e:Connect July 2007
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THIS MONTH'S SPECIAL OFFERS FOR YOU The Wine Society Special - Stock Your Cellar Now! WIN Dendy Film Tickets to Lucky Miles WIN with Your 'Top Ten' Sustainable Practice Tips Alumni Travel Deals |
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WHAT'S ON New Alumni Drinks and Tips from 'Sam and the City' A Touch of Hollywood on Broadway - Media Arts & Production Network Event Professional Development - Negotiating Skills for Business and Everyday Life |
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IT Short Courses UTS Short Courses |
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YOU CAN HELP MAKE UTS AN EVEN BETTER PLACE Invest in Knowledge - Buy a UTS Library Book Consider Support for Scholarships at UTS |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT UTS
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| ALUMNI BENEFITS |
Continue Accessing the UTS Library Collection
Whether it's borrowing your next good read for a rainy day, or researching professional career topics, UTS:Alumni members can continue accessing UTS's first-rate library and online services.
We hope that during your time studying at UTS you made the most of the library and information resources. Now that you have graduated we would like to continue to provide you with a quality information service to enhance your personal and professional life.
There is a range of access levels available to registered UTS:Alumni members.
| Library Service | Service Level | Fee |
| Personal Walk-in Access | Opal Level | $5 Payable at the library. |
| Borrowing | Emerald Level | $90.50 |
| Online Databases | Amethyst Level | $120.00 |
| Borrowing and Online Databases | Jasper Level | $180.00 |
For more details visit the Member Benefits page on the Alumni website.
To purchase your library access, please contact the Alumni & Development Office.
P. 9514 9861 or E. alumni@uts.edu.au
Log on to the UTS:Alumni Online Interactive Member Area
Your e-Business Directory and e:Communities are now online!
To better connect alumni members and promote networking, UTS:Alumni has launched your online interactive member area. The member area features an e-Business Directory where you can list your business or professional details FREE of charge. Plus you can view and update your details as they appear in our database and join alumni networks.
The e-Business Directory is just the beginning, e-Communities is now online too.
e-Communities is an online service to help alumni meet and network with fellow UTS graduates all over the world. You'll be able to chat online to help solve professional problems, or just catch up and keep in touch with each other and your UTS faculty. It's also a great way to find out about professional career development and employment opportunities.
To access these features, simply login at www.members.alumni.uts.edu.au
If you are not yet registered with UTS:Alumni, register now! Membership is FREE and available to all graduates of UTS and its antecedent organisations.
For a full list of UTS:Alumni benefits, please visit the Member Benefits section on the UTS:Alumni website.
| ALUMNI NEWS |
WEST Hits Australian Cinemas
UTS Media Arts and Production alumnus, Matt Reeder has produced the brave Australian film WEST, the story of cousins living a desolate life in Sydney's western suburbs. "At first glance WEST is about not particularly charismatic alienated youth. But I think it's much more than that. It's almost Shakespearean in its tragedy, a grandness emerges from the seediness of unlovely couplings, being betrayed, the violence, the lack of love." Margaret Pomeranz.
WEST is in Australian cinemas from Thursday 5 July.
Singing Praise for The Home Song Stories
UTS alumnus, Liz Watts co-produced the highly praised film The Home Song Stories, a true story about Rose, a glamorous Shanghai nightclub singer, who struggles to survive in seventies Australia with two young children.
The Home Song Stories continues to generate a buzz, with the announcement that the film has been selected to screen in the Contemporary World Cinema program at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival in September.
This latest accolade follows the film's international success at the Berlin Film Festival and the rousing response from local audiences at the recent Sydney and Adelaide Film Festivals. It will also screen at next month's Melbourne International Film Festival.
The Home Song Stories is in Australian cinemas from 23 August.
Congratulations and good luck Liz!
Law Alumnus Achieving in New York
Congratulations to 2002 Master of Law and Legal Practice graduate, Olivia Dixon (formerly Maloney), who has been accepted into the prestigious Doctor of Juridical Science degree at New York University (NYU) on a full three-year scholarship.
