June 2012

GRADUATE HOUSE The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne Inc

Newsletter June 2012

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Upcoming events • 2 William Berry Dinner • 3 Graduate House Diabetes Series - Session 3 • 3

Graduate House Merchandising • 5 June Monthly Luncheon • 6 Friday Night Drinks • 7 Sunday Music Concert • 9 Twilight Lecture • 10 Graduate House Academic meetings • 11 The Monthly Argument • 11

RESIDENTS, MEMBERS AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THESE GRADUATE HOUSE EVENTS MAY Wednesday, 16th

WOMEN’S FORUM

Enjoy a lively discussion – with a leisurely $10 buffet lunch to follow in the bistro if desired Topic: Are we victims or beneficiaries of progress? Time: 10 am for 10.30am start Cost: No charge Bookings through Graduate House 9347-3428

Tuesday, 29th

RESIDENTS’ MEET AND GREET

Residents and members invited to meet for a drink and nibbles. Time: 5.30pm

JUNE Wednesday, 6th

MONTHLY LUNCHEON

Tuesday, 5th & 19th

ITALIAN CONVERSATION DINNER

Speaker: Ms Jenny Davies, Topic: Our Station – Flinders Street Time: 12 noon for 12.30pm: Bookings required by Monday, 4th June. Telephone: 9347-3428 Cost (pre-paid only): Residents: Free; Members $30; Guests $37.50.

Enjoy dinner and Italian conversation. Excellent & experienced teacher Time: 6pm; Cost: Members $15; Guests $20 Book by Monday prior (numbers required for catering). Phone: 9347-3428

Friday, 8th FRIDAY DRINKS & DINNER EVENING

Meet up with fellow members and residents for a convivial end-of-the-week drink.

Time: 6pm – 8pm

Tuesday, 12th

SPECIAL MORNING BREAKFAST

Wednesday, 13th

THE DIABETES SERIES

Thursday, 14th

THE MONTHLY ARGUMENT

An invitation to all past-Graduates: come and have breakfast with our post-Graduates at Grad House. Time: 7.30am – 8.30am; Cost: FREE The Graduate Union’s Head of College presents the second talk in her series on Type 2 Diabetes. Time: 5pm; Cost: Members & Residents FREE, Guest $5, Students $2

Launched in 2010 at the Dan O’Connell Hotel, the Arguments now take place at Graduate House every second Thursday of the month. Time: 7pm; Cost: Members & Residents FREE, Guest $5, Students $2

Sunday, 17th MUSIC SUNDAYS AT GRADUATE HOUSE Performer: Hoang Pham, pianist Time: 3pm Cost: Members $25; Guest $30; Students $20; Residents $15.

Afternoon tea to follow. Bookings through Graduate House 9347-3428

Wednesday, 20th

WOMEN’S FORUM

Enjoy a lively discussion – with a leisurely $10 buffet lunch to follow in the bistro if desired.

Topic: Republic or Monarchy? Time: 10 am for 10.30am start Cost: No charge Bookings through Graduate House 9347-3428

Wednesday, 20th

TWILIGHT LECTURE

Speaker: Mr Harold Mitchell AC.Topic: Health Time: 6pm for 6.30pm Bookings required by Monday 18 June Cost (pre-paid only) Members $20; Guests $25

Tuesday, 26th

RESIDENTS MEET & GREET

Residents and members invited to meet for a drink and nibbles. Time: 5.30pm Website: www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Associations Number: A0023234B

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1962 - 2012 : Fifty Year Celebration for Graduate House and William Berry Dinner Following the announcement in our April Newsletter, the plans for the Fifty Year celebration and Dinner to honour the founding Warden, William Berry are now taking shape.

This will be an evening of “back to where it all began” when Graduate House commenced its journey to later become the Eleventh College of the University of Melbourne and to fulfil through the efforts of the graduates themselves the founding philosophy “Past Graduates for Post-Graduates”.

