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AlumniLinc December 2012 President’s message As 2012 draws to an end, this is a short issue of AlumniLinc to wish you all a very happy holiday period and a wonderful 2013. Next year we will see many changes at the University as the new Senior Management Group starts to move the University into a new phase. These are exciting times and the Executive of the Alumni Association is New Zealand’s specialist land-based university looking forward to working with the University in any way we can to continue to build on the reputation of our University and the qualifications we all have. There will be physical changes on the Lincoln campus as earthquake repairs continue and there will also be continuous improvements and changes at both the Lincoln and Telford campuses as the University evolves to meet the current needs of students, staff and industry. If you have any comments or ideas you would like the Executive of the Association to consider, please don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the Alumni Office on [email protected]. Jo Spencer-Bower President Lincoln University Alumni Association Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, What a splendid newsletter you have commenced. Graduates always have fond memories of their Alma Mater and eagerly seize on any morsel of news or gossip that becomes available. Thus the historical note on the beginnings of the Horticultural Department (September Issue) by Mac Morrison was valuable. He was of course the driving force and had the knack of attracting and encouraging excellent staff. When Lincoln was granted University status albeit on a rather thin mix of traditional University disciplines I have no doubt that those originating in the Horticulture Dept were among the stronger strands. Cheers, Owen McCarthy Foundation Professor of Marketing 1971
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AlumniLincDecember 2012
President’s message
As 2012 draws to an end, this is a short issue of AlumniLinc to wish you all a very happy holiday period
and a wonderful 2013.
Next year we will see many changes at the University as the new Senior Management Group starts to move the University into a new phase. These are exciting times and the Executive of the Alumni Association is
New Zealand’s specialist land-based university
looking forward to working with the University in any way we can to continue to build on the reputation of our University and the qualifications we all have.
There will be physical changes on the Lincoln campus as earthquake repairs continue and there will also be continuous improvements and changes at both the Lincoln and Telford campuses as the University evolves to meet the current needs of students, staff and industry.
If you have any comments or ideas you would like the Executive of the Association to consider, please don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the Alumni Office on [email protected].
Jo Spencer-Bower
President
Lincoln University Alumni Association
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
What a splendid newsletter you have commenced. Graduates always have fond memories of their Alma Mater and eagerly seize on any morsel of news or gossip that becomes available.
Thus the historical note
on the beginnings of the Horticultural Department (September Issue) by Mac Morrison was valuable. He was of course the driving force and had the knack of attracting and encouraging excellent staff.
When Lincoln was granted University status albeit on a
rather thin mix of traditional University disciplines I have no doubt that those originating in the Horticulture Dept were among the stronger strands.
Cheers,
Owen McCarthy
Foundation Professor of Marketing 1971
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On Saturday 27 October, 200 alumni, distinguished guests and friends of Lincoln University enjoyed a night of celebration of 134 years of Lincoln University. The ‘Generations at Lincoln’ event – held at the Air Force Museum, Wigram - focused on the unique intergenerational relationship of Lincoln University graduates. While three to four generations are common, some families have up to five generations who have attended the University.
The evening included two
Generations at Lincoln
alumni guest speakers: former deputy prime minister the Rt Hon Sir Don McKinnon and Everest mountaineer Mark Inglis. Sir Don studied agriculture and valuation and farm management at Lincoln from 1960 to 1961, and was also vice-president of the students’ association during that time. Mark was capped in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in Biochemistry. Well known Lincoln families and industry friends were in attendance.
The event provided an
opportunity for alumni to get together, with ex-students from the 1940’s through to the 2000’s sharing the evening.
For more photos, please see our website.
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A literary journey that started with editing CACLIN in 1957, notable for leading the campaign that restored student access to local pubs, has ended with a book. Garrick Batten (VFM 1957) retired from a career as MAF adviser and manager in the 80s to concentrate on his own farming, the wider industry and developing the
BOOK: What happened to haystacks and horses?
commercial goat industry in New Zealand and overseas. The changes that he observed and worked in are detailed in ‘What Happened to Haystacks and Horses? - Changes in NZ Agriculture during the last half of the 20th century’ on both fictional and reference bases. Two books in one cover from www.copypress.co.nz
The next issue of the annual alumni magazine, Landforms, will be distributed in early
In the last issue of AlumniLinc, the caption for the photograph of Mac Morrison was incorrectly labelled. Our apologies to Mac. The photograph is shown here with the correct caption.
