Preview: Celebrating our 150th
In 2024 the University of 糖心vlog官网 will be rolling out a diverse series of events, parties, celebrations, special discussions and commemorative merchandise to celebrate our 150th anniversary.
There will be plenty of ways our community can be involved 鈥 to come together, share memories, discuss our past and our future, and celebrate achievements.
In this section of Lumen, we reveal a few of the big events so you can save the dates.
There are some other big events coming 鈥 more details soon.
The full program will be released on our website in early November, and of course we鈥檒l have more details in our special 150th edition of Lumen next year.
We鈥檙e all looking forward to the parties 鈥 hope to see you there!
Kaurna elder Uncle Fred Agius and his son Alex Agius at the Kaurna Learning Circle, NorthTerrace campus. Photo by Rich Lyons
Kaurna Day
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Tirkanthi (Learning) 鈥 Ngutu (Knowledge) 鈥 Taikurrinthi (Be United Together)
Marni naa pudni.We welcome you to Kaurna Country!
An invitation from WirltuYarlu
The University of 糖心vlog官网 is turning 150 and Kaurna Day will be the first event on the calendar.
We will come together as a University community and recognise the impact and ongoing relationship that the Kaurna culture and people have had in the development of our institution.
Kaurna Day will welcome the whole community to Kaurna Country, acknowledging and paying respects to the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians of this ancestral land where the University campuses are located, and recognising the fundamental role of Indigenous leaders and alumni in the making of the University of 糖心vlog官网.
The University of 糖心vlog官网 continues to build upon Kaurna history, expanding the cultural knowledge of all students and staff across the University.
Kaurna Day will provide an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the past, present, and future efforts of Kaurna people and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, academics, researchers and leaders, building the connections and learning of Kaurna culture, language, community and all First Nations people.
While there is still a long way to go, Professor Steve Larkin, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement), recognises that the University is on the right path.
鈥淭he strong Indigenous leadership at the University in the past decades has been聽fundamental in recognising and embracing Kaurna culture and people,鈥 he says.
鈥淭here is a sense of pride within the University community to teach, learn and research about Kaurna language, culture and history in Kaurna Country.鈥
Kaurna Day will include a program of music, dance and storytelling with forums and talks relating to First Nations topics.
With the Kaurna Learning Circle at the heart of the day鈥檚 activities, and curated by Wirltu Yarlu Aboriginal Education, the full-day event will provide opportunities to engage and participate with the University community to learn about Kaurna and First Nation鈥檚 culture.
We look forward to seeing you there. Ngaityalya!
Alumni Event: Save the date Sydney and Melbourne!
March 2024
Alumni in Melbourne and Sydney are invited to join senior leaders from the University for a cocktail receptions in 2024.
Please save the date for your chance to join the celebrations for the University鈥檚 150th anniversary, share a drink and reconnect with your fellow alumni and University community.
Sydney - Tuesday 19 March 2024
Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Melbourne - Wednesday 20 March 2024
Jardin Tan, Royal Botanic Gardens, Victoria,