Central Coast Graduation Ceremonies - July 2017

WELCOME TO GRADUATION

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CONGRATULATIONS Dear Graduate,

Congratulations on reaching this milestone – completing your university degree is a remarkable achievement and one of which you and your family can be very proud.

Today’s ceremony is a chance to reflect on the hard work that has brought you here, and to celebrate where you are going – to imagine not only your own future, but the future of a world made better because of you.

You arrived at the Ourimbah Campus with passion, energy and curiosity, as well as a powerful desire to make a difference.

In return, your time at UON has prepared you to take on extraordinary challenges, and to grab hold of transformative opportunities.

Today, you graduate from one of the top 225 universities in the world—with thirteen academic disciplines among the top 200 globally.

You also join a talented alumni network that comprises more than 135,000 graduates in almost every country and shares a lifelong asset: a degree from the University of Newcastle.

As you take these first steps toward your future career – whether here on the Central Coast or further afield – I am delighted we are able to join you, your family and friends in celebrating this most important milestone.

Congratulations once again and I look forward to finding out after you have proudly crossed the stage, where your UON degree will take you.

Best wishes,

Professor Caroline McMillen Vice-Chancellor and President The University of Newcastle

CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES Dear Graduate,

Congratulations on reaching this important milestone: your ambition to succeed has made today possible.

Today, you stand on stage to receive your testamur as a TAFE NSW alumni. You have gained a qualification from Australia’s largest education and training provider – a provider who is highly valued by your industry.

Like many before you, you are now embarking on the next step in your journey with the knowledge, skills and practical experience that will prepare you for a rewarding and exciting future.

You will shape the future of our economy and our region.

Welcome, too, to the TAFE NSW Alumni Association. You are joining a community of very talented people: a network that will support you throughout your career.

Take pride in your achievements – we do! It is TAFE NSW’s privilege to have played a part in realising your goals.

For more than 29 years, TAFE NSW and the University of Newcastle have worked together to deliver a world-class educational experience here at Ourimbah. We will be there for you again and again as your career unfolds.

We salute you.

Elizabeth McGregor Regional General Manager, North TAFE NSW

CENTRAL COAST TERTIARY EDUCATION PATHWAYS The landmark Central Coast Campus partnership between the University of Newcastle (UON) and TAFE NSW continues to improve access to tertiary education and employment opportunities in the region.

Now in its 29th year, this partnership enables and empowers people of all ages and backgrounds to use tertiary education as a springboard to success without having to leave the Central Coast.

Since the first cohorts of UON and TAFE NSW students commenced their studies at the Central Coast Campus in July 1989, thousands of students have completed undergraduate, postgraduate and associate degrees, enabling programs, diplomas, and certificates across a network of campuses throughout the region.

Courses and programs offered by UON and TAFE NSW on the Central Coast are designed in consultation with business and industry to ensure graduates are skilled for the future.

Flexible articulation and credit arrangements between the partners allow students to move seamlessly between the institutions and tailor their education to meet personal goals and future employment needs.

Of these programs, Oral Health Therapy, Podiatry, Food Science and Human Nutrition, and Exercise and Sport Science are exclusively offered to Central Coast students.

Exclusive majors in Marine Science and Sustainable Resource Management are offered to Central Coast students as part of the UON Bachelor of Science program.

TAFE NSW offers students the opportunity to study more than 70 vocational courses across three locations in Ourimbah, Gosford and Wyong at certificate, through to 2 | The University of Newcastle

diploma and associate degree level. All programs are designed with industry and provide opportunities to pathway into employment or further study at university in a range of areas including building and construction, information technology, hospitality and tourism, community services, aged care and nursing.

Tertiary education on the Central Coast continues to thrive with more than 8,200 students currently enrolled in tertiary education at UON and TAFE NSW. The cutting-edge facilities, innovative teaching and learning practices available on the Central Coast attract students locally, nationally and internationally.

UON and TAFE NSW are committed to investing in tertiary education facilities and offerings that support regional business and economic growth on the Central Coast. The Central Coast Medical School and Medical Research Institute is now under construction and will be a driver of better health outcomes for the region. Located opposite Gosford Hospital the facility is a collaboration between UON and the Central Coast Local Health District and is focused on a patient-centered, integrated health care approach to skill the region’s health workforce of the future.

This week more than 1,100 UON and TAFE NSW students will receive their awards from the Central Coast Campus and will make a significant contribution to the future growth of the Central Coast region as they embark on their chosen careers.

RECONCILIATION STATEMENT The University of Newcastle and TAFE NSW declares its commitment to Aboriginal reconciliation: developing a strong community and fostering mutual respect, social justice and a united voice between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal Australians.

The Central Coast campus (Ourimbah) respects and acknowledges the Aboriginal land on which the Australian campuses of the University are located. We acknowledge the Aboriginal nations on whose traditional lands the campus has a presence, respecting and acknowledging the traditional peoples and the cultural significance and history of the land.

The Campus is aware of the impact of the alienation and other forms of injustices including the removal of children, the loss of land, the destruction of languages and culture, and the ongoing struggle for social and restorative justice.

Through acknowledging and understanding past losses and injustices and through committing to redressing the social and economic challenges and ongoing racism, we will continue to move forward together to a better future.

The Campus recognises that education plays an integral role in providing a foundation and platform for the exercise of self-determination and the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through collaboration and the provision of culturally responsive education the University of Newcastle and TAFE NSW seeks to educate and contribute to the development of a harmonious community.

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The Campus’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have supported us in ensuring an Aboriginal presence and appropriate and effective levels of consultation and collaboration through the sharing of Aboriginal voices, cultural wisdom and knowledge. These attributes are essential to moving forward to a future of equality and respect in teaching and learning, research, cultural inclusion, celebrating diverse cultures and success.

The Campus acknowledges and appreciates the contribution and support by all communities. We will continue to build on existing partnerships and wherever possible forge respectful relationships designed to contribute to the ongoing endeavour of redressing the circumstance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, health, cultures, languages, social justice, employment and empowerment.

The Campus is committed to providing an environment that is free from racism and discrimination, developing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to access and succeed in higher education. The Campus embraces the unique and diverse cultures of Aboriginal – the oldest continuing culture in the world – and Torres Strait Island peoples and to ensure the growth of knowledge for all Australians.

With respect and collaboration, the University of Newcastle and TAFE NSW embraces a united approach to equality and inclusiveness for all Australian peoples.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF GRADUATION The graduation ceremony is one of great antiquity. Its essential features have been the same since the 12th century when the first universities came into existence.

Its necessary constituents are the Chancellor or his or her Deputy, the academic staff, the graduates, and the public.

underneath. The hood was the normal medieval headwear, but it soon acquired a coloured lining. By the 17th century, if not earlier, these colours were strictly controlled so that anyone could identify from the colour of a graduate’s hood, the university and the degree.

The church had a monopoly of education, partly because it was the guardian of true doctrine, and partly because clerics were almost the only people who could read and write. As a result, the only person who could license a teacher was the bishop of a diocese until, under pressure of other business; he deputed the task to his chief secretary or chancellor.

The public is the fourth participant. It has an important function because the whole point of the proceedings is that they should be seen and heard by valid witnesses.

The public hears the words of the Dean and the Chancellor and sees the new graduates dressed in their respective gowns or robes.

The second group participating in the ceremony is the academic staff. In the 12th century they would all have been called “masters” or MAs. At that date they were paid no salaries, but hired their own lecture rooms and charged their own fees. But they also formed themselves into a guild or union, which is what universitas originally meant. In the 13th century they won a great victory when they persuaded the Pope to decree that chancellors were obliged to confer degrees on all those nominated by the masters. That is why the masters examine the candidates, why the Dean, acting as their spokesperson, reads out the names of those who are to receive degrees, and why the masters at this ceremony watch to see that the Chancellor or his Deputy does what is required of him.

The foregoing is an adaptation of an address given at a graduation ceremony at the University of Birmingham by Emeritus Professor R H C Davis and reprinted in his book ‘From Alfred the Great to Stephen’ (Hambledon Press, 1991), pp. 307-309. It is reproduced with kind permission of the author’s widow.

Thirdly the graduates. The word “degree” comes from the Latin gradus, which means “a step”. When students are admitted to a bachelor degree they move one step up towards the mastership. When they are admitted to a master’s degree they climb another step and come up on a level with the masters, who then receive them into their guild or universitas.

