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From the Dean...
Professor Brendon Parker
Dean of Engineering
Awards since September 2002
New Scholarship from
Al Willis
Vale Stan Hall
(1916 – 2003)
Seeking knowledge
– Scientia Professors
In 1997, the UNSW established a special category of Professor
to recognise outstanding research performance – Scientia
Professors.
Around the Schools...
Golden Jubilee Luncheon
for Class of ’53
On 16 May, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Wyatt
R Hume will join Engineering and Science graduates from 1953
to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their graduation at a luncheon
hosted by the Faculties of Engineering and Science.
Alumni Reunion Dinner
2002
On 15 November 2002, in response to requests from
alumni, the Faculty held its first annual Alumni Anniversary
Dinner to celebrate the 20th, 30th 40th and 50th anniversaries
of graduation.
Summer School for Indigenous
Students
Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, Democrat Senator
Aden Ridgeway and the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rory Hume
were on hand to launch the Indigenous Australian Engineering
Summer School (IAESS) in early January this year.
Taste of Research
As part of a strategy to promote research and development
as a career path for undergraduate students, the Faculty ran
a 10-week ‘Taste of Research’ undergraduate scholarship
program over the summer break.
Engineering Scholarships
for Rural Students
In March, 19 students from across rural Australia
were awarded prestigious Faculty of Engineering Rural Scholarships
in the third year of the program.
Graduate Profile
- Paul de Launay
Late last year, Paul De Launay (BE (Civil ’89)
won the prestigious IEAust Fred Hollows Humanitarian Award
for his engineering contributions in some of the world’s
most war torn and desperate nations as a member of RedR Australia
working for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR).
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