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Introduction
Welcome to Lincoln University’s
alumni newsletter AlumniLinc. We
are delighted to update you with
news on behalf of the Alumni
and Development Oce and
the Lincoln University Alumni
Association.
I have been in the role of Alumni
and Development Manager at
Lincoln University for 18 months, and in that time have had
the pleasure of meeting many alumni.
Lincoln University has a really special family of alumni. You
like to keep in touch; you thoroughly enjoy one another’s
company; you live and work throughout New Zealand
and around the globe; you follow the fortunes of your old
university/college with intense interest and are keen to
voice your views and have them listened to whenever you
gather.
Your wisdom and insights are impressive. You are
practitioners of what you have learnt at Lincoln and we
enjoy hearing about your work, life experiences and
accomplishments. The stories from your student days of
escapades and adventures astound me. We never tire of
hearing your tales.
The Alumni and Development Oce and the Alumni
Association are vehicles by which you can have your say on
the evolution of Lincoln University. Keep in touch with one
another, keep in touch with us. I look forward to meeting
more of you personally in the months ahead. Do please
make yourselves known to us.
Naomi Wilde
Manager, Alumni and Development Oce
Lincoln University
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July 2017
Remembering ‘Mrs O’
Lincoln University loomed large in the farewells marking
the life of Mrs Joan O’Loughlin, who died in Christchurch on
17 February 2017 aged 89.
Generations of alumni will remember ‘Mrs O’, as she was
aectionately known, a ‘second mother’ to residential
students during her career on the Refectory and Halls sta
from 1966 to 1998.
Following a funeral service at Halswell, where she lived with
daughter Jo-Ann, Mrs O’Loughlin was interred at Lincoln
Cemetery, close to the University she loved, and immediate
family were invited to a private function in the campus café
and bar which carries her name, Mrs O’s.
University Catering Manager Heather Watson organised this
special commemorative farewell to Mrs O’Loughlin. Heather
gave one of two formal eulogies at the funeral service and
described Mrs O as one of a long list of unsung workers
who helped make Lincoln a ‘home away from home’ for
residential students.
Mrs Joan
O’Loughlin
at the ocial
opening
of Lincoln
University’s Te
Kete Ika dining
room in 2014.
Naomi Wilde.
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Events and Visitors
A busy schedule of reunions, other events, and visitor
hosting has marked the rst half of 2017 for the Alumni and
Development Oce.
Reunions and Gatherings
First up was the 1967 BAgrSc, BHortSc reunion , 17-19
February, coordinated by Tony Zwart and Jock Webster.
Next was the 1961-1963 DipAgr/DipVFM reunion, 30 March,
coordinated by Kerry Dunlop, followed on 7 April by the
1972-1974 DipAgr/DipFM, coordinated by Graeme Isbister.
On 20 April ex-members of the Farm Advisory Service held
a reunion on campus, coordinated by David Reynolds, then
over 21-23 April it was reunion time for the 1977 BAgrCom
class, coordinated by Colin Holmes.
In May there were alumni gatherings in New York and,
closer to home Geraldine, and in June in Hamilton and
Auckland.
1961-63 Diploma & VFM Reunion addressed by Chancellor
Tony Hall.
Below: BAgrSc 1967 Reunion - campus tour.
BAgrCom 1967 – back in the day!
BAgrCom 1977 reunion.
Back in the lecture theatre – symposium with Professor
Grant Edwards and Council member and Agribusiness
consultant Andy Macfarlane.
Farm Advisory Service reunion.
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Alumni in ‘The Big Apple’
An enjoyable inaugural alumni gathering in New York has set a
precedent for future occasions. Jack Doyle’s Bar in Manhattan was the
venue, and the host on behalf of the Alumni and Development Oce
was Dr Sharon Forbes, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, who was in the city
for a conference. Alumni present were Kelly Ireland, Kate McLaughlin,
Aimee Kingsbury, Liz Hayman, former exchange student Matthew Berger
and Sharon herself, who is a Lincoln alumna.