The academic gowns are derived from the everyday dress of the medieval clergy. In the Middle Ages they were not open in front, but closed like a clergyman’s cassock. It was in about 1500 that academics had the front opened up so as to display the fine clothes which they were wearing 6 | The University of Newcastle

ABORIGINAL STOLE The red, yellow and black stoles are worn by Aboriginal students and staff during graduation and relate to the colours of the Aboriginal flag. The colours of the Aboriginal flag represent the land (red), the sun (yellow) and the people (black).

TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STOLE The green, blue and black stoles are worn by Torres Strait Islander students during graduation and relate to the colours of the Torres Strait Island flag. The colours of the Torres Strait Island flag represent the land (green), the sea (blue) and the people (black).

The University of Newcastle is a national leader in the attraction and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The wearing of the stoles celebrates culture and identity in a significant ceremony that also celebrates success.

THREE SISTERS PAY IT FORWARD In Annie Nichols’ first year of her Physiotherapy degree at the University of Newcastle (UON), life at home was tough.

As a result of mental illness in her immediate family, they were experiencing severe financial hardship and university studies were difficult. Annie was fortunate and was awarded a $4,000 Shaping Futures Scholarship. This scholarship helped her meet crucial living and study costs like rent and textbooks. For Annie, the scholarship actually made staying at University possible.

“Without this scholarship, following my goals of completing a university degree would have been extremely difficult. I want to make a real difference for dedicated students in need.”

Annie Nichols – Bachelor of Physiotherapy In 2015, Annie chose to assist in raising money for other Shaping Futures Scholarships by taking part in the Great Wall of China Walk, a 50km trek that formed part of the University’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Annie’s aim was to give other students the same opportunity she was given.

This year Annie is bringing her two sisters, Lucy and Sophie, on her ‘paying it forward’ journey. Both Lucy and Sophie are in their second year of study at UON – Lucy studying for a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Arts, Sophie studying for a Bachelor of Arts, English and Sociology.

Together, all three Nichols girls will take on the University’s Larapinta Trail Challenge – a five-day, 65km trek in the Northern Territory, with each sister aiming to raise $3,500.

All three sisters are passionate about making a difference, because they know first-hand how someone else’s generosity can change a life.

TO HELP THE GIRLS REACH THEIR TARGET, VISIT: NEWCASTLE.EDU.AU/NICHOLS-GIVE 100% of all funds raised will support Indigenous education, health, research and community initiatives led by UON. The University is proud to have graduated one third of the country's Indigenous doctors; have the largest number of Indigenous students; and be home to the Wollotuka Institute, accredited for its education outcomes by the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium – an Australian first.

For more information about the Larapinta Trail Challenge, contact Connor Brown: connor.brown@newcastle.edu.au

HOW TO GIVE: Every donation can make a difference Online: newcastle.edu.au/donate Phone: +61 2 4921 8612 Email: donate@newcastle.edu.au Mail your cheque to: UON Office of Alumni and Philanthropy IDC Building, University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308

Tax deductibility: Donations of $2 or more to the University of Newcastle may be eligible deductions for income tax purposes under the Income Tax Act 1997.

Privacy: The University of Newcastle complies with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998. Your personal information will be securely stored.

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THE GRADUATION CEREMONY THE MACE

WITH DISTINCTION

The Mace is the symbol of formal authority. The Mace used today belongs to the University of Newcastle and was designed by gold and silversmith, Gerald Benney. It is made of Australian walnut and silver and its head represents an open book – the traditional symbol of learning. The Mace was a gift from the University of New South Wales to commemorate the establishment of the University of Newcastle as an autonomous institution on 1 January 1965.

It is always borne ahead of the Chancellor in the academic procession during formal ceremonies such as today’s presentation of academic awards.

A bachelors or masters degree is conferred with distinction in cases where a candidate has achieved a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or above in the degree, out of a maximum of 7.0.

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE FANFARE The Fanfare is played at all ceremonial functions to herald the entry and departure of the Chancellor and other members of the Council. It was composed by Professor Robert Constable and first performed in 1994.

THE UNIVERSITY MEDAL

COMBINED DEGREE A combined degree is one where a student studies for two separate degrees at the same time. It is possible for the student to complete the degree requirements for one degree ahead of the other. The student receives a testamur for each degree. Places for combined degrees are very competitive and offered to the highest performing students who apply.

MUSICAL INTERLUDE During the graduation ceremony, students, graduates and staff from the University of Newcastle’s Conservatorium of Music entertain and demonstrate their skills and passion for music.

The award of a University Medal is an honour made only when there is a candidate of sufficient merit. To be considered for this award, a graduate must have a consistent record of exceptional academic achievement at all levels of their degree program, and qualify with the highest level of that degree.

HONOURS The award of Honours is given to students who complete an additional year of study after the completion of a bachelor’s degree. Some bachelor’s degrees, such as Engineering or Education, have Honours embedded in the four year degree program. Honours generally consists of part coursework and part research requiring submission of a thesis. Honours can be awarded as Class I, Class II Division 1, Class II Division 2, or Class III.

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THURSDAY 6 JULY 2017 10AM CEREMONY ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS

OCCASIONAL SPEAKER

The Master of Ceremonies will announce the imminent commencement of the ceremony.

MS SUZY MILLER

The University Fanfare will herald the entry of the Dais Party.

The assembly will rise and remain standing until the conclusion of the National Anthem, performed by Mr Terence Koo and Ms Sophie Aked.

The Chancellor, Mr Paul Jeans will declare the proceedings open.

The Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Caroline McMillen will address the assembly and introduce the Occasional Speaker.

The Occasional Address will be delivered by Ms Suzy Miller.

The Musical Interlude will be performed by Mr Terence Koo and Ms Sophie Aked.

Degree recipients from the Faculty of Science will be presented by the acting Pro Vice-Chancellor, Associate Professor Michael Bowyer.

Degree recipients from the Faculty of Business and Law will be presented by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tony Travaglione.

Degree recipients from the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment will be presented by Pro ViceChancellor Professor Brett Ninness.

The Chancellor will invite Ms Erin Burke to speak on behalf of the graduates The Chancellor will declare the proceedings concluded.

The Dais Party and assembly will rise as the University Fanfare is sounded and the Dais Party process from the stage.

The Procession of Graduates will follow the Dais Party out of the venue.

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Ms Suzy Miller is the Founder, Director and Principal Coach of Leadership Within, an Executive Coaching and Leadership Development business that inspires and supports individuals to achieve their full potential.

Prior to establishing her own enterprise, Ms Miller worked for 21 years with the National Australia Bank (NAB) progressing to the role of NSW/ACT State Executive and Business Coach where she worked to develop the bank’s senior leaders. Following her time with NAB, she expanded her coaching experience working with global clients with Trade Secrets Business Consultants.

In 2011 Ms Miller volunteered with Future Achievement Australia, working for the next five years to assist young adults to achieve their potential. Her experience with the community sector led her to establish The Opportunity Collective Inc which is aimed at educating and empowering youth and women. Ms Miller’s ultimate goal being to provide a catalyst for change that enables a generation of leaders from diverse backgrounds.

In 2017, Ms Miller has launched a new Career Women’s Mentoring program pairing women in middle management with men and women in senior management. She has also partnered to launch She Story – a project aimed at creating connection and support within a community of women.

