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SUMMER 2000Volume 3 Number 9

QUT’s outstanding alumni

Art collection unveiled

Moody looks to stars

International alumnimake valuable contribution

qut.comA university for the real world

I recently attended the launch of the Indonesian chapterof QUT’s alumni.

This event was a great success with more than 70graduates in attendance, and reflects the growing

links that QUT is developing with its international alumni.

QUT values all of its graduates for many reasons.

They help us to establish and maintain our standing in the community,especially in their workplace and professional bodies.

The success of our graduates enhances QUT’s reputation and provides astrong endorsement of the value of a QUT award.

The importance of the links established between alumni, here in Australiaand overseas, cannot be overemphasised – these graduates have built upa strong professional network that assists them in their chosen career paths.

These links are becoming more global. Over the past few years, wehave seen a dramatic growth in the numbers of our alumni living andworking overseas.

This growth comes not only from our graduating international studentpopulation, but also from locally born alumni, whose expertise is keenlysought after in the international market.

Our international alumni are extremely active, are currently involved in manyuniversity activities, and are excellent advocates of QUT as a place to studyand Brisbane as a place to live.

I have been particularly excited about the enthusiasm of our alumni groupsoverseas, and have recently attended alumni events in Malaysia, Hong Kong,Singapore and London.

Next year, QUT will be hosting an Alumni Fest, which we hope will attracta strong domestic attendance from all over Australia.

We will extend a particularly warm welcome to returning alumni fromoverseas to this important event.

Professor Dennis Gibson

Vice-Chancellor

QUT Links is published by the QUT Corporate Communication Department, inco-operation with the QUT Alumni Relations Unit.

Design and production by QUT Publications Unit.

Edited by Carmen Myler.

Photography: Tony Phillips, Suzanne Prestwidge.

Editorial material is gathered from a range of sources and does not necessarily reflect the opinions andpolicies of the QUT Foundation or QUT.

11Energy and integrity keep David on top

222000 Outstanding Alumni Award winners

44In brief...

66Art unveiling sees Clare’s dream realised

77Arts Minister sings praise for new precinct

88Brett Hooker’s going at full throttle

99Graduate’s success is no secret

1010Young graduate looks to the stars

1111New research centre tackles rugby

1212US company buys patent

1313Focus urged in kids’ rejection of peers

Funding fails arts audiences

1414IVF research brings hope to infertile couples

1515Richard finds his niche in New York

Family law proves rewarding for Rachel

1616Vacation project puts Susan in the hot seat

Catholic schools face new challenges

1717Graduate takes the leap to a dot com future

QUT farewells oldest male alumnus

1818Ad guru finds success in best mistakehe ever made

1919President’s column

2020Alumni news

2121Alumni calendar of events

2222Keep in touch...

Cover:Clare Glazebrook and Kate Ryanin front of John Coburn’s painting,Kakadu (1990), donated to theQUT Art Museum by John andDoreen Coburn in 1998.

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Energy and integrity keep David on top

Chancellor’s Outstanding Alumnus for 2000 David Moffat

“My greatest business

achievement is conceiving

and building a profitable,

successful and sustainable

financial services franchise

for GE…”

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QUT’s 2000 Chancellor’s OutstandingAlumnus Award winner is CEO ofGeneral Electric (GE) – Australia andNew Zealand David Moffatt, a Bachelorof Business graduate.

At age 39, David is responsible forsales of $1.5billion, almost 4,000employees and more than 2.5millioncustomers.

At the award ceremony held onAugust 2, he won both the Chancellor’saward and the Faculty of BusinessOutstanding Alumni Award.

David’s career at GE is the result ofleadership, innovation and vision, valuesthat were tested when he launched, fromnothing, GE Capital – Australia andNew Zealand in 1995.

The venture proved to be animportant milestone for him.

“My greatest business achievement isconceiving and building a profitable,successful and sustainable financialservices franchise for GE in the highlycompetitive Australian market,” he said.

David developed GEAustralia into anorganisation with morethan $8billion in assetsand became a memberof GE Capital’s globalleadership council, theworld’s largest non-bank financialinstitution.

Just 15 years aftergraduating with aBachelor of Business(Management) fromQIT – one of QUT’spredecessor institutions– he is well positionedto take advantage ofAustralia’s businessopportunities.

“The combinationof e-business andAustralia’s developedintellectual capital baseis a perfect incubator

for the development of world-classbusinesses,” he said. “I propose to beright in the middle of that equation.”

It seems that David has been right inthe middle of things since he decidedthat he wanted a career in management.

At 24 – while he was still studying atQIT – David became one of theyoungest assistant vice-presidents andmanagers at Citibank.

In 1987, he co-foundedInterFinancial Limited,a boutique investmentbank that arranged$140million worth ofdebt and $28million ofequity transactions,advised acquisitionsand completed twoAustralian StockExchange listings.

In 1989, he movedto Chicago to becomechief financial officerfor Palmer Tube Mills.

Following that, he joined GE in 1991and has been rising through the ranksever since.

David’s drive and vision extendsbeyond the world of business – he hasproved to be just as dedicated in hisinvolvement with the community.

He is founding director of GiantSteps (Sydney) – part of an internationalorganisation supporting education forautistic children – founding chairmanof a volunteer organisation of GEemployees promoting communityservice, and he regularly raises funds forhospitals in Melbourne.

David attributes his success to energy,integrity and having a plan and a verysupportive family.

Alumni who would like to hearmore from David Moffatt can attendthe Melbourne Alumni Reception onDecember 8 at Rydges Melbourne,Exhibition Street. See page 21for details.

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FACULTY OF ARTS 2000 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARDWINNER: ROBERT TANNIONSince graduating from QUT in 1992, Robert has steadily builta reputation in the competitive world of professional dance.

He has performed with several of the world’s leading dancecompanies in Australia and overseas, and is currently based inLondon with premier contemporary performance companyDV8 Physical Theatre.

Robert’s roles in DV8’s productions such as Enter Achilles(1998) and The Happiest Day of My Life (1999) have promotedthe innovation and quality of his work and training at QUT,and Australian dance.

He recently performed in DV8’s Wasted, which premiered atthe Sydney Olympic Arts Festival in August before returningfor a London season.

Robert’s achievements also include choreography forpromotional work in film and TV, and providing dancemasterclasses in countries across Europe.

Recently he choreographed and performed in an upcomingChris Cunningham film.

FACULTY OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND ENGINEERING 2000OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD WINNER AND PROFESSIONALEXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER FOR 2000: NOEL ROBINSONLeading Brisbane architect and designer Noel Robinson isknown for his award-winning building designs, urban scaledesigns and interiors.

His outstanding achievement in business has beendeveloping Robinson DesignInc, an entrepreneurial designfirm that is active internationally.

The firm has been appointed to design the new city ofJiangbei and the Pujiang Tunnel in Shanghai, China.

Noel was instrumental in forming the Asia Pacific DesignGroup, cited by Austrade and the Federal Government as themost appropriate model for new networks to use as theirexport vehicle. He has received more than 45 awards forachievements in architecture, environment and business. Hetakes a sustainable approach to design and has been heavilyinvolved in community action groups. Noel has also workedas a university lecturer.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION 2000OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD WINNER:VICKI WILSON OAMChampion netballer Vicki Wilson OAMhas made an outstanding contribution tosport and the promotion of sport ineducation.

Representing Australia in netball since1985, Vicki has been a sports promotionofficer for Education Queensland since1992 and also served as a ministerialpolicy adviser on sport.

Earlier this year, Vicki became a projectmanager in events co-ordination for thePremier’s Department.

Noel Robinson

A teacher until 1992, Vicki has servedon numerous committees including theAustralian Institute of Sport AdvisoryBoard and the National Breast CancerCentre.

Vicki’s sporting achievements includethree World Championship awards, thefirst Commonwealth Games gold medalfor netball, and playing 99 Tests for hercountry.

She has received numerous civicawards for sporting excellence.

Vicki is a graduate of QUTpredecessor institution, the BrisbaneCollege of Advanced Education.

Vicki Wilson

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FACULTY OF HEALTH 2000OUTSTANDING ALUMNIAWARD WINNER: GLYNISNUNN-CEARNS OAMRenowned athlete and coachGlynis Nunn-Cearns OAMhas extended her career inathletics to managing theSports Super Centre atRunaway Bay, a purpose-builttraining facility she hopes willbecome the best in Australia.

Glynis’s sportingachievements include gold

medals for heptathlon at the1982 Commonwealth Gamesand 1984 Olympics. She hasalso coached national youthteams and athletes inAustralia, Germany andAmerica. Her programs forchildren, coaches and peoplewith disabilities helpparticipants achieve theirgoals and allow her to shareher love of sport and healthwith others. A PE teacher formany years, Glynis was also aschool sport developmentofficer and chair of the StateGovernment’s Youth ActionProgram. Glynis also helpeddevelop an education unit atCouran Cove resort, SouthStradroke Island, to enhancechildren’s interaction with theenvironment. Holder ofnumerous civic awards, Glynisregularly attends CampQuality, Paradise Kids respiteunit and is a patron ofACCESS, a group assistingIVF couples.

Glynis Nunn-Cearns

FACULTY OF INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY 2000OUTSTANDING ALUMNIAWARD WINNER: BRETTHOOKEROutstanding IT graduateBrett Hooker has establishedan exceptional career in theglobal IT industry. As seniordirector of softwaredevelopment at Oracleat their headquarters inCalifornia, Brett leads a teamof 60 developers.

Read more about hisoutstanding career on page 8.

FACULTY OF LAW 2000 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARDWINNER: JANE MACDONNELLTwelve years after graduating from QIT with honours in Law,Jane Macdonnell is Director-General of the Department ofJustice and Attorney-General in Queensland. In 1988, Janereceived the James Archibald Douglas Prize for the law studentwith the most promise to enter practice. She has certainlyfulfilled that promise – Jane is a barrister and solicitor of theSupreme Court in Queensland and the ACT, a practitioner ofthe High Court of Australia, and can practise as a barrister inany Australian Federal Court. Jane is a career public servant,having held a number of positions in State and FederalGovernment over the past 25 years. Prior to making law hercareer, Jane headed State Government aged-care and corporateservices programs. After graduating, she spent time in privatepractice before moving to Queensland Treasury, and then tothe Department of Justice and Attorney-General.

