Posted on February 1, 2010 by latrobeindianstudents
After the successful Welcome Party conducted in Semester 2, 2009 for new incoming Indian students, we are planning to conduct another one in March 2010 for those who will be arriving soon in few week’s time. At this stage, our event will take place around mid-March 2010. We are on the lookout for volunteers who can help us with various aspects of event management. If you are interested, please write to us through this commenst at the earliest. Thanks !
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Posted on October 16, 2009 by latrobeindianstudents
We had a get together of current students and new incoming Indian students. We had all the ingredients for a great evening :
Audience !
Dance !
Drama !
More dance !
The organizer !
And food !!!!
INDIAN MEET
By Aparna Chauhan
La Trobe University is a home to students from all over the world. Not only the studies but also its natural ambience and multicultural outlook give it edge over others. Students leave their homes and come here with a positive attitude. In order to take this to next step a social gathering was held in the name of ‘Meet n Greet’ on 6th August 2009.
The event was marked by overwhelming volunteering and participation by students and witnessed a large turnout for the evening. The event was hosted by La Trobe University Indian Students Club (LTU ISC) President, Mr. Abhishek Awasthi, who is currently pursuing a Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics course. The event started with a small speech by Mr. Murli Thandani who stated about multi cultural integrity and socially active life of students in La Trobe. Then there were series of games like breaking the ice, quizzes in which people were divided into groups on the basis of the month they are born. This enhanced the quest among attending students and allowed them to interact more with people around them. The enthusiasm was clearly visible on the faces as the event turned over from its one part to another and so on. There were also small speeches by ex students who clarified doubts & misconceptions about student life and made them realize the importance & essence of being a ‘La Trobe student’. Many students came forward with their queries regarding living in Melbourne and coping here away from their families and country. Their questions were answered with sheer pleasure.
To add to the zeal there were dance performances, a duet by Deepti and Shahid and a solo by Aparna Chauhan. A comedy play by Tanu and Varun spiced the evening and enjoyed all the cultural performances. The dances made the atmosphere more vibrant. There were voluntary performances too which made the triumph many folds sweeter. The spicy Indian food at the end made it even more wonderful. Plenty of gifts like calling cards, movie tickets, USB sticks, food vouchers, etc. added cheer to the student faces as they got so many things beyond their expectations.
People got to know each other and made lots of friends. They made a mini India away from India and felt like home. All the faces were so pleased and happy. The aim of the event was happily achieved. Thank you La Trobe and thank you LTU ISC.
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Posted on October 16, 2009 by latrobeindianstudents
The International Student City Ambassador Program encourages international students to become involved, by being trained as Melbourne’s City Ambassadors for a three-month period. As trained volunteers, the students provide their services and offer a friendly and informative welcome to visitors. For interested individuals, information sessions for this program will be held on Friday, 6 November 2009 at 10.00 – 11.00am and Thursday, 12 November 2009 at 2.30 – 3.30pm, at Council House 2, located at 240 Little Collins Street Melbourne.
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Posted on October 2, 2009 by latrobeindianstudents
Dear LaTrobe Student,
Huge Festival in the West – come and celebrate Diwali 2009!
Saturday October 3 from 9am-9pm
Whitten Oval, West Footscray
The Diwali celebration marks the annual Indian Festival of Lights and is the only place to be this weekend!
The Festival promises to be a spectacular community day of feasting, Bollywood dancing and frivolity in Melbourne’s multicultural west.
Our MCs on the day are talented Indian-Australian film maker Kylie Boltin and renowned actor William McInnes.
Bring family and friends and have a game of cricket with special guest Merv Hughes, watch the Indian and Western fashion parade with Miss India Australia 2008 or simply enjoy the fantastic offerings of multicultural cuisine and culture.
The day will end in equally spectacular fashion with a huge flurry of fireworks at 8.30pm.
The celebrations will kick off at the Whitten Oval from 12 noon until late and will also include:
· Bollywood songs and dances
· Classical Indian dances
· Punjabi Bhangra and Giddha
· Full band desi orchestra
· Well known local singing sensations
· Bollywood Talent Quest 2009
· Spectacular fireworks display at 8.30pm
Entry is free, so come along to the 2009 Diwali Festival, a day not to be missed with family and friends.
For more information please email diwaliwest@gmail.com or call Marsha Thomson’s office on 9689 4283.
This is a family friendly alcohol free event.
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Posted on September 27, 2009 by latrobeindianstudents
CHENNAI: R Sahadevan, professor at the University of Madras’s Ramanujam Institute of Advanced Study in Mathematics, has been awarded the prestigious Meghnad Saha Award in Theoretical Sciences for 2007. The award instituted by the University Grants Commission by an endowment made by Hari Om Ashram Trust, Nadiad, carries a cash prize of Rs 50,000 and a citation, a press release said.
A PhD from the University of Madras, Sahadevan has been working as a professor at the Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics since 1989. He was awarded post-doctoral fellowship to visit La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia, during 1991-1994. He has held visiting professorships in many universities abroad. Sahadevan was a recipient of the Tamil Nadu Scientist Award in 2002.
