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We launched our year-long Centennial Celebrations at the Faculty’s Orientation in February by giving every first year engineering student a copy of Prospero’s Island: A History of the School of Engineering at the University of Auckland. Orientation provides a sociable atmosphere for first year (Part �) students to meet each other and key staff members, and to familiarise themselves with their new surroundings. This year the Faculty piloted a new format. The first year students were divided into two groups named after Deans of the Faculty – Brothers and Meyer (after myself and Professor Ray Meyer, Dean �97�-75, �978-92). Each group participated in a Treasure Hunt geared to orientate students to both the Faculty and University, and a Lecture; where they were treated to a series of presentations by key staff members who provided important information, and inside knowledge, that would greatly assist the new students in all facets of their education here at the Faculty. The Part � students could then participate in student organised activities. The day exceeded everyone’s expectations.

The Dean’s Suite has developed into the Faculty’s favoured entertaining space, most recently the venue for the presentation of our Kick Start Scholarships. The Kick Start Scholarship Function was a chance for the Faculty, along with a number of

the students parents, to congratulate the 22 new students who received the scholarships – which were based on their outstanding marks in NCEA or CIE examinations. The calibre of students applying for these scholarships increases each year and 2006 has been no exception with a substantial number of recipients gaining the maximum score in their NCEA or CIE exams. This year was also the first time that Industry were approached to sponsor a number of these Kick Start Scholarships, with Ebert Construction Ltd and Transpower being the first to support this initiative.

The redevelopment of the Library to include a Student Centre has progressed markedly in the last few months; with the Library having relocated to part of its new Level 3 premises whilst construction focuses on the expansion of Level 4. Students have adapted to the new locale and are thoroughly enjoying the new facilities. Completion of this project is expected in Spring, and I hope that you will all have an opportunity to explore the new additions to our building.

To celebrate the Centennial Year and to publicly announce our �00 year history the glass frontage on Symonds St will be branded with our new Centennial logo including the maxim ‘Celebrate Engineering’, which we intend to do in style at events throughout the year with you, our Alumni.

I am delighted to announce the patrons of the Faculty of Engineering’s Centennial Year are Sir Ron Carter, Dr John Hood and Chris Liddell; each a distinguished Alumni of the Faculty. A profile and personal message from each patron is included in the Centennial Programme, which is in the final stages of production as I write this. Event details have been formalized and dates are noted inside this publication for your future planning.

In recognition of our Centennial Year the University’s Winter Lecture Series for 2006 will be organised by the Faculty on the common theme “Engineering technologies for today and tomorrow”. Each of the six lectures will develop the common theme in areas corresponding to the disciplines of Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical and Computer, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Engineering Science, and Chemical and Materials

Engineering. The lectures will highlight the state of the art in engineering technology today and its potential impact on society and our way of life in the foreseeable future.

There are a number of valuable ways you can get involved in celebrating our Centenary - from attending events to giving to the Annual Appeal to sharing your memories and experiences from your time here. We are currently undertaking a Centennial Project which aims to draw upon the wealth of memories of Alumni and staff. Graduates of the Faculty who are now staff, including myself, have recently participated in this, submitting numerous anecdotes and recollections. I invite you to contribute to this project by completing the ‘I remember’ sentences contained within this publication.

Tourism Auckland in consultation with the Auckland Heritage Engineering Committee of IPENZ has produced an innovative and interactive brochure called Heritage Walks – The Engineering Heritage of Auckland. . I encourage you to explore this detailed illustrated brochure which contains two suggested trails around the city unveiling some of our and Auckland’s engineering heritage. Each Engineering feat listed in the brochure, whether internationally remarkable or a conventional technical responses to local circumstance, has made a significant contribution to the building of the city of Auckland. For your enjoyment, please find your complimentary copy enclosed.

I thank you for your interest and support of the Faculty; your involvement in our world is always welcomed. I look forward to meeting you during the year and celebrating our history and future together.

