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Interesting Offices

Dr Tammy Reynard

Dr Tammy Reynard, curator at the Origins Centre.

Dr Tammy Reynard, curator at the Origins Centre.

Photos: Brett Eloff

Favourite object

“My favourite item would be my ochre collection – hundreds of pieces of iron-rich red, yellow, purple pieces of powdery rocks from all over southern Africa and beyond. Ochre has been used for many years for ritual and practical purposes – and is still widely used today.”

Michael Boer

Michael Boer, lecturer in School of Mechanical , Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering.

Michael Boer, lecturer in School of Mechanical , Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering.

Favourite object

I'm a fountain pen addict, my first bottle of ink (Pelikan Blue-Black) lives on the very busy desk. It was a gift from my mom. Many students in the School use fountain pens now too.

Professor Claudine Storbeck

Professor Claudine Storbeck, Director at the Centre for Deaf Studies

Professor Claudine Storbeck, Director at the Centre for Deaf Studies

Favourite object

Professor Storbeck loves the giant “Grief” painting done by a mother of a deaf child. “It’s a daily reminder of the community we serve and partner with. It’s subtle yet powerful, avoiding the ‘missing sense’ . ”