In recognition of the 50th anniversary celebrations of alumni friends, the 2017 book fair was a golden jubilee event details here. 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. More than 100,000 books for sale this weekend uq news the. The 2019 rare book auction had a new auctioneer at the helm, as bruce blocksidge handed over the gavel to jonathan blocksidge. Then the uq alumni book fair with over 200000 different items for sale is a must. Uq is very proud of melanies, mitchells, brookes and janes achievements, and of all the uq students, alumni and staff who are contributing to the olympics and paralympics, she said. Sally pearson wins dramatic 100m hurdles final to give australia first athletics gold it has been a rare sight this olympic games. 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. Alumni events the university of queensland, australia. 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. University medals are awarded to uq graduates who achieve outstanding academic results for the duration of their program. This policy applies to all students at the university of queensland. Uq has celebrated the incredible achievements of its students, scholarship recipients, alumni, and uq sport club members on the worlds biggest stage. Rekindle your competitive fire and take part in the inaugural alumni games.
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. University of queensland alumni pita taufatofua and jaclyn narracott will compete this week at the 2018 winter olympics in pyeongchang, south korea pita taufatofua, who made worldwide headlines as tongas flagbearer at the 2016 rio olympics, will contest crosscountry skiing following a wellpublicised switch from taekwondo the bachelor of engineering graduate began skiing in january. The uq bachelor of science student already achieved a perfect atar score of 99. Uq careers fair uq events, the university of queensland. Our staff can help you access materials at other uq library locations. Engaging with your alumni community has a range of benefits to you both personally and professionally. Uq shines on olympic stage university of queensland. Taufatofua finished 114th in the 15kilometres endurance race but it was a remarkable achievement, with the 34yearold learning the sport in just 12 months. Nab a rare volume or some cherished paperbacks at the uq alumni book fair. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Brisbane alumni ambassadors university of queensland. Stay connected to build your network, share your knowledge, enhance your skills and partner with one of the top business schools. Smaller sales are held in alternate years and every christmas.
The 10 athletes will represent australia in athletics, diving, rhythmic gymnastics, synchronised swimming, sailing and rugby sevens. The university of queensland through the uq sport academy supports in excess. Calgary, canada area high performance directorsitting volleyball at volleyball canada sports education the university of queensland 2008 2010 masters of sport coaching, sport coaching the university of calgary 2004 2007 bachelor of kinesiology, general with distinction experience volleyball canada april 2012 present canuck dinos volleyball club november 2014 may. For upcoming reunions please check the facultys alumni events. Please call the books team on 07 3365 2263 on tuesdays or wednesdays before 12pm to arrange a suitable time. Competing in her first olympic games, uq sport achievement scholarship recipient maddison and teammate anabelle smith trailed the podium places for much of the event, before a final round. Held at the start of our biennial book fair, its a fabulous opportunity to buy something rare and wonderful for. Australian medals at london 2012 olympics quiz by loren229. At their core, the games are about the olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect. All about canada at the olympics bc heritage fairs alumni. This is the facebook page of the university of queensland alumni. Uq graduate earns gold and two silver at london olympics. Digital essentials to help you upgrade your digtial skills online, in your own time.
Find out more about events, news and special offers and learn about our diverse community of over 180,000 alumni living around the world. The uq alumni book fair will be held in 2021 friday, 30th april 2021 to monday 3rd may 2021 inclusive. Six players per team with representation from both genders organize your own team or request to join one. Winning a medal is a particularly dazzling feat, but anyone selected for the mission in london must be extraordinary. The 2020 uq alumni book fair is 14 may 2020 at the uq centre, uq st lucia. But glover and stanning will now go down in the record books as gold medalists heather stanning and helen glover became the first homegrown gold medallists of the london 2012 olympics. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. Genocide never forget, never again, dr frank moloney. Alumni friends of the university of queensland president dr catherine lawrence the volunteerorganised book fair raised money to support uqs. Services for uq alumni library university of queensland.
