Alumni Chapter Development
Macquarie University is committed to developing alumni chapters and informal networks in Australia and around the world based on geographic, academic or professional interests. The objectives of alumni chapters and networks include:
- engaging alumni to benefit from a life-long relationship with Macquarie
- organising professional and social networking opportunities for alumni
- encouraging alumni to stay in touch with fellow graduates
- providing a forum for alumni to give feedback to Macquarie
- reinforcing continuing education opportunities for alumni
- involving alumni in special projects
Further information or enquiries
The Alumni Office encourages alumni to assist in the development of chapters and networks. To get involved or receive further information, please email Alumni Director Mark Herndon: mark.herndon@mq.edu.au
Alumni Chapters Worldwide
For information on local alumni events or to stay in touch contact:
Australia
Queensland Chapter
Paul Coorey
pcoorey@csc.com.au
Bruce Aitken
bruceaitken@iprimus.com.au
Victoria Chapter
Mark Devine
Mark.J.Devine@nab.com.au
Adrian Yap
ayap@s2r.com.au
China
Beijing Chapter
Lyn Tang
lyn.tang@dowcorning.com
Shanghai Chapter
Clement Tsang
cdtsang@hotmail.com
Anna Gu
anna1021@hotmail.com
Hong Kong Chapter
http://www.macquarie.org.hk
Barbara Chan
info@macquarie.org.hk
Malaysia Chapter
http://www.quia.com/sv/68016.html (online alumni survey)
Angelina Yee
Angelina.yee@gmail.com
Singapore Chapter
Matthew Bull
matthew.bull@ipac.com.sg
Steven Teo
steventeo_yb@pacific.net.sg
Alumni Networks Worldwide
Australia
South Australia Network
Feisar Joya
Feisar.Joya@didata.com.au
Canada
Eastern Network
Kathleen Moran
Kmoran@conestogac.on.ca
British Columbia
Arthur Wolak
awolak@arelco.com
Cambodia
David Carter
david@infinity.com.kh
Chile Network
Irene Strodthoff
istrora@yahoo.com
Germany Network
Jan Apking
Jan.Apking@gmx.de
Carsten Ovens
post@carsten-ovens.de
Indonesia Network
Richard Andries
randries261@hotmail.com
Japan Network
Nicholas Kennedy
kennedy.tokyo@nifty.com
Mexico Network
Keri Ramirez
keri.ramirez@gmail.com
mexicoalumni@gmail.com
Russia Network
Alex Kordichev
alexkordichev@gmail.com
South Africa Network
Bruce Bryant
babryant@global.co.za
Ph: 082 331 9639
Tim Loughton
timloughton@steenbergestate.co.za
Ph: 0794 349055
Thailand Network
Chantita Rattanatassanee
porwelcome@hotmail.com
United States, California Network
Marc Johnstone
mjohnstone@shirlaws.biz
United States, Eastern Network
Henny Rahardja
hrahardja@gmail.com
United States, Midwest Network
Joshua Muder
joshuamuder@hotmail.com
Vietnam Network
Le Anh Hao
hao.le@vinacapital.com
Discipline-based Chapters
The Alumni Office works with individual departments within the University to establish discipline-based Chapters.
Actuarial Alumni Association
Mark Gallagher
acst.alumni@efs.mq.edu.au
News from Australia and Overseas Alumni Chapters
Australia
Actuarial Chapter
Actuarial Studies alumni are encouraged to log in and join the Chapter by visiting the newly launched website: www.mqactuary.org or contact Mark Gallagher at: cgal@bigpond.net.au or mob ph: +61 400474 593.
Queensland Chapter
On 28 February 2008, Macquarie graduates of the Queensland Chapter were treated to a special private viewing of the Andy Warhol Exhibition, exclusive to Brisbane, at the Gallery of Modern Art.
Everyone had a very enjoyable time whilst viewing Australia's first major Andy Warhol retrospective! Click here to view photos.
The Chapter Executive is seeking alumni volunteers to assist with planning future events. Please contact Paul Coorey pcoorey@csc.com.au or Bruce Aitken bruceaitken@iprimus.com.au if you are interested.
