Events
Author Talk - Darren Sylvester
23rd Nov 2009 6:00pm
The Baillieu Library and The Bookshop invite you to attend a special Baillieu 50th event
Darren Sylvester, an exciting young artist who has achieved considerable critical success in Australia and overseas will be our guest speaker.
At this function the University Librarian, Philip Kent, will unveil a photographic image, by Darren Sylvester, which has been purchased to mark the 50th celebrations.
Darren Sylvester's page: http://www.moragalleries.com.au/dsylvester/
The Bookshop will also have a selection of books for pre-Christmas purchase
Venue details:
Leigh Scott Room
1st Floor
Baillieu Library
Date & Time:
Monday, 23rd November, 5:30pm for 6:00pm
Author Talk - Professor Janet McCalman
22nd Oct 2009 6:00pm
Founders & Survivors: Australian life courses in historical context Professor Janet McCalman will discuss an exciting research project: Founders & Survivors: Australian life courses in historical context The project will become one of the world's great historical studies of immigration, forced labour and settlement.It will follow convict founders and their descendants over five generations and build a unique portrait of modern Australian society in the making. Professor McCalman's Homepage: http://www.pasi.unimelb.edu.au/hps/staff/mccalman/ Venue details: Leigh Scott Room Date & Time: Wednesday, 22nd October, 5:30 for 6:00pm
1st Floor
Baillieu Library
Author Talk - Dr David Young
20th Aug 2009
Darwin in the Library
Dr. David Young, Director of the Tiegs Museum of the University of Melbourne and author of The Discovery of Evolution will talk on the key role played by books in the nineteenth century debate over evolution.
The Tiegs Museum:
http://www.zoology.unimelb.edu.au/tiegs/background/index.html
Venue:
Leigh Scott Room,
1st Floor
Baillieu Library
Date and Time:
Thursday, August 20, 5:30 for 6:00pm
Author Talk - Sue Ebury
8th Jul 2009
The Many Lives of Kenneth Myer
Sue Ebury, author of The Many Lives of Kenneth Myer will talk on Ken Myer's contribution to Melbourne.
Venue:
Leigh Scott Room, First Floor,
Baillieu Library
Date & Time:
Wednesday July 8, 5:30pm for 6:00pm
TV Tuesdays in the Baillieu - 'Please Kill Trevor Dowset'
11th Aug 2009 1:00pm-2:00pm
As part of our Baillieu Library 50th celebrations we will be screening some programs which feature the Baillieu Library as a setting.
Over the next few weeks come along and follow the lives of the characters in ‘The Secret Life of Us’, and the intrigue of Trevor Dowset in the short film ‘Please Kill Trevor Dowset’.
BYO Lunch
4th Session:
‘Please Kill Trevor Dowset’
A short film written and directed by Ben Plazzer, ex-VCA student. Some scenes are shot on location at the University of Melbourne and the Baillieu Library.
Location: Tutorial room, Ground Floor, Baillieu Library
No bookings required.
TV Tuesdays in the Baillieu - 'The Secret Life of Us', Series 3, Ep. 5 - 'A Square Peg in a Round Hole'
4th Aug 2009 1:00pm-2:00pm
As part of our Baillieu Library 50th celebrations we will be screening some programs which feature the Baillieu Library as a setting.
Over the next few weeks come along and follow the lives of the characters in ‘The Secret Life of Us’, and the intrigue of Trevor Dowset in the short film ‘Please Kill Trevor Dowset’.
BYO Lunch
3rd Session:
‘The Secret Life of Us’, series 3, episode 5 ― ‘A Square Peg in a Round Hole’
Whilst Evan dabbles in TV advertising, Gabrielle has a go at the dating game and Kelly struggles with university study. Jake steps in and helps her out with getting her bibliography right. Some scenes are shot on location at the University of Melbourne.
Location: Tutorial Room, Ground Floor Baillieu Library
No bookings required.
TV Tuesdays in the Baillieu - 'The Secret Life of Us', Series 3, Ep 2 - 'The Cycle'
28th Jul 2009 1:00pm-2:00pm
As part of our Baillieu Library 50th celebrations we will be screening some programs which feature the Baillieu Library as a setting.
Over the next few weeks come along and follow the lives of the characters in ‘The Secret Life of Us’, and the intrigue of Trevor Dowset in the short film ‘Please Kill Trevor Dowset’.
BYO Lunch
2nd Session:
‘The Secret Life of Us’, series 3, episode 2 ― ‘The Cycle’
In this episode Kelly ponders ‘Why is it when there are 5,000 people starting uni at the same time as you that you’re the only one that get’s lost?’ ‘The Cycle’ explores life as it unfolds for the different characters. Some scenes are shot on location at the University of Melbourne.
Location: Tutorial Room, Ground Floor, Baillieu Library
No bookings required.
Tv Tuesdays in the Baillieu - 'The Secret Life of Us', Series 3, Ep. 1 - 'The End is the beginning'
21st Jul 2009 1:00pm-2:00pm
As part of our Baillieu Library 50th celebrations we will be screening some programs which feature the Baillieu Library as a setting.
Over the next few weeks come along and follow the lives of the characters in ‘The Secret Life of Us’, and the intrigue of Trevor Dowset in the short film ‘Please Kill Trevor Dowset’.
BYO Lunch
1st Session:
‘The Secret Life of Us’, series 3, episode 1 ― ‘The End is the Beginning’
Life for Evan, Alex, Rex, Miranda, Gabrielle and Kelly continues to unfold in unexpected ways. For Kelly coming to terms with university life, study and libraries is a real challenge. Some scenes are shot on location at the University of Melbourne and Baillieu Library.
Location: Tutorial room, Ground Floor, Baillieu Library
No booking s required.
Author Talk : Professor Stuart Macintyre, Ernest Scott Professor of History
29th Apr 2009 5:30pm-7:00pm
?The Library then and now?
Professor Macintyre will present an insightful and engaging account of the changing role of the University Library.
Place:
Leigh Scott Room,
Level 1, Baillieu Library
RSVP appreciated, Sheridan Nanscawen,
email: s.nanscawen@unimelb.edu.au
A constant and challenging friend: Peter McPhee, Provost
30th Mar 2009 5:30pm-7:00pm
University Provost, Peter McPhee reflects on a lifetime of learning in, about and for the Baillieu Library. First of a series of events hosted by the Bookshop to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Baillieu Library.
Leigh Scott Room, Baillieu Library Building
5:30pm for 6:00pm Monday 30 March
RSVP appreciated but not essential: s.nanscawen@unimelb.edu.au