The Executive Committee of Alumni (Convocation)


The Executive Committee of Alumni (Convocation) has the following primary functions under the By law:

  • Elect a President to preside at its meetings,
  • Discuss and pronounce an opinion on any matter relating to the University, and
  • Advise the Council or Academic Senate on any matter relating to the University.


The Committee activities range from advising on curriculum development, University Council representation or community engagement and ambassadorial roles, through to Alumni social, networking and professional development events, e.g. public lectures by prominent individuals or prestigious awards to outstanding graduates who have distinguished themselves in their field.


Where possible, it partners with the activities of the Alumni Office to establish and maintain effective and beneficial networks for all Alumni members.


The Committee has sub-committees which focus on specific areas/activities as follows;

  1. Governance and Advocacy
  2. Events and Awards
  3. Alumni Breakfast Programs


For further information on the work of these sub-committees please contact the President of Alumni alumni-president@newcastle.edu.au


Message from the President


As President of the Executive Committee of Alumni (Convocation), I encourage to you to take an active interest in your continued association with the University.


The Executive Committee of Alumni is established, under the University of Newcastle Act which provides for an elected group of Alumni, to represent its graduates. The committee has an advisory role to the University Council on all matters relevant to Alumni.


The Committee looks to support and develop the Alumni Network in partnership with the activities of the University's Alumni Office. It also has a suite of Awards to recognise outstanding Alumni. These can be reviewed under the 'Alumni in Focus' section of this website.


My vision for the University of Newcastle Alumni is to facilitate networking and community spirit among our graduates for the positive improvement of the University, the individual and the community.


To achieve this, we need you to stay in touch with the University. We invite you to keep your current contact details with the Alumni Office, especially your postal address (as some events are location based) and email address. We encourage you to keep your details current through the online facility on the front page.


I can also be contacted directly via email: alumni-president@newcastle.edu.au


With my sincere best wishes,

Brian Kennaugh
President, Executive Committee of Alumni (Convocation)


2009 Executive Committee of Alumni (Convocation)


The members of the Executive Committee of Alumni (Convocation) for 2009 are:

  • Mr Brian Kennaugh (President) - Bachelor of Business (2006)
  • Mr James Tocci (Immediate Past President) - Bachelor of Business (1997)
  • Mr Philip Smith (Treasurer) - Bachelor of Commerce (2002)
  • Dr Bernie Curran - PhD Classics (1972)
  • Mr Todd Williams - Bachelor of Business (2000), MBA (2004)
  • Mr Robert Lutton - Bachelor of Arts (1981)
  • Mr Dave Karlson - Bachelor of Mathematics (1990), MBA (1992)
  • Ms Julie McLeod - PhD in Education (2002)
  • Mr Adam Elhindi - Bachelor of Business (2006)
  • Dr David Kay - PhD Biological Sciences (1977)
  • Mr Michael O'Donohue - Bachelor of Arts (2002)
  • Ms Kaye March - Bachelor of Communications (1995)
  • Ms Roxana Olivares - Bachelor of Social Science (2000)
  • Ms Deborah Bradbery - Bachelor of Arts (1979), Dip. Ed (1979)
  • Prof. Tim Roberts - Dean of Singapore Campus (2005-2008)
  • Mr David Newham - Dip Aboriginal Studies (1997), B Social Science (2007)
  • Dr Jennifer Archer - Senior Lecturer, School of Education