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Director's message
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The imperative for all we do at MBS is the belief that the School exists to play a crucial role in the development of civil societies through its contribution to the three facets of civilisation: good business, good government and good communities.
In line with our mission, we are pleased to welcome Professor John Armstrong as Philosopher-in-Residence at MBS. John will explore the ‘art of leadership’ with students, alumni and business. This coming together of great minds and great ideas heralds a unique addition to our leadership toolkit and we look forward to introducing you to John through various events and forums over the next year.
As always, we welcome your feedback on the activities and programs that we offer alumni so please feel free to email me at z.povoas@mbs.edu
Zoe Povoas, Director - Alumni & Community Relations
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Philosopher-in-Residence
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Acclaimed author and philosopher Associate Professor John Armstrong has been appointed Philosopher-in-Residence at Melbourne Business School. In this unique role, Associate Professor Armstrong will develop the art of leadership among students, alumni, and business at a critical time in human history when leadership needs new ways of thinking. Full details
In his first speaking engagement for the School, Associate Professor Armstrong will present Philosophy for Business at a Brisbane Alumni Chapter breakfast seminar on Friday 14 March.
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National Sorry Day
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The Government’s apology to the Stolen Generations of Indigenous Australians and pledge to "close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians" mirrors the School’s commitment to ensuring access to education for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people.
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MBS in the news
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Read the latest articles and opinion pieces by our expert faculty and program directors on the MBS in the news webpage. Full details
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Stay connected - update your details
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Maybe you’ve had a promotion or moved house; perhaps you’ve changed your phone number or your email address? Whatever the change, UPDATED means staying CONNECTED. Log on to the Alumni Directory Online and update your details today.
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A recipe for success: McDonald's case study
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By Maurizio Floris, Program Director, MBS Mt Eliza executive education
How do you keep fresh ideas and innovation coming if your key people have never worked for another company? McDonald's looked to suppliers for inspiration. Full story
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Is e-mediation better than a live mediator?
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Visiting Professor Dan Druckman has developed an online tool to guide negotiators toward an agreement. Is an e-mediator better than its human counterpart? Full story
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Critical Issues 2008
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On Thursday 10 April seventy high-level experts from business, government and academia in China, India and Australia will gather at the Park Hyatt in Melbourne to discuss the future of China and India and their impact on business in Australia.
Full details of the conference, including a current list of speakers, are available on the conference website www.criticalissues.com.au . Registrations are strictly limited and delegates must represent senior decision makers within their organisations.
The opportunity to attend the Critical Issues 2008: The China India Dialogue corporate dinner is open to all MBS Alumni. Full details
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Change, Project and Contract management courses at MBS
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Alumna Beverley Honig (MBA 1995) of Honeylight Enterprises Ltd invites alumni to attend a series of training courses on Change Management, Contract Management and Strategic Project Management. Courses are held at MBS and corporate/early bird rates apply to alumni.
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Do you need a student to help out on a short-term project or strategic initiative? Can’t find the right talent to get the job done? MBS Career Centre can help.
We have 47 students actively seeking internship opportunities. Between May and September our full time MBAs take time out to work in companies to apply the frameworks they have learned in the classroom and to get some ‘real’ experience. Typical projects include evaluation of new markets/products, strategy reviews, business plan development, research etc. If you have a project or opportunity which you would like an MBS student or team of students to help with OR if you are looking to hire, our team of industry advisors in the Career Centre can help you to identify talent – email: careers@mbs.edu or phone 61 3 9349 8279.
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Global Alumni Chapters
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"The better the network we have, the more we can offer new alumni." Richard Blackett (PDM 1995) speaks about his new role as President of the London Alumni Chapter of MBS (LAMBS). Full story
If you're interested in starting a Chapter, or joining one in your region, visit the Global Alumni Chapter pages or email alumni@mbs.edu
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Coming soon...Class Notes!
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Soon you'll be able to share your latest news - promotions, publications, births, marriages and the like - with fellow alumni on a new MBS Class Notes website. Look out for Class Notes in the next edition of Alumni News.
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2008 Reunions
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Do you remember when....? Reminisce, reacquaint and remember your student days with former classmates at the 2008 Reunions. This year, we will celebrate the 40, 35, 30, 25 and 20 year reunions of the classes of '68, '73, '78, '83 and '88 on Friday 18 April. And the Classes of 1998 and 2003 will celebrate their 10 and five year reunions on Thursday 17 April. Mark these dates in your diary - invitations will be sent shortly.
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"Education is essential" says NAB Indigenous Scholar Damien Bidjara-Barnes
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 Damien Bidjara-Barnes, the current National Australia Bank (NAB) Indigenous Scholar, didn’t have the easiest of upbringings. Constantly on the move across Australia, and attending six schools in 10 years, education was not exactly his priority.Now, thanks to the NAB Indigenous Scholarship, he’s studying for the EMBA and says he is “exceptionally grateful” for an opportunity that will help him provide stronger leadership and have a greater impact with the indigenous communities he works in. Full story
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Student leaders - learning from the best
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Former SRC President Luke Meehan represents MBS on the executive committee of the prestigious Graduate Business Forum - a network of student leaders from the best MBA programs around the world. The Annual Fund underpins Luke’s involvement in this influential and high profile group. Full story
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Travel scholarship supports MBA mum
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With two small children and no family in Australia to help care for them, full-time MBA student Zillay Batool assumed she’d have to miss out on the Industry Studies in Asia subject. A travel scholarship supported by the Annual Fund made it possible. Full story
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Building works have transformed the derelict building adjoining MBS at Carlton into a state-of-the-art learning environment. 
