Graduation August 2020

Faculty of Arts and Education Yindyamarra Winhanganha

“...the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in.”

Welcome

On behalf of the Charles Sturt University community, it is my pleasure to invite you to celebrate this momentous occasion. Graduation is an important milestone that marks the completion of your current studies and the beginning of a new chapter in your lives. Your paths may be varied as you go on to take first jobs, promotions, research, perhaps another degree... but you all share something special. You are now lifelong members of the Charles Sturt University family. As Australia’s largest regional university, we are proud of the continuing contributions our graduates make to communities and the world around them. You too are ready to make your mark on this world. I encourage you all to take forward the ethos of Charles Sturt University as you embark on your future endeavours – and apply the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in.

Dr Michele Allan Chancellor Our ethos

Yindyamarra Winhanganha. This is a Wiradjuri phrase meaning ‘the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in’. It’s at the heart of everything we stand for here at Charles Sturt University.

It’s the reason we strive to create a world worth living in. It ties us to the traditional Indigenous Australians whose land we are fortunate and proud to share, and to the diverse communities across Australia that we serve. It is also the driving force behind what we teach to, share with and learn from our students.

And it embodies the mission of our university, which is to develop and spread insight and knowledge in order to create a better future – through expanding educational opportunities, delivering exemplary career-focused courses and enabling original research. Because we believe in making a difference.

Charles Sturt University Graduation Program 2020 Page III Our history

Our ethos, Yindyamarra Winhanganha, has been Our delivery of world-class online education is part of the Charles Sturt University narrative informed by more than 50 years of experience in from the very start. Our history dates back more distance learning. The majority of our degrees can than 125 years, to the establishment in 1895 of a now be studied online. vocational farm at Bathurst designed to give rural We have unique partnerships with a wide variety of people access to skills and education. organisations, including TAFE providers, the NSW Over subsequent decades, agricultural and Police Force, the Anglican Diocese of Canberra teaching centres were set up in Wagga Wagga and and Goulburn, the New South Wales Department of Bathurst, disseminating knowledge so individuals Primary Industries, Commercial Radio Australia, the could improve their prospects and better serve Islamic Sciences & Research Academy of Australia, their communities. and universities in China and Sri Lanka.

Charles Sturt University officially became a We also have many partners around the world, university in 1989, merging the former Mitchell enabling our students to undertake international College of Advanced Education and the study experiences, further expanding their horizons. Riverina-Murray Institute of Higher Education, and incorporating educational facilities at Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst and Wagga Wagga.

Since then we have continued to grow, and now give students from across Australia and the world access to quality university education.

Today we have campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga. We also have Charles Sturt University Study Centres in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney as well as study locations in Canberra, Goulburn, Manly, Parramatta and Wangaratta.

The man from whom the university takes its name – Charles Napier Sturt – was a British soldier who sailed to the colony of New South Wales in 1827 to pursue his passion for exploration.

Page IV 1895 Bathurst Experimental Farm 1896 Wagga Experimental Farm

1947 Wagga Wagga Teachers’ College

1949 Wagga Agricultural College

1951 Bathurst Teachers’ College

Wagga Wagga Teachers’ College Australia’s largest 1972 reformed as Riverina College of Advanced Education regional university

Wagga Agricultural College 1976 merged with Riverina College of Advanced Education Australia’s most

Riverina-Murray Institute of experienced online 1985 Higher Education university*

1989 Incorporation of Charles Sturt University

Land purchased at Thurgoona to expand 1993 Albury-Wodonga campus The first Robinson Education Centre - Broken Hill 1993 transferred to Charles Sturt University certified carbon neutral university Former Goulburn College of Advanced 1998 Education precinct campus established in Australia Australian Centre for Christianity and 1998 Culture established

1999 New campus in Dubbo Our values 2005 New campus in Ontario, Canada At Charles Sturt University, everything we do is guided 2006 New campus in Orange by four key values. New study centres in Sydney and 2006 Melbourne

2012 New campus in Port Macquarie Insightful Inclusive Impactful Inspiring

Dr Michele Allan appointed as the first 2014 female Chancellor at Charles Sturt University * Department of Education, Skills and Employment, Higher Education Statistics 2015 Wangaratta Regional Study Centre

2016 New study centre in Brisbane

Charles Sturt University/WSU Joint 2018 Program in Medicine announced to start in 2021

Charles Sturt University celebrates its 2019 30 year anniversary

Charles Sturt University Graduation Program 2020 Page V Your graduation

We pay our respect to all The university medals First Nations elders both past Undergraduate University Medal and present from the lands Awarded to any graduand from a bachelor’s degree, in which at least 64 points of study were completed with us and where Charles Sturt University whose GPA was 6.75 or higher. students reside. In particular, Postgraduate University Medal we acknowledge the Wiradjuri, Awarded to any graduand from a coursework master’s Ngunawal, Gundungarra and Biripai course, in which at least 64 points of study were completed peoples of Australia, who are the with us and whose GPA was 6.75 or higher. traditional custodians of the land Bachelor Honours University Medal where Charles Sturt University Awarded to one Honours student per faculty, who has completed at least 64 points of study with us or with one of campuses are located. our partners, whose GPA was 6.75 or higher, and who has achieved Class 1 as an overall grade for the Honours course. At least one examiner must indicate that the student’s thesis or dissertation is at a level consistent with the award of a Take the Charles Sturt university medal. University charge Higher Degree by Research University Medal Awarded to one doctoral and one master’s by research As a graduate of Charles Sturt University, student per faculty. At least two examiners must indicate you are entrusted to: that the student’s thesis is at a level consistent with the award of a university medal. • work collaboratively with others for the benefit of your profession and the Charles Sturt Medal community Awarded to those students who have both an outstanding academic record (including a GPA of 6.75 or higher), and • use the knowledge and skills you have have demonstrated a significant contribution to the public acquired to live well and add to the good. Charles Sturt, after whom the university is named, nation’s common wealth and to the described the motivation for his exploration as both the public good desire to progress the Australian nation and to contribute to • remain connected to the university the public good. and your fellow graduates through the Charles Sturt University alumni network.

Page VI Celebrating your graduation at home and wanting to get dressed for the occasion? Your graduation Here are your hood colours.

