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A'fch,...{e-s . (ev'l~r ~E> (Vice-Chancellor's Column ) T"wo graduation ceremonies are coordinated the Book fair, which has significantly being held in Newcastle in October, contributed to the University since 1983. which will highlight the successful completion of studies for our The University will also hold the 2003 overseas graduates in mid-2003, and the graduation ceremony in Singapore in October. awarding of a number of honorary It will be the largest overseas graduation ceremony doctorates and an exceptional to date, with over 100 international students service medal. participating from countries such as I-long Kong, Ivralaysia, Thailand, India and Singapore. Among These ceremonies are very graduates from many degree programs, we will special occasions for the university, recognise the first cohort of engineering graduates particularly for our graduates, who have completed their studies in association their families and supporters, with our partner, PSB Academy. staff and Council members, emeritus professors, honorary An honorary doctorate in engineering will be degree recipients, local members presented to Mr Chew Heng Ching David, of Parliament and other supporters one of our Colombo Plan scholars, a University of the university who can all join Medallist and currently Deputy Speaker in the together in celebrating the success Singapore Parliament. Besides having an active of our graduates. career in the public sector, Mr Chew has worked in various corporations involved with a wide range Four distinguished Australians will graduate from of industries, including banking, manufacturing, the University with honorary doctorates, including: commerce, real estate, construction, food and beverage, education and media, and was the Ms Patricia Davis~Hurstwho is an Aboriginal Foundation President of the Singapore Septemberedition cultural teacher, journalist, historian, author and Institute of Directors. publisher, health and social worker, and a Councillor Editorial enquiries in Legal and Community Affairs. Ms Davis-Hurst is The Annual Profiles meeting with the Federal phone/fax 49561869 the current Chair of the Gillawarra Aboriginal Department of Science, Education and Training or mob 0412 128 727, Corporation and is a highly respected and long­ (DEST) took place in Newcastle in September. email prklb@alinga. standing advocate for Indigenous peoples; The major topics for discussion included resource newcastle.edu.au. management; the Capital Development Pool Display advertising Mr Michael Elfick who has made a significant (CDP) submission for 2006; the Strategic Plan enquiries to Dianne contribution to the development of photogrammetric for the University (2003-2006); student load Taylor on 4921 8641 instrumentation worldwide and is highly regarded by matters, particularly our plans for growth in and classified ads to the surveying profession. Ivlr Elfick was a lecturer! Newcastle and on the Central Coast, medical Kate Grady on senior lecturer in civil engineering at the University places and the University Department of Rural 4921 6856. from 1977 to 1996. The worldwide sales and Health, and our plans for higher education delivery distribution of his inventions have considerably in Port l\.facquarie, in partnership with the North PubHsher enhanced Australia's reputation as a surveying and Coast Institute NS\'{l TAFE; quality assurance, Christina 1..furdoch photogrammetric nation; particularly the 2003 AUQA Audit and the Archbishop Philip Wilson who was born in University's response; research and research Editor Cessnock, ordained as a priest in the :tvfaitland training issues; and a range of other matters, Kim Britton Diocese in 1975, and became the 8th Archbishop including Indigenous education, equity issues, our of Adelaide in 2001. Archbishop Wilson is a commitment to enabling programs, and the need Writers prominent Canon lawyer and a member of the for growth in subsidised places for nursing and Kate Grady Canon Law Societies of Australia, New Zealand, midwifery from 2004. Leigh Wallis America, Great Britain and Ireland, as ,vell as the Philippa Ladds Even though we were unsuccessful \'lith our Society for J\Iedieval Canon J.,aw; and Cae Pattison submission for recognition of regional loading Mr Peter Kleeman who has played a pivotal role support for the Callaghan and Ourimbah Photography in the development of civil engineering at the campuses, I remain confident about our future Chris Patterson Uniyersity and has made significant contributions under the new funding arrangements, which will Keith Davey to the University over many years. He was one of of course be subject to the passage of legislation Peter Davey the founders of the Sports Union, co-founder of by the Senate. the Hockey Club, and has served the Sports Union There will be significant opportunities for us to in a variety of roles including as President. participate strongly in the growth planned for the Cover Breakthroughs by the A distinguished Novocastrian, Mrs Pat Flowers, higher education sector by