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Benefits Program

Macquarie University alumni enjoy many exclusive benefits provided by the University and our external partners.

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Library Benefits

Alumni are provided with free borrowing privileges, as well as access to three online databases.

Borrowing

Membership of the Library for Macquarie University alumni is provided free of charge. Membership is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. This entitles alumni to borrow 5 items for 2 weeks. (No renewals or reservations)

Macquarie University alumni can obtain or renew borrowing privileges at Macquarie University Library using this
Card Application Form

Please allow approximately 10 business days for your application to be approved.

If you have provided an email address in your application, the Library will email you regarding the process of issuing you with an Alumni Library Card. If you do not have access to email, please phone the Library on ph: 9850 7507 to check if your application has been processed.

PLEASE NOTE: THE LIBRARY WILL EMAIL YOU TO CONFIRM THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN PROCESSED. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO EMAIL, PLEASE PHONE THE LIBRARY TO CHECK IF YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN PROCESSED.

Database Access

Macquarie University alumni are eligible for free remote access to two EBSCO Alumni Databases (Academic Search Alumni Edition, and Business Source Alumni Edition) and also to Business Monitor Online.

To take advantage of this offer, complete this
Database Access Application Form

A separate user ID and password for EBSCO Alumni and Business Monitor Online will be provided on receipt of your application, and will be valid throughout 2008.

After receiving your user ID and password, connect to either

Both EBSCO Alumni databases provide access to a range of full-text journals and citation/abstract only for other journal articles.

Business Monitor Online provides access to daily macroeconomics, financial and company news and analysis on emerging and key global markets.

NOTE TO EXISTING USERS OF EBSCO ALUMNI AND BUSINESS MONITOR ONLINE DATABASES

AS FROM THURSDAY 3 JANUARY 2008, THE USER NAMES AND PASSWORDS FOR THE EBSCO ALUMNI AND BUSINESS MONITOR ONLINE DATABASES WILL CHANGE.

PLEASE RE-APPLY ONLINE FOR YOUR NEW USERNAMES AND PASSWORDS FOR BOTH DATABASES WHICH WILL BE VALID FROM THE DATE OF APPROVAL TO DECEMBER 2008.

 

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Career Development Centre

Alumni are eligible for career consultations, advice on career change and review strategies, use of the Career Resource Centre and participation in training workshops and career seminars. The CDO will charge a $50 fee for an initial consultation and two follow up meetings.

For general information see www.careers.mq.edu.au

To make an appointment, contact:
The Career Development Office
Ph: (02) 9850 7372
Email: careers@mq.edu.au
Web: www.careers.mq.edu.au

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Centre for Open Education

The Centre for Open Education has agreed to waive the Non-Award application fee for alumni ($60 savings), provided that:

Staff at COE will not be able to confirm your eligibility for the fee waiver unless you provide this documentation, and previously paid application fees will not be refunded.

Applications submitted after the on-time closing date for each semester will incur a $100 late fee.

To apply, contact Lindsey Freeman, Manager Academic Services, on (02) 9850 7470 or email lindsey.freeman@mq.edu.au.

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Dunmore Lang College

Dunmore Lang College is offering special accommodation and conference facilities rates to alumni. Both the accommodation rate, which includes breakfast and GST, and the conference facilities room hire rate will be offered at a discount of approximately 25%.

The College offers full catering options, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and professional services.

For more information see www.dunmorelangcollege.nsw.edu.au

For alumni reservations: Ph (02) 9856 1000

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International College of Management, Sydney

The International College of Management, Sydney, an affiliated college of Macquarie University, offers alumni a 10% discount on all food and beverage when a function is booked for 80 guests or more.

For alumni reservations, contact Ms Soraya Foy, Function and Event Sales Manager on Tel: +612 9466 1096, or by email at: SFoy@icms.edu.au

To organise a tour of this magnificent heritage estate overlooking Manly Beach, please contact: functions@icms.edu.au (Tel: +612 9977 0333) or visit www.icms.edu.au

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Macquarie University Sports and Aquatic Centre

Macquarie University Sports and Aquatic Centre Special Alumni Offer

After years on the drawing board the $17 million Macquarie University Sports and Aquatic Centre opened in July 2007. It features an outdoor 50m FINA compliant competition pool, a 25 metre indoor pool, a new state of the art gymnasium as well as new group fitness, cycling and yoga studios. The existing squash courts, basketball hall, badminton courts and a martial arts hall will remain, making the new Centre one of the most significant Centres in Sydney.

