T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F N O T R E D A M E A U S T R A L I A

VOLUME 14 N0 3 ISSN 1448-076X OCTOBER 2003

IT advances improve access

THE past few months have seen major new platforms and re-building the changes to the way students and staff
improvements in information technology physical IT infrastructure. access electronic services and databases.
at The University of Notre Dame Australia’s
This work was addressing concerns and These include an improved internet inter-
Fremantle Campus.
issues for services that were desired but face to enable students and staff to access
Upgrades to infrastructure to be rolled not available (for example remote access University servers from a remote location.
out over the next year will further to Notre Dame applications and data via
Students now have an email service, ‘read
enhance the capabilities at both the the internet), the robustness and avail-
only’ access to files on the student server
Fremantle and Broome Campuses. ability of ageing IT systems (work
and soon will be able to access electronic
IT and Systems director Andrew Crow said to prevent servers crashing), and
databases and the Library catalogue via
the improvements would put Notre Dame establishing an IT and systems archi-
the internet.
amongst those at the forefront of tecture to meet the current and future
IT services for tertiary institutions in needs of the University. The newly installed infrastructure also
Australia. allows secure wireless connections in
“The desired services we’ve already
certain parts of the Campus, including the
“We’re starting from a fairly low base so provided really only scratch the surface,”
Central Library, adjacent courtyard, the
in some ways it’s easier for us to deliver Mr Crow said. “With the extent of what
Law Library, Prindiville Hall and the Malloy
new and innovative things compared to we plan to do, the challenge is to deliver
courtyard. This is currently being further
our counterparts,” Mr Crow said. new and desired capabilities in a
expanded to cover the area surrounding
He said the office of IT and Systems was managed and cost-effective way.”
the Bookshop and extending out across
currently building new services, deploying Already there have been significant the park on the Esplanade.

Bikes make
life simple
STAFF and students at the University of
Notre Dame Australia swapped their cars for
bikes, running shoes and bus passes when
they travelled to work on September 10.
Campus Car Free Day was part of Simplicity
Week, staged by Notre Dame’s Edmund
Rice Centre for Social Justice, from
September 8-14.
The week focused on making the community
aware of how they can contribute to a sustain-
able future and featured free activities at
various venues in and around Fremantle.
More than 300 students and staff left their ▲ Edmund Rice Centre lecturer Damien Norris, students David Pickett (Study Abroad) and Julia Jones (Communications),
Mayor of Fremantle Peter Tagliaferri and City of Fremantle TravelSmart Officer Piers Verstegan get on their bikes for
cars at home and found alternative transport. Campus Car Free Day last month.

