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story by Ge n e vie ve Sa n ch e z
Honouring a generous
community of supporters
Gifts have played a
fundamental role in the
University of Adelaide’s
development from its
early beginnings nearly
140 years ago.
W
ith an endowment of £20,000
in 1872, Sir Walter Watson
Hughes helped establish the
University of Adelaide and his legacy is
recognised today by the Hughes Bequest
Society which was founded in 2008.
The Society acknowledges the
generosity of friends and alumni who
remember the University in their will by
recognising their gift of education while
they are still alive.
Managed by University Engagement,
the Society shows its appreciation of
bequestors in many ways, including
invitations to exclusive events,
presentations, group tours, gold passes
to Elder Hall lunchtime concerts and an
annual lunch with the Vice-Chancellor.
Sue Fox, Planned Giving Ofûcer at the
University of Adelaide, says the Hughes
Bequest Society is an important way
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of acknowledging donors during their
own lifetime.