Victoria Chapter
The Macquarie University Alumni Relations Office, working in partnership with an enthusiastic group of alumni, has formed an alumni chapter in Victoria.
The alumni working committee is organising several events throughout the year for alumni to network, socialise and discuss issues and trends in the community. As representatives of the wider Macquarie alumni network in Victoria, they seek your suggestions and input in developing activities which will be of interest to you.
The first event for the year was on Friday, 11 April 2008. The VIC Chapter in conjunction with the Macquarie University Applied Finance Centre invited alumni and friends to attend a Finance Professionals lunchtime seminar by Julian Turecek, a leading expert on Emissions Trading. The seminar was held at the Macquarie Applied Finance Centre in Melbourne.
For additional information about the Macquarie University Alumni Association, Victoria Chapter, or to suggest future project ideas, contact Adrian Yap, President, at ayap@s2r.com.au or Mark Devine, Vice-President, at Mark.J.Devine@nab.com.au.
China
Beijing Chapter
More than 50 alumni, accompanied by the Vice-Chancellor and Macquarie staff, enjoyed a fantastic networking dinner at the Kuntai Royal Hotel on Friday, 13 July. The alumni dinner preceded a Macquarie University Graduation Ceremony at Tsinghua University the following day. Again, a highlight of the alumni dinner was the launch of the Macquarie Ambassadors Program. Just like in Shanghai, nearly 100 per cent of the alumni attending the dinner signing up to be an Ambassador!
Click here for photos of the alumni dinner on 13 July 2007 »
Shanghai Chapter
On 24 April 2008 the Macquarie University Alumni Association (MUAA), Shanghai held a successful get-together for alumni to discuss and explore current industry news and trends. The discussion topic for the event was: "What's new in my industry?"
An interesting presentation was given by Clement Tsang, President of the MUAA, Shanghai Chapter on "Global Online Video Trends". Alumni were actively engaged with the presentation and were also invited to present on the latest trends etc in their industry.
Click here for photos from the Shanghai Workshop »
The trendy Neo Café, with its funky retro styling, was a perfect meeting point for alumni at a cocktail reception on Thursday, 12 July. More than 40 alumni enjoyed a casual and entertaining evening with the Vice-Chancellor. A highlight of the event was the launch of the Macquarie Ambassadors Program, and a nearly 100 per cent participation rate by the alumni attending the reception.
Click here for photos of last year's Annual Cocktail Reception (12 July 2007) »
Hong Kong Chapter
Alumni are invited to the 2008 Hong Kong Annual Alumni Dinner on Saturday, 5 July 2008.
Stay tuned for more details.
Click here for photos of last year's Hong Kong Annual Alumni Dinner (7 July 2007) »
Malaysia Chapter
Informal Alumni get togethers have been organised at Souled Out Café at Desa Sri Hartamas. Contact Angelina Yee Angelina.yee@gmail.com for information or to update your details.
Singapore Chapter
2008 Annual Alumni Cocktail Reception
Alumni are invited to the 2008 Singapore Annual Cocktail Reception on Monday 7 July, 2008.
Stay tuned for more details.
Click here for photos of last year's Annual Cocktail Reception (9 July 2007) »
Australian Universities International Alumni Convention 2008 - Singapore
The Australian Universities International Alumni Convention (AUIAC) 2008 was held in Singapore from 10 to 13 June 2008. This was the first time the Convention was held in Singapore, and it took place at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre .
The theme of the Convention was "FUTUROPOLIS: The Way Ahead Thru Alumni Connections".
The Convention provided a global forum for the exchange of expert opinions and sharing of significant knowledge in fields such as health, family, community, education, science, innovation, information technology, etc.
If you are interested in finding out more about the AUIAC 2008, please go to www.auiac2008.org
Macquarie University Alumni Association (Singapore) - Notice of 10TH Annual General Meeting
The 10th Annual General Meeting of the Macquarie University Alumni Association (Singapore) was held on Tuesday, 25 March 2008.