INSIDE this issue International expert

speaks at Notre Dame
Acclaimed Peruvian author
■ Vice Chancellor’s report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 ■ Day in the Life of a University Student . .6
and speaker Hernando de
■ Russell Hardiman’s book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ■ Alumni news . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Soto came to Perth for last
■ Student Host Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ■ Rugby trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 month’s Lang Hancock
Lecture Series at Notre
■ Master teacher honoured . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ■ Students have a ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Dame’s Fremantle Campus.
■ Broome news . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 ■ International student wins CPA prize . .8 See story page 3
 VICE CHANCELLOR’S report The Kevin Barry
Postgraduate
Planning for medical school Education Scholarship
now well underway The Kevin Barry Postgraduate Education
THE University of Notre Dame Australia’s application to the Australian Medical Council Scholarship was established in the honour
for accreditation for its proposed School of Medicine was lodged this month. I have of Kevin Barry, a much loved and res-
invited the Planning Head of the School, Professor Mark McKenna, to provide readers pected lecturer who died unexpectedly
in 2000.
with a report on this great project.
Dr Peter Tannock / Vice Chancellor The scholarship, worth $5000 and avail-
able to Notre Dame Education graduates,
Medical School update By Professor Mark McKenna is generously funded by David Barlow, of
Social Science Press, the publishers of Mr
There is now unequivocal support from the the desired characteristics of a medical
Barry’s widely used book Beginning Teaching
Federal Government for a medical school at graduate in the 21st century.
and Beyond.
Notre Dame with a mix of publicly funded Establishing a new medical school, Notre
HECS places and private fee-paying places. Dame has the opportunity to design a The scholarship will be awarded to a
This support follows expressions of support course that produces graduates who will student to undertake postgraduate studies
from the State Health Minister earlier in practice in areas of unmet need, both in Education.
2003. The Fremantle City Council has geographically and professionally; be
All Notre Dame Education graduates are
embraced our plans, and has approved the ethical and caring; have the learning skills
lease of the building currently occupied by that fit them for practice in the 21st eligible to apply. Application forms are
the Fremantle Furniture Factory after the century; and be imbued with the Catholic available from the College of Education
factory relocates to new premises early in values of social justice, respect and office and formal applications should be
2004. The Henry Street building will house service. The school promises to be an sent to:
the main teaching facility of the new school exciting and innovative addition to the
Kevin Casey
including problem-based learning, tutorial University’s College of Health, and to
WA’s health care system. With AMC College of Education
rooms and clinical skills laboratories.
approval, Notre Dame Plans to open the The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University Architect is working on plans school in 2005. by 21 November, 2003.
for these core needs of the school, as well as
facilities for the College of Health such as a
Health Sciences Library.
A feature of the course is the cooperative
NOTRE DAME then and now
relationship the University has with Curtin
IN October 1996 the Notre Dame Student Scoops distributed to high schools by then recruitment
University to provide some of the science- officer Amanda Wheeler called on Year 12s to get their applications in by the end of the year.
based components of the course in the first
Student Scoops said “With the number of applications for courses in 1997 already exceeding
two years of the degree.
expectations, the ‘big tip’ is, if you are considering applying get your application in NOW.”
Staff appointed in 2003 to work on the In October 1996 Notre Dame’s Accounting degree was the most recently professionally accredited
project have included a Development accounting qualification in Australia, and the Law program had just been officially accredited by
Consultant (Professor Adrian Bower, who the Legal Practice Board.
will become Head of School from 2004), a Meanwhile this month, staff at the Admissions Centre have been busy processing applications for
Project Officer, Professors of Medical places at Notre Dame in 2004. Applications to be considered for first round undergraduate offers
Education and Public Health, a Liaison closed on 26 September, with a 17 per cent increase on last year’s application numbers.
Senior Lecturer and Course Development Marketing and Admissions Manager Fleur Hull said “We have been thrilled with the increased
officer at Curtin University, and a highly demand for our courses for 2004, especially with courses such as behavioural science, counselling,
qualified nurse working on the important teaching and nursing recording application increases over 30 per cent. There has also been an
area of clinical skills teaching. increase in the academic calibre of applicants, with a greater percentage meeting minimum entry
requirements for courses.”
Infrastructure planning has mirrored the
Over the next few weeks the Admissions Committee will be assessing applications and academic
rapid growth of the University as a whole.
staff will be conducting hundreds of admissions interviews to see if applicants can demonstrate the
The school has moved from one room in the personal qualities required to succeed in their course.
College of Health, to temporarily occupy
With significant increases in new students over the past few years, the overall University enrolment
the old German Consulate building in
figure is expected to increase by over 20 per cent in 2004.
Mouat St during this development phase.
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 NEWS in brief
n THE University of Notre Dame
Australia’s first intake of teacher assistants
in the early childhood area has graduated.
Forty-one people graduated at a special
ceremony at Notre Dame’s Fremantle
Campus on August 6.
Course Coordinator and College of
Education Senior Lecturer Mary Vajda said
the course had proved an excellent
pathway for some students to go on to a
Bachelor of Education course at the
University.
The course was conducted over six months
on weekends.
It differed from other teacher assistants
courses with its focus on the ethos of the
Catholic school and means of supporting
▲ Mannkal Economic Education Foundation Chairman Ron Manners and Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd Chairman the Religious Education program in the
Gina Rinehart with Hernando de Soto (centre).
classroom.
Notre Dame plans to run the course again
International speaker in 2004.

