Graduation - past ceremonies
Wednesday, 22 April 2009 at 11am
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Faculty of Arts and Education
Stage Party
The Chancellor Mr David Morgan presided assisted by the Vice- Chancellor, Professor Sally Walker.
The MC was the Pro Vice Chancellor (Development) Ms Robin Buckham.
The Mace-bearer was Mr Dale Warren.
The Faculty Representative was Ms Sumita Verma.
Presenters were:
Dean Faculty of Arts and Education, Professor Jennifer Radbourne.
Chair of the Academic Board, Professor Philomena Leung.
The Student Response was delivered by Dr Paul Carter
Doctoral Degree Recipients
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Dr Paul Dennis Carter - Thesis title: "Eleven Seasons: A Creative Writing Journey Through Modern Australian Football."
Summary
This thesis offers a novel, `Eleven Seasons', that traces the physical and emotional journey of a young male footballer through the mid-1980s and mid-1990s. It also offers a comparative review of creative writing about Australian football, and a critical analysis of the book's creative gestation from idea to completed text.
Dr Leanne Marjorie Robinson-Mccarthy - Thesis title" "Authour-Reader Relationship at the Site of the Work."
Summary
This thesis explored the interaction between the author and reader and argued that literary meaning is the outcome of shifts in power between these two entities. It concluded that because these shifts in power are orchestrated by the author, the author is relevant to understanding how meaning is produced.
Alfred Deakin Medal Recipient
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Emily Jackson
These Medals are awarded annually to candidates with a record of outstanding scholarship as well as service to the community and the University.
The awards are named in honour of Alfred Deakin after whom this University is named and were an initiative introduced by the University to commemorate the life of Alfred Deakin.
Isi Leibler Prize Recipient
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Tessa Phillips
This prize is awarded to the graduate who best contributes to advancing knowledge of racial, religious or ethnic prejudice in any time or place, advancing knowledge of multi-culturalism and community relations in Australia
Vice –Chancellor’s Prize Recipient
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Illona Jetmar
This prize is awarded to a student who has submitted the best essay, piece of creative writing, work in visual or performing arts, construction or experimental field work or piece of scientific writing during the previous year
Occasional Address
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The Occasional Address was delivered by Dr Robin Hirst, Director, Collections, Research and Exhibitions, Museums Victoria.
Robin Hirst has been the Director, Collections, Research and Exhibitions at Museum Victoria since 1999. Dr Hirst is responsible for the Museum’s Research Program, exhibition development and production, and management of the Museum’s collections. Prior to this he was the Director, Planetarium Museum Victoria; he has also authored numerous children’s books.
Dr Hirst has a Bachelor of Science (Honors), a PhD and a Diploma of Education.
