Uq alumni book fair 2012 olympics

The faculty hosts a number of local, national, and international events across the year for alumni and friends to connect socially and professionally. Contact summer 2019 by university of queensland issuu. Alumni events the university of queensland, australia. Bcom honours alumni are warmly invited to join professor michael bruenig, head of the uq business school, for an evening of networking at the spectacular new w brisbane overlooking the river. Get connected with other uq business, economics and law alumni living in brisbane. But glover and stanning will now go down in the record books as gold medalists heather stanning and helen glover became the first homegrown gold medallists of the london 2012 olympics. Professor edward byrne, president and principal at kings college london. Network outage, herston health sciences library, sunday 22 march 2020. Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development. We also support class reunions a great opportunity to reconnect with friends and classmates, reminisce about your days at university, and hear about whats happening at uq. The 10 athletes will represent australia in athletics, diving, rhythmic gymnastics, synchronised swimming, sailing and rugby sevens. No other book on the sydney olympics will ever reveal so much of the excitement, the secrets and the intrigue. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details.

Services for uq alumni library university of queensland. Fair play awards recognise true olympic champions in. Physics student dives into bronze at rio olympics school. There is a vibrant community of uq alumni living in brisbane, including a team of dedicated volunteer ambassadors who are eager to build the community and remain connected to uq. Rekindle your competitive fire and take part in the inaugural alumni games. Engaging with your alumni community has a range of benefits to you both personally and professionally. Nab a rare volume or some cherished paperbacks at the uq alumni book fair. Anna bligh, premier of queensland 20072012, first female premier wayne goss, premier of queensland 19891996 campbell newman, lord mayor of brisbane 20042011. Uq alumni book fair 2019 uq events, the university of queensland. Taufatofua finished 114th in the 15kilometres endurance race but it was a remarkable achievement, with the 34yearold learning the sport in just 12 months. Find out more about events, news and special offers and learn about our diverse community of over 180,000 alumni living around the world.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Simon corbell, labor member of the australian capital territory legislative assembly and former attorneygeneral and senior minister. The university of queensland through the uq sport academy supports in excess. Held at the start of our biennial book fair, its a fabulous opportunity to buy something rare and wonderful for. In recognition of the 50th anniversary celebrations of alumni friends, the 2017 book fair was a golden jubilee event details here. Competing in her first olympic games, uq sport achievement scholarship recipient maddison and teammate anabelle smith trailed the podium places for much of the event, before a final round.

All about canada at the olympics bc heritage fairs alumni. Congratulations to uq bachelor of science third year student and sporting star maddison keeney who has won a bronze medal in the womens three metre synchronised springboard event at the 2016 rio olympics. University of queensland alumni pita taufatofua and jaclyn narracott will compete this week at the 2018 winter olympics in pyeongchang, south korea pita taufatofua, who made worldwide headlines as tongas flagbearer at the 2016 rio olympics, will contest crosscountry skiing following a wellpublicised switch from taekwondo the bachelor of engineering graduate began skiing in january. This is a great legacy of the yog, and demonstrates how they can help athletes achieve great results in their sporting careers. Make sure to head down the page to view uqs most notable alumni. Uq is very proud of melanies, mitchells, brookes and janes achievements, and of all the uq students, alumni and staff who are contributing to the olympics and paralympics, she said. Ms erin feros, partner at allens queenslands 2017 alumni awards have recognised a diverse range of leaders who have created change by advancing knowledge, powering economies and advocating for human rights and dignity. Fellow uq alumnus pita taufatofua also competed at his first winter olympics this year, representing tonga in crosscountry skiing. Uq vicechancellor and president professor peter hoj said it was a momentous. Australian medals at london 2012 olympics quiz by loren229. Graduates who meet the eligibility criteria for the award of a university medal, as specified in ppl 3. This is the facebook page of the university of queensland alumni. More than 100,000 books for sale this weekend uq news the. Uq has celebrated the incredible achievements of its students, scholarship recipients, alumni, and uq sport club members on the worlds biggest stage.

The 2019 rare book auction had a new auctioneer at the helm, as bruce blocksidge handed over the gavel to jonathan blocksidge. The uq alumni book fair is the prime fundraising activity of alumni friends for uq scholarships. Uq shines on olympic stage university of queensland. Are you a book lover always on the hunt for new books. Uqs alumni also include the president of the university of california san. The university of queensland uq is a public research university located primarily in brisbane. The uq alumni book fair will be held in 2021 friday, 30th april 2021 to monday 3rd may 2021 inclusive. The 2020 uq alumni book fair is 14 may 2020 at the uq centre, uq st lucia. Stay connected to build your network, share your knowledge, enhance your skills and partner with one of the top business schools. This twoday, 10event competition is sure to stir up the inner athlete in you. Brimming with the names of hundreds of alumni, the book of student. Uq alumni book fair whats on in brisbane the weekend. Six players per team with representation from both genders organize your own team or request to join one. Digital essentials to help you upgrade your digtial skills online, in your own time.

