January / February 2011

CENTENARY YEAR 1911 - 2011

First event for 2011

GRADUATE HOUSE SUMMER BARBECUE Friday, 28th January at 6pm.

Cost $25 members, $30 guests (food only) Drinks at bar prices

MEMBERS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY The Christmas Party on 17 December was as always a particularly festive affair. The evening went very smoothly as you would expect. Santa was superb and everyone loved him. He handed out sweets and there was a mood of bonhomie and good cheer. The President welcomed guests, wishing all a very happy Christmas and congratulating the staff on their commitment and excellent work during the year.

Our Master of Ceremonies for the night, Daniel Clark, took over the microphone, and introduced the special entertainer, Illusionist Simon Taylor. Lucky draws were conducted at intervals during the evening with many wonderful prizes won and the table centrepieces were the final gifts of the evening to be claimed by a guest at each table.

The festive meal commenced with special tasting plates of prawns, smoked salmon and other delicacies and was followed by a traditional Christmas dinner. Dessert followed the entertainment and was presented with sparkling lights to the darkened room. The dessert was an array of delicious assorted sweetmeats, together with fruit platters to which members could help themselves.

Simon Taylor entertained guests at each table with magic tricks throughout the evening, capping off the entertainment with a 20 minute magic show. Santa distributed a plethora of gifts, courtesy of generous suppliers to Graduate House and Anne Mulholland was clearly delighted to win the $1000 white goods bistro prize which was drawn after dinner.

In 2011 ENJOY LUNCH IN THE BISTRO. Fill in the feedback form to be in the draw for monthly prizes. MAJOR PRIZE is a $1000 HARVEY NORMAN VOUCHER Club Bistro is open Monday to Friday 12–2pm and parking is free for bistro patrons Major Prize will be drawn at the Members Christmas Party in December 2011

JANUARY EVENTS Friday 28th SUMMER BARBECUE Time: 6pm Cost (food only) Members $25 Non-Members: $30.

Drinks at bar prices Book by Wed 26 January.

Grad House 9347-3428

FEBRUARY EVENTS - Bridge recommences on 2 February 2010 Tuesday 1st ITALIAN CONVERSATION DINNER Enjoy dinner and Italian conversation. Experienced teacher Time: 6pm Cost: Members $10 Non-Members: $15 Book by Monday (numbers required for catering) For information call Grad House 9347-3428 Wednesday 2nd

MONTHLY LUNCHEON

Speaker: Michael Gawenda Topic: The Future of Journalism Time: Noon for 12.30 pm : Bookings required by Monday 31 January Phone: 9347-3428. Cost (pre-paid only): Members $30 Guests $37.50 Friday 11h MEMBERS DRINKS EVENING Enjoy after work drinks with residents, members and guests on the 2nd Friday of each month.

Time: 5pm – 8pm Drinks at bar prices Wednesday 16h WOMEN’S FORUM Enjoy a lively discussion – with a leisurely $10 buffet lunch to follow in the bistro if desired.

Topic: Privacy versus the right to know Time: 10am Cost: No charge Bookings through Graduate House 9347-3428

December 2010 Member Subscription renewals renewals Please ensure subscriptions are renewed before 1 March 2011 December 2010 Memberships will become un-financial after this date

MONTHLY LUNCHEON THE GRADUATE UNION

presents

The Future of Journalism An address to be delivered by

MICHAEL GAWENDA Wednesday, 2 February 2011 Noon for 12.30pm Graduate House 220 Leicester Street Carlto Michael Gawenda is one of Australia’s best known journalists and authors. In a journalism career spanning three decades. He has been a political reporter, a foreign correspondent based in London and in Washington, a columnist, a feature writer and an editor.

He has won numerous journalism awards including three Walkley awards.

Michael began his journalism career at The Age in Melbourne in 1970.

Career highlights: Political correspondent based in Canberra 1972-75: London correspondent from 1977 to 1981 Feature writer 1982 to 1987 Senior Writer, Time Magazine 1987-1990: Senior Editor Time Magazine 1990-1993 Deputy Editor The Age 1993-1996: Editor and Editor in Chief of the Age 1997-2004 Washington Correspondent, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, 2005-2007 American Notebook, a personal and political journey was published in August 2007 Rocky and Gawenda: The story of a man and his mutt was published in October 2009 Michael is currently the Director of the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Advanced Journalism.

Admission: Members $30, Guests $37.50. RSVP Mon 1 February Bookings Essential. For enquiries and to book Telephone Graduate House 03 9347-3428

University Graduates Club

SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

DRINKS & DINNER FIRST DINNER FOR 2011 Friday 11th February 2011 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 $15.00 for Graduate Union members and $20.00 for non-members. (Prepaid only) Please pay by cheque to Graduate House or credit card by phone.

Booking essential.

Please book & pay with Graduate House on 9347 3428

by Thursday 10th February.

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