Alumni community events calendar

October 2013

 

29 October

School of Health and Social Development Awards Night and Alumni event

The School of Health and Social Development takes great pleasure in inviting you to our 2013 Alumni event showcasing Deakin University’s exciting new Strategic Plan, LIVE the future: Agenda 2020. Teaching and Learning Co-ordinators will present examples of our innovation in teaching, learning and research; our contributions to strengthening our communities; and enhancement of the Deakin experience for students, staff and alumni.

Helen Larkin is a lecturer in Occupational Therapy and a School Teaching and Learning Coordinator.
Sophie Goldingay is a senior lecturer in Social Work and a Teaching and Learning Coordinator.
Patricia Ritchie graduated from the School with a Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion.

Tuesday 29 October, 2013
3.15pm Award presentations, 4.30pm -6pm Alumni event
Deakin University Melbourne City Centre

RSVP by the 8th October to http://www.deakin.edu.au/health/hsd/awards/guest.php

29 October

Exercise and Sport Science Industry Evening Geelong Waurn Ponds

An invitation to the Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Industry in the Barwon Region, current students and staff and those interested in a successful career in sport.

The School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Deakin University is now offering the highly sought after Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.
The School is seeking to engage with the exercise and sport science industry organisations in the Geelong region. The evening is an opportunity for you to meet staff, experience the state of the art facilities and find out more about the program.

Renowned sporting personality, Honorary Professor David Parkin, will deliver a presentation providing "An Expert Insight into How to Build a Successful Career in Sport".
The seminar will be followed by networking time with drinks and canapes.

Tuesday 29th October, 2013
Guest arrival 5.00pm, seminar 5.30pm-6.30pm
Deakin University Geelong Waurn Ponds campus

RSVP by 20th October at http://www-dev.deakin.edu.au/health/ens/industry-night/
or contact Carisa Lee on +61 3 9246 8692 or email carisa.lee@deakin.edu.au

November

10 November

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Residents' Reunion (1970-1990)

The Deakin University Central Alumni Office in conjunction with Deakin Residences is organising a reunion at the Waurn Ponds Campus on Sunday 10 November.
The reunion is for Alumni who lived in the Waurn Ponds student accommodation between 1970 and 1990. Residents during this time may have studied at Deakin University or the antecedent institute the Gordon Institute of TAFE.

The celebration marks the 40th anniversary of the Collins and Laird accommodation units and is a lead up event to Deakin University's 40th anniversary celebrations.

This free event includes lunch for Alumni and their partners. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased at bar prices. 

RSVP no later than Wednesday 30th October to the Central Alumni Office on +61 3 5227 1317 or email deakinalumni@deakin.edu.au

Sunday 10 November
12noon for lunch and formalities followed by an optional campus walking tour (to be concluded by 4pm)
A map and parking details will be provided upon RSVP

13 November 

Life to the Max: Live, Inspire, Empower and Achieve - Seminar and Networking Evening
Central Alumni Office

Presented by renowned 100 Things author Sebastian Terry, Alumni are invited to come along to this free event and be inspired to reach your full potential, by the truly remarkable story of this extraordinary Australian adventurer, fundraiser and motivator.

Free drinks and canapes will follow this seminar so you can network with other Alumni members.  You are welcome to bring one guest.
As places are strictly limited RSVPs are required by 6 November or until earlier booked out.

Please RSVP to deakinalumni@deakin.edu.au.

6.30pm-8.45pm
Sofitel
Bastille Room
249 Turbot Street, Brisbane Queensland.

14 November

The Brookes Oration delivered by Paul Bassat, co-founder of SEEK and Square Peg Capital.
Established with the Deakin Business School, The Brookes Oration aims to create and encourage thoughtful debate about the contribution of corporate Australia in the global community.

This year’s oration will be delivered by Paul Bassat: co-founder of SEEK and Square Peg Capital, a director of Wesfarmers Ltd and a commissioner of the Australian Football League (AFL). Along with being designated as a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum in 2009, Paul is a board member for several non for profit organisations including the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation, and the P&S Bassat Foundations.

After co-founding SEEK in 1997, Paul served as CEO, then as Joint CEO, until 2011. In 13 years SEEK became one of Australia’s top 100 companies, boasting a market capitalisation of $2.5b, and is the world’s largest online employment businesses.

The Oration is open to the public and admission is FREE.

5.45 pm registration and light refreshments (Oration 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm)
The Deakin Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne, Victoria
Dress business attire

RSVP by 7 November online at brookesoration2013.eventbrite.com

19 November

Corporate Social Responsibility and New Governance Public Lecture
Faculty of Business and Law

Presented by Professor Jeremy Moon, Business School, Nottingham University UK

Professor Moon explores new ways of governing corporate social responsibility (CSR) as part of a formal framework both locally and globally. The lecture will also review the capacity of businesses to be socially responsible, the enormous contribution that corporations can make to the greater public good and societal change as well as the inherent risks.

Jeremy Moon is the Professor and Founding Director of the International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility, Nottingham University Business School and a coauthor/coeditor.

5.30pm arrival (refreshments and networking) for a 6pm presentation start.
Deakin University Melbourne City Centre
Level 3, 550 Bourke Street Melbourne
Free to attend

Bookings essential. RSVP http://www.eventbrite.com.au/event/7840586405

December 2013

4 December

Annual Geelong Alumni Christmas Networking Evening

Central Alumni Office

Come along to our most popular event of the year - the annual Geelong Alumni Christmas Networking Evening to catch up with old classmates, colleagues and current Deakin staff from around the region. Live entertainment will feature on the night. Dress code theme is a 'touch of Christmas.'

You are welcome to bring along one guest. RSVPs are essential by 29 November or until booked out. Book early to avoid disappointment.

6.30pm - 8.30pm
Peninsula Room, Sheraton by Four Points
10-14 Eastern Beach Road Geelong Victoria

To RSVP email deakinalumni@deakin.edu.au or telephone 03 5227 1019.

 

11 December

Annual Melbourne Alumni Christmas Networking Evening

Central Alumni Office

Come along to our most popular event of the year - the annual Melbourne Alumni Christmas Networking Evening to catch up with old classmates, colleagues and current Deakin staff. Live entertainment will feature on the night. Dress code theme is a 'touch of Christmas.'

You are welcome to bring along one guest. RSVPs are essential by 3 December or until booked out. Book early to avoid disappointment.

6.30pm - 8.30pm
The Residence, Grand Hyatt Melbourne
123 Collins Street Melbourne

To RSVP email deakinalumni@deakin.edu.au or telephone 03 9246 8254.