Alumni community events calendar
Other University upcoming events.
March 2013
1 March
nsights on Predictive Analytics - Industry Seminar
School of Information Systems
Deakin's Business and Law Alumni are invited to this free seminar to hear Colin Shearer, Global Executive, Advanced Analytic Solutions, IBM as he shares his experience and knowledge of the use of advanced analytics and how businesses can best leverage this technology. RSVPs are essential. Register to attend.
2pm-3pm
Building 3.323 (Deakin Library)
Deakin University, Melbourne Burwood Campus
221 Burwood Highway Burwood Victoria
6 March
AustCham Mad Hatter's Ball 2013
From 6.30pm, Saturday 6 March 2013, China World Hotel, Beijing, China
We encourage all Deakin Alumni to join this event to enjoy a fantastic evening full of amazing food and wine, great entertainment, special guests and fabulous prizes. Read more.
16 March
Capital Literary Festival 2013 – Professor David Walker Discussion
1pm-3pm, Saturday 16 March 2013, Capital M Restaurant, Beijing China
Deakin Alumni are invited to join Deakin Professor David Walker in discussion with Fairfax China Correspondent John Garnaut on "Australia's Asia: from yellow peril to Asian Century. Australia's responses to Asia and the competing visions of its regional relations." RSVPs are essential. Read more.
21 March
Drugs in Sport - Seminar and Networking
Alumni are invited to an insightful and dynamic seminar to be presented by, Martin Hardie, Lecturer in the School of Law at Deakin University, a barrister and solicitor. He has worked as a cycling journalist in Europe and is at the forefront in the fight to clean up doping in sport. He will be joined by sport scientist and anti-doping authority Michael Ashenden. Michael currently works with SIAB, an international research consortium specialising in the detection of blood doping, and which is funded by overseas anti-doping agencies to research the possible use of gene-based methods.
In this free seminar the many obstacles faced by authorities in their cat-and-mouse battle against drug use and the recent media attention being afforded to Sport in our country will be explored.
Free drinks and canapés will follow the 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 19 March or until booked out. Please RSVP to deakinalumni@deakin.edu.au.
6.30 PM – 8.45 PM
The Westin
Westin Room III, Level 1, 205 Collins Street, Melbourne Victoria
22 March
The employment of domestic and migrant graduate accountants in Australia: A segmented labour markets analysis - Seminar
Faculty of Business and Law
Alumni are invited to this seminar to be presented by Professor Graeme Wines from Deakin's School of Accounting Economics and Finance. Professor Wines will discuss his findings relating to the employment of domestic and international graduates in accounting firms based on his extensive research in the area.
RSVPs are essential via Jodie Richmond at email jodiep@deakin.edu.au. Tea and Coffee upon arrival.
11am-12pm
Room AD 2.331
Deakin University
Geelong Waterfront Campus, 1 Gheringhap Street Geelong Victoria
April 2013
5-6 April
Pixar Artists' Masterclass in Animation & Story Development
Faculty of Arts and Education
Experienced Alumni animators, story writers, students and animation enthusiasts alike are invited to attend this two day Masterclass featuring instructors Matthew Luhn (Head of Story) and Andrew Gordon (Animator) from Pixar Animation Studios. For more information and to register your attendance online visit Pixar Masterclass.
9am-5pm (both days)
Deakin University, Melbourne Burwood Campus
221 Burwood Highway Burwood Victoria
June 2013
14 June
Deakin London Dinner
Professor Gael McDonald, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Business and Law will be hosting a dinner in London and would be delighted if you could join her.
Take this opportunity to meet with Gael and network with other likeminded business professionals in your Country.
6.00PM
Quaglino’s
16 Bury Street, St James
London SW1Y 6AJ
Please RSVP by Thursday 30 May to deakinalumni@deakin.edu.au.
*Please note this event is free of charge.
July 2013
29 July
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 at the end of 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 22 July or until earlier booked out. Please RSVP to deakinalumni@deakin.edu.au.
6.30pm-8.45pm
National Wine Centre of Australia
Exhibition Hall, Hackney Road, Adelaide, South Australia
August 2013
22 August
The Art of Influencing - Seminar and Networking Evening
Central Alumni Office
Would you like people to say "yes" to you more often? Then come along to this high energy seminar by Australia's presentation and influencing expert and top-selling author Michelle Bowden and learn how you can positively and better influence people both in the office and in your personal life by following Michelle's proven six step formula for success.
Free drinks and canapes will follow at the end of 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 15 August or until earlier booked out. Please RSVP to deakinalumni@deakin.edu.au.
6.30pm-8.45pm
The Canberra Room, Hyatt Hotel Canberra
120 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT
September 2013
9 September
The Art of Influencing - Seminar and Networking Evening
Central Alumni Office
Would you like people to say "yes" to you more often? Then come along to this high energy seminar by Australia's presentation and influencing expert and top-selling author Michelle Bowden and learn how you can positively and better influence people both in the office and in your personal life by following Michelle's proven six step formula for success.
Free drinks and canapes will follow at the end of 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 2 September or until earlier booked out. Please RSVP to deakinalumni@deakin.edu.au.
6.30pm-8.45pm
Mecure Hotel Sydney
Circular Key Function Room. 818-820 George Street Sydney NSW
20 September
MBA Professional Development Session
Graduate School of Business
Featuring guest speaker, Major General Andrew James (Jim) Molan, Retired senior officer in the Australian Army and the title of his talk will be: 'The Challenges of Leadership, How do Leaders Succeed?'
Free drinks and canapes will follow at the end of this seminar so you can network with Alumni members and staff.
For more information and to register your attendance plesae contact Samantha Hein
on 03 52271280 or email samantha.hein@deakin.edu.au.
2PM - 6PM
Melbourne City Centre
Level 3, 550 Bourke Street Melbounre
October 2013
21 October
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 at the end of 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 14 October or until earlier booked out. Please RSVP to deakinalumni@deakin.edu.au.
6.30pm-8.45pm
Hotel Grand Chancellor
Harbour View Room 1, 1 Davey Street, Hobart Tasmania