Jane Macdonnell

FACULTY OF SCIENCE 2000 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARDWINNER AND EXCELLENCE IN CONTRIBUTION TO THECOMMUNITY AWARD WINNER FOR 2000: MARY MAGEEAs one of the first women to build a career in pharmacy inQueensland, Mary Magee brings extensive business experienceto her role as the President of Zonta International, theprestigious women’s organisation that is active in 71countries worldwide.

Mary has given nearly 30 years of her life to Zonta, whichaims to raise the status of women, and has personally assistedthe development of numerous Zonta clubs worldwide. Maryhas also assisted a variety of community organisationsincluding the Red Cross, the Brain Foundation, and the BreastCancer Association of Queensland, among others. She serves acritical role on the Premier’s Council for Women, advising onhealth and violence against women and children. The owner oftwo thriving pharmacies in Brisbane, in 1998 Mary receivedthe Telstra Business Woman of the Year (Qld) Award and theWestpac Business Owner Award. She remains a tremendousadvocate for the advancement of women.

Mary Magee

All photographs on these pages (except for Robert Tannion and Mary Magee) were supplied by Teaching & Learning Support Services at QUT.

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INDONESIAN ALUMNI CHAPTER FORMEDGraduates living in Indonesia have formed their own alumnichapter to develop their relationships with each other and theuniversity, and enjoy the benefits of this collaboration.

The group aims to work with graduates, business,professions, industry, government and other educationalinstitutions in Indonesia.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Dennis Gibson travelled toJakarta to launch the chapter at a poolside buffet held onSeptember 10. Around 70 guests attended including theQueensland Trade Commissioner in Jakarta, Wilfred Schultz.

More than 40 graduates are members of the chapter, whichhas the support of IKAMA, Indonesia’s national association ofgraduates of Australian educational institutions.

Co-founders of the chapter are graduates Harry Muharam,Ambar Djasman, Frida Arifin, Witra Sekarasri (featured in thelast edition of QUT Links) and Angelica Bunanta.

Angelica, an Indonesian/English language teacher, was inBrisbane earlier this year on a study tour with a group ofstudents from Bina Nusantara High School where she works.

The school curriculum is based on the West-Australianhigh school curriculum, and all subjects are taught in English.

JOHN CORDEROY RETIRESAfter 16 years with theuniversity, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research andAdvancement) Professor JohnCorderoy retired in October.

Professor Corderoy joinedpredecessor institution QITin 1984 as Head of theSchool of Engineering andbecame the inaugural Deanof the Faculty of Engineeringfive years later.

In 1990, ProfessorCorderoy was a member ofthe steering committee thatrestructured QUT afteramalgamation with theBrisbane College ofAdvanced Education. In thesame year, he was appointedDean of the Faculty of BuiltEnvironment andEngineering, and led thatnew faculty through thedifficult period ofamalgamation.

Four years later, he wasmade acting Pro-Vice-

Chancellor of the Division ofResearch and Advancementand subsequently appointedto the position.

Throughout his time withresearch and advancement,Professor Corderoy hasoverseen a rapid increase inresearch activity, fundraising,international student intake,consulting, communityservice and alumniinvolvement.

NOEL PRESTON LOOKS TO NEW CHALLENGESQUT academic, political commentator and erstwhile activistAssociate Professor Noel Preston retired from QUT in Aprilthis year. Professor Preston was with the School of Humanitiesand Social Science for 13 years.

Highlights of his academic career included establishing anapplied ethics major within the Bachelor of Arts (Humanities),the formation of the Australian Association for Professionaland Applied Ethics and founding the Centre for PublicSector Ethics.

Angelica Bunanta

INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS ELECTS QUT ACADEMICAssociate Professor Doug Hargreaves from QUT’s Faculty ofBuilt Environment and Engineering is the first mechanicalengineer in 25 years to be elected president of the Queenslanddivision of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.

His appointment is a highpoint in a career that has spannedmore than two decades since graduating from QIT in 1976.

Professor Hargreaves said heplanned to use his new roleto promote awareness aboutengineering.

Professor Hargreaves is aspecialist in tribology(friction, lubrication andwear) and is director of theTribology ResearchConcentration and theFuchs Chair in Tribology.

Professor John Corderoy

Associate Professor Doug Hargreaves

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FILMMAKERS REEL IN AWARDSQUT graduate filmmakers have foundthemselves in the spotlight this year afterbeing recognised for their celluloid successeshere and overseas.

Drama graduate David Megarrity wasthrilled to take part in the CannesInternational Film Festival in May, where afilm he was heavily involved in was the onlyAustralian film to be selected for officialcompetition.

A co-writer/producer and actor in Stop,David said the film was the result of acollaborative effort with fellow filmmakers,Anthony Mullins and Kier Shorey.

Another alumnus who has achievedsuccess recently is film director and writerMaxine Williamson who graduated earlierthis year with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring infilm and television.

Maxine’s film, Drunken Bath, won twoawards at the Warner Roadshow StudiosQueensland New Filmmakers Awards heldin April.

For Drunken Bath, Maxine won a HighlyCommended Award for New FemaleFilmmaker and a Tertiary Drama HighlyCommended award.

Graduate Caroline Moody also won anEncouragement Award for Cinematography,sponsored by the Cinematographers Society,for the same film.

Maxine Williamson

NEW CREATIVE INDUSTRIESPRECINCT ESTABLISHEDThe QueenslandGovernment has awardedQUT $15million to developa high-tech education andcreative industries precinct atKelvin Grove.

Premier Peter Beattieannounced the news inLondon on July 7.

Mr Beattie said the term“creative industries”comprised a sector of theknowledge economy inwhich creative input was asimportant as information andtechnology.

“I am determined thatQueensland will be Australia’s‘Smart State’ and that meanswe must encourage thedevelopment of creativeindustries such as digital andinteractive production, newon-line and e-commerceservices, and new electronicart forms.

“Industries such as thesewill help provide thousandsof long-term, new-age jobsfor Queenslanders andfurther diversify the State’seconomy,” the Premier said.

Mr Beattie said theinitiative would see alliancesforged between industry andQUT’s creative arts andacademic research, in anenvironment conducive toinnovation andentrepreneurship.

QUT Vice-ChancellorProfessor Dennis Gibson saidthe precinct would be adynamic place, with teachingand research producinghighly skilled graduates andproviding creative ideas ripefor development.

Other Warner Roadshow award winnersinclude QUT graduates Bronwyn Ketels andSusan Jones (Tertiary Documentary Award);Sean Gilligan, Sara-Jane Woulahan andNaomi Just (Independent Other category);and Natalie Bailey (another HighlyCommended Award for New FemaleFilmmaker); and Davin Patterson (HighlyCommended Award for Sound Design).

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The story of QUT’s art collection is aninspiration to those who believe thatdreams can come true.

In 1945 a junior lecturer at theQueensland Teachers’ TrainingCollege had a dream – to establish anart collection that would improve thesurroundings of the college and beappreciated by staff, students andvisitors.

Clare Glazebrook (nee Hunt), whowas 21 at the time, recalls that thisseemingly simple goal at first seemedunachievable.

“It was during the war and ourwhole set-up of the art department atKelvin Grove was very makeshift andfunctional, so it seemed unrealistic forus to establish an art collection,”Clare said.

“But I was full of youthfulconfidence when we decided to starta fund so we could purchase someoriginals to hang on the walls and

Art unveiling sees Clare’s dream realised

make it seem like a proper artdepartment.”

Together with colleagues Mina Laingand Clare van Homrigh (now bothdeceased), Clare asked students to makea small, voluntary contribution ofaround threepence each week to theart fund.

“One of the first works I rememberthat Mina and I chose (along with) twostudent representatives in 1945 was aWilliam Bustard called Rocky Headland,Magnetic Island,” Clare said.

“Also that year, Hans Heysen andKenneth Macqueen generously donatedoriginal works to the collection.

“It was amazing how quickly thecontributions added up, and we hadbought quite a few originals before I leftwork at the end of 1947 to be marriedand raise a family.

“I lost track of the collection afterthat, but I always hoped it would growinto something.”

Until recently,Clare did not knowthat the collectionhad been continuedby staff and sustainedthrough amalga-mations as thecollege became partof what is now QUT.

“A few years ago,QUT tracked medown as a QTTCalumnus, and Ibegan to receivecorrespondence,including a catalogueof the university’s artcollection,”Clare said.

“I couldn’t believeit when I saw theWilliam Bustard inthe catalogue andrealised that thecollection had beengoing all this time.”

In May this year Clare attended theopening of the QUT Art Museum as aspecial guest.

She enjoyed meeting with QUT staff,students and graduates including oneyoung artist, Kate Ryan, who has threepaintings in the collection (Kate ispictured on the cover of this edition ofQUT Links with Clare).

Kate is a visual arts and educationgraduate from QUT.

One of her works, Overturned lettuceand peel (1999), featured in the inauguralexhibition Unveiling … the QUT ArtCollection.

Clare was thrilled to see thecollection, now the second-largest inQueensland, finally on display.

“I am amazed and delighted at howthe collection has turned out,”Clare said.

“It is a wonderful thrill to see itlaunched for the public to enjoy foryears to come.”

Clare Glazebrook

Dancers at the QUT Art Museum launch

“It is a wonderful thrill to

see it launched for the public

to enjoy for years to come.”

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Academy of the Arts’ dancer

State Arts Minister Matt Foley burstinto song at the official opening of theQUT Cultural Precinct on July 28.

“Brown paper packages tied up withstring…” the Minister sang, referring tothe backdrop image of a parcelrepresenting the new precinct as QUT’sgift to Brisbane.

The precinct encompasses theuniversity’s new facilities – The GardensTheatre and QUT Art Museum – aswell as Old Government House and theCity Botanic Gardens.

Almost 400 guests turned out tocelebrate the launch and were greetedby a theatre foyer awash with colour.

The university’s head of music, AndyArthurs, composed the fanfare played byQUT music students while dancelecturer Shaaron Boughenchoreographed dance students fromQUT’s Academy of the Arts whoperformed in the atrium of the theatre.

Inside, Academy of the Arts’ actorsprovided a dramatic interlude byperforming a scene from They ShootHorses Don’t They, while the QUT BigBand put on a swinging show.

