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SPOTLIGHTS ARCHIVE
Dr. Marc Bradshaw’s Wine Named in “Top Ten Syrahs” in the World Pillitteri Estates Winery Winemaster Dr. Marc Bradshaw’s Shiraz Icewine, for a second year in a row, has been named one of the “Top Ten Syrahs” in the world at the “Syrah du Monde” wine competition, held in Ampius France May 15-16, 2008. Malaysian CSU Alumni Team Place Second in the Australian Alumni Hunteroos Race IT was a traffic-stopping sight! The Australian Alumni Hunteroos Race saw 25 teams, comprising four members each, participating in a 10km walk-ride-challenge event around central Kuala Lumpur recently. Hamish MacDonald Wins Young Journalist of the Year Award Breaking News - At a glittering ceremony on 21st February, 2008 at the London Hilton on Park Lane, Hamish was presented with the Award by the Royal Television Society. CSU mourns former Chancellor David Asimus Flags across all campuses of Charles Sturt University (CSU) were lowered to half-mast to mark the passing of former Chancellor, Dr David Asimus, AO, on Australia Day, 26 January 2008 at the age of 75. Tad Pietrzykowski and The Dark Nebula Tad Pietrzykowski is a pioneer of the Australian comic industry. Peter Rayner loves a challenge “This is the last time!” Peter exclaimed but when asked what attracted him most to this current job he had to confess “it was simply the challenge, or as Mallory said ‘because it was there’.” David Mackay - CEO, Kellogg Company David’s advice to young graduates just starting out is, “Be patient and understand that the job you have is not only an opportunity to learn, but also an opportunity to positively influence the business you work for and the people you engage with. Chris Killeen - Australia's greatest vintage port maker dies. Charles Sturt University (CSU) pays homage to a great winemaker. Chris Killeen gave generously of his time and knowledge to assist and enlighten the young winemakers of CSU’s School of Wine and Food Science. Adrian d’Hagé - best selling Author Adrian d’Hagé has led a diverse life. The many facets of his career include the military, Theological College, the media, security for the Sydney Olympics, studying for a Wine Science degree plus a doctorate on The Influence of Religion on US Foreign Policy in the Middle East as well as being a best-selling author. Doris Bornemann - Photographer Doris Bornemann has a big heart. She says she has a “great love of photography”, but also that Charles Sturt University (CSU) “is a great love of my life.” Brendan Cowell - Actor-writer-director-producer Brendan Cowell says he is no tool. He says he’s the whole toolbox! Leonard Hu - Monitors the copper market in China “Since China's economy is the key driver for copper consumption, my presence here helps head office better understand this market." Anna Coren “hits every mark” Just ten short years ago, Anna Coren was an anonymous newly-minted graduate of Charles Sturt University’s Communication course. Now Google her name and all kinds of news, blog and gossip sites pop up. Anna is the high-profile East Coast presenter of Today Tonight on the Seven Network. Kelvin LEE Kiang Piaw - Living and working in Shanghai Described as a “scintillating city swirling with rapid cultural change,” Shanghai is also home to CSU graduate Kelvin Lee, where he works as Managing Director of China operations of the LSC group, a business out-sourcing and consulting company Christine Bryden - Illuminating a dark path To be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 46, in the middle of a high-flying career as a senior public servant in the Prime Minister’s department, would be devastating for many people. For Christine Bryden it became a catalyst for a new career and a new life |
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