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2009

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July

July 2009 Graduation Celebrations

Ccongratulations to all our new graduates and welcome to the Alumni community. View photos from the celebrations

June

Congratulations to our Alumni that received 2009 Queens Birthday Honours

Mr Mark Cranfield OAM	For service to Australian folklore and to the recording of oral histories Oral Historian, National Library of Australia, 1980-2005; the Collection has grown from 7,900 reels in 1981 to 60,000 reels in 1998; the original program of recording interviews of notable Australians has been maintained but also now includes many social history collections including: Seven Years On: Interviews with Emerged and Emerging Indigenous Leaders. Bringing Them Home (Stolen Generations) Oral History Project. The Cultural Context of Unemployment: An Oral Record. Greek-Australian Oral History and Folklore Project. Australian Response to AIDS Oral History Project. Chilhood, Tradition and Change: a national study of Primary School Playground Activities. John Meredith Collection: field recordings of Australian folklore. Norm and Pat O'Connor Collection: field recordings of Australian folklore. Rob and Olya Willis Collection: field recordings of Australian folklore. The People's Forest Oral History Project. Women of the Land Oral History Project. Post War Chinese-Australian Oral History Project. Maltese Immigrants Oral History Project. Monaro Multicultural Music and Dance Project. Peter Parkhill Collection: field recordings of traditional music of Greek, Turkish, Lebanese and Italian Australians. Board Member, National Folk Festival, since 2006. Current Committee Member, Folk Alliance Australia.

Mr Christopher, Deacon OAM	For service to community radio through the ArtSound organisation General Manager, Engineering and Development, ArtSound Inc, since 2004; current Senior Vice-President, Board of Management. Foundation Board Member, since 1983; has served as President or Vice-President; Life Member, 2000. Volunteer Radio Producer/Presenter and Broadcast and Recording Engineer, since 1970. Currently leading the development of ArtSound's innovative digital audio multicast and internet radio services for aged, hospitalised and/or isolated citizens.

Mr Kenneth Leonard OAM	For service to the community through the Redcliffe Kippa-Ring Lions Club. President, Redcliffe Kippa-Ring Lions Club, 1997-1999 and since 2006; Public Officer; Member, 1996; Life Member, 1995. Chairman, Lions Recycle for Sight Australia, since 2000; Adviser. Chief Executive Officer, Lions Sunday Markets, since 2002. Lions Member, since 1976; served as President (twice) and as District Governor in Canberra, 1994-1995. Member, Greater Brisbane Ministerial Regional Community Forum, Queensland Government, 2004-2006. Chairman, National Dragon Boats Organisation, 1994. Awards/recognition include: Melvin Jones Fellow, Redcliffe Kippa-Ring Lions Club, 1995 and 2006.

Mr Jonas Van Praag OAM	For service to community health through raising the awareness of cystic fibrosis. Mr van Praag suffers from cystic fibrosis, and cycled from Paris to Istanbul (4,395 kms) in 2007 to raise awareness about the disease and to inspire newly-diagnosed patients to live their lives to the fullest. The ride was filmed and made into a documentary, and Mr van Pragg has written a children's book Walter and the Mucous Monsters about the journey; both products are available at-cost (or sometimes free) to people diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.

Dr Peter Schiff OAM	For service to health in the field of haematology, and to the Jewish community. Medical Director, Bioplasma Division, Commonwealth Serum Laboratories Ltd, 1987-2000; Research and Development Director; Chief of Research; Liaison Officer with haemophilia groups; Medical Officer, since 1965. Peter Schiff Award established to recognise significant contributions to transfusion medicine, highest blood/plasma donor in Victoria - 549 donations to date. President, Australian and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion, 1974-1976. Fellow, Royal Australian College of Physicians, 1978. Fellow, Royal College of Pathologists of Australia, 1973. Current International Vice-President, B'nai Brith Australia/New Zealand; District President, 2000-2003; Foundation President, Raoul Wallenberg Unit, 1984-1986; President, Melbourne Lodge, 1970-1972; Member, since 1960. Member, B'nai B'rith Youth, 1953-1960.