the Federal Government, particularly from 2005, as well as in the major Bioanalytical Research will receiYe an Exceptional Service Medal in Group are offering recognition of her outstanding commitment and growth which we will generate ourselves in providing for additional coursework postgraduate hope to chronic fatigue service to the University over a long period. She and international student places into the future. sufferers. Story on joined the staff of the Newcastle Technical College pages 10 and 11. Photo in 1943, was Librarian-in Charge from 1947 until Best wishes for the rest of 2003. by Chris Patterson 1960, and was Foundation Librarian of the Newcastle Conservatorium of 1.1usic for 13 years Roger S Holmes up until 1983. More recently, Mrs Flowers has VICe-Chancellor and President ---- 2 UNINEWS ( Human Rights/Social JUstiCe) Walking an ethical fault line Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue While not advocating an open border approach, delivered this year's Human Rights she said that people should not be detained for and Social Justice Lecture on the months and years behind razor wire, children topic 'Walking an ethical fault line: should not be in detention, and that people should \Vhere is Australia headed?' to a full be treated with dignity and respect and be given house in the Griffith Duncan appropriate support and access to services. Theatre last month. «It is a myth that asylum seekers would escape in A member of the 'stolen generation', their droves if they were housed properly in the who was taken to an Aboriginal community. They desperately want connection and mission in Adelaide when she was links with authorities, in order to get their visas two, Professor O'Donoghue said her and arrangements sorted out. And it is a myth that life has been deeply affected by the asylum seekers represent a threat to Australia's discriminatory practices of the past. sustainability in terms of their numbers." "It is also unfortunately true that there is still a culture alive and well in Australia takes in many fewer refugees than other Australia that seeks to discredit my people. The consequences of these nations and there are many more unauthorised discriminatory practices and policies are still felt in the day to day racism residents who came to Australia on tourist visas that we experience." from Europe, she said. This group of 'illegals' causes no comments a t all from our political leaders. She said racism is felt in ongoing assumptions of white superiority, shattered connections with family and culture, in hardship and economic disadvantage, "In spite of overwhelming challenges, we need to and in alienation of young people. reclaim our humanity and to make human rights and justice a priority in our lives, precisely because "It is a legacy that continues to impact on each successive generation, causing our leaders will not do it for us. immeasurable grief and trauma and loss of culture." "It is time to stand up and be counted and to Professor O'Donoghue said the la-year long process of reconciliation had vigorously reject the lies and half-truths ,"ve have been shut down by the Howard Government and that there is a risk that an been told in recent years, and to assert some Indigenous under-class is developing in Australia. control over where we as a nation are headed." ''And there is a very real danger that this under-class will become permanent, Professor O'Donoghue was born a member their deprivation and poverty perpetuated by neglect, institutionalised racism of the Yankunjatjara Peoples at Indulkana in the and the tunnel ·vision of governments." remote northwest area of South Australia in 1932. Alongside reconciliation, she sees the issue of the treatment of asylum seekers Brought up in a children's home, she was denied as one of the biggest social justice challenges facing Australia today. the opportunity to begin nurse training, which proved a turning point for her. She joined the ''A climate of fear and populist prejudice has been created around the refugee Aborigines Advancement League, ,"vhich eventually crisis. Fear and ignorance are very potent forces. They allow some groups of lead to her being accepted as one of a number of people to demonise other groups of people. They provide a rationale for Aboriginal trainee nurses at the Royal Adelaide racism and, ultimately, for warfare." Hospital. She graduated in 1954 and later became a charge sister at the hospital. She joined the Department of Aboriginal Affairs in 1967 and became the Regional Director in 1975. Professor O'Donoghue was the inaugural Chair of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC); was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1977; was Australian of the Year in 1984; ,"vas named as a National living Treasure in 1998; and received the Companion of the Order of Australia in 1999. She holds honorary doctorates and fellowships from eight universities and colleges and is cutrendy an Honorary Professorial Fellow at Flinders University of South Australia.

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