THURSDAY 6 JULY 2017 10AM CEREMONY FACULTY OF SCIENCE HIGHER DEGREES

BY RESEARCH SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Jane Goodwin BPsych(Hons)(Newcastle) Thesis Title: From General Developmental Disability to 22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: Understanding Parental Experiences

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Aimee Lee Katen BBiotech(Hons)(Newcastle) Thesis Title: The Consequences of Paternal Acrylamide Exposure and Potential for Amelioration Teresa Ann Rose MScApp(Canberra) Thesis Title: Processes, Rates and Pathways to Recovering River Channel Functions Through Geomorphically Effective Floods: A Case Study of the Highly Regulated Snowy River Downstream of Jindabyne Dam, Australia

UNIVERSITY MEDAL BACHELOR OF FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN NUTRITION (HONOURS) WITH HONOURS CLASS 1 AND UNIVERSITY MEDAL Patrice Jones

UNDERGRADUATE BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (HONOURS) WITH HONOURS CLASS I

BACHELOR OF EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE WITH DISTINCTION Stuart Raymond Adams Hayley June Ballard Elizabeth Grace Hughes Simon Gerard Taylor Patrick Turner

Cherie Eloise Colyer-Morris

BACHELOR OF EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE

BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT WITH DISTINCTION

Matthew Neil Best Nicholas Robert Brennan Ryan Thomas Burnell Liam Chenery Luke Mitchell Currie Kaitlyn Drover Sam Peter Ellis Jason Factor Alyssa Madeleine Gorsky Mikayla Jane Harris Timothy Andrew Healey Joshua Paul Jackson Grant Shayne King Jessica Margaret Knight Blake Lang Liam Christopher Lomax Daniel Patrick Martine Brock McInerney Isabella Jane McInnes Luke Mitchell Mitchell John Newman Jade O’Brien-Smith Pasoon Pashtoon Gabrielle Ralphs Aaron Wade Sleishman Rheece Stennett Joseph Gordon Taylor Cassandra Jane Terranova Micah John Walker Samuel Paul Welbourne Brianna White

Sean Robert Brennan BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT Jacob Barnes Patricia Elizabeth Cox Sharnicka Evemay Hampson Zina Harije Daniel Hewitt Bianca Jane Underwood Annabelle Julia Wall BACHELOR OF EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE (HONOURS) WITH HONOURS CLASS I Adam Francis Beavan Matthew Pluss Samuel David White BACHELOR OF EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE (HONOURS) WITH HONOURS CLASS II DIVISION 1 Lucas Billins Tresna Maree Browne BACHELOR OF EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE (HONOURS) WITH HONOURS CLASS II DIVISION 2 Daniel Craig Dacker

BACHELOR OF FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN NUTRITION (HONOURS) WITH HONOURS CLASS I Martin Alan Johns Lau Wai Keong Rebecca Anne Richmond Graduation – July 2017 | 11

BACHELOR OF FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN NUTRITION WITH DISTINCTION Jasmine Lea Meagher Rosemary Kathleen Wright BACHELOR OF FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN NUTRITION Sinead Brady Sarah Broome Mitchell Luke Bundy Chelsey Cunard-Naramos Olivia Ellen Duffin Laura Kate Dunstan Emma Maree Fry Rebecca Hare Patrick Kelly Neha Kishan Lalchandani Lam Si Tian Mark Robert Lanfranchi Matthew Robert Nicolas Alexander Perkins Angela Ritter Sarah Elizabeth Stirling Bronwyn Nicole Swain Benjamin Usback Karen Joy Willis BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE WITH DISTINCTION Lucy Alexandra Darnley Madeleine Elizabeth Jenkins

BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY (HONOURS) Shagufta Alam April Marie Hiscott Emma Lea Kronja Alison Lyons Hayley Vallance BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY WITH HONOURS CLASS I Kylie Ann Campling BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY Kelly Ann Hammond BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) WITH HONOURS CLASS II DIVISION 1 Jeremy Mark Houghton Emma Rose Murrell-Orgill BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH DISTINCTION Bianca Seal Jacson Alexander Warner BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Bradley Castelnuovo Sean Patrick Dunleavy Kate Sheree Hannigan Rosie Louise Izatt Alyssa-May Pavett David James Workman

BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE Cameron Dean Bates Marcus Bogle Joshua Dey Taryn Leslie Hayhurst Katie Jeffs Shahna Ashleigh Mailey Lisa Joye Rayko Tahlia Watson

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW BACHELOR OF BUSINESS WITH DISTINCTION

BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY (HONOURS) WITH HONOURS CLASS I

Anna May Blom Erin Christine Burke

Katherine Nicola Gilbert Tim Aaron O’connell Allyson Leigh Ray Krist Thomson Oliver Jacob Watkeys Mitchell John Woods

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY (HONOURS) WITH HONOURS CLASS II DIVISION 1 Katrina Valerie Caton Mahalia Hartas Kumar Khatri Peter Marshall 12 | The University of Newcastle

Lauren Marie Archer Liana Richelle Berry Jessica Ann Brooks Lachlan Brown Bing Ting Chen Marshall Stephen Cheneval Joanne Muriel Cross Stephanie Rose Evans Gabriel Alyce Falconer Steven Graeme Finn Mark John Gillings Krystal-Jane Johnston

Chantae Kennedy Nicole Micos Taylah Grace Pearce Craig Phelps Chloe Lorraine Priest Sina Sangsari Thomas Simpson Jay William Taylor Tabitha Regina Tucker Dale Walker Erwin Weastell Emily Peggy Widdup BACHELOR OF COMMERCE WITH DISTINCTION Carmel Keiselis Olivia Louisa Sparke Alison Elizabeth Taylor BACHELOR OF COMMERCE Jay William Taylor Tabitha Regina Tucker Joshua Austin Amanda Maree Capell Inneke Jane Denoon Dylan Ferguson Breanna Louise Hawkins Michael John Holgate Sinead Larkin Craig Allan Le Brocq Keith Ronald Mackenzie Joshua Lee McMichael Theresa Isabella Medlicott Andrew Moroney Laura Anne O’Neill Thanuja Lakmini Pathirannahalage Dona James Slowgrove Sarah Louise Stohr Paige Natalie Thompson

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Christopher Andrew Benham Zachary Gobbo Matthew Kidson-O’Donnell Venessa Angelia Lugo Kate Reilly Tearikiou Davida Viliamu Taulilo Dylan Whitehead

THURSDAY 6 JULY 2017 1.30PM CEREMONY ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS

OCCASIONAL SPEAKER

The Master of Ceremonies will announce the imminent commencement of the ceremony.

MS KERRY STEVENSON

The University Fanfare will herald the entry of the Dais Party.

The assembly will rise and remain standing until the conclusion of the National Anthem, performed by Mr Terence Koo and Ms Sophie Aked.

The Chancellor, Mr Paul Jeans will declare the proceedings open.

The Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Caroline McMillen will address the assembly and introduce the Occasional Speaker.

The Occasional Address will be delivered by Ms Kerry Stevenson.

Degree recipients from the Faculty of Health and Medicine will be presented by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Laureate Professor John Aitken.

The Musical Interlude will be performed by Mr Terence Koo and Ms Sophie Aked.

The Chancellor will invite Miss Erin Locke to speak on behalf of the graduates.

The Chancellor will declare the proceedings concluded.

The Dais Party and assembly will rise as the University Fanfare is sounded and the Dais Party process from the stage.

Ms Kerry Stevenson is the Executive Director for District Redevelopment with the Central Coast Local Health District. An alumnus of the University of Newcastle, her current role sees her overseeing the renewed approach to health infrastructure on the Central Coast, including the redevelopment of Gosford Hospital and Wyong Hospital.

With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy from Cumberland College of Health Sciences, Ms Stevenson has also achieved a Master of Health Sciences Management from the University of Newcastle in 1995. Following her initial work in the field of Occupational Therapy, Ms Stevenson progressed through management roles in community and Allied Health within the Central Coast Local Health District leading to her appointment as the Executive Director of Strategy and Innovation in 2016. She was subsequently seconded to her current role in recognition of her excellent project and people management skills.

Ms Stevenson’s expertise in the field of change management and the management of professional health teams has been showcased in a range of published professional papers and workshop and conference presentations. She has been a member of the NSW Health Ministerial Advisory Committee, NDIS State Health Committee and the NDIS Regional Steering Committee for the Central Coast.

The Procession of Graduates will follow the Dais Party out of the venue.

