fundraising

Book bargains prove a hit

October 26th, 2011 in Graduate News | Regulars | No Comments

The popular UQ Alumni Book Fair has raised almost $100,000 including $15,000 from the signature rare book auction.

2002: Crossing the desert

November 26th, 2010 in Keep In Contact | Regulars | No Comments

UQ journalism graduate Melanie Wee tested her physical and mental abilities when she ran across the driest place on Earth – the Atacama Desert in Chile.

2001: Marathon man

November 26th, 2010 in Keep In Contact | Regulars | 2 Comments

UQ Business School graduate Scott Griffin successfully completed a six-day, 250km ultra-marathon across the Kimberlies to raise funds for contemporary Australian music.

Nurturing achievement

January 27th, 2010 in General | News | 2 Comments

Benefactors Andrew and Jennifer Brice believe that a university education should be a realistic dream for all children in Queensland.

Running for cancer research

January 22nd, 2010 in General | News | No Comments

What started as a challenging way to raise awareness and funds for two charities looks set to become an annual run from Brisbane to Longreach for an inspirational UQ student.

2006: Smiling for Smiddy

January 22nd, 2010 in Keep In Contact | Regulars | No Comments

When Brisbane physiotherapist Adam Smiddy passed away in 2006 his death shocked the UQ community.

Inspiring support

May 12th, 2009 in News | No Comments

Inspiring greater support for UQ is the focus of newly appointed Advancement Office Deputy-Director, Fundraising, Susan Chenoweth.

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