Staff profiles
'It's what I do' is a series that showcases our staff and what they do day-to-day. The series provides information about the exciting and positive work being done as well as how other members of the La Trobe community can get involved.
If you know anyone at La Trobe who may be suitable to appear on 'It's What I Do' please contact Warrick Glynn at w.glynn@latrobe.edu.au.
Episode one Andrew Stocker, Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary
Andrew talks about his work in the sanctuary, their initiatives and promoting conservation.
Episode two Pauline Johnston, La Trobe Lifeskills
Pauline discusses La Trobe Lifeskills, a program for young people with an intellectual disability which enables participants to become more involved in the community and live more independently.
Episode three George Kirby, Sustainable Environment Officer
George talks about some of the environmental initiatives that he has been working on as part of his job at the Bundoora campus.
Episode four Ainslie Dewe, La Trobe University Librarian
Ainslie talks about her responsibilities as University Librarian, as well as what goes on behind the scenes at La Trobe’s Library.
Episode five Michelle Gibson, Lecturer, Pharmacy and Science
Michelle discusses her career as a lecturer in Pharmacy and Science at La Trobe University.
Episode six Paul Johnson, Vice-Chancellor and President
Paul Johnson talks candidly about his personal background, the journey that led to him becoming Vice-Chancellor of La Trobe and discusses his vision for the University.
Episode seven Ron Adams, Director, Residential Services
Ron talks about his lengthy history with the University, his memories of the 60s and 70s on campus and his last role back at the University.
Episode eight Max Colebourn - Head, Teaching Technologies
Max talks about his history with setting up La Trobe’s major communications infrastructure across to the regional campuses.
Episode nine Carol Adams, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Sustainability)
Professor Adams speaks about La Trobe’s goals to integrate and embed sustainability across the University.