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Corporate Programs

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:37:40 GMT

The Association offers a wide range of events on current issues including Economic Updates, Finance and Investment, Sustainability, Corporate and Social Responsibility, Public Policy, and the Annual Spring Lecture series with notable speakers. Upcoming Corporate Programs Behind the Frontline with Michael Ware Michael Ware, Former Correspondent, CNN & Time Magazine March, 20, 21 or 22 (TBC) Sidley Austin LLP, New York Michael Ware will speak indepth on his time as a war correspondent for CNN and Time Magazine, living and working in Afghanistan and Iraq from 2003 to 2008. Past Corporate Programs President Obama's Visit and United States-Australia-China Relations Dr. Michael Fullilove, Director Global Affairs, The Lowy...

Homepage - Featured Articles

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:28:19 GMT

FEATURED ARTICLES 2012 Australia Day Black Tie Gala Wrap Up Over 600 people gathered at Cipriani Wall Street on January 20, 2012 for the 9th Annual American Australian Association and G'Day USA Black Tie Gala, presented by National Australia Bank. The evening honored two outstanding Australians, Darren Thomas of T & R Pastoral and David Droga of Droga5. Other special guests included Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer, The Hon Wayne Swan MP, Australian Ambassador to the United States, The Hon Kim Beazley, AC,...

Events - home page

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:01:18 GMT

TOP NEWS The Unpredictable Century Ahead On Feb 6th Dr Michael Fullilove, Global Programs Director at the Lowy Institute, addressed American Australian Association members at Ernst & Young on the United States - Australia Alliance & the Rise of China. Jack Bartel, Griffith University Honors student reports... More >> Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company, gave a rousing address on the occasion of Australia Day 2012 held last January 23 at the Australian Consulate, New York, New York. To read his speech, click here Impressive updates from our promising Education Fellows Keep up to date on the exciting research and studies of our Education Fellows - past and present. More.....

New England

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:56:45 GMT

Overview The Association was established in Boston in 2004 when it merged with local organisation AANZAC. The New England chapter holds a range of professional programs, including speaker events, industry conferences and tax and immigration seminars. In 2005, 2006, and 2007, the Association hosted BioRelationships, conferences that facilitated the development of relationships between Australasian companies and US biotech and pharmaceutical companies with the aim of furthering collaborations, developmental and corporate alliances. Annual highlights on the Association's social and cultural calendar in New England include Melbourne Cup, Anzac Day and the G'Day USA Australian Food and Wine event. Upcoming events Sydney University Alumni Conference - August 2-5, 2012 Australia...

Dame Joan Sutherland Fund

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:14:18 GMT

In 1998 the American Australian Association established the Dame Joan Sutherland Fund for Australian aspiring artists; it was launched at the release of Dame Joan's book in New York A Prima Donna's Progress. In Memoriam - Dame Joan Alston Sutherland. Please click here for an article. The Dame Joan Sutherland Fund provides small grants to aspiring Australian and American artists. Applicants wishing to solicit funding should outline their educational needs, their program of performances and rehearsals, their career/resume details and their current financial situation then forward the application to information@aaanyc.org. Grants from the Fund are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the Association's staff in consultation with the Cultural Committee. To download an application form, please click here ARTISTS RECEIVING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE DAME JOAN SUTHERLAND FUND ...

USA to Australia 2011 - 2012 Fellows

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:46:58 GMT

2011 University of Queensland Fellow William Hatleberg Bowdoin College/University of Queensland Research Interest: Evolutionary Biology William recently graduated from Bowdoin College where his research focused on the evolution and phylo-genetics of deep-sea annelid worms. At the University of Queensland, William will study marine sponge genomics to understand the evolution of the developmental processes associated with body plan formation and the origins of animal complexity. 2011-12 Sir Keith Murdoch Fellow David Wilson Barrow Neurological Institute/Centre for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Research Interest: Neurosurgery David is a resident in neurosurgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Arizona. He is interested in...