Dr Terence Gagen AM	For service to higher education in the field of mathematics as an educator, researcher and mentor and through the National Mathematics Summer School Honorary Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sydney, since his retirement in 2003; Associate Professor, 1984-2003; Senior Lecturer, 1973-1984; Head, former Department of Pure Mathematics, 1985-1987 and 1989-1990. Co-instigator and Tutor (voluntary), Chatswood Mathematics Enrichment Program, 1984-2003; an after-school-hours program for gifted and talented school students interested in challenging mathematical problems; the concept was adopted by secondary schools around Australia and New Zealand. Chairman, NSW Higher School Certificate Mathematics Syllabus Committee, NSW Board of Studies, 1988-1990; Supervisor, NSW Higher School Certificate Mathematics Marking, for many years. Director, National Mathematics Summer School, since 1993; Deputy Director, 1984-1992; Assistant Director, 1978, 1982 and1983; Course Leader, for 34 years; involved since 1975; the School is held over a period of 2 weeks each summer at the Australian National University. Awards/recognition include: Distinguished Service Award, Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers, 2000. B H Neumann Award, Australian Mathematics Trust, for his important contributions over many years to the enrichment of mathematics learning in Australia and its region, 1993. Award for Excellence in Teaching, University of Sydney, 1992.

Commodore Raymond Griggs AM, CSC	For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy as the Amphibious Task Group Commander, Deputy Fleet Commander, Director General Navy Strategic Policy and Futures, and as Director General Force Structure Review for the Defence White Paper Commodore Griggs has delivered the highest levels of excellence in all aspects of his remarkable career. He is an outstanding Naval officer of the very highest calibre who has achieved the exceptional standards of leadership, professional achievement, vision and wisdom. His efforts have positively influenced the current and future capability of the Royal Australian Navy.

Professor Clive Hamilton AM	For service to public debate and policy development, particularly in the fields of climate change, sustainability and societal trends Professor of Public Ethics, Charles Sturt University, since June 2008. Founder and Executive Director, The Australia Institute, 1993-2008. Founder and Chairman, Climate Institute (Australia), 2005-2006. Visiting Fellow, Yale University USA, 2009. Visiting Fellow, Australian National University, 2004 and 2008. Visiting Fellow, Sydney University, 2003. Visiting Scholar, Cambridge University UK, 2003. Has held various other academic positions, including: Adjunct Professor, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney, 1997-2000. Senior Lecturer, Graduate Program in Public Policy, Australian National University, 1994-1997. Director, Graduate Program in the Economics of Development, Australian National University, 1986-1988. Senior Economic Adviser, Government of Indonesia, 1992-1993. Head of Research Branch, Resource Assessment Commission, Canberra, 1990-1992.

Professor David Horner AM	For service to higher education in the area of Australian military history and heritage as a researcher, author and academic Professor of Australian Defence History, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University, since 1999. First Head of the Australian Army's Land Warfare Studies Centre, 1998-2002. Member of Directing Staff, Joint Services Staff College, 1988-1990. Visiting Fellow, Department of History, Australian Defence Force Academy, 1985-1988. Official Historian, Official History of Australian Peacekeeping, Humanitarian and Post-Cold War Operations, since 2004; General Editor of this 6 volume series;.a joint venture with the Australian War Memorial and the Australian National University. Chair, Armed Services Working Party, Australian Dictionary of Biography, for 15 years; Member, for 20 years; Armed Services Editor, for 10 years. Member, Military History Advisory Committee, Australian Army. Editor, Army History Series, since 1994; responsible for publishing more than 30 books. Author or Editor of 28 books on Australian military history, strategy and defence, 1978-2009, and over 75 journal articles, reports or chapters in books. Key Publications include: High Command, Australia and Allied Strategy, 1939-1945, 1982. The Gunners: A History of Australian Artillery, 1995. Inside the War Cabinet: Directing Australia's War Effort, 1939-1945, 1996. Breaking the Codes: Australia's KGB Network (with Desmond Ball), 1998. Blamey: The Commander-in-Chief, 1998. Defence Supremo: Sir Frederick Shedden and the Making of Australian Defence Policy, 2000. The Australian Centenary of Defence, Volume 4, Making the Australian Defence Force, 2001. Strategic Command: General Sir John Wilton and Australia's Asian Wars, 2005. Awards/recognition include: Churchill Fellowship, 1976.

Group Captain Richard Keir AM, CSC	For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of Number 87 Squadron. Group Captain Keir has made a truly exceptional contribution to the Royal Australian Air Force's intelligence support through the conceptual planning, implementation and subsequent command of Number 87 Squadron. His inspired vision, outstanding initiative and superb leadership were responsible for the creation of the Royal Australian Air Force's first dedicated intelligence squadron, which he has seen through to a highly successful maturity as its first Commanding Officer.