Interspersed with the reunions were the annual Lincoln University’s
Women’s Group gathering; the inaugural Chancellor’s Circle
Luncheon; Tuesday Lunch Clubs at Heathcote, and Dareld; rst
time representation at the Central Districts Field Days, Feilding;
representation at the South Island Agricultural Field Days, Kirwee;
involvement in the Lincoln Community Anzac Day Service; involvement
in LUAA Day including the Alumni Association’s Annual General
Meeting and the Medallist’s Luncheon; and involvement in Graduation
Day hosting the VIP Lounge and distributing alumni gi packs to new
graduates.
Campus Visitors
Those hosted have included Dr Tom Crossen from Western Australia;
Michael Pirkis from the UK and classmate Peter Mears from
Christchurch; Ron Youngson from Queensland; Jim Childerstone
from North Otago, who has just written a book on wilding conifers;
Kristopher Seaton from Queensland, the grandson of former CAC
Director Professor Eric Hudson; Mike Gilfedder from Western Australia,
close friend of deceased graduate Dallas Price; and Connie Franklin
from Paraparaumu, who has an ancestor buried in the cemetery on
Ashley Dene Farm.
To view more photos of Lincoln University
alumni events please visit our Flickr albums
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lincolnuniversityalumni/albums/
Dick Lucas, Michael Pirkis (in his old Lincoln College
blazer), Peter Mears.
Alumni gathering, New York. Dr Sharon Forbes centre. Alumni toast to New York.
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Retired Women’s Morning Tea
Lincoln University Women’s Group - one of the University’s
oldest social and support groups, founded in the 1950s
by Lady Burns - held its 2017 gathering on 10 April, in the
University Council Room.
Retiring Chancellor Tony Hall addressed the group, along
with guest speaker Professor David Simmons, who spoke
on Tourism studies at Lincoln and his work on earthquake
recovery in Kaikoura.
Among those present were Women’s Group Patron Gill
Ross and husband, former Vice-Chancellor Emeritus
Professor Bruce Ross, from Wellington.
Sheila McLaren, Pat Campbell, Margaret McPherson.
Barbara Ludecke, Barabara White, Barbara Rowe.
Hilary Rayner, Bruce Ryde.
The Chancellor’s Circle
On 10 April the University was pleased to host the inaugural
Chancellor’s Circle, a society for donors to the University.
Chancellor Tony Hall hosted the event and gave a personal
update on the University to guests, and introduced
incoming Chancellor Steve Smith.
Selwyn and Mary Manning with Tony Hall.
Dr Jonet Ward and Gill Ross.
Emeritus Professor Bruce Ross and Margaret Sykes.
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To view more photos of Lincoln University alumni events please visit our Flickr albums
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Supervisors Enjoy Reunion
Exam supervisors play an essential role in the academic
processes at a university and Lincoln has been fortunate to
have always had a loyal band of long-serving invigilators.
Over 20 of these largely unsung contributors to the
integrity of the University came together for a reunion at
the end of last year.
“Most of us kept in touch professionally over the years
through being called in on duty to supervise exams and
exam rooms, but it’s been nice to get together in the no-
pressure environment of a reunion,” said Beverley Sloan,
who co-organised the get-together with fellow supervisor
Helen Wilson.
“Twenty-three attended this reunion, and we had 13
apologies, so that shows the enthusiasm for getting
together and keeping in touch.
“Every year aer the exams were over and our duty
nished we would go out somewhere together for lunch,
but this has probably been our rst proper reunion as such.
And members now want another one!”
Bev says she worked as an exam or room supervisor for
around 30 years and recalled other long-serving colleagues
including Lee Cowlishaw, Marjory Garrett, Margaret
McPherson, Nancy (Lady) Stewart, Janet White, and
Marlene Wright.
Hudson generational Link
Lincoln University’s portrait of Canterbury Agricultural College
Director Professor Eric Hudson had interested family visitors
recently from Australia - Hudson’s great-grandson Kristopher
Seaton, wife Katherine and great-great-grandson Hudson, named
for his distinguished ancestor.
Kristopher, Katherine and young son visited the campus in March
from Australia to reconnect with the family’s Hudson roots and
view the portrait.
Kristopher, who is descended from Eric Hudson through the
professor’s son John and grandson Mark Hudson, works in
engineering for Goodman-Fielder in Brisbane. Katherine is a
Queensland agricultural science graduate.
Eric Hudson himself was born in Australia, in New South Wales in
1894, and daughter Anne Lucas lives in Sydney. The University’s
portrait of Professor Hudson was painted aer his retirement in
1952 by prominent Christchurch artist Bill Sutton.
