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More than 70 graduates from The University of Western Australia in 1964 and their guests joined Convocation Council members to celebrate the 50-Year Anniversary of their graduation at a Reunion Luncheon at the University Club on Sunday, May 31.

Guest speakers for the event, 1964 graduates, artist and author Mrs Philippa O'Brien, former Federal Attorney General Mr Daryl Williams and Dr Nicholas Hasluck, former Justice of the Supreme Court and authors spoke enthusiastically of their time at UWA in a very different and vibrant era. They reflected on the turbulence of the 1960s, world events, political and social, the music of the time and their varied experiences in a campus community much smaller than it is today.

Adjunct Professor Warren Kerr, Warden of UWA's Council of Convocation said the 50-Year Anniversary Reunion Luncheon had become a key event in the UWA Calendar with many graduates travelling from interstate and overseas to meet up again with former student friends and colleagues.

"The 50-Year Reunion Luncheons are delightful occasions, full of warmth and goodwill as graduates catch up and share their experiences of what they have been up to in the intervening years. As individuals and collectively, the Graduates of 1964 have made and continue to make significant contributions to Australian society in many and varied roles," he said. "Convocation believes these events are important in maintaining important historical and community links between the past and the present. It is always pleasing to learn from graduates of this era about aspects of student life all those years ago. And how important graduating with a degree from UWA has been to them in being able to fulfil their potential.

"Guests were able to enjoy a guided tour of the University Campus that informed them of the significant capital and academic and educational developments to the campus over recent years.

1965 Reunion underway

Planning for the next 50th Reunion-for UWA students who graduated in 1965-is well underway, so please spread the word to colleagues and friends.

The Outreach Committee of Convocation arranges the function but would welcome volunteers from among the 1965 graduates to join the committee and assist. If you are interested, please leave your name and phone number with the Convocation Officer, Juanita Perez on +61 8 6488 1336 or email: [email protected]