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Kia ora koutou,
We hope you are well as the year’s end starts to rapidly appear.
It’s been a busy time as we start to reengage with the world, which we’re very excited about. There have been wonderful alumni gatherings in both Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and Paris – you can read more in the newsletter. We have a number of virtual and in-person events in the coming months, including a second session with MasterChef Brett McGregor and an engaging webinar by LT COL Peter Wood on Massey notable Sir Geoffrey Peren.
With all the upcoming activity, it is also important to pause and reflect on the recent news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II and her late husband, Prince Philip, visited Massey University in 1970. The royal couple were visiting Aotearoa New Zealand as part of the James Cook bicentenary celebrations, with children Prince Charles and Princess Anne. The Queen took time to meet students that day – a memory we are sure they are cherishing all these years later.
Until next time, stay safe and well.
Ngā mihi nui,
The Alumni team
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Dr Robert Mills – environmental hero
Being awarded a Queen’s Birthday Honour for his invaluable service to conservation and wildlife care, Dr Mills’ lifelong work is all about giving back to our community.
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Asmat Halimi – a story to inspire
Asmatullah Halimi’s heartfelt Afghanistan story is one of heartbreak and hope. Read more about his incredible journey.
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Lili Wang - the fulfillment of potential
Believing in her path, Lili Wang’s adventure in Aotearoa New Zealand shows an international student working to excel in realising dreams in the land of the long white cloud.
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Vietnam & Paris alumni events
Two special alumni events in Paris and Ho Chi Minh City were a wonderful way for alumni to network and share university memories.
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Mrinali Kumar – a Kinda future
Be inspired by ethical food producer Mrinali Kumar in this video about her journey.
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Inside the rainbow
Samuel Glen believes a voice and support for Massey’s LGBTTIQA+ students is vital.
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A Manawatū campus visit
Massey alumni Denis Pool (L), Peter Harvey, and Dr Catherine Harvey, along with Peter’s wife Val, thoroughly enjoyed a recent visit to the Manawatū campus to view the refurbished Refectory to which they had donated.
Denis and Peter were Diploma of Agriculture students and graduated in 1958 before going on to further study and work in the New Zealand agricultural industry. Cathy graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science before going on to become a registered specialist in veterinary anatomic pathology.
All three lived in student accommodation on campus during their studies when the Refectory was used for dining and socialising. “We’ve been delighted to see what a wonderful job has been made of the building refurbishment. Our visit has brought back many happy memories of our time at Massey,” Peter shares.
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| 1971–1975 Horticultural Science reunion |
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Are you keen to meet friends and classmates from Horticultural Science who attended Massey from 1971 and graduated in 1975? Please contact Greg Hoskins 021 02877980 or Mike Parker 021 960078 about a 2023 reunion. You can also email Greg at greghoskins89@gmail.com or Mike at mikeandlynneparker@gmail.com.
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| Launch of a new series of Conversations That Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take |
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Conversations That Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take, in partnership with The Spinoff, is back for a third season, beginning with a kōrero about the state of literacy in Aotearoa. If you have an interest in how Aotearoa could or should look as we move into the future, follow Conversations That Count – Ngā Kōrero Whai Take or wherever you get your podcasts.
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| Alumni Book Club |
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We’d love your participation in the Massey Alumni Book Club. It’s a wonderful way to connect with fellow alumni. Wherever you might be, you are welcome to join your peers for great conversation in your virtual book club. Massey has partnered with virtual book club experts PBC. The virtual book club reads and discusses four to five books a year.
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Global Kitchen with Brett McGregor
You are invited to a special cooking class with MasterChef NZ winner and Massey alumnus Brett McGregor. In a very special virtual event, Brett will be taking us through a cooking demo for favourite US holiday Thanksgiving.
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A special Massey webinar
You are invited to a fascinating talk on Massey icon Sir Geoffrey Peren. Lieutenant Colonel Peter Wood will share more about Sir Geoffrey’s expertise as scholar, scientist, and soldier.
Thursday November 10 at 6pm
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Fieldays alumni luncheon
Massey University is pleased to host an exclusive ‘In Conversation’ luncheon event for Massey alumni, students, and friends at Fieldays in Waikato. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet others from the Massey community and learn more from our experts.
Friday December 2 at 12.30pm
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If you graduated from studies in Manawatū and find yourself working in Auckland or Wellington, come and check our fitness centres out. This isn’t a limited time offer either. At any time in your future, if you want to come back to Massey University for a workout, keep us in mind. Contact your nearest campus fitness centres for more information: · Auckland (09) 414 0844 · Manawatū (06) 350 5080 · Wellington (04) 979 3788
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