Conferral of Qualifications

The University of Notre Dame Australia

Fremantle Campus

21 July 2020

Order of Proceedings

Graduation PrayerUniversity Chaplain, Fr Mariusz Grzech

WelcomeHon. Chris Ellison, Chancellor

Conferral of AwardsIn this Conferral of Qualifications booklet, the names of all graduands are listed. Unfortunately, some are unable to attend this ceremony. They will have their degrees conferred today “in absentia”.

Address by Vice ChancellorProfessor Francis Campbell

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Graduation Prayer

Prayer composed by Monsignor Michael Keating, Trustee of the University.

God of life and love, you have created each one of us in Your image.

We ask You to bless the Graduands of The University of Notre Dame Australia at this significant moment in their lives.

Remain with them always and guide them in their life’s undertakings.

May they be pleasing in Your sight.

May their lives be filled with every blessing.

May they be lights to the world and be the Good News of Jesus Christ wherever they go.

May their thirst for knowledge continue always.

May their families receive many blessings for the sacrifices made and encouragement given.

May Mary our Mother, to whom this University is dedicated, keep watch over them.

At the dawn of creation, You placed a hunger and thirst for love within the human heart.

May this University continue to be a community where the Spirit of Jesus reigns and the gifts and talents of each individual are prized.

We ask this through Jesus Christ, our hope and salvation.

Amen.

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School of Nursing & Midwifery

