Past events
2011 Sir John Quick Lecture
The Sir John Quick Lecture is presented annually by La Trobe University Bendigo campus with the support of the Sir John Quick Committee and the City of Greater Bendigo.
The Sir John Quick lecture was established in memory of an acknowledged 'father' of Australian Federation. Sir John Quick was awarded a knighthood in 1901 for his work for Federation. He was Bendigo's first Federal MP, holding the seat until 1913.
In 2011, the Faculty of Education arranged for Shaun Tan to present the Sir John Quick Lecture. Shaun is best known for his illustrated books that deal with social, political and historical subjects through surreal, dream-like imagery. Shaun directed the Academy Award winning short film The Lost Thing and in 2011 he received the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, honouring his contribution to international children's literature.
Most of Shaun’s time is spent writing and illustrating picture books, which have reached a broad readership in Australia and overseas, having been translated into several languages. While Shaun describes them as 'picture books', they are not created with children in mind, but rather a general audience. Shaun sees each book as an experiment in visual and written narrative, part of an ongoing exploration of this fascinating literary form.
Books such as The Rabbits, The Red Tree, Tales from Outer Suburbia and the acclaimed wordless novel The Arrival have been widely translated and enjoyed by readers of all ages.
After the lecture, Jeff Prentice from the National Education and Employment Foundation, presented popular illustrator Craig Smith was presented with the The Euphemia 'Pheme' Tanner Award. This award is presented biennially by La Trobe University, Bendigo to recognise distinguished service to Children's Literature and the encouragement of the joys of reading in children.
2011 Open Day
On Sunday August 19, 2011 La Trobe University Bendigo opened its doors to prospective students and their friends and families. The day was extremely busy. Encouraged by the great weather people started arriving early. Staff and students were on hand to talk about courses across the campus’s five faculties.
Visitors to the Bendigo campus got the chance to learn about life as a La Trobe University student. There were campus tours as well as information sessions on courses, youth allowance, accommodation, mature age study, fees and scholarships. There was even information about Bendigo itself for those visiting from out of town.
Future students and their familes also enjoyed entertainment. There was live music, face painting and a suprise Flash Mob performed by students, lecturers and LTU Staff. A photo booth on offer on the day was kept busy with people dressing up in faculty-related props.
For more information on events at the Bendigo campus, please contact:
T: (03) 5444 7374
E: bendigo-events@latrobe.edu.au
2011 Worner Research Lecture
Professor Jane Farmer presented the 2011 Worner Research Lecture on behalf of the Faculty of Health Sciences on Thursday 31 March in the Circular Lecture Theatre. Reaching into her extensive knowledge base and experience in rural health the world over, Professor Farmer presented 'Rural Health: why we've not solved it and ways we might' to an engaged and knowledgable audience. Recently moving to Bendigo after working in Scotland for a great part of her academic career, Professor Farmer's take on the definition of rural, remote and regional health was entertaining.
Bendigo is no longer considered rural or regional by the majority of people due to the services available and the population. Consequently, Professor Farmer suggests that the way forward for Bendigo is from the ground up. Providing education is the most important, encouraging graduates to remain outside of metropolitan areas equally important. Furthermore, local partnerships are important to ensure the education provided is transferable to the workplace and matches the needs of the communities in which graduates will work.
Professor Farmer's Rural Service Equation highlighted research that encouraged both services and sustainable places. The services provided had to be far more efficient meeting the needs of health and health services while sustainability research suggested that job security and the development of infrastructure and training improved social and human capital in the rural area.
Professor Farmer's lecture is available on Lectopia.
2011 Orientation Week
New students made the transition to University life a the Bendigo campus during Orientation Week which took place between Monday 21 and Friday 25 February, 2011. A range of academic and social activities took place during the week, making the transition from school, work or full time family life simpler. The Monday night saw the annual Civic Welcome Assembly when Mayor Rod Fyffe and his colleagues welcomed new students to the City of Greater Bendigo and encouraged them to take part in all things Bendigo. He expressed his enthusiasm for the city and told students that the University and their role in the culture and ambience of the city was most important.
Students were officially welcomed to the University by the BSA President, Katherine Nix on the Tuesday before participating in campus and faculty tours. Academic skills sessions took place throughout the week providing students with the perfect opportunity to discuss referencing, research and writing skills with staff. Social events included a pool party, Hawaiin beach party, mystery bus tour, ten pin bowling and a trip to Bendigo water world.
For more information on events at the Bendigo campus, please contact:
T: (03) 5444 7374
E: bendigo-events@latrobe.edu.au