Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Prof. Raoul Mortley welcomed 450 students, family members, sponsors and staff to the Dean's Awards ceremony held in the University Centre's Cerum Theatre on February 13. 

In recognition of being Bond's oldest ever graduating student, 83-year-old Bert Gardner received a special recognition award from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the February 2009 Dean's Awards ceremony for his contribution to life at Bond. 

Bert is pictured with his granddaughter Pippa Austin, who is currently enrolled in her first semester here.

Combined Humanities and Law degree students Kristen Zornada, Kate Mitchell, Heidi Rulfs and Lauren Ferguson were four of the five-member moot team who won the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Competition at The Hague in February.

Congratulations to Associate Professor Vicki Bitsika (Counselling and Behaviour Management), Professor Richard Hicks (Psychology), Professor Paul Wilson (Criminology) and Professor Steve Webb (Australian Studies) on their nomination as finalists in the national Lecturer of the Year competition.

Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr Aileen Pidgeon was invited to present at the International Conference on Violence Against the Girl Child on March 9 and 10 at The Hague.

Progress has been made in attempts to track down the original owner of a Japanese ceremonial sword surrendered in 1945.

Associate Professor of Japanese Studies Masako Gavin has at last had the chance to communicate with the current owner of the sword who was able to relay the story from his father.

Australian Studies Assistant Professor Dr Shirleene Robinson has produced a detailed account of the exploitation of Aboriginal children in Australia, particularly in Queensland, from 1842 when Brisbane's Moreton Bay district was first opened for settlement, through to the end of the second World War.

 International Relations graduate Kaitlin McDonough (pictured at President Obama's inauguration), has used her Master of International Relations to bring her ambition to life.

When Kaitlin finished her undergraduate degree in Interior Design at the University of Dayton, USA, she was keen to travel and continue her studies in a country she had never visited before.

Despite the chilly minus 20 degree temperatures and the metre of snow that covered the ground, five Masters of Criminology graduates ventured into downtown Toronto to reminisce about their studies at Bond.

Congratulations to the HSA of 2007/2009 on a fantastic term (and a half). Our predecessors not only completely revamped the book sale system but created and successfully established the Chancellor’s Debate, the HSA Post-Graduate Drinks and the iconic White House.

The newly elected HSA is determined to build on the previous HSA’s achievements and introduce some fresh initiatives to better the Bond experience for Humanities students.

The Humanities Students' Association and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate Panel event was a great success as HSS students were given the opportunity to network with major industry players.

The night began with a seminar in the University Centre where students were presented with a panel of six industry representatives, three of whom were Bond alumni.

Students were able to ask questions and hear the experiences of panel members, including the Assistant Manager of Cultural Services at the French Embassy, Nickolas Cherrier.

Later that night in the University Club, students were able to mingle with the different industry representatives.

Of particular interest was Sky News Chief Executive Officer Angelos Frangopoulos, who started his career as a journalist at the age of 13 at a community radio station.  He provided journalism students with much insight into the industry and was continually questioned as the night progressed.

Detective Senior Sergeant of the Queensland Police Gold Coast Criminal Investigation Branch Dr Terry Goldsworthy also received a great response from the students.  Having started work for the Police Force at only 16, Dr Goldsworthy went on to be an integral part of the Police Service, later completing two Bachelor degrees, a Masters in Criminology and a PhD.

Director of Communication, Reserve and Employer Support Division of the Department of Defence Deanna Nott said the advantage of attending Bond University instead of other universities is that you are treated as an individual, not a number.

Director of Psychology for the Gold Coast Health Services Dr Simon Langston said that he found the night to be very entertaining and informative: "It was a good all-round networking opportunity for everyone involved. I thought it answered questions potential graduates needed to know," he said.

Journalism student Mark Pangello said that he too felt the event was a great networking tool and that similar events should be offered throughout the year.

 - Andra Sincari

During a brief visit to Bond University, Prof. Janusz Arabski of the University of Silesia, Poland, discussed the role of age in acquiring a second language at a student and staff forum organised by Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics  Dr Beata Malczewska-Webb.

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More than 80 students attended this year’s J-Day series, filling the program to capacity in the first week. The series, which showcases Bond’s Journalism degree, was held for high school students over four Wednesday sessions.

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JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT MEETS AWARD FOUNDER

John Burton Cadetship Scholarship winner for 2009 Ben Case met award founder John Burton, former editor of the Gold Coast Bulletin, at a lunch on campus to mark the 20th anniversary of the scholarship.

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