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Download PDF Format The University of Adelaide Alumni Magazine SUMMER 2008 A remarkable journey the story of Hieu Van Le LIFE IMPACT – THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE LUMEN - The University of Adelaide Alumni Magazine Registered by Australia Post No 56500/00097 Message from the Vice-Chancellor he value of a fi rst-class education is often taken for granted, particularly in a country like Australia, which views it as a right, Trather than a privilege. In this edition, two of our prominent alumni remind us that millions of people around the world are not as fortunate. Hieu Van Le and Ben Yengi are refugees, from Vietnam and Sudan respectively. Both have fl ed war-torn countries, endured years of separation from families and friends, faced racism head on and overcome signifi cant obstacles to get to where they are today — in Mr Le’s case, the South Australian Lieutenant Governor and in Mr Yengi’s case, a Medallist of the Order of Australia for his services to migrants, refugees and multiculturalism. The other common experience they share is a University of Adelaide degree. In this edition they voice their appreciation of an outstanding education, which has opened so many doors to them — both personally and professionally. THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE Another alumnus whose thirst for knowledge paid off handsomely was geologist The Lumen masthead is and explorer Reg Sprigg. His extraordinary life makes fascinating reading in a new derived from the University of book about this visionary Australian. Turn to page 6 for his profi le. Adelaide motto “Sub Cruce Sir Walter Watson Hughes also set out to fi nd adventure — and ended up Lumen” – the light (of learning) founding a university. His generosity has inspired a new society of donors who have remembered the University of Adelaide in their will. The establishment of the under the (Southern) Cross. Hughes Bequest Society this year recognises both Hughes’ legacy and our many donors who have given the gift of education. Studying at the University of Adelaide means being part of Another major initiative launched in July is the University’s new online community a rich tradition of excellence in network which, in the space of less than six months, now numbers more than 7000 members — and continues to grow. Adelaide onLION encourages greater education and research, with interaction between alumni and I urge you to take advantage of the many world-class academics and a privileges and benefi ts on offer. More details can be found on page 24. vibrant student life. The University celebrated some historic milestones in 2008, including the 125th birthday of its Roseworthy Campus, which has enjoyed a rich history and played Our graduates make an impact such a pivotal role in shaping the nation. A pictorial reminder of these celebrations on the world. Life Impact. is included in this edition. I would like to take this opportunity to pass on my best wishes to our alumni for the coming festive season and hope that 2009 is a prosperous year for all. www.adelaide.edu.au/lumen JAMES A. McWHA Vice-Chancellor and President summer 2008 Lumen contents Summer 2008 2 10 20 A remarkable journey Patron saint of Canadian cuisine Global achievers The story of Hieu Van Le Anita Stewart masters her talent Graduates make an impact 5 12 24 Giving students a fair go No quick fi x for health care Special benefi ts online Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships Challenges for the medical profession Exclusive privileges for alumni 6 16 26 The unsung rock legend One man, one mission Students welcome industry feedback Reg Spriggs in profi le Ben Yengi returns to his roots Networking forum boosts career options 9 18 30 Spirit of generosity lives on Legal ties that bind Recognising Excellence New society of donors Justice Doyle honoured Brendan Lim wins top award Executive Editor: Editorial Enquiries: The University of Adelaide SA 5005 Australia, Candy Gibson Marketing & Strategic CRICOS Provider Number 00123M Communications Branch Editorial Committee: Copyright © 2008 Phone: +61 8 8303 5174 The University of Adelaide | ISSN 1320 0747 Robyn Brown, Candy Gibson, Lana Guineay, Fax: +61 8 8303 4829 Registered by Australia Post No 56500/00097 Alison Harvey, Kim Harvey, Robyn Mills. Circulation: Views expressed by contributors in Lumen are not Contributors: 56,000 in print necessarily endorsed by the University of Adelaide. David Ellis, Candy Gibson, Lana Guineay, 40,500 online No responsibility is accepted by the University, editor Kim Harvey, Alison Harvey, Robyn Mills, www.adelaide.edu.au/lumen or printer for the accuracy of information contained Rebecca Pym. Printing: in either the text or advertisements. Design: Fivestar Printing Material may be reproduced without permission Front cover image: Chris Tonkin www.fi vestargrafx.com.au