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CALL FOR REGISTRATION
To register: www.acu.edu.au/ifcu2015
13-17 July 2015
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Australian Catholic University (ACU) looks forward to welcoming you to
the 25th General Assembly of the International Federation of Catholic
Universities, to be held in the city of Melbourne from 13–17 July 2015.
The theme of this assembly will be ‘Times Change. Values Endure’.
For five days we will analyse the challenges faced by all of our universities
in the many and varying contexts in which they are embedded. Discussions
will be rich, engaging and pertinent for the life of our institutions.
Delegates and their companions will have the opportunity to meet,
discuss and learn from each other, while exploring and enjoying our
university and city.
Preparations are now underway to ensure that you will gain maximum
benefit from your assembly experience and networking opportunities.
We are delighted that the assembly will coincide with the 25th anniversary
of the establishment of ACU and hope attendees can join in the many
related events held to mark this celebration.
Professor Greg Craven
President and Vice-Chancellor
Australian Catholic University
Professor Pauline Nugent
Provost
Australian Catholic University
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Time
Monday, 13 July
Tuesday, 14 July
Wednesday, 15 July
Transmission of values
Transversality of values
0730-0800
Registration / Information
0800-0830
Registration / Information
Eucharistic celebration
0830-0900
Prayer
0900-0930
Understanding the changing world
from a Christian perspective
Values in the humanistic curriculum:
A dynamic interface
Ethics of teaching and
teaching of ethics
0930-1000
1000-1030
Panel: Reactions in different
cultural contexts
Morning tea & coffee
Morning tea & coffee
Workshops
1030-1100
1100-1130
1130-1200
Workshops
1200-1230
Lunch
1230-1300
1300-1330
Registration / Information
Lunch
1330-1400
1400-1430
Roundtable:
How can Christian values be
transmitted to the students?
1430-1500
1500-1530
1530-1600
Words of welcome
Afternoon tea & coffee
Keynote address: Contribution
of Catholic higher education in
a changing world
Panel - The voice of students
Eucharistic celebration for
the opening of the assembly
Eucharistic celebration
Welcome reception - Cocktail function
1900-2100
Free evening
Optional
cultural visits
1600-1630
1630-1700
1700-1730
1730-1800
1800-1830
Evening
Free evening
Thursday, 16 July
Friday, 17 July
Implementation of values
We are delighted to announce the
following international speakers:
Registration / Information
Prayer
Registration / Information
Eucharistic celebration
How to better propose the meaning of
Gospel values in the university world?
Morning tea & coffee
Synthesis of the deliberations of the
General Assembly: Looking into the future
Administrative session
Morning tea & coffee
Workshops
Administrative session
Lunch
The social teaching of the Church in
the context of the Catholic university
Election of Members of the Executive
Board and the Board of Administration
Message of the President Elect
Conference delegates depart
Conference dinner
1900-2300
◆ International guest speakers
◆ Interactive workshops, panel and
roundtable sessions
◆ Social functions including a welcome
cocktail reception and conference dinner
◆ Optional cultural visits
IMPORTANT
DATES
Registration open
December 2014
Accommodation bookings open
December 2014
Afternoon tea & coffee
Eucharistic celebration presided
by Most Reverend Denis Hart,
Archbishop of Melbourne
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eynote address from Rev. Michael J.
Garanzini, S.J. – President of Loyola
University Chicago, USA
◆ Professor Antonio Spadaro, S.J. –
Director of La Civiltà Cattolica, Italy
◆ Professor Ana Leticia Gaspar Bojórquez
– Universidad del Valle de Atemajac,
Mexico
◆ Professor Msgr. Philippe Bordeyne –
Rector of the Institut Catholique de
Paris
◆ Professor Catalina Eugenia Romero
Cevallos de Iguiñiz – Pontificia
Universidad Católica del Perú
◆ Professor Johan Verstraeten –
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
◆ Professor Yves Poullet – Université de
Namur, Belgium
Features of the program include:
Lunch
Workshops
PROGRAM
HIGHLIGHTS
First meeting of new
IFCU Board of Administration
Apply for your Australian visa*
February 2015
Early registration closes
30 April 2015
AUSJAL General Assembly
6-7 July 2015
Jesuit Higher Education Conference
7-10 July 2015
Presidents' Roundtable (invite only)
11-12 July 2015
* For further information, please visit the
following website www.immi.gov.au
London
Paris
Frankfurt
Rome
Mumbai
Abuja
Taipe
Bangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Nairobi
Man
Singapore
Johannesburg
Melbo
MELBOURNE:
WORLD’S MOST LIVEABLE CITY
The 2015 General Assembly will be hosted by the
Australian Catholic University in Melbourne. Ranked
the world’s most liveable city three years in a row,
Melbourne offers many surprising delights to visitors:
from international galleries and museums to verdant
parks, boutique shops and a plethora of wine bars
and restaurants.