Fellows Profiles

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:24:50 GMT

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Education Program Overview

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:08:22 GMT

The American Australian Association awards fellowships to Australians and Americans for advanced research and study in the United States and Australia respectively. LINKS TO FELLOWSHIPS EDUCATION NEWS Australia to USA USA to Australia APSA Congressional Corporate Fellowships Doug Wisor Memorial Wine Scholarship Judges & Education Committee Applications OPEN for the APSA Fellowship Applications OPEN for the approx. US$50,000 APSA Fellowship More.. APSA Fellow update 2010 APSA Fellow James Sullivan talks about his experiences on Capitol Hill. More.. Updates from our...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:55:08 GMT

2012 Black Tie Gala Wrap Up Over 600 people gathered at Cipriani Wall Street on January 20, 2012 for the 9th Annual American Australian Association and G'Day USA Black Tie Gala, presented by National Australia Bank. Special guests included Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer, The Hon Wayne Swan MP, Australian Ambassador to the United States, The Hon Kim Beazley, AC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Hon David Bradbury MP, Australian Carbon Trust Chair, Robert Hill, Former United States Ambassador to Australia, Robert McCallum Jr., Wally Mariani AM of Qantas, Anthony Pratt of Pratt Industries , Rich Rauchenberger of NAB and Honorees for the evening...

Australian Women in New York

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:10:10 GMT

Come along and join us - Australian Women in New York Australian Women in New York (AWNY) is a dynamic group of women of all ages and backgrounds, including professionals, new mums and ladies of leisure. In June 1999, a small group of women formed a committee to discuss ways of providing social and networking opportunities for expatriate women living in the New York area. Over the past ten years since its inception, the group has expanded steadily and while the majority of members reside in New York City, a significant number live in the greater New York State, Connecticut and New Jersey. AWNY hosts a diverse range of social events and other activities providing opportunities to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Events include: • Coffee mornings at the Australian Consulate - usually the second Wednesday of the month • Educational and cultural tours - usually the fourth Wednesday...

Membership Information

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:59:17 GMT

Join Online Now: Individual Download Application Individual Company MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND FEES PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP Fee $10,000 per year, $9,900 of which is tax deductible Who This level is suited to organizations or individuals who have a direct and serious interest in Australia and New Zealand and who wish to take a leadership role within the Association and its programs and activities. Benefits • Invitations to VIP receptions at Association functions - including the Benefit Dinner, Spring Lecture Series, Ministerial and Ambassadorial briefings; • Invitations to Association briefings, seminars, networking / social events and materials sent to twenty corporate nominees from your corporation; • Association corporate program / speakers event sponsorship opportunities; and • All benefits listed under Gold Membership. See AAA Platinum Members GOLD MEMBERSHIP Fee $7,000 per year, $6,900 of...

Australia to US Fellowship Applications

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:30:19 GMT

The American Australian Association awards individual Fellowships for advanced study in the United States of up to US$30,000 each year. The Fellowships build on existing strong social and economic partnerships and foster intellectual exchange between the United States and Australia. Fellowships are named Sir Keith Murdoch Fellows after the Association's principal Founder. Fellowships are also offered by: - Alcoa Foundation Fellowship - Amgen Fellowship - Chevron Fellowship - Conoco Phillips Fellowship - The Dow Chemical Company Foundation Fellowship - The Merck Company Foundation Fellowship - Morgan Stanley Pediatrics Fellowship - Neurological Fellowship - Qantas Fellowship - Westfield Fellowship Fields of Study supported: ...

USA to Australia Fellowship Applications

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:18:19 GMT

The American Australian Association Education awards individual Fellowships of up to AU$30,000 each year. The Association encourages intellectual interchange and the Fellowships are intended to build on the strong social and economic partnership between Australia and the United States. Fields of study supported by the fellowships -Engineering -Medicine -Mining -Life sciences -oceanography/marine sciences -stem cell research -sustainability Study Level: Applicants research/study must be at the graduate level or above. Enrolment: Proof of acceptance into an Australian educational institution required. Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen or US...