visits Notre Dame ■ A RANGE of equipment has been

donated to the University of Notre Dame
Australia’s School of Physiotherapy.
HERNANDO de Soto, a world leader in the Mr De Soto has published two books –
School of Physiotherapy Head Professor
international debate on development, The Other Path, and The Mystery of Capital:
capitalism and human rights, spoke at Elizabeth Henley said the equipment –
Why Capitalism Triumphs in the West and Fails
The University of Notre Dame Australia’s donated by physiotherapist Mark Nodwell
Everywhere Else.
Fremantle Campus last month. – had included plinths, paediatric equipment,
Notre Dame’s College of Business Dean, traction units, a home gymnasium unit and
More than 250 people, including business Professor George Kailis, said Australia electrotherapy equipment.
leaders, academics and students, attended was fortunate to have a speaker of Mr
She said the generous donation would add
the public lecture in the University’s De Soto’s calibre visit and share his ideas.
to the School’s range of equipment and
Drill Hall.
“Mr De Soto is highly regarded benefit students.
Mr de Soto is the founder and President internationally as an investigator into “For example, the home gymnasium unit
of the Institute of Liberty and Democracy the problem of enduring poverty. More will be used by physiotherapy students this
in Peru. The Institute is regarded by the than a decade after the collapse of semester as they learn about methods of
leading international magazine The
communism, capitalism appears to have muscle training for strength, power and
Economist as one of the most important
failed the majority of mankind. The work endurance,” Professor Henley said.
think-tanks in the world.
of Mr De Soto, and his Institute, is pivotal “Next year when the students learn about
The address was part of the Lang in understanding not only why poverty is electrotherapy they will now be exposed to
Hancock Annual Lecture Series, presented so difficult to overcome, but also a wide variety of equipment from the very
annually by Notre Dame in conjunction provides a guide as to what can be done.” latest to some with a historical perspective.”
with Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd.
Professor Kailis said Mr De Soto’s work Notre Dame’s Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Mr de Soto was recently chosen by Time was changing international views about program started with its first cohort of
magazine as one of the five leading Latin the importance of capital and private students in February 2003.
American innovators of the 20th century. property rights in establishing a
Peruvian by birth, he has served as an framework for enterprise and develop- ■ THE University of Notre Dame Australia
economist for GATT (General Agreement ment. Mr De Soto’s lecture challenged has recorded its biggest open day
on Tariffs and Trade), and as Chief many long held views about development attendance in its 12-year history.
Executive Officer of one of Europe’s as well as providing an insight into the
More than 950 prospective students
largest engineering firms. workings of capitalism in Australia. attended on August 10.
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Theology professor writes history
MANY families would like to write their “The book is of special value to those
own histories, but few make it into print. interested in the human, economic and
Russell Hardiman, a Senior Lecturer at spiritual growth at the grass roots level in
the University of Notre Dame Australia’s the Australian nation,” Professor Marchant
College of Theology, is one man who has said.
succeeded. Rev Dr Hardiman, a priest of the Bunbury
Diocese, was the first Australian graduate
His weighty book From East To West You
with a Doctorate in Liturgy from Sant’
Gather a People: Being Catholic In Australia
Anselmo (Rome) in 1970.
Through Eight Generations From The Convict Era
To The New Millennium was a project Besides 25 years of full-time parish
conceived 44 years ago and realised after ministry he has been lecturing in liturgy
six years’ work. in WA since 1981, and has been publishing
editor of Pastoral Liturgy since 1970.
The 460-page book was officially
launched by the Catholic Archbishop of Rev Dr Hardiman recently returned from
Perth, Most Rev Barry Hickey, at a the United States where he gave the
function at Notre Dame’s Fremantle Sister Josetta Butler Lecture at the Saint
Campus in June. Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois. Sr
▲ Russell Hardiman
Josetta Butler RSN, who died nine years
Rev Dr Hardiman said he wanted to
ago, was a former president of the
make the book, with more than 300 their story is very similar to my story.”
university. Rev Dr Hardiman met Sr
photos and an extensive index, as user-
Noted WA academic and French Josetta in Rome in 1969 and later worked
friendly as possible.
exploration historian Lesley Marchant with her in the US on the American team
“I have a long-term interest in history, said the book departs from the usual of The Movement for a Better World. He
and my aim is to give people a sense of style of family history, offering a new later became the organiser of the
pride in where they come from,” he said. model which will both enrich the Movement’s Australian team. Rev Dr
“I have put the people in my book into a tradition of family history writing, and Hardiman’s address was on Interpreting
social context, and many readers will find Australian history. Vatican II 40 Years On: Towards a Better World?

