Volunteers from the alumni friends of uq group have spent thousands of hours sorting through masses of donated books ahead of the fair, held from 2529 april at the st lucia campus. Featured alumni school of psychology university of queensland. We also support class reunions a great opportunity to reconnect with friends and classmates, reminisce about your days at university, and hear about whats happening at uq. The global connection is a series of regular, informal meetups for uq alumni held in cities worldwide. The 21st biennial uq alumni book fair is back, set to attract brisbanes book lovers and bargain hunters with more than 100,000 books and more on offer, held over the labour day long weekend. While we have listed some of our notable alumni below, we understand that there may be others who you feel deserve to have their achievements noted. Megan weier who is responsible for the centres website and promoting the centre. Our staff can help you access materials at other uq library locations. As an alumnus, you can apply for a uq library alumni membership, which includes access to several online databases. The university of queensland proved to be more than just an educational institute for visiting international academic dr khadija shabbiri and her family it became a home and a place of opportunity to help her thrive. The first story alumni friends of uq golden jubilee. Uq is one of australasias leading universities and is ranked as one of the most.
It is, however, fair to point out that, in the case of uq, the positions of. University of queensland students lining up at this months 2017 great court race will compete for the largest pool of prize money offered in the events 32year history. Research strategy and support office faculty of medicine. Alumni friends of uq are holding the 21st biennial uq alumni book fair from friday, may 3 to monday, may 6, 2019 at the uq centre exhibition hall. Macdonald professor of mining engineering and applied geophysics, mcgill university franklin white, public health scientist focused on capacity building for international and global health. For upcoming reunions please check the facultys alumni events. If you are like me you enjoy browsing almost as much as buying and you will spend hours at the fair searching for books and imagining their previous lives in someones library. Genocide never forget, never again, dr frank moloney. More than 200,000 books, dvds, lps, magazines and videos will be for sale.
The 2020 uq alumni book fair is 14 may 2020 at the uq centre, uq st lucia. The uq alumni book fair will accept donations of all type of books, not just text books. Secondary school students affiliated with uql cyberschool. Uq gatton campus alumni join a wellknown and wellrespected network of thousands of graduates, employed in all levels of industry, government and academia. Uq alumni book fair 2019 uq events, the university of queensland. For more information visit the alumni friends website. The auction is run and managed by alumni friends of the university of queensland every two years. Apr 22, 2017 the uq alumni book fair is the prime activity of alumni friends. Apr 25, 2015 the alumni friends of uq are holding the 18th biennial uq alumni book fair at the uq centre exhibition hall, st lucia campus. Whether you graduated with us this year or decades ago when the first variant of our school was established, were committed to providing you with value long past your graduation ceremony.
In 2015, uq established a dedicated triple p innovation precinct to capitalise on almost 4 decades of research uq has invested into this area. Uq alumni book fair the university of queensland uq alumni book fair and rare book auction is on again from april 24 29, 2015. Celebrating, supporting, and encouraging uqs future alumni. Uq alumni book fair 2019 uq events, the university of. If you are a book lover this is a great chance to buy some wonderful books on a variety of topics. The book group volunteers are packed, and ready to start filling the uq centre. In 2015 16, journalist sam quinones visited pitts campus to talk about his book dreamland. The faculty hosts a number of local, national, and international events across the year for alumni and friends to connect socially and professionally. In recognition of the 50th anniversary celebrations of alumni friends, the 2017 book fair was a golden jubilee event details here. Razib mosaruf the university of queensland linkedin. From then onward it was nonstop action from 6pm until 9pm in fryer library. The supreme courts justice roslyn atkinson, ao, is among university of queensland alumni who received awards in the australia day 2015 honours list. In 2015, uq is ranked by nature index as the research institution with the.
The uq alumni book fair is a prime activity of alumni friends of the university of queensland inc. Uq alumni community uq s alumni community of more than 230,000 are making a positive impact as leaders in australia and around the world. Bel alumni shine in annual uq alumni awards faculty of. Uq alumni lecture presented by peter hunt am school of. Join us at the fryer library for the uq alumni rare book auction. Record prize money for 2017 great court race uq sport. The book viewing takes place between 4pm until 6pm. It will be an exciting evening where guests can bid for over 140 lots of exceptional books.
First launched in 2014, these casual events are a great opportunity to create new friendships, reignite old associations, and connect with likeminded professionals. Alumni book sale, held on april 26 1991, at mayne hall. View gary lambrides profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The university of queensland uq is a public research university located primarily in brisbane. Leadership faculty of medicine university of queensland.