We are delighted to report that family members of the early benefactors, Sir Frank Stillwell (Stillwell Room), Sir William Johnston (Johnston Library) and Magnus Anderson (Anderson Room), as well as members of the Berry Family will be our guests for this evening.

As previously mentioned, after pre-dinner drinks in the Johnston Library in the William Berry Wing, and an inspection of refurbishment in the student study area, guests will adjourn to the Stillwell Room for dinner. The menu will resemble that served to students in the sixties, simply cooked with accompanying wines, some perhaps of that era as well. A heady mix maybe.

The evening is complimentary for members and guests; bookings will open in midJune and further notification will follow.

GRADUATE HOUSE DIABETES SERIES 2012 Lecture Series

SESSION 3: Physical Activity Speaker: Dr Kerry Bennett, CEO & Head of College, The Graduate Union Wednesday 13 June 2012 at 5pm Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053 Cost: Members & Residents: Free; Guests: $5; Students $2.

RSVP: By Monday, 11 June

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MAY LUNCHEON reviewed The Chair of Graduate Council, David Sparks introduced Professor, The Honourable Gareth Evans. He gave background information of his many academic qualifications, his career as an academic lawyer, barrister and Queen’s Council until he entered Federal Parliament in 1978 as Senator for Victoria. Gareth Evans was a Member for Parliament for 21 years, ultimately becoming Foreign Minister in 1988, a portfolio he held until 1996.

Diverging from his stated topic ‘Making Australian Foreign Policy: Who Matters?’ he confirmed what we already knew, that there is never a dull moment in politics! He entertained us with anecdotes about the various political issues and the personalities of the protagonists.

Finally getting to the issue of foreign policy, Professor Evans posed a question about just who contributes to the making of foreign policy, saying that the process had been less than dull recently, in particular with the rise and fall of Kevin Rudd, and his resignation as Foreign Minister.

He was concerned that the business community and academic institutions were not as influential as they should be, and that the public voice at large was rarely heard, except when things went wrong for Australians abroad with the event capturing the public interest. Although the media would like to think they are extremely influential, this is rarely the case.

The real people who matter are the Foreign Minster and Prime Minister of the day.

Professor Evans said that in order to survive, a Foreign Minister must accept and go along with the obsessions of the Prime Minister of the day, all the while praying the obsessions would be few, rational and manageable.

Prime Minister Hawke’s obsession had been the creation of an exclusion zone in the Antarctic banning the exploration of oil and minerals, while Keating’s was to develop closer relationships with Indonesia. Thankfully, although very different in their approach, both Prime Ministers had been a pleasure to work with, Hawke being very orderly, and Keating extremely chaotic. Basically they both allowed him to get on with the job.

Foreign Ministers have an extraordinary amount of leeway to develop their own foreign policy because PMs are so caught up with domestic issues and their political management.

How successful are Foreign Ministers? Professor Evans named some of the important skills required; such as a capacity to take in a wide range of seemingly endless issues, all of which need to be understood and responded to, and a capacity to think creatively and recognize opportunities. Probably the most important is the ability to empathise, to see all perspectives of an issue, particularly the other person’s point of view and be able to communicate, persuade and be listened to.

He talked about various politicians, both Liberal and Labor, who had filled the demanding portfolio, pointing out their successes and failures in regard to the required skills. He said that if Kevin Rudd were to bounce back into the limelight (and this could be possible given the current state of affairs), prioritising would be his big challenge.

The most recently appointed Foreign Minister, Bob Carr asked Gareth Evans what would be the single most difficult problem he would encounter as Foreign Minister, and was advised that it would be ‘his mouth’, because, he said, Bob Carr would have the urge to say something interesting! It is incumbent on politicians to answer a different question to the one being asked, and Bob Carr will hate doing that. The secret is to be a dead bore!

In conclusion, Professor Evans saw the current challenges for Australian Foreign Policy as: 1. The issues of security and the economy in relation to China and the USA 2. Recognising the reality of Asia Pacific and Australia’s relationship with India.

