Nines are called back to Gatton

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Past students and staff will be heading “Back to College” to take part in the UQ Gatton annual reunion on December 5-6.

The event, organised by the UQ Gatton Past Students Association, this year focuses on graduates from the years 1949, 1959, 1969, 1979, 1989 and 1999.

The weekend is an important event in the calendars of many Gatton graduates, particularly Dr Kerry Dowsett, winner of the 2008 Gatton Gold Medal.

The 1959 A Grade cricket team

“It is always a special occasion to meet old mates at these reunions and realise that while the years have passed very quickly, the attitude and characteristics of the old mates is still very much present and unchanged,” Dr Dowsett said.

“The reunions have been very important to me over the years as they are great social occasions that provide the opportunity to tell lies, catch up with the news and have a great time.”

Guests enjoy a weekend of activities, with last year’s highlight being the formal dinner on the Saturday night, which 240 people attended.

The weekend includes bus and walking tours of the campus, with the UQ Gatton historical collection also on display.

Donations of memorabilia are always welcome.

For more information, contact Graham McClymont on (07) 3378 0201, gattonpaststudents@uq.edu.au or visit www.uq.edu.au/gatton/paststudents

By Erin Pearl

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