Alumni News - University of Queensland

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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