Alumni News - University of Queensland

Alumni News
Published by Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc.
Print Post Approved PP424022/0056
• Sir Llew to bow out as Chancellor in 2009
January/February 2009 Volume 61
Members bid farewell to the University’s Secretary & Registrar, then Mr and now Dr Douglas Porter and his wife Dr Janet Porter at
the 2008 joint Alumni Friends and AFUW Qld Christmas Party. Photograph L. Norris
Douglas Porter retires after twenty-two twenty two years of exemplary service to
The University of Queensland
Inside…..
• 2008 Christmas Party Photographs
• President’s Message
• Major Changes at UQ
• Longstanding UQ Library special discount lost to our members
• Changes to the UQ Sport member privilege
• We want YOU to nominate for the Executive Committee

ALUMNI NEWS
Alumni Friends of The
University of Queensland Inc.
Building 91C, St Lucia Campus
THE UNIVERSITY OF
QUEENSLAND Qld 4072
IA
ABN 52 009 543 214
Honorary Life Members
(and year conferred)
Mrs Lisbeth Hopkins OAM (1987)
Miss Nancy Shaw (1989)
Mrs Mary Murphy (1990)
Prof. Em. Ralph Parsons AO (1990)
Mrs Rosalind Parsons (1990)
Mr Blair Wilson (1992)
Adj. Prof. Adrian Heyworth-Smith
(1997)
Mrs Joan Cribb (1997)
Miss Deidre Brown (1999)
Dr Stephen Papas (2002)
Hon. Assoc. Prof. Lesley Williams AM
(2002)
Mrs H. Rosemary Venton (2003)
Dr Rosamond Siemon (2004)
Miss Joan Benson (2006)
Mrs Marie Lonergan (2006)
Mr Bruce Blocksidge (2007)
Mrs Nancy Logan (2007)
Mr Rob Hitchcock (2008)
Office-Bearers 2008/9
President
Ms Feona Walker
Senior Vice-President
Ms Dalma Jacobs
Vice-President
Mrs Patricia Jones
Honorary Treasurer
Mr John Quinn
Honorary Secretary
Miss Deidre Brown
Immediate Past President
Dr Maureen Aitken
Publications Committee 2008/9
Mr Don Barrett Editor
Miss Deidre Brown
Mrs Margaret Mapp Convenor
Ms Lynne Norris Design & Production
Ms Feona Walker ex officio
From the President
Dear Alumni Friends,
A new year has begun. I hope you all had a happy and safe holiday season.
The new year, 2009, has already thrown us some challenges which are
spelled out elsewhere, namely the apparent sidelining and/or ignoring of
the Alumni Friends by sections of the University which have benefited
from our gifts and donations over the years. For those of you who are interested
there is a list of all donations given to the University by the Alumni
Friends/Alumni Association since its inception in 1967. This is available
on the association’s website www.uq.edu.au/alumni/ or hard copy can be
mailed to those who do not have access to the internet. The Association’s
generosity over the past four decades has been considerable.
There are various ways of our receiving money, some of which are earmarked
for particular awards. However, the bulk of the benefactions we
give come from the main funds, which are predominantly UQ Alumni
Book Fair results, plus your donations. The Executive Committee has been
reviewing our benefactions policy, particularly where the money goes and
the benefits we receive in the form of acknowledgements. I believe that
extra discounts and/or benefits are one form of acknowledgement.
Another important matter. The Executive Committee needs a better
balance of female to male members. The elections are coming up (see
inside back cover) so I am asking all our men to give very serious consideration
to coming onto the Executive Committee. Meetings are the 3 rd
Tuesday of each month, 7.30-9.30pm. Also, remember, we are now
“Friends” so please ask your friends to join us, no matter what the level of
education reached. We need community input and interest.
I would welcome all comments on the above subjects or any other you
might wish to raise.