QUT Chancellor Dr Cherrell Hirst,Vice-Chancellor Professor DennisGibson, precinct director Dr Sue-AnneWallace and National Gallery ofAustralia director Dr Brian Kennedyaddressed the crowd during officialproceedings.

The opening of a nationallysignificant exhibition, announcement ofmultimillion dollar capital works and anadvisory board were part of the event.

It was also an opportunity for theuniversity to recognise the significantsupport of organisations and individualswho had philanthropically supported theprecinct’s development. Special mentionwas made of major donors QueenslandGovernment, Corrs ChambersWestgarth, Australia Post, Diana Gibson,and Robert and Kay Bryan.

To coincide with the launch, theQUT Art Museum opened its travelling

exhibitions’ program with an exhibitionfrom the National Gallery of Australia –techno craft: the work of Susan Cohn 1980to 2000.

The first survey of a contemporaryjeweller and metalworker to bemounted by the National Gallery, theexhibition included more than 150pieces from highly acclaimed Australiancraftsperson and ardent modernistSusan Cohn.

During the proceedings, Dr Wallacealso announced that close to $2millionhad been allocated to developing thebackstage facilities for The GardensTheatre, further extending theuniversity’s multimillion dollarcommitment to developing a first-classcultural precinct.

In a further announcement, she saidan advisory board had been establishedto have input into the programming andstrategic direction of the QUT CulturalPrecinct.

Headed by former ABC managingdirector Brian Johns, the 15 leading artsand business identities appointed to theboard would bring a multidisciplinaryfocus to the management of theprecinct, Dr Wallace said.

Members include QueenslandTheatre Company artistic directorMichael Gow, Queensland PerformingArts Trust chief executive officer DrTony Gould, Queensland Museumdirector Dr Ian Galloway, visual artistEugene Carchesio, and Corrs ChambersWestgarth Lawyers chief executiveofficer John Story.

Dr Wallace said the board wouldensure the precinct’s long-term focusreflected the interests of the communityand the university, for whom thecultural precinct provides professionalvenues for the Academy of the Arts, theSchool of Media and Journalism and theSchool of Architecture, Interior andIndustrial Design.

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Brett Hooker

Brett likes to use images of speed andenergy to sum up his style.

“If you don’t do it first, someone elsewill,” is how he sums up the lightning-paced computer industry.

His foray into the world of fast cars isamong his few indulgences away froman 80- to 100-hour-a-week workschedule.

“ A year ago I said ‘this 24 hours by7 days a week work schedule has toslow down a little’,” he explained inan interview during a recent visitto Brisbane.

“I grew up a Brissy boy – I liked fastcars, big motors. I always dreamed ofowning a Corvette. So recently I boughttwo 400 horse-power Corvettes andstarted working on them.”

In his firstrace on a closed-off Nevadahighway hecame thirdtravelling atmore than250km/h.

“It’s fullycontrolled rallyracing, but justfor fun thepolice set up aradar, and that’show we got thespeed-warningphotograph,” hesaid.

Brett’s beenplaying withcomputers sincehe was 13 andsaid he alwaysknew his destinywas to makecomputers usefulto people.

“ I find nowthat’s exactlywhat I’m doing– putting

information in the hands of people sothey can make business decisions.”

By the time he entered QueenslandInstitute of Technology in 1988 (whichbecame QUT a year later) to study aBachelor of Business InformationSystems degree, he was alreadyexperimenting with databaseconstruction.

“QUT pitched its degree as abusiness computing one which wasquite new in those days. We (thegraduates) were to be the conduitbetween programmers and businesspeople who were trying to understandwhat computers could do for them.”

At QUT he studied a new subject,Introduction to SQL, a database-oriented programming language.

As a student he was interested in“relational databases”, enabling data tobe crosslinked. His skill in this area wasput to good use in his final year.

Instead of opting for a one- or two-person third-year project, he and threeother students were given the go-aheadto build a database-driven genericinventory system.

Brett’s lecturer was the head ofQUT’s School of Information Systems,Associate Professor Alan Underwood.

“I told Brett that I thought he wasbiting off more than he could chew –the students were attempting a projectwell beyond the scope of therequirements of the course,” ProfessorUnderwood said.

Brett and his friends bought the bestcomputer they could find, a 386 PCwith two megabytes of ram. Theynetworked the PC to two oldercomputers and spent a year designingand building their inventory controlsystem.

“It was probably one of the mostimportant learning processes for everyone of us,” Brett said.

“All of us ended up (working) inbusiness software and the process ofhaving to put personalities outside the

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Brett Hooker’s computer screen isadorned with a photograph of aCorvette speeding down a Nevadahighway, accompanied by a police radarsign which warns: “Posted speed limit50 miles an hour – your speed 167.”

That image reflects the computerwhizkid’s philosophy: “Ignore the speedlimit. Go as fast as you can”.

Brett, a Brisbane-born QUTInformation Technology graduate,propelled himself into the very fastestlane in California’s Silicon Valley fiveyears ago.

At just 30, he is a senior director ofthe world’s second-largest softwarecompany, Oracle, and he says he mightmake it to a vice-president before hisnext birthday.

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room, getting in there and focusing onthe business problem, was a majorlearning experience.”

At the end of the year the studentsloaded their network into Brett’s 1972Toyota Corolla, drove it to the buildingwhich housed the IT Faculty at GardensPoint campus, and set up the computerson Professor Underwood’s desk.

“I’m pretty sure we blew his socksoff,” Brett said.

They did – the work they put inearned them high distinctions for twosubjects and Professor Underwood’shigh praise.

Brett has been applying the lessonslearnt at QUT ever since he graduated.

He spent two years at the QueenslandInvestment Corporation creating adatabase spreadsheet solution to copewith its massive share investmentportfolio, using Oracle software.

After QIC, he then joined Oracle as aconsultant and developed a formidable

Living, learning and working inEngland, Germany, Switzerland, PapuaNew Guinea and Australia, it wouldappear that QUT’s first HumanitiesPhD graduate, Greg Terrill, has done itall in less than four years.

During that time, Dr Terrill has co-edited a book in the United Kingdom,published his own book in Australia, andmanaged the international team of theAustralian Greenhouse Office inCanberra. The office is responsible forinternational negotiations on a range oftechnical and political greenhouseissues.

Dr Terrill’s ties with environmentalorganisations began when he went towork for the Climate ChangeSecretariat of the United Nationsin Geneva.

Graduate’s success is no secretWhile there, he completed his PhD

thesis and returned to Australia tograduate from QUT in September 1997.

Unintentionally, his thesis proved tobe the basis of Dr Terrill’s book,published earlier this year and titledSecrecy and Openness: the FederalGovernment from Menzies to Whitlam andBeyond.

Dr Terrill said he found the book“very difficult” to research.

“The history and rules that I wasresearching were the very reason –ironically – that I was not able to accesscertain information,” he said.

“A number of other people had triedto write similar books before me and allhad given up as the material was toohard to get, and the Government wastoo secret.

set of tools creating spreadsheets withbusiness functionality for companies andcorporations across Australia.

Brett moved to Oracle’s headquartersin Silicon Valley in San Francisco fiveyears ago and has developed hugelypopular Applications Desktop Integrator(ADI) software.

His rise in the ranks of the softwaregiant has been as fast as his Corvettes:programmer, project leader, developmentmanager, group manager, director andsenior director.

“I now have two product streams,with 50 people reporting to me, and fivemore in Brisbane.

“I’d like to try to make vice-president... but I’m not too focused onthat. I’ve always let the product speakfor itself.”

Brett laughingly admits he did taketime off to get married. His wife, Lexie,is also a QUT graduate.

“I’ve known Lexie since I was 18.She knew I was not a nine-to-five type,

“But, I was lucky, I was persistent andI had good contacts. It became easier forthe government to just give me thematerial than keep justifying why Icouldn’t get it.”

Dr Terrill said that despite havingaccess to a huge range of secret material,he found very few real secrets.

“(I uncovered) lots of small stuff,nuances, twists that hadn’t been known– but no big surprises,” he said.

“This in itself was my biggestsurprise.”

After a hectic four years, Dr Terrillshows no signs of slowing down in thecoming year with plans to write anotherbook, undertake an overseas assignmentwith the United Nations and continueinternational negotiations as anAustralian official.

but we live life to the full. There’s noroutine in our lives but we takeadvantage of what comes our way.”

Brett washes down his strong coffeewith a tall glass of water as the interviewends. He has imparted his life history inan hour-long interview.

He has places to go before lunch, likevisiting his fast-paced, Brisbane-baseddevelopment team.

It’s no surprise that he’s in a hurry toget there.

Brett Hooker will be the firstalumnus to speak at the QUTAlumni Speaker Series to belaunched at Gardens Point campuson November 22.

For details, see page 21.

“If you don’t do it first,

someone else will.”

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For someone who spends most of hisdays looking to the stars, James Moodyis surprisingly down to earth.

The 23-year-old QUT IT andengineering graduate was this yearnamed Young Queenslander of the Year,is actively working to reignite Australia’sspace program and is the YoungEngineer of the Year – but ask him andhe’ll tell you that he’s only doing whathe loves.

James, who graduated in 1998, is asystems engineer on what is the biggestevent in Australia’s space industry inthree decades – the FedSat satellite.

“When FedSat is launched inNovember next year it will be over 30years since Australia’s last satellite wentinto orbit,” James said.

“It’s funny, because space was alwaysmy hobby, but was never meant to bemy career. Then FedSat came along andI suddenly realised what it was I reallywanted to do.

“I think it was the beauty andmystique of the stars that startedme in the space area, and ofcourse, Star Wars the movie was agreat influence as well.

“The work on FedSat is animportant step towards reignitingthe space program in Australia,and it’s great to be involved andbe recognised by the Institutionof Engineers, Australia for mypart in the project.”

James’s accolade fromAustralia’s peak engineering bodynot only recognised him asAustralia’s top young engineeringtalent and a high-achiever (hewas awarded QUT’s universitymedal), but also as an energeticcontributor to communityservice.

“I am passionate about theenvironment and helped toorganise a number of treeplanting days at QUT with theGolden Key club,” James said,

recalling student days that were slightlyless hectic than his current schedule.