3. Australia’s relationships with Indonesia and the Pacific Islands 4. Recognising the real quality that Australia, as a middle power can bring to the wider global debate community, to help solve and be effective players in climate change, global security, terrorism, and where Australia can play an important role in world issues.

In answer to questions from the floor, his view was that the impact of 9/11 had been exaggerated. While homeland security is a major issue, any threat from the Islamic world had been overstated and needed to be kept in perspective. He was optimistic about Burma’s future, although he saw the current situation as very fragile and its military intentions unknown.

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GRADUATE UNION MERCHANDISING APPAREL will be available Online Soon !

Our apparel range will be available for purchase at Graduate House or online from our website.

Cap $20

T-shirt $30

ladies polo $40

mens polo $40

knitted vest $50

Hoodies $50

merino pullover $110

New Members : RESIDENT MEMBERS : Bridget Vincent, Vic: Peodair Leihy, VIC: Lim Zhen Sheng, TAS: Professor Rene Boel, Belgium: Nicole Schahczinski, USA: Steven Hoang, Canada: Dr Abolghasem Sadeghiniaraki, South Korea: Benedict Halbroth, Germany: Jade Patterson, England: Bhawan Minhas, USA: Dr Lovejot Kaur, SA: Matthew Chaperon, WA: Heidi Cooper, UK: Prof Alan Baker, UK: Gabor Bognar, UK: Yunwei Song, China: Dr Guillermo Arroya, Bolivia: Chad Wilkinson, NSW: Amita Chanaria, WA: Wong Shiau Ching, Singapore: Shweta Gautam, WA: Deepa Lakshimi Rajendran, VIC: Desmond Ong, SA: Ricardo Gorgoll, Japan: Valeria Mena, Ecuador: Anna Cordingley, VIC: Sophie Foxen, UK REGULAR MEMBERS : Justice Tony Pagone, LLM Cambridge : Rev Prof John Lawrence Morgan, Med, Univ Oxford: Aaron Wu, LLB, Aust Bat Univ.

CORPORATE MEMBERS : EPA Victoria: Dept of Anatomy & Neurosciences: Trinity College: Property & Campus Services

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MONTHLY LUNCHEON Wednesday, 6th June 12 noon for 12.30pm

THE GRADUATE UNION presents

Dr Jenny Davies Topic: ‘Our Station - Flinders Street’

Jenny Davies has written the only comprehensive book about the architectural, social and cultural history of Flinders Street Station. She launched this in 2009 with the clear intention of promoting the station's centenary in 2010. Jenny extended her work to include a demanding series of talks and presentations throughout the state and, under the umbrella of "The Flinders Street Station Project" won the Melbourne Award for individual contribution to raising the awareness of our city. Jenny continues to actively engage in further work that will assist with the return of the heritage listed building to the public domain, including an active input into the forthcoming Design Competition for the FSS Precinct Admission (pre-paid only) Residents: Free; Members: $30; Non-Members:$37.50 Bookings Essential. RSVP Monday, 4th June 2012 Telephone: 9347-3428

Testimonials received during the month: Margaret Mayers : “My guest and I enjoyed a most congenial atmosphere and range of food. Well done! Thanks Bill – you’re a winner.”

B.F.B. Dance : “Staff very friendly and competent” Elfrida Kiss : “The staff and the cook are fabulous” Marlies Johnson : “The meal was excellent and we enjoy coming once a month. All staff are very polite” Anne Mulholland : “Top marks to the kitchen staff – Rob was a hard act to follow and Kris has done it. Good to see extra offerings (e.g. Diabetes & IT Series).”

Yvonne McCudie : “Pleasant and attentive staff. Good environment and enjoyable lunch – thank you.”

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University Graduates Club

DINNER & DRINKS Friday 8th June 2012

Drinks 6.00pm - 7.00pm, Dinner at 6.45 sharp 220 Leicester St Carlton, adjacent to University Square Dress to impress (smart casual) Drinks at members’ bar prices.