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Posted on September 23, 2009 by latrobeindianstudents
Andrew Demetriou
La Trobe alumnus Andrew Demetriou, Chief executive Officer of the AFL, has kindly agreed to give the 2009 Alumni Lecture entitled ‘Building a National Competition – The AFL in the 21st Century’.
The lecture will give you a wonderful and rare opportunity to hear Andrew Demetriou talk about the growth of Australian Football at all levels of the game and the impact of football on the community. Read more
Date: Tuesday October 20
Time: Between 5.30pm and 7.30pm
Venue: RACV Club, Level 17
Address: (501 Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD)
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Drinks and canapés will be available on arrival, as well as after the lecture, giving you the opportunity to network with fellow alumni and guests.
Following the success of the inaugural Alumni lecture last year, presented by HE Dr Geoff Raby, Australian Ambassador to China, we expect this event to be very popular and urge you to book soon to secure your place.
Please RSVP to register your attendance by Tuesday 13 October.
You can RSVP by email alumni@latrobe.edu.au or call 1300 737 133.
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Posted on August 5, 2009 by latrobeindianstudents
We have been putting in a lot of efforts to get this event organized for you all.
Be there !!!
6th August (Thursday), 2009
Radford Hall, Chisolm college, La Trobe University
4:40pm Welcome by Abhishek Awasthi
4:45pm Welcome Speech
5:00-5:30pm Activity time: Breaking the ice
5:30-5:40pm Fusion dance performance
5:40-6:00pm Student experiences and advice by recent graduates and current students
6:00-6:40pm Meet n Greet: Networking and trivia game
6:40-6:50pm Short comedy play
6:50-7:00pm Classical dance: Bharatnatyam
7:00-7:15pm Lucky draw and prize distribution
7:15-7:45pm Dinner
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Posted on July 9, 2009 by latrobeindianstudents
Dear All,
Please have a look of the invitation from City of Darebin. Both of these focus groups are for international students who living in the City of Darebin. Please feel free to contact Jorge Torrico at j.torricol1@bigponds.com or 9383 2533 (Tuesday and Thursday) or 0412 426 304 (anytime) if you are interested.
City of Darebin Invitation –Focus Group
Fostering intercultural values in Darebin – Indian and international students living in the City of Darebin are invited to have their say
The Darebin City Council supported by the Darebin Ethnic Communities Council is conducting consultation focus groups with Indian and International students. The Darebin City Council would like to identify ways to assist international s tudents to have a more positive experience of living and studying in Darebin. Students are encouraged to attend the consultation groups to have their say and put forward their ideas.There will be two consultation groups: the first meeting is for Indian students and the second for international students from different nationalities. We require between 10 and 12 participants for each consultation group.
The first meeting is for Indian students and will take place on:
Wednesday 29 July 2009
3.45pm – 5.30pm
Level 1, Function Room
350 High Street, Preston
RSVP for this meeting by Tuesday 28 July 2009
The 2nd focus group is for international students from different nationalities and will take place on:
Tuesday 4 August 2009
3.45pm – 5.30pm
Level 1, Function Room
350 High Street, Preston
RSVP for this meeting Monday 3 August 2009
Best Regards,
Sally (DONGPING HUANG)
President of La Trobe University Postgraduate Association Inc.(LUPA),
Bundoora, Melbourne, VIC 3086
website: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/lupa/individual.php?id=38
Blog: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international-news/student-blog
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Posted on July 8, 2009 by latrobeindianstudents
We have got some important news from the Uni library. Below is their announcement :
LTU Library-Bundoora
An increase in the security presence in the Library in the evenings. It is of paramount importance that all staff and students feel safe in the Library after hours, so in order to improve evening security the Library is now be included in normal evening patrol of the University Security Guards.
Extended opening hours are being introduced at Bundoora in response to demand from Library users.
From second semester 2009 the Library at Bundoora campus will be open earlier, from 8:00am Monday to Friday (previously 8:30am).
The Inquiry Desk, Reserve and AV Desks will continue to begin operation at 8:30am but books and workstations will be available to students from 8:00am.
The Library will also be open longer every weekend from 11:00am to 5:00pm (previously 1:00pm to 5:00pm except in the weeks before exams).
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Posted on July 8, 2009 by latrobeindianstudents
Walk-for-Harmony
On Sunday 12 July, Premier John Brumby will lead a Walk for Harmony to reaffirm to the world Victoria’s strong support for multiculturalism. Bring your colleagues, families and friends and join with us to show your support for our State’s cultural diversity. Any assistance you could provide by promoting the Walk would be greatly appreciated. Successive waves of immigrants and refugees have made our state a better place. Victoria’s commitment to multiculturalism has been an example to the world.
Now is the time to reaffirm to a national and international audience that our commitment to multiculturalism is stronger than ever and that the Victorian community values the contributions that people from around the world have made to our state.
The Walk for Harmony will begin at Carlton Gardens at 1:00pm on Sunday July 12 and will proceed along La Trobe Street to Swanston Street and continue on to Federation Square. Details of the Walk are posted at www.culturaldiversity.vic.gov.au.
If any of you are interested in going for this walk, let us know, We can form a group and go for it together.
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