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<p><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Tahoma"><b>From:</b> Damian Grenfell [damian.grenfell@rmit.edu.au]<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, 24 October 2012 8:47 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Michael Leach<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Launch of Local Global Journal Edition on Timor-Leste: 7 November@RMIT<br>
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<div><font style="COLOR: rgb(34,34,34); FONT-SIZE: 13px" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Dear Friends,<br>
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Please join us for the launch of the Local-Global journal edition on Timor-Leste, taking place on Wednesday November 7, 2012, at 5 pm, at the Research Lounge, City Campus.<br>
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<b>'Traversing Customary Community and Modern Nation-Formation in Timor-Leste' </b>(flyer attached)<br>
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<font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Edited by Damian Grenfell<br>
Published by the Globalism Research Centre at RMIT University.<br>
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This journal edition comprises 17 essays on the key themes of customary society and nation-formation in contemporary Timor-Leste, including short articles, reviewed essays and a special section on local governance by academics from the National University of
East Timor.<br>
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The journal will be launched by Dr Anne Brown, School of Political Science and International Studies, University of Queensland.<br>
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On the evening, the report ‘Local Perspectives on Political Decision-Making in Timor-Leste’ will also be launched, and there will be information on Matadalan Ba Malu, a community based English Language Program for East Timorese Women. There will be fundraising
activities for Matadalan ba Malu, including a raffle for some of the finest produce provided by the generous store holders in the Yarra Valley region. There will also be other journals and reports available from the Timor-Leste Program and the Globalism Research
Centre.<br>
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<u>Event details:<br>
</u>Wednesday November 7, 2012<br>
5:00pm onwards (formalities at 5.30pm)<br>
Research Lounge, Level 5, Building 8, <br>
RMIT University (City Campus).<br>
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Drinks and canapés will be provided. <br>
Please RSVP to <a style="COLOR: rgb(17,85,204)" href="mailto:damian.grenfell@rmit.edu.au" target="_blank">damian.grenfell@rmit.edu.au</a><br>
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<u>Directions: <br>
</u>The Research Lounge is located on Level 5 of RMIT Building 8. Entry to Building 8 is via 360 Swanston St (just past the RMIT Gallery, walking away from La Trobe St). Once in the foyer please take Lift 1 or 3 (found on the right) to Level 5, the Research
Lounge is just to your right via a ramp. There will be signage on the evening also. If you need directions, ask for RMIT’s City Campus Library in Building 8, as the Research Lounge is directly opposite.<br>
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For more information please see Timor-Leste.org<br>
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<a style="COLOR: rgb(17,85,204)" href="http://www.rmit.edu.au/globalism" target="_blank">www.rmit.edu.au/globalism</a><br>
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-- <br>
Dr Damian Grenfell<br>
Director, Globalism Research Centre<br>
Senior Lecturer, Global Studies<br>
Manager, Timor-Leste Research Program<br>
RMIT University<br>
<a href="tel:%2B61%203%209925%203462" target="_blank" value="+61399253462">+61 3 9925 3462</a> (Australia)<br>
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/GlobalismResearchCentre" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/GlobalismResearchCentre</a><br>
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<a href="http://www.timor-leste.org" target="_blank">www.timor-leste.org</a><br>
See Timor-Study Tour film @ <a href="http://youtu.be/wxBeYu3I2Rc" target="_blank">
http://youtu.be/wxBeYu3I2Rc</a><br>
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