“Now I am also involved ineducation and have been helping outwith outreach programs and even hadthe opportunity to teach English inschools in Vietnam.”

After graduating, James spent time inVietnam’s Vun Tau province teachingEnglish for the Australian VietnamVeteran’s Reconstruction Group(AVVRG).

While there, he also did a needsanalysis for the AVVRG aimed atfighting the information poverty inVietnam.

“We have to make sure thatdeveloping countries are not left behindduring the digital revolution. It is veryhard to catch up on innovation.”

James’s efforts to help Vietnam’stechnological development are part of alarger commitment he feels tosustainable development.

He recently returned from a trip tothe United States, where he was theAustralian youth representative to theUnited Nations Environment Program(UNEP), providing input intodeliberations of the UN Commission forSustainable Development.

“I’m also involved in organising theUNEP Department of Technology,Industry and Economics Asia-PacificRoundtable to bring together some ofthe region’s top experts to talk aboutsustainable consumption.”

It sounds like a lot for one 23-year-old, but James sees this all as somethinghe has to do.

“I find that if you are passionateabout what you do, there is always timeto fit it all in.”

James is also in the process of writinga PhD and giving academic papers aboutthe management of complex systems(like satellites), and rarely finds himself athome for very long or with much timefor recreation.

“I do like to snowboard, which is thebest sport in the world, and I play theclarinet, double bass, bass guitar and Ilike to swim, play tennis and rollerbladewhenever I get the chance as well,”he said.

“In the past eighteen months though,I haven’t spent more than three weeks ina single country.

“I’ve most recently come back fromNewbury, in England, where I was basedfor much of the development ofFedSat.”

As the systems engineer, James spenttime at a satellite integration facilitylearning about the construction of theentire FedSat system.

If anything goes wrong when thesatellite is back in Australia, he will bepart of a three-person team that fixes it.

James is not sure yet where his careerwill take him in the long-term, thoughhe does have a clear goal.

“I’d like to help save the world,” hesaid thoughtfully. “And have fun!”

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QUT’s Head of Human Movement Studies, Professor

Tony Parker, said the centre would research issues

including performance enhancement, nutrition,

biomechanics, injury prevention, rehabilitation and

talent identification.

“There is a growing interest in rugby research

around the world, but sports science knowledge

about rugby is less than in other sports,” he said.

“Research and increased knowledge in this area will

help raise the level of performance and the quality

of sports science and sports medicine support at all

levels of the game.

“This will enhance professional standards in rugby

and contribute to Australia’s reputation as a leader

in sports science research.”

Professor Parker said the centre would disseminate

information to teachers, coaches and community

and professional groups associated with the sport.

“We are also looking to establish national and

international links with other groups interested in

rugby and seek opportunities for collaborative

research and educational activities,” Professor

Parker said.

QRU Chief Executive Steve Thornton said the

initiative would provide an enormous boost for

rugby union.

“The Centre for Rugby Studies will help prospective

teachers in QUT’s physical education degree

develop an expertise in the game and take that

expertise to schools throughout Queensland,”

he said.

Former assistant Wallabies coach and Queensland

Rugby Union skills co-ordinator Alec Evans has

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an overview of research initiatives undertaken by QUT

Rugby union in Australia is entering a new stage

of development with the launch of a research and

educational centre dedicated to rugby studies at

Queensland University of Technology.

The Centre for Rugby Studies is the first of its kind in

Australia and builds on the existing partnership between

Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) and QUT through the Reds

Rugby College.

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The Co-operative Research Centre for Diagnostic

Technologies, based at QUT, has negotiated the

sale of an important biotechnology patent which

helps in the detection of genetic diseases and

traits.

American biotechnology industry leader Affymetrix Inc has

bought the technology, known as First Nucleotide Change

(FNC), in a multi-million-dollar deal.

The QUT scientists responsible for the discovery of FNC are

project leader Professor James Dale, Associate Professor

Peter Timms and Dr Terry Walsh.

Affymetrix develops and markets GeneChip technology which

facilitates the analysis of thousands of gene sequences in a

single test.

Professor Dale said the FNC technology would help

Affymetrix to develop a powerful tool for identifying and

analysing critical gene sequences in DNA samples.

“First Nucleotide Change is a technology for identifying

single alterations in genes (called Single Nucleotide

Polymorphisms) and it can be automated,” Professor

Dale said.

“SNP analysis – and,

therefore, FNC – is becoming

the cornerstone for the rapid

analysis of genes, which will

be one of the major practical

outcomes from incredible

advances in the sequencing

of the genomes of humans,

animals, plants and micro-

organisms.”

Queensland Premier Peter

Beattie announced the

agreement between

Affymetrix and QUT at a press

conference in May this year.

Mr Beattie said FNC would

have significant impact

on human health through better disease diagnosis and

drug development.

FNC can be used as a single test – for example, diagnosis of

a particular genetic disease in an individual – or to screen

for one genetic disease in many individuals. It can also be

used to analyse large numbers (up to thousands) of gene

variations in an individual.

The technology enables the quick detection of gene

mutations or gene sequence variations which are indicators

of particular genetic diseases or traits.

Commercialisation award for CRC

The Co-operative Research Centre for Diagnostic

Technologies, which has its headquarters at QUT and

involves four other organisations, has received a national

award for its efforts to use and commercialise its research.

Presented by the Federal Minister for Industry, Science and

Resources, Senator Nick Minchin, the CRC was one of three

such bodies to receive acclaim at the CRCs’ Association

Conference held in Brisbane in mid-May.

The other partners in the CRC for Diagnostic Technologies

include CSIRO Health Sciences and Nutrition, La Trobe

University in Melbourne, the Child Health Research Institute

in Adelaide, and Brisbane-based biotechnology company

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Peer rejection and anxiety could lead to long-term

social problems for up to one in 10 children if not

addressed early by parents and teachers, new

QUT research has found.

QUT School of Early Childhood PhD student Susan Walker

interviewed and observed 187 preschoolers to determine

factors that influenced their relationships.

She found most young children who were rejected by their

peers tended to lack the same easily learned social skills.

“Children who lacked the ability to successfully enter a

group, manage conflicts or interact normally (through

sharing and co-operation) were those who were consistently

unpopular,” Ms Walker said.

“About 14 per cent of the children in my research spent

most of their time alone, and temperament was one of the

important differences between them and popular children.”

Focus urgedon kids’ rejection of peers

Ms Walker said it was essential for parents and teachers

to instruct children about appropriate behaviour before

early-childhood rejection turned into a long-term problem.

“Parents should try to get their child interacting early and

observe their peer relations to identify possible problems,”

she said.

“They can then work with their children on problem areas

by assisting them with the skills for group entry and

co-operative play.

“Parents should frequently engage their children in

conversations so they can learn appropriate ways of

responding to others.”

Ms Walker said preschool teachers also had an important

role to play in identifying rejected children early as they

were in a good position to observe group behaviour.

The Federal Government is being urged by a QUT

academic to review its policy of “propping up”

Australian arts organisations or watch them fall

into further financial difficulty.

Faculty of Business assistant dean Dr Jennifer Radbourne

has recently completed research into the effectiveness of

government arts’ marketing initiatives.

The study followed the Nugent report which found 31 arts

organisations were at risk unless they could improve their

commercial performance – the Federal Government

responded by giving the organisations a $43million

package to improve their financial viability and

build audiences.

Dr Radbourne found this type of funding could push

fledgling arts organisations further into debt and said future

funding allocations for marketing and audience development

must be reviewed.

“The arts have always relied on subvention but the more

government intervenes the weaker arts organisations

become at building those relationships with audiences that

will result in their ongoing viability,” she said.

She said governments historically funded arts organisations

because they believed exposing people to the arts was a

social responsibility, but that concept had become direct

market intervention.

Dr Radbourne said her research suggested organisations

must recognise the value of relationship marketing to secure

audience trust and ensure long-term financial stability.

It found that, as a result of government marketing

intervention, arts programs were shaped by the need to

secure funding, not satisfy audiences.

She conceded that less reliance on government funding

could force the closure of smaller, state-based performance

companies in the short term, but would make for a more

stable future.

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Researchers at QUT and the Wesley IVF Service

are engaged in a world-first study to improve in

vitro fertilisation (IVF) success rates by

investigating bacteria that attach to sperm.

Postdoctoral research fellow Dr Christine Knox is leading the

research which may give hope to thousands of couples using

IVF procedures. The current success rate of IVF procedures in

Australia and New Zealand is 16 per cent.

Dr Knox – who is based in the Centre for Molecular

Biotechnology in QUT’s School of Life Sciences – said her

study aimed to identify cases in which IVF failure was

caused by the bacterium Ureaplasma urealyticum

(ureaplasma).

“Ureaplasmas are commonly present in both male and

female genital tracts without causing any problems,”

Dr Knox said.

“But when a pregnancy occurs this bacterium sometimes

infects the placenta and leads to pregnancy failure or pre-

term delivery.

“If we can identify when and why this happens it might be

possible to develop ways to recognise and treat the problem

before patients enter IVF programs.”

Dr Knox said one in three couples on IVF programs was

infected with ureaplasmas and was likely to have problems

conceiving.

“We suspect bacteria attached to sperm are the source of

infection and have shown that standard sperm-washing doesSo

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she said.

“This increases the risk of infection of the embryo and

placenta and decreases the couple’s chances of

conception.”

Dr Knox has received funding from the Wesley Research

Institute to screen infertile couples.

“Over the next two years all couples using the Wesley IVF

Service will be asked to participate in the research

project,” Dr Knox said.

“That will involve testing semen for this organism before

and after washing as well as examining a swab from the

female partner.”

Dr Knox said researchers would then monitor the progress

of each couple in the program and identify whether the

presence of the organism in either partner hindered their

success.

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Richard finds his niche in New York

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Richard Baumfield

Law graduate Richard Baumfield livesin an apartment just under 16 feetsquare. It doesn’t give him much roomto move but he could not be happierwith his fashionable New York address.

Richard lives in the heart of the city’sWest Village on Bleecker Street, one of“the” streets on the west side ofdowntown Manhattan.

His neighbours include actress UmaThurman, supermodel Amber Vallettaand notorious Whitehouse internMonica Lewinsky.

