University of Otago 40th Anniversary
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, CHRISTCHURCH (FORMERLY CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE), SEPTEMBER 2012.
In 1973, the first intake of Fourth Year medical students enrolled at Otago University, Christchurch (then the Christchurch School of Medicine).
In September 2012, the school will celebrate 40 years of teaching and research.
5-7 September 2012
The celebrations will also be an acknowledgement of the impact of Canterbury earthquakes on staff and students, and recognising our bright future.
Celebrations will include:
A series of social functions in Christchurch, beginning with a keynote address by Sir Michael Marmot, world-renowned health inequalities researcher and advocate.
- Wednesday 5 to Friday 7 September: Scientific Sessions.
- Thursday 6 September: Alumni Reception.
- Friday 7 September: Anniversary Dinner.
- The publication of a book covering the school’s highlights and its future direction.
- The establishment of a research trust to fund fellowships and scholarships on the Christchurch campus.
If you would like to be part of the celebrations register your interest by completing an online form at www.otago.ac.nz/christchurch. There is a 40th anniversary button on this page.
For more information you can email Virginia Irvine (virginia.irvine@otago.ac.nz) or Kim Thomas (kim.thomas@otago.ac.nz)