SAFE, EASY
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elbourne is a safe city, proud to welcome visitors
and immigrants from around the world.
◆ Melbourne’s central business district (CBD)
is arranged in a simple grid pattern and
accessed by easy-to-use trams.
◆ With a population of around four million the city
is large enough to be well serviced by transport
and accommodation options but still enjoys
a relaxed pace and rich, diverse cultural life.
◆ 24 international airlines fly in to Melbourne airport,
which is an easy 20-minute express bus or taxi ride
into the city centre.
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elbourne’s cathedral, St Patrick’s, is less than
500 metres from ACU.
◆ ACU is at the edge of Melbourne’s CBD with easy
walking and tram access to hotels, shops and cultural
attractions.
◆ ACU is situated directly in front of a tram stop, and there
is also a free tourist tram that circles the city centre.
◆ Several major hotels with conference facilities are
located within 1km of ACU.
Times change.
MELBOUR
CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS
◆ M
elbourne has a rich array of cultural attractions
including beautiful parks and gardens, international
art galleries, museums and sports venues.
◆ ACU is less than 300 metres from the Mary MacKillop
Heritage Centre, which tells the story of Australia’s first
canonised saint, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, and
the work of the Sisters of St Joseph.
◆ Melbourne is internationally renowned for its excellent
food, coffee and wine across all budgets and a wide
range of world cuisines.
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Chicago Toronto
New York
Washington DC
Los
Angeles Houston
Miami
Mexico City
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Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo
ourne
Auckland
Santiago
Buenos Aires
OF CATHOLIC
UNIVERSITIES
ACU
ACU: YOUR 25TH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOST
L ASSEMBLY
◆ A continuing dialogue between faith and reason
◆ C
ommunity engagement is part of the Core Curriculum
in each undergraduate course. All courses include
a component which instills social justice values and
a commitment to serving the local, national and
international communities.
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◆ T he promotion of teaching and research in ways
that most serve the mission of the University
OUR PHILOSOPHY
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CU’s Melbourne Campus has more than 9,000 students,
including over 1,000 international students.
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CU is the largest English speaking Catholic university
in the world, with seven campuses across Australia in
Melbourne, Sydney (North Sydney and Strathfield),
Canberra, Brisbane, Ballarat and Adelaide,
and more than 30,000 students.
Values Don't.
ACU is founded on a long history of commitment to
truth, in a spirit of freedom and service. It prizes such
key values as:
◆ F ollowing the way of Christ and commitment
to Christian values
◆ P
articipating in the community and mission
of the Church
◆ P
romotion of the common good and the dignity
of the human person
◆ C
ollaboration of all our staff and students, whatever
their beliefs, in the interests of a more decent and
humane society
◆ Respect for academic freedom.
OUR MELBOURNE CAMPUS
◆ T he campus is conveniently located on the edge of the
central business district (CBD). The popular shopping
areas of Brunswick Street and Smith Street, with their
variety of cafes, shops and art galleries, are just a short
walk away. Some of Melbourne’s finest parks, gardens
and recreational facilities are also within easy walking
distance of the campus.
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KEEP THESE DATES FREE
13 – 17 July 2015
IFCU 25th General Assembly
Every three years, the International Federation of Catholic Universities holds its General Assembly.
This event represents a unique opportunity for all IFCU affiliates to meet to reflect on a university and
ecclesial theme. Hence, the topic of our next meeting, which was chosen by the representatives of
our universities at the São Paulo Assembly, will be: ‘Times Change. Values Endure'.
For five days delegates will analyse the challenges faced by universities, and more specifically Catholic
universities, in the different contexts in which they exist.