Bachelor of Nursing

Wandri Agenbag

Loraine Angelu Laganson Alago

Nicole Louise Allan

Emma Renae Allchurch

Naomi Jude Alva

Amber Louise Anderson

Karleigh Paige Anderson

Julia Armstrong

Emma Jane Atherton

Mia Ashleigh Ballard

Kiara Jade Batt

Emily Olivia Bauer

Krisina Rae Bautista

Amy Mae Bevan

Anita Bibrlik

Rosalie Ruth Biddle

Hannah Elizabeth Bird

Abby Rose Bird

Sharon Jeptoo Birech

Ashlee Blanche Boot

Emma Kate Bowles

Zachary Aaron James Boyd

Leah Emily Breese

Isaac Rex Broderick

Jessica Jayne Broome

Raelene Emma Buckley

Claudine Madeline Cannon

Christopher Capretta

Silvia Casas Huelin

Sneha Catherine Cassius

Brian Wai-Henk Cheung with High Distinction

Hannah Rose Clarke

David Matthew Cleland

Dominique Clingen

Matilda Colwell

Renee Louise Coyne

Nicole Elizabeth Critchley

Tayla Bree Curtis

Josephine Michelle Day

Grace Irene Dickson

Ruby Lorna Britton Donnelly

Amy Christine Donnelly

Zayra Duhay Lungsod Donor

Devon Marie-Eloise Egan with Distinction

Ashton Mary Embry

Charlotte Evans

Sophie Josephine Farmer

Sam Michael Fatovich

Shannon Leigh Fenton

Caitlin Sarah Foran

Angelica Gagliardi

Zoe Sara Gale

Rachael Louise Geracitano

Ellen Margaret Gerick

Karen Gillies with Distinction

Katherine Lucy Glasfurd

Kristel Jyka Gorembalem

Kathryn June Gorres

Megan Phoebe Gray

Paige Dawn Green

Laura Jane Gregory

Christine Hales

Lauren Gaynor Hall

Bryn Gaeblar Hansson

Jordanna Michaela Harmon

Caitlin Elizabeth Harrison

Madeleine Rose Hart

Sarah Rose Hayes

Ashlee Jade Hitchmough

Joanne Holmes

Madison Jade Hughes

Sophie May Ibbitson

Nicole Joy Jordaan

Ruth Van Bawi Sung Kheng Lawt

Olivia Georgina Alice King

CEREMONY ONE – 10.00AM

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Shaniek Joanna Kingdon

Kate Korosec

Madison Jean Krause

Christy Helen Laird

Meghan Louise Land

Jessica Elizabeth Lee

Kimberley Jane Leon

Jolene May Fong Ling

Callum Michael Macintyre

Kaitlin Joy Mackenzie

Megan Beth Marshall

Aoife Roisin Marie Mc Daid

Matilda Roisin McCauley

Jodie McCormick

Marie Louise Milloy

Biancka Scarlett Morton

Georgia Astrid Munro-Grip

Felicity Marie Murphy with Distinction

Sara Josephine Nyssen

Evie Angelique Nicolopoulos

Carissa Anna O’Donnell

Deel Aballa Ojulu

Taylor Jane Oldacres-Dear

Erin Paige Oldacres-Dear

Elizabeth Jane Parkinson

Bella Elizabeth Parsons

Shanae Krista Payne

Scarlett Isabel Pendlebury with Distinction

Maddie Marie Penniment

Tegan Marie Piggott

Haylee Ellen Porter

Felicity Jane Potter

Natasha Elizabeth Price

Phoebe Georgia Ralph

Rebecca Kate Reid

Katie Marie Reynolds

Enyana Reynolds

Danielle Kari Richardson

Sage Ella Rogers-Uff

Zoe Dee Rowcroft

Rochelle Louise Rowley

Lauren Debra Ryan

Brianna Ebony May Ryder

Adeline Si Ngah Seet

Dakota Brooke Shaw

Emily Tayler Siddall

Guveena Kaur Sidhu

Chelsea Anne Siebert

Georgina Rose Sinclair

Claire Somers

Hannah May Soteriou

Lucinda May Spittle

Natasha Ann Strohman

Jessica Poh-Fong Tan

Kiarn Jade Targett

Evelyn Ai Fen Tay

Eilish Rose Taylor

Rebecca Alison Terriaca

Isabella Traianedes

Nellie Harmanna Van Duyn

Chloe Amber Wadcock

Clayton Jan Wells

Jasmine West

Paris Jane Westren

Heather Marie Wilkens

Sarah Julie Williams

Lauren Jessica Williams

Jennika-Lea Mary Wilson

Jeannie Louise Wilson

Lauren Elizabeth Windsor

Kirsten Leah Worrall

Isabella Yaksich

Ni Made Arisma Yuni

Aysha Mohammed Bakr Abdel Megid Zahran

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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing

Monika Balaskova-Vanek

Emma Louise Barnett

Ben Tom Baskovich

Diana Gabriela Bejan

Nicole Elizabeth Bender

Lukas Arnold Birch

Alice Kerensa Breen

Stephanie Rose Bruce

Aimee Georgina Bullock

David Burns

Yanyun Cai

Jessica Choytun Nurjandoa

Seanne Margaret Clegg

Georgia Clare Culpan

Laura Maree Dacey

Jenna Claire De La Rue

Jacinta Jo Denker

Mapule Lindelwa Ignatia Dube

Haden John Duggan

Rose Fairclough

Taryn Anne Flavel

Lauren Nicole Garbutt

Lauren Jade Goodman

Lisa Kathleene Hasty

Rebecca Therese Healey

Bryanna Lani Heard

Zoe Maree Heath

Alisha Patricia Hughes

Laura Katie Ingham

Alexandra Margaret Kung

Bonnie Rose Letch

Zainabu Sultana Mohammed

Emily Jayne Mowat

Louisa Muller

Sibonokuhle Munyongani

Lauren Elise Murphy

Liam John Murphy

Katie Leanne Nelson

Annelise Sian O’Connor

Elouise Valarie-Anne O’Donnell

Lauren Clare O’Kelly

Rebecca Marie Phillips

Elke Jane Reinhardt

Ebony Tamika Rolph

Natasha Carole Sewell

Storm Jasmine Shalders

Madelyn Stella Sheridan

Renee Catherine Sheridan

Sally Ellen Simmons-Prince

Jessica May Smith

Abbey Claire Steer

Rebecca Ann Suiter

Hannah May Sutherland

Jessica Taisani Tekarawa

Ashlee Renee Tierney

Maddison Rose Tippett

Megan Kaye Waldron

Ellen Rachel Warwick

Jessica Louise Waters

Dana Michelle Wilkinson

Emily Rose Wood

Peng Yang

Katie Yujie Zhang

Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Nursing

Kim Fiona Hyams

Fiona Jean Reynolds

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing

Sherin Jose

Chloe Rebecca Lennox

Graduate Certificate in Nursing

Analyn Velila Serenio

Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Leadership and Management)

Christopher Craib

Rachael Ann Dunn

Kieran John English

Joanne Terese Murro

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Graduate Certificate in Ophthalmic NursingSok Khoeun Pok

Elizabeth Anne Okely

Graduate Diploma of Clinical NursingProssy Modong Kujji

Graduate Diploma of Mental Health NursingRachel Hannah Kokoschke

Graduate Diploma of MidwiferyDenim Marie BennetsJasmin Sally BromageEdith Onyemaechi DikeKimberly Annalisa GallagherGeorgia Maree KennyMadison Patrice KiernanderGeorgina Chelsie MarsdenEmily Kate MignaccaRebecca Anne MillsOlubusola Omowunmi SorunmuEmma Maree SuiterEliana Marie Driscoll Vieira

