University plans for centenary

Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32777, 30 November 1971, Page 1

University plans for centenary

Arrangements for the centenary of the University of Canterbury in 1973 had reached what could be called “the take-off stage,” the Vice-Chancellor (Professor N. C. Phillips) told the University Council yesterday.

Persons connected with the university soon would receive invitations to participate in the centennial celebrations, to be held from May 3 to 7, 1973, said Professor Phillips.

The programme would include a reception for visitors, a symposium, “The University Today,” with lectures by distinguished visitors and papers- by academic leaders from throughout the world, a combined thanksgiving service, a concert, and a banquet.

The executive centennial committee under Professor H. J. Hopkins had produced a motif featuring an archway at the university’s town site, which would appear on correspondence dealing with the centenary, said the Vice Chancellor.

The Town Hall had been

booked for the main functions of the celebrations, and art galleries had been booked also, he said. Halls of residence would be used for some accommodation, but other accommodation would have to be used. Good progress was being made on a history of the university and it was hoped to have it published before Christmas. 1972, the council was told. Mr D. W. Bain, the council’s representative on the centennial committee, said the addresses of about 9000 persons on the Court of Convocation Roll were known reliably. but the addresses of some 3500 others who had graduated and gone overseas had not been confirmed. ADDRESSES UNKNOWN As well, there were many other persons who had been students at the University of Canterbury, but, for a variety of reasons, had not graduated, said Mr Bain. Often their addresses were unknown.

“If we had 10,000 for the centennial, we would be embarrassed, but we would still like to see as many as possible back for this occasion," said Mr Bain.