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Berwick Campus News
Edition 13, Monday 30 May 2005

Important Dates

Berwick Calendar 2005 (Full schedule of meetings and events)

Semester One - 28 February - 3 June

Exam Period Semester One - 6 June - 1 July

Mid Semester Break - 2 July- 15 July

LIBRARY NEWS

Exams are almost here!!! Don't forget the Library is opened from 8.30am - 6.00pm Monday - Friday and 1.00pm - 5.00pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT

Use this opportunity to find out more about your career and employment opportunities

3rd and 4th July 2005
Careers and Employment Expo Melbourne Exhibition Centre

For further information visit: http://www.eocexpo.com.au/ or telephone: 1300 667 121

SHORT COURSES FOR STUDENTS

MUBS education has been hard at work to bring you the following short courses absolutely free of charge!

There is no need to book in advance, just show up in the Student Lounge five minutes before class. The courses started in week 5, and will be concluding at the end of week 13. The courses will recommence at the start of Semester two 2005.

Class Schedule

INTERNATIONALISING THE CURRICULUM AT BERWICK

CeLTS is offering a seminar on Internationalising the Curriculum to those staff who wish to evaluate their current curriculum or seek to "internationalise" their teaching. This interactive Seminar will provide information and ideas for internationalising units in a relaxed and informal environment.

The two presenters, Dr Jan Schapper is a Lecturer in the Department of Management and Dr Andrys Onsman is an Education Developer in the Higher Educational Development Unit.

Date: Thursday 9 June 2005
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: Room 234, Building 901, Berwick campus

Enquiries and enrolments are to be directed to Vicki Mihalakopoulos at Vicki.Mihalakopoulos@adm.monash.edu.au or 9905 6940

'EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW' WORKSHOP

These workshops are designed to empower and inform staff of their rights and responsibilities under anti-discrimination legislation and university policies.

Workshops have also been scheduled at:

For further information email: leah.zaks@adm.monash.edu.au

GENERAL SIR JOHN MONASH AWARDS - APPLICATIONS OPEN

These awards are intended by the General Sir John Monash Foundation to be the Australian equivalent of the Rhodes scholarship and are open to Australian citizens graduating/who have graduated from Australian Universities.They give an opportunity for postgraduate study (PhD/DPhil or Professional Masters Degree) at a leading overseas university, commencing in 2006 and provide up to $150,000, Australian income tax exempt, over three years.

There is no upper age limit, but awards will generally favour those whose major contribution to their field and to the community lies ahead of them. In addition to academic excellence, the selection criteria require that applicants should have demonstrated leadership qualities and altruism through community service.

Applications close on 31 August 2005.

For further information contact extn 52041, or Email: ruth.farr@adm.monash.edu.au
or visit http://www.monashawards.org

WELCOME TO MONASH

All academic and general staff new to Monash and any other staff wishing to attend are invited to attend 'Welcome To Monash'

When: Thursday 16 June 9 am - 1 pm
Where: E7, Sir Alexander Stewart Theatre, Building 72, Clayton campus

Presenters, including senior executive Monash staff, speak on a wide range of topics from the University's strategic plan, Monash Directions 2025, university governance, the multicultural and multi-campus nature of the institution and importantly, services and facilities available to staff and students.During morning tea, you will have the opportunity to put names to faces and make a start on your own Monash network.

To register, please complete the online application form at:
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/staff-development/ws/ssi/intromon.html

Applications close: Friday 10 June 2005.

For further information contact the Staff Development Unit on extn 56800.

THEFT

STAFF BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!! Recently a number of thefts have occurred on campus. Please keep an eye on your handbags, wallets and other valuables at all times. Contact the Service Centre for lost property enquiries

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