Margaret-Rose Blacklock Zanotti

Graduate Diploma of Nursing

Stella Louise Kendrew

Graduate Diploma of Perioperative Nursing

Germaine Yasmeen Erok

Binu Joseph

Rebekah Jayne Lemon

Karen Murray

Ariell Brittany Christl Paterson Shand

Kia Raewyn Thompson

Anne Louise Thomson

Amy Upsall

Michelle Lai Ching Yeong

Master of Nursing

Bethany Amber Albonico

Momodu Stevens Kanu

Higher Degrees by Research

Master of Nursing

Ellen Anne Carland

Supervisors: Associate Professor Kylie Russell and Dr Tracey Coventry

Title of Thesis: Postoperative delirium in elective surgery: An observational study.

Doctor of Philosophy

Priyanka Bhattarai

Supervisors: Professor Jane Phillips and Dr Toby Newton-John

Title of Thesis: Using digital health technology to optimize older people’s pain self-management capabilities: A mixed methods study (the Digitech Pain Project).

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School of Arts & Sciences

Bachelor of Arts

Kitila Davies

Emily Christine Duffield

Matthew James Elwell

Maisie Anne Evason

Georgia Elizabeth Fraser

Ella Mary Hart

Natalie Thalma Nazzari

Sian Bridie Max Pankhurst

Sombo Salivaji

Joseph James Schwieters

Joshua Norman York

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Andrew James Ring

Bachelor of Behavioural Science

Matilda Grace Birchmore

Matthew Robert Edgar

Jazmin Nancy Hatherley

Tegan Hollings

Eleanor Lillian Kemp

Jasmine Jessica Levine

Keshi O’Halloran

Imogen Mia Ridout

Fungai Rugube

Matthew David Ryan with Distinction

Jack Michael Swainson

Bachelor of Communications & Media

Charlotte May Cann

Emerson Jorge Carlberg

Tallulah Mei Chong

Abinta Clarke

Emily Rose Hills

Emma Seitz Lucas

Jonathon William Nolan

Alexander William Perry

Bachelor of ScienceLauren Stephanie Jolliffe

Regina Tarsha Norman

Scarlet Roxby

Sarah Ann Towler

Mikaela Louise Willis

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts

Eloise Victoria Ashton

Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies

Susan Elizabeth Parmer

Catherine Ann Ralls

Graduate Certificate in Mathematics

Jordan Ashleigh Baker

Dave Mario Le Grand

Michael Zaouk

Master of Counselling

Caroline Suzette Cavanagh

Beatrice Lin Li Foong with High Distinction

Melissa Helen Gurney

Richard Percy Oxenburgh

Gareth Williams

CEREMONY TWO – 11.30AM

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School of Business

Bachelor of Commerce

Lachlan Andrew Bahen

Rylie Taylor Baker

Jacynta Borgese

Lachlan Clarke Bowie

Olivia Mae Cunningham

Noah Patrick Franklyn Dennis

Patrick Benjamin Fisher

Francine Camille Greco

Ashleigh Megan Greenhow

Casey Michelle Hood

Zachary Matthew Johnson

Michael Walter Raymond Kazich with Distinction

Michael William Mangini

Benjamin Jake Radonich

Elena Rose Rear with Distinction

Jason David Riddle

Oliver Stockwell

Daniel Thomas Stone

Victoria Kate Wade with Distinction

Richard William Wight

Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Behavioural Science

Karlie Madison France

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Sport & Recreation Management

