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QUT Alumni E-Newsletter – July 2008
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QUT Alumni Scholarship
At QUT we value our alumni and recognise some of our international graduates may wish to return to QUT for further degree studies. If you choose to enrol in another degree course at QUT you may be eligible for an exclusive scholarship that entitles you to a 20 per cent reduction in your first semester's tuition fees. The scholarship is valid for undergraduate and postgraduate tertiary degree courses (bachelor, honours, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, masters, masters advanced, masters by research and PhD). The scholarship may be taken up only once and must be claimed within six months of starting the course.
To apply please indicate on your application form (F Form) that you wish to be considered for this scholarship. You do not need to make a separate application.
Please note that the scholarship is not available to alumni who apply via an agent or who use the services of an agent at any stage in the application process. Domestic students and students who have Permanent Residency or who have Australian citizenship are not eligible for the scholarship.
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QUT Deputy Vice-Chancellor recognised
Professor Vianne McLean, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Teaching Quality, is one of the latest QUT recipients of the Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
The former kindergarten teacher joined distinguished QUT exercise scientist, Professor Tony Parker, in receiving the prestigious award on the Queen's Birthday public holiday (June 9). Professor McLean was awarded for services to education over a 40-year career, while Professor Parker was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his services to sports medicine and exercise science.
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QUT Young Alumni – Tangalooma Island Resort Winner!
Congratulations to Bethany Halpin who has won a 2 night Wild Dolphin Package at Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island through the QUT Young Alumni’s ‘Member get a Member’ promotion!
From big business leadership forums to networking seminars and wine tastings, the QUT Young Alumni provides young graduates with access to quality and affordable personal and professional development and networking opportunities in Brisbane.
Not on the QUT Young Alumni database and think you should be? As long as you are under 35 years of age and a QUT graduate you are eligible. For free membership, please email the QUTYA at young.alumni@qut.edu.au.
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Fostering Executive Women 2008 Mentoring Program Launch
Alumni and friends of the QUT Fostering Executive Women (FEW) Alumni Group gathered at the historical sandstone mansion Palma Rosa on 27 May to celebrate the launch of its 2008 Mentoring Program.
Ann Garms, Patron of the FEW warmly welcomed guests to the event and noted the importance of the Mentoring Program. Representatives from St George Bank and WHK Horwath, and Cheryl Macnaught were acknowledged for their ongoing support of FEW.
One of the highlights of the night was Helen Brodie’s presentation on her Harvard Business School experience as inaugural recipient of the Cheryl Macnaught International Scholarship. She also shared with the audience about how the Mentoring Program has assisted her in her career aspirations.
Next FEW event Executive Conversation was announced on the night. The event will be held on Tuesday, 29 July to debate gender diversity and organisational performance.
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QUT Student Accommodation
QUT students can now access a complete Accommodation Service, which will provide information and support for students looking for somewhere to live. The service includes a web-based accommodation database and online resources to help with budgeting, tenancy matters and other issues related to living away from home. Enquiries: Don Foster at dj.foster@qut.edu.au
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Brisbane Events
TSXPO 2008 – Tertiary Studies Expo
2008 Outstanding Alumni Awards Breakfast Ceremony
2008 Alumni Celebration Evening Panel Discussion: Is IT a Big Game?
QUT Courses and Careers Day
BKTC - Jean Ferguson OAM Memorial Lecture
QUT Young Alumni – Tangalooma Resort Winner!
QUTYA Wine and Cheese Evening
BEC Executive Series
QUTYA Talking Books
2008 Alumni Volunteer Reception and Alumni Board Annual General Meeting
Overseas Events
Overseas graduation ceremonies
Cultural Events at QUT (Art, Drama, Dance, Public Lectures)
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Brisbane Events
TSXPO 2008 – Tertiary Studies Expo
QUT will be represented at this year's Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO), Queensland's largest tertiary studies event. Staff and students will provide expert advice on QUT course options and admission procedures.
Date: 19 July 2008 - 20 July 2008
Time: 10am - 4pm daily
Location: RNA Showgrounds, Exhibition Building
Cost: Free Admission
Info: Vanessa Gunn
Phone: 07 3138 3124
Email: v.gunn@qut.edu.au
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2008 Outstanding Alumni Awards Breakfast Ceremony
Proudly supported by National Australia Bank
QUT alumni are invited to attend this year’s Outstanding Alumni Awards to recognise the contribution of graduates of QUT and its predecessor institutions.
The purpose of the Outstanding Alumni Awards is to recognise Australian and overseas graduates of QUT and its predecessor institutions for exceptional professional, academic or research achievement and contribution to the community at the local, state, national or international levels.
Date: Wednesday, 23 July 2008
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 4 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.
