THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Number 9 ISSNI033·3894 Registration NBH3127 June 4 to June 18, 1990 New records for University's graduation , ' Graduation 1990 set new records for the University. Degrees, diplomas and certificates were conferred upon more that 2000 people by the Chancellor, Justice Elizabeth ,ll,vatt. , The new graduates were the first admitted to awards since the proclamation of the University of Newcastle Act (1989) last November, establishing the "'l'algamated institution. ) On April 7, a separate graduation was held for the Faculty of Music (fonnedy the Newcastle Branch of the Conservatorium of Music). Conferring of degrees ceremonies for the seven Faculties and six schools at Shortland (the old University and the fonner Hunter Institute of Higher Oh, Whata/eeling! . the University. work for the Newcastle Umverslty Education) were combined on May 11, At every one of the ceremonies, College, the Hunter Valley Research 12, 18 and 19. It was necessary to hold one of the candidates admitted to degrees Foundation, the Councils of the fonner eight graduations - two each day. responded on behalf of the candidates. Newcastle CAE and the University, and ) The new graduates received loud Eight people were admitted to radio station 2NUR. applause from their families, relatives, honorary degrees -the largest number for Mrs Margaret Bowman, Principal University staff and friends when they any graduation except the Bicentennial of Wyong High School, had an honorary received awards after several years of Graduation in 1988, when 11 people were Doctor of Letters degree conferred upon study. honoured. her in recognition of her long service to ,) An estimated 10,000 .people An honorary degree of Doctor of the former Newcastle CAE and the former attended the Great Hall ceremomes. Science was awarded to Professor Ray Hunter Institute and the Council of the The first new graduate was Miss Chambers, retired Professor of University. Norshidah Abdul Majid, of Malaysia, Accounting at the University of Sydney, Mr John Miner, OAM, was who was admitted to a BCom degree. in recognition of his outstanding awarded an honorary master of Laws Eight days later, Dr Gloria Ross contribution to teaching and research in degree for his coDlribution to rugby, rugby Webb walked across the stage and received accounting. her PhD, becoming the last new graduate Mr Ted Flowers, fonner University for 1990. Librarian, had an honorary degree of The Chancellor played a leading Doctor of 'Letters conferred upon him in part in Graduation 1990. She officiated at recognition if his long career as a local every one of the graduations and government and university librarian. personally congratulated all recipients of Mr Warren Derlrenne was awarded awards. an honorary Master of Arts for his The Vice-Chancellor, Professor contribution to the University in several Keith Morgan, was also busy, delivering roles including member of the Council nine addresses on the state of the and Warden of Convocation. University. Professor Cyril Renwick, AO, Included in the awards were 86 Professor of Political Economy at the higher degrees (Masters and PhDs) and University, was a recipient of a honorary 71 Graduate Diplomas - also a record for degree of Doctor of the University for his administration, optometry and the University. First graduates in program for Aborigines An honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering was presented to Mr Bruce Thomson, AO, Chairman of several peak authorities associated with shipping and coal marketing and Chairman of the UniversityAls Institute of Coal Research. Dr Alan Hewson, Oinical Lecturer in Reproductive Medicine at the University and a member of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine, was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Medicine for his achievements as a practitioner and a researcher in the fields ofobstetrics and gynecology. This year men eclipsed women in the list of recipients of University Medals. 1bey not only achieved first class honoms but also displayed outstanding ability in the subject. Medallists are: Michael Ostwald, of New Lambton (Architecture); Linden Drzyzga, Theftrst medical students to graduate under the University's special program for Aborigl of Tingara Heights (History); Wylie students were admitted to their degrees at the May 19 afternoon graduation. Bradford, of Medowie (Economics); Peter Dr Sandra Ea~s. of Perth, and Dr Louis Peachey, of Murray-Upper,near Tully.;n Austin, of Kotara South (Chemical Northern Queensland,plctured above, were in theftTst intake ofAboriginal medical students in Engineering); Peter Ward, of Newcastle 1985. Drs Eades ~nd Peachey are presently working as Interns at Royal Newcastle Hospill!f' (Civil Engineering); Richard Mazzaferri, The Medical SchooL£s tally of Aboriginal student doctors has steadily increaset / )) of Cooranbong (Computer Engineering); recent years, with 13 presently enrolled in Years I to IV. Steven Chadban, of Merewether (Medicine) and Lynne Rankin, of Eleebana (Science). Aboriginal community to Rapturous moments were created at the