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THURSDAY 6 JULY 2017 1.30PM CEREMONY FACULTY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Se Ok Ohr BNurs(Hallym), BNurs(Newcastle), MHM(NE) Thesis Title: An Examination of How Overseas Qualified Nurses and Australian Nurses Work Together in the Australian Context

UNDERGRADUATE BACHELOR OF NURSING WITH DISTINCTION Peter David Balean Kyren Peter Bateman Tara Leanne Beaumont Sandra Lynette Bradstock Monica Julia Brady Melissa Jane Burgess Sangita Gautam Acharya Marianna Henley Collette Ann Houghton Carmel Louise Killen-Cargill Kayla Sue Lott Helen Beatrix Maddern Kelly Amber McManus Saara Mohamed Rachel Elonore Nedeljkovic Joanne Marie Richards Melinda Kate Sharpe Christina Silva Stean William Waters Lucinda Jane Whitehouse Elissa Frances Younger

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BACHELOR OF NURSING Emma Louise Ahearn Jemma Louise Almond Agnes Asbury Hannah Elizabeth Baker Luke Barnaby Sarah May Besley Emily Gail Bowen Emma Kate Boyd Faye Marie Boylan Amy Therese Bradshaw Sally Brown Leasa Bujayer Charlotte Burn Hayley Frances Callaghan Tiarne Lee Carlisle Catherine Lorraine Carr Fay Martha Chaston Paul Clements Kristen Lee Cochrane Debra Suzanne Coles Mark Craythorn Nathan Croft Delyce Dodds Jacqueline Cheree Donald Liesl Doyle Kate Dugan Megan Jane Edwards Allana Elizabeth Evans Elly Fisher Natasha Friedman Karen Frost Julianne George Liam Ghalayini Michelle Louise Gordon Gregory Merrick Greaves Renee Grieve Emma Jane Hamilton Jessica Lauren Handley Tiffany Laurel Harn Lauren Emily Hawes Nicole Hloda Eloise Grace Hollas Wade Daniel John Horton Alison Rachel Howell Jody Lee Jackson Rebekah Maree Jenkins

Tyler Alexander Jones Geeta K C Alice Kourbatov Caitlin Amanda Lawson Katherine Ann Lennards Kristy Lewis Sara Elizabeth Lewis Jessie June Mabalhin Jessika Elizabeth Manners Leanne Martin Stewart Masabeya Janette McCarthy Brittany McHale Chelsea McLeod Grace Elise Miller Douglas Jonathan Moon Benjamin Morton Renee Elizabeth Neal Emily Newton Ellenis Ruth Norford Michael Novy Lucy Emma O’Farrell Stacey Louise O’Kane Kylie Denise O’Neill Karlee Oostendorp Isabella Margaret Payne Hannah Phillips Shana Cristi Powell Emma Louise Reavell Stacey Louise Reed Allison Reeves Madison Ruby Rose Hannah Ellen Scanlon Amy Marcia Schofield Stephanie Gail Short Sajorh Sillah Chloe Aimee Simpson Janice Anne Simpson Jordan Smith Richard Noel Smith Emma-Lea Sonter Katelin May Springfield Siobhan Anne Stanton Emily Bridget Stubbs Teneille Lucy Thurston Linda Jane Van Hove Elle Louise Van-Steen

Regan Susanne Veale Judy Walter Renee Anne Weyling Rebecca Maree Whitaker Marie Joan Wilder Dana Williams Stacey-Leigh Williams Kerry Lee Wood Taylah Lee Woodbridge BACHELOR OF OF ORAL HEALTH WITH DISTINCTION Ashley Joanne Fagan Renee Peta Gale Laura Nicole James Erin Jane Locke BACHELOR OF ORAL HEALTH Natalie Jean Burns Mitali Chauhan Naomi Danielle Checketts Chrystal Elizabeth Dorrel Warrick Edwards Jenna Dorothy James Sandra Tapiwa Mamvura Emily Nerida Milner Wayan Katrina Mujana Ciara Sinead O’Neill Payal Prahalad Lindi Maree Saley Elise Charlotte Smith Evana Stewart Maryam Taleshi Gina Zorbas

BACHELOR OF PODIATRY WITH DISTINCTION Kamile Arslan Nicole Suzanne Auberson Andrew David Crofts William Joseph Devanney Apostolia Mavrias Hyungjun Park Quincy Chi Kwan Tse Douglas Robert Veitch BACHELOR OF PODIATRY Saeed Saad Alaklopi Dwight Robert Bilson Dominic John Brooks Gemma Brown Nadine Bruckner Nicola Lee Callender Jake Garry Cameronne William Brad Carpenter Nathan Chock Jon Robert Churchward Aidan Otto Cranney Tyson Bryan-Anthony Franklin Kieren John Gallagher Robyn Giddins Margaret Mary Grace April Louise Guthrie Gustavo Antonio Gutierrez Galarza Alastair Ross Hall Morgan Hawes Zachary Morris Hook Jacqueline Horne John Simon Jackson Sahin Kuroz

Vincent Lam Jue Han Lee Sam Lewis Zoe Lewis Michael Jose Lintag Nicholas Jon Lowe Cara Marrone Haitang Miao James Patrick Nestor Thi My Duyen Nguyen Tegan Victoria Nicholls Jessica Margaret O’Neill Nataly Isabella Ortubia Natalie Ann Rattray Bradley James Roser Jessica Safar Nathan Andrew Stevens Allisa Ruth Stone Toby Thompson Liam Thorne Mitchell Robert Thorpe Elisabeth Joan Twigger Kyle Walters Nathan Thomas Watts Chelsea Lauren Williams Samantha Ann Williams Tracy Leeann Wilson

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THURSDAY 6 JULY 2017 5PM CEREMONY ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS

OCCASIONAL SPEAKER

The Master of Ceremonies will announce the imminent commencement of the ceremony.

MS RHEA BARNETT

The University Fanfare will herald the entry of the Dais Party.

The assembly will rise and remain standing until the conclusion of the National Anthem, performed by Mr Terence Koo and Ms Sophie Aked.

The Chancellor, Mr Paul Jeans will declare the proceedings open.

The Director of Teaching and Learning, TAFE NSW Ms Marie Larkings will deliver a welcome message.

The Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Caroline McMillen will address the assembly and introduce the Occasional Speaker.

The Occasional Address will be delivered by Ms Rhea Barnett.

Award recipients from TAFE NSW will be presented by the Faculty Directors, Mr Jason Darney (Business and Creative Industries), Ms Helen Harvey (Human Services, Tourism and Hospitality), Ms Sonia Liddiard (Industry and Resources).

The Director of Teaching and Learning, TAFE NSW Ms Marie Larkings will invite Ms Lara McCartin to speak on behalf of the TAFE NSW graduates.

The Musical Interlude will be performed by Mr Terence Koo and Ms Sophie Aked.

Award recipients from the English Language and Foundation Studies Centre, Newstep Program will be presented by Deputy Program Convenor, Mrs Kristen Allen.

The Chancellor will invite Miss Jessica Ayling to speak on behalf of the Newstep students.

Award recipients from the English Language and Foundation Studies Centre, Open Foundation Program will be presented

by Program convenor, Dr Joyleen Christensen.

The Chancellor will invite Ms Shelly James to speak on behalf of the Open Foundation students.

The Chancellor will declare the proceedings concluded.

The Dais Party and assembly will rise as the University Fanfare is sounded and the Dais Party process from the stage.

The Procession of Graduates will follow the Dais Party out of the venue.

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Ms Rhea Barnett is a current student of the University of Newcastle completing a PhD in the discipline of physics.

Her research involves the investigation of complex nonlinear phenomena that occur near the walls of nuclear fusion devices. The research is being completed under a collaboration between the Centre for Space Physics at the University of Newcastle and the US Department of Energy at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, USA. Ms Barnett completed the Open Foundation program in 2011 and gained entry to study a Bachelor of Science with the University of Newcastle. Graduating with Honours and the University Medal in Physics in 2016, Ms Barnett was placed on the Faculty of Science and Information Technology commendation list for three consecutive years during her undergraduate degree, and has completed several research projects as a Merit Pathway student, mostly within the University’s Centre for Space Physics. These research projects developed her skills in computational simulations of plasma wave interactions in near-Earth space, the effect of solar activity and space weather on ionospheric current systems and induced ground currents that impact electrical energy supply infrastructure. Her research has involved visits to Antarctica during both 2015 and 2016.