*Faculty Winners (in faculty order)
1. Mr Zimi Meka: Chief Executive Officer, Ausenco Limited (Built Environment and Engineering)
2. Ms Susan Kelly: Head of Internal Communication, Syngenta – Switzerland (Business)
3. Mr Sean Mee: Artistic Director / CEO, La Boite Theatre Company (Creative Industries)
4. Ms Rhonda Davidson-Irwin: Music Lecturer, Composer and Performer – Viva La Musica (Education)
5. Ms Margaret Vider: Member on numerous boards and committees (Health)
6. Mr Gordon Moyes: Executive Producer, Krome Studios (Information Technology)
7. Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig: Minister for Human Services, Senator for Queensland (Law)
8.Professor Alan Cowman: NHMRC Australia Fellow & Head, Division of Infection and Immunity – The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (Science)
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2008 Alumni Celebration Evening Panel Discussion: Is IT a Big Game?
The Faculty of Information Technology invites you to attend the 2008 Alumni Celebration Evening Panel Discussion: Is IT a Big Game?
This will be an opportunity for QUT IT alumni to network, as well as to join our lively panel discussion on the impact of the computer games phenomenon on the broader IT industry. Guest Speakers:
* Professor Gordon Moyes, Executive Producer, Krome Studios
* Professor Brett Hooker (Host), Managing Director, ROARZ Computing and President, QUT Alumni Association
* Dr Alan Tickle (MC)
Date: Thursday, 24th July 2008
Time: 6.00pm (for a 6.30pm start) – 8.00pm
Venue: Owen J Wordsworth Room, Level 12, S Block QUT Gardens Point (map)
Dress: Business Attire
RSVP: Please go to http://www.fit.qut.edu.au/industry/corporateevents/alumni_celebration.jsp and RSVP before Monday 21st July 2008. Admission is free but seating is limited so RSVP’s are essential.
Paid parking is available in the Short Term Car Park under the freeway (opposite S Block). Entry to the car park is via QUT’s Garden’s Point Road entrance (entry just before the freeway). More information regarding parking at QUT.
Gordon Moyes Profile
Gordon Moyes is an Executive Producer with Krome Studios (2008-present), Australia’s largest video game company.
Specialising in Artificial Intelligence and Network programming, his professional career began in 1996 with Auran’s “Dark Reign”, the company and game to which half Brisbane’s game development industry can trace its roots. More recently, he oversaw production of the critically acclaimed Destroy All Humans! series for Pandemic Studios Australia, winning the Game Developer’s Association of Australia’s “Best Game of 2006” award, whilst also completing his MBA at QUT’s Brisbane Graduate School of Business. In between, Moyes spent several years working in Los Angeles and Boston, as an integral part of the teams that created “Star Trek: Armada” (I and II) and “Civilization: Call to Power”. Having worked on numerous award winning titles with cumulative sales of over 5 million copies, he is now working with a talented team at Krome Studios to bring “Blade Kitten” to life.
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QUT Courses and Careers Day
Prospective students can get a taste of studying at QUT at our Course and Careers Day in July. Students will experience the vibrant atmosphere of Kelvin Grove with a day of tours, entertainment, displays of student works, course seminars and information tents.
Date: Sunday, 27 July 2008
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: Kelvin Grove campus, Victoria Park Road
Cost: Free
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BKTC - Jean Ferguson OAM Memorial Lecture
Date: Tuesday, 29 July 2008
Venue: Owen J Wordsworth Room, S Block, Level 12, Gardens Point Campus
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Cost: $30 members, $40 non-members
RSVP: by Tuesday, 22 July please use RSVP form
click here for invitation
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QUT Young Alumni Wine and Cheese Evening
Confused and baffled when you walk into a bottle shop? Perplexed at the difference between merlot and shiraz? If you’ve ever found yourself staring blankly at a wine list or simply enjoy a good glass of bubbly, then please join us at the QUT Young Alumni’s Wine Tasting evening.
On Wednesday, 6 August, international wine connoisseur Phil Manser from Premium Wines Direct will reveal the intricacies of the wine world, as guests sample the latest releases from some of Australia’s most cutting edge producers.
Interested in receiving an invitation? Please register your interest now by emailing the QUTYA at young.alumni@qut.edu.au. We look forward to seeing you there!
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BEC Executive Series
The Brisbane Executive Club (BEC) is pleased to announce the inaugural BEC Executive Series event featuring guest speaker Mr David Liddy, CEO of the Bank of Queensland, who will be presenting on leadership, strategy and entrepreneurship as it relates to franchising.