Just metres from his doorstop arelegendary New York landmarks likeWashington Square Park and Tribeca, as

well as hotspotssuch as theVillageVanguard – anold hang outfor performerslike BarbraStreisand,Aretha Franklinand DinahWashington.

If you aregoing to paygood moneyfor a New York

brownstone, this is the place to be.It is a big leap, in many ways, from

the home on the Gold Coast whereRichard grew up – and a long way fromQUT where he was one of 1993’s toplaw graduates and a medal winner.

“New York takes a bit of getting usedto, but once you’re over the cultureshock it is the greatest place to live,”Richard said during a recent visitto QUT.

“It’s impossible to get bored becausethere are so many people, cultures andmany different things always going on.”

Richard moved to New York to studya Master of Law degree at Columbia

University, after two years practising lawwith Clayton Utz in Queensland.

When he graduated from Columbia,Richard accepted a position in the NewYork office of Texas firm Andrews &Kurth and now says he cannot seehimself working anywhere else.

“I love the firm, I love the work and Iespecially love New York,” Richard said,displaying just a twinge of a local drawl.

“I work with significant corporations– corporate, financial and investmentbanking clients – which are eithercreditors or debtors in bankruptcyproceedings. New York is verycompetitive but, at the same time, if youwant to work and strive to get ahead it’sthe best place to do it.”

And the only way to do it, it seems, isto work and work hard.

Richard said he tried to come backto Australia twice a year to visit hisfamily, and hang out at his favouritebeaches on the Gold Coast.

Occasionally, he pays a visit to hisformer lecturers at QUT.

“I got my foundation in law at QUTand I attribute a great deal of what Ihave today to that education,”Richard said. “Especially my BleeckerStreet apartment.”

QUT Law graduate Rachel Bournelikes to point out that although theglamour and excitement portrayed ontelevision does not always come withthe job, she can’t imagine doinganything else.

“Being a lawyer involves very hardwork, long hours and a career that dealswith conflict and personal tragedy everyday,” Rachel said. “If I went out drinkingand dancing as often as the lawyers onAlly McBeal I would never manage todrag myself to work in the morning.”

An accredited family law specialist,Rachel handles cases – often between 50

Family law proves rewarding for Racheland 100 at a time – involving separatedfamilies and disputes over children andproperty.

“I was drawn to family law because itseemed to offer more in terms of dealingwith people than property or companylaw,” Rachel said.

“That also means you have to be ableto deal with tragedy, conflict andwarring parties with sympathy, respectand understanding.”

Rachel graduated from the Bachelorof Laws at QUT in 1991 and preparedfor practice with a Graduate Diploma inLegal Practice.

She began her career in 1993 in amedium-sized suburban firm where shebecame head of the family law sectionjust 18 months after graduating.

Three years later, Rachel joined a cityfirm, and two years later was asked tojoin Nicol Robinson Halletts.

She is now a senior associate and oneof Brisbane’s top family lawyers.

“Despite the drawbacks, like any job,family law can be really rewarding whenyou have a positive outcome thatbenefits people, especially children,”Rachel said. “It’s in those moments thatI can’t imagine doing anything else.”

Vacation project puts Susan in the hot seat

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When QUT MBA student SusanCarmody took on a special clientproject last year for extra credit, it turnedout to be the best career move ofher life.

Susan, who graduated this year, hasrecently been appointed as the ChiefExecutive Officer (CEO) of her client’sorganisation, Gold Coast-basedhomecare service Domicare. Shecommenced the position while still inher final semester of study.

“When my workgroup took on theproject it was a way of getting someexperience in business planning andgetting some study out of the wayduring the semester break,” Susan said.

“The way it has turned out haschanged my life and my career plan.”

Susan said she worked with threeother students on the project, preparinga business plan and recommendations forDomicare’s owners.

“We gave the owners two options,but recommended that they shouldgrow the business Statewide by buyingDomicare’s Brisbane operation,”she said.

“We presented our plans to the boardin November and the next thing I knewI was in discussions about a job.”

Susan was appointed CEO of thenew Domicare Queensland company inApril and has not looked back.

She said completing a professionallyfocused program like the MBA hadgiven her opportunities to make newcontacts.

“I use something from my studiesevery day at work.

“The students I worked with on theproject were great and have now goneon to start their own company doingbusiness plans and analysis,” she said.

“Our special project really turned outwell for everyone.”

Since graduating from Kelvin GroveTeachers’ Training College in 1955, AlanDruery has spent his working lifeattempting to meet his own highexpectations of what it takes to beproperly equipped to educate youngpeople.

Today, Alan is Director of theQueensland Catholic EducationCommission, and has played a major rolein policy adjustment to the overallcommunity attitudes towards Catholiceducation in the State.

“The playing field has changed in anumber of dramatic ways over recentyears,” he said.

“(For example) we have seenchanges in the nature of staff in Catholicschools. Schools used to be staffed

Susan Carmody

Catholic schools face new challenges

almost exclusively by members ofreligious orders, but now we have fewerthan 2 per cent on the teaching staff.

“At the same time, we have had tomaintain the traditions, customs andvalues that have characterised ourschools.”

Alan said that, historically, Catholicparents sent their children to Catholicschools because there was a church edictthat said they should.

“Those sorts of edicts don’t wear toowell with people in today’s world,” MrDruery said.

“Schools today have to beappreciated for what they can offer, andthat challenges us to be clearer aboutour identity as we are dealing with quitea different clientele.”

Alan said that, in the past, mostchildren at Catholic schools had regularchurch-going parents – but that was notthe case anymore.

“I think parents generally – whetherthey have children in Catholic, otherdenominational or State schools – areseeking something for their children thatthey sometimes can’t even define.

“They are looking for somethingpretty much value based,” Alan said.

“They suspect there is somethingbetter out there for their kids than theyhave experienced themselves, and theywant them to have it, but they can’t tellyou what it is.

“So they commit their children toyour care in the hope you’ll work themiracle.”

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Graduate takes the leap to a dot com future

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QUT graduate Stephen Chant hasmade the leap from the stable,corporate world of Ernst & Young, tothe dynamic, fast-paced IT industryas CEO of a Brisbane-based dotcom, Network 33.

“I started work on the day of thecrash, when all the dot com stockswent through the floor,” Stephen said.

“I thought ‘things can only getbetter from here’, and they have.”

Stephen, 33, studied a Bachelor ofBusiness (Accountancy) and then anMBA (specialising inentrepreneurship) at QUT, finishinghis postgraduate study in 1999. Hemade the move from senior managerto CEO shortly afterwards.

He has big plans for his newcompany, including alliances with atleast two global IT heavyweights anda sharemarket float planned for 2001.

“Network 33 specialises instreaming video, which is basicallyTV and video over the Internet,”Stephen said.

“We’ve spent the past sixmonths refining technology initiallydeveloped by Microsoft to astandard which lets us deliver videoon the Net without that jerkinesspeople have come to expect.

“It’s streets ahead of the streamsdelivered at the moment and wehope to have 200 channels up andrunning by 2001.”

As potentially one of the world’sfirst on-line TV stations, Stephensays Network 33 has arousedconsiderable interest fromadvertising and IT players.

“Microsoft requested a specialdemonstration – we streamed thevideo directly from our Brisbaneoffice and it blew them away,” hesaid.

“What we’re doing now willhave implications for the waypeople consume media and the waymarketing is done in the future.”

Stephen Chant

QUT farewells oldest male alumnusThe QUT community has beensaddened by the death in Septemberof its oldest alumnus, Walter Kerrison,at the age of 97.

Walter graduated with a Diploma ofArchitecture from QUT predecessorinstitution the Central TechnicalCollege in 1925.

His son, Russell, followed in hisfather’s footsteps by graduating inarchitecture from the college in 1967,while grandson Paul was awarded aBachelor of Business (Communication)from QUT in 1993.

Walter’s architecture career beganwith the Brisbane City Councildesigning public buildings including thelibrary at West End which is signifiedby its prominent clock tower.

Walter told QUT Links in 1998 thatthe library was one of the buildings hewas most proud of.

Following his time with BCC, hestarted a private practice beforeentering into partnership with HaroldCook – a partnership lasting 40 years.

Walter’s side of the practice mostlyconcerned church work and, throughouthis career, he designed more than 200churches and church buildingsthroughout Queensland.

In April last year, Walter returned toQUT to officiate at the opening of therefurbished and extended architecturebuilding, D Block.

In his opening speech, thenonagenarian spoke of the importancefor every architect, planner and designer

of having a place to “see visions anddream dreams”.

“Every project, be it large or small,deserves (and I underline ‘deserves’) aplace in the designer’s dreamingprogram,” he said at the ceremony.

“The question then is – ‘What to dowith our dreams and visions’.

Walter said QUT was a place wheredreams and visions met with reality.

“As the result of such meshing, it ishoped that creations will be achievedthat will satisfy designers and provideworthy contributions to the builtenvironment.”

Walter is survived by two sonsGraham and Russell, their wives Ruthand Penny, and his grandchildren andgreat grandchildren.

Ad guru finds success in best mistake he ever made

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Anthony Heraghty

It was the best mistake of his life.When 26-year-old advertising

dynamo Anthony Heraghty left school,his ambition was to be a lawyer.

But, after making a simple error onhis university application, he had tosettle for advertising studies instead.

Some would say it was fate.As the youngest-ever managing

director of McCann Erickson Brisbane– a branch of the world’s largestadvertising agency – the Bachelor ofBusiness (advertising and marketing)graduate has made his mark as one ofthe industry’s top executives.

Anthony’s achievement is amazing forsomeone who, just four years prior, wasdoing work experience at that sameagency.

It’s also not bad forsomeone who, two yearsbefore that, was starting auniversity degree he did notreally want to do.

Although he could easilypass for a successful lawyer inhis impeccable black suit,black hair and 23rd-flooroffice in Central Plaza One– accessorised in black –Anthony’s happy with thecareer he chose and where ithas taken him.

“Getting this job was acombination of good timingand being given lots ofopportunities to provemyself,” said Anthony, nowin his second year as leaderof the 40-strong McCannteam.

He said he never really setout to be managing director.Anthony was working as abusiness developer inMcCann’s Sydney office

when his predecessor resigned.He was simply told to pack his things

and start in Brisbane the next day.“It can be like that in this business.