As an MQ Alumni you can purchase membership to the Centre at student rates. That's more than a 50% saving off normal rates. To find out more about the centre visit http://www.uatmq.com.au/active/sport_and_aquatic_centre, and to take advantage of this offer contact one of our Customer Service Officers on (02) 9850 7636.

When purchasing your gym membership, please present MU Sports and Aquatic Centre staff with documentation which verifies you are a graduate of Macquarie University. Alumni can also email the Alumni Office with a request for a letter of verification at: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au

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Macquarie Graduate School of Management Hotel (MGSM Hotel)

MGSM is now offering alumni discounted hotel accommodation on campus in the Macquarie Graduate School of Management Hotel.

The MGSM Hotel is conveniently located for alumni visiting the businesses in the Macquarie University Research Park.

Discounted rates are as follows:
$125 for queen bedroom (excl breakfast)
$145 per queen bedroom (incl full buffet breakfast at Lachlan's Restaurant)

For bookings call: 02 9850 9300 and quote the reference MU-Alumni-06

Offer is valid to 31 December 2007

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Magazines for Alumni at discount rates

Provider: Magazines4Students

Alumni now have access to special discounts on annual subscriptions to the Economist, Time, BRW and New Scientist magazines.

magazines Magazine Cover price Alumni price* Alumni Benefits
The Economist
12 months 		$535.50 $260.00 Savings of: $275.50 (~ 51%)
The Eonomist
24 months 		$1071.00 $480.00 Savings of: $591.00 (~ 55%)
The Economist
36 months 		$1606.50 $645.00 Savings of: $961.50 (~ 60%)
New Scientist
12 months 		$382.50 $210.00 Savings of: $172.50 (~ 45%)
New Scientist
24 months 		$765.00 $420.00 Savings of: $345.00 (~ 45%)
TIME
12 months 		$327.25 $125.00 Savings of: $202.25 (~ 62%)
BRW
12 months 		$347.50 $150.00 Savings of: $197.50 (~ 57%)

Alumni prices valid to January 2009
Offer only valid within Australia

To take advantage of this special offer, complete this Subscription Form and post/fax to:

Mail (free post):
No stamp required if you write on an envelope:
Magazines4Students
Reply Paid 1605
Darlinghurst NSW 1300
Australia

Fax: (02) 9361 5466

Order by phone: 1300 522 100 (cost of a local call) Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm to place your order.

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Accor Hotels and Resorts

Accor Logo

Alumni have access to a 5 percent discount off the Best Unrestricted Rate of the day (with last room availability at each hotel) in over 1300 selected hotels worldwide, in a new extended program called, "Away on Business" (AOB).

New Booking Procedure for 2007/2008:

By Phone

Call Accor Reservation Services on 1300 65 65 65 and quote Macquarie University Alumni ID Number: AS79763

Online

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The Australian

Alumni are offered a special subscription rate of $4.95 per week for six-day delivery of The Australian, or $1.50 per week for The Weekend Australian, for a 26-week subscription period.

Please subscribe at www.theaustralian.news.com.au/alumni
Or toll free number 1800022 552

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AVIS

AVIS LogoMacquarie alumni are now eligible for special rates in Australia and discounts worldwide with AVIS. Simply quote your AVIS Worldwide Discount number P813600 when making a reservation.

For full details and reservations contact AVIS:
Ph: 13 63 33
or visit www.avis.com.au

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National Australia Bank

NAB Logo Alumni have access to a premium package of financial services available from the NAB including:

Alumni should contact the NAB directly to discuss the concessional pricing included in this offer. You can also visit the NAB website for more information:

Website: www.nab.com.au/nabatwork (NB: your NAB@work ID is "macquarie")

Dedicated Phone Hotline: 1300 797 400 (8am to 9pm EST, 7 days a week)

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National Car Search

NCS LogoTaking the hassle out of buying your next business or private vehicle.

Macquarie alumni office is pleased to announce a FREE car buying service with National Car Search. For alumni, National Car Search has waived its standard $250 fee and will:

With over 12 years experience & an extensive network of dealers, National Car Search caters for single vehicle or fleet requirements.

National Car Search also provides complete finance for cars and equipment, including Novated Lease, Chattel mortgage and off balance sheet funding, sourced from major banks and finance providers at extremely competitive rates for alumni.

If you are looking for a new car and/or finance call National Car Search, tell them what you are looking for and they will do the rest. It's Simple – No Hassles!

Call National Car Search today.
Telephone: 1300 367 778 or 02 9456 5500
Email: alumni@carsearch.com.au
Website: www.carsearch.com.au

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