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Half the winners of this year's Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year awards are Otago alumni. Professor Bill Glass, Kendall Flutey, and Ian Taylor were each recognised for their achievements.
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Over the summer, while many students were hitting the beach, 80 mainly second, third or fourth-year Otago students were in the lab working as summer research students.
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For a long time now, Carole McArthur has been on a mission. From growing up in South Otago, she has taken her interest in immunology and combined it with her drive to help people with HIV.
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Your Story - Cheerfulness the anchor of 100 well-lived years
In 1937, Wilma McLennan, aged 17, left her home in Wellington and travelled south to Dunedin, to begin her degree in Home Science at Otago.
Full story...
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Lecture hot picks
Instead of our usual lecture hot picks, we invite you to listen to the OAR Daring to be Wise 150th anniversary interviews. This series includes interviews with Mayor Dave Cull, Chancellor Dr Royden Somerville, QC, and 150th Project Coordinator Kerry Buchan.
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150th Anniversary calendar
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Street Parade |
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Dunedin
Sat 16 Mar, 10:30am |
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Kansai & NZ Universities rugby |
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University Oval, Dunedin
Tue 2 Apr – Sat 6 Apr |
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Science Teller Festival |
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Dunedin
Fri 12 – 14 Apr |
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Tally Ho! 3 |
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Town Hall, Dunedin
Sat 13 Apr, 7:30 – 11:30pm |
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Networks & events
2019 commenced with a variety of events for alumni and the public to enjoy as the University launched into its 150th anniversary. It will continue to be a busy year, with many exciting and inclusive celebrations planned for every month of 2019.
View event gallery...
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Picnic launches celebrations
The sun shone and town definitely came to gown in February, when Dunedin residents and their families set up picnics, played games and listened to music on the Clocktower Lawn for the public launch of the University's 150th anniversary.
About the picnic and events to come...
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Supporting Otago - Special 150th fundraising projects
The University has chosen some very special and worthy projects to support in the new 150th Anniversary Fundraiser, including a number of 2018 Annual Appeal projects.
Every dollar raised towards these projects counts and will make a huge difference.
Special 150th fundraising...
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Competition to rename eConnect
The winning entry will receive a copy of the new Scarfie Flats of Dunedin book featured in this issue.
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From the Archives - Stroke of luck brings bell home
It's taken 142 years, but finally the clocktower bell from the original University premises in Princes Street has found its way home.
Stroke of luck brings bell home...
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Upcoming reunions and events for alumni
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Fiji alumni event |
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NZ High Commission Residence
Mon 1 Apr |
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Samoa alumni event |
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Samoa
Thu 4 Apr |
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Brisbane alumni event |
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Brisbane
Mon 8 Apr |
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Physio 1967-69 reunion |
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Dunedin
Sat 13 – Mon 15 Apr |
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Why we ♥ Otago
This year sees the launch of two books celebrating the history of Otago. "Otago, 150 years of New Zealand's First University" by Dr Alison Clarke, and "Scarfie Flats of Dunedin" by Sarah Gallagher and Ian Chapman.
New books celebrate history and culture...
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Banner photo care of Sharron Bennett
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