What's On this week

Emperor

Saturday 22nd May, 2010, 8pm
Monash Academy Orchestra, Mark Shiell conductor, Ian Munro piano

Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major Op. 73 Emperor, Dvorak, Symphony No. 9 in E minor From the New World.

For our first concert in 2010 we have chosen two of the most popular works in the classical music repertoire. In fact, when ABC FM conducted their Top 100 polls, these two works were each number one respectively in the piano concerto and symphony lists. Melbourne's Ian Munro has emerged over recent years as one of Australia's most distinguished and awarded musicians, with a career that has taken him to thirty countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Australasia. His award in 2003 of Premier Grand Prix at the Queen Elisabeth International Competition for composers (Belgium) is a unique achievement for an Australian and follows on from multiple prizes in international piano competitions in Spain (Maria Canals), Italy (Busoni), Portugal (Vianna da Motta) and the UK, where his second prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition in 1987 established his international profile.

Heroic

Sunday 1st August 2010, 4pm
Monash Academy Orchestra, Jeffrey Crellin conductor, Katherine Taylor violin, Sharon Draper cello, Brahms , Double Concerto for violin and cello in A minor Op 102, Beethoven Symphony No 3 in E flat Op 55 Eroica.

Beethoven's third symphony is considered a milestone in the history of the classical symphony. The work covers more emotional ground than earlier works and is often cited as the beginning of the Romantic period in music. The first movement alone is almost as long as a typical Mozart or Haydn symphony. Brahms superb Double Concerto is performed by two outstanding young members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Katherine Taylor and Sharon Draper, whose association with the Monash Academy Orchestra as mentors and tutors has been an enriching experience for all. Heroic concert ticket holders are invited to join us at Robert Blackwood Hall for complimentary drinks and snacks from 3.15pm until the commencement of the concert.

Concert prices:
Emperor / Heroic
Adult: $39
Student: $20
Pensioner/Senior/Unemployed: $32
Children (under 15): $20
Monash Staff/Monash Alumni: $32
Monash Students: $15
MSA card: $13

Music in the Round at Monash

Sunday 19 September from 12.30pm, indulge in a whole world of music.

Music in the Round at Monash presents 25 outstanding events in 6 glorious venues. Indulge your musical tastes and passions - choose from classical, jazz, world and contemporary styles presented by an outstanding line-upof dynamic and eclectic performers. Joining the 2010 bill are encore performances by critically acclaimed guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan, pianist Michael Kieran Harvey, conductor Benjamin Northey, baritone Michael Leighton Jones, the Flinders Quartet and Duo Sol to name only a few. This year our family trail features the ever popular classic, Peter and the Wolf, narrated by our Academy's own internationally acclaimed Artistic Director of Drama,Peter Oyston.

Music in the Round at Monash:
Adult: $79
Senior: $72
Pensioner / Unemployed: $59
Student: $45
Child (under 15): $39
Family of 4: $160
Additional Child With Family: $12
Monash Staff / Monash Alumni: $69
Monash Student: $30

The Monash Games is an opportunity for staff and students across all Victorian campuses of the university to play modified sports in a fun and friendly environment over two days.

The Monash Games are now in it's fourth year and offers a number of different sports and activities with an emphasis on getting involved and 'having a go'. All skill levels are encouraged to take part from beginners to those that are advanced.

Monash Games present a great chance to represent your campus, meet new people and become involved in university life. If you are interested in participating, you can register at your home campus.

Sports include mixed netball, basketball, soccer, indoor cricket, volleyball and dodgeball.

An exhibition entitled "Lewd and Scandalous Books" is on show at the Sir Louis Matheson Library.

The display features material that was banned in the eighteenth century because it was seen as too erotic or scandalous. It was chosen by Dr Patrick Spedding, of the School of English, Communications and Performance Studies, in the Faculty of Arts, who is undertaking research in the dissemination and control of clandestine writing in England 1695–1774.

Although the topics are familiar -- the sex-scandals and vices of the rich and famous -- many of the works displayed are unlikely to shock modern visitors.

The exhibition features material from the Rare Books Collection of the Monash University Library, as well as some privately owned items. Many books featured are extremely rare and fragile. The launch of the new exhibition was held to coincide with the Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand Conference, "To deprave and corrupt: forbidden, hidden and censored books".

The Monash European and EU Centre invites you to attend a presentation by Professor Jan Zielonka, University of Oxford, entitled "Media and Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe : Qualities of Democracy, Qualities of the Media".