Only three to four students worldwide are accepted into the NYU program each year. Olivia has been approved to conduct an empirical study into the linking of hedge fund activism to corporate governance. She wishes to commence a career in academia upon completion of the course.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough! UTS:Alumni Malaysia Climb Mt Kinabalu
Nine members of the UTS:Alumni Association Malaysian Chapter (UTSAAMC), one of the most active international Alumni Networks, have conquered Southeast Asia's highest mountain - Mount Kinabalu.
The UTS:Alumni Mount Kinabalu Summit Trip incorporated five days in Sabah, Malaysia, and a strenuous trek up Mount Kinabalu's 4,095 metres. All team members had an unforgettable trip.
Congratulations to the Malaysian Network members for their achievement!
For a full account of the trip or to see photos, please click here. Or to join the UTS Alumni Association Malaysian Chapter (UTSAAMC) please visit http://uts.org.my
The Gareth Ivory Foundation - Train an East Timorese Teacher for $20
When Gareth Ivory graduated from journalism, he wasted no time jumping into a training position with the ABC in May 2004. Tragically Gareth, a scholastic high achiever, talented sportsman and gifted musician, was diagnosed with leukaemia and died in October of the same year.
Gareth was dedicated to justice and helping others. His family and many friends set up a foundation in his memory, The Gareth Ivory Foundation, to contribute to making the world a better place.
Angelina, Ercilia, Jaquelina and Jucelina, all young East Timorese women, would like to train as teachers and serve their community. But, like many young people from East Timor, poverty prevents them.
The Gareth Ivory Foundation is raising funds to allow Angelina, Ercilia, Jaquelina and Jucelina to commence their teacher training. With donations of just $20 each from 200 people we can support their teacher training for a year.
Join the 200 by making a donation of $20 towards relieving poverty and rebuilding the education system of East Timor.
To support The Gareth Ivory Foundation education program in East Timor, go to: www.garethivoryfoundation.org.au
| ALUMNI EVENTS |
WEDNESDAY 11 JULY - UTSpeaks: Coming Clean - Sustainable Living
This is not a lecture just for civil engineers! It's a lecture for everyone concerned with sustainability and how will we live as communities in the future, ensuring a positive legacy for generations to come.
UTSpeaks: Coming Clean - Is a new revolution in sanitation needed to achieve sustainable living?
This fascinating public lecture details the challenges facing Australia in maintaining the highest standards in sanitation. It also reveals the opportunities for a revolution in managing our waste while conserving water, essential nutrients and our precious environment.
Date: Wednesday 11 July
Time: 6pm drinks for 6.30pm start
Venue: University Hall, UTS Science Building 4
745 Harris Street Ultimo (diagonally opposite the ABC building)
RSVP: by Tuesday 10 July to Robert Button
E. robert.button@uts.edu.au or P. 02 9514 1734
Free parking at the Peter Johnson Building basement car park, 702-730 Harris, St Ultimo.
Please click here for your invitation.
Would you like to join the UTS:Alumni Sustainability Network? Membership is free and open to all UTS registered alumni with an interest in the pressing issue of sustainability. For more information please email alumni@uts.edu.au
How to Get Direct Marketing to Work for You
Take your direct marketing plans to the next level and come to this four-hour workshop presented by the UTS Business Network.
You will learn:
- How to use your customer database to drive business strategies
- How to identify where to find your best customers
- Customer retention - create a positive experience that bind's your customer service, product and marketing program
- Media and channel options - evaluate pros and cons
- Creative mini-workshop - develop those winning ideas
- Tips on production, sourcing consumer and business lists and what's new in digital print and campaign management tools
- How to develop your own Direct Marketing Action Plan
Presented by Michael Durie, Marketing Consultant with Australia Post
Michael is a tutor of the Certificate in Direct & Digital Marketing (ADMA), member of various ADMA industry councils and past guest lecturer for industry and educational bodies, including Australia Direct Marketing Association and The Fundraising Institute of Australia. He has owned a direct marketing agency and worked in media, publishing, automotive, financial services and telecommunications during his 30-year career.