Exam Supervisors’ reunion gathering.
(Pictured right) Hudson generations: Eric, Kristopher and young Hudson.
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LUAA Day
The fourth annual Lincoln University Alumni
Association Day (LUAA Day) was held on 27 April,
bringing alumni back to the campus to coincide with
the special atmosphere and occasion of the latest
cohort of graduands preparing for the following
day’s capping.
The association held its AGM in the morning and all
current members of the Executive were returned to
oce without contest.
In his Annual Report LUAA President James
Nell said that the association had become an
increasingly important voice at the University’s
interface with friends, supporters and the public.
“With over 37,000 alumni worldwide, there’s no
denying our numerical signicance,” he said.
The AGM was followed by the 2017 Medallists
Luncheon which was addressed by President
James Nell, Chancellor Tony Hall, University Council
Member Andy Macfarlane, alumnus Tony Ryan and
the International Medal recipient Brian Hedley.
The Chancellor reviewed developments on campus,
answering the question ‘Where are we up to post-
earthquakes?’ He told alumni that The Hub would
be the next big generator of students for Lincoln
University. As this was his last LUAA Day address he
publicly thanked his ‘great friend’ Margaret Austin
(Chancellor 1999-2005) who invited him onto the
Lincoln University Council 13 years ago. ”It has been
an enormous privilege to be part of an organisation
I value so highly,” he said.
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Celebrating success
Graduation
Four hundred and eighty-seven students received either
degrees, diplomas or certicates at Lincoln University’s
2017 Graduation Ceremony, held in morning and aernoon
sessions at the Lincoln Event Centre, Lincoln township, on
28 April.
It was both the rst and nal Graduation Ceremony
presided over by Chancellor Tony Hall, who retires at the
end of May, aer a year in the position, and the second for
Vice-Chancellor Professor Robin Pollard.
High prole cook and food writer, Annabel Langbein,
who established the Culinary Institute of New Zealand in
1991 and is a member of the Sustainability Council of New
Zealand, received an honorary Doctor of Commerce degree
recognising her contributions to the New Zealand food
industry. Annabel graduated Diploma in Horticulture with
Distinction in 1981.
Fellow alumni who received awards were -
Bledisloe Medal: Forbes Elworthy, former Rhodes Scholar
and founder of Craigmore Sustainables, one of New
Zealand’s leading investors in farmland, who now heads
a farm information management business in the UK
called Map of Agriculture.
Alumni International Medal: Brian Hedley, who has made
a 40-year career contribution to aid and development
projects across the world, in 118 dierent countries,
starting in 1966 and running through to the present
day. He is a former Managing Director of international
consultancy company ANZDEC and has served on the
Ministry of Foreign Aairs and Trade’s Aid Advisory
Committee. His work today continues in Kyrgyzstan and
Nepal. He is a trustee of the Kyrgyzstan New Zealand
Rural Trust and of a children’s home in Nepal.
Principal Award for Excellence in Teaching: Senior Tutor in
Soil Science Roger McLenaghen.
Family Footsteps
Family links with Lincoln spanning generations
are a special feature of the University’s enrolment
and graduation lists. Among those capped at the
2017 ceremony was third generation graduate Kate
Monteath, who received a Bachelor of Science degree.
Kate’s father, Hamish, is a Lincoln University BCom (Ag)
graduate from 1986 and her late grandfather Malcolm
‘Monty’ Monteath graduated BAgrSc in 1962. Hamish is
a Director of Farmtech NZ Ltd, which provides livestock
pregnancy scanning services. Malcolm was the inspiration
for the Rural Field Cadet history Herbie’s Boys.
Kate, who is now a doing master’s degree at Lincoln,
was a Senior Scholar in 2016 and also received
the Lincoln University Alumni Association Degree
Scholarship. She is pictured here with father Hamish
Monteath, grandmother Alison Monteath, and mother
Penny Monteath.
Annabel Langbein, honorary doctorate recipient.
Graduation procession sets o for the Event Centre.
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University News
Professor Yunus
Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus (pictured)
signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Lincoln on
Monday 10 April to operate a social business centre at the
University.
