In this issue:
- The year that was - A brief summary on the UQ Alumni Program in 2008 and an overview of 2009.
- And the winner is - Alumni Trivia competition winners announced.
- Alumni News - UQ's Chancellor Sir Llew Edwards AC, retires after 16 years of service to the University; Email-for-Life, Australian Alumni Awards (Indonesia).
- Alumni group news - Indonesia - OzMate now available for alumni living in Indonesia; Malaysian alumni group has a newly elected President; UQ Business School Alumni Association's new committee announced.
- Upcoming alumni events - Three Score Club Christmas function - Science & Religion: The God Delusion; Alumni Friends of the University Christmas Party; Los Angeles - Australian Film screening of 'Love and other Catastrophes' and alumni reception;
- Recent alumni events - Vice-Chancellor meets alumni in Hong Kong, China, Sydney,Melbourne; farewell and thank you for outgoing Hong Kong Alumni President.
- Other news - Australian literary landscape mapped; Indonesian Awards.
- Law School mentoring program - Calling for mentors.
- Where are they now – Featured Alumnus - Rodolfo Baggio - UQ graduate and accomplished author.
- UQ publications for purchase - Some excellent UQ publications are available for purchase online via the UQ Press website or at the UQ Bookshop.
- Calling all alumni who went to Emmanuel College
- End of Year survey - This year we have published four editions of The Connector. Please give us your feedback and suggestions for 2009.
- Update your details
The year that was
The UQ Alumni team has enjoyed meeting our community of alumni in Brisbane, in Australia and internationally throughout 2008. Some of the highlights from this year include:
- The University of Queensland established the UQ Alumni Program;
- We launched The Connector with 20,000 initial subscribers in April. By December, an additional 2042 alumni became subscribers;
- The University honours alumni through the Alumnus of the Year, International Alumnus of the Year and Young Alumnus of the Year awards.
- The Vice-Chancellor met alumni at UQ receptions in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and internationally in North America, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, China and Hong Kong;
- We launched the new face of the Alumni and Community website;
- The University hosted the 50+ reunion lunch at Customs House in Brisbane, attended by more than 130 alumni;
- Four new alumni groups were established – the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology; Guangzhou; Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre; and Drama.
In 2009, the UQ Alumni team looks forward to informing students and alumni on the following:
- The UQ Student Alumni Program;
- Launch of the UQ Alumni Online Community.
The year to come
Next year's new developments include:
- The introduction of UQ's ‘Backpack to Briefcase’ career breakfast seminars. These seminars will be held in May and August next year and are targeted toward students and alumni (graduates three years out). These seminars will address employment opportunities; provide career enhancement tips and give an opportunity for students and alumni to network with each other;
- Email-for-Life – next year alumni will have the opportunity to register for this service. It’s an easy way for alumni to remain in contact with the University ensuring you never miss out on interesting information and invitations to key events. More information in 2009;
- VC Alumni Equity and Diversity Award. Following the success of last year’s inaugural award, we will again be calling for nominations early in 2009. If you know of anyone who is actively involved in advocating for equity and diversity within the community as part of their every day lives, please nominate them.
- The annual 50+ luncheon will be held once again mid next year. The annual Courting the Greats Award where the Alumnus of the Year, International Alumnus of the Year and Young Alumnus of the Year are announced, is proposed for November;
- The Vice-Chancellor will again visit various destinations overseas and looks forward to meeting our alumni;
- News of 2010's Centenary celebrations;
- Announcement of the UQ Alumni Online Community
- Stay in touch to receive more news as it unfolds.
And the winner is!!!
The winners of the UQ alumni trivia competition featured in the Spring edition of The Connector are:
- James Flynn of St Lucia
- Sonny Lee of Adelaide
- Andrew Curtin of West Chermside
- Andrew Mulligan of Hendra
The winning answers are: 1) Ben Mullen was the winner of the inaugural VC Alumni Equity and Diversity Award; 2) the International and Young Alumnus of the Year awards were introduced in 2002; 3) Enterprize is the UQ business competition that awards $100,000 each year to commercialise an idea.
Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who submitted an entry.
The winners receive a copy of one of three UQ Press publications featured in the Spring edition, and will be contacted by the Advancement Office to organise distribution of prizes.
Alumni news to note
UQ's Chancellor - Sir Llew Edwards, AC, retires
After sixteen years of service to the University, Sir Llew announced in November that he will not seek reappointment when his fifth consecutive term as Chancellor expires on 9 February 2009.
Sir Llew, the 12th Chancellor in UQ's 99-year history, assures that his commitment to the institution will continue, and he plans to make contributions in the lead-up to the Centenary celebrations in 2010.
More information can be found by visiting the UQ News site.
UQconnect Email-for-Life is UQ’s new email system for current and former students and will be made available to alumni in early 2009.
UQconnect Email-for-Life provides:
- A name-based email address, at a UQ address, in the format ‘firstname.lastname@uqconnect.edu.au’
- An email account you will have ‘for life’, meaning you can use it after you’ve finished studying at UQ
- Large mail quota of 10GB
As well as an improved email service, Email-for-Life offers a range of applications including a generous 5GB online storage, online collaboration spaces, mobile access and instant messaging.