Date: Thursday 19 July
Time: 8.30am for 9.00am start. Workshop from 9.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: B529 Level 5, Building 5, Graduate School of Business
1-50 Quay St, Ultimo
Cost: members - $75, non-members - $85*
* 10% discount for groups of five or more from an organisation
RSVP: by Friday 13 July
Please complete the registration form (PDF) and fax back to 9514 3557, or email details to businessnetwork@uts.edu.au
More information about the UTS Business Network and its events can be found at http://www.gsb.uts.edu.au/network/
Spaces are limited so make sure you register early. We hope to see you at the Workshop.
Nursing, Midwifery and Health Research Degrees Information Evening
UTS: Nursing, Midwifery and Health offers a range of practice-oriented research degrees, with a focus on improving practice and influencing health policy makers.
UTS:Alumni members are invited to attend the Research Degrees Information Evening to find out more about Masters (Honours) degrees, Professional Doctorates and PhDs in nursing, midwifery and health services management.
Date: Wednesday 1 August 2007
Time: Session 1 - 3.00pm to 4.30pm or Session 2 - 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Venue: Building 10, Level 7, UTS City Campus, 235 Jones Street, Broadway
RSVP: by Wednesday 25 July to Priya Nair
E. priya.nair@uts.edu.au or P. 02 9514 4834
When you RSVP, please provide your contact details and indicate which session you would like to attend.
For more information, visit the UTS: Nursing, Midwifery and Health website.
New Alumni Drinks and Tips from 'Sam and the City'
Love, lust and speed dating - the dos, don'ts and never agains! Inviting all new graduates to join UTS alumnus Sam Brett, author of the popular Sydney Morning Herald dating blog, 'Sam and the City', for relationship tips and drinks at the Loft.
Come and celebrate your degree success with Sam Brett. Sam will be there to share her dating tips and career success post UTS with you.
Date: Thursday 2 August
Time: 6.00pm
Venue: The Loft, UTS
Cost: $10.00
RSVP: by Thursday 26 July
E. alumni@uts.edu.au P. 9514 9861
We look forward to sharing a drink and some relationship tips with you on the night!
Have fun or go hard, but start stretching your muscles now!
Join Team UTS for the City to Surf on Sunday 12 August. There are plenty of great prizes on offer.
This year we have some great new initiatives and we're aiming to race with the biggest UTS team ever. We have a variety of different Starter Packs, for the serious and not-so-serious, along with some great prizes on offer, including parties at the Loft and a marquee with refreshments at Bondi Beach on completion of the race.
Join us and download your registration pack now!
UTS:LAW Forum - Save the Date
UTS:LAW will be hosting a forum focusing on the issue of Depression and the Legal Profession.
The forum will be held on 9 August in the Guthrie Theatre, Building 6.
Keep an eye on www.law.uts.edu.au for further details regarding speakers and agenda.
A Touch of Hollywood on Broadway - Media Arts & Production Network Event
The Media Arts & Production (MAP) Network is having its first Alumni Film Night and we want you to come and share a drink with us and toast your successes!
UTS alumni Kathy Drayton (director) and Anna Cranney (editor), will screen their multi-award winning documentary, GIRL IN A MIRROR, about photographer Carol Jerryms. And WOBBEGONG, a short drama directed by alumnus Owen Trevor, and produced by alumnus Lucas Jenner, will also screen.
There will be a short Q + A after the screenings, followed by drinks for alumni and MAP staff and students.
Program Director and event organiser, Gillian Leahy, hopes this will become a regular six-monthly occasion and encourages alumni to make suggestions for upcoming events and screenings. Email Gillian.Leahy@uts.edu.au with your ideas.
