The Helen Parr Room, The Chancellery

Named after: Helen Parr

Helen began work as a clerk with the Newcastle College of Advanced Education in February 1974 and progressed to become an Administrative Assistant and later an Administrative Officer in the then Staffing Services Office. On amalgamation, she assumed the role of Administrative Officer (Recruitment) in the University's Staff Office. Highly dedicated, competent and meticulous in her job, Helen was held in high esteem, not only by those within the University, but also in the wider community. A highly motivated person, Helen managed to interweave personnel management and university studies into her busy life. Her cheerfulness, fairness and consideration of other people were hallmarks by which she was known by so many.