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One Night-Two Events: UMIS Annual General Meeting 2026 🎉 (plus some cake, pizza, and dance)

18/09/2026–18/09/2026
5:30 PM–8:00 PM
Manhari Room (L7, Melbourne Connect)
Iranian Society

After another fruitful year, it is time to elect the next UMIS Committee and shape the Society’s next chapter.

Join us at our AGM to nominate, vote and have your say in the future of UMIS. We will also be having some pizza, cake, and dance. 🍕🎂💃

The following Executive positions are currently open for election:

President · General Secretary · Treasurer

UMIS is also working with UMSU on a proposed constitutional amendment to introduce two additional Executive positions: Vice President and Outreach Manager (Media Representative). Further information will be provided as this process progresses.

The current committee is preparing a comprehensive handover to ensure the incoming team can build smoothly on the work and relationships established over the past year.

📅 Friday 18 September
📍 Manhari Room, Level 7, Melbourne Connect
🕔 Registration: 5:15 pm
🗳️ AGM begins: 5:30 pm

Registration & voting

Registration and voting are for University of Melbourne student members of UMIS only.

Not yet a member?
👉 Join UMIS through UMSU

Interested in joining the next committee? Send your Expression of Interest to umis.unimelb@gmail.com.

Members wishing to bring a guest should email us before the event. Guest attendance is subject to available capacity, so please wait for confirmation before making arrangements.

Your attendance matters: the AGM must reach quorum to elect the incoming committee and ensure the Society can continue operating effectively.

Come along, have your voice heard, and help decide what comes next.

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