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“THE GENEROSITY OF THOSE
WHO CAME BEFORE US, AND THEIR
FORESIGHT AND COMMITMENT TO
EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND
COMMUNITY WELFARE, CONTINUES
TO SHAPE OUR UNIVERSITY TODAY.”
“My bequest will provide support for this wonderful asset to
science and community well-being,” Dr Gardner says.
Though Veronika did not witness the impact of her gift within
her own lifetime, she certainly understood its power. Her friend
Fred Bennett has been quoted as saying Veronika was inspired by
the story of Sir Howard Florey’s Nobel Prize and was compelled
by the possibility of another Nobel laureate emerging with the help
of her bequest. She made her gift with only speculation as to its
benefits, and a bold hope for a brighter future.
They serve as a reminder of the profound and lasting impact an
individual’s contribution can have, and they inspire us to carry
forward this same spirit of giving, ensuring future students,
researchers and communities continue to benefit for the next
150 years.
These endowments, gifts, bequests and donations are just a
few that build upon the long, extensive and remarkable legacy
of philanthropy at the University of Adelaide. It’s clear that the
generosity of those who came before us, and their foresight and
commitment to education, research, and community welfare,
continues to shape our University today and will continue to
do so for generations.
Claire Bowman is an Alumni Relations Officer for the University.
Image of Joseph De Rosa by Isaac Freeman, Lumen photographic editor.
Likewise, Peter Waite couldn’t have known, when he first
announced the bequest of his extensive Urrbrae estate to the
University, what his former residence would eventually become.
If you would like more
information on how you may
be able to make a difference
to future generations, please
contact the University
Development team via this
QR code, by email to
development@adelaide.edu.au
or by phone +61 8 8313 5800)
Urrbrae is now home to our Waite campus which has become
not only a globally recognised research leader in wine, plant
biotechnology, sustainable food, agriculture and natural resource
sciences, but is also home to the Waite Arboretum and the Waite
Conservation Reserve.
Dr Jennifer Gardner OAM understands the lasting impact of the
Waite gift after formerly curating the Arboretum’s activities for 31
years. Inspired by that example, she recently confirmed a bequest
of her own, which will compound this enduring legacy, helping to
ensure that “The Waite” will continue to thrive well into the future.
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