries Faculty, recently received a Churchill Fellowship which will allow her to combine her two great passions, theatre and Japanese culture.
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Breathe deeply to relieve depression and anxiety

PhD psychotherapy researcher Lloyd Lalande, from the School of Psychology and Counselling, said many people seek alternative approaches to drugs to help alleviate anxiety and depression. He said if breathwork therapy could be proved effective, it could be a valuable addition to existing mainstream Western therapy practices.  He is seeking people who have anxiety and depression and want to take advantage of free breathing and meditation sessions to help with the study. To find out more information, phone 0402 715 934 or email breathwork@qut.edu.au.
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Sara's story: an inspiration
Five years ago, Sara Kueth was living in Egypt and could only speak a small amount of English. Now, she and her large family are settled in Brisbane, and Sara is in her second year of a biomedical science degree at QUT.
Sara applied to study at QUT through the Q-Step Program in 2008, and received a National Priority Scholarship in her first year, which included an Equity Starter Bursary, funded in part by the Learning Potential Fund.
Help us help more students like Sara; by giving a gift to the Learning Potential Fund.
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Tell us your stories
As part of the new orientation program for international and domestic students, we are planning small group tours of the campuses led by some enthusiastic student volunteers. Besides the essential places to see for a student (library, cafeteria, etc) we would like to bring some history and interesting anecdotes about QUT into the script e.g. its people (current and past students, their achievements), the buildings and so on... Funny incidents etc. welcome. These stories will help bring both QUT’s past and present to life in an engaging way.

Send us your story about your time at QUT or our predecessor institutions. 
Email:  issadvice@qut.edu.au
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Brisbane Events

2009 Outstanding Alumni Awards Breakfast Ceremony

QUT alumni are invited to attend this year’s Outstanding Alumni Awards to recognise the contribution of graduates of QUT and its predecessor institutions.   
Date:  Wednesday 22 July
Time:  7.15am for 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue:  Plaza Terrace Room, Plaza Level, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets, South Bank
Cost:  Individual seat $50: Table (10 guests) $500 (including GST)
RSVP no later than 1 July (click here for an RSVP form)
Dress:  Business Attire

The following awards will be announced at the ceremony in July:

  • One Chancellor’s Outstanding Alumnus Winner (chosen from the *Faculty Winners).
  • One Outstanding Young Alumnus Award Winner.
  • Special Excellence awards may be awarded at the discretion of the Chancellor’s Judging Panel.

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QUT Learning Potential Fund Riverfire Cocktail Evening 12 September

QUT Alumni are invited to this year’s QUT Learning Potential Fund cocktail evening. Enjoy the spectacular fireworks of Riverfire and learn more about the QUT Learning Potential Fund – a perpetual fund to assist low income students.  Join the Master of Ceremonies and QUT Alumnus, Tracey Spicer, for a memorable night.

Date: Saturday, 12 September 2009, 6-10pm 
Ticket price: $75 per person.

For more information about the event, email melissa.lee@qut.edu.au or phone 07 3138 1838. For more on the Learning Potential Fund, visit www.giving.qut.edu.au

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QUT Open Day
Get a taste of university life at QUT’s Open Day

When: Sunday 26 July, 9am-3pm
Where: Kelvin Grove Campus
Cost: Free

Get a taste of studying at QUT at our Open Day in July.  Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Kelvin Grove with a day of tours, entertainment, displays of student works, competitions and fun, course seminars and information tents.

Courses from all faculties and campuses will be represented on the day and students can explore their study options by attending seminars or talking one on one with our staff. Go online to download a full copy of the program, or create your own personalised program for the day. Parking and transport details are included in the program.
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BKTC Graduates and Friends
The eight annual Jean Ferguson OAM Memorial Lecture.
ICT and Young Children: Three Perspectives

When:   Tuesday 28 July, 2009.
Time:    6:30pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Owen J Wordsworth Room, Level 12 S Block, QUT Gardens Point Campus
Cost:    BKTC Members $30 Non-members $40 Students $25(numbers limited)

A panel presentation and discussion featuring Kim Walters, Kristine Kopelke and Dr Honey Heussler.  Speakers will offer different perspectives on the issue of technology and young children. The panel will be facilitated by Dr Susan Irvine.
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The Information Professionals Alumni Chapter
An Evening with Denise Rossetti

Date:    Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Time:    5.30pm for a 6.00pm start
Venue: OJW room, level 12, S block, QUT, Gardens Point Campus
Who:    Everyone! Alumni…Students…Techies…Professionals…
Cost:    $15 for light refreshments
RSVP: alumni@qut.edu.au by Thursday, 2 July. Please use fax back form.

Information Professionals Alumni Chapter Annual General Meeting

The 2009 Annual General meeting will be held in conjunction with the upcoming Denise Rossetti event.