Professor Peter W. BrothersDean of Engineering

100 YearsCelebrate Engineering1906 – 2006

FROM THE DEAN

ENgiNEERiNg AluMNi NEws

NuMbER 11, MARCH 2006 YEARS

C E L E B R A T EENGINEERING

1906 - 2006

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susTAiNED EXCEllENCE iN TEACHiNgThe Academic Staff of the Faculty of Engineering continue to strive for and achieve Teaching Excellence. Professor Michael Pender of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department has been awarded The University of Auckland Teaching Excellence Award for Sustained Excellence in Teaching, one of only three awarded for 2005.

The Chancellor, Hugh Fletcher, will present Professor Pender with his award at the Engineering Autumn Graduation Ceremony in May.

The University of Auckland Teaching Excellence Awards convey the importance of teaching to the University and recognise, encourage and reward excellence in teaching. The awards are contestable across the University and carry with them a medal and monetary prize.

The Faculty has featured consecutively in the Award for Sustained Excellence in Teaching category from 2003. Associate Professor Neil Broom, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering and Dr Gerard Rowe, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering received the Award in 2004 and 2003 respectively. Dr Rowe proceeded to win the Sustained Excellence category in the 2003 National Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards.

Congratulations Mick.

KiCK sTART TO ENgiNEERiNgThe Kick Start Scholarships Lunch, hosted by the Faculty of Engineering Dean, Professor Peter Brothers was the event for 22 Part � Engineering students to be presented with more than $40,000 in scholarships.

Parents were invited to attend the function in the Dean’s Suite and share in the recognition of their children’s outstanding achievements, a substantial number of recipients gained the maximum score in their NCEA and CIE exams.

The Faculty of Engineering introduced the Kick Start Scholarship programme in �999 to help first year Engineering students make the transition from secondary to tertiary study by providing a financial grant.

The $2,000 grant will assist with initial set-up costs such as text books, fees and accommodation. This year the Scholarships attracted more than �50 applications from all over New Zealand.

The programme has developed to having direct linkages with Industry sponsoring Kick Start Scholarships for the first time; Ebert Construction Ltd and Transpower being the first to support this initiative.

Professor Peter Brothers says the calibre of the students applying for these scholarships increases every year and 2006 has been no exception. “I look forward to following their progress through the Bachelor of Engineering

degree.”

Kick Start Affirmative Action Scholarship Winners

Judeena Carpenter St Marys College, Auckland

Thomas Lintern Christchurch Boys’ High School, Christchurch

Keelan Morrison John Paul College, Rotorua

Louis Peau Mount Albert Grammar School, Auckland

Kick Start City of Sails Scholarship Winners

Timothy Blackbourn Mahurangi College, Warkworth

Samuel Harding Hamilton Boys High School, Hamilton

Andrew Kim Hillcrest High School, Hamilton

Michael McCracken Western Heights High School, Rotorua

David Noyer Mahurangi College, Warkworth

Samuel Ruddell Pukekohe High School, Pukekohe

Tony Spear Whangarei Boys High School, Whangarei

Andrew Webber New Plymouth Boys High School, New Plymouth

Kick Start Merit Scholarship Winners

Syed Ahsan Pinehurst School, Auckland

Laura Bear Mt Maunganui College, Mt Maunganui

Bojan Blazevic Rangitoto College, Auckland

RECENT AwARDs AND sCHOlARsHips

Michael Pender

2006 Kick Start Scholarship recipients

The Dean of Engineering, Professor Peter Brothers talks to Kick Start Scholarship Winners (L-R) Christopher Chambers,

James Pau and Yui Hon Elton Chan.