Members and guests are invited to drinks and then have dinner at Graduate House. You can just drop in for drinks anytime after 6pm on your way home (we meet near the bar) or stay for dinner however please book if you plan to stay for dinner.

Please bring friends and prospective members, everyone is welcome.

Dinner will be a resident’s style buffet dinner comprising soup, main course and dessert all for only $15 for Graduate Union members and $20 for non-members.

(Prepaid only)

Bookings essential. Call 9347 3428.

Please book & pay with Graduate House by Thursday 7th June.

For information email Andre at: andre@alphalink.com.au or phone 9584-2087 business hours, 9515 3432 after hours or 0408-594-859 The Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne www.graduatehouse.com.au

WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff When you dine at Graduate House please fill in a Dining Room feedback form to be in the draw for a

$500 MYER-COLES VOUCHER at the end of the year and smaller prizes each month during the year This month’s Winner is Mrs Anne Grave and her prize is a bottle of wine.

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SUNDAY MUSIC CONCERT reviewed WILMA and FRIENDS Wilma Smith, concertmaster of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and distinguished friends Daniel Kossov, Simon Oswell, David Berlin and Philip Arkinstall delighted members and visitors with a wonderful concert on April 15th in our Sunday afternoon series. The group excelled in a performance of Brahms’ great Clarinet Quintet which Wilma described as ‘the pinnacle’. Great waves of sound filled the room as the five instruments interwove, sometimes as an ensemble and sometimes in solo passages. The concert began with Dvorak’s Terzetto for two violins and viola, with its folk style Scherzo, and finished with number 4 of Haydn’s Opus 20 String Quartets, milestones in string quartet composition. We all enjoyed the lavish afternoon tea and the opportunity to socialise with the performers. It was a special occasion not to be forgotten.

Our next concert on 17th June will be given by the exciting young Australian pianist Hoang Pham. Hoang will play Bach’s Partita No 2 and Chopin’s complete set of Preludes Op.28.

INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS AT GRADUATE HOUSE On 27th April, The Graduate Union took a step forward into the healthcare of its members and residents. In collaboration with The Influenza Specialist Group (ISG) and Vaccinations On-site, free Flu shots were made available to Graduate Union members and residents. The Influenza vaccination session was organised in the Johnston Library and Anderson Room at Graduate House on Friday, 27th April at 11.30am and a large number took up the offer in readiness for the flu season, among them former Vice-Chancellor Professor Kwong Lee Dow Kwong Lee Dow. Graduate House residents in particular took advantage of the opportunity with over 40 coming in to get their vaccination. A nurse was onsite to ensure adequate safety standards and monitor any untoward reaction to the procedure and tea, coffee and biscuits were provided.

Dr Alan Hampson, Chairman of the Influenza Specialist Group (ISG), Mr Kim Sampson the Group’s CEO and Ms Susanne Sperber-Pflaumer, its Communications Specialist were present. Channel 9 covered the vaccination session. Amongst those interviewed was resident Mr Matthias Könning from Germany, and Dr Andrew Roberts, a former Councillor. The Vaccination session was broadcast over the 6 o clock news on Friday, 27th April as part of an awareness campaign about influenza and the benefits of vaccination.

The Graduate Union would like to thank Mr Kim Sampson for bringing about this great initiative to The Graduate Union. Mr Sampson spoke about Influenza at the March luncheon at which time he offered the opportunity of this Vaccination Session to The Graduate Union’s members. We also thank ‘Vaccinations On-site’ for their assistance during the session.

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TWILIGHT LECTURE SERIES Wednesday, 20th June 2012 6pm for 6.30pm Speaker:

Dr Harold Mitchell AC Topic: ‘Health’ Harold Mitchell is the founder of Mitchell & Partners and Executive Chairman of Aegis Media Pacific. Since he started Mitchell & Partners in 1976, the company has evolved to become the largest media and communications group in Australia today, with a growing presence in New Zealand and across the Asia-Pacific region.

