e:Connect July 2008
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THIS MONTH'S SPECIAL OFFERS FOR YOU WIN! Dendy double passes to And When Did You Last See Your Father? SAVE! Showbiz deals to Billy Elliot and The Phantom of the Opera SAVE! 20% off Sydney Symphony tickets |
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How to create effective direct mail campaigns Library of the Future UTS:Library Markets Forum Roma Publications 1998-2008 at UTS:Gallery Acupuncture: A prick for all occasions Functional future homes with green nanotechnology Writers' Network Lunch |
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Calling all Indigenous graduates of UTS If you are an Indigenous graduate or know someone who is and wish to nominate them for a position as an inaugural member of the Indigenous Alumni Network committee, please contact Alisa Duff at Jumbunna IHL on (02) 9514 1939 or alisa.duff@uts.edu.au UTS Business Network - Mentoring Program Join the UTS team and marquee at the City to Surf Prize for outstanding journalism - enter now! |
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2008 Hong Kong UTS:Alumni Dinner (4 July 2008)
The annual UTS:Alumni Dinner in Hong Kong was held at the glamorous Grand Hyatt Hotel. A sold out event, it was a rare opportunity for alumni to meet the UTS Chancellor, Professor Vicki Sara, and Senior Executive members of the University. Further images will be posted on the UTS:Alumni website soon. Stay tuned! New York: Professional Services Network Event (20 May 2008)
Advance USA and UTS hosted a Professional Services Network Event at the Australian Consulate General in New York. The event was held in recognition of UTS's 20th Anniversary and featured a talk from Michael Cameron, UTS graduate and Assistant General Counsel for News America. Guests were also treated to a selection of 14 Australian wines. Click here for more information. |
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UTS short courses IT short courses Humanities & Social Sciences and ACIJ short courses |
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YOU CAN HELP MAKE UTS AN EVEN BETTER UNIVERSITY Invest in knowledge: buy a UTS library book Consider support for scholarships at UTS |
| ALUMNI BENEFITS |
UTS:Fitness Centre City to Surf offer!
To coincide with the City to Surf, UTS:Fitness Centre has a special offer for alumni: unlimited gym access for three months and a personal training session for only $200! Find out more.
The Fitness Centre is located on Harris Street, Broadway, and is open Monday to Friday, 6am-9pm, and Saturdays, 9am-3pm. For more information about the UTS:Fitness Centre, visit the UTS Union.
For a full list of UTS:Alumni benefits, please visit the Member Benefits section on the UTS:Alumni website.
| ALUMNI NEWS |
Indigenous graduates secure top jobs
Indigenous UTS Communication graduates Sophia Romano and Ryan Griffen are in a good place. After graduating last month, they have taken their communication skills to a professional level: Ryan has secured a position at the Nine Network and Sophia is now working at the Australian Customs Service.
With support from Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning - including the academic and cultural support, provision of a study space and tutoring schemes - both excelled while completing their degrees.
"While at UTS, I learnt all the up-and-coming techniques in film and I am now working for a [film] production company at the Nine Network," said Ryan. He is currently involved with the Indigenous Producers Initiative, run by the Australian Film Commission.
Meanwhile, Sophia completed an International Studies component that allowed her to travel and study overseas. "I went to Trieste in the north-east of Italy. I enjoyed living with, and trying to integrate into, another culture." She is now an officer at the Australian Customs Service and is considering taking on postgraduate study in Middle Eastern and Central Asian studies and diplomacy.
Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning is establishing an Indigenous Alumni Network. If you are an Indigenous graduate, please contact Alisa Duff on (02) 9514 1939 or alisa.duff@uts.edu.au
| ALUMNI EVENTS |
How to create effective direct mail campaigns
Can you tell when a direct mail campaign "works"? Do you know the top tips, ideas and shortcuts for creating outstanding headlines and copy that sells? Do you want to know the secrets to generating creative ideas for a mail pack? You are invited to attend a half-day direct mail workshop on Tuesday 22 July. In just four hours, you will learn the secrets of perfecting direct mail campaigns in an ideas-packed session.
Date: Tuesday 22 July 2008
Time: 8.30am (for 9am start) to 1pm
Venue: B529 Level 5, Building 5, Graduate School of Business, 1-50 Quay St, Ultimo
Cost: Early bird (by Tuesday 8 July), $80. After this date: member, $90; non-member, $100
RSVP: Register online or download this form by Friday 18 July
If you have any questions about the workshop, please email businessnetwork@uts.edu.au
Library of the Future
UTS has a working group currently designing a "Library of the Future". Earlier this year, staff and students were invited to participate in a survey. Now, UTS is holding a forum to continue the discussions and would love you to join in. Professor Shirley Alexander, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching, Learning and Equity) will chair the forum and present the results of the surveys.
Date: Monday 28 July 2008
Time: 12-2pm
Venue: CB01.04.06, UTS Tower, Level 4 (entrance level), City campus
Cost: Free. A light lunch will be provided
RSVP: Essential by Friday 18 July - email Tracy.Wild@uts.edu.au
UTS:Library Markets Forum
Join Professor Louise Edwards as she explores the fashion transformation of dress codes in the search for political legitimacy and authority from the Qing monarchy, through the formation of Asia's first Republic in 1912, up to the present time. Professor Edwards is the Director of the UTS China Research Centre and author of several books. Click here for more information.
