Welcome to the Alumni newsletter for July 2019

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Message from the Vice Chancellor

Griffith University provides an education that is practical and future-focussed; one that equips our graduates to exercise influence on behalf of humanity and drive positive outcomes that benefit people and communities in Queensland, Australia and globally.

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Outstanding Alumni Award finalists announced

From a Rhodes Scholar to disability education innovators and justice leaders—meet the academic group winners for Griffith University's 2019 Outstanding Alumni Awards. This truly remarkable line-up are also finalists for the overall university awards in their categories.

Meet the finalists

Touring research

Originally from Shanghai, Dr Grace Pan took the skills and knowledge she developed during her PhD at Griffith, finding her dream job at Tourism and Events Queensland. She helps drive the future of tourism in Queensland using her expertise in business to business relationships between Chinese and Australian tourism markets.

Dr Grace Pan

Scholarship gives Jaimee-Lee a positive charge

A gifted Bachelor of Forensic Science student, Jaimee-Lee gives her all waking up at 4.30am each day to fit in lectures, studying, fitness and night shifts at work. With the help of a Griffith Futures Scholarship, she is a step closer to becoming the first person in her family to get a degree.

Jaimee-Lee's story

Legal matters

Working at a bustling Gold Coast law firm, Griffith alumnus and senior associate Julian Barclay, has a talent for helping companies navigate the legal complexities of expanding a business. He has assisted a number of start-up businesses grow to a size where they are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Julian Barclay

Personal loss highlights the value of DonateLife Week

Griffith alumnus Alana Jones encourages people to register to become organ or tissue donors in her role as Communications Manager at DonateLife. She hopes her story goes some way to ensuring no other family has to go through what she did.

Alana's story

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Alumni online mentoring available

Be part of Griffith's first alumni mentoring program and advance your career and the career of others. The program helps connect alumni globally to share and learn from each other with group and one-on-one interactions.

Gaming helps cultural awareness

Games design students at Griffith are using cutting-edge technology to keep local Indigenous languages alive—designing a series of interactive games for the Yugambeh Museum, south of Brisbane.

Game time

Events

Introduction to Behaviour Change Masterclass

Friday 02 August 2019, The Ship Inn, South Bank, Brisbane

Social marketing is centred on the audience it seeks to engage and is focused on delivering a competitive value offering that is superior to the competition. This workshop introduces you to the social marketing process, delivering you the tools you need to compete against your commercial competition.

Singapore Alumni Networking Event

Friday 16 August 2019, The Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore

Griffith University's Vice Chancellor and President Professor Carolyn Evans is delighted to host her first alumni event in Singapore since her appointment as Griffith's fifth Vice Chancellor.

You will have the opportunity to gather with fellow alumni, establish new connections and build upon existing relationships. Share your stories with friends, new acquaintances and the University.

Indonesia Alumni Networking Event

Sunday 18 August 2019, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Jakarta, Pacific Place, Jakarta

We invite Griffith alumni based in Indonesia or travelling to the region to join us for an evening of networking. You will have the opportunity to meet Vice Chancellor and President Professor Carolyn Evans, as well as fellow alumni from various industries and professions.

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Save the date: Higher degree by research (HDR) alumni networking

Wednesday 11 September 2019, Griffith University, South Bank campus, Brisbane

We look forward to catching up with Griffith's HDR alumni community at a special event in Brisbane. Keep an eye on your inbox for more information and pencil Wednesday 11 September 2019 into your diary. Not getting information on the latest Griffith alumni news and events? Update your details and we will be sure to keep you posted.

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Open Day 2019

Whether you are considering further study or know someone who wants to start, get the advice you need to make the right decision at Open Day.

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Gifting Owl

Gifting Owl is your one-stop shop for gifting and booking thousands of activities worldwide. Take advantage of the Griffith alumni 10% discount.

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Did you graduate prior to 11 March 2019?

From Monday 9 September 2019 access to your
University-issued Outlook 365 account will be limited
to your alumni email (name@alumni.griffithuni.edu.au) only.

Please note: this does not apply to alumni who are currently active students or staff.

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