Professor Yunus is the founder of the Grameen Bank
in Bangladesh, which helps alleviate poverty, through
micronancing, and lending to the country’s poor without
the need for collateral, which led to him being awarded the
Nobel Peace Prize in 2006.
It will be the rst Yunus Social Business Centre in
New Zealand. Centres have been established at other
universities around the world, including La Trobe University,
Australia, and King’s College, London.
A social business is set up to solve a specic problem to
the benet of poor or disadvantaged members of society.
Unlike a charity, they generate prot and aim to be
nancially self-sustaining.
The objectives of the Yunus Social Business Centre are to;
build awareness of social business, and undertake training
and education, provide mentoring, and support research on
social business.
Lincoln University Professor in Accounting and Finance
Christopher Gan said the centre would attract postgraduate
students, and Professor Yunus also had an extensive
network throughout the world which could help to fund
research.
The opportunity to have the centre at Lincoln arose because
the University already has a reputation nationally, and
internationally in the eld of economic development
through the Lincoln University Centre for International
Development (LUCID), and the work of sta overseas,
Professor Gan said.
Image: Courtesy of Yunus Social Business Centre
Farewell Chancellor Tony Hall
Chancellor Tony Hall
(pictured) stepped down
from oce at the end of
May, as planned. The Alumni
and Development Oce
gratefully acknowledges his
service and contributions to
Lincoln University. Typical
recent examples of Tony’s
willingness to engage with
alumni were his address
and Q & A session with the
1961-1963 DipAgr/DipVFM
reunion group in March,
and his talk at the LUAA
Day/Medallist’s Luncheon
in April, when he shared the rostrum with alumnus Andy
Macfarlane.
“Alumni have always appreciated the frank and
comprehensive overviews Tony has given them during
his time as Chancellor,” says Alumni and Development
Manager Naomi Wilde. “We all thank him for his
contributions in the alumni area and wish him well for the
future.”
Tony’s elected successor as Chancellor, alumnus Steve
Smith (Diploma in Field Technology with Distinction, 1984),
took oce on 1 June. AlumniLinc will introduce him in its
next edition.
Link to University NEWS
http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/News-and-
Events/?newssp=1&newsep=9&f=all
Cuppa time, retiring Chancellor Tony Hall and Alumni and
Development Manager Naomi Wilde.
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Funding anouncement paves way to future
World rankings
Lincoln University is among the top institutions
globally in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings
for individual subjects.
It is listed as 39th in Agriculture and Forestry and
48th in Hospitality and Leisure Management.
QS evaluated nearly 4500 universities to compile its
subject rankings. For Lincoln University it is a rise
from the 50-100 bracket in which it was previously
located for Agriculture and Forestry. Hospitality
and Leisure Management is a new subject area and
ranking.
In new QS rankings released on 8 June 2017, Lincoln
University lied its global position overall by 24
points to 319. This put Lincoln University into the
top 33 percent of universities internationally for the
rst time. QS estimates that Lincoln is in the top 1.2
percent of universities in the world. Rankings by QS
are based on four key elements - research, teaching,
employability of graduates and internationalisation
of student body and sta. Also In the latest rankings,
Lincoln University is in the band of the top 200
universities internationally for sta-to-student ratio.
www.topuniversities.com/subject-rankings/2017
Thursday 29 June 2017 was a red letter day for the future
direction of Lincoln University, with the announcement of
the Government’s commitment of $85 million to support
construction of the Lincoln University AgResearch Joint
Facility.
The funding announcement, made in conjunction with
Government approval of a detailed business case, heralds
an historic step forward towards a new collaborative way of
working for partners Lincoln University and AgResearch.
The Joint Facility, to be developed on the old Hilgendorf
site, will deliver world-class research and learning. It is an
important part of the future of Lincoln University and will
attract students and top researchers.
To be jointly owned by Lincoln University and AgResearch,
the 27,000-square metre facility will be the largest land-
based research and learning centre in the Southern
Hemisphere, housing up to 700 researchers, academics, and
students.
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul
Goldsmith said the funding contribution to the planned
$206 million education and research centre would boost
primary sector education and Lincoln University’s post-
earthquake recovery. The facility would ‘improve innovation
and the applicability and speed of technology transfer to
industry’, he said.