Uqs alumni also include the president of the university of california san. There is a vibrant community of uq alumni living in brisbane, including a team of dedicated volunteer ambassadors who are eager to build the community and remain connected to uq. Fair play awards recognise true olympic champions in sportsmanship. The olympic games are about more than the win, the medals or the recordsetting performances. Network outage, herston health sciences library, sunday 22 march 2020. Uq alumni book fair and rare book auction alumni friends of uq. The uq alumni book fair is a biannual, fiveday event that offers a mindboggling amount of reading material to the public for. This twoday, 10event competition is sure to stir up the inner athlete in you. Professor edward byrne, president and principal at kings college london. The faculty hosts a number of local, national, and international events across the year for alumni and friends to connect socially and professionally. Uq alumni book fair whats on in brisbane the weekend.
Yog legacy at rio 2016 as nearly 500 alumni set to compete. Sally pearson wins gold for australia 110m hurdles. The uq alumni book fair is the prime activity of alumni friends. Michael is a former bachelor of human movement studies student and rio will be his second olympics after winning a silver medal in the mens team pursuit at the 2012 london olympics. Fellow uq alumnus pita taufatofua also competed at his first winter olympics this year, representing tonga in crosscountry skiing. University of queensland alumni pita taufatofua and jaclyn narracott will compete this week at the 2018 winter olympics in pyeongchang, south korea pita taufatofua, who made worldwide headlines as tongas flagbearer at the 2016 rio olympics, will contest crosscountry skiing following a wellpublicised switch from taekwondo.
Contact summer 20 by university of queensland issuu. Ms erin feros, partner at allens 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. 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. Cathy freeman wins 400m gold sydney 2000 olympics youtube. Examination of the historical, sociocultural, political and economic aspects of the modern olympic games and the paralympic games. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on.
Make sure to head down the page to view uqs most notable alumni. Physics student dives into bronze at rio olympics school. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. His other sporting highlights include team time trial stage wins at the giro ditalia in 2014 and 2015. It was a pleasure to visit the blocksidge offices last month, to personally thank bruce for his. Nearly 500 athletes who participated in a previous edition of the youth olympic games yog have qualified and will compete in the olympic games rio 2016. To be eligible for a university medal, you must have completed a. Anna bligh, premier of queensland 20072012, first female premier wayne goss, premier of queensland 19891996 campbell newman, lord mayor of brisbane 20042011. Uq vicechancellor and president professor peter hoj said it was a momentous. Keep in touch with the qut alumni and giving community. Betty kitchener, founder of mental health first aid training and ceo of mental health first aid international. Simon corbell, labor member of the australian capital territory legislative assembly and former attorneygeneral and senior minister. Get connected with other uq business, economics and law alumni living in brisbane. Graduates who meet the eligibility criteria for the award of a university medal, as specified in ppl 3.
Vivek wadhwa, technology entrepreneur and academic. This is a great legacy of the yog, and demonstrates how they can help athletes achieve great results in their sporting careers. Highlights from cathy freemans gold medal victory in the womens 400m during the sydney 2000 olympic games. The main book fair is held biennially generally in late april, with smaller sales held in. Contact summer 2019 by university of queensland issuu. The university of queensland uq is a public research university located primarily in brisbane. Are you a book lover always on the hunt for new books.
Brimming with the names of hundreds of alumni, the book of student. The uq alumni book fair is the prime fundraising activity of alumni friends for uq scholarships. Uq alumni set for winter olympics faculty of health and. The olympics in vancouver brought with them many new changes to the metropolitan area in fact, one of the largest to have ever hosted an olympics. Fair play awards recognise true olympic champions in. Uq athletes set for rio olympics health the university. Our uq business school alumni network is a vibrant and supportive global community of more than 60,000 graduates. Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development. Uq alumni community uqs alumni community of more than 230,000 are making a positive impact as leaders in australia and around the world. The uq alumni book fair is the prime fund raising activity of alumni friends for uq scholarships.
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 book fair 2019 uq events, the university of queensland. Sally pearson wins gold for australia in the womens 110m hurdles in the london olympics 2012 sally pearson wins the 4th gold medal for australia. London 2012 olympics stamps sydney philatelics australia. Congratulations to uq bachelor of science third year student and sporting star maddison keeney who has won a bronze medal in the womens three metre synchronised springboard event at the 2016 rio olympics.
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