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Christopher Chambers Auckland Grammar School, Auckland

Yiu Hon Elton Chan Auckland Grammar School, Auckland

Jessica Daly Sponsored by Ebert Construction LtdMount Albert Grammar School, Auckland

Oscar EllisonWanganui Collegiate School, Wanganui

Libin GeorgeAuckland Grammar School, Auckland

James PauSponsored by Transpower NZAuckland Grammar School, Auckland

Kelvin Young Woung YangMacleans College, Auckland

“HERiTAgE wAlKs – THE ENgiNEERiNg HERiTAgE OF AuCKlAND”While there is an abundance of heritage literature relating to Auckland’s architectural history, to date there has been little on the enormous contribution engineers have made to the infrastructure of the city and civic buildings. The booklet, Heritage Walks – The Engineering Heritage of Auckland (enclosed herewith), corrects this omission and extensively highlights the major influence Engineers have had on the development of Auckland.

The book draws upon a paper prepared for the Second Australasian Conference on Engineering Heritage (Auckland February 2000). The paper was organised by Elizabeth Aitken Rose from The University of Auckland School of Architecture and Planning and written with the assistance of the conference’s Organising Committee.

At this time Elizabeth’s father, Alec Aitken (Ardmore ‘47/’50) was Chair of the IPENZ National Engineering Heritage Committee. Consequently, a small sub-committee of the Auckland Engineering Heritage Committee, chaired by John Ingram (Canterbury ‘46/’49), deputy Bryan Bartley (Ardmore ‘48/’5�), edited and extended the engineering content, organised the funding and collaborated with Tourism Auckland to develop the Heritage Walks booklet in order to enhance the public’s understanding of the work of the city’s early engineers.

The Auckland Engineering Heritage Committee plans to expand on this

initiative with the publication of a book covering engineering heritage in the greater Auckland region.

The project was generously funded by Tourism Auckland with support by Heart of Auckland City and Auckland City Council. The second printing has been supported by The New Zealand Lottery Grants Board and by Fletcher Construction.

THE iMpORTANCE OF MATHs AND sCiENCEAt secondary school it seems to be the never ending question – what is the point of studying maths and science?

To try and dispel the myths that they are subjects with no practical application, Tangaroa College Head of Science John Minto devised a plan to prove to his students that maths and science are valuable subjects.

John has worked with The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science to bring groups of students through the departments.

“Too many students drop maths and science because they don’t think it is worthwhile. We developed this relationship to show the students the amazing opportunities and careers you can pursue using maths and science,” says John.

This relationship with The University of Auckland included 70, Year Nine Tangaroa College students visiting the Faculty of

Engineering and Faculty of Science in December to see theory put into practice.

Arahia Burkhardt Macrae, Maori External Liaison for the Faculty of Engineering and Senior Tutor for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, helped organise the day for the students.

“The students spend an hour doing activities in both science and engineering, and current university students talk to them about their own experiences at university,” says Arahia.

“We design the activities that will interest the Pacific Island and Maori students. This year in engineering we taught the students how to use a computer aided drawing programme, where they had to use a number of different mathematical concepts.”

Using the computer programme the students designed a mag wheel.

John says they take Year Nine students along because it creates an environment where maths and science are seen as fun and exciting subjects and it also demystifies university and encourages the students to see it as the natural choice for study beyond school.

“We take all 70 students to develop a wider interest amongst them and they encourage one another to learn. This builds a greater appreciation for maths, science and a university education in the year’s to come.”

John says since the programme started there has been a noticeable increase in the number of students interested in maths and science and an even bigger increase in the students enrolling in these areas at the university.

THE iMpORTANCE OF ENgiNEERiNg

(R-L) Tangaroa College student’s Patrick Chu Shing, Mary Tauelangi, Michael Aliifaalogo use a computer aided drawing programme to design a mag wheel at their visit to The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Engineering.

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The introduction to Prospero’s Island – the superbly written chronicle of the School of Engineering at The University in Auckland – says the School’s history is a story of dramatic change. Changes to the school, its staff and students, facilities and indeed to the industry itself.

It is important to note however that this change has enabled the Faculty to remain the nation’s leading engineering school for �00 years.

From humble beginnings as the School of Mines in Alfred Street the Faculty has grown in both size and influence. Today it has in excess of 2000 students, �800 at undergraduate level, �50 in taught postgraduate programmes and 200 research postgraduate students.

