Welcome to the Roseworthy Old Collegians Association (ROCA)
News and Events
Crop Society of SA Dinner
Join the Crop Science Society of SA on Wednesday 15th of February at Roseworthy Campus to hear the results and outcomes of three years research, involving thousands of SA farmers, and what it means for the future productivity and profitability of South Australia's primary producers. Find out more>>
Award of Merit 2011 - Ray Taylor
The 2011 ROCA Award of Merit was presented to Mr Raymond John Taylor (RDA 1952) at the Annual Dinner held on Friday October 21st at the Glenelg Golf Club. Ray has had a distinguished career in both the private and public sectors and has been very active in services to the Roseworthy cause and the broader community. To read more about Ray, take a look at the fact sheet.
Roseworthy Archives and Resources
ROCA members may be interested in visiting the University Archives, Records and Collections page, in particularly the section relating to Roseworthy Agricultural College. There you will find links to items in the collection with relevance to College history including editions of "The Student" magazine.
Ray Beckwith Honoured
Dr Aurthur Ray Beckwith (RDA 1932) was presented with his Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Adelaide at a gala dinner reception on the 3rd September. The Distinguished Alumni Gala Dinner, part of the Alumni Forum program, took place in the Hickinbotham Hall of the National Wine Centre. A most appropriate place to honour this wine industry pioneer! View the full set of Alumni Forum photos on Flickr.
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| Dr Ray Beckwith (centre) accepts his award from Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor James McWha (left), and Chancellor, the Hon. Robert Hill (right), at the Distinguished Alumni Gala Dinner on September 3rd. |
Missing Members
Sometimes we loose touch with people for one reason or another. There are over 500 ROCA members who don't receive this digest or any other contact from ROCA or the University of Adelaide because their email or home address is unknown or incorrect.
The missing members list details those ROCA members we are seeking to reconnect with. If you have current contact information for any of these people, please send an email to Dale Manson manson.daga@bigpond.com or David Spencer spencers@adam.com.au.
Electronic Newsletter
Make sure your email address is current to receive future newsletters in their electronic form. Login to Adelaide onLION to update your details yourself. Not a member? Register here or alternatively send an email containing your full name and date of birth to roca@alumni.adelaide.edu.au
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