The uq alumni book fair will be held in 2021 friday, 30th april 2021 to monday 3rd may 2021 inclusive. The university of queensland is proud of its community of over 300,000 alumni who are making a positive impact as leaders within their communities and professions in australia and around the world. Current student at the university of queensland studying a dual bachelors degree in communication and journalism brisbane, australia 94 connections. White, foundation professor, mining and metallurgical engineering, university of queensland. Alumni friends uni of qld notforprofit supporting uq. She is the winner of 2015 uq teaching and learning fellowship, 2014 australian national teaching citation awards, uq vice chancellors 20 internationalisation award, uq 20 outstanding teaching citation award, 2011 best researcher award and 2006 best publication by association for business communication, and 2008 uq business school research. Alexandra whiteford policy officer department of social. Smaller sales are held in alternate years and every christmas.
Vivian chen marketing officer australiachina youth. Volunteers from the alumni friends of uq group have spent thousands of hours sorting through masses of donated books ahead of the fair, held from. Floor manager uq alumni book fair alumni friends of the university of queensland inc. On arrival, drinks and nibbles were a nice surprise after travelling by bus along winding streets to uq alumni rare book auction.
Stay connected to build your network, share your knowledge, enhance your skills and partner with one of the top business schools. It was a pleasure to visit the blocksidge offices last month, to personally thank bruce for his. I am a uq staff member and would like to give uq s staff giving program offers staff the opportunity to support any area within the university of queensland. If you would like to receive this newsletter, please register here. The main book fair is held biennially generally in late april, with smaller sales held in alternate years and every christmas.
Prices are highly competitive and all revenue received is expended on university projects. Alumni events the university of queensland, australia. Aug 16, 2016 every past student of the university of queensland is considered a uq alumnus and is a valued member of the universitys growing alumni community spread throughout australia and overseas. Bel alumni lead the way in 2015, receiving five of the 14 awards on offer including three of the six prestigious vicechancellors alumni excellence awards. The agm address, given by the honourable dr penelope wensley ac may 2015 our patrons 2015 agm address was the inspiration for the 50 stories project and, as such, predates the project guidelines. From rare first editions to recent bestsellers, the fair is a treasure trove of books at bargain prices. Associate professor yunxia zhu university of queensland.
The uq alumni book fair is a biannual, fiveday event that offers a mindboggling amount of reading material to the public for. Uq alumni book fair whats on in brisbane the weekend. Benefits of membership alumni friends of the university of. All proceeds for special projects, bursaries and scholarships at uq. Justice atkinson became an officer in the general division, for distinguished service to the judiciary and to law reform in queensland, through contributions to the legal profession and to promoting awareness of issues of injustice and. Uq alumni book fair st lucia campus must do brisbane. Feb 01, 2018 triple p is a great example of a uq success story, based in the school of psychology, that is having a positive impact on millions of families around the world. Alumni luncheon series school of law university of queensland. The uqla is a registered charity, which is operated by the alumni of uqs tc beirne school of law. The uqla seeks to support the highest standards of legal education at uq through a series of programmes in which all alumni can participate. The results of her survey of student use of these drugs are eagerly awaited by the media. Alumni friends members raise much of the money we donate to uq students, researchers and educators through our volunteer work including at the uq alumni book fair. The uq physics museum is also home to a large collection of books.
Rare book auction and alumni book fair part two thoughts. The uq alumni book fair is our biggest and most exciting event held biennially. Uq centre, university of queensland, sat 27 oct 2012 the uq alumni book fair 2015 uq centre, university of queensland, sat 25 apr 2015 wed 29 apr 2015. Donations may be brought to the alumni centre which is university building 91c and is situated at 50 walcott street, on the very perimeter of the st lucia campus. The faculty of medicine has a research office that is dedicated to supporting our research staff and higher degree by research students. Jun 22, 2017 uq alumni, brisbane, queensland, australia. Uq alumni book fair whats on in brisbane the weekend edition. Library of reference books university of queensland. Perhaps youll strike gold at the 18 th biennial university of queensland alumni book fair. Treasure trove of books for sale uq news the university. Several alumni friendssupported golden jubilee events have already taken place this year, including the great court race and the uq alumni book fair. Our uq business school alumni network is a vibrant and supportive global community of more than 60,000 graduates. Uq alumni recognised for contributions to society institute. The 2019 rare book auction had a new auctioneer at the helm, as bruce blocksidge handed over the gavel to jonathan blocksidge.
