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World Vision CEO to speak at 2008 Annual Alumni Dinner
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 Tim Costello, one of Australia’s leading voices on social justice issues, is the keynote speaker at this year’s Annual Alumni Dinner.
Reverend Costello has spearheaded public debates on gambling, urban poverty, homelessness, reconciliation and substance abuse and since his appointment to World Vision Australia in 2004, has been instrumental in ensuring that the issues surrounding global poverty are placed on the national agenda.
The dinner will be held on Wednesday 19 November at Crown Casino. Invitations will be mailed in September. To register your interest, email aad@mbs.edu
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Executive-in-Residence: Carol Schwartz AM
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The Executive-in-Residence Program at MBS invites distinguished senior executives to share their expertise with students, faculty and guests through counseling, teaching, lecturing and participating in the School community.
Our current Executive-in-Residence, Carol Schwartz AM, is Director of Highpoint Property Group and Chairman of Industry Superannuation Property Trust. Full story
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MBS Leadercast: Understanding China’s economy
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The rise of the Chinese economy in the past 30 years has dramatically changed the global economic landscape. Associate Professor Mark Crosby describes some of the changes over the past three decades, and outlines China's prospects for the next thirty years. Watch the leadercast
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Have your say on the Garnaut Climate Change Review
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The recently released Garnaut Climate Change Review Draft Report recommends an economy-wide emissions trading system for Australia. What do you think? Read the full report and post your comments on the Centre for Ideas and Economy’s online review ideaCHECK.
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Measured Success: Innovation in Australia
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For several years, Australia has been slipping behind the rest of the OECD in its rate of business innovation. Measured Success, a new book edited by MBS faculty member Peter Cebon, explores the nature and limitations of Australia's innovation achievements, with in-depth analysis of eleven cases of high-technology innovation in Australia. Full story
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Helping new managers swim, not sink
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A new program at Mt Eliza Executive Education helps first-time managers thrown into the deep end navigate the waters and come out on top. Full story
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New flexible MBA options for part-time students
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An innovative new MBA program designed to meet the needs of working professionals was launched at MBS this month. The MBA (Professional) is slightly shorter than the traditional MBA program and offers flexible weekend and weekday study modes. Full details
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Modeling leaders on cartoon characters
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A creative learning technique used at Mt Eliza Executive Education has executives literally drawing on their experiences to create influential cartoon images of leaders in organisations. Full story
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Career opportunities at Mt Eliza Executive Education
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Mt Eliza Executive Education is experiencing significant growth and as a result is recruiting for a number of new positions in Melbourne and Sydney. Read more | |
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Not-for-profit internship a perfect fit
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By Ingrid Kusumawati (MBA Class of 2009)
 It was a tough decision choosing between an internship at the International Finance Corporate (IFC), World Bank or at a small not-for-profit organisation in Melbourne, Fitted for Work.
Choosing the latter turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. Full story
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Chris Flegg appointed Bodleian Business Librarian
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MBS Chief Librarian, Chris Flegg, has been appointed to the highly prestigious position of Bodleian Business Librarian, in charge of the Said Business School Library and will leave for Oxford in August. Read more | |
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Exchanging details abroad
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Almost 50 students are about to embark on a three-month exchange program to study at top business schools around the world and make valuable connections with the global alumni community. Full story
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Online directory gets a face-lift
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A new alumni portal will replace the Alumni Directory Online (ADO) next month. Read more | |
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Expressions of interest for MBS Community Art Exhibition
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An exhibition of art works created by the MBS community is being organised by MBA student Hua Yang. Alumni, students, faculty and staff are all invited to participate in this novel event, either by contributing to the exhibition or helping to produce it.
Contact Hua Yang at h.yang@student.mbs.edu to discuss your involvement.
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With over 14,000 alumni around the world, there are countless stories of individuals reaching professional heights, contributing selflessly to society and demonstrating their commitment to a strong School.
A prestigious group of women scholars met at MBS this month to celebrate philanthropist Helen Macpherson Smith. 
Michael Luscombe, CEO of Woolworths and MBS alumnus (AMP 1996), began his leadership journey at the check-out of a suburban Safeway and continued to the very top of one the country’s largest retailers, Woolworths Limited. 
