Graduation Ceremonies, 9Th May 2001
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E.c.OI\OM'CS fI Co """",c.rce, £I\.-,i"a.r;~ N\v..s IG N\uti(..;~ ~. I-l-~I n. Sc:J • The Arms of the University of Newcastle Dear Graduates, Family Members and Friends, The Arms of the University, granted in 1965, are based on the family crest of Congratulations! The University is proud to honour its graduates in today's Ceremony. Lieutenant John Shortland, RN who charted the entrance to the Hunter River Undertaking university studies involves a commitment over a considerable period and where Newcastle now stands. The suburb in which the University is established each of you will have a well-deserved sense of achievement at having successfully and its surrounds were first settled by Aboriginal people ofthe Awabakal Tribe. completed your chosen program. Initially, the name "Shortland" was given to the suburb. In 1992, both the campus For some, the aim is to secure a career or enhance career prospects. Increasingly, too, and the surrounding suburb were formally given the name "Callaghan", in students enrol at different stages in their lives for the rewards inherent in scholarship honour of the late Sir Bede Callaghan, the Chancellor of the University from and study as ends in themselves and to upgrade skills and knowledge. The nature of 1977 until 1989. higher education today is such that students will enter and are likely to re-enter universities as part of a continuum of learning. I look forward to future Graduation For those interested in heraldry, the University Arms are described officially Ceremonies to which some of you may return to receive additional awards. as: Azure a Sea Horse naiant in dexter chief a representation of the constellation of the Southern Cross of five Mullets all Argent. Study at university brings with it a diversity of academic and social experiences, all of which serve to broaden our horizons, inteliectua'lly, personally and in employment. In a ' world of growing focus on the capacity to expand outlooks and capabilities, habits of learning and a university qualification are of enduring worth, and will have positive and ongoing impacts upon your quality of life and sense of well-being. Higher education sectors throughout the world are increasingly recognising the global The Mace nature of our endeavours. The University has encouraged growth in the number of The Mace is the symbol of formal authority. The Mace used today international students and welcomes the increasing diversification of our academic, belongs to the University of Newcastle and was designed by gold social and cultural experiences. The benefits are not only to those within the University, but to the community as a whole. To ensure that programs contribute to and silversmith, Gerald Benney. It is made of Australian walnut that diversity and broaden the relevance of students' academic experiences, University and silver and its head represents an open book - the traditional curricula are developing international components and perspectives. I hope that you symbol of learning. The Mace was a gift from the University of will continue to seek to broaden your international experiences in future pursuits. New South Wales to commemorate the establishment of the I hope, too, that you have found your endeavours as a student and the interactions with University of Newcastle as an autonomous institution on 1 January, other members of the University to be richly rewarding and wish you well for the future. 1965. It is always borne ahead of the Chancellor in the academic procession during formal ceremonies such as today's presentation of academic awards. Roger S. Holmes VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT Page 1 THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE As at 30 April, 2001 UNIVERSITY As at 30 April, 2001 Chancellor Patricia Moran, Ric M Charlton AM, BA(Macq.), GradDipTechLib(WSyd.), Vice-Chancellor and President Executive Director, Information & MEdStud BE, MESc(Syd.), FTSE, FAIM, FAICD Professor Roger S Holmes, Education Services Division and Members Elected by the Academic Staff PhD(Q'Id.), DSc(Griff.) University Librarian Deputy Chancellor Ingeborg Koch, PhD(AN.U) Linda S O'Brien, Professor Trevor C Waring, Deputy Vice-Chancellor BEd(Syd.),GradDipLiblnfSc(KuringaiCAE.), BA, MSc, FAPS (see also" Member Associate Professor William G Warren, Professor Brian A English, MPA(Canberra), AALIA Elected by Convocation") PhD, FAPS PhD(N.S.W) University Secretary and Registrar Vice-Chancellor and President Member Elected by the General Staff Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Gem P-C Cheong, BA(N.U S'pore) Professor Roger S Holmes, Vicki E Petersen, PhD(Q'Id.), DSc(Griff.) GradDipMedia(,L\ustFilmTV&RadioSch), BA Professor Ronald J MacDonald, PhD(N.S. W), FAIP President of the Academic Senate Members Elected