Lumen Summer 2015 - Flipbook - Page 2
The University of Adelaide Alumni Magazine
www.adelaide.edu.au/lumen
The Lumen masthead is derived
from the University of Adelaide
motto “Sub Cruce Lumen” –
the light (of learning) under
the (Southern) Cross.
Studying at the University of
Adelaide means being part of
a rich tradition of excellence in
education and research, with
world-class academics and a
vibrant student life.
Seek Light.
The light of new knowledge.
Below: Roseworthy graduate
Lt Colonel David Fulton (far right) with
soldiers in Syria during World War I
Message from
the Vice-Chancellor
Welcome to the summer edition of
Lumen. As Australia commemorates the
ANZAC Centenary – 100 years since the
First World War – we reflect on the impact
of the war on the University and our staff
and students. It was the most devastating
war in human history, every town in
Australia paid a price. At the University of
Adelaide in 1919 every school and faculty
began the academic year with painful
gaps in its staff and student body, each
marking a scholar who had not survived.
In this edition we acknowledge the
contributions our students and staff made
during the war, like Arts student Ellie
Wemyss who composed a patriotic song
to inspire the troops and our medical
students who graduated early to enlist.
The contribution the University makes
today is also recognised through the work
of esteemed professor Trevor Wilson AM,
one of the world’s leading military historians,
and graduate Kym Taylor who works in
peacekeeping missions for the UN.
We also look at the influence and
involvement University of Adelaide alumni
have on other areas of the community like
Dara Williams working in foreign affairs
and Ashok Khurana whose education at the
University has inspired him to establish a
scholarship to help other Indian students
achieve their dreams.
We have recently announced that
the University of Adelaide’s Council has
appointed Rear Admiral the Honourable
Kevin Scarce AC CSC RAN (Rtd) as
its 16th Chancellor commencing on 1
December 2014. He will succeed the
Honourable Robert Hill who retired from
the position in July.
I trust you enjoy this issue of Lumen
and share in my appreciation of our
staff and graduates.
Professor Warren Bebbington
Vice-Chancellor and President