We pay our respect to all The university medals Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Business, Faculty of Science Education Justice and Gold First Nations elders both past Undergraduate University Medal Grass green Behavioural Sciences and present from the lands Awarded to any graduand from a bachelor’s degree, in which Smalt blue (mid blue) where Charles Sturt University at least 64 points of study were completed with us and whose GPA was 6.75 or higher. Associate Diploma students reside. In particular, and University Postgraduate University Medal Certificate we acknowledge the Wiradjuri, Awarded to any graduand from a coursework master’s Associate Degree Ngunawal, Gundungarra and Biripai course, in which at least 64 points of study were completed and Diploma peoples of Australia, who are the with us and whose GPA was 6.75 or higher. traditional custodians of the land Bachelor Honours University Medal Bachelor’s and Bachelor‘s (Honours) where Charles Sturt University Awarded to one Honours student per faculty, who has completed at least 64 points of study with us or with one of campuses are located. our partners, whose GPA was 6.75 or higher, and who has achieved Class 1 as an overall grade for the Honours course. At least one examiner must indicate that the student’s thesis or dissertation is at a level consistent with the award of a Take the Charles Sturt university medal. Graduate Diploma and Graduate Indigenous stole University charge Higher Degree by Research University Medal Certificate Red, yellow and Awarded to one doctoral and one master’s by research black stripes As a graduate of Charles Sturt University, student per faculty. At least two examiners must indicate you are entrusted to: that the student’s thesis is at a level consistent with the award of a university medal. • work collaboratively with others for Charles Sturt Medal the benefit of your profession and the Postgraduate Diploma community Awarded to those students who have both an outstanding and Postgraduate academic record (including a GPA of 6.75 or higher), and Certificate • use the knowledge and skills you have have demonstrated a significant contribution to the public acquired to live well and add to the good. Charles Sturt, after whom the university is named, nation’s common wealth and to the described the motivation for his exploration as both the public good desire to progress the Australian nation and to contribute to • remain connected to the university the public good. Master’s and your fellow graduates through the Torres Strait Islander Charles Sturt University alumni network. stole Blue, green and white stripes

Doctorate

Senior Doctorate Doctor of Philosophy

Page VI Charles Sturt University Graduation Program 2020 Page VII Lead for the future Congratulations to you, our graduates of 2020

You have many reasons to be proud of your accomplishments, not least persevering and finding success in the most challenging circumstances. Though your celebration isn’t traditional, it is still joyous.

Never before have we had more certainty that our graduates will step into the world with the purpose, vision, abilities and energy to transform our communities for the better. The labours of your past and the accomplishments of your present will drive the possibilities of your future.

What’s next? Get out there and create a world that’s worth living in.

Let’s graduate together

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Be sure to tag #CharlesSturtGrad so we can share and celebrate your milestone together. We hope to see you at a ceremony soon.

Page VIII Doctor of Ministry

Faculty of Isileli Jason KIOA The Role of the Tongan National Conference in the Uniting Church in Australia Arts and The purpose of this thesis is to explore the role of the Tongan National Conference within the Uniting Church in Australia. It makes use of the methodology of a progressive theological reflection Education adapted to the Tongan cultural practice of ‘rolling out the mat’ (Fofola e fala). There is due recognition of how the Conference is an event: it argues the case for a more defined authority and role in the interconciliar nature of a ‘multicultural’ church.

Mark David MICKELBUROUGH For God So Loved the World: Theology and the Australian Alpine Environment This DMin is an example of eco-theology, with a specific focus on the Australian Alpine region. It examines how God, understood as Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer, is embedded in and active within this environment. From such theology, practices were derived for appreciation and care of the environment, and for worship. Following this, a web-based curriculum with lessons, images, videos and resources was developed for teaching eco-theology in Anglican senior schools.

Doctor of Philosophy

Marijana BAČIĆ A Study of Undergraduate Student Uptake of Library Discovery Tools This research investigated the factors involved in undergraduate students’ use of library discovery tools. It was found that students were more likely to use discovery tools for locating assignment- related information when these students used the catalogue, consulted their lecture notes, or required online book chapters. Students also used search engines such as Google and other library resources.

Melissa Claire BOYES Folklore in Contemporary Australian Literature: Baba Yaga as guardian and mentor in antipodean narratives ‘Folklore in Contemporary Australian Literature’ is a doctoral thesis consisting of two components. The first is a creative piece exploring Australian culture through mythological and folkloric motifs. The second element is an exegesis which places the creative text in a comparative study of contemporary Australian literature repositioning myths and folk tales (particularly those featuring the nature-witch Baba Yaga) in the Australian literary landscape.

Clare Alison BRITT Hopeful Lines of Flight: Possibilities for Reimagining Pedagogy in the Early Years of Primary School in Australia Clare Britt’s Hopeful Lines of Flight: Possibilities for Reimagining Pedagogy in the Early Years of Primary School in Australia chronicles her transformative research exploring the ways in which pedagogy is imagined and enacted in the early years of primary school. This case study explores ways that one school imagined what children, teaching and learning could be, and how these pedagogical possibilities were being enacted in the early years of primary school. NB Names are correct at the time of production. This booklet is not to be used for verification purposes. Graham Edwin LUPP participation by women, and individualistic rites are important themes Building Bathurst: The story of Those Who Built Bathurst and Central in contemporary Australian funerals. NSW 1815 - 1915 Anne Laura WHISKEN Graham Lupp’s 2-volume thesis, Building Bathurst, 1815-1915, Informed Learning Practice in a Secondary School: A Participatory examines the work of seventy 19th century architects who built Action Research Case Study Bathurst and much of central NSW. As well as all their known buildings, the research covers their cultural and civic contributions, This thesis reports a multiple case study involving secondary situating them in the changes brought by European settlement of teachers using Participatory Action Research (PAR) to explore use inland NSW. In addition to newspapers and historic photos, Lupp’s of informed learning ideas to bridge the historic gap between theory own architectural research, dating from 1967, greatly expanded and practice of information literacy education. Its findings show previous histories. that Informed Learning PAR can deliver transformative professional learning, of significance for schools seeking to change teacher Brian MCKINLAY practice so students learn expert information use as part of subject An Agenda for Joy: Rowan Williams’s Theology of Conflict, Unity and learning. Solidarity Lucia WUERSCH This thesis explores a theology of conflict and disagreement through Transactional Analysis in Organisations: A Case Study with a Focus the work of the Anglican theologian Rowan Williams. It argues that on Internal Communication conflict and unity are not opposed but are essential parts of the struggle for mutual recognition and solidarity. The thesis develops a Transactional Analysis (TA) in Organisations: A Case Study with theological concept of solidarity as a way of understanding the unity a Focus on Internal Communication is an organisational study of the church as well as struggles for the common good in society. exploring the impact of TA principles on policy and workplace practices. Analysis highlights how TA enhances the social-technical Katherine Helen RAINGER organisational system. When placing emphasis on a human Overhearing Ten Canoes, The Tracker and Charlie’s Country. perspective, developing individual skills and a desire to accept Theology in dialogue with the collaborative films of Rolf de Heer and others, an organisation is better placed to achieve a more meaningful David Gulpilil role for wider society. Australian films and filmmakers have received little attention in film and theology research. In response to this situation, this thesis provides a theological dialogue between the films of Rolf Master of Adult and Vocational Education de Heer and David Gulpilil, the theologian Willie James Jennings and Indigenous theology. The dialogue illuminates the impacts Georgina ABALOS of colonialism in Australia and provides new ways of imagining James Stuart BURNETT relationality between peoples, and between people and the rest of Helen GILES creation. Alexander PETERSON Peter Trafford WALKER Kamlesh Prasad SHARMA ON THE VISION OF GOD - An historical and theological inquiry into the significance of Nicholas of Cusa’s De visione Dei for Christian theology of religions and inter-religious dialogue Master of Arts (Classical Arabic)

