Centenary Edition 2010 - University of Queensland

More documents

Recommendations

Info

+ graduate news Donor thank you 50+ meet and greet In June last year, more than 100 alumni who were graduates of the year 1959 or earlier attended the annual 50+ Luncheon at Customs House. Hosted by Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield, the reunion event was an opportunity for alumni to rekindle friendships and to hear about new developments at the University. Guest speakers included Professor Frank Monsour RFD AM and Dr Noel Stephenson AM – both graduates from 1959. 50+ Luncheon event manager Kylie McIntyre said the day was a special occasion for all alumni involved, many of whom had not met since their campus days. This year’s 50+ Luncheon will be held on April 16 in support of UQ’s official Centenary birthday. lyle radford The sandstone buildings of the Great Court provided a fitting backdrop for the 1910 Society and Chancellor’s Society thank you event held in the Alumni Court on October 20. The evening was an opportunity to thank donors for their generous support to UQ and to demonstrate how their gifts have directly assisted students and researchers alike. Donors who have given $100,000 or more are recognised with lifetime membership of The 1910 Society. The Chancellor’s Society recognises donors who make an annual gift of $1,000 or more. Pro Vice-Chancellor (Advancement) Ms Clare Pullar welcomed guests to the occasion which she said “marked the celebration of philanthropy to The University of Queensland”. Chancellor Mr John Story asked guests not to be modest when talking about giving to the University and to share their experiences to encourage generosity in others. Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield told attendees philanthropy was a pillar of UQ’s first century and that such contributions would play an important part of its future. Bringing this message into focus was UQ-Link Scholarship recipient Zahra Ghaznawi, who spoke about the difficulties of growing up in Afghanistan, living as a refugee and then completing the final year of secondary school in Australia. images lyle radford Top: Juliet O’Brien, Lisbeth Hopkins, Violet Kuskie, Betty Crouchley and Rae Bridge. Middle: Pamela Videroni, Dr Rosamond Siemon and Chancellor John Story. Above: Trish Ashe, Brian Pendrigh and Maggie Hsiesh For Miss Ghaznawi, the scholarship represented “the very latest in a long chain of miracles”. “Education has given me back my life, my future and my hope,” she said. Guests were also able to meet with other scholarship recipients to see firsthand the impact of their contributions to the University. // www.advancement.uq.edu.au Maintain & extend intellectual interests in the company of like-minded others... Stress-Free Students MindVentures is a not-for-profit organisation which coordinates educational programs for mature age people – one-day courses – short breaks (3-5 days) – wide range of subjects (history, literature, science, social issues, politics...) – different locations (Brisbane, Longreach, Byron Bay, Cooktown, Lorne, Heron Island...) – small groups – expert and entertaining presenters More information Dr Bill Richmond – ph: 07 3878 4077; 0412 354 722 email: mindventures@uqconnect.net www.mindventures.com.au Students were encouraged to stress less on the eve of their exams during an inaugural event hosted by the UQ Alumni team in October. The “Stress Relief” event took place at the St Lucia campus and incorporated displays from the UQ Union, UQ Sport, Student Services and the Faculty of Health Sciences. The three-hour program kicked off with live music, lucky draw prizes and giveaways. Students then took part in a range of activities ranging from relaxing in a stress-free lounge to attending stress-relief workshops. Other options included health assessments and pilates and stretching demonstrations. Business management and arts student Anja Thomas said the event allowed her to pinpoint stress symptoms and know how to alleviate them in the future. “I enjoyed sitting in the stress-free lounge, exchanging thoughts with other students and listening to the lovely live music,” she said. stewart gould Ms Thomas said she looked forward to attending similar events in the future. The Stress Relief project was an initiative of the UQ Student Alumni Program, which also launched the Backpack to Briefcase Career Breakfast Series in 2009. // www.alumni.uq.edu.au 32 UQ – GRADUATE CONTACT // centenary edition 2010
