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SCU Alumni Matters - March/April 2012 edition

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2012 SCU Alumni of the Year Awards - nominations close 31 May, 2012.

Southern Cross University Alumni boasts more than 46,000 members in many different fields of work, throughout Australia and the world. Alumni members range from new graduates who are commencing their career, through to business and community leaders applying their education and expertise to lead industry and make positive change in our global community.

Southern Cross University's Alumni of the Year Awards recognise and honour the outstanding achievements of Southern Cross University Alumni, whilst highlighting exceptional leadership, service to community and innovation.

Nominations are now open for Southern Cross University's 2012 'Outstanding Alumnus of the Year' and 'Young Alumnus of the Year' awards. SCU's 2012 Alumni of the Year Awards, will be presented this year at a gala event on August 24.

To find out more on how to make a nomination, please visit our Alumni of the Year Awards webpage.

Nominations close at 5pm (AEST) Thursday 31 May, 2012.

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SCU welcomes new alumni.

With SCU Graduation Ceremonies to be held in Sydney on 21 April, Lismore on 4 and 5 May, and Gold Coast on 19 May, SCU Alumni looks forward to congratulating new graduates and welcoming new alumni to our alumni community over coming months. We also welcome new alumni from SCU's Graduation Ceremony in Coffs Harbour on Saturday 31 May, 2012.

UniNews

Exhibition Highlights SCU's History

Archival film, artwork and innovative education are some of the highlights of a new exhibition documenting the first 30 years of the development of Southern Cross University currently on show in the Lismore campus library.

'Genesis: The First Thirty Years 1970-2000' plots the history of the tertiary institutions that make up Southern Cross University. The chronological display includes film, photographs, documents, student magazines, sports uniforms, theatre company programs and a wide range of memorabilia, alongside a timeline of significant events.

More than 50 guests, many of them former members of staff, including Lionel Phelps, Southern Cross University's second Chancellor from 1998-2002, were present on March 1 when Vice Chancellor Professor Peter Lee officially opened the exhibition. Malcolm Marshall, Executive Director of Corporate Services, was the guest speaker.[more]

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SCU College offers Associate Degrees

Innovative Associate Degrees in business and allied health will be offered through Southern Cross University's newly established SCU College from June this year.

A Memorandum of Understanding signed this month with North Coast TAFE paves the way for cooperation in the delivery of the Associate Degrees, opening up new opportunities for gaining entry to University.

SCU College, which is wholly owned by Southern Cross University, has been established to encourage greater participation in higher education across the region, from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast, by providing additional pathways into university.[more]

Continuing Professional Development

SASS

Successfully navigating the audit culture

See flyer for dates

Community organisations are under more and more pressure. Doing more with less resources. This Seminar Series, hosted by the School of Arts & Social Sciences and the SCU Community Reference Group, is about helping practitioners and organisations negotiate the audit culture to achieve client-centred results and high quality practice.

To find our more, please download the flyer here or contact seminarseries2012@scu.edu.au

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Master Class Series in Indigenous Research: Health

6 - 8 June 2012 - Byron Bay

Presented by leaders in this field, this Master Class is designed to give guidance on leadership development in publishing, grant writing, collaborative research, international scholarship and insight into prestigious research grants.

To find our more, please download the flyer here or email Carla Robinson, School of Health and Human Sciences at carla.robinson@scu.edu.au

Future Study

School of Tourism and Hospitality Management Postgraduate Programs

As an Alumnus, you appreciate the importance and value that study has had on your career. If its been a while since you completed your undergraduate course, it may well be time to consider undertaking a Masters qualification.

The School of Tourism and Hospitality Management offers Masters degrees that can be completed on campus or by distance education with full-time and part-time study options.

- Master of Business Administration in Hotel and Tourism Management
- Master in International Tourism and Hotel Management
- Master of Convention and Event Management
- Le Cordon Bleu Master of Gastronomic Tourism

For further information or to discuss study opportunities, please visit scu.edu.au/studytourism or contact Simon Black at the School of Tourism & Hospitality Management at simon.black@scu.edu.au

Updated: 03 April 2013