University of Canterbury Chronicle

Justice Tipping – a role in shaping the law of New Zealand

Reprinted from the University of Canterbury’s “Chronicle” – 30/08/02 University Council member Judge Stephen Erber gave the oration for Justice Andrew Tipping of the Court of Appeal, who was presented for an honorary LLD at the University of Canterbury’s afternoon graduation ceremony on Wednesday April 17. “A life in the law is not for everyone….

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From St Ignatius to St Andy – December graduation speech

December graduation speech Elric Hooper Reprinted from the University of Canterbury’s Chronicle – 15/03/02 After receiving his honorary LittD, Christchurch actor Elric Hooper gave the graduation address: Dr Elric Hooper "As well as expressing my profound gratitude to my old university for the great honour it has done me in conferring this degree, I would…

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Fourth International Astronomy Award

Reprinted from the University of Canterbury Chronicle – 12/10/01 Canterbury University women astronomers have achieved remarkable success over the last decade in a major international award commemorating pioneer aviator Amelia Earhart. Jennifer McSaveney Four Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowships (the famous aviator was a Zonta member) are awarded each year and Canterbury doctoral student Jennifer…

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