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Host program offers friends
THE University of Notre Dame Australia’s Student Services Director Tracey Bahen
new Student Host Program is giving said Notre Dame students came from
students the opportunity to host Intern- many different backgrounds and the
ational and Study Abroad students for a program was the University’s way of
semester or longer. improving interaction and showing
hospitality to students from overseas in
Share in
The program was launched in August
and within a month more than 60
students had signed up.
their initial settling in period.

“We hope that through this program

our vision
Notre Dame relies heavily on the
newly arrived students from overseas
generosity and support of benefactors
will be able to expand their network of
who believe in what we are doing. You
friendships,” Ms Bahen said.
can share in our vision and help Notre
“There are also benefits for local Dame achieve its goals by making a
students – hosts can learn about bequest in your Will.
another culture and make great new
Making a bequest is an uncomplicated
friends.”
way to help underpin the future
Student hosts must have been at Notre growth and development of our
Dame for more than one semester. unique University and is a gift that will
The role of a student host includes live on, providing long-term benefits
taking their guest on family outings, for future generations.
inviting them to typical “Aussie” There are various options when making
events, making suggestions and a gift by bequest. You may allow the
providing information on “must see or University to determine where the
do” activities, helping with practical money is most needed by making an
shopping ideas and locations and giving unrestricted bequest, or you may
a Campus tour and orientation. designate the purpose and state how
▲ Renae Russell, who is studying Theatre Arts and you would like your gift to be used, by
Student hosts are not required to
Communications, is hosting Politics and Law student making a restricted or specific bequest.
Chenai Mupotsa of Harare, Zimbabwe. provide accommodation.
Bequests can also take several forms.
They can specify a specific dollar

Master teacher honoured amount, a percentage of your estate,

or the remainder of your estate once
FORMER College of Education senior vital part of Notre Dame in its early expenses and gifts to family and loved
lecturer John Carrigg received The development. “He has made a very ones have been distributed. Bequests
University of Notre Dame Australia’s substantial contribution as a lecturer, can include cash, securities, real estate,
Distinguished Service Medal and a research supervisor, research thesis houses and personal property.

citation from Vice Chancellor Peter examiner, and academic leader in the If you have already drafted your Will, you
Tannock at the mid-year Graduation fields of education and English literature,” can make an amendment to include a
Ceremony for the Fremantle Campus. Dr Tannock said. bequest to the University of Notre Dame
Australia. Making a new Will, or chang-
Also at the ceremony in the Drill Hall in “He has taught hundreds of our students
ing your current Will should be done
June, 135 degrees were conferred, and and is greatly admired and respected for
with the assistance of your attorney.
91 study abroad students received the master teacher that he is. He has been
a wise, thoughtful and steadying presence If you would like to discuss your
certificates.
options for making a bequest to Notre
in a rapidly changing and evolving
Evelyne Regnard received the John Ralph Dame with complete confidentiality
institution. We have been very, very
Prize for the most outstanding student. and without obligation, please
fortunate to have him in our community
Ms Regnard graduated with a Bachelor contact the Development Office on
in these formative years.”
of Laws with first class Honours and a (08) 9433 0692.
Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction. Before coming to Notre Dame Br Carrigg,
If you have already included a gift to
a Christian Brother, taught at CBC St.
Br Carrigg, who taught at Notre Dame Notre Dame in your Will, please let us
Kilda, St. Kevin’s Toorak, Trinity College, know so that we can enrol you as a
for almost eight years, is now in Nairobi,
Perth, and Rostrevor College Adelaide. He friend of Notre Dame, thank you
Kenya, working in Catholic teacher
was Principal of Christian Brothers personally and keep you updated on
training.
Highgate, Trinity College and Aquinas our progress. All information is treated
Dr Tannock said Br Carrigg had been a College for a total of 20 years. in the strictest of confidence.

