Cultures unite for Multicultural Week at Monash Berwick
Monash University Berwick celebrated the rich mixture of cultures present on campus during its annual Multicultural Week which ran from August 20 th – 24th 2007. With one third of its students from
overseas, Monash Berwick offers both domestic and international students a rewarding cultural experience during their time studying at the campus.
Multicultural Week, organised by the Berwick International Students Association (BISA) included five days of cultural activities including Belly dancing, Bhangra dancing, African steel drumming, cooking demonstrations and Bollywood dancing. Students, staff and the local community are welcome to attend.
“I’m really proud of the variety of cultural events that we have planned for Multicultural Week at Monash University’s Berwick campus,” said Non Adun President of the Berwick International Students Association pictured above (left) with fellow international students Dedi Sumantri Abdul Hamid (middle) and Shermaine Chia (right).
“This vast array of activities is a true reflection of the many different cultures that are present on campus.”
The highlight of the weeklong event was a costume competition where entrants wore their national dress. The competition was definitely the most colourful event of the week.
“Multicultural Week celebrates the unique experience that we can offer at Monash Berwick,” said Ms Adun.
“Both domestic and international students are given the opportunity to learn about other’s cultures and an event such as this provides students with the chance to form friendships that transcend geographical boundaries.”
Research Month Successes
Berwick HDR student wins poster competition prize
Berwick HDR student, Liam Smith (pictured left with Prof Jayne Godfrey, Deputy Dean, Research (left) and Prof Betty Weiler, Liam's Supervisor and Director of the Tourism Research Unit (right), has won the Major Prize Award provided by the MPA for his contribution to the recent MRGS HDR poster exhibition as part of Monash Research Month (20 Aug-21 Sept). Liam's contribution beat more than 200 other entries.
Public Lecture promotes great connections
The public lecture recently delivered by Associate Professor Lionel Frost, called Retirement Villages give back to communities served as the perfect vehicle for Berwick researchers to make contact with members from industry.
Senior industry figures who attended the lecture showed great interest in discussing further research projects with the Berwick researchers present.
Research at Berwick website launched
Monash Berwick has recently launched a new Research at Berwick website to coincide wit research month. The site has two functions. Firstly, to promote Berwick researchers and their projects to the wider community and secondly, to provide information and resources to Berwick researchers. Visit Research at Berwick to find out more.
Monash Berwick and the City of Casey join forces to educate local learner drivers
Monash University Berwick and the City of Casey have joined forces to organise an event to educate young local drivers and their parents.
Held at Monash Berwick on Wednesday 19 th September 2007 from 7pm – 9pm, the In One Piece – Learner Driver Forum aims to inform and clarify to young drivers and their parents the changes to Leaner/Probationary driver’s legislation, young driver safety and traffic accident investigation.
Professor Thomas Triggs from the Monash University Accident Research Centre MUARC will present findings from research on young driver safety including details on the main causes of traffic accidents for inexperienced drivers and countermeasures that can be employed to reduce accident risks.
Mark Biggs, Team Leader Youth Services from the City of Casey is also pleased to be working on the project.
“I am delighted that Monash University’s Berwick campus and the City of Casey have collaborated to help educate young local drivers to use the road safely,” said Mark Biggs, Team Leader Youth Services from the City of Casey.
“I hope that the In One Piece – Learner Driver Forum will have a positive impact on the habits of our local learner drivers.”
A Vic Roads representative will provide a clear and concise presentation of the new legislation to help young drivers and their parents understand the recent changes.
Additionally, the Major Collisions Unit of Victoria Police will share how they conduct investigations in major traffic accidents, what happens with that information and how drivers can avoid becoming a statistic.