  
Welcome to the fifth edition of Transforming
Business, the Griffith Business School Alumni Network (GBSAN) newsletter, for 2015.
Thanks to everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2015 Outstanding Alumnus Awards. Nominations closed
last Friday and we were thrilled with the response. We now begin the judging process, our panel is due
to meet in the coming weeks. The 2015 Outstanding Alumnus and Young Outstanding Alumnus of the Year will
be announced at our Gala Dinner and Awards Night on Friday 30 October.
Tickets for the Gala
Dinner are now
on sale. All alumni are invited to join us at this event, it is always a great night for networking,
socialising and celebrating the successes of the School, our students and, of course, our graduates. This
year we celebrate our 10th Gala Dinner. The evening will include a three course meal, beverages, and entertainment
from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. More details can be found below.
On
Friday 11 September we held the inaugural GBS Classic Golf Day. A great group of alumni, staff and current
students participated in the day and enjoyed a round of golf at The Palms, Sanctuary Cove. This event
is set to become a feature on the GBS Alumni Network calendar, we look forward to growing it in the coming
years!
I was delighted to hear that so many talented alumni have recently returned to campus,
about the wonderful MBA ranking results and also to learn of the growing number of Griffith postgraduate
programs now delivered online. Read on to find out more about these exciting developments.
Best wishes,
David Morgan
Chair, GBS Alumni Advisory Group
 Have you spotted a fellow GBS
alumnus in your workplace or at an industry event? Or wish to share your story with us? Email gbs-alumni@griffith.edu.au
Graduates return
to share career tips with students
 On Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 September, members of the GBS Academic Excellence Society
(ACES) had the opportunity to hear from our graduates regarding career paths, the importance of networking
and having a proactive approach to employment whilst studying.
Thanks to the following alumni
for donating their time to come back to campus:
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Brooke Santurini,
Gold Coast SUNS
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Janessa Thompson, Gold Coast SUNS
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Daniel
Roos, Bloomberg LP
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Josh Lumley, Gold Coast Trading Online
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Thomas Smeulders, Synergies
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Adele Rose, Place
Estate Agents
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Matthew Tolhurst, Aldi
Earlier in the
month, first year Bachelor of Business students were invited to 'Snap chat your future', an event developed
to assist students with the art of networking and help them begin to establish industry connections. The
students were very grateful to the following graduates who gave brilliant tips on networking, mentoring
and finding a job:
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Eva Cowell, Ultimate Events
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Lisa
Sealey, Events Queensland
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Jessica Bryant, Australian Institute
of Fitness
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Jordan Gailey, Bechtel Corp
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Jessica
Cant, Scentre Group
Griffith Business
School Classic - Our alumni Golf Day
Congratulations to the City Venue Management Team for winning the inaugural Griffith Business School
Golf Day at Sanctuary Cove on Friday 11 September 2015.
The day was a perfect opportunity to network
with Griffith Business School alumni, industry partners, staff and friends while enjoying a round of golf
on the prestigious Palms Golf Course. The relaxed and fun day would not have been possible without the
support of our event sponsors:
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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
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PGA International
Golf Institute
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Southport Sharks Health and Fitness Club
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Peabody Energy
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Griffith University
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My Home Your Home
See
photos from the Golf Day on Facebook
We are already looking forward to a bigger and better event
in 2016. MBA
soars into BOSS Magazine's top four  The Griffith MBA has ranked inside Australia's top five in the 2015 Financial Review BOSS
Magazine MBA survey.
Climbing five places since the 2013 survey, the Griffith MBA now sits at number
four in the highly-respected biennial survey.
"This is a ringing endorsement of the outstanding quality
and clear focus of our MBA," new Griffith MBA Director, Associate Professor Chris Fleming, said.
Read
more about MBA soars into BOSS Magazine's top four
New Pro Vice Chancellor for Business  Professor David Grant has been appointed to the position of Pro Vice Chancellor (Business).
Professor Grant is currently the Senior Deputy Dean at the University of New South Wales Business
School. Prior to that, Professor Grant worked at the University of Sydney Business School, where he held
the position of Co-Dean.
Professor Grant will join the University in the New Year.