Date: Tuesday 14 August
Time: 6pm drinks for 6.30pm screening
Venue: The Loft, UTS Broadway
RSVP: by Monday 6 August
E. alumni@uts.edu.au or P. 9514 9861
A lucky door prize will be drawn on the evening, so make sure you don't miss out on your opportunity to WIN!
We hope to see you and your friends on the night.
Professional Development - Negotiate to Win
Want to improve your negotiating skills, developing highly effective business and personal strategies?
Come and listen to Executive Director of AcademyGlobal, Paul Vorbach reveal ways you can be a winner in the work place and every day life.
Paul has executive level experience in global and domestic financial and professional service firms, including Deloitte and Citigroup. Prior to establishing AcademyGlobal in 2002, Paul was Director and Vice President for Citibank's retail investments and life insurance businesses.
Date: Tuesday 21 August
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Venue: UTS Gallery Function Centre
Level 6, Tower Building 1, Broadway
Cost: $20.00
RSVP: by Tuesday 14 August
E. alumni@uts.edu.au or P. 9514 9861
Don't miss out on brushing up your bargaining basics!
| ALUMNI CAREERS |
UTS Gallery - Call for Proposals for 2008 Exhibition Program
The UTS Gallery welcomes proposals from artists, designers, curators and arts organisations. The deadline for proposals for the first half of the 2008 exhibition program is Monday 16 July.
Visit http://www.utsgallery.uts.edu.au/gallery/proposals for details and guidelines.
Online Job Vacancies for Alumni
UTS:Alumni members can now search for job vacancies online via the UTS Careers Service website: http://scmapp.itd.uts.edu.au/scm/jobw.
If you have not yet registered with UTS:Alumni, click here.
You will need to log on using your alumni email account details. To activate your alumni 20mb storage account visit https://email.itd.uts.edu.au/webapps/myaccount. Click on the 'Activate your account!' link and follow the prompts to set up your UTS:Alumni email account.
You will then be able to access your email account via UTS Webmail: www.uts.edu.au/email
If you have any further queries please contact UTS:Alumni
E. alumni@uts.edu.au or T. 02 9514 9861.
| ALUMNI NETWORKS |
Media Arts & Production (MAP) Network
The Media Arts & Production (MAP) Network is committed to developing opportunities for industry networking through fun and practical alumni events.
The MAP Network allows graduates, including BA Communication, Film and Video graduates, to keep abreast of current developments in their area. The monthly newsletter MAP News includes information on events, seminars, job opportunities and continuing professional education.
To find out more or to join the MAP Network, please contact the Alumni & Development Office.
P. +61 2 9514 9861 or E. alumni@uts.edu.au
JOIN a UTS:Alumni Network Today!
Are you interested in opportunities for social and professional networking with alumni from your faculty, or who live in the same region, or work in the same field as you? Then join your UTS:Alumni Networks and keep in touch and add to the friends and colleagues you made in your university days and meet more UTS people.
Alumni members are closely involved in running networks, with support from the Alumni & Development Office. Graduates are welcome to join an existing alumni network, or can set up a new alumni network with assistance from the Alumni & Development Office.
For a full list of active UTS:Alumni Networks click here.
If your preferred Network is not up and running yet, why not contact the Alumni & Development Office to discuss setting up additional networks?
P. 9514 9861 or E. alumni@uts.edu.au
| GRADUATE PROFILE |
Nora Martin
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Information) 2005
Nora completed her degree in 2005 and is now Library Manager at Australia's anti-money laundering regulator, and specialist financial intelligence unit - AUSTRAC.
Librarians are at the forefront of the information revolution. It is essential that the librarian of the twenty-first century is equipped to manage information. Nora's career in the 'library world' began over 20 years ago. "I started as a general library assistant at Manly library. Over time I witnessed numerous changes in information and document delivery technologies." Nora strived to develop professionally, enrolling in Information Management at UTS in 2002. She graduated with a credit average in 2005.
After graduating, Nora secured her dream job as Research Librarian at Fairfax Media. She provided high quality research and information services to journalists at Fairfax, working on local print publications as well as helping journalists from various interstate and overseas bureaus.