Patrick William Abbott

Bachelor of Human Resource Management/Bachelor of Behavioural Science

Mae Christina Samuels

Bachelor of Marketing & Public Relations

Phoebe Christine Longmire

Bronte May O’Grady

Katrina Laura Elise Sparkes

Bachelor of Marketing & Public Relations/ Bachelor of Communications & Media

Samuel Max Daisley

Bachelor of Sport & Recreation Management

Matthew Thomas Aubrey Chave

Graduate Certificate in Business

Mitchell Rhys Cooper

Graduate Certificate in Catholic Leadership

Sonja Eveline Matthes

Graduate Certificate in Not For Profit

Carol Anthony Nathan

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School of Law

Bachelor of LawsMaddison Ann Darch

Matthew John Humphry

Thilini Kumudhika Meemanage

Jacinta Madison Peet

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Grace Laura Gilbert

Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Arts

Rose Margaret Cavanagh

Hamish John Donovan

Caleb William Gardner

Madeline Rose James

Sofia Grace Tsagalis

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/ Bachelor of Arts

Olivia Jane Vallieres

Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Behavioural Science

Amy Eileen Bradley

Declan Joseph Adair Ryan

Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Commerce

James Kimberley Locke

Tori-Jade Thorn

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/ Bachelor of Commerce

Luke Aiden Crofts

Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Philosophy

Teron Jon Stone

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Higher Degrees by Research

Master of Philosophy

Kimberly Ann Smith

Supervisors: Dr Sharon McCarthy and Associate Professor Ryan Anderton

Title of Thesis: Exploring 4th year medical students’ learning and understanding in mental health and psychiatry.

Doctor of Philosophy

Paige Cabot Newmark

Supervisors: Professor Christopher Wortham and Professor Emeritus Robert White

Title of Thesis: The relevance of cartography in the study of early modern drama, 1425–1625.

Tai Bailey White-Toney

Supervisors: Associate Professor Dylan Korczynskyj, Mr Andrew Grigg and Professor Max Bulsara

Title of Thesis: Causes of variable jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) and marri (Corymbia calophylla) seedling density at establishment following bauxite mining in the northen jarrah forest of Western Australia.

Alexandra Kelly Wallis

Supervisors: Dr Leigh Straw and Professor Deborah Gare

Title of Thesis: Hysterical women – Moral treatment of female patients in the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum, 1858–1908.

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School of Education

Bachelor of Education (Conversion)Carmelo De FrancescoFiona Lee Dixon Fowler

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Care 0-8 years)Olivia Kathleen NeeshamBethany Jayne Townsend

Bachelor of Education (Primary)Grace Alexandra JonesKali Robin KoncuratAlexia Brooke Sberna

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)Oliver Robert Cox

Marissa Giuseppina Gangemi with Distinction

Jesse Anna McDonaldAlexia Maree PorcaroNicole Irene Rodgers

Graduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood Education)Emma-Kate Laurel DistanteAlexandra Emma ManningNicola McCluskeyMegan Louise PoveySerefina SabatinoStefanie Kate SolagnaRachel Elizabeth Triplett

Graduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching Higher EducationJane Elizabeth DavisNicole Janet Miles

Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)Juanita Antoinette Shepherd

Master of Education (Curriculum)Carolyn Jane Dorsman

Master of Education (Early Childhood)Jillian Michelle French with Distinction

Master of Education (Leadership & Management)Nicolle Maree AchmadShoshanna Tina-Marie Beins with High Distinction

Luke Raymond BostelmanRocky Neville CollinsKylie Maree Day with High Distinction

Lynette Catherine FahieAndrew Malcolm HayesAndrew Christopher HolyoakeLauren Christina HuntAmanda MarocchiKaty Elise MooreGregory Joseph Quinn with Distinction

Simone Alexes StevensStacey Leigh SymeDeanna Marie TononKylie Suzanne Virgo

Master of Education (Religious Education)Fiona Catherine GlumacGeorgina Louise O’BrienJoanne Catherine Ray

Master of Education (Special Learning Needs)Hayley Irene Reilly with Distinction

Master of Primary Teaching Alexander Gonda

Master of Religious EducationKelly Ann BrownSimon Anthony Place

Master of Teaching (Primary Education)Lauren Grace AnziniLachlan James Valentine

Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)Charlotte Erin DonovanLauren Marie Street

CEREMONY THREE – 1.00PM

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School of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Simone Anna Brandsch

Timothy Brodie Cusens

ClancyRose Johanna Higgins

Roisin Patricia Hille

Hannah Kirk

Aaron Colin Skinner

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)

Maya Koentgen

Callum Dane Wilson

Bachelor of Biomedical Science/ Bachelor of Commerce

Nicholas Anthony Jones

Olivia Rosemary Maso

Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science

Sara Ann Becker

Yannick Fritz Buelow

Brandon Joseph D’Rozario

Josiah Sean Naidoo

Connor Greatorex Niehaus

James Luke Pastorino

Rheanna Amanda Quan

George Craig Richmond

Kate Suzanne Sinclair

Alana Zoe Stanley

Bachelor of Health & Physical Education (Secondary)

Christopher John Di Sabato

Grace Anne O’Keeffe

Jackson Charles Webster

Shayne Jaden Wornes

Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation

Jacob Peter Earl

Ben Michael Moffat

Olivia Claire Murfit

Brent Hedley Quick

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School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine

Oscar Brett

Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education

Stacey Durelle Fuller

Deborah Mary Theresa Mooney

Natalie Gaye Rudling

Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education

Brendan Tzie Xyin Foo

Kathryn Therese Jafferies

Master of Health Professional Education

Tracey Jane McKernan

Physician’s Pledge

Based on The Physician’s Pledge of the World Medical Association 1948 (as amended 2017).