Dr Thomas Sheridan AM	For service to public administration in South Australia through financial management and governance roles, and to professional, charitable, and business organisations.
Mrs Coral McLean CSC, PSM	For outstanding public service in the management of complex and sensitive human resource issues in the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. Mrs McLean is the Manager, Human Resource Programs and Coordination Section in the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and is widely respected for her personal contribution to the management and resolution of complex and sensitive issues. She has displayed high levels of leadership and compassion, detailed subject expertise, and an unparalleled dedication to the performance of her duties. Mrs McLean has ensured that appropriate respect is held for individuals while at the same time providing guidance and advice to relevant senior Departmental staff in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for employees, the Department and the wider Australian Public Service. She has also demonstrated a strong capacity to provide strategic advice, and her efforts have assisted the Department to utilise its resources in the most effective manner. Mrs McLean was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross in 1996 when serving in the Royal Australian Navy.

Ms Nicole Sadler CSC	For outstanding achievement as Staff Officer Grade One Strategic Human Resources. Lieutenant Colonel Sadler is an exceptional officer whose drive, commitment and dedication have directly contributed to the Australian Army's personnel capability. She was responsible within the Australian Army for researching and analysing strategic workforce issues, and her work established the strategic direction for the development of an agile and adaptive workforce in The Army Plan, the Workforce Companion Review and the Army-After-Next plan. Her tireless efforts resulted in a blueprint within which her innovation and specialist knowledge ensured an enduring effect for the Australian Army.

Commander Katja Bizilj CSC	For outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer of the Australian Defence Force School of Languages Commander Bizilj is an exceptional officer consistently displaying professional excellence, inspirational leadership, initiative, perseverance and outstanding dedication to duty in extremely challenging and demanding situations. Notwithstanding limited resources and dynamic operational and training management environments, Commander Bizilj's outstanding achievements in the provision of critical language training have significantly enhanced the Australian Defence Force's ability to undertake military operations overseas successfully.

Mr Liam Fogarty AFSM	Mr Fogarty has demonstrated an outstanding ability in leading strategic thinking, based on science and knowledge and extensive land, forestry and fire management experience with many fire agencies across Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. As Assistant Chief Fire Officer - Planning and Knowledge within the Department of Sustainability and Environment, he is widely respected for his breadth of knowledge, his experiences and resourcefulness in fire management and his ability to translate and make it applicable from the ground firefighter to Incident Management Teams and to senior and executives of land and fire management agencies. His ability to look at issues and to develop and apply innovative concepts makes him an exceptional leader in fire management. Mr Fogarty has developed and led many innovations during his distinguished career, including the Criticality Asset Map for Victoria, his involvement in the establishment of the Integrated Fire Management Planning Framework for Victoria, and as a key leader in the development of Victoria's Bushfire Strategy 'Living With Fire'.

Mr Brian Stewart PSM	For outstanding public service in the development and implementation of significant reforms to information and communications technology across the Australian Government. Since 1995, Mr Stewart has demonstrated outstanding leadership and management of the development and implementation of information technology and communications technology (ICT) policy. His high level strategic and economic policy skills and appreciation of the value of new technologies to improve government administration and delivery of its programs have resulted in more efficient and effective use and management of ICT in government. His work has significantly contributed to Australia gaining international recognition as a leader in ICT and for advances in online service delivery that have led to web technology being the preferred method for Australians and Australian businesses to engage with government. Mr Stewart's vision and commitment to the application of good ICT governance and leverage of innovative technology have provided the Australian Government with a solid technological framework to support program delivery into the future.

Mr John Dengate PSM	For outstanding public service, particularly in the public affairs arena Mr Dengate has been one of the instrumental voices and public faces of environment protection for over 30 years and a public service role model in public affairs. He has excelled in the field of public communication and education, with a 30 years' career in the NSW Public Sector and 6 years at the Commonwealth level. He is highly respected in the public sector for his issues management, and in media circles for his ability to communicate simply and effectively about complex issues. His work encompasses the support of public policy, issues management and explanation in times of emergencies, and has earned him a profile as a respected environmental expert in the media. Mr Dengate's outstanding contribution has significantly improved the delivery of programs, clarified the nature and impacts of regulatory requirements, and helped to manage the outcomes of man-made and natural events. He has done an outstanding job in contributing widely to public understanding of a wide range of environmental and conservation issues, many of which have had the potential to generate high levels of emotion among the public.