Its strength as a leader in research and education has been confirmed with the most recent survey by the Performance Based Research Fund which ranked it

as one of the leading Faculties across all tertiary institutions in New Zealand.

In response to the changing needs of society this positive change continues. For example new specialisations such as software engineering and biomedical engineering have been introduced. This willingness to adapt and agile approach to its activities has indeed been the hallmark of the school and a key driver of its success.

As the Faculty turns �00 this year its time to celebrate that success. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Celebrate Engineering’ and as part of Faculty’s history we encourage you to help us do just that.

We invite you and your families to get involved, enjoy the celebrations and if possible contribute to the future success of the school and its students.

CENTENARy EvENTsWe will shortly be sending you a brochure which will go into greater detail about the events and activities planned. The undoubted highlight will be the centennial dinner to be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, in Auckland on Saturday 25 November and we would be delighted if you could attend.

Some of the other events planned include:

Friday 7 April - Wine and cheese evening for staff

Monday� May - Autumn graduation ceremony

Wednesday 7 June - Industry cocktail function

August (dates tbc) - The University of Auckland Winter

Lecture Series hosted by the Faculty of Engineering

Monday 28 August - Former staff social

Tuesday 26 September - Spring graduation ceremony

Saturday �8 November - Public Open Day

Wednesday 22 November - Faculty Golf tournament

Thursday 23 November - Honorary Degrees and Distinguished

Awards ceremony

Friday 24 – Sunday 26 November- Centennial Weekend (tours and

activities tbc)

Friday 24 November - Cocktail function

Saturday 25 November - Centennial dinner

So whether you wish to hear more about some of the groundbreaking research now underway in the Faculty, fancy yourself on the putting greens or merely wish to have a drink or a meal and catch up with old friends there should be plenty to interest you. More events and activities will be planned you will be advised of these throughout the year.

1948 Famous Barber’s Poles Bill Alexander and Bill Bradfield.

CElEbRATE ENgiNEERiNg 1906 - 2006

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CENTENNiAl pROJECT 1906 - 2006

As a graduate of the Faculty of Engineering we would like to start this valuable Centennial project with you.

Please share with us your Engineering memories. We would like to learn from your responses and we may share your thoughts with others - in our alumni publication or on our website. Think back to your years as an Engineering student at The University of Auckland and respond by finishing one or both of the sentences below. If you have a high resolution scanned photo, please attach it, as we would like to put a face with your quote.

“ When I was a student, I vividly remember ...”

“The professor I remember most is ... because ...’

plEAsE EMAil MEMORiEs TO engineering�00@auckland.ac.nz

or post them to:

Catherine KerinsCommunications ManagerFaculty of EngineeringThe University of AucklandPrivate Bag 92019AucklandNew Zealand

To read other Faculty of Engineering Graduate’s memories please visit www.engineering.co.nz Select: �00 Years Celebrate Engineering �906 - 2006

1961 Water Follies - Potter, O’Sullivan and Spurr showing how it’s done. 1947 Entrance to the old tin sheds.

Montie Blomfield demonstrates how to enter his room after a stuffing.

EMAil AluMNi NEws

The Faculty of Engineering wants to advance the Engineering Alumni News. If you would like to receive this publication via email please confirm your preferred email address to Catherine Kerins, Communications Manager at c.kerins@auckland.ac.nz

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FACulTy OF ENgiNEERiNg CAREERs FAiR11 – 12 APRIL

2006 marks the inaugural Faculty of Engineering Careers Fair which for the first time will be organized and managed by the Faculty. The main objective of the Fair is to provide our students the opportunity to access key national and international members of Industry, to have first hand contact with HR staff and professional engineers and to discover for themselves where an engineering degree can lead.

35 companies will be in attendance in the Faculty’s Atrium over the Fair’s two day duration.