from Lumen with acknowledgment of its origin. Michael Mullan THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE ALUMNI MAGAZINE lumen page 1 lumen achievers A remarka South Australia’s Lieutenant Governor and University of Adelaide graduate Hieu Van Le came to Australia in 1977 as a Vietnamese refugee. His remarkable journey to Australia is the stuff of legend and his achievements within Australia almost as extraordinary. lumen page 2 summer 2008 lumen achievers ble journey f there was a defining moment which Mr Le announced that the only way to Eventually, running out of water and said to the world that Hieu Van Le go was west which should bring them to supplies, in hopelessness and desperation Iwould be a leader, it came in a small Malaysia or Thailand. Two days later they they all abandoned the boat and swam wooden fishing boat crammed with more saw fishing boats with Malaysian flags towards shore, again to Mr Le’s direction than 50 seasick people three days out to and Hieu Van Le was their acknowledged and in defiance of the shouts to stop and sea from Vietnam in 1977. leader. the weapons being aimed at them. Mr Le, just 21 at the time, his wife One major hurdle overcome, the Ten days after leaving Vietnam, Lan, and Vietnamese people of all next few days were nightmare material they found themselves in a Malaysian ages and from all walks of life had with coastguards turning them away, refugee camp of 5000 people. It was successfully escaped their war-torn sometimes at gunpoint, every time they overcrowded and the conditions were country, but now faced miles of ocean tried to land. appalling with disease rife and supplies with no maps or navigational aids and a “When you escape from one country to insufficient. And, perhaps worst of all, skipper who had reached the limit of the another in a fragile boat with very limited there seemed little prospect of settlement waters he knew. supplies, water and fuel, the first thing in another country. “The skipper, a local fisherman, you want to do is to land at the nearest “We were out of sight and out of mind summoned us together and said he didn’t place you can. But it turned out to be and weren’t getting a lot of attention know which way to go or what else to quite impossible,” said Mr Le. from any other countries,” said Mr Le. do,” said Mr Le. “Mentally we weren’t prepared for “Again with youthful determination “We were mostly people from cities, that. Before we left we were told by the we thought we’ve come this far but we many of us had never even been in a so-called skippers and people in the haven’t yet reached our goal, so we boat before. I waited for someone to know that once we’d successfully escaped decided to go again.” come up with a solution. Nobody had any the Vietnamese shore and made it into Hieu and Lan were asked to join a practical suggestions, neither the older international waters there would be group planning to leave for Australia. people we deferred to or the professional plenty of ships — a kind of highway of They were much better prepared for the people — everyone was arguing. ships — that would pick us up and bring second boat journey with good maps, Eventually, with youthful exuberance, us to shore. It wasn’t happening. Nobody lessons in navigation, spare parts for frustration and some recklessness under wanted us.” their motor and adequate supplies. the circumstances, I grabbed some paper They tried to land six times at different It took over a month of often stormy and drew a map of Vietnam and the points along the coastline of Malaysia and open seas until they reached Darwin on region as best I could remember.” Singapore and, every time, the coastguard 21 November 1977 and then by plane to With roughly sketched map in hand, towed their boat back out to sea. Adelaide just over a week later. PHOTO MICHAEL MULLAN PHOTO THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE ALUMNI MAGAZINE lumen page 3 lumen achievers Settling into Australian life was refugees was not readily accepted or In 1996 Mr Le received an Australia a challenge although they met with welcomed by some people.” Day Medal for outstanding service to unexpected kindnesses like the Schwarz Ever since his arrival, Mr Le has ASIC and was awarded the Centenary family who heard about them in the enjoyed a strong presence in the media of Federation Medal for service to the media and invited them to Loxton for and worked with governments, local advancement of multiculturalism. As Christmas. members of parliament and various this edition went to press he was due to Hieu and Lan found work at the local organisations to educate the Australian receive an honorary doctorate from the Actil factory and then, in 1978 Mr Le public, give his community a voice and University of Adelaide in recognition of started his degree in Economics and promote their culture.
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