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Unfortunately, Equity Uncle has absconded from the locked cage in which De Minimis normally keeps him. Since his whereabouts are currently unknown (although we think he might be doing a clerkship or something), we were unable to force him to write a column or crossword puzzle this week. So, in his place, is a ‘best of Uncle Geoff’ from the July 1949 edition of De Minimis.  The suspense was more than De Minimis could bear and so, feeling slightly ashamed that we had not yet spread any such rumours, we set off in search of answers.
MELISSA PEACH
Walking into the Prague International Airport, you may be surprised to hear Korean in addition to English translations. Is there much Korean immigration into the Czech Republic? Not particularly. But after a partnership agreement between Czech Aeroholding and Incheon International Airport Corporation, and with Korean Air investing a 44% stake in Czech Airlines just last year, it seems natural to hear Korean spoken in the heart of Europe. DUNCAN WALLACE
The University of Melbourne was created and is governed by Victorian statute. The preamble states that it is a “public-spirited institution with a mission that encompasses learning and teaching, research and knowledge transfer, all of which exist for public benefit.” Section 4 states that it consists of the Council, staff, graduates and students, and section 5 states that its object is to serve the local, national and international community by enriching cultural life, elevating public awareness of intellectual developments, and promoting critical and free inquiry. PETER BOTROS
The Victorian State Emergency Service (VICSES) is a volunteer organisation that is responsible for responding to emergencies such as storm, flood, earthquake and other natural disasters. Volunteers are also routinely called upon to assist police and other emergency services. JACK DONAGHY
GE Vice-President of East Coast Television and Microwave Oven Programming This is an excerpt from a speech given by Mr Jack Donaghy to the Annual Six Sigma Outreach Conference. As you may have guessed, Mr Donaghy has been doing some consulting work for the University. He has kindly allowed us to share some of his insights into the Business Improvement Plan. LUKE McMAHON
George Brandis seeks to introduce invasive spying legislation, despite not understanding what it will actually do COLIN MIBLUFF
Last week, the Dean released one page of the forty-eight page Business Improvement Plan to students. Since we still don’t know what content lies on the other forty-seven pages, your author has resorted to wild conjecture to fill in our gaps of knowledge. ANDREA HENSON
The Melbourne International Film Festival is here once again to stimulate your mind with something other than law. Head on down to any of the venues scattered throughout the CBD for an extraordinary night at the movies. The festival runs until August 17th. Tragedy and circumstance can strike at any time. Several students told us how MLS Wellbeing Support has been there for them through difficult times. Many thanks to all the students who chose to share their experiences.
PETER BOTROS
Dean Carolyn Evans has confirmed that the university has made the decision to keep an in-house wellbeing and disabilities support officer temporarily at the law school, but the rest of the “Business Improvement Program” (BIP) will continue as scheduled. |
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