But once you’re in the chair you eitherperform or get out.”

Anthony has performed well – afterjust two years with the agency he wonan Advertising Federation of Australiaaward for an effectiveness study he wrotefor Conrad Jupiters.

Plum jobs working on the FederalGovernment’s Tax Reform campaignand a special assignment in New Yorksoon followed.

“It is all about performance. If Ihadn’t performed, I would have beenout the door pretty fast,” he said,gesturing past the agency’s blown glassand purple walled foyer and to themirrored lifts beyond.

But, despite the enormousresponsibilities he carries, Anthony’s faceshows no sign of being troubled by his26 years. He said being a “young guywas an issue at first”, until he won thetrust of clients.

“It was definitely a bit strange, butagain that’s where performance comesin, letting results speak for you.

“The clients know I didn’t come hereto muck around.”

Anthony expects the same attitudefrom his team but is quick to point outthat “this isn’t an autocracy, it’s apartnership”.

Demonstrating his reluctance to beanything but a team player, Anthonyreflects modestly on how he has cometo be so successful.

“I stayed in my advertising degreebecause I really loved it and couldn’timagine doing anything else.

“But really, it’s just happened thatI’ve been in the right places at theright time.”

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QUT Alumni Board

The Alumni Board Annual GeneralMeeting was held on October 42000. At this meeting electionstook place for board membershipfor the 2001/2002 term. Thefollowing alumni were appointed:

Alan Chambers President

Steven Cohen Board Member

Peter Crooke Board Member

Graham Drummond Board Member

Paul McGahan Board Member

Michael Ryan Board Member

Karyn Brinkley QUT Councilrepresentative

Ann-Maree McDiarmid QUT Councilrepresentative

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President’s column

As 2000 draws to a close I am nearingthe end of my first two-year term asthe first President of the QUTAlumni Board.

It has been a privilege to undertakethis service to QUT.

During my term, I have come torealise the importance to the universityof its graduates.

Members of QUT Alumni arecontributing in significant ways to thedevelopment of the university, includingassisting with its governance andteaching programs, mentoring students,developing its reputation in thecommunity, and through financialsupport.

One of the tasks that I have foundmost satisfying has been participating inthe selection of winners of the QUTOutstanding Alumni Awards, whichhighlight graduates from QUT and itspredecessor institutions who haveexceptional achievements.

David Moffatt – who is this year’sChancellor’s Outstanding Alumnus –provides an example of the talent and

enormous accomplishments of ouralumni.

I was honoured to be involved in therecent Australian UniversitiesInternational Alumni Convention heldin Malaysia.

The commitment of some ofQUT’s alumni to the university and todevelopment of alumni networksinternationally impressed me greatly.

I was also excited to meet up withthree of our “young alumni” fromBrisbane, Sydney and Canberra.

These three graduates are committedto helping develop a network of youngalumni who will contribute to theuniversity and, at the same time, benefitfrom their network and fromdevelopment opportunities.

A major alumni event that will takeplace in mid-2001 is being planned.

We are looking for volunteers to helpwith this exciting event. If you areinterested in assisting contact QUTAlumni on 3864 1833 or e-mailalumni@qut.com.

QUT Alumni will hold aneco/educational tour ofQueensland departingapproximately July 20, 2001.The tour allows you to seeQueensland through the eyesof two experts:

Dr Mary White was aconsultant palaeobotanist to theCommonwealth Bureau ofMineral Resources inCanberra. Later, as curator ofplant fossils at the AustralianMuseum in Sydney, sheestablished and indexed acollection of 12,000 plant fossilspecimens and wrote manyscientific articles on herdiscoveries. She has published

several books recounting the400million-year history ofAustralian plants and animals.

John Casey, an honoursgraduate from The Universityof Queensland, was born inToowoomba and educated inCharters Towers and Warwick.He is a visiting fellow at theAustralian National University,a consultant geologist andeducational tour guide. Johnwas the CommonwealthBureau of Mineral Resourceschief geologist and assistantdirector for seven years.

The tour will cover issuesof tourism, volcanoes, farming,

pastoral care, land care, mining,opals and station stays.

You will visit places such asQuilpie, Longreach, ComboWaterhole (made famous inWaltzing Matilda), Mt Isa,Kurumba (prawn fishing),Gulflander Railcar, UndaraLava Tubes, Atherton Tableland,Weipa, Moreton TelegraphStation, Thursday Island, CapeYork (the Tip), Cooktown,Magnetic Island, Emerald,Rockhampton via Mt Morganand Bundaberg.

The trip will take around 25days and cost approximately$135–$170 per day (includingGST) depending on numbers.

All travel expenses, mealsand accommodation as well asa detailed guide for all placesvisited will be included in thecost. Travel will be by air-conditioned coach and allovernight stays areaccommodated (no tents).Travel is with a reliable andexperienced bus company.

Bookings and depositare required by the end ofMarch 2001.

QUT Alumni is nowtaking expressions of interest.Phone (07) 3864 1837,e-mail: alumni@qut.com orfax (07) 3864 1514.

QUT Alumni Eco/Educational Tour

Alan ChambersPresidentQUT Alumni Board

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International AlumniConventionQUT had the biggestrepresentation ofQueensland alumniattending the secondAustralian Universities’International AlumniConvention (AUIAC) heldin Kuching, Malaysia fromAugust 24 to 26. Theconvention was an enormoussuccess with more than1,000 participants fromaround the world.

The AustralianGovernment was representedby Federal Minister forEducation, the HonourableDavid Kemp MP.

A group of 12 QUTalumni and staff participatedin a special QUT AlumniPlanning Day on the first dayof the convention. Amongthe group were volunteersfrom throughout Australiaand Asia who discussed theirviews and expectations ofQUT Alumni.

During the convention, 20graduates attended a breakfastreception in Kuching, hosted

by the Queensland Director-General of Education, JimVarghese. The AustralianHigh Commissioner toMalaysia, Peter Varghese, wasa special guest at thebreakfast.

Free Alumni TheatreEveningsAlumni have been flockingto the free Alumni TheatreEvenings offered by theAcademy of the Arts fortheir showcase performancesin The Gardens Theatre.

So far this year, hundredsof alumni have enjoyedseeing graduating actorsperform in plays such asTaming of the Shrew, TheyShoot Horses Don’t They? andMill on the Floss. Dance loversenjoyed Not Enough Dance inSeptember featuringperformance andchoreography by Academydancers.

Head of QUT’s Alumniand Development ServicesJulie Mannion said theAcademy of the Arts hadgenerously agreed to

continue hosting FreeAlumni Evenings in 2001.

IKAMA dinnerSome 50 QUT alumnijoined with other Australiangraduates at the 2000IKAMA Annual Dinner inJakarta, Indonesia earlierthis year.

Indonesian Alumni ChapterLaunchThe Vice-Chancellor hosteda function for over 70 guestsin Jakarta on September 10to launch the QUT AlumniChapter.

London Alumni CocktailReceptionThe Alumni Office wasinundated with interest fromgraduates living or passingthrough London in June forour cocktail reception heldon Queensland Day andhosted by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor DennisGibson. More than 100alumni enjoyed theAustralian-themed food anddrinks, and the update on allthat is happening back homein Brisbane and at QUT.

High Tea in Kuala LumpurAround 70 Malaysian alumnijoined QUT’s Vice-Chancellor on September 24for a high tea at the KLTower’s revolving restaurant.

Malaysian ScholarshipFunctionQUT Alumni joined withstaff at the launch ofScholarships for AustralianUniversities, held at theAustralian High Commissionin Kuala Lumpur on March28. Macquarie Bank, QUTand the Australian

Government are sponsoringthe QUT InformationTechnology PhD Scholarship.

Young Alumni ChapterInterest is being sought fromgraduates to be involved inthe setting up of a YoungAlumni Chapter (YAC). Thechapter would be establishedfor alumni under the age of35. For more information,please contact the AlumniOffice at alumni@qut.comor phone 07 3864 1837.

International ContactsBangkok, ThailandAchara Sae-Tingacharas@cementhai.co.th

Hong KongJoseph Kwanalumni@qut.com

Jakarta, IndonesiaAngelica Bunantaabunanta@smu.binus.ac.id

Kuala Lumpur, MalyasiaChristopher Josephc_j_117@hotmail.com

LondonQUT Alumni Officel.watkin@qut.edu.au

SingaporeAngel Limangel.lim@sgp.origen-scm.com

Taipei, TaiwanKevin Chenkuanchangchen@yahoo.com.tw

If you would like to be aQUT Alumni contact in yourregion, please contact theAlumni Office via e-mail atalumni@qut.comor fax +61 7 3864 1514.

Joseph Kwan, Witra Sekarasri and Angel Lim at AUIAC, Kuching

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Free Guided Tours of theGardens Point CulturalPrecinctTours run every Wednesdayand Friday, meeting in theQUT Art Museum foyer at12.15pm, Gardens Pointcampus.The Gardens Point CulturalPrecinct consists of the QUTArt Museum, The GardensTheatre, City BotanicGardens and OldGovernment House. For tourdetails, contact BernadetteMcCormack via e-mail atb.mccormack@qut.edu.auor on 07 3864 1420.

MBA Information EveningNovember 15 from 6.00pm–7.30pm,Owen J Wordsworth Rooms, Level 12,S Block, QUT Gardens Point

Find out about “Australia’sinnovative MBA” run by theBrisbane Graduate School ofBusiness at QUT. RSVP to:c.polglase@qut.edu.au orfor further details contact07 3864 1264.

CIB W70 Brisbane 2000International Symposiumon Facilities Management &Asset MaintenanceNovember 15–17, QUT Gardens Point

For more information contactthe School of ConstructionManagement ons.cook@qut.edu.au orphone 07 3864 2852.

Free Alumni Theatre Night –Dance Graduation SeasonNovember 16 at 8.00pm,The GardensTheatre, QUT Gardens Point

Performed by graduatingdancers on the eve of theirprofessional careers, thisexciting program featuresgroundbreaking work bysome of Australia’s leading

contemporary choreographers.For bookings, e-mail:academy@qut.edu.au orphone 07 3864 3347(answering machine).(Quote reference numberASO6 when booking.)

