In December 2011 the Foundation held a morning tea at the University Art Gallery to thank donors for their generous support throughout the year.

The winners of the Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship and the Philip Emlyn Thomas Keyboard Scholarship were announced at a recent event, where guests were treated to an art exhibition, musical performances, guest speakers and a great excuse to socialise!

The Senta Taft-Hendry Museum was opened at the University Gallery to house more than 100 pieces of artwork kindly donated by Mrs Senta Taft-Hendry.

 The University of Newcastle Foundation and its donors celebrated the spirit of Christmas at a thank you lunch held in the Foyer of the Great Hall.

 In October 2010 the University of Newcastle Foundation unveiled a Donor Honour Board to acknowledge the generous contributions made to the University of Newcastle since its inception in 1965.

Donor Jennie Thomas announced the 2010 winners of her Travelling Art Scholarship at an exhibition of finalists' works at the University Gallery in June 2010.

 The University of Newcastle Foundation hosted a cocktail party to thank donors in November 2009.