ALUMNI @ ANU

NETWORKS

THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (US)

ANU Office in the USA

Did you know that the ANU has had a presence in the USA since 2006? The Foundation Director of the US Development Office, Professor Malcolm Gillies (formerly Vice-President, Development) left in June 2007 to take up the position of Vice-Chancellor and President of the City University of London). The new Director is Peggy Daroesman who took up the position in August, 2007. Ms Daroesman has had a long association with the ANU, working there from 1990 to 2004 at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies and the Office of the Vice-Chancellor. Between 2004 and 2007 she was the Director of the Monash University Research Office, returning in July 2007 to the ANU to head up the ANU Development Office (US).

The Office is based in New Haven, Connecticut, at the Yale University campus, at:

55 Whitney Avenue, 4th floor

New Haven, CT 06510, USA

Tel: (203) 432 0877

Cell: (203) 503 7374

Fax: (203) 436 8852

Alumni relations

The Development Office (US) has several responsibilities, among them that of working with ANU Alumni and Friends based or working in the USA. We would love to hear from anyone with an association with the ANU, past or present, so please get in touch to tell us what you’re doing and where you are.

We work closely with the Alumni Office in Canberra and are particularly interested in hearing from you –

· If you would be interested in helping to establish a network in your area,

· If you’d like to set up a special interest group,

· If you’d like to work with the Office on development activities for the ANU

· If you think it’s time we held an alumni event in your area!

[1] Email link to Peggy.Daroesman@anu.edu.au

COLLEGE / SCHOOL

John XXIII College Alumni Association Being Established

A group of former John XXIII College residents, spanning a range of eras, has been working to establish an Alumni Association for former fellow collegians.

The goals of the Association being to foster communication between past collegians; to promote the general welfare of the College and its residents; to hold reunions and other social functions; and to preserve the history and traditions of the College.

The finishing touches are being put to the necessary legal documentation and the John XXIII College Alumni Association is about to be established.

To mark the formation of the Association and to celebrate 40 years of Johns at The Australian National University the John XXIII College Alumni Association is planning a launch event for Saturday February 2nd, 2008.

Former John XXIII residents are asked to indicate their interest in attending the launch function to be held in Canberra by e-mail to alumni.johnxxiii@anu.edu.au.

Geology Department (now Dept of Earth and Marine Science)

The Geology Department (now Dept. of Earth and Marine Science) will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in March 2009. Dr Mike Rickard is preparing a history of the department and would welcome receiving one or two paragraphs from graduates outlining their careers since leaving ANU.

Please e-mail to mikejanrickard@bigpond.com

Business and Economics

For more than thirty years, the ANU College of Business and Economics has helped in producing some of Australia's most influential leaders in such areas as economics, business, finance and politics. As a graduate of the College, we would like to continue in providing you with access to information on topical issues that may influence your field of work or study, as well as facilitate informational and networking events designed to help you keep in touch with other College graduates.

Alumni Relations
ANU College of Business and Economics
The Australian National University
Canberra ACT 0200 Australia

Telephone: +61 2 6125 6726
Facsimile: +61 2 6125 0744
Email: alumni.ecocomm@anu.edu.au
Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/alumni

Law

The ANU College of Law values its links with Alumni, and its first priority is to build the wider Law School Community. We want to encourage genuine interaction between the University and its graduates, former students and staff. Alumni functions such as dinners, conferences, reunions and other social gatherings are excellent opportunities to renew your ties with the College and catch up with old acquaintances.

Another important objective for the Alumni network, is to keep our former students in touch with the current developments in the law and in legal education. The College needs to maintain its high reputation and meet the challenges of a more competitive environment, and we will need the participation and support from our Alumni.

Be sure to join us for our annual activities and feel free to contact us if you would like to share any news or experiences with your fellow Alumni!

Alumni Relations
ANU College of Law
The Australian National University
Canberra ACT 0200 Australia

Telephone: +61 2 6125 4070
Facsimile: +61 2 6125 3971
Email: alumni.law@anu.edu.au
Website: http://law.anu.edu.au/alumni

Australian Strategic Studies Alumni (ASSA)

ASSA is a group of post-graduate alumni, academics and professionals with a strong interest and involvement in strategic and international security issues, and related disciplines. Many of us have degrees in Strategic and Defence Studies from the ANU, while some members have shared part of that experience with us (in Australia or overseas), conducted similar or related studies at other ANU Departments or Australian universities, or work in the field.

For more information on ASSA go to their website www.ausstrat.org.au

Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies

One of CRES's most important contributions in the field of resource and environmental studies is made through our postgraduate program. CRES graduates go on to enjoy positions in government and non-government organisations, academia and in the private sector. For more information on our recent CRES graduates please visit:

http://cres.anu.edu.au/alumni.php

Please contact: mccomas@cres.anu.edu.au

National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH)

NCEPH is contacting all alumni to be a part of a graduate network. We encourage all alumni to contact us to be a part of this useful and exciting connection with other NCEPH graduates around Australia and the world. Many Master of Applied Epidemiology (MAE) alumni were recently 'called-to-action' during the SARS epidemic. We would like to publish their stories and others in a newsletter, which could also include NCEPH and ANU news, job ads and alumni stories. We are also looking forward to inviting members of the network to upcoming events and holding special receptions for alumni.

We would love to hear from all NCEPH graduates! Please contact NCEPH_alumni@anu.edu.au or (02) 6125 5626.

HALLS AND RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES

Bruce Hall

The purpose of the Alumni is to provide an opportunity for past residents to rediscover old friendships as well as a means to facilitate social events whereby Alumni can catch up on an annual or biannual basis.

For more information visit http://uaw.anu.edu.au/Bruce/946.html or email enquiries.bruce@anu.edu.au.

Burgmann College

Website: http://burgmann.anu.edu.au/

Burton and Garran Hall

Do you remember when Burton & Garran were two different Halls? Ever eaten in the old Dining Hall? Were you a student during the amalgamation of Burton & Garran, or of Bruce, Burton & Garran? If so, we would love to hear from you, and to record your stories, copy some photographs, keep you in touch with old friends and generally let you know what has been happening.

Please contact: enquiries.bg@anu.edu.au

Fenner Hall

Have you ever lived at Fenner Hall? Would you like to keep in touch with what's happening at Fenner Hall? Join the Fenner Hall Alumni! Fenner Hall has a new Alumni association and would like ex-Fennerites to join. It's a great way to find old Fenner Hall friends, attend special Fenner Hall functions and receive our regular Fenner Hall Alumni newsletter.

Ms Barbara Ryan
Telephone: +61 2 6125 3893
Email: enquiries.fenner@anu.edu.au
Website: http://www.fenner.anu.edu.au

INTERESTS

Cantorion Alumni Choir

Cantorion is an ANU Alumni choir which performs regularly around Canberra. We are an auditioned chamber choir, with repertoire from mediaeval to modern, mostly a capella. All ANU Alumni with an interest in classical choral music are welcome to join the social group. Check our website to see what's on!

Cath Lawrence
Cath.Lawrence@anu.edu.au