George Gittoes: World DiaryNovember 23 to January 21 2000 at theQUT Art Museum, QUT GardensPoint. 10.00am–4.00pm Tuesday toFriday; Noon–4.00pm Saturday andSunday

In this free exhibition,contemporary Australianfigurative artist GeorgeGittoes presents strikingimages of humanity invarious parts of the world.For more information,contact 07 3864 5370.

Manning the NextMillennium: Aninternationalinterdisciplinarymasculinities conferenceDecember 1–2 at Legends Hotel,Surfers Paradise

Presented by the Schoolof Humanities and SocialScience. For moreinformation, contacts.pearce@qut.edu.au orv.muller@qut.edu.au orphone 07 3864 4514 or07 3864 4738.

Canberra Alumni ReceptionDecember 7

Venue and time to beadvised.

Melbourne AlumniReceptionDecember 8

Venue and time to beadvised.We know many QUTgraduates live in Canberraand Melbourne but keep a

Brisbane address for mailing.To ensure you receive aninvitation to our alumnireceptions, please advise usof your new contact details.(alumni@qut.com or+61 7 3864 2821)

QUT Alumni Eco/EducationTourJuly/August 2001, Bookings and depositrequired by March 2001

See Queensland through theeyes of two experts, Dr MaryWhite (an acclaimed writerand palaeo-environmentalist)and John Casey (an expertgeologist and outback tourguide). See page 19.

MAJOR ALUMNI EVENTCOMING IN 2001A major alumni event willtake place in mid-2001 forgraduates of all ages anddisciplines. Further details willappear in the next edition ofQUT Links.If you’d like to be a classleader and help organise areunion gathering of yourclassmates at this event, pleasecontact Sharon Norris viae-mail at s.norris@qut.comor phone +61 7 3864 1833.

Alumni Speaker SeriesLaunchNovember 22, 6.00pm–8.00pm, Level 4,Z Block, Cost – $10

Guest speaker: Brett Hooker,Senior Director of SoftwareDevelopment, ApplicationsDevelopment, OracleCorporation and the 2000Faculty of InformationTechnology OutstandingAlumni Award Winner.

Contact alumni@qut.comor 07 3864 1833.

Canberra Alumni ReceptionDecember 7, 6.00pm–8.00pm, RydgesCanberra, London Circuit, Cost – $10

Guest speaker: James Moody,2000 Young Queenslander ofthe Year and 2000 YoungEngineer of the Year.

Contact alumni@qut.comor 07 3864 2821 to RSVP orfor further details.

Melbourne AlumniReceptionDecember 8, 6.00pm–8.00pm, RydgesMelbourne, Exhibition Street, Cost – $15

Guest speaker: David Moffatt,CEO of General ElectricAustralia and New Zealand.David is the Faculty ofBusiness and Chancellor’sOutstanding Alumni AwardWinner for 2000.

Contact alumni@qut.comor 07 3864 2821 to RSVP orfor further details.

Sydney Alumni ReceptionMarch 2001, Wentworth Hotel, 6.30pm–8.30pm, Cost – $15

Guest speaker: Allan Brackin,Managing Director, AAGTechnology Services Pty Ltd.Allan was the QUT 1999Outstanding Alumnus of theYear and the Faculty of BuiltEnvironment andEngineering OutstandingAlumnus.

Contact alumni@qut.comor 07 3864 2821 to RSVP orfor further details.

To be placed on oure-mail What’s-On list,send your name ande-mail address toalumni@qut.edu.au

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For more Keep in Touchentries, visit: http://www.qut.edu.au/draa/alumni

James AllenGradDip Legal Practice 1993; LLM1997

After several years in regionalQueensland, James returned toBrisbane and is currently withDunhill Madden Butler, bringingwith him a broader understandingof problems facing the bush. Hismajor practice area is successionlaw. chagreen@ozemail.com.auor 07 3307 8844.

Clare ApeltBArts(Drama) 1994

Clare works with Connect YouthAction, co-ordinating a self-employment enterprisedevelopment course for youngartists. She is also workingas an artist on a communitydevelopment project to benefityoung mothers.c_apelt@hotmail.com or07 3844 9498.

Robert BallBEng(Civil) 1982

Robert is an engineering designmanager with Lend LeaseDevelopment managing the NorthLakes project at Mango Hill. From1996 to 1999 he spent time inMalaysia providing technical andcontract advice on various projectsincluding the Kuala LumpurInternational Airport. Sincegraduating Robert has travelledall around Australia and workedon different projects in the UK,Turkey and Oman.rob-ball@lendlease.com.au or07 3480 9018.

Michael BiceLLB 1995

Michael is registrar with theMagistrates Courts in ChartersTowers. Since graduating he hasheld various positions with theDepartment of Justice andAttorney General. Michael is alsoa credited mediator for theAlternative Dispute ResolutionCentre and was appointed acting

stipendiary magistrate inOctober 1999.Michael_Bice@justice.qld.gov.auor 07 4787 1377.

Danielle BlackmoreBEd(EC) 1995

After spending four years inWestern Australia as a co-ordinatorand teacher in child care, Daniellereturned to Queensland and iscurrently director of the TAFEChild Care Centre and also anearly childhood teacher at BoopaWerem Kindergarten, bothin Cairns.hilti@internetnorth.com.au or07 4053 7944.

Denise BollandAssocDip (Visual Arts) 1990

Since graduating, Denise has stagedfive solo art exhibitions and iscurrently studying for a GraduateDiploma in Experiential ArtTherapy. She is field placementco-ordinator with community andhuman services at the SouthbankInstitute of TAFE, and is alsoco-ordinating the building ofthe Chenrezig Centre forCompassionate Care at Eudlo inQueensland. dwd@ecn.net.au or0412 724 379.

Kevin Kuan-chang ChenBEng(Civil) 1998

Kevin works for the ChinaExternal Trade DevelopmentCouncil in Taipei. In August heattended the Australian UniversitiesInternational Alumni Convention2000 (AUIAC) as a QUT Alumnidelegate in Kuching, Malaysia.kuanchangchen@yahoo.com.tw or+ 886 2 2314 0227.

Dennis Yuk Chun ChienGradCert Engineering Mgt 1999;MEngSc (Eng Mgt) 2000

Dennis is a manager with ShimanoPte Ltd in Singapore.chienycd@singnet.com.sg or+ 65 475 6998.

Kisten CooperBNursing 2000

Kisten is a registered nurseworking at the Rockhampton BaseHospital. 0409 274 757.

James DavisBNursing 2000

James is a registered nurse workingat the Royal Brisbane Hospital.JamesPatrick67@hotmail.com or0419 705 269.

Marie-Claire DennisGradCertMgt (Marketing) 2000

After more than 10 years managingher own art business in New SouthWales, Marie-Claire moved toQueensland where she spent anumber of years as marketingmanager for TAFE Queensland.Now marketing manager with theQueensland Symphony Orchestra,she believes there is a great futurefor music in Queensland thanks tothe large number of performersand composers, and a growingappreciative audience.dennism@qso.com.au,07 3377 5013 or 07 3377 5000.

Bruce DerrickGradDip Project Mgt 1990

Bruce has recently been appointedgeneral manager in the Philippineswith Brown & Root, a businessunit of the Halliburton Company(USA). Prior to this he spent morethan two years as Queensland’sregional general manager withKinhill Pty Ltd, a subsidiary ofBrown & Root. Bruce also hasbusiness interests in theWhitsundays, where he hopesto retire one day.bruce.derrick@halliburton.comor + 63 2 816 7730.

Karlee FranzBEd(Primary) 1997

After working at Geebung StateSchool for three years, Karlee wastransferred to Yarrabah StateSchool where she has been fornearly one year. She says teachingin an Aboriginal community isvery rewarding and enjoyable. The children are so genuine andenergetic they brighten her daywith their “big smiles and giggles”.kmfranz@smartchat.net.au or07 4056 9445.

Jenny Garrels (neeLuttgens)GradDip (Teacher-Librarianship) 1987;DipTeach (Home Ec) 1974

Jenny taught in secondary schoolson the Gold Coast between 1974and 1990. She accepted a teachingexchange position in Sechelt,British Columbia in 1990 andloved it so much that sheemigrated two years later with herhusband and two teenage children.Jenny is currently teaching fulltime in Sechelt and loves everyminute of it. jgarrels@sd46.bc.caor + 604 886 0108.

Wendy GleesonGradDipAdmin 1991

Based in London, Wendy isbusiness development servicessenior manager with GeraldEdelman Chartered Accountants.She attended the London QUTAlumni function in June.wgleeson@geraldedelman.comor + 44 20 7299 1400.

Sashi GovindLLB 1983

After graduating, Sashi returned toFiji working as a lawyer in privatepractice until 1987. On returningto Australia she worked for theNew South Wales Legal AidCommission for two years. Sashi isnow managing lawyer in the Courtof Criminal Appeal Section of theNSW Office of the Director ofPublic Prosecutions.xyo473@odpp.nsw.gov.au or02 9285 2577.

Kirsty HetheringtonGradDipArts (Journalism) 1999

Kirsty is editor with InformationKiosk Systems, a companyproviding health informationkiosks to pharmacies and healthfood stores.Kirstyh@infokiosks.com.au or07 3846 2344.

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Michael HoleszkoBEng (Civil) 1985

Working with the Department ofMain Roads for the past 15 years,Mike is transport planning’sprincipal engineer in Warwick.He is married to Janelle and theyhave two daughters, Sarah (7)and Rebecca (5).Mike.R.Holeszko@transport.qld.gov.auor 07 4661 6310.

Natalie IngGradDipAppSc (Medical Ultrasound)1999; BAppSc(HMS) 1997

After finishing human movementstudies, Natalie took a year off totravel but returned to undertakestudies in ultrasound. She is asonographer with BundabergMedical Imaging, working ongeneral and vascular ultrasoundand echocardiography. She hopesto combine her knowledge fromboth areas and specialise inmusculoskeletal ultrasound.07 4154 3717.

Ronald Liew Weng KeongBEng (Electrical and Comp Eng) 1999

Ronald is a design engineerinvolved with research anddevelopment with AdvancedSystems Automation in Singapore.ronald@asa.com.sg

Anna KilderryMEd (EC) 2000; GradDipEd (EC)1995

Anna lectures with VictoriaUniversity and at TAFE.Anna.Kilderry@vu.edu.au or03 9216 8076.

