Cairns Campus Celebrates (1987 - 2012)
We've grown a lot since then, and this year will hold a week of official celebrations in August, with a chance for Alumni to get together, renew friendships and visit the growing campus.
Celebrations in August 2012
Australian Festival of Chamber Music - in Cairns for the first time!
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music joins James Cook University and the Cairns Festival to celebrate JCU’s 25th anniversary with two special concerts.
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) presented its first season in Townsville in July 1991, initiated through the vision and commitment of the former Vice Chancellor of James Cook University, Professor Ray Golding and the Festival's previous Artistic Director, Theodore Kuchar.
Held annually in July and August, the Festival was established to enhance the cultural environment of North Queensland by presenting internationally acclaimed classical musicians to audiences from Townsville, around Australia and overseas.
Meditations and Masterworks
3pm-5.20pm
Sunday 5 August
Civic Theatre
Concert Conversations
10am-12.20pm
Monday 6 August
Whitfield House
For bookings call Ticketlink on 1300 855 835 or visit the AFCM website.
Cairns Business Lunch
This special event is hosted by Professor Sandra Harding, Vice-Chancellor and President at JCU, and features short presentations by the University’s most outstanding researchers. All welcome. Bookings are essential. Register online today
Wednesday 15 August 2012
12 noon for 12.30pm till 2pm
The Boathouse, Cairns campus, James Cook University
More information about the Cairn Business Lunch
JCU Alumni Reunion Celebration
Join us and reconnect with friends, staff and former students.
An evening of memories and magic hosted by Bluey Forsyth, a JCU graduate and ABC radio personality. 80s and 90s music will be played throughout the night by Cairns cover band HOB and a special performance by internationally renowned master illusionist, Sam Powers, resident entertainer at the Reef Hotel Casino will be a highlight of the evening’s entertainment.
A complimentary supper will be served and a cash bar will operate.
Everyone is welcome.
7.30pm until late
Friday 17 August
The Boathouse, Cairns campus
More information about the JCU Reunions.
JCU Alumni Reunion Brunch
After the Friday night of celebration, Saturday's brunch gives you the perfect opportunity to meet with staff and alumni friends from your own discipline area - Brunch will be served from 10.45am onwards, and there will be an opportunity to tour the current campus with visits to the Aquarium, Nursing Simulation labs and the Dentistry complex.
10.45 am to 2 pm
Saturday 18 August
The Boathouse, Cairns campus
Bookings are essential. Register online today
21st Anniversary Mentor Presentation Evening
This is an opportunity for past and present student mentors to celebrate the achievements from this year and over the past 21 years. A light supper will be served.
6pm until late
Saturday 18 August
The Boathouse, Cairns campus
More information about the Mentor Presentation Evening
Open Day
Explore our growing campus and enjoy all day activities and events. A featured event of the day will be the Courtenay Lecture in the Crowther Lecture Theatre, delivered by Mr Tim Costello AO, Chief Executive Officer, World Vision Australia, discussing Social and development challenges that face the tropical world and ways forward. Cairns campus commencing at 11.00am
Alumni Lounge available.
10am-2pm
Sunday 19 August
Cairns campus
More information about the Cairns Open Day
Last Saturday Book Club
This Cairns Festival Event, proudly supported by JCU, offers a special treat for book lovers to celebrate the Year of Reading
Playwright Angela Murphy along with ABC Far North Radio’s Fiona Sewell and guest panelists, will discuss three great books. This is an affordable, interactive literary event for all the family. Audience participation encouraged.
10.00am -12.00 noon
September 1, 2012
Centre of Contemporary Arts , 96 Abbott Street, Cairns