UQconnect Email-for-Life is being piloted over the Summer Semester 2008-2009. Alumni will be contacted via email when the service is ready. In the meantime, please visit http://uqconnect.net/alumni- emailforlife for more information.
Australian Alumni Award (Indonesia) – AEI and OzMate call for nominations for the Australian Alumni Awards.
These awards are an annual award scheme designed to recognise outstanding talent, achievements and contributions made by Australian alumni living and working in Indonesia today. The Australian Alumni Awards were first held in February 2008 and are an initiative of Australian Education International at the Australian Embassy in Indonesia.
Nominations for the awards can be made by members of the general public in Indonesia and Australia, including alumni, government, education institutions, industry and business. Both Australian alumni and non-Australian alumni are welcome to nominate. Click here for more information or to nominate.
Law school's mentoring program
The UQ TC Beirne School of Law is currently seeking mentors for the 2009 program.
Since its launch in 2007, the program has matched over 200 students with mentors from the legal profession. The Program provides students with connections to the legal profession, insight into the realities of legal practice and guidance on study techniques, career paths and job opportunities.
If you are a law graduate and would like to become involved in the program as a mentor please visit: www.law.uq.edu.au/mentor
Alumni group news to note
UQ has many different alumni groups all over the world and within Australia. The listed activities below are a small sample of the different events that these groups hold on a regular basis. If you would like to be involved as a volunteer or attend a local event contact the Advancement Office.
Updating your details online will ensure you receive regular alumni group news. Being a participant in alumni group activities will expand your opportunities for networking and enhance your leadership skills. You can also keep up to date with local news by visiting the Alumni and Community website.
If your alumni group has any news to share, or events to promote, contact the Advancement Office at: uqalumni@uq.edu.au
Malaysia
Malaysian alumni group has a new President
Dato' Nik Ezar Nik Bolia (BA 1985) has offered his resignation as President of the UQ Malaysian Alumni Association as he has now relocated to Banda Aceh, Indonesia. On behalf of The University of Queensland, we would like to thank Dato' Nik Ezar for the incredible work he has done for the Alumni Association of Malaysia, including hosting his famous dinners, organising social and networking events and welcoming the many guests from UQ on their overseas visits.
We are very happy to announce that Mr Megat Mohammad Faisal Khir Johari has accepted the nomination as the new President. Mr Megat and his team are planning events in cooperation with Australian Education International for early next year. One in particular to look out for is a Queensland Nite Ball, jointly organised with QUT Alumni.
To contact Mr Megat, email UQ_Alumni_Malaysia@yahoogroups.com
Indonesia
Online Community available for all Indonesian alumni
OzMate, an online community, developed by Australian Education International, provides alumni in Indonesia with an opportunity to connect online.
OzMate is the online networking community exclusive to Indonesians who studied or are still studying in Australia. By joining OzMate, you will be able to get in touch with friends and other alumni, build new networks, get news on upcoming events and find job opportunities.
To become part of this online community visit: http://www.ozmate.org
UQ Business School Alumni Association
Announces new Executive Committee members for 2009
UQ’s Business School Alumni Association held a successful Annual General Meeting on 20 November. It was also the annual wine tasting Christmas party, held in the old-world sophistication of The Map Room at the Hotel Conrad. Ten committee members were elected. Six committee members retired after excellent service to the Association. For further details visit the UQ Business School at: http://www.business.uq.edu.au/display/conn ect/Alumni
Reconnecting - upcoming events
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 December
Three Score Club - Christmas function and lunch
11am - Mrs Joan Cribb: Living off the Land in the Early Days
$35.00 (Three Score Club members); $38.00 (Visitors)
Venue: Emmanuel College, College Road, St Lucia Campus
RSVP by 2pm on Monday 15 December to 07-3365 1562
Recent alumni events
China
In October Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield AO, and a delegation of UQ staff hosted University events throughout China and Hong Kong. The events included several alumni and business functions in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. In Hong Kong, a graduation celebration and BEL Employment Seminar were held, together with an alumni function. Click here for more information about these events
Hong Kong
BEL Faculty (Business, Economics and Law) Employment Seminar
The Faculty of Business, Economics & Law, in partnership with the UQ Hong Kong Alumni Association, hosted the employment seminar in October as part of a series events held in Hong Kong and China.
“To Spend or Not to Spend? Managing Business Growth Under Uncertainty”, the seminar explored the current credit crisis and how individuals and companies might cushion themselves from the worst effects.
Guest speakers included representatives from the National Bank of Australia, UBS Investment Bank, Asian Careers and Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. They talked about the history of the economic cycle and how the next 12-18 months will affect Asia, Australia and the rest of the world. They also provided an insight into industries that may flourish and the impacts that these uncertainties may bring to new and experienced professionals. For more information about this event, click here.
