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Alumni Relations
Sirius - Macquarie University's Alumni Magazine
Friday 21st November, 2008
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Feature Story
Napoleon Perdis
He's a cosmetics guru, Hollywood A-lister and an astute businessman. He also happens to be a Macquarie alumnus. Napoleon Perdis, founder of one of the world's most successful makeup brands, speaks to SIRIUS.
Feature: On-campus focus
Fewer degrees of separation – alumni called to comment on curriculum review
Alumni are encouraged to have their say on the repositioning of Macquarie University to become more international and research-intensive.
Sustainability at Macquarie
With the development of the Sustainability Office in 2007, Macquarie University has set itself the challenge of becoming a leader in sustainability in the higher education sector and the wider community.
Macquarie Ambassadors
Macquarie Ambassadors is an exciting new program which offers alumni the opportunity to be an active partner in Macquarie's global future by nurturing tomorrow's leaders.
Campus News
- Hypnosis - the key to unlocking the delusional mind?
- New research into Aboriginal medicine
- Macquarie ecologist honoured as one of Australia's most prominent researchers
- New hospital to cover cancer diagnosis shortfall
- Former NSW Treasurer Michael Egan elected Chancellor of Macquarie University
- Macquarie University and GE Healthcare form new medical alliance to tackle brain disease
- Contraception: It's better to be doubly safe than sorry
- Report exposes salary gaps at the highest levels of corporate Australia
- The dangers of practising criminal law
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Acknowledgement: Many of the Campus News articles come from the Macquarie University Public Relations and Marketing Unit. For more details on these and other stories about Macquarie visit the Public Relations and Marketing website.
Alumni Profiles
Driven to succeed
Recently accepted into one of Australia's most prestigious financial planning development programs, graduate Chris Alchian is making his mark in a very competitive industry.
Forty years, six Herberts, one University
One Sydney family has a proud 40-year association with Macquarie University.
From the Chair
Macquarie advancements
During the last year many exciting developments have taken place at Macquarie which include the appointment of a new Chancellor and the expansion of campus infrastructure.
From the Vice-Chancellor
The purpose of universities
What are the purposes of a university? In Australia, we usually identify three purposes—teaching, research and community engagement.
International Focus
UN Tonga mission gives Leah Lee a taste for development
Development work in climate change and gender issues for a small South Pacific kingdom isn't exactly the linear career path for a new business administration/law double degree holder from Macquarie University.
Sport & Recreation
Varying your workout – the key to success!
Just as it's important to keep your brain consistently challenged for optimal performance, the same can be said when it comes to keeping your body fit and healthy.
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