Digital essentials to help you upgrade your digtial skills online, in your own time. Founded in 1909 by the state parliament, uq is classed as one of the sandstone universities, an informal designation given to the oldest university in each state. Uq alumni book fair 2019 alumni friends of uq are holding the 21st biennial uq alumni book fair from friday, may 3 to monday, may 6, 2019 at the uq centre exhibition hall. Alumni book fair held biennially and a major source. Bcom honours alumni are warmly invited to join professor michael bruenig, head of the uq business school, for an evening of networking at the spectacular new w brisbane overlooking the river. Uq centre, university of queensland, brisbane eventfinda. Professor wayne hall gave a talk at a uq alumni global leadership series event at customs house on cannabis policy experiments in the usa. Nab a rare volume or some cherished paperbacks at the uq alumni book fair. Posted in 2019, 2019 uq alumni book fair, uncategorized, uq alumni book fair. The uq alumni book fair is a biannual, fiveday event that offers a mindboggling amount of reading material to the public for sale. Join or renew your membership membership rules and borrowing. Uq, a better portal for students at the university of queensland.
The university of queenslands 2017 alumni awards have recognised a diverse range of leaders who have created change by advancing knowledge, powering economies and advocating for human rights and dignity. Fryer library, june 2017 n chan, book fair volunteer, in foreground, r. The university of queenslands young scholars program ysp provides high achieving secondary school students with an opportunity to discover, learn and engage with uq s academic community and. This is the facebook page of the university of queensland alumni. The true tale of americas opiate epidemic, sparking lots of interest from students and alumni.
Mrs joan cribb presenting the great court race trophy, and an alumni friends golden jubilee bursary, to max whiteoak, at the may 2017 alumni friends great court race. The volunteer team at alumni friends of the university of queensland and uq alumni book fair are most grateful to blocksidge real estate for their continued support. Uq alumni s instagram profile has 1,2 photos and videos. View vivian chens profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Page 3 alumni court, february 2017 photographs courtesy uq above. Uq alumni book fair for those interested in exploring the wonders of reading for themselves, alumni friends of uq are holding their 21st biennial uq alumni book fair and rare book auction may 36 2019 at the uq centre exhibition hall in st lucia. It will be an exciting evening where guests can bid for over 140 lots of exceptional books, including six lots of especially rare and prized pieces. Eait graduates honoured in uq alumni awards faculty of. The 2019 uq alumni book fairr will be held at the uq centre 3rd6th may 2019. University of queensland, university of queensland. Services for uq alumni library university of queensland. The university of queensland uq alumni book fair and rare book auction is on again from april 24 29, 2015. Peter is chairman and one of the original founders of greenhill australia, a leading australian corporate advisory firm which is now part of the global greenhill advisory group. Uq s institute for molecular bioscience expands its alumni community. Bel executive dean, professor iain watson said the facultys success was indicative of its quality academic programs that emphasise entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership.
A uq art museum exhibition, philanthropists and collections, highlighted the impact philanthropists including alumni friends have had on the uq. Current student at the university of queensland studying a dual bachelors degree in communication and journalism. It is a privilege to support students who work as hard at their studies as they do their sport. The university of queensland uq is a public research university located primarily in brisbane, the capital city of the australian state of queensland.
The rare book auction is at fryer library on 3 may, 2019 6pm for 6. The university of queensland alumni book fair 2019 at st lucia, brisbane, had been in full swing for a couple of days before i arrived on the third day. The research strategy and support office is led by associate dean research, professor elizabeth eakin, with support from research partnerships managers, administrative, and external relations staff working with the faculty research committee and faculty. These include reference books on experimental and applied physics, catalogues and instruction manuals for instruments, books which have been written by or used by former staff members, and other old physics and technology related books, many donated by the alumni association through their book fair activities. Engaging with your alumni community has a range of benefits to you both personally and professionally. One more day to go with no sign of running out of keen customers or brilliant book bargains. When using uq library resources, it is important that. Uq careers fair uq events, the university of queensland. Alumni friends receive donations of all types of books for the uq alumni book fair as well as pop up sales.
Library privileges reduced membership costs to the uq. The uq alumni book fair and rare book auction is approaching fast the rare book auction will take place on the 3rd of may at the fryer library, uq st lucia, kicking off at 6pm. Uqs alumni also include the president of the university of california san francisco. Discontinued, but current versions valid until end of 2019.
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