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 NEWS in brief BROOME news
■ DR Patricia Kailis, a Governor of the
University of Notre Dame Australia, has
First nurses graduate
been appointed to the board of the The Archbishop Foley Award, which
Australian Research Council. recognises outstanding service and
The three-year appointment was announced commitment to the development of the
by Federal Education Minister, Dr Brendan University community, was awarded to a
Nelson. Broome student for the first time. The
Dr Kailis, a neurologist and geneticist, is award was announced at Notre Dame’s
the governing director of the MG Kailis Awards Ceremony in Fremantle in April.
Group and has been a Governor of Notre Maria Pedersen, now an Associate
Dame since 1995. Lecturer at the Broome Campus, accepted
▲ Nursing graduates Amanda Cahill, Jessica Dawson, Robyn
Hatherley, Felicity Hart and Emily Hunter with Prof Doreen
the award at the Broome ceremony.
■ THE Catholic Institute of WA has moved McCarthy, the foundation Head of the School of Nursing at
The University of Notre Dame Australia. Bachelor of Education graduate Merrilee
to a new home at the University’s School of Lands was presented with the inaugural
Religious Education. THE first group of Broome Campus nurses
Mary MacKillop Foundation Prize for
The institute, a Church body for more than graduated in July this year.
excellence in teacher education. Ms Lands
26 years, is responsible for religious edu- At the graduation ceremony nine women, graduated with High Distinction.
cation and theology at secular universities. including two indigenous students, grad-
Broome Campus Chaplain and Research
The University’s Head of the School of uated as nurses with a three-year Bachelor
Fellow Rev Kevin McKelson received an
Religious Education, Wayne Tinsey, is also of Nursing degree.
honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.
Director of the Catholic Institute of WA. A total 63 students graduated this year,
comprising 22 in the higher education area Rev Kevin McKelson is a linguist and
Meanwhile, Associate Professor Tinsey has
taken on the role of Acting Director of the and 41 Vocational Education and Training Pallottine priest who has ministered in
Edmund Rice Centre. (VET) program participants. the Kimberley for nearly 50 years.

Dr Peter Harney, the ERC’s Director for the Higher education graduates included three The passion of his life has been the study
past four and a half years, was farewelled with a Bachelor of Business, five with a of the languages and culture of the local
in June. Bachelor of Education, two with a Graduate indigenous people.
Br Harney has taken three years’ leave of Diploma of Education (Primary) and one In 1993 Rev McKelson returned to
absence from the University. He has joined with a Graduate Certificate in Education Broome to teach and be Chaplain at the
the Christian Brothers’ international (Early Childhood Education). University of Notre Dame Australia. He is
renewal team, working initially in Peru and continuing his work on the document-
There were also two graduates in
due to move to London.
Aboriginal Studies, one with a Post- ation of Aboriginal languages, and on
Notre Dame Vice Chancellor Dr Peter graduate Certificate and one with a Masters. the inculturation of the liturgy.
Tannock said the ERC, an integral part of
Notre Dame’s mission, had flourished under
Br Harney’s leadership and guidance.