Dr Morrison initiated, then led, the introduction of the series of new disciplines (to the then Department of Horticulture) that were described in the last issue of AluminiLinc. In doing so, Mac helped to lay the foundations of Lincoln’s broad-based
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2013. Please ensure we have your correct postal address in our system by updating your details on www.lincoln.ac.nz/alumni. The magazine will be posted to all known addresses in New Zealand and Australia in the first instance. If you are living outside the ‘domestic’ region and you would like to receive a copy of the magazine, please email [email protected].
land-focused profile. Mac was appointed Director of the smaller but equivalent college
Foundation Professor and Head of the Department of Horticulture – Dr Mac Morrison enjoying retirement.
to Lincoln in Queensland in 1978.
In early 2013 the Alumni Office will be launching a new online system to look after our alumni. The system will hold your contact details securely but will enable you to update your details easily; find other alumni (and send a message to them via the system so no contact details are made public); select events you wish to be kept informed about; and form your own closed groups of fellow alumni to communicate with. We will be
Your Membership
in touch in the new year with all alumni we have contact details for, giving information on how to use the system. In the meantime, please can you spread the word to fellow alumni to ensure we have their details in our current system.
Guests enjoying the opening addresses in the atrium at the Airforce Museum.
Recent graduates Melissa Barnett (BSRM 2012) and Alana Harrison (BCM 2005; MApplSc 2008) stand to represent the 2000’s students.
The McCaw family table, featured front left, in the Aircraft Hall.
Lincoln alumnus and guest speaker Sir Don McKinnon addresses the ‘Generations at Lincoln’ guests.
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Hawke’s Bay and Melbourne dinners
Recent branch gatherings were held in the Hawke’s Bay and Melbourne. These were organised locally and both provided an opportunity for alumni of all ages to get together with like-minded Lincoln graduates. If you are interested in attending
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or even hosting an alumni gathering in your area, please contact the Alumni Relations
Officer, Penny Curran, by phone on w+64 3 321 8358, or email: [email protected].
Recent Reunions
1955/56 BAgrSc Reunion – 21 November 2012 1957 BAgrSc Reunion – 26 October 2012
On behalf of the Alumni Office, Dr Glen Creasy of the Viticulture & Oenology Department and Alana Harrison have been in the US meeting with Study Abroad students, partner institutions, and alumni. A couple of alumni events were held: in Sonoma, Northern California and McMinnville, Oregon attracting graduates, friends and others interested in the specialist nature of Lincoln University.
USA alumni visit
Pamela, Bryan, Jenny and Caroline enjoy a glass of wine at the Mcminnville Alumni Event
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The Telford campus recently held their graduation, with a parade through Balclutha (temporarily closing State Highway 1!) followed by the formal graduation ceremony. 98 successful students collected their certificates from Lincoln University Chancellor Tom Lambie, with another 718 graduating in absentia.
Telford – a Division of Lincoln University
Upcoming reunions
Colombo Plan/NZ Aid
1-3 February
(Venue: Lincoln)
All 1950-70’s alumni welcome
Alistair and Pat Campbell
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 325 2773
1970 DipVFM8-11 March
(Venue: Nelson)
Richard Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 3 302 6849
Mobile: +64 27 653 1527
1965 BAgrSc 7-10 March
(Venue: Nelson)
Pat Heaphy
Email: [email protected]
John Palmer
Phone: +64 3 542 3763
1958-9 DipAg 18 March
(Venue: Tasmania)
Ronald Hay
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 9602 9237
1963 BAgrSc 8-9 March
(Venue: Lincoln)
Graduates from around 1967/68, but inclusive of anyone who graduated around this time
Maurice Kennedy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 3 573 7028
1998 Halls of ResidenceDate: TBC
Davinia Clarkson
Email: [email protected]
Penny Curran (Alumni Officer) with James Hunter, Caroline Green and Michael Rittson-Thomas at the Hawke’s Bay event
A great night out at the Melbourne alumni dinner for Jock Bromell and Don (Spot) Lawson.
LU Director of Marketing and Recruitment, Julia Innocente-Jones with Rob Latimer, branch organiser at the Melbourne alumni dinner.
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We would like to invite you back to Lincoln on Friday 1 - Sunday 3 February 2013 for a Colombo Plan/NZ Aid Reunion. All 1950-70’s Colombo Plan students, staff, fellow classmates and friends of Lincoln College, and more recent NZ Aid students are welcome. It will be a great opportunity to reconnect with old classmates and staff, and to hear what is happening at the Lincoln campus.