Date: Thursday, 7 August 2008
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Venue: Gardens Theatre Foyer, QUT Gardens Point Campus
Dress: Business Attire
Tickets: $45 ea (inc GST) – Earlybird (book before 14 July)
$55 ea (inc GST) - Standard
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QUT Young Alumni Talking Books
Join us for the August get together as we debate, deliberate and discuss Edens Outcasts The Story of Louisa May Alcott And Her Father by John Matteson over a glass or two of bubbly and canapés.
When: Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Time: 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start Venue: Dymocks, MacArthur Central, (corner of Queen & Edward Streets)
Cost: $5 per person (canapés & drinks provided).
RSVP: Email young.alumni@qut.edu.au by Friday 15th August 2008
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsor Dymocks who have not only provided us with a suitable venue but also with wine and snacks for each meeting. Talking Books meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every 2nd month at Dymocks MacArthur Central.
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2008 Alumni Volunteer Reception and Alumni Board Annual General Meeting
All QUT Alumni are warmly invited to attend the 2008 Alumni Reception for QUT Alumni Volunteers, to acknowledge the contribution of our alumni to the university. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Coaldrake, will be presenting the Alumni Service Awards to alumni who have made an outstanding contribution to the University over many years.
The reception is being held in conjunction with the QUT Alumni Board Annual General Meeting where President, Mr Brett Hooker, will outline some of the highlights of QUT's Alumni activities and achievements over the past year.
Nominations for positions elected to the Alumni Board will be called for shortly, and the positions will be elected at the AGM. More information about the positions and the nomination process will be available shortly.
Date: Thursday, 2 October 2008
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Owen J Wordsworth Room, 12th Floor, S Block, QUT Gardens Point Campus
Dress: Business Attire
Refreshments will be provided. For more information or to RSVP for this event, contact the Alumni Office at alumni@qut.edu.au or phone 07 3138 1843.
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Overseas Events
Overseas graduation ceremonies
These ceremonies provide an opportunity for graduands to celebrate their achievements with family and friends in their home country.
They are attended by our Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and Faculty Deans (or their nominated representatives) and also provide the opportunity to network and learn more about the professional and social benefits of being a member of QUT Alumni.
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Cultural Events at QUT
Art Museum, Gardens Theatre, Public Programs
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
Kumamoto Artpolis: Architecture Through Communication - 3 July to 27 July 2008
Kumamoto Artpolis is an ongoing project in architectural culture begun in 1988 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
Craft Revolution - 5 June to 13 July 2008
Craft Revolution explores the idea that craft is radical and revolutionary, through an exhibition and online discussion.
Sidney Nolan: A poetic Vision - June to 17 August 2008
Sidney Nolan is widely acknowledged as Australia's most inventive and influential artist of the twentieth century. A prolific painter, draughtsman and printmaker, Nolan produced some of the most iconic images in Australian art. His unique vision embraced Australian myths and legends as well as the landscape.
Free exhibitions at the Creative Industries Precinct (Kelvin Grove)
Big Square Eye - 19 July to 3 August 2008: Open Tues to Sun: 11am-5pm
Big Square Eye is the world premiere of a massive multimedia artwork that delves into the mind's eye of young people from the suburbs of Brisbane and throughout regional Queensland. See the works online at www.brisbanefestival.com.au.
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QUT Gardens Theatre, Gardens Point Campus, 2 George Street, Brisbane
Special discounted tickets for Alumni
- Did you know 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.
Professional Theatre – Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell
This funny yet moving piece of theatre by Willy Russell sees a 42-year-old mother and housewife pack her bags and head for the sun. The note in the kitchen reads: "gone to Greece, back in two weeks."
Shirley is a Liverpool housewife, who finds herself talking to the wall while her husband is out working. She feels that her life is terribly mundane as she compares scenes in her current life with what she used to be like and feels she has stagnated and is in a rut. But when her best friend wins an all-expenses-paid vacation to Greece for two, Shirley grasps at the chance to get a new lease on life.
Starring Glenda Linscott (Prisoner, Murder Call)
Directed by Jennifer Hagan
Presented by QUT Gardens Theatre and HIT Productions
Dates and Times:
Thursday 3 July, 8pm
Friday 4 July, 11am matinee
Friday 4 July, 8pm
Saturday 5 July, 2pm matinee
Saturday 5 July, 8pm
Cost: Gardens Theatre is pleased to offer QUT alumni at the concession rate of $28 per ticket – that’s a saving of $6. To purchase tickets, just call GardensTix on 3138 4455 and mention that you’re a QUT alumnus.