This thesis establishes that De visione Dei is a rich yet underutilized Al MOTAVALLI resource for Christian theology of religions and interreligious With Postgraduate University Medal dialogue by examining Cusa’s contention that God is known best via a multiplicity of perspectives, then presenting warrants to justify Deborah Marie MATHER deploying the text as a resource for interreligious engagement, and With Distinction finally applying De visione Dei to a contentious issue for Christian theology of religions, ‘Pluralism vs Particularity’. Tasnim ALAM Tahsin ALAM Jennifer Lois WATKINS Rural Rites: Women’s Experience of Funerals and Remembrance on Lower Eyre Peninsula in the Post 1960s Era Master of Child and Adolescent Welfare This thesis, in the field of regional history and contemporary history, gives an analysis of women’s experience of mourning rites. The Angela LOWE Lower Eyre Peninsula is the focus, but information about the history With Distinction of funerals in all of Australia is included. The thesis finds significant Arapita John WAITITI changes have taken place in recent decades, and secularism, equal

Page 2 Master of Brett Jason ROEDER Kristy Lee HORTON Master of Communication Shinaz SALEH Lisa HUNT Inclusive Education

Kate NOBLE Lamis SAMMAN Abby Maureen JANSEN Melissa Maree Blythe SERVANT Krista Louise LANTHOIS BEVAN-WRIGHT With Distinction Leeza SILVERMAN Rebecca Claire LUPTON Master of Education Carey Lee SMITH-DEWEY Catherine Mary MAGOFFIN Olivia Katherine DJODAN With Distinction Catherine ELSWORTH Dyana Lynn SQUIRE Lorre MAURICE With Distinction Kylie Maree MACKIE Kandis THOMPSON Celeste Elizabeth MCDAVITT With Distinction Trinity Anna HASTIE Luke Matthew WEBBE Linda MCHUGH With Distinction Jessica Renee MOREY Marcia Clare WHITE Monica Leitha MEOLI Timothy JAMES With Distinction Karla Andrea OLMOS With Distinction Melissa Lee OVENS Maryanne PEACHEY Master of Education With Distinction Tricia Jane ALEXANDER (Knowledge Networks Bonnie PEAKE Nathan John ATKINSON and Digital Innovation) Holly Jessica PIRIE Amber Elizabeth CLIFTON

Emma Paige BAKER Gretha WOCKE Jessica RICHARDS Helen Elizabeth CRAWFORD Joseph James BELL With Distinction Jill Ann RIVERS Vanessa Lynne DRADY Natalie BENEDETTO Samantha Kate ROJAS Jennifer Elizabeth HAYDEN Emily Margaret PARKINSON Warren McKenzie BROWN Danielle SAID Sharon HOLMES Elizabeth Jane COLLETT Kristie Lee SEKETA Kathryn Alice MURRAY Sara DREBBER Master of Education Cobi Elyse SHUTTLEWORTH Celeste PRYKE (Teacher Librarianship) Kylie Louise DUNK Joanne Hamilton SMITH Lauren May REID Andrea Eileen FEDERICO Mary Monika SIMON Melanie Jean SMITH Alexandra Ann TREGONING With Postgraduate Lindsay Marie FOLEY Marie Elizabeth SPEER University Medal Bianca Elise FONTE Danielle Louise SPROD Master of Information Marija GORBACENKO Lorinda Joy GERSBACH John Alexander STANTON and Communication Technology in Education Ryan Lodge GOWLAND With Distinction Jacqueline Pearl STRUDWICK Jonathon Patrick GREENWELL Sarah Louise TUCKER Malcolm Graham AMOS Lauren ALDERMAN Timothy Graeme HOHENHAUS Joanne TURNBULL Jasmin Kimberley BELL Kelly Anne HOLMES Kate WEALLEANS Katerina Maria BEROUKAS Master of Diana Kathleen-Tina HOMER Elizabeth Alice WHITEMAN Information Leadership Carin Lila BRAINES Anna Rose HORN Emily Grace WILLIAMS Kelly BUNSELL Katie HADEN Luelle KEAMY Leigh Narelle ZENITH Denae Shiree COVENTRY Melissa LANG Jason Barry DARLINGTON Filippo LETTIERI Master of Dana Iolanthe Mathi Master Of Gerontology Information Studies Leanne Gaye LITTLE DUVECK-STEELE Kate Nicole HELMORE Kate Alexandra Cranston Melinda Anne MCCROHON Jennifer Mary EELES With Distinction SWEENEY Samantha Elizabeth Kylie Jane EVANS With Distinction MCGRATH Jessica FLEMING Bernadette Anne JACKSON Claire Louise MELIND Eleanor Claudia FOSTER Lin Qian XU Amy BAKER Carolynne Lea MERCHANT Adam Stephen FOXALL Rachel Sheree BARNES James Timothy MERRY Master of Human Service Richard GOULTON Kristine BARRETT Keden May MONTGOMERY Kylie Maree GRABHAM Benjamin James Ronald Jennifer Louise BROCK Brad James OSTER HOURN Tracey Lea HARRISON Haylee De-Arne BUCKLE Dan PACE Luke James La ROSA Michael HAWKINS Joanne CASHIN Marnie PETERS Laura UNICOMB

