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A $14 million four-storey complex under construction at the Clayton campus will consolidate the university's international activities.
The Monash University International Centre will be the new home for four of the university's international bodies, now in offices scattered across several Monash campuses.
Monash International (responsible for international marketing, recruitment, admissions and the Monash Abroad program) and the Office of International Affairs will be based in the building's west wing.
The east wing will house the student and administration facilities for Monash College and the English Language Centre.
The executive director, International, and managing director of Monash International, Mr Tony Pollock, said the development demonstrated Monash's commitment to its global vision and marked a new phase in its plans to become a broad-based global university.
"Bringing these different but complementary elements of the university's international program together under one roof will improve our capacity to deliver quality services and programs for our staff and students," he said.
The director of Monash International's Access Division, which funded the centre, Mr Clive Vernon, said the complex was a necessary response to growing student demand for Monash College courses. The college offers local and international students guaranteed entry into selected Monash courses after a year's preparation study.
"This year's February intake for Monash College has increased by 65 per cent compared with last year," he said.
Architects Fish Payne Pattenden Viney designed the complex, now being built by Hansen Yuncken.
Due to open next February, the centre will include state-of-the-art computer and language laboratories, a combined library and independent learning centre, a 105-seat lecture theatre, classrooms, a student common room and car parking.
The 6441 square metre building will feature a prominent multi-level glass atrium and public forecourt with a water feature facing Wellington Road to give the building a strong visual presence in the area.
Set in landscaped grounds, the centre will include a college green, outdoor auditorium, outdoor eating area, ball court, seating and pedestrian paths. Future plans include a stream, pond and waterfall.
Architect Mr Dennis Payne said Monash International, Monash College and the English Language Centre would be distinct entities on the site.
He said the design also incorporated Asian architectural elements such as prominent water features to appeal to the Asian student market.
Provision for future growth has been made on the east and west sides of the site, allowing for extra classrooms and offices.
Picturing Monash's lifeStaff can now use a new online image database called MONPIX to find the right Monash University pictures for their needs. MONPIX provides easy access to part of the university's archived image collection. Staff can view images online as thumbnails or as medium resolution jpg files. University archivist Dr Ann Mitchell said the image collection, developed by Records and Archives Services (RAS), documented Monash's development and activities. The MONPIX database includes early photographs of the Clayton and Caulfield sites and buildings, images of productions staged at the Alexander Theatre, and pictures related to Sports and Recreation Association member clubs. Online jpg images can be used for web publications. Requests for print quality images should be directed to RAS archives manager Ms Jan Getson. Vice-chancellor Professor David Robinson, who launched MONPIX, said each picture in the archive told a thousand words about Monash's history. "This is a wonderful way of reminding us of this institution's origins," he said. The web interface was a joint project between Records and Archives Services and Information Technology Services at Monash. Visit MONPIX at www.adm.monash.edu.au/magpie/archives/monpix/ or email jan.getson@adm.monash.edu.au
University solicitor Mr Renn Wortley, vice-chancellor Professor David Robinson and development coordinator Ms Bev Fryer, from the Office of University Development, at the MONPIX launch |
The Berwick Village Community website was recently launched at Berwick campus by Victorian Small Business and Consumer Affairs Minister Ms Marsha Thompson.
The new website, which includes information about local businesses, sporting facilities, childcare centres, clubs and associations, is a cooperative effort between the Berwick Chamber of Commerce, the City of Casey and Monash.
Campus director Mr Bob Burnet said the website was just a small example of what would become a significant, productive and mutually beneficial relationship between the three organisations.
"Universities increasingly will be rated not only by the students, graduates and employers, but also by the communities they serve," he said.
The site would also be linked to the Berwick campus's web page and provide another link between Monash and the local community.
"Staff and current and prospective students visiting the Berwick campus website will be able to click on a link to find out about services and facilities available in the immediate area," Mr Burnet said.
