In Principio August 2017

CONTRIBUTIONS TO LAW AND CATHOLIC EDUCATION RECOGNISED A former Western Australian Supreme Court Senior Judge and a 50-year pioneer of Catholic education in New South Wales were conferred honorary degrees at The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Graduation Ceremonies in Fremantle and Sydney. Notre Dame conferred a Doctor of Laws to The Honourable Justice Neville Owen for his tireless and faithful commitment to the legal profession, while Brother Patrick Howlett, a long-time Principal at Parramatta Marist High School, was recognised with a Doctor of Education. Justice Owen is a former Chancellor of the University and has been an active contributor to the University community since 1997 when he was a founding member of the School of Law Advisory Board. He was appointed as a Governor of Notre Dame that same year, and a Trustee and Director of the institution in 2005. His support and contribution to Notre Dame however go much further than Governance. On countless occasions, he has given freely of his time and his wisdom to members of the Notre Dame community. He has taught students, provided advice and counsel to Board members, Vice Chancellors, Executive and other staff. At the ceremony, Justice Owen congratulated each graduate on their achievement and encouraged them to be proud of their Notre Dame degree. “The strange journey to the land we do not know is the path on which your professional life will take, along with many surprises on the way. It will be an exciting time,” Justice Owen said. “I congratulate each and every one of you on reaching this milestone in your life’s journey. It is one of many that you will encounter in a way of life that has endless possibilities and promises of great things.” Notre Dame also honoured Br Howlett’s commitment to the advancement of Catholic education in New South Wales, by conferring upon him a Doctor of Education at the Sydney Campus Graduation Ceremony on 14 March 2017. A pioneer of Catholic education in the Marist tradition for more than 50 years, Br Patrick is most recognised for the introduction of project-based learning in the classrooms at Parramatta Marist High School. Project-based learning is a teaching model approach that encourages deeper learning in an academically rigorous environment where students are challenged to work collaboratively to build professional skills. “To receive this award at Notre Dame is not only an acknowledgement of my achievements, but also those of teachers and educators with whom I have worked throughout my career,” Br Howlett said. “Aside from educating, and transmitting knowledge and culture, Catholic educational institutions like Notre Dame and Parramatta Marist also transmit the meaning of life – the preparation for facing growth, the joys, the sorrows and the difficulties of life." RECOGNISING OUTSIDE CONTRIBUTIONS TO FRESH KNOWLEDGE Reflecting the University’s commitment to scholarship and research, higher degrees by research were conferred to the following: F R E M A N T L E ›› Laura Bava (Master of Arts – Arts & Sciences) ›› Patrick Barton (Master of Philosophy – Arts & Sciences) ›› Megan Van Selm (Master of Philosophy – Physiotherapy) ›› Dr Sushmita Datta Roy (Doctor of Education) ›› Dr Carolyn Keane (Doctor of Nursing) ›› Dr Sally Clark (Doctor of Philosophy – Nursing) ›› Dr Ashley Cripps (Doctor of Philosophy – Health Sciences) S Y D N E Y ›› Eileen Gleeson (Master of Business) ›› Louise Johnston (Master of Education) ›› Jennifer Walter (Master of Philosophy – Arts & Sciences) ›› Martin Bain (Master of Philosophy – Education) ›› Jonathan Coates (Master of Philosophy – Education) ›› Melissa Locke (Master of Philosophy – Education) ›› Wayne Wheatley (Master of Philosophy – Education) ›› Patrick Langrell (Master of Philosophy – Philosophy & Theology) ›› Norman Blumenthal (Master of Science – Medicine) ›› Dr Yasar Alani (Doctor of Business Administration) ›› Dr Linda Bellen (Doctor of Philosophy – Education) G R A D U A T I O N I N P R I N C I P I O | 7 Brother Patrick Howlett Background image: Fremantle Medicine graduate Dr Pia Jelinek at the December Graduation Mass. Vice Chancellor, Professor Celia Hammond, former Chancellor Justice Neville Owen and current Chancellor, Peter Prendiville.