The opening of the first Dental building in 1908, now the University of Otago Staff Club. The opening of the Walsh building in 1961, followed by the recent re-opening of the newly refurbished Walsh building in 2021.
1961 Dental School Walsh building opening. Courtesy of the Dental School
2021 Dental School Walsh building re-opening following refurbishment
1940s, Students' common room.
1940s, Sterilisation and 1961 Student clinic. Photos courtesy of the Dental School
Mural depicting dental students on life's journey, painted by muralist Guy Howard-Smith
Also in this issue...
Alumni in the news
An overview of some of the amazing things that University of Otago alumni are doing right now. 
Pearl Matahiki leaving the helm of the Māori Centre
Pearl Matahiki on leaving her role as Tumuaki (Manager) of Te Huka Mātauraka (Māori Centre) after 20 years at the centre.
Nurturing the next generation of citizens
The Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne extends a farewell to all alumni, and speaks of the challenges of the past year and her pride in Otago's staff and students.
Creative disrupters keeping it real
Otago alumni are the creative force behind the government's online safety campaign, deftly using humour as a courier for a serious message.
Your Story - Happy to be home and planning a concert tour
Jonathan Lemalu and his family have been busy settling into life in Dunedin, while also planning a national concert tour.
Networks and Events
Galleries from a variety of events that have taken place during 2021
Making a difference - Remembering Sophia
The first Sophia Michelle McMillan Crestani Scholarship was awarded in March this year and fundraising for a second is well advanced.
Supporting Otago - Dr Elman Poole
A generous gift of NZ$3 million will support southern students to pursue their studies at the University of Otago and University of Canterbury (UC).
Access the wealth of information shared by Otago (and visiting) academics available to view online
Why we ♥ Otago - Dental Class of 1980 reunion
The Dental Class of 1980 celebrated their COVID-delayed 40th reunion in February.