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A native red flowering gum tree was planted on The University of Western Australia’s Crawley campus last Friday 4th March to celebrate the anniversary of the first meeting of the Convocation Council of UWA graduates in 1913.

Planted by UWA’s 103rd Student Guild President, Ms Maddie Mulholland, this commemoration event will now be an annual tradition for the University.

“I am delighted that UWA Convocation has chosen to mark the strong relationship between the Guild and Convocation Council by inviting the Guild President to take part in this annual event,” Ms Mulholland said

“The UWA Student Guild's purpose is to provide student-led services and play the vital role of representing and supporting students in a similar manner to Convocation’s role representing our 120,000 graduates and assisting them to maintain their relationship with UWA.”

UWA Warden of Convocation, Adjunct Professor Warren Kerr AM believes the annual tree planting to celebrate Convocation is fitting for a University known for its beautiful grounds.

“The timing is also apt, with the event falling at the same time as UWA graduation ceremonies – ceremonies where graduands receive their degrees and automatically become members of Convocation,” Adjunct Professor Warren Kerr said.

“As members of Convocation, all UWA graduates have the right to participate in elections for members of the UWA Senate and the Council of Convocation as well as attending General Meetings of the University to receive updates on the progress that UWA is making to achieve the goal of becoming one of the top 50 universities in the world by 2050.”

The tree is located between the UWA Guild Tavern, Refectory and Shenton House.