Monash Memo - 1 August 2001

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Political insight

Redemptorist priest Dr Bruce Duncan will investigate the Labor Party split of the 1950s at a free seminar on 2 August.

Ordained in 1971, Dr Duncan later studied economics and political science at the University of Sydney. He was one of the founding editors of National Outlook magazine in 1979.

His topic, 'What have we learned from Bob Santamaria and the Labor Party Split of the 1950s?', will reflect on one of the most turbulent times in Australian political history.

Since 1986, Dr Duncan has lectured in history and social ethics at Yarra Theological Union at Box Hill, and works as a consultant at Catholic Social Services Victoria.

His publications include The Church's Social Teaching: Rerum Novarum to 1931 and Crusade or Conspiracy: Catholics and the anti-Communist Struggle. The seminar, hosted by the Department of Political and Social Inquiry, will be held in the Manton Rooms, Menzies building, Clayton campus, from 1 pm to 2 pm.

Virtual patient means real experience

A new interactive CD-ROM has been developed that allows students to gain experience in managing a complex clinical case study in a teaching rather than a real environment.

Developed by Ms Debbie Kiegardie, a research assistant from the School of Nursing at Peninsula campus, 'The Virtual Patient' simulates real-life emergency and critical care situations.

Postgraduate students are currently testing the recently launched program, which has been funded by a Commonwealth University Teaching and Staff Development grant.

Indonesian performances

The sounds of Indonesia will echo through Victorian schools thanks to a performance group visit sponsored by Monash's Indonesian department. The famous Peacock and Mask dance will be among the repertoire of the group of seven from Padjadjaran University in Indonesia, who will perform a program titled 'Safari of Sudanese Culture'. Hoping to inspire Victorian primary and secondary school students to take up the language of our nearest neighbour, the Padjadjran group aims to pave the way for future exchanges with Monash. The group will arrive at Monash on 30 July and will perform at Open Day on 5 August at the Clayton campus and at the Gippsland between 2 and 4 August. For other dates and further information, contact Mr Basoeki Koesasi on extn 52229.