Cheers,
Feona
NEW MEMBERS
As at 9th December, 2008
We welcome the following members to Alumni Friends of The University
of Queensland, and trust their membership will be rewarding…
Mrs Michelle Adamson BPsych (Hons) QUT 2000; MEdPsych UQ 2002
Dr Rodolfo Baggio Laurea Milan 1976; PhD UQ 2008
Mr Benjamin Bell
Mrs Belinda Ann Daniel BMus UQ 1985; BA UQ 1990; GradDipArts UQ 1996;
GradDipMusStudies UQ 2000;
Ms Karyn Leanne Healy BSc Hons UQ 1986; MoP UQ 1994
Ms Hanh Thi Hoang MA (Tesol) UQ 2005
Ms Susan Jane Kentlyn BA UQ 2003; BA Hons1 UQ 2006
Mr Anthony Martin
Mr Angus Morton
Dr Robert Nicholas Chantler Pfeifer BMedSc (Hons) Nottingham 1999;
MBBSNottingham 2001; MSc UQ 2006
Mr Delaney Michael Skerrett BA UQ 1998; BBus QUT 2006; BA (Hons) UQ 2006;
PGradDipAppLing Monash 2007; MA Univ.Tartu 2007; GradDipSocSc UNE 2008
Ms Amy Smith
Dr Amanda Jayne Twomey BSc Hons UQ 1999; PhD UQ 2008
Mr Ken Wai Lik Yong BSc Hons UQ 2006
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GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES
UQ Alumni Trust, C J Nash Sub-Fund
$1,820 to the Advancement Office for QUMS to produce a CD of music
UQ Alumni Trust, Betty Fletcher Memorial Travelling Scholarship Sub-
Fund
$5,000 for the 2008 Scholarship—Ms Nicole Barnier
UQ Alumni Trust, Friends of Antiquity Donations Sub-Fund
$3,000 to the Advancement Office as a donation to the R D Milns Antiquities
Fund
$200 to the Department of Classics & Ancient History as a donation to the
Amphora Conference
$1,500 to the Department of Classics & Ancient History as a donation to
the Zeus Conference
$5,000 to the Advancement Office as a donation to the R D Milns Antiquities
Fund
UQ Alumni Trust, General Projects Expenditure Fund
$3,080 to the Advancement Office as a donation to the Courting the Greats
function
$2,225 to Information & Technology Services for a staff bursary
$3,000 to the School of Engineering in support of the UQ Racing Formula
SAE Melbourne Championship Team
$5,000 to the School of Music as a donation to the September, 2008 concert
at QPAC
$1,000 to the School of English, Media Studies & Art History for the 2008
Daphne Mayo Lecture
$500 to the Graduations Office for the 2008 Graduate of the Year award
$2,000 to the Advancement Office for QUMS to purchase a musical score
UQ Alumni Trust, Richard Hopkins Memorial Prize Sub-Fund
$1,000 for the 2008 Richard Hopkins Memorial Prize in Civil Engineering
to Mr Edward Spraggon
UQ Alumni Trust, David Dunlop Memorial Sub-Fund
$800 for the 2008 David Dunlop Memorial Bursary to Miss Elizabeth
Fisher
UQ Alumni Trust, Elizabeth Usher Memorial Scholarship Sub-Fund
$2,500 for the 2008 Elizabeth Usher Memorial Scholarship to Mr David
Liu
UQ Alumni Trust, SPRA Sub-Fund
$12,500 for 5 scholarships, each of $2,500 as selected by UQ Sport
SNIPPETS
The Association’s Honorary Secretary Miss Deidre Brown has been unwell, necessitating
a trip to hospital and the surgeon. At the time of going to print, Deidre is
undergoing rehabilitation treatment but informs us that she expects to be back at
her desk at some time during the first part of 2009. Our very best wishes are sent
to Deidre.
The Association’s best wishes are extended to Dr Maureen Aitken who retired as
Principal of The Women’s College at the end of December, after nineteen years at
the helm. Dr Aitken is the Association’s Immediate Past President and has contributed
immensely to the University and the Association. This was recognised
through the conferral of the degree of Doctor of the University honoris causa and a
special Vice-Chancellor’s Morning Tea.
DEATH OF SIR BRUCE WATSON
Sir Bruce, a Life Member of the association, was an alumnus of UQ and
King’s College, former member of the University Senate, former King’s
Council President and a recipient of honorary doctorates from both
Griffith and UQ. In 1980, he was appointed Managing Director of MIM
Holdings, Chief Executive Officer in 1981 and Chairman in 1983, following
Sir James Foots’ retirement. He was knighted in 1985 in recognition
of his distinguished service to Queensland industry. In his later year Sir
Bruce’s involvement in philanthropy was extensive, including fundraising
for King’s College, the Queensland Institute of Medical Research,
Brisbane Lions Club, the Scouts Association of Australia and the Queensland
Art Gallery Foundation. He is survived by his wife Lady June
Watson, his daughters Jenny and Sally, son Tim and four grandchildren.
