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Graduates are slowly making their way around the Oak Lawn.

The path that commemorates former students, the Graduates' Walk, has nearly 100 new pavers, making a total of 255.

It is planned that the path will eventually extend all the way around the Oak Lawn with several thousand plaques embedded in it, celebrating the achievements of UWA graduates.

The Graduates' Walk is a project of The Centenary Trust for Women (CTW) , which provides financial and other assistance for women who have problems continuing their tertiary education at UWA .

The most recent section, on the east side of the lawn, was officially opened this month and all the graduates and families who had bought a paver were invited to the celebration.

The pavers are solid granite and the names and degrees of graduates are carved into them and sealed with a protective coating.

Marita Gardener, project officer for the Graduates' Walk in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, said the overall aim of the project was to create significant income for the CTW to provide support to female students; to reach, engage with and bring to campus graduates who may not yet be active alumni; to further the university's outreach program to foster philanthropy at a personal and family scale, to encourage ongoing involvement over many years; and to contribute to the celebrations of the University's centenary.

The granite pavers cost $1,500 which is fully tax deductible. Only one person is featured on each inscribed paver but there is a 100 steps closer to UWA Centenary 10 per cent discount for families who choose to buy three or more pavers.

"The pavers not only leave a legacy for the recipient but they impact on the lives of UWA students who are at risk of withdrawing from studying because of financial pressure or personal issues," Ms Gardener said. "Buying a paver helps CTW to help these women - and makes you and your family feel proud."

Published in UWA News , 28 May 2012