Date: Tuesday 29 July 2008
Time: 1-2pm
Venue: Blake Library, City campus, Level 4
Cost: Free. Everyone is welcome to bring their own lunch
Roma Publications 1998-2008 at UTS:Gallery
Roma Publications is an independent editorial project founded in 1998 by Dutch graphic designer Roger Willems and artist Mark Manders. Based in Amsterdam, Roma Publications has been expanding in an informal and dynamic way as a platform for the production of autonomous publications, in close collaboration with a growing number of artists, designers, curators, writers and poets. This exhibition will assemble over 100 objects including artist books, newspapers, catalogues, posters, prints, postcards and audio/visual projections.
The exhibition runs from Tuesday 29 July to Friday 29 August.
For details about free public events, and further information about this exhibition, please visit www.utsgallery.uts.edu.au
Acupuncture: A prick for all occasions
Over 800,000 Australians deal with depression each year and acupuncture is now widely known as an effective treatment. Learn more about the practice at this public lecture on Wednesday 27 August. Speakers for the event are Dr Peter Meier and Mr Kirk Wilson. To find out more about the talk, click here.
Date: Wednesday 27 August 2008
Time: 6-7pm
Venue: Room 4.29, Level 4 (ground floor), Building 2, City campus - part of the Ultimo Science Festival
Cost: Free
RSVP: Thursday 21 August to alumni@uts.edu.au or phone (02) 9514 9861
Functional future homes with green nanotechnology
Join Professor Geoff Smith as he discusses how advances in green nanotechnology are making the average home energy efficient and more pleasant to live in. This public lecture is being held on Thursday 28 August. To find out more about the talk, click here.
Date: Thursday 28 August 2008
Time: 6-7pm
Venue: Room 2.34, Level 2, Building 4, City campus - part of the Ultimo Science Festival
Cost: Free
RSVP: Thursday 21 August to alumni@uts.edu.au or phone (02) 9514 9861
Writers' Network Lunch
The UTS:Alumni Writers' Network is hosting a social luncheon on Saturday 6 September in Woollahra, Sydney. Guest speaker is Dr Jeremy Fisher, author and Executive Director of the Australian Society of Authors. Lunch and refreshments will be served.
To join the Writers' Network, please email sharonrundle@roundtablewriting.com
Date: Saturday 6 September 2008
Time: 11am-3pm
Venue: The Hughenden Hotel, 14 Queen St, Woollahra
Cost: Free - lunch and coffee/tea provided
RSVP: Essential by Monday 1 September 2008. Email alumni@uts.edu.au or phone (02) 9514 9861
| ALUMNI NETWORKS |
Join a UTS:Alumni network today
Are you interested in social and professional networking with alumni from your faculty? Or do you want to get in touch with alumni in your region or field of work? Then join a UTS:Alumni Network.
Alumni members are closely involved in running networks, with support from the UTS:Alumni & Development Office. Graduates are welcome to join an existing alumni network, or can set up a new alumni network with assistance from the UTS:Alumni & Development Office.
| GRADUATE PROFILE |
Timely designs
A niche business idea and a talent for design has led to Christina Caddy-Gold's creations gracing the pages of In Style, Madison, Who and FHM, as well as the wrists of the world's top celebrities.
Christina graduated from the UTS Masters of Design in 2004 and took her thesis project from the page to the studio floor: establishing Caddy Design Australia, a cutting-edge wholesale watch design company. It is the only one of its kind in Australia.
"After I got a High Distinction at UTS, I decided that the product I was designing had real potential in the fashion market," said Christina.
Her watches are now distributed to more than 2,300 retail outlets around the world including Australia, the UK, Spain, Norway, France and the USA. Caddy Design Australia was the winner of The Best Jewellery & Fashion Product at the prestigious 2007 Gift Awards presented by Reed Gift Fairs. The company was also a finalist in the 2006 Reed Gift Awards.
With business booming, Christina has recently relocated to larger premises in Alexandria and opened a showroom in Bondi. Visit www.caddydesign.com to find out more.
Please keep us updated with your career news, or any achievements and awards you may have received. We are preparing our next e:Connect and would love to hear from you.
Email your career news to alumni@uts.edu.au
| THIS MONTHS SPECIAL OFFERS FOR YOU |
WIN! Dendy double passes to And When Did You Last See Your Father?
UTS:Alumni and Icon are giving away 10 double passes to the hit British drama, And When Did You Last See Your Father?, starring Colin Firth and Jim Broadbent.
To enter, email alumni@uts.edu.au by Friday 11 July. Winners will be selected at random and notified by email.
About And When Did You Last See Your Father?
And When Did You Last See Your Father? is a poignant, bittersweet journey following a son as he looks back on his relationship with his father over the years. Oscar winning actor Jim Broadbent and Colin Firth give powerful performances as the father and son from this true-life memoir. Click here to view the trailer. The film premiered at the Sydney Film Festival and will be released on Thursday 31 July.