Charles Sturt University Graduation program – August 2020 Page 3 Briony Caitlin CAVANAGH Master of International Garrett CODERRE Danielle Wynne BERRIDGE Emma Jane COVEY Education (School Katie Simone PEARCE Michelle GAILEY Leadership) Theresa Jane CRONK Naomi Esther SPEERS Shannon Alyce HARLEY Jessica DAVEY Tina Faith CAMPBELL Amira HAWWASH With Distinction Marion DEENA Master of Social Work Jodie Elizabeth O’BRIEN Laura Alexandra DEMPSEY Sally TRUONG Diannah Margaret DEAN (Professional Qualifying) Nicholas DENNIS Jarred TYACK Simon John DRAY Sharna FLOWERS Krystal Lynn DIONNE Amy-Louise Yvonne WILMOT Adrianne EVANS With Distinction Pedro Rene FOURNIER Kyla KADLEC Caroline LUMBY Shiralee FRANKS Céleste Marie KURCZ With Distinction Master of Semra Ainzlie Patrici Erin Louise LEMAK Brooke Jane SECCULL Teaching (Secondary) GRIFFITHS With Distinction Shaundell Gwendoline Helena-Marie BOLLE Penelope Alice HAGAN Malessa PARRIS Eloise WOODS With Distinction Ho Sin TING Ashwin PARVATAM With Distinction Lesley Ann JOLLIFFE Nadia PINELLI Brooke Elizabeth YOUNG Shane Edward DALZELL Tamara Joy JONES Janine P. SMALL With Distinction Amanda FIALKOWSKI Sarah Jane KAIN Ayesha Fatima SYED Angela HANIGAN Evan Gordon KENIRY Jason Christopher DOWIE Natarsha Anne Van Den Molly Rose O’DEA Kelly Margaret DUFTY Sara Jane KORMAN BOOGAARD Kristen Louise RHODES Lucinda JOHNSON Lam Kai Wing KEVIN Kimberly WOELFLE Matthew Owen Fewlass Justin LANE Bernadette Ann KEATING WILLIAMS Kylie Louise MATTEN Mathew WITT Sie Bing LAU Master of Islamic Studies Lau Chi CHOI Tiffany MCCORMICK Saba AWAN Justin Ellsworth RATCLIFFE Lixin Lily LI Master of Teaching With Postgraduate Damien LINNANE Amanda Carmel RAUTH English to Speakers of University Medal Other Languages Liu Yin TING Lauren Anneli RISSANEN Mahboobani Vanessa Numan MUNIR Danielle Kara Thurgar Kwong Loong LEE WATTERS RAMESH With Distinction With Distinction Antonia Lissette van Alyce Victoria MCCUE Susan Peng Sim TAN Keryl Jane BYRNE ASPEREN David Edward MURRAY With Distinction Bonne MARTINOT Maree Lea YOUSSEF Ng Choy Yan IVY John Malcolm TATTERSALL Fereshta NAWABI Tin Pham NGUYEN With Distinction Mirwais RAMAKI Bronwyn Mary NOLAN Master of Halil Ibrahim SALUK Teaching (Primary) Andrea Karen BELMONTE Rachel PEATE Saliha SALUK Timothy LEUNG Mamata PUCHAKAYALA Michael Hugh BURLEIGH Hatice YILMAZLAR With Distinction Joanna Ewa MITTAG Helen RICHARDSON Anne PUTTONEN Peter RIDGWAY Samantha Nicole ELLIS With Distinction Anjana RAJ Belinda SAUNDERS Master of Ministry Michelle Jacqueline FORSTER Roopa SHAH Akanesi Pelenatita LISALA With Distinction Tam King HO Master Of Theology Laura Elizabeth MESSOM Lorylene Anne TAYLER Shane Graham FENWICK Master of Social Work With Distinction Wong Mei LING With Postgraduate (Advanced Practice) Tammy Sarah REYNOLDS Yau Cheuk YAN University Medal With Distinction Kate Margaret FORBES With Distinction Alicia Jade WILKINSON With Distinction

Page 4 Graduate Diploma of Graduate Diploma of Troy Daniel ELLIOTT Graduate Certificate in Adult and Vocational Information Studies Debbie Marie FRAIL Human Services Education Laura Jane RYAN Karen Louise GOULD Leanne BROWN Anna KOTAI With Distinction Kim Christine JACOBSON Arabella Michelle DAVISON Gerard Patrick MARTIN Arlene MANLAGNIT Bianca HINES Odette Bourjaili RADI Natasha Lynette PEPPER Melissa HOTSCHILT Chan Kin Fai PETER Michaela Rose NERO Megan CHORUSCH Graduate Certificate Graduate Diploma of in Ageing and Pastoral Petia Louise RAYNER Michelle Andrea DAVIES Adult Language, Literacy Studies and Numeracy Elsa Virginia DUNN Therese Mary AITCHISON Rebecca FRANKS Graduate Certificate in Peter John BOWDREN Cathryn Joy MCMILLAN Human Services (Child Harshanie HABARAKADAGE Loretta TEEUWSEN and Adolescent Welfare) Jacqueline HARRIS Graduate Diploma of Nicola Sally JESSURUN Leah BOAG Ageing and Pastoral Graduate Certificate Erin HAGE Studies Sally-Ann KLEINE in Classical Arabic Poon Lok Sang NELSON Kimberlee SCOTT Rachel Margaret TURNER Cameron Russell LOWE Suhaib ISLAM With Distinction Alissa Tracy PUURUNEN Sanaa Zahid QURESHI Graduate Certificate in Eleanor Joy CASTLE Amanda SPINKS Inclusive Education

Sally STEWART Graduate Certificate Ingrid Susanna BRIGGS Michael James THOMAS in Communication Graduate Diploma Tina Lee CHALLIS of Classical Arabic Angelique Mary WILLIAMS Patricia Mary ANDERSON Cecilia Adrine DAWSON Yau Hoi KIT Melinda FERRIS Ahmad RAHMAN Meaghan Louise MARSHALL With Distinction Kelsey Elizabeth GRIFFIN Graduate Diploma Karlie Rachel PITKIN Graduate Certificate of Islamic Studies Kylie RAINBOW Graduate Diploma of in Education Communication Ahmet DEMIR Katharine REGAN Li-Chu CHANG Matthew Philip SMITH Joelle TITON Jesika CAREY Melanie DAIGNAULT Samantha TURNBULL Claire PRINCE Tiffany Jane HARRIS Laura VARDANEGA Lucy Rose SMITH Graduate Diploma of David William KELLY Pastoral Counselling Sharryn Rhonda VETO James Alasdair KNIGHT

Graduate Diploma of Leigh Alison GARDINER Shreya KUMAR Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Islamic With Distinction Wendell Charles NESMITH Information Studies Studies Mikaela REILLY Jessica Suzanne CAMILLERI Marta Feliu SENDRA Graduate Diploma Melanie Jayne SAMPSON of Theology Lee Christopher TURNER Andrea Christine CLIFFORD Yasmin Leonie COLE Graduate Diploma Timothy Philip HENDER Emma Louise EDMONDS of Gerontology With Distinction Graduate Certificate in Gerontology Alana HAYNES Amal MADANI Melinda Anne JENKINS Karen Elizabeth MARTIN Graduate Certificate in Harley Blake JOHNSTON Adult and Vocational Belinda Jayne NEWLEY Education Susannah Lesley JUNOR Ashma SHRESTHA Kate Leah MALADY Toby DUTTON Connie ROSS

