Mission statement
To generate financial and community support for the Melbourne School of Engineering by developing and nurturing relationships with the business community, the alumni and other groups interested in the Melbourne School of Engineering's growth and development.
A brief history
of the Engineering Foundation
Early in 1980, some consideration had already been given to the fact that 1982 would be the centenary of William Kernot's appointment as Professor of Engineering and that 1983 would be the centenary of the award of the first Engineering degree.
At an early meeting in the following year, 1981, the Dean was able to report to Faculty the results of a discussion with the Vice-Chancellor about celebrating the centenary of the award of the first Engineering Degree in 1883. In this discussion, the possibility of an Appeal limited to Engineering was raised. The general proposal for such an Appeal, which would require Council approval (something not lightly given) seemed likely to be accepted – a sure indication that Engineering had become more and more highly regarded over the years.
At the first formal Centenary Planning Meeting, held on 14th 1981, the decision was made to hold an Appeal for $2.5 m (over 5 years). The proposal, developed for presentation to Council, was for an Engineering Centenary Appeal, which included the setting up of an Engineering Foundation, under the control of a Board of Management, which would be drawn from the Alumni of the Faculty.
On the 4th October, 1981, Council approval was given to the proposal
and an Interim Board of Management, under the Chairmanship of Sir Ian
McLennan, who had been active in promoting two previous Appeals (1952
Building and 1963 Equipment). The Board met early in 1982 and from that
meeting the appropriate legislation was prepared soon afterwards the Council
gave its approval.
MUEF Board of Management
- Professor Peter Gerrand, Chairman
- Mr Peter Balfe (Joint Deputy Chairman)
- Mr James Brooks
- Professor Graham Hutchinson
- Ms Christine Tursky Gordon (Joint Deputy Chairman)
- Ms Rebecca Russell
Subcommittees of Board
- Marketing and Fundraising Committee - Chair, Professor Peter Gerrand
- Alumni and Student Liaison Committee - Chair, Mr Peter Balfe
- Industry Collaboration Committee - Chair, Ms Christine Tursky Gordon
Melbourne School of Engineering Representatives
- Professor Iven Mareels, Dean of Engineering
- Mr Neil Robinson, School General Manager
- Professor Peter Scales, Deputy Dean of Engineering
- Mr Jon Callander, Financial Controller
- Ms Chris Charman, Manager Advancement (Engineering)
Contact the Engineering
Foundation
Ms Cressida Metcalf
Events Coordinator & Foundation Liaison
Melbourne School of Engineering
T: + 61 3 83446869
E:
Room G37 (Old Engineering)
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