Lincoln University’s Chancellor, Steve Smith, described the
funding commitment as a ‘good sign of condence’ in the
Lincoln University-AgResearch project. Vice-Chancellor
Professor Robin Pollard said it ‘advanced the University’s
mission to be a global leader in land-based learning’.
June also saw the University announce, in its Annual
Report for 2016, the rst operating surplus in a decade - a
very signicant nancial milestone in its post-earthquake
recovery and road to viability. Other highlights in the Annual
Report include a 9.3 percent increase in revenue to $118.1
million and a 12.2 percent increase in the value of the
University’s assets to $238.2 million.
An ‘Internal Economy’ system was developed in late 2016
and implemented in January this year which has made
Deans and business unit managers directly responsible and
accountable for the budgets, student numbers and research
activities relating to their business unit.
Fiscal discipline and departmental accountability means
the University now has $43.9 million cash in the bank
and is well positioned for further investment into campus
redevelopment and other growth initiatives.
Artist’s impression of Joint Facility interior.
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Honours and Awards
Lincoln University Council has agreed that the award
of the Ngati Moki Trophy for Maori leadership and
commitment to Maori development and advancement
should be incorporated with the procedures and
processes for other major university honours. The trophy,
rst presented in 2008, was gied to Lincoln University
by Ngai Te Ruahikihiki Ki Taumutu, through Te Taumutu
Runanga, and is named aer their ancestor Moki, noted
for the outstanding leadership and protection of his
people.
The trophy will be presented at both Ra Whakamana and
a Graduation ceremony.
A Transformation Advisory Board has been established as
an advisory group for the Transformation Programme.
Members of the Board are:
• Sir Maarten Wevers (Chairman)
• Maury Leyland – Independent Director
• Miriana Stephens – Executive Director Innovation
Wakatū Incorporation
• Anake Goodall – Te Taumutu Rūnanga
• Tim Fowler – Chief Executive, Tertiary Education
Commission
• Nigel Gould – Commissioner, Tertiary Education
Commission
• Steve Smith – Council Member, Lincoln University
• Professor Robin Pollard – Vice-Chancellor, Lincoln
University
Three international members are also contributing their
specialist expertise to the Board’s deliberations. They are Dr
Aalt Dijkhuizen (Netherlands), Professor Gai Murphy (United
Kingdom), and Robert Cochrane (Indonesia).
The board held its rst meeting in March and it is assessing
how Lincoln University can showcase its attractiveness and
full its potential to contribute to learning and research in
the land-based disciplines that underpin New Zealand’s
economy. It is expected to report back to the University
Council by the end of October.
Refreshing Lincoln
Signicant progress is being made with the Refreshing
Lincoln Programme. This programme is the University’s
call to action dening a pathway forward by addressing
the mitigation of nancial, academic and organisational
risks while strengthening the University’s capability to
full its long-term purpose.
Progress information on the Refreshing Lincoln
programme is available on the website: www.lincoln.ac.nz/
refreshing
Components of Refreshing Lincoln are the Fitness
Programme and the Transformation Programme. The
Fitness aspect involves complementary work-streams,
and is underpinned by an operational plan with
quantitative key performance indicators. Each work-
stream has clear targets and time-frames.
Work-stream activities include improving the
attractiveness of academic programmes, optimising
University assets and developing blended learning.
The Fitness Programme strengthens the University’s
value proposition for students and industry, rather than
simply cutting costs associated with the current value
proposition.
More information is available at: http://www.lincoln.
ac.nz/About-Lincoln/Refreshing-Lincoln/Project-
Updates/Refreshing-Lincoln-work-streams-as-at-8-
May-2017/
The objective of the Transformation Programme is to
strengthen Lincoln University so it can achieve the vision
determined by the Council to the fullest extent possible.
The objective is to ensure a strong and sustainable
organisation fullling its core strategy as a specialist,
land-based institution.
Nominations for all Lincoln University awards close
at the end of August. The Awards Committee will
meet in late September and the University Council
will consider the list of recommended recipients at
its October meeting.
Using the appropriate form and following the
stated guidelines and criteria, any alumnus or
alumna may submit a nomination of someone for a
Lincoln University award. For further details see the
alumni web site www.alumnilinc.lincoln.ac.nz
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Lincoln University rules again on the
rugby eld and is the team to beat
in the 18-week Canterbury Metro
competition as the players aim
for a third consecutive senior title,
unachieved by any team since the
1990s.