Calling all 1950-70’s Lincoln College Alumni!
The Colombo Plan brought many students to study at Lincoln, however the records of the time are sparse and not on the alumni database, so we need your help! If you are a former Colombo Plan student, or you know of one, please contact Penny Curran, Alumni Relations Officer by phone: +64 3 321 8358, or email: [email protected].
The Reunion programme includes informal dinners
on the Friday and Saturday, and a ‘Think Tank’ workshop on Saturday for attendees and the University to share ideas. There will also be time to tour the campus, catch up with peers and an optional bus tour of Christchurch and surrounds. To view the programme or to register visit the website or contact Penny Curran using the details above.
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On 11 November Lincoln alumnus, Sid Carswell, celebrated his 100th birthday with 17 members of his immediate family who gathered at the RSA Tauranga. When he opened
The 2012 Lincoln University medals – awarded to acknowledge those who, in the opinion of the University Council, have provided long-term meritorious voluntary service and support to the fabric or reputation of Lincoln University – have been given out at three very different but fitting celebrations. The
Sid Carswell 100 years old
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medals were awarded to:
• Bob Engelbrecht
• Alvin Reid, and
• John Ryan
Find out more about the nomination criteria or to nominate someone for a medal visit:
www.lincoln.ac.nz.
his many birthday cards including those from H.M. the Queen, the Governor General and the Prime Minister, Sid was delighted to receive two cards from Lincoln University. Sid attended Canterbury
Agricultural College from 1934 to 1935 and did the Diploma of Agriculture. He also played fullback for the First Fifteen and is described in the records as a reliable player.
Sid Carswell celebrating his 100th birthday on 11 November.
Sid pictured sitting front left in the First Fifteen in 1934.
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Alvin Reid on receipt of his Lincoln University medal.
John Ryan receives his medal from Chancellor, Tom Lambie.
Bob Engelbrecht receives his medal from Chancellor, Tom Lambie, as Neil Gow looks on.
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Award-winning wine
Alumni wine a winner at Canterbury A&P Show
Lincoln alumni have long been held in high regard in the wine industry so in some ways it was no surprise to see Lincoln graduate, Tamra Washington – Chief Winemaker for Yealands Estate - collecting the prize for Best Sauvignon Blanc in the World among other trophies at the 2012 International Wine Challenge in London. Yealands Estate was also awarded the James Roger
The Alumni Office ran a prize draw at the Canterbury A&P Show this year, giving away half a dozen bottles of wine with a Lincoln alumni connection. These were:
Felton Road - Chardonnay Elms 2011Bannockburn, Central Otago
Lincoln University connection: Established in 1991 by Lincoln alumnus Stewart Elms (PGDipHortSc in Viticulture and Oenology, 1990), the estate is run by viticulturist Gareth King (DipHortMgt, 1990) and
New Zealand’s specialist land-based university
Trophy given to the best wine in the International Wine Challenge in its first year of production. The James Roger Trophy winning wine is Yealands Estate Single Block S1 Sauvignon Blanc 2011, currently sold exclusively through Marks & Spencer in the UK but being released in New Zealand this year.
winemaker Blair Walter (BHortSc 1st Class Hons, 1990).
Hunter’s Wines - Marlborough MiruMiru™ NV and Marlborough Merlot 2009Marlborough
Lincoln University connection: Lincoln University alumnus James Macdonald (BV&O, 2010) is involved in the winemaking team.
The International Wine Challenge is considered to be the largest and most prestigious competition in the world, featuring over 12,000 wines.
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Invivo Wines - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011Auckland
Lincoln University connection: Invivo Wines was founded in 2007 by Lincoln alumnus and winemaker Rob Cameron (BV&O, 2000).
Saint Clair Family Estate - Marlborough Premium MerlotMarlborough
Lincoln University connection: Bledisloe Medallist (2011) and alumnus Neal Ibbotson (DipAgr, 1964; DipVFM, 1966) owns Saint Clair.
Seifried Estate - Nelson Chardonnay 2011Nelson
Lincoln University connection: Chris (PGDipCom, 1998) and Heidi (PGDipV&O Distinction, 2001) Seifried lead the cellar team, while Greer Williams (BV& O, 2011) is an important team member in the cellar at Seifried Estate.
Winner of the 2012 Canterbury A&P Show wine prize: Lincoln alumnus Kohei Koyama (Grad. Dip V&O)
