Jubilee
Macquarie moments
While learning is a serious business, life away from the lecture theatre is a different story. One of Macquarie’s first students (and now Professor in Management) John Croucher recalls the tent city built by impoverished students to draw attention to the lack of student housing in the early days, and the washing lines that greeted visitors to the University’s grounds. “The students th...
Tomorrow calling
During the winter months, we are all grateful for the buildings we live and work in to keep the elements out and the warmth in. But there is much more to their purpose than simply giving us shelter from the inclement weather. Buildings provide a sense of place and help to shape the communities that inhabit them. As Vice-Chancellor I know that this has been at the heart of our new Campus Master...
Share your memories
With preparations for Macquarie University’s 50 year Jubilee celebrations now in full swing, we are inviting alumni to share their stories, videos and pictures of Macquarie. “The story of Macquarie’s first 50 years is best told through the eyes of its almost 150,000 alumni,” says Alumni Relations online community specialist Martine Balit. “Many alumni have already submitted the...