Charles Sturt University Graduation program – August 2020 Page 5 Amy Jay SUTTIE Bachelor Of Belinda Amie PAPAS Bachelor of Angie Rae WARD Arts (Honours) Sarah RAHAL Communication (Radio)

Ruchi WARWAL Daniella GREENWOOD Paul Graeme SHOOTER Liam MCMAHON With Honours Class 1 Leanne Elizabeth TOBIN Lesley WEBSTER Graduate Certificate in Bachelor of Islamic Studies Christie WHYTE Bachelor of Creative Communication Practice (Honours) Justin Michael WILLOUGHBY (Theatre Media) Cassie Arlena CHEESEMAN

Sophie Margaret Warren Danielle Clare ANDREWS KURYLOWICZ Bachelor of Arts Graduate Certificate in With Honours Class 2 Learning and Teaching in Division 2 Julia Rose CROMPTON Bachelor of Higher Education With Distinction Communication (Public Relations)/Bachelor of Donnah Lee ANDERSON Business Studies Bachelor of Alice Martin BAIRD Steven Anthony BATH Social Work (Honours) Zali Joy BLAND Katie LONG Rachel Jane BERRY Barbara Elizabeth BLONDINAU Adrian Paul DAVIS Sheridan DAVIS-HALL With Honours Class 2 Jack Thomas CONNELL Michel FUNICELLI Bachelor of Division 1 Amanda Nicole CROSS Creative Arts and Design Jonathan Charles GARNER Jayne Alissa EDWARDS Fiona Elizabeth LEAHY Greta Louise REGAN Nikki Ann DONALD Lucy EGAN Karina Lee NIXON With Honours Class 2 With Distinction Division 1 Queen EMMANUEL Anthony Grant REES David Brian FOSTER Faith COLWELL-BEAVER Nicole Emily SUGDEN Michael HILL Bernard Joshua Lee HIGGINS Bachelor of Theology (Honours) Samuel Antonio HUGHES Megan Louise KINDERIS Graduate Certificate Gabrielle Kay KEMP Michael James MCGREGOR in Ministry Lachlan James DAVIS Thomas Willis MANTON With Honours Class 1 David BASSETT Charlotte Julia MARSHALL Grant Ernest MOORE Bachelor of Mirjam Agnes NUESSLE Early Years Education With Honours Class 1 Daniel John QUINN Graduate Certificate Chaylene FRANCISCO in Religious and Values Linda DILLON Education With Honours Class 2 Bachelor of Division 1 Bachelor of Education Andrew Robert DIGAN Communication Timothy Michael NICHOLSON (Birth to Five Years) With Honours Class 2 Katherine Claire Jaclyn Irene BLACKBURN Division 1 RICHARDSON Graduate Certificate With Distinction in Teaching English With Distinction to Speakers of Other Delphine Veronique COUTIN Languages Bachelor of Adult and Lauren BOHANE With Distinction Vocational Education Paige Madeline CAMERON Vivien Marie JENNINGS Lewis James INGRAM Saskia Jarvie CHANNING With Distinction Jessica MCGARRITY Erin Rose BARTLETT With Distinction Brenton Michael LARNEY Alison Peta MARK Vanessa Lee RUSSELL Jordan Sally POND With Distinction Frances BAXTER Chelsea Jan RAE Ashleigh Jade OLDFIELD Marilyn Gaye CONNELL Graduate Certificate in Eleanor Rose SALT With Distinction Theology Patrick Douglas FARRAR Matthew SCHEEPERS Leonela Carla PICARDI Sembra HUSSEIN With Distinction Anthea Gai NAIVALU Emily Michaela WEBB Robyn Anne JURD Julie Wilson REYNOLDS Holly WILLIAMS Joshua Anthony PAGE

Page 6 Rebecca Lee ANDERSON Brooke Rose JOHNSON Michelle SMITH Bachelor of Hannah ANTILL Mahalakshmi KANCHARLA Nikita Jade SMYTHE Education (Secondary) Yvonne Merle BENNETT Padma Priya KASINA Emily Paige SPARGO Steven Darryl FORBES-TABER Michelle Anne BLAKE Paris Leah KASSIS Simone Patricia STICPEWICH With Distinction Leannah Marie BLANCH Michelle Ashley KEEN Wennafiandy TANTIONO Ian Gerald MITCHELL Thulasimani BOOPATHI Emily KILPIKOSKI Sannie TANUMIHARDJO With Distinction Sarah Maree BOWDEN Mi Jin KIM Carly Anne THOMPSON Michael BUSHELL Amanda Lee BROWN Nicola Florence KING Amy Patricia TREVITT Dean Stanley COGGAN Maree Terese BROWNING Sharon KLODINSKI Amy Cassandra WARNE David George KERR Nikita Kim BRUCE Michelle Lilian KOSKI Rebecca Ann-Marie WEBB Maximilian Bruno MUELLER Lauren Tayla BURKE Janine LAMOND Chloe Irene WHELAN Mark Andrew SWINGLER Georgia Louise CARMAN Linda LAM-ZAYDENBERG Peyton WILLIAMS Jessica-Anne CAUCHI Ming Ming LIN Michelle Emma WILLIAMSON Bachelor of Education Neetu Chowdhary PURI Uthpala LUNUVILA Thea Shannon WYLIE (Technology and Applied Emily CODDINGTON Caitlin June Siobhan Amber ZAIDI Studies) MAGUIRE Shanon COLVILLE Nicola Meloni MATTHEWS Brendan LETHLEAN Teneka Louise CORCORAN Bachelor of Education Biddy MCDERMOTT Josie COREY (Early Childhood and Heidi Louise METTEN Melissa Gay COX Primary) Bachelor of Linda Louise MEYER Educational Studies Jacquelyn Ann CUDDEN Shannon FISHER Sarah Ashleigh MOLLOY Cristina D’ANGELO Emma RUTHERFORD Nadia Abo KHADOUR Amy Josephine MULQUIN Salwa DARWICHE Nikhola Milena COLLINS Sarah-Jane MURPHY Holly DELANEY Laura Marie DALLI Diane Christine MURRAY Bachelor of Sudipta DEV Education (K - 12) Shae Anna ELLIOTT Galina NAGORNOVA Helen DEVRIES James George FREEMAN Amany NAHME Timothy Robert GILCHRIST Fiona Rose Germaine Tristram Joel HALEY With Distinction DIEBOLD Misato NAKAMURA Matthew John MCLEAN Priyanthi Devika Tatjana NG Sarah Jayne ARNOLD Ryley Jean MENZ DISSANAYAKE Betty NOTT Emily Jane BURNS James SCHEEPERS Emma DORAN Christine Anne O’DONNELL Nicholas Robert GIBSON Christopher SEAM Sarah Elizabeth DRUERY Jacqui PAPPAS Joseph GOLD Aleah Jane TYACK Jamie Maree DUNN Anne Dilusha Perera Kelsey Elizabeth GRIFFIN Amy Shaw EADE PARANAMANAGE Jamie Louise HART Valeriya EGOROVA Hayley Renee PARRISH Bachelor of Mitchell HELM Health Science Michelle EVANS Benjamin PHILLIPS Camille Victoria HENDERSON (Leisure and Health) Tauhirah EVANS Niyati Rahul PRABHU Kate MILLETT Ann-Marie DEANE Rachel Joy FARAGHER Janine RAMAGE Shannon Jenny PRICE Sally Anna DIXON Lauren Mary FERRIER Briony Catherine RIPPON Georgia Kate ROWE Danielle Evelyn PIOTROWSKI Rachel Ann FOWLER Mikaela Rose ROBINSON Richard Luke SAKKAS Lauren VALLADARES Tegan FRENCH Rachel Eleanor RYAN Kayla Louise SKELLY Emily WOOLFORD Kimberley Rose GERMAN Chantelle Roma SALMON Jonathon Paul SPINA HARRY Khrystine Anne GOMEZ Christine Barbara SAUNDERS James UNTHANK Flerida GONZALES Kiara Jane SCOTT-MALLABY Lorraine GREGORY Georgina Mary SEAEGG Ghezala IBRAHIMI Ally Haruna SILAHA