Japan
Australian Education International - Japan held the inaugural Japanese Australian Alumni networking event at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo on Friday 19 September. It was hosted by the Ambassador to Japan, the Honorable Murray McLean. The typhoon kept people away, but around 170 alumni attended. Most had studied in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne at postgraduate level.
Singapore
Wine Tasting and Networking on September 19 2008 @ The Wine Symphony
September 19 2008 marked the start of a new era for The University of Queensland Alumni Association of Singapore. A new committee was formed with changes in roles and members with Dr Angelo Vernados ('83 MBA) the newly appointed President.
Brisbane
Thank you and farewell lunch for Linda Lee - former President of the UQ Hong Kong Alumni Association
Ms Linda Lee attended a lunch in Brisbane at which she was thanked for the tremendous job she has done for The University of Queensland’s Hong Kong Alumni Association. Ms Lee visited Brisbane in October, providing an ideal opportunity to hold the lunch at St Lucia where she was presented with a certificate of appreciation, and a gift as token of our appreciation. Guests at the lunch included Professor Frank Finn, Professor Paul Bailes (Head of School ITEE), Ms Lea Sublett Deputy Director Alumni Relations and several other UQ staff who have had the pleasure of working with Ms Lee over the years. (Pic Prof Frank Finn and Ms Linda Lee)
Arts Graduates 1958 and earlier reunion
The Faculty of Arts hosted a morning tea at The University of Queensland’s Art Museum on November 22, 2008 to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of the Bachelor of Arts graduates of 1958 and earlier. Over 30 Arts alumni revisited UQ to celebrate this significant achievement. They were joined by a number of Arts Faculty staff.
Attendees received a warm welcome from Executive Dean, Professor Richard Fotheringham, who reminded the audience of other significant and important world events that took place at that time – Sputnik, the publishing of Vladimir Nabokov's controversial novel Lolita and Elvis Presley’s induction into the US Army. Professor Fotheringham then introduced the morning’s key speaker, Dr Dan Blackmore, from UQ's Queensland Brain Institute, who talked about how exercise keeps your brain healthy. Visit the Arts Faculty website for more stories about this event and some wonderful pictures.
Other news to note
Dr David Malouf, acclaimed author and UQ graduate, launches ‘The Bibliography of Australian Literature’.
At a recent event held at Customs House, UQ graduate and acclaimed author Dr David Malouf launched one of the nation’s most important collections of Australian literature…the final volume of 'The Bibliography of Australian Literature'. Dr Malouf made a memorable speech, recalled his time as a student at The University of Queensland and paid tribute to the Fryer Library which is celebrating its 80th birthday and now holds this prized publication. UQ News expands on the story.
Where are they now?
Alumnus Radolfo Baggio’s career has spanned across Astrophysics to Tourism
Rodolfo Baggio a doctoral graduate from the School of Tourism at UQ has recently published a book, 'Network Analysis and Tourism: From Theory to Practice' (Clevedon, UK) in collaboration with Dr Noel Scott and Professor Chris Cooper.
Dr Baggio also holds a Laurea degree in Physics from the University of Milan (Italy) and began his professional career teaching astrophysics and radio astronomy. He later moved to IBM and is currently a professor at Bocconi University (Milan) where he teaches computer science, information technology and systems and quantitative research methods.
He has been deputy director of the GTAT Tourism Policy and Strategy postgraduate courses organised by the UN World Tourism Organization – Themis Foundation and visiting professor at the EuroArab Management School (Granada, Spain), where he has taught at the Master in Tourism Management (held in Beirut, Lebanon and Aqaba, Jordan).
He is founding member of Società Internet, the Italian chapter of the Internet Society and member of the Società Italiana di Fisica, of the International Federation for Information Technology and Travel and Tourism (IFITT) and of the UN World Tourism Organisation Education Council.
If you have a success story, would like to be profiled, or know of a fellow alumnus who has a good story to share, please email uqalumni@uq.edu.au
UQ Press publications
For more than 60 years, The University of Queensland Press has been at the forefront of innovative Australian publishing. It has launched the careers of many great Australian novelists, published contemporary Australian poets, been a pioneering force in all genres of publishing and has set the benchmark for award-winning scholarly and Black Australian writing.
UQP is a dynamic university press known for its risk-taking philosophy and commitment to publishing works of high quality and cultural significance.
In this edition of The Connector we profile the following publications:
Calling all Emmanuel College Alumni…
Emmanuel College is keen to re-establish ties with alumni with whom they have lost contact, or perhaps don’t have on their database at all.
By reconnecting you can catch up with college news, attend events and reunions, network with peers, mentor a current student, volunteer to help with database research or help organise a blockbuster event for Emmanuel College's upcoming Centenary celebrations in 2011/2012.
If you would like to reconnect, or know of a friend who would like to reconnect, don’t hesitate to contact the College at the contact details below:
Phone (07) 3871 9362; email – s.burridge@emmanuel.uq.edu.au
or write to:
Emmanuel College
University of Queensland campus
Sir William MacGregor Drive
ST LUCIA QLD 4067
End of year Survey
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