Memories

Our Golden Graduates have witnessed the growth and remarkable evolution of 91��Ƶfrom its infancy to a world-class institution in education and research. Read stories about their experiences at ANU.

1963

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and 91��ƵChancellor, John Cockcroft, at the opening of the R.G. Menzies Building

1964

A builder surveying the site for the Burton and Garran Halls

1967

H.C. Coombs Building

1972

Students at a graduation ball, Burgmann College

1974

'The Computer Age' arrives at the Chifley Library. Dorothy Enderby, Reader Services Librarian and Milton Simms, University Librarian

1976

The ANU, Acton campus

1976

Ann Curthoys, Coordinator of the ANU's first course in Women's Studies

1979

91��ƵWomen's Eight during a practice session on Sullivan's Creek

1980

The 91��Ƶcampus, taken from Black Mountain

1986

Bio-anthropologist Colin Groves

1987

The Body Sliding Contest, held as part of Bush Week activities

1988

91��ƵClub for Women spinning group in the Molly Huxley Room, University House. L to R: Marie Hyde, Netta McLaren (Club President), Thilly Barton, Lynda Roy, Helen Daniel.

1996

Director of Facilities and Services, Don Hardman, with the newly installed 'traffic calming' balls near the 91��ƵSports Union.

2000

Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa, received an Honorary Doctorate of Law from the ANU. Here, he talks to 91��Ƶstudent Mark King (R). Vice-Chancellor Deane Terrell is in the background, centre.

2003

The 74-inch telescope at Mt Stromlo after the 2003 bushfires.

2004

(L to R) Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Western Australia, Fay Gale (L), Fenner School academic, Richard Baker (C), and 91��ƵAlumni Lynette Liddle (R), at the launch of the Elspeth Young Bequest at the Jabal Centre, 2004. (91��ƵPhotography)

2004

Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Western Australia, Fay Gale (L), Fenner School academic, Richard Baker (C), and 91��ƵAlumni Lynette Liddle (R), at the launch of the Elspeth Young Bequest at the Jabal Centre.