Further details can be located at:www.engineering.auckland.ac.nzSelect: Engineering Careers Fair 2006or contact:Kevin HealeyEmployment ManagerFaculty of EngineeringPh: +64 9 373 7599 ext 89521Email: k.healey@aucland.ac.nz

ADvANCED pROCEss CONTROl DEMONsTRATiONFrom Wednesday �2th July to Friday �4th July, Emerson Process Management will be demonstrating their PlantWeb process control architecture at the School of Engineering.

This architecture, selected by many major international corporations including Shell, BP, Akzo Nobel, Alcan and Santos, brings together the latest advances in process control optimization and process equipment diagnostic technology.

A collection of “smart” instruments and valves, which recently won 28 out of the 4� categories voted by the Control Engineering magazine readers, are connected to the Delta V process control system. Delta V won the number one choice for the process control system, and for the new categories of: Advanced Process Control Software, Batch Control Software, Neural Networks Software, Loop Tuning Software, and Alarm Management Software. The demonstration will show how to capture the benefits of increased plant efficiency and reliability using integrated engineering tools.

The demonstration will be open to all current and former students, and will be hosting industry specific sessions for the key New Zealand processing industries.

To arrange specific interest sessions please contact Dr. Brent Young, Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering on Ph 09 373 7599 Ext 85606.

AusTRAliA AluMNi AND FRiENDs FuNCTiONsMELBOURNE, SYDNEY, BRISBANE

Building on the success of last year’s trans-tasman Alumni Receptions, the Faculty of Engineering will be in attendance with The University of Auckland at the Australian Alumni and Friends Functions in June.

Receptions are scheduled for • Melbourne – 20 June• Sydney – 2� June• Brisbane – 23 June.

Further event details and online registration will be made available at: www.auckland.ac.nz Select: Alumni and Friends then Alumni Events Calendar

If you would like to arrange a personal meeting with the Faculty of Engineering in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane during the 20 – 23 June please contactSharon AndersenExternal Relations ManagerFaculty of EngineeringPh 64 9 373 7599 Ext 88225Mobile 021 689 333Email s.andersen@auckland.ac.nz

We look forward to meeting you then.

lOsT AluMNiFEBRUARY UPDATE

We are delighted to announce that Cheng Choong Chong is the first winner in providing details of Lost Alumni. He submitted information pertaining to a total of 2� Lost Alumni.

Paul Burkinshaw was second with information regarding �3 Lost Alumni, and third was Geoffrey Farquhar with �� Lost Alumni.

The response to this initiative has been impressive the world over – in early February we had received information relating to 32� Alumni. A number of Lost Alumni have even sent their own details in. We are pleased to welcome all these Alumni back.

An updated edition of our Lost Alumni will be produced and distributed in the coming months.

Thank you to all Alumni who have contributed to locating our Lost Alumni – Keep up the Good Work.

‘…5’ REuNiON wEEKEND CDA commemorative CD with photos of the events and tours of the ‘…5’ Reunion Weekend has been produced and distributed to guests who attended. If you have not receive a CD and would like one please contact Sophie Power at s.power@auckland.ac.nz or on 09 373 7599 ext. 85347.

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gROwiNg sCHOlARsHips As part of the Faculty of Engineering Alumni, you have the opportunity to make a contribution to two scholarship funds (The Ardmore Fund and Cecil Segedin Fund). Your gift will be promptly utilised to better the learning experiences of students at the Faculty of Engineering and enable them to follow in your footsteps. Your generosity is greatly appreciated - without your positive support and donations there would be students unable to complete their Bachelor of Engineering degree at The University of Auckland.