Emeritus Professor Gungwu Wang (HonLLD 1996) will accept his Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters at the University of Cambridge on June 12 2009. Wang Gungwu contributed that his work completed at ANU culminating with his HonLLD 1986 played a significant part in achieving his Doctor of Letters at Cambridge. Wang receives this award on the University of Cambridge's 800th anniversary in the company of Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen (recipient of the Nobel Prize: Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences), among others.

April

Humanities researchers look to future

More than 100 former and current researchers and students from the Research School of Humanities have said a fond farewell to Old Canberra House ahead of the School's move to the Sir Roland Wilson Building. The researchers and students met at the iconic building by the lake on 3 April 2009 to say goodbye to the old building, but also to look to the future. The move to the Sir Roland Wilson Building later this year will bring it a little closer to the rest of the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences.

"We are sad to leave Old Canberra House, a building that we love and appreciate, and the Stanner Building, which was designed for the Centre for Cross-Cultural Research and the Humanities Research Centre [which merged in 2007 to form RSH]," said RSH Director Professor Howard Morphy. He added that when the constituent parts of RSH moved to Old Canberra House in 2000 that the area was viewed as removed from the centre of the University, remembered by many people as the former University staff club, a "delightful place to imbibe at the end of the day."

"I hope that we helped move it closer to the heart of the University," Professor Morphy said. "As a community we are all looking forward to the new opportunities and challenges that the move will bring." Professor Morphy said that in its new home RSH would develop a Digital Humanities Hub to consolidate the University's e-research strategy. He also welcomed sharing the new building with the Australian National Dictionary Centre, which became part of RSH in the 2007 but had remained geographically distant.

Old Canberra House is set to become part of the new Crawford School of Economics and Government complex.

January

Congratulations to our Alumni that received 2009 Australia Day Honours

The Honourable Professor Kim Beazley AC	For service to the Parliament of Australia through contributions to the development of government policies in relation to defence and international relations, as an advocate for Indigenous people, and to the community

Miss Judith Harris OAM	For service to the community of the Australian Capital Territory, particularly through the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service.
Mr Richard Rolfe OAM	For service to the community of Canberra through philanthropic support for sporting, service and charitable organisations.
Ms Christine Lynch (nee Hannan) OAM	For service to the Greek community of New South Wales through a range of cultural and charitable organisations.
Ms Robyn Byrne OAM	For service to the community of the Inner South and Port Melbourne areas through health care and legal services organisations.
Dr Alison Gyger (nee Jones) OAM	For service to the arts and the community, particularly through the publication of the journal Opera-Opera.

Professor Mick Dodson AM	Named Australian of the Year for 2009
Dr Caroline Turner AM	For service to the visual arts through executive roles with the Queensland Art Gallery, to the establishment and fostering of cultural relationships in the Asia-Pacific region, as an academic, and to the community
Mrs Marion Le (nee Roderick) AM	For service to the community as a human rights advocate, cultural and migration adviser and contributor to the development of refugee programs in the Australian Capital Territory.
Emeritus Professor Erich Weigold AM	For service to the physical sciences through research, education and leadership roles, as an academic and author and to the development of scientific policy in Australia.
Ms Deborah Cox AM	For service to the international community, particularly the conservation, protection, research and care of primates through the Jane Goodall Institute in Uganda and as a contributor to the establishment of the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance.
Mr Adrian Walter AM	For service to the arts, particularly in the area of classical guitar performance and musical composition through the Darwin International Guitar Festival, to music education and as a supporter of emerging performers.
Mr Robert Buchanan AM	For service to food science and technology, particularly through research supporting aid programs in the South East Asia region, and to the community.
Professor Hedley Beare AM	For service to education at secondary and tertiary levels as an academic and administrator, to policy development, and to a range of professional associations.

Emeritus Professor Graeme Clarke AO	For service to tertiary education as a leader and academic in the field of classical studies, and through executive and advisory roles with professional bodies.

Mr Mark Cunliffe PSM	For outstanding public service in the provision of high level legal advice in the Department of Defence, particularly in relation to Australian Defence Force deployments overseas and reform of the military justice system.
Mr Michael Callaghan PSM	For outstanding public service in the reform of the financial and superannuation sectors in Australia.
Miss Jacqueline McRae PSM	For outstanding public service in managing the planning, operational readiness and delivery phases of the Australia 2020 Summit and APEC 2007.