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The University of Adelaide | Alumni Magazine Summer 2016 Memories of a lifetime The University of Adelaide Alumni Magazine www.adelaide.edu.au/lumen The Lumen masthead is derived Message from from the University of Adelaide motto “Sub Cruce Lumen” – the Vice-Chancellor the light (of learning) under the (Southern) Cross. Studying at the University of Basil is one of many alumni who Adelaide means being part of studied medicine or health sciences a rich tradition of excellence in and used their careers to profoundly education and research, with better the lives of others. The University world-class academics and a remains deeply immersed in health vibrant student life. education and research, ensuring the next generation of health professionals Seek Light. can continue to improve the quality of The light of new knowledge. life for Australians and people across the globe. As the new Royal Adelaide Hospital nears completion, we are building a health and medical sciences building nearby, in the SA Health and Biomedical Precinct at Adelaide’s west-end. The facility will transform health treatment, training and discovery and will ensure we continue to train a health workforce of the highest quality. elcome to the summer edition To build a new health and medical Wof Lumen. This issue features school happens only once in a century alumni and the difference – and you have the unique opportunity they are making in their fi elds—Annabel to be involved in this special project, Crabb in journalism, Adam Kimber by adding your name to the Donors’ in law and cricket, and Moya Dodd Wall. To learn more, read the article who is working at the highest level in on page 13. international football. It also features Dr Basil Hetzel AC, who was recently I hope you enjoy reading this awarded an honorary Doctor of the edition of Lumen. University degree for his distinguished service to medical research. Professor Warren Bebbington Vice-Chancellor and President Contributors: Contents Renée Capps, Genevieve Sanchez, Ian Williams Summer 2016 Design: Chris Tonkin, Naomi Cain Editorial Enquiries: University Engagement Level 1, 230 North Terrace Adelaide SA 5005 Email [email protected] www.adelaide.edu.au/alumni www.adelaide.edu.au/lumen Telephone: +61 8 8313 5800 4 6 16 Facsimile: +61 8 8313 5808 Circulation: 36,900 in print, 23,800 online subscriptions The University of Adelaide, SA 5005 Australia, CRICOS Provider Number 00123M Copyright © 2015 The University of Adelaide ISSN 1320 0747 Registered by Australia Post No 56500/00097 20 24 28 Views expressed by contributors in Lumen are not necessarily endorsed by the University of Adelaide. No responsibility is accepted by the University, 2 Letters to the editor 18 James McWha Awards editor or printer for the accuracy of information Letters from our readers Our outstanding 2015 recipients, Professor contained in either the text or advertisements. Mark Hutchinson and Christopher Koch Material may be reproduced without permission 2 Alumni update 20 Our youngest donor’s birthday wish from Lumen with acknowledgment of its origin. From Chair of the Alumni Council, Dr Tim Five year old Eli Wolkenberg asked for Front cover image: Cooper AM Managing Director & Chief Brewer, donations instead of gifts Coopers Brewery The Class of 1965 at their Golden Jubilee 3 Honorary doctorate goes 22 Injury fails to slow Suhail 50 year reunion (photo by Jo-Anna Robinson) to iodine crusader Professional cricketer, turned Kollywood movie Dr Basil Hetzel AC receives the University’s star, turned TV sports presenter highest honour 4 Legacy of an intellectual great 24 A long history of neurosurgical support A tribute to the late Professor Hugh Stretton The NeuroSurgical Research Foundation’s strong relationship with the University WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that this publication may 6 The politics of cooking 26 Well-deserved support for contain images of deceased persons. highly engaged students Annabel Crabb combines cooking and politics As part of the University’s commitment to make television gold The 2015 Augustus Short scholarship recipients to sustainable practices we encourage you to receive Lumen online. 