Welcome to the last edition of Alumni News for 2007, and what an end to the year it has been. Over 700 alumni and friends attended the Annual Dinner last Tuesday in Melbourne and many more watched the live webcast from all over the world – a terrific example of the strength and momentum of our alumni community. Mr Richard Goyder, Managing Director & CEO, Wesfarmers delivered an outstanding address and the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Award to John Ralph AC was a great way to end the year.

As we approach 2008, Alumni Relations is working on a number of new and improved initiatives to ensure that we continue to respond to your interests by providing relevant and accessible programs, events and opportunities to you. Warm wishes for the holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Zoe Povoas, Director - Alumni Relations

Eminent Australian businessman Mr John Ralph AC has been awarded the 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award.  

Presenting the award at the 2007 Annual Alumni Dinner, alumni advisory council president, Vu Tien Vy, described John Ralph as someone who “epitomises what we, as alumni, aim for in business and society. He is truly an inspiration.” Full story

As 2007 draws to a close, I thought I would update you on the activities of the Alumni Advisory Council for this year. Full story

The latest edition of the Melbourne Review is now available online. Access articles by noted leaders, academics and policy-makers on topics ranging from energy and climate change, China and the commodoties boom and the latest book reviews. Read more

Conducted by Professor Amanda Sinclair and Richard Searle, the Mindful Leadership program draws on the latest research in cognitive and medical sciences to provide experienced managers and leaders with the opportunity to transform their leadership work. Up to four scholarships are being offered in 2008. Download the program brochure for full details.

Melbourne Business School has re-launched Career Services after a recent strategic review. The service model includes a new team of seven full-time staff including four dedicated industry consultants.  Read more

The Managing People for High Performance subject at MBS is seeking workplaces or organisations of any industry and any size greater than 20 employees, for projects.  Read more

The Victorian Cytology Service is looking for a Board Member with business experience to join their board for a period of three years.   Read more

Too busy to attend events? Living overseas or interstate? You can still engage with the alumni community, both socially and professionaly, using three dedicated MBS online networking tools.

• Alumni Directory Online: With over 5500 alums registered, the ADO is a valuable and expedient networking tool. Search for classmates or business contacts using name, class, country, employer, industry or any other of the 12 search categories. You'll need your username and password to log-in.
• Facebook: The MBS network on Facebook is a great tool for connecting with your classmates around the world. Post events, start discussions or upload your photos. To join the network, you need to have a valid MBS Lifelong Email Forwarding Address (LEFA). Set-up your LEFA by logging on to the ADO.
• LinkedIn: With this feature, you gain free access to the new MBS Alumni Group at LinkedIn, the leading professional online network tool.

That was the question put to Professor Ian Harper by MBS Philosopher-in-Residence, Assoc Prof John Armstrong at last week’s John Clemenger Memorial Prize lunch. The lunch – an annual event to celebrate School’s “Clemenger Fellows”, the duxes of MBS since 1965 – was a great success. Read more

Philanthropic support from alumni and friends of the School has reached an all time high in 2007, helping to make a powerful difference for students and faculty.  Full story