The Ardmore Fund Undergraduate Scholarship

The Ardmore Fund has been set up by members of the Ardmore Alumni who were keen to not only support the next generation of engineers, but also ensure the memory of their time at the School is preserved in a way that offers assistance to today’s students in a manner similar to the way they helped each other at Ardmore. The fund awards a scholarship to a student of high academic achievement who exemplifies the camaraderie, school spirit and values representative of “The Ardmore Years’. It is intended to rekindle these feelings in all former students and help graduates remember the relationships they developed and some of the antics in which they and their classmates were involved. It is the hope of the Ardmore Alumni that an enduring legacy will be established so that as they inevitably pass from the scene, they and Ardmore will not be forgotten. The first scholarship was awarded in 2002. Since then, the scholarship has been awarded on an annual basis: $5000, tenured for one year, and to be used for compulsory fees, course materials and textbooks. Any student enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering degree at the Faculty of Engineering is eligible to apply. Special consideration is given to students experiencing financial hardship, particularly where such hardship might result in the student not completing their Bachelor of Engineering. Your support is sought to continue the legacy of ‘The Ardmore Years’.

The Cecil Segedin Endowment Fund

The Cecil Segedin Endowment Fund has been established to recognise the significant contribution of Cecil Segedin’s work to the fields of Engineering Science and Applied Mathematics. Cecil’s love

of mathematics and teaching, especially within the Faculty of Engineering, has made a lasting impact on the New Zealand academic scene and on Auckland in particular. His close and loyal association with The University of Auckland for nearly 50 years endeared him to many students and ensured he formed friendships with a diverse range of people from academic, professional and cultural circles. The Fund will provide financial support for two undergraduate students for each of the three years of their study – a total of $8000 a year for each student. One student will be selected from the field of Engineering Science and one from Applied Mathematics.

Your support is sought to continue the influence and memory of Professor Cecil Segedin at the Faculty of Engineering. A number of alumni have already made a contribution to the Cecil Segedin Endowment Fund and the first scholarships will be funded from the interest of this contribution. Your contribution will ensure greater numbers of Engineering students will benefit from Cecil’s legacy.

A donation to these funds ensures that you can be proud of your commitment to make a difference in our young students’ lives.

To donate to the Ardmore Fund and/or Cecil Segedin Fund please complete the attached form or contact;Sharon AndersenExternal Relations ManagerFaculty of EngineeringPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext. 88225Email: s.andersen@auckland.ac.nz

Fraser Thomas Scholarship

In 2006, the Fraser Thomas Scholarship was established. This scholarship is a successor to the award Fraser Thomas offered under the Civil Engineering ‘First Look’ scholarship scheme. Fraser Thomas is a well established consulting practice based in Manukau City. Its fields of practice include civil, geotechnical, environmental, and structural engineering, and land surveying. In terms of selection criteria for the scholarship, preference will be given to students based in Manukau City who demonstrate a strong attachment to that community.

The first recipient of the 2006 Fraser Thomas Scholarship is Aaron Wilson, a fourth year Civil Engineering student, who previously held the ‘First Look’ Scholarship with Fraser Thomas.

We would like to congratulate Aaron Wilson and also thank Fraser Thomas, and in particular, Barry Brown, Director

of Structural Engineering, for putting their time and effort into this new civil engineering scholarship, and their significant generosity.

CREATiNg A NEw sCHOlARsHip OR pRiZEScholarships and Prizes are truly valuable to students, an assist them greatly in their journey to becoming successful young New Zealand engineers.

There are a number of new Scholarships and Prizes that have been established within the Faculty in the past year, but we are always on the alert for new ways, and new sponsors, to assist our talented students

The companies sponsoring Scholarships and Prizes within the Faculty of Engineering have all realised that establishing a scholarship or prize is a unique way of touching the lives of students, whilst simultaneously creating a mutually beneficial relationship with the Faculty of Engineering. Undoubtedly, one of the best ways of raising the profile of an organisation and attracting students (and ultimately, graduates) is through the provision of a Scholarship and/or Prize.

When establishing a Scholarship, sponsors can decide on which specific area of Engineering they would like the award to focus on and also can decide on what basis they wish to select the recipients. For example, the selection criteria for a Scholarship does not have to be solely based on academic merit -other attributes can be taken into account such technical ability and professional skills, motivation, character and leadership potential, contribution to the university &/or community activities, demonstrated interests in certain areas of engineering, financial need, personality, and ability to fit in with the company environment.