Contact Mr Steven Teo for a copy of the AGM Management Committee's Report presented at the AGM on ph: 6836 9819 fax: 6836 7857 email at: steventeo_yb@pacific.net.sg
News from Australia and Overseas Alumni Networks
Australia
South Australia Network
The Alumni Office is assisting Feisar Joya Feisar.Joya@didata.com.au and other alumni to develop a chapter. Alumni living in SA are encouraged to contact Feisar or the Alumni Office to express interest.
Germany Network
Macquarie's alumni had their latest get-together at the Oktoberfest in Munich. Approximately 20 alumni spent 3 unforgettable days together, including 2 alumni who travelled all the way from Amsterdam. A great time was had by all whilst they met up with old friends and also made new friends in the process.
The next get-together in Europe is likely to be before Spring, so if you would like to stay in touch, copy the following URL into your browser and join the XING Macquarie Alumni Group: http://www.xing.com/net/mqalu
Mexico Network
September 27, 2007
The Australian Alumni Association Mexico has been officially launched. This Association will support the professional development of Mexican graduates and preserve the relationship that professionals have with Australia.
For years, Australian institutions have been building an important relationship with Mexico and Mexican educational institutions. As a result of the development of these relations, there are now thousands of Mexicans who are studying or have studied in Australia.
For this reason and with the support of Australian Education International (AEI), we decided to establish an Australian Alumni Association in Mexico. The Associations aim is to support the professional development of Mexican students who have studied in Australia and to strengthen the relationship between Australia and Mexico.
Furthermore, an important goal of the Australian Alumni Association in Mexico, is to establish a marketing and communications infrastructure to support the vision, expansion and recognition of Australian Education Institutions in Mexico and ensure Australian alumni in Mexico have the opportunity to remain in contact with each other and their institutions. In addition, the Association will support efforts to increase the awareness of the Australian 'brand' in Mexico.
Currently, there are 2,500 Mexican alumni who have studied in Australia. During the launch of the Alumni Association Keri Ramirez, President of Australian Alumni Mexico said: "We are working on this project with great interest and excitement. We know that our Alumni are well qualified and as a result, they are employed in good positions in the public and private sector here in Mexico".
In addition, Davina Potts, AEI Counsellor (Education, Science and Training) for Latin America said: "We have seen over the years that Australian alumni from the Asia-Pacific region have been employed in important positions in different sections and now it is with great pleasure that we are starting to see that Australian alumni in Mexico are joining this unique group of young professionals with international perspectives".
During the official launch of the Australian Alumni Association in Mexico City, over 100 Mexican graduates who studied at various institutions across Australia attended. Also present at the official launch were 20 representatives of Australian Universities and Institutions including the Vice Chancellor of Griffith University.
To date, the Association has over 150 members and the numbers are expected to grow in coming months. Further events will be cheduled in the future to establish a regular schedule of events to support the professional development of alumni in different areas.
Macquarie University has been for several years the most popular destination for Mexican students in Australia. In 2004, we initiated a series of events with our alumni and in 2006 our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Steven Schwartz hosted an event for Macquarie Alumni in Mexico City.
Macquarie has already many links in Mexico, including a large alumni group, exchange and dual degree agreements with several universities and it now plans to further develop its research links through agreements with universities and with the Mexican Ministry of Education.
Macquarie Alumni, Keri Ramirez, came with the idea of creating the alumni association in Mexico. Keri is currently the President of the Australia Mexico Alumni Association. Maritza Padilla, Dual degrees coordinator at Macquarie International and also a Macquarie Alumni, represented Macquarie during the launch of the Alumni Association in Mexico. The event was very important in order to strengthen the relationship between Macquarie and its alumni network.
For more information about the Alumni Association Mexico Australia or activities to support Australian Education in Mexico please contact:
Mr. Keri Ramirez
President Alumni Association Mexico - Australia
Email: mexicoalumni@gmail.com and keri.ramirez@gmail.com
Phone: In Mexico + 52 55 50 25 21 29 and in Australia (02) 6100 4120
Australia Alumni Mexico
Montaña 456, Jardines del Pedregal, Coyoacan
México, Distrito Federal
South Africa Network
Macquarie University has a new Alumni Network in South Africa!
If you would like to meet up with fellow Macquarie alumni in South Africa for dinner or a drink, contact Bruce Bryant at: babryant@global.co.za or Ph: 082 331 9639