"The Research Library collections at Fairfax include books, microfilm, CDs, journals and magazines, newspapers, and clipping files. The research tasks I did ranged from quick three minute reference questions to three week research projects. I researched interesting topics like histories of the PM's approval ratings; timelines of conflict in the Middle East; statistics on broadband uptake in Australia; and land title for a NSW property. Working in the world of current affairs and corporate media information is stimulating, no day is the same."
When Nora's casual contract expired at Fairfax, she was snapped up by AUSTRAC. She is now developing a modern, streamlined Library and Research Centre that supports the information needs, mission, values and objectives of AUSTRAC.
"I firmly believe in education and continued professional development. Libraries and library workers exist to make a difference. Whether they are a public or tertiary library, or within a governmental or business organisation, they are instrumental in creating better places to live, work, and learn."
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 |
The Wine Society Special - Stock Your Cellar Now!
All our members who appreciate a fine drop, will value The Wine Society's special alumni offer with exclusive wines and online savings. Get ready to stock your cellar now!
Purchase the Medal Winning Mixed selection (valued at over $155) for ONLY $129, and you will receive FREE lifetime Membership to The Wine Society.
The Medal Winning Mixed selection includes two bottles each of these quality wines*:
Outback Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Society Clare Valley Riesling 2006
Elderton Unwooded Chardonnay 2006
Kingston Estate Cabernet 2005
Grant Burge Barossa Vines Cabernet Merlot 2005
Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz 2004
*Due to popularity, wines may be substituted with other wines of similar value and quality.
To remain an active Wine Society Member, you must purchase $100 worth of wine or services per year. An easy task with the competitively priced, quality wines on offer.
To find out more or to take up the exclusive UTS:Alumni offer, call The Wine Society on 1300 723 723 and quote code UTW0607 along with your UTS:Alumni member ID.
Visit The Wine Society website: http://www.winesociety.com.au
WIN Dendy Film Tickets to Lucky Miles
UTS:Alumni has 10 in-season double passes to the amazing Australian film, Lucky Miles, to give away. Based on a collection of true stories, Lucky Miles is a bitter-sweet comedy about distance, difference and dud maps. A special film with a wonderful blend of humour and poignancy, one not to be missed!
To be in the running to WIN, all you have to do is place a post on your online e:Communities forum and you will automatically go in the draw to win!
Simply login at www.members.alumni.uts.edu.au and post a reply to any one of the topics in an e-Community. Your user name and password will be your student number and alumni membership number (shown on your alumni card). We advise you to reset your password after you log in.
LUCKY MILES
It's 1990 and an Indonesian fishing boat abandons Iraqi and Cambodian refugees in a remote part of the Western Australia. Although most are quickly caught by officials, three men with nothing in common but their misfortune and determination to escape arrest, begin an epic journey into the heart of Australia. Pursued by an army reservist unit, our three heroes wander deeper into the desert, desperately searching for civilisation amongst the stones of the Pilbara.
Darkly funny and uniquely Australian, a special film not to be missed!
In cinemas July 19.
WIN with Your 'Top Ten' Sustainable Practice Tips
Reduce, reuse, recycle! Log on to the Sustainability Network e-Community and tell us your 'Top Ten' list of sustainable practices.
What do you think people should be doing in their every day lives to become more sustainable in their living habits? What are the 'Top Ten' objectives for your community or the world in the next 10 years?
Winning entries will be published on the UTS:Alumni website and the best eco-tippers will take home a $100 book voucher.
Log on to e-Communities and join the discussion on the Sustainability Network now!
Want to leave the rat race behind and do something completely different? UTS:Alumni can access special travel deals. With lots on offer, from action paintball to 'going troppo' in Queensland, there's plenty to satisfy itchy feet!
Here's a small taste of what's coming up:
Action Paintball - Sat 8 September, $80 for alumni.
Get ready to fire! With 600 paintballs to shoot, things are bound to get messy… All safety gear provided.