Charles Sturt University Graduation program – August 2020 Page 7 Bachelor of Bachelor of Ebony Summer WATSON Megan Louise JENKIN Human Services Islamic Studies With Distinction Margaret Anne JENSEN

Lyndell Margaret BURDEN Nurun Puteri ABDUL Melanie Laura WEIR Carolyn Anne JONES With Distinction With Distinction Yaman ALZAIM Natalie Anne KHOURY Sonya WORTH Linlea Janeil Fatima BARAN Angelique LUBOMIROF CLARK-SAMRANI With Distinction Kahan Fahrettin BODUR Suzanne Judith LUGG With Distinction Anwar GALLIE Breanna Rose Amal Gakob MAGOL Kim BOWEN Canel Tuba GUNCELER ALDERMAN-BATES Amira MANSOUR Stacey Joy ELLIOTT Ahmad ISMAIL Fadia Luay ALFARIS Suinitila MAPAPALANGI Emma Jean STACEY Asim MALIK Christen Elise ALSTON Tracey Lee MARTIN Sakeenah Rahmath Mohamed Kristy ATKINSON Damian Robert MCGARRY FALEEL Kylie Ann BENEKE Helen Patricia MCLURE Bachelor of Mouhmmad Imran MUGHAL Information Studies Sophie BERNER Katie Porter MCMINN Maryam MURTAZA Kate Therese BRADSHAW Arturo Felix Montero ALVAREZ Elizabeth KHATER Fadhilah Nazneen SHAHEED Elizabeth BRUCE Linda MUSCAT With Distinction Daniel John BURSTON Maria Oluwafunmilayo Lisa SLINGSBY Belinda Jo CANTWELL OMOLAJA With Distinction Bachelor of Social Science (Social Welfare) Fatima CHEKENYERE Nicholas Francis O’REILLY Nada ANTOUN Kaitlin CLARK Sandra Leigh PECK Tatiana Jane CROFT Rhianon PIERCE Angela BAGARIC With Distinction Penny Michelle COULTER Rochelle Emma BULL Emma Jane DAVIDSON Jeniveve Catherine Lenin DOUGLAS PODMORE Cheung Wing LAM With Distinction Rebecca De La FUENTE Mylene Jeanine Dominique Rhyleigh Joan EVANS Tanya DUMONT Justin James De RHEDE Renard MELLIZA Edith Jane FULLALOVE With Distinction Berhanu DEME Jonathan Joshua RICHARDS Fung Sum YI Shalee Ann Chantelle DILLON Hayat SARRIS GREGSON-QUINN Fung Ho TSUN Elise Jayne DIXON Alexis SCIPIONE With Distinction Isobel Ann HUMPHREYS Kelly Maree DOVER Aimee Beth SMITH Leisa Maree GUSTAFSON Lai Ho YIN Danyell Loretta EDWARDS Jasmin SMITH With Distinction Lam Pui FONG Anita Christine FERRARI Natasha Maree TESORIERO Louise HAMILTON Leung Kit YING Nicole A FITZGERALD With Distinction Vanessa Louise THOMPSON Helen Elizabeth LIGHTBODY Kelly FRANCISCUS Rochelle TOMAS Alexis Victoria HEPWORTH Thu Huong LOCKWOOD Preethika GALLAGE With Distinction Christine Maree TOMLINSON Tess Caitlin MAHONY Aishling GILROY Rachael Elizabeth HEYWOOD Emma Renee TRELOAR Peta Louise NOONAN Suzanna GOLDFINCH With Distinction Meleah Therese TURNBULL Leah ROSE Laura GOULD Sherrie MACE Grace Elizabeth WALKER Miriam SCOTT With Distinction Sarah Dionne HAILSTONE Susan WEKARE Kelly SKINNER Ashleigh Maree HAMILTON Emma-Leigh PECK Ben Scott WHITCHURCH Petrina Lee SMITH With Distinction Kristie Louise HARRIS Jonathan WHITE Clare Frances SNELL Cathy PHEE Michael James HEALY Marion Ami WICHMANN Anh Quynh TRAN With Distinction Caroline HILL Jody WILCOX Nadia ROSENOV Sarah Maree HILTON With Distinction Tegan Louise HITCHENS Bachelor of Social Work Zeljana SUCIC Kathleen Ann HULLS With Distinction Sarah Jane ISON Colette Marie MARTIN With Distinction

