G R A D UAT E H O USE NEWS
109 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TH
The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne held it’s 109th annual General Meeting (AGM)on 27th May 2021. Following the announcement of the 7-day lockdown in Victoria on 27th May, the AGM was shifted from face-to-face to a Zoom meeting.
Honorary Life Membership The Graduate Union Council presented two previous presidents of the Association with Honorary Life Memberships:
• Major General Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld AC, In her opening address, President The Hon Diana OBE, KStJ (2013 – 2015) Bryant AO QC acknowledged the various stages of • Dr Ken Loughnan AO (2016 – 2019) 2020 and the challenging impacts of the pandemic, restrictions and lockdowns on the world, our Honorary College Fellows communities, Graduate House, residents and Each year the Graduate Union Council appoints Members of the Association. Honorary College Fellows to those of distinguished The President called upon the continued support accomplishment in the University-level education and advocacy from Members, and her continued and research sector who have contributed to wish to meet more Members in person at Graduate collegiality. The recipients for 2021 are: House and in other forums over the coming • Dr Ross McMullin months and, hopefully, at the third AGM of her term as President. • Professor Rachel Fensham • Professor Stuart Milner Election of Council members The report from the Returning Officer following Date of next annual General meeting the 2021 election results indicated three successful candidates: The Chairman advised Members that the next AGM is scheduled for Thursday, 26th May 2022. • Cr Mary Kelleher; • Cr Muan Lim; and • Cr Jane Tisdall
A complete report on the AGM will be published in the December 2021 Melbourne Graduate.
Retiring Councillor Chairman of Council, Mr Vincent Mirabelli, extended gratitude to retiring Councillor, Mr Kingsley Davis OAM, noting that he had first been appointed to Council in 2011 and elected in 2012, and has served on Council for ten years. 29
