At Wednesday’s Extraordinary General Meeting, a motion was passed to adjourn consideration of the proposed merger with the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Economics and Commerce for six weeks.

Chairman of the MBS Board, Ron McNeilly, said this adjournment will provide more time for detailed consultation with constituents. 
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My grandson, having heard a story about a wise old owl told me his great grandfather (my father-in-law) "was so old he must know a hundred things".  I asked him how many he thought I knew and he answered "You must know about sixteen things!"

Well, if I know sixteen things, at least one of them must be how important my MBA experience, and my continued association with the Melbourne Business School, has been to me.  Read more.

Awards will be presented at the 2009 Annual Alumni Dinner on Thursday 5 November.  Download nomination forms:

• Distinguished Alumni Award
• Outstanding Recent Alumni Award

For many of this year’s graduates, the winter job search campaign has been a particularly cold one.  Everyone is feeling a little battle weary, with sword edges dulled and body armour dented. 

In speaking with students, alumni and recruiters, it’s clear that this year’s job market indicators should have come with a severe weather warning. The big picture outlook for a number of MBA hiring sectors has been bleak.  Headcount freezes have limited the range of attractive roles.  Read more.

"Thought provoking and inspirational speakers, a great opportunity to network" 
MBS would like to thank Premier Sponsor National Australia Bank and Major Sponsors KPMG and Freehills for their valued support at this event.

View photos from the event.

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Continuing with this new, popular feature, check out the recommended titles by MBS faculty on leadership, human behaviour and research.

Don’t forget that as a graduate you have lifelong access to the School library, and can also continue to borrow books by signing-up to the School’s LiaISe program.  Read more.

I began my professional career in Customs (now Australian Customs and Border Protection) in the 'nineties.  It was an era of change for the public sector – graduates were being actively engaged, computers appeared on everyone’s desk and the way in which we did business was changed forever. Read more.

"Elitism, atrophy, complacence and a resistance to new ideas". 
But although dire, the printed newspaper as a medium is not dead yet, and the situation may in fact be beneficial to marketers. Across the globe, newspapers are failing, and soon LA, Boston, San Francisco or Miami will be the first major US city without a daily newspaper.  Read more.

A drawn-out recession, unclear direction, too many chiefs at the head-table, and a lack of engagement.  It’s little wonder that our alumni chapter has fallen on difficult times of late.

As the President of the London Alumni of Melbourne Business School (LAMBS), I know that 2009 has been a challenging year for Melbourne alumni based in the UK – indeed the story has often been the same around the world.  For the London chapter, 2009 has also represented a new start in rebuilding an important global outpost for the School.  This is why I’d like to share our region’s story of how we’re underpinning a stronger support base for the School, its alumni, staff and students.  Read more.

After the sell-out success of the first personal wealth management series, MBS is pleased to again offer alumni the opportunity to take part in an unique four-part breakfast series, where you will discover how to optimise your own wealth management strategy in an intimate learning environment.  More information and registration.

Considered one of the premier events for students and professionals interested in socially and environmentally responsible business, the annual Net Impact Conference is designed to mobilize members, alumni, and community through an exciting array of keynotes, panels, and networking opportunities.  Read more.