Edition 2, 2010 (PDF 2.1MB) - University of the Sunshine Coast

Trio gainsHonoraryDoctoratesThe University of the Sunshine Coastrecently presented Honorary Doctorates tothree men whose distinctive careers havebeen of national significance.The honorary awards recognised the workof diplomat Richard Woolcott AC, Clean SeasTuna founder and chairman Hagen StehrAO, and renowned businessman, grazier andcompany director Tim Fairfax AM.The Honorary Doctorates were presentedat USC’s annual Graduation ceremony on9 April before a crowd of 3,000 people.Mr Woolcott, whose extensive diplomaticcareer has included carrying out specialenvoy roles for Prime Ministers Holt,Whitlam, Howard and Rudd, also deliveredthe Graduation Address.Mr Stehr was honoured for his company’sground-breaking research into producingTim Fairfax AM, Hagen Stehr AO and Richard Woolcott AC celebrate becoming HonoraryDoctors of USC.tank-bred Southern bluefin tuna in SouthAustralia.Several USC academics and studentsare still heavily involved in this importantproject.And Mr Fairfax was recognised for hisVIEW | EXITextensive business achievements and for hisstrong involvement and support of USC.He recently retired from his roles asDeputy Chancellor and Chairman of theUSC Foundation that he had held for thepast 12 years.6‘Corporate hippies’ become Senior FellowsThe “corporate hippie” owners of highlysuccessful paint, render and coating systemscompany Rockcote have become HonorarySenior Fellows of the University of theSunshine Coast.Bob and Chris Cameron were commendedat the 2010 USC Graduation Ceremony fortheir visionary and professional approachto sustainability and exemplary businessdevelopment.The couple turned their original, Yandinabasedheadquarters into a multi-milliondollarnational business—one of the mostsuccessful on the Sunshine Coast.Rockcote’s products, people and buildingshave been recognised with multiple nationaland international awards for their innovation,leadership and environmentally friendlybusiness practices.In 2009, the company was awarded anAustralian United Nations World EnvironmentDay Green Building Award and theQueensland Premier’s Award for leadership inbusiness sustainability.Bob and Chris said they were delighted toreceive the Honorary Senior Fellowships. Thecouple has ongoing links with USC’s Facultyof Business including mentoring, providingscholarships and participating in studentresearch.Professor Paul Thomas and Chancellor John Dobson congratulate USC’s newest Honorary Senior FellowsBob and Chris Cameron and Tomas Passeggi.Honour surprisesentertaining larrikinTOMAS Passeggi this year became the firstUSC graduate to gain an Honorary SeniorFellowship of the University.Professor Paul Thomas presented theaward to Mr Passeggi at the 2010 Graduationceremony to recognise his contribution to thesocial life of USC.“His wonderful sense of humour, coupledwith his mature and professional attitude,has meant that he has been invited both asa student, then a graduate, to officiate asMaster of Ceremonies for many Universityevents,” he said.Mr Passeggi, who graduated with aBachelor of Social Science (Community Work)in 2008, said he was surprised by the honour.VIEW | EXIT