Visit the site from the Berwick campus home page at www.monash.edu.au/campuses/berwick/
(From left) Berwick Chamber of Commerce president Mr Bruce Shaw, Berwick campus director Mr Bob Burnet and City of Casey deputy mayor Cr Ron Mantel with Small Business and Consumer Affairs Minister Ms Marsha Thompson.
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Career development scholarshipsGeneral staff members are invited to apply for the DVC (Resources) Career Development Scholarships. The scholarships are available to staff wishing to gain a qualification to enhance their career prospects within the university. The benefits may be used to support distance education, TAFE or university courses leading to a formal qualification, or for single-subject study. The scholarships will cover tuition fees for up to one full year of study or equivalent and reimbursement for expenses such as books and stationery. Past awards have primarily been in the range of $200 to $1000, depending on the proposal submitted. Preference will be given to staff members up to and including HEW level 5 with at least two years or equivalent of university service. Applicants must not already be in possession of a degree-level qualification. Application should be made to the manager, Staff Development Unit, by Friday 27 April 2001, and must be supported in writing by the staff member's supervisor and another colleague. For detailed information about eligibility and application procedures, applicants should first check www.monash.edu.au/personnel/sdu/awards/ For further inquiries, contact Ms Vicki Mihalakopoulos on extn 56800. |
The director of Monash University in Prato, Professor Bill Kent, is inviting departments, centres, schools and faculties to send him information about activities they would like to promote in Italy.
The information or promotional literature will be displayed in the Palazzo Vaj, where the Monash centre is located.
Information should be sent to Monash University in Prato, Palazzo Vaj, Via Pugliesi 26, 59100 Prato, Italy, or email bill.kent@arts.monash.edu.au
Applications are invited from suitably qualified women and men for five Logan Research Fellowships in 2001.
Monash University established the Logan Research Fellowships scheme to attract outstanding researchers in any field.
The initial appointment salary is in the range of a research fellow level B ($56,566- $60,382), with annual increments within that range.
Research support grants of $5,000 to $20,000 per annum, depending on the research project, are also available.
Applicants must have between two and six years of postdoctoral research experience.
The appointments are for three years, which can be extended to six years, and are to be taken up by 31 December 2001.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 30 April 2001. Guidelines and application and referee report forms are available from the Research Grants and Ethics Branch website at www.monash.edu.au/resgrant/loganfs/
For further information, contact extn 53073 or email rosalba.drummond@adm. monash.edu.au
Eight colour landscape prints are featured in the current exhibition, The Living Room, in the Switchback Gallery at the Gippsland campus.
Artist Ms Bette Mifsud (pictured) said the prints, taken in rural New South Wales over two years, aimed to challenge traditional ideas of beauty in landscapes.
Although the prints depict scenes that first appear green and tranquil, they also show evidence of land degradation on closer examination. "For example, one shows green pasture that looks very beautiful and picturesque, but it is actually a green thistle field," she said.
Ms Mifsud said she was familiar with such landscapes because she was raised in a rural area, but many people were unaware of Australia's massive ecological problems.
"We use landscapes very heavily, not only in portraiture but also as a backdrop to our national identity. We photograph places such as Kakadu, which is beautiful but also very heavily mined."
The Living Room will run at the Switchback Gallery until 19 April. Inquiries: extn 26261.
Accomplished Italian pianist Andrea Bonatta will appear in a special concert at 8 pm on Friday 6 April at the Clayton campus.
A specialist of Brahms and the Romantic period, Mr Bonatta will perform Robert Schumann's 'Kreisleriana Op 16', Johannes Brahms's 'Scherzo Op 4' and Franz Liszt's 'Harmonies poetiques et religieuses' in the Music Auditorium.
He will also perform in a lunchtime concert at 1.10 pm on Thursday 5 April in the same venue.
Mr Bonatta, who performs and gives masterclasses throughout Europe, has recorded all the keyboard works of Brahms and the music of Liszt on a piano on which Liszt himself performed.
Monash's School of Music - Conservatorium and the Italian Institute of Culture are presenting the Friday night show. Tickets cost $20; concession $15; Italian Institute of Culture members $12. To book, contact extn 51111.
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