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Chancellor Rennie Fritschy andMandeep Kaur.The Campus Director’s Awardfor Leadership Recipientsby Shazhi YaghiDuring the May2012 graduationceremony, twoCQUniversitySydney graduateswere presented withthe Campus Director’sAward for Leadership. Anil Bhusal andMandeep Kaur proudly accepted the accolade in frontof distinguished guests including CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman and CQUniversitySydney Campus Director SusanLoomes.The Campus Director’s Award forLeadership not only recognisesoutstanding academic achievement,but also considers contributions tothe community, capacity to act as amentor to others, ability to respondto challenge and commitment to thevalue of cultural diversity. Thesecharacteristics made Anil and Mandeepdeserving recipients of this prestigiousaward.After completing a Bachelorof Commerce degree in India,Mandeep set her sights on extending her educationalqualifi cations abroad. After hearing positive commentsabout CQUniversity from her work colleagues in India,Mandeep arrived in Sydney and enrolled in the Masterof Professional Accounting program. Mandeep did notwaste time and from day one embarked on a systematicroutine including attending all lectures and tutorials andsubmitting assignments on time. With an academictranscript that includes 4 High Distinctions and 6Distinctions it is clear that her dedication has paid off.During her time at the Sydney campus, Mandeep’sconfi dence grew, leading her to assist other students oncampus. Mandeep acknowledges the Learning Skills Unitand her lecturers and tutors for their role in supportingher in becoming a confi dent and independent person.Outside the University Mandeep gives up her free timeand engages in volunteer work at her temple.Anil’s journey to CQUniversitybegan with a leisurely strollin the city that took himMandeep Kaur, Vice-Chancellor ScottBowman, Anil Bhusal and CampusDirector Susan Loomes.past the Kent Streetcampus. What followedwere two years of hardwork and dedicationthat culminated in anincredible academic record including7 High Distinctions and 8 Distinctions. AnilChancellor Rennie Fritschy andAnil Bhusal.attributes his results to excellent class attendance,submitting assignments on time andutilising support services such as theLearning Skills Unit, Student Services,Library, TECC, Faculty and StudentAssociation.His strong commitment to his studiesis equally matched by his leadershipqualities and capacity to act as amentor to other students. Anil hasproven himself to be an enthusiasticand energetic mentor both on andoff campus. He has been an activeStudent Mentor for 4 terms as part ofthe Student Mentor and Leadershipprogram, assisting and guiding newand continuing students. Furthermore, Anil has beenthe voice of students in the role of Student AssociationRepresentative. As part of this role he participated inexcursions and activities run by the Student Association.Other activities include participating in the Sports Day,captaining the CQUniversity Sydney cricket team for theChancellor’s Cup, assisting the CQUniversity Marketingdepartment during Open Day, helping with Orientationand being a Campus Tour guide.His involvement off campus is equally impressive. Anilrepresented CQUniversity as an ambassador to the RedCross Society, participated in National Tree Day andClean Up Australia Day, and volunteered with the ExodusFoundation by helping to feed the homeless.Anil would like to work as an Executive Accountantand is confi dent that the skills he has acquired throughCQUniversity will allow him to showcase his talent.