In Principio v17 no2 (2006)

I UNIVERSITY I NEWS TWO NOTRE DAME GOVERNORS RECOGNISED FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS 4 AMA (WA) President Dr Paul Skerritt with award winners Professor Lawrie Beilin, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, Professor Michael Quinlan and Professor Mike Daube. Photograph courtesy of AMA (WA). At the annual awards ceremony of the Australian Medical Association of Western Australia (AMA WA), two of Notre Dame's Governors were acknowledged for their outstanding achievements to medicine and for their commitment to improving community health and welfare standards in Western Australia. Professor Michael Quinlan who is a Trustee and Governor, was acknowledged for service as a distinguished physician, master teacher of young doctors and as a prominent administrator. Governor of the University, Dr Rosanna Capolingua was acknowledged for her many years as an advocate for patients' rights, an upholder and guardian of ethical principles and her commitment to improving and understanding adolescent health. Professor Lawrence Beilin and Professor Mike Daube were also acknowledged on the night. Association President, Professor Paul Skerritt said that WA was fortunate to have benefited from the dedication and important accomplishments of the four award winners. "Above all else, the four winners share real concern and compassion for ordinary human beings and in some cases their work has made an impact on health and medical standards throughout the world." 2007 ADMISSIONS GUIDE LAUNCH FOR BROOME AND FREMANTLE CAMPUSES Vice Chancellor, Dr Peter Tannock, officially launched the 2007 Admissions Guide for the Broome and Fremantle Campuses. Principals, careers advisors and senior staff from Western Australian Government, Catholic and Independent Secondary Schools attended the launch held on the Fremantle Campus in June. Dr Tannock said that the University had come a long way over the preceeding 14 years. He stated that the Objects of the University were the provision of university education, within a context of Catholic faith and values; and the provision of an excellent standard of - teaching, scholarship and research; training for the professions; and pastoral care for its students. "We believe that as a result of this commitment to these objects we have had the good fortune to experience a growth in enrolments at a time when overall demand for tertiary education is on the decline. "The admissions process is designed to ensure that we continue to attract high quality applicants. The University's goal is to have all students graduate," he said. The Manager of the Admissions Office on the Fremantle Campus, Mrs Rommie Masarei explained that the admissions process for Notre Dame is quite different from other Australian universities. "School leavers who apply to Notre Dame are assessed on their personal qualities and motivation to study, their contribution to the community, their academic record and an interview. "The Admissions Office on each Campus ensures that all elements of a person's application are considered, culminating in an interview for every eligible applicant." 4 Vice Chancellor, Dr Peter Tannock and Rommie Masarei, Manager of the Admissions Office (Fremantle Campus) with staff from Catholic Schools. ti