APSA Congressional Fellowship

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:31:12 GMT

Founded in 1953, the APSA Congressional Fellowship Program is the nation's oldest and most prestigious congressional fellowship For nine months, a select political scientist, journalist, federal executive or an international scholar will gain hands on understanding of the legislative process by serving on congressional staffs. The program starts each year in November with a three-week intensive orientation on the legislative process and current congressional affairs. Fellows begin their office assignments on Capitol Hill in December. Enrichment opportunities are offered throughout the program to deepen the learning experience. The Fellow will receive a monthly stipend of $3,800 for ten months, $2,150 for program-related international travel, $160 for books, and additional travel expenses for the visit to the Canadian Parliament and one trip to the district office of their respective Congress member. For more information please visit APSA's Congressional...

Biorelationships

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:58:48 GMT

The American Australian Association has hosted an Annual Biorelationships Conference pre-BIO to showcase: Market overview of Australian biotech innovation Leading Australian & US biotech companies presenting Showcase of Australian & US biotech transactions & alliances Connecting biotech and pharmaceutical companies, researchers and investors. Click here for more information var gaJsHost = ((https: == document.location.protocol) ? https://ssl. : http://www.); document.write(unescape(%3Cscript src=' + gaJsHost + google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E)); var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(UA-5830534-1); pageTracker._trackPageview();

Education- Critical Dates

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:20:19 GMT

April 15th

Australia to US Fellowship Applications close

October 15th

Doug Wisor Scholarship applications close

November 15th

US to Australia Fellowship applications close

February 28th

APSA Congressional Fellowship applications close

Careers @ the American Australian Association

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:48:17 GMT

| | |Employment Opportunities | | | The American Australian Association fosters a rewarding workplace with exciting career development opportunities. We value diversity, innovative thinking and teamwork in shaping the culture and vision of the Association. The Association is currently accepting applications for the following position(s): Internships (New York, NY) Internships The Association offers a 1-3 month long, unpaid (except for daily travel commutation charges) year round internship program positions for recent graduates and 3rd/4th year students from accredited institutions in the United States,...

Cultural

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:42:36 GMT

ARTS GRANTS The Association works to promote the arts from Australia, the United States and New Zealand . We award modest donations to young Australian artists in New York from the Dame Joan Sutherland Fund. In the past several years we have held events such as the showing of short films from both countries across the U.S., weekend excursions, concerts by Australian performers and a range of receptions to promote Australian art and culture in the United States. ART EXHIBITS Previous exhibitions include: Action/Abstraction: Pollock, de Kooning & American Art 1940-1976 May 4 to Sept 21 showing at the Jewish Museum. Abstract Expressionism forever altered the landscape of American art. Action/Abstraction: Pollock, de Kooning and American Art, 1940-1976 is the first major exhibition in 20 years to rethink this important movement. Fifty extraordinary works by 31 artist - including Pollock, de Kooning, Rothko and Frankenthaler - are viewed from...

The Team

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:44:41 GMT

Frances M. Cassidy President Frances Cassidy is the President of the American Australian Association. Frances has been CEO of Meat and Livestock Australia, Ltd., previously the Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation, since 1990 and a Director of the Association since 1997. Frances is an Australian and has had a distinguished career in business and government which has focused on the development of American - Australian trade and business relationships. She was the First Assistant Secretary with the Department of Primary Industry in Canberra. She has spent the last 18 years in the United States, first as Minister-Counselor for Agriculture at the Australian Embassy in Washington, and then, as CEO with Meat and Livestock Australia. Frances received a BA from the Australian National University in Economics and Political Science. Ms. Cassidy joined the...

Social and Cultural Events

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:20:44 GMT

The social and cultural program includes a busy calendar of events for Australian, New Zealand and United States individuals who have an interest in establishing, developing and maintaining ties with the expatriate community in the United States.

Upcoming AAA Social and Cultural Events

American Australian Association & G'DAY USA Black Tie Gala

January 20th, 2012