The 'One' sculpture by Geoffrey Drake-Brockman was commissioned and donated to the UC by Dr Naren Chellappah in 2020. It's themes include oneness and peace.
Beginning in the 1980's the CCAE lunchtime choir developed an extensive repertoire under inspiring leaders. After some 30 years it moved on to become the Canberra Community Corale in 2019.
In the 1970's Principal Lecturer Elsie Solly established Australia's first professional course in Secretarial Studies. After Ainsley Gotto was appointed as Principal Private Secretary to Prime Minister John Gorton, Ms Gotto accepted an invitation to…
As a UC Council member 2000-2004, Faye Powell recalls the pleasure of interacting with staff, students and other members of Council. She describes some of the many roles she played from appointments as Board Director of UC entities to conducting…
Field excursions were a feature of Geography courses. The CCAE purchased two VW Kombi minibuses and a Nissan Patrol 4WD for the purpose. Classes travelled far and wide, from the local region to the Snowy Mountains, Sydney and the Hunter Valley.…
Building 7 was completed in 1973 to accommodate Architecture, Landscape Design, Cultural Heritage Management and Applied Geography. Hands-on cartographic laboratories for student use and for research purposes were established as well as facilities…
An account of the origins of the CCAE including the Burton Enquiry and the appointment of an Interim Council.. There is particular reference to the significant role of Helen Crisp whose strong Adelaide connections and experience are reflected in the…