VALE
Dr Jonathan Chalk MBBS
Mrs Anne Frederick BSc UQ 1942
ALUMNI NEWS
CALENDAR
Sunday, 1st February
Friends of Antiquity – Sunday Series
2pm – Mr Don Barrett - Richard Bentley: Classical Scholar,
Theologian and Academic Brawler
Venue: 139 Goddard Building, St Lucia campus
Contact: Mrs Desley Loch 07-3824 5440
Wednesday, 18th February
5.30 pm Cooke's Tour of Greek Mythology, speaker Professor
Robin Cooke. Room 34, Mayne Medical School, Cost $6.
Friends $5, refreshments. RSVP by10 February to 3365
5423 or by e-mail to medalum@uq.edu.au
Sunday, 1st March
Friends of Antiquity – Sunday Series
2pm – Dr John Ratcliffe – The Remains of the Roman Legionary
Fortress at Caerleon followed by Dr Dorothy Watts
–Not Just Druids and Wickermen: Another look at Celtic
Religion
Venue: 139 Goddard Building, St Lucia campus
Contact: Mrs Desley Loch 07-3824 5440
Wednesday, 18th March
Three Score Club
10am Emmanuel College, St Lucia Campus
Program to be advised
Cost $20 3 Score Club Members; $22.50 guests
RSVP by 17th March to 3365 1562 or alumni@uq.edu.au
Sunday, 5th April
Friends of Antiquity—Sunday Series
2pm-Dr John Whitehorne—The Legend of Telephus, the
Lost Hero.
Venue: 139 Goddard Building, St Lucia campus
Contact: Mrs Desley Loch 07-3824 5440
Friday, 24th April
UQ Alumni Book Fair, Rare Book Auction
The Women’s College, Sir William Macgregor Drive
6.00pm (See March issue of Alumni News for catalogue)
Saturday, 25th April—Wednesday, 29th April
UQ Alumni Book Fair
Noon opening Anzac Day, UQ Centre, St Lucia campus
More information next issue
Sunday, 3rd May
Friends of Antiquity—Sunday Series
2pm—Adj. Prof. Adrian Heyworth-Smith—Late Roman
Ravenna
Venue: 139 Goddard Building, St Lucia campus
Contact: Mrs Desley Loch 07-3824 5440
Saturday, 16th May
Annual General Meeting of Alumni Friends of The University
of Queensland Inc.
9.30am The Women’s College, St Lucia Campus
Further information next issue.
Wednesday, 20th May
Three Score Club
Program to be advised
10am Emmanuel College, St Lucia Campus
Cost $20 3 Score Club Members; $22.50 guests
RSVP by 19th March to 3365 1562 or alumni@uq.edu.au
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Above, pictured from left: Em.
Professor Mat Darveniza AO,
Mr William Ridley, Dr Mervyn
Hegarty, Dr Elwyn Hegarty,
Miss Ailsa Gillies, Miss Elizabeth
Winfield, Mrs Petra Jones
& Emeritus Professor Ray
Specht.
Pictured right, from left: Mrs
Meryl Papas, Dr Mary Mahoney
AO, Dr Patrick Mahoney and
Dr Maureen Aitken.
The 2008 Christmas Party
Pictured left: Mrs
Marion Jones,
Mrs Edith
McPhee, Mrs
Susan Blake
(winner of the Best
Christmas Hat
competition for the
second year) and
Mrs Margaret
Mapp.
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2008 Christmas festivities continued….
Left: Mrs Petra
(Kip) Jones paying
vocal tribute
to the office of
Registrar through
the singing of an
old Varsity song.
Right: Douglas
Porter opening
the association’s
gift (at the request
of the
President) whilst
Dr Janet Porter
looks on.
Starry, starry night!
From Left: Dr Steve Papas, Mrs Merul Papas, Mr Richard Baptist, Mrs Lyn
Milns, Mrs Desley Loch, Mrs Juliet O’Brien & Em.Prof. Bob MilnsAM.
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Pictured, from left: Mrs Alison Langdon,
Mrs Irene Darveniza & to the right, fore,
Ms Dalma Jacobs. Right, mid-photo, Mrs
Mary Ridley in deep conversation with Dr
Margaret Peel, and at the back of the
photo, guests celebrating an enjoyable
evening in good company.