7 Distinguished Alumni Awards 27 Workplace giving makes a difference To join our online mailing list please email Recognising our great achievers, Professor for disadvantaged students [email protected] Emeritus Geoffrey Harcourt, Dr Richie Gun and Why a University soil biologist donates Professor Phil Harris through staff giving Corrections to Winter 2015 issue: In our article ‘Predicting the course of mental illness’ 10 From cricket pitch to the courts 28 The golden age of curiosity (Lumen Winter 2015) we neglected to include Director of Public Prosecutions Adam Kimber Professor Rob Morrison OAM and the contact details of support groups. If you need talks cricket and the law Class of 1965 return for their 50 year reunion help or know someone who does you can contact Lifeline: 13 11 14 - www.lifeline.org.au 13 Help transform health treatment, 30 The spirit of giving lives on (open 24 hours) training and discovery Hughes Bequest Society continues to honour Your gift to the State’s future health University’s founding father 14 For the love of the library 31 Alumni on the move University Librarian Ray Choate retires after Recent alumni achievements 25 years in offi ce 15 A life of books, music and travel 32 University news How Kerstin Lillemor Andersen’s bequest University news highlights supports Library and Elder Conservatorium 16 The most powerful Australian in world football Moya Dodd is working hard to make football more accessible to girls and women Th e University of Adelaide | Alumni Magazine 1 2402-2 story by xx Letters to the editor Alumni update n our second year of the Alumni Council, Dear Editor, Iwe have been working with the University to increase engagement with our alumni. Our As a member of the alumni of the University of Adelaide I earnest desire is to help raise awareness about am always pleased to read my copy of Lumen. However I what it means to be an alumnus. We are always was especially delighted by the latest edition (winter 2015). pleased to hear how appreciative our alumni It brought back many happy memories of my years as a university student when I read the contribution from Samela are of the outstanding education they received Harris, with whom I commenced law studies in 1964, and at the University – one that has opened doors her references to our fellow law students Piers Plumridge, for them, both personally and professionally. John Waters (all editors of the excellent On Dit) and John This year we have seen an increased Bannon, and when I saw her photograph taken in 1965. level of participation in the alumni program. Thousands of our alumni have been in contact My pleasure was augmented by reading of the honorary Doctorate of Laws awarded to another fellow 1964 law with the University this year, through the many student, Robert Hill and by reading, and seeing the photograph, networking, reunion and information events of Dr Claire Woods. I had the good fortune to meet the held around Australia and overseas. Alumni delightful Claire in our rehearsals and appearances together have helped us to welcome international in Adelaide University Footlights revues. students, and have taken part in forums, surveys and other outreach activities. These Lumen’s articles illustrate the successes of its graduates and that the University of Adelaide, established in 1874 and the interactions provide valuable feedback which third oldest university in Australia, has been and continues helps us to better understand and respond to to be a leader in tertiary education. Sub cruce lumen. the needs of our alumni, and, in turn, shape an even better program. Regards, Lou Crotti LLB We celebrated many achievements this year, and I congratulate the award recipients who have been recognised as Alumni Fellows, through the Distinguished Alumni Awards and the James McWha Award of Excellence. Thank you for your letter Lou. There is certainly no greater Thank you to all our alumni for your evidence of the University of Adelaide’s success than the continued support and for your desire to stay accolades and achievements of our alumni and those you have mentioned have indeed excelled in their chosen fi elds. in touch with your alma mater. I welcome your participation and contribution, and encourage Our prize for this edition is a University branded letter you to provide your input and feedback to the opener and leather business card holder (below). Alumni Council at [email protected] or +61 8 8313 5800. We want to hear from you! Letters to the editor are a regular section in Lumen magazine. You can submit your letter online or Dr Tim Cooper AM Chair of the Alumni Council, by mail. Letters to the editor must include: full name, address (not Managing Director & Chief Brewer, for publication), degree and year of graduation where applicable, Coopers Brewery daytime phone number and/or email address. We will select one letter per edition to receive a prize. Address your letters to: The Editor Lumen, University Engagement Level 1, 230 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5005 Email: [email protected] Space permits only a selection of letters to be published. Letters may be edited so please keep them concise. Above: Dr Tim Cooper with guests at a Melbourne alumni event 2 Lumen | Summer 2016 story by Genevieve Sanchez Honorary doctorate goes to iodine crusader r Basil Hetzel AC often refers to clinical medicine have had a substantial From 1986, as the CSIRO’s fi rst Chief Dchance and good fortune as factors impact on the lives of many individuals. of the Division of Human Nutrition, he in his success.