■ THE Teaching and Learning Forum will

be hosted in 2004 by Murdoch University.
Rosemary Thomson, of Notre Dame’s Office
of Quality Management, says the forum is
a wonderful local opportunity for profess-
ional development and participation by the
State's academics and postgraduate students.
The aim of the forum is to explore issues
around seeking educational excellence.
▲ Lloyd Anderson of Narrogin SHS and Amy Doyle of Corpus Christi College with Notre Dame law student Andrew
Baker at A Day in the Life of a University Student.
The forum has something for everyone,
including paper presentations, round table
discussions, dynamic exchanges of ideas,
Students see a Notre Dame day
practical tips, networking and more. The ABOUT 250 prospective students got a taste of university life at The University of
opportunity to submit a paper to be Notre Dame Australia’s fifth annual A Day in the Life of a University Student.
considered for publication has been Students from Years 10-12 at metropolitan and country schools attended the
extended to 17 November, 2003. popular event.
For further details contact Rosemary Thomson Notre Dame’s Marketing and Admissions Manager Fleur Hull said the students who
on 9433 0643, or visit the website attended were able to see for themselves what university life was all about.
http://www.tlc.murdoch.edu.au/tlconference/

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 ALUMNI news

Association poised to grow ▲ College of Business

Representative Dan Chesson
IN many respects, the challenges that Graduation Ceremonies, and is steadily Key Personnel
confront the Alumni Association today are increasing its presence. The association has set about identifying
similar to those faced by the University just Benefits to Members key personnel that will assist in
over a decade ago. Like the University in the While the association is still in its humble developing Alumni to the next step.
early 90s, the association is striving to build beginnings, it is already providing a These people are a combination of
recognition, provide distinct benefits to its number of benefits to members. It has University representatives and past
members, establish a solid platform for coordinated a number of networking graduates who are willing to take on an
future growth and development, recruit key activities and functions which have been active role in the association.
personnel committed to developing the well attended, and will continue to offer If you would like to be involved,
association, and add value to the University. these as a means of facilitating we encourage you to email us at
It is trying to achieve all these goals with networking and knowledge exchange alumni@nd.edu.au
very limited resources. among graduates. Adding Value to the University
Just as the University has triumphed, the A new search facility on the website, One of Alumni’s primary objectives is to
association is poised to overcome these Alumni Locator, is designed to assist add value to the University, and to
challenges and develop into an integral part graduates locate and contact their past support the University in its endeavours.
of the University. classmates and other graduates. The association is working with various
Recognition The association is in the process of finalising elements of the University to identify
Recently the association has set about building a mentoring program called CareerNet, activities that can be undertaken to add
awareness and recognition among graduates, whereby more experienced Alumni can value in support of the University.
existing students, and University staff. Soon We invite you to keep in touch with
assist new graduates in adjusting to life in
we will contact all graduates and invite them Alumni by visiting our website at
the work force. This program should be
to register their interest in joining the www.nd.edu.au/alumni and to send your
ready for 2004, with more information
association’s committee. The association is ideas and thoughts to us by email at
released in the coming months.
also promoting itself within the University to alumni@nd.edu.au.
Establishing a Platform for Growth
ensure that future graduates are aware of
The association has devoted considerable Thank you for your continued support.
the role it plays and the services it offers. The
time and effort to preparing its constit- Yours in Notre Dame,
association has been present at the University’s
ution and general regulations documents, Dan Chesson

