Melbourne University Veterinary Society Newsletter Vetnews

05 Jul 2008

UVet seminar series for 2008

Tuesday 12 August 2008
What do you expect when the surgeon says “Oops”

Tuesday 14 October 2008
Transfusion therapy- indications, applications and troubleshooting

This year’s seminars are offered as continuing education for veterinarians at no cost. Topics have been carefully selected on basis of usefulness to veterinarians in practice, and a short (5 to 10 minute) update on a topic/area from a recent conference attended by uVet staff will also be included in each seminar. While the seminars are free, donations (tax deductible) from attendees towards equipment upgrades are most welcome.

For further enquiries, contact Dr Wing Tip Wong on (03) 9731 2000 Monday - Thursday. To book a place, contact Mrs Gerry Hardie on (03) 9731 2000.

All seminars will be held in the Large Lecture Theatre, Veterinary Clinic & Hospital, The University of Melbourne, 250 Princes Highway, Werribee 3030.

Light snacks will be served at 6.30pm, followed by the seminar at 7.00pm.

 

Contact: Andrea Jones

Phone: 8344 7844

05 Jul 2008

Upcoming events and reunions

Class of 1998 - 10 Year Reunion

Amy Kay, Megan Scott and Louisa Taylor are starting to think about a 10 year reunion. More details will appear on the MUVS website as they finalise everything – www.muvs.unimelb.edu.au

Class of 1988 - 20 Year Reunion

Class Secretary Jane Vaughan has planned the big event for the weekend of Friday 17 October - Sunday 19 October at Beach Golf Links in Barwon Heads. There will be time for golf, swimming, walking and talking before the reunion dinner on Saturday. Contact Jane on 03 5254 3365 or vaughan@ava.com.au for more details.

University of Melbourne’s Open Day

Sunday 17 August 2008

The Faculty of Veterinary Science will be located in the foyer area of Wilson Hall.

Alumni lounge: building on the success of the inaugural Alumni Lounge in 2007, the University will again be opening an Alumni Lounge.

Alumni are invited to relax and enjoy coffee and refreshments in the Alumni Lounge. They can also complete the Alumni Preferences Survey, join the Alumni Web Community, meet fellow alumni and find out about upcoming events and activities. The Alumni Lounge will be open all day in the Moot Court Room in the Old Quad.

Please feel free to use any, or all of the above as a meet and greet point for any alumni that you may be wanting to connect with during the course of the day.

White Coat Ceremony

Sunday 20 July 2008

Wyndham Leisure and Events Centre

This ceremony celebrates the significant transition that students make to clinical training and intensive practical veterinary work as they commence the second semester of the third year of the course.

Contact: Andrea Jones

Phone: 8344 7844

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