Donor Thank You Morning Tea 2011

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

Foundation Chair, Jeff Eather, with guest speakers Daniel Frost & Nikola Bowden.Brawn Fellowship winner Nikola Bowden speaks to guests at the event.Shae, Summa, Holly, Lisa & Taylor Whitten with donor Senta Taft-Hendry. University of Newcastle Foundation donor manager Libby Rodgers-McPhee caught up with donor Vera Deacon.University Vice-Chancellor, Caroline McMillen, speaks to guests at the event.Donors Neville Sawyer AM and wife Isabell with Foundation Executive Officer Bernie Curran.David Doyle & Richard Herms from Sheather & Merrigan with Foundation CEO Louise O'Connell.Janet Mundie, Foundation Board Member Julie Ainsworth and Professor Gordon Boyce enjoy the event.Mike Hsieh, John Shannahan and scholarship winner Elliot Walker.Foundation CEO, Louise O'Connell, thanks donors for their generosity throughout the year.

Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship 2011 Winners Announcement

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!
Keyboard scholar Emily Sargeant performed at the event.
Jonathan James and Miranda Lawry from the School of Drama Fine Art and Music with Jennie at the event.
&#65279; <META content="MSHTML 6.00.6000.17097" name="GENERATOR" /><LINK title="/iw/config/visualformat-xhtml.css" href="/iw/config/visualformat-xhtml.css" rel="stylesheet" />&#65279; In attendance was (from left to right): Associate Director of External Relations Rose Thompson, donor Senta Taft-Hendry and UON Foundation Manager of Donor and Faculty Relations Libby Rodgers-McPhee. 
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Senta Taft-Hendry Museum Opening 2011

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.
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<p>Supporters at the opening enjoy viewing the artwork.</p>
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<p>Senta Taft-Hendry and friends at the museum opening.</p>
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<p>Friends of the University enjoy the opening of the museum.</p>
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<p>Supporters of the museum enjoying the artwork.</p>
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<p>Supporters of the museum viewing the artwork.</p>
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<p>Senta Taft-Hendry speaking to NBN Television.</p>
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<p>University of Newcastle Chancellor Professor Trevor Waring, with Senta Taft-Hendry and Gallery Curator Gillean Shaw.</p>
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<p>Senta Taft-Hendry and friends enjoy the opening of the museum.</p>
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<p>Senta Taft-Hendry's family at the opening of the museum.</p>
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<p>One of the pieces featured in the museum.</p>

University of Newcastle Foundation Donor Christmas lunch 2010

 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.
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<p>The University Chamber Choir performed at the event.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Scholarship winners Helen Blake and Chloe Britts enjoy the Christmas lunch.</p>
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<p>Scholarship donors Mr and Mrs Darryl and Valerie Stone, with University of Newcastle Foundation Faculty Relations Manager Libby Rodgers-McPhee.</p>
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<p>University of Newcastle Foundation Board Chair Jeff Eather, Mr Robert McIndoe from Suters Architects Pty Ltd, and University of Newcastle Vice Chancellor Professor Nicholas Saunders enjoying the Christmas spirit.</p>
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<p>Todd Williams from Regional Development, Rob Cooper from Macquarie Generation, and Steve Sneddon from Coal &amp; Allied mingle at the Christmas lunch.</p>
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<p>Guests enjoying the Christmas lunch.</p>
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<p>Art gallery Curator Gillean Shaw, scholarship winner Nerida Ackland, and artwork donor Kerrie Coles at the Christmas event.</p>
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<p>Scholarship donor Neville Sawyer AM with University of Newcastle Foundation CEO Louise O'Connell.</p>
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<p>Donors and University staff enjoying the Christmas celebration.</p>
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<p>Donors Mr and Mrs Tom and Gwenda Jones with University of Newcastle Foundation CEO Louise O'Connell.</p>

Donor Honour Board launch October 2010

 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.
University of Newcastle Foundation Board Chair Jeff Eather, former scholarship winner Judy Vajak, and donors Fiona and Don Whatham (representing Australian Rotary Health).
Donors Mr and Mrs Barry and Janice Croese.
Newcastle Lord Mayor John Tate, University of Newcastle Foundation Faculty Relations Manager Libby Rodgers-McPhee, and Mr Alan Dann from BHP Billiton.
Maria Pavela from the University of Newcastle Foundation with guests Mr Christopher Crossey and Ms Susan McLeod.
Guests mingle at the Donor Foundation Board launch.
Guests enjoying the launch event.
The University of Newcastle Foundation Board Chair Jeff Eather spoke at the event.
<p>University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Professor Nicholas Saunders and donor Mr Chris Piggott officially launch the Donor Honour Board.</p>
Vice-Chancellor Nick Saunders with Donors Emeritus Professor John Hamilton and Doctor Alison Hamilton.
Former scholarship winner Judy Vajak spoke at the event.

Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship 2010 Winners Announcement - June 2010

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.
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<p>University of Newcastle Foundation CEO Louise O'Connell, donor Jennie Thomas and UON Foundation Executive Officer Bernie Curran at the announcement of the 2010 Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship winners.</p>
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<p>Scholarship finalist Chris Byrnes, donor Jennie Thomas and scholarship finalist Susan Cairns.</p>
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<p>Vice Chancellor Prof Nick Saunders, donor Jennie Thomas and Chancellor Trevor Waring.</p>
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<p>Gillean Shaw, Nathan Keogh and Chris Keogh enjoy the exhibition of Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship finalists' work at the University Gallery.</p>
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<p>Finalist Gail Burrows and her muse Betty Glover.</p>
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<p>The Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship announcement at the University Gallery.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Scholarship winner Nerida Ackland with her artwork.</p>
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<p>Winners of the Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship - past and present with donor Jennie Thomas.</p>
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<p>Donor Jennie Thomas and her two 2010 scholarship winners - Nerida Ackland and Nathan Keogh.</p>
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<p>Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship winner Nathan Keogh and his artwork.</p>

University of Newcastle Foundation Donor Cocktail Party Nov 09

 The University of Newcastle Foundation hosted a cocktail party to thank donors in November 2009.
Donor Neville Sawyer, University of Newcastle Foundation CEO Louise O'Connell, scholarship winner Tristan Rayner and Vice Chancellor Prof Nick Saunders
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Donor Daphne Keats and Foundation Donor Manager Libby Rodgers-Phee.</p>
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<p>Janice Croese, Emma Sheaves and Barry Croese&nbsp;enjoy the cocktail party.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Alumni President Brian Kennaugh with Ampcontrol CEO Alan Broadfoot and Alumni Manager Rosemary Thomson</p>
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<p>Chancellor Trevor Waring chats with donors Jean and Bill Charlton.</p>
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<p>Foundation donors receive their tokens of appreciation.</p>
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<p>Donor Daphne Keats and Foundation CEO Louise O'Connell.</p>
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<p>Donor Vera Deacon and Foundation CEO Louise O'Connell.</p>
Pro Vice Chancellor (Business and Law) Stephen Nicholas and donor Peter Hendry.