Exhibitions
1. Gift/Exchange – During April the Library hosted, on behalf of the faculties of
Arts and Creative Arts, the Gift/Exchange: Sustaining and Translating Pacific
Links exhibition. The exhibition showcased many examples of Pacific cultural
items and provided the opportunity to promote digitised images and sound
recordings from the Percy and Renata Cochrane Papua New Guinea Collection.
2. Tohoku – A rare glimpse into the world of Tsunami struck Japan through a
number of extraordinary photographs. Images featured the people of Tohoku
and the rebuilding of Japan after the tragedy which occurred in March, 2011.
The exhibition was attended by the Consul General of Japan, Sydney.
3. Mount Kembla Mine Disaster – A commemoration event for the 110th
anniversary of the Mount Kembla Mine Disaster which occurred in July 1902.
The display featured a number of unique UOW Archival exhibits as well as
digitised images and recordings featuring first-hand accounts of the disaster
in which 96 men and boys lost their lives.
4. James Joyce (Irish novelist and poet) - The exhibition featured a number of
banners supplied by the Irish Consulate which depicted memorable moments
of Joyce’s life including the writing of Ulysses (1922). The launch featured
readings from a number of his famous texts.
5. Political Cartoon Exhibition – During 2011 the UOW Library received a
donation in the form of a collection of political editorial cartoons from The
Hon. David Campbell, capturing many memorable moments throughout his
political career. The event showcased 34 cartoons drawn by Alan Moir, Vince
O’Farrell and Paul Dorin.
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6. Paolo Totaro’s Book Launch – Collected Poems (1950 – 2011) of Mr Paolo
Totaro. The launch included readings in both Italian and English of his works.
Mr Totaro also donated a signed copy of his published works to the UOW
Library.
7. UOW Ceremonial Gowns – In the lead up to the summer graduation the
Library played host to five previous Chancellors’ and Vice-Chancellors’
ceremonial gowns worn over the past 35 years during significant events such
as graduation. Digitised footage highlighting the history of graduation at UOW
also featured.
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