President of Yarra Theological Union

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced, innovative and energetic person with outstanding academic, leadership and management qualities to take on the role of President of Yarra Theological Union. Applications close 4 May, 2007. Details of the role, required qualities, qualifications, remuneration and contact details are available <a href="http://www.ytu.edu.au/file_download/94">in this document</a>. Also available are the <a href="http://www.ytu.edu.au/file_download/98">selection criteria</a>.

International Women's Day Dinner - 2007

On Friday March 9 over 120 people attended our International Women’s Day Dinner at the Tudor in Box Hill. There was a great deal of interest in this event and it proved to be a wonderful evening.

Read a <a href="http://www.ytu.edu.au/article/report-on-international-womens-day-dinner-2007">report on the evening</a>.

The Catherine McAuley Scholarship 2008

During the second semester of 2007, the Catherine McAuley Scholarship for 2008 will be advertised.

(See <a href="http://www.ytu.edu.au/article/full-information-on-catherine-mcauley-scholarships">full information</a> on the details of the scholarships and the process of application.)

Latest SRC Newsletter

The latest <acronym title="Students’ Representative Council">SRC</acronym> Newsletter — Issue 5 for Semester 1, 2007 — is now available. Please visit the <a href="http://www.ytu.edu.au/SRCNews">SRC News</a> page: go to the “Newsletters” menu and choose the “SRC News” item.

The Spirituality of Religious Women: From the Old World to the Antipodes, 1400-1900

A Conference co-convened by Dr. Claire Renkin and Dr. Katherine Massam on Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, 2007 at the Centre for Theology and Ministry, Parkville, Vic.

Please see <a href="http://www.ytu.edu.au/file_download/95">the flyer</a> for further details.

Social Policy Connections Newsletter

Social Policy Connections (SPC) is an independent ecumenical organization inspired by Christian social teaching. Their aim is to help stimulate in Australia a keener consciousness of social justice issues; and to influence public policy for the common good nationally and globally. SPC will have a research desk at YTU, and an office behind St. Ignatius Church in Richmond.

You can view their latest newsletter (Feb 2007) from the <a href="http://www.ytu.edu.au/SPCNews">SPC Newsletter page</a>.

Grants for Research and Education in Ethics, 2008

The Mary Philippa Brazill Foundation was established in 1993 for the purpose of providing financial support for research and education in ethics with an emphasis on the ethics of health care and with special regard to the promotion of these activities in Catholic institutions in Australia.

The Trustees of the Foundation invite applications for grants for 2008 from individuals in their personal capacity and/or as representatives of institutions wishing to sponsor scholars and conferences.

Applications for Grants for 2008 close on 30 June 2007

For further Information and Application Form please contact:

The Executive Officer
Mary Philippa Brazill Foundation
PO Box 5067
Alphington
Vic. 3078
Phone: (03) 9499 1577; Fax: (03) 9499 1594
<a href="mailto:brazil@mercy.org.au">Send an email</a>

New Appointment

We are pleased to announce that Meg Rice has been appointed as Community Development Coordinator for YTU. This is a full time appointment, and Meg’s primary role will be to identify opportunities for promotion of YTU from groups both internal and external to YTU.

New Issue of YTU Newsletter

The February 2007 issue of A Little Yeast, the YTU Newsletter, is <a href="http://www.ytu.edu.au/Newsletters">now available</a>.

YTU Handbook 2007 (PDF)

The YTU Handbook for 2007 is now <a href="http://www.ytu.edu.au/files/YTU-Handbook-2007.pdf">available as a PDF</a>, meaning it can be viewed with Adobe Reader.