Blue Mountains Weekend - Sat 8 - Sun 9 September, $185 for alumni.
Take two days top discover the Blue Mountains, visiting Katoomba, the Three Sisters and climbing the Giant Staircase. Day two involves either a trip to Jenolan Caves or abseiling.
Go Troppo in Queensland - Sat 22 September - Mon 1 October, $995 for alumni.
Begin in the party and action capital of Cairns, far north Queensland where you'll reef it, jump it, raft it, swim it or drink it! Then off to a tropical island, followed by the Whitsundays and Airlie Beach to finish off nine days of going Troppo!
Bill's Long Weekend - Tues 25 - Thurs 27 September, $325 for alumni.
Discover the best of the bush and friendly Australian hospitality on this long weekend away. Trip includes two nights in a classic Aussie pub.
To find out more or to book your travel adventure, call the UTS:Sports and Recreation Office on 9514 1454.
| LIFELONG LEARNING AT UTS |
UTS:IT has a range of short courses for the experienced professional, intended to satisfy all career development needs. 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:
Start 14/7/07 CCNA stage 1
(new curriculum - CCNA Exploration) http://it.uts.edu.au/course/shortcourse/cisco/ccna1.html
Start 14/7/07 CCNA stage 3
http://it.uts.edu.au/course/shortcourse/cisco/ccna3.html
Start 30/7/07 Fundamentals of Java
http://it.uts.edu.au/course/shortcourse/programming/java.html
Start 31/7/07 Object Oriented Programming with C++
http://it.uts.edu.au/course/shortcourse/programming/oocpp.html
UTS:IT Short Courses is pleased to announce from July 2007 our CCNA 1&2 courses will utilise the next generation of the popular CCNA curriculum - CCNA EXPLORATION. It has been designed to address a changing marketplace and respond to input from administrators, instructors, and participants . The CCNA Exploration materials provide participants with up-to-date, exciting material that reflects the Cisco Networking Academy's increased focus on providing to participants the skills necessary to pursue and/or advance their IT networking careers in a competitive global marketplace.
To pay for and secure a place in the course of your preference, please complete the application form http://it.uts.edu.au/course/shortcourse/shortcourses_apply.pdf with your credit card details and fax to 9514 1844 immediately.
Please contact Julie Lui P: 9514 1806 or Elaine Lawrence P: 9514 1861 or email: shortcourses@it.uts.edu.au
Registered members of UTS:Alumni are entitled to a 10% discount on selected short course programs. So take advantage of this offer and continue your education!
The alumni discount is applied at the discretion of course administrators. Please confirm if the discount is applicable when registering for your short course.
For a comprehensive list of all current UTS short courses, please visit: http://www.shortcourses.uts.edu.au/
| CONSIDER SUPPORTING SCHOLARSHIPS AT UTS |
Thank You to Alumni Everywhere
UTS is most grateful for the generous response by alumni to the recent mailing seeking support for scholarships for disadvantaged students and for library books.
Many alumni from all over the world have responded generously.
This support will greatly assist students facing financial hardship and will enable the UTS Library to increase its collection.
To assist students in need or purchase a book for the Library please click here.
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 - an investment in knowledge. By purchasing one or more books for the Library you will inspire hundreds of students eager to learn and help teaching staff make an even greater contribution to the achievements of UTS long into the future.
Every book purchased will be acknowledged with a special nameplate showing the name of the donor or someone nominated by the donor.
Please click here to make your knowledge investment.
Consider Support for Scholarships at UTS
This year, UTS is working to increase the funds available to make it possible for disadvantaged yet able students to complete a course at our university. UTS is appealing to the business community, UTS staff, alumni and other generous people to help UTS fund scholarship fund for disadvantaged students.
Already many students, some with disabilities or from disadvantaged backgrounds, have benefited from this generous support.
Donations to the fund are fully tax deductible and your contribution will be of lasting benefit to the students and to society.
I would like to support scholarships at UTS