SAVE! Showbiz deals to Billy Elliot and The Phantom of the Opera
Secure dinner for $1 with an A Reserve ticket to Billy Elliot or take advantage of the bargain mid-week dinner package to The Phantom of the Opera courtesy of Showbiz.
Billy Elliot
Book an A Reserve ticket for any Tuesday to Saturday evening performance and receive a delicious one-course pre-theatre meal* with a glass of wine at one of our partner restaurants for just $1! Package price from $109.90pp + $1.
The Phantom of the Opera
Book a Chao Praya Mid-Week Dinner Package for any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening performance of The Phantom of the Opera in July and receive an A Reserve ticket plus a delicious one-course pre-theatre meal* with a glass of wine. Package price $130pp.
To book, visit www.showbiz.com.au or call 1300 474 697.
*Sitting time 6pm
SAVE! 20% off Sydney Symphony tickets
The Sydney Symphony is delighted to offer a 20% discount to UTS alumni members on selected concerts during the 2008 season. Discounted tickets are available now for Strauss, Saint-Saëns & Sibelius and Stravinsky's Firebird. To book, call the Sydney Symphony Box Office on (02) 8215 4600 and quote "promotion code 1406". Terms and conditions apply.
Strauss, Saint-Saëns & Sibelius
Acclaimed pianist Simon Trpčeski will give a virtuoso performance of Saint-Saëns' Second Piano Concerto, adored by audiences for its luscious melodies. Thomas Dausgaard conducts. Discounted tickets are available for the performance at the Sydney Opera House on Friday 25 July at 8pm. For more information, click here.
Stravinsky's Firebird
Sparks fly in Stravinsky's Firebird, a spectacular synthesis of Russian fairytales. With its glittering orchestration, Stravinsky's music was a sensation at the ballet's Paris premiere, launching the career of the 20th century's star composer. David Robertson conducts. Discounted tickets are available for performances at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday 6 August, Friday 8 August and Saturday 9 August at 8pm. For more information, click here.
| LIFE LONG LEARNING AT UTS |
UTS short courses
UTS alumni members are entitled to a 10% discount on selected short courses. Take advantage of this offer to further your education at Australia's top-ranked university for teaching and learning.
The alumni discount is applied at the discretion of course administrators. For a comprehensive list of all UTS short courses, please visit www.shortcourses.uts.edu.au
IT short courses
UTS:IT has a range of short courses for the experienced professional. Prove that you are serious about your IT career and take the next step. There is a 10% discount available for all registered UTS:Alumni members. When booking, please quote your membership number. Courses scheduled to commence soon:
Starting July 2008
Starting August 2008
- PHP Essentials for Web Development
- SQL Server 2005 for Developers
- Developing Windows and Web Applications using Visual Studio.NET
To secure your place, please complete the application form here. For further information, please phone Eryani Tjondrowalujo (02 9514 1806) or email shortcourse@it.uts.edu.au
Humanities & Social Sciences and ACIJ short courses
Short courses are offered the HSS Faculty and the Australian Centre for Independent Journalism (ACIJ) in a range of practical and creative areas, reflecting the latest practices in journalism, media, communication and creative production. Upcoming courses include:
Writing for Publication with Jenna Price - $720 for alumni
Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 July, 9.30am to 4.30pm
This practical course covers grammar, defining news, structure and planning, identifying a target audience, headline writing, interviewing techniques and media releases. Jenna Price is the Sydney correspondent for The Canberra Times. To find out more, click here.
Writing for the Web with Marcus O'Donnell - $585 for alumni
Thursday 17 and Friday 18 July, 9.30am to 4.30pm
This course is aimed at people who write material for publishing on the internet or those needing to convert printed publications to web publications. It covers planning a website, writing for the web, understanding digital media and using images. Marcus O'Donnell has over 12 years' experience working as a journalist and editor. To find out more, click here.
To find out about other short courses on offer, please visit the HSS website or ACIJ. The alumni discount is applied at the discretion of course administrators and places are limited.
| YOU CAN HELP MAKE UTS AN EVEN BETTER UNIVERSITY |
Invest in knowledge: buy a UTS library book
UTS enjoys a strong reputation based on a total educational package. This includes the excellent teaching and learning resources provided by the UTS Library.
Please consider making an investment in knowledge by purchasing one or more library books. You will be supporting thousands of students eager to learn! Every book purchased will be acknowledged with a special nameplate showing the name of the donor or someone nominated by the donor.
Many alumni have purchased books for the collection and honoured friends and family members by giving a book in their name.
Please click here to make your knowledge investment.
Support scholarships at UTS
This year, UTS is working to increase the funds available to enable disadvantaged students to complete a course at the University. UTS is appealing to the business community, UTS staff, alumni and other generous people to help the University fund scholarships for students in need.
Donations to the fund are fully tax-deductible and your contribution will be of lasting benefit to the students and to society. Already many students, from disadvantaged backgrounds or with disabilities, have benefited from this generous support.
I would like to support a scholarship at UTS.