If you are unable to attend the event, you are still able to take part in the Annual General Meeting, but completing the voting proxy form. The 2007 AGM Minutes are available.
Interested in being part of the Information Professionals Alumni Chapter Committee?
This year's AGM includes elections for the committee of the Information Professionals Alumni Chapter.  Those interested in becoming involved in creating opportunities for connecting and  helping your fellow alumnus to keep in touch with QUT and each other in social and a professional development setting, please . Nominate today, any questions, please get in touch with the IP chapter


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QUT Faculty of Law Free Public Lecture Series

Speaker: Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, Governor of Queensland
Date:      Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Time:      5.30pm for 6.00 – 7.00pm
Venue:    The Undumbi Room, Parliamentary Annex, Parliament House, Alice Street Brisbane

Register by 11 July 2009 at qutlawpubliclectures@qut.edu.au

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Australian Financial Review BOSS MBA Ranking Survey

The Australian Financial Review’s BOSS magazine has launched its 2009 survey of MBA alumni.  It wants to hear from graduates who completed their degree in 2006, 2007 or 2008, either part-time or full-time. The online survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and you have an opportunity to win one of five exclusive gift packs from Italian jeweller and luxury goods retailer Bvlgari, and five wine packs from the Hunter Valley’s Hope Estate winery.  To participate, go to http://www.afrboss.com.au/ and click on the link to the survey.  The survey is open until July 31.  Results will be reported in the September issue of AFR BOSS.

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Travel Bursary for a Built Environment Professional

Are you a built environment professional with a high level of skill, expertise and commitment? Do you practice in a field such as urban design, landscape architecture, interior design, architecture, engineering, regional or urban planning and would like to develop your understanding of subtropical design, then you could win a $10,000 travel bursary.
The closing date for Expressions of Interest is 31 July 2009.

If you have at least three years experience simply go to our website and complete an Expression of Interest form or contact Elizabeth Emanuel on 07 3138 7097 or email e.emanuel@qut.edu.au.

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Celebrate Friendship at QUT Golden Graduates Reunion

2009 QUT Golden Graduates Reunion will be held on Saturday 7 November at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre at 9.45am. 

Each year QUT holds a reunion morning tea for our Golden Graduates (50+ years since completion of a course).  The purpose of the morning tea is to provide an opportunity each year for Golden Graduates to reunite with friends from college days.

Help us make sure that you are able to reconnect with your friends at future reunions. Update your details with us and also tell your college friends to do so.

Invitations for the 2009 Reunion will be sent to all Golden Graduates in September.

Click here to see photos of previous Golden Graduates Reunions.
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Cultural Events at QUT Art Museum , Gardens Theatre
Dates and times subject to change without notice.  Please check the venue web site before attending.

QUT Art Museum, Gardens Point Campus, 2 George Street, Brisbane

Still Life:  Joachim Froese Photographs 1999-2008 – 4 June to 16 August
Still Life surveys five successive bodies of work produced over the last decade by acclaimed Brisbane contemporary photographer Joachim Froese.

From Here to Eternity – 11 June to 2 August
From Here to Eternity presents a diverse range of tapestries from the Exhibition Collection of the Victorian Tapestry Workshop in Melbourne.

Town and Country: Brisbane Indigenous Art – 1 July to 2 August
Held in conjunction with NAIDOC Week 2009. Town and Country showcases the work of some of Brisbane and Australia's leading Indigenous artists, blurring the boundaries between the stereotypes of 'urban' and 'traditional'.
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QUT Gardens Theatre, Gardens Point Campus, 2 George Street, Brisbane

Professional Theatre Shows: QUT Alumni can purchase tickets to Gardens Theatre shows at concession rates. Simply mention that you are a QUT Alumnus at the time of booking.

Menopause the Musical | 29 June – 8 July
Inspired by a hot flush, writer Jeanie Linders created Menopause the Musical as a celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived 'The Change.'

Dealer’s Choice | 10-11 July
Dealers Choice is much more than just a comedy. It is a compelling story about father-son, relationships, male bravado and a secret window into the world of men.

Steel Magnolias | 11 – 12 September
The Quintessential story of friendship, Steel Magnolias serves up a slice of life in Louisiana that’s as warm and comforting as sweet potato pie.

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International

Graduation Ceremonies
Our next overseas graduation ceremonies will be held in:

Information regarding our Beijing and Nanjing graduation ceremonies in September 2009 will be available soon. Please email us if you would like to be added to our mailing list for these events.
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QUT Alumni in China are invited to the ACAA Guangzhou Launch

Australia China Alumni Association (ACAA) will be hosting its launch event in Guangzhou in the Grand Ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton Tianhe, on Thursday 16th July 2009.
 
Australian Consular-General to Guangzhou, Mr Sean Kelly, will officially launch the ACAA's South China Branch at this Gala event, followed by a buffet dinner and drinks. Other VIP guests include AEI Minister-Counsellor for Education Mr Iain Watt, AEI North Asia Director Mr John Barbour, and Department of Immigration and Citizenship's North Asia Director Mr John Moorhouse.

