News and events
Events
July
- Griffith Business School 20 year Reunion Class of 1987—1990
- Saturday 18 July
- Did you graduate from business, commerce, politics, tourism, leisure, hotel or sport between 1987 and 1990? If so, we invite you to join us for an informal evening of reunion and reminiscing at the Griffith Campus Club, Nathan campus. For more information contact gbs-alumni@griffith.edu.au or telephone (07) 3735 7648.
- Gold Coast marathon
- Sunday 5 July
- Join the 'Griffith Business School Alumni Network Team' in the Gold Coast marathon, with entries in the marathon, half marathon and 10km events. Entrants in our team will receive 10 per cent discount on the entry fee, as well as a free T-shirt to keep. Entries open on Friday 1 May. For more information, contact gbs-alumni@griffith.edu.au or telephone (07) 3735 7648.
- Sustainable supply chains - retail and transport perspectives
- Tuesday 2 July
- Join us as we discuss the green supply chain, as part of our Sustainability in Business Series.
- Tertiary Studies Expo 2009
- Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 July
- Find out which Griffith Business School programs and courses can help you to achieve your dreams at this annual expo in Brisbane's RNA Showgrounds. For more information, visit the TSXPO website.
- Professional Women's breakfast and networking event - Engaging People in Tough Times
- Friday 24 July
- Re-engagement expert Karen Schmidt will share her practical tips for engaging people in tough times.This interactive breakfast and networking event will be held at The Chifley at Lennons, Queen Street, Brisbane. Presented by the Professional Women's Network. For more information contact gbs-alumni@griffith.edu.au or telephone (07) 3735 7648.
August
- Global Insights Series - 'Risk Management'
- Wednesday 19 August
Sofitel, Brisbane - Griffith Business School's Global Insights Series examines current topical issues of relevance to business and industry. Our expert speakers will examine critical business issues, and provide practical and industry-relevant solutions. Expertly facilitated by ABC radio's Adam Spencer, the Global Insights Series will provide solutions to enable participants to play their part in the ever-changing global business world. For more information contact l.cotterell@griffith.edu.au or telephone (07) 3735 4146.
- Griffith University Open Day
- Sunday 9 August
- Get up close and personal with our degree programs, campuses, lecturers, students and alumni at Griffith's Nathan, Gold Coast and South Bank campuses. For more information, see the Open Day website.
- Bridge to Brisbane
- Sunday 30 August
- Join the 'Griffith Business School Alumni Network Team' in the Bridge to Brisbane run. For more information, contact gbs-alumni@griffith.edu.au or telephone (07) 3735 7648.
September
- Professional Women's Network event
- September
- Join us for our final breakfast and networking event for 2009, to be held at the Gold Coast. Presented by the Professional Women's Network.
- MBA and Postgrad Expo 2009
- Thursday 10 September
- Considering postgraduate studies? Visit our display at this year's Expo to find out about our five-star MBA program, flexible postgraduate and executive development programs, and gaining credit for prior studies. For more information visit the MBA and Postgrad Expo website.
- Renewable energy targets and living off the grid
- Thursday 24 September
- Join us as Dr Paul Simshauser, Chief Economist and Group Head of Corporate Affairs, AGL Energy, explores the theme “Challenges & Opportunities associated with the 20% Renewable Energy Target” at our final Sustainability in Business Series event for 2009.
October
- Annual dinner and awards night
- Friday 23 October
- Our annual gala event, featuring presentation of the Outstanding Alumnus and Young Outstanding Alumnus Awards, will be held at Brisbane City Hall. Presented by the Griffith Business School Alumni Network.
November
- Global Insights Series - 'Leadership'
- Wednesday 11 November
Sofitel, Brisbane - Griffith Business School's Global Insights Series examines current topical issues of relevance to business and industry. Our expert speakers will examine critical business issues, and provide practical and industry-relevant solutions. Expertly facilitated by ABC radio's Adam Spencer, the Global Insights Series will provide solutions to enable participants to play their part in the ever-changing global business world. For more information contact l.cotterell@griffith.edu.au or telephone (07) 3735 4146.
- Asia Pacific Academy of Business in Society conference: Strategic alliances for sustainable development
- Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 November
- This conference will take a forward perspective on partnerships between business, government and society and how each will play a role in addressing the key development challenges of the future. To be held at South Bank. For more information see the Asia Pacific Academy of Business in Society conference website.
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