In December 2000, he launched the Harold Mitchell Foundation which distributes funds between health and the arts. He has been Chairman of the National Gallery Australia, President of the Melbourne International Festival of Arts, President of the Museums Board of Victorian and a Board Member of the Opera Australia Council.

Mr Mitchell holds a large number of community roles including Chairman CARE Australia; Chairman of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra; Chairman of ThoroughVision; Chairman and Owner of the Melbourne Rebels Rugby Union team; Chairman of TVS, University of Western Sydney’s television service for Greater Sydney; Chairman of Art Exhibitions Australia; Vice President of Tennis Australia.

Mr Mitchell was appointed Companion of the Order of Australia in 2010 for eminent service to the community through leadership and philanthropic endeavours in the fields of art, health and education and as a supporter of humanitarian aid in Timor-Leste and Indigenous communities.

Admission (pre-paid only) Residents: Free; Members: $20; Non-Members:$25 Bookings Essential. RSVP Monday, 18th June 2012 Dinner will be available after the lecture by prior arrangement only Please call 9347-3428 to reserve a table

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GRADUATE HOUSE ACADEMIC MEETINGS MAY/ JUNE 2012 Safety Institute Aust, Systems Thinking for OHS Professionals, 30 attendees Safety Institute Aust, Organisational Leadership & Decision making for OHS Professionals, 30 attendees Safety Institute Aust, Ergonomics & Human Factors update for Generalist OHS Professionals and Practitioners, 22 attendees Safety Institute Aust, Managing Psychosocial Hazards and Bullying from an OHS Perspective, 15 attendees WTAA, The Women’s Leadership Alliance, 21 attendees ANZAPPL, ANZAPPL, APS, RANZCP Panel Discussion: DSM-5 & Forensic Practice, 80 attendees Human Resourses UoM, Future Academic Leaders Program, 12 attendees UoM Commercial, Coaching for Literacy Improvement, 31 attendees CSIRO, Melbourne Research Commercial Professionals Breakfast, 18 attendees IMD, IMD Alumni Roundtable Meeting, 22 attendees ISANA, Orientations Come and Go ISANA Victoria PD, 38 attendees UoM Commercial, Melbourne School of Engineering HR Professional Development Workshop, 8 attendees UoM Commercial, Fundamentals of Palliative Care, 25 attendees EPA Victoria, EPA BSR Program Health Check, 9 attendees WTAA, Advanced Leadership Program – Module 1, 16 attendees Office of the Provost, ICF Coach’s Journey – Past and Future, 12 attendees Aurin, Urban Data Project – AURIN/ CRC – LCC, 20 attendees

Thursday 14th June, 7pm Topic: The issue of Intervention in Syria Speakers : Charles Richardson (Crikey political commentator), Robert Bekhazi (Friends of Syria), Arthur Dent (formerly known as Albert Langer) The Monthly Argument is not “a political conversation, dialogue, or consensus style discussion, and completely unlike the public talks at which well-known pundits and public intellectuals deliver their views to an audience of supporters.

Despite aiming to “raise the political temperature”, the Monthly Argument takes the notion of argument very seriously and regards such things as shouting, ad hominem attack, personal abuse as having nothing in common with genuine argument.

Debates are strictly moderated and people on all sides of a question are expected to play fair and to make a real attempt to justify their positions.

Dental Health Services Victoria, DHSV Treatment Planning & Periodontal Disease – CPD, 53 attendees Organisation Development Aust.,Getting Traction with Business Leaders – Making a Difference, 18 attendees

Carlton Rotary, 32 attendees

Achper, Achper Tertiary Heads of Department Committee, 15 attendees

Chifley Business School, The Courage to Lead: Challenges with the Fair Work Act, 50 attendees

Bionic Vision Aust.,Bionic Vision – Board Meeting, 12 attendees

Advancing Food Safety, AFS Allergen Training, 12 attendees

UoM Commercial, Leading Literacy Learning, 20 attendees

Infrastructure Engineering Monthly, 30 attendees

Aust Forest Products Assoc. AFPA, Forest Industry Climate Change Adaptation Workshop, 15 attendees

