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 Colleagues and Faculty friends,
Welcome to the first edition of the Humanities and Social Sciences News for 2009.
As is tradition, the Deans’ Awards ceremony for high achievement in the preceding trimester was held at the beginning of the January trimester and was yet again a successful evening in recognition of the pursuit of excellence by students within the Faculty. Congratulations to all who received awards and many thanks to those who assisted in bringing the evening together.
One of the many strengths of the Faculty is the value attached to the importance of lifelong learning, that we do not merely rest on our laurels once mastering a certain skill or knowledge set, but build on this knowledge continuously. No stronger example of this value is there than Bert Gardner, a recent graduate of the Faculty at the age of 83. Please take the time to read Bert’s story in this newsletter.
Lastly, continuing on the theme of learning, while it should not diminish with age, nor should it be confined to four walls, but expand into the world and conversely let the world in: a philosophy obviously embraced by the Faculty, evidenced by the number of stories with an international flavour within.
In this issue we are also introduced to the new HSA committee for the 2009-10 period. We wish them the very best in their term ahead.
Kind regards,
Raoul
Raoul Mortley, AO
Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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DEAN HONOURS STUDENTS' ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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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.
Master of Ceremonies was Head of the School of Humanities Dr Anne Cullen. Some of the photos taken by Mike Grenby can be viewed via the web link under this issue's masthead.
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BERT GARDNER, MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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 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.
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HUMANITIES HELPS LAW TO WORLD CROWN
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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.
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FOUR HUMANITIES FINALISTS FOR LECTURER OF THE YEAR
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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. | |
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VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN A HOT TOPIC AT THE HAGUE
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 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.
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JAPANESE SWORD MYSTERY 4: ABOARD HMAS DIAMANTINA
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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. | |
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SOMETHING LIKE SLAVERY?: Queensland’s Aboriginal child workers, 1842-1945
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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. | |
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MASTERS LED TO PEACE CORPS
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 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.
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CRIMINOLOGISTS GATHER IN CANADA'S COLD
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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. | |
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FRESH FACES ON 2009/2010 HSA EXECUTIVE
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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.
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STUDENTS MEET INDUSTRY LEADERS AT GRADUATE PANEL
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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. | |
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| POLISH EXPERT TALKS ON PROBLEMS OF LEARNING ANOTHER LANGUAGE |
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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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| J-DAY SHOWCASES WHAT JOURNALISM HAS TO OFFER |
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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.
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.
PROFESSOR HICKS EDITING A BOOK ON PERSONALITY CONFERENCE
Professor Richard Hicks is editing a book of peer-reviewed papers drawn from those delivered at the seventh Australian Conference on Personality and Individual Differences, held at Bond last November.
Speakers at the international conference submitted 40 papers for review. Of these, 30 are expected to be included.
The book is scheduled for publication later this year under the title Personality and Individual Differences: Current Directions. A number of Bond Psychology students, working with their supervisors, have submitted papers.
Professor Hicks features in four chapters - individually and in conjunction with his students.
Other Bond contributors include Assistant Professor Christina Samios who has been researching parents of children with special needs, Senior Teaching Fellow Lisa Abel, discussing moral judgment, and Professor Cynthia Fisher, an Organisational Psychologist from the Faculty of Business. |
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