Hand-crafted cuff-links commissioned by
the association for Douglas Porter in appreciation
of his support.
Lounging back in comfortable chairs with the night sky
projected above us was a wonderfully decadent way to
spend a Saturday afternoon, but more than 100 members
and supporters of the Friends of Antiquity did just
that on the 22nd November.
We were at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium enjoying
a presentation, the Stars of the Pharaohs, by the
Curator Mr Mark Rigby.
He explained that the night sky as we view it looked
quite different to the ancient Egyptians because of the
“wobble” of the earth on its axis. We were shown the
sky as the builders of the pyramids would have seen it.
To them the night sky also took on a completely different
meaning as they believed that their gods dwelt
there. I am sure that many of us now look up at night
with an increased awareness.
We were fortunate that the afternoon storms detoured
around the Planetarium that afternoon. However, the
storm that devastated some of Brisbane’s suburbs the
previous week had also damaged much of the Planetarium’s
technology. Luckily for us and owing to the hard
work and skill of the staff in repairing the storm damage,
the show went on, and what an enjoyable one it
was!
Desley Loch
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ALUMNI NEWS
Sir Llew Edwards—Chancellor
See Page 8
A time of change at UQ
Professor Mark Gould—President of the Academic Board
Professor Gould’s term as President of the Academic Board has now been completed. On 1st January he was succeeded by Professor Susan
Hamilton, with Association member, Professor Kaye Basford as Deputy President.
Professor Trevor Grigg—Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International & Development)
Professor Grigg is taking leave prior to finalising his term as Deputy Vice-Chancellor. In commenting on Professor Grigg’s contribution to
the University, the Vice-Chancellor said “Leadership is a key to success in international relations, and UQ’s global profile and infrastructure
have benefited immensely from the stewardship of Professor Trevor Grigg.” Through his responsibility for graduate relations, the Association
fell within Professor Grigg’s portfolio for quite a number of years. This included Professor Grigg’s eight-year membership of the selection
panel for the Alumnus of the Year. We thank Professor Grigg for his past support.
Professor Michael Keniger—From Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) to Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Professor Keniger took up the demanding mantle of Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor effective from 1st January. In doing so, his responsibility
for graduate relations has been passed to the newly-created position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (External Relations). Professor Keniger negotiated
the mutually beneficial arrangement with the Association, in conjunction with the Association’s current President Ms Feona
Walker and the Senior Vice-President Ms Dalma Jacobs.
Mr Alasdair McClintock—Director, Property & Facilities
Mr McClintock, known for his offbeat sense of humour, retired from the University on 31st October after twenty years service, twelve as Director
of P&F. In writing his witty farewell in the UQ internal publication Property Press, Mr McClintock commented that, when he first
arrived at UQ, he thought himself jolly important until a colleague said, “Listen mate, a Chinese proverb: you are as significant as a hand in
a pond: when the hand is withdrawn, nobody knows that it’s been there.” He went on to write about his early days at UQ: “It’s easy to forget
what the ‘good old days’ were really like. Twenty years ago there were no pavement cafes in Brisbane, and when, moving with the times,
P&F provided our little food outlet in the Great Court by the Library, there were cries that we had desecrated a sacred site. Now over there I
sometimes see those very wowsers sipping a latte or two. When it rained, ninety percent of our (UQ) buildings leaked and some flooded.
Indeed, the roundabout by the multi storey car parks was always underwater. When it thundered, the power supply was inevitably interrupted.
And then there were the ibises….”
Dr Douglas Porter—Secretary & Registrar
Douglas Porter has served the University well over the past twenty-two years, retiring on 31st December. His outstanding contribution to
the University was acknowledged through the conferral of Doctor of Economics honoris causa at the Business, Economics & Law graduation
ceremony on Monday, 15th December.
Paying tribute to Dr Porter, the Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield noted, “I thank Douglas for his immeasurable contributions,
which have influenced success in areas including business, research, commercialisation, information technology and residential colleges.”
In recognition of his support of the Association, and especially the UQ Alumni Book Fair, President Ms Feona Walker paid tribute to Dr
Porter and presented him with a set of hand-crafted cufflinks in the design of the University’s crest as a gift from the association.
