e.NCOUNTER

No 3 2008

Welcome to the third issue for 2008 of e.NCOUNTER, Flinders University’s electronic newsletter for alumni.

In this issue:

• Flinders on-line: Virtual Open Day and YouTube
  Flinders strengthens its online presence . . .

• 2008 Investigator Lecture
  The Hon Murray Gleeson AC on Law and Change . . .

• Convocation Medal 2008
  Professor Terence Tao recognised . . .

• Alumni President re-appointed
  Stephen Hains re-appointed for two year term . . .

• Alumni Executive Committee - expressions of interest
  Flinders graduates interested in nominating sought . . .

• Postgraduate study 2009
  How does a Bachelor become a Master?

• Elford Lecture 2008
  Susan Mitchell on The Essential Australian Voice

• Australian Book Review Annual Lecture
  Brian Matthews and the life of Manning Clark

• Flinders City Gallery
  New exhibitions

• KL and Singapore alumni meet the Vice-Chancellor

• Attributes of Flinders graduates

• Latest news and research stories
  More news...

Flinders on-line: Virtual Open Day and YouTube

Flinders University has strengthened its online presence with the development of a Virtual Open Day website and the launch of a dedicated video channel on YouTube. The Virtual Open Day provides prospective students from across the country and around the world with the opportunity to explore life at Flinders University online.

See the ‘course navigator’, based on the job guide, that allows students to choose a range of activities they are interested in, which is then matched to a list of careers that fit those interests and to the Flinders degrees that will help them get there. Another key element of the Virtual Open Day website are video clips from across the University including footage of archaeological digs to short films shot by Screen Studies students, and various promotional videos.  

2008 Investigator Lecture

The 2008 Investigator Lecture Law and Change will be presented by the Hon Murray Gleeson AC former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia on Wednesday 19 November at 7pm Adelaide Town Hall, King William Street, Adelaide.

Contact the Marketing and Communications Office at Flinders on 8201 3707 to register your interest or register on-line.

Convocation Medal 2008

The 2008 Medal has been awarded to Professor Terence Tao (BSc 1991, BSc Hons, MSc 1992 Flin, PhD Princeton), Department of Mathematics, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for his outstanding achievement and contribution internationally to mathematics.

Terence Tao became the first Flinders graduate and the first Australian to be awarded the prestigious Fields Medal, often described as the ‘Nobel Prize in mathematics’, during the opening ceremony of the International Congress of Mathematicians in Madrid on 22 August 2006. In the 70 years the prize has been awarded by the International Mathematical Union, only 48 researchers ever have won it.

The Convocation Medal recognises substantial and outstanding contributions by graduates to the local, national or international communities through one of more of: leadership in their field or profession, the advancement leadership in their field or profession, the advancement of knowledge, the advancement of professional practice and/or community service.

See previous winners of the Convocation Medal.

Alumni President

Stephen Hains (BA Hons 1971 Flin, MPhil Edin) is to be appointed for a further two year term as President of the Flinders University Alumn

i Association beginning on 24 November 2008. Stephen is City Manager of the City of Salisbury and Deputy Chair of the Board of the Environmental Protection Authority of South Australia; he also is a member of the University’s Resources Committee.

Stephen is a former Chair of the South Australian Planning Commission, Town Clerk of the City of Unley, and Chief Executive of the Department of Business, Manufacturing and Trade (now DTED).

Alumni Executive Committee - expressions of interest

The mission of the Alumni Association is to develop and strengthen the lifelong relationship between the alumni and the University through active participation in University affairs, and to promote Flinders and the achievements of its alumni to the wider community. The Alumni Association Committee is responsible for the good governance of the Association and for ensuring that opportunities are provided for members to promote the interests of and work for the University, and the interests of graduates.

Committee members are appointed for two year terms and expressions of interest are invited from Flinders graduates based in South Australia for consideration by the nominating committee for appointment. Graduates interested in nominating are encouraged to speak with the Head, Alumni and Community Relations, Ms Sheryl Chandler, telephone (08) 8201 5262 or contact her by email.

See the current Committee membership.