For upcoming reunions please check the facultys alumni events. Uq graduate earns gold and two silver at london olympics. The uq alumni book fair is a biannual, fiveday event that offers a mindboggling amount of reading material to the public for. The uq bachelor of science student already achieved a perfect atar score of 99. Vivek wadhwa, technology entrepreneur and academic. The olympics in vancouver brought with them many new changes to the metropolitan area in fact, one of the largest to have ever hosted an olympics. Sally pearson wins gold for australia 110m hurdles. Examination of the historical, sociocultural, political and economic aspects of the modern olympic games and the paralympic games. Our uq business school alumni network is a vibrant and supportive global community of more than 60,000 graduates. Then the uq alumni book fair with over 200000 different items for sale is a must. Nearly 500 athletes who participated in a previous edition of the youth olympic games yog have qualified and will compete in the olympic games rio 2016. Smaller sales are held in alternate years and every christmas. The uq alumni book fair is the prime activity of alumni friends. Contact summer 20 by university of queensland issuu.

The olympic games are about more than the win, the medals or the recordsetting performances. At their core, the games are about the olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect. Highlights from cathy freemans gold medal victory in the womens 400m during the sydney 2000 olympic games. The university of queensland is proud of its community of over 300,000 alumni who are making a positive impact as leaders within their communities and professions in australia and around the world. Uq athletes set for rio olympics health the university. Cathy freeman wins 400m gold sydney 2000 olympics youtube. Uq alumni community uqs alumni community of more than 230,000 are making a positive impact as leaders in australia and around the world. It was a pleasure to visit the blocksidge offices last month, to personally thank bruce for his.

Michael is a former bachelor of human movement studies student and rio will be his second olympics after winning a silver medal in the mens team pursuit at the 2012 london olympics. This policy applies to all students at the university of queensland. Fair play awards recognise true olympic champions in sportsmanship. Uq alumni set for winter olympics faculty of health and. University of queensland alumni pita taufatofua and jaclyn narracott will compete this week at the 2018 winter olympics in pyeongchang, south korea pita taufatofua, who made worldwide headlines as tongas flagbearer at the 2016 rio olympics, will contest crosscountry skiing following a wellpublicised switch from taekwondo. Alumni friends of uq are holding the 21st biennial uq alumni book fair from friday, may 3 to monday, may 6, 2019 at the uq centre exhibition hall. Calgary, canada area high performance directorsitting volleyball at volleyball canada sports education the university of queensland 2008 2010 masters of sport coaching, sport coaching the university of calgary 2004 2007 bachelor of kinesiology, general with distinction experience volleyball canada april 2012 present canuck dinos volleyball club november 2014 may. Please call the books team on 07 3365 2263 on tuesdays or wednesdays before 12pm to arrange a suitable time. Sally pearson wins dramatic 100m hurdles final to give australia first athletics gold it has been a rare sight this olympic games. Genocide never forget, never again, dr frank moloney.

His other sporting highlights include team time trial stage wins at the giro ditalia in 2014 and 2015. To be eligible for a university medal, you must have completed a. Brisbane alumni ambassadors university of queensland. Betty kitchener, founder of mental health first aid training and ceo of mental health first aid international.

Winning a medal is a particularly dazzling feat, but anyone selected for the mission in london must be extraordinary. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. University medals are awarded to uq graduates who achieve outstanding academic results for the duration of their program. While we have listed some of our notable alumni below, we understand that there may be others who you feel deserve to have their achievements noted.

The main book fair is held biennially generally in late april, with smaller sales held in. Alumni friends of the university of queensland president dr catherine lawrence the volunteerorganised book fair raised money to support uqs. The volunteer team at alumni friends of the university of queensland and uq alumni book fair are most grateful to blocksidge real estate for their continued support. Alumni us the australian national university 20122014. London 2012 olympics stamps sydney philatelics australia. Uq careers fair uq events, the university of queensland. Sally pearson wins gold for australia in the womens 110m hurdles in the london olympics 2012 sally pearson wins the 4th gold medal for australia. Our staff can help you access materials at other uq library locations. Yog legacy at rio 2016 as nearly 500 alumni set to compete. Uq alumni book fair and rare book auction alumni friends of uq. Keep in touch with the qut alumni and giving community. The uq alumni book fair is the prime fund raising activity of alumni friends for uq scholarships.