Read
more about New Pro Vice Chancellor for Business
New online Master of Marketing launched Triple honour from prestigious academy  Three Griffith professors have been honoured with Fellowships of the
Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia:
Professor Stephen Billett,
Professor of Adult and Vocational Education, School of Education and Professional Studies;
Professor John Kane, Professor, School of Government and International Relations (Griffith
Business School); and
Professor Adrian Wilkinson, Professor of Employment
Relations and Director, Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing (Griffith Business School).
Read More about Triple honour from prestigious academy
Griffith Business School
Alumni Network is pleased to offer another full calendar of great events in 2015.
Please continue
to refer to our newsletter and event updates emailed to you each month, as well as our Facebook
and LinkedIn
for the latest event news.
The Art of Networking
Professional Development Suite
Join the
Griffith Business School Alumni Network and Robyn Henderson from Networking to Win for a presentation
that will inspire you to become a 'master networker' and grow your list of professional and social connections.
Join Robyn for an interactive two-hour networking presentation as she explores many elements
of networking.
Date: Wednesday 23 September 2015
Time: 5.30
pm - 8.30 pm
Venue: Level 4, Griffith Business School Building (G42), Griffith
University Gold Coast campus, Parklands Drive, Southport
Cost: Alumni, staff, students
$ 25.00 | General admission $ 35.00
Create
a powerful personal brand for career success
Webinar Series Join the Griffith Business School Alumni Network and personal brand strategist, Wendy Pavey, to discover
how to create your powerful personal brand for career success.
This webinar will assist you to
create a strongly differentiated and tightly niched personal brand that is built upon your unique combination
of skills, values and experience. Your brand will be the foundation of your professional positioning as
an outstanding candidate and a recognised leader.
Date: Wednesday 7 October
2015
Time: 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm
Venue: Online
Cost:
Alumni, staff, students $15.00 | General admission $25.00
Your investment includes a one-hour webinar,
plus time for questions, a recording of the presentation and online workbook.
10th Annual Alumni Gala
Dinner and Awards Night
Join us as we celebrate our 10th Gala Dinner and honour the 2015 Outstanding Alumnus and Young
Outstanding Alumnus of the Year.
Speaker: Annabelle Chaplain, Chairman, Queensland
Airports Ltd and Asian and international studies graduate
Date: Friday 30 October
2015
Time: 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm dinner
Venue: Ballroom Le
Grand, Sofitel Brisbane Central, 249 Turbot Street, Brisbane
Cost: Alumni, staff
and students $125 | General admission $145 | Table of 10 $1250
Attire: Cocktail
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Would you like to contribute to our next newsletter or perhaps share your story and feature
in our 'Alumni Spotted' section?
Email:
gbs-alumni@griffith.edu.au
Phone:
+61 7 3735 7648
Date claimers
Professional Development Series
The art of networking
Date: Wednesday 23 September 2015
Time: 5.30 - 8.30
pm
Venue: Level 4, Griffith Business School (G42), Gold Coast campus
Presenter: Robyn Henderson, Networking to Win
Cost:
Alumni, staff, students $25.00 | General admission $35.00
More
information and online registration
Webinar Series
Create
a powerful personal brand for career success
Date: Wednesday 7 October
2015
Time: 12.30 - 1.30 pm
Venue: Online (webinar)
Cost: Alumni, staff, students $15.00 | General admission $25.00
More
information and online registration
Gala Dinner
Alumni
Gala Dinner and Awards Night 2015
Date: Friday 30 October 2015
Time: 6.30 for 7.00 pm dinner
Venue: Ballroom Le Grand, Sofitel
Brisbane Central
Cost: Alumni, staff and students $125 | General admission $145
| Table of 10 $1250
Attire: Cocktail
More information and online registration
Take advantage of the fantastic discounts offered exclusively to Griffith alumni from our partners
at:
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7D Cinema
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Di Bella Coffee
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Dejan SEO
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Exceptional Training
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Gold Coast SUNS Football Club
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Home Realty Group
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MRC Clinics
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Palazzo Versace Hotel
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Physiotherapy Links
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Thrifty Car Rentals
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Vision Direct
Visit Alumni
Benefits and Discounts for more information.
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