Professor Ian Zimmer—From Executive Dean, Business Economics & Law, to PVC (External Relations)
Professor Zimmer stepped down as Executive Dean of the BEL Faculty on 31st December and straight into the shoes of the new position of
Acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor (External Relations). He will hold this position until 30th June, 2009.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL LIBRARY CARD HOLDERS
The University’s Librarian Mr Keith Webster has written to the Association to notify the withdrawal of the special ten percent discount offered
to the Association’s members when purchasing a Library Card. An extract from Mr Webster’s letter reads:
1. One membership fee for all UQ alumni at a cost of $140 for twelve months or $90 for six months
Currently the Library charges an annual $150 membership fee for alumni. We hope a reduction in membership costs will benefit all our
alumni. I realise that members of Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. currently receive a ten percent discount on their
membership, which would no longer be available. There have been some drawbacks from having separate charges, for both the Library and
our alumni. Many alumni who apply for library membership assume they are automatically ‘Alumni Friends’. The time it takes to clarify
their status and sort out their confusion means a delay in processing their application and the process can be unsatisfying for both alumni and
library staff. Having two charges also creates more complexity for library financial processes.
2. Increase borrowing for UQ alumni to 30 items for 28 days
Currently alumni may borrow 12 library items for a period of 14 days. To enhance services to alumni, we wish to increase the number of
items they can borrow and the length for which they can borrow the items.
In response to Mr Webster’s letter, the Association’s President wrote, in part:
...this discount was provided to our members as a small way of recognising their financial support of the Library, particularly the Fryer Library,
over the past four decades…
Just last year the Association provided a cash donation of $12,500 towards the purchase of papers from the estate of the late Thea Astley and,
the year before that, a cash donation of $17,950 towards the purchase of Janette Turner Hospital papers was made. I would have hoped that
appreciation of these donations would have warranted some minor inconvenience on the part of Library staff.
Also, Alumni Friends of UQ has awarded the Margaret Waugh Memorial Bursary to a UQ Library Staff Member for the last eleven years.
The Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield AO and the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Michael Keniger were sent copies of
the President’s letter of response. Mr Webster has responded to the letter from the Association’s President and has advised that the original
decision stands.
A full list of donations made by the Association to the University to 28th February of this year, including the many valuable donations to the
Fryer Library, may be viewed online at http://www.uq.edu.au/alumni
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Forty-Third Annual General Meeting of Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. will be held on
Saturday 16th May, 2009 commencing at 9.30am am at
The Women's College, The University of Queensland
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Your Right to Nominate
NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE BEARERS AND
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The attention of members is drawn to the following Sections 16 and 17 of the Constitution of Alumni Friends of The University
of Queensland Inc. concerning nomination for office bearers and members of the Executive Committee.
16. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
16.01 The following members and other persons shall constitute the Executive Committee of the Association:
(a) The office bearers
(b) Fourteen other members who shall be elected as herein provided
(c) Two other members who shall be elected by the Committee at its first meeting in each year
(d) The President of the Australian Federation of University Women Queensland or her nominee
(e) The President of The University of Queensland Union (or his or her nominee)
16.02 Save as elsewhere herein provided, members of the Committee shall be elected at secret ballot at the Annual General
Meeting in each year and shall retire (but save as elsewhere herein provided, shall be eligible for re-election) at the
next succeeding Annual General Meeting.
17. NOMINATIONS
17.01 A Nominating Sub-Committee which shall be appointed by the Executive Committee at its first meeting in each
year, shall, with the consent of such nominee, nominate one member as a candidate for each of the offices referred to
in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of Rule 16 above, and furthermore, any two members of the Association may by writing
signed by them and bearing the written consent of their nominee nominate any member as a candidate for such
office, provided that notice of such nomination or such nominations (as the case may be) shall be placed in the hands
of the Honorary Secretary not less than forty (40) days prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting, and further
provided that the Honorary Secretary shall cause notice of all nominations to be given to all members, along with
notice of the Annual General Meeting.
17.02 If, at the commencement of the Annual General Meeting, there should be an insufficient number of candidates nominated
for any of the aforesaid offices, then the Chairman may accept nominations from the floor of the meeting.
Please forward nominations to The Honorary Secretary, Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc., Alumni
Centre, Building 91C, THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND Qld 4072 by close of business on Monday, 6th April, 2009.
