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Celebrating 140 years
around the globe
University of Adelaide
graduates are living
and working in over 80
countries, making their
mark in all walks of life.
In the University’s 140th year, our
global alumni family celebrated around
the world and sent us heartfelt messages
of congratulations.
Dr. Natalie Jan Williams
(B.Mus, 1998, B.Mus (Hons) 1999)
Currently living in Athens, Georgia USA
‘I am proud to be a graduate and grateful
to have begun the first steps of my career
at such a fine institution. Thank you for
laying the foundation for my future career.’
Felicity Alexander (MA (Env St) 2000),
Margaret Alexander (BA (Hons) 1990),
Elinor Alexander (BSc (Hons) 1985)
‘Happy Anniversary University of
Adelaide, you’ve certainly played a big
part in our family!’
Opera singers Sky Ingram and Grant
Doyle led the University of Adelaide’s
140th anniversary celebrations in London
in September, treating an audience of
more than 100 people to a dazzling
musical extravaganza.
Other 140th celebrations were held
for alumni in Singapore, Malaysia,
Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra.
To view photos from alumni events and
the special messages and photos we
received in the Alumni Family Album, visit:
www.flickr.com/photos/adelaidealumni/
Emmanuel Mapanda (MA (Bus Admin 2003)
and Itayi Mapanda (MA (Pub Health) 2002)
Performers (L-R) Linnhe Robertson, Helen Sherman,
Sky Ingram, Grant Doyle, Gerard Schneider
Vishal Jodhani (Masters in Applied
Innovation & Entrepreneurship 2013)
Currently living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
‘We are grateful to the University for the
world class tuition that made us what we
are today - prosperous and happy.’
‘I’ll always consider the University as my
runway, and I thank you for encouraging
me to soar to new heights.’
Professor Roy Green
(LLB 1974 BA (1st cl Hons) 1975)
Currently living in Sydney
Margaret Somerville AM, FRSC, AuA (pharm)
(Adel.), LLB (Hons)(Syd.), DCL(McGill)
Currently living in Canada
‘After 140 years of extraordinary
achievement, it constantly gladdens the
heart and engages the mind, wherever
we may be, to see the University of
Adelaide thriving in a world of momentous
challenges and infinite opportunities.’
‘Congratulations on 140 great years.
Like so many of your alumni and
especially alumnae from my era, you
set me on the path of a lifetime of
the privilege and joy of pursuing our
intellectual curiosity. With much gratitude.’
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