Jan Zielonka is Professor of European Politics at the University of Oxford and Ralf Dahrendorf Fellow at St Antony's College. He has published numerous works in the field of comparative politics, democratization and European integration. His current research focuses on the media and democracy in Eastern Europe .

His books include "Europe as Empire. The Nature of the Enlarged European Union" (2006), 'Europe Unbound: Enlarging and Reshaping the Boundaries of the European Union' (2002), 'Democratic Consolidation in Eastern Europe' (2001) and 'Explaining Euro-paralysis. Why Europe is Unable to Act in International Politics' (1998).

All welcome, no charge, RSVP by Monday 6 September to patricia.arnold@general.monash.edu.au or telephone 03 9903 4638.

Seminar 1: "Sleep disturbance and melatonin levels following traumatic brain injury"

Seminar 2: "Improved Neurobehavioural Performance During the Wake Maintenance Zone"

Ms Shekleton, a fourth year student in the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) program at Monash University, will be presenting the results of two separate studies.

The first study was a collaboration between investigators in the School of Psychology and Psychiatry and the Monash Epworth Research Centre. It set out to investigate the underlying causes of the fatigue and sleep disturbances that commonly follow traumatic brain injury.

The second study was carried out at the Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, USA.

It examines whether the wake maintenance zone, which is a 2-3 hour window of increased alertness and reduced sleep propensity occurring shortly before habitual bedtime, is associated with improved neurobehavioural performance.

An excellent opportunity for parents to find out more about the range of course and campus options at Monash University.

Find out about; Applications and selection, equity and access schemes, student support services and facilities, scholarships, accommodation, fees and cost of living in Melbourne.

During Education Matters week the Peninsula Campus and the Faculty of Education will be hosting a seminar series on Peer Assisted Learning. The seminar will be presented by the 2010 Monash University Teaching and Learning Fellows, and will focus on showcasing the approaches to Peer Assisted Learning implemented by the Fellows in their own teaching throughout Semester One, 2010. Examples involving large student cohorts, cross cohorts, assessment and ways of integrating online learning with peer assisted learning will be examined. The 2010 Monash University Teaching and Learning Fellows are from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Education.

Participants - Robert Clark MP, Shadow Victorian Attorney-General and Liberal Member for the State seat of Box Hill

Brian Walters SC , Greens candidate for the State seat of Melbourne

Moderator: Damien Carrick, presenter of The Law Report on ABC Radio National

The 2010 Victorian election is scheduled for 27 November and human rights will be a vital campaign issue. Please join us as representatives of the Liberal Party and the Greens answer questions from Damien Carrick about their parties' policies that impact on human rights.

The Attorney-General Rob Hulls MP was invited to attend the forum but withdrew due to other commitments. The Government declined to nominate an alternative speaker to represent the Labor Party.

Masterworks for Flute and Guitar Luciano Tristaino (flute) and Gisbert Watty (guitar)

International visiting artists Luciano Tristaino and Gisbert Watty are appearing at Monash as part of their 2010 Australian Tour.

They will perform Astor Piazzolla's 'Histoire du Tango'. This key work is combined with music from Debussy and Villa-Lobos as well as two Australian premieres by Silvia Colasanti and Monash composer Thomas Reiner.

This is an informative evening for prospective students and their families with academic, student and graduate speakers followed by a light supper and the opportunity to talk with the presenters, academics and faculty staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for those who were unable to attend the recent Open day, and is of particular relevance to students in VCE considering a career in engineering.

Please register online at http://eng.monash.edu.au/infoevening or call (03) 9905 3404.

On behalf of Oxfam and Melbourne Citymission, Monash Golden Key is excited to announce to be holding its annual Race Against Poverty charity event on Sunday 12 September, 2010 from 10:30 pm - 1:30 pm.

This special event, which will kick of from Birrarung Marr (next to Federation Square), is based on the popular televisions series The Amazing Race. It will involve teams of two to four using cryptic clues to identify and navigate their way to various landmarks around the CBD area in a race that has traditionally had many twists and turns.

Apart from raising money and awareness for an important global cause, the top three teams who reach the greatest number of checkpoints within the specified time limit will be awarded well deserved prizes.

Tickets are $10 for Golden Key members and $15 for non Golden Key members and can be purchased online at http://www.monash.golden-key.org/events or payments can be made on the day, with all proceeds going to Oxfam, a charity that helps disadvantaged members of our society. Limited catering will also be provided during the event.