|
Welcome to the March edition of Bond University's Community Newsletter - keeping you up-to-date with our latest news and events. To submit story ideas or feedback, please email kristie_robinson@bond.edu.au.
Warm Regards,
Kristie Robinson Public Relations Manager
FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
Professor Robert Stable
|
|
Bond University Council and Senior Management held a joint strategic planning day on 10 March to consider a ten-year vision for the university.
| |
FROM THE CHANCELLOR
Trevor C Rowe, AM
|
The Business Council of Australia this week released a report entitled "New focus needed on business innovation", that questioned the 'workplace-readiness' of Australian University Graduates. To read our Chancellor's response to the issues raised in the report, click here.
The Chancellor also recently addressed the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), sharing his insights into 2006 in a speech titled "Bull or Bear?". To read the speech, click here. |
|
|
INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE FOR BOND FILM
|
Bond Film and Television Alumni Matthew Clayfield and Austin Andrews this week announced that their ten-minute short film, Kite Circuit, has been chosen to make its world premiere at the 5th Tribeca Film Festival, in New York City, 25 April - 7 May.
| |
|
PROF RICHARD ALSTON ADDRESSES AUSTRALIA'S BUSINESS LEADERS
|
Chancellor Trevor Rowe AM hosted a lunch in Sydney yesterday, where Adjunct Professor The Honourable Richard Alston was the guest of honour. There were many high profile leaders from the worlds of finance and business in attendance.
| |
|
BOMBERS TRAIN AT BOND
|
The Essendon Bombers have given the recent upgrades to the Bond University Sports Centre a big thumbs-up during a recent weights training session.
| |
|
THREE LAUGHS AND YOU'RE OUT!
|
Bond University students and staff would like to invite you to their production of "Three Laughs and You're Out" on 24 and 25 March. The performance will feature three one-act plays by authors Woody Allen, Richard Tydeman and Anton Chekhov.
| |
|
| GAMES FEVER! |
Congratulations to the Bondies who are currently in
Melbourne taking part in the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

|
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
|
Student for a Semester Next intake: 15 May - 19 August
Student for a Semester is open to Grade 11 and 12 students in January, May and September each year. As an enrolled
Bond
University student, participants complete a university level subject for which they gain credit towards their future degree. This is a great opportunity for students to experience university life – both academically and socially – and gain an insight into study areas of interest. For more information or to apply, interested students should see their school’s Career Advisor or click here for an application form.
|
| IN PROFILE |
|
Bondy Caroline Gerard is a former corporate lawyer who is making a name for herself in the competitive Australian film industry, with the premiere of her first feature film – The Bet.

After successfully turning his hand to careers in graphic design, hydroponic farming, stockbroking and jewellery design, Austrian-born Peter Heitzinger is now taking the hospitality world by storm, thanks to his innovative Spoon Deli Café chain.

|
|
|
For enquiries regarding this email or other Bond University Alumni Network activities, contact:
Alumni Relations Office
BOND UNIVERSITY, GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND 4229 AUSTRALIA
Telephone: +61 7 5595 1093
Fax: +61 7 5595 1025
Email: alumni@bond.edu.au
We are against the sending of unsolicited email (SPAM) and have made every effort within our power to discourage and prohibit the sending of spam. If you believe that you have been spammed please report your complaint by emailing abuse@peoplelogic.com.au
|