To register, please visit: www.acu.edu.au/ifcu2015
RELATED EVENTS
6-7 July 2015
AUSJAL General Assembly
General Assembly of the Association of Universities Entrusted to the Society of Jesus in Latin America.
7 – 10 July 2015
Expanding the Jesuit Higher Education Network: Collaborations for Social Justice Conference
From July 7-10, 2015, the ‘Expanding the Jesuit Higher Education Network: Collaborations for Social Justice’ conference
will take place in Melbourne, Australia. This conference is being organised by Father Michael J. Garanzini, S.J., President
and CEO of Loyola University and Secretary for Higher Education for the Society of Jesus, in collaboration with the Jesuit
Curia in Rome and with the assistance of the host institution, Australian Catholic University.
To register or for more information, please visit: www.luc.edu/melbourne
11 – 12 July 2015
Presidents' Roundtable BY INVITATION ONLY
The Presidents' Roundtable and Cocktail Function will take place on the weekend immediately prior to the
25th General Assembly.
An exciting event hosted by ACU President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Greg Craven, it will feature themed
discussions related to:
◆ international models of collaboration in curricula and research;
◆ networking opportunities with Australian and international universities, and
◆ opportunities for presentation of international mission related initiatives.
As part of this roundtable, there will be opportunities for delegates and their partners to undertake cultural
visits across the city of Melbourne and the state of Victoria.
To register or for more information, please visit: www.acu.edu.au/PresidentsRoundtable
ACU faculty events
ACU faculty events will also be held during the week of the IFCU General Assembly. Dates and other details
will be available on www.acu.edu.au/ifcu2015
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27 – 31 July 2015
ACU 25th anniversary celebrations
Australian Catholic University is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2015 and there will be several exciting events
IFCU delegates may choose to attend.
These may include:
◆ Academic Seminar Series in Melbourne and Sydney. To register or for more information please visit:
www.acu.edu.au/feaacademicseminar
ACCOMMODATION
Delegates registering for these events will be able to access conference accommodation rates for the duration
of their stay in Melbourne. To book, please visit the accommodation page at www.acu.edu.au/ifcu2015.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION STANDARD REGISTRATION
(on or before 1 May 2015)
(From 1 May 2015)
FULL REGISTRATIONS
Affiliated institutions
800 AUD
950 AUD
Non-affiliated institutions
1000 AUD
1100 AUD
Affiliated institutions
350 AUD
450 AUD
Non-affiliated institutions
500 AUD
600 AUD
DAY REGISTRATIONS
* All prices are inclusive of GST.
Registration fee includes
General Assembly (Monday 13 July – Friday 17 July, 2015)
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Admission to all sessions and workshops from Monday 13 July – Friday 17 July
Eucharistic celebrations from Monday 13 July – Friday 17 July
Welcome cocktail reception on Monday 13 July
Conference dinner on Thursday 16 July
Lunch and refreshment breaks from Monday 13 July – Friday 17 July
General Assembly materials including conference bag and final handbook
Cultural tours (additional cost)
Accompanying persons
Accompanying persons are welcomed at the General Assembly.
Complimentary to all accompanying persons:
◆ Opening Eucharistic celebration – Monday 13 July
◆ High Tea at Drake House hosted by ACU (subject to availability) – Tuesday 14 July
◆ Eucharistic celebration – Wednesday 15 July
◆ Closing Eucharistic celebration – Thursday 16 July
◆ Eucharistic celebration – Friday 17 July
The following additional tickets can be purchased by accompanying persons as part
of the registration process:
◆ Welcome cocktail party at the Melbourne Cricket Ground - Monday 13 July
(AUD 90 per person)
◆ Cultural visits - Wednesday 15 July
Aboriginal history walking tour (AUD 50 per person)
Federation Square and Ian Potter Gallery tour (AUD 60 per person)
Australian National Wildlife at Melbourne Zoo (AUD 75 per person)
Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre (complimentary)
◆ Assembly dinner at the National Gallery of Victoria - Thursday 16 July (AUD 170 per person)
*Prices are inclusive of GST
Program details and all the information you will need to organise your stay in Australia
will be available on a website dedicated to the IFCU 25th General Assembly, located at
www.acu.edu.au/ifcu2015.
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To register for the IFCU 25th General Assembly visit:
www.acu.edu.au/ifcu2015
If you have any enquiries regarding your registration,
please contact General Assembly organiser on: [email protected]
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