Postgraduate study 2009

How does a Bachelor become a Master?  This is your chance to explore your postgraduate course options to take your career to the next level.

See full details on-line and there is an information session where you can find out about our range of postgraduate courses and discuss your options with Flinders staff on Thursday 16th October, 12 noon to 2 pm, Meeting Hall, behind Adelaide Town Hall, off 25 Pirie Street (behind the Customer Centre) in Adelaide.

Why not register now. To find out more phone 1300 657 671 (local call cost) or email: postgradinfo@flinders.edu.au. Visit the website for further information.

Elford Lecture 2008

The Essential Australian Voice

with references to Barry Humphries, Kath & Kim, Paul Keating, Helen Garner, Tim Winton and David Williamson

The 2008 Elford Lecture will be presented by Ms Susan Mitchell on Thursday, 23 October at 5.30pm Matthew Flinders Theatre, Flinders University, Bedford Park. Contact Lindy Dodd on (08) 8201 3624 to register your interest or register on-line.

Australian Book Review Annual Lecture

In conjunction with Flinders University

Journeying across “that very vast sea”: Scenes from the life of Manning Clark

The 2008 ABR Lecture will be presented by Emeritus Professor Brian Matthews on Sunday 7 December at 2.00pm, Flinders University, Bedford Park. Contact Lindy Dodd on (08) 8201 3624 to register your interest or register on-line .

Flinders University City Gallery

Why not visit the Flinders City Art Gallery, ground floor, State Library, North Terrace, Adelaide.

Next exhibition: Gooch’s Utopia: collected works from the Central Desert – opens 3 October

Curated by Fiona Salmon, Collection Manager at Flinders University Art Museum, this is a collaborative exhibition between Flinders University Art Museum and Riddoch Art Gallery. It features works drawn from the collections of the late Rodney Gooch (1949-2002) predominantly by Anmatyerr and Alyawarr artists of Utopia, a tract of land 240km north-east of Alice Springs. A full colour catalogue has been produced to accompany the exhibition.

Artists include: Rodney Gooch, Katy Kemarre, Lena Kemarre, Mary Kemarre, Queenie Kemarre, Paddy Kngale, Audrey Kngwarreye, Christopher Hunter Kngwarreye, Eileen Bird Kngwarreye, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Hazel Kngwarreye, Janice Kngwarreye, Lucky Morton Kngwarreye, Weata Kngwarreye, Annie Mpetyane, Janie Mpetyane, Lyndsay Bird Mpetyane, Mavis Mpetyane, Ronnie Price Mpetyane, Ada Bird Petyarre, Billy Morton Petyarre, Gloria Tamerre Petyarre, Kathleen Petyarre and Angelina Pwerle.  

Floor-talks will be conducted by Fiona Salmon from 1pm on Tuesday 7 October and Tuesday 14 October 2008

The exhibition will be on display at Flinders University City Gallery from 3 October – 23 November 2008 before travelling to Riddoch Gallery in regional South Australia.

Gallery and exhibition details (including future exhibitions).

Kuala Lumpur and Singapore alumni meet the Vice-Chancellor

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Barber, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International), Professor Dean Forbes hosted alumni receptions in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in June. The Vice-Chancellor outlined his vision of the way forward for Flinders over the next few years.

Professor Yasmin Mohd Yusof, Associate Professor Rahmatullah Khan, Professor Kurunathan Ratnavelu, and Professor Michael Barber at the reception in Kuala Lumpur

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Singapore alumni enjoying themselves at the reception.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flinders names its graduate qualities

To inform prospective employers, the community, teaching staff and students themselves, Flinders has identified the key qualities that the University's students are expected to develop during their Bachelor-level studies and to possess as graduates.

The statement of graduate qualities - outlined and explained on the Flinders website - comprises a set of generic attributes that should characterise our graduates across the University’s range of Bachelor degree courses.

The University's aim is to produce Bachelor degree course graduates who: are knowledgeable, can apply their knowledge, communicate effectively, can work independently, are collaborative, value ethical behaviour and connect across boundaries.

Contact Us

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