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Berwick Business & Economics Awards Celebrate High Achieving Students
Berwick Business and Economics Award recipients join to celebrate their academic success
The 8th Annual Berwick Business and Economics Awards took place Friday 23 May. The event recognised 31 of the Faculty's brightest and best students, with some taking out multiple awards.
Head of Faculty, Professor Betty Weiler said the awards evening brings together the faculty to celebrate its achievements. "We do it for the students because we want to send the message that hard work and academic excellence is recognised within the faculty."
Former Monash University alumni and Hawthorn Chief Executive Officer, Ian Robson, urged students to enter the world beyond university with confidence and determination. "Always put your hand up when opportunties arise."
Recent graduate and winner of the Top Student in Public Relations Major and Best Graduating Student in a Double Degree, Kate Williams, addressed the audience on behalf of her fellow award recipients and thanked them for their support. "The night has allowed us to share our success with those who got us here," Ms Williams said.
Little Campus does BIG Things for The Cancer Council
Berwick students and staff join together for The Biggest Morning Tea to raise money for The Cancer Council
The Berwick Campus joined together for a decadent and delicious morning tea on 22 May to raise money for The Cancer Council. Part of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea, students and staff took a break from their busy schedules to indulge in cake, sip te, gossip and show their support for The Cancer Council by making a donation. The campus raised $215.00 to to help assist with cancer research, education, support and prevention.
Staff and Students from Berwick Take on the Mothers Day Classic Marathon
TeamMonash Berwick participants with Sports Officer, Raq Hassan, receive their guernseys at the campus launch
Congratulations to all the fit staff and students from Berwick who joined the 1000 strong TeamMonash contingent for the annual Mothers' Day Classic on Sunday 11 May. The team ran or walked 4km and 8km events with all proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Association. It's now time to literally, 'get on yer bikes', and start training for the ride around the bay event later in the year.
To find out more about TeamMonash click here.
Your Future Boss Wants to Meet You... Careers Expo Comes to Berwick!
Careers Education Consultant Lisa Schilling with IBM Internship Program Manager, Alisa McAlpine
The very first Berwick campus career expo will take place on Thursday 24 July from 1pm - 2.30pm. Representatives from some of Australia's leading employers such as IBM, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, NAB, Eclipse, Accenture, Leader Newpapers and Bella PR will be on campus to discuss career paths and graduate opportunties within their organisations.
For more information about the expo click here.
Berwick Encourages Secondary Schools to Go Boldly with Art Exhibition
Go Boldly Art Exhibition Judge and local artist, Trisha Portbury with St Francis Xavier student, Brooke Smith
The Berwick Campus launched the Go Boldly Art Exhibition at St Francis Xavier College on Friday 16 May. The exhibition, encouraging students from years 10, 11 and 12 to 'go boldly' in their art, will take place on Saturday 2 August during the university's Open Day.
A judging panel consisting of local artist, teacher and Board of Studies State Reviewer, Trisha Portbury (pictured above right), City of Casey Arts Officer, Megan McMahon and Berwick and Peninsual Campus Academic Director, Professor Phillip Steele will award prizes to three outstanding works.
Trisha Portbury encourages all secondary students to submit their work as "this experience gives students a fantastic chance to put their work out in the public domain." Asked what she will be looking for as a judge, Ms Portbury replied "something that makes me remember the work later, something that makes me think further."
Students from years 10, 11 and 12 are invited to submit their works before Friday 18 July to be considered for the exhibition.
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FREE Careers and Employment Seminars
Enter the job market with confidence with free on-campus careers and employment workshops. Careers Education Consultant, Lisa Schilling is on hand to provide you with practical advice for finding and successfully applying for graduate employment. Topics include; job search strategies, writing applications, resume writing, interview techniques and employability and workplace skills.Sessions are held throughout the academic year every Wednesday and Thursday and are available to all Monash students and graduates.
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Monash Tourism Club Travel Photography Exhibition
The Monash Tourism Club launched its travel photography exhibition during The Berwick Business and Economics Awards . The collection is made up of works by Monash University staff and students and features people, places and architecture from around the world. Photographs are displayed in the foyer of 901.
The club was formed this year for tourism students to build industry and social networks. They will be holding an international film festival during Semester 2.
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