The University of Queensland’s Emmanuel College installed three high-profile Honorary Fellows in the presence of Queensland Governor Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC during its Centenary Year Founders’ Day service recently.
Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer The Hon Wayne Swan MP; Federal member for Groom and former Howard government minister The Hon Ian Macfarlane MP; and renowned scholar and former President of the Uniting Church in Australia The Reverend Professor James Haire AM were installed during the service on September 11 as part of a weekend of celebrations to mark the College’s 100th year.
Emmanuel College Principal Stewart Gill said that both Wayne Swan and Ian Macfarlane were Emmanuel alumni of the 1970s and that Stuart McCosker, husband of the Queensland Governor, was resident at Emmanuel in the 60s.
“Wayne and Ian are alumni who are representative of both sides of the political fence and James Haire is a renowned scholar who is a valued friend and supporter of Emmanuel,” he said.
“We were honoured to have the Queensland Governor, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, speak at the Founders’ Day lunch and very pleased that Mr Stuart McCosker was able to attend the celebrations as an Emmanuel alumnus of the 1960s.”
Emmanuel also welcomed UQ’s Chancellor Mr John Story; Vice Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield AO; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Debbie Terry and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Ms Clare Pullar.
More information: Stewart Gill, 07 3871 9390 or s.gill@emmanuel.uq.edu.au