Whilst, in addition, numerous sponsors offer summer holiday/internship/graduate positions to scholarship recipients and this can ensure mutually advantageous links between the Scholarship provider and the recipient.

If you would like further information about establishing a Scholarship and/or Prize within the Faculty of Engineering please contact;

Sophie PowerScholarships OfficerFaculty of EngineeringEmail: s.power@auckland.ac.nzPhone: +64 9 3737 599 Ext 85347

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YES, I would like to support THE ARDMORE FUND UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

THE CECIL SEGEDIN ENDOWMENT FUND

NAME:

ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE: EMAIL:

YOUR DONATION: $

CHEQUE made payable to The University of Auckland Foundationor

CREDIT CARD Card Type: VISA MASTERCARD AMEX (CIRCLE ONE)

Card Number:

Expiry Date: Name on Card:

Signature:

Please complete form and return to: Sharon Andersen, External Relations Manager, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 920�9, Auckland, New Zealand Email: s.andersen@auckland.ac.nz Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext. 88225 Fax: +64 9 373 76�3

THANK yOu FOR yOuR gENEROsiTy. yOu CAN bE pROuD OF yOuR COMMiTMENT TO MAKE A DiFFERENCE iN OuR yOuNg sTuDENTs’ livEs.

suppORTiNg THE FuTuRE OF ENgiNEERiNg

Thank You Donors

We would like to thank the Alumni and friends who have so generously supported the Faculty of Engineering with donations - Since our last publication of Alumni News we have had many new donors come onboard.

Furthermore, we have had a number of enquiries regarding the costs of studying at the Faculty of Engineering and requests for information about the funds.

Here is some information regarding frequently asked questions:

• What are students fee’s per annum? Approximately $5500

• How much does it cost to stay in a student hostel? For a student living in a catered hostel another $9800 per annum

• What sort of debt are students leaving University with upon graduation? Between $25-50,000

• When will we begin to award the first Cecil Segedin Scholarship? This is an endowment fund and is structured to protect capitol and disburse interest. We have not yet reached the benchmark of $600,000.

• How many Ardmore Scholarships will be given out this year? Last year, two Ardmore scholarships were given to students, along with one AUEA-

sponsored scholarship. This year, depending on funding and applications we would be encouraging the Trustees to increase the number of scholarships offered.

Due to a worldwide trend of diminishing government support to tertiary education ( in 2006, government subsidies decreased to 37% of tuition fees), the cost of an education at the Faculty of Engineering is increasing for students. Therefore, as the cost of education increases, the Faculty has become more aware of the importance of scholarships and student support funding to alleviate the increasing financial burdens that students face.

We have realised that many Alumni are very happy to share their success with those who may be struggling to emulate them. The Faculty hopes to gain momentum and build a critical mass of viable funds, meaning that we would be able to make valuable difference, and contribution, to student’s lives and assist them on the journey to becoming successful young engineers in New Zealand.

Which fund should I give to?

The Ardmore Fund:

The Ardmore Fund is currently operative in terms of disbursement to students in

the form of scholarships. This may appeal to those generous donors who prefer to be associated with an instant or more rapid provision of assistance.

The Cecil Segedin Fund.

A fund established in memory of Cecil, who had a compelling belief in the contribution that Engineers can make in Engineering Science and Applied Mathematics. The fund will provide financial support to undergraduate students once it has reached its financial benchmark.

The choice of fund is yours; a donation to either will result in immeasurable benefits for students at the Faculty of Engineering.

How can I give?

You can make a donation using the ‘Giving Form’ attached.OrIf you would like to establish an automatic payment or discuss other ways in which you can support your Faculty we would be delighted to assist. In the first instance please contact:

Sharon Andersen External Relations ManagerFaculty of EngineeringPhone: +64 93737599 ext 88225Email s.andersen@auckland.ac.nz