Jubilee
More than a university, a matchmaking service as well: Joanna Wheatley’s story
Joanna Wheatley (nee Fellows) has an extensive connection with Macquarie, with six family members and a network of family friends studying at the University. Her parents met while studying education in the late 1970s, a story that was repeated for Jo: she met her husband – then law and media student – Andrew while studying for a Bachelor in International Communication in the mid-2000s. ...
Fulfilling long-held ambitions: The Rush family story
Margaret Rush’s ambition to undertake university study was finally fulfilled in 1968, when she enrolled to study history at the new university. She joined her son, Chris, who had started a year earlier, with her other three children ultimately also studying at Macquarie. “I grew up in the 1920s and 30s, which included the depression years. As we were relatively untouched by these events...
Generations at Macquarie
As part of Jubilee celebrations, Macquarie has dug deep to learn more about the history not only of the University but also of the people that have brought it to life. We have discovered that for many families, studying at Macquarie has become a tradition, with children growing up with tales of their parents’ experiences, and wanting to follow in their footsteps. Margaret Rush and her son...
The best things in life aren’t free, but they are priceless
Australian universities today face many challenges, not least changes embedded in the recent Federal budget. As we contemplate those changes, with no certainty which of them will survive the Senate, we must assure ourselves that no matter what political wind or ideology prevails, change is here to stay. As universities, change is our business. Gone are the dreaming spires of old: modern uni...
Art Gallery exhibition wins prestigious award
Macquarie University's Art Gallery won a prestigious MAGNA (Museums and Galleries National Award) at the Museums Australia National Conference in May. The award was given in the temporary/travelling exhibition category for the Art Gallery's Affinities: 7 Museums, 50 objects exhibition, and beat competition from the War Memorial and National Gallery. The MAGNAs recognise excellent work natio...
Welcome to this special jubilee blog edition
Welcome to this special 50-year jubilee blog edition of Macquarie Matters, recognising your achievements as alumni and your ongoing connection and importance to Macquarie. Celebrating anniversaries gives us an opportunity to look back on our achievements and see how far we have come. As a university, we have much to be proud of, including a steadily growing international reputation and...