Leonard KingBArts (Film & TV Production) 1999

Leonard returned to Singaporein May and looks forward toproducing films with Singaporeanwriters and directors, as well aswith many filmmakers he metwhile living in Australia.leonardking@yahoo.com or+ 65 455 3987.

Liza Laird (nee McDonald)DipEd(Sec – Social Science) 1990

Since graduating from QUT Lizahas done further study – a

Graduate Diploma and a Master ofEducation (Guidance andCounselling). She is currently asupply teacher and bringing upthree little boys. Liza says beinga mum is definitely the biggesteducation she has ever had.07 4698 7797.

Deanna LeeBBltEnv (Interior Design) 1998

Deanna is an interior designerwith Peddle Thorp Architectsin Brisbane.d.lee@peddlethorp.com.au or07 3221 6249.

Genevieve MahonyGradDip Teaching 1990

Genevieve is a director of MullerMahony & Associates and isstudying a Master of Businessat QUT. She was recentlyinducted into the AustralianBusinesswomen’s Hall of Famefor her outstanding contributionto Australian business. She travelledto Melbourne earlier this year toparticipate in the inductionluncheon as the keynote speaker,which celebrated the achievementsof 50 Australian businesswomen.mma@powerup.com.au or07 3847 5399.

Julian MartinuzziBAppSc (Construction Mgt) 1999

Julian is a contracts administratorwith Fardoulys Constructions,Coorparoo. 0417 637 242.

Neil MichelBBus(Accy) 1983

Neil is a director with CDCConsulting Services.nvmichel@bigpond.com or07 3229 0199.

Foo Hoe MingMEngSc 1997

Hoe Ming is a project manager/engineering surveyor with DetNorske Veritas in Singapore. He isinvolved in project works relatedto risk and reliability studies ofplant maintenance in the maritime,oil and gas industries.hoe.ming.foo@dnv.com or+ 65 771 3287.

Jason MissoBBus(Accy) 1993

Following six years at Ernst &Young, Jason is now specialising infinancial and investment advicewith Douglas Wenck in Brisbane.jmisso@wenck.com.au or07 3031 1600.

Shafi MohamadMBus(Accy) 1997

Shafi has recently been appointedhead of the accountancy programat the Universiti Teknologi MaraSamarahan campus in Malaysia.jarima@pc.jaring.my or+ 082 428 961.

Kevin NgBEng(Mech) 1996

Kevin is a senior engineer withHewlett Packard in Singapore.konghui@singnet.com.sg or+ 65 732 7610.

John PalmerBEng(Elect&CompEng) 1995;AssocDipElecEng 1990

John is the surface operationsmaintenance superintendentwith Newlands Coal Pty Ltdin Glenden.07 4940 5276.

Brata PerdanaBBus 1991

Brata is assistant vice-presidentwith the Indonesian BankRestructuring Agency (IBRA), agovernment agency responsiblefor assisting in the revival of theIndonesian economy.brata@bppn.go.id or+ 62 21 577 0952 ext. 8208.

Richard PidgeonBEng(Mech) 1994

After graduating, Richard workedat the Paraburdoo and Tom Priceiron ore mines but recentlyrelocated to Perth to becomea project engineer withHamersley Iron.08 9327 2555.

Margaret RingwoodBSocSc (Human Servies) 1999

After six years as care manager ofEmmaus Hostel, Margaret recentlymoved to the Diversicare Programof the Ethnic Community Councilof Queensland at West End. Shemanages the community optionsprogram, which provides in-homeassistance for frail, aged andyounger disabled people from non-English speaking backgrounds.service@diversicare.com.au or07 3846 1099.

Achara Sae-TingMCommerce 1999

Achara is a marketing officer withthe Siam Cement Industry Co Ltdin Bangkok, Thailand.acharas@cementhai.co.thor + 662 586 5411.

Ida Rumondang SipahutarMCommerce 1998

Ida is a bank examiner andsection chief with the Bankof Indonesia in Jakarta.+ 21 381 8039.

Luke SmithBBus(Accy) 1996

Luke is currently working for asmall accounting firm in Brisbane.He is very keen to link up withother people who knew him whenhe was first studying for a Bachelorof Education degree at QUTin 1989.luke@sabirk.com.au.

Anousa SouannavongMInfoTech 1999; BInfoTech 1998

After graduating, Anousa joinedPricewaterhouseCoopers (Laos)Ltd as an information technologyconsultant. He says that althoughthe information technologyindustry is slow in his country hebelieves that in the near future hewill be able to utilise his skills andknowledge learnt at QUT todevelop the industry in Laos.anousa@hotmail.com or+ 856 21 222718.

How to Keep inTouchIf you would like to sharethe latest news with otherQUT graduates, simplysend QUT Alumni an e-mail

or fill in the back of the QUTLinks cover sheet. Alumni Relationsloves to hear from graduates andcan help keep you in touch withyour old QUT, QIT, BCAE, CTC andTeachers’ College friends.

Alumni RelationsQUT DevelopmentGPO Box 2434, Brisbane Qld 4001Phone (07) 3864 2821Fax (07) 3864 1514 ore-mail: alumni@qut.com

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Keep yourmemories ofQUT aliveA range of quality

corporate products isavailable for QUT Alumni

to purchase. To see our fullrange of gifts, visit http://www.corpcomm.qut.edu.au/and select “Alumnimemorabilia”.

Bill SpannBBus(Mgt) 1990

Bill is the owner/manager ofBundaleer Rainforest Gardens andReps on the Run at Brookfield.He has kindly offered a discount toQUT staff, students and Alumnifor both enterprises.07 3374 4885.

Wilfred StratingCertArchTech 1978

Wilfred is the proprietor of WilfredStrating Design, Holland Park West.07 3343 9486.

Malcolm SwalwellBAppSc(Chemistry) 1984

Malcolm is research anddevelopment manager withCampbell Brothers Ltd inFortitude Valley.malcolms@campbell.com.au or07 3253 6111.

Jeffrey TanBA(Drama) 1995

Since returning to Singapore in1996, Jeffrey has worked withnearly all the theatre companies inSingapore as a director, playwright,actor and lighting designer. In 1999he joined Lasalle-SIA School ofDrama as a full-time lecturer andwas recently Acting Head ofDrama for six months. He wrote

and directed True Deep Blue, amultimedia collaborative play forthe Singapore Arts Festival 2000and, in August, he directed a stagesitcom with four local celebrities.jefftan@lasallesia.edu.sg or+ 65 340 9184.

Seri Tau-ValiMBA(Professional) 1999

After graduating, Seri wasappointed executive officer to theCommissioner General of PapuaNew Guinea’s Internal RevenueCommission. +675 322 6657.

Debbie WibowoMBus(Comn) 1998

Debbie is with Indo PacificReputation ManagementConsultants in Indonesia, whereshe has been working with anintegrated team assistingblue-chip clients.debonk@yahoo.com or+ 62 21 489 7733.

David WrightMBA(Mgt) 1994

David is the national manager ofAustralia General PracticeAccreditation Ltd in Brisbane. Theorganisation, which was set up in1998, is dedicated to qualityimprovement in general practice.dwright@agpal.com.au or3876 6370.

and personal information is onlyaccessible by registered users and thesite is password-protected.

Whether you wish to get your freee-mail, post your resume, be an on-line mentor, or find a lost friend,make sure you register and comeback often. This is your Alumni On-line Community.

As a first time user, visit: http://www.qut.onlinecommunity.com/ and useyour alumni ID (a unique identifier

One of the most excitingcommunication developments is theemergence of on-line communities –places where people with similarbackgrounds, interests andexperiences gather to exchange ideasand information.

Parts of the QUT Alumni site,including the On-line Directory,Chats and Discussions, and theNetworking Circle areas will beaccessible to alumni only. Proprietary

found above your name and addressdetails on the fly sheet accompanyingthis magazine).

If you have discarded the fly sheet,just enter your surname and submitwithout providing your ID.

It will take about two days toverify your details and provideregistration.

For more information, contactLeesa Watkin on (+61␣ 7)␣ 3864 1837or e-mail l.watkin@qut.com

QUT’s on-line alumni community is expanding

Frances WynbergenGradDip Nursing 1998

Since graduating, Frances hasgained lots of experience as amidwife in postnatal care, in thelabour ward and in the specialcare nursery. She is currentlyco-ordinating ‘Blankets of Love’,a community project providingquilts as keepsakes for parents ofstillborn babies at the RoyalWomen’s Hospital.

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Colin BuchanIn the April 2000 edition of QUTLinks, Colin’s e-mail address shouldhave read colinbuc@loxinfo.co.th

NB Teaching graduatesThanks to all those teachers whorecently sent us their details afterseeing our ad in the QueenslandTeachers’ Union Journal. Welcometo QUT Alumni.

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Services and facilities for QUT Alumni

QUT alumni can take advantage of many QUT services and facilities.

Fitness and sports centres – QUT's fitness centres are open to the public at competitive rates.Call 07 3864 2945 (Gardens Point), 07 3864 3710 (Kelvin Grove) or 07 3864  4716 (Carseldine).Special discounts are available for QUT alumni. Call the Alumni Office on 07 3864 1837 for a letterof introduction.

Library benefits – QUT graduates and alumni are invited to rejoin the library after graduation for adiscounted membership fee of $75 a year. Call the Alumni Office on 07 3864 1837 for a letter of introduction.

Optometry Clinic – a comprehensive optometry clinic is available to the public as well as QUT staff andstudents. Call 07 3864 5695.

Podiatry Clinic – the Podiatry Clinic provides an excellent facility for research, teaching and service to thepublic. Call 07 3864 5652.

Weight Management Clinic – the Weight Management Clinic is available to members of the public aswell as QUT staff and students. Call 07 3864 5819.

Nutrition Clinic – a clinic conducted by third- and fourth-year nutrition and dietetics students supervisedby qualified dietitians. Call 07 3232 7918.

Education Television (ETV) services – QUT's ETV unit undertakes commercial work in all aspects of electronicmedia. Call 07 3864 2207 or 07 3864 1780.

Continuing education courses and conference management (CPE) – offers professional development,vocation support and continuing professional education courses. Call 07 3864 2196 or 07 3864 3354.

Facilities for hire – Call 07 3864 2888

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