grounded in the business - University of Western Sydney

It is exciting to see members of the extended family of University of Western SydneyAlumni making a significant impact on their world. Each issue of GradLife containsnews of graduates from a broad range of academic disciplines who have excelled intheir chosen fields.In this issue business graduate Aaron McKie, who was recently appointed to theposition of Chief Executive Officer for the Hungry Jack’s chain of restaurants, revealshow UWS prepared him for his new role.UWS Law graduate Deng Thiak Adut is one of only a handful of New South Walessolicitors who was born in the Sudan. Deng shares his remarkable story and tellshow he is using his connections to help the Sudanese community.Our oldest known UWS alumnus, 96 year old agriculture graduate Max Woods,made the trip from his home in Glen Innes to the Hawkesbury campus to re-livefond memories from his days at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College.UWS Alumni sports fans will enjoy a sneak preview of the new Greater WesternSydney AFL team as it prepares to make its mark in the 2012 national AFLcompetition.I encourage you to register your interest for membership of the UWS GradLifeBenefits program, through the UWS Alumni site, and enjoy the range of benefitsoffered free of charge to members.I hope you will enjoy reading about our graduate’s achievements and continue tostay connected to your university.Professor Janice Reid AMVice-ChancellorUniversity of Western SydneyProfessor Janice Reid AMVice-ChancellorUniversity of Western Sydney