Alumni Locator
which will govern its future and formalise
its standing within the University. FURTHER INFORMATION
THE Alumni Association recently launched a new Please contact the Notre Dame Alumni
While these activities are ‘behind the
search facility on its website. Association by email at alumni@nd.edu.au
scenes,’ they are essential in laying a solid or at PO Box 1225, Fremantle, WA 6959
Alumni Locator aims to help all graduates locate platform for future growth.
and re-connect with their classmates and friends.
To use this service, you must be registered with
the association. If you are unsure if you are reg-
istered, please visit our ‘Register Online’ page on
our website and enter your contact details.
Alumni Locator works by taking the information
Students mix with lawyers
you provide about the person you are trying to THE University of Notre Dame Australia’s alumni to network was an integral part
locate and searching the association’s database. final year law students got the chance to of the work of the association.
If the search is successful, Alumni Locator sends rub shoulders with working lawyers at a “The sundowner provided a wonderful
an email to that person notifying them that you special sundowner in the city recently. opportunity for graduating students to
are searching for them and providing your email
address, should they wish to contact you. Students mixed with lawyers from firms mingle with practitioners and to ask
Alumni Locator does not give out your infor- including Phillips Fox, Mallesons Stephen questions about the articled clerk
mation to any person without your consent. Jaques, Freehills, Clayton Utz, Minter application process and to hear the
Unfortunately, Alumni Locator cannot guarantee Ellison and Price Sierakowski. experiences of those who have been
that every search will be successful. If you feel through the process before,” he said.
you’ve lost touch with many of your fellow Notre Dame’s Alumni Association organised
“Maintaining the connection with fellow
graduates and would like to re-establish contact the event because final year law students
graduates, and now work colleagues, that
with them and find out what they’re up to, then were due to start interviews for their
we encourage you to visit the Alumni Locator started whilst studying at Notre Dame is
articles of clerkship in August.
page on our website (www.nd.edu.au/alumni) also very beneficial to our law graduates
and try out our new service - you might be Alumni Association President Toby Hicks who work in a close, but competitive
surprised who you will find! said providing opportunities for University industry in the WA legal profession”.

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First interstate
sport trip
a success
THE University of Notre Dame Australia’s
Rugby Union team’s first interstate trip
has been hailed a success.
Travelling to the Australian University
Games in NSW this month, the 7’s lost
their first game, won the next six, played ▲ Students get into the swing of the 2003 ball.

in the semi-final and then the bronze

medal playoff. Students have a ball BY MELISSA LANDERS

Student Services Officer David McLean THE 2003 Notre Dame Annual Student Ball in the Grand Ballroom at Burswood on
said throughout the three solid days of September 12 was a huge success with more than 620 people attending.
competition, all players representing the A three-course buffet was served to the sounds of a swing band. After dinner, the DJ
University did so with great spirit and had everyone swinging to the latest dance and party music hits, with a few classics
passion. thrown in.

“They really did do Notre Dame proud,” Afterwards, with the help of some Ruby Room passes and casino vouchers, the fun
he said. continued with people enjoying themselves into the early hours of Saturday morning.

He said a highlight of the competition

had been Notre Dame player Max
Tamatoa’s selection for the green and
International student wins CPA prize
gold team. AN international student from Zimbabwe, business and follow current develop-
Pepukai Gumbo, has won the CPA ments in Australia and the global
“His performance placed him in the top
Australia Prize for the best first year economy,” Mr Gumbo said.
ten players in the whole tournament, as
Accounting student at Notre Dame. This is
decided by the panel of judges on the “My career goal is to achieve a
measured by results achieved in
selection committee. Max scored ten prominent role in the finance and
Accounting and Managerial Accounting.
tries during the tournament. investment banking sector.”
Mr Gumbo said he chose to study at the
“The games were a great experience University of Notre Dame Australia as it
and, hopefully, next year will see more offered him an internationally recognised
success from Notre Dame at the degree with close links to the United
Australian University Games which will States. He also wanted to study in
be held in Perth.” Australia due to its highly developed
The Rugby Union 7’s are the first team economy, and its close proximity to Asia.
to travel interstate to represent the Mr Gumbo has achieved High Distinctions
University in a national competition in Accounting, Managerial Accounting,
and were supported by Perth Bone Managerial Finance, Quantitative Methods
Densitometry. and Research Methods.

He attended the Winston Spencer Churchill

Boys High School in Harare, and was the
top Commerce student there and in the ▲ The University of Notre Dame Australia School of
Accounting and Finance Head Professor Carlos Correia
top three per cent of students overall. and Lecturer Professor Derek Parkin hand Pepukai
Gumbo his cheque from CPA Australia. An official CPA
“I have had a long-term interest in Australia presentation ceremony was held in August.

IMPORTANT dates
October 29 - Cocktail Party to celebrate Notre Dame’s growth, successes
and future aspirations

▲ Notre Dame captain, Callum Ingram, passes the ball

November 17-29 - Examinations
as Murray Farquharson looks on against the University
December 14 - Graduation Ceremony
of Queensland.