THURSDAY 6 JULY 2017 5PM CEREMONY TAFE NSW

DIPLOMA OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

David Anderson Megan Hall Martin Heathcote Kevin Jenkin Jane Kearns Darren Lott Christopher Lye Keith Masters Alisha Smith Grant Wilson

DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Laura Allen Elizabeth Angus Nicole Compton Catherine Grant Kirsty Harris Mathew Hellier Debbie Knight Susan Middleton Kirsty Miller Louise Northey Kristy Potts Kim Stewart Julie Vigar Lana Worrell DIPLOMA OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Radoslaw Popowicz DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NETWORKING Dawood Ahmad Caleb Ardern Andrew Cowlishaw Garth Dunn Kurtis Fryer Maddison King Mitchell Loy Nickolas Mabury Michael McMurray Nicholas Milano Jason Moore Andrew Nicholson Timothy Propert Hayden Simmons Tony Tibbs Scott Towner Mitchell Watts

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SOUND PRODUCTION Robert Bruce Karen Clarke Simon McGuigan Kalun Townsend DIPLOMA OF SOUND PRODUCTION Zhasana Amai Caleb Artist Robert Bruce Dylan Christophers Karen Clarke David Cunningham Jacob Daalmeyer Sean Dwyer Jayden Gibb Joshua Girvan Amy Glover Cameron Gough Brodie Green Daniel Hackett Daniel Keating Luc McCarthy Simon McGuigan Luke Ramsey Kalun Townsend DIPLOMA OF VISUAL ARTS Hinurewa Betland Yvonne Boag David Loveridge Cheryl McCoy Alexander Rose

FACULTY OF HUMAN SERVICES, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY DIPLOMA OF BEAUTY THERAPY Alyce Bailey Kayla Bezzina Brooke Burdon Michelle Cook Tearna Cooper-Pembrey Shai Eyles Astrid Finch Shantelle Ford Priscilla Foster Jessica Franks Cobie Greenwood Michelle Hall Chloe Halliwell Raiha Hicks Katherine Jury Hayley McColm Emma Montgomery Ashleigh Morel Kristie Morris Maddison Nianios Belinda O’Mara Sonia Roberts Jennifer Saunders Rebekah Van Schie Simone White Layla Wilson Rebekah Winter DIPLOMA OF COMMUNITY SERVICES WORK Silvana Arriguetti Tracey Baker Deborah Carney Denise Crabb-Harrison Linda Crowson Maryanne Fardy Kate Farthing Bridgette Fitzgerald Natalie Grace Adele Graham Graduation – July 2017 | 17

Michael Green Jody Jones Nanise Komaitai Holly Lockyer Robin May Helen Mieres Hannah Miller Kayla Munday Jessica Nugent Bridget O’Reilly Cherise Prowse Andrew Radford Tammy Richmond Amanda Roberts Musambo Salmond Louise Sansom Ruchi Sethi Nadia Spicer Nickola Tanner Sophie Tickner Stacey Toomey Ruth Weston Vicki Ziebell DIPLOMA OF COMMUNITY SERVICES CASE MANAGEMENT Susan Chapman Amber Cheney Madeline Davis Leanne Drury Jessica Handley Josephine Locksley Susanne Marshall Lara McCartin Kristy McDarmont Caroline Mendes DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE Jennifer Adams Tasha-Lee Auimatagi Katie Bone Brittany Cahill Bethany Calverley Cassie Carter Chenai Curry Caitlin Deegan Susan Dennis Kristie Duck Annalese Edwards Michaela Eldridge Emily-Ann Feuerstein Samantha Fuller Lauren Gallie Jasmine Glohe

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Courtney Grieve Madeline Haynes Raychel Hodgson Susan Hutchinson Brooke Joyner Janelle Kerr Samuel Klus Ashlee Lane Donna Belinda Lusted Jorjia Magrath Karen Matkovich Susan McConnell Brittany McGuinness Krista Mott Lauren Muller Sharen Mulvaney Kirralee Norford Danielle Pearce Lilly Robins-Fancett Katrina Reeves Dianne Rolfe Isabella Ross Tatum Ruytenberg Alison Scotland Jordan Shanks Lani Shearer-Moore Sarah Simpson Brooke Smith Ella Smith Susan Steer Hayley Stoklasa Rachele Till Jessica Vala Kara Walker Taylee Wall Emily Williams Hannah Williams Veronica Young DIPLOMA OF EVENTS Amber Evans Jake Fonti Alysha Grundy Brooke Noorbergen Tiah Rendall Robyn Smith Georgia Spalding Jessica Tinnock Michael Ward Kathleen Wennerbom DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY Brittany Southern

DIPLOMA OF MENTAL HEALTH Debbie Compton Lynne McGrath Michael Young Michelle Young DIPLOMA OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE Shan Behari Louise Boag Jessica Brown Kelly Dicks Kirsty Flanagan Natasha Gallick Callum McCarthy Clayton O’Brien Vanessa Greco Stephen Jackson Angela Newland Mia Pursehouse Amanda Stewart Jaclyn Wallace Mark Walton

FACULTY OF INDUSTRY AND RESOURCES DIPLOMA OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Jake Barry Nicholas Coombs Shannon Corbett Mark Daniel Graham Dingwall Luke Eltham Matthew Featherstone Lenard Hokin Sean Mason Dylan Ray Huw Toner

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND FOUNDATION STUDIES CENTRE NEWSTEP PROGRAM Zachary James Abel Melinda Ainsworth Jesika Alexander James Allison-Gray Daniel Lorrie Ansell Anahita Arzani Birghani Jessica Jane Ayling Tania Lina Bellamy Emily Jane Bennett Chade Berjawi Sybrand Gerald Bester Kristie Jade Black Hayden Thomas Blake Katie Bowden Cameron Art Brown Eamon Patrick Butler Madelyn-Rose Byrne Brenden Cameron Nicholas Paul Car Jason Lee Scott Carroll Kelly Cobcroft Isabell Coelli Liam Coleman Claudia Compton Theresa Cooper Oliver Cubirka Cameron Down Anesu Dube Matthew Robert Duke Laura Eileen Easton Shiarna Elonen Yasmyn Fadhul Alana Finegan Jordan Kevin Fisher Steven Robert Forster Michelle Fowler Amelia Kate Fraser Chelsea Renee Fuller Bethany Gibbs Sean Robert Gilhooly Joshua Henry Gilmore Mathew Jon Grassi Cameron Robert Green Kirsty Jayne Guldbrandsen Lily Joanne Hayward Maddison June Hipwell

Sarah Isabella Hobby Renae Elizabeth Hodder Alena Howard James Alan Howarth Teagan Maree Hughes Andrew Inkpen Jye Irvine Michaela James Joshua Nicholas Johnson Adam Johnston Jordan Nathaniel Kennedy Sebastian James King Zachary Kowalski Mitchell Laver Cameron David Woolford Lewis Jarrod Lynch Cade Jordan Mapu Wade Matthews Chloe Sugano Mayhew Aidan Mcenearney Emily Rose Mckaig Hayley Elizabeth Moody Stacey Mortell Grecemae Lou Navarrete Daniel Jake Navarro Liam Michael O’Farrell Kahl Page Haydn Ross Paine Samantha Parker Mark Stuart Partridge Jaydn Pearson Marley James Brain Pereira Shaylee Kate Reeves Kirsten Regan Clancy Michael Reynolds Cooper Mae Richards Courtney Ringl Renee Diane Romeo Alexander Rowe Ellise Rowland Alexander Searle Luke Sharpe Corie-Lee Smith Emma Smith Natasha Spring Timothy Starr Kendall Stokes Matthew Taylor Georgia Amanda Thornton-Myers Tamika-Leigh Tracy Mikala Blue Tucker Jessica Louise Ward Cheyne-Leigh Wardrop Lauren Wells Lili Wilson Kiara Jasmin Winslade Denny Joshua Woods Shayde Diane Wrighter Wing Tung Yuen

OPEN FOUNDATION Courtney Adams Craig Air Nadia Elizabeth Albertson Jacob Dylan Aloisio James Andrews Amy Angeloudis Reny Anggraeni Tayla Ann Appleby Adam James Avery Htwe Babet Benjamin William John Baeck Jasmine Baker Julian Baker Joshua Barnes Giada Barone Rachael Alexandra Barrs Gay Bell Rebecca Joan Bennett Amy Blackadder Julie Blair Callum James Michael Blinco Bethany Bodamer Elliot Reid Bratby Madeleine Brooks Dylan Robert Brown Jessica Brown Stephanie Brown Zachary Anthony Brown Chelsea Rose Bruderlin Scott Buchanan Kayla Christine Busbridge Joel Butson Tammy Lee Gwenyth Byrne Menchu Caparro Melissa Anne Carmichael Cassandra Chard-Bachen Cathy Chisari Jason Clarke Brett Cleghorn Joshua Baruch Cohen Courtney Cook Joshua Cook Kellayla Copelin Kate Lillian Corner Penny Costaridis Jacqueline Cullen-Matthews Brianna Davis Danielle Davis Cassandra De Bari Joel Denniss Bree Dirou Brittany Douglas-Geary Erin Kate Dye Diandra Edmondson Sarah Egginton Amanda Falconer Ashley Robert Falconer