Page 8 Mollie Pamela ANNING Bachelor of Lena Florence LOGAN Associate Degree in Nicole CALDWELL Teaching (Primary) Pablo Gustavo Nunez Islamic Studies ACOSTA Rachel Esther CELNIKIER Erin Leigh BOWLAND Zahida Mahmuda Priyank Kepueli VAKA Amanda Kathleen CROWE With Distinction QUASHEM Gum Wing Caroline WONG Helen DELANEY Lauren Kelly GUYMER Sally YABSLEY Catherine Simone FAIRS With Distinction Associate Degree in Kerry Ann FITZROY Stage and Screen Zana CEFAI Ashlee FOORD Associate Degree in Lucy Elizabeth GREY Alex Joy HEIEN Kathleen Cecilia GAFFNEY Adult and Vocational Fiona HEDGE Education Tenille Maree GAMMAGE Yavar KHALILI Associate Degree Violet Dawn GROVES Victoria CAMPBELL Jacqueline Louise MCKIE in Theology Mikala Flynn HALL Lisa CHANDLER Andrew David Butler Declan John HEARNE Elizabeth Anne Amos GREY Rachel Ann HARRIS PEARSON Stuart RIMMINGTON John Redding JONES James HINCHCLIFFE Amanda Jane REID Fern LOGAN Monique ROETON Erin Tatjana MANSFIELD David ROGUSZKA Diploma of Educational Bachelor of Kylie-Anne STOKES Studies Stacey Lea MCWILLIAMS Teaching (Secondary) Nomalusi Nozibusiso NCUBE Sanna VERHOEF Elizabeth Maxwell ANTHONY Andrew Scott CORNER Seba SHMEISSEM Timm John WEEKS Kathryn Mary BRASINGTON With Distinction Georgina WELLS Monique Andrea BROUWER Amelia Bronwyn KELLY Emily Grace WILLIAMS With Distinction Associate Degree in Jacqueline CONNOR Communication Jason DARLINGTON Evan James BERGER Bachelor of Oliver Stephen RYNN Matthew Luke MILLS Stage and Screen Tory James DRYDEN Bethlehem Yosief Kefleysus Matthew FRASER RILEY Francis KAMARA Associate Degree in Jacinta Alyce GORTON Bryce Edward TAYLOR Zachary Max KENNEDY Creative Arts and Design Tara JANE Chere Angela KENYON Helen Mary KELLY Diploma of With Distinction Bachelor of Teaching Marnie Gai KING General Studies (Birth to Five Years) Alister Blair MEEK Sola David-Raymond AFA Jade Elizabeth May PAGET Samantha Joyce PEACOCK Associate Degree in Hayley Rebecca ALLEN With Distinction Mark Thomas SLAVIN Educational Studies Courtney Frances BAKER Heidi Louise Van ES Farzana AHMED Tiffany Jane CRAFT Jonathon Charles BAMENT Laura WAIBEL Jessica Zoe AUSTEN Svetlana SKRYPNIKOVA Jessica Grace BLAINE Jacqueline Mary BEAVAN Montana Isabelle Durham BREUST Mitra Boland HEMATI Bachelor of Theology Associate Degree in Corina Therese BYERS Health Science (Leisure Lachlan BURNES Jonathan Revin BLANCHARD and Health) Samuel James COMPTON Ashley Elizabeth CANTY With Distinction Michelle Jane DOUNAN Hollie Tarita Paewai COOK Veronica CHALHOUB Gemma Joan DASHWOOD Bianca Sofie DOWNING Jasmine Rajakumari With Distinction DHARMARAJ David Ryan FIZZELL Associate Degree in Juliana Marie BATE Rachel EAGLES Information Studies Kristy-Lee GARLAND Roya MANOCHEHRI Danielle Louise CLARK Michelle Amy GEORGE Cathy Leanne JONES Samantha May MCCREANOR Jennifer Jane HALL Samara GROVER James Alan ROSE Praveena Rajesh PANDYA Maidi LAM Hannah Fleur GRYPHON

Charles Sturt University Graduation program – August 2020 Page 9 Shadev Kumar GURAGAI Diploma of Language Nicholas Alan HADLEY and Culture

Patrick James HART Skye Louise THOMAS Kiera Lisa JOHNSTON Aimee May JOHNSTON Diploma Of Theology Kiarni Skye JONES Billy JONES Jeffrey William JEANES With Distinction Reuben Joseph JUPP

Hannah KEIZER Deborah Joy MAZLIN Bernique Maree KENT Ricki-Sue Dannan KING Patiphak Faro KLANDEE Eloise Margaret LAMBELL Jackson LEDGER Thanina LIMANI Blake Anthony MAHER Abby Louise MARTIN Kyle MASLEN Megan MCCAULEY Liam MCDERMOTT Jaden Thomas MCGETTIGAN Karyssa MCKENZIE Damian Ernest MORGAN Luke William NICHOLLS Priscilla Jayne ORCHARD Anna Siobhan PARRETT James PEAKE Emma Kasey PIRECKI Rhys Matthew PISANI Danielle RAPLEY Zoe SMITH Jessica Maree SQUIRES Ja Ing SUMLANG Crystal Amistoso THOMPSON Portia Advantaige TOGHER Emily Jasmine TREDINNICK Georgia Rose TRENERY Karl Raymond WATSON Paul David Vere WILTSHIRE Jacinda WOOD Emily Kesha WOODS Brittany YOUNG

Page 10 “What we do as individuals, within our communities, in our personal and professional lives, does make a difference to somebody. It will have a ripple effect. I think the small changes have the biggest impact.”

Nicholas Steepe Bachelor of Social Work / Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Charles Sturt University Graduation program – August 2020 Page 11 “Working as a humanitarian volunteer, the communities I visited and friends I made are my drivers. Every day of my life they inspire me to have a positive impact on the world.”

Zoe Lamont Bachelor of Communication

Page 12 As alumni, if you choose to pursue further study, you’ll receive a 10 per cent discount on any fee-paying You’re always postgraduate course at Charles Sturt University plus a range of other benefits and support, including: • access to our online library network • professional development opportunities part of our • networking and social events • career advice and support • discounts at our dental clinics and allied health community consultancies • discounts on Charles Sturt wine purchases • access to on-campus facilities in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Graduation is a momentous occasion. Your degree is officially Wagga. These include libraries, computer labs, meeting conferred and you also join a very special community. rooms and sporting and social spaces.

Today you become one of our Charles Sturt University alumni, There are so many reasons to stay in touch. To ensure joining more than 215,000 talented people across the world. you know about all alumni activities and offers, keep your contact details with us up to date. The Charles Sturt University alumni network is full of people just like you, working across countless industries, doing Visit alumni.csu.edu.au/update-details or email important and impactful work, who are happy to share their [email protected] time and expertise with their fellow graduates.