Media commentators say the Lincoln
University outt ‘oozes class and has
the best depth in the competition’ and
an ‘abundance of talent in the backline’.
Already, early in the season, Lincoln
University walloped its rivals in last
year’s nal, New Brighton, 38-17. Now,
going into Round 5 (at time of printing)
for the Hawkins Trophy, Plate and Bowl,
Lincoln University is at the top of the
points table, three clear of Canterbury
University.
Success on the eld is being followed
by a growth in player numbers for the
Lincoln University Rugby Club.
Former Division One side coach John
Haggart, who has moved into a rugby
director role for the club this season,
says new lights have been installed on
another training eld, and there is an
increase in former players returning to
the club.
“In our Colts grade this year we have
large numbers and will be looking to run
three teams with one at Premier Colts
level and the other two at Colts level.
The women’s side has also experienced
an increase in player numbers.
Lincoln University Division One rugby players in their new Te Whāriki jerseys.
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Haggart’s move has led to Dave Perrin taking the reins of the top men’s side,
supported by former All Black Ben Blair. Bevan Sissons, who has been the
successful Premier Colts coach, moves up to also be an assistant coach.
Harry Schuman is running the Division Two team for the rst time in 2017 and
is supported by experienced coaches, and Lincoln university stalwarts, Noel
Hickland and George Haddow.
Head coach of the Premier Colts is Dave Robertson who has a lot of experience
having coached Burnside seniors to a Division One title in previous years. His
assistant coach is Phil Whyman. Coaching the other Colts teams are Allan
Lawson and Jamie Rauwhiri.
Shawn Fibbes and Jessica McMorrow are coaching the women’s team.
The Lincoln University Rugby Club is proud to unveil a new major sponsor.
Te Whāriki, the 118-hectare subdivision in Lincoln, are backing the Rams who
will wear their name on a new jersey.
“With Te Whāriki being on the doorstep of the township it makes perfect
sense for us to continue building relationships within the community,” Te
Whāriki Development Manager Shannon Goldsmith said.
It’s a period when both of the partners in the new relationship are
experiencing growth. The club has had a growth in numbers following its
success on the eld while Te Whāriki has recently launched its second release
of Hudson Neighbourhood with 25 more titled sections and another 66 further
sections coming to title by early next year.
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Parents’ weekend
16-17 September
Fathers/ Sons, Mothers / Daughters weekend
Does your son or daughter currently go to Lincoln Uni?
If they do, save the date for a Parents’ Weekend on the
16th/17th September, when the Future Leader Scholars
are holding a ‘Fathers and Sons Dinner’ and a ‘Mothers
and Daughters Breakfast’. This is a great opportunity
to see what your son or daughter has been up to, as
well as meet other parents for an enjoyable weekend.
Further details about the event, and accommodation,
will be made available in the coming months.”
For more information please email
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NZ Institute of Agricultural &
Horticultural Science Event
A line-up of top scientists and commentators will
address the serious topic of Science in a Post-Truth
Era at the annual Lincoln event presented by the NZ
Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science.
The 2017 event is on Thursday 24 August in the Baylis
Lounge of the Lincoln Event Centre, Meijer Drive,
Lincoln. Enquiries and registrations are open now with
Jenny Taylor, Secretariat NZIAHS, phone (09) 812 8506,
email [email protected]
The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Adviser Professor Sir
Peter Gluckman will give the opening address on how
science informs current thinking in Government. He will
be followed by Dr Ian Ferguson, Ministry for Primary
Industries; Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Environmental
Protection Authority; Dr William Rolleston, Federated
Farmers; Andrew Priest, Ngai Tahu Farming; Leonie
Guiney, Fonterra; and Peter Grin, Science Media
Centre. These speakers cover the morning session.
In the aernoon there is a Political Forum with
representatives from all the main political parties.
Save the date!