Alumni of the year Powerlink Chair and the first woman to graduate from electrical engineering at UQ, Else Shepherd AM, is the University’s Alumnus of the Year for 2009. By Shirley Glaister Ms Shepherd is part of the first trio of women to win UQ alumni of the year awards in the same year – the others being sanitation expert Thi Ngoc Diep Nguyen (International Alumnus of the Year), and animal welfare advocate Dr Catherine Schuetze (Young Alumnus of the Year). UQ Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield and Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. Senior Vice-President Patricia Jones hosted the 2009 Courting the Greats lunch to recognise the winners at Customs House on November 26. Professor Greenfield said UQ was honoured by a wealth of exceptional graduates, who reflected positively on the University and inspired the students who followed them. Ms Shepherd was motivated to pursue a career in engineering by the 1957 launch of the Russian satellite Sputnik. After attending Brisbane Girls Grammar School, she began studying electrical engineering at UQ from 1962, graduating in 1965. She married and went to live in Mackay for the next 18 years, working at the Sugar Research Institute as an operation research engineer for 10 years and raising two children. By the end of 1983, she moved back to Brisbane and in 1986 formed Mosaic Information Technology, a company specialising in the design and manufacture of telecommunications products, particularly custom-designed modems. In 2002, she co-developed a new company, Microwave & Materials Designs, specialising in microwave filters for mobile phones. In 1994, Ms Shepherd was appointed to her current position as Chair of Powerlink – a new company set up by the Queensland Government to oversee the state’s electricity transmission system following the break-up of the Queensland Electricity Commission (QEC). Powerlink owns, develops, operates and maintains Queensland’s $3 billion, 1700km high-voltage electricity transmission network. For her contributions to engineering, education and the electricity generating industry, Ms Shepherd was appointed a Member in the General Division of the 2003 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. President Dalma Jacobs said the Alumni Friends were honoured Ms Shepherd had accepted the award of Alumnus of the Year for 2009. The International Alumnus of the Year Award was introduced in 2002 to recognise the outstanding personal and professional achievements of the University’s international alumni community. The criteria of the award considers contributions to the community and career achievements since graduating. Ms Nguyen, who graduated with a Master of Social Planning and Development (Professional) from UQ in 2002 after completing her undergraduate studies in Vietnam, previously worked as a consultant to the Belgian Technical Cooperation on a project contributing to better sanitation for people living in the Tan Hoa-Lo Gom Canal area in Ho Chi Minh City. She studied at UQ under a full scholarship of The Atlantic Philanthropies Coursework Masters Scholarship Program funded by The Atlantic Foundation and administered by The University of Queensland and Vietnam National University. Nominees for UQ’s Young Alumnus of the Year must be under the age of 40 and are judged on their post-graduation career achievements and future plans, innovation and creativity, involvement within their communities and how their career achievements have benefited others. Dr Schuetze, who graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Biology from UQ in 1993 and a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 1995, has since devoted her life and career to the cause of animal welfare. She founded and is the current President of VetCharityOrg (now known as Vets Beyond Borders), and lives in India. She spends her time developing strategic partnerships with governments, animal welfare organisations and NGOs and has helped establish several animal welfare programs in India with a focus on national dog health, population management and rabies control. Dr Schuetze has worked with wildlife and domestic animals in veterinary practice in different parts of the world (Africa, United Kingdom, India, Australia) over the past 14 years, in both employed and voluntary capacities. // To nominate a UQ graduate for the International or Young Alumnus of the Year awards, contact uqalumni@uq.edu.au Entries close March 28 2009 Alumnus of the Year Else Shepherd (left) with fellow award winners Thi Ngoc Diep Nguyen and Dr Catherine Schuetze jeremy patten UQ – GRADUATE CONTACT // centenary edition 33
Page 1 and 2: Acting royalty the rise of UQ alumn
Page 3 and 4: + from the chancellor Welcome to th
Page 5 and 6: Nurturing achievement Benefactors A
Page 7 and 8: Left, Professor Lilley (centre) wit
Page 9 and 10: online success Graduate Contact is
Page 11 and 12: Dino Sores green boost University o
Page 13 and 14: Professor Helen Chenery and Profess
Page 15 and 16: COURTESY SJC images courtesy uq spo
Page 17 and 18: Dugong dash images stewart gould UQ
Page 19 and 20: cures triple crown When Geoffrey Ru
Page 21 and 22: Centenary Messages The poet John Ma
Page 23 and 24: 4 5 10 6 1 The Forgan Smith Buildin
Page 25 and 26: UQ Art Museum celebrates CENTENARY
Page 27 and 28: Thank you to all UQ alumni The succ
Page 29 and 30: media event to unite nations UQ has
Page 31: Mr Soderholm interrupts the convers
Page 35 and 36: Music in the streets images hana al
Page 37 and 38: Asia trip secures alumni links In S
Page 39 and 40: Piano man Concert pianist Dr Liam V
Page 41 and 42: 1986 MAINTAINING THE SPIRIT OF INQU
Page 43 and 44: 2004 HUNTER OF ONLINE MUSIC Nick Cr
Page 45 and 46: 2006 SMILING FOR SMIDDY Jade Myers,
Page 47 and 48: jeremy patten 2008 law and economic

Centenary Edition 2010 - University of Queensland

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?