Forsythe Cellar (Edwards Hall)

Named after: Dr Alec Forsythe

From the University News March 2-16 1984 "Dr. Alec Forsythe, who has served both the Newcastle community and the University with distinction, is the new Deputy Chancellor of the University. Dr. Forsythe was elected to the position by the Council on February 17. The position became vacant late last year when the Hon. Justice Michael Kirby retired to become Chancellor of Macquarie University. After the Chancellor, Sir Bede Callaghan, Dr. Forsythe is the longest serving member of the Council. He first became associated with the University as a member of the Advisory Committee of the old Newcastle University College. In July 1966, he was elected as a member of the first Council of the University. As foundation member of the University's educational and research company, TUNRA, and Chairman since 1973, he has worked very hard to make the University's research skills available to the Newcastle community.