Upcoming Alumni
and University Events
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14 July Lincoln University Open Day
For more information: http://www.
lincoln.ac.nz/News-and-Events/Open-
Day/
10 August Dunedin LincUp Alumni & Friends
– Save the Date
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23 November
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– Save the Date
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State of the Nation’s
Environment 2017
State of the Nation’s
Environment Address
Lincoln University’s annual State of the Nation’s
Environment Address has had many distinguished
presenters since its inception in 1999, including Prime
Minister Helen Clark, cabinet ministers, Government
departments heads, and environmental and conservation
group leaders. This year’s presenter is the Chief Science
Adviser to the Prime Minister, Sir Peter Gluckman.
The address is on Thursday, 20 July, in Lincoln University’s
Stewart Building, with refreshments from 5.30pm for a
6.00pm start. Alumni are particularly welcome.
Sir Peter, a Professor of Paediatric and Perinatal Biology,
was appointed inaugural Chief Science Advisor to the Prime
Minister in 2009. He believes one of his most important
tasks is to promote the public understanding of science.
Thursday 20 July 2017
5.30pm – 7.30pm
(please be seated by 5.15pm)
Stewart Lecture Theatre, Stewart Building,
Lincoln University
RSVP through Eventbrite
or email [email protected]
Drinks and nibbles provided
Sir Peter Gluckman,
Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister
Come and hear from Sir Peter Gluckman on the
radical changes that humans have made to our
environment
Open Day
July 14 is an important day historically - Bastille Day,
France, 1789 - it could also be an historic day in the life of
a friend or family member if they visit Lincoln University’s
2017 Open Day and make Lincoln their choice for a tertiary
qualication.
Yes, Open Day 2017 is on Friday 14 July and a
comprehensive programme is on oer to introduce visitors
to the Lincoln University experience.
Register when you arrive and receive a goodie bag and
programme for the day.
Ask questions. Visit the Open Day Expo Hall. Enjoy a
free sausage sizzle or purchase food at Mrs O’s café, the
sandwich bar or campus food truck. Take a guided campus
tour. Attend course information sessions.
For more information go to –
http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/News-and-Events/Open-Day/
GET
STUCK IN
At Lincoln, we’re a tight-
knit community that isn’t
afraid to get stuck in. See
for yourself at Open Day.
AT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
OPEN DAY
Friday 14 July
from 9.30am
#GetStuckIn
www.lincoln.ac.nz
AlumniLinc
Where are they now?
Alumni Prole
Andrew Taylor
“My Lincoln qualication and
experiences have supported
my career within New Zealand
and globally, and I would highly
recommend Lincoln Univeristy
as a tertiary institution to any
prospective student.”
Andrew Taylor (pictured) is Chief
Financial Ocer, Deutsche Bank -
Australia/New Zealand
It’s been nearly 30 years since Andrew graduated from
Lincoln, but he still loves catching up with many of the
lifelong friends he made at the University.
“I have a large group of Lincoln mates scattered all over
New Zealand and around the globe in a broad range of
careers. Many of us congregate each year, where we share
some of our great Lincoln memories.”
Andrew, who gained a Bachelor of Commerce (Valuation &
Farm Management) in 1988, says his studies stood him in
excellent stead for success.
Sta Prole
Bringing life to
Lincoln’s heritage
Lincoln University has a huge store
of historical and heritage material
archived electronically, and publicly
available, in its Living Heritage
resource.
Members of the team working at
the frontline on Living Heritage are
Roger Dawson, Sue Allan (pictured),
and Eunju Jung, all based in the
University Library as part of the
Library, Teaching and Learning Group.
Sue will be known to many in the alumni community
through her extensive family connections with Lincoln
University.
Sue (nee McLeod) is a Lincoln University alumna and
graduated in 1991 with the rst cohort of the then new
Bachelor of Parks and Recreation Management degree. She
met her husband Wayne Allan at Lincoln and he too is a
graduate, Bachelor of Agricultural Science 1990. The family
link with Lincoln doesn’t end there. Two of Sue’s brothers,
Geo and Duncan McLeod are Lincoln graduates and a third
brother, Tim, did Lincoln papers as part of his Canterbury
University engineering degree in Natural Resources
Engineering. Sister Mary-Jane Konings (nee McLeod) is a
Lincoln graduate too. Furthermore, brother Geo is married
to a Lincoln graduate, Diane Falconer.
The ‘family tree’ nature of Lincoln enrolments shows up
many times in the University’s contemporary and historical
records and is a distinctive feature adding signicant depth
to alumni loyalty.
