Thursday 18 March 2021 9:02am
Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne's leaving picnic
An informal celebration was held on the Clocktower lawn on Friday 12 March to mark the completion of Professor Harlene Hayne's term as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago. You can read Professor Hayne's farewell speech that she gave at an Auckland alumni event on Thursday 4 February.
Auckland Dental Facility opening
The waiting area at the new University of Otago, Auckland Dental Facility.
The University of Otago, Auckland Dental Facility – which Professor Hayne officially opened on 4 February after a soft launch last year – had 11 students in 2020 and is progressing with 29 this year then to full capacity with almost 50 in 2022, which will be half the Faculty of Dentistry's final- year students and the facility's limit, Professor Hayne says. Read about the new Auckland Dental Facility
Visit the Alumni Facebook page to view photos from the Auckland Dental Facility opening.
Highlanders Coaches' Breakfast
Alumni and guests were treated to a pre-game insight at the Coaches' Breakfast held on the 26 February at the Otago Business School. The breakfast was held on the morning of the Highlanders vs Crusaders game; the first game of the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season.
Also in this issue...
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.
Otago images - Otago Dental School
Images from the Otago Dental School through the years.
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.