Lumen Winter 2014 - 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” meaning ‘light
Message from
the Vice-Chancellor
under the [Southern] Cross’.
Today, almost 140 years
since our establishment,
the University of Adelaide
community is united in its
quest for discovery and the
light of new knowledge.
W
elcome to this edition of Lumen
which celebrates our 140th
anniversary. Founded on 6
November 1874, the University of Adelaide
is Australia’s third-oldest university.
The University was created to reflect the
unique character of South Australia itself,
and in this edition we showcase that heritage
and the impact we have had on the life of
our state, our nation and beyond through
the efforts and endeavours of our alumni.
We also hear from alumni voices—from
such people as former Australian Antarctic
Arts Fellow Meredith Hooper, and Managing
Director and Chief Brewer of Coopers
Brewery, Dr Tim Cooper, recently appointed
Chairperson of our new Alumni Council.
From the outset, the generosity of
philanthropic supporters strengthened the
University. The stories of the generosity of
our earliest benefactors are inspiring, as
are those who are making a difference
to the lives of our students and our
research and teaching efforts today.
As alumni and friends of the
University, I hope you enjoy reading
this anniversary edition.
Professor Warren Bebbington
Vice-Chancellor and President
