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Donations nudge $100,000 in history-making telephone campaign
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 Alumni donated $97,994 during the School’s first telephone fundraising campaign.
This generosity will translate into more opportunities for Indigenous Australians and students from developing nations to study at MBS through scholarships, and an expansion of the popular Third Sector Internship program. Full story
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MBS hosts Management Faculty Coloured Association conference
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The US-based Management Faculty Coloured Association (MFCA) held their annual conference at MBS last month. Co-founder of the organisation, Associate Professor Ian Williamson, said this was the first time the conference had been held outside America, providing an opportunity for MFCA delegates to meet with Indigenous Australian business owners. Full story
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Who is Melbourne Business School’s next Distinguished Alumnus?
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Each year, the MBS Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to an individual (or individuals) who demonstrates the ultimate in professional achievement, service to society and service to the School, its students and alumni. Margaret Jackson AC and John Ralph AC have been honoured in the last two years.
Nominations are now open for the 2008 award. Download the information and nomination form (PDF)
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Sustainability and long term profitability
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Strategist and futurist Dr Robert Burke shares his insights on how and why organisations must embrace a sustainable business model. Watch the Leadercast
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Real business is about ideas
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Innovation is a key concept in any successful enterprise, a fact that has come to the fore with General Motors closing four plants, a drop in the demand for SUVs and a market dominated by fuel-efficient cars. Innovation doesn’t just mean coming up with solutions and products that haven’t been thought of before, but more importantly anticipating the needs of consumers into the future through strategic innovation, writes Associate Professor, John Armstrong. Full story
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Parental leave: barriers and ideas
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As the Australian Government inquiry into Paid Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave continues, two MBS academics are weighing into the debate with research and policy proposals of their own. Full story
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Macroeconomic Update
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Professor Ian Harper and Associate Professor Mark Crosby presented to over 400 alumni and friends in Melbourne and Sydney last month at the 2008 Macroeconomic Updates.
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Queen's Birthday honour for EMBA alumnus
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Malcolm Hyde AO (EMBA 1989) was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for service to policing and law enforcement as Commissioner of Police in South Australia, particularly through the development of improved service delivery methods, for the detection and prevention of illicit drug use and electronic crime, and through contributions to national law enforcement policies.
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New locally-grown breed of IT graduates due in 2010
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The battle against the technology skills shortage in Australia is about to get a serious shot in the arm with funding of $200,000 for the development of a new IT curriculum focusing on soft leadership skills and an understanding of the services paradigm, rather than traditional technical areas. Full story
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Executive Education programs for you and your staff
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Mt Eliza Executive Education programs are designed to reinvent organisations through the transformation of people. Upcoming programs include:
Visit the 2008 Program Calendar for a full list of programs.
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Introducing the new MBA (Professional) and weekend delivery mode
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Working professionals will soon have more choice and flexibility when it comes to studying at MBS with the launch of the MBA (Professional) and new weekend delivery mode. Read more | |
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Latin American photography exhibition
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Mexican photographer Ernesto Rios will showcase a selection of his photos from Chile, Mexico and Peru at an exhibition organised by the MBS Latin American student club. The exhibition runs from 7 – 9 July, 1pm – 7.30 daily at the School, with a picture sale at the closing ceremony on Wednesday at 5.30pm. For more details, contact Andrea Nieto Eyzaguirre
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Classnotes
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 Since graduating from the PDM in 2004, Diana Nelson (formerly McKellar) has started undertaking property development whilst raising two young boys.
Ash Vesali (MBA 2006) works for General Motors as Asia Pacific Commodity Leader and will become a father for the first time in July.
Mike Game (MBA 1996) has a new position as CEO Asia for US listed recruitment services company, Hudson Highland Group. He is based in Hong Kong with his wife and four young children.
Read more Class Notes
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Professor Ian Harper's role at MBS will be changing with his new equity position (full-time) at Access Economics. Access Economics is Australia’s premier economics consulting firm, providing advice for business, government, industry groups, and not-for-profit organisations. This new role means Ian will continue with his long standing relationship at the School. 
A new Centre of Excellence at MBS will focus on the role ideas play in the economy. 
Adorning the walls of the MBS Gadsden dining room is "Crossroads" - a portfolio of contemporary prints by leading Aboriginal artists, donated to the School by philanthropists Marilyn and Gordon Darling. 