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Public Program
Thursday 3 July 10am Free @ QUT Art Museum
The Art of Millinery - Designer Alexandra Harper is an exciting and innovative milliner known for creating hats that are unique, of exceptional quality and unlike any others on the market. Alexandra will discuss the history of hat making and its place in the art and fashion industries and will present a demonstration of her stylish, sophisticated creations that are designed for men and women of all ages. * Includes morning tea with lamingtons. Bookings essential on (07) 3138 5370 or via artmuseum@qut.com
Wednesday 9 July, 6-7pm @ QUT Art Museum
Not Just Dots: Art of the Desert - This talk traces the development of Papunya Tula as an art centre and explores the diversity of work produced in the Central and Western Desert, areas most well known for their use of the 'dot' and initiating large scale, international interest in Indigenous art. Everyone welcome, no art knowledge required! Bookings essential.
Wednesday 16 July @ QUT Art Museum
Historical Japanese Architecture - Leith Shutter, Senior Lecturer in Architecture, QUT will discuss historical Japanese Architecture. In conjunction with Kumamoto Artpolis: Architecture Through Communication.
Tuesday 29 July, 5-6pm @ the glasshouse (Creative Industries Precinct, Kelvin Grove)
Write It: Getting Published - Linda Funnell from HarperCollins and David Reiter from Interactive Publications provide valuable advice to budding young writers on how to build a profile and get their work published.
Wednesday 30 July 6-7pm QUT Art Museum
Life After Uni Finding Funds: Financial Support for Artists - Every artist dreams of having enough income to live off their practice. This session runs through some of the different sources for funding and income that are available to artists. Learn about different sources of work, the major funding bodies, how to attract sponsorship and form partnerships with other artists and organisations.
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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 wine offer.
NAB@work
NAB@work is an employee and alumni benefits package which offers a range of preferential retail banking and wealth management benefits, to QUT staff and alumni members.
As a QUT staff or alumni member, the NAB@work benefits package offers:
- Concessional interest rates on Home and Investment lending
- Discounts on a range of bank charges (including application/ ongoing and transaction fees)
- A co-branded (QUT/NAB) affinity credit card which not only has an interest rate concession for you (0.50% p.a. on the NAB Standard Card Indicator Rate) but at no cost to you, NAB also provides a percentage of the retail spend per month back to QUT Alumni to provide bursaries for current students.
- Free financial health check
- Financial education seminars
With on-site personal bankers, a personalised website and a dedicated hotline, NAB@work is easy to access.
Further information on the NAB@work benefits package is available at the website:
Employer code: qut (all in lower case)
or you may call the NAB@work hotline on 1300 797 400.
The decision to access the NAB@work benefits package is a matter for each staff and alumni member to determine. Within this context, QUT staff and alumni are encouraged to seek independent financial advice before entering into banking arrangements.
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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 Borrowing member - access to the physical library collection
- ALIS Online member - access to a selection of key online databases such as ABI/INFORM Global and Academic Research Library
- ALIS Deluxe member - access to both the Library collection and online databases
New graduates are eligible to receive 12 months free access from their course completion date.
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Alumni Jobs Site
For employers to lodge jobs
QUT Alumni provides employers with a unique opportunity to access graduate and undergraduate students through a new Online Service, where employers can upload their positions directly onto the website. This service is free.
Log on to our website at Employer Login
(If you are a first time users, select company registration)
You will receive a confirmation email showing your ad has been verified.
For Alumni to view jobs
Log on to our website at: http://www.careers.qut.edu.au/job/jobvacancies/alumni.do
Log on using your Alumni ID and Surname
To view jobs, click on 'Look for Jobs' and then search by Faculty
Listed jobs include opportunities within Brisbane, Australia and Internationally, visit the site to view the jobs below:
SE Queensland
Data Analyst
Operations Manager
Propulsion Engineer
Project Engineer
Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Graduate Structural Engineer
Civil Drafter
Project and/or Tender engineer
Digital Photographer
Architects & Draftspersons
Test Analyst
Business Intelligence Information Analyst
Preregistration pharmacist
Interstate
Mine Geologist - Perth
International
Foreign Teacher – China, UK, Japan
Research Scientist / Research Engineer / Research Officer – Singapore
ESL Teacher - Korea
SAP Consultant – Norway
Secondary Mathematics Teacher - All Girls School – London
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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 and Carseldine. Alumni Card must be presented prior to purchase to receive discount
Discounts for QUT Alumni at Brisbane Institute Seminars
Present your QUT Alumni Card for concession discounts. For more details and bookings, visit the Brisbane Institute's Website or phone 07 3220 2198
Health Services at QUT
QUT's Health Clinics (Podiatry, Optometry, Family Therapy and Counselling, Human Movement Studies, and Psychology) are open to the general public and offer a complete range of services for clients.
Degrees with a difference
Transform you 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.
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
* Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions web page for: Record Enquiries - Graduation Enquiries - Overseas Student/Graduates Enquiries
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