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Cherbie Fallan Mahasti Fazlahmad Ashley Fifield Jeremy Liam Fogg Brooke Ford Mark Joseph French Mitchell Fry Allamanda Gentle Daniel Gibbs Lachlan Thomas Gittins Jennifer Louise Goddard Kiakaha Mahaki Grant Jane Grantham Jayden Gray Andrew Grech Oscar Griffith Stacey Hall Blake Harrington Tracy Hayes Emma Kate Henley Ruth Karen Herman Jessica Fay Hickey Benjamin Hodges Sharday Hoppe Benjamin William Hosking Eryn Houghton-Gray Kate Howard Susan Mary Howard Sarah Jane Howlett Scott Tristan Robert Howlett Keiran Beau Hughes Jasmin Hutchins-Smith Harrison Jackson Shelly Faith James Timothy Andrew James Seung Ah Grace Jeong Oliver Stuart Joel Karen Stephanie Jones Nikolas Kenny Angus William Kerr Kathleen Katie Kirkland Caitlin Louise Knorre Demi Kroehnert Danielle Stephanie Lagos Monique Alena Lawson Daniel Lee Christopher James Walter Lenz Channelle Louise Lewis Mitchell Max Lipshus Brad Lovegrove Edward Lumby Jaimi Anne Macgregor Amelia Beth Madgwick Amy Elizabeth Mainey Kathryn Majchrowski Jaala Amy Malcolm Jessica Maleszka Erin Jennifer Marsh 20 | The University of Newcastle

Alexis Celeste Bernadette Martin Priscila Mohana Martins Georgia Matterson Cale Mayer Michael Louis McDonnell Rebecca McMillan Fayth McCormack Tristian Jin-Soo McDonald Laura Suzanne Mconie Jolene Elizabeth Meany Jamieson Melbourne Abbey Mitchell Eleanor Josephine Mitchell Kylie Mitchell Youngjun Moon Anne Heidi Morgan Lachlan Peter Moroney Grace Mulligan Anthony Ross Murray Emma Louise Myers Henry Nelson Maria Cristina Margarita Neri Jaimi Alice Newman Brendan Nichols Hayley Elizabeth Nobbs Thomas Micheal Norman Rachael O’Grady Louise O’Malley Emma Louise O’hagan Sally Patricia Ogilvie Steven Papandony Lisa Jane Passmore Luke Patey-Downes Trinity Faye Peacock Phoebe Nicole Pearson Melanie Reharn Penny Lezel Lyn Pereira Bryanne Pescud Jessica Piper Christopher Pratt Max Presdee Luke Carl Price Natasha Quinn Kate Amanda Rashford Brendan Rea Georgie Ree Stephanie Rendall Katrina Anne Reynolds Megan Louise Richards Chris Kenneth Richardson Summa Joy Risbridger Alexandra Jane Roberts Josephine Leanne Roberts Thomas Roberts Chloe Robinson Melissa Jane Robinson Teague Robinson Simone Leigh Royston

Daniel Keith Ryan Brittany Leigh Sampson Caitlin Saunders Jessica Rose Scannell Jodie Lee Schofield Bryan Gregory Seymour Janine Kirsten Anne Sheedy Sarah Shelley Kylie Rebecca Sherwood Jungmin Shin Satnam Singh Caitlin Therese Skinner Benjamin Shane Smith Leigh Smith Samantha Charlotte Smith Shauna Smith Tahnae Michelle Smith Kirra Somerville Heath Tyler Kenneth Staff Sydney Steward Karen Stewart John Stout Alyce Kathryn Sutherland Emma Kate Sutton Hayley Jade Swan Felicity Jane Tapp Bronte Jean Taylor Lauren Ashlee Taylor Lynette Taylor Naomi Michelle Taylor Rachel Olivia Taylor Jessica Kate Thomas Jermaine George Thompson Elise Thomsen Glenn David Thorn Jodie Marie Thow Dila Tokbay Rhys Tucker Heidi Irene Ulherr Bree-Ann Debra Uptin Laura Walters Tracie Lee White-Thomas Jacqueline Lea Williams Kelly Wilson Nicole Wing Tomas Mathew Wiseman Cassandra Wong Sean Woodfield Brittany Woodman Jorgia Wright Kristopher Wright Liam Yates Amy Youn Andrew Young Sean John Young Kyeunghee Yu

FRIDAY 7 JULY 2017 10AM CEREMONY ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS

OCCASIONAL SPEAKER

The Master of Ceremonies will announce the imminent commencement of the ceremony.

MS LIESL TESCH AM

The University Fanfare will herald the entry of the Dais Party.

The assembly will rise and remain standing until the conclusion of the National Anthem, performed by Mr Terence Koo and Ms Sophie Aked.

The Deputy Chancellor, Ms Dianne Allen will declare the proceedings open.

The Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Caroline McMillen will address the assembly and introduce the Occasional Speaker.

The Occasional Address will be delivered by Ms Liesl Tesch.

The Musical Interlude will be performed by Mr Terence Koo and Ms Sophie Aked.

Degree recipients from the Faculty of Education and Arts will be presented by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Germov.

The Deputy Chancellor will invite Mrs Amy Dewar to speak on behalf of the graduates.

The Deputy Chancellor will declare the proceedings concluded.

The Dais Party and assembly will rise as the University Fanfare is sounded and the Dais Party process from the stage.

A distinguished alumnus of the University of Newcastle, Ms Liesl Tesch is the member for Gosford in NSW State Parliament’s legislative assembly. She is also a renowned sportsperson with a range of international achievements including representing Australia at seven Paralympic Games.

As a Wheelchair Basketball player, Ms Tesch represented Australia at five Paralympic games winning 3 medals. Her skill attracted an invitation to play in the European Men’s Wheelchair Basketball competition where she was the first woman to play at a professional level. Taking up sailing in 2011, Ms Tesch won gold medals at both the London and Rio De Janeiro Paralympic games in addition to a range of world titles in this sport.

Before entering politics, Ms Tesch worked as a teacher at Woy Woy High School. In 2010 she co-founded Sports Matters, a charity that promotes sport for people with disabilities in developing countries.

Ms Tesch’s achievements have been recognised by a range of sporting awards including the Australian Paralympic Committee’s Kevin Coombs medal for the Spirit of the Games. She was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia in 2014 for her significant service to sport as a gold medallist at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, and through the promotion and facilitation of sport for people with disabilities.

The Procession of Graduates will follow the Dais Party out of the venue.

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FRIDAY 7 JULY 2017 10AM CEREMONY FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND ARTS SCHOOL OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN FINE ART Meredith Anne Copland BFA(Newcastle) Thesis Title: [In]visible Art: Conspicuous Making in an Age of Nano Textiles

UNDERGRADUATE BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH DISTINCTION Sharon Lee Allibone Amy Elizabeth Dewar Christie Anne Jenkins Kelly Ann Peihopa Joanne Catherine Vickery Colleen Wright BACHELOR OF ARTS Margaret Ann Berryman Mariah Jazmin Gardner Brayden Wayne Hinder Phoebe Alexis Michaels Caitlin Loren Simpson Sarah Margaret Stevens Jennifer Maree Thompson Andrew Malcolm Tucker Michelle Louise Wiessner BACHELOR OF EDUCATION STUDIES Siqi Cai Grant James Tomkins Jessica Rose Warner

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BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE WITH DISTINCTION Jennifer Kilp Rebecca Jeannette Manning Felix Moulston Belinda Joanne Relf Annette Yolanda Tenkate BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE Therese Auton Renae Joan Barton Alexandra Louise Broadbere Laura Jean Campbell Robyn Anne Croft Natalie Jade Dial Armelle Ekollo Rachael Glasson Nicholas James Goodwin Ellen Kathryn Grime Jessica Rae Lijic Deanna McCabe Jessica Nash Felicity Nilsson Natalie Parkes Haylee Chonelle Pene Rebecca Cynthia Slattery Ruby Socorro Sloan Kathleen Ann Smith Valerie Smith Shannon Kristen Walker Margaret Susan Wilson BACHELOR OF TEACHING (PRIMARY) / BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH HONOURS CLASS I Crystal Jessica Leonard BACHELOR OF TEACHING (PRIMARY) / BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH DISTINCTION Vanessa Gae Argent Rachael Maree Beswick Rachel Leigh Bevan Karen Cameron Nicole Anne Hamburger Rebecca Lee Lucas Sally Amber McGrath

