Welcome to the latest edition of @Otago, your University of Otago alumni and friends newsletter.
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Honouring Otago's friend and champion Sir Eion Edgar
Since graduating in 1967, Sir Eion Edgar KNZM has been a proud alumnus, valued friend and unwavering supporter of Otago. A visionary businessman and philanthropist, we pay tribute to Sir Eion, who died earlier this week.
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Two exceptional young graduates' stories so far
Tom Devine and Georgia Bellett are heading to the USA on prestigious scholarships. Tom has received the William Georgetti Scholarship and is going to Columbia University and Georgia has been awarded the NZ Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Scholarship and will attend University of California at Berkeley.
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Supporting Otago
Seeing a need for today’s geology students to develop their hands-on field skills, Otago Geology alumnus Clynt Nauman and his wife and fellow geologist Jan decided to put their support behind re-establishing and enhancing two field trips run by Otago’s Department of Geology, Te Tari Tātai Arowhenua.
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Lecture Hot Picks
Be entertained and feed your mind with our Lecture Hot Picks. You can relax in the comfort of your own home, while listening to a selection of lectures from Otago academics and visiting lecturers.
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Upcoming 2021 Reunions and Events
For more details on upcoming reunions visit our alumni events calendar, information will be updated as it becomes available. Email reunions.alumni@otago.ac.nz if you are interested in organising a reunion for your class. |
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Networks & events
The first half of 2021 has seen a number of events, including an inaugural alumni event at Hākitekura; the first Whānau Session in conjunction with the Department of Botany; a webinar hosted by the AUOA, and coaches’ breakfasts with the Highlanders.
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Alumni survey invitation – your feedback is important!
As a member of the University of Otago alumni community we want to hear from you to understand how connected you feel to the University, and which alumni activities you feel are worthwhile.
We invite you to take the survey here. |
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Making a Difference
On the spur of the moment Eryn Duffy entered a radio competition for $2,000, saying if she won, she'd love to give the money to ExPinkt™, a breast cancer gym run through the University of Otago’s School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences (SPESES).
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Otago images
As the shortest day of the year approaches we take a look back at last winter's brief, but beautiful, dusting of snow that covered the campus and much of Dunedin.
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Alumni book club
Members of the University of Otago Alumni book club had the opportunity to join a webinar with the author of The Midnight Library, Matt Haigh.
Watch the webinar here.
The current book is Long Bright River by Liz Moore. Join the Book Club here. |
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Alumni in the News
Interview with renowned textile artist Susan Holmes.
Success for Otago law alumna and author Rose Carlyle’s debut novel.
Profile with MNZM recipient Dr Samantha Murton.
Otago alumni and staff win New Zealand Geographical Society Awards.
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Alumni news feed
Keep up-to-date with news from the University of Otago and the many alumni who are achieving varied and interesting accomplishments throughout New Zealand and the world.
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