If you would like to know more about Living Heritage,
phone Sue on 64 34230349, email [email protected]
or Roger Dawson on 64 3 4230327, email
Roger[email protected] or go to the site
http://livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz/messages/create
Landforms
You should have received a copy of the Landforms
magazine in your inbox. This edition, covering 2016 is in
electronic format. We look forward to your feedback.
AlumniLinc
Become a ‘Kellogger’
Applications for 2018 Kellogg Rural Leadership
Programme are NOW open!!
Are you ready to develop your
• leadership skills,
• critical analysis & thinking,
• strategic networks
• understanding of the broader NZ primary sector
• knowledge of how to influence decision making
With over 650 alumni who have achieved success in
leadership roles in the community, industry, business and
politics, the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme is an
established and respected programme.
Hear what some of the recent Kellogg alumni say about
the programme in their testimonials by visiting our website
www.kellogg.org.nz or contact [email protected].
Applications for 2018 Kellogg courses are now open soon
and close in mid October for Course 1 (starting in late
January 2018).
Are you a farmer/grower/producer/owner with ambition to
have more of an influence in the industry?
A Nueld Scholarship provides the opportunity for aspiring
leaders/influencers to gain international exposure and
insights to become eective influencers and leaders in the
primary sector. The scholarship provides funding for
• international travel
• participation in international Nueld forums
• growing global networks
• developing insights and understanding to contribute to
New Zealand’s important primary sector.
Applications for the 2018 Nueld Scholarships are open
now and close 13 August 2017.
The primary industries more than ever need people and
leaders who have an international perspective, networks
and ability to think dierently.
Scholarships are awarded in early November for the 2018
year with the “ocial” start of the programme being early
March with attendance at the International Contemporary
Scholars Conference.
Find out more by visiting www.nueld.org.nz or contact
us on admin@nueld.org.nz and we can put you in touch
with one of our recent alumni to share their experience.
Note: applications for 2018 Scholarships close on 13
August 2017 but if the timing is not right, start working
toward a future application.
Graduate Survey
MyQ graduate survey tool is now live!
If you’re a recent graduate and want to make your opinion count, go
to www.myq.co.nz to complete a short survey.
Pass on valuable information to future students when considering
their tertiary options. And go in the draw to win some tech gear.
MyQ is an independent information tool and information published
is anonymous.
NUFFIELD
SCHOLARSHIPS –
An amazing
opportunity
AlumniLinc
Lincoln Agritech is a multidisciplinary R&D company owned
by Lincoln University. It delivers leading-edge science and
engineering knowledge and technologies into environmental,
primary, processing and new materials applications.
https://www.lincolnagritech.co.nz/contact-us/
Agritech has announced
a major soware upgrade
for IRRICAD – the leading
irrigation design soware
program. Previously
customers have been able
to experience IRRICAD as
a standalone program,
but now due to customer
feedback the company
is pleased to announce
IRRICAD will also be
available as a plug-in for
industry standard CAD
platforms AutoCAD and
BricsCAD, under the brand
IRRICAD Link.
Users will experience
all the current powerful
IRRICAD irrigation design features fully integrated with the
familiar AutoCAD or BricsCAD interface, delivering a greater range
of tools and functionality. These proven performance platforms
enable users to streamline irrigation designs, documentation and
workflows, delivering more design alternatives in less time.
Fully customisable menus allow users to create a look and feel
specic to their requirements within a scalable platform suitable
for individuals or large companies alike. Improved graphical
performance promotes professional presentation capability
ensuring irrigation design projects standout from the crowd
while allowing users to standardise company branding.
For more information, visit irricadlink.irricad.com or contact
Lincoln Agritech sta members Dr Jaco Fourie and
Melissa Wong showcase bespoke technologies at the
Lincoln Agritech stand.
Lincoln University and Lincoln Agritech’s site at Fieldays -
setting up before the crowds arrive.
Fieldays 2017 journo interview - Dr Blair Miller, Lincoln
Agritech Group Manager Environmental Research and
Lincoln University alumnus, is interviewed by James
Rickard, journalist, from UK Farmers’ Guardian.
Mystery Creek Fieldays 2017
Contact details: Alumni and Development Oce
Lincoln University
PO Box 85084, Lincoln 7647
Christchurch, New Zealand