CHANGES TO UQ SPORT MEMBER PRIVILEGE
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Kim Guerin, Executive Director of UQ Sport, has informed the Association that major changes have been implemented
within this organization. UQ Sport will be incorporated in 2009, and membership, as it is now known, will cease. Ms Guerin
has advised the Association that UQ Sport will honour all current memberships of UQ Sport until they expire, and it is believed
that all of our members who hold current membership of UQ Sport will have been advised directly of this change by
UQ Sport in December.
In future, all financial members of the Association will be eligible to purchase UQ products and services at a ten percent concession
rate. This is the same rate that students pay. You will be required to present your current Association membership
card and photo. ID in order to claim this concession. Therefore, fees for UQ Sport will no longer be paid to us, and Letters of
Authority will no longer be issued by the Association.
The Association and UQ Sport have had a close relationship spanning twenty years, particularly in relation to the awarding
of sports scholarships, most of which have been paid from the UQ Alumni Trust. It is very interesting to note that just over
$173,000 in UQ Sport scholarships has been paid through the UQ Alumni Trust since 1st March, 1996.
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ALUMNI NEWS
Sir Llew to step down as Chancellor in 2009
The University of Queensland is paying tribute to Sir Llew Edwards, AC, who will soon bow out as
Chancellor after sixteen years at the helm of UQ's governing body.
Sir Llew announced last night (November 20) that he will not seek reappointment when his fifth consecutive
term as Chancellor expires on 9 February, 2009.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield said no accolades could do justice to his contributions, which
included chairing the Senate (UQ's governing body), presiding at graduation ceremonies and representing
UQ at community, corporate and government events.
“In an era when the relevance of many time-honoured institutions has been questioned, Sir Llew has
single-handedly magnified the relevance of the office of UQ Chancellor,” Professor Greenfield said.
“Without taking a day's pay in almost sixteen years as Chancellor, he has built enormous goodwill not
only for UQ but also for Australian higher education at home and internationally.
“The time he has devoted to graduation ceremonies alone is extraordinary. It is estimated that by the end of 2008 Sir Llew will have:
- presided at almost 300 graduation ceremonies
- shaken the hands of approximately 80,000 graduates (although some preferred to hug him) - almost fifty percent of all current UQ graduates
- presented approximately 80,000 degrees, diplomas or certificates.
“He is one of nature's gentlemen, with humanity and sincerity to match his dedication and propriety. If we could bottle the essence of Sir
Llew, the world would be a much better place,” Professor Greenfield said.
Sir Llew, the twelfth Chancellor in UQ's ninety-nine-year history, assured Senate last night that his commitment to the institution would
continue, and he hoped to make contributions in the lead-up to its centenary celebrations in 2010.
He thanked Senators, the three Vice-Chancellors with whom he has served (Professors Brian Wilson, John Hay and Paul Greenfield), the
long-serving Secretary and Registrar Mr Douglas Porter (who will also retire early in 2009) and his wife Jane.
“I wish the University and all staff every success in the future and thank you for having me as part of your team,” Sir Llew said.
He recalled that, when he first became a UQ Senator in 1984 the then Premier, the late Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen, told him to “try to straighten
those lefties out at the University”.
Born in Ipswich, Queensland, Sir Llew was educated at Raceview and Silkstone Schools, Ipswich Grammar and UQ. His first trade was as a
“sparky” in his family's electrical business. He then studied medicine at UQ and worked in hospitals in Queensland, England, Scotland and
Wales before opening a general practice in Ipswich.
He was elected to Queensland Parliament as the Member for Ipswich in 1972, became the Health Minister in 1974 and the Deputy Premier
and Treasurer in 1978, and retired from Parliament in 1983.
In 1984 he was appointed by the state and federal governments as Executive Chairman of World Expo 88 and served full-time until December
31, 1988. Since chairing the hugely popular event, he has held various corporate consultancies and directorships.
The Senate has established a Search Committee to make recommendations to it for a new Chancellor.
Press Release from the University’s Office of Marketing and Communication
Melbourne Cup Day at the UQ Alumni Book House
UQ Alumni Book House volunteers enthusiastically embraced the spirit of Melbourne Cup Day at morning tea. Pictured in
their fine Melbourne Cup millinery—from left - Mrs Ros Craig-Smith, Miss Lorna Williams, Mrs Joan Cribb and Mrs Anne
Mullins. For those not familiar with the Alumni Centre’s kitchen, it can best be described as a relic of a 1950s centre of culinary
excellence. Photograph L. Norris.
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