by the Students / Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert M Cowdroy, Undergraduate Amie E Grierson (External Relations) ASTC, BArch (N.S. W), MBlgSc(Syd.), MBA, PhD, FRAIA Professor Jennifer M Graham, Postgraduate Paul Cutting, MSc(AN. U) ATCL(Lond.), DipOT(NSWCoIIOT), Member Elected by the Legislative MSc(Ed)(Brad.), AFCHSE Council Members Elected by Convocation The Hon Peter Breen, MLC Khalil Kharwa, BSc, DipEd, MEdStud President of the Academic Senate Professor Robert M Cowdroy, Member Elected by the Legislative Jill M Scott, BA, ATCL AST(,BArch(N.S. W), MBlgSc(Syd.), Assembly MBA, PhD, FRAIA Emeritus Professor Godfrey Tanner, John C Price, MP MA(Camb.) Executive Director, Finance and Property Members Appointed by the NSW Professor Trevor C Waring, Briah L Penfold, Minister for Education and Training BA, MSc, FAPS BCom, FCPA, ACIS, ACIM Wilton E Ainsworth, BSc(N.S. W) (see also "Deputy Chancellor") Judith Dwyer, Member Appointed by the Council DipEd, BEc(N.E.), MMan(Technol.Syd.) Michael K Johns LLM(Syd.) Julie Fuller,]p, Secretary to the Council Dip School Admin, BEd(AdminLead)(N.E.) Gem P-C Cheong, BA(N.U S'pore) ....... ,"" Page 2 Page 3 DEANS Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Music Building and Design Professor Robert A Constable, Professor Lindsay Johnston, BMus(Ounhelm), DSCM DipArch(Ound.), ARAIA Faculty of Nursing Faculty of Arts and Social Science Professor Margaret A McMillan, Professor John A Ramsland, PhD(N.E.), RN, FCN, FCNA PhD, FCollp, FACE Faculty of Science and Mathematics Faculty of the Central Coast Professor David C Finlay, Professor Ron Wills, PhD(Melb.), FAPS PhD(Macq.), ASTC, FTSE, FRACI, FAIST Dean, The University of Newcastle Faculty of Economics and Commerce Graduate School Professor Stephen A Easton, Professor K. Scott Holmes, PhD(Monash), FCPA, AAIBF(Senior) PhD(A.N.U.), FCPA, ACA Faculty of Education Professor Terence J Lovat, TheoIM(MelbDivColI), PhD(Syd.) Faculty of Engineering Professor Adrian W Page, PhD, ASTC, FlEAust Faculty of Law Professor Anne Finlay, BLegS(Macq.), LLM(N.S. W), BA Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Professor Robert W Sanson-Fisher, PhD(WA.), FAPS Page 4 At 10.30am, the Master of Ceremonies will announce the imminent commencement FACULTY OF ECONOMICS Grant Wayne Turner of the Ceremony. AND COMMERCE Joshua Matthew White Todd Andrew Thomas Williams The University Fanfares will herald the entry of the Dais Party. The Assembly will rise Bachelor of Economics Wilson Wai Chung Wong and remain standing until the conclusion of the singing of the National Anthem. David Ross Aislabie Rebecca Jane Wood Thomas Price Almond Mark Alexander Zaki The Chancellor will declare the Proceedings open. Gregory Richard Asher Natalie Jane Bojko Bachelor of Economics (Honours) The Chancellor will call upon: Stephen Thomas Boorer William Brown Class /I Division 1 • The Deans of the Faculties of Economics and Commerce, Engineering and Music Shane David Chisholm to present graduates from their Faculties. Matthew Coogan Johnson Benjamin Dominic Costelloe Timothy Dean Riley Grant Andrew Cutmore • The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), to present research higher David John Spencer Amanda Lea Dadd degree graduates. Jodi Daniels Peter Sutton Davis Class I The Vice-Chancellor will present Mr George Lewin, for admission to the degree of Brett Richard Donahay Tall? Dewan (University Medal) Doctor of Engineering honoris causa. Mark John Evans Julie Gomez Bachelor of Information Science Musical Interlude. Dag Ivar Grefslie Simon David Barlow Bjorn Sverre Grenager Evelyn Sefaa Boateng The Chancellor will invite Dr George Lewin, DEng.honoris causa to deliver the Megan Hardy Gregory David Boorer Occasional Address. Richard Harris Tony Reginald Brown Peter Francis Harrison Cheng Yuk Hoi The Chancellor will invite the graduate chosen to speak on behalf of the graduates, Danielle Hocking Mark Thomas Daly to address the Assembly. Maneesha Joy Howard Sharyn Maree Frank Nicholas Mills Donald Andrew MacKinnon Geddes The Chancellor will declare the Ceremony concluded. Andrew Neal Mogg Gary Stephen Griffin Paul James Monico Stephen James Haddow The Dais Party and the Assembly will rise as the University Fanfares are sounded. Natasha Elizabeth Nalder Ho Jacky Wai Shek Christopher James Neal HuiChi Hang The Dais Party will leave the stage. Marko Njavro Adrian Simon Janssen Brent Troy Richards Michael Ian Kime The Procession of Graduates will follow the Dais Party out of the Hall. Joelle Lea Richardson Roberta Miu Lau Paul Rossi Sai Ying Brian Law Music for the Ceremony: Ben Richard Sharpe Anthony James Lorraine Organist: Philip Matthias Andrew David Simpson Chantelle Miranda Peterson Musical Interlude: Francine Bell, Faculty of Music John Leo Smith ...... ..... , Page 6 Page 7 ,'1';. Thomas Filip Rataj COURSEWORK HIGHER DEGREES Master of