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Handmade anniversary gift

24 September 2008

Simon Caterson, Adam Shoemaker
Dr Simon Caterson, left, presents the book to Professor Adam Shoemaker Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education).

Mannix College, a residential College affiliated with Monash and located directly opposite the Clayton campus, has presented a unique gift to the University to mark its 50th anniversary.

The specially-commissioned, handmade, illustrated book explores the lives of Sir John Monash and the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne Daniel Mannix, who were immensely influential Victorians at home and abroad.

Archbishop Mannix sought to ensure there would be a fully-affiliated residential college developed when he learned of plans to establish a university named after Monash.

The book, presented to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Adam Shoemaker, was produced by Akiko Ueda, a Faculty of Art and Design graduate and former student resident of Mannix.

The text was written by Monash alumnus Dr Simon Caterson, librarian and senior tutor at the College.

Professor Shoemaker, an honoured guest at the annual College Day dinner, proposed a toast to Mannix. In response a toast was proposed to Monash in recognition of its 50th birthday by Dean of Mannix College Ms Barbara Shea.