commencement of particular come to the campus ceremonies by the playing of the The leaders point out that the University Conservatorium Brass The University's Art Advisory Group, in University held exhibitions of ancient Ensemble (Mr Robyn Fischle, leader), conjunction with groups representing the Greek and Egyptian, and primitive Pacilic the University Conservatorium Choir (Mr Aboriginal community, is planning a 'first' Michael Dudman, leader) and the for the Hunter - an exhibition of Goorie art this year. their express the view )'\at the exhibition in October could l ,)Je University Choir (Father Peter Brock, art and artefacts and a corroboree. start of a long-term partuership between leader). The exhibition will be held in the Goories and the University. At the invitation of the Chancellor, Great Hall from October 12 to 16 and the The corroboree looks like being a the new graduates, their relatives and corroboree in the grounds of the University truly memorable event. At a meetiJ Vf friends "took tea" in the Union follOwing on October 12 at Sunset. the organisers recently, ouly one p, jn the graduations. In the Union there was a Aborigines (or Goories, as they he said could remember baving seen an great deal of camera-clicking, kissing and traditionally. identify themselves) from authentic corroboree. Mr Leonard de hand-shaking. most parts of New South Wales have Silva, of Armidale, who is 76, said he And, to conclude main sessions been invited to submit art and artefacts remembered a corroboree being conducted of the graduation events Graduation for inclusion in the exhibition. at Bellingen in the late twenties, or early Dinner Dances were held in the Union, 1be leaders of the groups arranging thirties. He had attended, along with with music for dancing provided the double event have informed their several thousand other people. (appropriately in Newcastle) by 'brothers and sisters' that all the things Corroborees were sometimes described Housequake. • 'we make (paintings, boomerangs, clap­ in the writings of the earliest inhabitants Approximately 580 people sticks,axes,spears,digging-sticks,dilly of Newcastle. attended the three Graduation Dinner bags, coolamins, bush jewellery, etc.' ') The corroboree at the University Dances. • 'would be proudly displayed and would on October 12 will involve about 30 The Warden of Convocation, Mr be on sale for our white brothers and performers in traditional body paint. Vic Levi, welcomed the guests and urged sisters". Further details of the exhibition the new members ofConvocation to to be "What we want to put on show is and the corroboree may be obtained from sure to cast their votes in the forthcoming the genuine thing - proud traditional and Mr Paul Gordon, Cultural Officer election for four Convocation members authentic images, objects, weapons and Awabakal Co-op (telephone 67 1765 or of the Council. implements - not the kind of things we just make for tourists (like plywood 69 2424), or Mr John Armstrong, boomerangs and objects with house-paint University Information Officer (telephone 687333). 2 decoration, g1ass/plastic beads, etc.)". in the Behavioral Sciences Bnilding. Overseas recognition tor Social Work Anybody interested in social worlc education, particularly students seeking The BachelorofSocial Work, afour-year other areas, that both relevance and to enrol in 1991, are encouraged to contact degree, will have its first intake in 1991. excellence could be achieved by him to discuss the course. Accordiug to the Uuiversity's new introducing members to people and Professor of Social Work, Professor Brian problems ftom the very beginuing of their English, the first intake will be of courses and combining this field education The elections approximately 30 students and some with campus-based courses and self additioual places will be provided in directed learning related discipliues, includiug welfare, for Discussing the format of the at a glance students who may be eligible for advanced Bachelor of Social Worlc degree, he said standing. students in the undergraduate degree The degree will prepare graduates would study selected subjects in other The essential details of the elections for for membership of the Australian departments of the University and would the new Council of the University to be Association of Social Worlcers and will, undertake substantial parts of their courses conducted soon: consequently, be widely recoguised in supervised field education placements Elections to be held for - overseas. in agencies and orgauisations within the • Two members of the Council who Former Senior Lecturer in the Hunter Region and beyond are members of the academic staff. School of Social Worlc at the University "Special attention will be given • One member who is a member of of New South Wales, Professor English in the course to regional issues, problems the non-academic staff. has filled the foundation Chair of Social and population groups and to worlc in • One member who is a student. Worlc at the University. non-metropolitan and ruraI settings," he • Four members who are members Professor English said the decision said.