The event is free for alumni of all Australian universities, who will be encouraged to become ACAA members at the launch.
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Queensland Happy Hour

A happy hour for all Queensland universities alumni and an informal after work gathering for friends and networking with other Queensland graduates. All Queensland alumni members and friends are welcome

Where:  Armani Bar, Level2 Chater House, 11 Chater Road, Central.
When:  Thursday, 2 July 2009
Time:  6:30 – 9:00pm

To reserve your place, please contact Charling Kwong at charling.kwong@hk.ey.com or at 9833 9754 to register.

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Singapore - AUSTRALIAN ALUMNI UNITE- Let’s Walk together !!!

The first Inaugural Southern Ridges Canopy Walk
11 July 2009, Saturday, 8am – 11am
(Registration starts 7.30am)

QUT Alumni S’pore Chapter cordially invites all QUT Alumni, their family and friends to join us for a morning walk at the Southern Ridges on 11 July 200, 8am, starting from MT Faber Park and ending at Hort Park.

This inaugural event is a jointly organised by various Australian University Alumni Chapter's and the Australia Alumni Singapore (AAS).

You will have the opportunities to

  • Meet and make new friends from various alumni chapters
  • Enjoy the Singapore morning walk in one of Singapore most luscious green parks.
  • Spend quality time with your family and friends through the 1.5hours walk.

For more information, please visit http://www.ozalumni.org.sg/page.php?lvl1=2&lvl2=43&pageid=71

RSVP now to receive a goodie bag on event day, while stocks last

You can RSVP to andy.tan@sg.qutalumni.org  before 7 July 2009.
(For more information, please contact Andy Tan at mobile :90079176, email: andy.tan@sg.qutalumni.org )


Benefits for QUT Alumni

QUT Member Wine Offer
QUT has a partnership forged with one of Australia's largest national wine distributors, Premium Wines Direct, that offers outstanding prices on premium Australian wine plus bonus offers to our members and friends.
 
Premium Wines Direct is a national wine distribution company who coordinate wine redemption/rewards programs for major financial institutions such as American Express, HSBC, ANZ and Westpac as well as other national and international companies and associations. Their buying power is immense and they are now passing big savings onto private collectors and organisations.
 
Ordering is easy and they will deliver the wine direct to your home or office anywhere in Australia. A new offer will be produced monthly and is obligation free!

Subscribe to wine offer and it will be emailed to you once a month. Click here for monthly wine offer.

NAB@work
QUT and NAB are offering a benefits package for QUT staff and alumni members. NAB@work offers a range of preferential retail banking and wealth management benefits.

Further information is available here.  Your employer password is 'qut'

QUT Alumni Library Information Service (QUT ALIS)  
QUT is dedicated to supporting the ongoing information needs of graduates and other Alumni. QUT ALIS offers high quality information resources and services to QUT Alumni via an annual subscription. QUT ALIS is, offered by the Alumni Office and QUT Library. Alumni can choose from three levels of services on offer:

  • ALIS New Graduate - no charge for twelve months
  • ALIS Membership - 6 months ($41.25 inc GST)
  • ALIS Membership - 12 months ($82.50 inc GST)

QUT Bookshop - Discounts
QUT Alumni are entitled to a 10% discount off the Selling Price on Text and Reference Books as well as Stationery products at the QUT Bookshops located at Gardens Point, Kelvin Grove. Alumni Card must be presented prior to purchase to receive discount.
 
Health Services at QUT
The QUT Health Clinics offer services in the specialist areas of podiatry, optometry, nutrition and dietetics, psychology and counselling, human movement and would healing.  Alumni, the general community, QUT staff and students can also access free or low-cost health care services from these clinics.

The QUT Health Clinic’s are located at 44 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove as part of a new multi-million dollar multi-purpose centre in the heart of Kelvin Grove Urban Village.

Services at QUT Health Clinics

  • Podiatry Clinic
  • Optometry Clinic
  • Psychology & Counselling
  • Wound Healing Service

Phone 07 3138 9777 Email healthclinics@qut.edu.au Web www.healthclinics.qut.edu.au

QUT Alumni are now entitled to receive 20 per cent discount on the cost of glasses from the QUT Optometry Clinic.  Simply present your alumni card to receive the discount.

Degrees with a difference
Transform your degree into a unique A4 plaque. Engraving is done from your original parchment or photocopy to gold or silver or directly to Australian hardwood. Click here - to view available products and to download an order form or phone 07 5535 7145 for more information.

Email For Life
Are you a QUT graduate who graduation in 1995 or later? If so, QUT is pleased to offer you an email redirection for life service with an email alias @alumni.qut.edu.au

Full information can be found on the Email for Life webpage.
 
Alumni Card
For information on the QUT Alumni Card, click here.
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Alumni Queries
* General Alumni Queries - email: alumni@qut.edu.au, phone: +61 7 3138 1843, fax: +61 7 3138 1514
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