As a member of the medical profession:

I solemnly promise to dedicate my life to the service of humanity;

The health, healing and well-being of my patient will be my primary consideration;

I will maintain the utmost respect for all human life;

I will respect the dignity of my patient;

I will not permit considerations of age, disease, disability, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation,

nationality, politics, social standing or any other factor to interfere with my duty to my patient;

I will respect the confidences shared with me;

I will practise medicine in good conscience, with compassion and humility;

I will attend to my own health, well-being and continued learning in order to deliver the best care;

I will give to my teachers, colleagues and students due respect and gratitude;

I will foster the honour and noble traditions of the medical profession;

Even under threat I will not use my medical knowledge unethically or to violate human rights or civil liberties;

I make these promises solemnly, freely, and upon my honour.

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School of Philosophy & Theology

Diploma of Theology

Andrew Charles Bath

Bachelor of Philosophy

Eliza Jane Fulton

Mariska Tissa Harlie

Cameron James Ploner

Bachelor of Theology

Nicholas Georg Diedler

Errol Xavier Lobo with High Distinction

Jason Guo Sheng Yeap

Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts

Monica Daisy Mansell Chamizo

Mary Frances Prentice

Graduate Diploma of Philosophy

Tara Michelle DePaolo

Graduate Diploma of Theology

Michael Vincent Brennan

School of Physiotherapy

Graduate Certificate in Burn & Trauma Rehabilitation

Zoe Matilda Leunig

Graduate Diploma of Burn & Trauma Rehabilitation

Debra Jean Phillips

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Higher Degrees by Research

Master of Medicine/Surgery

Paul Tannous

Supervisors: Professor Craig Munns and Professor George Mendz

Title of Thesis: Safety and effectiveness of Stoss Therapy in children with vitamin D deficiency.

Master of Philosophy

Conor Angus Spence

Supervisors: Professor Philip Matthews and Dr Richard Hamilton

Title of Thesis: Albert Camus: Rebellion through the ethical frameworks of Emmanuel Levinas and Soren Kierkegaard.

Myra Joy Quilatan

Supervisors: Dr Shail Mehta and Dr Laurene Aydon

Title of Thesis: Impact of lifestyle factors on Group B Streptococcus Colonisation during pregnancy.

Doctor of Education

Stephanie Louise Massey

Supervisors: Professor Chris Hackett and Dr Laura D’Olimpio

Title of Thesis: A quest for confidence: The extent to which philosophical inquiry through the integrated pedagogies of the Question Quadrant and Community of Inquiry can encourage the exhibition of attributes associated with the critical and creative thinking capability.

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Doctor of Philosophy

Ranila Bhoyroo

Supervisors: Dr Charles Adam Wigley and Professor Beth Hands

Title of Thesis: Motor planning in children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder: Behavioural and neurological evidence.

Marlon De La Torre

Supervisors: Professor Gerard O’Shea and Dr Anne-Marie Irwin

Title of Thesis: Does the Catechism of the Catholic Church possess an educational function as a formative tool for Catholic educators?

Jacqueline Marie Frost

Supervisors: Professor Boris Handal, Dr Anne-Marie Irwin and Associate Professor Narottam Bhindi

Title of Thesis: The accountability of school leaders in a Catholic Educational System: Origin, manifestation and fulfilment.

Gabriella MacDougall

Supervisors: Associate Professor Bruno Meloni, Associate Professor Ryan Anderton and Professor Neville Knuckey

Title of Thesis: Investigations into the neuroprotective mechanisms of Poly-Arginine Peptides.

Sam Neylon

Supervisors: Professor Anne-Marie Hill and Professor Caroline Bulsara

Title of Thesis: Optimising minor refurbishment in Australian residential aged care facilities using a mixed methods approach .

