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March 2009
Greetings for 2009 to all our Alumni and Friends
Congratulations to our Professor Mick Dodson, a pioneer for indigenous advancement on his 'Australian of the Year' title for 2009. Congratulations also go to Professor Kim Beazley, our new ANU Chancellor on his Companion of the Order of Australia, the highest civilian honour and to all our other Australia Day Award Winners
 
This year offers more opportunities for ANU Alumni to take up than ever before! 
 
There is the ANU Alumni visit to the University of Cambridge from 26 July - 1 August, following the successful visit of Yale Alumni to ANU in 2008. Note that this notice is the last opportunity for ANU Alumni to express interest
 
Our thoughts are with all those who suffered in the Victorian Bushfires and the Queensland Floods.
 
Best wishes 

What's On

AUSTRALIA
ANU Public Lectures
Alumni are particularly welcome at Public Lectures and other events held at ANU
Alumni Exhibitions, Concerts and Promotions

 

View information about upcoming exhibitions, concerts and book launches that our Alumni are involved in.

ANU Learning Community Events
Learning communities are groups of people who meet regularly to help each other learn more about a common interest. ANU has developed a dozen learning communities which bring together students and some staff from across disciplines to focus on themes such as Sustainability, Contemporary Europe, Music, Languages & Cultures and the Asia-Pacific region. For more information please email the Learning Community Coordinator Dr Dierdre Pearce via Dierdre.Pearce@anu.edu.au
Graduate Studies Information Evening
This evening will allow prospective graduate students to find out about ANU and the graduate coursework and research programs on offer. Information will also be available on the Graduate Studies initiative, Graduate Studies Select.
Venue: University House, Balmain Crescent, ANU
Date: Tuesday 5 May 2009
Time: 5pm - 7pm
INTERNATIONAL
Final Call for Cambridge!
Please register your interest for the Alumni Visit to the University of Cambridge (26 July - 1 August). Please note that numbers are limited so please express your interest in this event today!
Have You Heard

One of the biggest graduations on record
Congratulations to our December 2008 graduates, many who have secured work and have updated their work details recently with ANU Alumni. Please join them by updating your professional details today. Almost 1,600 students were recognised and congratulated for completing their undergraduate and postgraduate degrees during the December 2008 Graduation ceremonies...
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Congratulations to...
ANU School of Music graduate, Ben Connor for winning the 2008 Australia-Britain Society's award for Voice.
ANU Honours graduate from the School of Art Glass Workshop Megan Bottari for recently being appointed Curator of the Bega Valley Regional Gallery.
ANU Honours graduate from the School of Art Danie Mellor who recently won the Shepparton National Indigenous Ceramic Award worth $15,000.
Alumni research into climate change: Canberra at high risk
One of the major findings after research completed by Alumnus and palaeoclimatologist Dr Tim Barrows was that Canberra is one of the most sensitive areas to climate change...Read more
Graduate assists with improving driving safety
Improving road safety for older drivers through a healthier lifestyle and improved peripheral vision is the focus of a current study at ANU by graduate Chris Hatherly...Read more
Students follow in Prime Minister's footsteps
New academic staff have been appointed to the College of Asia and Pacific in order to meet increased numbers of students wishing to study language courses. Alumnus Dr Marcus Mietzner was one of the newly appointed staff, and will lecture in Indonesian Studies. The increase in students wishing to study language courses has risen sharply, possibly due to ...Read more 
Former Vice-Chancellor Peter Karmel
Former ANU Vice-Chancellor (1982 - 1987) Professor Peter Karmel passed away on 30 December at the age of 86. Professor Karmel was an outstanding academic leader, esteemed economist and a great contributor to education in Australia. A memorial service honouring his contribution to the University will be held on Friday 6 March at University House...Read more
Where Are They Now

Ross Garnaut
 
Then: BA(Hons) 1968, PhD (Economics) 1972
 
Now: Distinguished Professor of Economics (ANU),
Vice Chancellorial Fellow and Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne 
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Gemma Dashwood OAM

Then: MBBS (2007)
Paralympic Games medalist and record breaker

Now: ACT Health

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Where Are They Now
Benefits for Alumni!   

Did you know graduates can register for an ongoing Alumni email address? Find out more about registering an ongoing Alumni email account or about the many other benefits and services available to Alumni

ANU Alumni Facebook group
Over 1000 of our Alumni have joined! Start interacting with other Alumni by registering here
Alumni Events Schedule

ANU Alumni is currently planning some exciting International and national events...make sure to regularly check the Events page for events in your area!

Do you have connections to the RSH?

If so, please advise alumni@anu.edu.au today so your invitation to an upcoming RSH Alumni Event can be sent to you!

New online Japanese course

If you majored in Japanese while at ANU why not brush up on your language skills by completing a new online course within the Japan Centre...Read more

Calling Graduates of 2004 - 2008
Participate in the 2009 International Graduate Outcomes survey and go into a prize draw!
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