September 2007

SEPTEMBER 2007   

News and opportunities for alumni of Melbourne Business School

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As announced by Dean John Seybolt last month, I have made the decision to move on from MBS to the next phase of my career.  While I will be around for a while longer, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all you have done to help strengthen the MBS Alumni Community and to support me personally.  The greatest privilege I have had in this role is to have met and worked with so many talented, dedicated and inspirational alumni - you have made all the difference.

The strength of the network is a testament to each of your individual efforts and commitment and you should all be quite proud of how far we've come.  I encourage you and challenge you to keep the momentum going and to continue building the kind of alumni community that is representative of a world class School.  I plan to attend this year's Annual Alumni Dinner and hope to have the opportunity to thank many of you in person on that occasion.

Best regards,
Karyn McCoy
Director, Alumni Relations

NEWS

Register now for the 2007 MBS Annual Alumni Dinner
This year's dinner features Richard Goyder, Managing Director, Wesfarmers Limited.  It is being held on 27 November at the Crown Palladium, Melbourne. Full details

Lessons in philanthropy
Members of the Alumni Advisory Council and representatives of other Australian tertiary institutions learn how philanthropy can make a difference on an international scale.  Full story

Alumni Profile: Carmelita Salgado, MBA 1965
With a career spanning more than four decades across business and education in the Asia-Pacific, Carmelita Salgado (MBA 1965) says that, today, she remains “honoured to be recognised as the first woman to graduate with an MBA in Australia.” Full story

LIFELONG LEARNING

Scholarships for Arts Managers
Arts managers are reaping the benefits of executive education at MBS through a new scholarship program - and more opportunities await. Full story

Effective Business Writing Course
Learn how to get your message across quickly, clearly and accurately at a full-day course for MBS alumni and students on October 13 or 20. Full details

RESEARCH FOCUS

Brands back away from Second Life
For the past 18 months there has been a growing buzz about the amazing virtual world of 'Second Life' , but now the international brands who were quick to jump on board are quietly backing away. Associate Marketing Professor Mark Ritson explains why. Full story

Executive Development Index predicts focus on leadership development
In our latest Executive Development Index, executive development will help organisations to win the "war for talent" and achieve cultural change and transformation. Full story

Twenty key risks for business in a growth environment
Risk management is rapidly becoming the most pressing issue for business, and managers charged with developing forward-looking strategies inevitably face unanticipated risks. Download this Melbourne Review article

CAREER SERVICES

Get the latest career news from MBS Career Centre
Want to hear about the latest job announcements, presentations & events and information on career workshops at MBS? Then sign-up to the weekly MBS careers bulletin. Send your full name and email address to careers@mbs.edu with 'Careers Distribution List' in the subject line.

ALUMNI COMMUNITY

Major Gift Brings New Scholarship
A donation by alumnus Ian Kirk has made possible the creation of a new scholarship – the Ian Kirk Award. Full story

EMBAs learn about difference their philanthropy has made
Members of the EMBA Class of 2003, who gave more than $25,000 to create a scholarship to support MBA students with international exchanges, meet the students whose lives they've changed. Full story

ONLINE SERVICES

Stay in touch with what’s important to you
To ensure that you don’t miss out on opportunities to reconnect with your peers and network with fellow alumni, update your details and make your profile public in the Alumni Directory Online.  

Jobs and Resumes Online
Your log-in details for the Alumni Directory Online can also be used to access the Jobs Online and Resumes Online tools. Forgotten your password? Visit www.ado.mbs.edu/ and follow the prompts.
 

 In this edition

Scholarships for arts leaders
Alumni profile
Research focus
Career Resources
 Online Services

Upcoming events

Sydney 'First Thursday' Drinks
Thursday 4 October

LAMBS/AGSM Gala Ball (London)
Saturday 6 October

Hi-Potential Staff Development (Melb)
Tuesday 9 October

How to Profit in the World's Fastest Growing Market - CHINA (Melb)
Thursday 10 October

Hi-Potential Staff Development (Sydney)
Wednesday 10 October

Common elements that set Australian winning organisations apart (Melb)
Thursday 11 October

Hi-Potential Staff Development (Brisbane)
Thursday 11 October

Central European Alumni Event in Amsterdam
13 & 14 October

Brisbane Chapter event with Prof John Onto
Wednesday  17 October

Business Writing Course (Melb)
13 & 20 October

Perth Last Thursday Drinks
Thursday 25 October

Multi-School Alumni Networking Event with Graeme Samuel AO (Melb)
Thursday 1 November

Annual Alumni Dinner
Tuesday 27 November

Full calendar of events

 

 Recent events

Over 100 alumni and corporate guests attended the Sydney Annual Alumni Dinner on Thursday 13 September featuring Mark McInnes, CEO David Jones and EMBA alumnus.

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