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Senior Staff

Fremantle Campus

Vice Chancellor Professor Francis Campbell

Pro Vice Chancellor & Head of Campus, Fremantle Professor Selma Alliex

Pro Vice Chancellor, International Professor Peta Sanderson

Pro Vice Chancellor, Research Professor Greg Blatch

Dean of Arts & Sciences Professor Sarah McGann

Dean of Business Professor Catherine Whelan

Dean of Education Professor Caroline Mansfield

Dean of Health Sciences Professor Naomi Trengove

Dean of Law Professor Joan Squelch

Dean of Medicine Professor Gervase Chaney

Dean of Nursing & Midwifery Professor Karen Clark-Burg

Dean of Philosophy & Theology (Acting) Professor Philip Matthews

Dean of Physiotherapy Professor Sarah Love

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Board of Governors

Directors

Mr Adrian Arundell Mrs Hilary Johnston-Croke

Mr Justin Carroll Mr Michael L'Estrange AO (Deputy Chancellor)

Mr Jack de Groot Ms Louise McCann

The Honourable Christopher Ellison (Chancellor) Mr John Prendiville

Mr Richard Haddock AO

Trustees

Sister Annette Cunliffe RSC The Honourable Justice Rob Mazza

Mr Michael Digges The Honourable Justice Neville Owen

The Honourable Christopher Ellison (Chancellor) Mr Peter Prendiville

Reverend Father John Jenkins CSC His Excellency David Scarf AM

Mr Michael L'Estrange AO (Deputy Chancellor) Most Reverend Bishop Richard Umbers

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Governors

Mr Adrian Arundell The Honourable Justice Rob Mazza

Mr Justin Carroll Ms Louise McCann

Sister Annette Cunliffe RSC Mr Michael McNulty

Mr Jack de Groot Professor Con Michael AO

Mr Michael Digges Ms Meneesha Michalka

The Honourable Christopher Ellison (Chancellor) The Honourable Justice Neville Owen

Mr Richard Haddock AO Mr Stephen Newton

Reverend Father John Jenkins CSC Mr John Prendiville

Mrs Hilary Johnston-Croke Mr Peter Prendiville

The Honourable Dr Tricia Kavanagh His Excellency David Scarf AM

Mr Michael L'Estrange AO (Deputy Chancellor) Emeritus Professor Anthony Shannon AM

Ms Nicole Lockwood Most Reverend Bishop Richard Umbers

The Very Reverend Monsignor Kevin Long PhD Mr Andrew Whitechurch

Board of Governors

The University Cresti. The central symbol is an open book. It is a symbol common to many universities. It

represents the tradition of research and teaching. It speaks of inherited wisdom and its contemporary expression.

ii. What makes this symbolic book distinctive is that it is The Bible. It bears witness to the Judeo-Christian tradition.

iii. Specifically, it is open at the beginning of the Gospel of John and quotes—in Latin—the first words of the Prologue: “In principio erat Verbum.” “In the beginning was the Word.” The Latin text was chosen as it recalls the common international language of the medieval universities, which arose out of “the Catholic mind of Europe”.

iv. At one level these words were chosen as they remind us that everything that exists begins as an “idea”, and that ideas find expression in symbols: spoken and written words as well as mathematical, scientific and musical terms.

v. But John’s hearers would have noticed the echo of the opening of the Book of Genesis: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth”.

vi. As it is used by the Gospel writer, the text goes on to proclaim that Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, is the very “Word” of God – the Divine, Eternal Idea, through whom all was made in the beginning and who now offers redemption, reconciliation and hope to creation.

vii. In choosing this text, the University proclaims that all its searching for truth and beauty has as its essential reference point the Divine, Eternal Word become man—Jesus Christ.

viii. The “waves” symbol below the book represents both the port of Fremantle where the University began and also Australia, a nation with no land boundary with any neighbour. As our National Anthem puts it: we are “girt by sea”. As it has grown, the University is now “girt by sea” at Broome and by the waters of the Pacific Ocean in Sydney.

ix. The star above the book is expressly the seven-point Federation star. From the beginning the University presented itself as Notre Dame Australia.

x. The dark “Oxford” blue badge, which frames these three symbols, is linked to the circle bearing the University’s name by means of a light “Cambridge” blue Greek cross.

Fr John Neill opTrustee of the University 1990 - 2009

The Objects of The University of Notre Dame Australia are:

a) the provision of university education within a context of

Catholic faith and values; and

b) the provision of an excellent standard of –

i) teaching, scholarship and research; ii) training for the professions; and

iii) pastoral care for its students.