Bronwyn Jane Scheffer Elizabeth Rose Shorter Tayla Lyn Wright BACHELOR OF TEACHING (PRIMARY) / BACHELOR OF ARTS Brittany Anderson Karen Lee Asimus Jessica Avendano Ashlee Rose Baillache Gina Theresa Barnes Shaylene Melaine Bates Chanelle Lisa Beauchamp Harry Brien Callum A Brownlee April Elizabeth Bryson Zoe Burden Samuel Paul Chisholm Alana Rose Currie Rachel Amy Derbyshire Nicole Elizabeth Evans Chloe Fisher Emily Zo-Ann Frost Kimberly Jane Gates Bruce Giles Thomas Goard Stephanie Elizabeth Goldie Nadege Sylvie Green Sarah Lesley Guy Eliza Jane Hansen Rebecca Amy Heard Brenton Eugene Herbert Mariah Marcey Ingle Shaun William Izzard Belinda Kaye Kirk Claire Elizabeth Lane Sarah Louise Lanser Nicholas Daniel Lawther Kelly-Mariee Teresa Lorusso Trisha Catherine Lumby Keely Sara-Ann Macauley Ethan Bruce McInnes Elizabeth Anne McLean Kathleen Denise McLennan Maddison McNeill Ella Merritt Michelle Ann Meyers

Jessica Louise Moriarty Joshua Nadin Anika Kate O’Brien Emily Osborne Nancy Penfold Bianca Pizzingrilli Eleanor Louise Rayner Reece Roberts Madaleine Roseby Ella Jessica Searle Ashleigh Anne Simpson Briahne Simpson Bonnie Morgan Smith Kelly Jacqueline Stevenson Dion Kane Taylor Leah Nicole Turton Ashleigh Kayla Vassel Lauren Elizabeth Waldron Rhiannon Louise Walsh Cinead Webb Christopher John White Alyce Lee Wiedermann Brittany Anne Williams Emma Winsor Courtney Louise Yeo BACHELOR OF TEACHING (EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY) (HONOURS) Lisa Brown Aliana Bruce Melinda Clement Teona Elizabeth Mae Cooper Kurt Leonard Derwin Kathryn Lee Fallon

Alison Fury Sarah Elizabeth Gibbons Paige Haskell Chelsea Leigh Johns Maddison Louise Jones-Tickle Nicole Elizabeth Laing Rachel Patricia Lutze Natalie May McNamara Mark Andrew Powter Myra Tyne Preen Tarni Leigh Woods BACHELOR OF TEACHING (PRIMARY) / BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES Emma May Catt Justin Chaplin Ryan Emery Emmah Kate Gillies Isaac Nelson Henderson Chelsea Irvine Grace Johnson Jessica Maree Manuelle Laila Grace McKenzie Ebony Maree Moylan Maire A’Cushla O’Keefe Gabrielle Sansotta Jesse Nicholas Schasser Talia Maree Wallace Jessica Kate Yule Rebecca Lee Yule

BACHELOR OF TEACHING (HUMANITIES) (HONOURS) Shanelle Barnett Elise Beckinsale Kaila Susan Brown Caitlin Maree Byrnes Bonnita Marie Del Zotto Jessica Anne Flint Eloise Joselyn Fraser Nicholas Jorgensen Maddison Kate Lapich Matthew James Spinelli Samantha Jane Taylor Amy Zouroudis BACHELOR OF TEACHING (SECONDARY) / BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH DISTINCTION Alexis Ann Whinfield BACHELOR OF TEACHING (SECONDARY) / BACHELOR OF ARTS Anthony Joel Bush Mark Cochran Claire Nicole Metelik

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NEW HEALS A little new energy can be just the thing to coax out an amazing breakthrough. And Chloe Goldsmith might just be on the verge of such a discovery.

Her exciting research into the humble olive leaf may just hold the key to fighting pancreatic cancer cells, an investigation that began at the University of Newcastle’s Central Coast campus.

What will your new be?

FIND OUT AT NEWCASTLE.EDU.AU/NEW

Chloe Goldsmith, current PHD student

NEW THRIVES Thousands of years of agricultural methods are under threat from climate change. A daunting proposition, but not for those driven by new. After completing his Bachelor of Commerce, Joshua Gilbert has worked tirelessly to drive social and policy change around farming. He uses Indigenous wisdom and values alongside modern environmental knowledge to instigate change. New problems are no match for new approaches. What will your new be?

FIND OUT AT NEWCASTLE.EDU.AU/NEW

Joshua Gilbert, UON graduate

THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL OFFICIAL MEMBERS CHANCELLOR

Mr Paul Jeans BE(UNSW) FIEAust, FAICD

VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT

Professor Caroline McMillen MA, DPhil(Oxon), MB, BChir(Cantab), FAHMS

PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC SENATE

Professor Mark Jones BSc(Hons), PhD(CNAA, UK), FIMechE, CEng, FIEAust, CPEng

MINISTERIAL APPOINTEES Conjoint Professor Geoff Lilliss BE(Hons), MBA(Merit)(Newcastle), Hon FIEAust, MAICD Mr Robert Kennedy BEc(ANU), FCPA

EXTERNAL MEMBERS APPOINTED BY COUNCIL DEPUTY CHANCELLOR

Ms Dianne Allen BCom(Newcastle), FCA, GAICD, AMICDA

Ms Jann Gardner BA/LLB(Sydney), MBA(Newcastle), GAICD Ms Michelle McPherson BBus(Accounting)(UTS), CA, GAICD Ms Deborah Wright MBA(SCU), DipTeach(Newcastle), FAMI, CPM, AIMM, MAICD

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Mr John Bowers BCom(Hons), MCom(Newcastle), AM(Harvard), CFA Mr Doug Dean AM BCom(Newcastle), FCPA, FAIM, FAICD Ms Julie Phillips BPharm, DHP, MSc(Sydney), MBA(Macquarie)

MEMBERS ELECTED

BY THE ACADEMIC STAFF Professor Pablo Moscato BSc(La Plata, Argentina), PhD(UNICAMP, Brazil) Dr Roslyn Larkin BBus(Hons), PhD(Newcastle)

MEMBER ELECTED

BY THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF Mr Michael Robertson MTEM(Melbourne), BEd(Music)(Hons)(Newcastle), Dip Mgmt, Adv Dip Mgmt

MEMBER ELECTED

BY THE STUDENTS Mr Phillip Johnson

SENIOR LEADERSHIP OF THE UNIVERSITY VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT

Professor Caroline McMillen MA(Oxon), DPhil(Oxon), MB, BChir(Cantab), FAHMS

SENIOR DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH AND INNOVATION) Professor Kevin Hall BSc(Hons), MSc(Queen’s), PhD(UNSW)

DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC) Professor Darrell Evans BSc(CNAA), PhD(Aberdeen), FRSB, FRMS, FHEA, FAS

DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (INTERNATIONAL AND ADVANCEMENT) Mrs Winnie Eley BEd(Hons), MBA(Nottingham)

PRO VICE CHANCELLOR (EDUCATION AND ARTS) PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC) Professor John Germov BA(Chisholm), MA(Monash), PhD(Newcastle)

PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (LEARNING AND TEACHING) Professor Elizabeth Burd BEd(Hons)(CNAA), MSc, DPhil(York), PhD(Dunelm), FHEA, SMIEEE

PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (INDIGENOUS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH) Professor Steve Larkin BSocWk(UQ), MSocSc(CSU), PhD(QUT)

PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (BUSINESS AND LAW) Professor Tony Travaglione BBus(Curtin), MIR, PhD(UWA)

PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT) Professor Brett Ninness BEng, MEng, PhD(Newcastle)

PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (HEALTH AND MEDICINE) Laureate Professor R John Aitken ScD, PhD(Cambridge), FSRB, FRSE, FAA, FAHMS

PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (SCIENCE)

Professor Lee Smith B Sc(Hons) (Leicester), PhD (Warwick), FRSB

DEAN, UON CENTRAL COAST Dr Brok Glenn BSc(Hons), PhD(London)

DEAN, UON SYDNEY Professor Ann Brewer BA(Macquarie), MComs(Hons), PhD(UNSW)

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Mr Nat McGregor BCom(Newcastle), MBA(Deakin), DipFinancial Services(ANZIF),GAICD, CPA, ANZIF Fellow

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Mr Paul Dunn BCom(Newcastle), FCPA

PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT AND INNOVATION) Dr Sarah Pearson BSc(Hons), DPhil(Oxon), MAICD, MAIP

PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH AND INNOVATION) Professor Deborah Hodgson BA(Hons), PhD(Macquarie), AHPRA

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PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND FOUNDATION STUDIES CENTRE DIRECTOR

NEWSTEP PROGRAM CONVENOR

DEPUTY DIRECTOR (TEACHING AND LEARNING)

OPEN FOUNDATION PROGRAM CONVENOR

Associate Professor Seamus Fagan BA, HigherDipEd(UCD), MA(Durham)

Associate Professor Michelle Picard BA (Hons), HigherDipEd(Pretoria), GradCert Higher Ed(Adelaide); GradDip ABET(UNISA, South Africa); MA/MED (ESL), PhD(Rhodes)

FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAM CONVENOR (CENTRAL COAST CAMPUS) Dr Joyleen Christensen BEc, BA(Hons), GradCert PTT(Newcastle), GradDip Theatre Stud(UNSW), PhD(Newcastle)

ELICOS PROGRAM CONVENOR

Mr Ben Doran MA Ling TESOL (Macquarie), GradDip Arts(Melbourne), BA(UQ)

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Ms Beverley Wilson BSc, DipEd(Newcastle)

Ms Michelle Mansfield BEc, BSocSci (Hons)(Newcastle)

YAPUG PROGRAM CONVENOR

Dr Sharlene Leroy-Dyer BBus(Hons)(Newcastle), GradCert Indig R&L(Melbourne), PhD (Newcastle)

UON PREP BRIDGING COURSES CO-ORDINATOR Ms Catherine Burgess BSc, DipEd, GradCert PTT(Newcastle)

CENTRE EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ms Jenny Williams BA, MEdStud(Newcastle)

TAFE NSW REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL JOINT CHAIR

COUNCIL MEMBER

COUNCIL MEMBER

COUNCIL MEMBER

Mr Greg Hopper

Mr John Coyle

COUNCIL MEMBER Mr John Fitzgerald

Ms Kay Peno

Mr Tony Sansom

COUNCIL MEMBER

Ms Michelle Tierney-Elliott

TAFE NSW ALUMNI CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES

On behalf of TAFE NSW Alumni we would like to congratulate you on your achievements.

MATT HURLEY MATT HURLEY 2017 ofof the Year and Medal of Excellence 2017 Student Student the Year and Medal Award Winner Award Winner of Excellence 2016 Australia Silver Medallist 2016 WorldSkills WorldSkills Australia Silver Medallist 2016 Skilled Futures Program 2016 BBM BBM Skilled Futures Program RTO 90002 MA17016

Be sure to stay connected with TAFE NSW as you continue on your career journey.

TAFE NSW SENIOR LEADERSHIP REGIONAL GENERAL MANAGER – NORTH Ms Elizabeth McGregor B.A, MEdL, GradDipEd CIV Training and Assessment, GAICD

DEPUTY REGIONAL GENERAL MANAGER – NORTH Ms Di Paton BEd (Early Childhood), GAICD

HEAD OF RTO COMPLIANCE AND CONTRACTS Ms Christine Warrington BAdEd(Hons), MAICD

DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING Ms Marie Larkings BEd(EarlyChildhood), GAICD, AdvDipBusMngt

DIRECTOR CUSTOMER SERVICE Ms Michelle Van de Mortel BEd(Technical)

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Mrs Alison Wrightson BCom, FCPA, GAICD

DIRECTOR PEOPLE AND CULTURE Ms Melissa Olsen BBus(HRM)

MANAGER, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Mr David Hanrahan DipKnowMngt, Assoc Dip Electrical Eng and Electronics Eng

MANAGER GOVERNANCE AND EXECUTIVE SERVICES Ms Nicole Harris GCCom(CSU), AdvDipBusMngt(Ballarat), GCHRM(TAFE NSW)

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FACULTY DIRECTOR BUSINESS AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES Mr Jason Darney BASocSci(Recreation-PhysEd), GCMngt

FACULTY DIRECTOR HUMAN SERVICES, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY Ms Helen Harvey BEd(Early Childhood)

FACULTY DIRECTOR INDUSTRY AND RESOURCES Ms Sonia Liddiard BEd(Early Childhood)

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR INDUSTRY AND RESOURCES Mr Nathaniel Boyd GDipVocEd(SCU)

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR INDUSTRY AND RESOURCES Ms Karen Humphreys BEng(Hons),GDipEd

FACULTY DIRECTOR FOUNDATION SKILLS AND PATHWAYS Mr Roger Hale MEd(Adult Education), BEc

DIRECTOR, ABORIGINAL LEARNING CIRCLE Ms Lillian Gordon BEd(PEHPE)

TAFE NSW ACADEMIC CAMPUS MANAGER CENTRAL COAST AND LAKE MACQUARIE Mr David Bailey BBus(SCU), Dip Sustainability(NC TAFE), Dip Proj Mgmt(UNE)

HEAD TEACHER, ELECTROTECHNOLOGY Mr Stephen Brown BEd, Dip Teach(UTS)

HEAD TEACHER, HEALTH AND RECREATION

Ms Kathryn Horton M App Sc, M Phil(Sports Coaching), Grad Dip in Sports Coaching, BEd /PE, Level 3 Strength and Conditioning Coach

HEAD TEACHER, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Ms Deb Spindler BSc(Comp Sc)(UNSW), BA(UNE), Grad Dip Ed(Technical)(UTS), CIV in Training and Assessment

HEAD TEACHER, ACCOUNTING AND PROPERTY SERVICES

HEAD TEACHER, FINE ARTS

HEAD TEACHER, HAIR AND BEAUTY

HEAD TEACHER, TOURISM AND EVENTS

HEAD TEACHER, HAIR AND BEAUTY

HEAD TEACHER, HEALTH SCIENCES

Mr Peter Dooley MBA

Ms Kim Koopman BEd(Adult Ed), BTeach(Adult Voc Ed)

Ms Lee Weir DipTeach(Tech Ed), BEd(Tech Ed), MEd(Adult Ed)

HEAD TEACHER, BUSINESS AND COMPUTING Ms Donna Ward BEd

HEAD TEACHER, COMMUNITY SERVICES

Ms Patricia Griffin BHlthAdmin(UNSW), Dip Training and Assessment(TAFE NSW), CIV Training and Assessment(TAFE NSW)

HEAD TEACHER, CHILDREN’S SERVICES Ms Celia Hayes GradDip VocEd(Tech Ed), BA(Soc Welf)(CSU), Dip App Sc(Nurs)(Newcastle CAE)

Mr Matthew Tome BA(Sydney), Grad Dip Vis Arts(UNSW), MArts(UNSW), Art Certificate(TAFE NSW)

Ms Sandy Springfield BEd(Adult Education), Assoc Dip Bus Mgmt, Dip Hosp Mgmt, Dip Tourism and Events

Ms Wendy Davey BSc Dip Ed (Hons Zoology)(UNSW) CIV in Training and Assessment(TAFE NSW)

HEAD TEACHER, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

Mr Craig Deakes BEd(Adult Education) UON, Dip Bldg and Consn, Dip Training and Assessment (TAFE NSW)

HEAD TEACHER, HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES GROWTH STRATEGY Petrina Heinze BN, GCHlthSc, Ad Dip Mgt, Dip Voc Edu and Train

HEAD TEACHER, BUSINESS SERVICES Ms Kim King BVocEd, Associate Degree Business Studies

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AUTOGRAPHS

Mr Paul Jeans

Caroline McMillen

Chancellor The University of Newcastle

Vice-Chancellor and President The University of Newcastle

Elizabeth McGregor Regional General Manager, North TAFE NSW

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