College of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 6 attendees

Office of the Provost, Follow-up discussions – Post Woodend Retreat, 12 attendees

Graduate Union Council Meeting, 18 attendees

Human Resourse, New Academic Leaders Program – 2 days, 17 attendees Office of the Provost, 12 attendees The Mohr Group, Jay’s Surprise Party, 50 attendees Primary Industries, PICCC Board Meeting, 7 attendees Mike Jenson WTAA Workplace Training Advisory of Australia, Women’s Leadership Alliance, 21 attendees WTAA, WTAA – Diploma of Management, 16 attendees Melbourne School Eng, Melbourne School of Engineering, 4 attendees

Monthly Luncheon, 65 attendees UoM, Foundation of Literacy Leadership, 26 attendees ATSE, ATSE, 20 attendees SOPH McCaughey Centre, Population Health Short Course, 37 attendees MLTAV, MLTAV Mentoring Project, 21 attendees Lowitja Institute, Lowitja Institute Executive Meeting, 4 attendees Achper Victorian Branch, VCE VET Sport & Recreation, 8 attendees Achper Victorian Branch, VCE Outdoor & Environmental Studies Unit 2 and Unit 4, 20 attendees Good Enough alumni, Goodenough College Alumni, 57 attendees UoM Commercial, Foundation of Literacy Leadership, 31 attendees

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What is happening in Council?

Over the past month Council: • has approved the inclusion in the General Regulations of a Council Code of Conduct as General

Regulation 5. This document clearly sets out the Role of a Council Member and the expectations

associated with the position.

http://www.graduatehouse.com.au/membership/council-code-of-conduct/ • following the passing of a Parliamentary Bill which will significantly change the Associations

Incorporation Act under whose rules The Graduate Union is bound, Council has agreed to set a

date for a Rules Forum. This forum will discuss what changes should be made to The Graduate

Union’s Rules.

Election Candidates Program

Event

Date

Council Meets Monday, 25th June Candidates Members Meets Monday, 2nd July Candidates Wednesday, 11th July

Time 5.30pm

Venue Hewlett Room, Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, VIC 3053

The Stella Langford Wing I may have mentioned previously that due to the additional conference rooms on the ground floor of the new Stella Langford wing and the increasing popularity of the dining room, we are often embarrassed by a queue of people wishing to use the existing toilets.

Fortunately due to the generous bequest from Dr Phillip Law we are able to have constructed additional toilets which will be accessible from the ground floor foyer in the Stella Langford wing. Under the guidance of the House Board Chairman Andre Cleghorn, the CEO and the Operations Manager the architectural plans have been finalised, three quotations obtained and a builder selected.

The builder will start towards the end of this month and complete the project towards the end of August.

Recognition of Dr Phillip Law’s Bequest The Graduate Union Council has been discussing ways to recognise the generosity of Dr Phillip Law, with one suggestion being to name an area within the buildings in his honour. Councillors Jane McKellar, Siôn Lutley and Andre Cleghorn are looking at the question of naming criteria generally and the areas within the buildings that lend themselves to such a proposal. The working party will report their findings to the June meeting of Council.

Fundraising I would like to extend my personal thanks to those members who have given donations to The Graduate Union’s funds this year. Your generosity both with donations and with your time is greatly appreciated.

Graduate House could not function as it does without you.

Included with the Annual Report and election material which will be posted to you in early July, will be a circular which draws attention to our existing fundraising resources and introduces new opportunities for giving, some of which focus particularly on postgraduates from rural areas and overseas.

2012 Scholarship Applications for the Graduate House Research Scholarship have now closed and the House Board committee will be interviewing soon. The presentation to the successful applicant will be at the Annual General Meeting.

David Sparks

Council Chair Website: www.graduatehouse.com.au | ABN: 55610 664 963 | Associations Number: A0023234B

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