To find out more, visit g alumni.csu.edu.au

Charles Sturt University Graduation Program 2020 Page IX Tammy O’Connor admits she is one of those rare and lucky people who knew early on how she wanted to make a real and lasting impact on this world. “I studied a Bachelor of Nursing at Charles Sturt University and I knew as soon as I started that I wanted to become a midwife. To me it seemed like such an awesome career. “After graduating I worked as a registered nurse and quickly enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery at Charles Sturt while working in the maternity unit as a student midwife. The uni gave me a great platform to learn in a safe environment, and provided a good stepping stone into my career. That’s why, in 2016, I completed a Master of Midwifery through Charles Sturt University. It opened the door to those higher level positions, including my current role as a clinical midwifery consultant for the Western NSW Local Health District. “The beauty of nursing and midwifery is it can take you anywhere.” Tammy’s ‘anywhere’ turned out to be parts of NSW which rarely received the health and educational support services they required. Realising women in remote areas needed access to antenatal and postnatal care, Tammy has been instrumental in implementing an outreach maternity program. Tammy “I believe it’s a basic human right for women to access a midwife during their pregnancy, regardless of their location. Working and living regionally provides me with O’Connor the opportunity to work within the primary health care model of midwifery. It’s what I love!” Bachelor of Nursing

Courtney Glazebrook is creating new beginnings by treasuring the past. Passionate about Indigenous education, she is driven to make a difference in the lives of young Aboriginal children by giving them the best start to their educational journey. As the director of Towri Multifunctional Aboriginal Children’s Service, each day, when she opens the Towri doors, Courtney makes practical progress in her quest to cultivate a strong, connected and inclusive community. “Towri encompasses health, education, community engagement and family support. Early childhood care has such great flow-on effects for families. While we’re providing care for children we’re also building platforms for parents, giving them the opportunity for employment and better health. We are building the capacity of whole communities. When children thrive so do communities. “I have the opportunity to create tangible change. What Courtney we do, what we teach and what we advocate for directly impacts upon the community and everyone in it. I have learned, through my Charles Sturt University studies and Glazebrook through my career, to question different regimes of truth. “Aboriginal people are strong. We are connected. We are Bachelor of Education progressive. And at Towri we are creating new beginnings (Birth to Five Years) for those who come through. That really excites me.”

Page X We're Award categories celebrating Charles Sturt University Distinguished Alumni of the Year – Professional our Alumni! Achievement

This award recognises alumni who are professionally making a significant and positive impact on their communities, their industry or the world. Introducing our inaugral Charles Sturt University Alumni Awards Charles Sturt University This year we’re very excited to introduce the Charles Sturt Distinguished Alumni of University Alumni Awards. These awards celebrate the the Year – Service to the outstanding achievements of our alumni. Community They recognise the difference our alumni are making This award recognises alumni who work personally and professionally as they journey through life, inclusively with their community (as and celebrate their success and the impact this has on professionals or volunteers) and provide others. outstanding service to others. We know firsthand that our alumni are out in our communities shaping our world for the better, be it as Charles Sturt University business leaders, researchers, teachers, social workers, Distinguished Alumni of the health professionals and so many more. And now it’s time to Year – Young Alumni share that with the world. This award recognises young alumni (under If you know someone who is making an impact and inspiring the age of 35) who are having an impact and others through the work they do, whether as a professional inspiring others through their professional or a volunteer, we want to know about it. achievements or service to community.

Charles Sturt University Distinguished Alumni of the Nominate now Year – Association Member

Nominations are now open for the This award recognises alumni who are current members of an alumni association 2020 Charles Sturt University Alumni Awards. (international or domestic), who are having Find out more and get a nomination form at an impact and inspiring others through their professional achievements or service to alumni.csu.edu.au/awards their community.

Charles Sturt University Graduation Program 2020 Page XI Chandan Rauniyar Bachelor of Information Technology

Chandan Rauniyar has long been fascinated by the power of computing and the impact it can have on people’s lives.

“I have always been amazed by computers and what complex software could do. I was interested in software development and it seemed like such an awesome career – being able to develop complex computer software that is capable of transforming lives.

“So I decided to study a Bachelor of Information Technology at the Charles Sturt University Study Centre in Melbourne. I majored in software development, learning about the principles of software development, data structures, and database design, as well as the ethics and security issues around computing. ”

With a little help from the Study Centre team, Chandan was able to step into his career at the cutting edge of software development with confidence.

“After graduating, I managed to secure a scholarship for Study Centre Melbourne’s Internship Program. With help from the careers team, I got selected as an intern at an IT company in Melbourne. As an intern, I was able to apply and develop my skills in the context of a small business. This invaluable industry experience helped me in then landing my first job as a software developer in a multinational company.”

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Page XII “I want people to know the unprecedented worth of my scholarship. It went beyond monetary value. It saved my mental health. I was able to concentrate on the important things and not stress one little bit about money.

“Uni is a tough gig. Juggling course requirements and placements, a social life, a couple of jobs and the everlasting battle with Centrelink (which can become more You can make than a little tricky at times). But with the support of Charles Sturt donors and supporters, a huge amount of that burden a difference has been lifted from our shoulders.

As one of our Charles Sturt University “I believe that our gratitude should not only be shown alumni, you are uniquely placed to with an offer of thanks, but by the way we carry ourselves help those graduating after you. Our through our university career – and in our actual career alumni give back in all sorts of ways – that will follow. Through our scholarships we’ve been given from volunteering their time to mentor the opportunity to make the absolute best of our university current students and curating social experience.” media pages, to hosting alumni events Dav Francis, Bachelor of Paramedicine student and starting alumni associations.

Alumni can also donate to the university through Alumnigive. By donating to the Charles Sturt University Foundation Trust, you can directly support scholarships, research and our priority projects to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and our communities.

There is no greater gift than education.

“Life presents us with many gifts and the best of those is education. To give the gift of education, donate at g alumni.csu.edu.au/alumnigive “I had my own business for 30 years – I knew I could do that. But I didn’t have academic skills, so didn’t think scholarships would be for me. But a friend helped me apply.

“I’ve never asked for help before but I decided to put my hand up so I can fulfil this dream. I applied for everything – and I didn’t know if I was doing it right or wrong – I just wrote the truth. The scholarship gave me the funds to cover moving costs, set up costs, tutoring and living costs.

“It enabled me to cut back on the hours I worked and concentrate on my learning, because I’d never done anything like this before.”

Jacqui Thompson, Bachelor of Pharmacy student

Charles Sturt University Graduation Program 2020 Page XIII Congratulations

On behalf of Charles Sturt University, I congratulate you on the successful completion of your studies.

While graduation is a little different this year as we adapt to the challenges of COVID-19, you can take pride in your achievement as recognition of your hard work and dedication.

Learning is the product of an active collaboration among university students and staff. In acknowledging your contribution to the intellectual life of the university, I also recognise the commitment of our academic and professional staff in supporting our students to achieve the best in their studies.

Thank you for joining the Charles Sturt community as one of the newest members of our alumni. As alumni, you will have the opportunity to maintain and grow the professional and friendship networks that you have forged and will also gain access to member benefits enjoyed by thousands of our alumni around the world.

I am confident that your studies have equipped you to have a bright future, undertake a successful career and enable you to be an active citizen contributing to the public good.

Once again, congratulations and best wishes for the future.

Professor John Germov Acting Vice-Chancellor and President Charles Sturt University

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